[Marriage first, love later] She is happy after marrying a widower

"Have you found out that Sister Cui was brought to this courtyard by Jiang Zhi?"

Song Yanzhi pulled the reins, dismounted, and looked anxiously and nervously at the heavily guarded courtyard opposite.

Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and her hair was a little messy and stuck to her cheeks, but she didn't care about these things at all. She was worried about Cui Jingshu's safety.

Ever since she learned that Cui Jingshu was abducted by Jiang Zhi, she was extremely anxious and did not dare to delay for a moment. She immediately gathered her troops, mounted her horse, and galloped all the way like lightning.

During the journey, she hardly slept a wink, traveling day and night. In just one day and one night, she and her soldiers finally found this place by following clues.

"Master, it is in this courtyard that our people have been secretly protecting Madam Cui."

The one who answered was Phantom, Song Yanzhi's most capable secret guard. He was dressed in black, with a strong and flexible body. At this moment, his face was solemn, and his eyes were vigilantly scanning the movements around the yard.

He just emerged from his hiding place, quietly came to Song Yanzhi, and reported in a low voice.

It turned out that when Cui Jingshu set out, Song Yanzhi had made extremely thorough arrangements for her.

On the surface, she carefully selected two hundred loyal guards to escort her to ensure that they could deal with all kinds of obvious dangers along the way.

But Song Yanzhi knew clearly that the world was in chaos, people's hearts were unpredictable, and the crises lurking in the dark were hard to guard against. She was really worried about relying solely on those guards.

Therefore, he secretly arranged for two top secret guards to follow him, for fear that Cui Jingshu might encounter any accidents on the way.

After all, Sister Cui is a weak woman traveling alone. There are many evil people like jackals, tigers and leopards along the way. If she is not careful, the consequences will be disastrous. How can Song Yanzhi not be worried?

"Those two secret guards could have brought Sister Cui out quietly?"

A hint of anticipation flashed in Song Yanzhi's eyes. She frowned slightly and thought to herself that if she could rescue Cui Jingshu from Jiang Zhi without making any noise, relying on the secret guards' elusive abilities, that would naturally be the best thing to do.

This can not only avoid large-scale conflicts and reduce casualties on our side, but also rescue people quietly without Jiang Zhi noticing. It can be said to be the best strategy.

"I'm afraid not. There are at least 150 guards in the courtyard opposite, with a guard every five steps and a sentry every ten steps. The security is very tight."

Phantom shook his head slightly, a look of helplessness on his face, and continued in a low voice, "Although our secret guards are excellent at light work and are good at hiding their bodies, they can move in and out among the heavy guards without being easily noticed. But if we bring someone who doesn't have martial arts skills with us, their actions will definitely be slow, and the slightest movement will easily expose their target.

Furthermore, the patrol intervals of the guards in that courtyard were extremely short. It was extremely difficult to avoid their sight and bring Madam Cui out safely, so…"

Having said that, he sighed, his eyes full of regret.

This is also the reason why they knew that Cui Jingshu was imprisoned here a long time ago, but they did not dare to take rash action to get him out.

Song Yanzhi frowned, and the space between her eyebrows formed a deep "川" character. She bit her lip, her eyes still fixed on the yard, as if she wanted to see through the wall and see Cui Jingshu who was imprisoned inside.

After pondering for a moment, she took a deep breath, a look of determination flashed in her eyes, and she said in a firm tone: "Since that's the case, then let's attack by force.

But we must end this quickly and not give Jiang Zhi the chance to hurt Sister Cui.

It's still early, and any rash action would be too conspicuous and easily put us on the defensive. Let's wait until midnight, when people are most sleepy, to act."

As she spoke, she raised her head and looked at the sun hanging high in the sky. The sunlight was so strong and dazzling that it made it difficult for people to open their eyes.

It's broad daylight, and the guards in the yard must be all alert and vigilant. If we attack by force, we will probably have to pay a heavy price. It would be better to wait until night, when it's dark and quiet, and take advantage of the enemy's lax defense to attack the opposite yard, so as to catch them off guard and increase our chances of winning.

Phantom bowed, his expression serious and respectful, "I understand. Madam, don't worry. I will arrange for the men right away. Have the brothers find a place to hide and rest up. By midnight, we will give it our all and will not let you down."

Song Yanzhi nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and waved her hand gently, signaling Phantom to get ready.

Time passed slowly, minute by minute, and every moment seemed to be stretched out in an extremely long time. Song Yanzhi sat in the yard specially rented by Phantom, but she had no intention of resting. She looked at the yard opposite from time to time, and prayed silently in her heart that everything would go well.

Finally, the sky gradually darkened, and the night slowly spread out from the horizon like a piece of black silk, gradually covering the entire earth.

The moon quietly climbed up to the treetops, casting a cool silver light, adding a sense of solemnity to this place which was already filled with tension.

The chirping of insects in the grass seemed to have sensed the unusual atmosphere and became sparse.

Seeing that the time had come, a sharp light flashed in Song Yanzhi's eyes. She stood up suddenly, walked out of the tent, waved her arm, and shouted in a low voice: "Soldiers, listen up, and act!" Although her voice was low, it revealed unquestionable majesty, as if there was an invisible force that made everyone present instantly excited.

The soldiers were already on full alert. After hearing the order, they slowly and silently approached the yard like ghosts.

They all lowered their bodies, walked lightly, held their weapons tightly in their hands, their eyes showing tension and determination, held their breath and concentrated, not daring to make any sound, even their breathing was deliberately very light and slow, for fear of disturbing the guards in the yard and exposing their whereabouts.

Song Yanzhi also held the sword tightly in her hand. The hilt of the sword was slightly warm from her grip, and the blue veins on the back of her hand were faintly visible.

Her eyes were firm and sharp, like the cold stars twinkling in the night sky, as if they could penetrate the darkness and look directly at the upcoming battle.

She lowered her voice, yet revealed an unquestionable majesty, and whispered to the soldiers around her, "Listen to my command and prepare for action! Everyone must be careful and do not alert the enemy by sneaking into the opposite courtyard."

After she finished speaking, the soldiers around her slipped into the dark night like agile cats and dragons, heading towards the courtyard opposite.

Soon, they sneaked into the yard where Jiang Zhi imprisoned Cui Jingshu.

Cui Jingshu was seen tied to a chair with a cloth stuffed in his mouth.

"Sister Cui!" Song Yanzhi shouted, her voice filled with joy and worry.