By the time Fu Junheng finished dealing with the matters at the Provincial Governor's Manor, the sky was already dark. He rode a carriage to the west of the city. There was a torch on the carriage to disperse the darkness. Soon, he arrived at the gate tower of the west of the city.
When Su Dingfang saw Fu Junheng, he was a little surprised. He asked, "Advisor Fu, it's already so late. You've been busy all day. Why aren't you resting? Why are you here? Du Qi's army won't attack so late at night. "
Fu Junheng said, "Provincial Governor Su, I encountered a problem."
When Su Dingfang saw the serious expression on Fu Junheng's face, he knew that something must have happened. He brought Fu Junheng back to the room. The two of them sat down. Su Dingfang said, "Advisor Fu, what happened?"
Fu Junheng said, "My father has been captured by Du Qi's men."
Su Dingfang's heart skipped a beat.
Du Qi's men had indeed made a move. At this time, Su Dingfang finally understood why Du Qi's army retreated so quickly after feigning an attack in the afternoon.
It seemed that Du Qi had made a plan.
Su Dingfang said, "Advisor Fu, what exactly happened?"
Fu Junheng spoke tirelessly. From when he saw the letter at the Provincial Governor's Manor to when he arrived at Yongzheng Lane to meet Lai Ji. Then, he went to meet Lai Ji and Lai Ji's threats and plans. He explained the entire process clearly.
Finally, Fu Junheng said, "Provincial Governor Su, Lai Ji's plan was to wait for you to visit my father at my home and then ambush you."
Su Dingfang said, "Lai Ji's men are indeed not simple. If Advisor Fu didn't mention the plan, based on my character, I would definitely have gone to visit your father tonight. At that time, I would definitely be ambushed. Even if I'm skilled in martial arts, Du Qi's men are all very powerful. If I'm caught off guard, I might not be able to escape. "
Fu Junheng said, "Provincial Governor Su, what I need now is to take down Lai Ji and his men. Only then will my father be able to obtain the antidote. At the same time, we can set up a trap within a trap and draw the snake out of its hole. Once we capture him, we'll have a hostage, and he's one of Du Qi's trusted aides. Perhaps we can even get Hou Junji back. "
Su Dingfang said, "Chief Fu's words are reasonable."
At this time, Su Dingfang believed in Fu Junheng. It wasn't just because he was Fu Junheng's benefactor. More importantly, if Fu Junheng did not mention the plan, Su Dingfang would definitely go. At that time, he would not be able to escape from the ambush. Now that Fu Junheng mentioned it, Su Dingfang could make preparations in advance, so Su Dingfang did not doubt Fu Junheng.
Su Dingfang thought for a moment and said, "Chief Fu, have you ever thought about it? What if we fail to capture Lai Ji? "
Fu Junheng fell silent when he heard this.
Everyone knew that he was a filial son.
If the plan failed, there was a high chance that his father would fall ill and die.
Fu Junheng paused for a moment before turning to Su Dingfang and saying solemnly, "Chief Governor Su, I'll speak the truth. If Lai Ji's plan was not for my father to feign illness to lure you over but for me to scheme against you or kill my father, then there's a high chance that I've already acted according to Lai Ji's instructions.
"Right now, there's a slim chance that I can be loyal to both the royal court and filial to my father. Thus, I'm willing to take a gamble and gamble on my luck.
"After all, Lai Ji is certain that I won't dare to act recklessly. However, if I act in the opposite direction, there's a chance to capture Lai Ji alive. After capturing Lai Ji, I'll have a chance to get the antidote back. "
At this point, Fu Junheng turned to Su Dingfang and said solemnly, "Chief Governor Su, I'll be depending on you. When the time comes, Lai Ji will bring the people out. Please take them down first. "
"No problem!"
Su Dingfang said, "I won't let Chief Governor Fu down."
