Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Jinjiang First Release
Chapter 62
The Battle of Jiangzhou is about to begin.
In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Cui Jue did not reveal the news of the war in advance, but secretly prepared military supplies and trained troops.
The date of the expedition was finally set. Three days later, Cui Jue would lead tens of thousands of elite troops on the expedition.
The prefectures and counties along the way will also have generals who obey the Cui family's military orders, draw troops from military garrisons, lead troops to support, and merge with Cui Jue's large army.
As early as more than ten years ago, Cui Jue stored food and stationed troops in various prefectures and counties. His purpose was to be able to withdraw troops in a timely manner, reduce military pay expenses on the march, and better prevent the loss of soldiers and weapons.
When Cui Jue arrived in Jiangzhou, he would have 200,000 soldiers and horses in full force. He would be able to show his prowess, sweep across the six directions, launch a large-scale attack on the city, and encircle Li Fuyun in Jiangzhou.
Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.
The day before the expedition, Cui Jue was still working day and night at the military camp, and he didn't even return to Shuyue Pavilion for a long time.
However, Su Li knew very well that she had to fool Cui Jue these days. Although she did not enjoy Cui Jue's pleasure in bed, she had to do some superficial work, such as cooking a lotus seed sweet soup for Cui Jue herself and then sending it to the military camp.
Cui Jue didn't like sweet things, and he didn't like sweet soup very much, but he smelled the fragrance in the food box, which was similar to Su Li's. He didn't let Wei Zhiyan send the lotus seed soup back home, but placed it on the table at the side, letting the fragrance of lotus seeds permeate the curtains, while he continued to review military affairs and approve documents.
At night, after Chen Heng dealt with several spies bribed by the Li family, he raised his hand to wipe the sticky blood off his face, then holding a scimitar in one hand, he lifted the curtain and walked into the tent.
After more than a year of marching experience, Chen Heng's youthful aura has faded a lot, and his every move and gesture even has the calm temperament of a general.
But as soon as he saw Cui Jue, he became silly, opened the food box with a smile, and teased: "Wow? The sweet soup prepared by the beautiful lady in the mansion? Brother, you are eating really well!"
Chen Heng guessed that this was the drink that Su Li gave to Cui Jue.
Looking back to a year ago, Cui Jue was dismissive of the sweet soup given by Su Li. But now, not only did he allow her to give him the soup, he also placed it on the table like a treasure, and moved the other messy documents away, for fear that the bowl of lotus seed soup would be knocked over.
But Cui Jue doesn't eat sweets, and if he doesn't eat for a long time, isn't it a waste of food?
Thinking of this, Chen Heng scooped up the sweet soup and pretended to drink it.
Before his lips could touch the bowl of soup, a hand as white as jade came over and snatched the bowl of lotus seed soup away with force.
Seeing Cui Jue take away the lotus seed soup again, Chen Heng couldn't help but feel furious: "You don't want to drink it, but you won't let me drink it either. What's the reason?"
Cui Jue put the soup bowl back into the food box, then took the lid and closed it tightly.
Cui Jue was quite frank: "This is my personal property, so I should deal with it as I please."
"You are too overbearing!" Chen Heng was just teasing Cui Jue. Seeing that he was acting out of character and was taking a bowl of sweet soup seriously, he couldn't help but sneer.
Chen Heng, reeking of blood, deliberately approached Cui Jue, hoping to seduce him. "Come to think of it, Sister Su isn't even in your family tree yet, is she? You've clearly taken a concubine, so why haven't you written her name down yet? Could it be that you're waiting for your triumphant return, conquering the world, before recording her name in the imperial genealogy?"
It was no secret that Cui Jue was going to ascend the throne, and Chen Heng often joked about it.
What he said now was also hinting at whether Cui Jue would give Su Li a position in the future. Although Su Li's birth was lower, Chen Heng had a good impression of her. Even if Cui Jue wanted to give Su Li a position of imperial concubine, Chen Heng would also support it.
After hearing this, Cui Jue put down his red brush and said calmly, "Let's talk about it after she gives birth to her first son."
"Oh..." Chen Heng paused, then suddenly stared at Cui Jue with a sharp gaze, "What do you mean? You want your concubine to give birth to the eldest son?!"
Chen Heng felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy. His mind immediately recalled that Xie had visited the Cui family yesterday but had returned empty-handed. He also recalled that Cui Jue, a man so calm and rational that he seemed not like an ordinary person, would actually lead his army to capture Su Li... All the past events overlapped with each other, striking his heart like a scorching thunder.
Chen Heng suddenly had an incredible guess: "What on earth are you thinking about?!"
Cui Jue glanced at him with an indifferent expression.
