For a legitimate mother to kneel before a concubine's daughter is considered extremely unfilial.
Liu tried to pull Wang up and speak as if pulling up a radish, but she couldn't budge her at all. Wang's maternal love was deeply rooted in the ground. She stared intently at Chu Jinjin, the only person who could save her son.
Exhausted and panting, Madam Liu called out to Chu Yan, who had run over, "Young Master, come and help! Let's work together to pull Madam out."
Chu Jinjin: "......"
The word "拔" (ba) in "亲娘" (qinniang, meaning "to pull out") is used so aptly.
Chu Jinjin has become much less radical than before. She has gradually transformed from a warrior who single-handedly stormed Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold into a qualified head of the family. She has learned to consider issues from other people's perspectives.
Wang is not a bad person; her heart belongs to the Chu family.
But as a mother, she had no other choice.
Chu Jinjin pulled her up with one hand and whispered, "Mother, I can't give you an answer. Let's hear what Grandfather has to say."
The family meeting was held once again.
Zhan Qin also participated, sitting next to Chu Jinjin, glancing up from time to time like a loyal guard, ready to stand up at any moment if needed.
He didn't mind that Chu Jinjin was stronger than him at all; on the contrary, he felt very proud.
Chu Jinjin briefly recounted what had happened and looked at everyone: "Please feel free to share your thoughts."
Chu Yan was also changing. In the past, he would most likely have immediately knelt down to beg for his younger brother's life. However, at this moment, he looked anxious but only comforted Wang Shi. He only expressed his thoughts after hearing Chu Jinjin speak: "Third sister, you are the head of the family. Second brother framed Father. He deserves to die a thousand times over. You don't need to worry too much."
He is speaking on behalf of the first wife's family.
Chu Jinjin felt somewhat gratified. After so many trials and tribulations, this family had finally come together and worked together: "Grandfather, what do you think?"
With tears welling in his eyes, Chu Jingde gritted his teeth and said, "Jinjin, you're the head of the family, so you speak."
With the two of them saying this, the other families naturally had nothing more to say.
"What I mean is, he is a descendant of the Chu family. Even if he dies, he should die at home." Chu Jinjin's voice seemed to carry a special power, gently striking everyone's hearts. "Save him first, then deal with the family discipline."
Chu Jinjin could not forgive Chu Jiyu for colluding with Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold to kidnap her father, regardless of the reason.
But she could also understand what others thought.
Wang almost burst into tears.
Chu Jingde wiped away his tears and said worriedly, "Will there be any danger? Jinjin, don't force yourself. If something really happens to him, it's God's punishment for him. The sooner he dies, the sooner he can be reincarnated. The Chu family will just pretend that he never existed."
"There's not much danger. The bandits who kidnapped him are just a bunch of refugees." Chu Jinjin was grateful for the list the Emperor had given her, which happened to include the names of those who had kidnapped Chu Jiyu.
The total number of people is about five hundred. Of course, the data is outdated, but even if it is more, it is only a few thousand people, which is far inferior to Black Hawk Village.
The bandit leader's surname was Hu, and his given name was Hu Youcai. He was in his thirties, and according to records, he used to be a butcher.
Chu Jinjin didn't make many promises, and said solemnly, "Grandfather, Mother, if he is still alive, I will do my best to rescue him. If he is dead, I will definitely bring back his body."
Wang finally burst into tears and knelt on the ground. She felt like a sinner, and there was nothing else she could do but kneel.
Chu Jinjin and the others helped her up and said gently, "Mother, please take good care of her while I'm away."
With her gone, there was no one to take care of the family, and Wang was the most experienced among them.
That night, Chu Jinjin didn't sleep, not because she was sad or anything else. Just like someone about to embark on a long journey to find supplies in the apocalypse, she silently adjusted herself to her best state.
She also disliked this kind of parting.
I had originally planned to leave with my family at dawn, but I quietly packed my bags just after 4 a.m.
The sky was filled with a dazzling array of stars, the night was deep and the world was incredibly quiet.
Chu Jinjin bypassed the maid who was drooling from sleep, quietly closed the door, and turned around to see a figure standing quietly, which startled her.
Zhan Qin was still wearing the same clothes as last night.
Chu Jinjin patted her chest and asked in surprise, "You've been waiting all night?"
Zhan Qin didn't answer, his gaze like fallen stars, and he said in a low voice, "Take care on your journey. I will teach Third Brother well and wait for your return."
Having just established a relationship and not yet experienced any sweetness, they had to separate. Zhan Qin felt as if his heart had been split in two, each half immersed in different feelings. He really wanted to go with them, but reason told him that he would only be a burden if he went.
The woman he loved was no ordinary woman; she was powerful enough to command the respect of men everywhere.
There's not much he can do.
Chu Jinjin laughed: "Then you don't have to wait all night, that's too tiring."
"Not tired." Zhan Qin subconsciously pursed his lips; that kiss had been sweet since last night.
Chu Jinjin breathed a satisfied sigh of relief and carefully examined the handsome face in the night. She was not the kind of person who was easily moved. Last night, it was more accurate to say that she was moved by emotions than by her heart, a special emotional experience under special circumstances and mindset.
Like a rainy night in the apocalypse, a lonely man meets a lonely woman and finds temporary warmth.
He stood guard at the door to see himself off.
"Zhan Qin, thank you." Chu Jinjin felt she had to do something, so she stood on tiptoe, but it wasn't enough—Zhan Qin was half a head taller than her.
Zhan Qin felt hot and weak all over, and instinctively lowered his head to cooperate. The next moment, the wonderful feeling of softness and sweetness like flower petals came again.
Practice makes perfect, and Zhan Qin was no longer satisfied. He gently opened his mouth, having read about how to kiss in a picture book.
The touch turned into a deeper touch, and Zhan Qin didn't know how to describe it. His breathing became heavy, and his male instincts made him reach out. Just as he touched her waist, he was pushed away.
Chu Jinjin wiped her mouth and said calmly, "You didn't rinse your mouth."
Zhan Qin: "......."
She teased him again, making him unable to resist, and then pushed him away again.
He stood there for half the night without leaving, so he didn't have time to rinse his mouth.
Chu Jinjin explained earnestly, "Not rinsing your mouth will leave you with bad breath and is unhygienic."
Zhan Qin nodded through gritted teeth: "Okay."
She paused, then added, "Next time I won't eat garlic, and I'll rinse my mouth beforehand so you can't push me again."
Chu Jinjin almost burst out laughing. She quickly kissed him on the lips, then turned and leaped over the wall.
A new worry has taken hold of her.
It was already broad daylight when we left the capital.
The last time I left the capital was to rescue my father, in the warm spring of March when the mountains were covered in pale green.
Spring is almost over. The willows have provided shade, and the mountains and fields are covered with all sorts of flowers. There are also more tourists.
Two days later, they were almost at Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold. About three more days' journey ahead lay the bandit's den where Chu Jiyu had been kidnapped.
Chu Jinjin changed her mind at the last minute. Since she had come all this way, she decided to go and see Jie Du and Qing Xiao.
Compared to news from the capital, Jie Du should know more about the situation in the north.
When they arrived at the foot of Black Eagle Mountain, Chu Jinjin suddenly had a bold and delightful idea—could she sneak in without notifying anyone?
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