PNB Chapter 521: Madam Lin's Connection to Five-Stone Powder
Chapter 521: Madam Lin's Connection to Five-Stone Powder
Fang Xiaoxiao wandered through the winding corridors of Fuxiang Pavilion, turning left and right. In her panic, she accidentally stumbled into Madam Lin's room.
She quickly closed the door, leaned against it, and gasped for breath. Before she could even catch her breath, she heard the footsteps of the two men outside getting closer and closer.
"What should we do? If they find out, we'll be in big trouble." Fang Xiao was extremely anxious.
Then her gaze fell on a drawer in a dressing table in the room. On a whim, she rushed over and opened the drawer, hoping to find something she could use for self-defense.
However, instead of weapons, there was a thick ledger in the drawer. Fang Xiaoxiao casually flipped to a page, which was filled with transaction information about Five-Stone Powder.
"Could this be Madam Lin's ledger for selling Five-Stone Powder?" Fang Xiaoxiao was startled.
At that moment, the footsteps outside the door stopped at the entrance.
"Open the door! If you don't open the door, we'll break in!" The man's voice was full of threat.
Fang Xiaoxiao didn't have time to think much. She stuffed the ledger into her bosom and then looked around for a place to hide.
The room was small, and you could see the whole thing at a glance. Apart from a bed and a wardrobe, there was nowhere else to hide.
Fang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, hid in the wardrobe, and gently closed the door.
Immediately afterwards, the door was kicked open and two men rushed in.
"Where is the person? Why is he missing?"
"It must be hidden in this room. Search carefully!"
They rummaged through the room, and Fang Xiaoxiao was so nervous in the closet that she didn't dare to breathe, her heart pounding in her throat.
Just then, Madam Lin's voice came from outside: "What are you doing in my room?"
The two men immediately became hesitant and timid: "Madam, a suspicious woman has run in, and we are looking for her."
Madam Lin angrily rebuked, "Nonsense! Get out of here right now!"
The two men dared not disobey and quickly left the room.
After hearing that there was no more noise outside, Fang Xiaoxiao waited in the closet for a while longer. Only after confirming that it was safe did she carefully walk out of the closet.
She knew she couldn't stay here any longer and had to leave as soon as possible.
Fang Xiaoxiao tiptoed to the door, opened it a crack, observed the situation outside, and then quickly left Madam Lin's room when no one was paying attention.
However, the ledger she was carrying put her in even greater danger.
After finishing her business outside, Madam Lin returned to her room. As she walked in, she was still mentally calculating the recent business of Wushi Powder. When she reached the dressing table and wanted to take out the account book to check some accounts, she found the drawer empty.
Madam Lin's face instantly turned extremely grim, her eyes revealing anger and panic. She whirled around and roared at her two subordinates, "Where are the account books? Where are the people you found for me?"
The two subordinates lowered their heads, trembling. One of them said timidly, "Madam, we...we couldn't find that person, but...but according to other people's descriptions, it seems to be Fang Xiaoxiao."
Upon hearing the name "Fang Xiaoxiao," Madam Lin was first taken aback, then a fierce glint flashed in her eyes: "It's her! This ignorant fool ruined my plans!"
Madam Lin gritted her teeth and decided to no longer hide her identity and her shady dealings. She thought that only by getting rid of Fang Xiaoxiao could she protect her secrets and her business.
"You two idiots, go and gather some men. You must take care of Fang Xiaoxiao tonight! We can't let her leak the account book!" Madam Lin said viciously.
"Yes, Madam!" the two subordinates quickly replied, then hurriedly went to summon the assassins.
Meanwhile, Fang Xiaoxiao was filled with unease after leaving Fuxiang Pavilion. She knew the account book she had obtained was an extremely dangerous item, but it was also crucial evidence to expose Madam Lin's crimes. She carefully hid the account book in a secluded place and then prepared to find help.
As night fell, darkness enveloped the entire capital city. Fang Xiaoxiao walked alone in a secluded alley when suddenly she sensed faint footsteps behind her.
Fang Xiao was startled and quickened her pace. However, the footsteps behind her grew increasingly hurried. She turned around and saw several dark figures rapidly approaching her.
Fang Xiaoxiao's heart leaped into her throat, and she began to run for her life. However, the alley was narrow, and she was soon blocked by the assassins.
"Fang Xiaoxiao, today is your death day!" an assassin said coldly.
Fang Xiaoxiao leaned against the wall, her eyes filled with fear, but also with a hint of determination: "You bunch of villains will not succeed!"
Without further ado, the assassins drew their weapons and attacked Fang Xiaoxiao.
Just at this critical moment, the sound of horses' hooves and shouts suddenly rang out.
"stop!"
It turned out that He Jinnian had arrived in time with the people from the Criminal Investigation Department.
He Jinnian took the lead, dismounting and engaging the assassins in fierce combat. The other members of the Criminal Investigation Department also joined the battle, and in an instant, the alley was filled with the glint of swords and the deafening shouts of battle.
Fang Xiaoxiao watched nervously from the side, her heart filled with gratitude.
Under the fierce attack of He Jinnian and the officers of the Criminal Investigation Department, the assassins gradually became overwhelmed and began to collapse. Some assassins, seeing the situation was not good, tried to escape, but were captured one by one by the officers of the Criminal Investigation Department.
After the battle, He Jinnian walked up to Fang Xiaoxiao and asked with concern, "Xiaoxiao, are you alright?"
Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head and said, "I'm fine, thanks to you for arriving in time."
He Jinnian frowned and asked, "What exactly is going on? Why is someone chasing you?"
Fang Xiaoxiao took out an account book from her bosom and handed it to He Jinnian: "I found this in Madam Lin's room at Fuxiang Pavilion. She was secretly selling Wushi Powder. I discovered her secret, so she sent people to kill me."
He Jinnian took the ledger, flipped through a few pages, and his expression became very serious: "This Madam Lin is truly audacious! Let's go, let's go to Fuxiang Pavilion now and bring her to justice!"
Fang Xiaoxiao and He Jinnian led the people from the Criminal Investigation Department straight to Fuxiang Pavilion.
Madam Lin was still anxiously waiting for news of the assassin in her room. When she heard the commotion outside, an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.
Before she could react, He Jinnian had already led his men into the room.
"Madam Lin, your crimes have been exposed. Surrender now!" He Jinnian shouted.
Madam Lin slumped into a chair, her face pale, knowing she had nowhere to escape.
Ultimately, Madam Lin and her subordinates were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department, and the Five Stone Powder trade behind Fuxiang Pavilion was completely exposed and banned.