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Chapter 587 Someone Died

With this, she became even more worried about Chu Heng. She even resorted to the most superstitious method, burning incense and praying to Buddha every day.

"Madam, the incense we bought at home is running out. This servant will go to the street at the village's edge to see if there's any for sale." Hu Shi, after praying to the Buddha image and sutra at home with Ye Muyu, spoke up.

Ye Muyu nodded and took out some silver from her waist, handing it to her. "Bring some bitter melon tea for Xiao Jin as well. It's hot today and I'm afraid he might get heatstroke."

"Alright, Madam, I'll go now." Hu Shi changed into a different outfit and then took the basket with the bitter melon tea bags filled with water before leaving the courtyard.

Zhang Shu sat under the donkey shed, weaving bamboo baskets. Only after she left did he quickly walk to the door and open it halfway. Sitting and weaving bamboo baskets, he could still keep an eye on the situation outside.

Han Zhuang was busy with household chores and didn't attract any attention. Even the villagers didn't know that the Chu family had an additional servant.

Over here.

When Hu Shi arrived at the grocery store at the bridgehead and inquired, she found out that there was no incense for sale.

She wasn't too disappointed since very few people in the village burned incense at home. Basically, they only visited the temple once a year and offered some incense money which was considered paying respects to the Buddha.

However, this meant they would have to wait until tomorrow for their men to go to the county and buy some back.

Thinking about this, Hu Shi didn't delay any longer and quickly left the grocery store, heading towards the schoolhouse.

Just as she reached the entrance of the schoolhouse, Hu Shi suddenly heard a scream coming from inside. She felt a sense of panic and quickly stepped inside.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

"Ah, Tang Bao is dead!" the children screamed.

Hu Shi's face instantly changed color, and she grabbed a child and asked, "Xiao Jin, I mean, where is Chu Jin?"

"He's inside the house, wuwuwu..."

Hu Shi was trembling with fear. She saw everyone rushing out of the dining hall, and the child just now said that their young master was inside.

As soon as Hu Shi rushed in, she saw Chu Jin being pulled behind Master Lin, trembling with fear and pale-faced, obviously frightened. Next to him, her son Zhang Cong was even paler, his eyes blank, looking terrified.

In the middle of the dining hall, a chubby child lay in a pool of blood, his face full of fear, eyes wide open in death.

There were two people fighting nearby.

Both of them were dressed plainly and looked very ordinary, leaving no strong impression.

Among them, a younger man held a blood-stained knife in his hand, clearly the murderer.

Hu Shi was frightened and her legs went weak, but she still went forward to grab Chu Jin and protect him, while calling out to her son Zhang Cong.

Master Lin suddenly reached out and grabbed Chu Jin, turning his head with a fierce expression, staring at her with a vigilant look. He relaxed only after seeing that it was Hu Shi.

"Master Lin, what's...?" Hu Shi was startled by his reaction.

Master Lin explained, "I thought another bad person had come."

"First, take Chu Jin back and also help me report to the authorities. Say that there's a bad person who entered the schoolhouse and killed someone." Master Lin's face was full of exhaustion and he looked at the two people fighting in the middle with a worried expression.

Seeing that the young man was becoming desperate, Master Lin didn't wait for Hu Shi's reply. He quickly pushed her, Chu Jin, and Zhang Cong out. "Go quickly."

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Chapter 13: The Rescue Arrives

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Chapter 13: The Rescue Arrives

The arrow whistled through the air, narrowly grazing Wei Shuyi's shoulder before embedding itself deep into a tree behind him.

"Protect the lord!"

Even before Chang Suining shouted, Chang Ji had already drawn his sword.

Wei Shuyi quickly came to his senses, grabbing Chang Suining's arm to pull her into the protective circle of the guards while retreating.

Chang Suining's eyes fixed on the source of the ambush—the opposite bank of the stream. Several dark figures had leaped out from the forest, wielding blades as they crossed the water, droplets splashing and reflecting a chilling light in the twilight of early spring.

The figures moved swiftly, brimming with murderous intent. But there were only a few, seemingly not enough to be a serious threat.

"Don’t underestimate them—" Chang Suining warned, looking toward the dense forest, "there are more coming."

They had chosen this resting spot after careful scouting, so the enemy’s numbers nearby must be limited. The few skilled archers who had attacked first were only probing the situation. The main force hadn’t shown itself yet.

No sooner had she spoken than a sharp whistle rang out from the forest, startling birds into flight, while raindrops dripped from the trees like needles.

Chang Suining drew a dagger, gripping it tightly.

Wei Shuyi raised an eyebrow in surprise. "?"

Running toward them, Ah Che pulled a cleaver from his coat.

Wei Shuyi: "??"

Amidst the clash between the guards and the dark figures, one of the assailants had his left arm severed, the mutilated limb spraying blood everywhere.

Wei Shuyi pulled Chang Suining closer, shielding her from the gory scene, while giving orders to Chang Ji: "Take her to the carriage and leave immediately."

"No." Chang Suining firmly objected, "I’m not their target, and I can protect myself. Don’t waste manpower and weaken our chances of winning—this is a poor strategy. A better plan would be to send someone on horseback to the city for reinforcements."

Wei Shuyi glanced at her, then nodded. "Alright, we’ll leave together once we handle this."

