Chapter 144 Willing to Die Since it's all the same anyway...
Fu Jun immediately recognized the voice and calmly replied, "It's me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard slightly hurried footsteps coming from inside the room, and then Lu Zhisheng's handsome face, filled with surprise, appeared before him: "Young Master Su, it's so good that you're alright."
Fu Jun raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why do you think something's wrong with me? And what are you doing here?"
Lu Zhisheng's eyes flickered slightly, and his handsome face flushed: "The city is in chaos, and the shops can't operate normally. Commander Ye arranged for someone to send me to your residence, saying that only this place can protect me for the time being, and that I should stay here with peace of mind until the chaos ends before leaving the residence."
Fu Yun expressed her understanding: "Commander Ye's arrangement is very reasonable. She secretly sent a lot of guards to protect the area, which is indeed safer than other places."
He paused, then asked, "Are Su Mang, Su Zi, and your mother all at the Su residence?"
Lu Zhisheng nodded: "I just arrived at the Su residence not long ago, and my mother also arrived at the Su residence under the protection of the two Miss Sus."
Fu Jun secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. At times like this, everyone should stay together so that we can discuss solutions together and not worry about each other or feel uneasy."
Lu Zhisheng looked grateful: "Young Master Su, thanks to you, otherwise my mother and I would have lost our lives in the chaos in the city."
Fu Yun waved his hand: "Don't be so formal between us. I have things to take care of right now. Don't worry about the shop for now. Just take a few days off and rest. Just stay in the Su residence and don't go out. We'll talk about it after everything settles down."
Lu Zhisheng looked at the six men in black behind Fu Jun, remained silent for a while, and then suddenly said, "Young Master Su, please take me with you! I also want to do my part."
Fu Yun refused without hesitation: "No, the next operation is too dangerous, and no one can guarantee that we will come back alive."
Lu Zhisheng insisted, "It is precisely because of the danger that I must go with you. I am also a citizen of the Nü Kingdom, and I have a responsibility to do my part for the Nü Kingdom."
Before Fu Yun could respond, he quickly added, "Young Master Su, I have some medical knowledge. If you are injured, I can bandage your wounds."
Fu Yun wanted to refuse again, but Lu Zhisheng said, "Young Master Su, the thing I want to do most in my life is to practice medicine and save lives. I can take responsibility for my choice, so please grant my request."
Fu Jun fell silent. Of course, he knew what Lu Zhisheng really wanted to do. He had originally planned to find someone to help Lu Zhisheng run the shop once it entered a stable period, so that he could focus on studying or further his medical skills. He would then fund the opening of a clinic for him to fulfill his dream.
“Young Master Su,” Guard Fang suddenly said in a low voice, “Since Young Master Lu is knowledgeable in medicine, let’s take him with us! If any people are injured, we can treat them on the spot, so they won’t have to resort to desperate measures.”
Fu Jun sighed inwardly and finally gave up insisting: "Fine! But let me make this clear beforehand, Lu Zhisheng, you must stay with me at all times and put your own safety first, otherwise I will send you back halfway."
Seeing that Fu Yun had agreed, Lu Zhisheng's eyes lit up: "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Su. I will do as you say."
Seeing Lu Zhisheng grinning foolishly, Fu Yun couldn't help but flick him on the forehead: "You idiot, this is like working on the edge of a knife, what's so funny about it?"
Lu Zhisheng covered his forehead, but his eyes were full of laughter; "You're one to talk! Aren't you the same? Knowing that danger lurks ahead, you still go without hesitation. What's the difference between you and me?"
Fu Yun choked up, momentarily speechless.
He said irritably, "Your mouth has gotten quite sharp lately. If Commander Ye knew I took you into danger, she'd be furious with me! You've really given me a big problem."
Lu Zhisheng's handsome face flushed crimson. He avoided Fu Jun's gaze and said shyly, "This matter was something I forced upon you, not something you did intentionally. Don't worry about it. I will explain to Commander Ye and will not make things difficult for you. Besides, Commander Ye is upright and honest, and not someone who can't distinguish right from wrong. Young Master Su, please put your mind at ease."
Seeing Lu Zhisheng's eyes filled with tenderness and admiration when he spoke of Ye Lan, Fu Yun felt happy for him. It seemed that the two of them would soon be able to get married.
