Chapter 109: Xun 8 Is this going to kill the young lady?
Xie Wuhen dispatched a large number of personnel to conduct salvage operations in the Qingshui River, and issued an order to "find the person alive or the body dead."
But after a day and a night of salvaging, neither the person nor the body was found.
The seriously injured man in black finally escaped.
Xie Wuhen returned to the study, and with a swing of his arm, he swept the paper, ink, and teacup off the table. There were several crisp "bang" sounds, and the ground was scattered in a mess.
Wu Sheng was standing outside the study door, and his chest tightened with fear when he heard the noise.
The boss has always been steady and never changes his expression even when the sky is falling. Now he has lost control so much for a young lady, which is beyond his expectation.
Xiao Liuzi came hurriedly and was about to go into the house to see his master.
Wu Sheng grabbed him and shook his head solemnly: "The boss is angry, aren't you walking into his trap?" Xiao Liuzi lowered his voice: "I want to know where the key to the woodshed is."
Wu Sheng pulled out a copper key from his sleeve pocket. "It's right here with me. What's the matter?"
Xiao Liuzi took the copper spoon and said, "Miss Chunlan is still tied to the porch pillar. I'm wondering if I should send her back to the woodshed."
Wu Sheng immediately snatched the key: "There's no rush."
Xiao Liuzi asked, "Why aren't you anxious?"
Wu Sheng answered irrelevantly: "Why don't you send Chunlan back to the back room first and let her serve in Chunhua Courtyard from now on."
Xiao Liuzi glanced towards the study warily: "The boss will definitely blame me when he finds out."
Wu Sheng patted his chest and promised, "If the boss blames you, just say it was my idea."
Xiao Liuzi looked at him doubtfully, as if he didn't expect him to be so bold: "Okay, then I'll send Chunlan to the back room first." After that, he turned and left.
There was no movement in the study.
Wu Sheng glanced into the house and was about to go in to see his master, but when he reached the door, he almost bumped into his master who was about to leave the house.
He lowered his head and called out "Boss".
Xie Wuhen didn't respond and walked out of the room.
The sky outside was gloomy and the cold wind was howling, as if winter was about to come.
But he was still wearing a thin tight-fitting suit, with a stern expression, seemingly even colder than the wind.
Wu Sheng followed his master, not knowing where he was going.
He hadn't had a good night's sleep or a good meal for a long time, and he was worried about him.
The master and servant walked through the corridors in the mansion, passed through the winding corridors, and came to the top floor of Wangxiang Pavilion. Looking up, they could see most of the capital city.
A cold wind blew, making the doors and windows of the attic creak.
The wind made Wu Sheng feel cold.
He just didn't understand why his master wasn't cold?
Xie Wuhen remained silent. After staying in the attic for a while, he turned around and went downstairs.
He seemed to be wandering aimlessly, yet seemed to have something in mind. Finally, he returned to the study again and walked into the secret room.
Wu Sheng also followed in and quickly tied Li Shuli to the cylinder in the secret room, then wiped her face with a wet towel.
Li Shuli was on the verge of collapse and her mind was becoming increasingly insane.
She looked at Xie Wuhen in front of her and laughed a few times: "That bitch Su He is really cruel. She hasn't come back yet."
Then he said, "Could it be that she has found a new man? Could it be that this man is even more outstanding and handsome than the Shaoqing?"
Wu Sheng shouted, "Shut up."
Li Shuli wouldn't shut up. She burst into laughter again, saying, "It's truly pitiful that the Shaoqing is so deeply in love with an unfaithful woman."
Xie Wuhen stared at her solemnly, then turned and left without saying a word.
He returned to his study without saying a word, his face harder than stone.
Wu Sheng called out cautiously, "Boss?"
He called out again, "Boss?"
He stood in front of the desk, staring down at the vermilion lacquer on the desk. His hands, placed on the desk, slowly clenched into fists, until his knuckles turned white.
