Chapter 150
Chapter 150: Luring The Snake Out Of Its Hole
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The letter from Xiao Nanye contained information about the bandits who attempted to murder the Old Madam Jiang.
These bandits had not only tried to murder Old Madam Jiang, but they were also involved in a series of horrendous crimes. Due to their formidable martial arts skills, the local authorities were unable to apprehend them despite numerous attempts.
“These individuals have no respect for the law whatsoever!”
Jiang Changbai, seething with rage, remarked as he read through the letter.
Xue Qi, already aware of the situation, responded coldly upon hearing Jiang Changbai’s words, “Such ruthless bandits are not uncommon in Qingzhou. However, It’s surprising to find them lurking even under the emperor’s feet in Jingdou.”
Jiang Peihuan remained silent but turned to Han Feng and said, “Go back and inform your master that I will be there tonight. Please ask him to prepare the men for me.”
“Eldest miss, to be honest, master has already prepared the men for you.”
Hearing this, Jian Peihuan’s eyes revealed some surprise.
An hour later, Jiang Peihuan saw Lin Xingchen and the others in the suburbs outside the city.
Seeing Jiang Peihuan, Lin Xingchen led his men to dismount and bowed to her.” Greetings, Eldest Miss.”
“Lin Xingchen, are you the ones sent by Xiao Nanye?”
“Yes.”
JJiang Peihuan had initially assumed that Xiao Nanye would provide her with military support. However, she did not expect him to send Lin Xingchen directly.
“Lin Xingchen?”
Hearing this name, a flicker of confusion crossed Jiang Changbai’s eyes before he questioned Lin Xingchen, “Are you a member of the Lin family?”
“Yes, indeed. I belong to the main branch of the Lin family.”
“So, you are Lin Shuai’s legitimate son, the young marshal of the Lin family.”
Xue Qi made this statement. Hearing him, a flicker of surprise crossed Lin Xingchen’s face, followed by a smile, “I didn’t expect anyone in this world would still remember my father.”
There was a tinge of sadness in Lin Xingchen’s smile. Recalling Lin Xingchen’s accomplishments from his past life, Jiang Peihuan murmured, “With your efforts, it isn’t an impossible task to resurrect your father’s name.”
Jiang Peihuan’s words visibly shocked Lin Xingchen.
However, he quickly regained his composure.
Addressing Jiang Peihuan, Lin Xingchen said, “Eldest Miss, since you intend to eradicate the bandits tonight, we should set off immediately. It’s essential to familiarize ourselves with the enemy’s terrain in advance.”
“Very well.”
Upon Jiang Peihuan’s agreement, Lin Xingchen and his men mounted their horses.
Witnessing this, Jiang Changbai asked his sister, “Huan Er, should we inform our parents about this?”
“Let’s talk about it later.”
Jiang Changbai wanted to say something else, but Xue Qi interjected,”Changbai, if aunt and uncle knew about this, they might stop us from going I don’t want to miss such a golden opportunity.”
Saying this, Xue Qi spurred his horse forward. Seeing this, Jiang Changbai held his tongue and followed the crowd.
Soon, Jiang Peihuan and the others arrived before a mountain.
As they looked up from the foot of the mountain, they could spot some dwellings at its summit.
This observation alone convinced Jiang Peihuan that they weren’t dealing with ordinary bandits. While most bandits nested within the mountain, it was unusual for them to settle on its peak.
First, it would cost a lot of financial and material resources, and there’s a risk of getting trapped.
However, there is an upside; the position is easily defensible and typically hard to attack.
Jiang Peihuan, Jiang Changbai, Xue Qi, and Lin Xingchen all stared at the mountaintop, each engrossed in their thoughts.
For a long time, no one spoke. Jiang Peihuan turned to the other three and asked, “Do any of you have a plan?”
“The best way is to attack with fire, but this would potentially cause a large-scale fire, which would harm the surrounding people.”
Lin Xingchen said.
Jiang Peihuan remained silent before her gaze moved to Jiang Changbai and Xue Qi.
Meeting Jiang Peihuan’s gaze, Xue Qi spoke first.” If it were me, I would choose to infiltrate their camp and gather information, and then devise a longer-term plan.”
“Elder brother, what about you?”
“My thoughts are the same as Ah Qi’s. We don’t know the terrain or how many people there are, so it’s not wise to attack rashly.”
Hearing their answers, Jian Peihuan nodded but did not say anything.
Seeing this, Lin Xingchen immediately asked,” Eldest Miss, do you have any good ideas?”
“I’m afraid it’s very difficult to take the initiative to gather information. These people have placed their base on the mountain peak, which means that they are very cautious. As for fire attacks, this method would not work here.”
“I do have an idea, but I need your cooperation.”
“What is it?”
“Lure the snake out of its hole and let them take the initiative to bring us up the mountain.”
“How is this possible?”
“The conventional method definitely won’t work. But what if we bribe them?”
Facing the three people’s puzzled expressions, Jiang Peihuan briefly explained her thoughts and then continued,” Cousin Qi and I pretended to be visiting relatives from other places. Elder Brother, General Lin, go to them and tell them that we brought a lot of gold and silver.”
“Money sways the heart. I believe they will willingly guide us in.”
The three of them had no objections to Jiang Peihuan’s plans. When the sky had just turned dark, Lin Xingchen and Jiang Changbai took the initiative to go to the mountain peak.
Halfway up the mountain, the two of them were intercepted.
Jiang Changbai took out a bag of silver and successfully reached the top of the mountain.
On the road not far from the foot of the mountain, Xue Qi and Jiang Peihuan On the road not far from the foot of the mountain, Xue Qi and Jiang Peihuan were sitting in the carriage playing chess. Jiang Peihuan had just placed her chess piece when she heard the sound of horse hooves.
“That was fast.”
Jiang Peihuan and Xue Qi looked at each other, and both of them saw the surprise in each other’s eyes.
Jiang Peihuan lifted the curtain and saw Xiao Nanye on Zhui Yun’s back.
When Jiang Peihuan saw Xiao Nanye, the man also saw her. Their eyes met and the man rode to the carriage. Then, he lifted the curtain and entered the carriage.
“Why are you here?”
Seeing Xiao Nanye at her side, Jiang Peihuan blurted out without thinking.
“I was worried about you, so I came to take a look.”
“King Cheng, you are underestimating me. I can protect Huan Er on my own.”
Xue Qi, who was sitting across from them, couldn’t help but look at the man angrily when he heard what Xiao Nanye said.
However, Xiao Nanye responded firmly, “My queen is better protected by me.”
Xue Qi fell silent.
He regretted it. If he had known earlier, he would have gone up the mountain with them.
“Master, they’ve arrived.”
At that moment, Han Feng’s voice came from outside the carriage. Then, Jiang Peihuan heard the sound of horse hooves.
“Those two brats didn’t lie to us. There really is a juicy target.”
With the sound of horse hooves, a rough voice echoed in Jiang Peihuan’s ears. Subsequently, the curtain of the carriage was abruptly lifted.
Jiang Peihuan saw a group of masked men.
In the dim light, tin the dim light, the men outside couldn’t discern the faces of the people in the carriage, but judging by the attire of Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye, they were sure that they were wealthy. The man who had spoken earlier shouted,” Everyone, get down here..”