Just as he finished speaking, more dark figures appeared from various directions, some charging at them, others cutting off their retreat, forming a near-complete encirclement. There were at least a hundred of them.

The purpose of this ambush was now crystal clear—

Kill the imperial envoy, and destroy the prisoner transport.

Both sides were evenly matched in numbers. The sounds of swords clashing echoed through the air, horses whinnied in terror, and the shallow stream had already turned red with blood.

With a loud crash, the prison cart holding Prefect Magistrate Zhao was split into pieces by two of the assailants.

"Stop them!"

One of the guards shouted.

The next moment, a dark figure raised his sword—and before anyone could react, the prisoner, still in his shackles, was beheaded on the spot.

This wasn’t a rescue mission—it was an execution!

The assassins had succeeded, but they didn’t intend to retreat. The leader raised his hand and coldly ordered, "Kill Wei Shuyi! Leave no survivors!"

Wei Shuyi, whose head had just been "marked for collection," sighed and shook his head. "I knew it. Being an imperial envoy may sound dignified, but it’s clearly just a blood-soaked job."

Chang Suining turned her head and saw his face, looking genuinely frustrated.

Wait—are they really being ambushed?

Chang Suining wasn’t sure whether Wei Shuyi had lost his mind or had something up his sleeve, so she looked around at the chaotic battle—was this man just foolish, or did he have a backup plan?

Now that the prisoner was dead, the assassins turned their full attention to Wei Shuyi.

Their attacks were vicious, disregarding any finesse, aimed solely at taking lives. Some charged at him with blades, while archers hidden in the shadows fired volleys of arrows. The coordinated assault was relentless, and the sound of arrows cutting through the air filled the forest.

Chang Ji swung his sword at the front lines, blocking incoming arrows. The guards formed a protective wall around Wei Shuyi, retreating deeper into the woods.

Chang Suining had no idea what Wei Shuyi was planning, but seeing Ah Che trembling with fear, she grabbed the cleaver from him. She considered slipping away while she could—after all, she had worked so hard to live again; she wasn’t about to die so senselessly alongside this man!

She wasn’t afraid of death, but this kind of confusing and pointless death didn’t suit her.

Just as she was about to pull Ah Che deeper into the woods, far enough away from Wei Shuyi, she suddenly felt a cold wave of murderous intent coming from above.

Though she had lost much of her former strength, her instinct for danger remained—it was something she had honed through countless brushes with death, a survival instinct that was ingrained in her bones.

In an instant, she raised her eyes, almost immediately locking onto a dark figure hiding among the tree branches.

The archer, believing he had concealed himself well, was caught off guard when his gaze met a pair of sharp, cold eyes. Surprised, he quickly readied his bow and aimed.

All this happened in the blink of an eye, unnoticed by anyone else in the chaos—

Chang Suining dropped the cleaver and forcefully tackled Wei Shuyi, sending them both tumbling down the forest slope.

At almost the same moment, an arrow buried itself deep into the spot where Wei Shuyi had just been standing.

"My lord!"

"There are more ambushers in the forest! Be careful!"

"Protect the lord!"

Though Wei Shuyi was a civil official from the Menxia prefecture, he wasn’t weak or frail. Having trained in martial arts since childhood, while not exceptionally skilled, his strength allowed him to shield Chang Suining’s head with his arm as they rolled down the slope, his back slamming hard against a tree.

He let out a small groan, while Chang Suining swiftly scrambled up like a startled rabbit.

Sitting up with a grimace, Wei Shuyi propped himself up with his hands and looked at her.

"It seems more people are coming—" The girl, straining to listen, recognized the sound of approaching hoofbeats. Growing impatient, she asked, "Wei Shuyi, do you have a way out or not?"

If this dragged on any longer, she really wasn’t going to stick around!

Even his mother’s memory wouldn’t be enough to keep her here!

She had already died once, and she wasn’t eager to die again—not in quick succession like this, making all of King Yama’s effort to keep her alive seem wasted.

"I do." Noticing her impatience, Wei Shuyi actually smiled and nodded. "There’s a way out."

As he spoke, he looked toward the edge of the forest. "Look, the rescue has arrived."

Following his gaze, Chang Suining looked in the direction from which the hoofbeats came.

Chang Ji helped Wei Shuyi to his feet.

The remaining ambushers hidden in the forest had been dealt with. Wei Shuyi brushed some dirt and grass off his sleeve. "Let’s go meet an old friend."

Chang Suining's heart raced as she glanced at the approaching figures, sensing a strange pull that led her to slowly walk forward.

The newcomers were allies, not foes, and the tide quickly turned in their favor.

"Retreat!" Seeing the situation worsen, the leader of the black-clad assassins ordered his men to withdraw.

In the next moment, the leader himself froze, his body going rigid where he stood. He slowly looked down, only to find a gaping hole in his chest, blood gushing out.

He hadn’t even seen what pierced his heart.

Chang Suining, however, had seen it clearly—an arrow, fast as lightning, had torn through his body as easily as punching through paper.

Her eyes followed the direction the arrow had come from.

The last rays of a vivid sunset lingered in the sky, casting a pinkish hue, but before she could appreciate it, they were about to vanish completely.