He spoke in a deep voice, "Give the order, mobilize all personnel to apprehend Su He. Once her trace is found," he paused, "no need to report, execute her on the spot!"
Wu Sheng felt a chill run down his spine when he heard this: "Execute... execute?"
Are you going to kill the young lady?
Xie Wuhen bit his back teeth and said in a hoarse voice, "That's right, execution, no mercy."
After he said that, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood with a "pu" sound.
Wu Sheng shouted "Boss".
Xie Wuhen lost consciousness and collapsed exhausted...
On the other side, the seriously injured Fang Yicheng swam out of the Qingshui River, gritted his teeth and barely bandaged his wound with the gauze he carried with him, then escaped from the city using his sword as a crutch, hired a donkey cart outside the city, and finally arrived at the foot of Fuzi Mountain after traveling day and night.
He clutched his wound and struggled to climb the mountain. After exhausting his last bit of strength, he reached the entrance of the cave. He only called out "girl" before his body collapsed...
Su He and Zhang Xiuhua hurried out and together they lifted him onto the bed in the cave.
Bai Jinan then rushed over from the other side of the cave, examined his injuries, and after several rounds of treatment, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Although it's a penetrating wound, it hasn't damaged any of his internal organs. His life is not in danger. He will recover after some recuperation."
Su He also breathed a sigh of relief: "My ability to heal injuries is not as good as yours, so please take more care of me."
Bai Jinan replied: "You don't need to explain this matter, young lady. I will do my best."
Fang Yichen was unconscious for three days before waking up slowly.
At that time, Su He was sorting herbs in the cave. Seeing him wake up, she hurried over to greet him: "Master Fang is finally awake. Senior Bai said that once he wakes up, he will be fine."
Fang Yicheng took a breath and moved his body to sit up.
Su He hurriedly placed a soft pillow on the bedside for him to lean on, and poured him a cup of tea: "You have been unconscious for several days, drink some tea to clear your throat first."
After Fang Yicheng finished drinking the tea, she said, "You must be hungry. I'll get you some yam porridge." After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave.
Fang Yicheng stopped her, "Don't be busy, girl. I'm not hungry. I'll eat later."
His face was pale and his voice was a little weak, but his narrow and long eyes were still clear.
Su He had no choice but to sit back and ask him, "What happened? Who hurt you?"
Fang Yicheng answered frankly: "Master Shaoqing is very skilled. I am no match for him."
Su He was a little slow to react, and for a moment she was unable to match the "Shaoqing" he said with the Xie Wuhen in her memory. "Is it him, then..." She hesitated to speak.
He continued, "Master Shaoqing used Chunlan as bait to lure you out, so I had to use the same trick to try and rescue Chunlan, but unfortunately, I failed."
Su He's breath trembled. "You've been seriously injured, what about Chunlan?"
He replied, "Don't worry, Chunlan is fine. When I was leaving the city, I heard passers-by say that the Shaoqing had spared the maid."
Su He breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
He added, "Once I have settled things here, I will definitely take her out as soon as possible."
As she spoke, she stood up and served him some millet porridge, her tone hinting at apology: "You are in trouble because of me this time. I will ask my aunt to pay you more money later."
He took the millet porridge, but did not eat it immediately. Instead, he stared at the ceramic bowl in a daze.
After a moment, he said sadly, "Could it be that in the eyes of this girl... our relationship can only be expressed in silver?"
She paused: "Isn't it?"
He used to be a bounty hunter, and every time she asked him for help, she would pay him in exchange for goods. Isn't that normal?
He raised his eyes to look at her. Even in the dim light of the melting cave, her skin was as white as cream and her features were as picturesque as paintings. However, she also had no distractions and looked confused.
There was a moment of silence in the air.
Then he smiled, a rare smile: "Yes, the young lady has always been kind to others when it comes to money."
Su He also smiled: "This is the industry rule, we can't let Mr. Fang work for nothing."
