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The next morning, when Xia Yuhan opened her eyes, she found herself lying inside Sun Liuxiang's carriage, with a dark and quiet Treasure Chest beside her.
Perhaps Sun Liuxiang was afraid she would catch a chill while sleeping at night, as there was a soft layer covering her...
Wait, wasn't she lying unconscious in the weeds last night?
After waking up, Xia Yuhan realized something was off and quickly climbed up, but she felt an unprecedented dizziness.
Standing up made her feel heavy-headed and weak; she could hardly muster any strength. She must have caught a cold last night.
But right now, Xia Yuhan couldn't afford to think about that. Ignoring her discomfort, she squeezed out of the carriage.
However, as soon as she exited the carriage, she was even more surprised!
In the courtyard of the big man, there stood eighteen guards. From their attire, it was clear they were well-equipped, with sharp gazes and standing tall like towering mountains; their imposing presence indicated they were extraordinary experts.
"What... what is going on here?"
If it weren't for the eighteen guards standing together with Sun Liuxiang's Assassin to protect her, Xia Yuhan would have definitely prepared for battle.
The leading guard heard Xia Yuhan's words and quickly stepped forward respectfully to respond: "In response to Second Sister, we are sent by General Xia to secretly protect Second Sister. However, last night, my brothers encountered a group of assassins and suddenly discovered that Second Sister was missing. We then came to inquire at Sun Mansion if anyone knew Second Sister's whereabouts. Afterward, with Sister Sun's help, we learned that Second Sister was in an abandoned field on the hillside of the village. We went there and found the unconscious Second Sister and brought her back."
Upon hearing this, the stone in Xia Yuhan's heart finally fell: "So that's how it is. But are you really sent by General Xia?"
She had always been unable to figure out General Xia, so when she heard that General Xia had secretly sent people to protect her, she thought they were sent by someone else.
"In response to Second Sister, we are indeed sent by General Xia. To reassure Second Sister, General Xia specifically instructed us to show you this."
With that, the soldier carefully took out a half-moon-shaped jade from his pocket.
If one does not pay attention, they would not notice that the jade piece is broken...
When Xia Yuhan noticed this jade pendant, she was immediately captivated by it because she also had a piece just like it, hanging around her neck. Hidden beneath her clothing, no one knew that she possessed a half-broken jade pendant.
"Take good care of the jade pendant; I believe you will."
"Yes, Second Sister!"
Although Xia Yuhan had many questions in her heart, she held them back. At this moment, she needed to remain calm! As for why General Xia did this, she believed she would eventually find out.
If he treated her well, she would be immensely grateful.
If he used her as a pawn, she could only accept it; at worst, she would sever ties with Xia Manor forever.
In any case, filial piety comes first. Whether in her past life or this life, Xia Yuhan would always respect the parents who raised her.
"By the way, did you encounter any assassins in black yesterday? Is that true?"
"In response to Second Sister, it is indeed true! We were worried about Second Sister and feared they might attempt an assassination, which is why we stayed close by your side."
"It must have been hard on you. Do you know if there are any bodies of the assassins in black?"
"In response to Second Sister, guarding you is our duty. Here’s what happened: we encountered the assassins in black outside the village and killed one or two of them; the rest fled. The bodies of the dead assassins have yet to be dealt with and are still outside the village."
"Alright, take me to see them later. By the way, it's not a good idea for you all to guard me like this; it's too exhausting. How about half of you guard at night and the other half during the day? That way, if something unexpected happens, we can handle it." Xia Yuhan noticed that the leading guard looked somewhat haggard and suggested this.
"Yes, Second Sister!"
They were talking when they saw the big man helping her mother, struggling to step out of the dilapidated Thatch House, seemingly heading towards Xia Yuhan.
When Xia Yuhan noticed the Mother of the Big Man from a distance, she saw the gratitude streaming from her muddled eyes, as she kept murmuring.
"Second Sister, Second Sister..."
Xia Yuhan was worried about the Mother of the Big Man and quickly suppressed her discomfort, hurriedly getting off the carriage and rushing towards Madam: "Madam, please rest for now; it's not suitable for you to move around too much. The treatment yesterday could only alleviate your pain; it cannot cure the Leg Disease you've suffered from for many years."
The Mother of the Big Man was bowing to Xia Yuhan as if she were a deity, continuously expressing her gratitude: "Second Sister is a living Bodhisattva, a living Bodhisattva..."
"Alright, Madam, this is what Yu Han should do; you don't need to be so polite." Xia Yuhan was unaware that her help had moved the other person deeply.
