Chapter 30 Grandpa, save me!
The people behind them were in hot pursuit.
"You can't escape! Just obediently accept your death!"
A furious shout filled with murderous intent and exasperation came from behind.
Just then, a group of servants carrying sticks rushed out from all directions.
Tao Tao's breath caught in her throat. She stood there, stunned, looking at the tiger in front and the wolf behind, thinking that she was really going to die here.
She couldn't understand how she had offended the First Madam, that the other party wanted to kill her!
She hadn't done or said anything, and had been working diligently all along. Could it be because she knew there was something fishy about the death of the Chen family patriarch? But wasn't this matter settled?
I should never have come.
It's too late to regret it now.
The servants, their eyes gleaming with malice and their faces contorted with rage, brandished clubs and charged menacingly toward the frail young woman in the center.
The head maid behind her held a dagger high. Cheng Liang's blade flashed a cold light in the reflection of the light, which was reflected on Tao Tao's pale face, giving off a chilling aura.
Tao Tao turned around and rushed straight towards Yan Qiao. Yan Qiao was confused and stood there for a moment until she was hit hard and thrown to the ground before she realized what was happening.
A furious roar erupted: "Seize her! The First Madam ordered that she be executed on the spot, without exception!"
"Who dares! I am a member of the Privy Council!"
She turned around and gave a cold snort, her tone firm and resolute, as if she were not faking it.
Privy Council!
Even though they were in the mansion, they knew the Privy Council's reputation for brutality. If it really was someone from the Privy Council, their master might be fine, but they, the servants, would probably be in trouble.
With these thoughts in mind, the servants suddenly stopped, looked at each other, and then looked at Yan Qiao, the head maidservant beside the lady.
Yan Qiao had seen many tricks before, so she naturally didn't believe what she said. Besides, looking at her poor appearance, she was just a commoner. How could she possibly have any connection with the Privy Council?
That's just wishful thinking, a way to fool them.
Yan Qiao scoffed and ordered them to go up directly.
While they hesitated, Tao Tao darted into the dilapidated courtyard.
When she first came in, she habitually looked around and noticed a very thick, ancient, towering tree in the southwest corner of the wall.
The wall is high, but there are trees there, so it's definitely possible to climb over it.
Fortunately, she wasn't a complete novice at climbing trees; though not very skilled, she wasn't unfamiliar with them either.
Driven by a burst of potential and a will to survive, Tao Tao swiftly climbed the tree, glanced down at the servant who had followed her, and kicked him hard, sending him sprawling to the ground, groaning in pain.
"Hurry up! Don't let her get away! Otherwise, the Madam won't let you off the hook!"
Yan Qiao roared from below, her anxious expression mixed with fear.
In fact, she was the one who would not be spared, but she had to drag them all down with her. She knew the First Madam's methods, and if she failed her mission, she would probably be severely punished.
Tao Tao glanced down coldly, then turned and stood on the wall. Looking at the three-meter height, she jumped down without hesitation.
"Quick! Get out of the manor and chase after them!"
"hurry up!"
"Hiss..."
She slumped down in the dimly lit alley, clutching her sprained ankle, her face pale, beads of sweat trickling from her forehead.
She knew she would twist her ankle after jumping from such a height, but she didn't expect it to hurt so much; it felt like her foot was about to break!
"Damn it...a bunch of lunatics..."
She cursed under her breath.
Hearing the hurried footsteps in the distance, she endured the pain and staggered to her feet, leaning against the wall.
She didn't know where the government office was, but she was definitely more familiar with the route to the Privy Council than with the government office.
Ignoring the fact that she had offended him earlier that morning, going to the Privy Council was the best option. He couldn't possibly kill her because of what happened that morning, could he?
She hurriedly limped out of the alley and looked back, where she could see the Chen family servants holding sticks in the distance.
She wandered through the streets and alleys, and those people even dared to openly search for her on the streets.
I was originally thinking of going home, but now I can't go back or go to Yu Shan's place. If I go to the yamen, it won't be difficult to ask someone. The problem is, would the yamen really offend the Chen family and the wife of the Vice Minister of Works for the sake of a commoner like me?
She dared not gamble, because she was just an ordinary citizen. If she were to be betrayed and imprisoned, she would be left with no one to turn to.
How could she, powerless and without influence, possibly contend with the Chen family?
Even if she goes to the Privy Council, what good will it do? Why should he help her? So what should she do?
She couldn't help but start to panic, clenching her fists and unconsciously biting them, her mind a jumble of thoughts as she desperately tried to find a solution.
By the way, when we were at the mortuary this morning, Duan Gan clearly asked her about the Chen family. Does that mean he knew there was something wrong with the death of the Vice Minister of Works, and that the Dali Temple only arrested He Wan and the nanny who served the First Madam for conviction?
But anyone with a discerning eye can surely guess that the two of them are scapegoats.
However, the First Madam did not investigate the cause of Master Chen's death; instead, she warned her not to speak carelessly that day.
This first wife definitely has a big problem; perhaps that's why she wants to kill me. The problem is, I know nothing about it.
Is this a case of "better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free"?
"Did you see a tall young lady with almond-shaped eyes and peach-like cheeks just now? She's a maid in our household. She stole something very important from our master, and we're arresting her now."
Upon hearing the sound, Tao Tao held her breath and slowly leaned against the wall, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
She stood at the end of the alley, with the alley leading to the main street in front of her. The maid who was chasing her was there with her men, questioning the vendors along the street.
Alright, I have no choice but to go to the Privy Council this time.
Having made up her mind, she didn't hesitate any longer and ran straight towards the Privy Council.
Despite her efforts to hide and run, she was eventually discovered.
As Tao Tao ran for her life, she felt like she was extremely unlucky.
Upon seeing that imposing and terrifying black building, she felt as if she were seeing her own mother, her expression filled with joy, no longer fearful, and she wished she could fly there immediately.
Especially that familiar back view.
"Sir! My lord! Brother, save me!"
She was almost moved to tears.
Chen Jinghe was walking and talking with Zhang Cheng when suddenly a series of shouts came from behind. Upon closer listening, the names sounded quite familiar.
He turned his head and saw a young woman running towards him in an awkward manner, which surprised him. Ordinary people would either be afraid or stay far away when they saw someone from the Privy Council, and would not dare to come close.
Why does this young lady look like she's seen her own father?
Suddenly, he looked closely and realized that this was the young woman who had angered the Fourth Master so much at the mortuary that morning.
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