Chapter 365: In a Good Mood

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Chapter 70: Riot

Knowing this, Chen Yuan slowed down and decided to work slowly. This was his first time farming, and after clearing an acre of land, he already felt sore and tired. However, he wanted to plant early to ensure an early harvest, making things easier when his wife and daughter arrived in the South.

However, since the seedlings hadn't sprouted yet, even if he finished clearing the land, he wouldn't be able to plant immediately. Moreover, the most important thing was that he was exhausted.

"I'll go change my clothes then!"

Chen Yuan walked towards the screen not far away. Since they had moved everything out of the house, there was no screen left. Their wardrobe had been moved inside as well.

"We should build a few houses in the space when we have time!" Chen Yuan suddenly turned back to his wife and daughter. Without houses, resting would be inconvenient.

Although they had beds, it felt like sleeping outdoors.

Besides, tasks like bathing were inconvenient too.

Chen Xue nodded, "Dad, do you know how to build houses?"

He certainly didn't.

Chen Yuan hesitated for a moment; that was indeed a problem. He didn't know how to build houses either.

Among the servants, there might be someone who knew, but he couldn't bring them into the space. After all, it involved his daughter's secret, and he couldn't let more people know.

"I'll learn how to build bamboo houses when I have time."

Bamboo houses were simpler and easier to build. They only required bamboo and didn't need many other materials.

"Then we'll need to figure out a way to get more bamboo when the time comes."

Chen Xue's eyes suddenly lit up. Having seen many movies in her previous life, she imagined a bamboo house standing in a valley, with flowing water nearby and fish swimming happily.

The dense bamboo forest obscured each other, and a green stone path extended from the bamboo house, crossing through the bamboo forest and over a small stream.

Alongside the stone path, colorful flowers bloomed, with butterflies fluttering and bees buzzing, creating a picturesque scene.

She had fantasized about this secluded, almost immortal-like life in her previous life, but it had seemed impossible. Now, in this world, she had the opportunity.

Although they were currently exiled, with the space in hand, who said they couldn't make things better in the future?

So, she shared her thoughts with her parents. Madam Chen also became interested, and Chen Yuan naturally didn't object; he chose to support her.

"Then we need to plan carefully!"

The group continued chatting with enthusiasm, completely oblivious to what was happening outside. They had no idea that their disappearance had caused a stir.

...

Outside.

Captain Sun led his men to the carriage where the Chen family was supposed to be. He wanted to confirm if they had really fled.

He also sent people to search the surroundings. Even if the Chen family had escaped, they wouldn't get far.

"Open the carriage!"

As Captain Sun gave the order, bailiffs approached the carriage. The Chen family's servants rushed over but were forced back by the bailiffs wielding Swords.

Ignoring the injuries, Chen Yi rushed forward, risking his life to stop them. However, a bailiff slash at his leg, causing him to kneel in pain.

Other bailiffs then rushed towards the carriage, ready to open the curtains where Chen Xue and the others were.

Bang!

Suddenly, a cacophony of noise erupted around them, growing louder and accompanied by flickering flames.

As everyone turned around, their faces filled with shock and curiosity, a bailiff stumbled over, his face filled with fear.

"Captain, the prisoners have rioted! Many of them have escaped!"

"Damn it!"

Captain Sun couldn't help but curse. Although he had anticipated this, the scene still unfolded before him.

Compared to checking if the Chen family had escaped, suppressing the riot was the most important task. After all, if all the prisoners escaped, he wouldn't have enough heads to chop off.

"Kill them!"

"Anyone who dares to run, kill them!"

Captain Sun drew his sword and roared at the surrounding crowd, "Don't hold back. Kill whoever tries to escape. I'll take responsibility for the consequences."

Hearing this, the other bailiffs didn't hesitate. When they saw prisoners attempting to flee, they raised their weapons and attacked.

"Kill them! Kill these damn bailiffs!"

"Yes, we have hundreds of people, and there are only a dozen of them. We don't need to fear them!"

The prisoners roared, picking up stones and sticks and charging towards the bailiffs.

Meanwhile, the short man, seeing this scene, revealed a smug expression before slipping into the crowd and quietly leaving with his people in another direction.

Obviously, his earlier words were just meant to incite the prisoners against the bailiffs, buying himself a chance to escape.

