Let you play a corrupt official, are you saying you want to make progress? - Chapter 30

Chapter 30: They’re All Your Enemies

Internet users burst into laughter upon hearing this.

“I’m laughing so hard! Qin Xuan is mischievous, just joking with his nephew!”

“I almost forgot, this nephew is named Zheng Cong. But I didn’t realize his family lived in the western part of the city.”

“This is getting interesting. Qin Xuan was just kidding.”

“You never know. Look, Qin Xuan usually doesn’t joke around like this, and this seems like a big deal.”

People had various opinions. Some thought Qin Xuan was just making a playful remark, while others believed he had his reasons. However, they would find out soon enough.

On stage, Qin Xuan’s expression clearly showed a hint of confusion.

“You mean, you also live in the western part of the city?” Qin Xuan was stunned. He had never imagined his nephew’s family resided in the same area.

If that was the case, it was quite a coincidence.

“Yes, my family lives in the western part. And my wife is quite talented. Otherwise, I wouldn’t let her pursue an acting career!” The nephew scratched his head.

“Your wife is indeed talented. I know that. Come on, let’s go to your house!” Without further delay, Qin Xuan grabbed the nephew and rushed off.

This was an unexpected stroke of good fortune!

“Huh? Brother Qin, you’re not joking, are you? Where did you get this information?” The nephew was baffled by Qin Xuan’s sudden actions. It was like he had caught a surprise out of nowhere.

“Brother Qin, are you suggesting something might happen to my wife?”

The nephew finally understood the situation. He had known Qin Xuan for a long time, and Qin Xuan’s judgments had never been incorrect.

“And it’s very likely to be the case.”

“I’m just speculating, but I’m not certain. I’m deducing that since he’s disguised as a woman, he must be interacting with the women of those wealthy families. And these women must be coming out to socialize. What has your wife been doing during this time?” Qin Xuan calmly analyzed.

“What has she been doing? Of course, she’s been learning to sing opera. She even found herself a teacher!” The nephew thought for a moment and replied.

Strange as it was, he followed Qin Xuan on this expedition. They also brought along a large group of people. It would be a different story if they caught this ‘Sang Chong’. It would be a major achievement.

“I understand. You mean the person I found who dresses as a woman is Sang Chong?” The nephew’s scalp tingled a bit.

This teacher was someone he had just recently found. Her physique and other qualities were excellent. Now, his wife and this teacher had become very close, like intimate friends in the inner chambers.

“It’s better to believe that there’s something than to believe there’s nothing, right?” Qin Xuan nodded.

The records provided by the system showed that Sang Chong had been active in the residences of officers with the surname Zheng. Furthermore, this guy had become even more audacious, engaging in activities in the homes of many other officers. And so, the scene continued to change, and Qin Xuan arrived at his nephew’s home. At this moment, his nephew’s wife was learning to sing opera with another woman.

“Seize this Sang Chong for me!” Qin Xuan didn’t beat around the bush. He went straight to the point.

“How do you know I’m Sang Chong?” The young woman beside them heard the name Sang Chong and was bewildered.

She hadn’t expected to expose herself.

No way. His disguise skills were top-notch. In normal circumstances, nobody should be able to find him. However, the officer in front of him seemed to have concrete evidence, so Sang Chong didn’t see the need to hide and admit his true identity.

Of course, he was confident because of his exceptional agility. They had already surveyed the layout of his nephew’s house, and with just a few people here, they couldn’t stop him. As expected, as soon as Sang Chong spoke, he leaped onto the roof beams and swiftly got away. The officers couldn’t catch him, and there were no leads to follow.

“Never mind, don’t chase him. He’s gone!” Qin Xuan shook his head.

At this point, chasing him wouldn’t make a difference.

“Qin Xuan, this… isn’t good. By letting Sang Chong go, we lose our achievement!” The nephew was anxious.

“You carefree fellow, go check on your sister!” Qin Xuan scolded him.

This nephew was a bit foolish.

“Qin Xuan, I’m fine. I never expected that the teacher I hired to learn from would turn out to be the infamous Sang Chong!”

His nephew’s wife had a lingering sense of fear. She had heard about the infamous womanizer Sang Chong but never thought he would be so close. His disguise skills were incredibly high.

“This is amazing. I’m impressed that Qin Xuan predicted this!”

“Yeah, it’s quite impressive. I didn’t expect we would find Sang Chong so quickly. It’s a pity we couldn’t catch him this time.”

The nephew still wore a regretful expression. Sang Chong’s impact was considerable, and if they had caught him today, it could have been a significant achievement.

“What a shame! If we had caught him today, Uncle would have surely rewarded us!” The nephew sighed slightly, feeling like they missed a great opportunity.

“No, you’re mistaken. Even if we had captured him today, I had no intention of keeping him,” Qin Xuan replied.

“Why?” The nephew was puzzled.

“It’s quite simple. The current Sang Chong, though infamous, hasn’t caused significant harm to influential families. Just give it another ten days, and I’m confident we’ll have him in custody by then,” Qin Xuan explained simply. Whether or not his nephew understood remained uncertain.

“I see, Qin Xuan. Sang Chong’s current impact isn’t that severe. We should wait until he causes more trouble. That would be a greater achievement!” The nephew now admired Qin Xuan greatly.

Qin Xuan remained silent. Based on the information provided by the system, Sang Chong’s next victims would be the families of imperial officers. Perhaps these were the targets Wang Zhi wanted to see affected. Even if they did catch Sang Chong, Wang Zhi would most likely release him quietly the next day. Qin Xuan knew his old teacher all too well.

The narrative continued to shift under the influence of the audience’s requests. Qin Xuan detailed a plan for deploying his forces, emphasizing thorough inspections of the homes of officers and their families. The scene shifted, and ten days later, Qin Xuan was at Wang Zhi’s side.

“Qin Xuan, your approach was excellent. We’ve captured Sang Chong, and Zheng Cong is currently interrogating him. I believe we’ll have results soon,” Wang Zhi praised Qin Xuan.

“That Sang Chong was too arrogant. It was inevitable he would be captured,” Qin Xuan replied without false modesty. In this situation, excessive modesty would be hypocritical.

“Those people from the Ministry of Revenue went too far. These are lists of the Ministry of Revenue’s inner circle. Take a look and be cautious in the future. By the way, the interrogation has taken a while. Is there a confession yet?” Wang Zhi asked.

Before he could receive an answer, his nephew entered the room.

“Uncle, we’ve obtained Sang Chong’s confession. He’s quite a softy. He confessed to everything. Here’s the confession,” the nephew said as he handed the document to him.

“Qin Xuan, you take a look first,” Wang Zhi said and handed the confession to Qin Xuan.

Without hesitation, Qin Xuan examined, “Teacher, this Sang Chong is despicable! He targeted officers’ family members, and just this month, twelve innocent women have suffered because of him. It’s a coincidence that these families are all close to you, and these names match those on your list!”