From Huichuan County to Wuning Dam, it would only take three or four days if they rode fast horses. However, since they were transporting heavy goods such as granite, the speed would be extremely slow.
The journey was very smooth.
Some of the people in the team who had received special instructions from Lu Heng also slowly let down their guard.
Seven days later, the team finally arrived at a small village that was only a day's journey away from Wuning Dam. After everyone had eaten and drank to their fill, they left someone to keep watch and then went to sleep. There was only one day left until Wuning Dam. After handing over the goods, their mission would be safely completed.
The next day, the team set off again. However, no one noticed that two of the carriages had been swapped.
When Pang Xiao received the news from Jinghu Wei, he was finally able to relax.
He divided a portion of Jinghu Wei with him and ordered them to protect the "goods" until they reached the designated location.
In the following half a month, six more teams set off in different directions from the Huichuan County Stone Factory.
Pang Xiao used the same method and successfully swapped out two more batches of treasures.
"Everything went so smoothly. Didn't Lu Boye notice that the stones he transported were swapped out?" Qin Yining said lazily as he leaned against a soft bamboo pillow and waved a plain silk fan in his hand.
Pang Xiao used a bamboo stick to stick a piece of honeydew melon in front of Qin Yining's mouth and said with a smile, "He is such a meticulous person. He has been preparing for several months. He must be very calm. He will only reveal the treasures after he is sure that there is nothing unusual and the limelight has passed. It is because I guessed his thoughts that I was able to use this method to swap out the treasures. "
Qin Yining chuckled and picked up the teacup to rinse his mouth. "It seems that if some things are too cautious, it will delay the important matters."
"Yes. Excessive caution is indecisiveness. If this happens on the battlefield, it is very likely that the opportunity will be missed. Winning or losing on the battlefield involves human lives. "
"That's why you've developed such a decisive character," Qin Yining put down his silk fan, sat up, and put his arm around Pang Xiao's shoulder and neck.
When he got closer, the faint fragrance on her body enveloped him.
Pang Xiao smiled and held her slender waist. He stole a kiss from her cherry lips that still had the sweet fragrance of honeydew. He said with a smile, "I can't even remember how many times I've escaped a calamity because I made a quick decision. Therefore, he understood the importance of being decisive. However, the prerequisite is that you have to think things through clearly. You can't just casually make a decision. That would be an arbitrary decision, and you might even lose the lives of your brothers, harming others and yourself. "
Qin Yining nodded obediently. Her slender fingers twirled a strand of Pang Xiao's hair that had fallen over her shoulder. Her watery eyes were filled with gentleness.
Pang Xiao's body and mind almost melted in her gentle eyes. He slowly approached her as if he was possessed. His low voice was slightly hoarse, "If someone came to stab me with a knife right now, I wouldn't want to dodge."
Qin Yining burst out laughing when he heard that.
Just as their lips were about to touch, Ji Yun's slightly anxious voice suddenly came from outside.
"Wang Ye, Princess Consort, there's a message from Tang Xiu. Mr. Xie wants us to inform Wang Ye as soon as possible."
Pang Xiao's movements paused. He sighed softly in disappointment.
Qin Yining said, "Go quickly. Since you're in such a hurry, it must be something important."
She pulled him up and tidied his clothes.
Pang Xiao said, "Come with me to take a look. It's boring to stay in the house. "
Qin Yining thought about it and agreed. The tailored clothes were already made and two pairs of shoes were also made. There was no urgent need for needlework. She could only read some miscellaneous books when she was free.
"Okay." Qin Yining agreed and called Ji Yun in to help her dress neatly.
The two of them quickly rushed to the front.
As soon as Tang Xiu saw Pang Xiao, she did not care about etiquette. She hastily cupped her hands and took out a letter from her bosom.
"Wang Ye, when we left the city today, a little beggar gave this subordinate this. This subordinate was suspicious and opened it to take a look. Who knew that this was a letter? The note inside asked this subordinate to give this subordinate this letter to Wang Ye. This is a matter of life and death. This subordinate did not dare to delay and hurriedly came back. "
As he spoke, Pang Xiao had already taken the letter. There was indeed a smaller letter inside.
When she saw the familiar handwriting on the letter, Pang Xiao frowned.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi were also gathered here. When they saw this, they were very curious and wanted to take a closer look. However, they were a little worried that they would overstep the rules.
"Sirs, please take a look."
Pang Xiao seemed to understand their thoughts and handed the letter to Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi.
Facing Qin Yining's questioning gaze, Pang Xiao said, "This is a letter that Tao Hanshan wrote to me. Other than paying his respects, he also told me an important message."
"An important message?" Qin Yining asked doubtfully. "Previously, when Mister Tao left, he also left a letter for you. He said that no matter where he goes, he will always do his best for Wang Ye's great cause."
"Yes. Tao Hanshan also said that we should not touch the last batch of goods. He has already informed Your Majesty about this. Your Majesty will definitely rush to Huichuan. "
What?
