Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 421 A Maid in the Capital is Bullied

After the two discussed it, Zhou Shixun gave a command to the team in a cheerful mood, and the team headed towards Daxia in a grand procession.

As Zhou Shixun approached Gu Dabiao's cave entrance, he saw Chu Chen's RV parked at the door.

He immediately stopped the carriage: "Chuwazi, let's go, let's go, drive your carriage!"

Chu Chen gave him a look of disdain, then got off the carriage and winked at Gu Dabiao.

Gu Dabiao wisely led everyone back into the cave, while Chu Chen climbed into the driver's seat, taking Chen Qingxuan and Zhou Shixun with him.

He started the car, leaving everyone behind, and sped towards the capital.

Since I promised Zhou Shixun that I would help him make money, I will see this through to the end.

A few days later, the RV arrived at the palace compound, looking dusty and tired.

After Chu Chen escorted Zhou Shixun to the palace, he took Chen Qingxuan and headed towards their residence in the capital.

When Old Qin saw Chu Chen return, he immediately went up to him and bowed, saying, "This old servant greets young master, you're back!"

Chu Chen looked at the completely renovated furniture and facilities in the entire mansion and thought to himself that Old Qin was indeed a good person.

I gave him so much money before, I thought he would run away, but I didn't expect him to stick it out here. Not bad.

So he quickly said, "Old Qin, no need for formalities, please get up."

"Where are those two little girls? Quickly tell them to cook, I'm starving!"

Before Chu Chen could finish speaking, Old Qin said, somewhat at a loss for words.

"What would you like to eat, young master? This old servant will make it for you!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen frowned immediately. Could it be that the two girls had run away with the money?

So he quickly asked, "Tell me, what happened? Did those two girls run away?"

Seeing that Chu Chen looked a little angry, Old Qin hurriedly knelt down on the ground.

"Please calm down, young master. The two young ladies have gone back to their hometown to visit their relatives."

"Originally, this old servant intended to inform you, young master, but considering how busy you are with your affairs, I did not tell you. Please punish me, young master."

Visiting relatives? That makes sense. I've been working in the capital for so long, and I've never heard of the two girls going back home!

"It's alright. There are people at home, so let them go back for a while. It's only natural. Young Master is not an unreasonable person."

In fact, Chu Chen knew from the two girls that they were sisters, just like Chunxiang and Qiuju.

Their names are Natsuki and Fuyuki.

He knew nothing else; with so many servants around him, how could he possibly manage them all?

But Lao Qin just knelt on the ground, looking at Chu Chen with a hesitant expression.

"Just tell me what's wrong, Lao Qin. Why are you acting like a young girl?"

As Chu Chen spoke, he pulled him up.

After a long silence, Old Qin finally spoke slowly: "Young master, please save Xia Mu and Dong Xue's family."

"Tell me what happened."

Half an hour later, Chu Chen clenched his fists tightly: "Damn it, they've come to bully my people. Old Qin, let's go and raid their hometown."

It turns out that Xia Mu and Dong Xue are from Mingzhu City, located in the eastern part of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The family had been farmers for generations, and the two sisters had no choice but to travel to the capital so that their brother could get married.

I'm planning to work as a maid in a wealthy family to earn some money.

Unexpectedly, they were chosen by Chu Chen. With Chu Chen's generosity, the two earned some money, and their family's life gradually improved.

My brother also got a marriage arranged as he wished, and they were about to get married.

Unexpectedly, the new bride caught the eye of the local magistrate's son.

So, on trumped-up charges, the two brothers' brother was imprisoned.

The family originally had a few acres of poor land, but the county magistrate was vicious and would persecute people to death. So he conspired with the village chief to replace all of the family's land with a black rocky area on a hilltop.

The entire mountain was covered in black rocks, barren of any vegetation; how could any crops possibly grow there?

The two girls' father was furious and went to the county government office to argue with the magistrate. He was arrested for allegedly offending the county government.

Finally, he and his brother were scheduled to be beheaded at noon ten days later.

"How long have the two girls been gone?"

After listening, Chu Chen asked Old Qin.

"Reporting to the young master, we have been gone for seven days. Also, the two girls borrowed some money from me to try and get some connections with the county magistrate so they can make a living."

"The two girls said that after this incident, they would return to the capital and serve the young master for the rest of their lives to repay his great kindness."

Seeing that Chu Chen's tone had softened, Old Qin then revealed that the two girls had taken money.

Chu Chen chuckled upon hearing this. "Borrowing money is great! We can just buy the Black Stone Land while we're at it."

In fact, when Chu Chen heard about the plight of the two maids' families, he was prepared to drop everything and go to save them first.

When I heard about Black Stone Land again, I decided that I had to go there myself.

Because rescuing people is very simple; a minor county magistrate could just order a drunkard to ransack their house, and Zhou Shixun probably wouldn't dare to say anything.

But the appearance of black rocky ground might be the legendary coal, so how could I miss it?

If the reserves are large enough, then if they buy the land themselves later, they can make a fortune off Zhou Shixun again.

When Lao Qin heard that Chu Chen was going to personally go to rescue people, he was so moved that he knelt on the ground.

She thought to herself that to be able to follow such a caring young master in this life must be incredibly lucky.

So he hurriedly went inside to help Chu Chen pack his things.

Chu Chen grabbed him, saying, "Old Qin, no need to trouble yourself. I remember you're also from Pearl City. Just give me directions."

After saying that, he led Lao Qin up to the RV, drove out of the city gates, and headed towards Mingzhu.

Inside the palace, Eunuch Wei whispered a few words in Zhou Shixun's ear.

"What did you say? How dare a mere county magistrate like this? And you didn't do anything about it?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, how could we let Young Master Chu's people suffer? But now, Young Master Chu has gone in person, what should we do?"

Eunuch Wei had actually received the news earlier and was preparing to save Xia Mu and Dong Xue's family at the crucial moment.

But now that Chu Chen has driven out of the city gate with his servants towards Mingzhu City, the matter needs to be reported to Zhou Shixun.

After listening, Zhou Shixun thought for a moment and said, "Let your men stay put. Since Chu Wazi has gone, let him handle things with confidence and clear obstacles for him in secret."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wei immediately turned and left to give instructions to his subordinates.

Mingzhu City in the capital is not far, about 400 kilometers away. Even with the urgent 800-li delivery, it wouldn't take long for the imperial family.

Besides, Eunuch Wei also has a minivan.

Meanwhile, Chu Chen was driving while thinking about that patch of black rock.

It's only 400 kilometers away, and the execution isn't scheduled for another three days; they have plenty of time.

Even so, he was driving at a normal speed, and who knows what might happen along the way.

As the saying goes, "It's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings." In ancient times, a county magistrate was essentially a local tyrant.

On his turf, even a dragon would have to coil up if he didn't have some tough measures.