Before that final light disappeared, someone rode up slowly—a black horse, its rider dressed in dark armor. One hand held the reins, while the other gripped a bow, exuding a chilling, murderous aura.

Chang Suining’s gaze lingered on the longbow in his hand.

If she wasn’t mistaken, that bow was…

"General Cui, it’s been a long time." Wei Shuyi's voice broke her train of thought.

General Cui?

So this was—

Cui Jing, the current commander of the Xuanzhe Army?

Chang Suining's eyes moved upward, instinctively looking at the man's face.

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Chapter 314: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor

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Chapter 314: Do You Miss Me? (1)

Mo Yan's eye twitched as she watched the little furball hanging on Xiao Ruiyuan's arm, constantly gnawing on his sleeve. She felt extremely embarrassed and whispered with a throbbing temple, "Furball, that's enough!"

The little furball, oh no, it's Furball, heard its owner's voice. With its big round eyes, it glanced at her, hesitated for a moment, then began to gnaw on the sleeve with even more force, as if it wouldn't stop until it tore off the sleeve.

Seeing that it was not obedient, Mo Yan stomped over and tried to twist its ears to make it let go. But the creature loosened its mouth, yet its sharp claws deeply hooked into the fabric, refusing to retract.

Mo Yan exerted a bit of force, and it pretended to be in pain, letting out a series of miserable cries, making it impossible for her to use too much force.

Meeting Xiao Ruiyuan's smirk, Mo Yan covered her face, wishing to throw this young, temperamental creature far away.

Wasn't it just that last time it was carried over here by the scruff of its neck? How could this creature hold a grudge to this extent, still grabbing onto people's sleeves? Was it necessary to hold onto grudges like this?

Seeing that it wouldn't budge, Mo Yan threatened directly, "You better let go of your claws quickly, or you won't get roasted pig trotters from me tonight!"

As soon as it heard about roasted pig trotters, Furball's eyes lit up, and it urgently cried out. Finally, it reluctantly retracted its claws but stuck to Mo Yan's arms, insisting on being held.

Mo Yan became increasingly speechless about this stubborn creature. As soon as she let go, she threw it to the ground.

Furball was already prepared, its body swiftly turned, and its limbs landed steadily on the ground. It snarled at Mo Yan and then attempted to climb up her pants leg.

Mo Yan sighed in exasperation. She regretted a thousand times over adopting such a troublesome little demon. But she had to bend down and pick it up, or else her pants would be torn off by it again.

But as soon as her hand touched it, a well-defined large hand suddenly reached out, brushing against the back of her hand and directly grabbing Furball's neck from behind.

Mo Yan withdrew her hand as if shocked, looking sharply at Xiao Ruiyuan, only to see him with a calm expression, as if he had accidentally touched it. She was so focused on his expression that she didn't notice his ears turning red.

The soft flesh on the back of the neck was Furball's weak spot. Being grabbed like this, it instantly lost its ability to resist. It swung its limbs and howled at the "bad guy" grabbing it, trying to hook its claws into his clothes and give him a hard time.

A young tiger cub like Furball was nothing in Xiao Ruiyuan's eyes. He simply carried it by the scruff of its neck to the door, then released it outside with a thud, and finally slammed the door shut, ignoring its howls.

The immature howls mixed with the grating scratching at the door made Mo Yan's head ache.

Now, Furball was like a seven or eight-year-old troublemaker, no longer as obedient and cute as before. It caused trouble everywhere, scratching furniture lightly and venting its anger by gnawing on the dogs in the livestock shed. Mo Yan felt annoyed and wanted to throw it away, but only Da Bai could keep it in check.

With the troublemaker gone, Xiao Ruiyuan finally had the opportunity to talk to the girl he fancied. Seeing her distressed appearance, he suddenly softened, and even his cold expression softened a bit.

"Just throw it to Xiao Hua and Da Bai. It will eventually return to the mountains."

The deep and magnetic voice attracted all of Mo Yan's attention. She didn't expect him to take the initiative to mention Furball. She was stunned for a moment before smiling, "It's only a few months old, and it's winter. I plan to wait until next spring to release it!"

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Chapter 12: Returning to the Capital

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Chapter 12: Returning to the Capital

After finishing their meal, Wei Shuyi already seemed quite familiar with Chang Suining as they left the restaurant.

Since Chang Suining was dressed as a young man, their conversation while walking side by side appeared quite natural at first glance.

He’s one of those naturally sociable types—listening to his clear and youthful voice, Chang Suining silently concluded in her mind.

At that moment, the sociable Wei Shuyi remarked, "When you think about it, meeting Lady Chang in Hezhou this time feels like a life-and-death bond, doesn't it?"

Chang Suining responded, "… I suppose."

It certainly was a life-and-death situation, but it was the lives of others they risked—not their own. The entire operation at Zhoujia village and th Prefect Magistrate's residence had cost many lives, making it undeniably "life-and-death."

Chang Ji twitched at the thought.

Risking other people’s lives and calling it a personal bond? How very noble of him.

Wei Shuyi, still smiling, continued, "It's strange, really. I feel like I've known Lady Chang for a long time, as if we were old acquaintances."

He spoke casually, yet with a hint of seriousness, entirely devoid of flirtation, as though gender had nothing to do with it—merely appreciating someone who resonated with him.

Chang Suining smiled faintly. "Perhaps."

