Chapter 272 Sun Chu Agrees to a Fake Marriage
The curious expression on Sun Chu's face froze, and he stared at Su Xuerong with wide eyes, thinking he was hallucinating.
"What did you say?"
Su Xuerong was amused by Sun Chu's expression and raised her eyebrows teasingly.
"My reputation is ruined now that I have had physical contact with Master Sun. Only by marrying Master Sun can I eliminate the rumors."
After hearing this, Sun Chu was furious.
"I was saving you! What kind of physical intimacy? Don't talk nonsense! I also saved a little girl who was almost hit by a horse. Do you think I have to marry her too?"
If he sees an old woman fall down in the future, will he not be able to help her up?
Damn feudal ancient times!
Damn skin-to-skin contact!
Su Xuerong looked at Sun Chu, who was furious and avoiding him like the plague, and chuckled.
"Don't get excited, Mr. Sun. I don't really want to marry you. I just want to leave the Su family before Su Chengzong is convicted. In this way, I won't be affected by the crime of killing all nine clans. And there is another benefit of our marriage..."
She paused deliberately, waiting for the two men to ask.
Sun Chu's mind was a little confused and he couldn't think normally.
He was just about to ask Su Xuerong what the benefits of marrying her were when Qi Yanzhou beat him to the punch.
"The advantage is that we can use the wedding to gather Su Chengzong's people together and take them down in one fell swoop."
Su Xuerong nodded, "Yes, I am Su Chengzong's most beloved daughter, and I am also familiar with the garrison, so if I get married, even if they don't come to the Su Mansion for the wedding, they will gather together at the garrison to celebrate for me."
"This is indeed a ..." method.
Sun Chu stood up excitedly, "I don't agree!"
After saying that, he looked at Su Xuerong.
"You are not Su Chengzong's biological daughter. Once Master Qi captures him, he will help you confess your origins and leave the Su family. You don't need to marry me and become a divorced woman."
Su Xuerong's face was tense, and she shook her head firmly, "No!"
"Why not?"
"My mother became pregnant with me after she became Su Chengzong's concubine and secretly had an affair with my father. If my background were to be exposed, my mother would be criticized for her whole life. She has lived a hard life for me, and I don't want her to be tarnished and unable to hold her head up for the rest of her life."
People are so harsh on women.
Even if Su Chengzong was in the wrong for stealing someone else's wife, they could not accept that Aunt Fang had an affair with another man after marriage and gave birth to a bastard.
Even if that man is her fiancé with whom she is in love!
Sun Chu looked at Su Xuerong, whose eyes were red and who was too stubborn to cry, and his tone softened a little.
"Miss Su, I'm sorry, I didn't think so much about it. Since it's not appropriate to make your background public, then you should change your identity and live your life. You don't want to live your whole life as the daughter of Su Chengzong."
Su Xuerong really wanted to draw a clear line between herself and Su Chengzong and start a new life with a different identity.
But she couldn't get an identity certificate or a pass.
At this moment, after listening to Sun Chu's words, she turned to ask Qi Yanzhou, "Mr. Zhang, can you give me, my mother, and Chuntao a new identity?"
"Of course you can. In three days' time, Miss Su will burn down her wedding room and flee. My master will arrange three new identities for you."
As soon as these words were spoken, Su Xuerong and Sun Chu looked at Qi Yanzhou at the same time.
They both asked in unison: "What do you mean by that?"
"Literally, it means that only by using your wedding as a cover can we capture Su Chengzong and his followers with minimal casualties."
This is true, Su Xuerong is willing to cooperate.
"As long as Mr. Sun agrees, I have no objection."
She was in poor health, had been on the verge of death countless times, and was full of awe for life.
If with her help, fewer people can die, why not do it?
Sun Chu: “…”
Very good, the pressure is on him!
If he disagreed, the casualties of the garrison in Wuhai County would be blamed on him.
He looked at Qi Yanzhou and laughed angrily.
"High, really high!"
Qi Yanzhou knew that Sun Chu was very angry, but he had to take advantage of his soft heart and force him to compromise.
"Has Mr. Sun agreed to marry Miss Su?"
Sun Chu gritted his teeth and corrected her word by word: "It's a fake marriage!"
Why.
Who made him become the god of soft hearts after experiencing life and death once?
It’s just a fake marriage, damn!
