Chapter 065 You Don’t Have to Act

Upon seeing this, Chu Li started arguing with Ji Lingchuan, and when the argument became intense, they even started fighting.

Chu Li was naturally no match for Ji Lingchuan. He tied his hands behind his back and made him unable to move. Ji Lingchuan took the opportunity to whisper, "I went back to the city to check the grain storage, but the Wu family seemed to be suspicious and followed me for a day. I couldn't get rid of the two tails, so it was inconvenient for me to move."

Chu Li raised his leg and was about to kick Ji Lingchuan on the head, so he had to let go. Ji Lingchuan was furious: "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been forced to leave Beijing. Now, I've been caught by He An as free labor. All my soldiers are strong warriors with swords and guns, but thanks to you, they are now digging in the mud."

"You are talking nonsense. Leaving the capital is disobeying the emperor's order. When I return, I will go to the palace to explain my situation to the emperor."

Ji Lingchuan was unmoved: "Let's go, let's go together, I just want to ask the emperor to take back his order."

Chu Li: “…”

Although she knew that he was just saying it out of anger, Chu Li still felt bitter in her heart. Although it was a temporary measure at the moment, what he said might not be a lie. It was a fact that he didn't like her and didn't want to marry her.

The shadow beside the cave disappeared. Chu Li put away his sentry post, looked cold, and was about to leave.

Ji Lingchuan carried her on his shoulders.

Chu Li wanted to fight back, but was worried about spying: "The person has left, let me go."

"Don't be careless. Let's talk about it after we get back." Ji Lingchuan said, and then said, "Before the emperor takes back his order, you'd better stick to your duty and don't lose face for me."

**

Now, everyone gathered in He'an's villa. After coaxing Zimo to sleep, Ruan Qinghuan took them to the side room.

Ji Lingchuan looked sad: "We have found the location of the grain storage, but the Wu family is very vigilant and has sent a lot of people near the grain storage. The six grain storages are far away. If we want to take them down in one fell swoop, we need to deploy a large number of manpower."

Chu Li: "If we really need to rob, I will lead a team."

Ji Lingchuan denied it without even thinking: "Don't be silly, you can't make any mistakes."

Ruan Qinghuan looked at the two of them. One had a listless expression and was in a very good mood, while the other had a frown on his face and was upset. They were obviously both concerned about each other, but neither of them realized this.

"No hurry. The dike is not built yet. If we make any big moves, Wu Quan might use his private soldiers. Then the situation will get out of control. Once the war starts, the people of Lucheng will suffer."

Ji Lingchuan naturally knew this principle, but it was not easy to let a large number of troops enter the city without alerting the enemy.

Ruan Qinghuan reminded: "General Ji, have you forgotten the bandits we captured when we came here?"

"Of course I remember that soon after I was imprisoned in the county jail, someone robbed the prison. Fortunately, the Prime Minister had made arrangements in advance, so the other party failed."

"If I'm guessing correctly, those guys should be the small leaders of the private soldiers. Once the dike is built, we can use them as bait. Even if we can't subdue the private soldiers in one fell swoop, we can still pull the carrots out of the mud."

Ji Lingchuan thought for a moment and said, "That's a solution."

Chu Li: "Fortunately, Qian Yunxi used a beauty trap to persuade Wu Quan to send flour to Wangyue Mountain. He persisted for a month, which not only ensured that the disaster victims had enough food, but also reduced the enemy's food supply."

Ruan Qinghuan shook his head: "It's not that simple. Wu Quan will definitely find ways to fill the grain storage. I have asked Jiang Chen to send a letter to the adults, asking him to pay attention to the movements of the Wu Mansion. Once they buy grain, we will grab it."

This time, Ji Lingchuan really admired Ruan Qinghuan, and inexplicably said: "Sister-in-law, did you come up with all these strategies at home?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Li hit him. Was this a compliment or an insult?

Ruan Qinghuan didn't care: "I guess so."

After finishing the business, several people started to chat. Ruan Qinghuan said: "General Ji can't leave the city for the time being, so let's put on a good show in the city to paralyze the enemy."

Chu Li was a little reluctant: "I'm not very good at acting."

Ji Lingchuan smiled and said, "You don't have to act, just play your role normally."

Chu Li had a cold face, it was clear that what he said was not a good thing.

**

Now that the news of Ji Lingchuan and He An's quarrel has spread, she can take this opportunity to go out of the city. Ruan Qinghuan had been staying in the city before just to reassure the Wu family. As long as she is here, they don't have to worry about He An doing anything wrong.

Maybe God is kind-hearted. Since the construction of the dike began, there has been no heavy rain, but only drizzle. If you stay in such a humid and sultry environment for a long time, you will feel irritated.

Before leaving the house, Ruan Qinghuan came to see Xie Zitang. As soon as he entered the room, he was almost pushed out by the heat wave: "Why don't you open some windows, or do it outside? This room is like a steamer. If you stay here for a long time, your body won't be able to bear it."

"It's okay. Too much noise will arouse suspicion and that might be bad." Xie Zitang has already made the small crossbow according to the blueprint. After several adjustments, although its power is not as good as a long arrow, it is agile and fast, can fire continuously, and can hide up to ten small arrows.

Ruan Qinghuan put the armband on his arm, which was just the right size. He looked left and right, aimed at the teacup on the low table and pressed the switch. There was a crisp sound, and the teacup shattered.

Ruan Qinghuan praised: "Very good, thank you for your excellent craftsmanship, it is much better than my drawings."

Looking at the weapon that he had worked so hard to make for several days and nights, Xie Zitang was equally excited: "It's all thanks to your advice. If these crossbows are mass-produced and equipped to the soldiers on the front line, we will definitely be able to increase our chances of victory."

Ruan Qinghuan nodded, but that was a story for later. After saying "thank you", Ruan Qinghuan left.

After watching the nobleman leave the room, Xie Zitang closed the door. He seemed to have gotten used to this stuffy environment, and he didn't feel uncomfortable even though he was soaked.

His life was saved by you, sir. As for going to the capital, he really wanted to go, but the city of Lu was treacherous. Once he showed up, he would surely bring disaster upon you.

Everyone has a selfish side to them, and he was no exception. He was worried that once the noble knew about the situation at West Wind Cliff, he would not risk his life to protect him, which was why he did not mention a word about it.

He didn't say anything and the nobleman didn't ask, so Xie Haitang couldn't help but feel guilty.

The knot in his heart tormented him. He limped to the table, picked up the teapot and poured it into his mouth. The cold tea made him sober up a little.

No, he couldn't repay kindness with evil.

He just heard the nobleman talking to Miss Xia Lian. They were going to leave the city. Once they were out of the city, they would be in the lair of tigers and wolves.

Xie Zitang knocked his clenched fist on the table, as if he had made a decision, and limped open the door, just in time to run into Ruan Qinghuan who was about to go out and told Xia Lian to take good care of Zimo.

"Your Excellency cannot go." Xie Zitang came out of the room.

Ruan Qinghuan said nothing and waited for him to continue speaking, but Xie Zitang knelt down with a guilty look on his face.

Xia Lian looked a little angry: "You finally threw away your crutches, and you're not afraid of losing your leg."

Ruan Qinghuan: "Stand up and talk."

Xie Zitang did not stand up, but only raised his head: "Your Excellency cannot leave the city. There are private soldiers on the West Wind Cliff outside the city. You must not get close."

The site where the dam was built was not far from Xifeng Cliff, and Xie Zitang was afraid that something might happen to his savior.