"You're welcome."
Yun Chen thought he had done a good deed.
His eyes and brows exuded a smug air.
"..."
She didn't think to say thank you.
After all, the original intention was simply to bring Bai Jingquan in and have a proper talk.
If we knock him out like this, and we get back late, the people over there might cause trouble, right?
However, there was no other way under the circumstances, so they could only drag Bai Jingquan back home. Yun Chen felt uneasy, thinking that he had done something wrong: "Did I do something wrong?"
"That's right."
It was all for her.
Where does the distinction between right and wrong come from?
Cheng Shanshan calmly bandaged his wound and waited for him to wake up.
But after an hour, seeing that he still hadn't moved, she simply took his hand and said, "Magistrate Bai, I'm sorry." Then she took a silver needle and pierced his fingertip.
As blood gushed out, Bai Jingquan finally opened his eyes: "What happened to me...?"
"At my home."
Cheng Shanshan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was awake.
Bai Jingquan touched his head and immediately understood what was going on: "Although you are women, you are all ruthless in your work. You are really quite impressive."
Yun Chen felt that these words were a blatant threat, so he stepped forward and said angrily, "I'm the one who hit you, so stop being sarcastic. If you want to hold a grudge, then hold a grudge against me."
Bai Jingquan looked at Yun Chen and couldn't help but chuckle: "Miss, you don't need to be so nervous. I don't mean to blame you. It's actually a good thing that you know how to be wary of outsiders." As he said this, he looked at the sky outside: "Looks like I've taken a nap. Let's get straight to the point."
"good."
Cheng Shanshan also had the same idea.
Bai Jingquan got up and saw the brush and ink placed beside him. He picked them up and began to draw: "Ping An City is now the coveted prize in everyone's eyes. Although your defenses are good, you will still be passive if a large number of people attack. After I come, I can help you strengthen your defenses and also provide some material assistance."
"Um."
Cheng Shanshan glanced at it.
Then he looked directly at Bai Jingquan and said, "What you said is certainly correct, but let's agree on the terms in advance."
"nature."
The two of them talked back and forth.
He explained in detail all the matters within the city.
Although Bai Jingquan's dozens of brothers were not a large number, each of them was extremely strong in martial arts. They were mainly responsible for guarding the area with Yun Chen. Of course, after they arrived, they also had to bring seeds and medicinal herbs, and send some people to help with the planting in the spring.
Yun Chen, who was standing next to them, listened to what the two were saying as if it were a foreign language.
Although she had previously considered herself clever, she now realized that compared to Cheng Shanshan and Bai Jingquan's meticulous thinking, she was utterly incompetent.
Only by proceeding step by step in this way can things truly get better?
Cheng Shanshan's only thought now is to protect Ping'an City.
Bai Jingquan also wanted to hold Ping'an City and wait for the imperial court's rescue in time, then life would naturally be easier.
The conversation had just ended when a conflict broke out in the secret passage.
It turned out that Wang Chao and Zhao Mo had been waiting for a long time and hadn't seen Bai Jingquan, so they got impatient and rushed forward. Seeing this, the people on this side naturally couldn't agree, so a fight broke out.
Before Cheng Shanshan could ask anything else, she and Bai Jingquan rushed over upon learning of the situation. Although they managed to subdue the person from both sides, a grudge had been formed between them.
Cheng Shanshan glanced at the secret passage: "Since this is a direct entrance, let's both assign some people to guard it."
"This is necessary."
Bai Jingquan immediately gave the order.
But Cheng Shanshan's people were not satisfied: "Shanshan, do you really want these stinky men to stay?" As he spoke, the man rubbed his shoulder, which had just been injured by Wang Chao, his eyes filled with resentment: "You're practically raising a tiger to cause trouble!"
"That's right, that's right, you handled this matter wrong!"
"You can't be seduced by male beauty! Besides, that magistrate isn't that good-looking!"
"..."
Male beauty?
Bai Jingquan?
Cheng Shanshan felt a little embarrassed by what was said to her.
Bai Jingquan felt the same way, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "I understand everyone's concerns. It is true that I and these brothers have disturbed you, but I want to say that I am not here to ruin you, but to join you."
"..."
Everyone frowned.
Wang Chao was displeased: "Hey, we brought seeds and medicinal herbs, and we even helped you defend the city. Don't be so ungrateful!"
Zhao Mo was also dissatisfied: "If you're not convinced, why don't you fight us?"
"...You have the nerve to fight with us women!"
Tiger Girl, who had just been beaten the worst by Zhao Mo, stepped forward and stomped her foot, looking quite fierce.
Seeing this, Cheng Shanshan quickly pulled them apart: "I know what you all mean, but cooperating with them is the best decision right now." As she said this, she thought for a moment: "Why don't you all just wait and see? If these men are useless, we can kick them out the same way I let them in."
Bai Jingquan coughed lightly.
"Alright, let's observe and see."
However, they remained wary of this so-called "reinforcements."
First, there was the issue of food. Liu Mei directly refused to feed them: "Since they're here, they can make their own food. I don't have the energy to feed them."
Cheng Shanshan was in a bit of a dilemma.
She didn't quite understand; she knew perfectly well that Jingquan's arrival was a good thing.
Why is there such strong resistance from everyone?
Bai Jingquan addressed her concerns, saying, "Trust is difficult to build during this period; you need to give them some time."
"But...won't you starve to death?"
She could tell that Wang Chao and Zhao Mo were all on the verge of exploding with dissatisfaction.
If this continues, the next conflict will be even more intense.
Bai Jingquan looked around before saying, "Whether we eat or not is none of your concern for now. Why don't you come with me into the secret passage and take a look? I've found some clues about Brother Huo here."
"good."
She immediately became anxious when Huo Mingchen was mentioned.
The two entered the secret passage one after the other.
In the darkness, the two men held torches in their hands, and after several twists and turns, they finally reached a place that was almost at the end.
Bai Jingquan pointed to the stone wall: "Are the words on this Brother Huo's handwriting?"
"Ahead?"
It is indeed Huo Mingchen's handwriting.
But what do these two words mean?
Cheng Shanshan reached out and touched it, then looked ahead: "If we keep walking forward, will we reach the other side?"
"It's not the opposite bank, but the bottom of the lake."
Bai Jingquan also looked ahead: "We were fishing when we accidentally discovered this secret passage leading to Ping'an City. It leads to a huge lake."
Lake bottom?
The sound of water, darkness.
She seemed to have a vague idea of what was going on, but she couldn't quite grasp it...
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