Li Xiaoxiao asked hesitantly, "But this mountain is so big, they don't need to compete with us for space, do they?"
Li Yichang patted his younger sister's head and patiently explained, "Xiaoxiao, there are too many greedy people in this world who can't keep their mouths shut. Not everyone can stay in one place and live a peaceful life."
Once someone notices our place and starts spreading the word about how wonderful it is, there will definitely be greedy people wanting a piece of the pie. Then we'll be in trouble for possessing such a treasure.
Xie Datou agreed, saying, "Indeed, having lived in the capital for so many years, I understand the minds of these people all too well. Even when it comes to escaping for their lives, they still distinguish between different classes."
How could they tolerate others living better than them!
Ma Wencai nodded, "If there are only a few people coming, it will be fine. But if there are a large number of people going up the mountain, a fierce battle is inevitable."
Upon hearing this, Ao Wu immediately brandished his claws, indicating that he could help.
Xu Jinhuan chuckled lightly upon seeing this. Looking at the crowd who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy, she spoke domineeringly.
"Your leader is still here, so there's no need to be too nervous. I'm saying this just to keep you on your guard, not because we're going to fail!"
After Xu Jinhuan finished speaking, the atmosphere, which had been tense, became lively again.
"The boss is right. Our physical condition is not what it used to be. With my current speed, killing those good-for-nothings is a piece of cake!"
After Ma Wencai finished speaking, he took out the dagger from his waist and brandished it.
Xie Datou nodded vigorously, "Yes, I'll cut them all down one by one and send them all to meet their ancestors!"
Li Yichang scratched his head and chuckled, "Hmph, people who only know hand-to-hand combat are simple-minded. Truly capable people use their brains."
Upon hearing this, Ma Wencai rolled his eyes at him and said, "Since you're so capable, tell me what your solution is."
Li Yichang thought for a moment and said, "We can set up different traps on the road in front of the village to wear down these people's physical strength and sanity."
Few people could remain so stubborn and fight us to the bitter end under the double whammy of torrential rain and traps.
In fact, Li Yichang had thought of something even faster, which was the Qimen Dunjia trap formation that his boss had used to stop the Imperial Guards from going up the mountain.
But seeing that his boss hadn't mentioned it himself, he figured it was inconvenient. He wasn't that idiot Ma Wencai, who would bring up the most sensitive topics!
When Ma Wencai saw Li Yichang give him an arrogant glance, he was speechless. What? You can say whatever you want, but why the personal attack? He's not stupid.
Xu Jinhuan nodded in satisfaction as everyone offered their suggestions.
“Alright, let’s do as Li Yichang says. You guys think of more traps and get them ready before anyone comes up the mountain.”
After saying that, Xu Jinhuan looked at Xie Datou again, "Datou, remember to tell the exiled people that as long as they participate in labor and help make traps, they can eat meat and vegetables every meal."
Xie Datou immediately nodded, "Okay, boss, once we've figured out the trap, I'll gather everyone together to discuss it."
Just as Xu Jinhuan was about to give a few more instructions, he heard the system notification.
[Beep beep, due to torrential rains, floods will break out in various places, including the capital city where you are located. The floods are expected to arrive in three days. Please prepare accordingly.]
A knowing glint flashed in Xu Jinhuan's eyes. She hadn't been wrong; she was about to get busy again.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
For the past three days, everyone in the mountain stronghold has been busy. Everyone knows that setting traps is a matter of their own safety, so they are all extra careful and have completed the task set by Xu Jinhuan ahead of schedule.
For a time, everyone was united in their efforts.
To be on the safe side, Xu Jinhuan even asked the system Xiao Wang about the trapping formation, but unfortunately, that thing was a rare commodity, and even the system didn't have it.
Xu Jinhuan wasn't too disappointed after hearing this. She knew the principle that one must be strong to succeed, and the trapped formation was just an alternative among alternatives.
While Xu Jinhuan and his group were busy working on this side, a fierce battle was raging in the capital.
Everyone in the capital knew that the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince had fallen out.
Sure enough, the people in the teahouse who had nothing to do because of the rain were discussing this matter.
"Have you heard? Our Crown Prince has been dismissed from his post in the Ministry of Revenue by the Emperor and is now reflecting on his mistakes in the Eastern Palace."
"I heard about it. According to my aunt's son's cousin's husband's uncle, it was because the Crown Prince secretly mobilized the Imperial Guards out of the city and was caught red-handed by the Fifth Prince who was out for a stroll."
The Crown Prince's confidants wanted to silence him, and the Fifth Prince, after having both legs crippled, narrowly escaped death due to a sudden landslide.
Everyone gasped upon hearing this. So that's what happened! This was a royal secret, something they had always pretended never to have heard of.
Therefore, a new topic of conversation quickly arose in the teahouse.
However, people love gossip, so if you can't tell outsiders, can't you at least share it with your family?
And so, the story of the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince slowly spread throughout the capital, becoming increasingly bizarre.
By the end, the Crown Prince had become a private soldier, and the Fifth Prince, Lei Tingjun, had gone from having his legs crippled to being completely paralyzed.
Lei Tingjun was originally inconspicuous among the princes in the capital, but after this incident, people who had not planned to pay attention to him started to pay more attention to him.
This left Lei Tingjun with very limited options, unable to do anything except treat his injuries.
"I drink these lousy medicines every day, but not a single person can tell me when my leg will get better!"
Enraged, Lei Tingjun smashed the bowl, spilling the scalding medicine all over the serving maid, whose fair skin instantly became red and swollen from the burn.
But the maid dared not make a sound, otherwise her fate would be sealed in one word: death.
Ever since the Fifth Prince was taken back to the Prince's residence by An Yi, countless maids and servants have been dragged out of the main courtyard; they've all gone in more than they've come out.
The main courtyard, which was once the envy of everyone, is now something to be feared, as people are terrified that they might lose their lives there.
"Squeak"
As soon as An opened the door and entered, he saw the maid kneeling on the ground, trembling with fear. He couldn't help but frown.
Here we go again. Ever since he came back, how many servants has the Fifth Prince been tormented!
Sometimes, he even wanted to pry open the Fifth Prince's head to see if it was full of water.
Otherwise, if you're sick and don't take your medicine, but instead keep sprinkling medicine on other people every day, you're doomed, who is?
Although An Yi had already mentally complained a lot, his expression remained calm as he solemnly reported to Lei Tingjun.
"Master, the last place the divine physician stayed was a small town in the north. Since then, there has been no news of him."
When Lei Tingjun realized he hadn't heard what he wanted to hear, he flew into a rage again. He picked up the jade pillow next to him and threw it at An Yi.
If it were according to An Yi's previous personality, he would definitely have taken this hit directly.
But the current An Yi is now Niu Hulu An Yi!
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