In a way, they had known each other for quite some time.

"Thank you, Lord Wei, for the meal today. I assume you still have official duties to attend to?" She didn't give him a chance to continue, saying, "If that's the case, I won't keep you from your work."

With that, she and Ah Che made their farewells and left.

Wei Shuyi called after them, "Take care, Lady Chang."

Without pausing, Chang Suining raised her right hand in response as she walked away.

Watching the sharp and tidy figure of the "young man" disappear into the crowd, Wei Shuyi chuckled softly.

Once she was safely mingled into the crowd, Chang Suining finally exhaled in relief.

She certainly didn’t dislike Wei Shuyi; there was no reason to.

But… this man—his words were as numerous as his schemes!

She craved peace and quiet, often wanting to let his words go in one ear and out the other, but feared she might slip up and let something vital slip out in response. It was exhausting.

"Why is Lord Wei treating this Lady Chang so differently? Haven’t you always been hard to impress?" Chang Ji couldn’t help but ask.

Wei Shuyi replied, "Lady Chang is extraordinary—how could she not be impressive?"

Chang Ji muttered, “…”

Whether she’s impressive or not, she’s certainly different.

"Lady Chang is so capable and intriguing, impossible to figure out—" Wei Shuyi said, still smiling as he walked toward his office, "I’ve never met anyone quite like her."

Chang Ji, following behind him, grumbled softly, "When you say intriguing… could it be because Lady Chang doesn’t seem to care much about you? I counted; for every ten things you said, she only replied once."

Wei Shuyi corrected him seriously, "You don’t understand—this is called composed wisdom."

"Well, I’ve finally figured it out…" Chang Ji earnestly commented, "It turns out you like women who don’t pay much attention to you."

Although "like" didn’t necessarily mean romantic feelings, it was clear Wei Shuyi didn’t mind Lady Chang's indifference.

"Chang Ji," Wei Shuyi sighed, hands behind his back, walking leisurely, "Having you by my side all these years, no wonder people praise me for being benevolent and virtuous."

Chang Ji blinked in confusion. "?"

"If your lord were even a little less virtuous, you would have been thrown out of the Marquis of Zheng's residence countless times because of that loose tongue of yours."

Chang Ji shuddered and immediately fell silent.

He certainly didn’t want to be thrown out of the Marquis’s residence…

Especially not when Lord Cui would surely mock him for it!

...

Just like the previous day, Chang Suining spent her day in a tea house, returning to the courtyard by dusk.

After finishing her evening meal promptly, a servant came to inform her that Chang Ji had arrived with some items.

Seeing the large packages being carried in, nearly filling the hall, Chang Suining was a bit surprised.

"In addition to daily necessities, there are ink, poetry collections, and storybooks for you to pass the time," Chang Ji said, handing her a box. "There’s also some silver in here. The lord said that since Lady Chang enjoys going out, it wouldn't be wise to be short on money."

Chang Suining was astonished—Wei Shuyi’s attention to detail was truly remarkable.

Looking at the box presented to her, she said, "I’ll accept the items, but the silver is unnecessary."

Chang Ji replied, "But the lord said that on Master Yu’s request, he must not let you be deprived in any way."

"I have enough silver for my needs, so there’s no question of deprivation," Chang Suining said. "Though I appreciate Sir Wei's generosity, a gentleman takes money only by proper means. This silver is unnecessary, so please thank him for me, but I must decline."

Chang Ji opened his mouth, then shut it.

A gentleman takes money by proper means…

Does that include money taken from Zhoujia’s kidnappers?

Holding back his words, Chang Ji bowed and left to report back to his lord.

When Wei Shuyi heard the reply and saw the silver returned, he nodded thoughtfully. "Ordinary gentlemen refuse unjust wealth, but Lady Chang refuses unnecessary wealth… Such wisdom, truly enlightening."

Chang Ji sighed.

He’s determined to compliment her no matter what, isn’t he?

...

For the next few days, Chang Suining continued her routine of going out daily, visiting nearly every busy tea house in the city.

Occasionally, she would stop by a

simple tea stall on the street. Once, while passing through in his carriage, Wei Shuyi happened to see the "young man" casually sitting there, holding a rough tea cup. Despite her thin and frail appearance, the air around her made it seem like after finishing that tea, she could take on a tiger on a mountaintop, like Wu Song.

Seeing this, Chang Ji couldn't help but feel that the title of "warrior" suited Lady Chang perfectly.

Meanwhile, Chang Suining reflected that, though Wei Shuyi seemed laid-back and casual in conversation, he was remarkably efficient in his official duties.

Within five days, he had wrapped up all necessary matters—proving that a man of his rank and age held his position through more than just scholarly talent.

With everything settled, the Imperial Envoy and his retinue, along with the prisoner Prefect Magistrate Zhao, departed Hezhou, bound for the capital.

...

As the carriage left the city, heading north, Chang Suining lifted the curtain to look ahead.

She had long dreamed of the day she could return to her homeland, and returning to the capital was even better than she had hoped for.

Now that the day had finally come, her identity had changed.

But as long as she remembered who she was, she would always be herself.

She was A Li, but she was also herself.

She would uncover the truth behind A Li’s story.

And she would find the answers to the unresolved questions that had haunted her before she died.

