Chapter 364: Borrowing Troops
Feng Guqiu immediately bowed respectfully to Chu Ci, a smile as bright as a spring flower blooming on his face, and said, "That's great! Thank you so much for your generosity, Your Highness!"
After she finished speaking, she turned around, waved happily at Yang Ganniang, and called out loudly, "Yang Ganniang, let's go quickly and get some meat from the kitchen."
Upon hearing this, Yang Ganniang first looked at Chu Ci with a complicated look, which contained both gratitude and a hint of bewilderment.
Then he turned to look at Feng Guqiu, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
Finally, he gritted his teeth, folded his hands tightly in front of him, bowed respectfully to Chu Ci, and said in a trembling voice: "Princess, I will follow Miss Feng in!"
Chu Ci nodded slightly and said gently, "Go ahead, and move quickly."
As Feng Guqiu and Yang Ganniang left, Fan Wu, who was beside Fan Jingrui, hurried over. He was panting, with beads of sweat on his forehead, and shouted, "Madam, there's news from the Cui family!"
Chu Ci's expression suddenly changed when he heard this. His originally relaxed expression instantly became serious and solemn. His brows were furrowed tightly, like two inverted crescent moons. He immediately and decisively ordered Jiang Li and Fan Wu: "Let's go, hurry back."
Then, she walked quickly to Fan Jingrui's study. As soon as she entered the room, she couldn't wait to ask, "Tell me, what's going on?"
"Did you run all the way here?" Fan Jingrui said as he gestured to Fan Wen beside him to pour him a glass of water, his face full of concern.
Then he personally brought the water to Chu Ci and said softly, "Don't be anxious, take a breath and speak slowly."
Chu Ci took the water cup, raised his head and drank the water in the cup, then asked again anxiously: "Hurry up and tell me."
Seeing this, Fan Jingrui frowned but tried to speak gently, giving Chu Ci a heads-up: "Let me tell you first, don't be impatient."
Chu Ci's heart skipped a beat, as if struck by a heavy hammer, and a strong sense of unease surged in his heart.
But she still tried to remain calm, bit her lip and nodded.
Fan Jingrui then slowly said, "Go and keep an eye on the Cui family and report back. Those people with ill intentions are planning to take advantage of the opportunity to kidnap Yang Xing on his way to the ruined temple."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci frowned, her expression becoming increasingly solemn, like a gathering of dark clouds. She pressed on, "Is that all?"
Fan Jingrui hesitated for a moment, his expression slightly serious, and said, "Fan Wu has almost figured out the details of the Cui family. He has also obtained the account books and some contract documents. But..."
Having said that, Fan Jingrui hesitated to speak, his brows furrowed even tighter, as if he could pinch a fly to death.
How could Chu Ci not understand? He immediately asked, "Is there someone behind him? Are you trying to use Yang Xing to fish?"
Fan Jingrui nodded and said seriously, "But according to Fan Wu's investigation, that person has a habit of abusing children. This behavior has been going on for a long time, with many victims. His methods are so cruel that they are appalling."
Chu Ci's eyebrows immediately raised when he heard this, and he shouted angrily, "Didn't we find the account books and the contract documents? Just arrest him and interrogate him. Interrogate him thoroughly. I don't believe he won't confess!"
Fan Jingrui just coughed fakely and didn't answer.
It was Fan Wen who stepped forward and said respectfully, "My Lady, the reason why Lord Cui was able to become a landlord in a border area like Tingzhou is because the Cui family is united and ruthless."
"They are quite powerful in the local area. Not only do they control a lot of land and resources, they also secretly collude with some foreign forces."
"If anyone touches their interests, they will resort to any means necessary to suppress and retaliate. Therefore, if you want to touch Landlord Cui, you must proceed with caution."
Chu Ci's eyes were determined, his fists clenched, and he spoke in a resounding voice, "So before we take down Landlord Cui, we must eradicate the entire Cui family?"
Fan Jingrui nodded, fearing that Chu Ci would be angry.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci clenched his fists and opened his red lips slightly: "When I think about it this way, it's quite exciting."
After she finished speaking, she stared at Fan Jingrui with her beautiful eyes, "What's the county lieutenant's name?"
"Chan Yufeng." Fan Jingrui sighed, "My wife, the few people Shan Yufeng has are not even enough to fill the gaps in the Cui family's teeth."
Unexpectedly, when Fan Jingrui said this, Chu Ci's eyes instantly became as sharp as torches. He stared at Fan Jingrui intently and asked, "Is it not enough, or do you simply not trust me?"
"Hmph, don't think I can't see it. Tell me, what are you planning? Don't hide it from me, confess it!"
Although Fan Jingrui had long been accustomed to Chu Ci's impetuous and straightforward style, he was still very upset this time.
His face flushed and he opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to explain.
After a long while, he finally caught his breath and said, "I need my wife to use the imperial sword in her hand to borrow troops from General Ye."
Chu Ci was stunned at first, thinking it was something else, but he didn't expect it to be this.
But this is indeed the fastest solution.
So she slapped her chest proudly and said loudly, "Hey, I didn't think it was a big deal! Don't worry, my husband, I'll take care of it."
Hearing Chu Ci's agreement, Fan Jingrui's eyes were solemn. He bowed to Chu Ci and said seriously, "My lady, this matter is of great importance. The Cui family has deep roots in the local area and many informants. If we are not careful, all our previous plans will be wasted."
"In order to avoid alerting the Cui family, I want you to leave immediately after dark. Time is of the essence and there is no room for delay."
"We're going to borrow troops, but the journey is long and there may be many unexpected events along the way. You must be extremely cautious and prioritize your own safety. Don't act rashly. If you encounter danger, you must protect yourself first."
Chu Ci raised his eyebrows and replied confidently, "Don't worry, I'm not a timid person. This little thing won't be difficult for me. I can definitely handle it."
Fan Jingrui nodded slightly and said expectantly, "Then I'll have to trouble you with everything. I'll be waiting for your good news at home."
Chu Ci's lips curled up into a resolute smile, his eyes filled with fearlessness and determination. "Don't worry, my husband. I will definitely fulfill my mission. When I return, the Cui family will be destroyed!"
She straightened her back, exuding confidence, and turned to prepare for departure, her steps firm and powerful, without any hesitation.
At the same time, at the Zhenbei General’s residence.
In General Ye's study, the flickering candlelight illuminated his solemn face in a dim light.
He sat at the desk, frowning, the brush in his hand suspended in mid-air, and said in a deep voice, "Lin'er, how is it going with Lord Fan?"
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