Catching Monsters

Chapter 528 Rescuing People from the Demon Kingdom

"Grandpa, what are you doing?"

Jiang Yun looked at the old man lying on the ground, clutching his forehead and groaning, his face dark with anger...

"I didn't touch you, but you just lay down on the ground yourself. That's called faking an accident."

"Ouch!" Uncle Fu lay on the ground, groaning. Jiang Yun, his face dark, reached out to pull the old man up.

This guy has been lying there for a while now. No matter how much I try to persuade him, he just won't get up from the ground.

Just as Jiang Yun's hand grabbed his arm, Ao Lie arrived immediately upon hearing the news.

Looking at Uncle Fu lying on the ground, Ao Lie's lips twitched, and he subconsciously glanced at Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun quickly withdrew his hand that was about to grab Uncle Fu, took a step back, and said, "Your Majesty, I just arrived and haven't even said two words yet, and this Uncle Fu has already fallen to the ground."

“I didn’t do anything, I didn’t hit him.”

Ao Lie believed Jiang Yun's words without a doubt, after all, how could this kid be defeated by Uncle Fu?

Ao Lie took a deep breath and slowly walked forward. He couldn't understand what his father was trying to do.

Upon arriving beside Uncle Fu, Uncle Fu slowly spoke, "Your Majesty, you must stand up for me! It was clearly you who said that this brat should be severely punished."

"So I asked him to fertilize and work on these vegetable plots, but instead he took out his anger on me, the vegetable farmer. Where can I complain to him?"

"He was about to hit me just now. If I hadn't reacted quickly and fallen to the ground before he could make a move, I might have already gotten beaten up by this kid."

Hearing Uncle Fu's words, Jiang Yun's lips twitched, and she could only force a smile. She looked at Ao Lie, wanting to explain.

But Ao Lie was clearly uninterested in his explanation, and simply looked at Uncle Fu and slowly said, "What do you want to do?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu stood up, dusted off his clothes, and said, "I think the punishment for this kid shouldn't just be fertilizing; he should have to do all my work."

"Besides watering and fertilizing, cooking, we also have to chop wood, hunt, and carry water..."

Hearing Uncle Fu's words, Ao Lie was both amused and exasperated. Of course, he also understood why his father had gone to such lengths to deal with Jiang Yun.

Of all the dragons, Fu Bo's favorite was Ao Yu, which is the basis for Ao Yu's domineering behavior in the demon kingdom.

"Is there a problem, Jiang Yun?" Ao Lie slowly turned around, glanced at Jiang Yun, and then added, "Uncle Fu has been growing vegetables for me for many years. He has worked hard even if he hasn't done anything special. Let's do as Uncle Fu says."

“From today onwards, you will have to come here every day to do things for Uncle Fu and follow his orders.”

At this point, Ao Lie paused, stared at Jiang Yun, and said, "Remember my words, or you will never be able to leave the Dragon Palace."

After saying that, he waved his hand and led the little demons who had followed him away from the place.

Jiang Yun stared at Uncle Fu in disbelief. Uncle Fu's identity only piqued Jiang Yun's curiosity more. He sat down next to Uncle Fu and asked in a low voice, "Old man, does the Demon Emperor value you so much?"

“I told you, the Demon Emperor is kind-hearted and has always taken good care of me.” After saying this, Uncle Fu lit a pipe: “Alright, enough nonsense, hurry up and fertilize and water the plants.”

"Then we have to go to the Dragon Palace to fetch water and fill the water tank in the house."

"Go up the mountain again to chop and gather firewood."

"I will." Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun took a deep breath and had no choice but to comply.

……

In the imperial study of the Zhou Kingdom, Xiao Yuzheng was quite pleased as he watched the constant stream of good news coming from the front lines.

After the rebel army of 300,000 was defeated and surrendered, the remaining 300,000 people all retreated to the three southwestern provinces.

Xu Xiaogang then quickly began to subdue the southern cities that had been occupied by the rebels.

The process was swift, as the rebels had withdrawn and there were virtually no garrison troops remaining in most cities.

Wherever the army went, the people's reaction was basically to welcome the king's army with joy.

Don't underestimate the common people and merchants who complain about the Zhou Dynasty's high taxes; compared to these rebels, they are nothing.

The taxes levied by the imperial court were nothing compared to the heavy taxes levied by the court. Don't be fooled by the fact that these rebels were rebelling under the banner of opposing the court's exorbitant taxes and restoring a peaceful and just world for the people.

After this group actually occupied the various cities, they quickly used the pretext of needing to resist the imperial court to forcibly levy taxes and grain.

It surpasses even the imperial court in power.

At least when the imperial court was in power, although taxes were higher, people could barely survive, and the government was there to maintain peace in all areas.

This group of rebels committed numerous acts of arson, murder, and looting in various places.

In short, Xu Xiaogang has now basically recovered all of the southern territory except for the three southwestern provinces.

