There is strength in numbers. Everyone helped to move things into the house. Looking at this brand new blue brick and tile house, even the yard was paved with bluestone.

Everyone was full of envy, "This house is so beautiful!"

"How can a blue brick and tile house not be beautiful? If we work hard, we can build one in a few years."

"Yes, I will also pave the yard with bluestones when the time comes, so that we won't have to step on mud when it rains."

Many people even stamped their feet and said, "It's really good. This floor is also good for drying things."

"Uncles, please come in and have a cup of tea." Lu Yan greeted everyone with a pot of tea.

"No, no, don't bother, just go take care of them first. We'll leave first and come back another day."

"Yes, yes, we are all family, so we don't need to use such tricks. You can deal with them, we are going back too."

Everyone was very considerate and when they saw that he had a guest, they turned around and left.

Lu Yan looked apologetic, "I'm sorry, everyone, you all helped but didn't even get a sip of water."

"It's okay, it's okay. Go ahead and do your work. It's just tea. There will be plenty of time later."

He watched everyone leave until they could no longer see their backs. The smile on Lu Yan's face immediately disappeared. He bolted the door with a bang and turned to walk into the house.

As soon as he entered the room, everyone stood up immediately.

Lu Yan raised his hand to signal them to sit down, his eyes fell on Qing Wu, who had a pale face.

"what happened?"

Qing Wu coughed twice, sweat on his forehead, "The sugar cane that Miss Su drew is really hard to get out. The Chu State is very strict, and there are checkpoints everywhere. We can only steal one by one. If we steal too much, we are afraid we will be discovered."

"But one was too long to bring out. Later, according to what Miss Su taught in the letter, we cut it into small sections and brought it out. But there were too few and I was afraid it would not be enough, so I went twice more. We lost two brothers for this, and I was also injured on the way to escape. Fortunately, we brought back everything."

Lu Yan patted his hands and said, "Relax and take a rest. I'll go find a doctor for you."

As he was about to walk out, Qing Wu called him.

"Boss, don't be anxious," he said in a very anxious tone. Lu Yan turned around and saw him frowning and trembling a few times before he spoke:

"This time when we went to Chu, we found that the situation there was not peaceful either, and people from all sides were ready to make a move."

"You mean, they are going to attack us?" Lu Yan had a blank expression.

Qing Wu nodded, "If that's the intention, let's make preparations early."

"I understand. You guys have a good rest. I'll find a doctor for you." As Lu Yan walked out of the door, he heard the door being slammed.

"Lu Yan, Lu Yan?"

Su Ziling stood at the door and called a few times, but no one opened the door for a long time. She turned around and was about to leave, muttering, "Strange, didn't they just say that a caravan was coming in? Are there people?"

As the door creaked open, she turned around abruptly and asked, "Why are you closing the door in broad daylight?"

Seeing Lu Yan blocking her way, she patted his hand, "Didn't they say Qing Wu and the others are back? Where are they?"

"Someone is injured in the house. I'm going to get a doctor. Can you help make some food for them? They haven't had their meals yet."

Hearing that he was injured, the smile on Su Ziling's face disappeared, "Is it serious?"

Su Ziling paused and asked carefully, "Is it because I asked them to find sugarcane? That's why..."

Lu Yan patted her head and said, "It has nothing to do with this, don't worry, I'm here. Go cook them a meal. They probably haven't eaten properly in a few days, so make it light. I'll be back soon."

His voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for Su Ziling to hear clearly.

There was no ups and downs in the tone, but it was reassuring enough.

Su Ziling nodded, "I understand. Go ahead. I'll go back and cook for them."

"If you have any problems, just call Qingwu and the others," he paused, "I'll be back soon."

"Yeah." Su Ziling nodded obediently and watched him ride away on horseback.

He didn't turn and walk into the yard until he could no longer see the figure.

The yard was quiet and the door of the main room was ajar. Through the crack, one could see everyone sitting on chairs, swords in their hands, eyes closed, faces full of fatigue.

It looks like he's asleep.

She didn't go in, but stood outside the door, counted how many people there were, and then turned and left.

The moment he turned around, he hit the door with his hand. The slight movement instantly woke up everyone inside.

Everyone suddenly opened their eyes with clear eyes, not even the slightest sign of just waking up. With a "swish" sound, all the swords were drawn out at once.

There was even one person who had his sword pointed directly at Su Ziling, frightening her to the point of freezing.

Qing Wu was the first to come back to his senses, "Girl, why are you here?"

As he spoke, he waved at everyone, signaling them to put away their swords.

"Lu Yan went to get the doctor. Let me come over and make you something to eat. I'll come in and see how many people there are."

Then she pointed outside the door and said, "You guys continue to rest. I'll go back and cook for you."

Qing Wu held down his hands, and the others sat back, but they looked at Su Ziling with a hint of curiosity.

"You don't have to send me off, my house is just across the street," Su Ziling refused, looking at Qing Wu, who was following behind him with a pale face.

"It's out of the way."

After watching Su Ziling leave, Qing Wu closed the door and went back into the house.

As soon as he walked into the main room, he found that everyone was staring at him with sparkling eyes.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Aren't you tired? Close your eyes and take a rest."

Having said that, he sat back in his seat and closed his eyes calmly.

Seeing that he really had no intention of speaking, everyone rushed forward, "Old Five, Old Five, who was that girl just now?"

"Fifth brother, don't sleep, tell us something!"

"Yeah, yeah, she just called the boss by his name, don't tell us it's okay."

With so much chattering in his ears, Qing Wu had no way to rest. He could only open his eyes, and with a helpless smile, he cursed: "You want to know everything?"

Everyone nodded in unison.

Qing Wu adjusted his sitting position to be comfortable. "If you want to know, then wait for the boss to come back and ask him yourself."

"Cut~"

"Don't say pull me down!"

"That's right, we don't even want to know!"

"Yeah, we're not stupid. If this is the case, the relationship between the two must be complicated!"

Qing Wu closed his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, "You all know that the relationship is not simple, so why are you asking? Go to sleep!"

After hearing his words, everyone became more interested, and their eyes lit up frighteningly.

One of them even stood up and walked out, "I'm going out for a walk and some fresh air."

His meaning was obvious. Qing Wu did not stop him, but just said, "Don't go too far."

"Hey, don't worry, Fifth Brother. I'll just be waiting outside the door."

He said he was going to take a walk. He put his sword away, brushed off the dust on his body, and even washed his face. Only when he looked presentable did he go out.

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