At this moment, Su Dingfang was actually quite touched. Fu Junheng might occasionally criticize him, saying that he wasn't smart enough and wasn't tactful enough. However, Fu Junheng had a strong character and was truly loyal to him.
Su Dingfang suddenly changed the topic and asked, "When are we setting off?"
Fu Junheng said, "We'll return home when Chief Governor Su is free. In any case, Lai Ji already sent my father home in the afternoon. Right now, the residence has already created a situation where my father is critically ill. In any case, Lai Ji must have set up an inescapable net in the residence and is waiting for Chief Governor Su to head over. "
Su Dingfang said, "It's just a group of wanderers. Since I'm prepared, there's nothing to worry about. If it were Du Qi's subordinates, Xue Rengui, Ma Yuan, and the others, I might be afraid and won't be able to take them down easily. Unfortunately, it's Lai Ji who came. He's a scholar and commanded a group of wanderers to take me down. If I wasn't prepared, I might fall for it. However, it's impossible now. In any case, Chief Governor Fu, don't worry. I'll definitely save your father safely. "
Fu Junheng nodded solemnly.
He didn't say anything else and turned to look in the direction of the Fu Clan. He still felt a little apprehensive. Even though he had already made his decision, it was impossible for him not to panic when things came to this.
Su Dingfang could see the apprehension in Fu Junheng's heart, but he didn't say anything. Because at this moment, no matter how much he said, it would be useless. He could only rely on his actions.
Su Dingfang quickly made the arrangements. Not long later, he looked at Fu Junheng and said, "Chief Governor Fu, let's go."
"En!"
Fu Junheng nodded.
Su Dingfang immediately left with Fu Junheng. There were also ten-odd personal guards following Su Dingfang.
Fu Junheng saw that there were only ten-odd people and said worriedly, "Chief Governor Su, isn't it too little to bring ten-odd personal guards? Aren't you going to mobilize the troops and surround the Fu Clan to block Lai Ji's path? "
Su Dingfang smiled and said, "Chief Governor Fu, you're panicking because you're worried. You've lost your sense of propriety! Right now, there are definitely spies from Lai Ji in the city. If you mobilize a large number of troops, won't you be telling Lai Ji that you're not working for him and aren't following his arrangements? Chief Governor Fu, the details determine success or failure. "
"There can't be too many people in tonight's operation. Moreover, I have people by my side and I'm on guard. If the other party wants to assassinate me, they won't succeed. If we follow this plan, even if Lai Ji's plan fails, he won't suspect you. At that time, even if we don't capture Lai Ji, it won't affect us much. "
Su Dingfang said, "Right now, we have to consider long-term arrangements."
Fu Junheng praised, "Chief Governor Su is really thoughtful. Since Lai Ji has entered the city, there will be spies from Lai Ji keeping an eye on us."
"That's what I mean."
Su Dingfang said, "In any case, we have to be careful. Moreover, we have to travel light. Lai Ji won't suspect us."
Fu Junheng said, "I'll listen to Chief Governor Su."
Su Dingfang led his men down the city gate tower and headed toward Fu Junheng's house. The Fu Clan's house was located in the northeast of the city. It was very close to the Northern Provincial Governor's Manor. However, there was still a certain distance between the west and northeast of the city.
The sound of horse hooves could be heard.
Su Dingfang, Fu Junheng, and the rest rode their horses toward the Fu Clan. Right now, it was already late at night. There was no one on the streets and it was very quiet. Therefore, the sound of horse hooves echoing in the night sky was very clear.
When they arrived at the northern region of the city, the group was still traveling on the streets. Suddenly, they saw torches on the official road in front of them, dispersing the darkness. The person in the lead was about ten feet tall. He had a lion's mouth and a wide nose. He carried two iron hammers and walked out in large strides.
Behind this person, there was a black-clothed swordsman.
Su Dingfang looked over with the help of the light from the torches. When he saw the muscular man carrying the iron hammers, his pupils suddenly shrank.
It was Mordor.
Du Qi's personal guard, Mordor.
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