Commander Ji closed his eyes and suppressed his complicated emotions.
Young Master Ji couldn't hold back his anger, pointing at Mu Wanqing's nose and angrily scolding, "What a big tone! Who do you think you are? Do you know who you are talking to? Our Ji family has been blessed by the emperor for generations, and has guarded the border for Da Qi for generations, with hard work and great contributions..."
Mu Wanqing interrupted impatiently, "Stop, this is not an excuse for the Ji family to disobey the law, break the rules, and abuse power for personal gain. You absolutely cannot say things like hard work and great contributions. Do you understand?"
Young Master Ji only heard Mu Wanqing accusing the Ji family, and he became even angrier, "You don't know what you are talking about. Don't think that you dare to point fingers at our Ji family just because you were brought here by the young marshal. You are not worthy."
Du Shaoxuan's face darkened. "If she doesn't deserve it, then you do? Do you have a problem with me?"
Young Master Ji then realized that he had offended the young commander, and hurried to make amends, "No, I mean, you shouldn't bring people with unknown origins around you, it's too dangerous."
Du Shaoxuan glanced at him coldly, "Her status is much higher than yours. Even officials have to bow to her when they see her. How dare you be rude to her? This is a violation of your authority."
Everyone in the Ji family was stunned. No way? What was the origin of this young girl who could be greeted by an official?
Mu Wanqing brushed her hair and let them look at her openly.
"Commander Ji, if this is the future heir of your Ji family, then I can only say that the future of the Ji family is over. Hard work and great achievements? Haha, only the emperor and the people have the final say. Otherwise, he will be arrogant because of his achievements and will be self-reliant. I don't need to tell you the consequences."
The words "she has her own troops and is very powerful" made Commander Ji gasp. Who is she?
Young Master Ji was so angry that his eyes turned red. Damn, how dare someone deny his excellence and even said that it would be the end of him if he inherited the family business.
Ruining someone's future is irreconcilable.
"Thank you for your teachings, young lady." Old Madam Ji looked at her angry grandson and said softly, "Chaosheng, apologize."
Young Master Ji was still aggrieved, "Grandma, look at her attitude."
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly, ignorant. "If it's not a sincere apology, I won't accept it, old lady. You became a widow at the age of 20 and raised three children with great difficulty. It's not easy, but if a family wants to be passed down for thousands of years, it must have faith, such as loyalty and righteousness, or poetry and literature."
Old Lady Ji looked at her deeply, her heart churning, "You are right, a military commander should be loyal and righteous."
Mu Wanqing also looked at this white-haired old man who had experienced countless separations and deaths but was still happy.
"I have no intention of offending you. I admire the Ji family for their sacrifices and protection of the people. I hope that the Ji family will not lose the reputation of loyalty and righteousness, and pass it down from generation to generation, continuing the glory of their ancestors and not losing their reputation."
Old Mrs. Ji's eyes were red, "Miss Qingping, thank you."
Mu Wanqing squatted beside her, her expression solemn and serious, "Thank you for raising a pair of good children. Master Ji Haitian and Miss Ji Pei sacrificed their lives for the country. They died with honor. We all stand in awe of them. They live in the hearts of countless people."
Mrs. Ji burst into tears and held Mu Wanqing's hand tightly, "Thank you, child, thank you so much, your words make me feel that everything is worth it."
Her father-in-law, her husband, and her two children all died on the battlefield. Pitifully, both of her children died at a young age, without even leaving behind any descendants.
This is the hidden pain of her life.
"It's worth it!" Mu Wanqing sighed softly, "Every loyal and righteous person will be remembered by the people."
Old Mrs. Ji burst into tears, she was sad, upset, but also relieved.
Commander Ji's eyes became moist and he quietly turned his head to wipe away his tears.
He stared at the scene blankly, her mind was in a mess, and she felt like something was out of control.
In the end, Du Shaoxuan and Mu Wanqing did not stay and went to live in Yuelai Inn.
Old Mrs. Ji promised to handle the affairs of the Jiangnan Guo family and give him an explanation so that Guo Er could rest assured.
