Chapter 280: then translation of title

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Translate: Qian Fugui and Han Chunshen simply had a quick meal, then ordered people to set up a camp tent in the open space outside Chen Wuji's house.

instruction: They gave the full English sentence: "Qian Fugui and Han Chunshen simply had a quick meal, then ordered people to set up a camp tent in the open space outside Chen Wuji's house." So we output that.

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Translate: Their preparations were indeed thorough; they brought everything, giving the impression of planning to settle long-term in Xishan Village.

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Translate: While they were settling in, Chen Wuji entered the room of Yuan Jinshi and his brothers.

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Translate: Although he had already agreed with Qian Fugui, he still felt uneasy and wanted to discuss it with Xu Zengyi.

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Translate: Unexpectedly, that old man's snoring rose all around.

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Translate: Chen Wuji stood at the doorway for a moment, not disturbing them, then turned and left the room.

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Translate: Xu Zengyi suffers from some unknown illness, but he always appears frail; perhaps his sleep is heavy.

Translate: There's no rush about this either; we can talk about it tomorrow.

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Translate: Chen Wuji stretched his waist and walked into the courtyard when suddenly a cold light flashed from the side, like a rainbow tearing the sky, landing on his neck.

Translate: Chen Wuji was startled and quickly stepped back.

Translate: The sword light followed closely, revealing Qin Zhanhong hiding nearby.

Translate: Chen Wuji, who was about to resist, saw Qin Zhanhong and suddenly relaxed, saying, "What's going on?"

Translate: He almost thought someone had come to kill him in the dark.

Translate: "What's wrong? Aren't you going to explain yourself!" Qin Zhanhong's face was like cold frost, her eyes filled with killing intent.

Translate: Chen Wuji suddenly thought, "Because of Yin Shu?"

Translate: As expected, it must be because of her.

Translate: In fact, he had originally planned to temporarily place Yin Shu beside Qin Zhanhong, but he hadn't had a chance to say so before Qin Zhanhong came looking for trouble.

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Translate: "I don't know what that woman's name is, but I know how to arrange a death for her!" Qin Zhanhong fumed, killing intent boiling, "I have something to tell you first. As your concubine, I won't stop you from taking more concubines, but that doesn't mean you can bring all sorts of messy women into the house. San Niang is considerate and doesn't argue with you, but I'm not so easy to talk to."

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Translate: "It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!" Chen Wuji hurriedly said.

Translate: "I have no relation with that woman; I brought her back for another reason. First put down your sword, and we can talk slowly."

Translate: "If you speak, and it's not good, today we will die together!" Qin Zhanhong said coldly.

Translate: When she shows her charm, this woman can enchant to the bone, making people lose themselves in an instant.

Translate: But when she turns cold, she is a killer devoid of any feeling.

Translate: Just her gaze is intensely intimidating, icy as if drilling into one's bones, stirring up everything good and bad into a mess.

Translate: Chen Wuji glanced into the courtyard and said, "Come over a bit; this matter needs to be kept quiet from certain people."

Translate: Her red skirt flared as Qin Zhanhong slid forward, embracing Chen Wuji from behind; ignoring the cold sword across his neck, this would be a very warm and intimate scene.

Translate: "Speak." Qin Zhanhong bit Chen Wuji's earlobe, exhaled like orchid, and stuck out her little tongue.

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Translate: "I truly don't want to kill you, but if you fall into the miasma and degenerate, I can only… die with you. It's fine; I'll accompany you, so you won't be too lonely on the Yellow Springs Road. However, I might even want to kill you again once we reach the Yellow Springs."

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Translate: "I also don't know whether a ghost, after dying, might turn into something else."

Translate: Chen Wuji was so frightened his scalp went numb.

Translate: This woman…

Translate: She's quite mad.

Translate: "Yin Shu came from Yeniao Shan Zhuang; I intend to use her to destroy Yeniao Shan Zhuang later." Chen Wuji said quickly.

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Translate: He should have clarified this earlier, but he first met Xu Zengyi, then Qian Fugui; their discussion was too important, so he overlooked this matter.

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Translate: Qin Zhanhong frowned slightly, "How did you encounter people from Yeniao Shan Zhuang in the mountains?"

Translate: "You know Yeniao Shan Zhuang?" Chen Wuji asked in surprise, then briefly recounted what happened in the mountains.

Translate: Qin Zhanhong nodded, "Part of my scouts are in Hezhou; Yeniao Shan Zhuang reported to me. However, Nan Jun has more urgent matters, so I temporarily set this aside, lacking manpower to deal with this cult."

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Translate: "I never expected them to have come this far with such ambition, even wanting to use the Qiang People's hands to annex Hezhou. They're pulling this trick in Yunan; Hezhou surely has reserves, and perhaps they've already succeeded."

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Translate: Chen Wuji shook his head, "Yeniao Shan Zhuang may be a cult, but it's crude; it shouldn't have that much power to quickly take Hezhou. To take Yunan they'd need to borrow the Qiang People's strength, let alone Hezhou, whose forces far surpass Yunan's."

Translate: Hezhou is the largest prefecture in Nan Jun, governing eleven counties and hosting three military offices.

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Translate: The Yunan Military Office oversees three counties, while the other two military offices are both in Hezhou.

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Translate: Qin Zhanhong's expression grew grave, "This relates to troop strength, but not strongly; if the person behind Yeniao Shan Zhuang already holds a high position, could they mobilize the army?"

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Translate: "I've thought that, but it seems unrealistic; for someone who commands troops to create a cult like Yeniao Shan Zhuang is somewhat overkill. Using troops directly would be far more effective than cobbling together such a cult." Chen Wuji said.

Translate: Qin Zhanhong, however, said, "But my scouts report that the person in charge behind Yeniao Shan Zhuang is suspected of holding a high position."

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Translate: Chen Wuji's brows furrowed, "Why would someone in a high position waste energy on something like this? Why don't you first put down your sword?"

Translate: Qin Zhanhong glanced at Chen Wuji with a hint of pride, "Kiss me once, and I'll sheathe my sword!"

Translate: Chen Wuji:?

Translate: He carefully avoided the blade and kissed Qin Zhanhong's flawless cheek.

Translate: "Lips!" Qin Zhanhong muttered.

Translate: Chen Wuji chuckled and kissed Qin Zhanhong's soft, plump, red lips again.

Translate: Only then did Qin Zhanhong break into a smile, "Next time you can tell me first; I don't want to point my sword at you like that. Just thinking of dying together almost made me heartbroken."

Translate: Chen Wuji: ……

Translate: Is this devotion or madness?

Translate: "It's not that I didn't have a chance to say it." Chen Wuji said helplessly.

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Translate: Qin Zhanhong gave a soft hum, then asked, "But bringing such a woman home is never trivial; what do you plan to do? This woman is alluring and unrestrained—once she says she wants to sleep, she obeys completely; there's no guarantee you won't lose control and drag her into bed."

Translate: "Impossible!" Chen Wuji declared firmly, "With you few beauties around, how could I possibly pine for a flower that anyone can make bloom?"

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Translate: "I intend to let you first take her, casually assign her some tasks to steady her, while keeping a close watch. The Yeniao Shan Zhuang folks seem adept at lying; I remain doubtful of what she's told me and need to observe further."

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Qin Zhanhong nodded, "Let her stay by my side, that's not bad either, but what can I arrange for her? Or pretend to trust her, give her an investigator Zi identity, and send her to the Qing building?"