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Chapter 113 Cui Family Secrets

"The Cui family has guarded the southwest for generations. Ten years ago, the Cui family was still powerless."

"It was during the reign of the previous emperor that the old Patriarch of the Cui family made numerous military achievements and was named Duke Dingguo. Only then did their power begin to expand."

"The person in charge of the Cui family now is Cui Yunsong."

"This man is the legitimate son of Patriarch Cui. Since Patriarch Cui was stationed in the southwest, the young Cui Yunsong was left in the imperial city as a hostage by the late emperor."

"Two years ago, this hostage was sent back to Shu from the Imperial City. Coincidentally, that was also the year that Patriarch Cui passed away."

"Cui Yunsong inherited the title of Patriarch Cui as the legitimate son, and became the youngest lord."

Liu Fufeng held the teacup and spoke in a calm tone.

Xiaoyu nodded. She knew a lot about these things.

When Cui Yunsong inherited the title, there was quite a bit of commotion, but later on there was no more movement.

Rumor has it that the heir originally chosen by Patriarch Cui was not Cui Yunsong.

But he is his eldest son.

As for why the head of the family became Cui Yunsong, there is no need to say more.

The means by which a person could stay in the imperial city for more than ten years, enter the court and hold power, and return to Shu must be extraordinary.

"Tell me about Cui Yunsong. I know a little about the Cui family's background in the past, but I don't know much about what happened to him after he inherited the title in the past two years."

After Xiaoyu finished speaking, she motioned Liu Fufeng to continue.

"Cui Yunsong is a ruthless person. When he became the new head of the Cui family, most of the Cui family members opposed him at first."

"In the Cui family, many people support Cui Yunsong's half-brother."

"But Cui Yunsong's methods were fierce, and most of the tribesmen and forces that opposed him were liquidated and wiped out."

"Including his half-brother, who was said to have died in an unfortunate accident, but was actually killed by Cui Yunsong."

"In three months, he officially took control of all the power of the Cui family. I don't need to say much about the cunning and scheming of such a person."

Xiaoyu nodded in approval after hearing this. She admitted that Cui Yunsong was indeed very capable.

From a proton, climbing all the way to this position is really impressive.

"Ever since he took control of the Cui family, all the big and small forces in the entire Shu area have been slowly brought under his control within a year."

"From government officials and dignitaries to local heroes and sects."

"These powerful institutions and organizations with military and financial resources were all devoured by him."

When Xiao Yuner heard this, she asked, "Is there no force to resist?"

Liu Fufeng was about to speak when he was interrupted by Mei Shuo's sneer.

With sadness and hidden anger in his eyes, he said sadly:

"How could there not be?"

"My father led the Mei Sect and united with the other two major sects in Shu to resist together."

"It is clear that Cui Yunsong was the one who wanted to annex us first, but he turned the tables on us, leading his troops to suppress us in the name of a local sect plotting rebellion."

"He has soldiers and excellent weapons."

"We are no match at all."

"I still remember that the whole area of Meizong was covered with corpses."

Speaking of this, Mei Shuo changed from his usual nonchalant attitude and his eyes became extremely heavy.

Xiaoyu stroked his shoulder soothingly, without saying anything, but with a serious expression.

She gestured to Liu Fufeng to continue.

"Cui Yunsong's actions were not limited to the massacre of the Mei clan."

"Almost all the sects in Shu were swept away. Most of the disciples of these sects died in the battle, but a large number of them were raised as private soldiers by Cui Yunsong."

"Since Your Highness has come to investigate, he must have known about this matter."

"Cui Yunsong is very ambitious. His goal is to recruit these disciples with strong martial arts skills in order to expand his own barracks."

"Ever since he firmly controlled the entire Cui family, he has been expanding his power and strengthening his own military camp."

"Cui Yunsong has evil intentions. Almost everyone except the lower-class people knows about his evil deeds."

"But Shu is completely under his control. In the past two years, many officials, forces, and civil organizations have tried to send messages to the imperial city."

“But all to no avail.”

"Almost all of them were intercepted by Cui Yunsong's men. Some reports were reported to the imperial city, but fell on deaf ears."

"In the Imperial City, there must be a larger official force protecting Cui Yunsong. Your Highness came from the Imperial City, so he must know better than Fufeng who is colluding with Cui Yunsong."

Xiaoyu nodded and asked in a deep voice:

"Do you know how many soldiers and horses he has?"

Xiaoyu didn't have much hope for this problem. After all, Cui Yunsong must have concealed this matter very well.

Liu Fufeng nodded.

The little fish was surprised and asked, "How do you know? Is it true?"

Liu Fufeng took a sip of tea, looking a little melancholy.

"Your Highness, Fufeng is no longer the young girl of 28 years old when she first came to Shu."

"After the winter solstice this year, Fufeng will be twenty-four."

"In everyone's eyes, I'm already an old girl."

"There is a deputy general under Cui Yunsong. His name is Chen Shu, and he often comes to Jinsha Tower to listen to me play the pipa."

"He admired me very much, and he didn't care that I was born a slave and made a living in a brothel."

"He said he was willing to marry me."

When Liu Fufeng said this, there was a bitter smile in his eyes.

She gripped the cup, her fingertips turning white from the force.

Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then he guessed what was going on.

Liu Fufeng just smiled with relief and continued:

"He knows my courtyard and often comes to visit and give gifts. Sometimes he even stays for a drink, but he never oversteps the boundaries."

"I haven't agreed to his proposal yet, but after this year's winter solstice, I know it's time for me to get married. He is the best choice for me, and I will be happy."

"Not long ago, he came to me drunk to express his determination. Maybe he was very drunk and said a lot of nonsense, and he mentioned the Cui family's troops and the private soldiers under his command."

Liu Fufeng said, with a smile in his eyes.

Xiaoyu looked into her eyes and said nothing.

After a moment's silence, he said to her:

“We can terminate the deal at any time.”

Liu Fufeng shook his head and said, "No, Your Highness."

"You are a great opportunity for me."

She turned her head and looked at Xiaoyu with straightforward eyes. After the love was gone, her eyes were full of ambition.

"Compared to getting married and having children, I, Liu Fufeng, want power more."

"Rather than being someone's wife, I would rather be myself."

"In this world, if you get married, you lose your surname. I don't want to be Mrs. Chen. I just want to be Liu Fufeng."

She said this with great determination.

Those eyes were not cloudy, but full of power.