Chapter 1323 - 991: Why not summon Xiaoqing to chase Suisui?

Chapter 1323: Chapter 991: Why not summon Xiaoqing to chase Suisui?

Xiaozhou Mountain, true to its name, resembles the shape of a boat. The entrance looks like the bow of a ship, making it an ideal spot for many mountain bandits.

"After we arrived, we asked around for a place to settle. Someone saw that there were many of us, relocating with our entire family, and carrying quite a few valuable items, so they got some devious ideas and led us to Xiaozhou Mountain!"

Yun Kuo cheerfully explained to Ji Youzhi how they ended up in Xiaozhou Mountain.

It must be noted that Xiaozhou Mountain is a gathering place for bandits, sooner or later it would become a serious threat to the imperial court. The government has always been involved in eradicating bandits.

Now all the members of the Yun Family have settled there, and hopefully, they won’t end up being eradicated as bandits by their own cousin.

"I see, did you manage to register your household yet?

Also, did the bandits over there give you any trouble?

Do you want me to suggest a way for His Majesty to send some troops to clear out the bandits first, so I can feel assured about you living there?"

Ji Youzhi’s words struck a chord with Yun Kuo.

"No need to eliminate the bandits, we’ve dealt with it ourselves. They either fled or reformed, and now they’re all clearing land and farming. But the officials in Xiaozhou Mountain are cunning, no one is willing to take charge of the settlers and reformed bandits living there.

We thought it might be a good thing since without anyone overseeing us, we could do as we please, right?

But my father said the terrain is unique and the people are complex. Without proper governance, if someone with ill intentions takes advantage, we’d end up being bandits ourselves."

Speaking of the bandits, Yun Kuo recalled the time when those short-sighted bandits tried to force them to become bandits.

They were all subdued by his father’s decisive actions.

Those unwilling to be bandits joined them in farming, while those who wanted to be bandits...

His father didn’t make things difficult, simply tied them up to send them off.

Most of them escaped the next day, naturally because his father allowed it deliberately.

They all knew those people weren’t genuinely repentant, and forcing them to stay would only cause problems sooner or later.

That’s why they made a special trip to the Capital City!

"The bandit issue in Xiaozhou Mountain is indeed severe, His Majesty also has plans for this. He was waiting for General Dugu’s army to return triumphantly from Dongyue and then send him to eliminate the bandits. But unexpectedly, you all inadvertently dealt with Xiaozhou Mountain first, which is great, let’s do this: Brother Eight has gone to court, wait for him to return, seek him out, he will handle it well!"

Yun Kuo nodded lightly, not saying much.

On the other hand, Yun Feng, as the uncle, had some doubts.

"Brother Eight is your younger brother, right?"

Ji Youzhi nodded, "Yes, we’re full brothers!"

"Is he younger than you?"

Ji Youzhi replied, "Yes, he’s two years younger than me, actually just thirteen months younger!"

"Your younger brother, despite being younger, has already become an official and attends the royal court! How impressive is he?"

Ji Youzhi: "..."

As for whether his younger brother is impressive...

"Oh Uncle, Cousin is truly capable, he is this year’s Champion Scholar and currently serves as the Secretary at the Imperial Secretariat, accompanying His Majesty!"

Yun Feng blinked a few times, and it took a while before he could speak.

"Did you know this all along?

No wonder you stirred things up to visit Beijing to find your aunt, turns out you knew our family had solid backing to lean against!"

Once Yun Feng realized, he couldn’t help but be pleased.

"Princess, don’t worry, this old servant will go in and urge the Seventh Young Master!"

Suddenly, Steward Liu’s voice came from outside.

Ji Youzhi and Yun Kuo looked towards the door as Steward Liu entered to report to Ji Youzhi.

"Seventh Young Master, Princess Lianchun asked if you are ready, if you do not set off soon, you will likely not catch up to Chang Rongshun with Princess and the Second Young Master!"

Hearing Steward Liu’s words, before Ji Youzhi responded, Yun Kuo grew anxious.

"What happened?

Did something happen to Suisui?"

Upon Yun Kuo’s questioning, Yun Feng and the others realized that Chang Rongshun and Princess referred to Xiaosuisui.

All of them looked worriedly towards Ji Youzhi.

Ji Youzhi responded helplessly.

"If it were someone else, I certainly wouldn’t have said, but since it’s my cousin, I’ll tell you. It was because of the matters involving the Evil God and the Witch God. Now, my fourth brother and second sister-in-law have gone to Xiling, and my eldest brother has also gone after them. Once Xiaosuisui found out, he urged my second brother to chase after them last night, and Princess Lianchun and I are ready to go after them!"