Chapter 809: Small Actions (Part 2) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Shen Tang fell into a brief silence.
Knowing Zhao Feng as she did, he would never trouble a second person with something he could handle himself, let alone ask the leaders of other forces for help. What would his proper lord, Wu Xian, think? Asking her for help had taken all the courage he had in his life.
Shen Tang readily agreed.
"Please tell me what you need me to do, no matter how important it is."
"Whatever I am capable of, I will respond to!"
Her promise carried a lot of weight.
When Zhao Feng was still serving under her, Shen Tang had tried to recruit him, but his loyalty to Wu Xian remained unwavering. She never imagined things would escalate to this point. Now that she has the upper hand, even if she's secretly delighted, she can't let her public image crumble!
On the surface, she still had to speak gently and persuasively to Zhao Feng.
“However, this matter should not have been done by Brother Zhaode.”
Even a fool would know it couldn't be Wu Xian.
Zhao Feng did put him in an awkward situation, but his actions did not constitute betrayal. If Wu Xian was really unhappy, he could simply keep Zhao Feng sidelined in the future. There was no need to send troops to surround his old house, let alone almost kill Zhao Feng's two sons.
If Wu Xianzhen were to act so recklessly, he would have been dead long ago!
No matter how bizarre or outlandish a person's behavior may be, it ultimately comes down to their own self-interest. What benefit could Wu Xian possibly gain by targeting Zhao Feng's entire family at this critical juncture? Not only would he gain nothing, but he would also force Zhao Feng into rebellion.
Shen Tang repeated, "It couldn't be Brother Zhaode."
Such a simple truth is known even to an outsider like Shen Tang, so how could Zhao Feng, who has followed Wu Xian for so many years, not know it?
The more this was the case, the more she wanted to defend Wu Xian.
“I know this isn’t what Lord Wu intended, but…” Zhao Feng gave a bitter smile, then swallowed the rest of his words as if he had thought of something, “…but some matters involve Lord Wu’s family. I don’t care about anything else now, I just want my family to be safe and well. I might have to trouble Mr. Shen then…”
There's no need to spell it out; we both understand.
Shen Tang nodded in agreement: "Okay!"
She then asked, "After this battle is over, or..."
Upon hearing Shen Tang's affirmative reply, Zhao Feng's anxious heart finally settled down: "Let's wait until the war is over. If we confront Wu Gong now, it will inevitably shake the morale of the army, and it will also be detrimental to Shen Jun." When the two sides formed an alliance, it is not advisable to break off relations because of him.
Privately asking Shen Tang to intervene had already put her in a difficult position; how could I be ungrateful and indirectly put her in danger?
He said, "The matter concerning Zhao's family is not urgent, but there are a few people I need to trouble you with right now, Mr. Shen..."
Without even asking who the other party was, Shen Tang readily agreed: "Alright, I'll send someone back immediately on horseback."
She didn't ask, but Zhao Feng's eyes reddened slightly.
"Shen Jun, aren't you going to ask who those people are?"
"I believe in acting with righteousness." Judging from Zhao Feng's words, his family is not in immediate danger. Once the war is over, Zhao Feng will resign and leave with Wu Xian, and Wu Xian will not be able to stop him. If Shen Tang is willing to take him in, Wu Xian will have to give him face. This matter is beneficial to Shen Tang, so there is no need to use the word "plead." Zhao Feng's request is probably for the sake of those people.
As expected—
Zhao Feng's voice was hoarse: "It's my poor brother."
More accurately, he is the youngest of his brothers.
"...The reason I've fallen out with Lord Wu to this extent is because of his death. Lord Wu has been dragging his feet and refusing to give justice. If I, Zhao, don't help him avenge himself, I'm afraid he won't rest in peace even in the afterlife. I just never expected them to be so ruthless!"
Shen Tang quietly played the role of a listener.
As Zhao Feng poured out his heart, she learned the whole story.
Although the network of enemies killed by Zhao Feng was vast, even if they were completely out of their minds, they wouldn't dare to directly attack Zhao Feng or his family. After all, if Zhao Feng were truly provoked and went on a killing spree without restraint, who would bear the consequences?
Not to mention that Zhao Feng was also beaten with military rods, his back was beaten until it was a bloody mess, and if he hadn't been brave and strong, he would have been dead long ago.
On the surface, this matter has been dropped.
No one can use this as an excuse to launch attacks at will!
Heh, they couldn't do anything to Zhao Feng, but what about the family of Zhao Feng's adjutant, the root of all this? He was just a subordinate of Zhao Feng, of humble origin, and his talent was no match for Zhao Feng's. With the pillar of the family dead, the remaining elderly and weak had no one to protect them.
You can knead it however you like.
Can Zhao Feng really go crazy again because of a few old and weak people?
