Chapter 72 We're Going to Grandma's House

"Oh? Young lady, are you going back?"

The sickly beauty, Lady Ye, leaned against the pillar, her face slightly turned towards Fan Xiaoxiao as she asked a question. She herself remained seated calmly, seemingly intending to listen to the commotion a little longer.

Fan Xiaoxiao scratched her face and pointed to Huang Yuan and Ji Yushu, who were facing each other, and said, "Yeah, I guess they'll break up soon. We might as well go back and pack our things."

Xiao Miao frowned slightly: "Pack your things?"

Fan Xiaoxiao nodded, not intending to explain anything further. Although the other party had saved Xiaobao, they were still strangers, and there was no need to get too involved.

Just as she was about to exchange a few casual pleasantries and leave, Xiao Bao, who had been sleeping for quite a while, finally woke up, rubbing his eyes and yawning.

"Ah, um, I can hear Miao Miao's voice."

Xiao Bao opened his eyes sleepily and found that the person in front of him was indeed Xiao Miao, the one who had saved him that day. He was overjoyed; the little guy really liked this seemingly aloof older brother.

"Oh! Brother Miao Miao!"

Xiao Miao's lips twitched visibly, and she took a small step back, hiding herself behind Ye Niangzi.

Xiao Bao pouted, looking a little hurt, and struggled to get down from Fan Shi's arms. Then, with his short legs, he grabbed Xiao Miao's clothes and looked up at her with a pitiful little face.

"Brother Miaomiao! Did you drink the wine I brought you the other day? Was it good?"

Looking into those bright, sparkling eyes, Xiao Miao awkwardly tugged at the hem of her clothes that Xiao Bao was holding onto. She glanced at Ye Niangzi, who was leaning against a pillar with a languid smile.

"……Good."

"That's great! We're leaving in a couple of days! Miaomiao, I'll miss you!" When Xiaobao said this, Fan Xiaoxiao and the others naturally couldn't stop him. Sure enough, when Xiaomiao heard that they were leaving Guqu Town, she frowned: "Where are you going?"

"Going to Grandma Wang's house! It's in Jingchuan!" When Xiao Miao heard Jingchuan County, she raised her eyebrows slightly, glanced at Fan Xiaoxiao who was smiling awkwardly, but didn't say anything, just nodded.

The atmosphere became a little awkward again. Xiao Bao wanted to chat a little longer, but Fan Xiaoxiao beat him to it this time: "Then we won't disturb you two any longer. Let's go home, Xiao Bao!"

After saying that, she hurriedly took the little one and left the place where they were watching the play. After walking a short distance, Fan Xiaoxiao inexplicably turned back to look at Madam Ye again.

The woman had her hair simply tied in a ponytail, the slightly curled strands falling naturally down her back. When the sunlight shone on her, it created a golden glow.

"It looks like a fiery fox," Fan Xiaoxiao thought absentmindedly. Over there, Xiao Miao seemed to notice her gaze and whispered something in Ye Niangzi's ear.

Fan Xiaoxiao's face flushed, afraid that the other person would think she was a strange person, and she dared not look at them anymore. She quickly pulled Fan Shi and the others away from the dock.

"They're gone."

Xiao Miao nodded, then, remembering that her husband was currently blind, she said, "Let's go."

"Was that wine that was delivered a few days ago made by them?"

"Yes." Xiao Miao lowered his head in shame. Most of the wine in Guqu Town was of poor quality, always with a sour taste. He hadn't wanted to accept the wine the old man had brought that day. But alas…

"I never expected that girl, besides making pancakes, would also have the skill of brewing wine." This was a tacit admission that the wine was indeed quite good.

"Should we get some more?" Realizing that his master seemed to like the wine, Xiao Miao began to wonder if he should go to the Fan family to buy some more. However, the thought of seeing that little brat again made him a little uneasy.

"Heh, forget it. We have more important business to attend to right now."

