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"Capture Xiao Man and me."

After Jing Chunxi finished speaking, he once again looked at everyone with a firm look in his eyes, as if he had already made a decision.

She added Li Xiaoman to the list of this operation, not only to reassure Ah Qi and the others, but more importantly, she knew that the enemy would definitely not be too vigilant when facing two little brats.

At this time, she finally understood the real intention of her master asking her to take Xiaoman under her wing.

Xiao Man's agility and ability to disguise were his greatest strengths. The two had trained together for so long and had collaborated on several major projects, so they had already formed a tacit understanding. A single glance would tell the other what they were thinking.

At this time, only Xiaoman had a smile on his face. He was willing to do anything as long as he could protect the young lady at any time.

Before anyone else could object, Jing Chunxi quickly said, "Seventh Uncle, you need to find out for me as soon as possible where all the tea leaves were sent after they were confiscated."

She paused, her tone growing more emphatic, and continued, "Not just Minqing County, but also several surrounding counties." She knew the whereabouts of the tea might hold important clues that could reveal the truth behind the incident. And there was another, more important reason: she had to take all the tea.

"Uncle Qi, there is another mission. Send someone to the nearest beach to check and see how many ships there are, how many Japanese there are, and see if there are any abnormalities."

She knew that investigating this information, especially the whereabouts of the tea, would be more appropriate in the surrounding counties. She also had a vague feeling that the most miserable people in this whole incident were probably the people at the bottom of society, while in Jian'an City, the officials and nobles probably still portrayed a happy scene of peace and prosperity for the country and the people.

This contrast made her feel a little angry, but it also strengthened her determination to find out the truth.

Jing Chunxi had a clear idea: she and Xiao Man had entered the tiger's den primarily to see where the captives had been taken. However, the tea's whereabouts might not be determined simultaneously, so that would naturally be left to Ah Qi and the others.

When the mission was mentioned, everyone forgot about stopping Jing Chunxi and instead focused on the task. After hearing the instructions, Ah Qi even nodded in agreement. He knew that Jing Chunxi's decision, while dangerous, was the most reasonable one, and he might not be able to dissuade him.

Seeing Jing Chunxi pause for a long time without saying anything, Cheng Rui and Cheng Zhi became a little anxious. Cheng Rui was the first to ask, "What about us? What should we do?"

Chengzhi also got anxious and blurted out: "My brother and I both know martial arts, and... and..."

He turned to look at his brother. Seeing that he didn't shake his head or stop him, he mustered up the courage to continue, "Actually, there are eight more people coming with us." As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Rui nodded and took up his brother's topic, saying, "They came by land and just arrived this morning! They've already met up with us."

It is true that real people never reveal their true faces.

How could someone who dared to bring my aunt's family to the crisis-ridden Xunyang City, and was determined to seek revenge, do it alone without any backup plan?

Jing Chunxi thought to herself, it seems she wasn't trustworthy to begin with, otherwise the two brothers wouldn't have concealed their incompetence in front of her. However, she didn't regret leaving twelve carts of grain for them in Xunyang City. Food was life, and all she could do was do her part to help Xiaokang.

Seeing Ah Qi and Xiao Man looking at him in shock, Jing Chunxi knew that they also didn't understand the two brothers' behavior, but he didn't want to care too much.

She nodded and said to the two brothers, "You are responsible for finding out the situation in the government office."

Seeing that the two brothers were listening attentively and nodding their heads, she continued, "What kind of collusion is there between the dog-watching official and the prefect of Jian'an County? Does Jian'an City have any spies sent by any mansion in the capital? Pay attention to find out what they are doing?" This information is crucial to the entire plan. Now that the two brothers have helpers and understand martial arts, the task may not be too difficult for them.

"Then, see where they keep their silver and treasures."

Jing Chunxi wanted to tell them that this was the most important thing, but he was afraid they would see his money-grubbing nature. What the corrupt officials took from the people should naturally be returned to the people.

She raised her head and glanced at the crowd. Seeing that everyone's face was full of determination and trust, she became more motivated.

She took a deep breath, temporarily putting aside her worries, and then made the final decision: "That's settled. Everyone, get ready, and we'll act as soon as possible."

Late at night, the outskirts of Minqing County were dead silent, as if swallowed by darkness. It was pitch black everywhere, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

Occasionally, the night wind would blow, bringing a chill to the face. Occasionally, the barking of dogs in the distance would be heard, adding to the silence and unease of the night.

In the village where Chengrui and Chengzhi stayed that night, still in that small courtyard, the old man and the old woman were still squeezed on a bed, their bodies pressed tightly together, but they didn't dare close their eyes, their hearts full of worry.

They have already realized that this night is not peaceful, and their so-called grandchildren are now lying in another bed, with only an unknown tomorrow.

All day long, two sets of old clothes, obviously belonging to a boy and a girl, were drying on the bamboo fence in their yard.

Jing Chunxi and Xiao Man were abducted just before dawn. At that time, darkness still enveloped the entire village, and everything seemed so quiet.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps shattered the silence. Then, the door flung open, and four short men dressed in Japanese clothing burst in. They spoke words the old couple couldn't understand, their voices fierce and arrogant.

The two old men were frightened by the sudden intrusion. They looked at the uninvited guests in horror, begging constantly, but they were too scared to get up.

They could only watch as Jing Chunxi and Xiao Man were tied up, gagged, and thrown onto a dilapidated ox cart outside the door.

The two old men stumbled and supported each other as they arrived at the front yard.

The old woman saw her grandchildren and was anxious. She instinctively wanted to rush forward to save them. However, one of the Japanese turned around and kicked the old woman in the chest.

At this moment, a miracle happened - when the Japanese man's leg was halfway kicked out, his other leg suddenly went limp. If he hadn't been holding on to the ox cart, he would have almost fallen to the ground.

The old man and the old woman were so frightened that they knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly, begging for mercy and imploring these uninvited guests to spare their grandchildren. However, all they got in response was curses and swearing.

The Japanese man who was hit in the ankle, endured the pain and finally climbed onto the shaft of the oxcart. He couldn't help but complain: "It hurts so much, let's go!"

These words reached the ears of Jing Chunxi and Xiao Man. They were tied up and thrown on the cart, and now they were lying sideways facing each other, with surprise in their eyes.

If they hadn't been gagged, they would have screamed out loud - because they understood the official language with a local accent, and it was obvious that these people were not real Japanese! They were pretending to be the government.