Chapter 96: Capture the Mountain Village
When she regained consciousness, Shen Ning slowly opened her eyes, and what she saw was a rugged cave. The next moment, a surprised voice rang in her ears: "Madam Shen, you're awake."
Someone helped her up. Shen Ning shook her head and her vision became clear. Only then did she see that the person who helped her up was actually Mu Yao.
They were in a cell converted from a cave, with two stone walls and wooden fences in front and on the right.
Around them, a dozen young women were huddled against the wall, all dressed in tattered clothes and looking terrified and desperate.
Chen Ning suddenly turned her head to look to the side, and saw Xu Zhiyi thrown into the cell next to her. He couldn't walk, so he sat against the mountain wall. When he met Chen Ning's gaze, he actually smiled: "You're awake."
Xu Zhiyi was amazed: "Not bad, not bad, you even killed a person, you are quite impressive."
Shen Ning asked him: "Where is this?"
Mu Yao behind him replied, "This is the bandit's lair. Our village was robbed by bandits the day before yesterday, and we were taken abducted to the mountains."
On the mountain?
Shen Ning tried hard to think about the mountains surrounding Pingning County, and then she thought anxiously that there were quite a lot of mountains here.
I don’t know which mountain it is.
"What do they want to do? Why are they attacking us?" Shen Ning asked Xu Zhiyi, her expression almost asking directly: "Did you provoke them?"
Xu Zhiyi helplessly spread his hands: "I don't know either."
It was unknown whether what this person said was true or false. Shen Ning glanced at him and did not ask him any more questions. At this moment, the wooden door outside was kicked open with a bang.
Two burly bandits walked in and looked at the women in the cell with lewd smiles in their eyes.
"The boss said to find someone to serve over there, let me take a look... this one is good!"
The man pointed at Shen Ning: "Take her over."
Shen Ning's heart trembled, thinking of the needle hidden in her hair, and she tried to calm herself down.
Don't panic, if you panic, everything will be over.
Xiao Nanchen could think of sending her a house and a car, so it's impossible that he didn't arrange people to protect her. The two helpers who appeared before should be his people... His people will definitely come to find her, it just takes some time.
time……
Shen Ning's palms were sweating, and she took a deep breath to calm herself down.
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind him: "Uncle, let me go."
Shen Ning turned around suddenly and saw Mu Yao lying on the ground with a flattering smile: "I haven't eaten for two days, I'm very hungry. I'm good at serving people, just give me something to eat..."
Shen Ning immediately stopped him: “Mu Yao.”
She knew that Mu Yao wanted to save her.
The red dress she was wearing was already dirty and torn. It was obvious that even if she was released home, her life would not be easy. But at this moment, the woman with the tattoo on her face smiled brightly at Shen Ning. She whispered, "It's okay, Madam Shen. I'm a servant. In the past... I really don't mind."
"How can it be okay..."
But before Shen Ning finished speaking, she saw Mu Yao's expression suddenly change, and he shouted at her: "Don't you even look at who you are? Are you worthy of snatching from me?"
After cursing, Mu Yao flirted with the two people outside: "Master, just give me something to eat. After serving my big brother, I will serve you well."
The red dress on Mu Yao was originally given to her by Xu Shaohong on purpose at the Xu family. It was charming and seductive, and she was also very beautiful. Under her deliberate seduction, the two bandits were already staring at her.
"Okay, it's you."
As they spoke, the two men reached out and pulled Mu Yao out, dragging her away.
Shen Ning stared blankly at Mu Yao being dragged away, her whole body trembling.
Coming back to her senses, she suddenly turned her head to look at Xu Zhiyi: "Third Master, haven't your people arrived yet?"
Her tone was filled with pleading: "If you have any way, please don't hide your shortcomings... I, she..."
At this moment, Shen Ning's voice was choked.
She felt that she was really stupid. With so many people around her, she still ended up in this situation. What's more, she implicated others.
Mu Yao had a miserable life to begin with, but he protected her just because she had provided little help on several occasions.
Shen Ning begged Xu Zhiyi in a low voice: "I want to exchange something. I have a recipe in my hand. Can I exchange it with you?"
Xu Zhiyi had always seen Chen Ning as calm and cunning, but at this moment, she panicked because a lowly female slave sacrificed herself to protect her.
It's just a worthless life, is it worth getting so flustered over it?
Xu Zhiyi didn't want to pay attention, but when he saw Chen Ning's pale face and pleading look, he paused for a moment and sighed, "I tried to negotiate terms with them. Since they arrested us, they must have some ulterior motive."
