Chapter 107: Spy
Speaking of spies, Ruan Mian thought of what Qi Nanfeng said.
Li Mao, and...his trusted governor.
Were they related to the King of Yan? The original book does not seem to mention the Lanqiang Rebellion.
While they were speculating, Bai Lun woke up.
Hearing that it was Ruan Mian who saved him, Bai Lun was extremely grateful. Even though he had to drag his heavy body, he got up from the bed to formally thank Ruan Mian.
Ruan Mian quickly stopped and said, "You're welcome. Your people can rest assured that you're fine."
After saying this, he looked at the woman and said, "You shouldn't stay here for long. We came up the mountain from the southeast, and the pursuers may find us at any time."
"Do you know which direction we should take now to escape the pursuit as quickly as possible?"
They are familiar with the entire Longchang Mountain, and now they know that people cannot go to the southeast, so they must know the safest way.
But the woman stared in a certain direction, feeling somewhat embarrassed: "There is an uninhabited area, difficult for others to find, but... it is very difficult to survive there."
"That's where we'll go."
Ruan Mian said confidently: "The first condition for survival is to have a life, so that you can find a way to live."
"If we stay put or return the same way, we'll be hunted down by the pursuers, and there's only one way to go. Compared to this, I have ways to deal with other dangers. Are you willing to go with me there to take shelter temporarily?"
She took the initiative to invite them, after all, only they knew the most correct path.
The woman thought about it, but Bai Lun agreed without hesitation.
"Let's go together. I trust you."
With his words, Ruan Mian knew that these people from the Jinsha tribe might become the same kind of people as them in the future.
The situation in Wuheng is turbulent now, and the officials can no longer take care of these fugitives and can only let them fend for themselves.
In this case, now is Ruan Mian’s chance to build a home.
Ruan Mian saw that the cave they were hiding in was a natural barrier, and thought of his frightened family, so he asked Minister Dong to lead his family here.
The people of the Jinsha tribe didn't say much. Since she chose to go with her, they just let her go.
The most important thing is that Bai Lun's condition is improving at a speed visible to the naked eye. His face has regained some color and he looks more energetic.
The woman was very grateful to Ruan Mian. Later, Ruan Mian learned that this person was Bai Lun's mother and one of the women with higher status in the tribe.
Soon, the family was brought here by Minister Dong.
Even though Mr. Xue had lived in Wuheng for many years, it was the first time he saw someone from the Jinsha tribe.
No one dared to say anything in surprise. Only when Xie Huaian spoke up did Ruan Mian tell everyone the situation here.
Now they are also in the same boat.
Regarding the mutiny, Xie Huaian was definitely the person who knew the most.
"Sir, Wu Heng is facing internal and external troubles right now. We have no choice but to hide in the mountains for a while. We can only return after the situation in Wu Heng stabilizes. What do you think?"
Minister Dong had just told him about her and the Jinsha clan, and Xie Huaian's eyes on this woman became even deeper.
"Look at me, I'm just a useless person. Whatever you say is true."
Seeing his wry smile, Ruan Mian couldn't help but pat his shoulder: "Why do you have to be like this, sir? Everything is only temporary. You still have a bright future."
Even though the plot has changed from the original book, Xie Huaian is still the male protagonist of the original book, and he will definitely not live a cowardly life here.
The two looked at each other, and just as Xie Huaian was about to speak, there was suddenly a lot of noise outside! !
Before Ruan Mian and the others could react, two armored soldiers came to the cave entrance!
"The refugees and the Jinsha people are all here."
An excited smile appeared on his fleshy face. At a command, groups of soldiers surrounded the cave.
Everyone was shocked. They had not even been safe for two days when they were chased here by soldiers.
But the sharp-eyed people discovered that the man was not wearing the armor of the Lanqiang Army, but of one of their own!
Ruan Qingsong immediately stepped forward and bowed politely.
"General, we are all refugees from Wuheng. We have nothing to do with the Lanqiang enemy. Wuheng mutinied, and we are desperate, so we came here to take refuge."
"I wonder if you can give us a way out. When the situation is settled, we can..."
Before Ruan Qingsong could finish his words, a whip came down fiercely!
Fortunately, Ruan Mian pulled his brother away in time!
The man sneered, "You're all just lowly convicts. You think you can escape during this chaos? No way! Come on! Capture them all and send them to the battlefield to make up the numbers!"
Everyone's faces suddenly changed, their legs trembled with fear, and cries of begging for mercy echoed throughout the cave.
"General, General, please spare our lives. We are just fugitives with no power to even tie a chicken. How can the old, weak, and sick go to the battlefield?"
"Yes, General, look at how many children are here. They are weak and powerless. Going to the battlefield will be a waste of their lives!"
"You can make us do as much hard labor as you want, but you can't throw us onto the battlefield!"
Xue Yuanzhao was frightened at this time. Apart from a dozen children, there were some elderly people with him, and there were few young and strong people.
But the soldier refused to listen and tried to kick Mr. Xue away.
Ruan Mian was quick-witted and quick-handed. He took the lead in grabbing the soldier's armor and said with a cold smile.
"Sir, we are all compatriots after all. How can we kill each other in times of crisis? If we can truly contribute on the battlefield, we will certainly not refuse. But look at these old, weak, and young people. Aren't we just throwing our lives away in vain?"
"There's a newly appointed postmaster here, Master Jun is really..."
Before Ruan Mian could finish his words, the man rushed into the crowd, shouting, "Stationmaster? Where are you?! Come out!"
Seeing this, Ruan Mian was certain that this man was not General Huo Zong's subordinate, but a traitor's subordinate.
It has something to do with Li Mao's cousin, the Governor.
In that case, there is no need for Ruan Mian to deal with them.
She just glanced at Minister Dong, took out the dagger from her sleeve, and while the man was roaring, she rushed behind him at an extremely fast speed and cut the officer's neck vein decisively and neatly!
The other hand tightly covered the man's mouth, preventing him from making any sound.
Minister Dong also tacitly slit the other man's throat.
There was a stream of blood splattering everywhere. The people in the team saw Ruan Mian kill someone with their own eyes and were so scared that they stood there in shock. The old couple Zhang seemed to have lost the ability to think.
After a moment's reaction, Zhang ran to Ruan Mian in a panic and said nervously, "Mian Mian, Mian Mian! You..."
Zhang was worried that the soldiers outside would not let her go.
Although she didn't express it, Ruan Mian knew that Zhang was worried about her. She curled her lips, said a few words of comfort, and then looked at everyone and said.
"You see, there's a dead end outside. We have nowhere to go now. Only by killing those soldiers can we have a chance to survive." Otherwise, everyone here will be thrown onto the battlefield by them.
What's more, the soldiers outside are traitors to their own country and deserve to be killed!
At this moment, life is not valuable.
In a world where it's a life-and-death struggle and the strong prey on the weak, the only way out is to fight and compete.
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