With this sentence, what else does Guo Er have to worry about? It can only be said that Mu Wanqing's method of handling things is a bit cruel, but it is effective.
She also successfully gained the recognition and love of Old Lady Ji, who insisted on giving her a pair of jade bracelets as a gift.
No matter how powerful Commander Ji is outside, he has to listen to the old lady at home. He is a filial son.
After everyone left, Ji Cheng couldn't wait to ask, "Grandma, didn't my aunt die of illness? How could she die for the country?"
Old Madam Ji's heart was filled with sorrow. "She was determined to avenge her father since she was young, and practiced martial arts diligently. Later, she disguised herself as a woman and followed your uncle into the army under a pseudonym. She once led a small force to defeat the enemy, but later...she died in a battle."
She never dared to think about or mention these past events. She couldn't bear it when she thought about them. She felt so heartbroken that she couldn't even touch them.
But now, she can say it calmly, although she still feels heartbroken.
Ji Cheng was so shocked that he was speechless. Admiration, regret and sadness all surged into his heart.
After a long while, she asked, "Why haven't you ever mentioned that?"
Old Madam Ji covered her chest and said, "Because she is a woman, all the credit goes to your father. She has always kept her name secret, and even if she died in battle... it cannot be announced to the public."
Ji Cheng felt it was very unfair. Just because she was a woman? This world was too unfair to women.
Young Master Ji's expression was very unpleasant. "Then how did she, an outsider, know that?"
The Second Young Master Ji snorted coldly, "Isn't it simple? It must be the Young Marshal who told her. The Young Marshal is too partial. Father, he treats our Ji family as outsiders. If this continues..."
Old Madam Ji glared at the brothers and said, "Shut up. You don't know the whole story, nor the identity of the woman, but you are talking nonsense. Don't you think your family is in chaos enough?"
I've already said it, he's of a noble status, why doesn't he use his brain?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She couldn't help but yell, "He, stop being so busy scheming and intriguing. You only know how to instill some unpresentable ideas into your children."
It's understandable that they are fighting for the right of inheritance.
But, you let your daughter take the initiative to flatter and get promoted, which is not a good way to behave.
These words were too harsh, and He was embarrassed. She had always relied on her ability to give birth to children to secure her position.
"Mother-in-law, I know that I come from a lowly family and you have always looked down on me..."
"Yes, you are of low birth and have low standards. Look at what the children you taught have become." Old Madam Ji could no longer bear it. "Xiao Man's fawning behavior has brought shame to the Ji family. I am embarrassed to even look at the young master's face."
Ji Xiaoman's face turned pale and blue, tears streaming down her face. Flattering? She wasn't! She just wanted to get closer to the young marshal. What was wrong with that?
Grandmother is too partial. She only wants to marry my eldest sister to the young commander. Why? They are all daughters of the Ji family!
He was heartbroken. She put her arm around her daughter's back and patted her gently. "Old Madam, I can bear it if you scold me, but Xiaoman is your granddaughter. How can you say that to her? The child must be so sad."
Old Madam Ji was not in good health, and she only had Ji Cheng by her side. "How dare you teach your child to be a prostitute? You dare not listen? Your He family offered your daughter to the throne, and brought this set of rules to the Ji family. I really regret it."
He's face was torn off and stepped on the ground several times.
But she couldn't refute it.
Old Madam Ji was still furious. "Big Brother, I told you back then that a marriage between people from different social backgrounds is not a good one, but you refused to listen. Do you see the consequences now?"
Old Lady Ji was getting more and more sad as she spoke. "Look at the child they raised. The young commander is so handsome, has extraordinary manners, is skilled in martial arts, and is good at fighting. Miss Qingping is extremely smart, and her vision and knowledge are far superior to others. Do you regret it?"
Commander Ji was dejected and felt guilty, "Cheng'er is still very good."
"It's a pity that Cheng'er is not a man, alas." Old Mrs. Ji couldn't afford to embarrass her son too much. What else could she do now that things had come to this?