He chuckled and shook his head, following Lu Zhisheng's words: "Yes, yes, Commander Ye is a heroine among women, how could she hold such a grudge against me? After all, you and I are close friends, and for your sake, she won't make things difficult for me easily, right?"
Fu Yun said this intentionally. He wanted to tell the several bodyguards present that Lu Zhisheng's life was just as important as his, and hoped that they could give him more attention and protection for Ye Lan's sake.
As expected, as soon as he finished speaking, a look of surprise flashed across the eyes of Guard Fang and the other guards. They then subtly began to scrutinize Lu Zhisheng, their eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and curiosity, showing that they had already begun to take him seriously.
Lu Zhisheng's handsome face turned completely red upon hearing Fu Yun's words. He dared not look at Fu Yun and the several guards present, and had no confidence to object: "Young Master Su, please don't joke with me. There are so many people here."
Fu Yun knew that Lu Zhisheng was easily embarrassed, so of course she wouldn't tease him any further. She simply stopped there and changed the subject: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. We should get going."
As he spoke, he turned and glanced at Guard Fang, waiting for her response.
Guard Fang silently withdrew his gaze from Lu Zhisheng and said calmly, "Let's go!"
She and two bodyguards led the way, while Fu Yun and Lu Zhisheng walked in the middle, with three other bodyguards protecting them from behind.
As the group was about to leave the Su residence, they saw Su Zi and Su Mang guarding the gate, holding long swords and standing ramrod straight, clearly prepared to defend the Su residence to the death.
Hearing the noise behind them, the two turned around and looked at each other with wary expressions.
Upon recognizing the person, her wary expression immediately turned to one of delight. Su Mang turned around to greet him: "Young master, you're back?"
Seeing how much the two sisters cared about the Su family, Fu Yun was somewhat moved and nodded in response: "Yes, I have something to take care of right now. You and Su Zi can go back inside and wait. There are people guarding the Su family in secret, so you two don't need to stand guard at the gate."
Su Mang said, "Young master, my sister and I will go with you."
Fu Yun was about to refuse when Su Zi interrupted him, saying, "Young master, wherever you are, we sisters will be there too. If you don't agree, we'll secretly follow you."
Su Mang quickly replied, "My sister is right. You saved our lives. There's no reason for you to go into danger while we two sisters remain unharmed at such a critical moment."
Fu Yun felt a little strange. How did she and her sister know what they were going to do next?
But upon closer reflection, he guessed that they must have guessed based on the current situation, so he advised them, "Saving you back then was not my doing, but the doing of Lord Fang and Lord Zhang. You two don't owe me anything, so there's no need for you to risk your lives for me. Besides, you two have finally achieved a free life, so why do you want to risk your lives with me?"
Su Mang's expression was firm, and her tone stubborn: "Young master, there's no need to persuade us any further. Our minds are made up. If you insist on stopping us, then we have no reason to live in this world anymore. Young master, please take our lives back!"
As they spoke, they picked up their swords and swung them at their necks, clearly intending to commit suicide on the spot.
Fu Yun; "..."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't be impulsive! I agree, okay?"
He was both moved and helpless. Why did these people not value their lives and insist on going to their deaths with him?
The ancients were too sentimental and loyal, which was a headache. They were so stubborn that people didn't know what to do and couldn't be persuaded at all. It made him doubt his persuasive ability. Otherwise, how come he couldn't persuade anyone?
Su Mang and Su Zi then put down their longswords, their faces showing relieved smiles, and nodded to the other guards.
Fang, the guard, naturally wouldn't mind having more people. She had secretly investigated the two of them before and knew that they were thugs trained by Su Tan. Although their skills couldn't compare to the secret guards, they were several times stronger than the palace guards. More people protecting Young Master Su meant more protection. Why wouldn't she welcome the sisters to join her?
She glanced at the two sisters and said in a deep voice, "Since it's decided, let's go! We'll start with the nearby ones and then inform each household one by one, so that everyone can gather at the Su residence."
Su Mang and Su Zi cupped their hands in greeting, indicating that they were ready to be dispatched at any time.
Guard Fang put his finger to his lips and whistled. A servant dressed as a thug jumped out from inside the high walls of the Su residence. She bowed to Guard Fang and asked, "Sir, what are your orders?"
