Chapter 414 Persuading the Three Brothers to Surrender, Qingwu Makes Another Appearance
Zhao Mingyan glanced at him and said, "The three Hu brothers who are in the lead are descendants of General Hu, who defended Yuecheng back then."
Wei Ting paused for a moment.
General Hu was also a legendary figure on the battlefield, but as a hero grows old, he encountered the incompetent and tyrannical King Liang, which led to his tragic death.
It turns out that this bandit leader is a descendant of General Hu. How unpredictable life is! It's truly a sad story.
Zhao Mingyan said, "It would be best to persuade these three brothers to surrender. I'll leave this matter to you."
Wei Ting frowned slightly, and said with concern, "However, General Yuchi has gone to the southern border of Chu, leaving only His Majesty here in the north. If Xi Jin launches a surprise attack at this time, will we be in danger?"
Zhao Mingyan said, "It's alright, you can go."
Wei Ting bowed again with his hands clasped, and said in a deep voice, "This subordinate will go immediately." After saying that, he got up and walked out of the tent.
Li Yuzong lifted the curtain for him outside the tent. Wei Ting had just taken a step when Emperor Wusu's cold and deep voice came from behind him.
"There is one more thing."
Wei Ting turned around and awaited instructions.
Emperor Wusu hesitated visibly, but ultimately waved his hand and said, "Go."
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Black Wind Village.
Ji Qingwu and Sihai were taken to the backyard by the soldiers and returned to Qi Peiyao's house.
The officers reported to the last person to enter the room: "Sir, the woman entered the secret passage from here, but we couldn't find anything to trigger the mechanism."
Li Chengxun nodded, walked around the room, and asserted, "This is not where she usually lives."
Ji Qingwu's heart stirred, and he finally understood where the strange feeling he had when he first saw this house came from.
It's so clean and tidy that it doesn't look like anyone lives here; there's no sign of life at all. It's practically a show home.
Li Chengxun said, "Her real residence should be behind this hidden door."
He walked into the inner room, looked around at the accessories by the bed curtains, and said, "These bandits really love her. Only her room has this extra layer of protection."
Li Chengxun turned around and asked, "Did you see how that woman activated the mechanism?"
Ji Qingwu hadn't seen clearly how Qi Peiyao triggered the mechanism; by the time she reached the inner room, the secret passage was already open.
Sihaidao: "Sir, we didn't see it either."
Li Chengxun stared at the round-faced peasant woman and asked, "And you? What did you see?"
Ji Qingwu shrank back and said in a weak voice, "I didn't see it."
The officers and soldiers had searched the area thoroughly, touching and feeling everything, but found nothing suspicious.
Li Chengxun came to check in person, but found nothing.
He ordered, "Go, send men to guard this room, and do not allow anyone to enter or leave. There must be no mistakes."
"Yes, sir," the officers and soldiers replied in unison.
Then, the officers and soldiers asked, "Shall we take these two men to Huang Er's side first?"
Li Chengxun nodded: "Take him over."
Ji Qingwu felt a sense of relief; she had finally heard those words. She and Sihai exchanged a glance, a hint of relief flashing in each other's eyes—thankfully, their identities hadn't been exposed.
Once outside the house, Ji Qingwu followed the soldiers, her steps becoming much lighter.
It was already completely dark outside, and I had no idea what time it was.
She hadn't walked far when she saw several people walking towards her in the distance.
Ji Qingwu slowed her pace by a beat. The way the person leading the way walked looked familiar, so she took a few more glances.
When walking, his steps are swift and light, as if every step is purposeful.
Si Hai recognized who this person was before Ji Qingwu did, and nudged her with his elbow.
He whispered, "It's General Wei."
Ji Qingwu immediately looked away, his heart tightening. Why was Wei Ting in this bandit's den?
It seems that what Qi Peiyao said was true; this village was not an ordinary camp, but a "gathering place for important people".
Ji Qingwu kept his head down and followed closely behind the soldiers, successfully brushing past Wei Ting.
She didn't look up until she reached the convoy, and let out a long sigh of relief.
Chunhua and Jiao Zhengfeng, each carrying a baby, immediately came forward when they saw Ji Qingwu appear.
With a joyful expression, he called out, "Sister-in-law! You're out!"
Ji Qingwu walked over, and the child in their arms was fast asleep with his eyes closed.
She smiled and said, "I'm out."
Jiao Zhengfeng quickly said, "My benefactor, we just received some dry rations here. I've saved some for you."
Chunhua said, "Go and get it quickly, fill your stomach first."
Ji Qingwu said, "Give me the child."
She took the soft, tiny baby from the carriage, and Jiao Zhengfeng jogged over to the nearby carriage to find some food.
Chunhua gently patted the child and asked in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, have you seen the high-ranking official who came this time?"
Ji Qingwu said, "We just met once, and I didn't dare to look up."
Chunhua said excitedly, "I heard he's the princess's husband. He's so handsome, I've never seen anyone so good-looking before."
Ji Qingwu smiled in agreement: "Really?"
Chunhua continued, "Sister-in-law, another great general just arrived. I didn't see his face, only his back, but just looking at his arms and legs, he's a fine man, one in a million."
Ji Qingwu smiled but didn't say anything.
She suddenly frowned, realizing that one person was missing.
"Chunhua, have you seen my sister? The tall, thin girl with two braids."
Chunhua thought carefully and said, "I haven't seen that girl since I came out."
Lanling has disappeared.
Ji Qingwu said to Sihai, "Go and find Lanling."
"But I have to..."
Ji Qingwu said, "The bandits are all locked up now, so there's no danger. You should go find her first. If something happens to Lanling, it will be terrible."
After hesitating for a moment, Si Hai left to find Lan Ling under Ji Qingwu's urging gaze.
Before Jiao Zhengfeng could get his pancakes back, two more soldiers arrived at the vehicle.
He stared at Ji Qingwu for a while, then suddenly said, "It's her!"
They pointed at Ji Qingwu with serious expressions and said, "You're coming with us!"
Chunhua asked fearfully, "Sir, what is it? My sister-in-law's identity has already been checked."
Ji Qingwu recognized the two men's attire and concluded they were soldiers from the Northern Border.
She calmly replied, "It was Lord Li who ordered me to be sent back. I do not know where Madam Hu is."
The soldier was tight-lipped and didn't want to waste time arguing with her, saying, "Stop talking nonsense! Come with us now!"
Without saying a word, the two soldiers grabbed Ji Qingwu and were about to take him away.
Ji Qingwu's feet were off the ground as he hurriedly said, "Be careful of the child... This child belongs to Chunhua, we have to return the child to her."
The soldier said, "The general has ordered that this child must be taken along as well!"
Ji Qingwu was speechless. Wei Ting wouldn't even spare an infant? Did he intend to interrogate a newborn baby?
This time, Ji Qingwu was not taken to Qi Peiyao's house, but was instead taken to a damp dungeon.
Ji Qingwu was brought to the center of everyone's attention, holding a baby in her arms.
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