Though time had passed and the world had forgotten, now that she had returned, she wouldn’t let it remain a mystery, buried in silence.

Chang Suining lifted her face, watching as clouds rolled across the sky.

A gust of wind swept the clear but unsettled sky, darkening it completely.

By noon, the rain began to fall.

The initial downpour was heavy, forcing them to halt. After an hour of waiting for the rain to ease, they resumed their journey.

By dusk, the road had become difficult to traverse due to the rain, and the horses were exhausted, so they decided to rest where they were.

"They said that although we're an hour behind schedule, the relay station is only ten li away," the Wei family servant, who had been attending to Chang Suining in the carriage, said with a smile. "People and horses need to rest, so we'll stay here for a while. Would you like to get out and stretch your legs, Lady Chang?"

Chang Suining, unused to long carriage rides, felt stifled and agreed.

The resting spot had been carefully chosen—nearby was a clear, shallow stream where the horses could drink.

Seeing the horses drinking by the stream triggered an old memory for Chang Suining, and she walked over.

As she approached, she gently petted one horse’s head, and long-forgotten memories surged back like shooting stars across her mind.

A soldier tending the horses noticed and commented, "Ah, it seems this young man loves horses too… Horses, you know, they’re quite perceptive creatures."

Chang Suining nodded slightly. "Yes, they understand everything—they just can't speak."

She once had a horse named Liu Huo.

"Do you practice riding and archery?" Wei Shuyi's voice came from behind her. He had approached without her noticing, smiling as he spoke.

He didn't call her Lady Chang in front of others, and everyone assumed the "young man" was a close acquaintance of the imperial envoy.

Just as she was about to turn toward him, her expression shifted suddenly. Her entire body tensed with alertness.

"Watch out!"

She grabbed Wei Shuyi and pulled him aside forcefully.

"Whoosh—"

An arrow shot across the stream from the opposite bank.

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Chapter 193: The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng

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Chapter 193: Hidden Warehouse

"Ah Si!"

"Brother Ah Si!"

Jiang Chenchen hid on the hospital rooftop, shouting down below, with a few people holding guns to cover her.

The building was only three stories high, and those attempting to attack from below were finding ways to climb through the windows. People inside the hospital resisted fiercely.

The sound of gunfire intermittently echoed in the dark night.

There was no response from below because her shout had attracted a sniper hidden in the trees on the opposite side, taking a shot towards her direction.

"Be careful!"

Jiang Chenchen had already lowered herself beneath the railing, the bullet grazing past her head. The people beside her looked alarmed, ready to protect her and guide her off the rooftop. Zhan Chen had warned that if there was no response, they should abandon further confirmation.

Just moments ago, Jiang Chenchen had shouted Mr. Sheng's name loudly, but received no response. If Sheng Mingsi was among those below, he wouldn't have stayed silent. This meant that Sheng Mingsi was not involved.

However, she could roughly confirm the position of the sniper on the opposite side. It seemed they had ambushed several snipers for long-range shooting. If they didn't eliminate this threat, people engaging in close combat near the windows were at risk of being targeted and shot in the head.

"How far is the effective range of your guns?"

Scarface, perplexed by her question, asked, "What?"

"Why are you asking this question here when you should be getting off the rooftop?" he thought, though he replied quickly, "Around 50 meters!"

Jiang Chenchen estimated the distance, thinking it was a bit far. Shooting would be a waste of bullets, and she said, "Let's go, get down... Be careful!"

She glanced and saw someone climbing onto the rooftop through the window. It was an enemy, holding a gun and aiming at Scarface.

While warning Scarface, Jiang Chenchen took the pistol from him, kicked Scarface aside, and shot a bullet at the infiltrator.

Scarface, quick to react, rolled on the ground, reaching for his gun, only to realize it wasn't there!

Jiang Chenchen swiftly took aim with the loaded pistol and fired a shot at the person who had climbed onto the rooftop. The gun was already cocked; pulling the trigger was all it took.

Jiang Chenchen had learned how to use a gun from Zhan Chen himself. He even taught her various shooting techniques unconsciously. Now, the muscle memory was ingrained; she could pick up a gun and use it skillfully.

Moonlight illuminated the rooftop, casting shadows and revealing vague movements and sounds. The infiltrators were on the alert, having fired a shot, but their position was exposed.

Jiang Chenchen's shot didn't hit the person who climbed onto the rooftop. In their evasion, the commotion attracted attention. Adjusting their movements, they fired two more shots.

These actions were taken quickly and precisely, a fortunate coincidence in a moment of crisis.

The infiltrator, hit twice in the arm, fell from the corner of the rooftop.

The sniper on the opposite side still couldn't find a clear target, even during the chaos. Any slight panic or movement could expose them, making them an easy target for a headshot.

After Scarface's recent experience, he had a new appreciation for Jiang Chenchen. She was not an ordinary girl, showing skills comparable to theirs.

They moved from the rooftop to the door and locked it. Breaking through the reinforced iron door to enter would not be easy in the short term.

This path was temporarily blocked.

They quickly descended, and Zhan Chen was waiting below. He had been paying attention to the outside movements since Jiang Chenchen shouted, without responding. This confirmed that Sheng Mingsi was not outside.

As for whether Sheng Mingsi was involved in this operation or had been betrayed by Imon's people, it couldn't be determined for now.

