Tianliangyuan

Chapter 143 I am here to seek refuge with Xie Sanlang

The next morning, Xu Zhaozhao ordered someone to bring the master and servant couple to her.

Xu Zhaozhao was simply worried that the other party had come to steal the brewing recipe.

After all, the world is at peace now, and Wannian County is right under the nose of the nation, so how could such a horrifying thing happen?

The old servant was still unable to move, but he had woken up. Xu Zhaozhao sent someone to question him, while she herself saw the young lady who was now dressed neatly and cleanly.

"What is your name, young lady, and where do you live?"

Cheng Yuan was kneeling in front of Xu Zhaozhao. She lowered her head slightly and her eyes darted around. "My surname is Yuan. I am the ninth child in my family. I came to the capital to visit relatives, but I encountered robbers on the way. I am very grateful to your men for saving me."

Xu Zhaozhao raised an eyebrow slightly: "Do you have a travel permit?"

Cheng Yuan shook her head, her face full of pleading: "Please, Miss, take me and my wet nurse in. If we find our relatives in the future, we will repay you handsomely."

Which relative are you looking for?

"Xie Sanlang of the Duke of Huguo's Mansion is my distant elder brother. I came to the capital this time to seek refuge with him."

Xu Zhaozhao thought of what Mai Dong had said yesterday and had a rough idea in her mind.

"Young lady, you have neither a travel permit nor a household registration certificate. Why should I take you in? The whole capital is currently investigating unregistered households. Are you trying to get me arrested by the authorities?"

Cheng Yuan was clearly taken aback by her reaction and panicked, stammering, "No! I... I may not have these credentials, but as long as we find Xie Sanlang, everything will be resolved!"

"If that's the case, then why do you ask me to take you in? This place isn't far from the Duke of Huguo's mansion. If you have difficulty moving around, I can lend you some copper coins. You can hire an oxcart to get there, and it won't take long."

Cheng Yuan's face was bitter: "What you say is true, Miss. However, although I have arrived in the capital, the people who are chasing me must know that I am going to find Xie Sanlang. There must be their spies around the Duke of Huguo's mansion. As soon as I show my face, they will definitely find me, and then I will be dead!"

As Cheng Yuan spoke, she cried, and her pitiful appearance truly evoked pity in people.

Unfortunately, Xu Zhaozhao was born without the ability to sympathize with others.

"What does it have to do with me?"

One sentence left Cheng Yuan completely bewildered.

What do you mean by "what does it have to do with her"?

Cheng Yuan thought she must have misheard.

I just said something so pitiful, how come this person is unmoved?

This is wrong!

Normally, she should first calm herself down before her compassion kicked in and she should stay and take good care of herself.

How could someone utter such cold-blooded words?

"Miss, all I ask for is a roof over my head and two meals a day. Please have mercy on me."

Xu Zhaozhao looked disgusted: "Why should I show you mercy? We are not related. I saved you and your servant yesterday. You should be grateful to the point of tears. How dare you try to push your luck?"

Mai Dong was right outside the door, but she wasn't moved at all by what she heard.

But Zisu looked reluctant: "Miss!"

With just a casual glance from Xu Zhaozhao, Zisu dared not say another word.

"Miss, please have mercy and allow us, master and servant, a few days."

"Hmph! Today I've truly witnessed what a selfish and petty person is!"

Everyone present was stunned by what he said.

Cheng Yuan looked even more puzzled, staring with her big, watery eyes, looking extremely innocent: "What do you mean by that, Miss?"

"You said it yourself, it was my men who rescued you yesterday, and they were being chased. This place is just an ordinary village, inhabited by farmers, most of whom are unarmed. Rescuing you yesterday, treating your wounds, and taking you in for the night already took a huge risk."

"Now that you've awakened, instead of thinking of how to repay us, you dare to drag your benefactors into this mess! You despicable person, anyone who saves you is blind!"

Upon hearing this, Zisu's expression changed slightly.

indeed so.

Yesterday, the master and servant were chased and seriously injured. Who can guarantee that those people won't attract more assassins to massacre the village?

Mai Dong's expression hardened, but before he could make a move, he saw Ding Xiang hurrying back.

“Miss, a group of men stayed overnight in town last night, and they were all armed with sharp weapons. Also, there are people watching us less than twenty feet outside our manor. The guards did not receive your orders, so they did not take action, but they have increased their vigilance.”

"Did you hear everything?"

Kneeling on the ground, Cheng Yuan felt as if all the strength in her body had vanished in an instant. She never expected that even after chasing them all the way to the capital, they still wouldn't give up!

"Ophiopogon japonicus!"

"My subordinate is here."

"Go find Xie Sanlang."

"Yes, ma'am."

Cheng Yuan was stunned for a moment when she heard this. She was obviously very surprised that the young lady in front of her actually knew Xie Sanlang.

"You...you know Sanlang?"

Xu Zhaozhao turned her face away and said, "Take her back. Set up more people around that farmhouse. Make sure nothing goes wrong before Xie Sanlang arrives."

"Yes, ma'am."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuan was overjoyed.

If Xie Sanlang comes, she and her wet nurse will be saved.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Cheng Yuan forgot to even thank him and turned to leave.

Dingxiang frowned: "Miss, this person is really rude. I'm afraid they don't even care about the life-saving grace they received."

"It's alright, he's not anyone important."

Xu Zhaozhao looked down on this young lady from the bottom of her heart.

Although we didn't know each other before, just a few simple words today were enough to reveal the person's character.

It's unclear what her relationship with Xie Sanlang really is.

If she really is Xie Sanlang's kept mistress outside, then this marriage is truly questionable.

Xie Zheng was on duty today. Jian Qi and Qi Yunze happened to be at the Duke of Huguo's mansion. When they learned that it was Mai Dong who came to report, Jian Qi thought that something had happened to the young mistress.

Jian Qi was dumbfounded after hearing Mai Dong's words.

Qi Yunze raised an eyebrow slightly, introducing himself as surnamed Yuan, the ninth child in his family, which must be Cheng Yuan.

"Hmph, I was just worried about not being able to find anyone, and they've delivered themselves right to my door. Let's go, let's make a trip. I'm afraid my sister-in-law has a problem with this. Hehe, Jianqi, you should quickly arrange for someone to inform Sanlang. If it's too late, I'm afraid my sister-in-law might not recognize him as her fiancé in the future."

Jian Qi also realized that Cheng Yuan's personality might really cause trouble.

Qi Yunze rode ahead to the Hundred Fruit Garden, fearing that Cheng Yuan might spout nonsense again, which could really cause a rift between Xie Sanlang and Xu Zhaozhao, which would be terrible.

Qi Yunze was the son of the Marquis of Dingnan. When he came to the Hundred Fruit Garden, he was naturally invited in with great respect.

"So it's Brother Qi. Zhao Zhao greets you."

Qi Yunze returned the greeting, saying, "Sister Zhao Zhao has a good eye; it's been so long since we last met, yet you still recognize me."

"Why has Prince Qi suddenly come here? Is it for the champion's banquet or is there another reason?"