Chapter 240: A Trap Within a Trap
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In the East Market, the chaos gradually subsided.
The three Zhao merchants were subdued by arriving soldiers, while the three craftsmen planted by Li San had all sustained injuries. At the same time, news came from the West Market—there had been another outbreak of violence, and craftsmen were injured there as well.
“What on earth is going on?” Li San frowned deeply. Everything had been proceeding according to plan, but now things had clearly spiraled far beyond his expectations.
“Immediately order all craftsmen to return to the Machinery Department. I fear we’ve fallen into a trap,” he said urgently after thinking for a moment.
He turned to look at the Wei Family Restaurant and saw Zhao Kuan turning and heading back inside.
He asked, “What’s the situation inside the restaurant?”
“Two of the guards went missing, and no one knows where they went,” one of the staff replied.
Li San’s expression grew increasingly grave. “Move quickly—I must go report to His Highness.”
The Secret Guards dispersed at once, while Li San hurried to the Prince’s Manor.
“What? The craftsmen were attacked?” Xiao Ming was slightly surprised after Li San explained the situation in both the East and West Markets.