EBE Chapter 137: Black Wind Ridge Surrenders (3)
Chapter 137: Black Wind Ridge Surrenders (3)
After Yun Yuxi carefully cleaned the wound, she lightly applied a layer of ointment on it, then slowly stood up, took out a prescription from her arms and handed it to Ji Lanchen, and earnestly instructed: "Master Ji, this is a prescription specially prepared for your wife to nourish her body. It can help her quickly expel the lochia in her body and speed up her recovery. As for the wound, there is no need for any other special treatment, just use this bottle of ointment according to the method I said. Apply it three times a day and stop after three consecutive days." After giving the instructions, Yun Yuxi prepared to get up and leave.
At this moment, Xia Furong suddenly reached out and grabbed the corner of Yun Yuxi's clothes, and said softly: "Princess, please wait a moment, I have something to discuss with you." After that, Xia Furong turned her head and glanced at Ji Lanchen, and then said: "Your Highness, Brother Chen hopes to be able to follow you, and I beg you to take him in. My husband and I will definitely be loyal to you. You are the savior of our family. If it weren't for you, our family would probably have been shattered long ago." Xia Furong's words were sincere and her eyes were full of gratitude.
Yun Yuxi was slightly startled, then gently pulled out the hand held by Xia Furong, and while sorting out the medicine box in her hand, she replied lightly: "Madam Ji, there is no need to be so polite, you should take good care of yourself first." After that, she turned around and left the room without looking back. The couple was left in the room looking at each other.
Xia Furong looked at the man who loved her deeply, and could not help but feel touched. She nodded gently, with a firm light in her eyes: "Brother Chen, you and I have always been in love and in tune with each other. You are right, the princess is indeed a good person. She not only has noble character, but also extraordinary wisdom and ability. Although we are bandits now, our children must not continue on this path. No matter how powerful Black Wind Ridge is, it will sooner or later be replaced by other more powerful forces. Even if you don't think about our children, you should consider the future of many brothers! My husband, go and tell the princess your attitude. The children and I are waiting for you to come back here."
After saying these words, Xia Furong held Ji Lanchen's hands tightly, as if to pass all her strength to him. At this moment, Ji Lanchen finally understood that he had made the right choice of a wife in his life. He did not expect that she had such a long-term vision and insight. He looked at Xia Furong with tears of gratitude, then nodded vigorously, indicating that he would definitely seize this opportunity.
Ji Lanchen turned and left, quickly chasing in the direction where Yun Yuxi left. He knew that this might be an important turning point in his life, and a critical moment for him to fight for a better future for his family and brothers. Xia Furong waited quietly, watching her husband's back gradually disappearing, her eyes full of tenderness and determination.
Yun Yuxi looked at Ji Lanchen who hurriedly caught up with her, with a smile on her face, as if everything was under control.
Yun Yuxi returned to the hall and was invited by Ji Lanchen to sit in a high seat. Then Ji Lanchen said loudly, "Brothers, be quiet and listen to me. I'm toasting you all with this glass of wine." After that, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all. Although everyone was a little confused, they all drank it together.
After drinking, everyone looked at Ji Lanchen, waiting for Ji Lanchen to speak.
"Brothers. I, Ji Lanchen, was saved by the old boss. If it weren't for my father-in-law, I wouldn't be who I am today. My father-in-law saved me and betrothed Furong to me. I, Ji Lanchen, must protect Black Wind Ridge." After saying that, Ji Lanchen drank another big bowl of wine.
"Second brother, third brother, come here. Today I have something important to discuss with you brothers," Ji Lanchen continued.
Chen Jingshan and the third in command Li Musheng looked at each other and walked towards Ji Lanchen, waiting for Ji Lanchen's next words.
"Brothers, I, Ji Lanchen, have decided to disband Black Wind Ridge. From now on, I will follow the princess! We in Black Wind Ridge have been living in a life of fighting and killing over the years, and every year there are countless casualties due to competition for resources. Although we are very powerful now, one day, we will be replaced by other more powerful forces. Now I have my own children, and I don't want them to continue living this life of licking blood on the edge of a knife like us. Brothers, we can be bandits, but our children can't! So here today, I want to hear your opinions." Ji Lanchen looked at the people in the audience sincerely, his eyes were firm and resolute.
However, before he finished speaking, the audience had already started to talk. Someone shouted, "Boss, we must not be the running dogs of the court! Even if we follow the princess, the court will not let us go. Then we will have no way out!"
As soon as these words came out, they immediately resonated with the audience. For a moment, the whole hall became noisy, with various voices coming one after another, and no one could convince the other.
At this moment, Yun Yuxi stood up. She picked up a wine bowl and shouted loudly: "Everyone, be quiet and listen to what this princess has to say!" After that, she threw the wine bowl to the ground. With a crisp sound, the hall instantly became quiet. Everyone looked at each other, wondering what the princess was going to say.
“This princess understands that, in fact, you have never attacked civilians, you only robbed the poor to help the rich, but it is still robbery in the final analysis. What you do is not just to let the poor have a good life, but also to let your family and friends live a good life. But if one day the court sends people to suppress the bandits. You can resist once, then what about more times? How long can Black Wind Ridge resist like this? We have to watch our loved ones leave one by one in front of us, and we are powerless to do anything.” When Yun Yuxi said this, the people below became even more noisy.
Someone loudly questioned: "If the imperial court was useful, how could we become bandits? Nowadays, officials protect each other, so who will stand up for us ordinary people? If there is a way to survive, who would be willing to live on the edge of a knife and lick blood!"
His voice was filled with endless grief and despair, causing everyone present to fall silent. Everyone echoed him, their faces full of anger and helplessness.
The scene was extremely awkward, and the originally tense atmosphere became even more solemn. Yun Yuxi frowned slightly. She knew that these people's dissatisfaction was not unreasonable, but at this moment she had to stabilize the situation.
She took a deep breath and used her inner strength to speak loudly: "Do you know why I am here in Black Wind Ridge?"
Her voice resounded throughout the Black Wind Ridge like thunder, and everyone looked at Yun Yuxi in bewilderment, their eyes full of confusion and curiosity. They really couldn't understand why the regent princess appeared in this place.
Yun Yuxi paused, then continued, "Because I want to find a truth! A truth that concerns all people in the world!"
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but take a deep breath. They had never thought that this noble woman had such a lofty goal. And Yun Yuxi's next words surprised them even more.