"Wah ~!"
The loud cries of a baby woke up the dawn.
The group of people guarding the entrance of the dungeon all breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
These people were all heroes from the Three Mountains and Five Peaks. They had been recruited by Young Master Jiang. Their only mission in life was to kill. Each of them had taken countless lives, and each of them was a devil who killed without blinking an eye.
However, it was these great devils who killed without blinking an eye who gathered here for the first time for a woman giving birth and the birth of a newborn. Listening to the cries of pain from the pregnant woman, they clenched their fists tightly and worked with her. Their foreheads were covered in sweat. When the female assassin in charge of the delivery shouted, "Difficult labor! The pregnant woman has already fainted, "they were also frightened and on edge.
At first, they had gathered here only because they knew that this pregnant woman and the baby she was about to give birth to were of great use to Young Master. Whether Young Master would be at the end of his rope or come back from the dead largely depended on this woman and son. In their hearts, they only treated this pregnant woman as a bargaining chip.
However, after standing at the entrance of the dungeon for an entire night and listening to the female assassin shout out the current situation of the pregnant woman from time to time, listening to the hardships and pain of the birth of a new life, their minds were unknowingly attracted. They gritted their teeth and breathed rapidly together with Xiao Man, who was in unbearable pain. When the loud and powerful cries of the newborn came out, they also heaved a long sigh of relief as if a huge burden had been lifted off their shoulders. All of them were beaming with joy.
They were already used to sending people to death. This was the first time they were facing a new life. This incomparably long night was undoubtedly a baptism and an enlightenment for them.
Young Master Jiang sat cross-legged in his room, thinking over and over again about the possibility of turning the situation around. The chances were slim, but it was not completely impossible. The only variable now was whether Xiao Man and her daughter were dead or alive. However, no matter what, there was one thing that needed to be done immediately: evacuate at dawn!
After thinking for a long time, Young Master Jiang slowly opened his eyes, picked up the bell on the table, and shook it.
The barrier door opened, and a guard in white stood solemnly at the door.
Young Master Jiang said, "Pass down the order. Quickly make preparations. Once the city gate opens, everyone is to leave and return to Luoyang!"
"Yes!"
The man in white bowed, but just as he bent down, he was pushed away by someone.
The beautiful female assassin walked in weakly from the outside. She was sweating profusely, as if she had just been fished out of the water. She bowed to Young Master Jiang and said, "Young Master, I … fortunately didn't disappoint you! However … "
Young Master Jiang's spirit was lifted at first, but when he heard her say "but", he became a little nervous. He hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
…
Probably a few months ago, there was a fixed vendor under the locust tree opposite Gongsun Bufan's mansion. This vendor only sold freshly made cakes.
The cakes he made were bright and moist, soft and sweet, with a strong aroma. Not only did the children in the alley like to eat them, even the adults often bought a piece to try.
Because he set up his stall early in the morning, some lazy women who were too lazy to cook in the morning would buy a piece of cake from his stall. They would add hot water and boil it, turning it into a thin porridge similar to eight treasures porridge. It was used as breakfast for the whole family, so his business was quite good.
Early this morning, the vendor appeared under the locust tree on time again. He set up the big clay steamer and put the red dates first, followed by the raisins, glutinous rice, and then the red dates … layer by layer, methodically. There was already a charcoal fire under the clay steamer, but the steam had yet to rise.
Cakes needed at least four to six hours to be steamed. This jar of cakes that were being made was to be sold in the afternoon. There was also a piece of cake left to cool on the chopping board. It was made at home last night and was sold early in the morning.
The main gate of Gongsun Manor opened, but the vendor didn't even raise his head. He only focused on his business.
Yang Fan wore a dark green robe with a narrow blade hanging from his waist. It was the most common kind of steel. He walked up to the vendor like a tall and straight pine tree. He used a pair of earth-grabbing tigers to forcefully knock on the ground.
The vendor put on the most common smile of a businessman. He blinked his small eyes that still had some eye sores and said, "Sir, you woke up too early. Do you want to buy cakes?"
Yang Fan's voice wasn't loud, but it was like the low roar of a lion. That voice that wasn't too loud had a faint rumbling feeling, "I want Young Master Jiang's residence!"
The vendor blinked his eyes. He still didn't know what was going on. Of course, he wasn't a real businessman. He came here from the day Xiao Man moved into Gongsun Manor. His mission was to take care of them nearby and inform them of any signs of trouble.
But he really didn't know anything about what happened last night. It was fine to occasionally not sleep for a night, but he really didn't expect that someone would come to Gongsun Manor to kidnap someone. Of course, he also knew who Yang Fan was, but he didn't expect Yang Fan to expose his identity so openly. Although it was still early and there were no other customers on the street.
Yang Fan didn't give him time to continue blinking. His hand fell on the chopping board with a bang, causing the big ball of cakes to jump, "I want news about Young Master Jiang!"
