Chapter 243 Entering the bandit’s den!
When Wen Shiyan heard the man's invitation, he was surprised at first, then grateful, but also a little embarrassed.
"With so many of us, wouldn't it be too much of a disturbance for us to go to your village so late at night?"
The man laughed.
Under the dim light, the man's face was difficult to see clearly.
But just listening to his laughter, one can tell that he is a simple and honest person.
"I don't mind, I don't mind!"
The man waved his hands repeatedly, his voice a little more enthusiastic than before.
"Although our village is remote, the villagers are all warm and hospitable. We are very happy that you are willing to visit us. How could we be disgusted?"
Wen Shiyan also laughed, "In that case, thank you very much!"
"You're welcome, thank you." The man laughed again. "My name is Chen Youwei. Most people in our village have the surname Chen, so we're called Chen Village."
"So that's how it is. Brother Youwei, it's so late, why haven't you guys gone home yet? Did something delay you?"
Chen Youwei nodded with a smile, "Yes, we did go to town to buy some things, but the town is too far away, and we bought a lot of things, so we were delayed and came back late."
"What are you buying?" Wen Shiyan asked again.
Without waiting for Chen Youwei to answer, Wen Shiyan smiled and said, "If it's inconvenient, you don't have to tell me. I was just curious and asked casually."
"It's not a big deal," Chen Youwei replied with a smile. "There's a wedding in our village tomorrow, and we're just helping with the wedding preparations, like the dragon and phoenix candles. Since you've made it, if you're not in a hurry, you can stay and join us for the wedding tomorrow."
The two of them were walking and talking, their voices were neither loud nor soft, and everyone could hear their conversation.
Yu Youning also heard it.
Yu Youning poked his head out of the carriage and asked curiously, "Is there anyone getting married in your village? Is there a banquet available?"
Although not every dish at the wedding banquet was delicious, the quantity was definitely sufficient.
Yu Youning especially likes to attend banquets.
Upon hearing this, Chen Youwen immediately looked at Yu Youning, as if he didn't expect that there was such a little girl.
"Why is there a little girl here..."
Wen Shiyan gently patted Chen Youwei's shoulder and said, "This is my daughter. Didn't I just say that we are going to the capital with our whole family? Naturally, we have to bring all my relatives with us."
Chen Youwei listened to Wen Shiyan's explanation and nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, I forgot! I'm so sorry! I'm not very smart, I'm so stupid..."
"You can't say that." Wen Shiyan patted Chen Youwei's shoulder again, and this time he didn't let go, instead putting his arm around Chen Youwei's shoulder. "You were just thinking about more important things, so you didn't take it to heart. By the way, we've been walking for so long, why haven't we seen your village yet? Is your village very far away?"
"It's a bit far." Chen Youwei felt more and more embarrassed. "Our village is in the valley, and it's not easy to come out. The village is also quite simple, I just hope you don't mind."
"Don't worry, we won't mind!"
Wen Shiyan put his arm around Chen Youwei's shoulders as they walked and chatted.
There was no quiet moment along the way.
At first, Chen Youwei answered quickly, but later Wen Shiyan asked more and more questions, and the angles became more and more strange.
Often, before Chen Youwei could figure out how to answer the previous question, Wen Shiyan would already ask another one.
In the end, Chen Youwei was asked so many questions that he stammered and couldn't say a word.
Fortunately, at this time, they arrived at the place they were looking for.
Just as Chen Youwei said, Chenjia Village is indeed in a valley.
The valley is not very big, and there are not many residents in it.
Judging from the appearance, there should be thirty or forty households.
Of course, this was before entering the village. Wen Shiyan took a quick glance at the houses with lights on that he had calculated.
To a certain extent, there is definitely a deviation.
But the deviation should not be very large.
As soon as they entered the village, someone came to greet them.
The visitor was a little surprised to see the carriages and people following Chen Youwei.
But soon, after he chatted with Chen Youwei and others for a few words, he instantly became enthusiastic.
Not only did they actively help them find a place to live, but they also prepared food for them and helped feed the horses.
Wen Shiyan, Chen Youwei and others walked out together.
Yu Youning wrinkled his nose at this moment, "Why are these people so enthusiastic?"
Without waiting for Chu Huaixu's answer, Yu Youning continued, "I smell a strong smell of blood in this room!"
Hearing Yu Youning say this, Chu Huaixu and Huo Qingchen frowned instantly.
Chu Huaixu took a deep breath, "Is it really there? Could it be that I smelled it wrongly... Youning, I don't doubt your meaning..."
Before Chu Huaixu could continue explaining, Yu Youning shook his head and said, "I'm very sensitive to the smell of blood. I definitely can't be mistaken!"
