SBCEJM -Chapter 127 Zhang Jian’s Doom! Caught Red-Handed While Fleeing Bare-Assed!

When Feng Zexuan entered the Zhang residence, she was alone.

When she came out, forty-two people followed behind her.

Besides her original little followers, there were over thirty young men and women rescued from the tower.

Their eyes were hollow, their spirits shattered.

Feng Zexuan glanced back at them, fury blazing in her chest.

【That beast Zhang Jian deserves to be sliced into a thousand pieces!】

【No. I need to give them hope. Let them believe in life again!】

She pulled out a heavy pouch of silver from her storage space and tossed it straight to Fatty without even looking.

“There’s two hundred taels here. Split it among yourselves.”

“Ten taels per person. Those who helped carry the ‘goods’ get thirty.”

【Host, are you buying people’s loyalty?】 the system teased.

【Buying loyalty my foot! This is called helping people in their darkest hour!】

Feng Zexuan rolled her eyes internally.

A moment ago, everyone had still been regretting not getting a chance to help carry people out. Now, fortune had practically fallen from the sky, leaving them dizzy with disbelief.

“M-My heavens! Heroine, are you the God of Wealth incarnate?!”

Fatty rubbed his hands excitedly, eyes glowing green.

“Ten taels… that’s enough for my son’s school tuition for five years! My boy can finally study!”

An old man’s voice trembled with emotion as he accepted the silver with shaking hands.

Tears streamed down his face.

“My family of five only spends two taels a year to survive! These ten taels are enough to keep us alive for five years! You’re our savior!”

“Dongzi, you’re so lucky! Thirty taels! Enough to get yourself a wife!”

Everyone looked enviously at the honest-looking man called Dongzi.

Dongzi scratched his head, eyes reddening.

“It’s all thanks to the heroine’s kindness.”

The rescued youths watched the scene unfold. In their lifeless eyes, a faint spark slowly reignited.

Money could soothe fear.

And it could also give people the courage to start over.

【See that? That’s the power of money!】

Feng Zexuan said proudly in her heart.

Sometimes practical help is worth far more than empty comfort!

After distributing the silver, Feng Zexuan looked at everyone.

“Go home for now. Keep the money safe and buy something nice for your families.”

Reluctantly, the crowd dispersed, turning back every few steps as they left.

Feng Zexuan slung the still-unconscious Madam Zhang over her shoulder and headed straight for the military prison.

After finishing that, she did not return to Wangyue Tower to rest.

Instead, she went directly to the Northern Suppression Army camp.

Host, aren’t you going to rest? Zhang Jian can’t escape, the system said, confused.

Rest?

Feng Zexuan sneered inwardly.

I won’t sleep until this matter is settled!

The system fell silent.

…Host, you’re finally starting to look like a true prince.

“Your Highness!”

At the camp entrance, the soldiers saw Feng Zexuan approaching and immediately dropped to one knee in unison.

Their voices shook the sky.

“At ease.”

Dressed in murderous aura, Feng Zexuan swept her gaze across the determined faces before her.

“Today, this prince will bring down a corrupt official who oppresses the people and abducts innocent women and men!”

“Are you willing to follow me and seek justice for the people of Yanmen Pass?!”

“Yes!”

“We would brave fire and death for Your Highness without hesitation!”

The soldiers roared as one, murderous intent surging into the heavens.

Damn, this is so freaking epic!

In the end, Feng Zexuan led one hundred elite soldiers into the streets of Yanmen Pass.

Clad in black armor and carrying long blades, they radiated such chilling hostility that civilians instinctively retreated to both sides of the street.

“T-That’s the Northern Suppression Army?”

“Heavens, what happened?”

“Look where they’re headed… that’s Prefect Zhang’s residence!”

“Could it be… Prefect Zhang is finished?”

The people were stunned at first, then exploded into heated discussion.

Many secretly followed behind the procession.

Meanwhile, the Zhang residence had already descended into chaos.

The madam had been abducted, the master was half-dead, and the servants were panicking.

When the Northern Suppression Army kicked open the gates and surrounded the entire estate, the residence erupted into utter pandemonium.

“It’s over! The Northern Suppression Army is here!”

“Run!”

Standing outside, Feng Zexuan heard Zhang Jian’s weak yet frantic voice coming from inside his room.

“Doctor… tell me… if… if someone else’s were cut off and immediately attached to mine… would that work?”

