After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

The more Zhang Xiaoya spoke, the sadder she became. Her tears flowed like a spring and she couldn't stop them.

Ba Hai patted her back gently and comforted her softly: "Xiao Ya, don't cry. I will find a way."

Qin Suling was filled with emotion as he watched this scene.

She stood up and asked Ba Hai if she could go to the back mountain to see where Ba Wang had the accident.

Zhang Xiaoya heard this and tried to stop him, "Miss, you are a distinguished guest, how can you go to that kind of place? The back hill is overgrown with weeds, dirty and messy, I'm afraid it will pollute your eyes."

Qin Suling smiled and shook his head, "I'm not a distinguished guest. I was kidnapped."

There was a hint of self-mockery and helplessness in her words.

Upon hearing this, Ba Hai smiled awkwardly and rubbed his feet on the ground, as if trying to rub away the awkward atmosphere.

He also felt aggrieved.

It was you who said you wanted to go up the mountain with me!

However, at this time, Qin Suling had already started walking towards the back mountain.

She knew that only by going there in person could she find clues to save Ba Wang.

Ba Hai and Zhang Xiaoya had no choice but to follow him to the back mountain.

At the same time, Qi Qiyuan sat in the study, holding a book in his hands, but he was uneasy.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and a servant rushed in breathlessly, holding a piece of paper tightly in his hand, and shouted in panic: "Master, something terrible has happened! Miss Qin Suling has been kidnapped!"

As soon as these words came out, the scroll in Qi Qiyuan's hand instantly slipped, his face froze, and a huge wave surged in his heart.

He forced himself to remain calm, took the note and looked at it, only to see "ransom of fifty taels" written on it.

Qi Qiyuan frowned, the amount seemed too meager, which made him feel puzzled.

He stood up slowly and asked in a deep voice: "Tell me in detail how Miss Qin was kidnapped?"

The servant nodded and began to tell the story in detail.

He described the group's clothing and their conversation with Miss Qin Suling.

He said: "The group of people did not look vicious, but rather polite. They said that Miss Qin volunteered to go up the mountain with them."

Qi Qiyuan was even more surprised when he heard this. He was full of doubts and asked, "Did you hear the name of the leader of the bandits?"

The servant nodded and replied, "Their boss is called Ba Hai, and he is said to be from Black Wind Village."

"Ba Hai?" Qi Qiyuan repeated the name, and suddenly an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart.

He thought for a moment and decided to go to the government office immediately to find Prefect Chen to inquire about the situation.

When Prefect Chen learned that Qi Qiyuan was coming to visit, he came out to greet him in person.

After the two exchanged greetings, Qi Qiyuan told him the whole story.

When he heard the name of Black Wind Village, Governor Chen's expression became solemn.

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Are you talking about Black Wind Village, sir?"

Qi Qiyuan was stunned and asked in confusion: "Aren't they bandits?"

Prefect Chen sighed and began to tell the origin of Black Wind Village.

It turned out that a few years ago, there was a severe drought in the northwest, the crops were completely destroyed, and there was also a locust plague.

A group of disaster victims fled to the outskirts of the capital.

Seeing that Shangxi Township had fertile land and beautiful scenery, they wanted to settle down there.

However, villagers in Shangxi Township rejected their request due to concerns about limited land area and possible criminals among the victims.

The victims had no choice but to set up camp in the mountains and hunt for food with the villagers.

Gradually, they built houses, raised livestock, and formed a village.

Because most of them had the surname Hei, the government named it Heifeng Village.

Qi Qiyuan suddenly realized. He remembered that he had indeed seen the name of the village chief Bahai when he was reading the county annals.

He continued to ask: "Why didn't the government control these people who robbed houses along the way?"

Prefect Chen shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Although they make a living by robbing, they only target wealthy families, and each time they don't ask for much money. They also planted a sea of ​​flowers at the foot of the mountain, saying it was for viewing fees. The villagers had no complaints about them, so the government turned a blind eye."

Upon hearing this, Qi Qiyuan became even more confused.

He looked at the sky outside the window which was gradually darkening, and an inexplicable worry welled up in his heart.

What secrets are hidden in this Black Wind Village?

Why did Miss Qin Suling volunteer to go up the mountain with them?

What kind of truth is hidden behind all this?

Prefect Chen sighed softly, his eyes far away, as if recalling the sea of ​​flowers he had seen before: "That sea of ​​flowers is really like a fairyland, attracting countless tourists to stop and look. They are willing to pay a small viewing fee, which can be regarded as a small support for the victims. However..."

He changed the subject, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, "This kind of help is ultimately just a drop in the bucket and it won't last long."

Qi Qiyuan was silent for a moment. He gently stroked the table, as if feeling the unspoken vicissitudes of life. "These disaster victims have settled in the mountains for a long time. Although they make a living by robbing houses, as far as I know, they have not done anything excessive. If the government really wants to investigate, I am afraid it will only add to the injustice."

Prefect Chen nodded slightly, a trace of compassion in his expression: "Your Excellency is right. I have also thought about strictly punishing them, but every time when it is late at night and everyone is asleep, I think of how they were forced to take this path due to natural disasters and man-made calamities, and I can't bear it."

Talking about kidnapping, Prefect Chen frowned and said, "As for kidnapping, there has never been such an act in the Black Wind Village before." His eyes revealed deep worry.

