In that instant, not only Gou'er was stunned, but He Jiuniang was also completely dumbfounded.

This guy, it's one thing to take advantage of me, but what's with taking advantage of my son?

Just then, several guards led by Lou Chong arrived. As soon as they entered, they heard their master's shocking words.

Lou Chong couldn't bear to look. He thought his boss might have gone mad. Since his own family was gone, he saw everyone as family.

Although Dr. He is a beautiful young widow with a child, it's really not good for you, boss, to suddenly become a father like this!

Lou Chong felt he couldn't let him lose face like that, so he quickly stepped forward to ease the awkwardness: "I'm so sorry, Dr. He, my husband has been grieving too much lately and isn't in a good state. He mistook you for someone else..."

Lu Baichuan glared at him with displeasure: "Get out of here."

It took the dog a while to come to its senses. It glanced at He Jiuniang, then looked at Lu Baichuan in disbelief and asked uncertainly, "You...are you really Daddy?"

Before Lu Baichuan could speak, He Jiuniang snatched the child back, glared at him fiercely, and turned to leave.

Just as he was about to chase after him, Lou Chong grabbed him: "Third Master, stop fooling around, let's deal with this first!"

Lou Chong was really worried sick. He had hoped that getting him out to handle some business would ease his worries, but now that his worries are gone, he's taken a fancy to Doctor He and even wants to become a father!

This change came so suddenly that Lou Chong said he couldn't accept it.

Fortunately, Lu Baichuan still had some sense of reason. He forced himself to calm down. Now that he knew his family was still alive, he would deal with the rest when he got back.

"Take the children out first. There's a secret passage inside the main courtyard wall. Take a few people and move all the people and belongings out."

Seeing that he was finally back to normal, Lou Chong excitedly accepted the order: "Yes!"

Just as I was about to leave, he asked again, "By the way, did you manage to stop one of the letters that was sent out?"

"We stopped them. These people were very wary. They didn't sign their names, but there was a single line that read: 'The children are almost full, the grand plan is about to be completed, and everything is ready.'"

The children are almost full, the grand plan is about to be completed, and everything is ready...

Lu Baichuan narrowed his eyes, knowing that they had stumbled upon someone's grand plan.

"Okay, go take care of your business."

Lou Chong and several guards led a group of children out. The children were a little scared at first, but Gou'er kept pulling He Jiu Niang to comfort them, telling them how powerful his mother was and how soon she would take them back to find their parents.

Speaking of his parents, Gou'er secretly glanced at Lu Baichuan's back. Was that really his father?

What does Father look like? Why is he wearing a mask?

He Jiuniang now hates Sun Qi to death. Her son had finally managed to accept the fact that his father was gone, but this man suddenly appeared and stirred up her sad memories again. He is truly hateful!

Dog is smart; he understands many things perfectly well. Now that he's grown up, if someone suddenly appears claiming to be his father, even if he doesn't believe it, he'll still have some expectations in his heart. But this can't go on for too long.

That bastard! I should have known better than to ask anyone to leave him the medicine!

Soon, the guards tied up all the drugged Taoist priests, and the old man in the secret passage, along with the gold, jewels, and weapons, were also looted.

He Jiuniang, with her sharp eyes, noticed a pile of luminous pearls and thought to herself that these guards were really ruthless, having pried off the luminous pearls embedded in the wall.

She stepped forward and said, "Everyone who sees it gets a share. Shouldn't I have at least half of this gold?"

Although she had already received two boxes in advance, it didn't affect her ability to continue dividing the spoils; she could consider those two boxes as payment for her scouting efforts.

Along the way, she broke through the miasma forest, took the lead in entering the Taoist temple, and even discovered this gold. So it was not unreasonable for her to make such a request. Lu Baichuan still had the authority to allocate the gold and jewelry, so he nodded and said, "Besides these weapons, I can give you half of the gold and jewelry."

He Jiuniang's expression improved considerably; that was more like it, he knew what was good for him.

She then took out a bottle of medicine and tossed it to Lou Chong, saying, "Wake these people up, then let's go down the mountain."

After saying that, she took the dog and went out first. Lou Chong gave her a thumbs up as he watched her go: "Dr. He is truly a heroine!"

From this perspective, it's understandable that her boss has taken a liking to her.

but!

He felt that his boss must be overwhelmed with grief and delirious, so in order to prevent his boss from doing anything wrong and offending Doctor He, he decided to stay by his side at all times!

He was still hoping to get on Dr. He's good side and get special privileges to buy Lu Hei Ya (a type of braised duck), and he couldn't let his boss ruin it!

The Taoist priests quickly woke up and were completely bewildered when they saw their situation. They hadn't expected to be captured without even noticing, and they were somewhat resentful.

Especially the old Taoist priest who was the sect leader. As he watched the boxes of gold, jewels and weapons being carried away, tears streamed down his face. He had just sent a message to his superiors that everything was in order, but now he had been wiped out in one fell swoop. All his years of hard work had been in vain, and he would not have a good end either.

Because his mouth was gagged, he had no chance to argue or curse, and could only be driven down the mountain.

These were somewhat better; they were beaten for not walking properly. But the children were different. There were a total of sixty-two children, all of whom were only three to five years old. The mountain path was steep, and they dared not walk at all. The guards carried two in front and two more on ropes behind them, and only then did they manage to descend the mountain with great difficulty.

Fortunately, Lu Baichuan had made preparations before setting off, sending someone to bring a carriage so that they could take the carriage back once they reached the foot of the mountain.

The dog was frightened but could only pretend to be strong. Now that he was in his mother's arms, he let down his guard and fell asleep quickly. He Jiu Niang carried him all the way down the mountain without waking up.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, He Jiuniang nimbly mounted her horse. Lu Baichuan caught up and said, "It's windy at night, you should take the child and ride in the carriage."

He Jiuniang refused with a cold face: "No need, my parents-in-law are worried about me, I'll take my leave first."

As he spoke, he kicked up dust and drove away, covering Lu Baichuan's head and face with ash.

He knew He Jiuniang was angry with him, and thinking about his slightly frivolous behavior before, he touched his nose with a guilty conscience.

He recognized her and the child, so he didn't think he had done anything wrong, but if he were in her shoes, he would have become that prodigal son.

Lou Chong settled the children in the carriage and was about to go up to talk to Lu Baichuan when Lu Baichuan mounted his horse and rode away, kicking up dust all over Lou Chong's head and face.

Lou Chong: ...

"Lord Lou, we are here..."

After Lu Baichuan left, the guards could only turn to Lou Chong, who held the highest official rank here.

These Taoist priests kidnapping children and possessing so many weapons is clearly a serious matter, so why do these leaders seem so indifferent?

It's a shame that their Lord Qin kept telling them how amazing Lord Sun was, but it seems he's not all that impressive after all!

They were so captivated by Dr. He that they couldn't move, and now they've abandoned them and are running after him eagerly.

When Lord Qin returns, I must file a complaint against him!