Chapter 417 Unorthodox Methods, Giving No Chance to Speak
Ji Qingwu first inquired about Lanling's childhood with Ji Changlin before confirming Lanling's identity.
But does Lanling know that she is the younger sister of Yuwen Tianqing, the fourth prince of Xijin?
Ji Qingwu believed that his elder brother would not leak the news.
She initially deduced that Lanling was unaware of her identity before entering Black Wind Stronghold.
However, I just heard Wei Ting say that the subordinates of Black Wind Stronghold are the men of Yuwen Tianqing, the fourth prince of Xijin.
It is highly likely that someone contacted Lanling privately, and after learning her identity, Lanling deliberately concealed her whereabouts.
Having thought things through, Ji Qingwu turned to look at the person standing beside her.
"Sihai, do you have a way to get me out of here?"
Si Hai hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Miss Ji, the guards outside are all soldiers from the Northern Border. Actually..."
It's safer not to run.
How could Ji Qingwu not understand this?
But in front of Wei Ting, it would be easier to expose her identity, and from a selfish point of view, she didn't want to have any further involvement with Wei Ting.
She could imagine how interesting Emperor Wusu's expression would be if she went to the Northern Border with Wei Ting.
Sihai wanted to say a few more words of advice, but then he heard Ji Qingwu say in a low voice, "Wei Ting has also arrived."
Sihai: "......"
Ji Qingwu said with difficulty, "If Wei Ting takes me away, won't we be in even worse shape?"
Not only her, but the whole world will suffer as a result.
Without saying a word, Sihai dug the hole in the roof even bigger and wider.
Ji Qingwu laughed and said, "That's right, let's slip away while we're in the chaos."
Even if you're careful, you can't cut a hole in the roof without making a sound; the soldiers at the door still heard it.
Si Hai immediately hid behind the eaves, thinking to himself that he still had a chance of winning against two opponents.
Just as the soldiers were about to look up to check the situation, Ji Qingwu pushed the door open and shouted, "I want to see your general!"
She had already prepared the sleeping potion in her sleeve, just waiting to throw it at them when they turned around unprepared.
One of the soldiers said, "You can't just see the general whenever you want!"
Ji Qingwu's foot was already on the threshold.
“It’s fine if I don’t see him. The child is hungry, and his mother isn’t around. I’ll go out and find some goat milk, or rice cereal or something like that.”
The soldier said sternly, "No, no matter what it is, you cannot go out without the general's order."
Ji Qingwu said anxiously, "If this child gets sick from hunger, how will he help your general put on an act? How will Black Wind Stronghold be persuaded to surrender?"
Upon hearing her guess of Wei Ting's intentions, the two soldiers were taken aback, and Ji Qingwu quietly raised her wrist.
Suddenly, a melodious male voice rang out.
"You don't need to worry about that."
Ji Qingwu quickly stuffed the sleeping pills in his hand back into his sleeve.
Under a tree not far away, a figure was swaying slightly, heading towards them.
Ji Qingwu recognized Wei Ting's voice immediately.
He appeared under the tree without anyone noticing him unless he made a sound.
Ji Qingwu could only pray that Wei Ting had just arrived and hadn't discovered Si Hai digging at the roof, and that his own identity hadn't been exposed yet.
"General!" the two soldiers said respectfully in unison.
Ji Qingwu also lowered his head slightly.
Wei Ting walked up to the group and looked at the gray hem of her clothes that was being blown up by the cold wind.
"It's cold outside, let's come inside and talk."
Upon hearing this, Ji Qingwu felt even colder; her tone of voice had been far too friendly.
After she entered the house, she first glanced at the roof.
The four seas had long since retreated, but they left behind a hole large enough for one person to pass through.
After Wei Ting entered the house, he sat down right under the hole where a tile was missing.
He asked with a puzzled look, "Why is it so cold in this room? Although the north is not as spring-like as Lin'an all year round, it is not yet the dead of winter."
Ji Qingwu chimed in, "Perhaps the general has been standing at the door for too long and can't catch his breath for a while."
The hole in the ceiling was letting in a lot of wind, and she could feel the wind blowing through the back of her collar.
In fact, the moment Wei Ting looked up, he completely exposed his trap.
But he seemed oblivious, nodding and saying, "Is that so? That makes some sense."
Wei Ting picked up the kettle in the room, poured a glass of water, and found that only the bottom of the kettle was left, and the water that came out was still covered with limescale residue.
Wei Ting frowned and said to the person at the door, "Boil some clean water and get some hot food."
He looked at the thin quilt on the wooden bed and said, "Bring another thick quilt."
The two soldiers at the door responded and left.
Ji Qingwu's bad premonition reached its peak. Such a kind and easy-going person was definitely suspicious.
She asked, "General, when can I leave?"
Wei Ting's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed even more tightly.
Where do you want to go?
Without a second thought, Ji Qingwu said, "I went to Longzhou with my young master to work, but our carriage was intercepted by bandits on the way. Fortunately, we met the general and were able to escape."
When Wei Ting heard that she had a husband, his lips stiffened for a moment, but that annoying smile reappeared.
"Your young master? I haven't seen him around."
Ji Qingwu was familiar with this expression on his face, which carried a confident air of complete control.
Wei Ting had actually seen Si Hai moving tiles on the roof a long time ago, but he was now pretending not to know, intending to trick her into revealing anything.
When talking to smart people, sometimes you don't need to tell too many lies to cover things up.
Ji Qingwu said straightforwardly, "General, look up. The roof is drafty. It was my young master who made it. He was worried about me, so he specially ran back from the caravan outside just to rescue me."
Wei Ting stared into her eyes.
The round-faced peasant woman in front of him was suddenly so straightforward that Wei Ting's suspicions subsided.
Wei Ting didn't know why he had come to the courtyard where the peasant woman was being held after making a deal with the Hu brothers.
He did see a shadow moving tiles on the roof, but it was far away and late at night, so he could only make out that it was a timid and hesitant man.
Perhaps he was possessed, for he actually wanted to hear this village woman say a few more words to him.
Wei Ting said, "Your husband treats you well and is even willing to risk his life to save you, but without my orders, if you leave this courtyard, you will be wanted by the authorities."
The room was dimly lit. Wei Ting looked down at her, trying to see how she would react.
Ji Qingwu could smell the pine resin emanating from him, so she immediately took a step back, pretending to be scared and trembling all over.
"General, the way you're saying this makes it sound like we've committed some terrible crime."
When Wei Ting saw that she was trembling, he tried to reach out to help her, but she dodged him.
Ji Qingwu stared at his hand and said, "General, what do you mean by this?"
Wei Ting's hand froze in mid-air.
Ji Qingwu suddenly realized and said, "My husband may not have as much power as the general, but you can't treat me like this."
Wei Ting opened his mouth and said, "I'm not—"
Ji Qingwu didn't give him a chance to speak and simply sat down on the ground.
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