That evening, Tian Yu visited the village head's family alone. Firstly, she wanted the village head to look after Zhuang Bo, and the village head promised to help. Secondly, she suggested that if anyone in the village wanted to find work, they could try Tian Yu's shop in the county town; even the children she had previously hired could go. The village head was very pleased and wanted to thank Tian Yu on behalf of the entire village, but Tian Yu couldn't accept such a request and quickly stopped him. Tian Yu smiled and asked, "It's been a long time since I've seen Jinxiu. How is she doing?"
"It's fine. I haven't been going out much because my belly is so big and I can't move around easily," the village head said with a smile.
"That's good. Remember to let me know when you're due."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble."
"I'm leaving tomorrow, so please accept this money, Uncle Zhao," Tian Yu said as she handed over the prepared silver.
"What are you doing? This is unacceptable, this is unacceptable."
"Uncle Zhao, I'm worried that something might happen at home that requires money. I'd appreciate it if you could help us with that."
"This!? Alright! Don't worry, Uncle Zhao will definitely take good care of the house."
"Thank you, Uncle Zhao."
Just as Tian Yu and Ji Feng left the village head's house, they were attacked again. Fortunately, Gongye Ming appeared at the critical moment and joined forces with Ji Feng to repel the men in black. Tian Yu was worried about Tang Yuan and the others, so she said to Gongye Ming, "Thank you! Please come with us again, young master."
Without waiting for Gongye Ming's reply, he made arrangements for Li Xingyun, grabbed Jifeng, mounted his horse, and rode off towards the mountain city overnight. Gongye Ming, following behind, said helplessly, "I haven't agreed yet! Oh well, consider it a debt I owe you." Gongye Ming still felt somewhat guilty about taking so much gold from Tian Yu last time, but thinking about it, it didn't seem right to return it. Helping her now would even things out.
Tian Yu and Ji Feng sped all the way to the clinic before dawn. Tian Yu rushed inside, searching frantically for Tang Yuan, but found no one. She grabbed the waiter behind the counter and asked, "Where is everyone?! Where did everyone go?"
"Master and Xiaoju have gone on a house call, and Madam has gone to the Rouge Shop," the shop assistant quickly explained, startled by Tian Yu's words.
"What about glutinous rice balls?"
"The glutinous rice balls were taken away by General Li's men long ago."
"Li Yong! He's back!?"
"Yes...yes!"
“Madam, don’t worry. Perhaps General Li already knows that someone is trying to harm you, so he took Tangyuan away ahead of time,” Jifeng comforted Tianyu.
"Let's hope so, let's go and take a look at the military camp."
"good!"
“You stay here!” Tian Yu said to Gongye Ming.
"Why should I listen to you!" Gongye Ming said.
"The clinic cannot be allowed to fail!" Tian Yu commanded directly, ignoring his pleas.
Gongye Ming looked at Tian Yu and said, "Don't worry! I'm here..."
Before he could finish speaking, Tian Yu left. Gongye Ming was very angry, but he still did as he was told and guarded the clinic. He also sent people to protect Li's father and Xiao Ju who were going out for medical treatment.
Tian Yu and Ji Feng arrived at Li Yong's military camp. Tian Yu jumped off her horse and rushed inside, but was stopped by the guards at the gate. Tian Yu anxiously shouted from outside, "Li Yong! Tangyuan!"
Seeing this, Jifeng took out a waist token he carried with him. Only after the guard saw it did he let Tianyu and the others in. Tianyu ran into the military camp and searched around. She saw Tangyuan practicing swordsmanship with someone, and Maorong was also there. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. She then realized that she was almost soaked in sweat, and sweat was still dripping down her face. Tianyu knelt down, panting heavily. Tangyuan saw Tianyu and ran happily towards her. Seeing Tangyuan's smiling face, Tianyu smiled as well, thinking that it was good that nothing happened. She had been careless.