However, this time, Zhan Chen was certain that there was a traitor among them.

And the traitor had been identified.

Exposed in their current position, with the enemy carrying a large number of weapons, they became a besieged force.

Various defenses were rapidly breached in a short period. Time was of the essence, and Jiang Chenchen couldn't be risked in the chaos. She might not be able to protect herself, putting her at risk of harm.

Zhan Chen gestured for her to come over, his expression serious. "Chenchen, listen to me. The situation here is too dangerous and complicated. Hide in the morgue here. The door locks from the inside, and they can't get in or blow it open from the outside. Don't come out unless I tell you."

The enemy seemed to be breaking through quickly, and the defenders inside had already put up a strong resistance for quite some time. It seemed they wouldn't last much longer.

Jiang Chenchen quickly recalled the dream she had not long ago and felt that the predictions from her dream might come true.

"How long until your reinforcements arrive?"

"Ten minutes."

"Do you think you can hold on? I'll fight alongside you and protect you."

Jiang Chenchen spoke seriously and resolutely. Zhan Chen felt that just based on these words, he wouldn't die here.

"We're running out of time. Come, let's go down."

She and Zhan Chen's men quickly headed toward the morgue. The private hospital's morgue was located in the basement. They took a separate elevator from the third floor, entering through a secret room with a code known only to Zhan Chen.

This morgue was different from the publicly accessible one; it was a privately set up morgue with a large area.

It had air conditioning, but it was turned off after she entered.

"Listen, don't come out, wait until everything calms down. Also, don't open the warehouse door here."

Zhan Chen, sitting in a wheelchair, gave instructions. At the same time, one of his subordinates, Scarface, went in and opened a door, revealing a cache of various weapons—machine guns, grenades, and more.

This was not only a private hospital but also a hidden warehouse.

One of the many illusory warehouses he had set up, and Imon had walked right into it.

"You asked me to hide here, but clearly, you should..."

Jiang Chenchen looked at him, his face pale to the point of turning bluish, and his physical condition seemed really bad. In the midst of such chaos, even standing up seemed difficult for him. How could he cope?

"You underestimate me, Chenchen."

A doctor beside Zhan Chen injected a dose of medicine into his arm. Although the doctor's expression was serious, he followed orders.

"In moments like this, I have to take command."

"Zhan Chen, since you promised to let me go and I won't escape before dawn, let me stay by your side for support. I have decent marksmanship, and that Scarface guy saw it."

Scarface: ...

Under Zhan Chen's gaze, he hunched over, holding his weapon.

This "brother" nearly brought disaster upon himself!

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Chapter 140: You Are Not In Exile You Are Clearly Traveling!

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▶▶You Are Not In Exile You Are Clearly Traveling!(COMPLETED)

Chapter 140: Snow Blindness

"Have we been traveling for over a month now?" one of the prisoners remarked, the crisp sound of their footsteps on the snow accompanying their conversation.

Under normal circumstances, they wouldn't have the energy to chat.

"Should be around that long," another agreed. When Captain Sun was around, they had become numb, losing track of time, so none of them really knew how many days had passed.

However, feeling the temperature dropping around them, they could guess that they had been traveling for a considerable amount of time.

"The Northern City!"

"Once we get past the Northern City, we can reach the South and won't have to worry about freezing to death anymore."

"Have you lost your mind?" another retorted sarcastically.

"Reaching the Northern City? It will take at least two or three months to get there. By the time we arrive, winter will already be over."

"Oh... that seems right!"

"By the way, do any of you feel like your eyes are uncomfortable?"

"Yeah, I feel it too. My eyes keep tearing up for no reason, and they hurt a lot."

"Oh no, are we going blind?"

"This..."

"We should go see a doctor from the Chen family!"

Chen Xue had bought many books in the county, including several medical texts. Doctor Yang, aware of his own limited medical skills, focused on training Yang Xiaohua. He even requested Chen Xue to let him bring Xiao Hua to treat the prisoners to gain experience.

Chen Xue didn't refuse but advised them against offering free medical services. Otherwise, it would never end. Moreover, if they started doing it for free, people would expect everything else to be free as well.

So, as long as someone was willing to pay, they could see the Chen family doctor. The fee was minimal, just a few coins.

Of course, while they provided medical consultations, there were no medicines available. Everyone knew that with the surrounding area covered in snow, finding herbs was impossible. This also justified Doctor Yang's low fees. The primary goal was to help Yang Xiaohua gain experience.

The prisoners with eye pain rushed over. Doctor Yang first let his daughter examine them, and then he checked them himself.

"What do you think is the problem with these symptoms?" Doctor Yang asked his daughter.

Yang Xiaohua frowned. In truth, her experience in diagnosing was limited, and it was her first time encountering such symptoms, so she couldn't determine the cause immediately.

"Ancient texts mention that 'snow has a white light that dazzles the eyes, making one close them and see nothing,'" Doctor Yang hinted.

Yang Xiaohua suddenly remembered, "This is snow blindness!"

Doctor Yang's eyes widened: "!!!"

Does this illness really exist?

He wondered if he should be stricter with his daughter. Misdiagnosing an illness could have serious consequences.

"It was Miss who told me. A few days ago, she mentioned that staring at the snow for too long could cause snow blindness."

