It was the same night, the same lonely and dim sky. The night in WeiNan City seemed to be a lot wetter than the northwest. The wind blew from the river, bringing a faint fishy smell to the dock.
The inn was located to the north of the city, less than half a kilometer away from the river. Although the inn was not the most luxurious in Weinan City, it was the largest in WeiNan City with a large courtyard behind it, where it was divided into three guesthouses. It was relatively independent, with Yunsheng and the two wet nurses living in the middle with their children and the Black Mark Battalion guards, while the Fisherman and the gang stayed on both sides of the inn.
Although Yunsheng did not wish to trouble the members of the Fisherman's Gang anymore, the members replied that Elder Jiang had already told them that he would only return when they returned to their destination. They asked Yunsheng not to worry about them. Black Thirteen also said that it would be good if they followed them. They were all experienced martial artists, so Lu Li should be able to help.
Yun Sheng was not too worried. She felt that they had been hiding in the bamboo garden ever since they had fallen off the cliff and had left overnight. No one would notice them. Perhaps everyone had already thought that she and Murong Yu had already died.
But who knew that someone from Mu Rong Hai's side would miss them? As the saying goes, one shouldn't be afraid of thieves stealing, but rather afraid of thieves thinking about them. They were the people who were being targeted by the thieves, and the actions of the fishermen were also closely watched by Murong Hai's men. Because he had always been looking for opportunities to discuss cooperation, how could he not pay attention to the movements of the fishermen?
Although Mu Rong Hai's people couldn't be completely sure of their identities, since they already had the order to not let go, it was no wonder that these people were following them closely. This time, Mu Rong Hai only used his own Spirit Eagle Palace people, he didn't use anyone from the northwest.
As a nameless prince's son, he was becoming more and more useless, unlike the past where he was carefree and happy, when he was a flower merchant in the open and when he was secretly doing mysterious things like the Master of the Spirit Eagle Palace, how free he was, since there weren't many things he couldn't accomplish in Bei Heng. Sometimes, Murong Hai couldn't help but wonder if he was trying his best to help Xiao Yao King obtain his public recognition of his identity as mother and son, or if he was interested in that unique position.
The people of the Spirit Eagle Palace were originally spread out between the north and south of the river. There were people of all trades that had gone through cruel training. Thus, they knew how to track a target without attracting attention.
Speaking of which, the fishermen were more interested this time around. Elder Jiang had intended to make the two fishes more comfortable, but a boat like this was more eye-catching and easier to track. Perhaps the members of the Fishing Gang were too conceited, for the past twenty years, no one had dared to provoke the members of the Fishing Gang on the West River. However, the people of the Spirit Eagle Palace were more patient.
The peace along the way had numbed the crowd even further. Even Yun Shengyue and the people from the Black Wind Army did not think that anyone had noticed them. After all, Black Thirteen and the others had restrained themselves for a long time and had changed into light green uniforms like the ones from the fishing gang. They were also responsible for keeping watch at night and did not go out to show off during the day.
"Madam, please rest early. Don't worry, our brotherhood will keep a tight watch on you tonight." After walking on the water route for such a long period of time, it was likely that everyone felt a little uncomfortable and did not feel sleepy when they came ashore on the first day.
The fishermen happily had a meal and drank quite a lot of wine. However, the guards of the Black Wind Army had not touched a single drop of alcohol, so Yun Sheng glanced at the six guards that stood guard beside her and the children every night. He said with gratitude, "It's been hard on you all."
"Madam, no need to be so polite. As long as Madam and the young masters are well, we don't have to put in any effort at all." Yun Sheng had always been a friendly person. He treated the people from the Black Armored Battalion like family, so he was very much loved and respected by them.
Yun Sheng smiled. The more polite he spoke, the more polite he became. Therefore, she did not say much, "Thirteen, you said that An City was so easily taken down. Do you want to try to snatch it back to Ping City in one go? "I think the rebel army will definitely put an end to this struggle. Can our people retreat without any problems, just like how we did after taking down An City?"
"Madam must be worried for Master." "This subordinate is not too sure about the matters on the battlefield. What Madame said earlier was right, the rebel army must have been careless during the war in Peace City. Ping City will definitely hold on tightly to the situation, so I'm afraid that I can only forcefully attack. However, master's martial arts is powerful and will be fine."
"It's not all because I'm worried about him. More than half of you brothers have gone, so I hope that they can return safely."
Although Yun Sheng's voice was not loud, Hei Thirteen and company felt their hearts warm up. Hei Wu immediately said, "Master will definitely bring the brothers back safely. We still need to open up a new home together."
