Chapter 219 Adventure
When Wen Weizhu found Meng Lingge, she did not ask her directly.
Seeing that there were no outsiders around, she called him "elder sister-in-law" very affectionately.
She talked for a long time about her miserable experience of being imprisoned in Dongling Pavilion, tears streaming down her face, but Meng Lingge remained indifferent, not only failing to wipe her tears but also not responding at all.
In fact, Meng Lingge was already holding back her cold expression.
After listening to Wen Weizhu talk for so long, all she mentioned was that the food at Dongling Pavilion was a bit poor, her elderly parents were suffering, and her elder brother had been planning for many days to save them, but she didn't mention a single word.
I did say twice that Meng Lingge was resourceful, and she escaped after only one day, not wanting to suffer with them.
If it weren't for waiting for Wen Weizhu to reveal her true purpose, Meng Lingge would have kicked her out long ago, to avoid getting angry and having a heartache from listening to her talk.
Wen Weizhu chattered on for a long time without anyone responding, and only when she got thirsty did she finally get to the point.
"Speaking of imprisonment, I'm reminded of that general from the Blue Feather Kingdom who's still locked up. He wanted to make a deal with my elder brother before; I wonder how the negotiations are going?"
She asked casually, but the way she gripped the hem of her clothes betrayed her nervousness.
Meng Lingge's expression remained unchanged. "If Second Sister is unaware of such important military matters, how could I possibly know?"
Wen Weizhu's smile faded slightly.
"Sister-in-law, are you treating me like an outsider? I've heard that when the army holds meetings, my brother always brings you along to listen in."
Meng Lingge felt somewhat uncomfortable, as if she had been forced into a corner and had no choice but to speak out.
"I just went in to join in the fun, and I couldn't understand what they were saying. They've been discussing it for days, but there's still no result. I really don't know."
Wen Weizhu raised the corners of her mouth slightly and smiled knowingly.
It seems that Lan Ying did not lie to her; the debate over Lan Ying's matter continues in the military camp.
With an innocent and carefree expression, she looked at Meng Lingge and continued to ask.
"I see. I've been having quite a pleasant chat with that general these past few days. Brother, you wouldn't kill him, would you?"
Meng Lingge asked warily, "Why are you asking these questions?"
Wen Weizhu tugged at her arm and said coquettishly, "Sister-in-law, you know I don't have any friends in the army. I've been getting along quite well with him these past few days, and I'm just curious. Please tell me. If my brother is going to kill him, I won't go looking for him, so I won't be scared..."
Meng Lingge said helplessly, "I haven't heard of that, but he is a general from an enemy country, and he is frivolous and cunning. It would be better if you had less contact with him."
"It's good that my brother didn't kill him." Wen Weizhu was visibly relieved. "Sister-in-law, I know what I'm doing, so you don't need to worry. I'm going to the training ground to watch the soldiers practice, so I won't disturb you."
Meng Lingge hummed in agreement, then looked up and realized that Wen Weizhu had left not in the training ground, but in the place where Lan Ying was being held.
She then realized that Wen Weizhu was indeed about to do something foolish, just as Wen Zhiming had predicted.
Meng Lingge's gaze fell on the cabinet in the corner of the room, where the key she had deliberately placed earlier was indeed gone.
Earlier, when Wen Weizhu was complaining about the suffering she endured at Dongling Pavilion, she walked excitedly to the cabinet, and Meng Lingge happened to be looking down in a daze, giving her plenty of opportunities.
Tonight is destined to be a night of bloodshed and carnage.
Wen Weizhu had made up her mind when she left Meng Lingge's place.
She wanted to secretly help Lan Ying escape.
Since her elder brother has no intention of killing Lan Ying for the time being, he must not want to be an enemy of Lan Yu Kingdom for the time being. Therefore, it is not a big mistake for her to let Lan Ying go.
If what Lan Ying said is true, and her elder brother also wanted to facilitate the deal but was blocked by his subordinates, then her decision to let Lan Ying go was actually helping her elder brother. When Lan Ying brings his troops to cooperate, she should be credited for her contribution.
Even if we assume she was wrong, so what?
Ultimately, her elder brother wouldn't take her life. After all, her status in the military camp wasn't very high anyway; at most, he would just lock her up for a while.
How much worse can it get?
But what if she does it right?
Not only was she a meritorious soldier, but she also married a perfect husband.
Based on the fact that she saved Lan Ying's life, he will be eternally grateful to her. Even if she can't make women from both countries envious, at least wealth and honor are guaranteed.
This is a good deal.
It's worth the risk for her.
Time flew by and evening arrived. Wen Weizhu waited patiently. After the guards changed shifts, she waited for another two hours, until the hour of Chou (1-3 AM).
This is the time of day when people are most sleepy, and the guards are drowsy and yawning constantly.
There is no wind tonight, and the moonlight is very faint.
As Wen Weizhu and a group of patrolmen passed by, they emerged from the shadows and walked to the tent where Lan Ying was being held.
The two guards outside quickly stopped her: "Miss Wen, visits are not allowed at night. Please leave as soon as possible."
Wen Weizhu had always visited Lan Ying during the day, and she was unaware of the rule against visiting at night. However, she did not panic and calmly waved her hand.
"Who said I came to visit? You two have worked hard on the night shift. It's chilly at night, so I brought you a bottle of hot wine."
In the military camp, wine was a more luxurious thing than meat.
The two guards immediately broke into awkward smiles.
"Miss Wen, why are you being so polite? But there are rules in the military that prohibit drinking alcohol while on night duty..."
The two men smiled and refused, but their eyes were still fixed on the wine bottle in Wen Weizhu's hand. Wen Weizhu smiled, popped the cork off the bottle, and held it under the noses of the two guards.
"This is a fine, aged wine. Smell it, isn't it exceptionally fragrant and mellow..."
Upon hearing the words "pure man," the two guards collapsed to the ground, one on each side.
Wen Weizhu quickly stuffed the wine bottle into her bosom, lifted the tent flap, and dragged the two guards inside.
Lan Ying had heard the commotion and had anticipated this scene, but she was extremely surprised.
"Girl, you actually came?"
Wen Weizhu walked over and used the key to unlock Lan Ying's chains, her face beaming with unrestrained joy.
“I said I would come to save you, and I will. I don’t know where my elder brother put your longsword; I couldn’t find it. You’ll have to make do with the guard’s knife for now.”
As she spoke, she took off the clothes of the two guards on the ground and threw one of them, a slightly larger one, to Lan An.
"Hurry up and put it on, I'll take you out. We need to leave here before the next patrol arrives. I scouted the route during the day, I know which way is the safest and has the fewest guards. I've also prepared a fast horse for you outside the camp."
As Lan Ying put on her clothes, she said excitedly, "Miss Wen is truly a heroine. If I escape this predicament, I will repay you with my life's work. This item is a family heirloom of my Lan family. I now entrust it to you, Miss Wen, and I swear I will never betray you."
Lan Ying took out a pure white jade pendant from her bosom and placed it in Wen Weizhu's palm.
Wen Weizhu's eyes shone brightly in the darkness. She hurriedly tucked them into her sleeves, then grabbed Lan Ying's hand and left the tent.
"Walk!"
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