I Only Want to Lie Flat But Am Forced to Cultivate Immortality
Chapter 191 - 115 Drifting, Ghost Play_2

Chapter 191: Chapter 115 Drifting, Ghost Play_2

"Wait, explain what letter you want to deliver?"

In a secluded part of the Zhang Mansion, Zhou Heng recounted to Yang Hong about the Wu brothers’ wish to overturn their case and intercept the Imperial Censor’s appeal.

"What a lingering and persistent foe!"

Yang Hong turned to Zhou Heng, "This matter still requires your effort, Brother Zhou..."

As he spoke, Yang Hong extended his hand and made a downward slashing gesture.

Seeing this, Zhou Heng remained unruffled. He sat by the desk, bargaining, "Previously, I pointed out Celestial Heart Sect’s rebellion and accused Wu Yaohua in court, already taking a huge risk. Now, you want me to take out those two brothers, shouldering all the risk again."

"I can’t handle this!"

Yang Hong had known Zhou Heng for a long time and could tell what he was thinking, so to speak, knew him inside and out.

Without a word, Yang Hong returned to his quarters and brought out two silver notes.

He kept two 100-tael silver notes in his arms, only handing one 100-tael note to Zhou Heng.

"Just this? Killing people isn’t as simple as buying guilt, this will be hard to accomplish."

Yang Hong snorted, "Last time I gave you 500 taels to fake dirty money to frame Wu Yaohua, yet you only placed 300 taels in. Don’t think I didn’t know."

"Take this 100 taels as a deposit. Upon success, there will be another 100 taels."

"I warn you, if you fail and the Wu brothers overturn their case, neither of us will escape unscathed!"

"Ha! What are you saying? We’re brothers, would I ruin your grand plans?" Zhou Heng accepted the silver note, then rode back to the Jin Sect.

The next morning, before dawn, the Wu brothers set off towards the Jin Sect’s docks.

Before setting foot on the pier, a voice called from behind.

"Gentlemen, where are you headed?"

Wu Zhiyuan replied, "To the Capital City."

"What a stroke of luck, there’s a light boat to the Capital City ready to depart. Not only is the sail steady, but it also travels quite fast."

"Where might this boat be?"

"No need to worry, gentlemen, I’m the helmsman."

At this moment, Wu Wencai spoke up, "I’m only headed to Shuyang, can this boat make a stop?"

"This might be inconvenient," the helmsman hesitated.

Before the helmsman could finish, a passenger stepped forward, "Shuyang is just on the way. It’s just an extra four or five miles, no trouble in making a brief stop."

Then the passenger bowed, "I’m Yuan Hu. We’re all just trying to make life easier while traveling. If the helmsman doesn’t agree, I won’t take this boat either, let’s see what he’ll do!"

If Xu Qing were here, he would recognize the helmsman and the passenger; they were the ones who killed Zheng Deli for money.

The helmsman bit his lip, seemingly vacillating.

"Fine, you two, come aboard."

They boarded the boat to find another person already there.

The man, with a sword at his waist, sat at a small table, drinking wine. He nodded at them without a word.

Yuan Hu laughed, "This gentleman is also a passenger, an official headed to the Capital City on duty. It’s good to have an official on board, gives some courage if we encounter bandits."

The three on the boat showed no sign of being acquainted.

Without suspicion, Wu Zhiyuan and Wu Wencai entered the cabin. The official then asked, "What are your names and hometowns? Do you have your Tooth Cards and Travel Permits?"

Being from the Government Office, Zhou Heng had a commanding presence, and his authoritative demeanor was quite convincing.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhiyuan felt sure the man was an official.

They stated their names and showed their Tooth Cards. Zhou Heng inquired about their business in the Capital City.

Wu Zhiyuan was about to reply but was interrupted by Wu Wencai’s look, so he changed his answer, "We are going to the Capital City to visit relatives and prepare for the autumn exams."

Zhou Heng smiled, "The river’s water is cold, why don’t you two sit down and have some wine to warm up?"

Before the Wu brothers could respond, Yuan Hu pulled them to sit, "It’s foolish to refuse free wine, and we’re all friends here."

...

The wide river swayed the boat as it sailed towards Luojing.

Inside, the passengers chatted pleasantly. Yuan Hu was quite talkative, amusing them with interesting anecdotes.

"Ha! The weather sure changes fast. After one rainstorm, another starts today."

"Better dock for half a day until the wind and rain stop."

The boat slowly docked. Wu Zhiyuan looked outside and saw the shoreline desolate, with only the unending sound of wind, rain, and thunder.

Raindrops drummed on the boat canopy, making "pattering" sounds.

The scene mirrored the tumultuous sky and the rain beating against the boat!

Exhausted and drunken, the Wu brothers soon fell asleep in the cabin.

In the gloomy light, Yuan Hu and Zhou Heng exchanged glances. The helmsman silently untied the ropes and set the boat adrift.

The boat drifted towards the river’s center, and Yuan Hu took out some ropes, handing one to Zhou Heng. They tied up Wu Zhiyuan and Wu Wencai securely.

The Wu brothers woke from their drunken sleep, feeling the boat shake and the ropes biting into their skin.

"What are you doing?"

Yuan Hu chuckled, "Paid to eliminate harm, blame yourselves for offending the wrong people..."

"Enough talking, let’s finish this!"

Zhou Heng hoisted Wu Wencai, with Yuan Hu following. At the bow, they threw the Wu brothers into the river.

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