Destined Marriage Of Shang Jun

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Chapter 11

Robbery

Shang Jun followed Murong Shu Qing back to the thatched cottage, the two people did not say anything all the way. When they entered the door, Yu Feng was already waiting there, when he saw Murong Shu Qing, he immediately went to meet her: “Master.”

Murong Shu Qing saw Yu Feng's gloomy complexion, and knew that something  surely had happened  and it was not a small matter. Gathering up her somewhat freezing hands, Shu Qing faintly answered: “Go in to discuss it.”

When three people entered the thatched cottage, Shang Xiao immediately had a smile all over her face: “Older brother, older sister Shu Qing.” It was still older sister Shu Qing who had a way, Shang Xiao poured two cups of tea that had already been steeped, so she handed the tea in front of them vigorously, and said: “This tea is really tasty, you guys quickly taste it.”

Shang Jun took the tea from her hand, touched Shang Xiao's forehead, and asked: “Did you drink the medicine?” Xiao Er's complexion was a lot better, what Murong Shu Qing said was right, Xiao Er only had him, so he should properly bear this responsibility on his own.

Shang Xiao hurriedly nodded, and smilingly said: “Already drank it earlier.” Older brother seemed to be somewhat different today, but she could not say what the difference was. In her heart, there was nothing more important than the two of them were being together forever!

She carried a cup of tea, placed it in front of Murong Shu Qing, and Shang Xiao thankfully said: “Older sister Shu Qing, you also drink.” 

Murong Shu Qing continued to smile, it was joyous and harmonious inside the room, but there was one person whose complexion was not good from beginning to end. She comfortably drank a mouthful of tea, then Murong Shu Qing said to Yu Feng who was always standing by the side of the door: “Yu Feng, you come in and drink a cup as well.”

Shang Xiao was somewhat embarra.s.sed and hurriedly poured another cup of tea, she unexpectedly did not see that there was another person inside the room the entire time. So she immediately carried it in front of Yu Feng, embarra.s.singly smiled and said: “Eh, I am sorry, I did not pay attention a moment ago that older brother Yu Feng was also there, drink the tea, drink the tea.”

This time, Yu Feng did not know how to respond properly after hearing her conversation, just now all along, he only wanted to report about a matter to Master. So he did not care about the matter of tea at all, and he was a bodyguard who had to protect his master anyhow, so he should not drink this tea. Shang Xiao carried the tea in front of him now, so he did not know whether he should accept it or not!

Looking that these two people who were in a deadlock, Murong Shu Qing laughed: “Yu Feng, accept it ah! How long do you want the young lady to carry the tea, do you not want to say something?”

Yu Feng clenched his teeth, took the tea and drained it in one gulp, then he put the cup back on the tray. Pa.s.sing Shang Xiao, he immediately walked to Murong Shu Qing. 

Shang Xiao stared at the empty cup, she was stupefied, was this tea hard to drink? His eyebrows were completely wrinkled like this?! Moreover…. was he not afraid to get burned? 

Walking to Murong Shu Qing's front, Yu Feng looked one glance at Shang Jun who was lowering his head to drink tea, but he still said it finally: “The goods that were going to be delivered to Cang Yue's You Cheng city, had been robbed.”

“Was it at the Long Xia Gu canyon again?”

Nodding his head strongly, Yu Feng's complexion kept getting darker and darker, but Murong Shu Qing's facial expression was still the same, and she continued to ask: “How much did we lose this time?”

“The tea leaves were fifteen carts, silk fabrics were twenty carts, the loss was about 1,800,000 liang.”

After drinking the tea in her hand, Murong Shu Qing faintly said: “This was the third time within half a year.”

“Yes.” 

The third time, it seemed that the road could not be used ah!

Murong Shu Qing picked up the water on the stove, slowly poured and filled the cup, the fresh and soft dragon tea started blooming immediately. The water inside the cup was boiling, while the tea leaves were brewing, Murong Shu Qing said: “Long Xia Gu canyon is the only road to go to You Cheng city from Lin Feng Guan border, if we want to trade with Cang Yue, we need to secure this road. But then there are also well-known mountain thieves' dens, they rely on the strategic location there to easily guard and it is hard to attack. Moreover, Long Xia Gu canyon is a common border for both countries and belonged to no country. The Imperial court practically will not send any army so they can cover the sky there.” 

Waiting until the tea leaves were no longer floating in the water, Murong Shu Qing lightly put the lid on the teacup, looking towards Shang Jun, she asked: “How do you see it?”

