Huo Changhe hadn't come back yet, so Yan Ruyu couldn't sleep either. She just cleared her mind and magnified her five senses.

She could clearly hear the sound of the wind blowing through the courtyard and the sound of the falling snow floating on the ground in the wind.

Someone was running quickly past, stepping over the wall and branches, and there was a faint whistle.

Nothing escaped her ears.

She immediately opened her eyes, got out of bed and opened the window.

At the same time, Linlang, who lived in the side room, also rushed out of the room with a knife.

"master."

Yan Ruyu waved her hand and listened carefully.

The whistle stopped.

There were no other sounds.

There was a faint stench in the air.

Linlang walked lightly to the window, pursed her lips and said nothing, looking around vigilantly.

Yan Ruyu whispered, "What did you hear?"

Linlang's eyes widened: "Someone stepped on my roof."

“It was very fast, but I couldn’t be wrong.”

"How about I go and take a look?"

Yan Ruyu shook her head: "No, he's gone."

"Go back and rest."

Yan Ruyu closed the window and went back to bed, but she couldn't fall asleep anymore.

It was not until Huo Changhe came back and saw that she was still awake that he quickly came to the bedside to dispel the cold air.

"what happened?"

When Yan Ruyu told him what happened just now, Huo Changhe frowned and asked, "Are you here for the governor's mansion or for the Jiang family?"

"I was gone for a little longer just now. When Jiang Tangli first arrived, I asked the secret guards to check the place where she had the accident, and also the place where she said her traffickers took her."

"Everyone has left, and only two people are left to guard the house. They know nothing when asked."

Yan Ruyu's face was solemn: "From this point of view, they should be targeting the Jiang family. It's not accidental that Jiang Tangli was abducted and sold."

Huo Changhe's eyes were deep. "Yes, Jiang Yanmu's situation may not be as safe as it seems. I have sent people to look for him. I hope everything goes well."

Huo Changhe held her in his arms and laid her down, gently stroking the back of her head to help her relax.

"It's too late. Go to bed first and talk about it tomorrow."

Yan Ruyu didn't want to sleep, but his fingers and movements made her so relaxed and comfortable that she fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.

The next morning, when Yan Ruyu woke up, Huo Changhe was no longer around.

The room was warm, and outside one could faintly hear the sound of Linlang doing morning exercises.

Before getting up, she called the abbot, who looked energetic and had a clear voice.

"The first batch of personnel arrived yesterday. I have to say that the prince is very efficient. The people he sent are also very capable. There is no unnecessary nonsense. Kuku just gets to work."

“I love this kind of working atmosphere so much!”

Yan Ruyu was relieved to hear that the abbot was safe and things were going well.

"Ruyu, are you okay? You don't sound very interested."

"I'm fine. I'm here to see if things are going well for you. You should also pay more attention to your safety. When you go out for activities, ask Xiang Guang or Ma Liyu to accompany you."

"Why don't you guys see who you want to go, and I'll arrange one for you."

The young men love to have fun and can get along well with the abbot. The other people show more respect to the abbot and are not as relaxed and happy as them.

The abbot smiled and said, "It's alright. I'm fine here. You guys are all very useful. You should stay in the city. Don't worry. I'll tell you if I need anything. I won't be shy."

"Hey, they called me, I'll just hang up if nothing else."

Yan Ruyu exited the space and felt much better after hearing the good news from the abbot. She got up, washed, and took breakfast to meet Jiang Tangli.

After a night's rest, Jiang Tangli looked much better. Of course, her injury didn't heal so quickly, but everything was getting better.

Qi Dongqiang also came, and the three sisters were reunited again and were very happy.

Jiang Tangli's eyes were red: "Thank you two sisters for saving me, if it weren't for you, I would have..."

Qi Dongqiang patted her face and said, "Don't cry, and don't say these polite words. Get well soon. I'll take you hunting. My father said there are a lot of prey here."

Jiang Tangli's eyes lit up, and she looked at Yan Ruyu: "When will my leg be healed?"

"Just take good care of yourself, follow instructions, and take medicine obediently. It won't take more than half a month."

Jiang Tangli nodded repeatedly: "Okay, no problem. I'll be obedient. Where's the medicine? I want to take it now!"

Mrs. Cao also came to have breakfast with them. When she heard Yan Ruyu say that she was leaving, she hurriedly asked someone to prepare the carriage and make it soft and warm.

She whispered to Yan Ruyu, "Princess, the prince, my master, and Mr. An have gone to the scene together and told me to follow your arrangements."

Yan Ruyu thought that Huo Changhe said last night that he had sent secret guards to the scene, and now he went there himself. Could it be that he discovered something?

"Okay, Madam."

Jiang Tangli was lifted into the carriage, which then slowly returned to the mansion.

Linlang left first and went back to report to the eldest lady, who then took people to clean up the small courtyard next to Yan Ruyu.

Although the small courtyard is not big, it has everything needed and is perfect for two girls to live in.

When Jiang Tangli moved in, the room was warm, the bedding was new and soft, and there were flowers and freshly baked snacks on the table.

Jiang Tangli thanked the eldest lady repeatedly. The eldest lady held her hand lovingly and said, "Look at this girl. You have lost weight. You were as white and tender as a little meat bun before. Lie down quickly and take good care of yourself."

He turned around and asked Yan Ruyu, "What can I eat? What can't I eat? Make a list and I'll ask the kitchen to make it for me."

"Okay, mother has made careful arrangements."

Jiang Tangli's heart was warmed, and she said many nice things, making the lady laugh heartily.

……

One hundred and fifty miles outside the city, in a dungeon of a mountain stronghold, six or seven people crowded together, surrounding one person in the middle, trying their best to keep the place where he was clean and ensure that he was not too cold.

The dungeon was semi-underground and had a window that was a bit higher than the ground, through which one could see the legs of the patrolmen outside.

From this window one can see the sunrise and sunset. They have been trapped here for three days.

"Sir, let's do what we discussed last night. Based on what we have observed over the past two days, we will take action tonight. We will protect you while you take the opportunity to escape."

"No! This is too dangerous. We have no confidence at all. We have only been observing for two days. Who knows what it is like outside? Besides, even if I can run away, what about you? You will definitely die!"

"I am old now, I can't run away, and it's not a pity to die..."

"Nonsense! They are all lives, how can it not be a pity? Wait a little longer, there must be another way. They have taken away all our property, they should be able to judge that we are definitely not an ordinary family."

"If they become greedy, they will ask for more wealth and we will have a chance to survive."

"But, sir..."

"Don't say anything more. You are all elders. It's hard enough for you to follow me on this journey. How can I just ignore you?"

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