After the rebirth of the wronged soft girl, the devil's crematorium
Chapter 2: Resolving the Crisis
Su Wan froze in place, pondering this sudden change.
This is Yizhou. The Ci'en Temple was built by the Zheng family. On the surface, it was to show kindness and accumulate virtue, but in fact it was to monitor Taohua Valley.
My father, Su Yanci, had been practicing Taoism in Taohua Valley for more than ten years. Disillusioned with the control of the government by the aristocracy, he vowed never to leave the valley or take up an official position.
Not long ago, the Yu family received news that there was an Uncle Kuang in Taohua Valley who held a military order and could command thousands of troops. This Uncle Kuang was a talented general during the time of the previous emperor. He was a popular young man, and he was hiding here with his deputy general from a prominent family. He was either a friend or an enemy!
Because Taohua Valley is very cautious about outsiders, strangers can't even find the entrance. Therefore, the Zheng family, as the wing of the Yu family, uses Su Wan's visit to relatives as an excuse to try to lure the Zheng family's private soldiers disguised as thieves into the valley. If they can't get the military token to let this gentleman come out to help the Yu family, then they will make him disappear from this world completely.
In the previous life, Su Yanci agreed to let Zheng Yanchen in because he missed his daughter, but he didn't expect that Zheng Yanchen would kill everyone in the valley with the help of insiders and outsiders. Only Su Yanci escaped to the southwest border with the military order.
However, the matter of the military token had been hidden for more than ten years, and only Su Yanci and Uncle Kuang knew about it. Now it was revealed.
What’s even more terrifying is that if it happens again, the day will be brought forward!
Su Wan had a terrible guess in her mind that someone had been reborn like her, and this person was her enemy!
Thinking of this, Su Wan trembled.
But the most important thing right now is to tell my father to prevent the tragedy from happening again.
"I'm afraid the Zheng family entered Peach Blossom Valley for other purposes. I need to pass on a message to Father!"
Seeing Liu Shang's puzzled expression, Su Wan was embarrassed to explain the truth, so she made an excuse: "I accidentally overheard the conversation between Zheng Yanchen and the eunuch. We are in a critical situation right now, and we can't delay any longer."
Tonight, Zheng Yanchen slept with Su Wan for the first time just to please her.
Liu Shang panicked and said hurriedly, "What should we do? Ci'en Temple is still a day's journey from Taohua Valley. How should we pass on the message?"
Su Wan was also anxious. After a moment of thought, her eyes suddenly lit up as she said, "I remember there's a pharmacy here, owned by the Su family. The manager there is reliable. If we tell the manager to hurry, we might still be in time!"
Thinking this in her mind, Su Wan immediately looked for paper and pen.
She wanted to tell her father about the Zheng family's plan and also write a letter to remind her to be wary of the people around her.
Just as I was about to start writing, I heard bursts of drums coming from outside.
Liu Shang sobbed, "Young Madam, it's curfew."
Su Wan looked at the dark night outside, her heart beating like a drum.
If it were tomorrow, under everyone's watchful eyes, it would be even more difficult to act and she would also have to give her father time to react, so she had to spread the news today.
Amidst her nervous thoughts, a dangerous idea suddenly occurred to her.
The night was falling and the streets were quiet and deserted. Because it had rained yesterday, the bluestone slabs on the street looked a little smooth under the moonlight.
At this time, two men wearing long hemp robes and square scarves on their heads were walking on the street with the gait of dragons and tigers.
"Stop! What are you doing?"
The patrol came up to the two men and took a closer look. They turned out to be doctors. Dachang had a night curfew, and doctors and investigators were not allowed to go out.
The man in blue took out a note and said with a smile, "I'm from Yong'an Hall. Two miles ahead, in Niujia Village, the second family's child is ill. I've just finished treating them, and because of the long journey, I'm a little late. That's why I'm here so late. I apologize for causing trouble to you, gentlemen."
The man who was speaking was about thirty years old, with a handsome face and the demeanor of a scholar.
The patrolman glanced at the post, then at the medicine boy carrying the medicine box on his back, and gestured to the person behind him, "You go with them."
The two men, followed by the patrol army, walked quickly towards Yong'an Hall.
"Bang bang!"
"Who is it? It's already late, and the doctor has gone to bed?"
A young servant opened the door with an annoyed look on his face. He opened his eyes and saw a handsome young man he had never met before, waving at him with a smile. The man in front of him was holding a jade token in his palm.
"I left a little late to see Niu Er's baby. I'm sorry to have disturbed your sleep." The man said while giving a look.
The servant glanced at the patrolman behind him and said, "Oh, oh, oh, I thought you wouldn't come back."
The patrolman saw the man enter the door without any suspicion and left quietly.
