The Bell that Protects Flowers on the Road of Love 32

The beggar scurried into a corner, and soon a group of beggars gathered in the alley.

Upon seeing this, the person with the child immediately picked up the child and left.

"Help me spread a few messages. Make sure these messages reach the entire county by today."

Ji Chaoxi pulled out a silver ingot from his pocket and said lavishly, "Everyone will get their share."

Fu Xianyan, who was standing next to Ji Chaoxi, looked at her with a smile in his eyes and placed a few more pieces in her hand.

Ji Chaoxi gave him an appreciative look. Since Fu Xianyan started following her, he has become increasingly adept at reading people's expressions.

He had to go home with her.

"Ahem." Ji Chaoxi said seriously, "Just tell them that the silver from Yongchang Bank has been verified, and it still has the official silver mark on it."

The beggar listened attentively and quickly nodded.

Looking at his soldiers, Ji Chaoxi suddenly felt a sense of pride.

Is this what it felt like for her father to lead troops into battle? She seemed to understand a little.

"That piece of silver will be sent to the prefectural city for inspection tomorrow. Spread the word about it as well."

After Ji Chaoxi finished speaking, she looked at them with some suspicion: "Did you remember that?"

The beggar at the front patted his chest and declared, "Leave this to us!"

If they can't even remember these two sentences, then all these years of hard work have been for nothing.

Ji Chaoxi was still worried, so she checked on a few people and only felt relieved after seeing that they had all remembered.

Watching the beggars leave in a swarm, Ji Chaoxi suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

"Fu Xianyan, why don't we skip going home and you come work for me?"

Fu Xianyan hadn't reacted yet: "Where do you hang out?"

"Right here, I want to be the leader of the Beggars' Sect." Ji Chaoxi looked at Fu Xianyan with anticipation in her eyes.

Fu Xianyan staggered, momentarily at a loss for words.

Ji Chaoxi looked at him expectantly: "Don't you want to be with me and rule the world? How about I become your second-in-command?"

Fu Xianyan avoided Ji Chaoxi's gaze, which displeased Ji Chaoxi, who glared at him.

Fu Xianyan hesitated before speaking, then asked, "Miss Ji, your parents..."

Ji Chaoxi raised her chin: "My parents will be proud of me!"

When she returns to the general's mansion with her troops, her father might faint with joy.

Her father would never have imagined that his daughter was even more capable than him.

Fu Xianyan decisively changed the subject, saying softly, "Miss Ji, it seems the pancake seller is about to leave."

Ji Chaoxi's expression changed: "Oh no, we need to go buy two right away!"

Ji Chaoxi ran far ahead, while Fu Xianyan lagged behind, following at a leisurely pace.

He watched her hurried figure disappear into the distance, and the corners of his lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

Although he sometimes couldn't keep up with her plans, the fact that he was included in her plans made him very happy.

The Beggars' Gang was very efficient, and soon the news that Yongchang Bank had allegedly embezzled government silver spread throughout the county.

"Sir, the government silver wasn't stolen by that old gambler; it seems it was stolen by government officials!"

"Bah! I knew that all along! This official silver belongs to the government; how could that old gambler possibly steal it!"

Those beggars were dedicated to letting everyone know the news, grabbing anyone they could and starting to talk.

"Auntie, the person who stole the government silver has been found."

"What is 'official silver'?"

"It's the money the emperor gave to us common people, and it's been stolen!"

"What?! Someone even stole the money meant for us common people! What beast stole it? I'll beat him to death!"

The news spread further and further.

"The silver will be sent to the prefect tomorrow, and then we'll be able to find out who stole the government silver."

"What the hell? I don't understand."

"The county magistrate stole our people's money and is about to be arrested!"

"Thank God!"

Within just a few hours, even the guests at the inn knew about these things and were all discussing them.

Qin Qiwu sat on the stool and said with a smile, "We trust Miss Ji the most when it comes to handling things."

Xu Ancheng placed the snacks on the table: "Without Miss Ji, our journey might not have been so smooth."

Fu Xianyan leaned against the wall, his eyes crinkling into a smile: "Miss Ji was quite the big shot in the alley today."

Hearing the praise from several people, Ji Chaoxi felt unusually embarrassed.

"well enough."

Fu Xianyan frowned: "This level is not good. Miss Ji is bold and meticulous, has strong command ability, and is not afraid of so many people. Not everyone can do that."

Ji Chaoxi looked at him with bright eyes, and Fu Xianyan met her gaze and nodded seriously.

Ji Chaoxi blushed slightly, coughed, and said dryly, "Oh."

Qin Qiwu burst out laughing when he saw this.

Miss Ji and Young Master Fu's relationship is getting better and better; they used to always be arguing.

Hearing this, Zhou Cheng's heart sank deeper and deeper.

He has no way back.

Why would these people let him hear these things? Aren't they afraid he'll tell others, or do they know he won't have another chance to say it?

Qin Qiwu smiled and looked at Zhou Cheng: "Zhou Cheng, you can sleep in the room next to ours tonight. Just tell us if you need anything."

Zhou Cheng nodded hastily.

Xu Ancheng said gently, "Zhou Cheng, don't worry. Since we promised to protect you, we will definitely do so."

Zhou Cheng gave a stiff smile.

Does saying something is good actually work?

The county magistrate had promised to give him a share of the government's silver, but he never did.

The person who gave him the mission promised to spare his life, but he's practically a dead man now...

But now he has no other choice but to trust these people.

Ji Chaoxi took her things back to her room. She was a little tired from leading the Beggars' Sect today and needed to rest early.

Being a gang leader isn't easy.

This woman with the sword has already assumed the identity of the Beggars' Sect leader.

Just as Zhou Cheng was about to leave, Qin Qiwu suddenly called out to him.

"Zhou Cheng, some old acquaintances might be looking for you in the next few days. Remember to let us know."

Qin Qiwu's eyes crinkled into a smile: "We're afraid you'll be deceived by those people."

Zhou Cheng's heart suddenly jumped, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Yes, sir."

Whether he says it or not, these people will definitely find out.

The atmosphere in the room quieted down.

Xu Ancheng looked at Qin Qiwu and said softly, "Go and rest, Miss Qin. You've worked hard these past few days."

Miss Qin is a well-bred young lady who has never traveled far before. This time she has been away for so long, running around with them every day. He felt really guilty.

Qin Qiwu looked at the guilty Xu Ancheng and bit her lip: "Young Master Xu, you don't need to feel guilty. I wanted to come along myself."

She also wanted to see the world that Miss Ji and Young Master Xu had seen; she didn't want to stay in the inner quarters forever.

Xu Ancheng's eyes were a little red. He had a lot to say, but he couldn't say it at all.

He secretly made up his mind that once he arrived in the capital, he would immediately go to Miss Qin's house to propose marriage.

No one can stop him. Cousins, you can all go to hell.