A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

Gu Xixi got out of the carriage.

Jiang Mingyuan blocked her way, nervously lowering his voice, "Didn't we agree not to come out? What are you doing?"

An Qinghe continued to point the dagger at the group of wicked servants, glancing back anxiously every now and then.

Gu Xixi smiled and looked at Jiang Mingyuan. "My legs went numb from sitting for too long, so I wanted to get up and walk around."

As she spoke, she jumped off the carriage.

The wicked servants laughed triumphantly when they saw that the girl had actually delivered herself to their door.

As Gu Xixi stepped forward, she looked at Jiang Mingyuan and An Qinghe in turn, her gaze suddenly carrying a hidden meaning.

Jiang Mingyuan was taken aback, but quickly realized that perhaps Xixi had another trick up her sleeve.

Facing the group of wicked servants, Gu Xixi was not afraid at all. Instead, she smiled and said, "Weren't you going to take me to see your master? Let's go now."

An Qinghe's eyes were bloodshot, but his quick temper prevented him from understanding Gu Xixi's hint.

Upon hearing Gu Xixi say she wanted to go with the other person, he jumped out of the car and rushed forward.

At this moment, Jiang Mingyuan reached out and grabbed An Qinghe, saying, "Wait, don't be impulsive."

An Qing struggled, "Let go! Xi Xi sacrificed herself to protect us. If we just stand by and watch, we're not worthy of being men!"

Jiang Mingyuan still firmly held onto An Qinghe, "Can you let me finish what I have to say?"

An Qinghe glared fiercely at Jiang Mingyuan, "If you're a coward, then stand at the back, or go your own way! I will never abandon Xixi! Even if they outnumber me, if we really fight to the death, I might not lose to them!!"

Jiang Mingyuan sighed, noticing that Gu Xixi was talking to the wicked servants and no one was paying attention to them.

He leaned closer to An Qinghe and whispered, "Do you think Xixi is the kind of person who surrenders without even trying, and even sells herself out?"

An Qing was taken aback by what was said and couldn't help but furrow his brows in thought.

Something seems off.

"She's still smiling at these wicked people?"

An Qinghe recalled how Gu Xixi had been so tough when the local Gu family surrounded and pressured them in Huachidu Village, showing no intention of backing down.

Grandpa Gu and Second Grandpa Gu are her elders, and she retaliates without hesitation.

Not to mention that they were just a bunch of unrelated thugs, how could she possibly greet them with a smile?!

An Qinghe frowned and slowly turned his head to meet Jiang Mingyuan's gaze.

Jiang Mingyuan nodded slightly, "Although we don't know exactly what Xixi is going to do, we still need to cooperate well with her."

He whispered something in An Qinghe's ear, and An Qinghe nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, let's prepare for both possibilities."

Ahead, Gu Xixi smiled and said, "What do you guys think of me compared to this young lady?"

The wicked servants lewdly sized up the two girls.

Someone laughed and said, "They're all pretty exciting. Anyway, my master loves beauty, so bringing back one more will only make him happier."

“Being too greedy won’t do,” Gu Xixi said. “Let me go back with you in place of this young lady.”

As she spoke, she took the initiative to walk forward.

The woman in white regained her senses, and despite her fear, she mustered her courage and said, "Young lady, thank you for your kindness in saving me, but I cannot let you fall into a pit of fire because of me."

“You’re from out of town, so you don’t know that Master Pan is lecherous and ruthless. He has more than a dozen concubines and he often forcibly takes young women from the countryside. Often, when a girl enters his courtyard, her body is carried out at night.”

You absolutely mustn't go with them!

A wicked servant glared and said, "You wretched woman! The master only takes a liking to you because he cherishes you and is giving you face! How dare you slander the master!"

Gu Xixi turned around and smiled at the woman in white, "It's alright. It's my choice."

She continued walking forward, very quickly.

The wicked servants laughed triumphantly and followed Gu Xixi for a while.

Suddenly, the leader of the evil servants realized something was wrong. Even if this girl was an idiot, wasn't she being a little too proactive?

They've tied up so many girls for their master, but this is the first time a girl has walked ahead on her own.

The head of the wicked servants raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop and not move.

Gu Xixi stopped in front of them, turned around and looked at them with a half-smile, "Why aren't you moving?"

The head servant stared at Gu Xixi, "Who are you? What are you trying to do by wanting to see my master?!"

Gu Xixi blinked innocently, "Since I'm already in your hands, I might as well cooperate and please your master. That way, I can live a life of luxury and also save my companions and brother."

"Otherwise, it would be too tragic to end up like this girl, with her family destroyed and her life ruined."

The head of the wicked slaves was skeptical. "Are you telling the truth?"

Gu Xixi said, "Given the situation, why would I need to lie to you?"

As the sun began to set, an evening breeze rose in the mountains.

When the time was right, Gu Xixi calmly pulled the stopper off the medicine bottle in her palm.

Just as they were about to act, the woman in white suddenly rushed over and pushed Gu Xixi forcefully, shouting, "Miss, you should leave quickly!"

Gu Xixi was stunned; an unexpected situation had arisen!

The wicked slave leader shouted, "Grab her! Neither of these two women are getting away!"

The woman in white, with her arms twisted by two wicked servants, was still yelling at Gu Xixi to run.

"Wait!" Gu Xixi said unhappily, "I already said I'd go with you, do you really have to find another woman to compete with me for your affections?"

The head of the wicked slaves frowned. "What do you mean?"

Gu Xixi said seriously, "I want everything I do to be unique!"

"So I want to know more about your master, what he likes? If you help me win his favor, I will certainly not mistreat you once I become a concubine."

"This would kill two birds with one stone, so why don't you bet your money on me?"

The woman in white looked at Gu Xixi in surprise, then turned her head to the other side, looking as if she disdained to associate with her.

The wicked servants, upon hearing that there was a benefit, completely dispelled their suspicions.

"This girl is so clever, much more astute than that brat!"

"Shouldn't the servants address Aunt Gu in advance?"

Gu Xixi smiled, waved, and gestured for everyone to come closer to talk.

The wicked slaves gathered in a semi-circle before her.

"Sometimes the master likes glamorous girls, and sometimes he likes innocent girls. With your looks, you're perfect for playing the innocent girl..."

The head servant was teaching Gu Xixi how to win favor when suddenly a black mist filled the air in front of her.

Caught off guard, he instinctively took a deep breath and immediately felt as if his throat was being choked.

He struggled to look at his companion beside him, but all he could see was a blur, with double images swaying in his vision.

It's the so-called first time to be born and second time to be familiar.

This time, Gu Xixi didn't even bother with any preamble before the powder was simply sprinkled out.

She quickly backed away, covering her mouth and nose with her sleeve, shouting, "You two, do it!"

The nonsense I just rambled on was to buy time. Once the wind picks up, I'll gather all those wicked servants together.

This method requires less medication but yields better results.

Since we'll be away for a long time this time, we need to use it sparingly.

Now it's all about teamwork.