Furthermore, he led the remaining 70,000 Zhenchi troops, along with the border troops who came to their aid and 300,000 new recruits, to completely blockade the exits of the three southwestern provinces, preparing to take them all in one fell swoop. Standing respectfully beside Xiao Yuzheng, Feng Yu, seeing the joy on Xiao Yuzheng's face, smiled and said, "Your Majesty, it seems that Lord Xu should be able to completely eliminate the rebels soon."

"but……"

"Lady Tao Yuelan of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, along with Xu Suwen, have written several times, and the news that Jiang Yun has been detained in the Demon Kingdom has reached their ears."

"I hope Your Majesty can find a way to rescue Jiang Yun."

Hearing what Feng Yu said, Xiao Yuzheng took a deep breath, sighed, and said, "You know about this matter. I have already written to the Demon Emperor, but the Demon Emperor said that releasing the person is absolutely impossible."

At this point, Xiao Yuzheng sighed, "This matter is indeed somewhat difficult."

If it were an ordinary commander of the Eastern Garrison, Xiao Yuzheng wouldn't be so concerned.

The key issue right now is that Jiang Yun is the son-in-law of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and Xu Xiaogang has made outstanding contributions on the front lines.

At this juncture, if we don't do everything we can to rescue Jiang Yun, how will the many ministers inside and outside the court view us?

……

Jiang Mansion.

"Uncle Yun, is there still no new information from His Majesty?" Xu Suwen sat in the living room, her face full of worry.

Yun Pingchuan, standing to the side, nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "Madam, don't worry. Master is blessed with good fortune; nothing will happen."

How could Xu Suwen not be worried? She knew very well that Jiang Yun knew Ao Yu of the Dragon Clan. Normally, how could he be detained by the Dragon Clan?

There must be some hidden story here that I'm unaware of.

Xu Suwen was in a state of turmoil. After taking a deep breath, she resolutely stood up and said through gritted teeth, "I'm going to the Demon Kingdom to save Jiang Yun!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Pingchuan's face changed drastically in fright, and he hurriedly raised his hand to stop her: "Madam, you must not! Legend has it that the Demon Kingdom is full of bloodthirsty monsters. If ordinary people go there, they will probably be devoured alive by those monsters."

“Now that my husband is trapped in the Demon Kingdom and the court is not doing anything to rescue him, how can I just sit at home and wait for news?” Xu Suwen gritted her teeth slightly and said, “I was once a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!”

After saying that, Xu Suwen quickly returned to her room, changed into a light and practical outfit, put on a coat, and then searched through Jiang Yun's study.

He found what he wanted in a drawer.

The communication methods of the three major demon clans in the capital city.

Xu Suwen knew that Hu Yi of the fox clan had some connection with Jiang Yun.

She quickly found Yun Pingchuan and gave him the address of the fox clan's contact person in the capital: "Uncle Yun, go and contact him. Tell him that someone from the Jiang family is looking for him, and that we have a deep relationship with Lord Hu Yi."

"Also," Xu Suwen said, her eyes slightly shifting, and whispered in Yun Pingchuan's ear, "Remember, instruct the servants in the manor about my trip to the Demon Kingdom."

"Uh." Yun Pingchuan was stunned for a moment after hearing Xu Suwen's words, not understanding what Xu Suwen meant.

Xu Suwen reminded him, "Remember, you have to let Senior Qu Wushang know."

Xu Suwen was indeed eager to save lives, but she was also a shrewd and resourceful person, and she certainly wouldn't go alone rashly.

Although she is now a marquis who stays at home every day.

He was once a master within the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Yes." Seeing this, Yun Pingchuan understood Xu Suwen's meaning and turned to make arrangements for the matter.

Early in the morning, Qu Wushang, who had just woken up, let out a burp, feeling tipsy all over. He wiped his face and was just about to go out for a few more drinks.

But the hushed conversation between two servants outside his courtyard caught his attention.

"Oh no! Our master has been captured by the Demon Kingdom, and it seems they have no intention of releasing him. I heard that His Majesty has even written to the Demon Kingdom, asking them to release him."

"But the Demon Kingdom still won't let us go. What can we do? The Marquis and his wife have been so good to us. If the Marquis dies, what will become of this family..."

Upon hearing this, another person quickly reminded, "Keep your voice down, so that others don't hear."

"You probably don't know, but the lady is already preparing to go to the demon kingdom in person to rescue the Marquis."

The servant was stunned upon hearing this: "Go to the demon kingdom to rescue people?"

"The Demon Kingdom is such a dangerous place, and you are just a weak woman like Madam."

The other party retorted: "Madam is no weak woman. Before marrying the Marquis, she was a renowned member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Alright, let's stop talking nonsense. We can't help with these matters."

"Alas, it's such a pity. What if something had happened to the Lady if she had gone to the Demon Kingdom..."

Upon hearing this, Qu Wushang frowned slightly and quickly walked outside.

(End of this chapter)