Volume 1: Deceived and Humiliated Chapter 86: Eternal Fortune Night Talk

  Chapter 86: Eternal Bliss Night Talk

  Two days later at night, Yongfu had entered Luozhou territory and would arrive at the dock early next morning.

  There were only a few people in the cabin, including Xiao Erlang.

  Shi Ke lifted the door curtain and muttered to himself, "You guys are so carefree, letting someone with the surname Yuan take advantage of the situation."

  "What's the worry? With a river so wide, he can really jump into the water?" Zhong An fanned himself with a paper fan. He still didn't use it in front of people because his name was on it, to avoid being seen by those with ulterior motives.

  "That's not for sure. You've forgotten, Mo Ge that little brat is on his side. Don't they have a strange and weird small boat? Once it's in the water, there's no sound at all, and its speed is so fast that it disappears in an instant. How can we chase after it then?" Shi Lei wasn't worrying for nothing, he was also extremely curious about that boat.

  "That little boat is still in the reeds," Zhong An said with certainty.

  "How did you know?" Xiao Erlang looked at the faint oil lamp on the low table, his facial expression changing from bright to dark.

  "I secretly asked Old Guan, and he told me this. I think among them, only Old Guan can still speak a few honest words, the others... " Zhong An saw that Shi Ke seemed to be getting angry again, so he stopped mid-sentence. "Besides, they couldn't leave the boat there, what else could they do? It's said to be a small boat, but it can hold over 20 people, how could it be hidden on the Yongfu?"

  "Have you heard where the boat was built?" Xiao Erlang wouldn't let personal preferences affect his judgment. That Mexican was sinister and cunning, but the foot-powered boat was indeed extraordinary.

  "I also asked about this. But Old Guan didn't know, only that it was bought from Mo Ge's family, so we need to ask Mo Ge about it. It's just that things are so awkward between us now, both sides don't see eye to eye, I really can't bring myself to speak up." Zhong An shook his head, he had exhausted all his ideas and couldn't think of a solution.

  "No need to bother with him now, wait until we get ashore and catch them all back, charge them with smuggling. Once they're in custody, let's see if they can still be tough." Shi Lei was suppressed by Mo Zi for too long, as soon as he opened his mouth, he wanted to arrest and interrogate people.

  "Hard-hearted, you're done!" Zhong An closed his fan and hit the stone head with it. "Day and night, we have to catch them. Don't even think about it, this time we are on a secret mission. What is called a secret order? Can't disturb those old ministers of the former emperor, secretly sending people in. You grab one, I grab another, slightly careless, and let someone report it, not causing a huge stir. Also, don't forget, our General Xiao's family heirloom is still being held as collateral by Mo Ge. This anger, we have endured, but must be endured to the end. After landing, as long as he lets us take the person away smoothly, we will each hold onto our own handles, never meeting again."

  Shi Ke was so angry that he hummed and ground his teeth for half a day, then spat and said, "It's cheap for that kid. I'm not ruthless enough, otherwise I would have cut him off with one knife."

  "Shi Ke" Xiao Erlang sternly rebuked, "You are a general, not a bandit. Our swords only kill enemies, not civilians, no matter how despicable they may be."

  Shi Ke snorted, "I was just saying."

  "It doesn't matter if you can't find out. The largest shipyard in the country is set up and controlled by the Ministry of Works, while there are only a few private shipyards, which are small in scale and strictly supervised by local officials. After going back, I'll ask around at the Ministry of Works again." Those who can build such ships must be skilled craftsmen with some reputation, either big or small.

  "As expected, it's you, Xiao Baiyu." Zhong An thought for a moment, "Come to think of it, your name is Xiao and your style name is Baiyu, so you didn't deceive anyone. Why not tell Mo Ge?"

  "Whether he cheats or not, what's the point of talking to such a person?" Who can make him roll over in his life? The kid is unreasonable, he has nothing to say.

  "It's strange to say, from the beginning, Mo Ge Len didn't get along with us, but he got along well with Nan De's most corrupt official." Zhong An sighed, "Fortunately, I still quite admired him, and if fate allowed it, I wouldn't mind being friends with him."

  "What's meant by 'birds of a feather flocking together'? It's more like 'similar stenches gather'. Both are greedy for wealth and very cunning, with mouths that can bring the dead back to life. They naturally get along famously. I think they might as well become sworn brothers and form a perfect pair of accomplices." Shi Lei slammed the curtain shut, his anger burning brighter than the fire.

  "I'm afraid Mo Ge doesn't understand his true nature and will be used by him again in the future." The fan stirred up a gentle breeze, and Zhong An closed his eyes to enjoy it.

  "It serves you right for not knowing people clearly." Xiao Erlang waved his sleeve and the oil lamp went out, then he lay down with his clothes on.

  Outside the cabin, no one was cooling off, only a smelly fish wearing Cen Er's clothes leaning against the mast to sleep lazily, Lao Guan and Shui She were each doing their own job, Cen Er was at the back of the boat looking out for wind.

  But don't think that Yuan Cheng escaped, he is in the cargo hold under the deck of Yongfu, where Fei Xia has just applied medicine to his wounds.

  "Husband, the ship's medical facilities are simple, and although there is a general first-aid kit, it can't handle burns or internal injuries. Tomorrow after landing, it would be best to ask a doctor for a thorough examination." After Yuan Qing finished applying the medicine, Mozi nodded at Fei Xia, who then went up.

  Yuancheng still had disheveled hair, but it was slightly tidied up, revealing his pitiful face. The blood-stained prisoner's uniform had been changed to a clean old long shirt. The bleeding from the minor external wounds had stopped after two days of medication, and his dislocated arms were slowly recovering. However, his cough worsened, with thick phlegm and wheezing sounds. His upper body ached incessantly, and the burn on his back was too severe, causing blisters to form and ooze fluid. Without effective medicine, it would surely become infected.

