Just like in the play, Gu Tingye came to find Zhao Ceying two days after receiving the secret edict.

He wanted to find out if there was any news about Mannia, and then catch up with Zhao Ceying.

After all, without Zhao Zongquan's letter of recommendation, he would not have been able to join the army, let alone achieve what he has achieved today.

Whatever Zhao Ceying does now, Mo Lan will be notified.

When Mo Lan heard the news of Gu Tingye's arrival, she immediately understood that today was the day when her father-in-law was assassinated.

So people found clothes that were convenient for movement.

She didn't have to pack anything.

Anyway, she had all the food and drinks in the small village.

It was enough for everyone to hide in Xiaozhuangzi for ten and a half days without fear.

As for the fact that her father-in-law would be assassinated, Mo Lan didn't care.

With Zhao Zongquan's temper, he would never dare to go to Bianjing to file a complaint unless he was forced to do so.

At night, Mo Lan saw Zhao Ceying coming back with a cold look.

"Husband?"

Mo Lan stepped forward to meet him and felt that his hand was a little cold, and she couldn't help but frown.

"Why is it so cold?"

"Mo'er, I'm not cold."

Zhao Ceying held Mo Lan in her backhand, her eyes bright as if a fire was lit inside.

"Mo'er, today my father was assassinated by people sent by King Yan. Fortunately, the Bai family brothers are here, so everything is safe."

"Assassination?!"

Mo Lan looked shocked: "How could this happen?"

She paused and seemed to think of something: "It seems that the crown prince appointed by the official family is King Yong. But King Yan jumped over the wall in a hurry, knowing that he had no hope. He thought that the secret edict received by the father-in-law a few days ago was an edict to establish heirs?"

Zhao Ceying's eyes widened in surprise.

He had always known that his wife was smart, but he never expected that he could deduce the truth from just one sentence!

In fact, Mo Lan pointed it out on purpose.

Only by making Zhao Ceying realize that she is not Jiaojiao who needs his protection, and that the two of them are not dependent, can they have more say in the future.

"Mo'er, your inference is correct!"

Zhao Ceying gritted his teeth, his eyes full of determination. "Mo'er, I want to go to Bianjing to expose King Yan's evil deeds!"

How could Mo Lan object? He immediately nodded and said, "You can go with peace of mind. Now that King Yan is so eager to persecute people, the position of the prince must have nothing to do with him. If you and my father-in-law expose his evil deeds, you can betray the prince a favor and vent your evil anger."

Zhao Ceying received her encouragement and was full of confidence.

After giving Mo Lan a few more words, he went to plan with Gu Tingye on how to force Zhao Zongquan to go to Bianjing to file a complaint.

Facts have proved that no matter how cautious and honest Zhao Zongquan is, he is still angry.

Being tricked by Gu Tingye and Zhao Ceying, he immediately agreed to go to Bianjing.

Early the next morning, Zhao Zongquan and his party set out.

As soon as they left, Mo Lan took Hui'er to look for Shen.

"Mother, father and husband took away the soldiers and horses. I still feel a little uneasy in my heart."

Shen's mind is relatively simple and he doesn't think much about it.

"It doesn't matter. They will only be away for a few days and then come back. Don't be afraid."

"I'm not afraid."

Mo Lan shook his head and his tone became a little more serious.

"Mother, I am worried about the group of assassins who assassinated my father yesterday and their accomplices."

Shen was stunned when she heard this, and her hands trembled slightly.

"No... you can't, right? Haven't you already been killed by Bai Erlang?"

"Mother, what if the assassins split into two waves?"

Mo Lan asked back: "What if Bai Erlang killed the first wave of assassins, but the second wave of assassins were timid and wanted to find another opportunity? Mother, don't forget, my father-in-law met another assassin last night! How could we know that there was no second wave of assassins? Three, fourth?”

Although Mo Lan knew that the assassin last night was entrusted by Gu Tingye and Zhao Ceying, Shen didn't know.

"Now that my father-in-law and husband have left Yuzhou, it is a great opportunity for assassination. We should avoid it and protect ourselves."

