Mai Zizi was quite pleased; it had been a while since anyone had fawned over her.
"I also want braised pork, steamed carp, beef stew with potatoes, and chicken stew with mushrooms," Mai Zizi ordered, pushing her luck with the menu. It was all meat.
Chen Xi never failed to comply.
Meanwhile, Su Jinxia had already left the gates of Longhu City again and was riding in Li Wenci's carriage towards Fugu City.
Halfway there, Yue Ziqi used his light-footed skill to catch up with the carriage and reported from outside, "Miss Mai is safe and sound."
Worried that something might go wrong, Su Jinxia instructed Yue Ziqi to wait outside the government office to ensure that Mai Zizi stayed safely before leaving.
Upon hearing this, Su Jin felt relieved and turned her gaze to Li Wenci.
Li Wenci looked out of the car with some trepidation, feeling rather nervous.
“We’ve heard a lot about the rebels along the way. They’re not good people either; they’ve done everything from burning and killing to looting. Are you sure you want to join them?”
Su Jinxia finally confirmed with Li Wenci.
Li Wenci nervously clenched her hands and nodded gently. "I have no choice. We are a widow and her children, and we need someone to rely on to survive. I've known Chen Zhen since I was a child. But now he controls three cities and has so many men under his command. He won't make things difficult for me. We are from the same village, and we are relatives."
"Besides, he has Shi Lang by his side. Shi Lang is a good boy, ambitious and thoughtful. Everyone in the village likes him. He definitely won't abandon me."
Su Jin nodded thoughtfully.
"Since you've made up your mind, then proceed as we've said."
Li Wenci looked puzzled. She didn't know what Su Jinxia's intention was in coming to Fugu City.
Su Jin could have left!
Li Wenci knew that Su Jinxia was a deep thinker and wouldn't tell her anything, so she obediently kept quiet.
Su Jinxia took great care of Li Wenci and Qi Yuanyuan along the way, and Li Wenci was deeply grateful, doing whatever Su Jinxia said.
Su Jin tapped her legs lightly with her fingers, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts.
In his previous life, Chen Zhen's rebel army was secretly recruited by Phoenix Pavilion, and was also a great help to Zhou Ji.
With the help of Phoenix Pavilion, Zhou Ji's power gradually grew, and Su Jin could no longer allow things to develop as they had in her previous life.
Otherwise, she really wouldn't have been able to stop it.
In the months since entering Phoenix Pavilion, Su Jinxia has been trying to find evidence that Zhou Ji is not a good person, but even though she is in Phoenix Pavilion and has gone to the Prince's Mansion, she cannot find any flaws.
Everyone praised Zhou Ji.
But Su Jin knew perfectly well that the future him would be a complete bastard.
Even if no evidence of Zhou Ji's wolfish ambitions can be found, Su Jinxia cannot allow Zhou Ji to ascend the throne again!
Su Jinxia's beautiful eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.
Dragon Tiger City and Bone City are not too far apart. An hour later, Su Jin arrived at the foot of Bone City.
Now, Fugu City is a no-go zone; anyone who tries to enter must be thoroughly checked.
Li Wenci identified himself to the gatekeeper.
Upon hearing that Li Wenci was from the same village as Chen Zhenshilang, the guards indeed held Li Wenci in higher regard and spoke to her with much greater respect.
But he still cautiously asked, "Who are they?"
This refers to Su Jinxia and Yue Ziqi.
Following the agreement she had made with Su Jin, Li Wenci said, "These are my husband's younger brother and sister. My husband died, and I had no choice but to bring them to join the rebel army."
The guard nodded. "In that case, take him to see Prince Zhen."
Chen Zhen called himself a king, namely King Zhen.
This name is somewhat unlucky.
So, Su Jin and the other three entered the city.
Su Jin had thought that the people of Fugu City wouldn't have an easy time under the leadership of the rebel army, but she never expected it to be this bad.
There were hardly any pedestrians on the streets. Occasionally, you would encounter one or two people, who would walk cautiously along the walls, heads tucked in, searching for food.
The shops were all open, but the people guarding them were all timid and hesitant. Several soldiers came out of a restaurant, and the shopkeeper followed them, pleading in a low voice, "Please, sir, give me some money. I really can't keep this business going."
One of them said, "Whether it's sustainable or not, we have to keep operating."
All the shops had probably received orders not to close and to allow the soldiers to take what they wanted.
Large, dried, dark brown bloodstains were visible everywhere on the streets, indicating the deaths of countless people.
This isn't a city, it's hell.
Li Wenci never imagined that life in the city would be like this; it was a cruelty she could never have dreamed of.
She finally felt scared.
"I...I'm not going." Li Wenci grabbed Su Jin's hand, her eyes wide with fear. "Let's go back."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers accompanying Su Jin and her comrades looked at them with sinister eyes. "What did you say?"
Su Jin quickly pressed Li Wenci's hand down and said with a smile, "What nonsense are you talking about? We are related to Prince Zhen, he will protect us."
Li Wenci was terrified and readily agreed to whatever Su Jinxia said.
The guards then led them on their way.
After walking along the long street, the group arrived at the government office.
This place had long been occupied and became Chen Zhen's residence.
The guards went up to announce the news.
Chen Zhen was discussing matters with Shi Lang when he heard that some women from the same village had come to seek refuge with him. Curious, he ordered someone to bring them in.
Li Wenci knelt down as soon as she entered the door with her child.
“Brother Chen, Brother Shi, I am Wen Ci. Do you still remember me? We grew up together. My husband died, and I, a widow and my child, have nowhere to go. We have no choice but to come to you for help. I hope you will spare our lives out of our kinship as fellow villagers.”
Li Wenci had realized that leaving was impossible; all she could do was beg Chen Zhenshilang for protection.
Chen Zhen was burly and thick-waisted, with a fleshy body and a full beard. He looked fierce and menacing, not someone to be trifled with.
His gaze was cold, and he looked at Li Wenci without any enthusiasm, as if she were a complete stranger.
He really couldn't remember who this woman was.
Shi Lang reminded her, "The daughter of the family on the west bank of the river in the village, we went to school together when we were young. Her father died early, and she left with her mother quite early."
Shi Lang was thin and had a goatee. He was somewhat refined, the complete opposite of Chen Zhen.
Chen Zhen gave a faint "oh," it was unclear whether he remembered or not.
His gaze shifted back and he saw a young man carrying a black sword, who looked very energetic.
"who is he?"
Before Li Wenci could speak, Su Jinxia suddenly peeked out from behind Yue Ziqi and said, "This is my younger brother, and Li Wenci is our sister-in-law."
Chen Zhen froze, his gaze fixed on Su Jinxia, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement.
Since he raised the banner of rebellion and captured three cities in succession, he has had everything he could want, and he can choose and enjoy any delicate, flower-like girls he desires.
But compared to Su Jinxia, they instantly paled in comparison.
Su Jinxia stepped out from behind Yue Ziqi, curiously looking around at everything.
Her eyes were clear and bright, with a touch of childlike innocence, untouched by the world, like a fairy descending to earth.
Chen Zhen exclaimed, "How could there be such a pure and virtuous woman in this world?"
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