"Will his men be around the Song family's residence?" Gu Hui asked.
“No, not today. They’re all at the brothel dealing with Song Cheng’s matter. I accidentally killed Song Cheng, and Peng Mu said it would be best if Song Cheng died in the brothel. So, as long as Madam Song doesn’t return from the brothel, Peng Mu and the others have to stay there and keep watch. Sister Huihui, do you think you should hide in his room first, and then take action when he returns?” Cheng Huaiyu directly offered Gu Hui a suggestion.
"Put this in the water and give it to him to drink. I'll hide at his place. Don't worry about anything else. Just take care of yourself." Gu Hui took out another small packet of powder from her bosom.
“This…” Cheng Huaiyu hesitated.
"Don't worry, this medicine was made by Grandma Xiao. It's colorless and odorless. Even if Peng Mu has become quite knowledgeable about medicine after being sick for so long, he won't be able to tell the difference," Gu Hui said.
"Okay! Then Sister Huihui, come with me!" Cheng Huaiyu put away the medicine bag and led Gu Hui to the study.
Gu Hui gave He San Niang a few instructions at the door, and then followed Cheng Huaiyu to the study.
He San Niang ran to meet Princess Jinghe. The two exchanged a few words, and then He San Niang left the Song family and went out of the city to find General Peng Si and the others.
Princess Jinghe remained hidden in the shadows of the Song family, intending to provide backup for Gu Hui just in case.
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Peng Mu handled Song Cheng's matter flawlessly. Madam Song reported it to the authorities and bribed the prefect of Fuzhou to have the courtesan locked up so she could go home and report back to her mother-in-law.
Song Cheng's body was brought back.
Grandma Song was crying her eyes out and couldn't handle the funeral arrangements. Cheng Huaiyu could only hold her son and cry. So, only Grandma Song could handle the funeral arrangements.
The Song family's house was soon covered with white cloth and white lanterns.
There was no man in charge of the household, and when others came to offer condolences, they would simply burn incense and leave.
Gu Hui hid in the bookshelf in the study, and when she heard some movement outside, she held her breath and focused intently.
“Xiaoyu, go take care of the child. The more you cry these next few days, the better. The child is safest at the Song family's house. The old lady will definitely cherish her grandson even more after losing her son. We'll burn down your yard, get a body, and then we can all go together,” Peng Mu said as he entered the house and sat down.
"Alright, Liu Lang." Cheng Huaiyu nodded and poured water for Peng Mu. "Liu Lang, where are your men? I want to thank them. I have nothing but some money; they must need it!"
Peng Mu picked up his water glass and smiled: "They have things to do now. We'll leave the day after tomorrow morning, and they need to take care of the aftermath first."
Cheng Huaiyu nodded: "Okay. I'll bring the money with me then. Liulang, you must be tired after running around for me today. Have some snacks and water to fill your stomach. I'll have Cuiliu sneak off to the kitchen to get some food."
Peng Mu was flattered. He first took a sip of water, then took a pastry from the table. After finishing the pastry, he drank the whole glass of water.
Suddenly, Peng Mu felt dizzy and his vision started to blur. He looked at Cheng Huaiyu in disbelief.
Cheng Huaiyu retreated directly to the door.
Peng Mu put his hand to his mouth and whistled, but he fainted as soon as he made a sound.
Gu Hui came out of the bookcase, tied Peng Mu up with a rope she had prepared beforehand, gagged him tightly, and then carried him away.
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