Chapter 329 Another Step Away from Returning to the Capital
Wei Xun continued, "Uncle should be impatient to deal with my father and wants to expand his military strength, which will require a lot of money."
The Third Prince frowned and said, "You mean, he kidnapped Zhou Feng for the money?"
“That’s right. The Zhou family is now a well-known wealthy merchant family in Xuan Yue Kingdom. Using the Zhou family’s son to ask for money should be the fastest way.”
The Third Prince sighed upon hearing this, "It's truly an eye-opener for a prince to become a bandit."
Wei Xun slowly said, "My royal uncle is capable of anything. He's not just a bandit demanding money; he'd even kidnap the emperor and demand land."
The Third Prince nodded slightly, then bowed to him and said, "Little Wei, I'm entrusting Feng'er's matter to you this time."
Wei Xun quickly helped him up. "Uncle, get up. Even if you hadn't told me, I would have gone back anyway."
The Third Prince looked up and said, "Don't worry, Madam Wu and the children, your Aunt Zhou and I will take good care of them."
Wei Xun was relieved by his words.
Now, some people in the Northern Di Kingdom are ambitious, and it's not a good idea for him to stay hidden here. For the sake of his wife and children, he must reclaim his position.
That night, Du Wanchun returned and heard about the matter. She suggested that she go with Wei Xun.
This morning, she received a letter from the Northern Di in her shop, instructing them to bring 100,000 taels of gold to the capital of the Northern Di Kingdom within ten days.
If Du Wanchun's gold hasn't arrived by the appointed time, they will kill Zhou Feng.
When Du Wanchun received this letter, she felt that something was amiss.
They seemed to know the Zhou family very well, and instead of sending the letter to the Zhou residence in the capital, they sent it to Du Wanchun.
It seems there's a traitor among Zhou Feng's men.
She put the letter away and returned home, immediately proposing to go with Wei Xun.
Aunt Zhou looked anxious. "No, Wanchun, the Northern Barbarians are too dangerous."
Du Wanchun said slowly, "The Northern Di specifically asked me to go, so they must have already inquired about the situation of our Zhou family. If I don't go, they definitely won't be able to hide it from me."
She then looked at Wei Xun and said, "And Brother Wei, if you go back rashly, it will attract their attention. Why don't you disguise your identity and sneak into my team to catch them off guard?"
“But…” Aunt Zhou still wanted to object.
The Third Prince chimed in, "Wanchun is right, let's listen to her."
After pondering for a moment, Wei Xun replied, "That's right, Wan Chun is right."
Du Wanchun smiled and said, "In that case, let's pack our things quickly and set off tomorrow."
The Northern Barbarians demanded 100,000 taels of gold.
Du Wanchun had calculated the family's accounts, and they did indeed have that much gold, but she wouldn't take out a single piece.
She looked up at the large rock on the hilltop; these things should fit perfectly in the box.
Late at night, Zhou Ruiyuan rushed home. "No, you can't go."
His face was gloomy, and he looked slightly anxious.
Du Wanchun walked to his side and comforted him, "Husband, don't worry, I will definitely be fine on this trip."
Zhou Ruiyuan immediately said, "I'll go with you."
Du Wanchun shook her head. "Husband, don't worry. If you go, who will go to the Northern Barbarians to rescue us?"
Zhou Ruiyuan was slightly taken aback.
Du Wanchun said slowly, "When Brother Wei returns this time, he will definitely seize power. You and Third Brother will stay outside. If he needs men, it won't be too late for you to show up."
"My lord, if you and my third brother help Brother Wei secure his position in the Northern Barbarians this time, and the two countries maintain good relations in the future, with his help, when you return to the capital, who will dare to object?"
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