He immediately sent men to exterminate the entire family, but unexpectedly, the daughter-in-law of one of the officials had sprained her ankle near the time of childbirth. The family took her to a clinic, and they missed her. When they returned, they found their house smashed to pieces, and they were terrified. They fled to Zhao Feng's old house that very night for protection. This led to the siege of the old house by soldiers, which frightened the youngest son into a fit of illness, and the eldest son was seriously injured when he tried to go out to seek medical treatment.
They didn't want to break off relations.
They fabricated a flimsy excuse—the theft of a family heirloom—to demand that Madam Zhao hand over the thief. They threatened to surround the old house indefinitely if she didn't hand him over. They couldn't guarantee that no other unforeseen events might occur! It was a battle of attrition!
Lady Zhao, being of a strong and resolute nature, naturally refused.
But one's own arm can't twist the thigh.
She was also afraid that the other party might really resort to desperate measures.
Desperate, she could only use the opportunity of the doctor visiting her son to secretly send out the news. Those outside were wary of her scheme and investigated very closely. Fortunately, she succeeded, contacting Xu Jie, who then relayed the message to Zhao Feng.
Upon seeing the letter from home, Zhao Feng extinguished his last remaining hope.
He couldn't possibly abandon his brother's family.
Before approaching Shen Tang, he had considered contacting Wu Xian as a final chance for both of them, but he quickly dismissed the idea. Tianhai still had Wu Xian's confidants; had these confidants passed the message to Wu Xian? And why did they allow this farce to unfold?
Adding to the complex interpersonal and kinship relationships among the various families in Tianhai, Zhao Feng's mind was about to explode. He feared that Wu Xian's intervention would only escalate the conflict and cost the lives of his subordinates and their families. Zhao Feng couldn't afford to gamble, so he turned to Shen Tang.
Human life is at stake, so Shen Tang took immediate action.
And it's a big one right away!
Of course, she didn't ask Gong Xichou to run this errand.
This time it was Yun Ce who took the place. Yun Ce's Martial Courage Totem gave him a natural advantage on the road, and he was a complete stranger in Tianhai. He was also quite strong, capable of fighting, running, and flying. Shen Tang asked, "Is Yuan Mou willing to make this trip?"
After hearing the whole story, Yun Ce did not hesitate.
"I am willing to go!" he said without hesitation.
He couldn't stand the evil of bullying the weak, and he sympathized with the plight of his subordinate's family, admiring Zhao Feng's righteousness.
I have no complaints about making this trip.
Shen Tang also wrote a personal letter for Yun Ce to take with him. After Yun Ce retrieved the person, he could use the letter to ask Xu Wenzhu for help in safely sending the person away. After that, he could return to the front lines. Maybe he could even catch up with Huang Lie's troops and give them a good beating.
Yun Ce clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This humble general will be right back."
I went to the logistics department to get some dry food and set off immediately.
Zhao Feng had come to see his daughter, but he didn't stay long and went back. Wu Xian had specifically sent someone to inquire about Zhao Wei's injuries. An hour ago, he might have accepted Wu Xian's kindness, but now his reaction was indifferent.
Wu Xian didn't think anything was wrong.
After all, his daughter's life was hanging by a thread, so how could the old father be in the mood to give her a pleasant look? He thought about it and realized that he had indeed been too distant from Qin Li's faction lately. Even if he didn't plan to rely on them in the future, he couldn't completely ignore them. So he ordered his personal guards to select some effective wound medicine from his private treasury and send it to Zhao Wei. Regardless of whether her life could be saved, at least he had to save face.
Zhao Feng was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this.
He returned to his tent, and as soon as he lifted the curtain, he was stared at by more than a dozen pairs of eyes. Before he could even take a step, he was forcefully pulled inside.
How is David?
"I heard Dawei's injuries are very serious?"
"Old Zhao, how's our daughter doing?"
"Ugh, all this dawdling is driving me crazy! Are you even Dawei's father?" All I could hear was a cacophony of chatter.
Zhao Feng noticed Qin Li's haggard appearance at a glance: "Who disturbed you? Don't you know you need to rest right now?"
Qin Li's dark circles were very obvious.
After the battle at the front ended, he put away his teachings on the Way of the Scholar and returned to his tent to sleep. He had only been soundly asleep for a short while when a commotion broke out outside. When he awoke, he received devastating news that nearly stopped his heart! A group of people were waiting for news there.
Qin Li asked calmly, "How is Dawei?"
Zhao Fengdao said, "It's alright now."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Zhao Feng sent them all away, telling them not to crowd around him like that. Didn't they have their own tents?
Qin Li was not easy to deal with, because he knew Zhao Feng too well.
"What exactly happened?"
He raised his hand to prevent eavesdropping under the tent flap.
Zhao Feng smirked: "I knew I couldn't hide it from you."
There was nothing to hide from Qin Li.
The veins on Qin Li's forehead bulged uncontrollably, and his already tired eyes twitched frequently. An indescribable pain surged from the depths of his mind. He held his forehead, his face pale. Zhao Feng comforted him, "Shen Jun has already agreed to help."