The prisoners didn't notice this; they were filled with excitement and resentment, only wanting to retaliate against the bailiffs who had bullied them.

"Die!"

The bailiffs snorted coldly and mercilessly killed the first person who charged at them, blood spraying everywhere as their large blades swung.

Seeing this, the prisoners shuddered.

Many of them were former officials who had never experienced such a scene before.

However, some servants remained calm, having witnessed beheadings at the Wu Gate in the past.

Some even seemed to have had a good relationship with the person who was killed. Witnessing this, they were stirred with bravery.

"You bastards, come and meet your doom!"

Seeing the prisoners go crazy, the bailiffs, even with their swords, began to retreat, knowing they were outnumbered.

"What should we do?"

"Captain, we can't hold them back!"

The bailiffs regrouped around Captain Sun, their faces pale as they looked at the dense crowd ahead. They were at a loss, having never experienced a riot before. Even Captain Sun, who had, couldn't think of a good solution.

"You need to understand!" Captain Sun shouted, "Under heaven, there is nowhere to run. Where can you go? Can you hide in the mountains for the rest of your life? If you do that, how are you different from savages? How are you different from being exiled to the South?"

"If you run away, it's a dead end. If you're exiled to the South, there's still a way out. If you make merit, you can restore your household registration and even re-enter officialdom."

"Think it through. Drop your weapons now and stand aside. I'll overlook what happened just now."

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 Chapter 69: Trouble

"Captain, the Chen family really ran away!"

Captain Sun's face turned very ugly when he heard this. "Immediately have Kuang Wei gather all the prisoners and count their numbers."

"You go with people to search the surroundings. It's nighttime now, and they're not familiar with the area. They won't get far."

"And you, hurry to the county town and ask the county magistrate for help."

"Captain, is it necessary to ask for help from the county government just because of the Chen family? This..."

"Stop talking nonsense. Do you think it's just the Chen family?" Captain Sun snorted but didn't explain further. "Move quickly. The consequences will be dire if it's too late."

Although the bailiffs didn't know what would happen, they could tell from Captain Sun's serious expression that trouble was brewing.

Soon, Kuang Wei and others woke up the sleeping prisoners with whips and drove them together.

Although the prisoners were resentful, they dared not act out and could only get up obediently and gather together.

Some prisoners seemed to be contemplating resistance with a flicker in their eyes, but ultimately held back.

"Hurry up! Do you want to die from dawdling?"

"Smack!"

"Haven't had dinner, huh? Do you want me to whip you a few times so you can eat your fill and have energy?"

"Why are you staring? I'll gouge your eyeballs out if you keep staring."

The bailiffs scolded and beat the prisoners, driving them all to gather in an open space, then slowly counted their numbers.

When Captain Sun walked over, they had already finished counting. "Captain, ten people are missing!"

"How could so many be missing?" Captain Sun became furious and kicked a bailiff down with one foot. "Are you all useless? So many people ran away at once!"

The bailiffs had no words to defend themselves. The captain had swaggered into the city with some men and left, and even Zhao Guang, Xu Tian, and others had left. Almost half of the bailiffs were missing from the exile team.

With just a dozen bailiffs, how could they keep an eye on hundreds of prisoners? Even if they patrolled constantly, there would be loopholes.

But they didn't dare to mention this, only enduring the scolding obediently.

"Keep an eye on them. Anyone who dares to run, break their legs first." Captain Sun said coldly, "Furthermore, if anyone can disclose the whereabouts of the escapees, I can guarantee you'll eat and drink your fill in the days to come..."

Captain Sun's voice was loud, and combined with the repeated warnings from other bailiffs, the entire exiled team heard it clearly.

Those who had been unaware suddenly realized what was happening, and some saw a glimmer of hope.

Ignoring them, Captain Sun turned and left. "Let's go, take me to the Chen family's place."

He wanted to confirm whether the Chen family had really run away.

...

"Miss, is this okay?"

After countless failures, Xiao Die finally succeeded in making a spicy oil filled with various peppers and spices.

Actually, Chen Xue didn't know if it was successful or not, but seeing Xiao Die's efforts for so long, she couldn't bear to discourage her.

"Well, it's alright. Once it cools down, it'll be a success."

"Xiao Die, you're amazing!"

Praised by Chen Xue, Xiao Die suddenly felt embarrassed and lowered her head. "It's all Miss's guidance. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do."

