What to do if you receive the wrong package?

Day two.

Gu Yan, who had been exposed to the cold wind for half the night, unsurprisingly developed a fever.

Gu Yan huddled under the covers, only her small face, flushed red from the fever, was visible.

"What happened? He was fine when we parted last night?" Shen Mujin touched Gu Yan's burning forehead and could only place a cool towel on it to help cool him down.

"Cough cough..." Gu Yan opened his mouth, but the dryness and pain in his throat caused by the fever made it difficult for him to speak.

"Speak less and rest more." Su Huaiqi interrupted Gu Yan's speech directly, and kept looking out the window.

Why isn't the doctor here yet?

Gu Yan was delirious from the fever and grabbed Shen Mujin's arm, which was waving in front of his eyes.

"Ayan? Hey, don't move around, the towel has fallen down." Shen Mujin paused, and seeing Gu Yan grabbing her arm to try to sit up, she quickly helped him up.

"You still have a fever, lie down quickly!"

"Mumu, I'm fine, I'll be fine after a nap. I have something urgent to tell you." Gu Yan leaned against the headboard, her cheeks flushed and fine beads of sweat on her forehead.

Seeing Gu Yan's stubborn appearance, Su Huaiqi felt a pang of heartache and poured a glass of warm water for him, handing it to him.

"Make your story short, let's talk while we drink."

Gu Yan smiled weakly at Su Huaiqi and told Shen Su and Su Yan about Jiang Si's visit the previous night and everything Jiang Si had told her.

"Jiang Si came last night? Could it be that your fever is related to him?"

As expected of a responsible and good doctor, even after listening to Gu Yan's explanation, Shen Mujin was still determined to find out the cause of her fever.

Gu Yan shook her head weakly. Having finished explaining, she felt relieved. The dizziness from the high fever made her vision increasingly blurry, as if she were in a fog. She tried hard to hear Shen Mujin's calls, but could only make out a muffled sound. Then, the fog thickened until it turned into complete darkness.

When Gu Yan woke up again, she was in a swaying carriage. She looked at the simple roof of the carriage, her expression somewhat blank. She couldn't help but cough softly, and then felt someone quickly moving closer to her.

"Ayan? You're awake." Shen Mujin's voice carried a hint of joy.

Gu Yan nodded and struggled to sit up. His body was still somewhat weak after the fever subsided, but much better than when he was sick.

Shen Mujin quickly lifted the curtain and called out to Su Huaiqi, who was sitting on the rut. She then saw Su Huaiqi quickly crawl in.

"Ayan, you've finally decided to wake up. You've been sleeping for almost a whole day."

Gu Yan was surprised that she could sleep for so long. He glanced around briefly, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "How did we end up in a carriage?"

Shen Mujin carefully handed the water pouch to Gu Yan, and then took out a clean handkerchief, simply wet it, and handed it over as well.

"It's all because of the false rumors spread by Qin Miao'er and the Fourth Elder. Now all the sects are searching for Bai Heming's half-sister. In fact, several powerful intelligence agencies have already learned of your existence."

"They found me so quickly?" Gu Yan wiped his face haphazardly with a handkerchief, gulped down a few mouthfuls of water, and his mind cleared a bit. He asked uncertainly:

"Could it be that the courtyard we're staying in was exposed while I had a fever?"

Shen Mujin sighed, "Yes. After you had a fever that day, the young master sent the old man to fetch a doctor. But before they even got to the pharmacy, they saw several groups of people on the street looking for someone with your portrait. The old man realized something was wrong and immediately rushed back to tell the young master about it."

"Then the young master didn't dare to stay any longer. After a quick pack, he immediately took the two of us and you, who were still unconscious, and ran away." Su Huaiqi continued, even making a jogging motion.

"Nothing happened while I was unconscious, right?" Gu Yan became nervous when she heard that people had started searching her. She was worried that no one else would be hurt because of her.

"Don't worry, we ran fast, we're still safe for now," Su Huaiqi said reassuringly, giving Gu Yan a comforting look.

"However, there's one thing that Mumu and I have never been able to understand: the portrait of you that those people have."

"Portrait?" Gu Yan murmured these two words, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't recall any memories related to portraits.

"I don't remember drawing any portraits..."

Before the three people in the carriage could figure out the problem with the portrait, they felt the carriage gradually come to a stop.

"Huh? Why did it stop?" Su Huaiqi asked, puzzled, and leaned out of the carriage.

"Young Master... A-Yu, why did you stop?"

Inside the car, Gu Yan looked at Shen Mujin with a shocked expression, pointed to the curtain, and asked in a low voice, "Who is driving?"

"Young Master..."

"Then... what did Qiqi just call out...?"

“Ah Yu.”

