Before dinner, Jiang Yuzhu met another group of people who were staying with her. The two leaders had very distinctive looks, one was short and fat, and the other was skinny.

The two men seemed to have a good impression of Yan Lin. They invited Yan Lin to have dinner and soon gathered together to drink some wine.

After dinner, Xiao Biaotou came to ask for instructions, "Madam, the medicinal herbs we are transporting are worth a fortune, so it is not appropriate to join the other caravans."

Xiao Biaotou has been escorting goods for many years and has encountered many strange things. He is wary of people he is not familiar with.

"There have been precedents before. A team of escorts drugged the drinks and knocked everyone unconscious, just to rob them."

When Xiao Biaotou saw Doctor Yan drinking with the other party, he couldn't bring himself to remind him.

Even if two escort teams are good friends, they will not choose to sleep together.

Jiang Yuzhu pondered for a moment and said, "We must be on guard against others, but if they see us as fat sheep, they will definitely not give up and will always find an opportunity."

Stay here for now so that if there is any disturbance, we can prepare in advance.

Hongli sent Xiao Biaotou away and asked doubtfully, "Isn't what Xiao Biaotou said too serious?"

The official road does not belong to any private individual, and many convoys pass by during the day, but no accidents occur.

When you are away from home, you should take care of each other.

Jiang Yuzhu pinched Hongli's face and said helplessly, "With your scheming, you're still helping others count the money after being sold!"

The red carp is not very smart, but it is obedient and loyal.

Jiang Yuzhu curled her lips, slowly turned the teacup, and sighed, "Hongli, let me ask you, what do you think of the short fat man and the skinny bamboo pole?"

Hongli pondered the matter carefully, and finally the guest commented, "Very sensible."

The people in that team did not pry into people's privacy. They knew that it was taboo and they handled it just right so that it was not offensive.

"Yes, you got the point."

The key is that it looks okay.

Jiang Yuzhu looked at Hong Jin and said, "Hong Jin, come and explain this to Hong Li."

Seeing that Hongli was still confused, Hongjin simply pointed it out: "Since the short fat guy and the skinny guy know that prying into someone's privacy is taboo, how could they not know that sleeping outdoors together is an even bigger taboo?"

"Those two said they were very familiar with the surrounding roads and often traveled back and forth to Jiangnan. They traveled for quite a while, so it's impossible that they didn't know the rules."

Hong Xiu saw through everything and tapped Hong Li's forehead. "Even if you can't figure it out, just remember one thing: appearance is determined by the heart."

It doesn't matter that the short fat guy and the skinny guy are ugly. They look enthusiastic but are actually sinister. In short, you can tell from their eyes that they are calculating.

On the first day of traveling together, they set their sights on Yan Lin.

We will have to continue to observe what the specific purpose is.

"Hongjin, keep an eye on them."

After washing up, Jiang Yuzhu fell asleep quickly.

In the middle of the night, a short and fat black shadow jumped out from the other side's convoy not far away, followed by a tall and thin black shadow. The two of them sneaked into the woods nearby.

Hong Jin jumped down from the tent lightly and quickly ran into the woods to follow.

The two men ran a long way and finally stopped by a river, where a woman was already waiting.

The surroundings were deserted, and Hong Jin didn't follow too closely for fear of being discovered. From her angle, she couldn't see the woman's appearance clearly, but from her figure, she could tell that she was a beautiful middle-aged woman.

"What on earth are you two doing sending letters up the mountain by carrier pigeon?"

The beautiful woman spoke softly, even when questioning, her tone was soft, "The master said that unless it's important, we should have less contact."

The short and fat man seemed to be very familiar with the Huo family. He smiled and said, "We came to you this time because we have good things in mind for you!"

"Good news?"

Mrs. Huo was half-believing and half-doubting. She and her husband lived in the nearby mountains. She had made her fortune by robbing and was once rescued by Lu Yunxi when she was in trouble. From then on, she devoted herself to serving her master.

The mountain area occupied by the Huo family is vast and is a hub between the north and the south.

There are tens of thousands of people hiding in the mountains, all of whom are private soldiers paid for by Lu Yunxi, waiting to be used at the critical moment.

Because it is a trump card, Mrs. Huo and her husband usually act with extreme caution.

"Ms. Huo, Silly Girl is sixteen this year, right?"

When Shou Zhugan took the initiative to mention Huo's daughter, Huo's eyes immediately showed a defensive look.

The daughter was not stupid when she was born. She had a high fever when she was a few years old. The couple went down the mountain to rob. The medical treatment was not timely, so the daughter became stupid.

At this point, Mrs. Huo always felt that her daughter had to bear the retribution for her own suffering, and she felt guilty and raised the silly girl very well.

Seeing that her daughter was sixteen years old, it was time to find a husband. However, the brothers in the mountains were all rough and uncouth, and Mrs. Huo looked down on them. So choosing a husband for the silly girl became a problem.

Shou Zhugan understood Huo's concerns and wanted to sell her well.

"We have a suitable candidate, who is half our own. Even if the master finds out, he won't object."

The short and fat man continued, "Yan Song's eldest son, the next head of the Yan family, is a doctor himself. If he marries Silly Girl, it will only benefit her."

"Yeah, it's said that Yan Lin often tinkers with strange medicinal herbs. What if Silly Girl uses them and becomes stupid?"

Shou Zhugan added that even though he was painting a rosy picture for the Huo family, the magic powder could not be revealed to the public, and he had to control the fool Yan Lin.

If you can't kill him, then persuade the Huo family to kidnap him to the mountain and make him a son-in-law, and then keep him under control.

Huo was very moved by what he said and hesitated, "Is this feasible?"

There are tens of thousands of private soldiers on the mountain, but only one doctor is employed. If the son-in-law is also a doctor, it will meet Huo's expectations.

"Okay, why not?"

The short, fat man and the skinny guy worked together to persuade Mrs. Huo to nod. "Yan Lin still has some aphrodisiac herbs on him. Go up the mountain and take good care of Silly. Now that Silly is being taken care of, won't you feel relieved?"

When it comes to the weak spot, Huo said firmly: "Okay, then I will wait for your notification."

For the sake of his daughter, he kidnapped Yan Lin and forced him to marry into his family!

The three of them discussed the details and then separated quietly.

Hong Jin stopped for a moment and followed Huo quietly.

The sky was turning pale as Jiang Yuzhu slowly woke up.

Hong Xiu poured some warm water and whispered, "Madam, Hong Jin went out with the short fat man and the skinny bamboo pole last night and didn't come back all night."

"Have those two returned?"

Jiang Yuzhu wiped her face with a cloth, looking calm.

Hong Xiu nodded and said, "I'm back, and I didn't see anything unusual."

"Then don't worry, Hong Jin must have noticed something and is investigating."

Jiang Yuzhu instructed Hongxiu, "If anyone asks, just say I was greedy and sent Hongjin to the nearby market to buy food."

After a quick breakfast, the group was about to set off when Hong Jin hurried back with a lunch box.

"Madam, I've bought the marinated tofu pudding!"

Hong Jin bought a lot and the tofu pudding couldn't be kept for a long time, so he gave it to Xiao Biaotou and others as a snack.

The tofu pudding was topped with broth, chopped carrots and black fungus. Jiang Yuzhu scooped a spoonful of chili oil and saw the floating red oil, which whetted her appetite.

Hong Jin waited until Jiang Yuzhu had finished half a bowl, then found an excuse to dismiss the others and reported, "Madam, I followed the woman named Huo last night and made a significant discovery!"