Qin Li took several deep breaths to calm down and said, "You did the right thing. I was too inconsiderate before."
The implication was that Zhao Feng's choice was accepted.
Zhao Feng said self-deprecatingly, "Even if we've considered everything, what's the use? They're used to being arrogant and can kill whoever they want. As long as they're still under Lord Wu's rule, how can they escape their revenge? This time they're lucky; they can still find some protection with Madam, so they weren't wiped out overnight... If they had been sent elsewhere and found out..."
At that time, it will truly be beyond our reach.
Qin Li rubbed his temples. For the first time, he had the thought, "Why haven't Huang Xiguang and his men attacked yet?" He wanted this battle to end sooner so he could go home. Staying on the front lines meant he couldn't take care of the rear. Even Qin Li felt this was too passive…
Unfortunately, reality is disappointing.
The raiding troops were ambushed by Shen Tang with precision, and Huang Xiguang's side became much more cautious, no one knows what they were planning behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, Yun Ce rushed to Tianhai at top speed.
They flew arrogantly all the way until they entered Tianhai territory.
Zhao Feng's old house is easy to find.
His old house was surrounded for several days, and the common people of Tianhai were secretly discussing the matter. All sorts of rumors circulated: some said that Zhao Feng was hiding a thief in his house, some said that Zhao Feng had defected to the enemy at the front lines and implicated his family, and some said that Zhao Feng had been killed in battle.
Yun Ce disguised himself and blended into the crowd.
They secretly observed the positions of the guards outside Zhao Feng's residence.
Most of the guards were dressed as household servants and bodyguards. Among them were seven or eight low-ranking nobles and second-class high-ranking officials, while the rest were ordinary people, all burly and muscular, with gleaming eyes. Yun Ce could tell at a glance that these men had been on the battlefield and had blood on their hands; they would be considered the elite of the elite on the front lines. Ironically, they were now guarding someone's home.
Dusk had fallen.
While waiting for nightfall, Yun Ce ate some dry rations.
Zhao Feng's house wasn't large; you could easily climb over the wall. As soon as Yun Ce landed, he saw the funeral banner under the eaves.
He was startled. Was there a funeral in the manor?
Could it be that General Zhao's two sons didn't survive?
Sneaking into the mourning hall, Yun Ce found three coffins placed there, with a woman burning joss paper. He guessed the identity of the coffin's owner. An old servant brought him some soup: "Madam, you should have some, don't ruin your health..."
The woman had clearly been crying for a long time; her voice was hoarse.
"Take it away, I don't have much of an appetite."
Yun Ce deliberately made a noise, startling the two people below. The woman even drew her long knife in a flash.
He shouted sternly, "Who is it? Come out here!"
"Madam, please do not be alarmed. I have no ill intentions."
Yun Ce leaped from the roof beam, landing gracefully like a white feather. His strikingly handsome face momentarily illuminated the dimly lit mourning hall. Perhaps it was his upright appearance that caused the woman to lower her guard slightly, and she demanded, "Who are you?"
"My name is Yun Ce, and I have a past relationship with General Zhao."
Yun Ce did not raise Shen Tang's banner.
The less the lord's presence is involved in this matter, the better.
The woman suddenly opened her eyes wide: "Do you have any evidence?"
evidence?
Yun Ce does exist, but it wasn't given to him by Zhao Feng.
He took out the token he had specifically asked Zhao Wei for from his pocket.
The woman glanced at the token, then at Yun Ce, seemingly wanting to say something, but the satisfaction and trust in her eyes did not escape Yun Ce's notice: "To make a long story short, I'm here to make the rescue. General Zhao entrusted me to bring the person out of the mansion..."
"No need, you don't need to bring it."
"No need? The person has already escaped?"
Although it was a wasted trip, it's still good news.
Before Yun Ce could even smile, the woman pointed to the three coffins in the mourning hall and choked back tears: "Tomorrow, the funeral will be held openly and honestly, carried out through the main gate. Thank you so much for your help, righteous man Yun..."
This answer made Yun Ce's eyes widen in anger.
"What are contained in the three coffins..."
Is it that unfortunate family of old and young?
The woman nodded sorrowfully, suppressing her breakdown, and covered her face, whispering, "It's too late... a full seven days too late..."
The following evening, after she had managed to get the news out, the woman went into labor. Since there was no midwife at home and no doctor could be called, they had to do it themselves. However, due to the shock, the baby was breech, with its legs down…
Anyone with a little experience knows this baby won't be born naturally. With an experienced midwife and doctor, perhaps they could turn the baby back into the correct position. This time, the guards didn't stop them.
only--
【Give it a try and see if you can get them to come!】
With clinics closed and renowned midwives nowhere to be found, what else is unclear? They intend to drive pregnant women to their deaths, killing both mother and unborn child!
[I can't go on, sister-in-law—please, this baby must live, please cut open my stomach!]
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(End of this chapter)
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