"Since Miss said it, then there’s no problem," Doctor Yang nodded. It was indeed impressive how Miss could come up with such an apt name for the condition.

He quickly forgot his earlier intention to reprimand Xiaohua for lack of knowledge.

"Now that you know the condition, do you know how to treat it?" Doctor Yang continued.

"Yes!" Xiaohua nodded. "Miss said to apply cold boiled water to the eyes."

"Cold boiled water?"

"What is that?"

Doctor Yang was starting to doubt himself. Clearly, Miss wasn’t a doctor, yet she seemed more knowledgeable in medicine than he was. She could easily solve conditions that he struggled with.

Wait, why was he comparing himself to Miss? Miss was a celestial being; he had no right to compare himself to her.

Although he knew Xiaohua had learned the treatment from Miss, Doctor Yang still taught his daughter his own method of treating the condition.

After treating the affected individuals, Yang Xiaohua hurried to inform Chen Xue about it.

"It finally happened!" Chen Xue sighed. She had warned everyone to prevent snow blindness when the snow first started falling, but no one listened.

Fortunately, they had been lucky. After walking in the snow for so long without anyone developing snow blindness, Chen Xue had started to think that perhaps ancient people were immune to it.

But just when she had forgotten about it, it suddenly happened.

"What’s wrong?" Master Chen noticed her change in expression and realized something serious had occurred.

Chen Xue briefly explained the situation. "This is just the beginning. If we don’t stop it quickly, everyone might end up with snow blindness, and then the group won’t be able to move forward."

Master Chen understood the gravity of the situation and they both went to Xu Tian to explain it.

Xu Tian immediately agreed. Originally, he only respected Master Chen and treated Chen Xue as a junior. But recent events had changed his perspective, realizing that Chen Xue might actually be a celestial being.

Since learning this, he no longer dared to treat Chen Xue as a junior and respected her as he did Master Chen.

Therefore, he had no objections to their requests, especially since their goals aligned with his own. He had no reason to refuse.

In ancient times, there were no sunglasses, but that didn’t mean there were no other solutions. Chen Xue suggested using black clothing to cover their eyes.

The exiled group was naturally happy to rest but were unhappy about being asked to walk with their eyes covered.

Wasn’t this making things difficult for them?

However, upon hearing it was Chen Xue’s request, they immediately complied without complaint. After all, if a celestial being said so, it had to be sensible.

Xu Tian then explained further.

The group hadn’t heard of snow blindness, but many experienced the symptoms Xu Tian described: eye pain and tearing. Hearing that their eyes could go blind without precautions, they were terrified and quickly covered their eyes.

Since they were walking in the snow with no obstacles ahead, even if they fell, they wouldn’t get hurt.

Chen Xue also had Xu Tian find a rope for everyone to hold onto while they walked, similar to how kindergartners are led home in a line.

Chen Xue gave them additional tips to rest their eyes frequently, but the people, terrified of going blind, kept their eyes covered.

Their adaptability was impressive. Initially uncomfortable, they soon got used to it.

As they walked, they felt grateful to Chen Xue, acknowledging that without her, they might have lost their vision.

However, while their eyes were saved, another major event occurred.

"Master Chen, there’s an emergency!" Xu Tian, clearly anxious, approached the Chen family, looking extremely flustered as if something major had happened.

Chen Xue’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be another bandit attack?

But in this heavy snow, would bandits really be that diligent?

It turned out it wasn’t bandits, but something even more terrifying.

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Chapter 1086: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl

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▶▶Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl

Chapter 1086: Arrival in the Capital

Having settled into the third floor, the room was indeed much quieter. The location was excellent, offering a view of the scenery outside through the open windows. The gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, making it incredibly comfortable.

With such a spacious, bright, and refreshing room, Shu Yu no longer needed to go to the deck to enjoy the breeze. She spent most of her time inside, reading books, taking occasional naps, and pondering family matters while thinking about how to meet Meng Yunzheng after arriving in the capital.

As for the young master Yao on the second floor, she wasn't sure if he had heard Ying Xi's words that day and understood that he had misunderstood. Ever since Shu Yu moved to the third floor, he hadn't appeared again.

Occasionally, the ship would dock at the pier to unload or load cargo, and Shu Yu would take Ying Xi along to take a walk and buy some things. Of course, she also checked on Dabai from time to time, fearing that it might not be adapting well to life on the ship. Fortunately, Dabai was adaptable and in good spirits.

Despite this, she hadn't seen the young master Yao again, and she didn't know if he had already disembarked.

One advantage of traveling by ship was not having to worry about finding accommodation at night, but it was indeed quite exhausting. After staying onboard for so many days, it had taken a toll on her.

Just when Shu Yu was about to reach her limit, the ship finally arrived in the capital.

As the lively shouts of the crew came from downstairs, Shu Yu let out a long breath and stretched lazily, saying to Ying Xi, "Let's go, let's disembark."

Finally, they had arrived.

Ying Xi carried their luggage and followed Shu Yu off the ship.

Da Bai was led down by a crew member, and Ying Xi quickly hitched the carriage and led it away from the pier.

"It's bustling here."

The pier was filled with people coming and going, numerous horses and mules, and abundant goods, including many official ships.