But it’s very unpleasant to be forced to do something you don’t want to do!
So he looked at Qi Yanzhou and said, "If you want me to agree to a fake marriage, you have to give me some benefits."
Qi Yanzhou agreed without thinking.
"Okay, what benefit does Mr. Sun want?"
"One chance."
"I'm sorry, I can't make the decision for my master. Don't you like recipes? I'll give you the recipes of all the palace dishes that are not passed on to others."
Hearing this, Sun Chu's eyes lit up.
"I want not only the recipe, but also some tribute wine."
"Can."
After the marriage was settled, Su Xuerong said, "Su Chengzong definitely doesn't want to marry me off, so I have to use rumors to push him."
As she spoke, she looked at Sun Chu with a teasing look in her eyes.
"He wanted to kill the bastard who tried to molest me under the pretext of saving me."
Sun Chu: “…”
It’s so damn hard to save someone!
It would be unjust if we don't kill that bastard Su Chengzong!
He asked curiously, "Where did Su Chengzong get the courage to suddenly want to rebel?"
Su Xuerong actually knows the answer to this question.
"Su Chengzong heard from somewhere that a neighboring country would launch a massive attack on Beichen in winter. He felt that his country was about to perish, so at the instigation of his subordinates, he planned to make preparations in advance, earn money, and recruit soldiers. With enough soldiers, he could protect himself and also fight for the world."
Qi Yanzhou thought of the wealthy businessman in Tacheng who was robbed by soldiers and bandits.
It was for this reason that he chose to move his family to the capital.
In other words, someone was deliberately spreading this news in an attempt to plunge Beichen into civil strife.
"Unverified news can make Su Chengzong take the risk of rebellion?"
Su Xuerong raised the corners of her lips mockingly.
"Perhaps because the Qi family has the capital and plans to rebel, he wants to use this opportunity to secure his own future."
It is ridiculous that Su Chengzong wants to be emperor even though he has no ability to compete for the world.
What's even more ridiculous is that he also wanted to control the Song family, which has disciples all over the world, and the Qi family, which has an army.
It's like being kicked in the head by a donkey!
Qi Yanzhou chuckled sarcastically.
"It is unheard of that people seek a future by burning, killing and looting."
After that, he asked Su Xuerong, "If I use rumors to force Su Chengzong to agree to your marriage to Sun Chu, it will definitely damage your reputation. Is that okay?"
"It doesn't matter, as long as I can kill him and let my mother and I be free, it doesn't matter!"
I'm going to die anyway, so let my reputation be ruined.
"Okay, let Master Sun handle the spreading of rumors."
Sun Chu, who was eating snacks, said: "..."
"It's a great idea of Mr. Zhou to let me throw dirty water on myself!"
"Gambling houses and restaurants are the places where news spreads the fastest, so we must make the best use of them."
"Okay, okay, you are right."
After Sun Chu finished speaking, he asked Su Xuerong curiously, "Su Chengzong has treated you like a precious jewel in his palm for so many years, how could you really do that to him?"
To be honest, he was a little suspicious that Su Xuerong was here to get information.
After all, Su Chengzong's love for Su Xuerong is real, and his kindness in raising her is also real.
After hearing what Sun Chu said, Chuntao snorted unhappily.
"All of you only saw the general's love for the young lady, but you didn't see what he did to the young lady in order to make her his sweetheart!"
The young lady didn't like dancing and was afraid of the cold, but the general asked her to dance on the ice.
Because this is the only skill that Madam Xu can show off.
The young lady had a heart disease and was not suitable for drinking strong tea, but the general asked her to try all kinds of strong tea.
Because Madam Xu said that strong tea is refreshing, and although it tastes bitter at first, it has a sweet aftertaste.
The young lady loved reading and writing poetry, but the general asked her to spend more time on martial arts.
Because Miss Xu only knows how to use Wudang spears and is not good at writing.
There are many more things like this.
After listening to this, Sun Chu looked at Su Xuerong with sympathy.
"I didn't expect that behind your glamorous appearance, you actually endured humiliation and hardship."
Su Xuerong smiled and said, "Don't feel sorry for me. There are gains and losses. It's fair."
Although she has not had a happy life in recent years, she has also gained a lot.
For example, life-saving medicine, martial arts for self-protection, and endless money.