When it came to his new home, Yun Sheng could not help but think of it. He had just received Black Three's message the day before, and it seemed like he had found a better place. However, the letter did not say that he would only know when he was there.
"I've let you live in seclusion with us!"
"Madam, you just said …" "Most of us are either saved by Master or have taken a fancy to him, so we do not have any relatives anymore. Master and Madam can treat us like family, and we are extremely grateful. Master and Madam can let go of our wealth, so what is there for us to think about?" Black Thirteen straightened his back and said.
"Relatives, family, not bad. Thirteen, you are finally willing to use this term. In the future, if we can put aside our differences in status and truly become one family, we can build our otherworldly home together. That would be the happiest."
"Definitely!" Black Thirteen and the others were all very excited. They had only listened to Murong Yu's orders to begin with. Murong Yu treated them very well, but he was also relatively strict, while Yun Shengyue did not have the airs of a female master at all.
Since she wanted to build her own home, she would think of many things, but she wouldn't be too idealistic. Murong Yu wasn't a very rich person, and there was a limit to the amount of money they could bring in in the future.
Also, she couldn't keep these young people in the Black Barracks in a quiet place that was isolated from the rest of the world, so she had already made up her mind that she would build the most beautiful manor there. Women, children, old people all lived there, and men still had to go out to work, and she also had some experience in doing business, she had learned a lot from Murong Hui before. Although Murong Yu hadn't come into contact with him before, he was still an extremely smart person and was good at using people.
In fact, when they occasionally chatted with Hei Thirteen and the others, they were also very interested. Furthermore, they had the ability, even if they did not understand in some areas, they could still recruit suitable talents, as long as the country was at peace, everyone would have no worries, and they could live a good life. Murong Ming would inherit the throne in the future, and he had his own talent as well.
She stared at the window with a hazy light for a long time before sighing in her heart. What she hoped for the most was that if Murong Hui could put aside the past, they would be able to be good siblings like they used to be; to thank him for giving her a blissful childhood, for giving her a pure and beautiful girlhood. These were things that no one could replace; even though the person she loved the most in life and death was not him, he was still her best brother!
Perhaps life will have regrets, she may think too much, hope he can be happy, as long as he can understand the meaning of happiness, after all, happiness is in her hands. At the very last moment, he let out a faint smile and slowly fell asleep while thinking about Murong Yu, who was also thinking about her.
It was a night of vigilance and safety. The summer morning was fresh and pleasant, the sun had not risen yet, and there was still a thin dew on the flowers and leaves at the back of the house.
The children woke up rather early, while Yunsheng and the wet nurse had also woken up early. The waiter enthusiastically sent hot water for washing their faces, as well as a rich breakfast. The clear porridge and the natural fragrance of the side dishes made the stomach that had rested for an entire night start to feel better.
No one expected that the Spirit Eagle Palace would choose to make a move on this peaceful morning. They had gathered so many people, but in the half day of their plan, they did not act at night. It was out of everyone's expectations.
The two children had woken up. After feeding them, they took advantage of the cold morning not being too hot and the bright sun having yet to come out, as the two wet nurses carried the child and prepared to take a walk downstairs. Yunsheng, who had originally followed closely behind, came to the door and thought of not wearing the muslin cloak that she could use to cover her face, turned around to retrieve the cloak.
Black Five had already fallen to the ground, and he did not know what to do. The two wet nurses had lost consciousness, and one of them fell to the ground and cried out, but was too nervous to speak. The waiter who had been waiting for them since yesterday carried the two children and the girl each, and they flew down the stairs.
The people downstairs had become alert when they heard the unusual noise. The people from the fishing gang had rushed over and surrounded the two of them, but they did not dare to use their weapons when they saw the child in their hands. In an instant, the situation turned even worse. There was no one else in the entire garden.
Black Thirteen and the others knew that they had fallen into the trap of someone else's meticulous plans. It was useless to be angry and anxious. Now, they had to save Yun Shengyue and the children no matter what.
Having lost her child, Yunsheng was both anxious and alarmed. "Who are you? Why are you capturing my child? Don't hurt them. If you want money, no matter how many you want, I'll give it to you!"
At this time, her heart was still hoping that these people would come to rob her of her wealth, but her heart had long since sunk to the bottom. Why was he dressed in grey again? What was the origin of these people and why did he never let them go? Speaking of it, the gray clothes worn by the people from the Spirit Eagle Palace were different from the clothes of the Death Soldiers under Murong Tao's command, but who could tell the difference?
