Feng He frowned deeply. Everyone knew this ship belonged to the strategist!
How could anyone be so blind as to search the ship at a time like this!
Zhen Wanwan sighed: "Sigh! I came here because of this."
Feng He looked at Zhen Wanwan with confusion. As soon as they landed today, he received news that the Crown Prince had been murdered.
They didn't even notice what was happening outside.
"These soldiers probably want to board the ship and capture able-bodied men to fight on the battlefield!"
I have to say, Zhen Wanwan is really good.
Feng He rushed to the bow of the ship, where he found that the Zhen brothers and several Zhou brothers had been captured by government soldiers.
Even Dongzi and Grandpa Zhen were pushed out of the room.
The leading officer nodded in satisfaction and was about to take the man away.
"Wait!"
Feng He's men blocked the soldiers' path and surrounded them, instantly creating a tense atmosphere.
The leading officer did not recognize Feng He, but seeing that he was wearing an official uniform, he still bowed respectfully.
"grown ups!"
Feng He roared, "Who are you! How dare you come aboard my ship to snatch people!"
His servant glared at the leading officer opposite him and shouted angrily, "How dare you! You don't even know to kneel and pay your respects to the Governor-General of the Waterways? Are you out of your minds?"
The leading officer and his men immediately knelt and bowed to Feng He.
"Please forgive me, sir! I was blind to your greatness and have offended you greatly!"
What bad luck! How did I end up with this stubborn guy?
He had only been there for two months, and this was the first time he had seen Feng He.
Feng He snorted coldly: "What do you want to do with my men?"
The leading soldier secretly wiped away cold sweat. He was a man of the Third Prince, and now that the Crown Prince was dead, the Third Prince's ascension to the throne was a foregone conclusion.
However, the military strength of the other princes should not be underestimated.
His task was to recruit more soldiers while the other princes were still caught off guard.
Sure enough, strong and able-bodied villagers from the surrounding villages were all captured and conscripted into the army.
Unfortunately, there weren't enough people, so they set their sights on passing boats and tourists.
Once you pass through his village, no able-bodied man can leave.
Who would have thought that he would run into Feng He at this time? What bad luck!
This person is stubborn and doesn't care who you have backing; they just follow the rules.
No one but that person could make Feng He give way.
"Please forgive me, sir, I had no idea these were your men!"
"Now you know! You can all get out of here!"
“This…” The leading officer hesitated.
Looking at the several strong and burly men he had captured, he realized they were the best-looking men he had encountered in the past few days.
He was very unwilling to give up so easily.
After all, the Third Prince was about to ascend the throne, and the Fifth Prince was eager to make his move. This confrontation before the Third Prince took the throne was inevitable!
He naturally wanted to recruit soldiers as quickly as possible to bolster the Third Prince's forces!
Feng He squinted at the leading officer, wondering which prince was behind him!
Otherwise, he would never have hesitated so much knowing that these people were his.
Seeing his unwilling look, Feng He's worries deepened, fearing that the situation in the capital was even more serious than he had imagined.
On the bow of the ship, the atmosphere became tense as the two sides remained deadlocked.
The people on the shore had long since run away, leaving only dense footprints behind.
Zhen Wanwan came out with several of her sisters-in-law, carrying several cases of liquor.
Seeing this, Feng He asked, puzzled, "Madam Zhen, what's wrong...?"
As if oblivious to the tension on the scene, Zhen Wanwan smiled and carried a bottle of baijiu.
"It's a bit chilly today, so I've come to pour you gentlemen a glass of wine to warm you up..."
As she spoke, she poured the baijiu into a bowl, and the unique aroma of baijiu wafted out.
The leading officers and soldiers who were nearby frequently glanced at her bowl.
What kind of wine is this! Just smelling it makes my mouth dry; I wonder what it will taste like if I actually drink it!
"Come, come... Lord Feng, this is yours!"
Zhen Wanwan poured a cup for Feng He first, and then poured a cup for the leading officer.
"Sir, please..."
The leading officer hesitated for a long time before reaching out to take the wine from her hand.
The soldiers following behind him kept glancing at the wine in Zhen Wanwan's hand, wondering when it would be their turn.
The soldier closest to the lead officer nudged his arm and whispered, "Boss! Why don't you take it? It smells strangely good!"
"Mind your own business!" The leading officer glared at the officer who had tried to persuade him.
This wasn't the first time Feng He had tasted the wine Zhen Wanwan had given him, but he still praised it highly every time he tried it.
He took a sip and smacked his lips twice: "Good wine!"
Zhen Wanwan smiled, then looked at the leading officer who was secretly swallowing his saliva and said, "Sir! This wine is brewed using my family's secret recipe, and we can only brew about a hundred catties a year."
"If you don't mind, why don't you try some of my wine?"
Despite Zhen Wanwan's repeated persuasion, the leading officer took it.
However, he wasn't greedy; he was just curious about how respectfully Feng He treated Zhen Wanwan.
At the same time, they were also trying to find out who Zhen Wanwan was.
He pretended to down half a bowl in one gulp, but choked a few times from the strong smell of alcohol.
"Cough cough cough... How come this wine is different from the others!"
Feng He watched with a smile as the leading officer and soldier made a fool of themselves.
He was surprised when he first tasted it; the wine was stronger and sweeter than any he had ever drunk before.
The soldiers guarding the Zhen brothers watched their leader expectantly.
Once the leading officer recovered, he said with a delighted expression, "The liquor is strong, but it suits my taste perfectly!"
Zhen Wanwan was very perceptive. Seeing this, she quickly asked several of her sisters-in-law to hand the wine to the group of soldiers.
"Since you like it, I'll give you this wine as a gift!"
The officers and soldiers on the other side did not take it immediately, but looked at the leading officer and soldier.
He looked at Zhen Wanwan warily, wondering what kind of scheme this woman was up to.
With tears in her eyes, Zhen Wanwan glanced at the two Zhen brothers a few times, then curtsied to the leading officer.
"My brothers and sisters-in-law and I came by boat from Songjiang Prefecture, and we were going to Anqing Prefecture to find my aunt."
"I am passing by here today and I don't know where my brother has offended you, sir. Please forgive them."
"Consider these drinks my brothers' apology to the adults..."
Several of the women's wives burst into tears as they watched their husbands and brothers being arrested in such a disheveled state.
Feng He explained, "This is a close friend of the Prefect Fang's wife. I was entrusted to deliver them safely to Anqing Prefecture!"
Since the other party's identity is currently unknown, Feng He dares not rashly let them know Zhen Wanwan's true identity.
Moreover, his master's whereabouts are currently unknown, and he fears that he might encounter his master's enemies, which could bring about the death of Zhen Wanwan and the others.
Seeing how protective Feng He was of this group, the leading officers and soldiers began to imagine just how important Zhen Wanwan's identity must be.
With Feng He present, it would have been difficult for him to take these villagers away, but now, with the addition of this mysterious woman, things have become even more complicated.
It seems impossible for him to leave easily with his people.
Fine, I might as well go down her ladder and accept this gift!
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