Chapter 598 - 388: Taking by Force, Seizing at Will (Part 3)

Shen Mizi immediately stood up upon hearing this, her face still covered in tears, and said, "Brother Duan, you’ve agreed?"

Duan Rong nodded and said, "Stand up first!"

Only then did Shen Mizi stand up.

She knew this matter was difficult, but over the past three months, no matter how challenging the case was, once it reached Duan Rong, it was easily solved. Therefore, once Duan Rong agreed, Shen Mizi believed that he must have found a way to save her father.

Liu Shushan’s expression was uncertain, and he suddenly looked at Duan Rong, saying, "Brother Duan, this matter is very significant. Are you sure you can save Uncle Shen?"

Duan Rong glanced at Liu Shushan and immediately understood his meaning.

Liu Shushan was afraid of being implicated, which was only natural. His entire family was in Ruyang Prefecture, and hiding Shen Mizi in this secret retreat was already a risk.

Duan Rong looked at him and said, "Don’t worry, Shushan. We’re neither going to break into a prison nor storm an execution ground. I will not only save Shen Mizi’s father, but I also assure that no one here will be exposed!"

Liu Shushan’s face slightly reddened. Duan Rong had evidently seen through his inner worries. However, he truly couldn’t figure out how to save someone without breaking into a prison or storming an execution ground. Perform a magic trick?

Although Duan Rong spoke with great confidence, everyone present still had anxious expressions.

After all, this case was personally supervised by Mansion Master Chen Xun of Ruyang Prefecture. He had a group of retainers, among whom there were many skilled martial artists and people with unusual talents.

To save someone from his hands without being exposed—if it weren’t for Duan Rong repeatedly solving strange cases and instilling confidence in them, they would have thought he was speaking nonsense.

"Since we’ve decided to act, there’s no time to lose. Let’s move immediately!" Duan Rong said resolutely.

After all, they only had ten days, and half of the first day had already passed. Time was certainly not on their side!

Duan Rong looked at Shen Mizi and said in a deep voice, "Mizi, you must return to handle your case immediately, finish the case you’re halfway through, and not leave until the night of the tenth day!"

"Ah..." Shen Mizi hadn’t expected Duan Rong to ask her to leave right away. Her father was in the Prefecture City dungeon, facing execution at any time—how could she leave? How could she have the heart to work on a case?

Duan Rong knew Shen Mizi couldn’t accept it. "I know this is asking a lot, but it must be done! Your alibi is a crucial part of my plan!"

Even though Shen Mizi heard Duan Rong say this, her face still showed hesitation.

Duan Rong turned his head to Xiao Yu and said, "Go with her. Regarding the case, even if she goes, she won’t have the energy to handle it, so help her out."

Xiao Yu nodded upon hearing this, immediately grasping Duan Rong’s intention.

Duan Rong was concerned that Shen Mizi might not be able to stay on her own and could end up returning impulsively, so he had Xiao Yu go along to help handle the case and keep an eye on her.

Duan Rong said, "Go now; change back into your original clothes when you get there, and go to the government office daily to be seen by people there!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Mizi suddenly looked at Duan Rong with a stunned expression and said, "Brother Duan, can you really save my father? If you truly can, I’ll listen to you and leave now."

At that moment, Shen Mizi truly couldn’t bear to leave. She needed Duan Rong to assure her once more.

Seeing Shen Mizi’s expression, Duan Rong understood her thoughts and suddenly said, "Mizi, don’t worry! If I can’t save your father, I’ll chop off Ximen Kankan’s head and give it to you as a night pot."

"Hiss~" Ximen Kankan gasped. "What the hell! What does this have to do with me? Why chop me? Besides, she’s a girl; does she even need a night pot? Is it really necessary?"

Xiao Yu and Liu Shushan couldn’t help but chuckle at Ximen Kankan’s ridiculous reaction.

But Shen Mizi and Duan Rong remained serious.

For some reason, that absurdly illogical statement from Duan Rong instantly calmed Shen Mizi’s anxious heart like a dose of reassurance.

"Alright, I trust you!" Shen Mizi said, turning and heading out.

Xiao Yu immediately walked up to Duan Rong and asked, "Are you sure about this?"

Duan Rong’s tone was calm as he said, "Eighty to ninety percent sure."

Xiao Yu’s eyes flashed, and he said, "Then I’m off. Be careful!"

Duan Rong instructed, "Keep an eye on that girl, don’t let her cause trouble for me, and things should be fine on my end."

"I know." With hurried steps, Xiao Yu went after Shen Mizi.