Sun Chu asked again: "If Su Chengzong loved Lady Xu so much, why didn't he marry her?"
"Because Madam Xu had already been engaged and had a good relationship with her fiancé, he was afraid of incurring Madam Xu's hatred and offending the Xu family, so he naturally didn't dare to snatch the bride."
A coward who only dares to humiliate the common people!
"What is the relationship between Su Chengzong and your father? Why were you able to avoid the blood test?"
Sun Chu asked people to investigate carefully, but found no connection between the two people.
Su Xueru looked at her index finger and said with a smile: "It's just a trick to fool people."
Back then, the mistress of the Su Mansion suspected her background and had someone spread the news.
When the mother found out, she plotted to injure her eldest son and get some blood.
Then someone put a layer of artificial skin on her index finger and wrapped a small amount of blood in it.
Su Chengzong was indeed cautious, and the entire process of the blood test was under his control.
But he never imagined that the blood used in the blood test was from his son!
In order to avoid being exposed, she cut her finger afterwards and performed a self-torture trick.
This brought a lot of benefits to myself and my mother.
After listening to this, Sun Chu looked at Qi Yanzhou.
"We guessed wrong."
Qi Yanzhou nodded and said to Su Xuerong, "Miss Su's mother is smart and courageous. After getting rid of Su Chengzong, she will definitely live a smooth life."
Su Xuerong raised the corners of her mouth, smiling sincerely, "Thank you."
After saying that, she took a sip of fruit tea, and her eyes immediately lit up.
"This tea is delicious, Chuntao, come and try it."
Next, Qi Yanzhou and Su Xuerong talked about the specific plan to take down Su Chengzong.
Then the date for the engagement was set at three days later, and the date for the wedding was set at five days later.
Three days was only enough time for Ma Weiyuan's advance troops to arrive.
Qi Yanzhou was worried that taking action without sufficient manpower would backfire.
The wedding date was postponed for two days.
And Su Xuerong has to do two things.
Let Su Chengzong agree to her marriage with Sun Chu and let the wedding be held as scheduled.
Get the Ningzhou City defense map and mark the defense details for the wedding day.
"Miss Su, besides the three new identities and the pass, do you have any other requests?"
Su Xuerong nodded affirmatively.
"Yes, I want two guards who can protect the three of us, and a favor from Master Qi."
What Qi Yanzhou least wants to owe is favors.
After hesitating for a while, he said, "Guardians are fine. I'll give Miss Su fifty years' worth of their monthly salary in one lump sum, and you can pay it to them slowly."
"No, I have saved a lot of money over the years, I can just pay the monthly salary myself, how much is it per month?"
"My master gives me five taels. If I have to go on a dangerous mission, I'll give you more."
Su Xuerong felt that this month's salary and bonus were very reasonable.
"Okay, I will continue to follow your master's rules for the monthly salary of the guards. As for the favors..."
"Miss Su, a gentleman honors his promise. My master will not grant this favor. After all, we are a cooperative relationship. You have obtained the freedom and new identity you most want from us, but I can give you a chance."
Su Xuerong did not respond to Qi Yanzhou, but turned to look at Sun Chu.
"We are both cooperating, so why can Master Sun ask Master Qi for a favor?"
"Because Mr. Sun is not a vested interest, and his value to the master is much greater than Miss Su."
Su Xuerong couldn't refute this.
"Okay, what is the opportunity you just mentioned?"
"Miss Su should know that my wife is an excellent doctor. I can't guarantee that she can cure your heart disease, but I can ask my wife to take a look at you."
Su Xuerong certainly knew that Ye Chutang's medical skills were comparable to those of the living Hua Tuo.
Although she no longer has any expectations for her body, she still has hope.
"This is a great opportunity, I'll take it."
After the deal was settled, Su Xuerong left the gambling house with Chuntao and the snacks sent by Sun Chu.
She went straight back to Manpuku-ji Temple.
She planned to wait until the rumors spread before returning to the Su Mansion to talk about marrying Sun Chu.
Sun Chu stood by the window, watched the two girls get on the carriage and leave, then returned to the table and sat down.
He asked with some concern: "Will reinforcements arrive in five days?"
Qi Yanzhou hesitated for a moment and then said, "Weddings are usually held at dusk. I gave Ma Weiyuan one more day, so it should be about the same."
