funbook-pk Chapter 298 The mastermind behind the scenes
Chapter 298 The mastermind behind the scenes
As night fell, Wei Jianning rested his chin on his hand, constantly recalling the young man's words. Seeing his restlessness, Lan Zhi couldn't help but ask:
"Husband, what did that person say to you? Why did your face suddenly turn so pale?"
Although Wei Jianning was skeptical of the young man's words, he had no choice but to take them seriously.
After a moment's hesitation, he repeated the young man's words to Lan Zhi verbatim.
The more Lan Zhi listened, the uglier her expression became.
Only after he finished speaking did she stand up impatiently and say anxiously:
"My lord, this person's words are likely not unfounded; we must take them seriously."
"But...but he also said that it was just his guess, and it might not be accurate."
Even if it's not accurate, it's always good to take precautions.
"And what do you think?"
Lan Zhi frowned, let out a soft sigh, and said in a deep voice:
"Let's wait at home quietly. Tell Boss Yuan to book a few rooms at the inn. When it gets dark, we'll take our valuables and go out through the back door. We'll have Aunt Feng take Zhuangzhuang, Nana, and Aqi to the inn to rest. We'll keep an eye on things from the side. If nothing happens, great. If something does happen, we can avoid being caught off guard."
Although Wei Jianning still doubted the young man's true identity, Lan Zhi's concerns were not unfounded, as it concerned the lives of his family and he dared not take it lightly.
As night fell, Xingcheng was quiet. Wei Jianning, Lan Zhi, and Yuan Tianxiong, having settled their families, were surrounded by Nie Yuan and Xiangxiu, who were hiding in the shadows, their eyes fixed on the location of their home...
Time passed slowly, but nothing seemed amiss, which made Wei Jianning more suspicious of the young man's words.
Nie Yuan couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"Young master, have we been deceived by that man? He looks suspicious and doesn't seem like a good person."
Xiangxiu nodded in agreement.
"Exactly, we're complete strangers to him. Why would he kindly remind us? He might have some ulterior motive."
Yuan Tianxiong was relatively rational; he whispered a reminder:
"Even if someone really wants to kill us, they'll wait until we're sound asleep. What's the rush between you two? Whispering to each other like this is so annoying."
Xiangxiu pouted, secretly glared at Yuan Tianxiong, and then fell silent. Nie Yuan also stopped talking.
Lan Zhi kept her eyes fixed on the doorway. It was just past midnight, and if someone really wanted to make a move against them, they should have arrived by now.
"Everyone, be careful."
As Wei Jianning's voice rang out, everyone's attention turned to the house not far away. There, a dozen or so men in black appeared out of nowhere. Some of them piled up hay around the house, while others sprinkled oil on the hay. Their division of labor was very clear, and they were busy as bees.
Seeing this, Yuan Tianxiong gritted his teeth and said:
"Young master, let's go stop them."
Wei Jianning kept his gaze fixed on the men in black, and shook his head, saying:
“If they really want to kill us, they won’t give up even if we hide at the ends of the earth. So it’s better for our whole family to die tonight and be left with no trace.”
"Young master, what do you mean by that? Are you saying we're just going to stand by and watch them do evil?"
"Of course we'll take care of it, but we can't alert them. Boss Yuan, you and I will follow these people together and see where they go. We must find out who is trying to harm us."
After saying this, he looked at Lan Zhi again.
"Take Nie Yuan and Xiang Xiu back to the inn and tell everyone to pack their things. It would be best if they could disguise themselves. We'll leave the city tomorrow when the city gates open."
"Husband, what do you mean? Are we going to run away?"
Lan Zhi looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"We didn't steal or rob, so why are we running?"
Wei Jianning took a deep breath, glanced at the group with a profound look, and then said in a low voice:
“We just left the capital and came to Xingcheng. First, you and Aqi were assassinated, and then someone tried to silence us. If it weren’t for that young man reminding us, we would probably be doomed. We are in the open, and the other side is in the dark. We are lucky to have escaped this time, but who can guarantee that we can escape next time? I can’t gamble with your lives, and I dare not gamble. So the best way is for us to disappear for a while and wait until everyone thinks that we died in this fire before we make any plans.”
His words silenced everyone present, and Lan Zhi, who had just been confused, now agreed with him.
“My husband is right. As long as we’re alive, we can always make a comeback. Besides, we’ve already brought all our valuables with us. We can find a place where no one knows us and start over. It’s not too late.”
Yuan Tianxiong also breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying:
“Young master is right. As long as we are alive, we have nothing to fear. We will listen to you.”
Nie Yuan and Xiangxiu nodded in agreement.
Wei Jianning glanced at his burning home, and though reluctant, gritted his teeth and instructed Lan Zhi:
"Go back and reassure everyone, tell them not to be afraid. Boss Yuan and I will go with those people to find out who wants to silence us, so we'll know who to seek revenge against in the future."
Lan Zhi nodded while reminding him:
"Be careful."
After Wei Jianning nodded to her, he took Yuan Tianxiong and quickly chased after the direction the men in black had left in. Lan Zhi, along with Nie Yuan and Xiang Xiu, also quickly headed towards the inn.
Small woods outside the city
Several men in black gathered here after running out of the city.
Xiaoxia pulled off the black veil from her face, looked at the men in black with great satisfaction, and asked in a low voice:
"Is there any chance that the people in the courtyard have survived?"
The other men in black shook their heads in unison.
"Don't worry, Miss Xia, not even a fly can get out."
"That's good. Tell the brothers that the mission was completed very well, and they will be richly rewarded when we get back."
"Thank you very much, Miss Xia."
Xiaoxia?
Wei Jianning and Boss Yuan, who were hiding in the shadows, exchanged a glance, clenched their fists, and turned to leave.
It seems he guessed correctly; the person who wanted to harm them was indeed the Empress, and she was ruthless enough to want to kill them all.
He held this grudge in his heart.
That night, neither of them could sleep. Lan Zhi and Wei Jianning lay on the bed fully clothed, their hearts filled with countless emotions.
"Husband, the Empress wants to silence us this time. Are we just going to swallow this insult?"
"Of course not, but I suspect that the Empress did this because she wants Ye'er to become the Crown Prince. She is afraid that my return will affect Ye'er, after all, she has been coveting the position of Crown Prince for a long time."
"Well, the happiest person about your giving up the position of Crown Prince and leaving the capital is the Empress. But I just don't understand why she would try to harm us when the position of Crown Prince was going to belong to her son sooner or later. She really doesn't care about any feelings at all!"
"The royals don't understand what affection is. They only care about power and status, and have no idea what human relationships are."