I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 819 - Chapter 819 The Mastermind (2)

Chapter 819: The Mastermind (2) Chapter 819: The Mastermind (2) Editor: Atlas Studios Fan Zijin said in a low voice, “I’m naturally not worried about the border.

I’m just afraid that they will attack you.

Since they could replace the grain seeds in Lingnan without anyone knowing, if they sneak inaEUR|” Fan Zijin looked at Mu Yangling and said, “So try not to go out for the time being.

The two prefectures will work together and patrol day and night to ensure your safety.” He turned to look at Little Bear and pinched his chin.

“Don’t go out for the time being, do you hear me?” Little Bear turned to look at his mother.

Mu Yangling nodded slightly and said to Fan Zijin, “I’ll arrange the patrols in the residence.” Then, she told her about the tenant farmer working in Gentry Wei’s farmstead, Xi Le, who had come to snitch.

“Do you think they colluded with Qin Fang’s people to do this?” “Don’t worry about this matter.

I’ll get the people from the Dark Hall to investigate.” Fan Zijin narrowed his eyes.

“If that’s the case, I’ll see to it that they die a horrible death.

Back then, when Lingnan was sold to West Xia by Qin Fang, it was Haoran who saved them from the abyss!” “I just don’t know what they’re after.” This was what puzzled Mu Yangling.

She could understand why Qin Fang’s people were causing trouble.

After all, Qin Fang was indirectly forced to death by Haoran, and he had long arranged for his wife and children to escape to West Xia.

It made sense for Minister Qin’s family to want to avenge him, but what were these gentry from Lingnan after?

Back then, Qi Haoran had led the army to drive away the West Xia army, saving the entire Lingnan.

In the past three years, he had rarely interfered in the administrative affairs of the regions and had no conflict with them at all.

Once this matter was discovered, they would be sentenced to death.

So what was their motivation for doing this?

Just for those seeds?

Mu Yangling knew that the seeds of Dry Rice No.

1 were very important to the farmers and the country, but these landlords really didn’t have to resort to doing such a thing.

This was because they already owned a lot of fields and didn’t lack this bit of extra yield.

Even if they planted other grain seeds, they wouldn’t fare too badly either.

Fan Zijin had a vague guess in his heart, but he did not dare to make a judgment easily, and got the people from the Dark Hall to investigate.

Just as he received the information handed over by the Dark Hall, Yanmo rushed in and handed him a token.

He bowed and said, “Master, this was handed in by someone outside.” Fan Zijin’s expression changed when he got a clear look of the token.

He asked, “How many people did he bring?” “Only two.” Fan Zijin rubbed his fingers and said, “Get our men to surround the meeting hall before inviting them in.

Once I smash the cup, come in and take them away.” “Master, you can’t put yourself in danger.” Yanmo knelt on the ground and said, “Since they’re right outside the door now, we can rush out immediately to capture them.” Fan Zijin snorted and said, “Do you think they came unprepared?

Invite them in!” Yanmo had no choice but to retreat.

When he got his men to surround the reception pavilion, he waved for a guard to come over and said in a hushed voice, “Quickly enter the backyard and inform Her Highness.” At this moment, only the Princess Consort was capable of convincing the Duke.

When Mu Yangling heard this, she only raised her eyebrows and turned to say to Spring, “Help me change into a different set of clothes.” Mu Yangling put on light clothes before going to the front.

When Fan Zijin saw her walking in leisurely, he only looked up and showed her the token in his hand.

“This is the Huben token of the previous Emperor.” “Was it left behind by the Second Prince?” “Most likely.

I just don’t know who’s waiting outside the residence.” No matter who it was, they were about to meet them soon.

Mu Yangling sat down on the other side of Fan Zijin and knocked on the table.

“Get two of our men to stay on the beam.

Another two will stay behind the screen and four more men will stay outside.

The rest of you, leave.” At the thought of Mu Yangling’s martial prowess, Fan Zijin nodded at Yanmo.

