Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 107 A Fierce Claim for Merit!

The young officers of the Embroidered Uniform Guard all yearned to establish meritorious service.

After hearing Chen Qing's words, the group immediately rushed towards the center of Hejiazhuang.

Chen Qing was panting heavily. After a while, he calmed down a bit and turned to look at Mu Xianniang, who was being watched by two strongmen.

He strode over and clasped his hands in greeting to the two strongmen: "Brothers, I'd like to ask this wicked woman a few questions."

The two guards in brocade uniforms knew Chen Qing's crucial role in the case and that he was acquainted with Lord Yan. After hearing Chen Qing's words, they both smiled and said, "Brother Chen, just ask."

After saying that, they all walked away with smiles on their faces.

Chen Qing watched the two people leave with a smile on his face.

Although Chen Qing didn't have much contact with these Imperial Guards, there was no longer any distance between them.

The main reason for this situation is not because of Chen Qing's relationship with Yan Cong, or because of how much money he spent in the Zhenfu Division, but mainly because Chen Qing can speak the Beijing dialect.

The Yiluan Division had many subordinate thousand-household offices, including quite a few local thousand-household offices, such as those in large cities like Yingtian and Suzhou.

However, the thousand-household garrison of the Zhenfu Division in the capital was basically staffed by locals from Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chen Qing is from the South. If he speaks with a Southern accent and enters the Zhenfu Division, it will take him at least one or two years to become familiar with the Jinyiwei officers of the Zhenfu Division.

However, Chen Qing could speak the Beijing dialect, and quite well at that, which naturally made him much closer to these officers.

After the two people left, Chen Qing walked up to Mu Xianniang. At this time, the crossbow bolt was still stuck in her shoulder, and her entire right arm was soaked in blood.

Unfortunately, the doctor hadn't arrived yet, so the crossbow bolts couldn't be removed.

Chen Qing squatted down and examined her wounds. After confirming that she was not in any danger, he said, "Miss Mu, now we can be frank with each other."

Mu Xianniang, who had her eyes closed, opened them after hearing Chen Qing's words and sneered, "Young Master Chen is truly remarkable. He not only deceived Bai Sanping and me, but also the Seventh Master of Deqing."

"When did you become the court's henchman?"

Her gaze sharpened: "When you were in Huzhou?"

From her perspective, Chen Qing was very familiar with these "soldiers" in the capital, and did not seem like someone who had just joined the court. She estimated that he had been in the court for a long time.

"by chance."

Chen Qing remained calm and said, "I only came into contact with the imperial court and the Zhenfu Division after I entered the capital with Miss Mu."

He looked at Mu Xianniang and continued, "Now, I am considered a member of the Zhenfu Division."

Mu Xianniang took a deep breath and gritted her teeth: "Fine, fine, so Young Master Chen is a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

Chen Qing did not refute, but looked around and whispered, "Miss Mu, do you want to live?"

Mu Xianniang opened her eyes and looked at Chen Qing.

"What do you want?"

"If you want to live, you will have to cooperate with me and do some things for me and for the Zhenfu Division. If you do these things well, the Zhenfu Division will not care about your identity and will even give you a lot of benefits."

"Furthermore, the Zhenfu Division will not restrict your freedom. You can stay in the north if you want, and return to the south if you wish."

Mu Xianniang sized up Chen Qing, her voice icy: "You want me to take you to capture Leader Yang?"

“Master Yang has a wide network of informants. If something happens here, he won’t see anyone again for a year or two.”

Chen Qing shook his head and said, "I have a grudge against Bai Sanping, but I don't have any grudge against Master Yang yet. I don't necessarily have to capture that guy surnamed Yang."

"What I want is for Miss Mu to cooperate with me and the Zhenfu Division to gather the remnants of the White Lotus Cult in Jingzhao Prefecture and Zhili Province."

“From now on, you, the White Lotus Mother of the South, may very well become the White Lotus Mother of the North.”

Mu Xianniang frowned, then said, "What if I refuse?"

"Then today, no one can protect you."

Chen Qing said calmly, "For my sake and the sake of my fiancée's family, none of the White Lotus Sect members present here today who have seen me will be able to escape from the hands of the government."

"Including Miss Mu."

Chen Qing slowly said, "You will be taken to the Imperial Prison, interrogated and executed. Eliminating the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect will also be a merit for the Zhenfu Division."

Mu Xianniang's face turned pale. She gritted her teeth slightly: "With your status in the Zhenfu Division, can you protect me?"

Chen Qing looked back at the entrance of Hejiazhuang and said softly, "I'm about 60 or 70 percent confident."

Following his gaze, Mu Xianniang saw a tall, middle-aged man walking slowly toward her, accompanied by a chubby boy.

She had excellent eyesight and recognized him at a glance. The chubby boy was none other than Jiang Chu, the heir of the Prince of Zhou, who had accompanied her to the capital.

