They both nodded, and Liu Yuexiang instructed, "Then you must come back soon!"
Because the other party lives in the same courtyard as them, they could come in at any time. If Lu Xiaoyang happens to be away when they arrive, it will be troublesome.
"Don't worry, I understand."
Lu Xiaoyang carefully stood up, stretched her limbs, and glanced out the window at the situation outside.
It's snowing again. It's freezing cold, and there's no one on duty outside. They're probably too cold and have gone back to warm themselves by the fire.
"Let's go later."
After reading it, Lu Xiaoyang sat back down.
Normally, even when it's cold, there are always people guarding the outside. But today, after Zhang Lanxiang was untied, there were no guards. Something's definitely up. If he goes out now, he might get caught red-handed.
Then the play that was just performed will be ruined.
Liu Yuexiang nodded. The two of them were thinking the same thing. Zhang Lanxiang didn't quite understand, but she didn't say anything. She already knew she had been foolish. When things happened, she should just follow instructions and never say or do anything reckless.
Baal had been keeping an eye on things here, and seeing that there was no movement from there, he couldn't help but become suspicious again.
The conditions have been set up for them, why don't they run away?
Does not running away mean that Zhang Lanxiang is truly willing to marry him and ask him to take her to ask her parents' opinion?
Baal was a little annoyed. The people of Beiyan were too cunning; he had no idea what they were really thinking.
"Young master, is it possible that they were actually under the influence of traditional Chinese medicine and their bodies haven't fully recovered, making it impossible for them to escape?"
Someone nearby asked a thought-provoking question: "These past few days, they've only given us two bowls of thin porridge a day, which is hardly enough to satisfy our hunger. They've also been given drugs. No normal person could stand that."
Baal: ...
He kicked the man's leg and yelled, "You think you're so capable? Why don't you go check on him?"
The man was completely bewildered. Why was he beaten up for giving advice?
"Shall I go and fetch them a doctor?"
Baal remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement. Since the conditions did not allow it, he would create conditions for them. As long as they escaped, it would mean that those words were all lies to him. In that case, he could continue to keep them and force Zhang Lanxiang to marry him directly.
If they don't run away and genuinely want to marry him, then he might consider whether he should personally escort them home.
A short while later, the door to the dark room was opened again, someone came in, lit a candle, and began to check on the unconscious person.
Among these people were members of the Lu family who had followed him when he fled the famine, as well as villagers from Anping Village. If even one of them were missing, Lu Xiaoyang would have a hard time explaining himself. Therefore, after confirming that the other party was a doctor, Lu Xiaoyang still asked the doctor to examine the unconscious person first.
"It's nothing serious, he just fell asleep after being drugged and is a little weak. He'll take the antidote, wake up, and eat something good to replenish his energy."
The kind-faced old doctor examined the patients and then began to examine the three of them. They had less of the sleeping potion in them and only needed to take the antidote.
Seeing their situation, the old doctor asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties? Do you need my help?"
He spoke in a low voice, making sure that no one outside could hear him.
Lu Xiaoyang immediately shook her head: "No, we were rescued by someone. Thank you for your concern, doctor."
He was very polite and respectful, and you could tell he was genuinely grateful.
The old doctor nodded, stroked his beard, and smiled, "That's good."
After giving them the antidote, he picked up his medicine box and went out.
Lu Xiaoyang went to give the antidote to the unconscious person, and Zhang Lanxiang quietly asked Liu Yuexiang, "Why didn't you ask that doctor for help just now?"
“They’re in cahoots. The moment we say we need help, we’re admitting it.”
"Huh? How did you know?"
Zhang Lanxiang's eyes widened. This doctor was clearly from Beiyan, so how could he be in cahoots with the Xiteng people?
"I just heard them laughing and talking as they came over."
Now was not the time to speak, so Liu Yuexiang didn't say much and continued to keep an eye on the situation outside.
Zhang Lanxiang had been subjected to mental deprivation many times and had gotten used to it, but she still couldn't understand when they heard people talking outside.
Is she deaf?
Forget it, I'm not capable enough to get involved. I'm tired.
She sat on the ground, resigned to her fate, waiting for her cousin and her husband to figure out a way to rescue him.
After the doctor left, the person outside asked in a low voice, "How is he?"
"They didn't ask me for help, and even said that you saved them, called a doctor for them, and said you were good people."
"hiss……"
The man gasped, realizing that these people were indeed quite capable.
Could it be that they really misunderstood?
Upon returning, he truthfully reported the situation to Bart, who was once again caught in a dilemma.
If everything is as they portrayed, then Bal is willing to admit his mistakes to them and escort them back, and then seriously discuss marriage with Zhang Lanxiang. But if it's all an act, then these people are terrifying; they act as if it's real.
"Go and bring them some food to help them recover. We'll talk about the rest later."
"yes."
On the other side, Lu Xiaoyang was instructing the team members on how to act. Everyone cooperated very well, and the arrangement was completed in no time.
Zhang Lanxiang found it all amusing. She had originally thought she was the dumbest of the three, but it turned out she was the dumbest of the whole group.
Liu Yuexiang comforted her, "Don't overthink it. You were very quick-witted just now. If it weren't for you, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
Zhang Lanxiang chuckled foolishly and shamelessly retorted, "So, you're saying I played a crucial role?"
Liu Yuexiang was amused by her thick skin.
"Yes, yes, you played the most crucial role!"
Zhang Lanxiang was satisfied; she wasn't the dumbest one.
After a while, it was Zhang Lanxiang's turn to shine again.
She called the guards outside in and said softly, "I want to see Baal. I have something I'd like to ask for his opinion on."
Those who came in were surprised that Zhang Lanxiang had such a good temper. Even after being locked up for so many days, she could still speak to them so kindly.
Before he could even agree, the person next to him who had woken up scolded her for being so weak: "Miss Lanxiang, how could you be so weak? We advised you before not to like this Dongting man, but you wouldn't listen and insisted on going home to ask your parents for their permission! If that Xiteng kid cared about you a little more, treated you a little better, we wouldn't be so opposed. But look at how that kid has treated us! How much medicine has he given us these past few days!"
"That's right! You still insist on marrying him even though he's been locked up in this shabby little house for days, and you can still talk to him so sweetly. As a Beiyan person, I'm ashamed of you!"
"Who says otherwise! If this lad were good to you, that would be fine, but he treats you like this. Lord Zhang will definitely not agree to your marriage!"
...
Everyone spoke one after another, their words so sincere and heartfelt that even the Xiteng people standing nearby couldn't help but nod in agreement.
He also felt that their young master had gone too far!
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