They didn't dare to take the risk on the main road or small path. Although the mountain forest was difficult to walk on, it was undoubtedly the safest path. Most of the mountain forest they walked on was a primeval forest that no one had ever been to before. The rotten leaves were at least two feet deep, and every step they took was very difficult.
There were also snakes, insects, and beasts in the rotten leaves, causing them a lot of trouble.
The vines were densely covered, some were brightly colored, and some were emerald green. Who could tell that many of the hanging vines were actually poisonous snakes? The ground under their feet clearly looked flat, but who would have thought that when they stepped on it, half of their bodies would be sunk in? Moreover, there were also frightened insects and ants scurrying and biting inside.
In order to avoid unnecessary injuries, their bodies were almost completely wrapped up, and even their faces were wrapped in fine silk scarves. As a result, they were sweating profusely, and each of them looked battered and exhausted.
Every time they arrived at a place with a mountain spring, it was like a carnival for them, because it was only at this moment that they could return to being human again.
There was a gurgling stream, and halfway along the stream, there was a huge tilted rock covered in green moss that separated the water. With this huge rock as the limit, upstream was the place where Tian Xiufeng and Madam Qin were bathing, and downstream was the place where those men were.
The distance wasn't far, and although they couldn't see each other, it still made people feel uncomfortable. However, they couldn't care about anything else. In this mountain forest, danger could be seen everywhere, so Tian Xiufeng and Madam Qin didn't want to go too far.
Similarly, those men downstream were all so thirsty that their throats were smoking. On the other side of the rock, Tian Xiufeng and Madam Qin stripped naked without any grace, and threw themselves into the mountain stream to wash and drink. Those men downstream also threw themselves into the river, and drank without stopping. Everyone drank until they were full, and then they took off their wet clothes and threw them ashore, and began to bathe.
Ye Xiaotian and Ma Qiansi were slightly more refined than them, but they didn't intentionally maintain their elegance. After trekking in this endless mountain for a few days, even the most refined person would turn into a wild beast. It was just that some of their old habits hadn't been changed so quickly.
It was also because of these slight differences that the two of them were the last to enter the water, and they weren't as ugly as those people, and they were the first to come ashore. Then the two of them squatted on the shore naked, and began to wash their clothes.
The clothes had to be washed. They reeked of sweat, mud, rotten leaves, and the grass juice that had been smeared on them to keep out insects and snakes. All these smells mixed together and were really unpleasant. Logically speaking, they didn't need to wash. After all, as long as they set foot on their path, it wouldn't be long before they would look the same again.
However, even a wild boar covered in pine oil and mud knew to rush into the river and take a bath, let alone a human.
The clothes were wet after washing, but there were many stones by the river that were relatively flat after being washed over by the river for many years. They were all scalding hot, so it wouldn't take long for the clothes to be ironed dry. Therefore, when the native soldiers and headmen finally went ashore to wash their clothes in satisfaction and squatted by the river, Ye Xiaotian and Ma Qiansi had already strolled to the shade of a nearby tree.
Ma Qiansi's expression was somewhat gloomy. He was clearly the second young master of the Ma family. In the future, at the very least, he would become a chieftain. In terms of distance, he would be a great chieftain second only to Chieftain Ma Qiancheng. With Ma Qiancheng's temperament, he would never bully this brother of his. Now that he was going to live under someone else's roof, how could he be happy? Although he was engaged to Yang Yinglong's "daughter", going under his father-in-law's tutelage was no different from marrying into the family. Was it glorious?
Ye Xiaotian understood, but he didn't sympathize. He wasn't a saint who loved and tolerated all living beings equally. Ever since he became close to Ma Qiancheng and treated Madam Qin and her son as potential enemies, their relationship was destined to be that of the predator and the prey. He wouldn't waste his compassion.
"Brother Qiansi, don't worry too much. Yang Tian Wang won't sit by and watch you and your son leave your hometown and live elsewhere. In the future, Yang Tian Wang will definitely lend you troops to return to the stone pillars! "
Ma Qiansi shook his head dejectedly and said in a low voice, "Mother always thought that Father was useless, but I know that everyone is willing to listen to my mother because of Father. Now that Mother has done such a thing, Father will definitely not forgive her. After we leave, as long as Father or Brother returns, everyone in the stone pillars will definitely support us. Return to the stone pillars? Even if my father-in-law sends troops to help, it's also … impossible. "
Ye Xiaotian thought to himself, This kid is a sensible person. It's a pity that your mother made such a big mistake in the past, and Ma Doubo also forgave you. You could have had the chance to live a stable life, but your restless mother still led you onto this path of no return …
Ye Xiaotian coughed and didn't say anything else. He was just putting on an act just now. Although Madam Qin and her son were one of the targets of his scheme, he didn't want to lead this innocent kid down the wrong path. As for his own choice or his mother's guidance, it was none of his business.
At this moment, a clear and stern voice sounded from behind, "Qiansi, do you think Mother is willing to leave my hometown? Mother is willing to leave so that one day I can return with my head held high. Isn't everything Mother has done for you? How can you be so depressed! "
Ye Xiaotian and Ma Qiansi turned their heads and saw Madam Qin walking towards them. Madam Qin had already finished bathing, and her clothes had also dried. Although her clothes were a bit old, and she didn't put on any rouge or jewelry, she was a natural beauty. Her beauty without makeup had a unique charm.
