The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Gan Mei looked at Xi Yu with a look of pity in her eyes, and said softly: "Husband, after all, I have lived here, so you should forgive them."

Xi Yu frowned tightly, obviously unhappy.

"If I hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been disastrous. They must pay the price for their actions."

At this time, the secret guards had already killed Chen Qiangfa.

When Chen's mother saw her son's miserable condition, she burst into tears.

She fell beside Chen Qiangfa's body, tears pouring out like a flood.

Xi Yu took Gan Mei's hand and turned around to leave.

Before leaving, he looked at Chen's mother again and said, "I hope you can remember this lesson and educate your descendants well." After that, he strode out of the yard with Gan Mei.

Song Shuwen followed behind Xi Yu, his heart filled with emotion.

Xi Yu, Gan Mei and Song Shuwen slowly left the village.

Their figures seemed somewhat lonely in the moonlight, and what had just happened made everyone feel particularly heavy.

They walked into a forest. The moonlight sprinkled on the woods like water, covering the entire forest with a layer of silver gauze.

The leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, as if telling the tranquility of the night.

Xi Yu held Gan Mei's hand tightly and walked in front.

The three of them continued to move forward, the moonlight still quietly falling on them.

After a while, Gan Mei felt her steps becoming heavier and a look of fatigue appeared on her face.

Seeing this, Xi Yu hurriedly and gently supported her and walked her to a big rock nearby.

Gan Mei sat down slowly and breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, Gan Mei cast her eyes towards Song Shuwen and asked curiously, "Dr. Song, where have you been during this period? Did you collect herbs and come back? Besides, Xi Ping'an is actually already well."

Gan Mei's eyes were full of anticipation, and she was eager to know what Song Shuwen had experienced during this period.

Song Shuwen was slightly stunned, then he calmed himself down and told the story.

He said slowly: "During this period of time, I didn't expect so many things to happen. When the Prime Minister told me that the child was already well, I also felt incredible. It seems that good people have good luck, this is really a miracle!"

Xi Yu looked at Gan Mei, who looked a little tired, and said softly, "Let's take a short rest and then go to the inn for the time being."

Gan Mei nodded slightly. She was indeed feeling very tired and just wanted to find a place to have a good rest.

After a while, the three of them came to a country inn.

Although the inn is simple, it gives people a warm feeling in this quiet countryside.

As soon as Gan Mei entered the inn, she felt that she could no longer hold on.

Her face was full of fatigue and she didn't even have the strength to speak.

The next day, sunlight poured into the room through the window. Gan Mei slowly opened her eyes, still feeling a little weak.

She stood up and walked to the door, and said to Xi Yu outside: "I still feel a little tired. I want to rest for a while and then continue my journey later." There was a hint of fatigue in Gan Mei's eyes, and her voice was a little weak.

Xi Yu quickly walked to Gan Mei and said gently, "Of course, you can just rest in your room."

Xi Yu came to Song Shuwen's room and knocked on the door gently.

Song Shuwen opened the door and was slightly stunned when he saw Xi Yu.

Xi Yu walked into the room and said solemnly, "Doctor Song, please describe in detail the scene after you were trapped, and see if you can analyze the clues."

Xi Yu's eyes were full of anticipation, he hoped to find some useful information from Song Shuwen's experience.

Song Shuwen narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into memories.

The focus is on the scene when going to Song Dabao's house.

The yard was very simple and quaint. Before entering the gate, I saw the horse tie stone. Although the stone was a bit old, it seemed to bear the traces of time.

As you walk into the yard, a pomegranate tree comes into view. The tree is extremely lush, with thick branches and leaves, and the emerald green leaves sparkle in the sun.

There is an ancient well next to the pomegranate tree, and the water in the well is clear.

There were some farm tools piled up in the corner of the yard.

Xi Yu nodded slightly and said, "This is indeed a very important clue. Based on the approximate geographical location and the characteristics of the village, we will definitely be able to find the mastermind behind this."

His tone was full of confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

Then, Xi Yu turned around and said sternly, "Secret guards, come out."

After a while, a dark shadow quietly appeared in front of Xi Yu, knelt on one knee, and waited for Xi Yu's order.

Xi Yu looked at the secret guard and asked seriously, "Did you hear clearly? Go and investigate the clues quickly. There must be no mistakes."

The secret guard replied respectfully, "I obey your command." After that, he disappeared like a black shadow to carry out Xi Yu's order.

Xi Yu looked at Song Shuwen, his eyes full of emotion, and said softly: "Song Divine Doctor, you have suffered. Those secret guards who died to protect us must be remembered well."

There was a hint of heaviness in Xiyu's voice, full of respect for the lives lost.

Then, Xi Yu changed the subject and raised a new topic: "Doctor Song, this is also a suggestion given to me by Wenxuan. I hope you can take in more disciples. Don't think too much. We just think that your medical skills are so superb. If you can pass them on, it will be a blessing for the people."

