dognovel Chapter 1056 They're after the muskets!
Chapter 1056 They're after the muskets!
Upon hearing this, Chu Chenjing's expression suddenly darkened, his brows furrowed, and he asked urgently, "Is anyone injured? Are Qiao Lifu and the others alright?"
Chu Feng quickly replied, "Your Highness! You can rest assured. I heard that only two of our men suffered minor injuries, and Prince Jolif's entourage only had one guard who sustained a scratch."
Chu Feng sighed again, "Your Highness, even if Leng Yi and the others were to escort us alone, nothing would happen. Moreover, this time, Battalion Commander Lei is personally leading a team of valiant soldiers, along with Xiao Hu's Divine Weapon Battalion squad. Even in the most dangerous situations, we can handle them."
"We must not let our guard down," Chu Chenjing said in a deep voice, his sharp gaze fixed on Chu Feng. "Do you know who did this?"
"Leng Yi sent word that those people seem to be suicide squads; they die as soon as they're caught. Fortunately, there were two survivors in the end, and they're being interrogated."
Chu Chenjing nodded slightly, his heart easing a little. "It's good that everyone is alright." He then asked, "Leng Yike said, where were they attacked?"
"In the Wuzui Mountain area of Huaiyang Town, Yingzhou."
“Yingzhou?” Chu Chenjing’s brows furrowed even more, and his fingertips unconsciously tapped the edge of the table. “That’s where their Jingyong Army is stationed. How dare these people act here? It seems it’s time to wipe them out completely.”
"Yes, Your Highness, in my opinion, these people cannot be the bandits from Wuzui Mountain. Wuzui Mountain is not very big, and it is unlikely that there are bandits there."
Before Chu Chenjing could speak, Ouyang Xiao offered his opinion after listening, "Prince Jing, I also think that Guard Chu's analysis is quite correct. Since these people are like suicide soldiers, they are even less likely to be bandits. They may have received a tip and chased after them." He paused, his gaze sharp, "Could it be that their target is the muskets in the hands of the Luoba people?"
A cold glint flashed in Chu Chenjing's eyes. "Father-in-law, you're right. It's very likely that these people received a tip and tracked them down." Then he looked at Chu Feng. "Where are they right now?"
Chu Feng: "Your Highness, Leng Yi has not yet sent back any more details, only saying that they are currently in Huaiyang Town."
After a moment of contemplation, Chu Chenjing calmly ordered Chu Feng, "Send a message to Leng Yi, instructing them to pry open those two's mouths as soon as possible and find out who the mastermind is. Also, tell him to make sure to protect Qiao Lifu and the others. We'll be there in the next couple of days; these people are very likely sent by Wu Yuan."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Chu Feng accepted the order and turned to leave, but couldn't help turning back and saying, "Your Highness, why is Wu Yuan still causing trouble? Shouldn't we give them a good beating?"
"Yes! After we see Jolif and his men off, our people will focus all their efforts on investigating Wu Yuan's lair. We are determined to destroy his stronghold," Chu Chenjing said decisively.
"That's right! If we had the time, we would have taken them down long ago. How could they have been running around like this until today?" Chu Feng said fiercely, then turned and left.
"Prince Jing, is the Wu Yuan you mentioned the Second Prince's teacher?" Ouyang Xiao had rarely been to the capital in recent years, so he vaguely remembered the name. It took him a while to recall.
“He is Chu Chenyu’s master. He is no ordinary man; he is very cunning,” Chu Chenjing said to Ouyang Xiao.
On the other side, after her sister-in-law successfully gave birth to twins, Ouyang Yunyao carefully conducted a follow-up examination for her and gave her some spiritual spring water from her space to drink so that she could quickly recover. Only then did she feel at ease and help her grandmother leave her elder brother's courtyard.
Her mother and second aunt took care of the aftercare. She escorted her sister-in-law and the grandmother who had come to visit the two babies back to Xiangfu Nursing Home.
Just as they were settled, a servant came to report that Prince Jing had arrived and was in the main hall of the front courtyard. Ouyang Yunyao immediately led three maids to the front courtyard.
As soon as she entered the hall, she saw her father and Chu Chenjing talking about something with solemn expressions.
Instead of asking first, she stepped forward and called out to Ouyang Xiao, "Father!" Then, with a smile that curved her eyes, she said, "Father, my sister-in-law gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. Aren't you happy?"
"Haha... I'm so happy! Of course I'm happy!" Ouyang Xiao's face lit up instantly, and he stroked his short beard as he said, "I've already had the steward spread the word that everyone in the manor will receive a red envelope!"
Ouyang Yunyao raised an eyebrow and said playfully, "Father, you're quick on your feet! No wonder everyone in the manor seemed so cheerful on the way here!"
She turned to look at Chu Chenjing, her eyes softening slightly: "A-Jing, what brings you here?"
"I received a message from An Yi at the palace gate saying that your sister-in-law was about to give birth, so I rushed over immediately." Chu Chenjing stood up and walked to her, his gaze softening as he looked at her. "I didn't expect your sister-in-law to give birth so quickly. Is everything alright?"
"Of course!" Ouyang Yunyao raised her chin, looking arrogant. "Don't you even know who's guarding us?"
Seeing her adorable expression, Chu Chenjing couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair, his voice full of affection: "Yes! Yes! My princess is the best."
Ouyang Xiao sat to the side, watching his daughter and son-in-law's loving and affectionate interaction, his face full of satisfaction. Then he looked at his daughter and asked, "Yao'er, didn't you say your sister-in-law's due date was still a few days away? How come she suddenly gave birth today?"
Although he was the father-in-law and it was inconvenient for him to visit in person, he always kept it in his heart.
"Father, my sister-in-law sprained her ankle today and was so frightened that she went into labor prematurely," Ouyang Yunyao explained seriously, her playful demeanor gone.
"I see, that's good. It's good that mother and child are safe!" Ouyang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly.
When she first entered the hall, Ouyang Yunyao noticed that the atmosphere was quite serious. Seeing the worry still lingering between Chu Chenjing's brows, she took the initiative to ask, "A-Jing, is something bothering you? I noticed that you and Father didn't look quite right just now."
Chu Chenjing pulled Ouyang Yunyao to sit next to Ouyang Xiao, then shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Alas, nothing can escape your discerning eyes."
Ouyang Yunyao's eyes widened instantly. "Something's definitely wrong. What happened?"
Chu Chenjing said with a solemn expression, "Leng Yi just sent word that Qiao Lifu and his men were attacked in the Wuzui Mountain area of Huaiyang Town."
"Is anyone injured? Has the perpetrator been caught?" Ouyang Yunyao asked anxiously.
"They were all assassins. We only captured two of them; the rest are all dead." Chu Chenjing told Ouyang Yunyao everything Chu Feng had said.
"Death squad?" Upon hearing this, Ouyang Yunyao's bright fox eyes flickered slightly, and she quickly grasped the situation. After a moment's thought, she analyzed to Chu Chenjing and her father, "In my opinion, these people ambushed Qiao Lifu and his men because they were after the muskets in their hands."