The two men holding the child did not say anything. A grey robed man said from outside, "My master wishes to invite Esteemed wangfei and the two heirs over. If you don't resist, we won't accidentally injure the child."
When Yun Shengyue and Hei Thirteen heard this, they felt as though their hearts had died. This person had immediately identified Yun Shengyue's identity. He had definitely come prepared. He had been careless. He had truly been careless! It was too late to regret it now!
Yun Sheng's heart was in a mess. Black Thirteen managed to hold back and asked, "Who is your master? Is there anyone who would treat us like this? Besides, you've all made a mistake, my lady is not the person you want to invite. "
"Hahaha!" The Black Armored Army's guards are only so-so, but they've caused this lord to be so nervous for so long. " The person guffawed at the sky. In fact, the moment he said the identity of Yun Shengyue, he wanted her and company to confirm whether their guesses were correct or not. Yun Shengyue was worried, but she did not admit it, but she did not immediately retort, so it was no different from admitting it. With the gray-robed person's experience, he could naturally tell that Black Thirteen's calm response was useless.
"What are you laughing for!" "What kind of a hero are you hiding your head and showing your tail? People in the martial arts world trying to capture two babies as hostages is too despicable!" Someone from the gang shouted.
"Humph!" Fisherman's Gang! "Your Fisherman's Gang has nothing to do with my master's matter. If you know what's good for you, then don't stand in the way!" After the gray clothed man finished speaking, he ordered the two people holding the child: "The two of you, quickly retreat! We'll meet again when the time comes! "
The two of them nodded in response to the order. With a wave of their hand, a white mist quickly enveloped their figures. The mist quickly spread outwards, and the grey-clothed men started their fierce offensive.
The two children did not make any sound and could not see where they were. After a fierce battle, the smoke dissipated with the wind, and the two people who were carrying the children were nowhere to be seen. The gray-clothed person smiled proudly and did not retreat.
It was unknown who had snatched the sword from someone, but he was hacking at the grey-clothed man with no regards for his life. Thinking of charging out to find Xiaolong's Xiaohu, Black Thirteen and the other three were standing by her side, afraid that there would be another accident.
There were too many gray-clothed people and after a moment of fighting, they were still unable to charge out. The gray-clothed man and the gang members were both injured and injured, but the gray-clothed man in the lead did not mind at all. He was able to successfully capture the child and confirm Yun Sheng's identity.
"Alright, let's go!" It was about time for the two to flee. Since they had confirmed their identities, it didn't matter if they were able to catch Yun Shengyue or not, as long as they had the two children around, they were afraid that Murong Yu would not be under their control, so they did not expect Yun Shengyue to be a martial artist. Thankfully, the two of them were not fighting against her, so it should be easy for them to scare the snake with their attacks.
Yesterday, the waiter and the servant girl had gone in and out of the Recruitment Hall with complete diligence, with nothing abnormal happening at all. Furthermore, they had been closely guarding the entire night, but nothing had happened, so who would have thought that the gray-clothed person had chosen to make a move in the morning instead of the opposite direction. Furthermore, he had taken the initiative and bound everyone's hands and feet with a single move.
The grey-clothed man also used a white cloud of smoke to quickly leave. The dead did not care, and those who were not dead but who could not walk after getting injured also quickly bit through the poison in their mouths. None of them had any leads, and from their actions, it could only be seen that these people came from a very tight organization, and their ways of doing things were like those of a Death Soldier.
How? Just like when the crown prince had been assassinated or when Yunsheng had been robbed, these people were truly terrifying! The Fishmen quickly informed the Weinan Division and sent a large number of people to investigate the matter. Even though they were on shore, WeiNan City was still considered their territory. The child was robbed from their hands in broad daylight, so who could take this lying down? Not to mention that this was something that Elder Jiang and his wife had warned him over and over again. If he were to screw it up, how would he explain himself? Waterway, land, everything must be investigated!
Yun Sheng naturally did not want to stay idle. Although he did not have any leads, he still had to find them. However, where could he start from? Her heart was in so much pain that she couldn't feel anything anymore. In the past, when Zhou had disappeared, she had experienced this once, and this time, even more so, she had borne a child in her womb in October, a child who had experienced great hardships with her. She had only been in this world for less than two months.
Pain! Extreme pain! Boundless pain gouged out her flesh! Yu, Yu! Where are you? Do you know that I've lost our child? Yunsheng looked around with faltering footsteps as she repeated this line repeatedly in her heart...