"I just gave a general idea. The hands-on work was all you, and figuring out the right amounts was all you..."

"Alright, stop complimenting each other." Madam Chen, covered in dirt, walked over, "Xiao Die, I've seen how hard you've been working these days. If it weren't for us dragging you down, you could have left the Chen family and become a free person."

"Madam..." Xiao Die suddenly knelt down, "Xiao Die grew up in the Chen Mansion since she was a child. Living and dying with the Chen Mansion is my own decision, not because of the Chen Mansion's troubles."

"Alright, don't kneel so easily." Chen Xue quickly helped Xiao Die up.

"Now that we're exiled, many rewards don't need to be fulfilled. In the future, as long as we have food to eat, we won't let you go hungry."

This statement was a true recognition of Xiao Die. Before, Chen Xue hadn't said anything about Xiao Die following them, neither opposing nor agreeing.

Now she was truly accepting Xiao Die and treating her as family.

"Take these two silvers. Although it's not much, you know the current situation."

Madam Chen took out a silver coin from her sleeve and handed it to Xiao Die. Xiao Die was pleasantly surprised. "Madam..."

"Just take it!" Chen Xue interrupted her and snatched the silver from her mother's hand, stuffing it into Xiao Die's hand.

"Save some money for yourself. You'll have money to buy whatever you want in the future!"

"Thank you, Madam. Thank you, Miss!"

Xiao Die bowed gratefully, deeply moved. Tears welled up in her eyes, clearly feeling that they regarded her as family.

"Cough cough cough!"

"Um, have you finished chatting?"

Chen Yuan, covered in dirt, walked over, wanting to complain. However, when the three women all looked at him at the same time, he instinctively swallowed his words and complaints along with his saliva.

"This field isn't finished yet. Let's finish it quickly so we can rest early."

"Why the rush!" Madam Chen said with a smile, but hearing this, Chen Yuan, afraid to complain, just swallowed his complaints along with his saliva.

"This field hasn't been fully tilled yet, but we'll be able to rest early once it's done."

"What's the hurry?" Although Madam Chen said this, she actually wanted to take a break. She hadn't farmed before, and if she worked so hard all of a sudden, she'd have a sore back.

If she didn't take a break, she felt like she would collapse in the field and not be able to get up, embarrassing herself in front of her daughter.

She had thin skin and didn't dare to complain when everyone else was working. Even though her daughter hadn't said she was tired and kept working, her mother was also working tirelessly.

So, when she saw her daughter and Xiao Die trying to shirk work, she came over. On one hand, she wanted to take a break, and on the other hand, she wanted to genuinely comfort Xiao Die and treat her as family.

Chen Xue also knew that her mother was very tired, but she hadn't said anything before, and both of them had been working tirelessly.

So, she naturally had to speak up for her mother. "That's right, Dad. It takes several days for the seedlings to grow out, and we also need fertilizer..."

This was her negligence; she had forgotten about fertilizer.

Comprehending this, Chen Yuan realized that farming wasn't as simple as he thought. Although he was curious why his daughter knew so much about farming, he didn't inquire.

Madam Chen also looked at her husband with the same expression. Worried, she wondered if they had led their daughter astray. They had hoped to raise their daughter as a young lady, not necessarily proficient in everything, but at least a little bit.

But now, it seemed like their daughter had deviated from that path. They hadn't seen her excel in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, but she seemed very proficient in farming, raising chickens, chopping wood, and cooking.

If this continued, could their daughter still find a good family to marry into?

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 Chapter 868: Waiting at the County yamen Office

Until he heard Bao Ya's voice coming from inside the house, Da Niu suddenly woke up.

He hurriedly said to Zhou Qiao, "You stay here and take care of Bao Ya. I'll go find Fourth Aunt and tell her the good news."

Fourth Aunt's house was not far from third Uncle's house, so he could get there quickly.

Da Niu left, and Zhou Qiao entered the house. She looked at Bao Ya sitting on the bed, rubbing her eyes in a dazed manner, and couldn't help but smile as she approached.

She dressed Bao Ya and led her to the kitchen to wash her face, intending to take her out for breakfast.

However, when they arrived at the kitchen, they found that everything was cold and there was nothing to eat.

Fortunately, at that moment, Liang Shi came back with Da Bao.

