Chapter 1554: A Sacrifice
Chapter 1554: Chapter 1554: A Sacrifice
Went to the northeast since the year she started doing business with her family?
It doesn’t sound like a problem; it’s just to help the Lei Family’s Trading Team open up a new trade route to make money.
But Gu Jinli still felt there was something suspicious about Ah Ji going to the northeast. Maybe he was up to no good, and they needed to be on guard.
Her suspicions about Ah Ji were mainly because she disliked him... Ah Ji also disliked her, having scolded her in the Soybean Oil Workshop back then.
It was all about her low background. Great Chu is a place that values family status, and he told her not to dream of breaking through these class distinctions or aspire to associate with the high-class, otherwise, she’d only harm herself and others.
I’m not harming anyone!
Gu Jinli was baffled by his scolding back then. Later, it was Brother Qin who told her that Ah Ji knew the identities of the three members of the Qin family, which explained his disdain. He thought she wasn’t good enough for Brother Qin, so he belittled her in advance, making it difficult for her to approach Brother Qin.
It’s from that moment that she began to dislike Ah Ji.
But she didn’t dare to have a falling out with Ah Ji... Ah Ji was a bit gloomy, like a hibernating snake, and since he knew Brother Qin’s identity, if he went mad and exposed Brother Qin, it would be the end.
Qin San Lang noticed Gu Jinli was in a daze and smiled, asking Uncle Kunzi, "Uncle Kunzi, which General is stationed in Yongcheng Prefecture? Who’s the one leading the stop?"
The Kangrong Soldiers can’t continue to linger in Yongcheng Prefecture; they need to be sent to Long’an Prefecture to resist the Rong people, otherwise, when the Rong people launch a massive attack on Long’an Prefecture, there won’t be enough troops to resist.
Speaking of this, Uncle Kunzi was about to curse and said, "There are two people, one is the Vice Magistrate of the Central State Capital Commander Department, and the other is General Dai, the nephew of the Minister of War."
"Vice Magistrate Duan has a grudge against General Xu. Seeing General Xu commanding the Northwest Army, he doesn’t want to rush to Long’an Prefecture. He wants to wait until the Da Rong Army surrounds General Xu and then go for reinforcement, preferably killing General Xu by the time he arrives."
Vice Magistrate Duan dares to do this because his legitimate daughter is an imperial consort in the palace, and it is said that she is pregnant, which is why he dares to stop here first.
Yes, that’s right, Emperor Jingyuan is still sleeping with women at this time.
In fact, Emperor Jingyuan has no interest in sleeping with women, but the war situation is tense, so he must use women to bind the court’s civil and military officials. He can only force himself to cultivate every night and treat them equally.
Kunzi, saying this, looked at Qin San Lang, noticing a hint of anger, he consoled, "San Lang, don’t let it get to you, it’s an inevitable situation, there’s no one useful in the court now, only these useless people can be used."
Kunzi felt dissatisfied with Vice Magistrate Duan and General Dai, and after cursing, he continued, "General Dai is afraid of death, the whole Dai Family is like this, and they delay as much as possible."
"These two have strong backing and high positions. Seeing them not leaving, the Kangrong Soldiers of each office department are also staying put. Anyway, with Duan and Dai holding the line, they’re not afraid either."
Qin San Lang listened with suppressed anger, clenching his fist tightly, a murderous intent had already surfaced in his heart.
"Uncle Kunzi, tell us about the situation in Yongcheng Prefecture," Gu Jinli said as she tugged on Qin San Lang’s sleeve.
Qin San Lang came back to his senses and continued to listen to Kunzi talk about the affairs in Yongcheng Prefecture.
After talking for about an hour, Kunzi finally finished and got up to say goodbye, "You’ve been traveling all the way, take a rest first. If there’s anything else you want to know, you can ask me tomorrow."
"Ah, thank you, Uncle Kunzi." Gu Jinli replied, getting up with Qin San Lang to see Kunzi out of the main courtyard.
