chsdbacks Chapter 88 Zhou Hongling's Fury
Chapter 88 Zhou Hongling's Fury
Lu Yuan followed Zhou Hongling into the front hall.
Zhou Hao followed closely behind, but just as he stepped into the courtyard gate...
He was captured by two servants and couldn't break free for a while.
"Sis, what do you mean by this?!" Zhou Hao shouted, his voice filled with dissatisfaction.
"Do I need to tell you where you went? Drag him away and give him three lashes. Make him kneel outside the ancestral hall and get up tomorrow," Zhou Hongling's voice rang out.
Zhou Hao immediately let out a piercing scream: "Sister, you can't do this to me!"
If his father, Zhou Ren, had said those words, Zhou Hao certainly wouldn't have taken them to heart and would have run away as soon as he got to a secluded place. But since Zhou Hongling said them, this was a real punishment.
At the very least, Zhou Hao would absolutely not dare to run around recklessly, otherwise he would face even more severe punishment.
He knew his sister's temper.
As the shouts subsided, and realizing that Zhou Hongling showed no intention of turning around, he immediately continued, "Brother Yuan went too, so why am I the one being punished?"
However, he had barely finished speaking when he was dragged aside by the servants.
Lu Yuan's lips twitched involuntarily; this guy had actually sold him out without any hesitation.
He glanced at Zhou Hongling, then touched his nose sheepishly and said, "Actually, we just had a few drinks over there."
"Okay." Zhou Hongling nodded and didn't continue the topic.
When Lu Yuan arrived at the front hall, he saw Zhou Ren already sitting inside, along with Zhou Ming and several elders of the Zhou family.
They were all clearly waiting for Lu Yuan to come over for dinner.
He naturally dared not be negligent and immediately bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency."
"Ah Yuan, there are no outsiders here, so you don't need to be so polite with me. Just call me Uncle at home," Zhou Ren said with a smile.
At this time, Lu Yuan was already a captain, and he was highly valued by the Marquis, so he could no longer be treated as just a subordinate.
We must find a way to build a closer relationship with them.
"Yes, Uncle." Lu Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and sat down after responding to the other party's greeting.
Then, at Zhou Ren's signal, various delicacies were laid out.
As everyone began to eat, Zhou Ren said while drinking, "There are no outsiders here. I have something to say in advance. I will receive the Marquis's order this afternoon."
The imperial court has issued a direct order to track down members of the Succubus Sect within its borders. These witches, taking advantage of the army's expedition and everyone's focus on the battlefield beyond the Great Wall, have infiltrated our northern frontier. Many young and strong men in the Youzhou region have already been turned into dried corpses.
Moreover, many lower- and middle-ranking officials were won over by them and were given protection by these members of the Succubus Sect.
Therefore, it is very difficult to investigate, and I will focus my main efforts on this during this period.
Let's remove this malignant tumor first.
Zhou Ren said in a chilling tone.
Zhou Hongling looked at Lu Yuan with a face full of apology: "I originally promised you that after you came back this time, I would send someone to Yunzhou with you to pick up your mother, but because of this incident, I can only postpone it for a few days."
However, the Marquis said that these Succubus Sect members are the best at accumulating wealth, and any spoils they seize will be theirs.
Another point is that military merits will be counted in greater amounts.
The one with the greatest merit will be reported to the imperial court. Your current military achievements are enough to qualify you for the rank of colonel, but if you want to be promoted further, kills alone won't be enough; you'll need to accomplish several outstanding feats.
Lu Yuan nodded: "Alright, it's not too late for me to go back in a while. I've just returned from the battlefield, so I should rest for a few days."
Seeing that he agreed, Zhou Hongling breathed a sigh of relief.
She still cared a lot about what Lu Yuan was thinking.
Zhou Ren glanced at his daughter, a thoughtful look in his eyes, and then smiled and said, "Don't worry about A Yuan in other places for now. We'll start investigating there when we return to Icefield Fortress the day after tomorrow."
If we can find one of these witches' hideouts, we should be able to find some clues and make some progress. I've also heard that a man has gone missing in Icefield City, so it must have been infiltrated as well.
"You must take this matter very seriously. The court is taking it very seriously. The Marquis has just suffered a major defeat in the borderlands and is preparing to use this opportunity to redeem himself. If you can really find out the truth, it will definitely be very beneficial to your career."
Lu Yuan nodded, and then he thought of the Myriad Flowers Courtyard, but he didn't say it directly.
Because he wasn't sure if the Wanhua Courtyard was actually where the Succubus Sect was hiding, he was afraid that if he came out and said something reckless, his superiors would think he was unreliable, and he would also offend people for no reason.
After all, the fact that Wanhuayuan could open must mean that there were people behind it.
It's not too late to say anything once we find the evidence.
Anyway, we now have a lead.
Once you return to Icefield City, just follow these brothels to find them.
As long as you destroy a den, the credit is yours.
Just as he was thinking this, Zhou Ren raised his glass and said, "A Yuan, don't feel pressured. Even if you can't find out the truth, your contribution is already dazzling enough."
"Once you officially become a captain, we can plan our next move."
Clearly, Zhou Ren considered Lu Yuan one of his own, and he didn't mince words when he spoke.
Zhou Hongling nodded: "Yes, that makes sense, but if you really discover something, don't hold back. I fully support you."
Lu Yuan nodded: "I know."
Then, Zhou Hongling picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks and placed it in Lu Yuan's bowl.
"what!"
Just then, faint screams could be heard coming from outside.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ren raised an eyebrow: "That shout seems to have come from A-Hao."
Zhou Ming glanced at Lu Yuan, then whispered something in Zhou Ren's ear.
Clearly, the former already knew what had happened.
After understanding what had happened, Zhou Ren couldn't help but smile wryly, then said helplessly, "That brat really deserves a beating; he's been too outrageous."
Then, he couldn't help but glance at his daughter with a smile.
This is quite a commotion. He spent his own money to have Zhou Hao take Lu Yuan to a brothel. It's amusing to even think about.
Zhou Hongling ate her meal without changing her expression, occasionally putting a piece of meat on Lu Yuan's plate.
The latter accepts all comers.
They just buried themselves in their food.
It must be said that the food at the Zhou family's house this week is really good.
There are so many medicinal herbs in the food.
Taking it will greatly benefit one's cultivation.
After finishing the meal, they got up and went back to the courtyard arranged by the Zhou family to rest.
Nothing happened that night. The next day, Zhou Hongling had clearly learned her lesson and personally took Lu Yuan out for a day, buying him not only several outfits but also various accessories.
On the third day, the two left Yanzhou City early in the morning with their personal guards and headed towards Bingyuan Fortress.
Actually, if Zhou Hongling hadn't insisted on keeping him, he would have gone back yesterday.
After all, the Succubus Sect was a major military achievement, and now that they had an idea in mind, they naturally wanted to check it out as soon as possible to see if it was true.