Shen Ning nodded quickly: "Okay."
Xu Zhiyi raised his voice and said, "Is there anyone here... Come on, is there anyone here?"
The wooden door banged open, and a burly man came in and yelled, "What are you yelling about? Don't you want to live anymore, you pretty boy?"
"Thanks for the compliment."
Xu Zhiyi smiled and said, "I am a member of the Xu family. Could you please ask your leader if he has anything to tell me?"
"Who cares about your Xu or Zhang family? Just stay put. Otherwise, there are plenty of brothers out there who would like you."
The bandit shouted and cursed rudely.
A cold light flashed in Xu Zhiyi's eyes, but he still smiled. He spread his hands and said, "My body is not good, and I might die suddenly. You can exchange me for ten thousand taels of silver. If something happens to me, I'm afraid you can't bear it. It's better to leave quickly."
The sturdy man frowned, as if he wanted to continue cursing, but suddenly remembered something and paused for a moment. He pointed the knife at Xu Zhiyi and said, "Just wait here. I'll go ask now."
After a while, the strong man came back and said, "The two bosses are busy now. They will have time to deal with you after they are done. Just wait patiently and don't try to play tricks on me."
Although he was still scolding, the burly man casually poured a bowl of water from the table at the door and placed it outside Xu Zhiyi's cell, obviously having received an order to take care of him.
Xu Zhiyi said "oh".
At this time, Shen Ning suddenly said: "Brother, I am the owner of Mi Ji in the city. That Mr. Xu and I are just passing by. Your boss should not need me. Please tell me how much silver you want. As long as I can give it to you, I will never bargain."
The reason why she asked Xu Zhiyi to ask questions just now was to see who those people were targeting. If they were targeting her, then she would have no chance.
But it was just confirmed that those people were coming for Xu Zhiyi, so she, who was unlucky enough to be abducted together, still had some chance.
The bandits are just after money. As long as you are willing to pay, there may be a chance of success.
As soon as Shen Ning finished speaking, Xu Zhiyi beside him laughed: "It seems that you were pretending to be pitiful and begging me just now, but it turns out that you had other thoughts in mind."
This was a deliberate attempt to test who those people were coming for.
Xu Zhiyi laughed angrily: "You are quite cunning."
Shen Ning played dumb: "No, no, Third Master misunderstood. I just wanted to see if there was any other chance."
When the burly man heard the name of Mi Ji's boss, he obviously knew her and looked her up and down: "So it's Boss Shen... I heard that you are a good person and have supported many refugees."
Shen Ning quickly said: "Yes, I am a good person, and I don't want to cause trouble. As long as the hero is willing to contact my family, there will be a huge ransom."
"That won't work!"
The sturdy man suddenly shook his head: "The boss has told me to keep an eye on you."
Shen Ning was suddenly stunned: "Didn't the boss want Mr. Xu?"
The burly man said in a deep voice, "I don't know what's going on up there. I only know that you have to keep an eye on the most handsome guy in the cell and don't let him get away."
Shen Ning is numb...
Beside him, Xu Zhiyi gloated: "Ha."
He looked at Shen Ning disdainfully: "You're playing tricks on me for nothing."
Shen Ning sat back on the ground in silence...
After an unknown amount of time, the wooden door slammed open again, and then Shen Ning saw Mu Yao being dragged back.
Mu Yao was thrown directly into the cell. Shen Ning rushed forward and helped her up: "Miss Mu."
“Madam Shen, I’m fine.”
Mu Yao forced a smile to comfort Chen Ning, but when Chen Ning saw her clothes becoming even more tattered, her legs exposed... and the mottled marks on her neck, she felt like someone had pinched her heart hard, and she was almost suffocating.
She saved herself.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that their relationship was a chance acquaintance, but just because of her insignificant kindness, the woman risked her life to protect her.
"sorry……"
Shen Ning's eyes were burning as she carefully pulled up Mu Yao's collar.
“Don’t cry, Madam Shen.”
Mu Yao gently held Shen Ning's hand, and said in a soft tone: "I used to sell my body for a living. This is nothing. I am very happy to be able to protect Madam Shen."
Shen Ning's hand was held by her and placed on her neck. Looking at the pale woman who was still trying to smile and comfort her, she felt so sad that she couldn't speak.
Beside him, Xu Zhiyi tutted his words, not knowing what he was mocking again...
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