However, he thought to himself, ‘If Haoran is around, there isn’t even a need to make these arrangements.

I wonder how that brat is doing at the border.’ Mu Yangling was also thinking about Qi Haoran.

Since the culprits had revealed themselves, she wondered if there would be any problems at the border.

When Yuan Hu brought his two attendants in, he immediately saw Fan Zijin sitting in the hall.

Then, he swept his gaze across and looked at Mu Yangling.

He took off his cloak and said with a smile, “I’ve long heard that Prince Rong values the Princess Consort.

I didn’t expect the Princess Consort to personally get involved in such a matter.” Mu Yangling didn’t say anything and looked at Fan Zijin.

When Fan Zijin saw the person, his pupils constricted slightly.

He stood up and cupped his hands.

“So it’s General Yuan Hu from the previous dynasty.

I’ve heard a lot about you.” “I’ve also heard a lot about Duke Fan.” Yuan Hu clenched his fists and returned the greeting.

When he looked at Mu Yangling, he also bowed.

Mu Yangling extended her hand and invited, “General Yuan Hu, please take a seat.

I wonder why you took the risk to come here.” Yuan Hu laughed out loud and looked at Mu Yangling in admiration.

He slammed the table and said, “Alright, I like straightforward people.

I originally thought that it’d be difficult to talk to Duke Fan without Prince Rong around.

Since Your Highness is here, I naturally don’t have any worries.” Mu Yangling and Fan Zijin raised their eyebrows in unison.

This person was bold to provoke them so blatantly in their presence.

Fan Zijin sneered in his heart and picked up his teacup to drink tea.

Yuan Hu took out a booklet from his pocket and handed it to his attendant.

The attendant hurriedly handed it over, and Yanmo quickly took it and handed it to Fan Zijin.

Yuan Hu watched with bright eyes.

Seeing that Princess Consort Rong was drinking tea with her head lowered and not looking at the booklet, he felt a little regretful.

However, he didn’t expect to successfully provoke her with just one sentence anyway.

After reading it, Fan Zijin handed it to Mu Yangling.

Mu Yangling flipped through it briefly and saw that it was filled with names.

Her gaze stopped on the names of the few people surnamed Qin.

After reading for a while, she closed the list, pressed the booklet under her hand, and looked at Fan Zijin.

“Is it Qin Fang’s people?” Although Fan Zijin was asking, he sounded certain.

Yuan Hu said with a smile, “That’s right.

Back then, when Qin Fang retreated with His Majesty, he sent his wife and children to West Xia first.

His Majesty gave me an order to enter West Xia and slaughter all of Qin Fang’s bloodline.

Unfortunately, I was still a step too late.

When we arrived in West Xia, they were already protected by the people of West Xia.

Although I’m not sure what they promised West Xia, I suppose the silver that was stolen from the treasury back then was a part of it.” Fan Zijin said with a smile, “So why did General Yuan Hu come here now?” “I know that you’re investigating the grain seeds theft case.

The culprits are Qin Fang’s descendants, and their aim is to make Great Qi fall into chaos so that West Xia can take advantage of the chaos.

Even if they fail to create chaos, they’ll just suffer the loss of some manpower.

Despite the fact that Duke Fan could find out what was going on, I’m afraid you won’t be able to do anything to those traitorous gentry without evidence, right?” Yuan Hu looked at them with bright eyes and said, “So, I think you and I can work together.” “You’re a general of the previous dynasty who didn’t surrender to our Great Qi.

Why should our mighty country cooperate with a fugitive general like you?” “Because I can enter and exit West Xia freely and possess information that you don’t have.

I’m not interested in restoring the Great Zhou.

I just want to fulfill the late Emperor’s last wish and bury Qin Fang’s family with the late Emperor!” A fierce light shot out of Yuan Hu’s eyes as he looked straight at Fan Zijin.