Chapter 148 She was used as bait

Su Changsheng looked at Qin Jin'an and asked, "Su Dai, you just said you have a way. Your second uncle believes you can do it. Just tell me what to do, and your second uncle will do it!"

Every little bit less is better, even a hundred taels less would be nice.

Su Changsheng smiled at Qin Jin'an.

Lian wiped away her tears and said, "Su Dai, just give the order. When your third uncle returns, he will definitely come to you to apologize!"

Qin Jin'an looked at Su Changsheng and said, "Second Uncle, Third Uncle is in grave danger, so I have no choice but to take the risk. Prepare the money for me, and I'll go see them. I can tell fortunes. If I'm right, I might be able to bring Third Uncle back without spending a penny. If I'm wrong, I'm just a child and I'm no threat. If they keep their word, they'll release us..."

"this……"

Su Changsheng hesitated. If he sent a child into the mountains with a huge ransom, what if something went wrong? Wouldn't that mean losing both the child and the money?

“How can you let yourself go up the mountain? You’re just a child going alone. It’s like a lamb entering a tiger’s den. I think we should report it to the authorities and let them protect you secretly. That way, not only can we rescue Third Brother, but we can also keep all the money!”

Su Yu'e's eyes lit up as she revealed her brilliant plan. She wanted to applaud her own intelligence. The bandits were not to be trusted. She would first use the child to deceive them, and then strike hard to capture them in one fell swoop.

That way, the person was saved, and the money was also saved.

Su Yu'e did not consider the possibility that the bandits might take their anger out on the children.

"Auntie, your idea is excellent. I won't go then. You go, Auntie. You're clever and quick-witted; you'll definitely be able to rescue Uncle!"

Qin Jin'an looked at Su Yu'e with a smile and said.

Yuanyuan once said that whoever opposes her should go first.

If Su Yu'e disagrees with what she says, then accept her and let her go!

Su Yu'e clicked her tongue in surprise. She hesitated and said, trying to cover up her embarrassment, "I... I don't know how to tell fortunes..."

What if the bandits discover her intentions and attack her in a fit of rage?

She didn't want to take the risk, but it was her idea. If she said she wouldn't go, wouldn't that mean she wouldn't save her brother?

"Auntie, I can do the math. It might be a little complicated, but as long as you run fast, it won't affect your walking."

Qin Jin'an spoke to Su Yu'e very seriously, and then looked at her sincerely, saying with a confident tone, "Auntie, you can do it."

Su Yu'e was completely stunned. She wasn't stupid. The fact that it wouldn't affect her walking meant that she would get hurt. If something unexpected happened, she would be finished.

How much will a woman with a limp look down on her in-laws and husband!

Su Yu'e immediately waved her hand and stepped back: "No, no, no, I can't do it. After reporting to the authorities, find someone more powerful..."

Su Yu'e hid behind Old Yang, ignoring the angry look in Lian's eyes.

"It's not that the Su family can't rescue Uncle San."

Qin Jin'an sighed.

She looked at Old Madam Yang and said, "Grandma, why don't you go? Grandpa can't leave, so you can go too..."

Old Mrs. Yang gasped and shook her head: "I can't, with my old arms and legs, how could I possibly outrun them..."

"Then Second Uncle..."

Qin Jin'an then looked at Su Changsheng.

Su Changsheng also shook his head: "Second Uncle is out of shape and can hardly handle the job..."

Qin Jin'an then looked at Madam Lian: "Third Aunt..."

“If I die in there, my Jinbao will become a motherless child, and no one will protect him if he is bullied in the future.”

With red eyes, Lian was naturally unwilling to go; she and Su Changshui were not that affectionate.

"You go, we promise we won't report you to the authorities!"

Su Changsheng made the final decision.

Qin Jin'an was silent for a moment: "I will do my best..."

"You're so smart and quick-witted, your second uncle believes you!"

Su Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.

"Tell me what you want to eat these next couple of days, and take good care of yourself!"

Su Changsheng had his servants carry Qin Jin'an back.

Qin Jin'an understood that she couldn't listen to what was about to happen.

She couldn't hear them, but her friend Xiaoqing could, and she knew what they were planning to do.

Qin Jin'an obediently left.

Su Changsheng looked at Zhao Caiju and said, "You should go back too."

Zhao Caiju was somewhat displeased; this was xenophobia, and she shouldn't be allowed to hear it!

She pouted and said, "Okay."

Zhao Caiju turned and left.

After Zhao Caiju left, Su Changsheng calmly said, "We must report this to the authorities!"

"Su Dai said that as long as we run fast, everything will be fine. It doesn't matter if she becomes disabled, as long as she is alive."

Su Changsheng's expression was cold and stern. That was ten thousand taels of silver. How could he tolerate sending it to bandits for nothing!

He couldn't possibly refuse if he could save ten thousand taels of silver by sacrificing just his legs.

No one in the family has a leg problem, but Qin Jin'an's legs are fine.

"Do as you wish. Go to the prefect and ask him to send a strong army to wipe out the bandits. Your assistance will benefit you brothers as well."

Old Su also spoke solemnly, saying that suppressing bandits was a meritorious deed, and if done well, there would be many benefits.

Su Changsheng nodded; he thought so too.

No one objected to this arrangement.

Su Yu'e was relieved and said that her second brother was also reluctant to part with 10,000 taels.

——

Qin Jin'an sat in the courtyard, with a thin snake head among the lush green plants beside him.

The green snake told Qin Jin'an everything she had heard.

Hiss—

Fish Baby, they're so mean, don't go there, I'll go bite them tonight to get revenge for you!

Qin Jin'an smiled and shook his head: "Xiao Qing, don't. You'll be in danger if you bite someone. Don't worry, I'll be fine."

She's the Koi Princess! She's regained a lot of good fortune lately, but the curses have taken a toll on her. She doesn't have enough divine luck left to make her rich and powerful, but it's definitely enough to keep her alive.

Xiaoqing is a venomous snake. If it bites someone, it won't be able to stay there and will likely be found and killed.

"I have many friends."

Qin Jin'an reached out and touched the green snake.

The green snake retreated. It ate the eggs Qin Jin'an fed it every day and had been in close contact with him, but it still didn't like being touched by people.

I'll let her touch me twice out of ten times at most!

The green snake left.

Qin Jin'an yawned and went back to his room to sleep.

Anyway, there are still two days left, so I'll eat well, drink well, and sleep well during these two days.

Her foot recovered.

——

Su Changsheng met with Xiao Yuebai, the prefect of Liuzhou. After explaining the situation, Xiao Yuebai immediately took it seriously. Beside him was a handsome man who looked unfamiliar to Su Changsheng.

"Second Master Su, there's no need to worry. Jiang Xun will take over this matter. He will work with you to develop a plan for suppressing the bandits and rescuing your brother. He will definitely get your brother out safely," Xiao Yuebai said calmly.

Su Changsheng glanced at Jiang Xun and nodded, saying, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble Young Master Jiang this time."

Jiang Xun cupped his hands in greeting and calmly said, "Please, Second Master Su, step aside and explain in detail."

Jiang Xun had been in the capital for a while. He started working for Xiao Yuebai. He could sense that his future in-laws seemed to have some reservations about him, so he worked even harder because it was related to whether he could marry his sweetheart in the future.