Breaking an Appointment
After learning that Qin Huaiyuan was still alive, Cao Yu Qing's ruthless state of mind suddenly calmed down. Like a red-hot soldering iron that was put into cold water, all her anger was extinguished at once. The sky turned blue, and the world regained its color. Even the smell of burning paper in the air no longer suffocated her.
Cao Yu Qing's eyes were filled with vigor, making Qin Yining feel that she was full of hope again.
"Tell me, what do you need my help with?"
Qin Yining smiled and pulled Cao Yu Qing's hand, saying, "Aunt Cao, I'll leave Master Zhong's safety to you. Although I also left some people by Master Zhong's side, it's not as reassuring as you. All my assets and finances are managed by Master Zhong. The Wang Residence and Family Qin went to the south, and they are all counting on Master Zhong's money. He is too important, can you help? "
Cao Yu Qing looked at Qin Yining hesitantly, and could not help but look at the noisy mourning hall, "It's nothing, but I'm still worried about you."
Qin Yining smiled, "Young Master Mu was arranged by Wang Ye to protect me. Moreover, you also know my plan. If too many people are left behind, it will be detrimental to the implementation of the plan. This is really the most appropriate arrangement."
Cao Yu Qing hesitated and bit her lower lip, "Alright, I'll listen to you. But after I sent Master Zhong off, I want to go to Xi Yue. I'm in a strange place, so I can't be at ease. "
Qin Yining nodded, saying, "Aunt Cao is free to move, I naturally won't stop you. But to go to Xi Yue, we have to pass through the desert, and it's very dangerous without anyone leading the way. You should contact the people of Green Heaven Alliance and see if they can use a tracking Gu. That way, I can be at ease."
"Alright, don't worry." Cao Yu Qing smiled through her tears.
Qin Yining also smiled and nodded. The depression that had accumulated in her heart for the past few days had finally dissipated. It was as if this good news could erase all the setbacks she had suffered.
Cao Yuqing escorted Shopkeeper Zhong and left quietly.
At this point, apart from Qin Yining and Mu Jinghu, as well as some servants who did not intend to bring them to the south and would return home after they left, the rest of the people in the Qin Residence were temporarily hired to keep up appearances.
The next day, Qin Yining went to the coffin and cried again. Then, he brought the two old women to the leader of the Idle Gang.
"Tomorrow is the day to deliver the coffin. I'm afraid it won't be lively enough. Also, I have to transport a lot of luggage to the south this time, so I'll need more people. Can you see if you can get some help?"
This man's name was Bao Hu. He looked to be in his forties, with a stocky build and a hunchback. He looked like an honest farmer, but in reality, he was the First Master of Phoenix Mountain, known in the pugilistic world as Second Master Bao.
Looking at Qin Yining's delicate face, which looked even more pitiful after crying, Bao Hu was mesmerized. If not for the fact that he had gathered more than a hundred brothers from two nearby strongholds to work together on this business deal, he would have brought this beauty back to be his mistress long ago.
With the idea that he would definitely be able to win the beauty's heart, Bao Hu was extremely patient. He smiled and nodded repeatedly, "Boss, don't worry. Just leave this matter to me. I guarantee that tomorrow's matter will be grand and lively. I will definitely not let anyone look down on us."
Qin Yining nodded. "That's good. Don't worry, everyone will be rewarded. "
"Aiyo, then I'll thank you on behalf of the brothers, Boss."
Qin Yining wiped his tears with a handkerchief, nodded casually, and turned to walk towards the moon gate.
Bao Hu looked in the direction Qin Yining left in and slowly straightened his hunched back. His lips curled into a scornful and determined smile. He turned to order the people who were helping to cry, "Brothers, Boss said to perform well. Make it more lively. Don't lose face. Everyone, start crying!"
Receiving the order, the front yard, which had already been filled with cries, shook even more.
Qin Yining arranged for the remaining servant women in the fu to pack up the luggage and boxes. He then ordered them in a low voice, "After we leave tomorrow, everyone can go their separate ways. When I return to Jing, I will contact everyone again. It has been hard on everyone in the Family Qin these days."
"It's not hard. The masters have treated us very well. No one can do anything about something like this happening."
"Yes, after Wang Fei returns, if you have any orders, just come find us."
The servant women chattered and then bowed to Qin Yining in unison.
Qin Yining returned the bow, gave each of them a reward, and had them leave.
Early in the morning, when the sky was dark, the front of Qin Fu became lively.
Even though those bandits had done all sorts of bad things, they had used this method to deceive for a long time. The ceremony was very grand, and even Master Yin-Yang had prepared it in advance.
But Qin Yining was slightly anxious at this time.
Because after waking up today, she could not find Mu Jinghu!
The auspicious time had arrived, and she could not wait. The troops were about to depart. She could not stop the ceremony and wait for Mu Jinghu alone. But there were bandits all around her. If Mu Jinghu was not by her side, she did not know what to do.
