Chapter 1505 - 1500: The Plan Is Stillborn
Yu Si Niang means that Mrs. Liu is having a tough time all alone at the Old Mu Family.
Xiangxiang can hit and scold at will, and she can’t fight back.
Eating and such is also inconvenient in various ways.
It’s better to take this opportunity and leave for the county early.
Not only might life be better, but the family can reunite.
Always being alone outside is never too great.
"Soon, very soon we can leave!" Mrs. Liu said with a smile, but her eyes carried a few obscure rays.
"That’s good! By the way, if you have any difficulties, let me know. Should I take some oil over to you? Since Shuangshuang went to the Northwest, the household expenses have reduced considerably."
Yu Si Niang spoke while she started looking for jars in her kitchen.
Yu Si Niang has never been one for pleasantries; if she says she will give, then she will give.
Mrs. Liu originally intended to refuse, but seeing Yu Si Niang already busy, she swallowed the words back.
She filled a full five pounds of vegetable oil for Mrs. Liu, and Yu Si Niang handed over a large clay jar to Mrs. Liu, saying, "If you need more, come find me!"
Mrs. Liu felt a surge of warmth in her heart upon hearing this.
"Si Niang, thank you!" Mrs. Liu expressed her gratitude, "I’ll be heading back now, later... later..."
Mrs. Liu originally wanted to say she’d give something to Yu Si Niang, but then remembered she had sold all the slightly valuable items at home.
There was nothing left to give to Si Niang!
"I’ll be heading back!" Mrs. Liu murmured and quickly left the third branch’s area.
Throughout the Old Mu Family, only Mrs. Liu and Mu Xiangxiang remain. Since Mu Zhenzhen fought with Mu Xiangxiang at the village entrance, she moved to Sun Dali’s home.
She’s now considered the apple of Mrs. Qin’s eye in the Sun Family, everything she does brings thoughts of Mu Zhenzhen.
Though Sun Dali still hardly pays attention to Mu Zhenzhen to this day.
As for Mu Qingqing, she moved to the Liu Family in town long ago, fully devoted to becoming the Liu Family’s adopted daughter.
Recently, Mrs. Liu found her a suitor, and plans to settle the marriage within this period.
Mrs. Liu returned to the Old Mu Family, the sun was already high. The winter sun is the most comfortable, warm on the skin.
Mrs. Liu went home, put the oil away, and checked the house deed and land deed on her body once more, then left!
...
Lu Yuanfeng left the army camp this time and didn’t rush to Ye City to save Wen Xiaoya.
Rather, he comfortably did business in Xing City with Mu Shuang.
Just like back then in Qingshan Town, Mu Shuangshuang called out, collected money.
Lu Yuanfeng was busy delivering goods, watching for any troublemakers stealing goods or money meanwhile.
The days passed comfortably, and most importantly, happily!
In these two days, when Lu Yuanfeng saw Mu Shuang provide a holiday for Cheng Le and Cheng Ying, he encouraged them to explore Xing City more.
The two children have endured quite a lot of hardship, it’s time to relax!
Mu Shuang’s sauce business in Xing City was exceptionally good; the freshly made sauce each day sold out quickly.
Earlier, Lu Yuanfeng mentioned that if business was tough, they would sell the sauce to the army camp, but it turns out the army camp wasn’t necessary—her sauces were already in high demand!
Mu Shuang raised the price once; previously sold at eight coins, now at nine coins, yet this didn’t stop people’s desire to buy her sauce.
After two leisurely days, on the third day, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng called Xing Beichen along with two members of the Xing Family Army, a group of five, heading toward Ye City!
...
Wen Xiaoya has been locked up for a full three days.
During these three days, several groups tried to rescue her, but Ye Fantian’s men captured or killed them.
Wen Nantian’s elite soldiers lost twenty men.
These twenty men were chosen elites from the army camp, so this time, the grudge between Wen Nantian and Ye Fantian is thoroughly set.
Unyielding till death!
The Ye City Lord Mansion dungeon, where guards watch over Wen Xiaoya, has been occupied for three full days.
It’s inevitable they felt somewhat bored, and one person began chatting with his companion.
"What do you all think the City Lord is hiding in his sleeve? Why capture this woman and not kill her?"
"Exactly! That woman insults our Imperial Family daily in the dungeon; logically, she should be killed!"
"Don’t talk nonsense; I heard the City Lord is arranging something!"
"What’s the plan?"
Hearing there’s an exciting drama, several guards curiously asked.
"I heard they’re using this stinky woman to trade for some map or something! Anyway, this stinky woman is still useful, we have to keep an eye on her!" one guard said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the other guys, as if boosted with adrenaline, instantly perked up.
They looked around vigilantly, increasingly focused, fearing Wen Xiaoya might be rescued.
In the shadows, Mu Shuang led Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen along, staring at this group for a day and half the night.
They slipped in during the day, mixed up with the vegetable vendors.
Mu Shuangshuang had worked here as a cook before and was completely aware of the City Lord Mansion’s guard rotations and placement.
As long as there’s a chance to enter the City Lord Mansion, she could lead Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen to evade the daunting guards.
However, the people of Da Wei, after a day and night of guarding, showed no signs of fatigue.
At this rate, who knows how long they’ll have to wait.
"Should we keep waiting?" Xing Beichen quietly asked.
"Let’s wait!" Lu Yuanfeng responded.
Mu Shuangshuang nodded along.
Soon, at midnight, those men were as energetic as always.
Mu Shuangshuang felt the waiting might go on indefinitely.
She suddenly said, "Wait for me, I’m heading to the back kitchen!"
"I’ll come with you!" Lu Yuanfeng said.
"I’ll go too!" Xing Beichen followed suit.
Mu Shuangshuang felt slightly annoyed.
"It’s not like I’m digging for treasure, why are so many of you following me?"
"But..." Lu Yuanfeng’s face was filled with worry.
"Don’t worry, I’m familiar here, even if caught, I’ve been a cook here before, nobody will dare touch me! It’s you two guys who don’t look like regular folks—if caught, they’d never let you go! Take care of yourselves!"
After leaving those words, Mu Shuangshuang tiptoed and quickly ran to the kitchen.
Just as she expected, at this time, the kitchen had no one.
But it remained well-lit.
Probably still a habit from when she used to make midnight snacks here, the servants were used to it!
Mu Shuangshuang searched for some ingredients materials in the kitchen, nonchalantly began making a midnight snack.
Once finished, nearly half an hour had passed.
Mu Shuangshuang stole a jar of wine in the kitchen and just prepared to take the packed food box and wine to the dungeon area, a shadow suddenly flashed into the kitchen.
Mu Shuangshuang was startled, just about to speak when that person spoke up.
"Miss, our Family Head requests your presence!"