Shu Yu and Ying Xi struggled to make their way out of the bustling pier and onto the main street.

Sitting on the carriage shaft, Ying Xi slowly strolled along, observing the lively street and couldn't help but sigh, "The capital is indeed different, under the feet of the Emperor."

"Yes, it's incredibly prosperous." Shu Yu lifted the curtain and looked outside, nodding gently.

She had been to Dong'an Prefecture, Linzhang Prefecture, and passed through Shangyang Prefecture and Huajiang Prefecture on this journey. Compared to the capital, there were significant differences in terms of the economy, population, and even public safety.

"Miss, where are we going next?"

"Let's find an inn to stay for now."

Ying Xi didn't quite understand, "Aren't we going to look for Master Meng and Master Zhao?"

Shu Yu shook her head, "No rush, let's first gather information." She didn't want to rush over and potentially disrupt their plans.

Although Ying Xi didn't fully comprehend, as long as Miss was handling it, she would follow along obediently.

Meng Yunzheng had previously explained to Shu Yu the layout of the capital. Most officials' residences were in the western part of the city, including the Gong family.

Therefore, Shu Yu chose an inn located in the western part of the city, even though it was a bit expensive.

But there was no other way; staying here was not only convenient but also safe and peaceful.

At this moment, it was still early, so after getting a room, Shu Yu and Ying Xi had lunch in their quarters. Afterward, they rested for half an hour before preparing to go out.

However, before heading out, Shu Yu took out the makeup bag from her package and changed her appearance as well as Ying Xi's.

When they finally stepped out, both were dressed in handsome male attire.

Shu Yu wandered around the streets and, as evening approached, coincidentally arrived at the entrance of the Gong family.

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Chapter 313: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor

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Chapter 313: Wu Shi Jumps into the River, Xiao Ruiyuan Comes Searching (8)

Tie Tou would never disdain such kindness, let alone burn them. With tears in his eyes, he took off his old coat and put on the soft and thick new cotton jacket, then wore the new coat on top.

It didn't take long for him to feel warm all over, and his frozen hands gradually regained warmth. Sitting in front of the stove, Tie Tou lovingly touched the sleeve of his new cotton jacket. This was the first time he had worn such a warm new cotton jacket!

As the family gathered around the table for breakfast and learned that Old Mo's family didn't eat breakfast, Mo Yan quickly invited Tie Tou to join them.

"N-no, I-I'm not hungry!" Tie Tou mumbled uncomfortably, but the aroma of the steaming corn porridge and meat buns on the table kept wafting into his nose, and his stomach couldn't help but growl.

Just as Zhen'er was about to stifle a laugh, she was stopped by a stern look from Mo Yan.

"Eldest cousin, even if you're not hungry, you should eat a little. Otherwise, you might not have the strength to move the grains in the shop." Mo Yan naturally pulled him to sit at the table, and Li Xiu had already gone to the kitchen to ladle a large bowl of corn porridge for him.

Tie Tou felt uncomfortable sitting at the table. His mother had reminded him to work hard and not be lazy just because his cousin owned the shop. But now, before he even started working, he had put on a new cotton jacket and was being offered food. What should he do!

Seeing him hesitate, Zhen'er quickly grabbed a pair of chopsticks and placed them in his right hand, then grabbed a big meat bun from the steaming basket and put it in his left hand, saying somewhat bossily, "Eldest Cousin, these are my big sister's corn porridge and buns. They're delicious! Hurry up and eat. If you don't, it's disrespectful."

Tie Tou was simple-minded and thought that not eating would indeed be disrespectful. He quickly took a bite of the bun. The bun had a thin skin, a lot of filling, and was filled with chicken soup. With one bite, his mouth was filled with the aroma of meat.

He had never eaten such delicious meat buns before, not even when his family was well-off.

Unconsciously, he finished one bun, and Tie Tou felt even hungrier. Zhen'er quickly handed him two more buns, pushed his bowl, and gestured for him to eat and drink.

Mo Yan bit into her bun, giving Zhen'er an approving look, and the little boy smiled triumphantly.

After a while, Tie Tou had eaten four large buns and finished a bowl of corn porridge. Zhen'er wanted to give him a fifth bun, but Mo Yan stopped him with a look.

Almost full, Tie Tou felt embarrassed to take more.

Seeing him unconsciously eyeing the remaining meat buns in the basket, Mo Yan took a piece of oil paper and wrapped up the remaining buns, telling him to take them to the shop to eat.

After breakfast, Pang Tou also arrived. Li Zhong took them all to the city, with the flatbed cart as transportation. With the cart, Li Zhong refused to use the carriage back and forth.

Time flew by, and half a month passed. The rice shop's business improved day by day. Although it still couldn't match the first three days after opening, they were selling nearly twenty taels of silver every day. However, with the border situation becoming tense, it was said that the Ba people had sent another fifty thousand troops, breaking through the Shanhai city and two other nearby cities.

In order to prevent the Ba people's army from advancing further into the hinterland, the court was planning to send a hundred thousand troops to reinforce the area. Recently, a large amount of grain and grass was being mobilized, and some rice shops were having trouble supplying enough, causing the price of grain to rise.

Just as Mo Yan was considering whether to raise prices to avoid arousing suspicion from other shops, Xiao Ruiyuan suddenly showed up at the door...

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