Now that the short and fat man is dead, Skinny Bamboo must hate his brothers on the mountain to the core and will go to his master to accuse them of what happened. Even if the truth is finally revealed, it will not change the fact that the couple violated the rules and went down the mountain without permission.
The master is strict about the rules and shows no mercy, so punishment is inevitable.
Zhou Pingjiang was filled with regret. He made a wrong move and lost the whole game.
In contrast, Mrs. Huo, because Silly Ya had a favorable impression of Jiang Yuzhu, said calmly, "Mrs. Xie, there's no hatred or grudge between you and me. You saved Silly Ya, and I won't make things difficult for you in Ancheng. How about we call it even?"
As for joining Jiang Yuzhu, Huo had never thought about it.
Over the years, the couple has recruited many capable people in distress in order to help their master.
At first, Huo was thinking of working for his master, but after years of contact, the brothers in the mountains developed feelings for each other and regarded each other as blood relatives.
Under the master's care, at least one will never lack food, clothing, shelter and transportation.
Tens of thousands of people need to feed, and the brothers are devoted to training and have big appetites. Every year, a considerable amount of money is needed to buy clothes, fabrics, food, and medicine.
"It can be seen that you two really love Silly Girl."
Jiang Yuzhu was not in a hurry. After Huo had finished speaking, she slowly said, "Since that's the case, you should come to me."
"I cannot be a villain who betrays my master!"
Zhou Pingjiang's eyes were red with excitement. His master had done the couple a favor. How could he have the face to continue living as a treacherous villain?
Mrs. Huo frowned. She looked up at Jiang Yuzhu and said firmly, "Where did you get this from?"
"I can guess a thing or two about your master. Would such a cruel person leave the silly girl alive after learning that she is his weak spot?"
Jiang Yuzhu was an expert at sowing discord. She lied, "It's hard to hide this from you two. The short, fat guy and the skinny guy also wanted to attack Silly Girl. It was your master's idea."
"impossible!"
Huo took a step back, his expression shocked and unbelievable.
Zhou Pingjiang was silent. He squatted down and scratched his hair in annoyance.
"Since he has done you and your wife a favor, do you know his identity?"
Jiang Yuzhu always felt something was strange. These two people were not very smart and did not seem to be valued.
It is indeed right to control such people and reduce their contact with the outside world.
It seems that Zhou Pingjiang and Huo are obedient enough and can stay in the mountain for several years.
"this……"
Mrs. Huo paused. She and her husband had indeed never seen the master's true face.
The master was a man dressed in black and had a hoarse voice. Apart from that, the two did not know his age or identity.
Hong Jin watched coldly, and seeing that there was a possibility, she quickly added fuel to the fire, "What's impossible? Those who achieve great things are most willing to sacrifice human lives. They will kill even their own relatives who stand in their way, let alone outsiders."
The silly girl's life is extremely precious to Zhou Pingjiang and his wife, but in the eyes of their master, it is not worth more than a grain of rice.
"Exactly. Do you think everyone is as kind-hearted as our Madam?"
Hongxiu sneered and came to the aid of Hongjin.
These words were like a knife stabbing Zhou Pingjiang and Huo's heart. The couple were stunned at first, and then showed a numb expression.
Mrs. Huo moved her mouth, but finally swallowed the words, which turned into a long sigh.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuzhu did not embarrass them, but said gently: "I know you two have concerns about the tens of thousands of brothers on the mountain. What will happen if these people participate in the rebellion?"
"Now that the Great Qi is at peace, and the war in the north has just ended, the Emperor is a wise ruler. What if your master raises private soldiers to usurp the throne and fails?"
Evil cannot prevail over good, and tens of thousands of private soldiers cannot do anything.
"Would you like to see brothers who have been together for many years fall into conflict and die tragically?"
Jiang Yuzhu stabbed Zhou Pingjiang and Huo again, and every word she said touched their hearts.
"Brothers have been in the mountains for years, training every day, without freedom. What's the difference between this and being in prison? The only thing that makes sense is that we have enough food and clothing."
Mrs. Huo's expression was the first to relax. Jiang Yuzhu increased her efforts to coax and deceive her. She felt that this could succeed.
"I'm wealthy and have businesses in both Jiangnan and Beidi. I don't have to worry about food and clothing. You can bring your people with you and go directly to Jiangnan with me to see the world and enjoy the good life. Isn't that good?"
What's the point of being trapped in the mountains? There are so many capable men here to protect Jiang Yuzhu, and her safety is guaranteed.
As for the cost of maintaining these people, it can be recouped from the emperor sooner or later, so this business is not a loss.
The more Zhou Pingjiang listened, the more he felt something was wrong. "Madam Xie, are you saying that tens of thousands of our brothers are following you?"
What's going on? The person he's seeking refuge with isn't the emperor but Jiang Yuzhu himself. This sounds even more unreliable.
Huo suddenly realized something, and then revealed an excited expression. Her words became much more respectful as she asked, "Madam Xie, you... are you planning to rebel?"
Jiang Yuzhu: “…”
What's with that expectant look in Mrs. Huo's eyes?
"It's... not impossible."
Jiang Yuzhu mastered the art of speaking and neither admitted nor denied that she needed to take care of the baby now, and even if she wanted to rebel, she would do so after giving birth safely.
"Thank you, Madam. You have convinced me wholeheartedly. You are truly courageous and a heroine!"
Zhou Pingjiang bowed and saluted, his attitude completely different from before.
He discussed it with Huo and found that there was indeed no way out.
After Shou Zhugan reported the crime, the master might send someone to take over. If there is a spy left by the master among the brothers, the fate of the couple and Sha Ya will be difficult to control.
"We can't give you an answer yet. We'll have to go up the mountain and discuss it with the brothers. It will take at least three days."
There is a large family fortune in the mountains, and Zhou Pingjiang and Huo are reluctant to leave.
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