Looking at the face again, the circles under the eyes were purple and the face was so swollen that it was difficult to see the features clearly.
Ji Fengshou's anger immediately subsided and he turned his head away, pretending not to see it.
When Zhang Leyao saw Zhong Lizhou, her eyes lit up first, then she thought of her current appearance, and quickly turned around and pulled someone else to stand in front of her.
Zhongli Zhou didn't even look at her.
"Has the problem outside been resolved?" Song Ru glanced at the crowd, judging the combat effectiveness of each family in his mind, and then looked at Zhongli Zhou.
"Yes, my son brought Mr. Ji here to look for someone."
Zhongli Zhou's gaze lingered on Ji Changying for a moment.
Zhang Leyao saw this and looked at Ji Changying with jealousy.
Ji Fengshou felt that the atmosphere was a little off, so he bowed to Song Ruqing and said, "The prince still has something to ask Ah Ying. Can I take her with me to do the business first?"
Song Ruqing glanced at Ji Fengshou and sneered in his heart.
I feel like this family is quite interesting.
It sounds like the banquet is a waste of time.
But she didn't mean to make things difficult, so she waved her hand and said, "Please."
Ji Fengshou quickly took his wife and daughter away.
Zhongli Zhou took a look at the messy scene and bowed to take his leave.
Mrs. Zhang was furious when she saw this, but considering that the princess and the prince were both here, she had to endure it for the sake of her daughter.
After leaving the house, Ji Changying curiously asked her father, "The prince is looking for me?"
Ji Fengshou looked at her unhappily: "That's all I said! If you don't come up with an excuse, I don't know how long you'll keep talking!"
Ji Changying suddenly understood and gave Ji Fengshou a thumbs up: "Great!"
Ji Fengshou's happy smile lasted only two seconds before he stopped smiling: "Our family is not like those officials. What will we do if they retaliate against us?"
If it were in the past, he could have studied hard for another two years and maybe taken the civil service exam. Even if he couldn't, his brother definitely could!
As a result of this exile, not to mention becoming an official, it is even a question whether he can return to his hometown openly in the future.
Just thinking about this made Ji Fengshou feel unwilling.
Why?
Zhou waved her fist and asked confidently, "No matter how high your official rank is, can your fist be as strong as mine?"
No matter whether he is an official or not, can he beat her?
Ji Fengshou looked at Zhou like this and smiled bitterly.
Seeing his father's depressed mood and drooping head, Ji Changying tried to comfort him, "I think that governor has a good appearance. He shouldn't use his power to bully others, right? It's too early to talk about revenge."
Zhongli Zhou quickly caught up with them and said, "You did a great job this time. You managed to snatch so many fine horses from the barbarians. My father said he would give you a credit for this achievement."
Ji Changying didn't care much about these things. She asked curiously, "Did the barbarians chase us after we came back?"
Zhongli Zhou scoffed, "Chase? They ran away when they saw the city gate. How could they have the guts to actually cross the border? This isn't the same situation as last time."
Thinking of what happened last time, Zhongli Zhou's face turned gloomy.
Unexpectedly, those alien races colluded with each other and launched a surprise attack on them.
The losses from last time have not been recovered yet!
"Where are the women and children?"
Ji Changying's words interrupted Zhong Lizhou's contemplation, and his expression turned even uglier. "Some of them have returned home, and some haven't been settled yet. Those children...maybe they will be sent to the Salesian Church."
After the women inquired about the situation, they found out that they were all civilians from Liangzhou. The two sides fought from time to time, and the barbarians took the opportunity to take them away.
Now that they have been rescued, most of them want to go home, but some refuse to leave because of family reasons.
Even fewer are willing to raise those babies.
But it is understandable. Not to mention that the fathers of those children are nightmares for these women, just the appearance of those babies is different, which can be seen at a glance.
Raising such a child requires not only a strong heart, but also great financial pressure.
Without the support of family, it would almost drive people to a dead end.
Ji Changying could probably guess what those women were thinking.
It is understandable that they cannot face those young children. After all, they may not even know what their future path will be like.
The four of them walked in silence all the way back to the small courtyard where Ji Changying was resting. Ji Fengshou sensed the atmosphere was a bit subdued and quickly changed the subject: "The prince said that the horses must be handed over and some compensation will be given. The cattle and sheep can be sold to the government or taken to the carriage and horse dealership. What do you think we should choose?"
Ji Changying glanced at Zhonglizhou and asked a soul-searching question: "Does the government have money?"
Zhongli Zhou was furious and said, "Who are you looking down on?"
Ji Changying spread his hands: "Why are you in such a hurry? I'm just asking objectively."
But looking at this reaction, what is there to know? It must be financial difficulties.
Ji Changying gave Ji Fengshou a look that said "Why choose this?" and he instantly understood.
"Ahem, I'm thinking we've already troubled the prince enough. This time you were sick and it was thanks to the kindness of the prince and the prince that they let us stay with you. Let's not bother the government with the cattle and sheep. We can find someone ourselves."
Ji Fengshou tactfully expressed their decision. Zhong Lizhou felt much more comfortable after hearing it and coughed dryly: "If you have any difficulties, you can come to me."
"Of course, of course! Thank you so much for your kindness, Your Highness."
Ji Fengshou thanked him with a smile.
Zhong Lizhou straightened his chest and looked at Ji Changying: "After all, we are acquaintances now. Feel free to come to me if you have any problems in the future!"
After hearing about the performance of Ji Changying and her daughter from Captain Kou, Zhongli Zhou was quite impressed.
If they could become his subordinates, they would definitely be two powerful warriors!
Ji Changying curled her lips: "Thank you in advance?"
"You're welcome."
Zhongli Zhou nodded and left with a reserved smile.
After deciding how to deal with the cattle and sheep, Ji Fengshou hurried out to contact the carriage and horse company.
As soon as night fell, a maid came to tell them that the prince and princess had summoned them.
Ji Fengshou walked forward with his wife and daughter with heavy steps.
I thought he was going to settle the score with them, but unexpectedly, as soon as King Ping met them, he threw a long spear at Zhou and Ji Changying.
"Take this and attack me!"
King Ping didn't specify who it was, but Zhou was furious at his action: "You asked for it, don't blame me!"
She raised her halberd and thrust it towards Prince Ping. Ji Fengshou's heart was in his throat: "Yue Niang!"
Song Ruqing sat on the chair next to him and patted the empty chair next to him: "Why are you panicking? If your wife can win, then the incident of ruining my party will be written off!"
"Really?" Ji Fengshou was a little incredulous.
"Once a word is spoken, it cannot be taken back!"
Zhongli Zhou stared at the two people in the field, his eyes flashing with excitement.
When Ji Changying heard this, she was surprised to find such a good thing.
He immediately pulled Ji Fengshou aside to cheer Zhou up.
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