Luo Yan turned to look at Ye Qingzhu, his eyes filled with a threat, and said coldly, "I'm handing her over to you. If she still doesn't wake up, then the cooperation is off."
Ye Qingzhu smiled, unconcerned. "Chief Luo, rest assured, after taking the contraceptive medicine continuously, Wang Ruofu will surely wake up within three days."
After saying that, Ye Qingzhu took out a white porcelain bottle from her waist and handed it to Luo Yan.
Luo Yan opened the bottle and shook out a pale green pill from the porcelain bottle. He held it in his hand and examined it, seemingly very surprised that such a small pill could save a life.
Ye Qingzhu, who was standing to the side, naturally noticed Luo Yan's confusion and explained with a smile, "This pill is just a medicinal guide to maintain the heart meridian. Just put it in your mouth. If you want Wang Ruofu to wake up, you will need to take other medicines. However, we came in a hurry on the way and haven't started brewing the other medicines yet. But don't worry, Chief Luo, I will send someone to deliver the medicine at noon today."
Luo Yan was well aware of the Dark Moon Pavilion's capabilities, so he did not question Ye Qingzhu's statement.
They simply stuffed the pill into Wang Ruofu's mouth.
After taking the medicine, Wang Ruofu, lying on the bed, seemed to sense something, her brows furrowed in unease, as if she were enduring great pain.
Seeing this, Luo Yan reached out and stroked Wang Ruofu's uneasy brows with a pained expression. He leaned down and kissed her, as if she were a precious object, and said in a deep voice, "Yinzhu, you'll be alright. You'll wake up soon. You promised me you'd be the chieftain's wife, and you can't go back on your word."
Seeing this scene, Ye Qingzhu sighed helplessly. She felt no sympathy for Luo Yan, whose mind had become completely twisted and abnormal; on the contrary, she felt sorry for him.
Thinking that there were still important matters to attend to, Ye Qingzhu decisively interrupted Luo Yan's performance of being a lovesick fool.
"Chief Luo, although this is just a small matter, I feel that we cannot let it go. I would also like to trouble Chief Luo to send people to search for the whereabouts of Su Yan of the Surveillance Bureau and Shen Yao, the General of the Golden Guard, in Huai'an Prefecture."
Luo Yan was interrupted, his expression suddenly turned cold, and he got up and walked towards Ye Qingzhu.
"Why would the local authorities go to such lengths to search for someone who is merely a commander and a lieutenant general..."
“Chief Luo, the people from the Surveillance Bureau are no less capable than those from the Dark Moon Pavilion. As the saying goes, a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole. Chief Luo, you should be careful.”
After hearing Ye Qingzhu's words, Luo Yan's expression became somewhat subtle, but he still changed his mind and agreed to her request.
"Don't worry, I will send people to search for their whereabouts."
Seeing that Luo Yan agreed, Ye Qingzhu didn't say anything more.
"In that case, I will go and prepare medicine for Wang Ruofu and look forward to good news from Chief Luo."
After saying that, Ye Qingzhu turned around and walked towards the door.
At the same time, Shen Yao, who was hiding under the window, heard what was happening on the other side inside and quickly retreated, completely concealing himself in the shadows.
Just as Shen Yao had hidden himself, Ye Qingzhu opened the door and came out.
As Ye Qingzhu's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Shen Yao narrowed his eyes. He had overheard the entire conversation between the two in the room.
He was somewhat surprised, not expecting Wang Ruofu to have suffered such a terrible fate, especially after seeing Luo Yan's face with his own eyes; he felt an urge to punch him.
Seeing Ye Qingzhu walk away, Shen Yao didn't dare to stay any longer. He couldn't possibly rescue Wang Ruofu on his own, so it seemed he could only go back and discuss a plan with Su Yan.
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After returning to the thatched hut, Shen Yao told Su Yan what he had seen and heard.
After listening, Su Yan pondered in silence.
