"Master, do you want to send someone over from the Madam's side?"
They all knew very well that their master would protect his wife even at the cost of his own life.
"Don't make any rash moves for now. The place next door is still empty. It's the most important place in this post station. With Zhen Muyao here, it's unlikely that they will choose other places. Let's wait until they settle down first."
Wei Tingyu knew very well that no matter where those people in this post station came from, it would be fine if they just wanted to hide for a while, but he was worried that they needed hostages or wanted to use others to cover up something. In that case, Xuan'er and her group were undoubtedly the best choice. After all, they looked like people of relatively high status, not threatening, and easy to control.
If Xiaocao and the others weren't there, Wei Tingyu would have tried to delay the killing and it wouldn't have been a problem to wipe out this group of people. But now his priority was to "not move unless the enemy moves", and it would be best to get through it safely, otherwise...
In fact, the place Xiaocao and his friends chose to stay was exactly what Wei Tingyu expected. The people at the post station led the way in front, and Zhen Muyao held Xiaocao's arm, talking and laughing, without noticing any danger at all.
It wasn't completely dark yet, so it didn't matter if they didn't light the lanterns. But perhaps because they were delicate women and might sprain their ankles if they walked in low light, they lighted more than one lantern. Xiaocao was speechless for a moment, but since they were so "thoughtful", it would be hypocritical to refuse.
Although it is the so-called best courtyard, its area is quite limited, not to mention the layout. Xiaocao doesn't care about it, but Zhen Muyao is very disgusted with it. Apart from anything else, the things on the bed have been completely replaced. Of course, Xiaocao is happy to accept this.
After a simple meal, it was already completely dark. However, it was already the fourteenth day of the lunar month, so the moonlight was very nice. The moonlight sprinkled in the courtyard, and almost everything within sight could be seen clearly.
It wasn't too late, and it was a rare opportunity to enjoy the moon together, so Zhen Muyao took Xiaocao and Jianshu, set up tables and chairs in the yard, made some wine, and prepared some snacks, and enjoyed the moon in front of the flowers.
Xiaocao never drinks alcohol, but she often brings silver needles, scalpels and other things. Although drinking occasionally will not have much impact, Xiaocao has always been strict with herself in this regard and will never make exceptions. After all, making exceptions is something that can happen once, twice or three times. If you make an exception in one thing, you may easily break the bottom line in other things as well.
Although Zhen Muyao has lived more freely and unrestrainedly than others since she was a child, there are still many rules and regulations around her. There are only a few times when she can be free from any constraints. Now she is more indulgent, and no one will restrain her.
There were laughter and joy here, and on the other side of the wall, Wei Tingyu was sitting close to the wall, with a table next to him. The situation was somewhat similar to that next door, but in comparison, he was alone, facing the moon.
The others were all behind him, either exposed in the moonlight or hidden in the shadows. It was not that they could not accompany their master to while away time, but they knew very well that no matter how many of them there were, the master's heart would still be empty. No matter how many of them there were, perhaps they could not compare to the occasional voice of the lady coming from next door.
This is not the first time I have experienced this situation, but every time I see it, I can't help but feel a little sad.
Time passed little by little, and there was no sound from next door. Wei Tingyu seemed to have finally come to his senses. Not sure if it would be peaceful tonight, Wei Tingyu asked people to pay attention to next door. Even if it was exposed, Xiaocao could not be put in danger.
It was fine before, but when he was about to go back to the house, he couldn't help coughing again. Even though he tried his best to restrain himself, he still coughed a few times. What Wei Tingyu didn't know was that at this moment, Xiaocao was on the other side near the courtyard wall. It wasn't that she discovered something and stood there quietly on purpose, but the gate of this courtyard was opened near the wall of the two courtyards, and to go out, the path was built along the courtyard wall.