Mrs. Shen felt that it made sense, so she asked people to pack their things and go to Zhuangzi in the suburbs to take shelter.

Mo Lan stopped her: "Mother, your Zhuangzi is too discerning. Others will know it as soon as they inquire. I am a bride, and I have just bought a Zhuangzi. What outsiders know about it is not clear. Why not go to my Zhuangzi to avoid it. And Zhuangzi, please go to my Zhuangzi." All the necessary utensils are there, so there is no need to worry about lack of food and clothing."

Mrs. Shen thought it made sense, and thought about whether to bring the woman from the back house with her.

Mo Lan only asked her to take Liu Xiaoniang and her child with her.

If Liu Xiaoniang hadn't had a child, she wouldn't be bothered to protect her.

But as the mistress, Shen, if she only cares about herself and not her concubine when escaping, she will only cause unnecessary criticism in the future.

As for the concubine who was neither favored nor had any heirs, the assassin wanted to assassinate her, but not to massacre her.

Otherwise, if the noise becomes too big, it will be difficult for the assassin to escape.

After all, the assassins don't have many manpower.

Just like in the play, the assassin only killed Mrs. Zou who was mistaken for Shen, and left the others untouched.

So as long as these few people are fine, others will be fine.

As soon as Liu Xiaoniang came to the main courtyard with her child in her arms, Mrs. Zou came over.

She knew that Mr. Shen was a bit weak-tempered and was afraid that Mr. Shen would be worried, so she came here to comfort her.

Seeing this, Mo Lan directly changed the makeup of Madam Zou, Shen, Liu Xiaoniang and Hui'er.

Mrs. Zou was a little worried about Shen Yuzhen at home.

As for the Zou family, the Zou family is just an ordinary poor family. How can anyone be worthy of assassination?

"Don't worry, aunt. The assassins are mainly targeting my father-in-law. He cannot be found. The main target is the people of the Zhao family. My aunt will not be in any danger."

Mrs. Zou thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense.

The most dangerous person now is sister-in-law Shen. She should protect Shen.

Mo Lan asked them to change into ordinary clothes, take some servants with them, get in a shabby carriage from the back door, and go straight to Dazhuangzi.

This is the first layer of blindness. The purpose was to make the assassins think they had gone to Dazhuangzi when they found out.

The suburbs were not far away, and Mo Lan and his party soon arrived at Dazhuangzi.

Liu Xiaoniang's eyes rolled when she saw such a wealthy Dazhuangzi.

Even Shen was surprised. She had heard Mo Lan talking about buying a Zhuangzi before, but she didn't expect it to be so big and luxurious.

Before everyone entered Zhuangzi, Mo Lanqian warned everyone to follow him and not to move privately.

Others only thought it was strange, but didn't say anything.

Only Liu Xiaoniang was very dissatisfied, but with Shen's pressure, nothing could happen.

After entering Zhuangzi, everyone saw that the interior was beautifully restored, and signs that someone seemed to have lived there could be seen everywhere.

Of course, these were carefully arranged by Mo Lan.

Only by making the assassins think that there are people living in this big village can they believe that Mo Lan and the others are really hiding inside.

Mo Lan led a group of people through the front yard, passed the inner yard, and headed straight for the back garden.

Liu Xiaoniang couldn't help it anymore and frowned dissatisfied: "Ms. Sheng, where are you taking us? Shouldn't we go to the inner house to settle down?"

Mo Lan glanced at her lightly: "Liu Xiaoniang, I brought you for the sake of mother and third brother. If you don't want to follow, you can go home now."

Along the way, Mrs. Liu chattered more than Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Zou combined.

One moment he disliked the clothes because they looked ugly, and the other moment he disliked the carriage as it was too shabby.

I don't know who is used to it.

Mo Lan didn't bother to give her a good look.

Anyway, the other party will become a noble concubine in the future and will provoke her and Ce Ying in every possible way. Why should I give the other party a good look?

Mo Lan has never been one to provoke others, and she has the temperament to endure humiliation and greet others with a smile.

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