Qin Yining's eyes widened in shock.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi also returned the letter to Pang Xiao with complicated expressions.
"This last batch of goods is to be transported to Wanzhou Town. Everything has already been arranged. What if we stop now? "Xie Yue frowned, and the wrinkles on her face were even more obvious because of her conflicted expression.
However, Xu Weizhi said, "Based on our many years of working together, although Tao Hanshan is a little stubborn and unscrupulous, he has a good grasp of the overall situation. He also has high expectations for Wang Ye. This time, he should have done so. "
Xu Weizhi's words were reserved, but from his tone, he had already expressed it very clearly. Tao Hanshan must have followed the letter and informed the Emperor that the treasure was about to be transported to Wanzhou Town.
With Li Qitian's suspicious personality and how much he valued the treasure, he would definitely rush over this time.
Furthermore, the treasure that Pang Xiao had already successfully robbed was very likely to be targeted by Li Qitian.
Pang Xiao said, "Tao Hanshan assassinated Sister Yi, which is really abominable. However, This King also understands his personality over the years. This time, as Mr. Xu said, this letter should be true. He has a great desire for power, and I'm afraid that he is still pinning his hopes on This King. Therefore, he thinks that this is the best way to assist This King. "
After pondering for a moment, he said, "This King thinks that Tao Hanshan's ability is still worthy of recognition. His ambition for power also prevents him from betraying This King for the time being. Therefore, this batch of goods to be transported to Wanzhou Town.
It's best for us to observe in secret. "
Xie Yue, Xu Weizhi, and Tang Xiu all nodded in agreement.
Xie Yue said in admiration, "Wang Ye knows how to make good use of people. He is broad-minded and can even be so forgiving towards that traitor Tao Hanshan. It is truly admirable."
Pang Xiao waved his hand and said, "It's not that This King is forgiving. It's just that he understands Tao Hanshan more and more."
"However, I am somewhat worried that the world will fall into chaos."
Qin Yining frowned and said, "With Your Majesty's personality, he will definitely rush over as soon as possible. He values the treasure so much. When the time comes, the news that Your Majesty left the capital for the treasure will spread like wildfire."
Qin Yining exhaled and said somewhat heavily, "My people have sent news. Although the flood in the south has stopped, there is really not enough food to eat. The common people are digging wild vegetables and peeling tree bark to allay their hunger. At this time, the relief from the imperial court has not arrived and Your Majesty is making a big fuss over the treasure. Who knows what kind of rumors will spread?
"The common people are starving. Seeing that an even bigger famine is about to break out, the Emperor still does not give them relief. He only knows how to repair the imperial mausoleum and dig for the treasure. He does not think about the common people. What if the people are agitated and rebel? When that time comes, the world will fall into chaos. The world has only just stopped. "
Qin Yining's analysis was reasonable.
The others couldn't help but feel their hearts sink.
Xie Yue said after a moment, "Wang Fei is right. Because of this, everything we have done to obtain the treasure is not wrong. Actually, although it is called a treasure, it was obtained when the Yan dynasty's incapable ruler plundered the common people. If we can take it and use it for the common people, it can be considered a good thing. "
"Exactly." Pang Xiao said, "Now that things are complicated, we can only take one step at a time. Tao Hanshan may have told the Emperor about this matter without thinking of provoking the Emperor to do something extreme. Let's just wait and see. If the Emperor does not come, we can succeed. If he comes, we have to plan for the long term. "
"Otherwise." Qin Yining shook his head, "I'm afraid that if Your Majesty really comes, we won't have time to plan for the long term."
With Qin Yining's reminder, Pang Xiao immediately understood and said, "With Your Majesty's suspicion, he will only suspect me. What's more, Lu Heng will implicate me."
"Exactly. So Wang Ye should sit down and prepare in advance. "
After the plan was set, Qin Yining did not stay any longer to avoid disturbing Pang Xiao and the strategist's discussion. He returned to the inner residence alone.
Ji Yun was instructing the young maidservants to clean the courtyard. Seeing Qin Yining return, she smiled and came forward to welcome, "Wang Fei, you are back."
"En. Did you find out the matter I asked you to investigate? "
Ji Yun nodded and followed Qin Yining into the room. She went to the square table and poured a cup of tea for her before saying, "Everything seems normal in the Wang family. There are still not many servants in the fu. However, I heard some rumors that Philanthropist Wang seems to have developed hysteria."
"Oh?" Qin Yining's hand that was holding the cup of tea paused. Then he smiled coldly, "He is still lacking."
Ji Yun looked at Qin Yining in confusion.
Qin Yining said, "He hates the Yue family that stole his property. He hates his wife for being heartless. Thus, he vented his anger on all the people in Danfu County. Because most of the people in Danfu County come from the three great families, and the three great families influence each other, the people are also pedantic and believe in family rules. They do not care about laws. Even if the people in Danfu County knew that he was robbed of his property, no one stood up for him because he is an outsider.
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