Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Several figures sneaked into the bedroom silently like ghosts, and the sudden change woke the two people who were immersed in their dreams.

Before Yu Fugui could even utter a cry for help, he was tied up tightly with tough ropes by several dark shadows at lightning speed. His wife was not spared either.

Rough cloth was forcefully stuffed into their mouths, and all their cries and struggles turned into silent despair.

The night was as dark as ink, and it was pitch dark in the room. Although Yu Fugui could not see the faces of those people in the darkness, he could conclude from their quick and ruthless movements that this was a common method used by Xuan Yutang.

I couldn't help but feel a chill in my heart, and I was even more confused about their purpose.

The leading man was particularly terrifying, wearing a hideous green-faced fang-shaped mask. The sharp blade in his hand gently rested on Yu Fugui's fragile neck. The cold touch, accompanied by bursts of low and sinister laughter, was like a call from the Nine Nether Hell, foreshadowing that an unknown disaster was about to befall.

Under Yu Fugui's horrified gaze, the extremely cruel man mercilessly twisted his wife's neck, making a horrifying crisp sound.

Yu Fugui struggled like a wild animal on fire, trying to break free from his restraints to save this tragic scene, but he heard the man's vicious whisper: "Not only will I end your wife's life, I will also take your daughter Yu Li into my mansion and make her my 32nd concubine."

Yu Fugui was burning with rage, his whole body shaking with anger and powerlessness, but he was tied up tightly with ropes, unable to move an inch. He could only helplessly watch this human tragedy unfold one by one.

Then, darkness swept over him and he passed out in chaos. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself imprisoned in a dark and damp dungeon, surrounded by cold iron cages.

Day after day, he cried out desperately for help, his voice echoing between the empty stone walls, but he never received any response.

Time seemed to have stopped here. For more than ten days and nights, the only meal every day was nothing but leftovers that were worse than those of pigs and dogs. The dregs were hard to swallow.

Yu Fugui knew very well that if he didn't eat, he would be treated even more cruelly, but whenever he thought of his lonely and helpless daughter Yu Li far away, his fatherly love made him suppress his nausea and force himself to swallow.

The shackles of the iron cage were like invisible shackles, firmly trapping his heart that longed for freedom and imprisoning his dream of revenge for his daughter.

Just when this despair was about to devour his last bit of sanity, a ray of light penetrated the endless darkness.

Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu were like divine soldiers sent from heaven. They not only rescued him from the purgatory-like dungeon, but also healed all his wounds with their superb medical skills.

When the servants who had blindly obeyed orders learned all this, they were all shocked. Fear and guilt made them gasp at the same time, realizing that their blind loyalty had almost led to a big mistake.

In an instant, all the officers fell to their knees, their heads hitting the cold stone slabs heavily, making an even and dull sound. Their words of apology were trembling, full of regret and self-blame.

Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu looked at each other and silently put away the weapons they were preparing for the fight. Their eyes were full of tolerance for this group of misguided people.

However, Yu Fugui's brows were furrowed even more because of the new news, and his inner doubts and uneasiness surged like a tide.

"You said someone is impersonating me? Who on earth is this person, and how could he have such courage and means?"

Liu Yu raised his head and choked up, tears welling up in his eyes. "Master is right. There is indeed a person who can fool the real person. Not only that, he also imprisoned the young lady and tortured her every day in the mansion. The young lady's screams often echoed in the middle of the night. But in the past few days, the sound suddenly disappeared. The young lady seems to be no longer in the mansion. We guess she may have been transferred to another place."

This news was like a bolt from the blue, making Yu Fugui heartbroken. He clenched his hands into fists, and the rage burning in his heart almost bursting through his chest.

"I can't wait, I have to save Li'er right away!"

He was so excited that he wanted to stand up, but the injuries on his body did not allow him to act so rashly. The slightest movement would cause tearing pain to surge like a tide, causing him to fall back on the bed in an instant. His body trembled as if he was experiencing a silent storm.

Xiao Zhixue was quick to act. While holding him down, she anxiously comforted him, "Master Yu, please stay calm. Moving now will only make all our efforts go to waste. Your body needs time to recover."

Yu Fugui's eyes were filled with anxiety, and he looked at Xiao Zhixue almost pleadingly: "Miss Xiao, every moment of delay will put Li'er in more danger. As a father, how can I lie in bed peacefully?"

As he spoke, he gasped violently, and every breath seemed to challenge the limits of his broken ribs. The pain almost suffocated him.

But when he thought of his daughter being imprisoned and tortured, he could not suppress his inner impulse. Yu Li was the continuation of his life. Losing her was equivalent to losing the whole world. He never wanted to experience this pain a second time.

Xiao Zhixue's eyes revealed a hint of gentle insight. She gently patted Mayor Yu's frowning shoulders and said in a gentle but firm voice: "Mayor Yu, please believe me. Even if there are thousands of difficulties and dangers, I will do my best to ensure your daughter's safe return."

Her words were like a spring breeze, bringing a sense of reassurance.

As she turned around, Xiao Zhixue's eyes swept over Liu Yu and the other officials one by one, and her tone instantly became as cold as ice: "I warn you about what happened today. If you leak any of it to outsiders, you will bear the consequences. This cannot be resolved with just a few words of apology."

Liu Yu and the others nodded quickly, their expressions sincere and panicked: "We dare not, we absolutely dare not reveal even a little bit, even if Mount Tai falls on our heads, we will swear to keep our mouths shut."

Their eyes were full of awe and determination, and they were afraid of violating the taboos of this mysterious woman.

Xiao Zhixue nodded, a look of satisfaction flashing across her brows, and then she ordered: "Then, you can leave now. Today's events should be regarded as a pantomime that has never been performed."

There was unquestionable authority in her tone.

Liu Yu and others exchanged glances, and finally looked at Yu Fugui at the same time, as if looking for the final confirmation.

Yu Fugui nodded slightly, his eyes complicated, showing both helplessness and gratitude.

So, they stood up one by one, and before going out, they looked at Yu Fugui again with sympathy and uneasiness, and then silently walked through the crowd. The villagers automatically made way for them, as if they were witnessing a silent ceremony.

Yu Fugui sat alone in the Zen room. It was quiet all around, with only the occasional chirping of insects outside the window breaking the silence.