The Virgin Mary in the Book: I Decide My Life with Two Swords

Cang Yue Nation - Capital - Grassland

Upon hearing Jiuyou's words, Ye Ling immediately sat up and asked curiously, "Nine years old? Isn't that too strong?"

"The one I killed was an old beggar. I have been an orphan since I can remember, and I don't know how I survived. Later, the old beggar came and asked me to give him all the money and food I got every day, otherwise he would beat me to death. I was six years old at that time, and I endured it for three years. Then, he killed him. The murder scene happened to be seen by Marshal Ye. The government wanted to punish and execute me, but Marshal Ye investigated the whole cause and effect, rescued me, and recruited me into the Ye family's Iron Cavalry. It's a pity that I didn't have time to go to the battlefield, but I also participated in some small battles, so I killed people." Jiuyou rarely said so many words in one breath.

Ye Ling looked at Jiu You: "Do you miss him?"

"I thought about it. Ye Shuai is my master. He taught me martial arts and literacy. I... have always regarded him as my father," Jiuyou said, clenching his fists.

Ye Ling paused for a long time before speaking: "Jiuyou, thank you, thank you for coming to see me, otherwise, I would be very lonely."

Jiu You also looked at Ye Ling. He didn't recognize this young lady. "Protecting you is Marshal Ye's military order. It is also the first and last military order I will receive in my life. So even if I die, I will die before you."

"You did it," Ye Ling said softly. She couldn't help but think of Jiuyou's cruel end in the book. His flesh was cut off piece by piece for an unworthy person. She would never allow this to happen in her life.

"Miss, I'm done washing."

Qian Qing's voice interrupted Ye Ling's thoughts. She continued to lie down: "After washing, go to bed. Jiuyou, you should go to bed quickly too. You are not allowed to keep watch. We have placed two bells around. If anyone or a wild animal approaches, the two bells will sound the alarm immediately, and the one in your hand will ring."

"I know about this thing. Uncle An Kuian, Ye Shuai's personal bodyguard, said that there is a treasure in the lady's dowry called the mother-and-child bell," Jiuyou said.

"I discovered this treasure when I was checking the bill, and I specifically asked my grandfather how to use it. Grandpa said that this treasure has nine bells. The reddest one is the female bell, and the other eight are male bells. When camping at night, all the female bells are released. The female bells can sense the heat and heartbeat of people and large animals, and will sound an alarm like the female bell. It is more useful than surveillance!" Ye Ling admired the IQ of the ancients, and didn't know how they made this unique treasure.

"Surveillance?" Jiuyou was also curious.

"It's something similar to a mother-and-child combination. However, Jiuyou, we should try to stay in a town and stay overnight in an inn. It's safer that way. It's better to be careful than to be insecure."

"Okay, take a rest!"

"Master, Master" Ye Ling was just about to go to sleep when Meng Meng's voice rang out: "Jiuyou has a secret!"

Ye Ling spoke in her heart: I know, it won't be long before he tells the secret. People always need a period of adjustment. It's impossible to open up to each other right away.

"Master is right, Master, you can actually put Qianqing into the space, and then you and Jiuyou can ride on horseback. Wouldn't that be faster?"

Ye Ling continued to mutter, "That won't do, Mengmeng! People, don't just reveal your true colors just because you're in a relationship. Talking about deep feelings when you're just a acquaintance is a big taboo in relationships." Just like Jiuyou didn't completely trust me, I didn't trust Qianqing either. Her storyline in the book is too vague.

"Then do you believe in Jiuyou?"

Ye Ling paused slightly and replied in her heart: Xin, Jiuyou is the only person I trust in this world. In the book, he protected Ye Ling out of loyalty to Ye Tingzhan. This time, I want him to be friends with me willingly to make up for the sins of your former master. You are a brainless fan, abused time and time again by that bastard the prince. Every time he says a few nice words to her, she kneels down and licks his ass without any value. It's a disgrace to us women who travel through time, and it brings shame to women of the 21st century. You are trash, a saintly brainless woman. I still get so angry when I think about it now.

"Hehe... Master, please don't be angry. Now that you have changed the storyline, Jiuyou will not die, and neither will you. Mengmeng will not dissipate. We will live together until the end."

"Okay," Ye Ling responded and fell asleep. With Jiuyou sleeping outside, she felt particularly safe.

The next morning, Qianqing and Jiuyou woke early. Jiuyou went to the surrounding area to retrieve eight bells. Qianqing lit a fire and heated up the food. Seeing that Ye Ling was still asleep, she began to learn horseback riding. This was a compulsory course for her, and she had to complete it as soon as possible, otherwise Ye Ling would leave her behind sooner or later.

The first thing Ye Ling did when she woke up was to enter the space, take a hot bath, and change into the men's clothes she had prepared in advance. When Jiuyou and Qianqing were not paying attention, she packed up the tent and shouted to the two people on horseback, "Okay, come back for dinner, and then it's time to set off."

Qian Qing dismounted and trotted back: "Miss, why are you... wearing men's clothes?"

"I've thought about it carefully. Less trouble is worse than more. We must hide our identities and go all the way from Qiaozhuang to Nanlai. Although many people want to kill me, they don't know what I look like. After dinner, go to the carriage, change into a silk dress, and dress up a little."