If Luo Yan sends people to search for her and Shen Yao's whereabouts, their actions will be greatly restricted, not to mention the ticking time bomb that is Losang.
After much deliberation, Su Yan decided that the best course of action was to remain hidden until the Liang army arrived.
So, Su Yan told Shen Yao what she was thinking.
After listening, Shen Yao also approved of Su Yan's decision.
"I have received General Baili's message by carrier pigeon; he has already left the capital."
"Is it Baili Feng?"
Shen Yao nodded. "His Majesty personally appointed him as the general to pacify Suizhou."
Su Yan was no stranger to Baili Feng.
He used to be Shen Yao's subordinate. The two were about the same age and he was considered a capable general, a brave and fierce general on the battlefield.
Unfortunately, Shen Yao failed to become a general because he refused to marry Jing Ning, which allowed Baili Feng to take the opportunity.
He rose through the ranks and even became the son-in-law of the Duke of Jiang, making him practically a member of the imperial family.
If we win this battle in Suizhou, Baili Feng will surely be able to secure the position of Grand General of the Nation, and his future will be limitless!
Su Yan looked at Shen Yao with a gossipy expression and teased with a smile, "Lord Shen, you'll soon be reunited with your old friends. I heard that Baili Feng came from a poor family, but now he's doing very well in Chang'an and has even become a son-in-law of the emperor. If nothing unexpected happens, the position of Protector General will be his."
Baili Feng is currently a third-rank official, two ranks higher than her and Shen Yao.
The saying goes, "A higher rank can crush a lower one," and Su Yan had already anticipated Shen Yao's expression when he saw Baili Feng.
Seeing that Su Yan was overthinking things, Shen Yao was somewhat displeased and decisively defended himself, saying, "Bai Lifeng is an upright man and a brother to me. I hope Commander Su will not take his jokes to heart."
Seeing that Shen Yao was angry, Su Yan was very sensible and immediately apologized, "I was judging you by my own petty standards. Lord Shen is right to teach me a lesson..."
Shen Yao naturally didn't blame Su Yan, but simply instructed her, "It's okay for you to talk about me in front of me, but don't speak ill of him in front of Baili Feng..."
Su Yan pursed her lips. She had never even seen what Baili Feng looked like, so how could she possibly criticize him right away?
At this moment, Su Yan felt a little angry. She hadn't realized that Shen Yao would think of her that way.
It's true what they say: when you don't see eye to eye, even half a sentence is too much.
Su Yan rolled her eyes at Chen Yao, then turned and went back into the house to check on Losang's injuries.
As soon as Su Yan left, Shen Yao was completely stunned.
He didn't understand why Su Yan suddenly got angry, but he felt that he hadn't said anything.
In his heart, Baili Feng was someone who had crawled out of a pile of dead bodies just like him. After so many years together, how could Shen Yao not know what kind of person he was?
In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.
The army of Daliang has been stationed fifty miles from Suizhou, while Luoyan has withdrawn a large number of troops to consolidate his position at the border of Suizhou.
He himself went to the border area to confront the Liang army, and the troops in Huai'an Prefecture naturally relaxed their guard.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Yan and Shen Yao sneaked into the Luo residence and rescued Wang Ruofu.
However, after searching the entire Luo residence, the two could not find Wang Ruofu, but they did find Little Stutterer.
Ye Qingzhu did not harm Xiao Jieba. After Su Yan found him, he was tortured and became skin and bones.
With war imminent, it was inconvenient for Su Yan and Shen Yao to stay in Huai'an Prefecture for long.
Su Yan then left Li Changyan to take care of the little stutterer, and left the two of them money, a large amount of food, clothing and medicine, preparing everything that would be in short supply due to the war.
The thatched hut is located in a deserted village and will not be disturbed by the outside world. If a war really breaks out, it is estimated that it can hold out for Li Changyan and Xiao Jieba for three years.
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