Hearing this, Sun Wen's entire body trembled. He quickly reached out and grabbed the attendant's wrist.
He asked, "Did he only eat two chopsticks at a meal, or only two chopsticks at every meal?"
If it was the former, it meant that Nie Liang had a bad appetite. If it was the latter, it meant that there was something wrong with Nie Liang's body.
"This lowly one also tested him, almost every meal. Also …" The attendant continued, "This lowly one also heard something else. That noble ate very little at every meal, but not a single bowl of medicine was missing. The dregs of the medicine had to be burned and buried secretly. "
Sun Wen was speechless. "I thought I overestimated Nie Liang, but I underestimated his cautiousness."
It was rare to see someone so cautious.
If Sun Wen didn't play by the rules, it would have been very difficult to find evidence of Nie Liang's poor health.
Sun Wen pondered for a while and ordered the attendant, "Think of a way to secretly get some dregs. The sooner, the better. The more careful, the better."
The attendant replied, "This lowly one understands."
After the attendant left, Sun Wen shook his sleeves and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.
"It's time to find an excuse to leave. It's really hard to stay in this dragon's den."
Ever since Sun Wen came to the Nie Camp, his life was out of his control. There was a sharp knife on his neck that could take his life at any time. He couldn't show the slightest bit of timidity or nervousness. He had to talk cheerfully to outsiders and be confident to control the situation.
It was no different from saying that a day felt like a year.
Sun Wen thought of an excuse to leave while patiently waiting for the attendant's news. He didn't show any strange expression.
The next day, Fan Chen received the news that Sun Wen was leaving. He raised his eyebrows slightly, not knowing what this shameless old man was up to.
After asking in detail, he found out that Sun Wen was really leaving.
Fan Chen pretended to be confused. "Sir, you're the envoy representing the Duke of Lanting. You can come and go as you please. Why do you need my master's permission?"
Sun Wen smiled on the surface, but he cursed in his heart.
If he left without saying a word, Nie Liang's four hundred feet long saber would fall on him the moment he ran three meters away.
The more guilty he was, the more it proved that he had ulterior motives. Adhering to the principle of killing a thousand wrongdoers, how could Nie Liang let Sun Wen go?
Sun Wen said with a smile, "You're wrong. Duke Guang Shan is an outstanding person. If the Lord finds out that this old man has disrespected Duke Guangshan, the Lord will definitely reprimand me when we return. This old man has lived for most of his life. Even if I can't say that I'm an expert, I still know the ways of the world. How could I not understand this? "
He was very anxious, but on the surface, he looked very relaxed, as if he would leave as soon as Nie Liang let him go.
"I feel like old friends with you at first sight. I can't wait to drink with you and talk through the night." Fan Chen probed again, "It's a pity that I'm busy with worldly affairs and don't have a chance to get away … Why don't you stay for a few more days? Could it be that our army did not treat you well and neglected you? "
Two days ago, Sun Wen had treated Nie Ying as his home, but today, he said he wanted to leave. How could it not arouse suspicion?
Fan Chen had been ordered to probe Sun Wen, but he had failed to dig out anything useful. Naturally, he wouldn't let this matter rest.
Sun Wen had a smile on his lips, but it didn't reach his eyes. He said to Fan Chen, "You and I each serve different masters, right?"
Fan Chen nodded and said half-truthfully, "It's a pity. One day … I want to be an official in the same court as Zaidao."
"Perhaps there will be such a day." Sun Wen retorted nonchalantly. He said, "Since we each serve different masters, then you should be clear of this old man's position. Now that I'm still eating the fortune given by the Lord, I'm naturally doing my part. The two armies are about to go to war, and this old man's mission as an envoy has been completed. Duke Guangshan's attitude is clear, and it's obviously impossible for him to retreat. Why should this old man stay? "
Could it be that he would stay in Nie Ying and accidentally injure him when our army attacked?
Sun Wen's reason was beyond Fan Chen's imagination. The latter thought that Sun Wen would find a fancy excuse.
Unexpectedly, the other party was so straightforward that Fan Chen had nothing to say in response.
Yes, both of them served different masters, and the two armies were about to go to war. What was the use of Sun Wen staying in Nie Ying?
Fan Chen restrained the stiff smile on his lips and said seriously, "This one will inform the Lord of this matter as soon as possible."
Sun Wen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, thank you."
Fan Chen brought the message to Nie Liang, but Nie Liang didn't release him immediately. Instead, he deliberately delayed it for a night and secretly sent people to keep an eye on Sun Wen and his men to see if they had any strange reactions. If they were in a hurry to leave but were detained, there would always be a flaw in their anxiousness.
Unexpectedly, Sun Wen kept his composure and didn't reveal any flaws for the entire night. The next day, he did what he was supposed to do and was once again picky about the food in the camp.
On the evening of the third day, Nie Liang really didn't find anything and finally let them go.
Fan Chen personally led the troops to send them off. Seeing this, Sun Wen's heart turned slightly cold, but he still looked calm and composed without any flaws.
"Even if you escort a gentleman for a thousand miles, you'll have to part in the end. Farewell!"
The surroundings were overgrown with weeds. It was vast and barren, making people feel a chill for no reason.
Sun Wen smiled and cupped his hands to bid farewell to Fan Chen. He stepped on the stool and entered the carriage, secretly instructing the coachman.
"Walk slowly. There's no need to rush. Send people to keep an eye on the people behind."
Fan Chen brought five hundred soldiers, each riding a warhorse. It wouldn't take long to catch up with them.
If Sun Wen hurriedly drove the carriage away, Fan Chen would catch up with him with his men and kill him on the spot.
Even without lifting the curtain of the carriage to look back, Sun Wen could feel a pair of scorching eyes locked on him.
He raised his hand to touch his chest. Not only could he feel a strong and active heartbeat, but he could also feel a small bump.
The attendants had secretly obtained some medicinal dregs by bribing the kitchen soldiers. Sun Wen didn't dare to put the dregs in his carry-on luggage. Instead, he wrapped it up and stuffed it into the inner lining of his shirt. He noticed that someone had secretly touched their luggage last night and the night before. Even though he was very cautious, Sun Wen still found some clues and became even more nervous.
"Advisor, they're still following —"
Sun Wen's heart skipped a beat. He asked, "How?"
The coachman said, "They stop and walk. It doesn't look like they're going to kill anyone."
Sun Wen said, "Pass down the order. Don't act rashly. Just pretend that they don't exist and move forward at this speed."
Although he said so, the enemies behind them were like the Black and White Impermanence holding the Soul Binding Chains, floating quietly beside them. Who wouldn't be nervous?
After following them for a quarter of an hour, Fan Chen found that Sun Wen was still able to keep his composure. Most of his doubts disappeared.
"Let's go back." Fan Chen sighed. "If we're fated, we'll meet again."
He covered up the fact that he followed Sun Wen and planned to kill him with a cloth.
He didn't want to kill Sun Wen. He just couldn't bear to part with his good friend, which was why he kept stopping and seeing him off.
"Go!"
Fan Chen turned his head back to take a look, then unwillingly turned his horse around.
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