Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

As he spoke, he waved to Zheng Gaoda.

Hong Si Niang looked terrified, feeling a chill run down her spine.

Before she could react, Zheng Gaoda had already ordered two soldiers to drag her out.

"General! General—"

"Crack!"

The sound of a head rolling off the building came from outside, and then everything seemed to quiet down.

Indeed, the most terrifying thing in the world is nothing more than death.

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Afterwards, Zheng Gao, relying on the generals of Chi Junlin, beheaded all the bandits and sent their heads to the county government to collect the local reward.

When the county magistrate saw more than a hundred heads being delivered, he was initially horrified.

However, after learning what had happened, he was extremely grateful to the soldiers. They welcomed the newcomer into the city with great fanfare, beating drums and gongs.

They then gave him a considerable amount of reward money as a token of their gratitude.

Zheng Gaoda did not reveal the name of Chi Junlin, but the county magistrate still warmly invited the soldiers to enter the city to rest, but they refused.

Then the county magistrate personally delivered the silver to express his gratitude to the soldiers.

Chi Junlin did not appear, so the local county magistrate did not know the origin of this group of cavalry.

They assumed the bandits were on military duty and had just passed through Huai'an when they saw the area was not peaceful, so they took the opportunity to wipe out the bandits.

The county constable was moved to tears, and couldn't help but exclaim that this was truly a great team under the administration, and a good example for apprehending thieves.

Then, following Zheng Gaoda's instructions, he distributed travel permits to the women who had been abducted to the mountain stronghold and sent them home.

Interestingly, not all of the women abducted by Hong Si Niang were willing to go home.

Surprisingly, a few girls wanted to leave with Chi Junlin and the others.

Chi Junlin originally didn't want to agree to this. But the girls cried and said that their family members had been killed by bandits and that they had nowhere else to go.

If they are not taken in, they will have no choice but to drown themselves.

Left with no other choice, Chi Junlin could only leave behind a few women.

They were made to serve as maids to Yang Yurou and Yu Xiao, the two princesses.

Chapter 61 Poisoning

After finishing all his business, Chi Junlin led Jiang Qianju and the others back to the carriage.

Then Zheng Gaoda led his troops away from the mountain stronghold and, following Chi Junlin's orders, set fire to the mountain.

They burned the entire mountain stronghold to the ground.

The guard on the carriage cracked his whip and shouted "Giddy up!"

Then he drove the carriage onto the official road.

Inside the carriage, Chi Junlin sat down, intending to rest.

Jiang Qianju immediately clung to him, her supple body pressed against Chi Junlin's side, and she looked up with a charming expression.

Chi Junlin looked down and saw that Jiang Qianju's face was rosy and her breath was hot.

Something doesn't look right at first glance.

Chi Junlin frowned and immediately asked Yang Yurou, "Did she drink something?"

Yang Yurou and Yu Xiao exchanged a glance and said helplessly, "The Princess drank the wine from before. We tried to persuade her, but she wouldn't listen."

Chi Junlin was speechless for a moment, then bowed to Jiang Qian and said, "Didn't I tell you not to drink? Didn't you listen to me?"

Jiang Qianju's eyes were glazed over, and she only replied, "The wine smelled so good that I couldn't resist taking a sip..."

She then pressed her burning lips against Chi Junlin's cheek, her voice soft and weak, "Chi Junlin, I don't feel well..."

Chi Junlin touched Jiang Qianju's burning cheeks, then asked Yang Yuru and the other two, "You two didn't drink, did you?"

Yang Yurou and Yu Xiao shook their heads repeatedly, clearly listening to Chi Junlin more than Jiang Qianju.

Jiang Qianju held Chi Junlin in her arms, her expression even more dreamy. Her lips parted slightly, and her mouth was filled with a sweet fragrance.

"itch……"

Chi Junlin realized that it was too late to take the antidote at this point.

He could only sigh helplessly and ordered Yang Yuru and the other maid to cover the carriage curtains. He also ordered Yang Yuru to replace the driver and guards, and to have them and the other maids go a little further away to the cavalry.

Before long, a soft, gentle murmur could be heard coming from the carriage.

Chi Junlin felt that Jiang Qianju's body was hot and burning, and she was unusually clingy this time, adding an extra touch of charm compared to the past.

Yu Xiao, sitting in the carriage, blushed deeply, too shy to speak.

However, he still used the dantian as a pillow to help Chi Junlin circulate his internal energy to detoxify Jiang Qianju.

The heat inside the car even escaped out the window at one point.

There was no one else around the carriage at this time.

Besides the two guards who originally protected Chi Junlin, Chi Junlin also arranged for several palace maids to serve Jiang Qianju and the other two women.

However, Jiang Qianju did not like too many people sitting in the carriage, so she arranged for them to ride in another carriage and follow behind the cavalry.

The other women who had left with Chi Junlin and the others from the mountain stronghold naturally boarded the carriage behind.

But since no one else could hear what was happening inside the carriage, it was impossible for Yang Yuru, who was driving for Chi Junlin, not to hear it.

She held the riding crop in her hand, feeling uneasy. She heard the noise inside the carriage getting louder and louder, and felt her body burning up.

Fortunately, the four old horses in front of the carriage were in stable condition, and even though Yang Yuru had no driving skills, they were able to drive straight on the official road without any problems.

As Jiang Qianju was affected by the aphrodisiac, she gradually lost her mind, and her voice became increasingly alarming.