Da Bao was very excited. On one hand, his sister Ah Yu, who could cook delicious food, had returned, and on the other hand, he didn't have to go to the private school today, which made him happy.

Although he didn't fully understand the meaning of being the village lord, his mother said that Ah Yu's status was now very high, enough for him to show off.

Liang Shi bought a few steamed buns on the way and gave one to Bao Ya first. She held one in her mouth and put the rest on the table, then took Da Bao to comb his hair and wash his face.

Then she pretended to ask Zhou Qiao if she wanted one, but Zhou Qiao had already eaten, so she naturally shook her head.

While eating, Liang Shi asked questions. Zhou Qiao had only met the old lady and the others last night, so she didn't know much, but she told Liang Shi everything she could.

Nevertheless, Liang Shi was extremely satisfied with what she heard.

Not long after, Da Niu came back, accompanied by Lu SiXing and two children.

Da Niu said, "Fourth Aunt is coming back with us. Fourth Uncle also took time off."

Yuan Shanchuan's workplace was not far from here, and he didn't need to go to the county office to take time off. He just needed to find his superior and inform them.

Lu Sixing had already eaten breakfast, and she was very curious about the experiences of her second brother's family. Da Niu didn't explain in detail earlier, but now she couldn't help but ask more specifically.

While they were talking, Lu Sanzhu and Yuan Shanchuan also returned.

They happened to meet on the way back, which was quite a coincidence.

With everyone gathered, they couldn't wait to set off.

With two families, fortunately, Quan Quan and Bao Ya were both small, so they could be held in their arms. Xiao Zhen and Da Bao were also children, so they could squeeze into the carriage, although the speed would be slower.

Da Niu was driving, and Yuan Shanchuan sat on the other side of the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Lu Sanzhu excitedly whispered to Liang Shi, "Didn't I tell you before? We'll have plenty to eat with Ah Yu. Although she was bullied before, she will soon make a comeback. Look, she not only came back, but also became the village lord."

Although they were speaking softly, everyone in the carriage heard it.

Zhou Qiao and Lu Sixing glanced at each other and smiled helplessly.

Lu Sanzhu was very proud. "I have a good eye for people."

Liang Shi nodded, "That's true. Otherwise, how could you have married me?"

The people inside and outside the carriage, "...", both of them were shameless.

As if thinking of something, Lu Sanzhu suddenly lifted the carriage curtain and asked Da Niu, "Where are we going?"

"Ah Yu said to wait for her at the city gate. She has something to do at the county office."

Lu Sanzhu waved his hand, "Why go to the city gate? Let's wait for her at the county office. It's been almost half a year since I saw my mother. I need to see her as soon as possible and see if she's doing well."

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 Chapter 867: The Shocked Third Uncle's Family

Da Niu looked around and saw that their neighbors had also opened their doors and come out, so he entered the courtyard first. "Third Uncle, let's go inside and talk."

Lu Sanzhu shrugged, feeling his empty stomach, and decided to forget about buying breakfast for now. He would go later.

At that moment, Liang Shi also heard the commotion and came out, surprised. "Why are you here? We didn't prepare breakfast today. You won't be able to catch up."

Da Niu: "..."

Third Uncle and Third Aunt were just as predictable as ever.

Not wanting to delay any longer, Da Niu stood in the courtyard and said, "Ah Yu and Second Uncle have both returned."

"What? Who did you say?" Lu Sanzhu was stunned, doubting whether he had misheard.

Da Niu had to repeat himself, explaining what he had witnessed when he saw Ah Yu the previous night. He also mentioned that Ah Yu had been appointed as the village lord

As Da Niu finished speaking, the small courtyard fell suddenly silent. Lu Sanzhu and Liang Shi stared wide-eyed, mouths hanging open, unable to utter a word.

After a long while, the neighbors suddenly heard two piercing screams.

"Ah..."

"Ah..."

The screams not only shocked the neighbors but also startled the two children who were sleeping inside. Bao Ya burst into tears.

With an annoyed expression, Da Bao pounded the bed, but then he had to go and comfort his little sister first. Fortunately, Lu Sanzhu and Liang Shi had experienced this kind of situation before, so the two children were used to it.

After being comforted for a few moments, Bao Ya stopped crying. Da Bao quickly put on his shoes and hurriedly ran outside, exclaiming in anger, "Dad, Mom, why are you making such a fuss so early in the morning?"

