Chapter 417: Wild Ways, No Chance to Speak

Ji Qingwu first asked Ji Changlin about Lan Ling's childhood before confirming Lan Ling's identity.

But does Lanling know that she is the sister of the fourth prince of Xijin, Yuwen Tianqing?

Ji Qingwu believed that his elder brother would not leak the news.

She initially deduced that Lanling did not know his identity before entering Black Wind Village.

However, I just heard from Wei Ting that the subordinates of Black Wind Village are the men of the fourth prince of Xijin, Yuwen Tianqing.

It is very likely that someone contacted Lanling privately, and after Lanling learned of her identity, she deliberately concealed her whereabouts.

After thinking it through, Ji Qingwu turned and looked at the person standing next to her.

"Si Hai, can you take me out now?"

Si Hai hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Miss Ji, the people guarding outside are all soldiers from the Northern Territory. Actually..."

It’s safer not to run.

How could Ji Qingwu not understand this?

But in front of Wei Ting, not only would it be easier to expose her identity, but selfishly, she also didn't want to have anything to do with Wei Ting anymore.

She could imagine how interesting Emperor Wu Su's expression would be if she and Wei Ting arrived in the northern border together.

Si Hai wanted to persuade him a little more, but then he heard Ji Qingwu say in a low voice: "Wei Ting is here too."

Sihai: “…”

Ji Qingwu said in embarrassment: "If Wei Ting took me away, wouldn't we be in even greater trouble?"

Not only her, but the whole world will suffer as well.

Sihai didn't say a word and dug the hole in the roof bigger and wider.

Ji Qingwu smiled and said, "That's right, let's take advantage of the chaos and slip away now."

It was just a hole in the roof, but no matter how careful you were, you couldn't make it quiet, and the soldiers at the door still heard it.

Sihai immediately hid his figure behind the eaves, thinking to himself that he still had a chance of winning in a one-on-two fight.

The soldiers were about to look up to check the situation when Ji Qingwu pushed open the door and shouted, "I want to see your general!"

The drugs in her sleeves were ready, and she was just waiting to throw them when they turned around.

One soldier said, "You can't just see the general whenever you want!"

Ji Qingwu's foot was already on the threshold.

"It's okay if I don't see him. The child is hungry and his mother is not around. I'm going out to find some goat milk or rice paste or rice flour."

The soldier said seriously: "No, no matter what it is, you can't go out without the general's order."

Ji Qingwu said anxiously: "If this child gets hungry and gets hurt, how can he help your general act? How can we persuade the Black Wind Village to surrender?"

Hearing her guess about Wei Ting's intention of coming this time, the two soldiers showed surprise in their eyes, and Ji Qingwu's wrist, which was pressed down, was quietly lifted up.

Suddenly a melodious male voice was heard.

"You don't have to worry about that."

Ji Qingwu quickly stuffed the drugs in his hand back into his sleeve.

Under a tree not far away, a figure was swaying slightly and was coming towards them.

Ji Qingwu knew it was Wei Ting as soon as he heard the voice.

When did he appear under the tree? If he hadn't spoken out, no one would have noticed him.

Ji Qingwu could only pray that Wei Ting had just arrived and had not noticed Sihai digging the roof, and that his identity had not been exposed yet.

"General!" the two soldiers said respectfully in unison.

Ji Qingwu also lowered his head slightly.

Wei Ting walked up to the group and looked at the corners of her gray clothes that were blown up by the cold wind.

"It's cold outside, let's talk inside."

After hearing this, Ji Qingwu felt even colder. The tone he spoke to her was too friendly.

After she entered the house, she first glanced at the roof.

Sihai had already retreated, but left a hole large enough for one person to pass through.

After Wei Ting entered the house, he sat down under the hole where a tile was missing.

He looked puzzled and asked, "Why is it so cold in this room? Although the north is not as spring-like as Lin'an all year round, it is not yet the middle of winter."

Ji Qingwu continued, "Perhaps the general has been standing at the door for too long and can't catch his breath for a while."

The hole above her head was blowing air into the room, and she could even feel the collar behind her neck letting in air.

In fact, as soon as Wei Ting raised his head, all the traps were exposed.

But he didn't seem to notice and nodded, "Really? That makes sense."

Wei Ting picked up the kettle in the room, poured a glass of water, and found that only the bottom of the kettle was left, and the water that came out was still covered with scale residue.

Wei Ting frowned and said to the person at the door: "Boil a kettle of clean water and bring some hot food."

He looked at the thin quilt on the wooden bed and said, "Bring another thicker quilt."

The two soldiers at the door responded and left.

Ji Qingwu's bad premonition reached its peak. He was so kind and easy to get along with, so there must be something wrong.

She asked, "General, when can I leave?"

Wei Ting's brows, which had just relaxed, suddenly furrowed even tighter.

"Where do you want to go?"

Ji Qingwu said without thinking, "I went to Longzhou to work with my young master, but our carriage was intercepted by bandits on the way. Fortunately, we met the general and were able to escape."

When Wei Ting heard that she had a husband, the corners of his mouth stiffened, and then that annoying smile appeared again.

"Your young master? Why haven't I seen him show up?"

Ji Qingwu was familiar with his expression, which showed the confidence that everything was under control.

Wei Ting had actually seen Sihai moving tiles on the roof a long time ago. He was pretending to be ignorant even though he knew the truth, hoping to trick her into talking.

When talking to smart people, sometimes you don't need to tell too many lies to cover up.

Ji Qingwu said bluntly: "General, look up. The roof is leaking. It was caused by my young master. He was worried about me and ran back from the convoy outside just to rescue me."

Wei Ting stared into her eyes.

The round-faced peasant woman in front of him suddenly spoke so frankly that Wei Ting's suspicion faded.

Wei Ting didn't know why he came to the yard where the peasant woman was imprisoned after reaching a deal with the Hu brothers.

He did see a figure moving tiles on the roof, but it was far away and late at night, so he could only make out a timid man.

Perhaps he was possessed by a demon and actually wanted to hear the village woman talk to him a few more words.

Wei Ting said: "Your husband is very kind to you and is willing to risk his life to save you, but without my order, if you leave this courtyard, you will be wanted."

The light in the room was dim, and Wei Ting looked down at her, trying to see how she reacted.

Ji Qingwu could smell the pine scent coming from him, and she immediately took a step back, pretending to be scared and trembling all over.

"General, you make it sound like we have committed a great crime."

Wei Ting saw that she was trembling and wanted to reach out to help her, but she dodged him.

Ji Qingwu stared at his hand and asked, "General, what do you mean by this?"

Wei Ting's palm froze in mid-air.

Ji Qingwu suddenly realized and said, "My husband may not have as much power as the general, but you can't bully me like this."

Wei Ting opened his mouth and said: "I am not——"

Ji Qingwu didn't give him a chance to speak and simply sat down on the ground.