When they were out, there were quite a few people at the post station. If it was just Xiaocao, she wouldn't have been so cautious, but Zhen Muyao and Jianshu were there, and they came out with her. Xiaocao felt that she needed to be responsible for their safety. In addition, there were many mosquitoes in such weather. Even if they carried sachets, the mosquitoes wouldn't get close to them. However, if there were too many mosquitoes, the buzzing would be annoying. It was not only to protect herself from people, but also to repel insects. Xiaocao definitely needed to carry medicine with her.
However, I didn't expect such a "surprise". The voices of this person's speech were very different, but the difference in their coughs was not that big. After all, they were not all the same. What's more, people who pay special attention to them will always be extra sensitive.
Xiaocao looked up at the courtyard wall with an indescribable emotion in his eyes. His original guess seemed to be getting closer to the fact.
Xiao Cao withdrew his gaze, as if he had not noticed anything, and continued to sprinkle some kind of powder along the bend.
She had previously instructed the people with her not to leave the courtyard or go near the wall when getting up at night. However, it didn't matter even if one of her own was poisoned, as it wouldn't kill anyone. Besides, Xiaocao had also given them some food in advance.
However, what Xiaocao didn't know was that she had discovered Wei Tingyu's existence, but the other side was not completely ignorant of it. Because of the planted trees and the shadows cast by the moonlight, there was a dark section on the top of the wall that was completely invisible. If one wanted to pay attention to the movements over here, that was the best position. Coincidentally, when Xiaocao looked forward, someone just happened to climb up and saw their lady standing quietly. He almost had a heart attack, but fortunately, he was a person who did big things and had a strong mental quality, so he didn't make any unusual movements that would attract attention.
After Xiaocao returned to the house, he climbed down the wall, went to see Wei Tingyu, and reported the matter.
When it comes to Xiaocao's matter, Wei Tingyu is really more cowardly than a turtle. Of course, he still doesn't show it on his face, and looks calm and composed. It seems that he is just relieved that his wife has a strong sense of crisis and knows how to take safety precautions.
The time that the people around him have been following him is neither long nor short, but it is still very difficult to really understand his thoughts, so I don’t know what he is thinking.
Wei Tingyu's heart was naturally not as calm as his appearance, but the situation here was unclear, and he could have made an excuse that he had other things to do and that it was just a coincidence. - So, Wei Shizi had actually considered the possibility of a head-on collision with Xiaocao, and he was not thinking of confessing and getting leniency, but still wanted to deceive with "sweet words", so even if he was beaten by Xiaocao, it was indeed his own fault and he could not blame others.
It was late at night and everyone was asleep. There was a short sound outside and the sleeping grass immediately opened its eyes.
All I can say is that because he used to frequent the mountains and forests all year round and had spent many nights in the mountains, he was always very alert in an environment that he considered unsafe, and would quickly wake up to the slightest unusual movement.
Even though she didn't hear any other sounds, Xiaocao didn't continue sleeping. She got up, fumbled to put on her clothes quickly - when going out, although they were not the coarse linen clothes she used to wear, they were still quite neat and simple - she also wrapped her hair up and fixed it, and took some things within reach and put them on her body. It was quiet, with only a slight creaking sound when the door was opened.
The number of people on the wall increased from one at the beginning to two. They discovered Xiaocao at the first time and secretly praised their wife in their hearts. Her vigilance was no less than theirs. Therefore, they thought that it was not incredible that the master would be caught by the wife and then be pulled out little by little. That's right, those who followed out this time and knew the master's purpose were already prepared for the possibility that the master might capsize. To be honest, they were secretly watching the show.
If it were them, standing in the lady's perspective, they would be unable to resist the urge to do anything when they met a master like this.
However, the medicine in the lady's hand was really powerful. It looked like nothing, but the person who climbed over the wall was very nimble and agile. When they were nervous and wondering whether they should kill the person immediately, there was only a scream, and the person climbed over the wall and fled in a panic, as if he had encountered something very terrifying.
They were so frightened that they almost jumped off the wall. They looked at the place where the lady had sprinkled something. At first, they could still see some medicine powder, but now there was nothing. Invisible things are the most terrifying. They couldn't help but step back.
