By candlelight, Ning Ye and Lin Qinshu nestled together. "My wife, I've been feeling uneasy lately. Why don't you leave here first?"
"What nonsense are you spouting, my husband? How could I leave you? I would never leave here alone. Is it possible that we, as husband and wife, cannot share hardships together?"
Ning Ye shook his head and said, "Wife, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that sometimes things are really unpredictable. If something really happens to you, I will only suffer for the rest of my life, and I don't want that."
Lin Qinshu directly covered Ning Ye's mouth with her hand, "There's no need to say that anymore. I won't leave. Even if I die, I'm willing to die with you. Otherwise, living would only add to the pain."
Ning Ye knew he couldn't say anything more, so he silently took Lin Qinshu's hand. Although it was already night and Ning Ye hadn't fallen asleep, sitting there like this felt more relaxing than if he had actually fallen asleep.
Meanwhile, Hu Laosan had already left Jiangyang City. Of the 351 men he originally brought, only a dozen or so remained. All the other brothers had died in battle that night.
Hu Laosan and his men are now traversing the mountains and forests, searching for a path that doesn't exist, because they simply have no way to walk.
Whether it was the forest path or the main road of the mansion, they were all under the control of those people. If anyone dared to show their face, they would be surrounded and killed. From that day on, Hu Laosan could only rest for two hours every day. The rest of the time he was busy running around and had no chance to relax at all.
Now, Hu Laosan only had one thought in mind: he had to get Madam Lin to her destination. Once she arrived, he could finally put his mind at ease.
Despite his numerous wounds and exhaustion, Hu Laosan could only grit his teeth and persevere.
After walking for a while, when even the moonlight in the sky began to become blurry, Hu Laosan and the others had no choice but to stop for the time being.
During the several days of fleeing for her life, Madam Lin never complained. It was clear that although she was a woman, Madam Lin's character was far stronger than that of others.
"I've really dragged Brother Tiger into this mess. If I hadn't been arrested, things wouldn't have turned out this way."
Hu Laosan took out two compressed biscuits from his pocket. "Madam Lin, there's no need to blame yourself. If anyone is to blame, it's that prince, not you. But you can rest assured that now that we're here, after a few more days of travel, we'll be back with General Lin, and then everything will be settled."
Mrs. Lin was also eating compressed biscuits, but they were so dry in her mouth that she couldn't help but gag after a couple of bites.
Hu Laosan immediately took out his water bag, but there wasn't much water left in it. "Madam Lin, please drink quickly. We will definitely find a water source tomorrow. Besides, we grown men can hold on a little longer."
Madam Lin pushed the water pouch away, saying, "It was agreed that each person could only drink one sip a day, so I cannot break this rule. No matter who I am, this is the rule."
Hu Laosan's eyes were filled with admiration; this Madam Lin was definitely a rare and extraordinary woman in the world.
Not to mention that she was a proper princess before, but now her performance is in no way inferior to anyone else's.
After walking for several more days, Hu Laosan and his group finally left the dense forest and finally felt a sense of relief, as there were far too many mosquitoes, insects, and rodents in the hot summer, making every night a nightmare.
But just as they left the woods, someone discovered their tracks.
After all, there are only a few routes to Lin Xinping's place. As long as each place is controlled, the trail can be found.
Hu Laosan surveyed the surrounding area and was fairly certain that a short distance ahead would lead to a town, and after passing through that town, it would only take a day to reach Lin Xinping's location.
Moreover, he knew very well that he couldn't possibly escape being discovered, so he simply went into the town, found an inn, and prepared to face the final challenge. If he could break through the encirclement, the road ahead might be easier, or it might still be a path of no return.
When Hu Laosan took off his clothes, he discovered that none of his wounds had become infected or ulcerated. Most of them had already healed, except for a few very deep wounds. The rest of the wounds were no longer a problem.
If this were anyone else, it would be considered a miracle. However, in Hu Laosan's case, it simply means that the medicine Ning Ye used was truly effective. It not only enhanced his strength in various aspects but also boosted his body's immune system.
Otherwise, with all the injuries on Hu Laosan's body and the amount of time he spent wandering in the mountains, he would have died several times over.
With his mind completely at ease, Hu Laosan drank and ate heartily, not caring at all about what was about to happen. He only wanted to fill his stomach so he would have more energy.
The innkeeper was dumbfounded. These dozen or so people were wolfing down their food, looking as if they hadn't eaten in ages. Before long, they had almost completely devoured all the food in the inn.
If Hu Laosan hadn't thrown down ten taels of silver right away, the innkeeper would have suspected that Hu Laosan and his companions were refugees who had come specifically to freeload.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Old Hu sat down in the chair with a carefree attitude. "Madam Lin, this is the final step. The brothers will protect you with their lives, but I also hope that you will listen to us. If we tell you to run, you must run immediately."
Madam Lin nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm not the kind of woman who doesn't understand the bigger picture, and I would never hold you back."
Hu Laosan naturally believed that Madam Lin was not like other women who, after a hearty meal, would have no other thoughts and would simply wait patiently for her arrival.
Winning in the wilderness is not easy, but there might be a chance inside the inn. If we can wear down the opponent's strength, there is still room for things to turn around.
Sure enough, the pursuers, like hyenas that could smell the scent, silently caught up from behind. Within this small town, a great battle was about to begin, and both sides were prepared to give their lives here.
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