After a long silence, he finally spoke softly, "Su Li's family background is too low, she needs a son to raise her status."
What kind of position would even a ruthless and decisive person like Cui Jue hesitate to offer?!
Only the position of queen!
"Cui Lanju, are you crazy?!" Chen Heng was shocked. "You don't want to make a commoner woman your legal wife after she gives birth to your eldest son? No wonder you plan to ascend the throne after your victory, extend favors to the imperial examinations, and promote the poor. Everything you do is to pave the way for Su Li. Don't tell me that only a queen of commoner origin can appease the common people and control the court! Cui Lanju, when did you become so sentimental? Are you crazy?!"
He thought Cui Jue would retort after hearing this, or at least laugh at him for being too overthinking.
But Cui Jue remained silent for a long time. He just picked up the red pen and started reviewing the documents again.
His silence showed that he had made up his mind.
Chen Heng was extremely helpless. He scratched his head and thought for a long time, then could only say dejectedly: "Forget it, it's up to you. I'm just not as smart as you, so I can't beat you! Do whatever you want. Even if you want to promote the humble and attack the aristocratic families, don't target our Langshan Chen family. You dare to abandon me after I've done my job? I'll never let you go!"
Cui Jue glanced at him and sighed softly, "Of course not... Chen Heng, I regard you as my brother."
Chen Heng and Cui Jue have been friends for many years. When he heard a few sincere words from him for the first time, his mouth corners almost grinned from ear to ear.
Chen Heng coughed lightly twice to hide the joy in his eyes, and said, "Alright, as long as you're happy, the other brothers don't care so much! I think Miss Su is very good. She is such a pretty and well-behaved girl, worthy of being my wife!"
Cui Jue didn't like talking about private matters with others. He didn't respond, but asked about the preparations of the three armies.
However, before the two of them could finish discussing military affairs, Wei Zhiyan rushed into the military camp anxiously, "Master, Master, I have something important to report!"
If it wasn't a serious matter, Wei Zhiyan wouldn't have lost his composure like this.
Cui Jue's heart sank, but he didn't show it on his face. He glanced at Chen Heng indifferently and motioned him to leave the tent.
Chen Heng was frightened by Cui Jue's ferocious and cold eyes, and did not dare to ask more questions. He picked up his scimitar, muttered, "Then I will go out to patrol and train the soldiers," and then slipped away quickly.
Only Cui Jue and Wei Zhiyan were left in the tent.
Cui Jue's jaw tightened as he said softly, "If you have something to say, just tell me."
Wei Zhiyan knelt on the ground, sighing in his heart. He did not expect that he would have to say such words that would anger Cui Jue. He was frightened for a moment.
Wei Zhiyan hesitated for a long time before finally revealing everything he had discovered: "Miss Qiu Gui went to the clothing store not to buy cloth or rabbit fur, but to pay the embroidery tailor to help her buy some medicinal herbs..."
What kind of medicinal herbs can't be prescribed by the doctor sent by the Cui family, but must be purchased secretly by oneself?
Cui Jue's blood boiled, his phoenix eyes were brewing a storm, and his chest was also burning with boiling anger, burning his internal organs so much that they felt a sharp pain.
Cui Jue already had some guesses in his mind. He could vaguely guess what Wei Zhiyan had not said, but the sharp guillotine was still hanging over his head, shaky and unresolved.
He remembered the joy they had in bed, and remembered Su Li's obedient promise that she would never lie to him.
She promised.
This was the first time that Cui Jue hoped that the situation would take a turn that he could not predict, and that he would also make mistakes and omissions... He could give Su Li another chance.
As long as the answer Wei Zhiyan gave was contrary to what he guessed.
"What kind of medicinal herbs are they? What's the dosage?" Cui Jue took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the cold and murderous intent that was surging in his heart.
Wei Zhiyan broke out in a cold sweat. He lowered his head even lower, his lips moved twice, and he numbly recited the medicinal prescriptions.
Safflower, angelica, gallnut, peach kernel, etc.
Cui Jue was an expert in medicine, so he naturally understood it.
These herbs are all for "activating blood circulation in the uterus and having a cold nature to prevent pregnancy". If only a small amount is taken, they can indeed prevent pregnancy. But Su Li did not show mercy. The medicinal food she added and the dosage she bought were clearly aimed at preventing the occurrence of children!
If all the medicines were added, once Su Li drank them, her uterus would be damaged and she would never be able to get pregnant!
Cui Jue was not stupid and quickly figured out Su Li's plan.
Cui Jue was struck by thunder, his chest heaving with rage, his throat suffusing with the smell of blood. He forcibly suppressed the murderous intent that wanted to tear the man into pieces, and raged, "She was actually thinking about the extinction of her family line... She was actually thinking about the extinction of her family line just to escape from the Cui family!"
