Chu Jinjin jumped off the carriage and said seriously, "You all enjoy the flowers. I'm going to find Madam Li. No one is allowed to follow me."
It was mainly meant for Lady Liu's ears.
She wasn't worried about her daughter's safety; she just wanted to join in the fun and watch Chu Jinjin beat someone up...
Chu Lanlan became Chu Jinjin's most loyal follower and immediately hugged Liu's arm: "Third sister, come back soon and be careful."
The Guanyin Temple on the mountaintop would not receive ordinary people when important figures came to visit. As the wife of a first-rank official, and also a titled lady, her travels were no small matter, and soldiers guarded the mountain roads along the way.
But this did not faze Chu Jinjin at all.
After walking along the path for a while, Chu Jinjin looked around to make sure no one was there, then quickly disappeared into the woods.
For a moment, it felt like we had returned to the apocalypse.
In the apocalypse, there are forests, zombies, and all sorts of mutated beasts.
Chu Jinjin made almost no sound. The tree branches and leaves were gently parted and then gently returned to their original positions. At the slightest rustling of the wind, she immediately stopped. Her emerald green clothes were perfectly suited to her.
Of course, the officers and soldiers couldn't detect it.
This place is right next to the capital, so there are no bandits or outlaws here; it's just a formality.
Just in case, Chu Jinjin headed towards the most lush trees, moving further and further away from the mountains. Near the summit, a dry ravine appeared, and beyond that, a steep, sheer cliff rose straight up.
Chu Jinjin was prepared and put on specially made gloves.
It's just rock climbing.
Various shrubs have already sprouted and budded, and there are many protruding rocks, so it's not difficult.
The sound of voices could be faintly heard in the wind, as if people were arguing.
Chu Jinjin dared not be careless. The distance was too close; if someone threw stones from above, there would be nowhere to hide.
She climbed a bit, then stopped, and after a long while, she reached the top of the mountain. She found a patch of lush wild grass and quietly peered out.
Facing her was a man in his early twenties, quite handsome. The woman in front of him couldn't see her face; although she maintained a good figure, she showed signs of aging and was probably in her thirties.
The man became agitated: "Let's get a divorce. I'm not afraid of that. What are you afraid of? Do you want to spend the rest of your life like this?"
The woman stuffed a silver note into his hand: "Take the money and leave quickly, Gu Shouping. This is the last time. If you bother me again, I won't be merciful."
The man named Gu Shouping pushed away the silver note, looking even more agitated: "I don't want the money, I just want you."
Chu Jinjin roughly understood.
The relationship between the two is clearly not normal.
The woman was probably married, while the man was likely unmarried. They had come here for a secret rendezvous during the April 4th festival.
If it were any other woman in this era, she would most likely be extremely shocked.
Adultery is considered a sin, regardless of one's noble birth.
Chu Jinjin completely disagreed with this. If they were willing to risk their lives to have an affair, it was probably true love. It would be better to get a divorce. She originally planned to leave quietly without disturbing the two of them, but then she heard the man's sorrowful voice make a heartfelt confession.
"Xinzhi, how can you possibly believe in my sincerity?"
Chu Jinjin: "!!!"
The wife of a high-ranking official was named Li Xinzhi.
What a coincidence!
Clutching his chest, Gu Shouping, who was wishing he could tear his heart out, suddenly stared dumbfounded at the human head that had suddenly appeared on the edge of the cliff, as if he had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
The reason we met here was, of course, because it was secluded.
How did you get up here?
That's a cliff over twenty meters high.
Li Xinzhi turned around subconsciously and saw Chu Jinjin jumping up. Her face turned pale instantly.
"Greetings, Madam Li." Chu Jinjin was overjoyed, patted the dust off her clothes and bowed. "I'm sorry to have disturbed your enjoyment."
According to her original plan, she would first try the verbal approach, bribing them with money or property; if that didn't work, she would resort to force.
You must have relatives or children.
Just like threatening the city gate lord, it's either we all die together or we all live together.
However, I never expected to encounter such a good thing.
Regardless of the actual situation between the two, this is a huge vulnerability, a fatal vulnerability that could bring shame to Li Xinzhi and even her family.
Gu Shouping was so shocked he could barely speak: "You, you've been hiding here all this time?"
Chu Jinjin spoke truthfully: "I just climbed up, but I heard everything I needed to hear. Your surname is Gu, and your name is Gu Shouping, right?"
Gu Shouping looked terrified and stepped forward, bowing deeply: "Please, young lady, spare us. Whatever your request, however much money you want, just name your price..."
As soon as he uttered the last word, he suddenly stood up, his expression ferocious, and slammed into Chu Jinjin.
They were going to knock her off the cliff.
Chu Jinjin was all too used to this kind of scene. Compared to the various ways people were harmed in the apocalypse, this was child's play, not to mention the murderous intent that Gu Shouping exuded before he made his move.
She nimbly dodged to the side and then kicked him.
The cliff edge was full of rocks, and Gu Shouping fell hard, bleeding. He struggled to get up, holding a rock in his hand, and viciously raised his hand to smash it.
The stone ended up in Chu Jinjin's hands.
"That's ruthless. He's already trying to kill someone before he's even said anything." Chu Jinjin frowned. She could tell that Gu Shouping was really going all out. If it were anyone else, they might already be dead.
This is not a kind person.
When their affair was exposed, the two who were at fault had no choice but to try to silence each other.
Chu Jinjin no longer held back, slapping him to the ground and pressing her toe against his throat, saying calmly, "Madam Li, I meant no harm, and I swear to God that as long as Madam Li does me a small favor, I will keep this matter a secret."
Li Xinzhi was in her thirties, not particularly beautiful, but she had a graceful air about her. Her hands trembled, and her voice shook: "You, you are Chu Jinjin?"
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