Chapter 129 Ten Thousand Taels
"What silver?"
Qin Jinzhi clapped her hands, "Oh dear, you gentlemen aren't trying to get something for nothing, are you?"
Yuan Zhengfeng frowned. "Please, Princess, stop talking nonsense."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Here, please call me Commander Qin. As you know, I have never liked to bully others with my power. If you call me Princess, you will have to kowtow to me."
The three were taken aback. According to their ranks, they would indeed need to bow to Qin Jinzhi.
A breath caught in my throat, neither rising nor falling.
Li Chao had seen Qin Jinzhi's sharp tongue before, and he said, "Commander Qin, I urge you to take the survival of the Jin state as your top priority and hand the person over to the Ministry of Justice."
Qin Jinzhi seemed to be thinking.
"The fate of the State of Jin?"
If I remember correctly, the borders of the Jin state have always been guarded by my Qin family.
The delegation from the defeated nation just arrived in the capital today.
With the survival of the Great Jin Dynasty as our paramount responsibility, my Qin family has been wiped out completely.
Only a lonely old man and a frail woman remained.
"Is Lord Li trying to erase all the achievements of my Qin family with just one sentence?"
Qin Jinzhi's words were truly irrefutable.
How will His Majesty and the people view it if such a huge label of erasing meritorious deeds is placed on his head?
But which lonely old man can kill a bear with three punches, and which weak woman can break into someone's house and chop off their hand?
Lord Wang said with a stern face, "Commander Qin, the Qin family's achievements are well known to the people, but constantly talking about these achievements seems to overshadow the emperor and disrespect the authority of the emperor."
Qin Jinzhi dusted off her clothes. "Oh? Then go ask His Majesty how he plans to deal with the Qin family, whose achievements have overshadowed his own. Will he kill our entire Qin family? Why don't you go to the palace now and ask His Majesty?"
How could Lord Wang forget that Qin Jinzhi's lawless nature was originally raised by His Majesty?
Although His Majesty has revoked some of Qin Ye's military power, the news that the entire Qin family would be exterminated has reached His Majesty's ears. For the sake of His Majesty's reputation, Qin Ye will not have a good end!
Yuan Zhengfeng had truly witnessed Qin Jinzhi's sharp tongue.
“Commander Qin, it is ultimately inappropriate to use women for interrogation. Commander, you may not know this, but these undercover agents are extremely cunning. They will not confess unless some methods are used and blood is drawn.”
At this moment, Hu Aman slowly dragged someone along by the leg.
The man's body was completely disfigured, with not a single inch of flesh intact.
The ground was covered in blood.
All three of them were startled.
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "What did Lord Yuan just say? I didn't hear him clearly."
Li Chao gritted his teeth. When it came to talking, even the three of them combined couldn't match her.
"Commander Qin, what will it take for you to hand over the people to us?"
Qin Jinzhi said with a reproachful look, "Lord Li, why is your memory so bad now that you're middle-aged? Didn't I just say how much silver you could give me?"
The three of them looked at each other in bewilderment. Was Qin Jinzhi asking them to pay money to replace her?
Seeing that the three finally understood her meaning, Qin Jinzhi smiled even more brightly.
"Since you guys are still unable to make a decision, let me give you a number."
Qin Jinzhi raised one finger.
Li Chao frowned. "One thousand taels?"
One hundred taels is not even worth Qin Jinzhi's offer.
Qin Jinzhi shook her head.
Yuan Zhengfeng said with a displeased expression, "Ten thousand taels?"
Lord Wang frowned. Although it was ten thousand taels, it was something they could afford.
After all, the merit of that hidden stake was far more than ten thousand taels.
"Alright, ten thousand taels, I'll give you ten thousand taels, you hand the person over to us."
First, get the people out of the village. As for how to divide them up, we'll have to wait for the three of them to discuss it further.
Qin Jinzhi wore a playful expression, then said mischievously, "Ten thousand taels, for one person."
"What!"
All three of them stood up, their faces filled with anger.
"Commander Qin, are you playing us?"
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud, leaning back to one side.
He propped his chin on his hand and said, "You think you're worthy?"
That's an insult to the dead!
Qin Jinzhi's words meant that they didn't even have the right to be fooled by her!
Looking at Qin Jinzhi's smiling face, Li Chao realized that Qin Jinzhi really wasn't joking.
"Commander Qin insists on this?"
Qin Jinzhi didn't even change her expression. "My lords, hurry up and raise the money. These undercover agents are a rare commodity. You don't think that only the three of you want these undercover agents, do you?"
With so many powerful figures in the court, there are plenty of people who want these undercover agents!
Qin Jinzhi wasn't just trying to scare them.
Li Chao's gaze darkened. "If that's the case, then I'll take my leave."
Lord Wang was still pondering whether it was worthwhile to spend 10,000 taels to buy a spy when he saw that Li Chao had already left.
He and Yuan Zhengfeng locked eyes. "Commander Qin, allow us to go back and think it over."
Qin Jinzhi pointed to the door, "Waiting for good news."
After everyone had left, Cui Ying came out from behind and said, "I really overestimated these adults. They really have no shame."
Qin Jinzhi stood up. "Have all the Thousand Bird Guards assemble."
All the Thousand Bird Guards gathered in the training ground.
Qin Jinzhi stood on the high platform in front of everyone.
"Tonight, someone will break into the prison. Anyone who breaks into the Thousand Birds Division prison will be killed without exception!"
Hu Aman took out his double-bladed axe and rubbed them together a couple of times.
The sound of clashing weapons stirred the hearts of everyone present.
After Qin Jinzhi finished speaking, she patted Cui Ying on the shoulder and said, "I'll leave tonight in your hands."
Cui Ying was somewhat surprised, "You're not here to oversee things?"
Qin Jinzhi yawned. "One of us can stay. Besides, I have things to do tomorrow."
Cui Ying asked with a gossipy look, "What's the matter? Can I come along?"
Everything Qin Jinzhi did was incredibly exciting.
She's now starting to enjoy this kind of life where her mind has to stop three times a day.
Qin Jinzhi lifted Cui Ying's chin, "Attend court!"
The original purpose of the Thousand Bird Guard was to protect His Majesty's safety.
Therefore, His Majesty would naturally need close protection when attending court.
Starting tomorrow, Qin Jinzhi will be able to walk into the imperial court openly and legitimately.
The next day.
When the ministers entered the palace, one figure stood out.
Wearing a black bird-patterned robe, Qin Jinzhi looked exceptionally spirited.
Behind her were two crossed swords, giving her a sense of unapproachability.
Among the crowd was a powerful figure, a man who kept his distance from strangers, walking towards the main hall with his hands tucked in his pockets.
Qin Jinzhi walked quickly to Wei Cha's side. "Old man, I heard you've been quite imposing in the palace these past few days."
Wei Cha hissed, "What are you doing here, you little rascal?"
Qin Jinzhi replied matter-of-factly, "Attending court! The Commander-in-Chief of the Thousand Birds Guard is responsible for His Majesty's personal protection."
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
Wei Cha said with a look of disgust, "You are the biggest threat to your imperial grandfather."
This troublemaker is also protecting others!
Qin Jinzhi stepped forward and looked Wei Cha up and down.
Wei Cha immediately said, "What are you looking at!"
Qin Jinzhi chuckled, "If my grandfather is really in danger, I'll throw you out as a weapon to stop the enemy!"
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