Wow, he used an idiom. Good job!

Da Bao continued his complaint, "I'm so tired. I stayed up late reading last night, and you wouldn't let me rest. If I fall asleep in class, the teacher will wake me up and make me stand in front. You guys..."

However, his grievances fell on deaf ears. Lu Sanzhu and Liang Shi seemed to be oblivious to him, both of them staring at Da Niu and Zhou Qiao with wide eyes. "D-Da, Da Niu, what did you just say? Ah? You, you, you said Ah Yu has returned and become the Village Lord?"

"Yes, I saw the imperial edict with my own eyes. They're going back to Shishi Village today, so I came here in advance to tell you. After Ah Yu returns to the county, we'll meet up again."

Lu Sanzhu's excited face turned red. "When will that be? If Mother is going back to Shishi Village, as her son, of course, I have to go with her."

Liang Shi also nodded beside him. "Yes, yes, yes. Let's go back to Shishi Village together. It's been a long time since I went back."

Lu Sanzhu's trembling hands showed his excitement. "Alright, I'm going to the Peach Blossom Forest to ask for time off now. Da Niu, you came here driving a cart, right? I'll borrow the cart first."

After saying that, he ran out.

Da Niu and Zhou Qiao exchanged helpless glances, but they didn't stop him. Ah Yu should be very happy to see Third Uncle's family.

With Lu Sanzhu gone, Liang Shi turned around and pulled Da Bao, saying, "Son, your grandmother and sister Ah Yu have returned. Let's go and reunite with them. Come, come, come, I'll take you to the private school to ask for time off. Da Niu, please take care of Bao Ya for me."

Still half-asleep, Da Bao was led out by Liang Shi.

After a while, his astonished voice came from a distance. "Second sister has returned? When did she come back... wait, Mom, I haven't washed my face yet..."

The voice gradually faded away, leaving Da Niu and Zhou Qiao standing silently in the courtyard, looking at each other.

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  Chapter 68: The Disappearance of the Chen Family

"Captain, the Chen family has fled!"

Captain Sun was drinking when he heard this, and he sprayed the wine out in shock, looking at him incredulously, "What did you say?"

"The Chen family has fled!"

Bailiff Qian repeated once again, and this time Captain Sun finally reacted, "What's going on exactly? When did they flee?"

Bailiff Qian briefly explained, and after listening, Captain Sun frowned, "Are you sure the carriage was empty?"

"Sure!"

"What about the other carriage?"

Bailiff Qian suddenly choked up. He hadn't actually confirmed the other carriage yet, and for a moment, he panicked. Could he have made a mistake about the carriages?

Damn the Chen family, could they have deliberately set him up?

Seeing this, Captain Sun understood. He frowned, "Take some men and go confirm it again."

Bailiff Qian didn't dare to argue and quickly left, afraid that he had made a mistake.

Captain Sun then gathered his other subordinates. "Go gather all the prisoners together and count them."

...

"Chen Da, what should we do?"

The servants of the Chen family were a bit panicked when they saw the situation. Not only because they were surrounded by bailiffs, but also because of what bailiff Qian had said – the master had fled.

They were all baffled. How could they not know if the master had fled?

They had seen the master and Miss Chen enter the carriage with their own eyes, and they hadn't come out since then. So, how could the master have fled?

They had been guarding outside the carriage. If the master had come out, how could they not know?

But, it seemed that only after bailiff Qian opened the curtain did he say that the master had fled, meaning the master was not inside the carriage.

How was that possible!

So, they were both baffled and panicked, not knowing what to do.

Chen Da, however, remained calm. He didn't know why the master and the others in the carriage had disappeared, but he was very clear that they needed to buy time.

Maybe, by the time the time came, the master and the others would reappear.

So, Chen Da immediately found Yang Xiao Hua. "Do you have any medicine that can instantly make people unconscious or unable to move?"

Yang Xiao Hua was smart and immediately understood what they were up to. She couldn't refuse to help Chen Xue, so she naturally agreed.

"Yes, but I can't make it without the necessary herbs."

"This..."

Chen Da frowned as well. With the bailiffs watching them now, if they dared to leave, these people would attack them.

Even if they could leave, they wouldn't be able to find the necessary herbs in a short time, and making the medicine would take time too.

Before long, bailiff Qian returned with a group of men.