The incident had happened so suddenly that Qin Yining was caught unprepared. She had sent everyone away and did not even have anyone to discuss it with.
"This is the pot that Master will use when he goes there. Boss, you have to use as much strength as you can and break some. Otherwise, it will be difficult for Master to carry it when he goes down." As Qin Huaiyuan only had one daughter, Qin Yining, and her son-in-law was not by her side, Qin Yining had to break the funeral pot.
Qin Yining suppressed her anxiety and followed Master Yin-Yang's instructions with an ugly expression. She knelt in front of the hearse, raised the pot that had been used to send paper money these days and smashed it on the ground.
With a crisp sound, the pot was smashed to pieces. Master Yin-Yang, Bao Hu, and the rest were shocked.
They did not expect a woman to be so strong.
Bao Hu waved his hand to remind them as he cried at the top of his lungs. The funeral procession cried like a tsunami and set off in a lively manner.
Bao Hu said to Qin Yining, "Boss, get on the carriage. We're leaving now."
Qin Yining used a handkerchief dipped in ginger juice to wipe the corners of her eyes. Streams of tears immediately fell. She nodded weakly and walked slowly towards the carriage. But from the corner of her eyes, she was looking around.
Where was Mu Jinghu? Why wasn't Mu Jinghu here yet!
No matter how much she dilly-dallied, she still had to get on the carriage. At this time, it was impossible to get off.
Qin Yining's carriage was in the middle of the procession. There were carts in front and behind them that were transporting boxes. Bao Hu's men were hired and naturally surrounded the entire procession.
A clever boy found that the servants of the Qin's Mansion didn't follow them, so he reported back to Bao Hu, "Second Master, there is something strange in this family. The delicate Madam didn't bring any servant girl or older female servant with her, and none of the older female servants in the mansion is here today."
Bao Hu led his horse and walked at the back of the procession. He looked back at Qin Manor and said, "Don't worry about them. How much money can a group of servants have? Look at how many carriages there are in this procession! This damned Lord Qin used to be the Minister of Revenue. In Dayan, he had been an official for many years. Now that he is dead, his family is returning to their hometown. Naturally, they have to bring all their belongings with them. If we can bring these things back, this trip will not be in vain. "
"But there might be treasures in that house."
"Damn it, are you stupid? Are you stupid? Can't you tell which is the watermelon and which is the sesame? Also, where is this? This is the capital! Are we going to rob them? Do you still want to eat prison food? "
Bao Hu's eyes widened. If not for the fact that he was afraid of being seen through, he would have slapped him.
"Yes, yes, yes. Second Master is right. I was thinking wrongly."
… …
Qin Yining looked out through the gap in the carriage window. Now, there were bandits all around.
If Mu Jinghu was by his side, Qin Yining would not be nervous at all. However, Mu Jinghu suddenly disappeared.
The most important part of Qin Yining's plan to evacuate her family was that Mu Jinghu would follow and protect her. She would take her with her when they were in danger. No matter if it was the bandits or the Qiu Family or Li Qitian who attacked first, as long as Mu Jinghu was there, she would be able to escape unscathed.
What should she do now?
Qin Yining looked around and touched the bottom of the seat. There was nothing in the carriage that she could use. If Mu Jinghu did not arrive in time, would she really have to rely on the hairpin to protect herself?
Qin Yining took a few deep breaths and touched the small paper bag that Bing Tang gave her in her sleeve to calm down.
It was still crowded outside the carriage. At this time, the funeral procession had not left the city. She thought that these bandits were not crazy and would not attack in the capital. If they wanted to attack, they would have to go further and to a deserted area. On the other hand, if the Qiu Family or Li Qitian wanted to kill them, they would definitely choose a place that was far away from the capital.
Therefore, she was still safe for now.
After taking a few more deep breaths, Qin Yining calmed down completely. She did not know if Mu Jinghu had betrayed Pang Xiao, but now was not the time to find out who was responsible. Her top priority was to think of a way to protect herself. There were more than a hundred people delivering the coffins around her. How could she escape before they attacked her?
Qin Yining closed her eyes and thought quickly.
It was because Qin Yining closed her eyes that she didn't notice that there were several familiar faces among the crowd of onlookers on the way out of the city.
Tian Jizi was wearing a dark blue Daoist robe and a round hat. His hands were behind his back and he smiled as he watched the Family Qin funeral procession leave. He then said to Mu Jinghu, "Why, are you worried?"
"Martial Uncle, I am really worried. Why don't you let me escort her back? I will hand her over to Pang Zhixi and immediately come back to look for you."
"Okay. That works too. " Tian Jizi clicked his tongue and said, "When the time comes, buy more paper money for me to burn so that I won't be poor down there."
Mu Jinghu choked and couldn't say anything.
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