Back in the room, Qin San Lang, in anger, slammed his fist on the table, his voice filled with strong anger as he said, "That Duan, out of resentment for past matters, disregards the lives of the people and comrades, he doesn’t deserve to be the Vice Magistrate!"
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, none of them deserve it, my Brother Qin is the good young man willing to resist the Rong." Gu Jinli praised Qin San Lang, lifting his hand and touching the back of it, asking, "Is it sore when you hit it?"
Qin San Lang lowered his head to look at her, seeing her frowning with a worried expression, he felt distressed, hugging her he said, "Xiao Yu, don’t worry, it’s my fault."
He regretted getting angry in front of her, making her worry.
Gu Jinli laughed, looked up at him and said, "Isn’t it just a burst of anger, you think that can scare me? We are husband and wife, if there’s anything bothering you, just tell me, there’s no need to hold it back, I can handle it."
"Mm, thank you, Xiao Yu." Qin San Lang felt a warmth in his heart, hugged her tightly and said, "Xiao Yu, make a poison for me."
Gu Jinli was delighted, watching him she said, "Alright, what kind of poison do you want? Tell me, I’ll make it for you right away."
Her excited expression, like she was going to cook for him, lifted the gloom in Qin San Lang’s heart, making him laugh, saying, "Xiao Yu is always so adorable."
"Adorable? I am fierce!" Gu Jinli glared at him, saying, "Stop with this nonsense, tell me what poison you want? Do you intend to poison them?"
Qin San Lang nodded, "Yes, someone needs to die to push the Kangrong army forward."
Gu Jinli didn’t care about the life or death of Vice Magistrate Duan and General Dai, but she was worried about Qin San Lang: "Their official positions are high, and they’re backed by powerful families. If they suddenly die, the court will investigate thoroughly, and if they find anything, you’ll be in danger."
Qin San Lang touched her nose softly, speaking gently, "Xiao Yu, don’t worry, if I make a move, there will be a perfect plan."
Then, he told Gu Jinli about the Juntian Guards.
The Emperor of Great Chu has a secret army, named the Juntian Guards, who only obey the Emperor’s orders. During the reign of Emperor Jingwu, many nobles and officials were assassinated by the Juntian Guards.
In short, it’s an army that secretly kills those whom the Emperor cannot openly deal with.
"The affairs of the Juntian Guards have been circulated among nobles and rich families since the time of Emperor Jingwu, so the nobles and high-ranking officials in the Capital understand one thing: If someone with power and influence suddenly dies after displeasing the Emperor, it’s likely the work of the Juntian Guards."
Gu Jinli said, "You mean to impersonate the Juntian Guards and kill those two."
Qin San Lang nodded and corrected, "It’s not them we need to kill, but Vice General Ye. Today, the Chief Commander Hu who surrounded us belongs to Vice General Ye. Vice General Ye allows Chief Commander Hu to rob other Kangrong Soldiers of their supplies, evidently with those two’s permission. Kill Vice General Ye, wound the one named Dai, spread rumors that Emperor Jingyuan is displeased with them and has sent the Juntian Guards to warn them, those two will surely be scared and immediately break camp to leave."
And Duan and Dai remaining passively in Yongcheng Prefecture is an act of defiance against the Imperial Decree, as long as they still have their senses, they won’t dare to verify the truth of the rumor, they’ll just head to Long’an Prefecture as fast as possible to please the Juntian Guards to spare them.
"Brilliant." Gu Jinli looked at Qin San Lang, her eyes shining, rubbing his face and praising, "My Brother Qin is so smart. Alright, we’ll sacrifice Vice General Ye to the heavens."
Qin San Lang smiled, embracing her and closing his eyes... With Xiao Yu around, he always felt at ease, and despite wandering, he felt stable and happy.
He was heavy, Gu Jinli was somewhat out of breath being crushed, but her heart was joyful and a little distressed, she tightened her embrace, gently patting his back, allowing him to rest for now.