Cold sweat poured down the doctors’ foreheads as they stammered helplessly.

“Lord Zhang… such a method… we have never heard of…”

Good grief. He’s at death’s door and still obsessed with that thing!

Too disgusted to listen further, Feng Zexuan kicked the door open.

“Zhang Jian!”

She strode in with several soldiers, voice icy cold.

“You are charged with corruption, bribery, and abducting innocent civilians. Your crimes are unforgivable! Today, this prince will personally bring you to justice!”

Seeing Feng Zexuan in full military attire, radiating terrifying pressure, Zhang Jian nearly lost his soul from fright.

“Y-You… who are you?! How dare you trespass into my residence?! Guards! GUARDS!”

He screamed desperately, but no one answered.

The household guards had long since been terrified senseless by the Northern Suppression Army and were already under control.

Feng Zexuan raised the Northern Suppression Prince seal hanging at her waist.

The golden dragon carved upon it gleamed brilliantly beneath the sunlight.

“This prince is Feng Zexuan, Northern Suppression Prince of Great Xia!”

“All your evidence has already been obtained!”

As she spoke, she pulled out a thick ledger from her robe and waved it before his eyes.

The moment Zhang Jian saw the account book, his face turned deathly pale.

The last trace of blood drained completely away.

That was his most confidential ledger!

It recorded every dirty transaction he had made over the past ten years!

How… how had it fallen into the Northern Suppression Prince’s hands?!

Terror swallowed his sanity whole.

Only one thought remained in his mind—

Run!

Like a mad dog, Zhang Jian leapt off the bed and dashed toward the hidden door in the inner chamber.

Completely forgetting that he wasn’t wearing any pants.

Thus, everyone present witnessed a scene they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

A middle-aged man with his bare butt hanging out sprinted wildly before a group of fully armored soldiers in a desperate “naked escape for survival.”

【MY EYES!】

Feng Zexuan mentally collapsed.

【This visual assault is too much!】

【I should never have come personally!】

Several young soldiers turned crimson and hurriedly looked away.

“What are you all standing there for?!”

Feng Zexuan barked stiffly, pretending to stay calm.

“Seize him for this prince!”

Two veteran soldiers rushed forward expressionlessly.

They grabbed a blanket, wrapped Zhang Jian up like a rice dumpling, and hoisted him onto their shoulders.

“I’m not going! I’m a court official! You can’t treat me like this!”

“I’ll file an imperial complaint! The Northern Suppression Prince trespassed into an official’s residence and disregarded the law!”

【Still wants to file a complaint?】

Feng Zexuan laughed in anger.

With your crimes, even the Emperor would explode after reading them!

Zhang Jian’s screams grew fainter and fainter, filled with despair.

The rest of the Zhang family members were also dragged out one by one, pale as death.

Feng Zexuan ordered all of them thrown into the military prison to “reunite” with Madam Zhang.

The moment they exited the residence, they found the streets already packed with people.

When the crowd saw Zhang Jian bundled up like a hog, silence briefly fell.

Then thunderous cheers erupted.

“Serves him right! That dog official finally got what was coming to him!”

“The Northern Suppression Prince is mighty! Eliminating evil for the people!”

Among the crowd stood the Qiao brothers as well.

They had not gone far earlier, and upon seeing the Northern Suppression Prince appear in full armor leading troops, they were too stunned to speak.

“H-Heroine… no, Your Highness is amazing!”

Fatty and Dongzi were there too, waving their arms excitedly.

Young Master Qiao Da straightened his robes and stepped forward.

He bowed deeply to Feng Zexuan.

“Your Highness the Northern Suppression Prince, we failed to recognize greatness before us. We beg Your Highness’s forgiveness.”

Feng Zexuan turned around, recognized him, and waved dismissively.

“It’s fine. The ignorant are not guilty.”

Looking at the excited and sincere faces surrounding her, the gloom in her chest finally dispersed.

Heroic spirit surged within her.

“People of Yanmen Pass!”

Her voice echoed throughout the crowd.

“Today, with this vile criminal eliminated, it is a day of great joy for Yanmen Pass!”

“This prince shall host a banquet at Drunken Immortal Tower! Every brother who helped today is invited!”

“We drink until none return sober!”

“Long live the Northern Suppression Prince!”

The crowd erupted into deafening cheers.