Xiaocao checked around in the moonlight. Although she didn't find anyone, it didn't mean she didn't find anything unusual. There was a place where someone had obviously been. Xiaocao faintly smelled a foul odor, which was the smell of rotting flesh.
Therefore, Xiaocao was 100% sure that not only someone came in, but also that the person was injured. No matter where he came from, Xiaocao could only say that it was very unlucky.
The medicine used by Xiaocao can be regarded as the most poisonous medicine in her hand. It is powder at first when poured out, but it will slowly evaporate in the air, forming a circle of invisible gas. The initial effect of this thing is somewhat similar to "bone-dissolving powder", and the effect is quite overbearing. If there is no injury, once it touches the skin, there will be an immediate burning sensation, making the skin turn red, crack, and bleed. If there is an obvious injury, then I'm sorry, it will immediately corrode the flesh and blood. If you are not fast enough and get a little more, the next thing to dissolve will be the bones.
If there is no wind, the effect can last for four or five hours. If the wind is strong, the effect will naturally be greatly reduced.
Going in and out of the mountains frequently, I have become proficient in weather forecasting over time.
And the one Xiaocao used tonight also had anesthetic added to it.
Zhen Muyao was curious about Xiaocao's medicine. She had shown most of the Xiaocao to her, but this medicine was the only one that no one else knew about since it was made. She would not use it easily. However, before going to bed, she chose this medicine for some reason. It was not because she noticed anything, but more like a sudden premonition. The weather was suitable tonight, so she used it.
Xiaocao stood silently for a moment, then looked up at the wall. Anyone who could climb over the wall in the middle of the night was definitely not a good person. Not to mention hurting someone, even if someone died, Xiaocao would not feel guilty. There were people she cared about in this yard, and if something happened to them, she would feel guilty for the rest of her life.
Since you have bad intentions, you will naturally have to pay the price for your actions.
Xiaocao retracted his gaze, squatted down expressionlessly, and added a little more to patch up the "gap" that had become a little thinner.
Because of the anesthetic, although the amount was very light, it could easily penetrate deep into the body due to the injury, so the person might have been hit and fell somewhere outside. However, Xiaocao had no intention of checking. Who could know what the situation was outside? Even if she had some self-defense equipment on her, it would be limited.
Looking back at the next door, Xiaocao's eyes were filled with worry. If someone came in the middle of the night with bad intentions because they saw that they were women and did not bring many people, then Xiaocao thought it was okay. But if the target was him, then the danger of this post station was not a little bit. Those who could hide behind Kaiping Guards were doing dangerous things. If people knew about it...
At this moment, some of Xiaocao's ideas were in sync with Wei Tingyu's "excuses". Perhaps it was just a coincidence. Some ideas that were almost certain were not so certain at this moment.
However, one thing is certain, Xiaocao did not want to see Wei Shizi get into trouble, and even had an impulse to do her best to save him, no matter if he was or not. Xiaocao lowered her eyes, and had already made up her mind. If he did not show up for the appointment this time, she would go directly to Pingyang Marquis's mansion.
Therefore, what Prince Wei thought was that either he had walked into the trap himself, or Xiaocao had given up waiting for him. But for Xiaocao, that was not the case at all. Xiaocao was determined not to give up until the very end.
Xiaocao returned to the house, and at least no one in their yard was alarmed.
The two men on the wall exchanged glances, and one of them flipped down from the other side to meet their master.
Wei Tingyu has not been sleeping well recently, especially these two nights. He can take a nap during the day and cannot sleep well at night. He has long been accustomed to it. Although the longer he stays up, the more energy he consumes, but he can't fall asleep. There is nothing he can do. It has become a vicious cycle.
Although there was no light in the room, Wei Tingyu was still not in bed, but just sitting and dozing. The moment the door was knocked, he opened it and said, "Come in."
To be honest, after listening to the report from his subordinates, Wei Tingyu was just relieved.