Cang Lan Dao - Chapter 36.1

Chapter 36.1 

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Hearing this answer, Luo Wanqing wondered whether his statement was true or false. Zhu Que coughed lightly and then explained: “That– there are still a few days more, and we must eat. Anyway, it’s only a sedative. It’s fine to eat it a bit. I’ll watch over you when you eat, and you watch me when I eat. We’ll watch each other’s back. It’s a kind of tactic.”

“Oh,” Luo Wanqing nodded before flattering, “Agent Zhu Que is extremely right.” 

“I already ate and slept well.” Zhu Que made a stern face and thoughtfully said, “Sleep after you eat.” 

Luo Wanqing took the newly handed steamed bun and pondered that Zhu Que was right. So she fed Zhu Que water first before secretly loosening the rope for him, ate a steamed bun, and fell asleep. The two took turns eating and sleeping daily, and when they left Dongdu, Luo Wanqing felt they had become fat. That day, they did not eat and pretended to be unconscious, transported out with the others. In the evening, they heard someone open the room door. The old lady who lied to Luo Wanqing walked in and said coldly: “Carry them out.” 

After saying that, some carried the people out of the house individually.  Once they were carried onto the carriage, these people locked the doors and windows of the carriage, and then the carriage rattled and moved. When she heard the carriage leaving the city, Luo Wanqing opened her eyes, saw Zhu Que lying across from her, and raised his hand in front of her to “shhh” gesture with his hands tied.

Luo Wanqing said nothing. Zhu Que sat up and twisted his wrists a bit, squeezing his hands out of the rope. He leaned to the window and listened. After confirming that no one was outside, he pulled a blade from his sleeve, inserted it into the window crack, and lifted it. He looked outside, then walked Luo Wanqing’s side and whispered: “The news confirmed by the scouts is that tonight Li Guiyu will come back using the official road. When I see his carriage from afar, I’ll jump out and run towards the forest so he can’t see me. Follow and run toward Li Guiyu’s direction. These traffickers will surely chase you. You shout for help.” 

“Will this be too obvious?” Luo Wanqing frowned. 

Li Guiyu was highly vigilant. If she took the initiative to go over, would Li Guiyu care about her? 

“He won’t necessarily care about you.” Zhu Que glanced at Luo Wanqing and said, “Someone is sitting on his carriage will.” 

“Who?” Luo Wanqing was puzzled, and Zhu Que rolled his eyes, seemingly remembering a complicated person, and helplessly said, “Zhang Yiran.” 

Luo Wanqing asked, “Zhang Yiran?” 

“You’ve also heard of him, right? The one who started writing complaints everywhere when he entered the Historian Office and even scolded His Majesty.” Zhu Que and Luo Wanqing whispered, “He also cited our Young Master. Others were promoted, but he was demoted. If not for his teacher valued him, he would have long settled on some poor side of the country. Don’t worry. With him around, he will help.” 

“How did he stay with Li Guiyu?” Luo Wdidn’t didn’t understand.

Zhu Que helplessly said, “Young Master said, although he is unpopular, his teacher is the Imperial Historian, and His Majesty is quite fond of him, so if he changes his temper in the future, he still has a future. Li Guiyu relies on the Zheng family, so he has to pull some people, right? This Zhang Yiran is at the lowest point but has a bright future; who else can he pull if not him? Recently, he has been in the countryside repairing the watercourse. Young Master counted the time and intercepted the road; he must have encountered Li Guiyu. It was a good opportunity; Li Guiyu surely let him get on the carriage to sell personal favor.” 

Luo Wanqing heard and understood that Xie Heng had arranged every link properly. 

“There’s more,” Zhu Que added. Young Master also said that just by looking at your face, Li Guiyu won’t necessarily offer you a ride. But if you lean more towards Zhang Yiran, he will send you back alone. But be careful on the way; maybe he will kill you.” 

Hearing this, Luo Wanqing frowned, “Such an important matter, he didn’t didn’t tell me?” 

“Young Master told me in private,” Zhu Que was immediately alert and said, “You must not tell Young Master that I said this.” 

Xie Heng tell these in private? Luo Wanqing found it hard to imagine. Why did Xie Heng didn’t tell her about this? 

“That,” Zhu Que looked at Luo Wanqing’s puzzled expression and awkwardly explained, “Our Inspection Department seldom allows female agents to set up beauty schemes. This time, it was a matter of necessity. Young Master may feel it is too much to ask you to take the initiative to get close to Zhang Yiran. Don’t worry, we won’t do this kind of thing after we finish off Li Guiyu.” 

Zhu Que seriously said, “We usually rely on strength. Fight and kill!” 

Luo Wanqing froze, smiled, and said thoughtfully, “I’m a member of the Inspection Department after I entered. Everything is focused on the mission. This small matter is not enough to worry about.” 

Zhu Que still seemed embarrassed and was about to speak when he suddenly stills, then closed his eyes and listened intently for a moment. Luo Wanqing saw his ears move, and then he opened his eyes and informed Luo Wanqing: “They’re coming. I’ll go down to check it out. If it’s them, I’ll yell ‘run,’ and you’ll you’ll jump off the carriage. ” 

“Okay.” 

Zhu Que walked to the door, crouched down to pick the latch off, and turned, saying, “I’m leaving.” 

The latch fell to the ground, instantly startling the people outside. By this time, Zhu Que had already kicked open the door and leaped down! As the carriage continued running forward, Luo Wanqing saw many people rushing towards Zhu Que, who glanced into the distance and confirmed the carriage sign, then shouted, “Run!” After that, he turned his head and rushed towards the dense forest! 

The traffickers followed Zhu Que as he rushed towards the dense forest. Luo Wanqing took the opportunity to get up and leaped down from the carriage, rolling on the ground to slow down the rush, and was then spotted. Sitting on the other carriage, the old lady saw her jumping down and shouted, “Catch that woman! That one is worth money!” 

Luo Wanqing immediately turned back, rushed towards the other carriage, which was slowly traveling on the road, and yelled, “Help! Nobleman, help me!” 

She ran extremely fast, and her voice was unusually sharp at night. The traffickers were in hot pursuit of her. Luo Wanqing dared not to let them catch up and to let anyone see her martial arts skills. She unloaded her body’s internal strength and ran out of breath as if her life was hanging by a thread, and with a crying voice, she said, “I come from a good family. I have an old mother at home. They’re going to sell me. I beg for your mercy! Save me! Save me!” 

These words were transmitted to the carriage, and inside, Zhang Yiran was playing chess with Li Guiyu. He was on his way back from repairing the canal but did not have a carriage, so he walked on foot every day. The wooden bridge he usually crossed was damaged, and he could only walk the official road. On this roundabout, he met the Third Highness. His Highness was gentle and courteous, and when he saw him walking, he invited him to join him in the carriage. Zhang Yiran refused, but the other party repeatedly asked him so he could only get on the carriage. He dared not to have a deep relationship with Li Guiyu, so he could only silently play chess to pass the time.