Qin Shousheng, having just escaped the brink of death, hurriedly shouted to Zhuifeng, "Help! Help! Someone is trying to assassinate an official of the imperial court! Hero, save me! I will repay your life-saving grace with real gold and silver."
Zhui Feng raised his leg and kicked Qin Shousheng, saying, "You corrupt and lawless official who disregards human life, who cares about your hard-earned money?"
Seeing that the people who came were not there to rescue Qin Shousheng, Chen Qingqing felt slightly relieved. "Who are you? Can you really clear my name, arrest the real murderer, and bring this corrupt official who abuses his power and disregards human life to justice?"
"Of course. Anyone who dares to slander my savior deserves to die ten thousand times over."
As soon as he finished speaking, a young man dressed in a dark, close-fitting outfit walked in from behind.
His face was as sharp and resolute as if carved by a knife, his eyebrows and eyes were like knives, exuding a sharp aura and radiating an aura of majesty.
Chen Qingqing was startled when she heard the voice, but when she saw the person's face clearly, she was greatly surprised.
"Little Fish, it's you?"
The person who came was none other than Xiaoyu, the man Chen Qingqing had rescued in Wolf Valley.
How did Little Fish suddenly end up here? The story needs to be told from the beginning.
Xiao Yu was none other than Chu Jiuqing, the Prince of Ning of the Great Ning Dynasty. Ever since he was plotted against by the Crown Prince and seriously injured, he seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace, which aroused speculation among various forces in the capital.
Rumors spread like wildfire, some saying he was seriously ill, others saying he had already died far from home.
At that time, the Western Yue Kingdom and the Northern Yi Kingdom had long coveted the territory of the Great Ning Dynasty, but they were wary of the prestige of the Prince of Ning and dared not act rashly.
When they heard that Prince Ning was missing, they began to stir at the border, attempting to invade the territory of the Great Ning Dynasty.
The situation was extremely critical, and with no other choice, Chu Jiuqing had to leave without saying goodbye and return to the capital...
When Chu Jiuqing returned to the capital, it undoubtedly reassured the wavering forces.
The Western Moon Kingdom and the Northern Barbarian Kingdom dared not act recklessly any longer and withdrew from the border. They then sent envoys to pay tribute, showing their submission.
Just as Chu Jiuqing was about to investigate the salt transport in Anyang, the Emperor suddenly fell ill.
Fearing that the Crown Prince might take advantage of the situation, he had no choice but to stay in the capital.
I thought the Emperor just had a common cold and would recover soon.
But who would have thought that the Emperor's condition would worsen day by day, and he was nearing his end?
The imperial physicians diagnosed the emperor with an illness caused by overwork, but they could not find a specific cause and were all at a loss. They could only report the situation truthfully to Prince Ning.
Upon hearing this news, Chu Jiuqing realized the seriousness of the matter.
If the Emperor were to pass away, Crown Prince Chu Jinxuan would naturally inherit the throne.
In order to consolidate imperial power, the crown prince would surely strip him of his military power and then exterminate him.
At that time, neighboring countries will surely invade our Great Ning, causing chaos and suffering to the people. He will never allow such a thing to happen!
Just when he was at his wit's end, he suddenly thought of Chen Qingqing. She was a skilled doctor and might be able to cure the Emperor's illness.
Having made up his mind, Chu Jiuqing, to guard against any unforeseen circumstances, deployed his Dragon Shadow Guards to every corner of the palace.
He planned to go to Anyang himself, but before he could set off, he received a message by carrier pigeon from a spy lurking in Anyang.
It is said that his savior, Chen Qingqing, was framed and imprisoned.
Upon hearing this news, Chu Jiuqing was thunderstruck.
Knowing the urgency of the situation, he dared not delay and led a group of men at full speed towards Anyang.
Kyoto and Anyang are a thousand miles apart, and he was so eager to save lives that he traveled almost day and night.
They ran day and night, and several horses died from exhaustion!
The journey, which would normally take more than a month, was completed in just ten days, bringing them into Anyang.
Upon seeing Chen Qingqing, Chu Jiuqing quickly stepped forward, looked her up and down with concern in his eyes, and suppressed the urge to say "Qing'er" (a nickname for a girl).
"My benefactor, I'm late."
Chen Qingqing was both surprised and puzzled by Chu Jiuqing's sudden appearance. However, judging from the manner in which he arrived, he must be someone of great importance. When he addressed her as his benefactor, it was clear that he had distanced himself from her.
He must have come here to ask her for something. That's fine, he's a person of high status, someone she, from a humble farming family, can't possibly climb up to.
Chen Qingqing understood and smiled faintly, "It's not too late, it's just in time. I just don't know if you can clear my name and teach these villains a lesson for me."
Chu Jiuqing suppressed a smile. "My benefactor, don't be afraid. With me here, no one can hurt you or your family."
"Alright, alright, since that's the case, then I didn't save you for nothing. I saved you once, and you saved me once, so we're even." Chen Qingqing deliberately made her point clear, indicating that she didn't want to have anything to do with him.
This girl hasn't changed at all; she still doesn't suffer any losses.
Chu Jiuqing suppressed the smile in his eyes, "My benefactor, how can we be even? You only saved my life, but I was able to save your whole family and clear your name, preventing you from wandering the world. No matter how you look at it, I'm the one who lost out."
Seeing how much he cared, Chen Qingqing coughed twice. "Fine, I'll consider it a favor. Tell me, how do you want me to repay you?"
"No rush, I'll tell you after I've thought it through."
After Chu Jiuqing finished speaking, he waved his hand at Zhuifeng and said, "Men, take Qin Shousheng and the others into the prison and keep them under strict guard."
"Your subordinate obeys." Zhui Feng agreed, waved to the dozens of men in black, and locked Qin Shousheng and the others in the dungeon.
Looking at the imposing Chu Jiuqing, Chen Zhanshan found it hard to reconcile the image with the silly Chu Jiuqing from before, and couldn't help but ask, "You, you are really Xiaoyu?"
"Who exactly are you, that you have the right to lock the county magistrate up in jail?" Madam Lin asked, her eyes filled with scrutiny.
Chen Qingqing stared intently at Chu Jiuqing. She was also very curious about who this person she had saved, that he could leave behind the Ning Prince's token.
Seeing the respect Zhui Feng showed him, Chen Qingqing had a vague feeling that she had indeed saved a very important person.
Dragged away by several black-clad guards, Qin Shousheng finally recovered from his shock. Upon seeing the man before him, he hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Your Highness Prince Ning, this family is trying to escape from prison. You've come at the perfect time. Quickly capture them."
A chilling glint appeared in Chu Jiuqing's eyes. "You're crying wolf! Don't think I don't know how many evil deeds you've committed. If you don't want to die right now, shut up!"
Qin Shousheng shrank back in fright, dared not utter another word, and obediently followed Zhui Feng into the cell.
Chen Zhanshan stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief. "Prince Ning, you, you are Prince Ning?"
Sun was also stunned and speechless.
Chen Qingqing remained calm, because she had already guessed it. "Little Fish, no, His Highness Prince Ning is hiding his true intentions so well that he actually pretended to be crazy and fooled all of us."
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