"My lady, how can I wear your skirt?"

"Alright, the clothes are in the car. Change them after you finish eating. From now on, we are a couple visiting relatives. I am the husband, you are the wife, and Jiuyou is the follower. We are coming from Yunzhou and heading to your parents' home, Tangzhou. Do you understand? However, under normal circumstances, no one will deliberately ask these questions."

"Yes, I understand."

"Remember not to let anything slip."

"Oh" Qianqing was a little confused.

A quarter of an hour later, the three of them set off again. Ye Ling still rode a horse, Jiu You drove the car, and Qian Qing changed clothes in the carriage.

Seven days later, on the tenth day of March, a gentle man sat in a roadside thatched hut drinking tea and resting.

A guard on horseback trotted over and said, "Master Xue, all three groups have replied. They haven't found any trace of Miss Ye at all. Three living people just disappeared like that. Our secret villages are spread all over the world. Logically speaking, it's impossible not to find them, unless... unless they were murdered."

"Impossible," Xue Jingchuan said confidently, "The people who were watching the Lu family said they were also looking for Miss Ye and her group. So, the fact that no one has found them only means that they are well hidden. Do you have a map? Bring it over."

"The map is here," the guard beside him quickly opened the map.

Xue Jingchuan studied carefully. Although he wasn't Nangong Chen's subordinate, he was indeed Nangong Chen's most capable right-hand man, practically like a friend. He was responsible for all intelligence gathering. If he couldn't find Ye Ling this time, it would be a disgrace to his status. How could he hold his head up in front of Nangong Chen in the future? After checking for a long time, he suddenly noticed Tang Zhou. After thinking for a while, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly: "You guys continue searching along the way. I'll make a detour to Tang Zhou. We'll probably be there by evening. If you have any news, send it to Anzhuang in Shunyang County, Nanlai. I'll be there in three days."

"Yes" everyone responded.

Xue Jingchuan rode at full speed and arrived at the Tangzhou city gate at 5 p.m. He did not enter the city immediately, but found a teahouse at the city gate and sat down to drink tea and have snacks.

At three quarters past the hour of You, Ye Ling and the other two arrived as expected. The difference from when they set out was that all three of them were dressed as men and were riding horses.

"Young Master, this is Tangzhou City," Qian Qing said. After seven days of hard work, she was barely able to ride a horse, so when they passed by a town yesterday, they sold the carriage and bought a horse.

"Young Master, are we going into the city?" Jiuyou asked.

"Go ahead, rest for a night, and tomorrow we'll take the small road into Nanlai." Ye Ling said as he dismounted and walked forward holding the reins. "The three of us switched identities several times along the way, and we still couldn't find those bastards!"

"Of course, young master is the best," Qian Qing admired him.

The three of them walked into the city while chatting. Xue Jingchuan finished his last sip of tea, looked up at the three people walking away, and showed a satisfied smile. His reputation was saved. The people were finally found. He put down a few coins, got up, and led his horse into the city.

Tangzhou is a county town and is quite prosperous. The streets are bustling with people in the evening.

Ye Ling and his companions entered the city and inquired about several inns, but they were all fully booked. Qian Qing began to complain, "Master, if you had known we were staying outside, you could have conjured up a tent and we wouldn't have to endure this."

"Is Tangzhou so prosperous?" Ye Ling didn't quite believe it.

As they were talking, they arrived at the fourth shop. The owner said as soon as he entered: "Dear guests, I'm sorry..."

"Are we full again?" Qian Qing said for the boss.

"Boss, why are all the inns in your county full? Why is business so good?" Ye Ling asked.

"To be honest, there is a treasure hunting convention in our county the day after tomorrow, so a lot of people are here, which is why the place is so crowded," explained the boss.

"Okay! Qianqing, let's go look somewhere else."

A few people left the inn and planned to look for the next one, but the innkeeper came out in a hurry and said, "Guests, please stay."

"Is there something wrong?" Qian Qing asked.

"Well, a few guests have booked rooms, but they haven't arrived yet. How long do you plan to stay?"

"Just one night"

"You can stay here. The guest who booked the room won't arrive until tomorrow afternoon. If you keep looking like this, you probably won't be able to find it. All the inns in the city are fully booked these two days," the boss said with a smile.

"Thank you, boss." Ye Ling decided to stay.

The boss warmly escorted them upstairs and opened two rooms for them. "If you have any instructions, please go to the first floor to see the waiter. Dinner will be in the lobby later."

"Thank you," Qianqing said.

"Everyone, take a break. I'll be busy now." The boss hurried downstairs and came to a room on the first floor. "Young Master Xue, do you think this arrangement is okay?"

"You have worked hard. They are honored guests and must be treated well. Don't neglect them," said Xue Jingchuan. It was he who had just asked the boss to vacate the room for Ye Ling and others.

"I don't deserve it, but those two rooms are upper rooms, reserved for us passing brothers to temporarily rest. You will have to stay here tonight."

"Nothing, just one night. You can't let them see anything, understand?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Xue. I understand and there will be absolutely no loopholes," the boss said with certainty.

"Okay, go down!"

"Yes"