"Should? If you make a mistake, you will lose everything. You have to be absolutely sure. Otherwise, given Su Chengzong's personality, he will go crazy and counterattack at all costs."
"Don't worry, he can't counterattack, because I will catch the leader first!"
Sun Chu drank the fruit tea in front of him and said, "It's not enough. I need to find help."
"Prefect and Governor, I have already found out the situation of the Prefect's Mansion and the Governor's Mansion. I will go check it out tonight."
"It's too dangerous for you to go to two places by yourself. Let's split up and do one each."
Qi Yanzhou looked at Sun Chu in confusion.
"You have always been reluctant to get involved in government affairs, so why are you helping me?"
Sun Chu placed his right hand on the table, tapping the table surface alternately with his index and middle fingers.
"If anything happens to you, I won't be able to explain to Ye Chutang. I'm going to the prefectural government. Tell me about the situation in the government."
In fact, he did not tell the truth. He helped Qi Yanzhou not for Ye Chutang.
But on the way north, he saw and heard so much that his thoughts changed subtly.
If the world is in chaos, no one can remain immune.
Although the Sun family of the Wuji Sect was born for the chaos of wars during the change of dynasties.
But none of them want to see any loss of life.
So, Sun Chu figured it out and decided that when he could do something for the people, he should try his best to do it.
If you don't leave any regrets for yourself, this extra life will be worth it.
Qi Yanzhou was still a little uncomfortable looking at Sun Chu who suddenly became serious.
He described the situation of the prefectural and provincial governor's offices.
"The guards at the prefectural government office are more strict. I'll go there while you go to the governor's mansion."
Sun Chu knew that he was not as good as Qi Yanzhou, so he did not try to show off.
“Okay, I’ll arrange for someone to spread rumors about Su Xuerong and me.”
After Sun Chu left, Qi Yanzhou and others wrote a concise letter about what happened in Ningzhou City and the plan for five days later.
Then he went out and gave it to his subordinate, asking him to pass it to Nan Xiao.
***
Night is falling.
Unbearable rumors about Sun Chu and Su Xuerong are already flying everywhere.
"Have you heard? The ninth young lady of the Su family went to Wanfu Temple today and encountered gangsters. She was rescued by the owner of Qianjin Casino, and the two kissed each other."
"Did you kiss? Why did I hear you touch? I heard that Miss Su's breasts were enlarged by being touched."
"Who told you that? Miss Su is pure and innocent, how can you tarnish her reputation?"
"Who raped her? Someone saw her having a secret meeting with that boss in Wanfu Temple for more than half an hour!"
"So long? I can do a lot of things now! Living in a Buddhist land, what fun!
Sun Chu stood by the window of the room on the fourth floor, listening to the people's dirty words, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.
The news he had people spread wasn't that outrageous at all.
These nosy people are really good at adding fuel to the fire.
I'm afraid that by the time night falls, the rumor will have spread that Su Xuerong is pregnant!
When he was so angry that he had no mood to eat, the manager came to report.
"Boss, General Su has left the Su Mansion and is heading for Wanfu Temple."
"Okay, got it."
After Sun Chu calmed down, he told Qi Yanzhou the news.
Qi Yanzhou looked at the sky that seemed to be covered with a thick black veil and said, "It's almost time to act."
After he softened the makeup ointment, he changed his appearance.
Sun Chu disguised himself as a woman.
Even if he couldn't meet the prefect and the governor, at least his identity wouldn't be exposed.
After packing up, the two went to the prefectural government and the governor's office respectively.
The prefectural government was very close to the gambling house.
Qi Yanzhou had already sneaked in before it became completely dark.
The palace was heavily guarded and he could hardly move.
It took nearly half an hour to get close to the study where the prefect Wu Changfeng was imprisoned.
The area around the study was brightly lit and filled with countless officers and soldiers.
After making sure he couldn't get close, Qi Yanzhou turned and went to the kitchen.
Wu Changfeng has the habit of eating midnight snacks.
At the hour of Hai, officials would come to the kitchen to take the midnight snack prepared by the cook and deliver it to Wu Changfeng.
It was already past midnight and the cook was already busy.
Qi Yanzhou hid on the beam, slowed down his breathing, and waited for the officials to arrive.
at the same time.
Sun Chu has already met the governor Li Shun.
