Chapter 39: Most likely a premeditated revenge
The market in the imperial city is located in the most prosperous section of Baima Street. As the New Year approaches, it becomes more and more lively, with a constant stream of people and a bustling crowd.
The general's carriage stopped at the east side of the market, and Li Suining and others got off the carriage one after another.
"Wow!" Seeing the colorful and dazzling array of goods in front of him, the little dumpling's eyes widened.
"Come on, sister, fourth brother will take you to buy plum cakes." Bai Shi'an held Li Suining's hand, as if he was afraid that his sister would be snatched away by someone.
"Fourth brother, don't be partial. I want to eat plum cake too." Bai Ruian smiled.
"Okay, okay, everyone has a share." Bai Shi'an took out some silver and bought two pieces of plum cakes, handing them to the two little greedy cats. Turning around, he saw Wei Ranzhu had bought one for him too. He immediately smiled happily, "Thank you, mother!"
"Good boy!" Wei Ranzhu was very happy to see that the three brothers and sisters had such a good relationship.
She couldn't help but whisper, "When the eldest and third brother come back, and the nine of them are together, our general's mansion will be truly reunited."
"Yes!" A dark look appeared in Bai Yunfeng's eyes. In fact, he received a letter from the third brother yesterday, who said that he would not be able to come back for the New Year this year.
He had already written a letter and sent it back, telling the third brother that Wei Ranzhu had given birth to a younger brother and sister, hoping that the third brother would change his mind.
After the group walked around for a while, Wei Ranzhu saw Deyi Clothing Shop and immediately called out to the children, "Let's go make you some New Year clothes."
"That's great, we can make new clothes." After all, they are children, and the three little ones are very happy.
Wei Ranzhu said to Bai Yunfeng again, "It's the New Year, it's time for you to buy some new clothes."
"No need. I have enough clothes, and I don't wear them often. You can make a few more sets for you and the children." Bai Yunfeng smiled and shook his head.
But he couldn't resist his wife, so once he entered the store, he was pushed to measure the size.
Wei Ranzhu is a regular customer of this store. The owner goes to the general's mansion every two or three months, and Wei Ranzhu occasionally comes to take a look.
The store immediately became busy, and Wei Ranzhu and the children began to measure sizes.
Li Suining and Wei Ranzhu were in the east room, and Bai Yunfeng and his two sons were in the west room.
Wei Ranzhu finished the measurement quickly, but Li Suining was very ticklish and couldn't measure it properly.
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time." Wei Ranzhu smiled patiently.
At this time, Lao Wu's voice came from outside, "Mom, come and help me see which trick is more suitable for me?"
"I'm here." Wei Ranzhu looked down at Li Suining, "Is Suining okay here alone?"
"It's okay. I'll come find you guys after I've measured it." Little Dumpling vowed solemnly, "I definitely won't laugh this time."
"Be good!" Wei Ranzhu pushed the door and went out.
The three men from the Bai family waited obediently, letting Wei Ranzhu decide on the tricks for them.
Wei Ranzhu carefully looked at them and quickly chose patterns for her husband and son. She saw a peach pattern that was particularly cute and said with a smile, "This one suits Suining. Take a look, don't you think it's right?"
"Well, this is cute and suitable for my sister." Bai Ruian immediately nodded in agreement.
Bai Shian frowned, "Mom, why hasn't my sister come out yet?"
"I'll go take another look." Wei Ranzhu turned around and went back, but the moment she opened the door, she couldn't help but scream, "Ahhhh..."
"What happened?" Bai Yunfeng was the first to rush over. When he looked inside, he saw that the waiter who was responsible for measuring Li Suining was lying in a pool of blood, and Li Suining... was gone!
"How could this happen?" Everyone's expression changed, and the entire garment shop was instantly in chaos.
Bai Shian noticed that the window was open and he immediately wanted to chase out.
Bai Yunfeng said coldly, "Old Four, be careful!"
"I got it, Dad!" Bai Shian jumped out of the window and soon disappeared.
Bai Ruian and Wei Ranzhu immediately searched the garment shop inside and out. Although they knew the possibility of finding him was very low, they still searched every corner, but in the end they still couldn't find Li Suining.
People from the yamen arrived quickly, and the coroner quickly examined the body. The waiter was stabbed in the throat. They had to wait until the body was brought back to find out what happened.
Before leaving, the yamen runner in charge of the case said to Bai Yunfeng, "General Bai, today's incident may seem like a sudden incident, but it is very likely a premeditated revenge. We just don't know whether the target of revenge is you or your daughter. General, don't worry, we will do our best to find Miss Seven."
Bai Yunfeng's face looked very ugly. He could naturally see that the other party came prepared, but who could it be?
At this time, Bai Shian came back, his face full of frustration and anxiety, "There are too many people in the market, and we can't find any trace of the thief."
"What should we do?" Faced with this situation, Wei Ranzhu was instantly at a loss and looked at her husband helplessly.
The fourth and fifth brothers also looked at Bai Yunfeng.
"Fifth Brother, go back with your mother first." Bai Yunfeng held Wei Ranzhu's hand with a little force. "Fourth Brother and I will go look for him again. Don't worry too much. This man must be coming for me. He won't hurt Sui Ning. We must go back before dark."
Wei Ranzhu nodded gently, "You must be careful!"
The family immediately split up.
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Li Suining opened his eyes in a daze and saw that it was already dark outside. He found himself tied up and seemed to be thrown into a dilapidated house.
"Daddy?" She cried weakly, "Mom? Fourth brother..."
"They are not here!" Suddenly a familiar voice came from the side.
Although the voice still had no warmth, the little girl felt it was particularly familiar. She choked up and called out, "Sixth Brother!"
"Shh!" You Zhu was afraid that Li Suining would alarm the bad guys outside. In the darkness, his blue eyes were slightly shining.
"Sixth brother..." Li Suining called out again in a low voice, as if he had finally found support.
"I'm here." You Zhu's voice was a little impatient. After a pause, he added, "Don't be afraid."
During the day, he followed Li Suining and others, but he didn't expect that Li Suining was not sold, but was carried away by an agile guy.
That guy's speed... he was almost thrown off.
"I'm not afraid. As long as Sixth Brother is here, I'm not afraid." The little girl sniffed and stopped herself from crying.
You Zhu fell silent again. He had been observing in secret for a long time. The opponent was tall and agile, so he could only launch a sneak attack, and he had to win with one move, otherwise, neither he nor Li Suining would be able to escape.
"Listen to me," You Zhu said slowly, "When he comes in again, you just keep pretending to be asleep. Don't open your eyes, understand?"
In the darkness, Li Suining blinked in confusion, "Sixth brother, what do you want to do? Go home and ask Dad for help!"
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