At a loss for what to do, Xia Yuhan could only comfort Madam while signaling to the big man to take his mother to rest.
In fact, helping Madam was merely a small effort for her, even somewhat purposeful; she never expected such overwhelming gratitude in return.
At that moment, looking at Madam, Xia Yuhan suddenly thought of Jiang Tingyu. She recalled Jiang Tingyu's mindset when he helped her; if it weren't for Jiang Tingyu's kind assistance during her time in Mountains and Rivers, what would Xia Yuhan be like now? She found it hard to imagine.
Compared to Jiang Tingyu, her heart seemed a bit narrow...
Jiang Tingyu was not just a good person but also a good official who cared for the people. With such a heart that only held concern for the common folk and not for the powerful, such a person must live well! They must not face any danger!
She had to find someone trustworthy to inform Jiang Tingyu that someone wanted to kill him; he must protect himself well.
Xia Yuhan did not want to stay any longer, not because she was moved by her own kind-hearted rescue but because seeing Madam's grateful expression reminded her of herself being saved by Jiang Tingyu. After hearing last night about someone wanting to assassinate Jiang Tingyu, she couldn't help but worry about him.
Although she knew she didn't deserve to worry about him, that concern was instinctive and came from the heart...
With her thoughts in this direction, Xia Yuhan deliberately turned her head away and said, "Someone, quickly bring a stool for Madam so she can breathe in the fresh air in the yard. Also, send someone to repair the big man's house; it's so dilapidated, how can it protect against the wind and rain when it rains?"
"Yes, Second Sister!" The leading guard accepted the order. Although he was reluctant to meddle in other people's affairs, since Second Sister had spoken, there was no reason not to comply.
The big man, who had been silently standing beside Xia Yuhan, was moved to tears upon hearing this. With a thud, he knelt down on the ground. Unable to express his gratitude verbally, he could only keep bowing his head repeatedly. No matter how Xia Yuhan tried to stop him, he wouldn't cease.
"Alright, big man! We have important matters to attend to next!"
Upon hearing that there was something to do, the big man immediately got up from the ground without hesitation. "Second Sister, what is it? As long as it's something I can do, I will do my utmost!"
"Go to the village and gather everyone who can speak at the village entrance. It doesn't matter what it is; just do as I say! I'll wait for you at the village entrance."
"Yes, Second Sister!"
After discussing this, they happened to see Sun Liuxiang returning with some fresh wildflowers. Xia Yuhan called out to her, "Sister Liu Xiang, come accompany me to the village entrance for a look?"
"Since it's my sister's request, how could I refuse?" Sun Liuxiang said slowly while quickly walking up to Xia Yuhan and whispering, "There's new information about the carriage you took! The Assassin from Sun Mansion just reported this morning that the carriage crashed into a stone wall by the roadside; there was blood everywhere, but no one was seen."
Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhan couldn't help but furrow her brows. "This Qiao'er is quite something! Alright sister, let's go to the village entrance."
"Okay!"
Now she only wanted to confirm one thing: whether the black-clad man who died at the village entrance was part of the same group she had seen last night.
When Xia Yuhan and her group arrived at the village entrance, they carefully examined the bodies of the two black-clad men. They noticed multiple knife and sword wounds all over their bodies, each strike aimed at vital points.
Just based on this alone, it was certain that these men were not part of the same group she had encountered last night but were sent by someone else.
Could it be Canglong Hui?
Just thinking about the aloof Canglong Hui, who cannot tolerate anyone in his eyes, made Xia Yuhan feel a chill down her back, causing her to involuntarily shrink her neck. It truly isn't easy for her to survive.
Could it be a mistake to try to get close to Canglong Hui, to infiltrate their ranks and defeat them from within?
Could it be that, as Evil Master Zhangmen said, the only person she can rely on is him?
While lost in thought, she saw about one hundred to eighty people from Xia Yang Village rushing toward the village entrance. She hadn't called them here to see a corpse; she had other intentions.
Seeing them arrive, Xia Yuhan went up to greet them: "Villagers, you have worked hard today! Although I didn't explicitly state the purpose of calling everyone here, I believe you can guess a thing or two."
"Yesterday, Yu Han thoroughly inspected Xia Yang Village inside and out. Given the drought conditions, the harvest was almost negligible. Naturally, this year is no exception."
"However, despite this, there is still room for change. The power of choice lies with you. Today, I, Xia Yuhan, will ask you one question: do you want to continue adhering to the teachings of the dead, or do you want the living to live better?"
At first, the villagers were unsure of what Xia Yuhan intended to do. But when she delivered her final statement, it was as if a pot had exploded among the crowd, sparking endless discussions.
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