Fang Yicheng scooped a spoonful of millet porridge into his mouth, and inexplicably felt that the porridge was a bit bitter today. He said, "Even if the girl wanted me to work for free, I would definitely refuse."
Su He joked, "Don't you even consider your aunt's kindness?"
Fang Yicheng still stared at the ceramic bowl and replied simply, "No."
Su He sighed: "I knew you were like this."
The two chatted idly.
Fang Yichen was a dull person, and he lost interest in talking while chatting. Fortunately, he had finished the millet porridge in the bowl.
Su He was about to put away the dishes when Bai Jinan hurried in. "Something terrible has happened. Miss, you must quickly pack your clothes and move to my grandson's cave. It will be safer there."
Su He was puzzled: "Why?"
Bai Jinan replied, "I just came down the mountain and saw many soldiers coming down. They said they wanted to arrest the girl and kill her on the spot."
Su He's heart sank. "But are they officers and soldiers from the Dali Temple?"
Bai Jinan shook his head: "I didn't ask in detail, but I heard that it was officers and soldiers sent by the Shaoqing."
Su He paused and remained silent for a long time.
He really came to kill her!
This was clearly something that was expected, but at this moment, she felt inexplicably heartbroken and discouraged.
Fang Yicheng also reminded: "In that case, young lady, you should move over quickly."
Su He suppressed his emotions and said "OK".
When Su He packed his clothes and prepared to leave, Zhang Xiuhua, who was collecting firewood in the mountains, also hurried back to the cave.
She knew the situation below the mountain and was extremely anxious. "Is the melting cave next door really safe? Can Bai Jinan's words be trusted?"
Su He replied: "Don't worry, auntie, Bai Jinan won't let anything happen to us for the time being."
Zhang Xiuhua couldn't rest assured and sighed, "Even if we leave the capital, we will still be surrounded by wolves in front and tigers behind."
Then he said, "No, I have to move there with the young lady. We need an extra pair of eyes to keep an eye on Bai Jinan in case he uses any tricks again."
Su He smiled and said, "Okay, Auntie will move there too."
She knew that her aunt was timid, but she also knew that her aunt really cared about her.
The two of them went to the melt cave on the other side one after another.
At that time, Bai Jinan was waiting at the entrance of Rong Cave. Seeing Zhang Xiuhua following him, he looked at her suspiciously for a few times, but did not say much. He turned around and led them into the cave.
The three of them walked through the narrow stone path and came to the stone gate.
Bai Jinan twisted the stone pillar next to him, and the stone door suddenly opened. What came into view was the Rong Cave where Bai Chen lived.
At this moment, Bai Chen was still motionless, his eyes closed, and there was no sign of waking up.
Bai Jinan looked at his grandson with pity and said straight to the point: "I have something I want to discuss with you, young lady." After saying that, he glanced at Zhang Xiuhua meaningfully, which naturally meant that she should stay away.
Zhang Xiuhua was sensible at this moment and went to the other side of the cave with a bag of clothes.
Su He smiled slightly: "Senior, if you have anything to say, please feel free to tell me."
Bai Jinan said frankly: "The situation outside is tense right now, and I am very worried about the young lady's safety."
Su He replied: "Didn't the senior say that the melting cave here is safe?"
Bai Jinan sighed, "Is there anything in this world that is absolutely certain?"
Su He's words hinted at something: "Senior, are you worried that something bad might happen to me, and that it would ruin your grandson's plans?"
"I've been planning this for nearly a year, and I don't want it to be in vain."
"But isn't your grandson still awake?"
Bai Jinan glanced at Bai Chen again. "It's not that I can't donate blood just because I'm not awake. It's just a little more difficult." He paused and said, "How about the young lady prepare the blood donation in advance?"
Anyway, this matter cannot be avoided. The sooner the blood is supplied, the sooner the relief will be. Su He has no objection.
She asked, "I wonder how this blood can be obtained and how it can be supplied?"
Bai Jinan smiled and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I have my own way."
Su He looked at Bai Jinan and always felt that there was something weird in his smile!
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