On the other side, the man rode a carriage to the Black Wind Village. As soon as he arrived at the village gate, he couldn't wait to shout to the brothers guarding the gate: "Brothers, look, look what I brought back!"
"Hurry up and inform the village chief, this time it's a big deal!"
The village gate was wide open and a group of people walked out. The man in the lead had a scar on his face and looked like a demon, with a red face, thick eyebrows, big ears and a pair of fierce eyes like fire.
"Red Pants, what are you talking about again? If this time is like before, all talk and no action, I will chop you to death!"
"Don't worry, Village Chief. We will definitely not lose out this time."
"I arrested the son of the owner of Zui Xiang Lou in Bian Jing."
Red Pants quickly said, "He's the richest businessman in our Dagan. If we can get some money out of him, we'll have enough to eat and drink."
"Red Pants has done a good job this time. Once I get the food and money, I will let you be the second in command of our Black Wind Village." The village chief looked at him, walked over and patted Red Pants' shoulder with a smile.
Red Pants grinned so hard that the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears. "Village Leader, I don't deserve this... I'm just thinking about my brothers and not thinking too much."
"Good brother, I understand. Come on, quickly drag the man out and throw him to the woodshed. Don't let him run away." The village chief gestured to his brother beside him.
Someone stepped forward and pulled open the carriage curtain, "Village leader, where did this guy come from? Could this guy be trying to frame us?"
"You kid, you dare to lie to me even though I trust you so much." The village chief's face changed. He raised his foot and kicked off the red shorts. He drew the knife at his waist and was about to swing it.
"Impossible! I clearly threw that brat up here, how could he be gone?"
Red Pants stood up immediately and was dumbfounded when he saw the empty carriage with only a vase left.
He reacted, turned around and knelt on the ground, "Master, please believe me, even if I have a hundred courages, I dare not fool you about this matter!"
"Then tell me what the situation is now."
"I...I..." Red Pants couldn't figure out what went wrong. It was obviously impossible for the person to run away.
The village chief's eyes turned sinister. "Come here, take the red pants away!"
"Wait, village chief, please listen to me first. I don't know how this man disappeared, but he must not have run far away. Please give me some men and I will look for him nearby." said the man in red pants.
Village chief: "Damn it! Who knows if what you said is true or not?"
Red Pants suddenly had an idea. If he couldn't find the boy, his life would be in danger.
He took out a vase from the carriage and said, "This vase is valuable. The boy said it was a family heirloom and he was still carrying it with him when he was arrested."
"Bring the vase here." The village chief beckoned.
Red Pants handed it over honestly and stared at the village chief nervously.
"Master, I actually... I have a plan. Regardless of whether that kid runs away or not, it's so cold, and we're on Black Wind Mountain. If he doesn't freeze to death, he'll definitely starve to death."
"We just need to spread the news that the child has been kidnapped. The owner of Zui Xiang Lou will definitely find someone to redeem him. Then we can just seize the money and the person..."
"You kid are really insidious." The village chief looked at him coldly with a sinister smile.
Red Pants looked at him and felt a chill in his heart.
"Okay, let's do as you say!"
The next day after Zhao Chengqian was captured, Princess Jin received a letter thrown into the yard by Heifengzhai.
In order to ensure that Zhao Chengqian was out of danger as soon as possible, Princess Jin went to Youzhou City, which was closest to Heifengzhai.
Youzhou Prefecture Governor's Mansion.
A man in brocade clothes sat at the head of the table, holding a jade ring in his left hand. He had an indifferent expression, as if he was instigating something, his thoughts difficult to fathom.
The prefect in front of him bowed to him, his whole body and mind tense.
"Your Highness, you have also seen the situation outside along the way."
"Due to the continuous snowstorms, the people in the city have used up all the surplus food they had saved for the winter. The refugees outside the city are pouring in. The local granaries and the relief food provided by the court are not enough..." As he said this, he looked up at King Jin and found that the other party still didn't say anything.
The governor continued:
"I understand your highness's current predicament. I will send someone to gather some food."
He originally wanted to use this excuse to prevaricate. He had said it so clearly, and the King of Jin would probably be angry and leave on his own. However, after waiting for a long time, the King of Jin didn't say anything at all.
The prefect took a deep breath and was about to speak.
King Jin took the teacup next to him, opened the lid and took a look at the broken tea leaves inside.
"when?"
All these actions were under the watchful eyes of the prefect.
The governor's heart tightened. "It will take five days. Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my best to do it."
Prince Jin put it back on the table without saying a word. At this moment, the atmosphere in the study was extremely depressing and tense.
The governor took the initiative and said, "I have a villa that is warm in winter and cool in summer. You have been traveling all the way. Why don't you have a meal and rest well first? I will report to you when the food is ready."
"Yingyi, let's go." Prince Jin lifted his clothes and stood up from the chair.
Upon seeing this, the prefect immediately ordered someone to lead the way for the Prince of Jin and send him away. Only then did he feel relieved.
"Sir, do you really want to raise food for the King of Jin?" The lawyer came up and asked worriedly.
The governor glanced around and walked into the study. "It's just a temporary solution. You saw what happened just now. The King of Jin came to Youzhou specifically to borrow grain. How could I dare to refuse him out of hand?"
"Qingzhou has been poor for many years. Even if we lend them grain, it won't be enough to fill such a huge hole."
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