Chapter 179 He's dead, are you sad?

Chapter 179 He's dead, are you sad?

"Go pick up my sister-in-law and the others first. Your people will be responsible for cleaning up our tracks." Even though Ye Shuyin repeatedly assured her, Shen Nanzi was still worried about something unexpected happening.

Now that her brother is gone, she has to shoulder the responsibility of the family.

"Okay, where is your sister-in-law?" Ye Shuyin asked. "According to my information, the area outside Luoyang City has been thoroughly searched."

Shen Nanzi understood what he meant.

Feeling uneasy, they traveled for a while longer before deciding to stop the carriage here. Qinghe and I will go to pick up the person.

After Shen Nanzi finished speaking, she picked up a light green outer garment and draped it over her white clothes. Her sister-in-law was perceptive and she couldn't let her notice.

"I'll go with you." Ye Shuyin jumped out of the car. "She'll be my sister-in-law from now on."

The three walked into the mountains, and not far away, a waterfall that wasn't very big appeared.

"Sister-in-law, I am Nanzi."

The sound traveled in, and it seemed there was movement behind the waterfall.

"There's a cave behind this waterfall?" Ye Shuyin exclaimed in surprise.

"Um!"

"The pool below is surrounded by cliffs; how did they get across?"

“My brother was afraid that something might happen and implicate his wife and children, so he dug a cave here long ago. Naturally, it’s a place that no one else can find.”

Sure enough, a stone loosened, and before Shen Nanzi could go over to help, the stone was pushed out from inside.

Ten-year-old Jichuan poked his head out somewhat awkwardly, saw Shen Nanzi, grinned, and exclaimed in delight, "Auntie!"

"Come out quickly!" Shen Nanzi rushed forward to help, and Ji Chuan nimbly climbed out.

Her body and head were covered in mud, and her face was filthy. It seemed that they had suffered a lot in the days since she arrived late.

Shen Nanzi's eyes stung when she looked at Jichuan, whose face resembled her brother's, but she still smiled and patted his head.

Then the second, third, and fourth children all crawled out one after another, while the youngest daughter, Shen Nanzi, held her in her arms.

When Yang Wenhui climbed out, she didn't care about anything else and started searching in the crowd.

Where is your brother?

"He told us to go to the border first, and he would come and meet us once he was out of trouble."

Seeing the worry in her sister-in-law's eyes, Shen Nanzi forced a smile, afraid that her sister-in-law would overthink things. "Don't worry, sister-in-law. My brother is such a capable person, he'll be fine."

Ye Shuyin apologized to the youngest brother, "Let's go! Sister-in-law, I'll be grateful for your help in the future."

Yang Wenhui looked at the exceptionally handsome man with a puzzled expression.

Shen Nanzi helped her sister-in-law up, saying, "Sister-in-law, go first. We're on our way."

On the way back, she recounted everything in detail.

Back in the carriage, seeing the children gathered together, Cheng'er, who had been indifferent all along, was in a good mood and started playing with them.

The carriage continued its journey without stopping, and Yang Wenhui's seemingly calm face betrayed a hint of sullenness.

Shen Nanzi knew that she was worried about her brother. If her brother were here, she would not be so listless.

As the carriage sped further and further away, Shen Nanzi lifted the curtain and looked at Luoyang City behind her.

Brother, wait for me! I will come back.

The horse-drawn carriage wheels kicked up dust from the pipes as they sped toward the border.

…

White banners were hung at Prince Jing's residence.

He committed suicide out of fear of punishment for poisoning the emperor.

The mansion is now deserted and no one has come to pay their respects.

Xue Yubai burned paper money in the brazier, the fiery red light illuminating his face.

Imperial Censor Zhang arrived in mourning clothes, saying, "Grand Commandant Xue, hurry and go to Chongde Hall to take a look!"

Xue Yubai remained calm and unhurried, as if burning paper money was the most important thing. "What's wrong?"

Imperial Censor Zhang said sadly and anxiously, "The Sixth Prince and a group of younger princes are keeping vigil in front of the coffin, while the Second Princess Consort has been asked to leave Chongde Hall."

"The Sixth Prince is going to seize control of the government!"

“He can’t take it away.” Xue Yubai slowly got up and touched the coffin. “Xie Yan, I can only keep vigil for you for one day. Tomorrow morning, I will bury you next to Madam Cheng.”

"Please make do here tonight, I'll be right back."

"Imperial Censor Zhang, please keep watch over Prince Jing for me. I will return as soon as possible."

"Go quickly, this is a critical moment, otherwise we'll have worked for nothing!" Imperial Censor Zhang urged, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Xue Yubai, dressed in mourning clothes, left in haste.

After Xue Yubai left, the already quiet mourning hall was left with only Imperial Censor Zhang.

…

Half a month had passed in the blink of an eye. With the identity given to them by Ye Shuyin, Shen Nanzi and her group traveled day and night, shortening the journey from a month to half a month.

On the night they arrived at the border crossing of Tayun Pass, it started to rain heavily. Since they had to wait until the border opened the next morning to cross, they found an inn to stay in.

They hadn't rested at all along the way, and their bodies were starting to smell bad.

Shen Nanzi also couldn't wait to wash herself. While her aunt was taking care of Cheng'er, she walked out of the inn and saw Ye Shuyin, who was already clean and leaning against the window on the second floor.

The window was open, and the autumn wind blew through his washed hair, leaving tiny water droplets on the ground.

He turned to the side and beckoned to Shen Nanzi, "Come here, let me blow-dry your hair here, it'll dry faster."

Shen Nanzi walked over and looked at the night view outside the window.

The local customs are more open, and there is no curfew at night. At this time, the streets are bustling with people, and many women are walking among them.

Although Shen Nanzi had never been here before, many of her goods passed through here, entered Fangshuo, and were then sent to more distant countries.

This is a transit point for goods; to be precise, Fangshuo is also a strategic location.

The ancestors of Yunhan had always wanted to capture Fang Shuo, but unfortunately their wish was never fulfilled.

A few years ago, Xie Yan seized this place, and Yunhan's border line pushed further into Fangshuo.

This person is Fang Shuo's king. Looking at his former land, one wonders what he thinks.

Shen Nanzi walked to a nearby window and looked down at the hidden guards standing at the door.

Dressed in ordinary clothes, wearing cloth hats, and covering their mouths and noses with scarves, only their eyes were visible, they mingled in the crowd.

We were so grateful to them for helping us get here; we survived four attempts to kill us on the way here without suffering any harm.

There were two guards at almost every short distance.

Ye Shuyin's men are indeed quite formidable.

Two hidden guards walked towards them from the opposite direction. As Shen Nanzi watched their figures, her heart skipped a beat for no reason.

The two people's figures and walking postures are very similar to those of one person.

Shen Nanzi's gaze caught their attention, and both of them simultaneously looked up at her.

Upon seeing that it was her, she immediately lowered her eyes and handed over her shift to the two hidden guards.

Shen Nanzi also withdrew her gaze, resting her chin on her hand as she looked into the distance.

"Did you receive a secret letter?" Ye Shuyin approached her window, his voice tinged with a hint of laziness.

He had taken a bath and still carried a fresh, clean fragrance.

Shen Nanzi had no choice but to give him some space. Her sister-in-law and children were in the carriage, and she couldn't say anything about the secret letter she had received.

"Looks like you received it too."

Their information networks are different, but they receive the same information.

"He's dead, aren't you sad?"

Ye Shuyin also propped his head up with one hand, facing her, his alluring eyes staring straight at her, looking completely harmless.