The vendor was startled. He hurriedly pushed the cart and said repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I'll …"
Yang Fan lifted his foot and the cart flew up. The cart of steamed cakes and the glutinous rice jujube all flew into the deep drainage ditch on the side of the road. Yang Fan's roaring voice rang in his ears, "Immediately! Immediately! "
The vendor didn't say anything and ran out of the alley. He didn't doubt that if he was a moment slower, he would be punched by Yang Fan's iron fists until he was as soft and chewy as the steamed glutinous rice …
…
This was the first time Young Master Jiang walked into a place that he thought was very dark and dirty. When he walked in, he even used a snow-white handkerchief to cover his nose.
Fortunately, the Lu family's dungeon wasn't very useful. It was usually used as a cellar. There wasn't any dirty smell inside, but it wasn't as fresh as the air outside. Only then did Young Master Jiang put down the handkerchief.
The place where Xiao Man was lying was a pile of weeds. When she was locked in, the servants carried it from the stables. The withered grass was clean and soft. After a night's work, it hadn't been soaked by the humidity in the dungeon. It wasn't very uncomfortable to lie on it now.
The subordinates all knew that Young Master loved cleanliness. The room had been cleaned, and the blood and water stains were also covered with dry soil. Young Master Jiang stood a few steps away from Xiao Man. He saw Xiao Man lying on her side in the firewood. Her cheeks looked pale and haggard. It was only because someone had wiped her face when she was unconscious that her face wasn't covered with sweat.
Young Master Jiang frowned and said, "She still hasn't woken up?"
One of the subordinates immediately walked over. The female assassin who was responsible for taking over didn't follow. She wasn't Young Master Jiang's confidant, so she wouldn't hear what was going to happen next.
Xiao Man had a difficult labor last night. Fortunately, the female assassin not only knew how to deliver a baby, but also had the guts to handle it boldly. After a lot of trouble, she finally saved the mother and child's safety. However, Xiao Man had also exhausted all her strength and hadn't woken up until now.
The assassin gently pushed Xiao Man's shoulder. Xiao Man weakly opened her eyes. At first, she was confused, but she gradually regained consciousness.
Young Master Jiang stood in front of her, tall and straight like a white lotus on a snowy mountain, but she didn't see him. She quickly thought of the child she was unable to give birth to because of the difficult labor before she fainted.
"My child! Where's my child? "
As soon as Xiao Man realized that her child wasn't beside her, she immediately became like a crazy female leopard. She clearly didn't have a trace of strength in her body, but at this time, her strength was so great that the assassin almost couldn't hold her down.
Young Master Jiang gently and elegantly said, "Your child is fine, he's very safe! You … "
"My child, where's my child, return the child to me …"
Xiao Man regained some consciousness and stared at Young Master Jiang with red eyes. She was about to pounce on him. The other assassin also hurried forward to help and firmly held her down with his companion.
Young Master Jiang said, "I said your child is safe and sound, you …"
"Child! Return the child to me! "
Xiao Man didn't listen to what he said at all. When she woke up, she couldn't see her own flesh and blood. That kind of panic and fear almost scared her out of her wits.
Young Master Jiang frowned. He couldn't understand. He had clearly told her that the child was safe and sound. Was there a need to be so panicked and afraid? But looking at her current expression, he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to say anything if he didn't return the child to her.
Young Master Jiang waved his hand and ordered his subordinate, "go, get the child!"
When Xiao Man heard this, she immediately calmed down. She strenuously and expectantly stared at the back of the assassin who left in a hurry. Her eyes no longer looked to the side. If it wasn't for the fact that she was really weak and couldn't walk now, perhaps she would have chased after that person.
Young Master Jiang took out a handkerchief and coughed while covering his mouth. He slowly said, "The child needs to be bathed and cleaned, so I temporarily took him out. Don't worry, I don't want to do anything to a child."
Xiao Man didn't seem to hear it at all. Her bright eyes were only staring at the exit of the dungeon.
Young Master Jiang sniffed in boredom.
The assassin hurried back with the child in his arms. Perhaps he was used to holding a knife and a gun all his life. This was the first time he had held a child. The little person looked very fragile, but he was terrified. He clumsily and carefully held the child. As soon as he saw Xiao Man, he grinned and said with a boastful smile, "Don't worry, the child is asleep …"
As soon as he finished speaking, the child opened his mouth and cried. The assassin was shocked and quickly handed the child to Xiao Man. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
"Baby, my baby!"
Xiao Man picked up her child. The little guy's little face was wrinkled and a little rosy because he had just been born. He had been washed clean and wrapped in a soft white silk cloth. His little hands were scattered, and his eyes were closed as he cried.
Xiao Man cried tears of joy. She pressed the child against her chest and hugged him tightly. She murmured, "My child! My child! " Listening to the familiar heartbeat coming from his mother's chest, the little guy seemed to have a sense of security. He gradually stopped crying, but occasionally sobbed.
Xiao Man held the child as if she had found her soul. She let out a long sigh of relief, and her expression became calm and serene.
Seeing this, Young Master Jiang subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. His face bloomed with a confident smile again. He slowly said, "Your child, I have returned him to you. Now, can we have a good talk?"
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