Su Qingning frowned and asked Xiao Ai consciously:
"Who are the people down there?"
Xiao Ai's answer was intermittent:
[Uh... Sister Su, they seem to be sent by the Dog Emperor. The Dog Emperor seems to have been trying to find something very important from your husband.]
[But…but, he still hasn’t found it, so he wants to just kill your husband, so that…so that…others won’t have the chance to have what he can’t have.]
[On the one hand, those people below the cliff want to wait and see if you are still alive so that they can stab you again. On the other hand, they want to try again to see if they can find that thing from your husband’s body…]
Su Qingning: Why do you look like you're dying?
Xiao Ai's screen flickered and the sound returned to normal.
[Sister Su, I can only report the situation within 50 meters of you. There will be no signal if the distance is too far.]
Well, no wonder Xiao Ai was able to report Su Qingrou's affair, but failed to warn them of the Black Wind Riders' attack in advance.
Then Xiao Ai's voice became very tempting:
[Sister Su~ Hurry up and complete the mission! A few more levels and I'll be able to report on situations at a greater distance! I can also unlock the large racecourse! Lingbao Mountain! The ordnance factory! The food production factory! There's nothing I can't do! ]
The tone of voice is not exactly the same as that of some Amway mentors; there is almost no difference.
Su Qingning: ... Got it, please step back.
Although this little bastard likes to draw cakes for her since she was young, it is not impossible for her to live a life of a rich woman lying down when she reaches a higher level.
This plot is completely different from the original book. It seems that because of some of the actions she took after her arrival, the old emperor became more anxious to take action against Xiao Huaishuo, so he had people lead them to this road, hoping to take the opportunity to kill them in one fell swoop.
Su Qingning looked at the number 4 prisoners who were resting on the flat ground and couldn't help but take a breath of cool air.
Most of these people are the elderly, the weak, women and children!
In order to take Xiao Huaishuo's life, the old emperor did not hesitate to let these people be buried with him!
Is this something a human could do? Even animals would have more conscience than him!
Xiao Huaishuo beside her had also checked the cable bridge and the surrounding terrain, and said coldly:
"Someone has tampered with the chain between the cable bridges. As soon as we pass by, the chain will break automatically under the weight, and everyone will fall into the abyss."
"And there are people waiting at the bottom of the valley. If we are not dead, they will give us another blow."
Su Qingning: !!!
She almost doubted whether Xiao Huaishuo could hear her thoughts!
No! It is more detailed than her inner voice!
Are the gods of war so powerful nowadays? They can detect problems with the ropes dozens of meters away just by standing here? !
Xiao Huaishuo couldn't help but smile when he saw her little expression.
"You think all the battles your husband has fought over the past few years were in vain? You can't even see through this little trick?"
He was a new husband and still not used to it. Every time he said those two words, his earlobes would turn red unconsciously.
Su Qingning also became interested and smiled as she wanted to test him further:
"So who do you think is messing with us this time?"
"Most of the Third Prince's subordinates are good-for-nothings who have climbed to the top through connections. The Crown Prince himself is stupid, not to mention his subordinates. These people are insidious and cunning, and they are more like the old emperor's dragon hidden guards."
Su Qingning wanted to applaud her. As expected of the male protagonist of the original book, he was just smarter than others.
Then he continued:
"Now that all forces are eyeing us, we cannot expose our strength too early. It is best to change the path quietly."
"Um."
Xiao Huaishuo also looked at Su Qingning with admiration.
"You have been looking towards the official road, but is there something wrong with that road?"
"Um."
Su Qingning was also secretly surprised by Xiao Huaishuo's sharpness. He said with some trepidation:
"I know a little bit about geography. When the prince was training in the palace in the first half of the year, he cut down all the trees in the area of Giyang Mountain. The mountain there was not solid to begin with."
"This morning I discovered that all kinds of animals, mosquitoes, rats and ants in this area are behaving abnormally. I'm afraid that a landslide will happen soon. By then, there is a high possibility that a large-scale landslide will occur on Yangshan Mountain, and people on the official road will also be affected."
Xiao Huaishuo looked at her intently and seriously, as if he never doubted what she said. He just said calmly:
"Okay. Mount Yang is in the west. Let's switch to the official road in the east. The road there is wide and spacious. Although it takes a little longer, it is safer."
Su Qingning nodded in agreement.
What is the big deal about delaying a trip? The original book describes the huge impact of the Yangshan landslide, but it delayed the exile team's trip for 5 days.
Moreover, because there were too many people stuck on the road at that time, daily necessities were in short supply, and many people in the exile team were hungry.
As they were talking, Zhao Jinhai came over and pointed to the city that was vaguely visible not far ahead.
"Master, Madam, we will reach Qinghe Town after crossing this rope bridge. We will rest at the post station there today. Madam, if you want to buy something, you can go to the city to buy it yourself."
"If you have rested well, I will order everyone to set off."
The attitude is extremely humble.
This is probably the first time since ancient times that officials have treated fugitives as their masters.
Su Qingning pointed in the direction of Yangshan Mountain without answering the question.
"The exile team was supposed to take that official road. Why did you suddenly lead us here?"
Zhao Jinhai said truthfully:
"We were originally going to take the Yangshan route, but this morning the cook at the post station told me that tigers have been spotted there recently and many people have died as a result, so he suggested that I take this route."
Seeing the two men's serious expressions, Zhao Jinhai seemed to suddenly realize that something was wrong.
"Madam... Madam, could it be that someone deliberately set a trap to lure me here?"
Su Qingning nodded.
"Zhao Jinhai, since you are determined to follow us, you should know that your future life is destined to experience many ups and downs. You can no longer trust others as easily as before."
Big drops of sweat fell from Zhao Jinhai's forehead and he responded quickly.
Xiao Huaishuo continued:
"Master Zhao, we can't go to Yangshan either. Let's take the official road to the west instead."
"yes."
Zhao Jinhai felt that his brain was not working well in front of these two people and he could only obey them.
He hurried to inform the officials and asked the prisoners to gather together, and announced in public:
"I was inconsiderate and led you all along this road. But this bridge has been in disrepair for many years and should no longer be used. Everyone, gather your forces and head back."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a roar of complaints like a tsunami.
The prisoners were exhausted from walking every day, and they were about to reach Qinghe Town, so they might be able to rest early today. But when they heard the news that they had to go back, how could they bear this blow?
The Su family members just clearly saw what Zhao Jinhai said to Xiao Huaishuo and Su Qingning, and then they notified them to change the route.
They all thought that it must be that little bastard Su Qingning who was torturing them again.
At this moment, they were most excited and showed a posture that they would never retreat.
"How could something happen to this bridge when it looks so solid? And it's been in disrepair for years? Who are you trying to fool?!"
"That's right! Su Qingning! What evil tricks are you playing now, you little bastard? Not only did you bully Rou girl this morning, you also want to chase us all away and kill us?!"
"Hey, hey, I haven't eaten for a while, how can I have the strength to walk again? You can go back if you want. Give us some of the big bag of food from the Xiao family, and I'll leave!"