"Mother …" Ma Qiansi called out. Madam Qin's face was as cold as water, and she said to Ma Qiansi, "Qiansi, come with Mother!" Madam Qin took the lead and walked towards the forest. Ma Qiansi was surprised for a moment, but he still chased after her.
Ye Xiaotian looked at their backs, and there was a burst of light footsteps beside him. Ye Xiaotian turned his head and saw a naturally carved lotus flower in clear water.
Tian Xiufeng's glossy black hair was tied into a playful ponytail at the back of her head. Paired with her white and tensed pretty face, she looked like a young girl who wasn't even twenty years old.
She clasped her hands behind her back and leisurely strolled to Ye Xiaotian's side. Ye Xiaotian's gaze swept past her shoulder, and he saw a group of naked men squatting by the river outside the bushes and the shade of the trees. He couldn't help but blush with shame.
Even though Madam Qin and Madam Tian came directly from the forest, it was still them. If it was a woman from the Central Plains, she definitely wouldn't dare to walk over in such a situation.
Tian Xiufeng stopped beside Ye Xiaotian, and her figure, which was only half a head shorter than him, appeared graceful and exquisite, "Take a guess, what did Madam Qin want to say when she called her son over?"
Ye Xiaotian leisurely said, "Hmm … Son, it's time for Mother to tell you some things."
Tian Xiufeng burst into laughter, glanced at Ye Xiaotian, and said with a smile, "You also know about this?"
Ye Xiaotian sighed, and said, "I think, in the entire stone pillar, probably only Ma Qiansi doesn't know about it! Oh, that's not right, Ma Qiancheng probably doesn't know about it either. As for Chieftain Ma, I'm not sure. "
Tian Xiufeng's face darkened for a moment, and then quickly became bright and beautiful. She flirtatiously combed the hair on her temples, and said, "In a few days, we should be able to walk out of the Shi family's territory!" After saying that, she turned her delicate body, and gracefully walked away.
Along the way, Tian Xiufeng's seemingly light footsteps landed on the ground, but secretly revealed a murderous aura, "We're almost out of the Shi family's territory, but the pursuers haven't been able to catch up. Even though some people from the Tan family escaped along the way, and some were bitten to death by insects, snakes, and beasts, she is still unharmed. We have to act quickly!"
…
Ma Bangpin had always sent people to chase after them. Although the pursuers were in the forest, his people could leave the mountain to replenish their supplies every time they reached a place. News from the stone pillar residence could also be sent to them in time, and their situation here could also be heard from the stone pillar residence in time.
On this day, Ma Bangpin finally received news from the Chongqing government. Ma Qiancheng had been released, and was being escorted back to the stone pillar by the Chongqing government. Immediately after, he received news that Zhongzhou's Qin family village had also sent out white pole soldiers, led by Qin Liangyu. It seemed that they were going to help her fiancé rebuild the stone pillar.
Ma Bangpin was overjoyed when he received the news. Among the various chieftains stationed at the stone pillar, there were also some who harbored strange thoughts, but because of their many misgivings, they did not express it. Now that they received the news, they completely gave up.
When Li Xiangrong heard the news, he said to Ma Bangpin, "Tu She, our goal has been achieved. I think … we can speed up the pursuit of Madam Qin and the others."
"Of course!" Ma Bangpin stood up in high spirits and loudly said, "Pass down the order …" When the meeting was over, Ma Bangpin returned to the inner hall. Li Xiangrong sneakily came up to him again, "Tu She, you still need to give a secret order to your trusted aide."
Ma Bangpin was puzzled, "What secret order?"
Li Xiangrong said, "I don't want Madam Qin alive, I only want Madam Qin dead! Even Ma Qiansi must be killed as well! "
Ma Bangpin was shocked and asked, "Why is that?"
Li Xiangrong said, "Lord Tu She, think about it. Although Madam Qin is a traitor and has done so many bad things, she is still the birth mother of the new Chieftain Ma. If we capture her alive, can Chieftain Ma kill his mother? If he can't kill her, then he must lock her up. After a long time, when the hatred is gone and mother and son are reunited, where will you put yourself then, Lord? "
Ma Bangpin suddenly understood, his pair of ox eyes sparkling, he raised his thumb at Li Xiangrong, "Mister is a genius! But I don't know if Chieftain Tongren is willing to let her go. I really want to spend a lot of money to hire Mister to stay. "
Li Xiangrong stroked his beard and smiled contentedly, thinking, "If I really stay, I'm afraid it won't be long before I run out of tricks. Li's idea was borrowed from the Jianwen Emperor, 'Don't make me bear the name of killing Uncle', wouldn't it be better to directly say 'Don't kill Fourth Uncle'?
Obviously he doesn't want to live! Although Ma Qiancheng is not that kind of hypocrite, if Madam Qin is really captured alive, wouldn't it be difficult for him as her son? During the pursuit, swords and spears have no eyes, that's heaven's will, hehe … "
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