Chapter 131

Chen Chu's eyes flashed with shame, but it quickly disappeared. He said, "My method can help the princess and the young master escape, but we need someone to cover their backs. If the princess doesn't show up for a long time, I'm afraid that the Prince of Pingyang will notice something."

As he spoke, Chen Chu glanced in the direction of Qi without being noticed, and the implication of his words was self-evident.

Qi was a smart person and quickly understood what Chen Chu meant. At this point, she had no choice. Qi raised her eyes and asked calmly, "Do you mean that I and Hongge'er should pretend to be a princess and a young master and stay here to hold them back?"

Chen Chu said: "Yes. If Madam is willing, this will be the best way."

"Madam, rest assured. I will only take a small number of people with me, leaving dozens of brothers to protect you."

Dozens of brothers...

Chen Chucai had said that with the number of people they had, they could only hold out for one night at most. If half of them and Chen Chu were taken away, they might only be able to hold out for half a night.

After half a night, the life and death of her and Hong Ge'er might really be left to fate.

But right now, does she have a choice?

Qi knew very well in her heart that the disturbance outside was caused by some kind of political struggle. If Zhan Shaoying won, she would not necessarily get away with it, considering the character of Zhan Shaoying and Zhang. But if Jiashan won, Zhan Shaoying would be ruined, and as his wife and children, she and Hong Ge'er would inevitably be implicated. At that time, Jiashan might be the only one who could save her from the sea of ​​suffering.

Why not take a chance?

Qi thought for a while and finally made up her mind. She held Hong'er's hand tightly and said, "I do."

"I just hope the princess can fulfill her promise that day."

What promise? Jiashan had promised to help her divorce Zhan Shaoying. But later, Qi had Hong Ge'er, so the matter was put on hold. Jiashan thought she had given up on the plan, and Qi herself had really given up on it.

But this time, Zhan Shaoying used her and Hong Ge'er as bait and drugged Hong Ge'er, which obviously angered Qi and also ignored a mother's protective heart for her son.

Jiashan looked at her with a complicated expression, not knowing what to say for a moment.

After a while, she finally said, "Okay. As long as we meet again, I will definitely help you."

"Please take care of yourselves, too." Jiashan said earnestly.

She knew very well that Qi's move was actually a gamble with Hong'er and Qi's own lives...

Seeing Jiashan's hesitation, Chen Chu could only whisper, "Princess, this is not the time to be soft-hearted. You are still pregnant, and the little boy is so young. It is not appropriate to delay. Please bring the little boy with me."

"And there is layman, please come in too." Chen Chu turned sideways and spoke respectfully to Princess Ruyang beside him.

Chen Chu was thoughtful and knew that Jiashan had come to Changchun Temple to seek refuge, so it was certainly impossible for him to leave Princess Ruyang, the temple's mistress, here, otherwise it would be extremely injustice.

Unexpectedly, Ruyang smiled and said calmly: "You two go, I will keep them company."

"Aunt," Jiashan held Ruyang's hand and refused to let go, "I have implicated you this time. If you don't go with me, how can I live with my conscience?"

Ruyang was not being modest. She smiled and said, "Since your uncle passed away, your aunt has already put life and death aside. Besides, if you are gone, someone can pretend to be you. If I am gone, who can pretend to be me?"

"Besides, I am an outsider of the world. I am insignificant to them and my life will not be in danger." Ruyang pried Jiashan's hand open with force, "Take Xuan Ge'er away quickly."

Jiashan was unwilling to do so and just shouted, "Auntie!"

Ruyang glanced at Qi and said, "If I stay here, I can still take care of them."

"Don't worry about me." Ruyang said in a more serious tone. She turned her head away and stopped looking at Jiashan, obviously having made up her mind.

Jiashan had to suppress her anxiety. She picked up the sleeping Xuan Ge'er, glanced at Qi and Hong Ge'er, and said solemnly, "Hold on, I will send reinforcements."

Qi couldn't help but have tears in her eyes. She touched Hong'er's soft hair and said firmly, "Yes."

After she finished speaking, Jiashan had nothing more to say and she turned around abruptly.

Chen Chu waved his hand and a dozen people retreated quietly and well-trainedly. Chen Chu led Jiashan to the bookcase in the inner room. His face turned red and he exerted force with both hands. The two sets of bookcases actually separated in the middle, revealing a secret passage that could only accommodate one person at a time.

Jiashan was surprised: "When did you find this?"

Jiashan lived in this yard every day, but Chen Chu had never been here. How did he discover the secret passage?

Chen Chu said: "Please follow me in first, and I will help you solve your doubts."

The space in the secret passage was narrow. Jiashan protected her belly with one hand and held Xuan'er with the other. She was really exhausted and had to hand Xuan'er to Chen Chu.

In addition to Chen Chu, there was another person ahead holding a candle to lead the way. The guards were all in an orderly manner, and what surprised Jiashan even more was that they seemed to be very familiar with this road.

After walking for about a cup of tea, Chen Chu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Jiashan testing the soil at her feet with her hands, Chen Chu knew he couldn't hide it from her, so he took the initiative to say, "This secret passage was secretly dug by the master two months ago."

The candlelight in front of him flickered, and Chen Chu's voice was particularly clear and powerful in this empty secret passage.

Chen Chu said: "My Lord said that if a situation of being trapped occurs, this will be the last insurance for you and the young master. However, the princess must not be informed until it is absolutely necessary."

Two months ago...

Jiashan carefully recalled what happened two months ago. At that time, Fu Xiao had already been in trouble and the Duke of Anguo had also begun to be bedridden. She went to the Duke of Anguo's mansion to visit him and initially learned the news that Zhang had poisoned him.

It turns out that Zhan Yue has been preparing for this day since so long ago?

There was a hint of solemnity in Jiashan's eyes.

She was moved and couldn't help asking, "Does Mr. Xin'an know this secret passage?"

Chen Chu hesitated for a moment before replying, "I don't know."

Jiashan wanted to say something, but the person leading the way in front of him said excitedly, "He's coming out!"

The moonlight spread thousands of miles and suddenly illuminated the entire earth.

Jiashan's unfinished words fell silent.

Chen Chu said, "I have specially left ten fast horses at the foot of the mountain. I will go and fetch them now. Looking at the current situation, I am afraid you cannot return to the capital. I will escort you to your farm in the suburbs of the capital."

The farm in the suburbs of Beijing can be said to be Zhan Yue's home base, where all of Zhan Yue's most loyal and capable subordinates live. When Jiashan just left Beijing, he was afraid of attracting attention, so he didn't dare to go there. The current situation is just in line with the saying that the most dangerous place is also the safest. It is most appropriate for them to go to the farm in the suburbs of Beijing at this time.

Firstly, if there is any unusual movement in the capital, he can act accordingly. Secondly, apart from the farms in the suburbs of Beijing, Chen Chu can no longer trust anyone else.

Chen Chu had already shown his abilities to Jiashan tonight, and Jiashan thought he could rely on him, so he agreed, "Okay."