Back in the courtyard house, Tie Chunsheng rushed into the house with a look of urgency on his face, his eyes shining with determination, as if something important was about to happen.
"Grandpa, Grandma, we must hurry and pack our things to return to the capital and present the treasure box to His Majesty!" Tie Chunsheng's voice was filled with an undeniable firmness.
Xu Yuehuai, however, appeared unusually calm. She gently shook her head and slowly said, "No rush."
Qi Zi'ang stood to the side, his brows furrowed, and asked in confusion, "Mother, why is that? Do you think there's something fishy going on?"
“Indeed, that’s possible. We’ve only been in this village for a short time, and everything has gone too smoothly.” Qi Guze nodded and said in a deep voice.
Tie Chunsheng scratched his head, looking somewhat confused: "It seems so. So what should we do?"
Xu Yuehuai pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. She looked at Qi Guze and said slowly, "Aze, why don't you take the children and the royal guards and take the treasure box back? I'll stay here with the secret guards to continue the investigation."
Qi Guze shook his head and said firmly, "No, you go back, I'll stay."
"I want to stay too!" Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng said almost at the same time.
Qi Ziang straightened his chest and said with a serious expression, "I have grown up now and can stand on my own."
Tie Chunsheng also waved his fist, looking eager to try: "Me too!"
Looking at the children's determined eyes, Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of relief. She smiled and nodded, saying, "Then we'll all stay here and have someone impersonate us to go back."
A hint of appreciation flashed in Qi Guze's eyes. He nodded and agreed, "This is good."
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the peaceful and beautiful scene. However, beneath this tranquility, undercurrents were stirring, and a meticulously planned scheme was about to unfold.
The royal guards, after being disguised, became Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, Qi Ziang, and Tie Chunsheng. They wore magnificent costumes and imposing, mysterious masks, making them appear as if they were truly those distinguished figures.
Xu Yuehuai looked at the imposter before her, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes. She whispered a warning: "Be careful, His Majesty must not open this treasure box himself, otherwise there may be danger."
The royal guard, disguised as Qi Guze, nodded respectfully and said, "Yes, Your Highness, we understand."
Afterwards, Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, Qi Ziang, and Tie Chunsheng changed into simple clothes, cleverly disguising their appearance and physique. They watched the imposters leave, their hearts filled with anticipation and nervousness.
Fortunately, Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng had inherited their fathers' good physiques and were tall and slender at a young age; otherwise, it would have been difficult to find suitable people to impersonate them. The four watched as the people impersonating them walked further and further away until they disappeared from sight.
After seeing those people off, Xu Yuehuai and his three companions disguised themselves as passing villagers and found a farmhouse where they had previously marked as a good person to stay.
The family was very hospitable and welcomed them, offering them simple but clean rooms to rest in.
As night fell, the four sat around a simple table, their faces reflecting thoughtful expressions in the dim light.
Xu Yuehuai sighed softly and said, "This matter is indeed somewhat strange, and we must proceed with caution."
Qi Guze nodded and said, "That's right, we need to find out the truth behind this as soon as possible."
Beside them, Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. They knew that this mission concerned not only the safety of the royal family but also the fate of the entire world.
In the days that followed, the four split up and secretly investigated the village. They discovered some unusual signs, including the presence of some people of unknown origin in the village, whose movements were erratic.
One evening, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were discussing countermeasures inside the house when they suddenly heard a slight noise outside the window. They exchanged a glance, their hearts tightening, and immediately got up to investigate.
Several men in black stood outside the window, dressed in tight black clothes and wearing cold masks, silently observing the situation inside the house.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, a cold glint in their eyes. They quietly drew their weapons, preparing to face the impending danger.
Just then, a series of urgent knocks broke the silence of the night. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, their hearts tightening. Could it be those men in black who had come knocking?
They quickly put away their weapons, opened the door, and saw Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng standing anxiously outside.
"Mother, Father, we've found traces of those men in black!" Qi Zi'ang said breathlessly.
"Where are they?" Xu Yuehuai asked anxiously.
“We found them in the mountains behind the village when we were following them,” Tie Chunsheng added.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They knew that this time, they had to unravel this mystery no matter what.
The four quickly left the farmhouse and ran towards the back of the mountain. The mountain forest was silent and mysterious at night, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing. They carefully traversed the dense forest and finally arrived at the hiding place of the men in black.
The men in black had formed a circle, seemingly guarding something. Xu Yuehuai and her three companions quietly approached, wanting to find out what was going on.
Xu Yuehuai and his three companions held their breath and cautiously approached the men in black. They discovered a deep pit among the men, and it appeared to contain a corpse.
Upon seeing this, Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng's eyes flashed with fear. They gripped their weapons tightly, ready to fight at any moment.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes. They didn't understand why these men in black would bury a body here, and they seemed to be doing so with great caution.
"Rustle, rustle!"
Just as they were lost in thought, a faint noise suddenly came. They immediately looked around alertly and saw several men in black silently approaching them.
"Let's do it!"
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze felt a chill run down their spines, realizing they could no longer hesitate. They quickly drew their weapons and decisively charged towards the man in black.
"Heh, I didn't expect you guys would have the guts to expose yourselves. Kill—!"
Under the cover of night, a fierce battle broke out.
Despite the large number of men in black, Xu Yuehuai and his three companions were agile and coordinated well, quickly gaining the upper hand.
After a fierce battle, the men in black fell one after another, leaving only one struggling to hold on.
Xu Yuehuai and his three companions remained vigilant, cautiously approaching the man in black, preparing to subdue him in one fell swoop.
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