After hearing this, Qi Qiyuan became even more certain that Qin Suling must have some hidden reason for going up the mountain voluntarily.

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Zhang Xiaoya looked at Qin Suling with disdain in her eyes. She snorted and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Since you were kidnapped, you should be aware of being a hostage. Stay here quietly and don't cause any trouble."

Ba Jiang walked in silently, his eyes were as cold as ice, as if he was looking at a lamb to be slaughtered.

He said coldly: "Brother, these outsiders are not of the same mind as us in Black Wind Village, so don't trust them."

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaoya exaggerated the situation: "Boss, she took the initiative to go up the mountain, and now she is going to the back mountain. Maybe she is a spy sent by the government to find out our true strength." Her voice was full of malice and provocation.

Bahai felt mixed emotions when he saw his wife and brother's attitude towards Qin Suling.

He knew Qin Suling's intention very well, and also understood that she might not have any bad intentions.

But the current situation forced him to act cautiously.

He looked at Qin Suling, with a hint of pleading in his tone: "Miss Qin, have you gone to the back mountain to check? Are you sure you can save Ba Wang?"

Qin Suling felt the hostility from Zhang Xiaoya and Bajiang. Although he felt unhappy, he still shook his head calmly: "I'm not completely sure."

Bahai's heart sank. He hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to follow the advice of his wife and brother.

He looked at Qin Suling apologetically: "Miss Qin, I'm sorry for wronging you. Please go back."

Qin Suling didn't say much, but just stood up silently and walked out the door.

When Jinxiu and Jinlan saw her coming back, they hurried forward to greet her.

Seeing that she was safe and sound, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Qin Suling comforted the two of them softly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xiaoya walked in arrogantly.

She didn't even look at Jinxiu and Jinlan, and walked straight to Qin Suling, her eyes full of disdain and provocation.

Deep in the Black Wind Village, Zhang Xiaoya stood in front of Qin Suling. Her eyes were deep, as if hiding a deep pool of unsolved mystery.

She spoke calmly, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in her voice: "I don't care which family you are from, but since you have stepped into the territory of our Black Wind Village, please curb your arrogance, talk less, and do more, so that you can go down the mountain safely."

Qin Suling was slightly stunned. She had never seen such a direct and domineering woman, and she couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

Zhang Xiaoya's eyes swept across her face, as if she wanted to see through her. Then she curled her lips into a cold smile and said, "Stay away from Ba Hai. He is the man I have chosen. You'd better not have any improper thoughts."

Qin Suling smiled bitterly in her heart, how could she be attracted to Na Ba Hai?

But Zhang Xiaoya's words made her feel a sense of inexplicable pressure.

Jin Lan was furious when she heard this. She angrily cursed, "Where did this wild woman come from? How dare you be so presumptuous in front of our young lady!"

Jinxiu hurriedly pulled Jinlan aside and whispered: "Jinlan, don't be impulsive. A wise man never suffers a loss in front of him. Let's be patient for now. It won't be too late to deal with her after we get out of this Black Wind Village."

Zhang Xiaoya glanced at Jinlan lightly, her eyes revealing disdain and contempt. She sneered, turned and left, leaving the people in the room looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Miss, is this woman crazy? Why does she keep saying things we can't understand?" Jin Lan was still very angry.

Qin Suling pondered for a moment, and gradually understood the meaning of Zhang Xiaoya's words.

She seemed to be warning herself not to interfere in matters concerning Ba Hai and Ba Wang.

The cause of Bawang's illness is likely hidden in the back mountain.

However, Bahai did not allow them to go to the back mountain, and Qin Suling was unfamiliar with the place and did not know what to do.

She thought to herself that since Bahai wouldn't let them go, they would just wait until dark and sneak over.

Night falls, the moon and stars are scarce.

Qin Suling left Jinlan and Jinxiu behind and went to the back mountain alone.

This place is desolate and sparsely populated, with only some broken stone tablets and scattered rubble, making it look particularly desolate.

The wind blew through the treetops, bringing with it a fresh scent of earth and pine.

Qin Suling walked into an isolated wooden house, which was simply furnished with only a couch and a set of tables and chairs.

She guessed that this wooden house might be a resting place for people who patrol the mountain. If the weather is bad, they can stay here temporarily.

However, when she stood in the house, the scene of Zhang Xiaoya and Bahai making love in this house emerged involuntarily in her mind.

She felt sick in her heart, but she had to face this fact.

In order to get close to Ba Hai, Zhang Xiaoya was willing to do anything, even sacrificing her own dignity and innocence.

Qin Suling took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the nausea in her heart.

She knew that the purpose of her trip was not to explore these private matters, but to find out the cause of Bawang's illness.

She walked out of the cabin and continued to walk deeper into the back mountain. The night was as dark as ink, with twinkling stars, and her figure gradually faded away in the darkness...

Before this, Bawang's mother had suffered a lot during her escape and her health was getting weaker and weaker.

The cold was like a thorn in the flesh, lingering and lingering. Her cough echoed in the silent valley, always making people feel sad.

They had just arrived and were busy building a simple dwelling and hunting for a living, so they had no time to care about Ba Wangniang's illness.

Zhang Xiaoya, this seemingly gentle woman, is actually plotting a secret plan in her heart.

In the name of taking care of the patient, she frequently brought unboiled water for Ba Wangniang to drink.