Chapter 1567: Two Slaps
Chapter 1567: Chapter 1567: Two Slaps
"The village near the Tang Family Manor is likely infiltrated by the Rong people too. When you attack the Tang Family Manor, it’s best to use poison—it’s quick and secure, allowing you to take it down swiftly without alerting the nearby villagers."
"Also, you must quickly send word to General Xu and the generals defending Xing’an Prefecture. We can’t let them be caught off guard by the Rong people."
"Don’t worry about me, it’s just a four-hour journey. With Daqing, Feng Jin, and the others protecting us, I can lead the family safely to the Lei Family’s Manor." Gu Jinli was hastily saying what she wanted to say.
Qin San Lang, hearing this, remained silent for a long time. Gu Jinli nudged his cheek and said, "What are you daydreaming about? Did you hear me? Come back safely, don’t worry about me."
Qin San Lang snapped back to reality, looked at her with a frown, slightly displeased, and embraced her. "Thank you, Xiao Yu... Take care, I’ll come back safely to see you. Don’t worry about me."
Xiao Yu was just a girl under sixteen, yet she wasn’t afraid of such a dangerous task. Instead, she worried about his safety, causing Qin San Lang’s throat to choke. He wanted to go nowhere but stay with her.
Gu Jinli laughed, pushed him away, and said, "Stop dawdling, hurry up and leave. Right now, we’re racing against time with the Rong people, there’s no time to be mushy."
Qin San Lang had to suppress his reluctance, took out a small copper plate from the Lei Family, and handed it to her: "Take it. With this small copper plate, you can enter the Lei Family’s Manor."
Gu Jinli took the small copper plate and said, "Remember to take the poison, Doctor Dai, and Ye Dakou with you. When there’s war, there will be injuries. They can help treat the wounded if they go with you. I’ll take Jingzi, Qing Pu, and Qing Hui."
While speaking, she pressed down on the acne patch on her face to ensure it was secure, then took out a smelly purse from a sealed box, stuffed it into her clothes, and said, "Let’s go, I’ll walk you out."
Qin San Lang nodded, holding her hand with some reluctance. As soon as they stepped out of the tent, Aunt Xiong brought Xie Huaihua over.
Xie Huaihua saw her and looked desperately hopeful, saying, "Greetings, Mrs. Qin. I beg Mrs. Qin to see the mistress of the servant’s family. She is very frightened, crying ceaselessly, clinging to Master, not letting him leave."
The Master had no other way but to hint for her to come and seek help.
Gu Jinli chuckled, "Ji Zhenniang is asking for trouble."
She said to Qin San Lang, "You go first, I’ll go check on the Xie Family Camp."
Qin San Lang shook his head, "I’ll go with you. Later, we can gather in the middle of the camp with Xie Cheng."
He then turned to instruct Feng Jin, Aunt Xiong, Nanny Tao, and others: "Quickly pack everything up and wait in the center of the camp. I’ll meet you there with the Madam."
"Yes." Nanny Tao acknowledged and let Erqing, Sanqing, and Xiao Ji accompany Gu Jinli, closely protecting her.
The Xie Family Camp was close to the Qin Family Camp, and Gu Jinli’s group arrived there after a brisk half-hour walk.
Ji Zhenniang was crying pitifully, clinging to Xie Cheng’s arm, sobbing, "Boohoo... You mustn’t leave. What will I do if you leave? Even if I survive, what will Zhuzhu and I do if you die in battle?!"
In leading troops, Xie Cheng was a tough-hearted man. But in front of Ji Zhenniang, he seemed oblivious to the word ’harsh.’ No matter what, he couldn’t steel his heart against her and could only persuade, "Zhenniang, don’t cry. The Lei Family’s Manor is very safe. You can rest well once you get there."
Ji Zhenniang: "But what if you die?! I don’t want to be a widow. If I become a widow, Grandfather will send me to be a concubine for an old man, and I’ll be separated from Zhuzhu. I don’t want that, waah..."
You cry for nothing!
Gu Jinli arrived just to hear this and angrily shouted, "Ji Zhenniang, get out here!"
Ji Zhenniang shivered at being yelled at, looked up towards the tent entrance, and saw Gu Jinli standing outside with a stick in hand, sneering coldly. Her face, so ugly it was nauseating, seemed to say: ’I’ll beat you to death!’
"D-don’t come over! My Xie Cheng hasn’t left yet!" Ji Zhenniang was scared to death, ceased crying, and quickly hid behind Xie Cheng.
Gu Jinli sneered, "Relax, I know you care about appearances, so I’ll wait until your Company Commander Xie leaves before I beat you up."
See, I’m giving you face.
Ji Zhenniang was so scared that she cried to Xie Cheng, "Husband, don’t leave. If you do, I’m as good as dead."
Gu Jinli: "You wouldn’t have died originally, but you keep talking about death. God hears it too often and thinks it’s your lifetime wish, almost as if not fulfilling it is difficult."
Ji Zhenniang, fearing death, ghosts, and offending immortals, immediately clamped her mouth shut. She then quickly clasped her hands in prayer to God, "God, I didn’t mean it. I wish to live to one hundred and twenty, please don’t take me too soon."
Xie Cheng found it both amusing and frustrating. He comforted her, "Don’t worry, Zhenniang, we won’t die. We’re just going to deal with a batch of Rong people."
"But Rong people are so terrifying. What if they beat you..." Ji Zhenniang hastily stopped speaking, fearing God might hear and take Xie Cheng’s life.
Xie Cheng looked at Qin San Lang, standing outside with his back to them. Knowing San Lang, though young, was strict with the army, he realized he must be annoyed from waiting. Thus, he didn’t dare waste more time. He pried off Ji Zhenniang’s hands gripping his arm and said, "Zhenniang, stay close to the Gu Siblings. After we’ve defeated the Rong people, we’ll come to the Lei Family’s Manor to fetch you."
Saying this, he immediately dashed out of the tent. Ji Zhenniang wanted to chase after him but was blocked by Gu Jinli’s stick, who threatened, "Try coming over, and I’ll hit you!"
Ji Zhenniang was too aggrieved, her tears streaming down, but she didn’t dare run over.
Xie Cheng turned back to look at her and comforted, "Zhenniang, don’t cry. I’ll return, so follow the Gu Siblings. She can protect you. Listen, don’t throw a tantrum. Once the battles in the Northwest are over, we’ll go back to see Zhuzhu together."
Upon hearing this, Ji Zhenniang cried helplessly. She could see Xie Cheng was set on fighting the Rong people, so she could only nod and say, "Mm, come back safely."
Xie Cheng, hearing these words, sighed in relief and nodded, "Mm, I will come back safely. Zhenniang, take good care of yourself."
Having said this, he turned determinedly and left with Qin San Lang.
Gu Jinli went over, grabbed Ji Zhenniang by the collar, and slapped her twice, saying, "These two slaps are to tell you, during a battle, don’t waste everyone’s time to escape by making trouble."
Ji Zhenniang was dazed by the slaps but didn’t dare hit back because Gu Jinli knew how to fight. She couldn’t win and could only sob softly, only to be scolded by Gu Jinli again: "Shut up! What are you crying about? Hurry and pack your valuables. Be done and get moving to escape."
Ji Zhenniang was the kind who acted spoiled when there was a backer. Still, when the backer left, she became obedient and got to work, weeping as she gathered her valuables.
Other things were packed by Xie Huaihua and Nanny Xie.
In no time, everything was packed, and the servants of the Xie Family camp were driving the carts and mule carts to the center of the camp to gather.