Chu Jinjin didn't expect things to go so smoothly. She caught the fat and thin brothers halfway and unintentionally stumbled into the bandit's family's den. Now it's even better, the Black Eagle Chieftain himself came to her door.
Having traveled through three years, Chu Jinjin is revealing her true strength for the first time.
Almost the instant he arrived, a cold dagger was pressed against the Black Hawk Chieftain's neck.
The entire room fell silent.
As dawn approached, a mountain breeze carrying a hint of spring lifted Chu Jinjin's hair, and in the dim light, she appeared like a goddess descending from the heavens.
A group of people stared blankly.
They knew Chu Jinjin was powerful, but no matter how powerful she was, could she be more powerful than the leader?
No matter what, things shouldn't end like this after just one meeting.
In fact, Chu Jinjin did not
A layer of goosebumps rose on the Black Hawk Chieftain's throat. He swallowed and muttered, "Just as I thought!"
He showed no sign of panic and, without Chu Jinjin needing to speak, looked at the fat man and said, "Pass on my order to bring Boss Chu here."
Chu Jinjin was surprised that he was so decisive. After tying him up tightly, she asked in astonishment, "Aren't you going to make any demands?"
“Your father said that if I am captured, I should cooperate obediently, otherwise I will suffer unimaginable hardships.” The Black Hawk Chief did not resist at all. He glanced at the crowd who were still in shock and earnestly said, “Miss Chu, could you please release them? I have no ill intentions. Your father can testify to this when we meet.”
Chu Jinjin thought for a moment and nodded.
All these people combined are not worth a single hair on the head of Black Hawk Village.
Furthermore, the other party doesn't seem to have much malicious intent.
After kicking everyone out, Chu Jinjin closed the door, sat down, rested her chin on her hand, and pondered as she looked at the Black Eagle Chieftain.
Something's not right.
Logically speaking, even if the Black Hawk Chieftain was worried about the safety of his family, he shouldn't have risked his life.
There don't seem to be any large troops outside.
Chu Jinjin scratched her head: "Why did you arrest my father?"
Something was wrong from the moment her father was kidnapped.
Something gleamed in the eyes of the Black Hawk Chieftain, and he uttered two words in a low voice: "The Way of Commerce?"
"Business ethics?" Chu Jinjin still didn't understand. "What do you need that for?"
The Black Hawk Chieftain uttered two more words: "Weapons."
Chu Jinjin felt a chill run down her spine.
She hadn't even considered that possibility.
There was another reason why the government allowed Black Hawk Mountain Stronghold to develop—weapon restrictions.
All iron mines were under the special management of the Imperial Household Department. There were strict limits on how much material blacksmiths used and how many farm tools they could forge. If the quantities did not match, it was a serious crime.
For example, the various hidden weapons her father made for her were registered; a small quantity was acceptable, but for a large quantity, a definite explanation was required.
My father's trade route extended north to the desert.
The desert is rich in iron ore, so it naturally has no shortage of weapons.
More importantly, the father had already made connections at every level along the trade route.
Chu Jinjin almost jumped up: "What do you want to do?"
Although this world is male-dominated, Chu Jinjin is very content. She has no worries about food and drink, has a father and mother, and a large family. She just wants to live a peaceful life.
The Black Hawk Chieftain did not answer directly, his gaze deep: "Miss Chu, are you aware that Xu Wenda will be marrying the Imperial Concubine's sister in three days?"
Chu Jinjin's attention was successfully diverted: "So fast?"
"Consort Wang is extremely petty and vindictive. She may not do anything for now because of her status, but once she stabilizes the Emperor's favor, she will definitely settle scores later," the Black Eagle Chieftain said quietly. "No matter how rich your Chu family is, how can you fight against her? She can easily fabricate a crime against you. No matter how powerful you are, whether you can fight ten or a hundred, or even an army, she can defeat you."
Chu Jinjin snorted coldly: "That's my business."
As dawn broke, Chu Jinjin finally saw the Black Eagle Chieftain's face clearly. He had very fair skin, and if he shaved off his beard and changed his clothes, he would look even more like a scholar.
This is what a fearsome bandit leader looks like?
The Black Hawk Chieftain, moving his somewhat numb body, continued, "My name is Xie Du, and I have come down the mountain to invite Miss Chu San..."
Chu Jinjin waved her hand dismissively, interrupting her: "I'm not going."
It's quite obvious; they're trying to bring the Chu family into their fold.
Originally, she only wanted her father to transport weapons, but after accidentally learning about her skills, she had other ideas.
"Chief Jie, I am just an ordinary woman who only wants to live an ordinary life." Chu Jinjin took a deep breath and said seriously, "I swear that I will never tell any of what you said to a third party. If I break this promise, you don't need to lift a finger; I will take my own life."
Remembering that his father was still in their hands, he lowered his posture and pleaded, "Chief Jie, how about this: from now on, I'll give you 10% of all the Chu family's businesses every year?"
The Chu family will continue to engage in commerce; if they are targeted, the entire family will have to move away from the capital.
She could save him once, but not every time.
Jie Du seemed to have thought of something and burst into laughter: "That's what your father said too."
Chu Jinjin shrugged: "Like father, like daughter."
Chu Jinjin really didn't want to be his enemy. If he really thought what she thought, he would obviously be determined to win.
Or should I just kill him with one stab?
"Chief Jie," Chu Jinjin said to him, "what if I kill you?"
Jie Du: "..."
Chu Jinjin sighed: "Don't glare at me like that. You don't need to swear. I only trust myself."
Chu Jinjin muttered to herself, "Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold has been a menace for years, and the government has long wanted to get rid of it. I'll kill you, then report to the authorities, and take advantage of the internal strife to wipe it out in one fell swoop."
In Chu Jinjin's rules, good and evil are not important; the first thing to consider is whether someone can threaten her.
Based on our current understanding, Black Hawk Mountain Stronghold is clearly different from ordinary bandits; they don't want money, but have a bigger goal.
And the father is a crucial link.
Even if the entire Chu family moves, where can they move to?
I'm afraid we'll be stopped halfway there.
Chu Jinjin thought about it and it made more and more sense. She gently pressed the dagger against Jie Du's throat and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I have to kill you."
Actually, Jie Du left a pretty good impression on her.
Jie Du's voice was hoarse: "Third Miss Chu, if you really want to kill me, it's not too late to wait until your father arrives."
Chu Jinjin was taken aback: "What do you mean?"
Jiedu gently shook his head and closed his eyes.
After an incense stick had burned, the sound of horses' hooves grew louder as they approached, and the earth seemed to tremble slightly.
Chu Jinjin didn't need to look; there were at least several hundred people.
The leader has been taken hostage; he's really desperate.
Not long after, Chu Jinjin finally heard a familiar voice.
"Jinjin, where are you? Are you hurt?"
Chu Zujian probably had never experienced such a rapid march before. He was jostled so badly that his hair was almost disheveled. He jumped off his horse and tried to run into the courtyard, but was stopped by a burly man who was at least 1.8 meters tall.
The burly man's eyes were fierce, a steel knife was held to his neck, and he shouted into the house, "Third Miss Chu, release my master first."
Before Chu Jinjin could answer, Chu Zujian shouted a reminder: "No, Jinjin, don't listen to him. He wouldn't dare do anything to me—Big Boss, don't you think so?"
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