Even Chi Junlin was finding it hard to control himself.

The solo performance inside the car gradually transformed into a duet.

Yu Xiao seemed to join in and start helping as well.

Yang Yuru blushed and was about to pull back the carriage curtain to peek inside.

Unexpectedly, Chi Junlin reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her into the car.

"You come and help too."

Before long, the duet turned into a trio.

Four old horses pulled the carriage, their steps leisurely as they strolled along the official road.

A long, drawn-out sigh came from inside the car.

Jiang Qianju's poison has finally been cured.

Chi Junlin wiped the sweat from his forehead, thinking that this poison was really potent.

He almost couldn't subdue her by himself!

At this moment, Yang Yurou and Yu Xiao lay panting to the side, feeling completely exhausted.

Jiang Qianju, on the other hand, smiled sweetly and fell into a satisfied sleep.

Chi Junlin couldn't help but laugh.

This little girl is actually able to fall asleep at a time like this.

When she wakes up and finds out what commotion she's caused, who knows how furious she'll become.

However, these are all things to be discussed later.

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After leaving Huai'an, the carriage continued south.

After traveling at varying speeds for several days, we gradually approached Mengzhu Ridge, one of the Five Ridges.

Thanks to the unification of the nine provinces, the imperial court issued an order to repair the roads. After several years of repairs, the official road was wide and bumpy.

The carriages and cavalry traveled with great ease, covering dozens of miles a day without feeling tired.

They then traveled for several more days, leisurely enjoying the scenery along the way.

Then we arrived at our destination, Mount Jiuyi.

Chi Junlin leaned against the window, looking at the majestic mountain peaks before him, as if he could see the Sword Harmony Sect, which had stood on the mountaintop for hundreds of years, through the swirling clouds and mist.

And the legendary, incomparably beautiful Sword Harmony Sect Master, Tong Yan, who captivated countless heroes of the martial world.

However, being so far apart, even if Tong Yan were standing on a high mountaintop gazing into the distance, they would never be able to see each other.

You cannot truly see the face of Mount Lu without climbing to the summit.

To find out just how youthful and beautiful she truly is, one must go to Mount Zixing and witness it for oneself.

Mount Jiuyi is steep and rugged, with only one Taoist temple belonging to the Jianhe Sect at its summit, and its resources are not abundant.

The five hundred elite cavalry who followed Chi Junlin all the way here consumed huge amounts of supplies every day, and the mountaintop definitely couldn't afford to feed them.

Therefore, Chi Junlin arranged for Zheng Gaoda to lead elite cavalry to the Nanjun County government barracks, where the local governor would assist with supplies.

Meanwhile, Chi Junlin himself, along with the women in the carriage, climbed up the mountain path to the summit, preparing to pay their respects to the master of this place.

Jiang Qianju did not know the purpose of Chi Jun's visit, but the mountains here were verdant, majestic and magnificent, and the scenery was beautiful, which broadened one's mind.

Jiang Qianju grew up in the capital and had never seen such magnificent natural scenery before. Like a child on a spring outing, she laughed and chatted all the way.

However, she was in good spirits, but also tired quickly.

I was already panting heavily after running for only a short while on the mountain steps.

Clinging to Chi Junlin's arm, he used it as a walking stick and refused to let go.

Chapter 62 First Encounter with a Childlike Face

Chi Junlin's group consisted of about ten people, including Chi Junlin, Jiang Qianju, and two others, as well as several maids and guards to protect them and carry their belongings.

Even wealthy families traveled in the same way, so their group seemed a bit out of place walking on the mountain path.

But from a distance, it makes sense.

Returning to the Sword Harmony Sect's headquarters at the summit of Mount Jiuyi, aside from the buildings where the sect was founded, there is also an ancient temple open to the public.

Legend has it that this temple is very efficacious, and the wishes of the residents who come up the mountain to pray are always granted.

After its reputation spread, wealthy families from afar would occasionally come to Mount Jiuyi to pray.

These wealthy families would bring their entire households to the mountains for meals and lodging, often incurring considerable expenses.

Therefore, entertaining wealthy guests on the mountain is also one of the important sources of income for the Jianhe Sect.

At this moment, Chi Junlin, with his family and daughters, walked along the mountain path, looking just like a wealthy family's children traveling in season.

When they reached the middle of the mountain, they happened to meet another group of people coming down from the mountain.

From a distance, the group of people were all dressed in the uniforms of yamen runners, with the leader in full official robes, exuding an air of great importance.

Upon seeing Chi Junlin and his entourage, the official seemed displeased, as if he had been bumped into by the people on the mountain road.

Judging from the fact that they were accompanied by maids and followed by guards, it seemed that they were of noble or wealthy status.

He didn't say anything.

He simply walked past Chi Junlin and the others with his chin upturned and a disdainful expression.

Jiang Qianju and the other women wore veils and straw hats to protect their faces from the mountain mist, preventing the other party from seeing their faces.

So the officials and yamen runners didn't give them much of a look.

Instead, he quickly passed them and walked down the mountain.

Jiang Qianju was leaning against Chi Junlin at this moment, truly exhausted.

Otherwise, in the past, if officials of a powerful dynasty dared to look down on him like that, they would probably lose their heads on the spot.

At this point, she merely snorted and weakly said, "You clueless bastard..."

Then she collapsed into Chi Junlin's arms, not wanting to take another step.