Ji Zhubu was very efficient in his work. He posted the notice that same afternoon when he went back, and the notices posted by the government office carried a lot of weight.

Fuchou's conditions for participation were also quite good, attracting a large number of registrants.

The next morning, Ji Zhubu brought people over to see Fu Jiujiu.

With Fu Si Jin present, Fu Jiu Jiu wouldn't have to worry too much. She had already told her fourth brother about her wishes, and he was good at choosing people.

Since many people signed up, there's no need to find a general from among the dwarfs. After all, if it's hard work, we naturally want to choose strong and fit individuals.

After the selection is finalized and signatures are obtained, we just need to wait for next spring when the ground thaws before starting to dig the well. Currently, it's freezing cold; building a house would be very difficult.

After the matter was taken care of, Ji Zhuhu didn't leave with the workers. Seeing his thoughtful expression, Fu Jiujiu knew he had something to say.

"Lord Ji Zhu, is there something the matter?"

Ji Zhuhu let out a breath of relief. He was worried about how to start the conversation. This kind and understanding girl is no wonder everyone likes her so much.

"My lady, there's nothing much. I just wanted to ask you if you would like to return to the county with me."

After Ji Zhu finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Fu Jiujiu and the towering Fu Sijin behind her. Then, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Fu Jiujiu's thoughts raced. She knew that Ji Zhuhu should be here on a mission. Considering his good character, she wouldn't make things difficult for him.

"Jí Zhǔbù, I'm going to the county to see my fifth brother."

Ji Zhuhu smiled, "That's just right, let's go together."

Fu Sijin, compared to Fu Jiujiu and Tang Xian, might not be as quick-witted. However, among ordinary people, he is definitely considered intelligent.

I immediately understood what was going on.

"Well then, since the Fifth Prince saved Chirp, of course we should go thank him."

Ji Zhubu glanced at Fu Sijin, “You’re going too?”

Fu Si nodded.

Ji Zhu's housekeeper didn't say anything either, after all, his task was completed. The young mistress went back with him, as for the rest of the people, he couldn't control them.

Inside the guesthouse, Fu Sijin was fidgeting uncomfortably.

After all, this was his first time meeting such a big shot; he was at a loss as to what to do with his hands and feet.

Fu Jiujiu wasn't nervous at all, swaying her legs and leisurely eating fruits.

In a short time, Tang Yang was weakly carried out. His lips had no blood color, and his injured arm was bandaged with gauze.

Fu Sijin hurriedly knelt down, and Tang Yang weakly motioned for him to get up.

"Fifth Prince, are you alright?" Fu Jiujiu only jumped down from the stool. Tang Yang had said not to bother with her luggage, and she was very obedient.

"I'm fine, did Chiu Chiu get scared?"

After being subtly pointed out by Tang Xian, Fu Si Jin realized that this was a scheme and there was no need to take it seriously. It was just a show.

"Yesterday, thanks to the Fifth Prince, otherwise my younger sister...the consequences would be unimaginable."

Tang Yang's gaze lingered on Fu Jiujiu's face for a moment, "It's good that Jiujiu is alright."

“Fifth Prince brother, have you caught the bad guy?” Fu Jiujiu’s obsidian eyes stared at Tang Yang. “I want to ask him why he wants to kill me. I didn’t steal his food.”

The little one's words were full of innocence. Tang Yang smiled helplessly, "Since we caught him, why don't we bring him up and ask him together?"

Fujujio nodded, "Okay."

“Chiu Chiu is such a brave girl.”

Fu Jiujiu lightly shook her head, "With the Fifth Prince and my fourth brother here, I'm not afraid."

Soon, a man was brought up by Tang Yang's attendants. Bound tightly with ropes, he was pushed and fell to his knees.

Fu Jiujiu looked at the man, "Uncle, why do you want to kill me?"

The man glared menacingly at the little dumpling, "Hmph!"

"Did I steal your food?"

"Or am I the one who wins?"

"And what's the point of that?"

The man sneered, "Someone asked me to kill you."

"Who is it?" Fu Jiujiao muttered, watching the man with her big, curious eyes. "Is it our village's orchid or one of the Four Beauties?"

The man frowned. "Cut the crap, I'd never tell you. Kill me if you want, but don't expect me to talk."

Fu Jiaojiao shrugged her shoulders, helplessly looking at Tang Yang, "Fifth Prince brother, he won't tell us, so... we won't give him food. If he doesn't listen, we won't punish him."

Tang Yang slightly shook his head, thinking to himself that she was still a child and didn't think she had anything special about her.

"Tweet, tweet, it doesn't do him any good to not eat."

Tang Yang's smile faded, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes. "Who are you working for? Who sent you? Speak up, or face severe punishment."

"

Kill or dismember, do as you please.

Fu Jiujiu and Fu Sijin watched the two act silently. After Tang Xian's analysis, they could basically determine that this person was either Tang Yang's or someone he deliberately put in.

So, Fu Jiujiu just wanted to watch the drama with a detached heart.

If that's the case, then you shall face severe punishment.

Tang Yan gave his attendant a look, and he pulled the man down.

"Your Highness, the Fifth Prince, my little sister is so young and has never had any quarrels with anyone. How could she have gotten involved with such a person?" Fu Sijin asked.

"I'm also curious, maybe Jiujiu offended someone without realizing it, or..." Tang Yang deliberately paused, causing Fu Sijin to raise his eyes.

"Or perhaps you've been implicated by someone. Don't worry, I'll get to the bottom of it."

"Thank you, Lord." Fu Sijin said.

"Don't be so polite, Chi-Chi... Things about Chi-Chi are my things, and I will protect him with all my might."

Fu Sijin didn't respond. Compared to Tang Qi, he was more reliable. He had always protected his younger sister from any danger.

"Chirp chirp, you helped General Gao solve the warhorse problem last time. By the way, the warhorses of our stationed troops are also sick. Can you take a look?"

Of course, but I only know my fifth brother's recipe.

"It's okay, maybe it'll work out."

On the way to the military camp, Fu Sijin kept pondering what the Fifth Prince meant. He truly couldn't figure it out.

He hadn't figured it out yet, but he had already arrived at the military camp.

The military camp was a heavily guarded zone, so Fu Si Jin couldn't enter. He could only wait outside in a carriage.

Fuju followed Tang Yang into the ranks and found that these soldiers' condition was completely incomparable to General Gao's troops.

The general's soldiers all had eyes wide as copper bells, speaking in a clear and powerful voice. Each one seemed like a mighty tiger.

These soldiers here are lazy and disheveled. No wonder the people from the northern border keep causing trouble. They have no deterrence whatsoever.

Fujujiao went to see Zhanma, nothing serious, just a little diarrhea.

Fu Jiujiao asked the warhorses after, and only then did she know, the problem was with the fodder. The horses said that their food had a strange smell.

If the food smells weird, then it must have gone bad!

"Chirp chirp, how are you?" Tang Yang asked.

Fu Jiujiu shook her head. Tang Qi said this General Feng was Tang Yang's person, so she had to be careful in her actions.

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