Inside the drugstore
"Who are you two?"
"Su family, it's urgent. Is your manager here?"
The servant had just seen the jade token and knew that this person was not simple. After all, not everyone has such a thing. Seeing that the person looked serious, he did not ask any more questions and just went upstairs to call for help.
Soon, the shopkeeper Liu Yi hurried downstairs and came to the inner room in his clothes.
Just as I walked behind the two of them, I saw the figure in blue clothes looking back with a purple birthmark on his face.
It turned out that these two people were Su Wan and Liu Shang. Because of the birthmark on her face, Su Wan had been studying many ingenious makeup techniques and facial medical treatments since she was a child. Although she was unable to remove the birthmark, she did learn a lot of skills.
Tonight she made herself look older and used her blurred vision to avoid detection.
Su Wan was afraid that the shopkeeper would doubt the authenticity of the news, so she simply wiped off the powder and rouge to avoid wasting time.
"Fourth Madam." The shopkeeper bowed hurriedly.
"Hurry up, I have something urgent to tell you." Su Wan took out the letter she had written and said, "Boss, I need you to find someone to quickly deliver this letter to Taohua Valley. Someone is planning to join forces with the thieves to invade the valley the next day."
When the shopkeeper heard this, his face changed.
Su Wan then told him in detail what she knew.
"There's no time left. Do you have any ideas?"
Liu Yi took the letter without hesitation and went to give instructions. There was a small path behind the alley. From the path, through the bridge hole, one could go to Taohua Valley.
"Don't worry, my lady. This is not the first or second time we've done this. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll arrive by noon tomorrow. If you see the blue banner before sunset, it means the message has been delivered. If not, it means it wasn't successful."
Su Wan breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly thanked the shopkeeper.
After all matters were explained, Liu Yi asked Su Wan to stay overnight and find an excuse to return tomorrow. However, Su Wan thought that having offended Zheng Yanchen today, her mother-in-law would surely come to harass her before dawn tomorrow. Liu Yan and Nanny Li alone wouldn't be able to stop her. She had also made an appointment with the groom, Tong Lin, to return in two hours at most.
Tong Lin had been helped by Su Wan when he faced severe punishment. For this, he felt grateful to her, which was why he had willingly delivered a letter for her in his previous life. In this life, she could not let this kindness down.
After giving a few instructions, Su Wan took out powder and other things from the medicine box, put on the clothes borrowed from Tong Lin, and disguised herself as a night watchman and Liu Shang to go to Ci'en Temple.
Under the moonlight, Su Wan and Liu Shang walked quickly. Liu Shang nervously grabbed Su Wan's clothes, and Su Wan patted her hands to show her comfort.
"Stop!" The sudden shout made Liu Shang's body stiffen.
Then came the sound of chaotic footsteps.
The two of them tensed up and, without paying any attention to the people behind them, ran to the door of a house at the corner of the alley.
Listening to the footsteps gradually fading away, Liu Shang breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back. Unexpectedly, the door opened with a "buzz".
When they turned around, they saw a woman with her arms around the man's neck, smiling seductively.
"what!"
But before she could open her mouth, the woman suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
Both of them widened their eyes. What was even more terrifying was that the man suddenly turned his head, and Su Wan hurriedly grabbed Liu Shang and tried to run away.
"what!"
Unexpectedly, a long knife flew past Su Wan's eyes. Su Wan dodged sideways, and the man came to Su Wan like flying. He stretched out his foot, but Su Wan dodged it. The man was obviously a little surprised.
"what!"
However, even though Su Wan knew some kung fu, she was no match for this man who had practiced martial arts for many years. She was kicked to the wall and her cheek was accidentally stained with water.
Just as she quickly stood up, a pair of hands tightly grasped her neck.
"No!" Liu Shang was lying on the ground and was held tightly by another man.
Su Wan grasped the powerful wrist. When she saw the person in front of her clearly, her pupils suddenly shrank. She vaguely remembered the way this person reached out to her before his death. Could it be that she would eventually die at his hands?
Xie Yin had no idea what Su Wan was thinking. His eyes grew increasingly cold and fierce, and even the strength of his hands increased a bit.
However, the young lady's tearful eyes seemed to be imprinted in his mind, making him upset.
"Thank you, Chief Sir, I'm Zheng..."
Su Wan knew that this person was extremely ruthless, so she used the identity of a Zheng family member to save herself. After all, Xie Yin was not yet a powerful official on par with the aristocratic families, so he must still be somewhat apprehensive when facing the Duke's Mansion.
Listening to the woman's murmur, Xie Yin's eyes flashed, and he turned to pinch Su Wan's chin and used his thumb to wipe away the water stains mixed with powder.
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