"Mother! Mother!" Tangyuan ran to Tianyu calling out, looking at the beads of sweat on Tianyu's face, and asked with concern, "Mother, what's wrong? Why are you sweating so much? Are you feeling unwell?"
"It's nothing. Mother was just a little tired from running over. She'll be fine after a rest," Tian Yu said weakly. How could she not be tired after a whole night of running around?
"Then let me help you up, Mother. Let's go sit down and rest somewhere."
Tian Yu glanced at the boy following behind Tang Yuan, then followed Tang Yuan to a chair and sat down. She couldn't help but scrutinize the boy again. Tian Yu felt that although the boy was young, he exuded a strange aura, like murderous intent or coldness. Tian Yu was certain she had never seen this child before, but he looked quite familiar, so she smiled and asked Tang Yuan, "Tang Yuan, who is this brother?"
"Oh! Mother, this is Brother Xuanyu. Father sent him to protect us," Tangyuan introduced with a smile.
"Xuan Yu!?" Tian Yu glanced at Tang Yuan and then carefully examined the standing boy. The boy stood straight, holding a long sword, his handsome face expressionless. If it weren't for his youthful face and underdeveloped body, Tian Yu would believe he was twenty years old. Remembering what Qiu Ju had said, and looking at his figure, he did indeed seem to be twenty.
The boy bowed to Tian Yu without speaking, and also bowed to Ji Feng. Ji Feng returned the bow, saying, "Xuan Yu, it's been a long time!"
"You two know each other!" Tian Yu asked in surprise.
“I know him, he’s the top bodyguard of the Marquis of Zhenbei!” Jifeng explained.
"Wow, that's amazing! I can't believe it! How old are you?" Tian Yu asked in surprise.
“Reporting to Madam Thirteen,” Xuan Yu finally spoke, his voice clearly revealing his childishness.
Tian Yu nodded, but because Tang Yuan was there, she didn't want to bring up the past. Tang Yuan quickly said, "Brother Xuan Yu is so amazing, he even saved me."
"I saved you, but were you in danger?" Tian Yu asked, her heart pounding again just as she had been relieved.
"Mother, don't worry, I'm fine and not hurt, all thanks to Brother Xuanyu."
"That's good. We should thank Brother Xuanyu properly."
Tian Yu stood up and walked up to Xuan Yu, saying, "My name is Tian Yu. Thank you, Brother Xuan Yu, for saving Tang Yuan. Since you were sent by the Marquis of Zhenbei, why won't you show yourself?"
"It has nothing to do with the Marquis. I was just passing by and did it on a whim!" Xuan Yu looked at the mother and son, raised his eyebrows, and felt that he shouldn't have made a move. This young Marquis looked simple, but he was actually very cunning. He had never said anything about the Marquis, but he insisted that he was sent by the Marquis to protect him. He thought to himself, "I didn't expose myself. It was the young Marquis who found out."
"So that's how it is?!" Tian Yu asked.
"No, Mother, he has the same pendant as Father, so Father must have sent him." Tangyuan pointed to the small pendant on Xuan Yu's waist.
Xuan Yu picked up the inconspicuous little pendant at his waist. So that's what it was about! It was all Li Yong's fault for insisting on giving each of them one, saying it would bring them good luck. Now their scheme had been exposed. But this young marquis is quite clever! He didn't say anything, though. Seeing his awkward expression, Tian Yu didn't want to make things difficult for him.
Pulling Tangyuan aside, she listened to his story of being attacked. Apparently, Tangyuan had run away from the military camp to play yesterday and was also attacked by men in black. The men in black didn't kill him but tried to capture him. Luckily, Tangyuan fought them off for a long time, but he was no match for so many men. At the crucial moment, Xuanyu arrived and saved him, then went back to the military camp with him. Li Yong was missing again. She didn't know if he was busy or hiding from Tianyu, but she hadn't seen him. Tianyu was determined to find out what had happened today! She refused to believe he wouldn't come back!
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