“But, your…” As he was speaking, Xiao Miao caught a glimpse of several men in black cloaks peering furtively into the crowd from the alley across the street. His brow furrowed, and his muscles tensed almost instantly.

"Just some lackeys, no need to act like a great enemy is about to arrive." Noticing the change in the aura of the people around her, Madam Ye turned her head slightly, the movement seemingly glancing at Xiao Miao.

"They're like ghosts that won't go away; they're coming back."

"Young man, may I ask if any suspicious people have come to your town today?" The leader of the men in black had a scar under his eye, and the clothes on his right arm were missing, revealing that it was a severed arm.

"How should I know? You should ask the person in charge of this town." Xiao Miao rolled her eyes at the man who was taller than her, her tone full of impatience.

A man in black standing behind raised his fist, strode up to Xiao Miao, grabbed Xiao Miao by the collar, and looked like he was going to beat him up.

"What the hell are you saying..." A large hand suddenly gripped the black-clad man's fist. The man turned around and choked up.

"Boss... Boss!"

"Young man, don't act so impulsively." The leader of the men in black gave a warm and honest smile. He pried open his subordinate's hand that was grabbing the other's collar, and nodded apologetically to Xiao Miao, saying, "I'm really sorry, young man. We are investigating two notorious bandits. If you two have seen anyone who knows anything about them recently, please let me know."

Xiao Miao straightened her collar, snorted, and pointed at Huang Yuan, who was arguing fiercely with Ji Yushu, saying, "Look, that man is the town mayor here. Go ask him."

The leader glanced at Huang Yuan, whom Xiao Miao had pointed to, and nodded to the man in black behind him. The man immediately understood and walked over there, but he himself showed no intention of leaving. Instead, he gave Xiao Miao a simple, honest smile: "By the way, young man, may we... take a look at the eyes of the lady behind you?"

Xiao Miao's aura hardened, her eyes flashing with cold light: "What do you mean!"

"Hehe, it's nothing. I know a little about medicine and thought I could take a look at this lady." The leader smiled innocently, and seemed genuinely sincere.

"Oh? Is that so? Many doctors have seen my wife's eyes, and they all say there's no cure. You think you can take a look?" Xiao Miao's eyes were full of sarcasm, and her meaning was clear: she didn't trust the man in front of her.

The leader narrowed his eyes and glanced at the people sitting quietly on the veranda listening to their conversation: "It won't hurt to take a look; it won't interfere with my wife's business."

"you……"

“Alright, since this young man wants to see it, then let him take a look.”

"My lady!" Xiao Miao stepped forward, clearly displeased, but Lady Ye's hand had already reached behind her head, quickly removing the black veil covering her eyes. As she removed the veil, the leader of the black-clad men also reached into his robes.

As the black veil fell to the ground, the leader in black froze, his next move halting. When everyone present saw the other's eyes clearly, they felt a chill run down their spines.

The person's eyes were entirely white, without any black at all, which looked quite frightening.

Hearing the gasps of the crowd, the woman chuckled coldly, "Heh, do you need to look more closely?"

"No, no need... My lady, what's wrong..."

"Damn it! Just pay up when I tell you to! Stop with all the nonsense!"

"Aaaaaah! He has a knife! He has a knife! Run!" Zhu Er's roar and the screams of the crowd interrupted the black-clad leader's words. He instinctively looked over there. He saw that his subordinate had actually drawn a knife and held it to Huang Yuan's neck. His heart skipped a beat, and he felt the veins on his forehead about to bulge.

"I'm sorry to bother you!" He hurriedly clasped his hands in greeting to Madam Ye and her companion, then led his men and ran over there immediately.

Seeing that they had left, Xiao Miao hurriedly took out a new black veil from her bosom and tied it around Ye Niangzi's neck. The latter waved her hand, seemingly unconcerned about her eyes.

"We've arrived quickly enough. Let's go help the Ji family. We'll leave by merchant ship tomorrow."

"Yes, my lord."

(End of this chapter)