Yang Cui guessed that Yu Zhenqiang must have a hidden force behind him!
He is now a prisoner, yet he remains tight-lipped, perhaps waiting for them to rescue him!
Thinking of this, Yang Cui also felt a sense of urgency and crisis, and immediately ordered: "Strengthen the defenses and be wary of any sneak attacks or rescue attempts. Start setting traps outside the house tonight, and bring my uncle's family to stay here as well."
It would be bad if the other side kidnapped members of the An family to blackmail them, so it's better to live together and stick together.
At Yang Cui's command, Yin Neng immediately began making arrangements.
A hidden sentry was stationed at the village entrance to monitor the area 24 hours a day, so that they could receive the news immediately if anything happened.
Fortunately, she didn't lock up Wan Jiahao and his son, Yu Mingjue, and Yu Zhenqiang together. As long as these three people were still in her hands, even if she rescued Yu Zhenqiang, Yang Cui would still have a trump card up her sleeve. Yu Zhenqiang couldn't possibly abandon his only son.
By this time, everyone in the county had received word that Yang Cui had kidnapped an official of the imperial court.
Everyone was so shocked that their eyes almost popped out. They marveled at Yang Cui's boldness, but they also wondered where Yang Cui's confidence came from.
However, everyone had a vague feeling that things were getting worse, so they all pretended to be deaf and dumb, not daring to ask or care.
Yang Cui increased her vigilance, and the whole family was on high alert for three days.
For the past three days, no one has been eating or sleeping well; everyone is afraid.
"They probably won't come." After three days without incident, Wen felt a sense of relief.
"Aunt, safety comes first."
Yang Cui didn't feel safe at the moment, unless news came from Kyoto.
Logically speaking, so much time has passed, and Cen Xiao has been "dead" for so long, it's impossible that the King of Qingyang is still holding back.
This place is too far from Kyoto, and news is scarce. Even if something happens, it's impossible to know in time. So Yang Cui can only wait and try to play it safe.
"Xiao Cui, it's not that your aunt is criticizing you, but you're too bold. You even dared to arrest an official of the imperial court. He must have powerful backers." Madam Wen still harbored some resentment towards Yang Cui, after all, she was just an ordinary person who was afraid of death.
“Aunt, even if I don’t arrest them, they won’t let us go. They asked me for 100,000 taels of silver in broad daylight. Can an ordinary person do such a thing? I already have a grudge against the Wan family. If I hand over the money, I’ll be worthless.” Worthless? Then I’ll be waiting to be slaughtered.
If it weren't for this consideration, Yang Cui wouldn't have gone to such great lengths; what's more important than life?
No one slept well for the first three days, and since things had been peaceful for the past few days, everyone went to bed early tonight. Once they relaxed, fatigue set in.
"Knock knock knock..." The urgent knocking woke Yang Cui up.
"Madam, there's an enemy presence!"
Yang Cui was instantly wide awake, dressed herself, and opened the door.
How many people?
"There should be around thirty people!"
A sense of urgency and crisis overwhelmed Yang. It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid, but she couldn't fall down; so many people in her family needed her!
"Madam, something terrible has happened! They've kidnapped Young Master Jiang!"
Upon hearing this news, Yang Cui felt a lump in her throat.
Immediately afterwards, a rough voice rang out from outside: "Lord De'an, I know you're inside! Your brother is in my hands, aren't you going to come out and see him?"
Yang Cui took a deep breath, adjusted her mindset, and walked outside. When she saw An Xiaojiang with a large knife to his neck, Wen almost fainted from fright.
Her face was covered in tears and snot as she grabbed Yang Cui's hand, pleading, "Little Cui Cui, please save your brother! Please save him! He was arrested because of you! Please save him, please save him!"
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