"Seven Seven calls the young master A-Yu?!"

Gu Yan didn't react for a moment. Did something happen while she was unconscious that she didn't know about? How come Qi Qi and the young master's address became so familiar and intimate after she woke up?

Shen Mujin shook her head. "Don't look at me. Although I didn't faint, I don't know when they became so close."

God knows she was just as bewildered when she first heard that name. Besides, Gu Yan was still asleep at the time; she wanted to gossip, but there was no one around.

A moment later, Su Huaiqi pulled his head back and offered an explanation: "It's nothing. The young master said we've been walking for almost a day, so we plan to rest and spend the night in this area."

After the three of them got off the carriage, they took on the task of gathering firewood. Before long, a pile of firewood appeared near the carriage.

The group gathered around the fire, and Shen Mujin was distributing the dry rations she had brought. Gu Yan had slept all day and wasn't very hungry, but he felt extremely thirsty, so he didn't take any staple food. Instead, he grabbed his water pouch and joined Shen Mujin next to Su Huaiqi, whispering to each other.

"Qiqi, how did you go from being the young master of the manor to Ayu?"

"If I said I was forced, would you believe me?" Su Huaiqi pursed her lips helplessly, recalling Yu Zechuan's strange request last time.

“I believe you, but have you ever thought about why only you have changed, while we haven’t?” Shen Mujin gave Su Huaiqi a meaningful look.

"Of course! It's because he still has something on me. Do you think my jade pendant came back because I agreed to a bunch of humiliating treaties that ceded our sovereignty and national interests!" Su Huaiqi became more and more agitated as she spoke, and finally took a big bite of the biscuit in a huff, chewing it vigorously.

Shen Mujin silently shook her head.

Alas, rotten wood cannot be carved.

Gu Yan had been lying in the carriage all day and felt uncomfortable all over. Not daring to stray too far from the crowd, he could only stroll around the carriage to stretch his legs a little.

As the only male in the team who knew martial arts, Yu Zechuan naturally had to take on the responsibility of keeping watch at night. However, he had to drive during the day, and even an iron body couldn't withstand keeping watch at night. After discussing it, the four of them decided to team up for the watch, with two people on watch each night and taking turns to rest. Even if something happened, the two of them would definitely be able to find out.

Great, the flag has been set.

Gu Yan was the first to volunteer for night watch, mainly because she couldn't sleep after a whole day. Shen Mujin followed suit and raised her hand.

Just kidding, she doesn't want to be in the same group as Yu Zechuan. If Xuan Yi finds out, she doesn't know how to appease that jealous guy.

and…

Gu Yan and Shen Mujin exchanged a smile, both seeing the gossip in each other's eyes.

Since they've already called on Ayu, they need to create more opportunities for Qiqi and the young master, at least to help Qiqi successfully latch onto Ayu's coattails.

Su Huaiqi: Has anyone asked me what I think?

Gu Yan\u0026 Shen Mujin: Your thoughts are not important.

Yu Zechuan did not refuse. After learning the group list, he just smiled slightly, then leaned against the tree trunk, crossed his arms and closed his eyes to rest.

The first half of the night passed peacefully.

It's even more normal in the latter half of the night.

As dawn approached, Gu Yan, who was still half asleep and leaning against Shen Mujin, was quickly shaken awake by Su Huaiqi. When he opened his eyes, he saw Su Huaiqi calling out urgently, "Wake up, someone's coming."

Upon hearing this, Shen and Gu instantly sobered up considerably, stood up somewhat nervously, and quickly walked towards the carriage, with Gu Yan following behind, secretly looking around.

"Qiqi, what's going on?"

"I don't know. Don't get in the carriage yet. The noise of the carriage is too loud and will attract attention more easily."

Standing in front of the carriage, Yu Zechuan held a long sword, his face unusually serious. He turned and handed Su Huaiqi a short sword, instructing him, "Take care of yourself."

Seeing this, Shen Mujin also drew the gleaming dagger given to her by Xuan Yi from her waist and held it horizontally in front of her chest. Gu Yan touched her side; good, there was nothing there. He could only silently pick up a tree branch beside him to use as a defensive weapon.

Sure enough, there is no harm without comparison.

The trees in the forest moved swiftly without wind, their branches rustling and shaking, as figures rapidly approached through the trees.

The newcomers appeared to be in two groups, totaling more than thirty people. One group was dressed in black, with sharp eyes that exuded an undeniable sense of threat. The other group consisted entirely of burly, rough-looking men who appeared strong and powerful, though their fighting skills didn't seem particularly high.

The stranger stopped in front of them, his gaze sweeping over them coldly. Suddenly, a man in black revealed a strange smile, his voice chilling as he spoke: "We apologize for disturbing you. Is Miss Bai here? Our sect leader has specially requested that Miss Bai come with us."

