Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

Because of Lian Rongrong's insistence, and because of Wen Hui's guilty conscience, Wen Hui ultimately stood at the front as Lian Rongrong had said.

Despite the excruciating pain, Qi Yuan pulled the wooden stake stuck in his leg, and then used his blood-covered hands to grab the vine that Lian Rongrong had lowered down.

"That's enough." Qi Yuan's voice was weak, perhaps due to excessive blood loss.

"Hold on tight, we'll pull you up." Lian Rongrong tugged at the vine, then said to Wen Hui, "Pull hard!"

It wasn't easy for two women to drag a man up, especially since Qi Yuan's legs were completely powerless at the moment.

Even though it was difficult, Lian Rongrong gritted her teeth and persevered. Qi Yuan had gotten into trouble while saving her, and she couldn't let anything happen to him.

However, Wen Hui, who was standing in front, did not think so. In Wen Hui's eyes, Qi Yuan was a meddlesome bastard.

She wished Qi Yuan would die in the animal trap, as this would also be a blow to Lian Rongrong.

A sinister glint flashed in Wen Hui's eyes as she thought to herself:

Lian Rong, Lian Rong, I can't do anything to you if you ask me to stand in front, but if you want me to help you save this bastard, dream on!

Just as Qi Yuan was about to leave the animal trap, Wen Hui's eyes suddenly turned fierce. She let out a "Yo!" and deliberately let go.

The goal was to make Qi Yuan fall again. This time, Qi Yuan had no sword in his hand and no strength in his legs.

If she fell, she would surely die. But Wenhui ultimately miscalculated.

Lian Rongrong had long anticipated that Wen Hui might have a backup plan, so she held back half her strength from beginning to end.

When Wen Hui let go, Lian Rongrong suddenly used all her strength, giving Qi Yuan a chance to catch his breath.

Qi Yuan exerted force with both hands, and even Rongrong felt as if her body was about to be pulled out.

But the next second, the vines lost their grip. Just when Lian Rongrong thought Qi Yuan had fallen into the animal trap again, she suddenly heard Wen Hui scream.

In the blink of an eye, Wen Hui and Qi Yuan switched places.

Qi Yuan knelt in the snow, panting heavily. The blood on his body stained the surrounding snow red.

Wen Hui fell into the animal trap, but luckily, she landed right where Qi Yuan had cut down a wooden stake.

Seeing Qi Yuan come up safely, Lian Rongrong immediately stepped forward and asked with concern:

"Are you ok?"

Qi Yuan's face was pale, but he still nodded and forced himself to answer, "It's nothing. Go find Fu Bao."

Lian Rongrong's worry for Fu Bao never diminished, but it would be too cruel to just leave Qi Yuan here like this.

Just as Lian Rongrong was caught in a dilemma, Chen Si suddenly ran over.

"Miss! Miss! The young master has been found! He's been found!"

Upon hearing Chen Si's voice, Lian Rongrong immediately stood up to greet him, "Have you found Fu Bao?"

Chen Si ran up to Lian Rongrong, covered in snow, apparently having tripped and fallen while rushing to deliver a message to her.

"Found him! The young master is alright, and the madam is watching over him right now." Chen Si said, panting heavily, his hands on his knees.

"Where did you find her?" Lian Rongrong finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Fu Bao was alright.

But when Chen Si saw Qi Yuan, he pointed at Qi Yuan with an angry expression and cursed, "It was found in his donkey cart."

Upon hearing this, Lian Rongrong couldn't help but turn to look at Qi Yuan. Seeing this, Qi Yuan shook his head with a wry smile and asked Lian Rongrong:

You think I did it?

I thought Lian Rongrong would at least hesitate a bit, but to my surprise, she smiled slightly and said directly:

"I know it wasn't you!"

"You believe me? A stranger?"

"I believe!"

"Chen Si, Fu Bao's matter was definitely not done by Qi Yuan. If he hadn't saved me today, I would be dead here."

"Quickly help Qi Yuan back and let your elder brother stop the bleeding."

At this moment, Chen Si also noticed the bloodstains on the ground. In addition, after hearing that Qi Yuan had saved his young lady, Chen Si's attitude immediately softened.

He responded and turned to walk in front of Qi Yuan, but at that moment, Chen Si heard Wen Hui's cry for help again.

"How did the Second Madam fall in too?" Chen Si stopped helping Qi Yuan up and instead walked towards the edge of the animal trap.

Chen Si knew how to choose between his own wife and a stranger.

But just as Chen Si was about to rescue Wen Hui, Lian Rongrong ordered him:

"Send Qi Yuan back first, or he'll die. I'll stay here with Second Sister-in-law. Go and call someone."

Don't worry, with me here, Second Sister-in-law will be fine!

Although Lian Rongrong's words put Chen Si in a difficult position, he could see that Qi Yuan was bleeding more and more and his face was getting paler and paler.

Without further hesitation, Chen Si simply carried Qi Yuan on his back and hurried toward the convoy.

After Chen Si left, Lian Rongrong walked to the edge of the animal trapping pit. She squatted down, still holding Qi Yuan's soft sword in her hand.

"What are you going to do?" Wen Hui was shocked. Just a moment ago she was the hunter, but now she had become the prey.

"What are you afraid of, Second Sister-in-law? Are you afraid I'll kill you? Or are you feeling guilty?"

Lian Rongrong's smile looked so sunny, but the smile that didn't reach her eyes made Wen Hui shiver involuntarily.

"Wenhui, let's be frank! Why did you harm me?"

"I don't!"

"Still not admitting it?" Lian Rongrong snorted coldly, deliberately playing with the long sword in her hand.

"Lian Rong, are you really going to kill me for your baseless speculation?"

Chen Sike saw that I was still alive. "If I die by your sword, you won't be able to explain it."

"Second sister-in-law, you're panicking!" Lian Rongrong looked down at Wen Hui, her eyes full of disdain.

"I don't know why you want to harm me, but let me tell you, it's fortunate that Fu Bao is unharmed today, otherwise you would have to die even if it cost me my life!"

"I've said it before, I didn't do it."

"Guess whether I believe you or not!" Lian Rongrong suddenly stood up, pointing her soft sword at Wen Hui. Her voice was low, but full of coldness.

"Wenhui, I'm telling you, this is the first and the last time."

If you ever set your sights on my son again, I will skin you alive and make you suffer a terrible death!

As soon as Lian Rongrong finished speaking, Lian Yicheng rushed over with several guards from the Lian family.

"Rong'er, are you alright?" Lian Yicheng immediately stepped forward to ask Lian Rongrong as soon as he saw her, showing no concern whatsoever for Wen Hui at the bottom of the pit.

On the contrary, several guards did their best to rescue the second young mistress of the Lian family.

"Husband, you've come to save me?" Wen Hui came up and walked with red eyes and a limp to Lian Yicheng.

Lian Yicheng merely glanced at her and said coldly, "Mother sent me."

These words were an absolute humiliation for Wen Hui, especially since they were spoken in front of the Lian family's guards and Lian Rongrong.

"Rong'er, let's go." Lian Yicheng seemed too lazy to say another word to Wen Hui.

Lian Rongrong also turned around smoothly and walked side by side with her second brother.

"Girl, why aren't you trying to persuade me anymore?" Lian Yicheng walked beside Lian Rongrong, letting Wen Hui drag her injured foot and limp behind her.

"What advice do you want to receive?"

He advised me to maintain harmony between my husband and wife and to care more about that woman.

"Ha." Lian Rongrong sneered, "She doesn't even deserve it?"