Guard Fang said, "You stand guard in front of the Su residence. If any commoners come by, check their identities and then let them come inside to wait."
The servant replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I obey!"
Seeing that this person was skilled, Fu Yun figured he must be a top expert. He hadn't expected that Zhi Lan had secretly sent so many experts to guard the Su residence.
Seeing Fu Yun secretly observing the newly appeared guards, Guard Fang explained in a low voice, "It's not that the master doesn't trust you, but your safety is more important than anyone else's. One wrong move and you'll be doomed. You will be the biggest bargaining chip that those with ulterior motives use against the master."
Fu Yun smiled calmly: "I know, I have no complaints, and I have never blamed her."
Guard Fang was slightly taken aback, then smiled faintly, said nothing more, and set off.
Su Mang and Su Zi listened to the two men's words, and although they were somewhat puzzled, they knew that the young master had been associating with a high-ranking official in the palace recently and was highly regarded by this official. Her identity was also extremely extraordinary, and no one knew her true origins.
The two women exchanged a glance, then stopped thinking about it and quickly went to Fu Yun and Lu Zhisheng's side, following behind the guards with them.
The task of persuading them was much more difficult than expected. Many people were initially unwilling to leave their homes, only wanting to wait for their patriarch to return from the war. It was Fu Yun who patiently persuaded them, telling them that there were many enemy spies in the city and that our garrison was already insufficient. If another outbreak of chaos occurred in the city, the soldiers who were fighting bloody battles would not be able to take care of the people. The soldiers who were already fighting on the front lines were worried about the safety of their families. How could they feel at ease to annihilate the enemy?
After Fu Yun's persuasion, these people finally agreed to evacuate from the city.
Although the persuasion operation encountered occasional obstacles, such as being blocked by several groups of rebel troops in the city, the presence of top-notch guards like Fang prevented them from facing any life-threatening situations.
This mission team cleared away obstacles along the way, leaving no household unvisited. They patiently informed each family that Fu Yun, as the most handsome man in Lingzhou City, was well-known for his independent and unconventional business style.
Therefore, persuading the civilians was quite effective. Although some people were stubborn and reluctant to leave, they eventually agreed to evacuate out of respect for Fu Yun.
For three whole days, their team spent their days moving around Lingzhou City, and at night Fu Yun led the people into the secret passage of the Su Mansion and hid in the air-raid shelter.
Today is the fourth day, and there are still one-third of the areas that have not been notified. If we can hold on for two more days, the residents of the city will be able to complete the evacuation.
Just when Fu Yun thought that the task assigned by Zhi Lan could be completed smoothly, the number of rebel troops in the city suddenly surged, as if they were new rebel reinforcements or another rebellious force.
Fu Jun didn't have time to analyze which faction these suddenly emerging rebels came from, because their current situation was far from optimistic.
Fang and her guards killed wave after wave of rebel soldiers blocking their way, but they were still blocked on the road to the Su residence and could not move an inch.
The chaotic troops seemed endless, relentlessly attacking their small team in a relentless barrage.
The rebel army's target this time was very clear: Fu Yun.
Su Zi and Su Mang were slightly less skilled than the guards, and it looked like they were about to give up.
Fu Jun was inevitably anxious. This couldn't go on. He had to increase the strength of the counterattack force. Otherwise, let alone catching them like turtles in a jar, the city would only be a river of blood. If the chaotic army broke through from the inside, it would definitely affect the morale of the soldiers outside the city, making it difficult to win the battle.
Fu Yun fell into deep thought. He knew he couldn't just sit and wait for death; he had to find a way to break the deadlock, otherwise it would be difficult to turn defeat into victory.
His eyes searched quickly, urging himself to think, "Think, think, there must be a way."
When his gaze swept over the mutinous soldiers casually slaying civilians running and fleeing in the streets, a raging fire instantly ignited in his heart. These mutinous soldiers didn't even spare ordinary people. If they were to take over Lingzhou City, the fate of the people in the city would be unimaginable.
Since death is inevitable either way, it's better to die a miserable death or to perish together with the enemy. Obviously, the latter is a more dignified death.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes. He picked up a longsword from the hand of a dead rebel soldier, raised it, and shouted in the chaotic street, "Fellow men, if you can hear me, pick up the weapons around you and fight back with me to drive the rebels out of Lingzhou City!"
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