Jiang Lingzhou also said, "Youning is right. She can smell even the slightest trace of blood. Although I'm not as good as Youning, I can smell it too."
Both doctors smelled the smell, which means that there really is a bloody smell here, but it has been cleaned up by someone, so ordinary people can't smell it.
Why is there a bloody smell in a house where villagers live?
Before Chu Huaixu could figure it out, Wen Shiyan came back.
Wen Shiyan still had a bright smile on his face, but as soon as he turned his head, the smile gradually disappeared.
"I just took the opportunity to take a look around with them outside. Now I'm basically certain that this is a den of thieves, probably bandits."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Cheng frowned, "It's actually the bandits' lair? I'll go there right now, take my men, and wipe them out!"
Wen Shiyan looked at Yuwen Cheng with amusement, "Of course I have to carry it, but aren't you curious?"
"What are you curious about?"
Yu Youning took over the conversation crisply, "I'm curious if anyone will get married tomorrow!"
Wen Shiyan glanced at Yu Youning with appreciation. "Youning is right, that's exactly what I meant. When I went out just now, I took a closer look. There really are houses hanging with red silk. Chen Youwei and the other three people were carrying dragon and phoenix candles and other things in their backpacks. They are all for weddings. I think they are not lying. There should really be someone getting married tomorrow."
Yuwen Cheng frowned tightly. "Even if someone really gets married, what does it have to do with us? They are bandits, who would be willing to marry them? Maybe the bride was kidnapped. We can just kill them and save the bride's life!"
"That's true, but how do you know the bride is in this bandit den right now? What if some people are guarding the bride's place? If we take this place away, those people will hide their identities when they see that things are not going well. Wouldn't that leave a hidden danger?"
Yu Youning nodded his head and continued, "If we are to do this, we must catch them all in one fell swoop! We can't give the bandits a chance to escape!"
Chu Huaixu also nodded in agreement, "Youning is right, let's wait and see tomorrow!"
Yu Wencheng dared to refute some of Wen Shiyan and Yu Youning's words.
But since Chu Huaixu said so, Yuwen Cheng didn't dare to say anything against it.
Yuwen Cheng quickly agreed, "Okay, then we'll wait all night and listen to the Master!"
After hesitating for a moment, Yuwen Cheng added, "Sir, if there is no result tomorrow, we can't wait any longer. The master and his wife are still waiting at home. We can't waste too much time here."
"Don't worry, no matter what the situation is tomorrow, I will definitely deal with this matter completely."
After receiving Chu Huaixu's affirmation, Yuwen Cheng finally felt relieved.
But when he thought about Chen Youwei and others who would deliver food soon, Yuwen Cheng became a little worried.
"Those people will bring the food over soon. Will there be any problems with the food?"
Jiang Lingzhou took out a porcelain bottle and said, "This contains detoxification pills. They can cure most poisons. Take one first and be well protected. Even if there is something wrong with the food, you won't be in any trouble after eating it."
Yuwen Cheng knew that Jiang Lingzhou was Yu Youning's junior brother, and like Yu Youning, he had superb medical skills.
After hearing Jiang Lingzhou's words, he took the porcelain bottle without any hesitation and distributed an antidote pill to everyone.
Not long after everyone finished taking the detoxification pills, Chen Youwei came with his men and brought food.
Chen Youwei's appearance and smile, like his voice, are very honest.
"There's nothing good in the mountains, just some simple meals. Don't be disgusted." Chen Youwei said embarrassedly.
"I don't mind." Wen Shiyan smiled brightly. "When you're away from home, you should follow the host's wishes. It's already good enough to have a place to stay and hot meals to eat. How can you be picky? Brother Youwei, thank you!"
"You're welcome!" Chen Youwei said hurriedly, "Eat and have a good rest afterward. Since you made it in time, you can stay and watch the ceremony and eat together tomorrow."
"Of course! Of course!"
Chen Youwei quickly brought people with him.
Yu Wencheng immediately looked at Yu Youning, "Miss Youning, are these meals poisonous?"
Yu Youning took a deep breath and then shook his head. "It's not poisonous, it's all very fresh, and the cooking skills are very good. It must taste good!"
When saying these words, Yu Youning didn't even look at Yu Wencheng. Her eyes were fixed on the food on the table.
Seeing Yu Youning like this, Yuwen Cheng even doubted the truthfulness of her words.
But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was watching right beside him, so he didn't dare to express his doubts.
It was not until he saw Wen Shiyan and Yu Tingwan started eating, Yu Youning was eating with relish, and Chu Huaixu and others were also eating, that Yu Wencheng really believed that the food was not poisonous.
But this doesn't make sense!
Could it be that these bandits brought them back just to let them watch the ceremony?
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