Chapter 267 Just wait for me

No matter how much Shangguan Jin pleaded, Old Madam Shen simply wouldn't budge.

“I’m not leaving. You take them and leave right now.”

What do I, an old woman, have to be afraid of?

You are the mistress of the Duke's mansion, and you must remain wherever you go.

The children are still young. They will be so sad if they can't see you in the future.

"Don't try to persuade me, this old woman will stay." Madam Shen was very stubborn.

After thinking for a moment, Shangguan Jin said, "Mother, don't worry, you go first. I'll take care of things at the manor and come over soon."

The main problem is that there are too many people; if we walk together, we'll be too conspicuous.

You are an elderly person, knowledgeable and experienced. I feel very reassured that you are taking the children with you.

Besides, you don't know me. I value my life the most.

I promised the Duke I would take good care of you, have you forgotten?

If I leave you behind alone, wouldn't everyone in Da Yu be cursing me?

Don't worry, if I say I'll come looking for you, I definitely will.

Shangguan Jin and Old Madam Shen made their promises.

Grandma Shen looked at Shangguan Jin, seemingly wanting to see if her daughter-in-law was lying.

But Shangguan Jin's skill level was too high, and the old lady still couldn't tell.

"But I'm worried about leaving you alone in the manor!"

"Although there isn't exactly chaos outside, the situation is even more terrifying than war," sighed Old Mrs. Shen.

"Don't worry, I'm only safe when none of you are in the manor."

Nobody dares to touch me.

I am, after all, the Duchess of the State, and also the First-Rank Protector of the Nation.

Mother, take the children to the North or His Highness's fiefdom.

I'll be going with you soon, okay?

Don't worry! I have plenty of backup plans!

"Just like before, you didn't expect that there was a tunnel in my house leading to the suburbs, did you?" Shangguan Jin laughed.

After thinking about it, Grandma Shen had no choice but to nod.

It seems so...

When has this daughter-in-law ever done anything unreliable? She said she has a backup plan, so she probably really does.

Otherwise, how could they be so certain?

Didn't she always say that no matter what happened, her first thought was to save her own life?

So... the daughter-in-law must really have a backup plan.

"Jin'er, is there really a backup plan? Will you really come and join us then?" Old Madam Shen asked in a low voice.

"Don't worry, it definitely will be available," Shangguan Jin said frankly.

"Then tell me about it..."

"I can't say, or it won't be a backup plan anymore," Shangguan Jin said solemnly.

"Can't I say either?" Old Mrs. Shen still wouldn't give up.

"Mother, I've already said that if there's a backup plan, there definitely is."

Don't you know me? I still want to see Sister Yao get married and Brother Jun get a wife!

Don't worry, I will definitely come to find you.

"It's getting late, you should hurry and take everyone there! If you're any later, there will be people waiting when we reach the outskirts of Beijing."

Grandma Shen was relieved, and then, with everyone's help, she went down into the tunnel.

"You do whatever your mother tells you to do."

Don't delay your mother's affairs.

"Come! Grandma will take you to escape the famine... no, to flee the disaster."

Watching Old Madam Shen descend into the tunnel, Shen Qingyue glanced at Shangguan Jin, her eyes red.

"Mother......"

"Go over there and help Grandma keep the family going. Mother will definitely come looking for you," Shangguan Jin comforted her.

Shen Qingyue nodded seriously and descended into the tunnel without needing anyone's help.

The youngest, Shen Qingyu, also wanted to express herself, but Shangguan Jin pushed her into the tunnel.

"Once you're on the other side, you can ride the horse however you want."

"You can wield the broadsword however you want."

Shen Qingjun looked at Shangguan Jin without saying a word, but his expression was firm.

He was about to speak to Shangguan Jin.

“You are the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, no matter where you are, understand?” Shangguan Jin said.

"Mother, rest assured, your child will be waiting for your arrival in the North."

They will definitely support the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.

Shen Qingjun nodded and descended into the tunnel with a determined look in his eyes.

Shen Qingming wanted to speak, but he only opened his mouth, "Mother..."

"If you dare to think any wild ideas, I'll slap you."

Shen Qingming...

He quickly shut his mouth tightly, and Shen Qingrui was also dragged down into the tunnel.

It's best not to waste time talking nonsense with your mother right now...

Seeing that everyone had gone down, even Qianli and Hua Wanli followed.

Aunt Xin, however, refused to go down.

“I’m not leaving. I want to stay with Madam and Dongmai.”

"I can do a lot of things now, and I can help Madam," Aunt Xin insisted.

Although Dongmai felt comfortable, she also knew that this was not the time to be willful.

"Yunniang! You should come with us! Once we get there, help the young lady well."

"We'll be there soon," Dongmai urged.

Aunt Xin continued to grit her teeth and shake her head.

“I’m not leaving! I want to stay with you, Madam.”

Seeing this, Shangguan Jin had no choice but to ask Aunt Xin.

"Yunniang, now you know about this tunnel, don't you? This is the biggest secret in our manor."

Aunt Xin nodded.

"Madam, please rest assured, I definitely won't tell. If you don't believe me, I... I'll cut out my own tongue."

Shangguan Jin, winter wheat...

Who wants your tongue!

I mean you know this burrow now.

I'm not worried that you'll tell anyone.

But what if someone tries to trick you into revealing information? And what if you're naive and not very bright, and someone manages to trick you into revealing information?

Therefore, it's better if you go with them.

That's a safer approach.

Don't worry, I'll let your cousin know, and he'll definitely continue to help you acquire property in the new place.

"Get down now!"

Aunt Xin... she's a bit simple-minded, that's true, but...

Before Aunt Xin could speak, Dongmai pushed her down into the tunnel as well.

"Keep an eye on the old lady and the young ladies; they're waiting for us there."

Then Dongmai covered all the bed boards and rearranged the bedding.

“Winter wheat…” Shangguan Jin also wanted to send the winter wheat away.

"Miss, no matter what you say, it's no use. I'm not leaving."

Wherever you are, I will be there.

If you buy me, I will follow you for the rest of my life.

Miss, I'll go check on the kitchen.

Everyone has worked hard all night, it's time to make something to eat.

After saying that, Dongmai rushed to the kitchen without waiting for Shangguan Jin to say anything.

Shangguan Jin...

Okay, I'll follow my own lead. It's not like I'm at a dead end.

She believed that Empress Xu would be able to fight Empress Dowager Zheng to a standstill.