In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chapter 177 Assassination outside the city

On the morning of the first day of July, Chen Ruotong, Qiao Zien, and Zhang Yishun rode a horse-drawn carriage out of the capital and headed for a lingerie factory on the outskirts of the capital.

Qiao Zien sat outside the car as a driver, mainly observing whether the surrounding environment was safe, for fear of being ambushed on the way.

Chen Ruotong and Zhang Yishun sat in the carriage and talked about the operation and business model of the underwear workshop, as well as how to manage it.

The three of them were on high alert along the way, fearing any accidents or assassinations.

Fortunately, the journey was safe and sound and the carriage arrived at the village smoothly.

All of Su Kexin's men in the manor have been withdrawn, and the only ones left are those that Tian had arranged, including servants, guards, old women, and maids.

After all, they are all members of the Marquis' Mansion, so no matter who takes over they will be hired again.

Most people in the manor had seen Qiao Zien. When Qiao Zien and the other two walked into the manor, the servants and maids came out to warmly welcome the prince.

Shuangxi walked in front because she was the foreman here.

Under the current circumstances, she must keep her position as foreman and continue working here to ensure her financial expenses.

Once she was driven out of the village, she would have nowhere to go. She was already a widow, living alone in a small courtyard. If she lost her source of money, how would she survive?

So Shuangxi stepped forward with a smile and bowed, "My brother, how are you!"

Qiao Zien and Chen Ruotong understood that this was Shuangxi who had an affair with Li Chun!

Chen Ruotong thought to herself: Tsk tsk, we dare not keep someone like this. She is just a troublemaker. Wherever there is a man, she will make the place stink. We have to fire her quickly.

Qiao Zien didn't even glance at Shuangxi, and walked straight towards the workshop with Chen Ruotong and Zhang Yishun.

The embroiderers did not leave the workshop, but worked quietly inside, sewing various kinds of underwear.

Seeing this, Shuangxi knew that Qiao Zien was a ruthless and vindictive person.

Since my aunt killed someone's mother, she can't stay here and will probably be kicked out of the workshop soon.

However, she still made a final effort, walked quickly into the workshop, and said in a gentle tone, "Embroiderers, stop for a moment. This is the prince of the Marquisate, the master of our workshop. Everyone, please pay your respects to the prince!"

The embroiderers put down their work, stood up in unison and saluted Qiao Zien.

Qiao Zien just nodded and looked at Chen Ruotong.

After all, this farm now belongs to Chen Ruotong, so she should come out and say a few words to everyone!

Chen Ruotong cleared her throat and said, "Hello, sisters. Please take a seat. From today on, this manor belongs to me, Chen Guchuan, and I am your master.

This is Shopkeeper Zhang, who is in charge of all matters in Zhuangzi Workshop. From now on, everyone will follow his instructions."

The embroiderer and several craftsmen answered "yes" in unison. Chen Ruotong waved her hand and asked everyone to sit down, and then started working on their own.

Shuangxi saw some hope now, because this farm was not managed by Qiao Zien, and it had been replaced by someone else. This young man spoke in a friendly manner and did things in an organized manner. If she begged, she should be able to stay.

Before Shuangxi could say anything, Chen Ruotong said, "Your name is Shuangxi, right? Are you the chief foreman here? From today on, you don't have to come to work. You are fired."

Shuangxi had expected this. She did not beg, but just lowered her head, went to her room to pack her bags, and left alone.

Chen Ruotong said, "Brother Zhang, everything here is handed over to you. Just do whatever you want. If you need anything, send a servant to find me at Huicui Building. First, get familiar with the environment here and get to know the people working here. I'm at ease with you doing the job!"

Zhang Yishun said confidently, "Brother Chen, don't worry, I'm good at managing people!"

Zhang Yishun announced the new rules and regulations of the workshop in front of everyone in the village.

For the finished underwear products, remove the Shishangxiufang label and sew the Shishangxiufang label back on.

Accommodation conditions, meals, work and rest hours, and wages are no different from those in the workshop in Pingyang Prefecture.

When everyone heard that the treatment was so good and the salary was so high, they were very excited and worked even harder.

Seeing that Zhang Yishun had arranged his work in an orderly manner, Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien strolled around the big farm leisurely.

Chen Ruotong was very satisfied with the farm. The crops in the farm were growing vigorously, and some tenant farmers were weeding in the fields.

This reminded Chen Ruotong of the several large farms in Pingyang Prefecture. The autumn harvest would be here in more than two months, and she had to go back to Pingyang Prefecture to see the harvest scene there.

She seemed to see Old Man Chen working in the fields, and she felt a little homesick.

At the farm, after lunch, Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien left.

When the carriage reached a small wood halfway, more than a dozen masked men in black rushed out from all directions, holding long swords and running straight towards the carriage.

Qiao Zien immediately stopped the carriage and said to Chen Ruotong in the carriage, "Guchuan, there is an assassin!"

Chen Ruotong immediately entered the space, sat on the floor and looked out, thinking: It's finally here, it's a blessing, it's a disaster, it's a disaster that can't be avoided! Sooner or later, I have to go through this, if I don't die, Liang Zhilan will never give up, unless Liang Zhilan dies first, I can be safe.

Chen Ruotong complained that the court was slow to act and had poor results. Why hadn't they found any evidence of Liang Yachi's rebellion? They should be caught in one fell swoop!

Chen Ruotong was letting her imagination run wild in the space.

Outside, Qiao Zien threw down his horsewhip and took out the Embroidered Spring Sword from behind him.

He cut the reins with a knife, separating the horse from the cart. The horse was frightened and ran away from the cart, heading deep into the woods.

At this moment, more than ten assassins flew towards the carriage together, and Zhu Wu pierced the carriage with a sword.

Everyone thought that Qiao Zien was just a pale-faced scholar who was weak and could only drive a horse-drawn carriage.

But unexpectedly, he was a master. Qiao Zien flew into the air and wielded the Embroidered Spring Sword so tightly that the assassins could not get close to him.

Zhu Wu knew Qiao Zien and knew that he was the son of a marquis, and that he was just a good scholar. What kind of skills could he have? He didn't expect that he had such great kung fu skills, which were hidden!

While he was surprised, he thought that this person was both civil and military. If he was valued by the court, wouldn't the prince have another enemy? Then he should get rid of him at the same time!

Thinking of this, Zhu Wu fought hard against Qiao Zien. The other two jumped onto the carriage, opened the curtains, and looked inside the carriage, looking for Chen Ruotong, determined to kill her on the spot.

But the two were very surprised. There was no one in the car. They had clearly been following them when they left the village. Qiao Zien was driving the car and Chen Guchuan was sitting in the car. How could they suddenly disappear?

Just as the two were stunned, Qiao Zien dodged Zhu Wu's sword and chopped off the two men's heads with lightning speed.

Only then did Zhu Wu realize that he had met a martial arts master.

Qiao Zien turned around and started fighting with Zhu Wu again.

Ten people against one, at the beginning, Qiao Zien could hold out for a while, but after twenty minutes, he felt a little overwhelmed.

After all, these ten men are highly skilled in martial arts and have great strength. He, a young boy, does not have the advantage in physical strength.

In order to win the battle quickly, Qiao Zien had to use his ultimate move.

He switched the knife to his left hand and fought hard, while the pistol appeared out of thin air in his right hand. No one noticed the hidden weapon in his hand.

After a few shots, six people fell to the ground, leaving Zhu Wu and four others fighting with Qiao Zien.

But they were also shocked by the hidden weapon in Qiao Zien's hand. This hidden weapon was so powerful that it could kill people instantly!