"Madam, let me tell you about my past."
Li Lanzhen did not answer, but led him toward the medicinal herb field.
As she sat down at the table, she picked up the kettle, poured herself a bowl of water, and drank it.
Looking at the boy standing in front of him.
"Okay, go ahead and speak. Sit down and tell me slowly."
Silver Fox sat in the chair opposite her, his eyes fixed on Li Lanzhen.
"Madam, I have a grudge to settle!"
My enemies set fire to my sister's mansion.
I rushed into the fire, but I didn't see my sister and brother-in-law.
I found my nephew and niece in the backyard, carried them out, settled them in an alley, and then went back to find my sister and brother-in-law.
Unexpectedly, the fire had destroyed the entire mansion.
When I came out to look for my child, he was gone.
Although Silver Fox didn't explain clearly what deep-seated hatred this enemy had for them!
However, Li Lanzhen could sense the deep resentment in Silver Fox's heart.
She didn't want to care about other people's family feuds and old grudges.
"So, you're going out to find your child and also to seek revenge, right?"
"That day you assassinated him at the Emperor's brother-in-law's residence, so he's also your enemy?"
Silver Fox nodded.
"Yes, he and Jin Wang are both our family's enemies!"
I regret not killing him that day to this day!
Li Lanzhen smiled and said, "He's practically dead anyway. Living is worse than dying, so don't worry!"
Silver Fox looked at Li Lanzhen, puzzled.
Li Lanzhen said, "Although your physical injuries have healed, your chances of success in going out alone to seek revenge against King Jin are probably even smaller."
"Why not stay here, strengthen your muscles and bones, hone your skills, and then find an opportunity to go out and seek revenge on the Golden King?"
Silver Fox shook his head and said.
"Madam, I must go out."
Our family has its own secret guard.
That day, the assassination attempt at the Imperial Brother-in-Law's residence failed, and we got separated. I'm now in this secret realm, unable to contact them. I wonder how they are doing now.
Upon hearing that such a thing existed, Li Lanzhen thought for a moment and then spoke.
"Here's what we'll do: you do me a favor, and then you can leave on your own."
Silver Fox quickly said, "Madam, please speak. I will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire for you."
Li Lanzhen glanced at him and said.
“I have a young son and daughter-in-law. They were swept away by a flood while fleeing famine, and their whereabouts are still unknown.”
Yesterday, I received news that they were being held in a mountain not far from Youzhou City.
So, I'm going to rescue them tonight.
Would you like to come with me?
"I do!"
Before he could finish speaking, Silver Fox stood up and eagerly agreed.
“Madam, I am willing to go with you.”
Silver Fox now has only one wish: that Li Lanzhen can take him out of here.
As for rescuing people, that's no problem either. I'll do my best to help Li Lanzhen.
Li Lanzhen hadn't originally planned who would go with him.
She wanted to be alone for convenience, so she could hide in the space if she encountered danger.
One more person means one more problem.
But after hearing what Silver Fox said, I thought I might as well take him out with me.
Although he had his own space, he also had weapons such as firecrackers, electric batons, etc.
However, the Silver Fox was, after all, a native of this dynasty.
He was an assassin—well, we can't really call him an assassin anymore. Silver Fox probably came from a large family and was forced into becoming an assassin by his enemies.
He should know more about the social order than I do.
Bringing him along might be more convenient.
Thinking of this, Li Lanzhen stood up and said.
"Okay, as long as you're willing to come with me, you can stay outside. I'll bring you in whenever I want."
Silver Fox nodded.
"Thank you, Madam!"
If I have time, you can bring me into the medicinal herb field to make medicinal powder and pills.
Or you can take them out and give them to me, and I'll make them and then give them back to you."
Li Lanzhen nodded and said okay.
Looking at the clothes Silver Fox was wearing, she thought that it would be better to wear black clothes to walk at night.
She said to him, "Wait here for me, I'll go get your clothes."
She found two sets of black sportswear. She figured Silver Fox was about 1.8 meters tall, so she took only what he could wear. She also took out a pair of black boots.
This style combines modern and ancient elements—just wear it like this!
Then he took out a box of firecrackers, which contained 20 firecrackers, some other fireworks, and an electric baton.
