Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 702 - 701: Consequences of the Game

At Wen Congrui’s command, the pig farm was immediately enclosed by the Yamen Runners. As for the onlooking common folks, just by mentioning that the pig plague might spread to humans, there was no need to drive them away; they dispersed of their own accord.

And the Lu Family members, naturally including Lu Da, were detained, especially the adult men present.

Having ascertained when and from where the pigs had arrived, Wen Congrui exhaled a sigh of relief. Thankfully, they had just recently arrived and the pig plague had not yet spread; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

But even so, he dared not be careless. He immediately inquired about Lu Da’s pork-selling locations over the past few days, swiftly posted notices prohibiting the consumption of this pork, and had the Senior Doctor concoct medicinal broth to offer free to the local populace, treating the sick and strengthening the healthy.

Meanwhile, any instance of an ill pig was to be reported to the Government Office as quickly as possible, to prevent the spread of the pig plague.

In the pig farm, they didn’t distinguish between healthy and sick pigs, big or small, they were to be immediately slaughtered and burned on site; as for the burning location, it was in a huge pit dug within the pig farm itself.

Thus, the vast pig farm ceased to exist, because after the destruction by fire, the pig farm had to be thoroughly cleansed and sprayed with disinfectant to prevent future problems.

Wen Congrui was very decisive, with his string of commands passed down, there would be people to carry them out. As for the principal culprits, they had to be detained and tried before a sentence could be given.

That day, the air above Taiping Town was filled with the aroma of roasted meat. Some people salivated at the smell, but no one dared to suggest eating it, for these were diseased pigs.

Purple Jade observed the whole process, with a slight frown on her brow.

"Sister, are you not satisfied?" Hou Ling asked attentively as he observed Purple Jade’s expression, his heart skipping a beat, "The Lu Family is beyond redemption; this move—"

"The move is good, and it made quite the scene. The County Magistrate will certainly not let this go. Because of this pig plague, the common folk are at risk. Should a true epidemic arise, you and I will be offenders!" Purple Jade gave him a look.

Hou Ling furrowed his brow and said, "I will not let such a thing happen."

"Oh? What if Lord Wen does not intervene? If these pigs truly die off and the plague spreads?" Purple Jade asked sharply.

"It won’t happen. If he does not come, I will set this pig farm ablaze myself," Hou Ling said. novelbuddy-cσ๓

"It’s a foolish act to harm the enemy a thousand and self eight hundred! Even if you burn the pig farm, do you think people will not know it’s your doing?" Purple Jade scoffed, "Surely this isn’t the end result you had planned from the beginning?"

Hou Ling said nothing, which counted as tacit agreement.

There was a hint of darkness on Purple Jade’s pretty face; she was still young after all.

"Sister, now..." Hou Ling looked at Purple Jade apprehensively.

"With things having escalated, Lord Wen will not let off the person behind it," she said.

Hou Ling’s face turned pale.

"Are you afraid?" Purple Jade raised her eyebrow.

Hou Ling pursed his lips and shook his head, "One who commits the deed should bear the consequence. My Hou Family has long had a rift with the Lu Family, and I would have gone through with this plan even if sister hadn’t come. If the County Magistrate does trace it back to me, I will accept it," he said.

"You indeed do not fear bringing disaster upon yourself." Purple Jade chuckled and said lightly, "Don’t worry. Even if the investigation leads to you, I’ll ensure your safety."

Hou Ling let out a sigh of relief. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t afraid; who wouldn’t want to live?

"But if it does trace back to me, will it implicate the noble master?" Hou Ling asked again.

Purple Jade looked into the distance and said, "If it indeed follows your trail back to our lady, she wouldn’t care. After all, in this game, it’s win or lose, live or die. Victory and life or defeat and death depend merely on one’s ability. As for implicating innocents? From ancient times, when the Emperor ascends the throne, which victor hasn’t succeeded over countless skeletons? Where is there no casualty? The suffering of the commoners in the gods’ conflict is a law of nature. The blame lies on being less skilled."

Hou Ling listened and shuddered, but then he fell into deep thought.

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