Chapter 99: Driving into the Jungle

Cheng Weiyao had just walked away a few steps when the officials who had just finished discussing countermeasures had already returned to their resting place. Wang Gang glanced at the distance between Cheng Weiyao and the other people in the Qingping Palace and nodded slightly.

"It's better to act now than to wait for a day. Follow the plan."

The eldest brother had given the order, so Chen Er and Li Kui looked at each other and then took a few brothers into the woods. Although they were going to take action, in order to prevent failure, the officers tacitly put on black cloaks and covered their faces with black cloth.

After confirming that his brothers had entered the dense forest to ambush, Wang Gang, shaking a pile of empty water bags in his hands, stopped in front of Wen Liyu and the others leisurely, with a matter-of-fact look on his face.

"Wen Chengyun and Cheng Weiyao are not here? Then the three of you go and find some water?"

This was not the first or second time that the officials had ordered Wen Chengyun to find water, and the other members of the exile team were used to it. However, this time they actually ordered the elderly, the weak, and children to do so, which made them look at him more and express their condemnation.

"Put it down, officer! I'll get you some water when I get back."

Wen Chengming stood in front of Wen Liyu and the Imperial Concubine, his face filled with vigilance. His sister-in-law had already mentioned that Lin Zimi was unsafe, and it was hard not to suspect that the officials were picking on them now.

Now that his brother and sister-in-law are not around, he is the only man in the family and of course he has to stand up!

Wen Liyu and the Imperial Noble Consort glanced in the direction of the dense forest, frowned, and said nothing, obviously agreeing with Wen Chengming's statement.

"Wait? You immature little bastard, you have no right to interrupt when adults are talking. Do you want to go by yourselves, or do you want me to invite you?"

Wang Gang snorted coldly. This little guy's temper has become worse since he followed Cheng Wei Yao around. At first, he could only hide in the arms of the imperial concubine and keep silent. Has he become so sharp-tongued now?

"You! Vulgar!"

Wen Chengming's little face turned red with anger. He cursed everyone in the Qingping Palace with a word "little bastard". He angrily picked up the empty water bag on the ground and threw it far away with his little arm.

Wen Liyu and the Imperial Noble Consort's eyebrows jumped when they saw this childish action. They stood up and protected Wen Chengming behind them. The atmosphere was already a bit tense, and after Wen Chengming's disturbance, it became even more intense.

"I didn't mean to embarrass you. You're blind, aren't you? If you don't know how to teach the kids, I don't mind doing it for you!"

Wang Gang's eyes were filled with ferocious ferocity, and the sword at his waist was more than half drawn out, like an angry lion.

This look immediately discouraged the other people in the exile team who wanted to come forward to help and speak in good words. Although they were usually taken care of by the Prince Qingping's Mansion, keeping oneself safe was always the top priority.

The tense atmosphere attracted Cheng Weiyao's attention. She quickly ran back to the three people, reached out and boldly held Wang Gang's hand and put the long sword back into the scabbard.

"Sir, let's talk it over. Why are you getting mad at a kid? He's just looking for water, right? Let's go! Please be magnanimous and spare the kid this time."

A helpless smile appeared on Cheng Weiyao's face. Now the arrow was on the string and had to be shot. Since the officials insisted that the people from the Prince Qingping's Mansion go there, they could only take it one step at a time.

"Yes, a half-grown child knows how to behave in society. He should forgive others when he can. The adults are back home now. If you have anything to ask, just tell them..."

"The chief is usually quiet and not as unreasonable as those officers. I don't think he would bother with a child."

As soon as Cheng Weiyao came back, the atmosphere relaxed a lot, and those who originally wanted to plead for mercy became more active and started talking in a flurry to praise Wang Gang.

Cheng Weiyao was also very perceptive. With a flick of her mind, she found a little silver in her hand and put it into Wang Gang's palm. After spending time together during the exile, she found that Wang Gang was different from the officials. He had his own principles and a certain moral bottom line.

Now everyone has helped him to stand on the moral high ground. If they give him some money and help him step down, they shouldn't make things too difficult for him.

Finally, someone with an open mind stood up and said, "Don't hit someone who smiles at you." Cheng Weiyao's behavior was impeccable. Wang Gang's expression warmed up a lot. He took a few steps back and kicked the water bag on the ground with his foot.

"Since you're back, let's go together. A family should be well-organized to work. Fetching water isn't difficult. Just search along the forest, and you'll find a pool of water..."

Cheng Weiyao nodded with a smile and sent Wang Gang away. But when she turned away, the smile on her face faded and was filled with sadness.

She had just tentatively walked a little closer to the dense forest. The forest was filled with a chill, and the trees were so similar that it was dazzling to look at. It was definitely not a place where one could take risks lightly.

"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I seem to have gotten into trouble..."

Wen Chengming approached with his head lowered and a guilty look on his face, tugging at the corner of his clothes shyly with his little hands. He had lost his temper at the time and couldn't control himself, and now it seemed that he had made the situation even more passive.

"Okay, no one blames you. Take the water bag. Follow me closely, or hold your sister or mother's hand. Don't let go no matter what, understand?"

Cheng Weiyao lowered her eyes, squatted down, looked into Wen Chengming's eyes and gave him serious instructions. Apart from Wen Chengyun, the little guy was the only two males in the Prince Qingping's Mansion.

People with sons will not be poor for long, and people without sons or daughters will not be rich for long. According to the dynasty's policy of favoring sons over daughters, in order to prevent future troubles, all males must be wiped out. In this group, Wen Chengming is an important person to be protected.

"Um!"

Wen Chengming nodded and began to pick up the water bags on the ground, while Cheng Weiyao was rummaging through the warehouse of QQ Farm for tools that might be useful.

The farm's warehouse was mostly filled with farm tools, such as hoes, axes, scissors, etc., but proper weapons were rare. Cheng Weiyao fumbled for a long time before she dug out a few throwing knives from the bottom floor.

This is also a prop used when hunting wild boars in the special gameplay of QQ Farm. It is sharp and shining, but it is a pity that it is the type that is used up as time goes by.

After thinking for a while, Cheng Weiyao put the flying knife into her sleeve. After all, it was small and its main purpose was to catch the opponent by surprise.

When her eyes suddenly swept over the gold, silver and jewelry that occupied most of the warehouse, her gaze suddenly stopped at the upper cabinet. Whether it was the inventory of the Duke's Mansion or Li Dabao's inventory, all men had some hobby of collecting cold weapons.

However, most of these cold weapons are inlaid with colorful gems or gold and silver, and are obviously more decorative than lethal. But they should be enough to scare people...

"Hey, people from the Prince of Qingping's Mansion, have you finished cleaning up? You're taking so long, I'm dying of thirst!"

The officers had begun to urge them impatiently, and Cheng Weiyao, who had left QQ Farm, had a slight smile on her face.