Ru Jia was practically scared out of her wits, as she reflexively turned around to run. Unfortunately, at this sort of time, how could she still run? Behind her, Feng Yu Heng's small hand gently touched her shoulder. She did not seem to use much force, but Ru Jia was lifted up. After a moment of dizziness, she was thrown back into the room.
The door to the shop was closed once more. Ru Jia raised her head and saw the golden mask on Xuan Tianming's face. Under this sort of dim candlelight, the mask was still shining, causing her eyes to hurt.
Ru Jia turned her head and found that the four workers had been tied up and were curled up in a corner. Their bodies could not move, and they could not speak. Looking at her, however, their eyes were filled with despair and desolation.
Just like how she had hoped for the people in the shop to save their lives, the people in the shop were also hoping for the two princesses to save their lives. Unfortunately, both sides' hopes were dashed. There was only one path before them, and that was death.
Xuan Tianming raised his head and said to Bai Ze: "Drag them all to the back and interrogate them. You must have them tell you the exact location of the other bases."
Bai Ze smiled and walked over to Ru Jia. Reaching out, he grabbed her arm and dragged her to the corner of the room. Only after he had grabbed the four workers' ropes did he say: "Let's go! Come with this young master to the back to explain everything clearly. "
Roughly an hour later, Bai Ze finally returned to the front hall. Saluting to the two, he said: "One of the workers was unable to endure the interrogation and confessed everything. There are three other bases in the capital. They are to the North, West and East of the city. As for the specific locations, this subordinate has already obtained them. "
"Good." Xuan Tianming stood up and curled the corners of his lips into a sneer. He then reached out to Feng Yu Heng, "Beloved concubine, I will bring you to fight!"
In this sort of stormy night, where there was lightning and thunder, the Ninth Prince, Xuan Tian Ye, and county princess Ji An, Feng Yu Heng, braved the storm and walked through the four corners of the capital. A bun shop, a dessert shop, a jewelry shop, and a rice store were all destroyed by the two of them. None of the people inside escaped, and none of them died. They were all captured alive.
The soldiers who were working with them and ready to assist them at any time were all dumbfounded. They had never seen such a neat way of doing things and such a straightforward way of fighting. It was said that the Ninth Prince was an expert in leading troops to war. It was also said that County Princess Ji An was a miracle-working doctor. However, it was only today that they realized that these two people's martial arts were actually so high that they had reached the acme of perfection. They were like soul-reaping envoys from hell. Their murderous aura took away the lives of the people they had set their eyes on on this stormy night.
The heavy rain made this operation even more secretive. The citizens all closed their doors and windows to avoid the wind and rain. Even if there was any movement outside, it would be completely covered by the sound of thunder. Nobody knew what happened that night. It was only when the wind stopped and the rain stopped the next morning that the people went out to buy buns and desserts that they found that the shops had been changed overnight.
But who cared whether or not they had been changed. They had bought the things that they wanted to eat, and everything else was unrelated to them.
When the hidden guards in the four shops were sent to the prison along with Ru Jia, Kang Yi, who had been holding back the entire time, finally let out a shrill scream and began to cry. As for Feng Kun, he finally understood that Qian Zhou was no match for Dashun. In just one night, their ten years of preparation had been destroyed.
At this time, Xuan Tianming and Feng Yu Heng were already standing in the outer hall of Zhao He's bedchamber. They had just finished reporting everything that had happened the previous night to Tianwu, who was putting on his dragon robe and preparing to go to court.
Tianwu's blood began to boil from hearing this. During this time, he interrupted them many times, repeatedly praising them. This caused Zhang Yuan to have no choice but to remind him: "Your Majesty, you have already been wearing this dragon robe for over an hour. Can you allow this servant to properly put it on?"
How could Tianwu still worry about putting it on. He simply removed the outer layer of the robe that could not be buttoned up. He then placed his hands behind his back and walked around the room a couple times. When he finally stopped, a solemn expression appeared on his face.
"In the battle between Qian Zhou and Dashun, We seem to have already heard the sound of weapons clashing. A few years ago, there would occasionally be small groups of bandits causing trouble in the North, but Dashun's attitude was mainly to appease them. This time, we have completely torn away all pretenses. Since we are going to fight, we need to fight a bit more! The only thing we can do right now is to quickly produce steel. "He looked at Feng Yu Heng," Half a year is too long. We can only give you three months at most. After three months, at the very least, the soldiers in the military camp outside the capital will be able to use steel weapons. "
Feng Yu Heng furrowed her brow tightly. Three months was too rushed. But she also knew the importance of this matter. No matter how long it was delayed, Qian Zhou's matter could not be delayed for more than three months. As long as the news reached Qian Zhou, there would definitely be some movement. The three northern provinces would be the first to fall into chaos. To Dashun, this was truly a great threat.
She pondered for a while then nodded, "I will do my best."
Tianwu, however, corrected her: "It's not doing your best. It's that you must succeed."
Xuan Tianming lost it, "How can there be so many 'must'? Is steel something that can be produced so easily? "
Feng Yu Heng tugged at his sleeve and slightly shook her head, "We do need to hurry. No matter how we think about it, there is not enough time."
Xuan Tianming naturally understood this reasoning. He just could not get used to seeing Tianwu rush Feng Yu Heng. Thinking a bit, he added: "Aside from steel, we still have the Divine Intent Army. That is also the key to victory."
