Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 428: It is impolite not to reciprocate

They clenched their teeth, a stream of black blood flowed from the corner of their mouth, and they crushed the poison hidden in their mouths.

Chuyi was shocked: "Hey! You...why do you want to commit suicide? We don't want to kill you!"

Huo Jun leaned over to check and found that there were traces of black blood at the corners of the mouths of each secret guard.

Huo Jun was startled. This was a common trick used by assassins. Generally, only those who had undergone rigorous training for many years and were loyal to their masters would always hide poison in their mouths in preparation for any emergency.

"It's like biting the poison hidden in your mouth! It's too late to save you."

Huo Jun stood up and sighed, "These should be the secret guards around Shen Mingyue, who are under her orders."

Thinking of Shen Mingyue, a hint of disgust flashed in Huo Jun's eyes.

Shen Mingyue has always acted arrogantly and domineeringly relying on her family background. This time she even sent people to attack openly. It is really unreasonable!

Huo Jun clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. "What on earth does Shen Mingyue want to do? It's simply unreasonable."

Zhao Qiaoniang hugged Lin Wanwan and said, "It's impolite not to reciprocate. Since she treated us like this, we can't blame her."

Naitang's men received news that Shen Mingyue's dowry was about to arrive, and it was said that Princess Duanmin had prepared a generous dowry for her this time.

In the evening, Zhao Qiaoniang brought several hundred people to the dock and said, "Let's wait here..."

Jiang Lin frowned and said, "Sister-in-law, are you sure this information is reliable? How come you are so much more informed than us?"

Zhao Qiaoniang smiled faintly and said, "Just wait. Wanwan, are you cold? Do you want to get in the carriage?"

Lin Wanwan sat on the pacifier and shook her head. She had finally come out to join in the fun, and she didn't want to go back!

By the second half of the night, thick fog quietly enveloped the pier.

In the hazy light, several large vermilion-painted ships were slowly approaching from a distance. The leading ship had smooth and elegant hull lines.

On the side of the ship, craftsmen carved lotus patterns with exquisite skills, and eight thick gilded pillars supported the top of the cabin.

Exquisitely shaped palace lanterns are hung at the four corners of the boat's roof.

The palace lanterns are made of colored glaze, and the lampshades are painted with mythological stories such as Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit. The candlelight shines through the colored glaze lampshades, creating circles of colorful halos in the mist, which is like a dream.

The other ships, although slightly smaller in size, were still magnificent.

The glass lamps hanging on the side of the ship were swaying gently in the breeze, colliding with each other, making crisp and pleasant sounds.

Zhao Qiaoniang and Huo Jun hid in the shadows beside the dock. Seeing the fleet approaching, Zhao Qiaoniang raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and said hurriedly:

"Isn't this all Shen Mingyue's dowry?

I never thought that Princess Duanmin was so kind to her that she actually prepared such a large dowry."

Huo Jun's lips curled up in disdain as he sneered, "Shen Mingyue has been spoiled. She's arrogant and domineering on a daily basis. With Princess Duanmin's support, she's become even more reckless."

Zhao Qiaoniang sighed and said, "That's why we can't spoil children blindly. You too, can't spoil Wanwan too much in the future."

Huo Jun touched his nose and said, "No! How did I spoil you?"

Zhao Qiaoniang laughed and said, "I don't know who has to take her with him every night when he digests his food. The boat has docked."

The dock suddenly became lively, with porters holding ropes and carrying wooden bars, gathering around the ship.

A man who looked like a butler and was wearing a brown gown shouted at the top of his voice:

"Listen carefully! These are the princess's dowry, priceless.

If you bump into something, your head will be in jeopardy. Be careful and start unloading!"

Just then, there was a commotion on the boat, and more than a dozen nimble monkeys jumped directly onto the boat.

White powder fell down in the air, and in the blink of an eye, the workers and guards on the dock felt dizzy and fainted on the ground.

After Huo Jun threw everyone on the boat into the woods, he glanced at the five magnificent ships, frowned slightly, and asked, "What should we do next?"

Zhao Qiaoniang pondered for a moment and said:

“Now that we have a boat, things will be easier.

The cargo hasn't been unloaded yet, so let's just sail away to avoid being discovered and causing trouble."

Everyone quickly divided the work, and the five large ships quickly sailed away like an arrow.

On the wide river, waves were surging, and five large ships were sailing against the wind.

Huo Jun and others deliberately made a long circle to confirm that there were no pursuers behind them before heading towards a hidden harbor.

After the ship came to a steady stop, everyone immediately transported the cargo on board to the mountain stronghold.

Lin Wanwan looked at the ship curiously. The carved doors and windows, silk curtains, and glass lamps all demonstrated the noble status of the ship's former owner.

Mulan stroked the carved railing of the cabin and said regretfully, "It would be such a shame to throw away such a beautiful boat."

Gu Dongyang crossed his arms and said, "These ships are made of high-quality materials and are beautifully decorated. If we renovate them and sell them to dignitaries, we will definitely make a lot of money."

Zhao Qiaoniang frowned when she heard this and said worriedly:

"Isn't this too risky? These ships are the princess's dowry. If we were caught secretly reselling them, we would be guilty of a capital crime.

If we are tracked down by then, we will be in trouble!"

Master Bai stroked his beard and said:

“When the time comes, we can redecorate these boats and sell them to the Longhu Gang. It won’t be a problem.

A ship like this should be able to sell for 70,000 to 80,000 taels of silver, and those small boats over there can also sell for tens of thousands of taels, so it’s a good deal.”

Zhao Qiaoniang nodded and said, "Okay, let's go back to the village first!"

The carriage slowly drove towards the village. Before it reached the village gate, everyone was stunned by the scene before them.

In just two months, the once somewhat dilapidated village has undergone earth-shaking changes.

The scale of the stronghold has expanded several times. The original wall has been replaced by a tall and sturdy brick and stone wall. There are also watchtowers and defensive battlements on the top of the wall. Several guards stand on it, patrolling the surroundings vigilantly.

The gate of the village has also been completely renovated. It is made of thick solid wood and inlaid with iron nails, exuding a sense of majesty.

As you enter the village, what catches your eye are rows of brand new houses.

These houses are no longer the simple thatched huts of the past, but wooden structures with blue bricks and gray tiles, each of which is spacious and bright.

The houses are scattered in an orderly manner on both sides of the road. The road surface has been leveled and paved with stone slabs, making it very smooth to walk on.

Walking along the main road, you can see a lively scene.

Several new workshops were built in an open space, and the sound of pounding iron and sparks flew from the blacksmith shop.

In the carpenter's shop, craftsmen are concentrating on making various furniture and tools.

In the stable nearby, there were many fat and strong horses, which neighed from time to time.

Behind the village, more than ten acres of originally barren land were reclaimed.

Today, the fields are full of various crops, and the wheat seedlings sway gently in the breeze.

In the center of the village stands a magnificent meeting hall.

The meeting hall is majestic and grand with its carved beams and painted rafters, flying eaves and brackets.