Chapter 964 Selecting People
Lin Yuesha was shocked. She hadn't expected that such a small detail would allow Wu Bailu to guess the truth so accurately.
After a moment of silence, Lin Yuesha slowly nodded and introduced herself, saying, "Yes, I have someone behind me, and Zhao Jingya and I are acquaintances."
When talking to intelligent people, you have no worries about their comprehension.
"Is my sister-in-law trying to avenge Yan'er?"
It wasn't that Wu Bailu looked down on Zhao Jingya. The Wu family was surrounded, and Zhao Jingya was all alone. Under such circumstances, the Zhao family was too busy trying to escape to get involved. Therefore, the mastermind behind this was someone else.
Regardless of who it was, it was great news for Wu Bailu; she didn't want to die.
"I just arrived and don't know anything about the villa, so I can't make a move yet."
Lin Yuesha pointed to the mutton in the food box. These were all dishes arranged by Hongchou, and she was unaware of them beforehand.
"Let's eat quickly, eat more."
Wu Bailu cheered and urged Lin Yuesha, "Last night it was the guards from the Prince of Zhenbei who came to select people. If there are no surprises, the person coming tonight should be the Prince of Zhenbei himself."
During her few days in the courtyard, Wu Bailu was never chosen. She had a baby face, but her age made her unpopular because she was a member of the Wu family and her future was uncertain.
"I won't ask how you plan, but feel free to ask if there's anything I can do to help."
Wu Bailu smiled helplessly, then took out the pill in her hand; she hadn't given away this snake venom pill.
Once captured and taken to the villa, she had no way to survive. If she could struggle before she died, there might still be a chance to turn things around, and she would be willing to do so.
"You don't need to worry at all that I will betray you."
Betraying one's companions usually ends badly, and Wu Bailu's identity dictates that she cannot survive.
“I know that.”
Having an extra helper is much better than having an enemy and a spy.
Assassinating the Prince of Zhenbei requires the right timing; it shouldn't be rushed, or all efforts will be in vain.
Lin Yuesha was trapped in the courtyard and could only wait for Hongchou's arrangements. Hongchou would try to contact Luo Wang's men and choose the best time.
Lamb rice was delivered tonight, so it seems Lin Yuesha has to make sure she isn't chosen.
How does the Prince of Zhenbei select his people?
After Lin Yuesha finished eating, she put down her chopsticks and only dared to drink weak tea, worried that drinking strong tea would dilute the fishy smell on her body.
As a chef, her sense of smell was sensitive enough, yet she couldn't smell the muttony odor on herself, unless the Prince of Zhenbei was born in the Year of the Dog.
"Comparable to a vicious dog."
When the Prince of Zhenbei came to select women, he first asked about their ages. Wu Bailu was rejected because she did not meet the Prince of Zhenbei's aesthetic standards. As a result, she was locked in the courtyard to continue to make up the numbers and was left to eat and wait to die.
Before she went back to her room, she saw the Prince of Zhenbei sniff, point out one of the people, and say that she was having a bad time and told her to get lost.
Therefore, it is clear that the Prince of Zhenbei dislikes similar smells, and if he eats mutton, he might be lucky enough to survive the night.
Wu Bailu's worries didn't stop there. She asked, "Sister Yunduo, did you have any news about the Wu family before you came in?"
More than herself, Wu Bailu was worried about her family. The Wu family was in an awkward situation, and their chances of survival were slim.
"Still the same as always."
The situation was unstable, and the Wei family did not act rashly, waiting for an opportunity.
"I knew it would be like this. If only General Qi were here."
The Wei family fabricated a baseless charge, causing the Wu family to suffer an unjust accusation. It would be better to simply make it a fact, allowing the Wu family to join forces with Qi Heng. That way, they would die a worthy death.
Although he may not achieve lasting fame, he made the right choice.
"You know Qi Heng?"
Lin Yuesha was dizzy. If the two hadn't gotten married, she would never have heard of Qi Heng's name.
"I recognize General Qi, but he doesn't recognize me."
Wu Bailu shook her head. Her uncle was a grateful man. He had received a favor from the Qi family back then, and everyone in the family knew it. Otherwise, it wouldn't have reached the Wei family's ears.
The sky was darkening, and it was time to light the lamps.
Footsteps could be heard in the courtyard; a young girl had already placed a food box at the door.
When Lin Yuesha and Wu Bailu came out the door, the courtyard was already empty.
The food boxes were neatly arranged by the door, while the other rooms were pitch black, without a trace of light.
The cold wind cut like a knife. Lin Yuesha rubbed her hands together, as if she could hear crying not far away.
"Your ears are fine; someone is definitely crying."
Wu Bailu pointed to the other rooms and said calmly, "Because once it gets dark, the demons will come, and those chosen may not survive the night."
Even though the darkness was frightening, no one lit a lamp. The girls buried their heads in the sand, only wanting to remain unseen and unchosen.
Lin Yuesha deeply empathized with this feeling of fear and despair.
"The maid who came to collect the food boxes is one of my people."
Lin Yuesha confided in Wu Bailu that she might leave the courtyard at any time and hoped that Wu Bailu would cover for her.
"Don't worry, I know what to do."
Wu Bailu nodded and sat down in the corner with Lin Yuesha to talk.
When it was completely dark, Hongchou finally arrived to collect the food boxes. She handed Lin Yuesha a small note, telling her to wait at the courtyard gate at midnight, and that Hongchou would come to help her familiarize herself with the layout of the courtyard.
With the red ribbon arranged, Lin Yuesha felt slightly relieved.
"Go to bed and get some sleep. I'm worried you won't have the energy if you stay up all night."
Wu Bailu carried a chair to guard the door and invited Lin Yuesha to go into the inner room to rest.
Thanks.
Now that the two are allies, Lin Yuesha didn't say any polite words. She lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and pretended to be a sheep.
On the territory of the Prince of Zhenbei, Lin Yuesha was inevitably on edge. When the tension reached a certain point, she fell asleep from exhaustion.
About an hour later, the padlock on the courtyard gate was opened.
"Everyone inside, hurry up and wash up. After you're done, come out and line up in the yard. Hurry up!"
Someone shouted impatiently, waking Lin Yuesha up, still half asleep.
"Judging from this display of force, it seems that Zhenbei has come personally to select people."
Wu Bailu went into the inner room and told Lin Yuesha to get up. Those who were slow would be resented by the henchmen of the Prince of Zhenbei. Those people were extremely stingy and would secretly trip them up and not give them food.
Upon hearing that she wouldn't be given food, Lin Yuesha sped up her actions even more.
She and Wu Bailu were already standing in the courtyard waiting, while the others slowly came out.
Unlike the previous darkness, the courtyard was brightly lit, making the girl's horror clearly visible.
"It's you, new here, don't you know the rules yet? Stop peeking around."
The henchman pointed at Lin Yuesha and said angrily.
"yes."
Lin Yuesha obediently lowered her head, behaving very compliantly.
"Hmm, he's someone who knows how to adapt to the times."
The henchmen of the Prince of Zhenbei nodded, acknowledging Lin Yuesha's obedience. However, whether she was honest or struggling, there was only one outcome in the end.
Having served the prince for many years, he once thought that the prince would eventually meet someone and learn to cherish women, but that was just his wishful thinking.
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