"Right." Feng Yu Heng said: "The Divine Intent Army will indeed be able to buy us quite a bit of time. We will deploy them as quickly as possible. First, we will secretly send a small group of people from the support group into the North to see if there is any chance of setting up some small but useful formations."
Tianwu waved his hand: "We do not care what methods you use!" While saying this, he sat back down. He then said to Xuan Tianming: "You also saw it. Your old man's health is deteriorating with each passing day. That's why you should not worry about Qian Zhou's matter based on filial piety. Moreover, this is for your wife to conquer the world. As long as Qian Zhou is conquered, she will be Qian Zhou's queen. "
Xuan Tianming heard this, "Are you planning to wash your hands of this matter and not care about it?"
Tianwu glared at him: "Care about what? Didn't I say it already? We are old, and our health is not good. Even if we wanted to care, we do not have the energy. Also, sooner or later, you will need to care. Just treat it as practice. "After pausing for a moment, he felt unreconciled and added:" Other people want to practice, but they do not have this opportunity. Tsk! "
Xuan Tianming's nose nearly became crooked from the anger. This old man had this sort of temper. No matter how serious the matter was, he would use the most improper method.
Tianwu also gave him a great deal of face. When he said improper, he became even more improper, "Also, don't We still need to chase after your mother? Your mother and the court, which is more important, do you not know? "
Xuan Tianming rolled his eyes, "You mean to say that imperial concubine mother is more important than Dashun."
Tianwu opened his mouth and looked as though he wanted to agree, but after being glared at by Zhang Yuan, he could not bring himself to say such an improper thing. He could only say: "Doesn't Dashun still have you!"
Feng Yu Heng knew that once this argument between father and son began, there would be no end to it. She quickly spoke up to cut them off; however, she asked for a promise from Tianwu: "After Qian Zhou is conquered, will it really belong to me?"
Tianwu nodded, "Naturally."
"Good." She also became happy, "I originally wanted ten stalks of Tianshan snow lotus from Qian Zhou, but I was busy producing steel in seclusion. I heard that they have all withered. After conquering Qian Zhou, those things will no longer be rare. I still need to return to Dashun to open a hospital. Father Emperor, we've already agreed. When I open a hospital, you will have a share. "
Either way, Tianwu did not understand what she meant by a hospital. He thought that it might be that Hundred Herb Hall. In the worst case, he would just open a few more. How much profit would there be from not having a share? He frankly said: "When the time comes, We will give you some money. You don't need a share."
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "It's settled."
Xuan Tianming, however, saw a trace of craftiness in her eyes. He knew in his heart that the old man was about to be scammed by this sly girl!
Feng Yu Heng still had one more matter. She said to Tianwu: "I need to immediately send mother to Xiao Zhou. Father Emperor, don't worry. After returning from Xiao Zhou, I will return directly to the military camp."
Tianwu continued to nag for a while, and Zhang Yuan urged him to go to court a few times. Only then did he slowly begin to put on his outer robe.
Right before leaving, he did not forget to remind Xuan Tianming: "We've already agreed that you two will take care of the fighting!"
Xuan Tianming grabbed Feng Yu Heng and practically ran out of the imperial palace.
"The older the old man gets, the less serious he is." He muttered in the imperial carriage; however, this was heard by Feng Yu Heng.
She said: "In truth, father Emperor also wants to pass the throne to you, right? He's already done it so clearly. You should understand what he means. In the past, he used your injuries to make an issue out of it in hopes that the enemy would shift their focus elsewhere, giving you the greatest amount of safety. Now, he wants to use the rest of his life to help you become a good ruler as soon as possible. Father Emperor has put a lot of thought into this. Regardless of whether it's from the perspective of a ruler or a subject or father and son, he deserves full marks. "
Xuan Tianming sighed and grabbed her hand, "I know. I just don't want him to acknowledge his old age."
Feng Yu Heng did not say anything else. She knew that the father and son were very close. Otherwise, Emperor Tianwu would not possibly dote on his son to such an extent.
The imperial carriage arrived at the Feng manor's entrance. Feng Yu Heng called for it to stop, and Xuan Tianming asked her: "Returning to the Feng manor?"
She nodded, "I've been away from the capital for many months. No matter what is said, I should go back and greet them. Also, we need to think of a way to delay the matter with Qian Zhou. I want to go and see if there are any handwriting that Kang Yi usually writes. We will have someone send a letter back to Qian Zhou to say that we are safe. "
Xuan Tianming thought for a bit then said: "That's fine. Be careful. You did not sleep for an entire night. You need to rest first. The matter of the letter is not urgent."
"Alright." She smiled and got out of the carriage. She then raised her head and said: "When you have time, remember to come and visit me." She then lifted her skirt and entered the manor.
Xuan Tianming looked at her small appearance and found it funny. He thought to himself that his wife was like a poisonous scorpion when she was fierce, but when she was innocent, she was still a 13-year-old girl.
The people of the Feng manor had not seen Feng Yu Heng for many months. Suddenly entering the manor, He Zhong was given a fright. After being stunned for a long time, he finally managed to react. He quickly went forward and saluted: "This servant greets second young miss. Second young miss, you've returned!"
Feng Yu Heng complied while walking into the manor. She felt that the manor was very lifeless, and there was not a single sound of movement. Thinking about it, nobody slept the previous night. At this moment, they were catching up on sleep. She thought for a bit then changed directions and headed in the direction of Tian Xiang courtyard. At this time, she heard the sound of hurried footsteps behind her.
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