Daming: At the start of the showdown, Lao Zhu was stunned

Chapter 898 Chen Ming's Benefits
Zhu Su was also moved. He never thought that Madam Liu Shuzhen, just a woman, would want to get personally involved in this matter.

Although Zhu Su personally went to Shuidong as a hostage at the cost of a huge sum of money, in reality, there was no risk. After all, Zhu Su was sure that Shuidong would not dare to act rashly, and Shuidong still belonged to the Ming Dynasty in name. It was reasonable and legal for him, the King of Zhou, to stay in Shuidong. He had face and his safety was guaranteed.

On the other hand, Liu Shuzhen... voluntarily tied her own safety to Shuixi. She asked to go to Yingtian with Mrs. Shezi, which was actually a voluntary hostage in exchange for Shuixi's trust in Shuidong.

If something unexpected happens, for example, Ma Ye does not wait for Shuixi to show complete signs of rebellion, but instead attacks Shuixi preemptively... then Madam Liu Shuzhen who stays in Shuixi will definitely become the first target of the angry Shuixi Yi people.

No wonder Song Qin was so concerned that he became confused.

Seeing Song Qin's concern, Liu Shuzhen showed a comforting look on her face, but she still said firmly: "Husband, I am the only one who can go for this matter. I have always had a good relationship with Madam Shezi. If I don't go, I'm afraid Madam Shezi will not trust me."

"Besides, the chieftains of the Shuixi tribes have just died suddenly. If we send someone of no importance to persuade them, how will the Shuixi Yi people believe us? Only if I go and guarantee my safety, will they be likely to trust me."

"But..." Song Qin always listened to his wife and knew that what his wife said was true, but he still showed reluctance on his face.

Liu Shuzhen was a hot-tempered person. Seeing that her husband had softened, she simply stood up and said, "Your Highness, this matter cannot be delayed. If it is delayed until tomorrow, I am afraid Shuixi will make a big mistake."

"I will leave for Shuixi now... Is there anything else you want to tell me, Your Highness?"

Zhu Su was impressed by her for being such a woman, yet she acted decisively. He stood up and said, "Madam, you are so righteous. I admire you very much."

"If Madam Shezi agrees to go to Beijing, please give this memorial and letter from me to one of my aides." Zhu Su said, handing a letter in his hand to Liu Shuzhen.

"My aide is in Shuixi Village. Remember to bring him with you to Beijing. He will contact my old friends in Beijing to help Shuixi."

As he spoke, he looked at Song Qin and said, "Don't worry, Tusi Song, I will stay in Shuidong until Madam Liu returns to your camp... I still have thousands of soldiers in Guiyang City to contain Ma Ye, and I won't give Ma Ye a chance to stir up trouble."

Seeing that his wife had made up her mind, Song Qin could only nod his head. Shuixi did not rebel, and everyone was happy. They in Shuidong could only do their best.

So Mrs. Liu Shuzhen from Shuidong took Zhu Su's handwritten letter and secret report, crossed the river at night, and came to the Shuixi camp west of Guiyang City.

At this time, the sky was already slightly bright. In Shuixi Camp, white flags were flying. The Yi people were dressed in black, with solemn and silent expressions, and had already started cooking. The whole camp was filled with a silent determination that made people shudder.

Liu Shuzhen was secretly shocked when she saw this. The humiliation brought to Shuixi by the killing of the chieftain had made these angry Yi people determined to die. If they were not stopped, a bloody battle would probably take place among the mountains in Guizhou.

"Madam, Madam Liu Shuzhen from Shuidong has come here to pay her respects to our chieftain." The Shuidong chieftain requested to see them, and the Yi people did not dare to neglect them. They immediately reported to Madam Shezi who was planning the siege with the leaders.

Mrs. Shezi was also very surprised to hear that Liu Shuzhen, the chieftain's wife, had come to offer condolences in person. You know, this is not the time to offer condolences. Shuixi has deployed its troops outside the city, and a war is imminent. And from Shuidong's point of view, at this time, the Shuixi tribes should be treated like snakes and scorpions to avoid being affected. How could they possibly come to wade into this muddy water?

But after thinking it over again and again, Shezi decided to meet Liu Shuzhen. After all, if he could win over Shuidong, which was in great distress, it would be a great help to Shuixi.

So Liu Shuzhen was welcomed into the main tent of Shuixi West. She looked up and saw that the leaders of Shuixi had determined faces. Even Mrs. Shezi, who was usually the most friendly to the court, had a look of determination to die.

"Mrs. Liu came to pay her respects to my husband. We in Shuixi are very grateful." Mrs. Shezi looked sad and bowed to Liu Shuzhen. "My husband was killed by the thief Ma Ye. Intimidated by the power of the court, other tribes except my Yi tribe dared not express anything. I didn't expect it to be your tribe..."

"Sister, please accept my condolences. We in Shuidong are extremely sorry about the death of Tusi Aicui." Liu Shuzhen persuaded. Then she changed the subject, "Sister, I dare to ask you one more question. How did Tusi Aicui die? Do you have any evidence?"

Thinking of her husband's death, Mrs. Shezi began to shed tears, but her voice was full of anger: "My husband died of the poison given by the thief Ma Ye... Before the thief sent my husband back, he gave him poison. My husband was already tortured to death, and then he was fed poison. Not long after returning to the village, he died..."

She spoke with anger, but also with a touch of sadness: "The witch doctor in the tribe has already found out what poison my husband was poisoned with. We thought that His Royal Highness King Zhou in Guiyang City would do justice for us..."

"We never thought that even though we trusted them so much, King Zhou still stood on the side of that bastard Ma Ye and didn't even listen to our condemnation..." said the leader angrily.

"They are all Han people in the Ming court. How can they really care about us Yi people?"

"The Han people are riding on our heads. We must avenge the chieftains!"

"Yes! Conquer Guiyang! Kill Ma Ye! Let the imperial court know how powerful we Yi people are!"

"My Yi tribe is spread across Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places. Upon hearing the news of the chieftain's death, other tribes will surely unite against the enemy! Let the Ming court know that we must not be bullied!"

For a moment, the crowd was extremely angry.

Madam Liu Shuzhen frowned slightly. If all the people in Shuixi were so confused and determined, she would be helpless.

She glanced and saw that Mrs. Shetz did not say anything, but turned her head slightly with a reluctant look on her face. Mrs. Liu thought about it and finally spoke.

"His Royal Highness Prince Zhou may not want to stand up for Shuixi, but for the sake of the court's dignity, he cannot kill the general without authorization because of something that has not yet been investigated... Are you really determined to rebel against the court with a vengeance?" Madam Liu looked at Madam Shezi with a sincere look on her face.

The faces of the Shuixi chieftains all changed. The chieftain named Adu was the first to jump out and accuse: "You Shuidong people, are you here to be running dogs for the imperial court?"

"The chieftain died with his eyes open, do you want us to just endure it?"

"How can I not take revenge after suffering such a great humiliation?"

For a moment, all the anger of the people in Shuixi was directed at Liu Shuzhen.

"Shuixi's enemy is Ma Ye, not the imperial court... Don't you know how powerful the Ming Dynasty is?" Madam Liu raised her eyes slightly, not showing any fear.

"Even if you instigate all the Yi tribes to rebel together... can you really do anything to the imperial court? By then, all of you Yi people will be annihilated by the imperial court, but he, Ma Ye, will most likely continue to hold a high position and ride a fine horse..."

"Is this the result you want to avenge Tusi Aicui?"

(End of this chapter)