In Ningzhou City, the governor's power was not as great as that of the prefect, and he was not monitored strictly enough.
It took Sun Chu less than half an hour to see him.
Li Shun looked at the sturdy woman who jumped in through the window and was so shocked that he forgot to react.
Sun Chu knew that his image was worrying and coughed lightly.
"Sir Li, I'm Qi Yanzhou's man, can we chat?"
Li Shun listened to the deliberately lowered male voice, immediately came back to his senses, and nodded excitedly.
"Yes, has Master Qi arrived in Ningzhou City? Is he okay?"
"Master Qi is still in Haixi County. He knows that something happened in Ningzhou City. He knows that General Su is going to rebel and has controlled Lord Wu and Lord Li. So he sent me to Ningzhou City to seek an ally and cooperate with him from inside and outside."
Hearing this, Li Shun's voice became excited.
"Su Chengzong is simply fooling around, thinking he can fight for the throne with only 60,000 soldiers and horses, how ridiculous!
He will definitely fail, which will bring suffering to the people of Ningzhou City and disrupt the situation in Beichen Kingdom!
Does Master Qi have a way to deal with Su Chengzong? Is there anything I need to do? ”
Sun Chu pressed his index finger to his lips and made a "hush" sound.
Li Shun immediately covered his mouth and nodded frantically.
Sun Chu did not answer Li Shun's question, but asked: "What can Lord Li do for Master Qi?"
Li Shun put down his hand and smiled bitterly helplessly.
"I am locked up now and can't do anything."
"It's not that you can't do it, it depends on whether you are willing to do it!"
"If you need me to do anything, please tell me. I will do it as long as I can."
Li Shun did not want Ningzhou City to become a rebellious city and be surrounded and suppressed by the army.
So, as long as he can help, he will do it without hesitation.
Sun Chu met Li Shun's anxious eyes and said, "Master Qi has a way to deal with Su Chengzong, but he doesn't have many people to use. Is Lord Li willing to lend him troops?"
Li Shun was the governor who supervised officials in various places in Ningzhou City and had his own personal soldiers.
But there were not many of them, only about a thousand.
"If Master Qi is interested in my soldiers, I would naturally be willing to lend them."
After saying that, he took out a jade pendant from the jade pillow in the rest room and handed it to Sun Chu.
"My official seal has been taken away. This jade pendant can represent my identity. One thousand personal soldiers will be at my disposal."
Sun Chu took the jade pendant and said, "This number of soldiers is too small and not enough."
Li Shun frowned, looking embarrassed.
"But I only have so many soldiers."
As soon as he finished speaking, he thought of the prefect Wu Changfeng.
"Lord Wu has more personal soldiers than I do, almost two thousand. You can borrow some from him."
Sun Chu was on guard against Li Shun and said, "The prefectural government is surrounded by enemies. Even if Lord Wu can lend me soldiers, I can't get in."
"That's right. Lord Wu has great power and is supported by the people. Su Chengzong will definitely keep a close eye on him to prevent him from doing anything."
"So, Sir Li, please think of another solution. Your 1,000 men cannot compete with the 60,000 garrison troops."
When Li Shun heard the word "garrison", he immediately thought of people who could be instigated to rebel.
"Sir, take my jade pendant and go find Admiral Fang of the garrison. He should be able to help you."
This is exactly what Sun Chu wanted.
He asked, "How many garrisons can Admiral Fang make obey?"
"If it is a normal order, he can take 5,000 soldiers and horses with him. If we talk about those who are willing to fight for him, there should be thousands of them."
Although there are not many of them, they are all trained as personal soldiers, and at least one is worth two.
"Is there anyone else available?"
Li Shun shook his head. "My duty is to supervise officials. I cannot get close to them. Admiral Fang is my brother-in-law."
After Sun Chu asked about the city defense map, he took the jade pendant representing Li Shun's identity and left the governor's mansion.
As soon as he left, Qi Yanzhou knocked out the officers and soldiers who came to the kitchen to get supper.
Before the cook could even utter a scream, she was called to school.
I can neither move nor speak.
Qi Yanzhou said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to help Master Wu. If he is imprisoned any longer, Ningzhou City will be doomed."
He knew that the cook was Wu Changfeng's person, so he said these words to her.
"If you are willing to help me, blink once. If not, blink twice."
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