The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

"Xu Ping, are you sure you can contact other people?" Zhao Haoxuan asked seriously, his eyes revealing a hint of eagerness and expectation.

Xu Ping quickly replied sincerely, "Master, please rest assured. I will definitely be able to contact them all."

Zhao Haoxuan nodded slightly, a pensive glint flashing across his eyes, like ripples on a deep lake. He then said, "Starting tomorrow, we will act according to the plan. We will contact a certain group of people every day and make sure they disguise themselves and quietly gather in Nanhu County."

"We've chosen Yihong Courtyard as the place of contact. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place might be the safest. Besides, everyone in Yihong Courtyard is ours, which makes it easier for us to control the overall situation." Zhao Haoxuan stared at Wang Xinyao and said gently, "Xinyao, go find Mother Cui tomorrow and tell her what's going on!"

Wang Xinyao nodded in agreement, and then continued, "Xiejia Village has special horse-drawn carriages that deliver goods to Nanhu County every day. After they arrive, they can ride these horses back to Xiejia Village in batches."

Zhao Haoxuan also took over her words: "Remember, when you go to the back mountain to look for me, you must wait until late at night and when everyone is asleep. You must not alert others. This matter is of great importance and you must not be negligent or careless in the slightest."

"Yes, I will definitely follow the master's orders, complete the task with all my strength, and will never let the master down!" Xu Ping looked solemn and saluted respectfully to Zhao Haoxuan.

Zhao Haoxuan turned to Xu Ping and said, "You go down first. We will proceed according to the plan tomorrow." Xu Ping responded and retreated.

Zhao Haoxuan looked at Wang Xinyao again with gentle eyes and earnestly advised: "Xinyao, you should also rest early. The journey to the county town tomorrow is long, so you must be extra careful on the road and pay attention to your own safety!"

Wang Xinyao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a sweet smile. She nodded gently and responded softly, "Well, Brother Zhao, don't worry, everything will be fine."

The next morning, Zhao Haoxuan got up early and went to the back mountain to practice.

Wang Xinyao drove a carriage and took Xu Ping to Nanhu County, while Aunt Xu stayed in Xiejia Village to assist Wu Wenxiu in managing all household affairs.

After a while of driving, the two finally arrived in Nanhu County.

At this moment, Yihongyuan had not yet opened for business, but a eunuch was already waiting at the door. When the eunuch saw Wang Xinyao, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he hurried forward to greet her and lead her all the way to find Cui Yingying.

Wang Xinyao introduced Xu Pinglai, who was standing beside her, to Cui Yingying, so that the two could get acquainted with each other. Then, she told Cui Yingying her purpose in detail.

After hearing this, Cui Yingying agreed without hesitation and said readily, "Don't worry, benefactor. I'll take care of this matter. I will definitely handle it properly!"

As she spoke, her eyes inadvertently fell on Xu Ping, and her eyes seemed to hide a hint of hesitation in what she wanted to say.

Wang Xinyao was very attentive and immediately caught the subtle change in Cui Yingying's expression. She thought to herself that Cui Yingying must have something else to say to them.

So, Wang Xinyao quickly said, "Sister Cui, we are all family. If you have anything else to say, feel free to speak up. There's no need to worry."

Cui Yingying hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "My benefactor, the county has been in turmoil lately. A group of experts have been frequenting the area, and they're very familiar with the terrain. They seem to be looking for someone. According to what we've gathered, they'll be searching every town. Please be careful when you return."

Wang Xinyao frowned slightly and asked, "How strong are they? How many people are there?"

"A few days ago, five people entered our Yihong Courtyard. Just when they were having a great time, a man who looked like a leader appeared like a ghost and kidnapped them all." Cui Yingying sighed softly.

"I remember he said something like, 'If you don't focus on your work, I don't mind sending you back to the Gou family!'" Cui Yingying's gaze fell back on Wang Xinyao, and she asked softly, "Benefactor, the Gou family he mentioned, do you think he meant Shangshu Gou's family?"

Minister Gou? Could he be the former magistrate of Nanhu County? Cui Yingying's father was probably framed by him. With Zhou Shen's intelligence, he must have figured it out. This was probably one of the reasons he helped Zhao Haoxuan escape.

The original owner and Gou Chunmei also had an irreconcilable feud. If he was so familiar with the terrain, he was most likely sent by Minister Gou!

Wang Xinyao pressed the issue again, "What do you think of that leader's strength?"

Cui Yingying pondered for a moment and slowly said, "He's unfathomable. Those five people trembled in fear upon seeing him, and they were obviously masters. Judging from his aura, even Brother Zhou would probably find it difficult to compete with him!"

Zhou Shen, a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster, possessed a level of cultivation that was truly rare in this world. However, shockingly, Cui Yingying claimed that even such a powerful figure might not be his match!

Hearing this, Wang Xinyao's heart was instantly filled with worry, as heavy as if a huge rock was pressing on it.

"Thank you, Sister Cui! No matter when or where you are, you must always put your own safety first!" Wang Xinyao turned to Xu Ping again with concern, "Brother Xu, the current situation is truly dire. We must proceed with caution at every step!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping immediately clasped his hands together and respectfully responded, "Madam, please be at ease. I will be extra careful to ensure that nothing goes wrong!"

At this moment, Cui Yingying seemed to suddenly recall something important. After a brief pause, she continued, "Last time, you instructed us to investigate the identities of the two traitors beside Lord Yang, and now we have the results."

Wang Xinyao sighed in her heart again, the sources of information from the brothel were really very high!

Cui Yingying continued, "One of them is the Salt Officer, He Qing; the other is the Deputy Chief of Guards, Lan Ting. Both of them are capable assistants to the two Lords Yang, and are also their closest confidants!"

"Sister Cui, thank you for your hard work!" Wang Xinyao's delicate face was filled with gratitude. But then, her expression grew serious. "Although we now know who that odious traitor is, we must not act rashly. We must not act rashly or alert the enemy out of impulse. Otherwise, if the traitor finds out, it could cause even greater trouble."

Hearing Wang Xinyao's words, Cui Yingying nodded and said, "My benefactor, you are absolutely right."

After a moment's hesitation, Wang Xinyao spoke again, "The most urgent matter is to find the right time to pass this important news to the two Lords Yang, so that they can prepare a response plan in advance, just in case."