After hearing what Xi Yu said, Song Shuwen was stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said, "Of course. I have always wanted to pass on this medical skill, but I have never had the right opportunity."

Seeing that Song Shuwen agreed, Xi Yu was overjoyed and said quickly: "If possible, I will fund the construction of a medical clinic for you. In this way, you can better teach medical skills and cultivate more medical talents."

Song Shuwen looked at Xi Yu gratefully and said, "Thank you for your support, Prime Minister. I will definitely live up to your expectations and pass on my medical skills to benefit the people."

At noon, the sunlight poured into the room through the window, and Gan Mei woke up slowly.

After a morning of rest, her complexion felt much better, but deep down she was still a little scared about what happened last night.

Those horrible scenes appeared in her mind from time to time, making her heart beat faster involuntarily.

However, she didn't want Xiyu to worry about her, so she tried hard to control her emotions and did not show any fear in front of Xiyu.

Xi Yu looked at Gan Mei, his eyes full of tenderness and concern.

He said softly: "Gan Mei, don't worry, the mastermind behind this will definitely be caught. I have sent people to investigate, and I believe there will be results soon."

Gan Mei looked at Xi Yu, nodded slightly, and said, "I believe you."

Next, the three of them had dinner together.

After finishing their meal, they hired a carriage to return to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

In the carriage, Gan Mei leaned on Xi Yu's shoulder with her eyes closed, as if thinking about something.

Xi Yu gently held Gan Mei's hand, giving her warmth and strength.

The carriage moved slowly along the country road, and the sound of the wheels rolling broke the silence.

The sunlight shines on the carriage, giving people a warm and peaceful feeling.

The carriage bumped along the road, and the driver chattered all the way. His voice was loud and full of energy, as if he had endless things to say.

"Hey, the three of you went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to ask the Prime Minister to do something."

The coachman spoke loudly while waving his whip.

His eyes were full of curiosity, as if he wanted to find the answer from their expressions.

Three people sat in the carriage, listening to the coachman, and no one spoke.

There was a faint smile on their faces.

The coachman didn't feel embarrassed when he saw that they didn't say anything.

He continued, "The Prime Minister is a very good person. Now many people are praising him."

Finally, the carriage slowly stopped in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Xi Yu was the first to get off the car. He had a tall and straight figure and an extraordinary temperament.

The soldiers guarding the gate immediately saluted and greeted the prime minister in unison.

This scene left the coachman dumbfounded. He opened his eyes wide with disbelief on his face.

After a long while, he stammered, "So... So this guest is the Prime Minister. I am blind, I am blind!"

But soon, the coachman became excited again, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I actually pulled the prime minister, this is such a great honor!"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement and a proud smile spread across his face.

Then the coachman lost his composure and started dancing and laughing.

"Hahahaha, I actually pulled the prime minister, I actually pulled the prime minister!" His laughter echoed in front of the prime minister's mansion, attracting the attention of people around him.

Xi Yu looked at the coachman and frowned slightly.

He did not like this gaffe, but he did not blame the coachman.

He just said lightly: "Okay, you can go." The coachman stopped laughing immediately when he heard Xi Yu's words.

He bowed respectfully and drove away in his carriage.

Ever since he sent Xi Yu and others to the Prime Minister's Mansion that day, this incident became a source of bragging for the coachman.

Wherever he went, whenever he had the chance, he would excitedly tell others about his legendary experience of having pulled the prime minister.

"Hey, do you know? I picked up the prime minister that day! The famous prime minister!" The coachman said with pride and gesticulations on his face, as if it was the most glorious moment in his life.

However, most others thought he was bragging.

"Come on, just keep bragging! Why would the Prime Minister ride in your carriage?" someone said disdainfully.

The coachman was anxious and explained quickly: "It's true! I really pulled the prime minister! The soldiers guarding the gate saluted him at that time!" His eyes were full of eagerness, hoping that others would believe what he said.

But others just didn't listen and shook their heads to express their disbelief.

"Stop talking nonsense, who would believe you?"

The coachman was very angry. His face turned red and he shouted, "What I said is true! Why don't you believe it?"

His heart was filled with grievances and helplessness. He had experienced such a glorious thing, but no one believed him.

But no matter how he explained, others always thought he was bragging.

Gan Mei dragged her somewhat tired body back to the room.

As soon as she entered the room, the familiar layout gave her an inexplicable sense of security. Without any hesitation, she immediately walked to the bed, sat down slowly, and then lay down.

The soft bed was like a warm embrace, surrounding her tightly.

After a while, Gan Mei fell into a deep sleep and entered into a dreamland.

In other places in the mansion, many people didn't know that Gan Mei had returned.

The servants in the mansion were still busy with their own affairs, and the courtyard was still quiet.