Chen Qing patted her head and whispered, "They're here. If you agree, just nod." Mu Xianniang looked up at Chen Qing, gritted her teeth slightly, and finally nodded slowly.

"Young Master Chen is truly remarkable. I will remember this."

Chen Qingcai didn't care what she said. Hearing her words, he breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and said, "Okay, from now on, unless I ask you something, don't say anything. Leave everything to me."

After saying this, he stood up and walked towards Commander Yan and the newly appointed Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard, Jiang Chu, who were walking towards him from a distance.

Upon approaching, Chen Qing bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "Your Highness, Lord Yan, I have not failed in my mission."

The chubby boy looked at Chen Qing, then at Mu Xianniang, who was already tied up not far away, and asked, "Chen Qing, who is that woman?"

Chen Qing smiled, then looked at Commander Yan and said, "Lord Yan, this woman is the important person I mentioned to you earlier. She is not a member of the White Lotus Sect in the North, but she is extremely important."

Upon hearing this, Commander Yan stroked his chin, looked at Chen Qing, and asked, "Zizheng, what is her identity?"

Chen Qing cupped his hands and said, "My lord, it is not convenient to disclose the person's identity here. I will report to you in detail after this matter is over."

Commander Yan frowned and said, "Is there anything that's inconvenient to say in front of the Crown Prince?"

"It is precisely because the Crown Prince is in front of us that it is inconvenient to say this."

Chen Qing said with a smile, "Lord Yan, you may not know this, but this woman is a famous courtesan on the Qinhuai River in Yingtian. Her name is Mu Ziran. Some time ago, it was the young master who brought her all the way to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Yan Hu immediately understood the meaning behind Chen Qing's words.

This woman was brought into the capital by Prince Jiang. If he were to say to her face that she was a member of the White Lotus Sect, wouldn't that be saying that Prince Jiang was having an affair with the White Lotus Sect?

If the crown prince of a feudal lord has connections with folk religious sects, things could get out of control.

Furthermore, since Prince Jiang is currently serving in the Imperial Guard under imperial orders, it's naturally inappropriate to discuss such matters face-to-face.

It can only be said in private.

The chubby boy was also a smart man. Upon hearing this, he looked at Chen Qing and frowned, asking, "Who is Miss Mu, that she is?"

Chen Qing coughed, cleared his throat, and said, "Your Highness, Lord Yan, this woman has a special status and it is inconvenient to take her into the Zhenfu Division prison. I would like to place her elsewhere. After her injuries heal, she may be of great use to the court."

The chubby boy blinked but didn't say anything.

Commander Yan pondered for a moment, then pulled Chen Qing aside and whispered, "Zizheng, can you handle this?"

Chen Qing said calmly, "If Lord Yan feels it is inappropriate, then you may also send this woman to the imperial prison to await execution. I will not stop you. However, this will make things difficult for the Crown Prince on the surface."

"As I mentioned to you before, the method of usurping someone else's place will have to come to nothing."

At this point, Chen Qing paused and said in a low voice, "Moreover, this woman has been in disguise and has had contact with many noble families in the capital recently. If we put her in the imperial prison, it will cause a lot of trouble."

Upon hearing this, Commander Yan's expression became uncertain. After a long while, he lowered his voice and said, "Alright, we'll do as you say, but there are two conditions."

Chen Qing nodded: "What the commander says goes."

"First, you must write a report explaining the cause and effect of the matter. I will forward it to His Majesty for you, and His Majesty will make the final decision."

Chen Qing nodded: "Understood."

"second."

He looked at Chen Qing, then at Mu Xianniang who was keeping her eyes closed and not saying a word, and continued, "You cannot let this woman get away before His Majesty gives an answer."

Chen Qing thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

“No problem. She is seriously injured. Even if we release her now, she may not be able to escape.”

Commander Yan nodded and led Chen Qing back to Prince Jiang. He smiled and said to Prince Jiang, "Prince, Chen Qing has made a great contribution this time. We should report to His Majesty and ask him to be rewarded."

"That's natural."

Prince Jiang looked at Chen Qing, stepped forward, patted Chen Qing on the shoulder, and said to Yan Hu with a smile.

"I will definitely give this guy a good commendation."

Commander Yan exchanged a few jokes with Prince Jiang, then asked the centurions behind him about the specific situation. After learning that Hejiazhuang had been basically brought under control, he looked at Hejiazhuang ahead and then at Chen Qing.

"Tonight, people will be arrested in many places at the same time. I will personally go and bring those county officials who are involved with the cult bandits to the imperial prison for questioning."

"I'm leaving this place to you."

With so many centurions here, logically speaking, the responsibility shouldn't fall to Chen Qing.

By saying this, Commander Yan was clearly trying to curry favor with Chen Qing and give him a chance!
Upon hearing this, Chen Qing first looked back at Hejiazhuang, then bowed and said, "Yes, your subordinate will certainly follow your instructions."

"Get this job done!"

(End of this chapter)