Li Lanzhen knew that the longsword wrapped around his waist was a type of soft sword.
It must be a weapon he's used to, so they didn't bring him a knife.
"Silver Fox, take these two sets of clothes. They'll be more convenient to wear when you go out at night. Also, don't wear the silver mask at night."
"We're too conspicuous; it'll give us away. It's better to cover ourselves with black veils."
After saying that, he handed him two sets of black sportswear, a pair of black boots, and a black face mask.
"Look, this is called a firecracker. It's a gunpowder pellet. Once lit, it will explode when thrown out. However, it's less powerful when thrown one at a time, so it's best to throw it into a crowd. That way, when it explodes, it can give us a chance to eliminate the enemy or time to escape."
These are fireworks; once lit, they shoot into the sky. They'll disrupt morale.
Silver Fox listened intently, and when he heard this part, he said, "Is it fireworks?"
"Yes, it's fireworks."
This is a lighter. You see, when you press it here, there's a click and a flame comes out. It's more convenient than a tinderbox for lighting firecrackers and fireworks.
Just be prepared, we'll be leaving tonight.
"Madam, when it's time to leave, come in and lead me out."
Li Lanzhen shook her head, "You stay here, I can walk faster by myself at night."
I will release you from here when the time comes.
Silver Fox opened its mouth, but ultimately closed it and remained silent.
He wanted to tell Li Lianzhen that he could protect her after he was released.
But seeing how many things Li Lanzhen brought out, I felt that this lady must be capable of protecting herself.
And that was the end of it.
At dinner time, everyone ate and sat together chatting while peeling walnuts and chestnuts.
Li Lanzhen then spoke to Li Erhan and Ye Shi.
"Father, Mother, I have to go out tonight and it may take a few days before I can get back here."
Take good care of yourselves.
Her words surprised everyone.
Han Mingjiang was the first to jump up.
"Mother, Mother, where are you going again? Let your son go with you. It's dark, how will you go down the mountain alone?"
Han Minghai quickly added.
"Yes, Mother, let's bring your son along and go down the mountain together."
Xue Bao also stood up and spoke.
"Aunt Lanzhen, please take me with you this time. I'll go with you."
When Li Lanzhen saw Shi Tou Xinghua and the other children, she also stood up and spoke.
He quickly waved his hand.
"No need, there are still many things to do in this Peach Blossom Spring, you should all be busy with your own things."
I can go by myself. The main thing is that I had a dream last night about my two children, Han Mingxiang and Han Shulan.
So I went to see if I could get lucky and maybe run into them.
Upon hearing this, Han Zhaoxiong immediately stood up and said.
"Aunt Lanzhen, you said you dreamed about my sister! Let me go with you!"
Seeing their anxious expressions, Li Lanzhen gave a wry smile and said...
"Alright, everyone sit down. Nobody should come with me. I can manage on my own."
I know the way down the mountain, and I'm familiar with the way to Youzhou City.
It would be more convenient for one person to go down the mountain.
You all know I'm very capable.
Moreover, we haven't gone down the mountain to gather information for so long, so we don't know what Youzhou City is like now.
Are those soldiers patrolling the mountain still patrolling?
So you all just stay here in the canyon and do your jobs well.
After saying this, Li Lanzhen looked at Xiao Liu's mother and said...
"Young lady, please keep a close eye on the child during this time."
Don't let them get close to the water.
Xiao Liu's mother was in poor health, so she always looked after the younger children.
"Okay, okay, I'll take good care of the children. Go and do your business with peace of mind."
Seeing everyone's worried expressions, Li Lanzhen ignored them, washed up, and went up to the treehouse by herself.
After dark, Li Lanzhen came down from the treehouse.
Tonight's night watch is being held by Gou Dan'er, Shi Tou, and the three children, San Wang.
Seeing Li Lanzhen come down, the three of them stood up from the fire.
"Grandma Lanzhen, please be careful on your journey. We're waiting for you to come home!"
Li Lanzhen patted the three children on the shoulders and said.
"Okay, everyone please be careful and take good care of the younger siblings."
The three children nodded in agreement, and Li Lanzhen headed north toward the residential land where the village was to be built.
She needs to leave the stones and trees in the space before she can leave.
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