  Mozi thinks that he may have fractured his ribs and injured his lungs. Although the external injuries were treated, if the internal injuries are not treated in time, his life is still in danger.

  "Mo Ge, thank you for the past few days." Anyway, Yuan Cheng at least looked much better than two days ago. "But now Yuan Mou is not in control of his own body, whether he can find a doctor after landing depends on General Xiao's intentions."

  "Don't worry, husband, I'll do my best to fight for you. Since they can sneak into South Germany from afar to rescue you, they shouldn't want anything to happen to you before the mission is complete." Xia Erlang and his six men were just following orders, Mozi could tell. Whose orders? Besides the one sitting on the dragon chair, she couldn't think of anyone else.

  "Mo Ge is indeed very clever. For the time being, they won't want Yuan Mou's life." But this trip will be more ominous than auspicious, Yuan Cheng understood in his heart.

  Now the momentum of Daqiu is like a rainbow, after breaking through Yuling, it's unclear whether to retreat or pursue victory, and the Great Zhou is anxious and uncertain. Yuling was originally adjacent to the three countries, and Daqiu also bordered with the Great Zhou. After breaking through Yuling, Daqiu and South De also became neighboring countries. It seems that the relationship between Daqiu and South De is far less tense than that between Daqiu and the Great Zhou. If the two countries join forces to attack the Great Zhou, even if the Great Zhou has a strong army, it will still be embroiled in war, and the people will suffer.

  Mozi doesn't care about national affairs, but she's not completely ignorant either. Her husband was once an important figure in South De, second only to one person and above all others. Although he encountered difficulties with the new emperor, he should know a thing or two, such as the military strength of South De, the layout of its defenses, the secret paths into the country, the national power and treasury...

  "Moke doesn't look like a smuggler, but rather an envoy of some imperial court." Yuan Cheng burst out laughing.

  "Haha, my husband praised me, so I just casually said it." This person's spirit of finding joy in hardship has always been admired by Mozi.

  "Yuán Mǒu said with a smile. Yuán Chéng coughed lightly, paused for a moment, and continued, "Mò Gē must not forget that Yuán Mǒu has an irreconcilable feud with the Great Zhou's Wu surname. Even if I abandoned Nán Dé, I would not fawn on the Emperor of Great Zhou. Death is only a matter of sooner or later."

  "My husband was wrong," said Mozi in disagreement.

  "Mo Ge, please go ahead and speak." Yuan Cheng humbly sought his advice.

  "Even ants struggle to survive. Your husband once said that your grandfather and father were wrongly accused, now that you have the opportunity to meet Emperor Zhou of the Great Week, why not fight with all your might? To speak of defeat before the battle has even begun, I think your husband's reputation as a greedy official is mostly undeserved. If you can clear the name of Yuan Shi and bring justice, what's wrong with being humble and pleading? Since Nan De has abandoned you, who else do you need to be loyal to? Of course, it's yourself." Mozi had just traveled through time and space, was slightly agitated, and spoke in a shocking and unconventional manner.

  Yuancheng didn't respond. His eyelids were swollen into two small pouches, and he couldn't see very well even when he blinked, so it was impossible to tell if he was deep in thought or not listening at all.

  After a while, he reached into his collar and pulled out two water purification pearls, placing them on the table. "Mò Gē, this is Yuān Mǒu's promised reward."

  Mozi knew that the previous topic had been discussed to its end and tactfully put away the pearl, saying "Thank you for your husband's generosity."

  "No need to be polite. To those who keep their promises, Yuan Mou also keeps his promises. For everything Mo Ge has done for Yuan Mou, Yuan Mou is extremely grateful and cannot deceive him. The two pearls are presented, and after setting sail tomorrow, they will part ways, but hopefully, there will be a chance to meet again." Yuan Cheng stood up shakily, wanting to go up to the deck.

  She rushed forward to support him, without regard for the distinction between male and female.

  Yuancheng also did not avoid, avoiding it would be unnatural instead.

  "Husband, may I ask you another question?" Mu Zi was very curious about Yuan Cheng.

  "Mo Ge just talks. Yuan Mou has never spoken to a person without knowing, but today, he can make an exception." Yuan Cheng took another step forward.

  "The officials in the south are corrupt, from top to bottom, almost none of them have clean hands. When a good man falls into trouble, why not use money to bribe his way out and avoid so much suffering?" The first corrupt official should know how to leave a way out for himself.

  "My family's property has all been seized, and the only thing left is this small shop, I have no more strength to fight." Yuan Cheng turned his head to look at Mozi. The board on top of his head had been pushed open, a sliver of moonlight shone down, making his black hair seem like snow.

  "Mexico knows, who is the greatest corruptor in South Germany?" he asked again.

  Isn't it you? Mozi thought for a moment, didn't say anything, just shook his head indicating he didn't know.

  "It's been a while since the old emperor of Southern De died." Yuan Qing chuckled again, no longer needing Mozi's support, and climbed up the wooden ladder.

  Mozi thought she wasn't stupid. At the moment of her death, she met a Qiū Sān Niáng, who was quite clever, and managed to change her death contract into a living contract with one last breath. When her neck was about to be cut, she met a Xiāo èr Láng, who was quite ruthless, but she got the silver and mortgage, preparing to change her face and clothes to mix in at his house. But this Yuán Chéng person, she couldn't understand. Maybe ginger gets spicier with age. He had mixed in the official circles until he became the first chief, while she was just a small soldier who worked on modern shipbuilding technology, after all lacking practical operating experience.

  Her hand tightened unintentionally, and the cool touch of the water pearl couldn't arouse even a hint of greed in her.

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