The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

A small boat drifted on the river, slowing down only after it had traveled some distance from the large ship.

"Wang Mama, where is Miss Yang?"

Han Song counted the number of people and realized that the most important person on the trip was missing, which made him extremely anxious.

"Given Miss Yang's status, there's no need for the princess to act this way! Quickly turn around and go back to save her."

The cool moonlight shone on everyone, and their expressions varied.

Granny Wang remained silent in the back, pushing Da Ni forward.

Da Ni had no choice but to step forward and say, since she was to be married to Wang Mama's eldest son next month.

"Manager Han, those pirates have already boarded the ship. What good will it do if we go too?"

The people on the small boat were either servants or maids, with only two guards accompanying them.

"Yes, let's go back and report first, and let the master think of a solution!"

Granny Wang said something insincere.

Once you're in a bandit's den, you think you can get out unscathed? You're dreaming.

Even if the master finds out, he will give up on saving people.

The Han family cannot have women of questionable background.

"You'd better have nothing to do with this, otherwise even the princess can't protect you!"

Han Song understood Han Zhen; if it weren't for Old Mo's words, he might have let him off easily.

Some time ago, Master Mo announced that he wanted to take on a disciple, and princes, princesses, and young masters and ladies from other prominent families all tried to join him.

Unfortunately, no one could make that stone light up.

Later, that stone was placed in front of the Jingzhao Yin's office, and anyone could try it.

Before that stone, everyone, regardless of status or wealth, is equal.

That night, Old Mo treated Miss Yang differently; perhaps Miss Yang…

"Manager Han, the ship is on fire! Miss Yang is in grave danger!" Da Ni couldn't hide her joy, which Han Song clearly saw.

"Hurry up and row ashore. Once you're ashore, the two of you can ride back to the capital."

Han Song had already made up his mind; he was going to write a letter to the master.

The matter concerning Elder Mo cannot be kept secret; the decision on how to proceed rests with the master.

……

Thick smoke billowed into Han Cuiyin's room, but she flicked her finger and it dissipated.

The pirates set the boat on fire.

The sound of doors and windows opening and closing grew closer, and the commotion outside was quite loud, yet there was absolutely no resistance.

Just as Han Cuiyin was about to save herself, someone arrived at her door.

"Find that dark-skinned girl!"

The fierce, steady male voice gave the order, causing Han Cuiyin's heart to sink.

This is a master!

Her remaining spiritual power was used to dispel the drowsy effects of the drug, and she was no match for the newcomer.

She has no chance of winning if it comes down to internal strength or fighting techniques.

Are these people sent by Princess Mingxia, or are they really river bandits?

There was no further communication with those people, and Han Cuiyin received not a single word from them.

Muyu packed up her things, and she made a decision.

"Help! Uncle Han... help me!"

Han Cuiyin covered herself with a damp towel, rushed out, coughed violently, and then lay down pretending to faint.

"Second brother, they're here! Take a headcount and go back to report."

The fierce male voice rang out again.

The guy called "Second Brother" leaned over and said, "Boss, this girl is really dark-skinned. I've never seen anyone so dark-skinned before. Could she be disguised?"

"Go back and investigate further! Tell the brothers not to touch her for now."

"Okay! It's so dark, even the brothers can't bring themselves to eat it."

Han Cuiyin remained still, silently counting how many times her boss's subordinate had trampled on her.

Their scent was masked, making it impossible to identify them at first.

These people act swiftly and efficiently, which suggests they have worked together many times to achieve their current level of coordination.

The ship she's on now is traveling much faster than the one before.

She was locked in a narrow cubicle, where even turning over was difficult.

She could only memorize the approximate location in her mind.

As the water level decreases, the current becomes more rapid.

We traveled eastward for a while, then changed direction again, going back and forth five or six times.

Unfortunately, I can't use my divine sense to hear them.

Right now, the eldest brother is enjoying a drink under the moon.

"Boss, why did we have to change directions so many times this time?"

The second brother was still by his side, serving wine and food to the eldest brother.

"That girl is awake!"

"What? That's really tough. I kick people with a lot of force."

"How could she possibly tolerate this! She's venturing deep into the tiger's den to be the tiger hunter, but we don't know how capable she is."

The eldest brother took a sip of his drink. "I don't know if this will be a blessing or a curse. Let's hand this girl over to that senior in black and stay out of it."

"Boss, isn't that senior in black using us as a scapegoat? If what you said is true, this black girl is Han Zhen's daughter. Does that mean he'll send troops to wipe us out later?"

The second brother was somewhat intimidated when he first learned of Han Cuiyin's identity.

Over the years, they have only robbed merchants and have never robbed government officials or their families, for fear of attracting trouble.

“What’s there to be afraid of! If Han Zhen cared about a woman who had been abandoned, would he have left her in his ancestral home and ignored her?”

The eldest brother said nonchalantly, "It's just that this girl has some secrets that are quite enviable."

Upon hearing this, the second brother was horrified. "Eldest brother, you mustn't covet what that person has his eye on! That person is locked in a fierce battle with Mo Changdao, a royal retainer, and is even slightly stronger. You... don't do anything rash!"

Among the world's top experts, that man in black seemed to have emerged from a crack in the rock, his reputation unknown.

"The elixir of immortality isn't on that girl; perhaps—"

Before the second brother could finish speaking, the eldest brother rushed out.

Upon reaching the compartment where the spoils were stored, they asked, "Is everything here? Where are the black girl's things?"

A tattered bundle, barely heavier than a cloth, came into view, and the eldest brother was somewhat incredulous.

Is that cunning girl hiding the Longevity Scroll in that village?

"The people we sent to Yanjia Village should be back soon, right?"

"They should be back by now. With their abilities, they should be back by tomorrow at the latest."

I was initially relieved to have completed the task, but now I feel a little uneasy.

If they can't find out the whereabouts of the Longevity Diagram, that senior might take his anger out on the people of their village.

"Boss, how about we bring that girl out and interrogate her?"

"Foolish! Doing nothing now is the right thing to do. If that senior becomes suspicious, we'll be fish on a chopping block."

"This is too much trouble, why don't we just throw her into the sea to feed the fish? Then..."

The eldest brother immediately understood and thought for a moment, "That person is incredibly skilled. If any of our brothers can't handle his questioning, we'll be in big trouble."

The two brothers were filled with worry, caught in a dilemma.

By the second day, the water flow had slowed down.

Han Cuiyin did not sleep all night.

This kidnapping wasn't so simple; these people were after her.

Princess Mingxia went to such lengths to prevent her from entering the capital.

These river bandits were all highly skilled, with steady lower bodies and sharp eyes.

However, they were shrouded in darkness and harmed many innocent people.

When Han Cuiyin disembarked, she stopped pretending to be asleep and instead adopted a timid demeanor, hoping to lower the pirates' guard.

The eldest brother shifted his gaze, refusing to look at her, and said, "Go and inform the seniors!"

Han Cuiyin lowered her head, her guard up. Which senior is this? Is there something else going on here?

What did Han Zhen do that made Princess Mingxia act this way, and why did he do it so recklessly?

Given the collusion between officials and bandits, how could the Xu Prince's Mansion still offer her unconditional support after knowing about this?

Han Cuiyin lowered her head, ignoring the unfriendly gazes of those people.