"Cheng'er is very much like my sister." Commander Ji felt guilty towards his sister, and he made up for it on his elder daughter, indulging her in every way.
He's body trembled. So that's why. No wonder he was so biased.
Seeing his mother embarrassed, Young Master Ji frowned slightly and found a random topic, "That woman is so arrogant, saying that all officials must greet her. Who is she?"
Commander Ji looked at his eldest son whom he had carefully nurtured, and thought about Mu Wanqing's intelligence, and a feeling of irritation surged in his heart.
Comparing people will make you miserable; comparing goods will lead to throwing them away.
"All officials above the fourth rank must bow to her. Who do you think she is?"
The young master of the Ji family exclaimed, "Princess? Why would the princess come to a place like this? Can the emperor allow her to?"
Commander Ji rubbed his eyebrows and reminded himself that this was his biological child, his biological child.
"Qingping, Qingping, what do you think of these two words?"
Ji Cheng was the first to react, "Qingping... Village Lord."
That's truly a legendary figure.
The whole audience was shocked.
The troubles in the Ji family had no effect on Mu Wanqing. She was in a great mood when she revisited the old place.
Wow, this is the He family. Was it rebuilt after being burned down?
Although Captain He was not demoted, his management rights were taken back and he suffered heavy losses.
However, there has been no change in Ganzhou City, and there are still many beggars and hungry people.
The group checked into Yuelai Inn. The owner and the waiter had changed and were all unfamiliar faces.
Du Shaoxuan rented three adjacent small courtyards, and the scenery of the courtyards was nice.
Guo Er was assigned to a courtyard. He turned back at the gate and hesitated for a moment, "Um... who are you?"
"Master of Qingping Township, Mu Wanqing."
Guo Er's pupils dizzied violently. It turned out to be the famous village chief.
It is miraculous enough that a woman and her family were granted amnesty.
She was also named village chief for her merits, which is truly a legend.
Calculating the time, at that time... she was still an exiled prisoner, but she perfectly deceived everyone, including him, an old man.
Awesome! Qingping Township Master.
Mu Wanqing lived alone in a yard and slept comfortably, while Du Shaoxuan took his men to inspect the army, which was the most important itinerary of his trip.
The next day, Mu Wanqing took Guo Er around the streets to find out the situation.
The person who replaced Captain He was his rival, whose surname was Lu. The two families were currently at loggerheads with each other, and there had been no noticeable changes in city affairs.
She shook her head slightly. Was it because she was not capable enough or was she not thinking about it?
"Let's go to the restaurant and sit down."
The restaurant is a gathering place for all kinds of people and a distribution center for information.
Guo Er obeyed her and said, "Okay."
They didn't ask for a private room, but went to the hall on the second floor, which was full of people.
After they sat down, the people at the table behind them also sat down. Guo Er winked at Mu Wanqing, and Mu Wanqing glanced at the people at that table indifferently.
I followed them all the way from the moment they left the house to keep track of their whereabouts.
Mu Wanqing didn't care. After what happened at the Ji family yesterday, as long as Old Lady Ji and Commander Ji were not stupid, they would protect her.
Anyone who is not a fool can guess her identity.
If the village master gets into trouble on the Ji family's territory, who else can he turn to if not you? Right?
As for whether the other members of the Ji family would do something stupid, she didn't mind teaching them a lesson.
The guy at the next table took out a ruby the size of a pigeon egg and boasted that they had a gem mine and that he had found it by chance, which attracted everyone to gather around curiously.
The man vividly described how he had found a bargain and how many treasures there were over there. Everyone was fascinated and wanted to go treasure hunting.
One of the spectators took a fancy to the ruby and said, "I want this ruby. I will exchange it with two female slaves and two good horses."
The man refused to accept the offer even if the other party raised the price to ten female slaves or ten good horses.
"Then name a price. I must have it today."
Unexpectedly, the man ran to Mu Wanqing and bowed slightly, "Beautiful girl, this ruby is for you. Beauty goes with jewels."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows and raised a strange smile, "Are you sure?"
He actually set his sights on her. That's really... a good vision.
Okay, it's you.
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