Shang Jun slowly raised his head, and said: “There is no war between the two countries now, the trade should be more frequent, but because of the mountain thieves, there are only small business transactions among the residents of both countries. But if we can have a solution for the mountain thieves' problem, we can take hold of Dong Yu's tea and silk fabrics, Cang Yue's jewelries and medicinal ingredients, and monopolize the entire business, so we can become the biggest businessman between the two countries.” Based on his current ident.i.ty, he was not suitable to go to the capital directly, but staying in an intermediary zone was the most suitable way!

Murong Shu Qing approvingly nodded her head, if she did not see a huge business opportunity and benefits in this area, she also did not want to take these risks to be robbed at Long Xia Gu area. But this was also a confirmation that everything was futile! 

Murong Shu Qing regrettably said: “I have also thought about this, but that Long Xia Gu canyon's topography is extremely complicated, and can form a natural barrier for them, and all of the people in there are extremely vicious and extremely evil. Their martial arts are not weak at all, it was not that the Imperial court would not send the troops, but whenever they sent the troops, they would be annihilated, so I am afraid it will also be futile.”

“Did you arrange some people to investigate?”

Sure enough, she took a glance towards Yu Feng, and gestured to him to explain, as Yu Feng knew about the situation himself, so he realistically told Shang Jun: “Long Xia Gu canyon is about 167 miles, there are probably more than ten mountain thieves' lairs inside. Among these, there are two of the largest and most powerful camps, one who is  experts in robbing the goods and hostages, it is called Flying Eagle camp. They want the merchants to obediently pay the goods or pay them ransom, they will not kill for the most part, and only look for money. The other one wants money and lives as well, they are called Dangerous Wolf camp, they are brutal and bloodthirsty, as long as they are watching the people who bring the goods, they will most likely not survive .”

After he finished listening to Yu Feng, Shang Jun thoughtfully said: “If we want to have business within these two countries, these thieves' camps must be eliminated.”

“What do you want to do?” Murong Shu Qing lightly raised her eyebrows, he said that they must be eliminated, could it be that he had a good method? 

Shang Jun answered with a relax att.i.tude: “I do not know now, but I want to go to Long Xia Gu canyon first to see.”

“Not allowed!” Shang Xiao who was always obediently sitting on the side, immediately stood up, and shouted: “Older brother, that is way too dangerous.” There were Flying Eagle and Dangerous Wolf camps! A moment ago, older brother Yu Feng also said that they were ferocious, she would not allow him to go and take the risks!! Shang Xiao tightly dragged the corner of Shang Jun's lower jacket and would not let it go, for fear that once she let go, he would be gone.

Murong Shu Qing also did not approve and consolingly said: “Shang Jun, I also think that it is way too dangerous, I know that you have good martial arts, but you are heavily outnumbered. Moreover, you are not familiar with the the topography of that place either, we should just think of another way.”

Shang Jun smilingly said: “Have you not already thought about a way for half a year? If there is another way, you would have already used it earlier.”

Murong Shu Qing was speechless, she had indeed already thought and exhausted some ways, she even thought of detouring to another area, unfortunately both sides were canyons, and she was basically helpless.

Gently patting Shang Xiao's shoulder, Shang Jun consolingly said: “Be obedient, I will be fine.”

Shang Xiao was still unwilling in her heart, but she understood that the thing that he wanted to do, he would always do it. Finally, Shang Xiao still obediently let go of her hands.

“Be at ease, I will not do anything prematurely. How can we catch the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den?” Facing squarely at Murong Shu Qing, Shang Jun smiled with full confidence and said: “You can also have a chance to test me to see whether or not I am worthy of your help.”

“You have already decided about this?” Murong Shu Qing conceded that this kind of self-confidence could persuade the somewhat arrogant Shang Jun and it made people to feel moved, so she liked and appreciated him even more!

“Yes.” Shang Jun answered calmly.

“Let Yu Feng accompany you, he has gone to Long Xia Gu canyon many times, so he is somewhat experienced.” This also indicated that Murong Shu Qing agreed with his decision to go to Long Xia Gu canyon.

“No need, I am prepared to go to the thieves' den for a good while, so one person is enough.” He had been living at the top of the mountain precipice by himself since he was young, it was an arduous mountain peak, and he was never worried about it. Since he had already made a decision to travel this road, he would use up all his strength to do it.

“You should probably believe in your… is it called partner?” Shang Jun deliberately wrinkled his eyebrows, and mocked Murong Shu Qing. 

Murong Shu Qing gently smiled, it appeared to be a forgone conclusion: “Alright, I will wait for you to come out of the Long Xia Gu canyon, Yu Feng will go to Long Xia Gu canyon every three days, and you can tell him any news that you find. Xiao Xiao, you do not need to be anxious, I am here.”

“Alright.” With Murong Shu Qing's promise, Shang Jun did not have any more worries, this was their first cooperation, it was also his first step to achieve his promise. 

He must win this.