Chapter 40: Digging a pit to bury people

The next morning, it was almost time to set off.

Ma Han's followers were all shocked to see Qin Xiangnuan emerge from her room. They murmured to each other, but didn't dare to run to Ma Han to ask a single question. Xu Jian and Shou Hou'er's eyes were filled with worry. They looked at Qin Xiangnuan, wanting only to give her everything they had left. "Miss Qin, this is our farewell. I don't know when we'll see each other again. Please take care."

"Master Xu, please don't be so hasty. Perhaps there will be other surprises and opportunities."

Qin Xiangnuan looked back at Ma Han, who shrank back, feeling as if a fire was rising from his chest. He didn't dare to resist, so he could only put on a smile and do as Qin Xiangnuan said. He walked up to Xu Jian in public and respectfully handed the token to him. "Sir Xu, I thought about it again and again last night. The journey to the border is bitter and cold, and we have never been there before. I may have to trouble you to escort me..."

"It's just that we'll just follow each other for a while, and then go our separate ways. Do you think that's okay?"

Ma Han's lips twitched in a forced smile. Qin Feng, dragging the heavy chains, walked to Qin Xiangnuan's side and said in a low voice, "Little sister, why did he suddenly become so kind? I think there must be something fishy going on! We still have to be on guard!"

"Also, did you hear anything last night?"

Qin Feng rubbed his sleepy eyes and said with a frown, "I seemed to hear someone howling yesterday, but I couldn't tell whether it was a human or an animal. It was definitely not a good sound. I just asked my mother and the others, and they heard it too! They said that you went out for a while yesterday, and those beasts didn't bother you, right? If they dare to touch you, I will risk my life..."

"No, cousin, don't you think I'm fine?"

Qin Xiangnuan quickly grabbed Qin Feng, fearing he would do something stupid or impulsive. She shook her head and whispered, "There will be a good show later. Tell Xu Jian to remove your shackles. Then walk out of the official post and wait for my order."

"Wait for me to give the order and immediately detain those officers."

Qin Xiangnuan's words frightened Qin Feng so much that he blinked his eyes and didn't dare to speak for a long time.

If we talk about boldness, it has to be my younger sister.

She was no different from General Qin Guang. Qin Feng swallowed his saliva and hurriedly advised, "Little sister, don't be impulsive. You are still an official of the post station after all. If a murder case really happens, not only will your uncle be charged with a more serious crime, but we will also suffer the consequences."

“Now you can enjoy the good fruit?”

Qin Xiangnuan looked up at the sky gradually entering the cold winter. Perhaps it would be the middle of winter before they even reached the border. Since Gu Mingqi didn't want her to reach the border alive, don't blame her for being cruel and merciless.

"I'm telling you, don't mention this to my second uncle and my mother..." Qin Xiangnuan knew Qin Feng was a straightforward person. If he was really asked to do something like murder and robbery, he would naturally refuse. At this point, she could only confess everything that happened yesterday. "If it weren't for my quick thinking, I'm afraid I would have lost my virginity to that beast by now. I've already tricked them into believing that they came to the official post station under orders from behind. Even if there's a big fuss, there won't be any trouble."

The sharp howling wind blew past, and Qin Feng's face turned purple with anger.

He clenched his fists and stared at Ma Han, "Damn beast! I will tear him into pieces! How could he do such a dirty thing, little sister, are you really not..." Qin Feng looked at Qin Xiangnuan worriedly, and breathed a sigh of relief after getting her affirmative answer.

Xu Jian replenished supplies at the official post station. Qin Xiangnuan signaled Ma Han to lead the black horses, and the group left the official post station.

After walking about two miles, Ma Han couldn't help but run to Qin Xiangnuan. "Miss Qin, I've done what you asked. When can you give me the antidote?" Qin Xiangnuan looked at him, pondered for a moment, and then, revealing the playful and delicate demeanor of a little girl, she rested her chin on her hand and replied, "What should I do? I said that the pill has an antidote, but I didn't say that the antidote is on me."

"Let me think about it, it seems... the pill fell on your bed in the official inn."

Qin Xiangnuan said with a chuckle. No matter how stupid a person was, they would finally realize that she was just playing a trick on them.

Ma Han revealed a ferocious expression, pulled out a dagger and placed it across Qin Xiangnuan's neck. He licked his teeth with the tip of his tongue and threatened, "Since you're going to die anyway, why not drag the Third Miss along with me? It'll be easier to walk down the road with someone to take your place!"

"What do you want to do? Rebellion?"

When Qin Feng received Qin Xiangnuan's signal, he and Qin Yi and others had already controlled Ma Han's men in advance.

The sudden change caught Xu Jian, Shou Hou'er and others off guard. Qin Xiangnuan raised her hand and poked Ma Han's vital point. While he was in pain, she grabbed his arm with her backhand, stepped on his knee, and pressed him to the ground.

The place Ma Han chose was quite good, with mountains and water all around, and he died unyieldingly.

Maybe if you are buried here, you can be reborn as a good person in the next life.

Qin Xiangnuan took off her shackles, walked to Xu Jian, rolled up her sleeves, and pointed to the two shovels placed beside her. "Master Xu, how about helping me? Dig a hole..." She turned around and looked at Ma Han and others. She measured the land, took two steps, and marked out a square space. "This is about enough. Cousin, tie them up and don't let them run away. It's best to string them together..."

"Qin Xiangnuan! If the Seventh Prince knew about this, you would definitely..."

Ma Han was still shouting, but before he could finish his words, Qin Feng punched him with two punches, causing him to spit blood and lose two teeth.

Qin Feng was still not satisfied. Just as he was about to punch and kick Ma Han, Qin Xiangnuan quickly stopped him. She no longer lowered her voice and said with a hint of cruelty, "Cousin, you can't do this in public. Otherwise, when the people who come to collect their bodies come, they will know that someone beat you up. It will definitely implicate us. It's better to be cautious and prudent when doing things."

"What my cousin said makes sense."

Qin Feng has become Qin Xiangnuan's little follower. She will never do what she says.

Qin Xiangnuan saw that the pit was almost dug, so she signaled Qin Feng to throw the person in. Before filling the dirt back in, she kindly squatted beside Ma Han and explained to him, "You mean Gu Mingqi? If he knew you messed up, he'd probably just want to dig you out of the ground and whip your corpse repeatedly. Revenge for you? Don't even dream of it."

"No one in this world knows him better than me."