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After staying in the house for a long time, Jing Chunxi felt a little bored. She raised her head and looked through the gap in the window lattice at the not-so-large courtyard outside. In the corner of the courtyard were several old plum trees, their branches twisted and gnarled, as if the years had carved countless marks on them.

She thought to herself, after all, the Cui Mansion was a century-old family, so there must be a lot of things worth seeing. Perhaps, going out for a walk would help her relax.

So she slowly stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked out the door with light steps.

The maid guarding the gate seemed to have noticed her movements and took the initiative to greet her, "Miss, where are you going? Do you need me to lead the way?"

The woman was in her early forties, with her hair pulled back in a simple bun, and no other decorations on her head except a silver hairpin. Her clothes and hair looked very clean and simple, giving people a neat feeling, and it was obvious that she was a person who was efficient.

"Mother-in-law, who are the people living in the Cui Mansion?" Jing Chunxi paused, tilting her head slightly. She wanted to ask carefully, so as not to offend the nobles out of ignorance. Aristocratic families have many rules, and the slightest mistake could lead to trouble.

The old woman smiled and said, "Although the great grandfather and great grandmother are no longer with us in the Cui Mansion, the family hasn't been divided. All four branches are still here, and some relatives have moved in over the past two years, so the population is a bit mixed."

She paused, and then deliberately told Jing Chunxi: "The prince has instructed that it is chaotic outside and that you should not go out to the streets. If you want to relieve your boredom, you can go for a walk in the back garden." There was a hint of concern in her tone, as if she was thinking about Jing Chunxi.

Jing Chunxi frowned slightly. After hearing what the old woman said, he knew that there were many people in the mansion. In winter, they usually only came out for a walk in the afternoon. He was afraid that the back garden would not be quiet either, and there must be people walking around.

Thinking that he was just a guest, it would be better for him to behave himself and not disturb her, Xu Zize left a message for her.

Forget it, I'd better stay in the yard. If I really want to go out, it won't hurt to stay here for half a day or a whole day. I'd better wait for Chuntao and Tangshuang to come back.

So, she turned around and gave the mother-in-law a smile, and said softly: "Forget it, I just rested last night and I'm still quite tired. I'd better go back and lie down for a while."

She hadn't slept all night, and even after sleeping for half a day, she still couldn't make up for the sleep. She was indeed still a little tired, so she decided to stay with Tianbao and rest for a while.

She couldn't see Xu Zize, and her people hadn't come back. What should she do next? She couldn't find anyone to discuss it with, so she might as well just lie down.

Even lying in bed, she couldn't help but think of Xu Zize. It seemed as if he had already considered everything she wanted to do and made preparations for it. Maybe he went out today to quietly do something important!

Jing Chunxi thought that what he wanted to do most at this time should be the same as himself, that is, how to rescue the captured people and how to solve the people's tax and food problems.

She really wanted to execute the main officials of Jian'an County on the spot, just as she had done with the two corrupt officials in Xunyang City. However, she was worried that her actions would conflict with the plans of Xu Zize, the Prince of Yan. Therefore, it was right to wait for him to return and listen to his advice.

Things happened faster than Jing Chunxi expected.

Before dinner time, Ah Qi and the guards he had brought with him also moved into the Cui Mansion. With so many people coming in at once, it was hard for those living in the mansion to avoid being alarmed.

Qiyue showed up even earlier and reported to Jing Chunxi, "Aqi and the others arrived so quickly. They've already entered the mansion. I've already told him which courtyard the young lady is staying in."

July was pleasantly surprised. Before, with so many people around, and Sugar Frost being the talkative one, it had always been a lively place. Now, with only her by the young lady's side, the whole courtyard felt completely silent, so still you could hear a pin drop. She wasn't used to it.

Ah Qi was also fast, probably because he hadn't settled down yet, so he followed Qiyue. As soon as Qiyue finished speaking, Ah Qi was already outside shouting, "Miss, we're back." His voice was as loud as usual, but also full of excitement.

Jing Chunxi quickly ordered, "Come in quickly." July walked quickly to the door and opened it for him.

Ah Qi walked in, covered in dust from the long journey. Jing Chunxi quickly asked Qi Yue to bring a stool for him.

Ah Qi sat down and said, "We arrived at the beach near Meitun on the night we set out. More than a dozen people explored the dozens of miles of beach separately." July handed him a cup of tea, and Ah Qi took a sip and drank it.

After clearing his throat, he continued, "There aren't many large ships parked on the beach, and the ships are very old. There are no people on board. We haven't seen a single Japanese soldier along the way, and the ships show no signs of activity. It's impossible to pull the captives out of the sea."

Jing Chunxi nodded and told him, "Xiao Man and I were also dragged to the mountains by the corrupt officials. All the men were forced to serve as private soldiers."

Ah Qi didn't seem surprised to hear this. Perhaps he had already learned about the situation on the way. He continued, "Master Tao sent a message to us saying that the young lady had returned to Jian'an City, so we rushed here without stopping."

After finally seeing the lady, Ah Qi felt a lot more relaxed.

"They also said that Chongsan had also been notified. He was on his way here with Chuntao and Tangshuang.

They have already found out everything about the tea warehouse.

Miss, according to the route, Chongsan and the others should arrive tomorrow morning."

Ah Qi breathed a sigh of relief when he said this, thinking that as long as Master Tao's men were there, there was nothing to worry about. They didn't seem to be here to move bricks or build walls, but to help with the meals.

I used to think the Iron Eagle Battalion was very powerful, but in front of Young Master Tao, they were completely powerless. I think it's better to be in the barracks. There are no so many twists and turns. You can just draw your sword and fight the enemy when you see one.

Seeing Ah Qi was exhausted, Jing Chunxi knew they must have traveled day and night with little rest. Jing Chunxi waved to Qiyue, "Tell the guards to wash up and rest first. Then tell the kitchen to serve them dinner early so they can have a good rest tonight." Everyone was tired, and proper care was still needed.

He turned around and called to Ah Qi: "Uncle Qi, don't think too much. Eat and go to sleep immediately. Maybe Master Tao will come to discuss it with you when he comes back."

When Ah Qi heard about Young Master Tao, he got excited again. He clasped his hands together and said, "Yes!" Then he quickly retreated.

Young Master Tao's reputation and abilities were already well-known among the guards, and Jing Chunxi had no intention of revealing his true identity right away. He felt that now was not the time to reveal his true identity, so he decided to let him bear the name Young Master Tao.

Just as the food in Jing Chunxi's courtyard was being served on the table, Xu Zize came back as expected.

He looked very tired, with dark circles under his eyes, and it was obvious that he had not rested since last night.

Jing Chunxi couldn't help but feel heartbroken. She quickly walked over and whispered, "You're back. Do you want to take a break first?"

Her gentle voice pleased Xu Zize very much. He smiled gently at her and said, "Let's eat first! I'm quite hungry."

"Brother Xiaokang didn't even have lunch!"

Seeing his noncommittal expression, she knew that he hadn't eaten, so she glared at him. Xu Zize just smiled slightly and sat down at the table.