Su Huaiqi, who was standing at the front, retorted directly.

"If you invite someone back without even introducing yourself, you're obviously not sincere. Nobody would go back with you."

The man in black seemed unaffected by Su Huaiqi's words and calmly said, "Miss Bai, my sect leader said that if you come with us, we guarantee your friend's life will be safe; otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."

"Hey!" Su Huaiqi was about to continue cursing when Yu Zechuan raised his hand to stop him.

"Why waste words with them? They don't understand human language."

Shen Mujin gripped the dagger tightly, watching the strangers warily, and shielded Gu Yan behind her, ready to deal with any potential danger.

"It seems you gentlemen..." The man in black was rudely interrupted by the burly man in gray robes beside him before he could finish speaking.

"Why be polite with them? Just kill that pretty boy, and the other three girls will be yours for the taking." The burly man eyed the three girls with ill intent, his lewd expression utterly repulsive.

The man in black seemed to have some reservations about the burly man's words. He stepped forward, ignoring the burly man, and continued, "Miss Bai, if you come with us, your friends can leave on their own."

"Hey! Didn't you hear me? What are you dawdling about? Brothers, listen to me, follow me. Whoever catches these three girls gets their virginity!" The burly man shoved the men in black aside, his eyes gleaming with evil, as if he could already see the three girls being captured by him.

Upon hearing this, Yu Zechuan's expression turned cold, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. Without hesitation, he raised his sword and thrust it towards the burly man's chest like lightning.

The burly man sneered, secretly delighted. The pretty boy in front of him was the only fighting force among them. Since the boy had chosen him, he would teach him a lesson about no return.

Gu Yan and the others sensed the malice in the burly men's eyes, and a chill ran through them. They exchanged glances, their eyes revealing unwavering resolve. Despite facing a formidable foe, they would never easily yield.

Qi Qi was the first to rush into the crowd, her short sword flashing rapidly in her hand. Gu Yan and Shen Mujin were also very self-aware, and even started playing "guerrilla warfare" with the enemy, specifically running back and forth around places like carriages and big trees.

But there were too many enemies. Yu Zechuan could definitely escape from them on his own, but he couldn't abandon the three girls behind him. While fighting the enemies, he also had to keep an eye on the girls on the battlefield. In a moment of carelessness, he was slashed by the man in black.

The black-clad men were far more skilled in martial arts than the rough and burly men. Su Huaiqi was no match for them, let alone Shen Mujin, who was fleeing in a sorry state.

Gu Yan gripped the broken tree branch tightly in his hands. Seeing everyone's increasingly dangerous situation, he couldn't help but swallow hard and stood frozen in place.

One of the burly men stretched out his thick arm, attempting to grab Gu Yan. However, he felt a powerful force rush towards him, violently knocking him back.

The man in black swiftly dispatched the burly man with a single strike, a cold smile playing on his lips as he approached Gu Yan step by step. His gaze was filled with mockery and contempt, as if he were laughing at her weakness and helplessness.

"Miss Bai, isn't it time to talk now? I'm afraid if we don't talk now, the terms will have to be changed."

"If I go with you, will you keep your word?" Gu Yan's voice was a little hoarse; she didn't know if this step was right or wrong.

“Of course it counts.” The man in black raised his hand and clapped three times in succession. The man in black, who had been fighting alongside the burly men, immediately turned his sword around, changed his target, and swiftly stabbed at the burly men’s vital points, killing them instantly.

"I wonder if this is enough sincerity?"

Seeing that the number of enemies had been reduced by half in an instant, Gu Yan just felt that there was hope of escape when he saw the man in black place a long sword between Shen Mujin and Su Huaiqi's necks.

"What do you mean by this?" Gu Yan frowned and questioned coldly.

“I’ve helped Miss Bai eliminate half of her enemies. If Miss Bai takes the opportunity to escape, wouldn’t I be losing both my wife and my army? In these extraordinary times, we must resort to extraordinary measures. If Miss Bai really agrees to come with me, I promise to let her in immediately.”

"Release them, and I'll go with you." A resolute glint flashed in Gu Yan's eyes; she knew now was not the time to back down. To allay the black-clad man's suspicions, she took the initiative to walk to his side.

"Ayan! Come back."

"You son of a bitch, let me go!"

Gu Yan tilted his head and smiled at his two close friends, then said loudly to Yu Zechuan, who was still confronting him not far away, "Young Master, I'm entrusting Qiqi and Mumu to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the leader of the men in black grabbed Gu Yan and quickly flew away. The other men in black, as agreed, did not harm anyone else, put away their weapons, and quickly disappeared.