Cui Jue would no longer harbor any hope. He knew very well that Su Li was proficient in pharmacology and medicine, and she would not leave him any way out!
She clearly had no interest in him, and it was precisely because she hated Cui Jue that she ran away from him without leaving any chance!
Cui Jue hated, despised, and disliked being manipulated the most, yet he was being toyed with by a country peasant girl to this extent...
"That's wonderful."
Cui Jue originally wanted to kill everyone Su Li knew, but he also knew that without Qiu Gui and his grandmother, he could not imprison her.
Unless Su Li died at his hands, she would not be able to give up her ambition to escape.
Unless she died in the Cui family and her body turned into flower mud, she could stay with him for a long time and forever put an end to her restless desire to escape.
This seems to be a good idea.
He will also guard her body and treat her well...
Cui Jue's eyes were slightly gloomy, his face was cold and lonely, and his whole body exuded a cold aura that kept strangers away.
At some point, the red pen had been broken in his palm.
The sawdust pierced deeply into the flesh, causing a sharp pain. Bright red blood flowed along the deep palm lines, dripping onto the documents, leaving circles of deep red... as fierce as fire, the scarlet color burned all the way into Cui Jue's eyes.
"Su Li, I clearly told you...you must be a good boy."
But you are stubborn and you lied to me.
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Su Li waited at home for several days and finally waited until the eve of Cui Jue's departure for the war.
She knew very well that Cui Jue would go on an expedition tomorrow morning and would not return home tonight. She could call Aunt Huirong to accompany her to visit her grandmother, drink the bowl of the medicine that would make her lose her sons, and put her mind at ease.
But tonight, Shuyue Pavilion was so quiet that it was a little scary.
No matter how Su Li summoned her, Aunt Huirong was nowhere to be found, and no other servants accompanied her.
Su Li was confused and inexplicably uneasy.
She glanced at the continuous drizzle outside the corridor, and watched the crystal clear raindrops dripping down the lotus raindrops hanging from the eaves. The jade-like water droplets splashed into the puddles, and when illuminated by the yellow candlelight, they looked like exploding winter fireworks.
The rainy night was wet and cold, but Su Li saw that there was no one around, so it was a good time to go out.
She couldn't judge the situation of the Choi family. She had no messenger, no family, no confidants, and she didn't even want to implicate Choi Sun-young...
Su Li is only one person with one worthless life, so what is there to be afraid of trying?
She has no scruples and is fearless.
In that case, I might as well go out and give it a try. What if I could step into a new world of freedom? What if she could really find a glimmer of hope?
Su Li held up a green oil-paper umbrella and quietly pushed open the door that symbolized freedom.
However, the door was wide open, and Su Li looked down, suddenly feeling a chill in her heart.
All she saw was a pair of black boots soaked by rain.
In front of her stood a man, a man covered in blood and wearing light armor.
In the dark night, the cold rain hit the shimmering black armor, making an earth-shaking echo.
Su Li didn't dare to look up. At this moment, her head was buzzing and the only sound in her ears was the rustling rain, as loud as a bell.
Her breathing was choked and her mind was in chaos. She could only hold her breath to suppress the tremors that kept surging.
Don't be afraid, he won't suspect you as long as you haven't revealed any flaws.
Su Li took a deep breath, her lips trembled hard, and she forced out a relatively kind and decent smile.
She raised her head and called him softly, "My Lord..."
Su Li is still so well-behaved and beautiful, with bright eyes like spring water, rippling eyes, and charming eyes that are very touching.
But the moment she raised her eyes, she saw Cui Jue's face clearly.
The man returned home in the rain, his eyes sinister and murderous.
Su Li was stunned. She didn't dare to look at Cui Jue again. Instead, she looked past Cui Jue's face and looked at the lantern swaying in the wind and rain behind him, and the dead leaves swept by the wind... until Cui Jue gently took the umbrella from Su Li's hand and pulled her to get wet in the rain and cold together.
Cui Jue treated her with no mercy. He was so cold and indifferent, which clearly showed that he was filled with hatred, anger and resentment!
Su Li's almond-shaped eyes were wet by the heavy rain, her eyelashes were stuck together, and she could hardly open them.
The next moment, the man's cold fingers pinched her jaw hard, almost crushing her bones and blood. Su Li didn't even dare to struggle. She let herself be slaughtered, staring at Cui Jue infatuatedly, watching for a few words coming out of his beautiful thin lips.
Cui Jue finally spoke.
The man asked her indifferently with a cold voice:
"Su Li, where are you going?"
"Could it be... that he went out to drink the soup that would make him lose his descendants?"
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