He went straight to the other carriage, as the first one had already been checked and found empty.

Seeing bailiff Qian heading towards the carriage loaded with supplies, the servants of the Chen family naturally objected.

"What are you doing? Trying to rebel?" One of Qian's subordinates shouted angrily.

"Sir, what's going on?" Chen Da still had some sense left and respectfully inquired, "We've been honest and law-abiding. Have we done anything wrong?"

But bailiff Qian ignored him and waved to his men, "Go check that carriage and see if anyone's inside!"

"Stop!"

"Stay your hand!"

The master humiliates the servants to death.

At this point, the servants of the Chen family were not concerned about the bailiffs' status. In their hearts, the Chen family was the boss, the most important.

Even the emperor didn't hold much sway in their hearts.

"You dare to defy us!"

Bailiff Qian directly drew his sword and slashed at the servants of the Chen family. The servants quickly dodged, but with shackles on, it was difficult to avoid, and one of them was injured. Fortunately, the wound wasn't deep.

"Chen Liu!"

Others hurried over to help him up, glaring at bailiff Qian, even picking up branches and various objects from the ground and throwing them.

But bailiff Qian and his men paid no attention. After all, they couldn't be harmed, except for catching a whiff of a strange smell.

They raised their weapons and started attacking, forcing the servants of the Chen family back. As long as they didn't kill them, there would be no consequences.

Furthermore, if the Chen family members really had fled, then these servants were as good as dead anyway. Even if they killed them, it wouldn't matter.

More and more bailiffs arrived and blocked the servants of the Chen family. bailiff Qian put away his weapon and opened the curtain of the carriage.

Sure enough, there was no one inside.

Not only that, but it was also filled with supplies.

In the past, he might have been tempted to take them, but now he just wanted to confirm whether the Chen family had really fled!

"Go tell the captain that the Chen family has fled!"

Bailiff Qian called out to one of his men and then looked at the first carriage again, wanting to confirm again to make sure he hadn't been mistaken.

"You scoundrels!"

The servants of the Chen family were very angry, but they were blocked by the armed bailiffs.

Boom!

Suddenly, one of the bailiffs seemed to lose his balance, not because of any other reason, but suddenly collapsed to the ground.

Other bailiffs also felt a slight weakness, and even Qian the bailiff felt a bit uncomfortable.

Seeing this, the servants of the Chen family immediately retreated a dozen steps, panting heavily beside the carriage.

Although Yang Xiao Hua didn't have this kind of medicine, she had asked her father for it. It was something they used for self-defense.

Although it couldn't kill, it could make people feel weak all over.

However, maybe because of the wind, the effect wasn't as good, but it seemed to have scared the bailiffs.

"What's going on?"

bailiff Qian's face changed. Could it be that the Chen family was getting their just deserts for impersonating the Kunshan Immortal?

But shouldn't it have been on the Chen family members? Why were the servants acting weirdly?

"What did you do?" bailiff Qian quickly realized and believed that it was the servants of the Chen family playing tricks.

"What? What did we do?" Chen Da looked confused, as if he didn't understand what he was saying.

Bailiff Qian snorted coldly, becoming smarter now. He didn't approach, "Let Chen Yuan come down. Otherwise, we'll report to the court that your Chen family intended to flee. By then, it won't be exile, but extermination of nine generations!"

"You..."

Chen Da and the others changed their expressions. If bailiff Qian really did that, then the result might really be as he said – extermination of nine generations.

But the key was, they didn't know where the master had gone?

They were sure the master was in the carriage, and he hadn't left. But bailiff Qian had said the master wasn't there.

So, they dared not ask the master, let alone lift the curtain. If the master wasn't there, wouldn't that expose everything?

Anyway, all they could do now was to buy time.

Chen Da decisively refused, "Our master has already gone to bed. Without his orders, how dare we disturb him!"

"Hmph!"

"I think he ran away!" bailiff Qian snorted coldly. "You need to think clearly. If Chen Yuan ran away, you are the scapegoats. He has abandoned you. Are you still going to protect him?"

"If you reveal his whereabouts and help us catch him, you can make contributions and maybe even avoid death."

Bailiff Qian tried to entice them, believing that few people could resist such temptation, after all, who wants to die!

As long as they weren't idiots, the servants of the Chen family would surely know how to choose the best option.

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