Soon, Shen Ningsi was brought to a wide flat area. Torches had been set up around it and the sky was gradually getting dark.
Looking at the three hazy shadows sitting at the top, Shen Ningsi knew that they were the three notorious leaders of the Black Cloud Village.
"A woman like this actually dares to say that she can make water? The last person who dared to deceive us, her body is still hanging on the tree in the back mountain!" The second in command said with impatience.
After hearing what the headmaster said, Shen Ningsi calmed down and said, "The Taoist priests have a way to pray for rain, and I also have a way to control water to solve the urgent problem. I know that the heads of the family don't believe it, but I only need one night to let you see the result. I need someone to help, and some basic items."
"Give it all to her!"
At the top, a hoarse and steady voice sounded.
Shen Ningsi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. In this way, she had gained one night. As long as she could gain their trust, she would have a chance to save the children.
But this is a bandit's nest after all, different from the government office. Although Shen Ningsi appears calm on the surface, he is still panicked and worried inside.
At the same time, after finally proving to the officials that his method of making water was effective, Gu Xiuwen was overjoyed and returned home with a young man in casual clothes and several yamen runners, but what he saw was a mess.
After asking, I found out that Shen Ningsi and others were captured by people from Heiyun Village.
Gu Xiuwen's face turned pale, and the leading young master also frowned. "The Black Cloud Village is truly rampant. They are so bold as to rush into Wanning Village, which is under my jurisdiction, and kidnap people!"
"Sir, what should we do now?"
"The abducted Madam Gu is related to the lives of thousands of people affected by the disaster. We must not leave her alone!" He took off the jade pendant from his waist and said in a deep voice, "Take my jade pendant back to the government office and mobilize the troops!"
"yes!"
"Thank you, Lord Fan." Gu Xiuwen looked at the young man who spoke with gratitude.
Fan Xing waved his hand and said, "There's no time to lose. Let's go to Black Cloud Village quickly."
"I know how to get to Heiyun Village. I'll lead the way!" Gu Xiuwen said this and ran away as a gesture of respect.
As the moon set and the sun rose, the people rode their horses at full speed all the way to Wanning Village.
"Two of our horses are dead from running, San Yazi. Even a 600-mile express in our army isn't that fast. Can you wait for me to rest?"
"You can rest, but the general won't let you. The sooner we see the madam and the others, the sooner we can report our safety to the general. Why are you so stupid now?"
The two people who came were the two soldiers who had been sent to Wanning Village earlier.
At this moment, they were all dressed like ordinary Jianghu people, with swords on their waists, restraining the fierceness of the battlefield, and showing a bit of a brotherly attitude. The two of them came to the village entrance and grabbed a man who was going out to find water. They asked, "Do you know how to get to Gu Hong's house?"
"Who are you?" Wang Er was confused.
"Who cares who we are? Tell us quickly!" Sanyazi frowned, looking quite intimidating.
"Gu Hong's family was taken away by the people from Black Cloud Village. It's already been a whole night. I'm afraid they've already been boiled and eaten, becoming the food for the second-in-command of Black Cloud Village."
"What!"
"What!"
The two looked at each other and their faces turned pale.
After rushing so fast, is it too late?
"San Yazi, what should we do now? The general begged and pleaded with everyone, pretending to be a grandson for more than half a month before he got the chance to provide disaster relief, but the disaster relief hasn't been provided yet! Both his wife and son are gone?"
"Shut up!"
San Yazi slapped him in the face and said through gritted teeth, "Send a pigeon to tell the general immediately, and then bring the government troops over. I'm going to check out Black Cloud Village first!"
"Yes!"
The two men split into two groups, and San Yazi, with murderous intent, caught Wang Er and led him to Heiyun Village.
Wang Er was thrown onto his horse and rushed to the gate of Heiyun Village with sparks and lightning. He saw Gu Xiuwen and others and shouted excitedly, "Xiuwen! We are here to save you!"
"Second Uncle Wang?"
Gu Xiuwen frowned and looked at the man behind him.
Fan Xing, who was standing by, glanced at the sword at his waist and immediately recognized him. He asked, "Are you from the army? Why are you here?"
San Yazi pushed Wang Er down, exposed his head and stared at Gu Xiuwen, then asked nonchalantly, "Who are you?"
"Fan Xing!" Fan Xing raised his head coldly and proudly.
“No.”
Gu Xiuwen explained awkwardly, "Master Fan is the one in charge of disaster relief this time."
San Yazi didn't take it seriously. Instead, he grinned at Gu Xiuwen and said, "You are Brother Wen? Haha! I'm glad you're okay. Your father and I are close friends! Where's your sister-in-law? Where's Brother Wu and Sister Yun'er?"
Gu Xiuwen stared at Sanyazi in a daze. Seeing him calling the three brothers' names without any unfamiliarity and seeing that he was a soldier, tears almost burst out of his eyes.
"My, my father..."
"It's fine! I was ordered to scout the way ahead, and I happened to be passing by Black Cloud Village. I saw this man passing by, and after learning the whole story, I came here together."
"?" Wang Er didn't dare to speak or ask.
Fan Xing looked at San Yazi suspiciously, thought for a moment, and said, "I've already sent people into Black Cloud Village to investigate."
"What was the result?"
"He's been in there for several hours and hasn't come out yet." Gu Xiuwen clenched his fist, his heart full of self-blame.
Before leaving, Gu Hong told him to take good care of the family. If he knew, he would definitely be extremely disappointed in him.
San Yazi frowned and said, "Your people are not good enough. Let me go in and take a look."
"No." Fan Xing's face darkened, but he was pushed aside by Sanyazi.
"Gu's army scouts are on duty. Anyone who violates this will be executed!"
Fan Xing's face changed. Gu...Gu family army?
"Are you Gu Shacai... ahem, General Gu Chengze's subordinate?"
"Hey~"
San Yazi took the knife and left. Before leaving, he did not forget to say to Gu Xiuwen: "Brother Wen, don't worry, wait here. As long as I am here, I will never let anything happen to them!"
Seeing him walk away, Fan Xing was extremely depressed and whispered, "He's just a scout, and he thinks Black Cloud Village is his home? What an arrogant tone!"
"Master Fan, be careful with your words."
Gu Xiuwen's face turned cold, his eyes looked at his nose, and his nose looked at his heart.
Fan Xing's heart was filled with anxiety. Wasn't he just a scout who had a life-or-death relationship with his father? And he was already protecting him? Who knew if this was just his one-sided statement?
Soon, a group of soldiers arrived from a distance. Fan Xing was overjoyed and shouted, "The palace soldiers are here! Quick, everyone, follow me in to rescue them!"
Wait, who's that leading the group? That knife on his waist is so annoying!
"Gu Jiajun's Zhao Xianxing greets Lord Fan."
"...Yeah." Fan Xing's face turned black. This guy is in the same group with the previous guy!
Sanyazi immediately revealed Gu Xiuwen's identity!
The next moment, Zhao Xianxing grinned at Gu Xiuwen with a calm expression.
"Mr. Zhao and Mr. Gu's father have a life-or-death friendship, right?" Fan Xing spoke from the side, a little sarcastic. This little white tooth who looked exactly like him was even more annoying!
Zhao Xianxing glanced at him with a dull look. Civil servants were not good people at all. They even tried to steal his words!
"Do I need to report to you about what's going on in the Gu Family Army? What's the situation inside?"
“…”
Even if you don't need to report to him, there's no need to use such a tone, right?
On the side, Gu Xiuwen said: "A scout just went in to check the situation."
Just as he finished speaking, a sharp whistle suddenly sounded, and everyone was startled.
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