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Luan Tingyu naturally nodded in agreement immediately.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Brother Zhu."
"But will this matter implicate your master?"
"That's fine,"
Zhu Fu patted his stomach and laughed.
"There are at least thirty or fifty people locked up in that jail, if not a hundred. I'll have Master use another excuse to let us in!"
.........
Zhu Fu also kept his word.
After agreeing to Luan Tingyu's request,
He bought some wine and meat and went to his master Li Yunde's residence.
Li Yun was skilled in martial arts.
And its eyes were bright green.
Thus it earned the nickname, Blue-Eyed Tiger.
He had known Zhu Fu for many years.
They are both teacher and student, and also good friends.
Now, Zhu Fu, who had been missing for more than half a year, has come to visit our home.
Li Yun was naturally pleased.
The two placed the food and drinks on the table.
They raised their glasses and chatted about the past of Yishui County.
Soon, after several rounds of drinks,
Zhu Fu revealed the purpose of his trip.
"Master, I would like to bring a friend into the Yizhou Prefecture prison to visit his brother. Is that alright?"
"Go to jail?"
Li Yun frowned.
He looked Zhu Fu up and down for a long time.
Suddenly, he asked,
"I ask you now, you must tell me the truth: are you connected with Liangshan?"
Zhu Fu knew that his master was always loyal and righteous.
So he didn't hide it.
Instead, they told each other directly.
"Master guessed correctly, I have indeed joined Liangshan."
“My own elder brother is Zhu Gui, known as the Dry Land Crocodile on Liangshan Mountain,”
"With his recommendation, I also went to Liangshan to assist my brother in managing the inn's intelligence."
"Then the person you just mentioned who you wanted to visit in the prison, is it that double-knife Luan Tingfang?"
Li Yun pressed for an answer.
"Is this person really a leader of Liangshan?"
“No, it’s his elder brother, Luan Tingyu, who is the leader of the mountain.”
Zhu Fu explained,
"I came to Yizhou Prefecture this time on the orders of the chieftain: to find a way to save Luan Tingfang's life."
"Even if we cannot rescue him, we must do our best to save his life and wait for the Liangshan army to arrive."
"So, is Liangshan really going to attack Yizhou Prefecture?"
Li Yun asked, somewhat surprised.
“If we can’t rescue Luan Tingfang, given the chief’s temper, it’s only a matter of time before he sends troops to Yizhou.”
Zhu Fu definitely had to finish speaking.
He then offered further advice.
"Why doesn't Master make plans sooner?"
"what do you mean?"
Li Yun frowned.
"Master, are you truly content with being a constable?"
Zhu Fu chuckled and said,
"This Yizhou Prefecture has long been the domain of the Ruan family, father and son."
"Although Master knew Ruan Qixiang in his early years, he must have suffered a lot of mistreatment from that fellow these days, right?"
His words,
But it hit Li Yun's sore spot perfectly.
He originally planned to travel from Yishui County to Yizhou Prefecture.
That's considered a promotion.
It always makes me feel much more relaxed and at ease.
Unexpectedly, after arriving in Yizhou Prefecture,
He then realized he had been overthinking things.
Compared to Yishui County, Yizhou Prefecture had a much larger number of officials.
He was a constable,
When I was in Yishui County, the only person who was above me was the county magistrate.
But when they arrived at Yizhou Prefecture...
There were at least a dozen or twenty officials with higher ranks than him.
This allowed Li Yun to go wherever he wanted.
You always have to be careful.
They were afraid of accidentally offending someone they couldn't afford to offend.
Other than that,
Ruan Qixiang, relying on the fact that he himself had transferred Li Yun from Yishui County, believed that this was his own doing.
He then began to point and gesture at the Blue-Eyed Tiger.
They treat you like a servant!
Although Li Yun was resentful...
But when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!
Zhu Fu saw Li Yun's expression,
Then he knew that what he said must be correct.
"Master, instead of suffering this filthy humiliation in this government office, why don't you come with me to Liangshan?"
“Our chieftain is broad-minded and ambitious, and the brothers on the mountain all respect and love each other.”
"Even among the people of Jizhou and Yunzhou, our Liangshan has an excellent reputation and is widely loved."
"If the king's master were to leave, wouldn't that be...?"
"Enough, stop talking!"
Li Yun suddenly interrupted Zhu Fu.
"Now that I am a member of the government, how can I become a bandit!"
"As for what you just said about taking people to the prison, I'll make the arrangements and let you know when I have any news!"
After saying this,
Li Yun then picked up his teacup.
Zhu Fu knew that he was serving tea to see the guest off.
He then stopped pursuing the matter.
After bowing,
He stepped out of the Li family's house.
Li Yun watched his departing figure.
But his face was full of confusion.
I wonder what he's thinking...
Chapter 489 Yizhou Prefecture Dungeon
That evening,
Li Yun then arrived at the Liangshan Inn in Yizhou Prefecture.
"Master!"
Zhu Fu hurriedly went to greet him.
"You're really here?"
Li Yun couldn't help but ask,
"Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the authorities and have you all arrested?"
"Master is a man of honor, how could he do such a despicable thing?"
Zhu Fu first praised Li Yun,
Then, seemingly referring to something, he said...
"Besides, even if we are taken down by the government, we are not afraid. Our chieftain will seek justice for us."
"Would the leader of Liangshan really raise a large army to attack Yizhou Prefecture for the sake of a brother who is just a leader?"
Li Yun couldn't help but ask another question.
"Master, if we fail to rescue Luan Tingfang this time, it's only a matter of time before the Liangshan army arrives in Yizhou Prefecture,"
Zhu Fu immediately assured him with certainty.
Li Yun stared at him for a while.
He suddenly sighed.
"Aren't you going to jail? Let's go."
"Master, have you already made all the arrangements for 360?"
Zhu Fu asked in surprise.
"Yes, I said a friend's brother went missing, and I don't know if he's been arrested and thrown in jail. I asked the jailer to let us in to check."
Li Yun instructed.
"Get some more food and drinks from the hotel. We'll hold off the jailer and guards for a bit, and let that guy go in and find it himself."
.........
Yizhou Prefecture Prison
At the beginning,
Everything was exactly as Li Yun had arranged.