Xi Yu was in the study, quietly waiting for the secret guard to return with the message.

His eyes revealed a hint of anxiety and anticipation, and he kept wondering what news the secret guard would bring.

Xi Yu frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Ask the secret guards from Gan Mei's residence to come out that day."

The secret guard appeared immediately.

His face was full of guilt and uneasiness, and he immediately knelt down when he saw Xi Yu.

He knew that he had done a bad job, and said with a trembling voice: "Prime Minister, I know I was wrong, and I beg for your punishment."

Xi Yu looked at the secret guard kneeling on the ground, a hint of severity flashing in his eyes.

"You are indeed incompetent. If I hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been disastrous." Xi Yu's tone was so serious that the secret guard's body trembled involuntarily.

But then, Xi Yu's tone softened a little, "However, considering that it was an unintentional mistake on your part, I will spare your life this time. But you must be careful in the future and not be so careless again."

After hearing Xi Yu's words, the secret guard was filled with gratitude.

He kowtowed repeatedly and said, "Thank you very much, Prime Minister, for not killing me. I will do my best in the future and will never make the same mistake again."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, waved his hand, and signaled the secret guards to retreat.

The secret guard stood up and retreated respectfully.

He secretly swore in his heart that he would work harder for the prime minister in the future to repay the prime minister for not killing him.

Xi Yu sat there quietly, his eyes slightly empty, lost in thought.

He thought that these secret guards were truly loyal to him. No matter what kind of danger they faced, they would rush forward without hesitation, and some of them had even sacrificed their lives for him.

A complex emotion surged in his heart, including being moved, admiring, and a little bit sad.

If it were in the previous life, it would probably not be easy to make some people loyal.

The world in the previous life was full of entanglements of interests and complex human hearts. People often acted for their own interests, and it was difficult to find such pure loyalty.

Xi Yu sighed softly. He knew that he was lucky to have such a group of loyal secret guards.

In Ouyang Linlin's room, Ouyang Linlin sat quietly on a chair with a somewhat empty look in her eyes, as if she was in a daze.

Her heart was filled with confusion and grievance, and she still couldn't understand why someone would write a letter to insult her and frame her.

Her brows were slightly furrowed, and a trace of worry appeared on her face.

At this moment, Xiaohong suddenly said, "Miss, the eldest lady is here."

Ouyang Linlin was surprised and asked quickly, "Is the Madam back?"

Then she quickly stood up and tidied her clothes and hair.

After a while, Gan Mei came in.

There was a gentle smile on her face and her eyes were full of concern.

"My sister is pregnant now, there is no need to be so polite." Gan Mei's voice was soft and warm, making people feel very comfortable.

Ouyang Linlin looked at Gan Mei and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She lowered her head slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, sister."

Ouyang Linlin looked at Gan Mei with curiosity in her eyes and asked, "Sister, where have you been these days?"

Her voice was soft and contained a hint of concern.

Gan Mei smiled slightly and said, "Sister, ask Xiaohong to close the door and let's talk."

After Xiaohong closed the door obediently, Gan Mei slowly opened her mouth and told her what had happened.

Her voice was calm and steady, and she described every detail clearly and vividly.

Ouyang Linlin listened quietly, sometimes showing a surprised expression, and sometimes nodding slightly. When Gan Mei finished speaking, Ouyang Linlin said: "I also heard from my husband that this is a show, and now I feel relieved."

Gan Mei quickly returned to her room.

Those girls who had been beaten have now almost rested, and I feel a little relieved.

At this time, Xi Yu sent someone to bring them a message, informing them that Madam Gan Mei had returned home, and asked the maids to continue serving her.

As soon as Gan Mei stepped into the room, the eyes of several girls lit up instantly, and their faces were full of surprise.

They rushed forward, tears of excitement flashing in their eyes.

"Madam, you are finally back!" A maid had a happy look on her face, but her voice was slightly choked with sobs.

"Madam, where have you been recently? We were so worried about you." Another maid tilted her head slightly, her eyes full of concern.

Gan Mei looked at these girls and felt a warm feeling in her heart.

She sighed softly, looking a little sad.

"I just went out to relax. I'm sorry to have made you worry."

The maids looked at Gan Mei with eyes full of pity.

One of the braver maids said softly, "Madam, please stop being sad about the young master's death. You must take care of yourself."

After saying that, she lowered her head slightly, worry in her eyes.

Gan Mei nodded slightly, with a hint of emotion in her eyes.

"I will get over it, thank you. You were beaten because of the children, I am sorry for you."

At this time, a maid waved her hands hurriedly, looking panicked.

"Madam, you are too kind. It's all the cook Zhu Lianxiang's fault. She has harmed everyone."

She bit her lips tightly, her eyes full of anger. The other girls also nodded, with resentment on their faces.

Gan Mei lowered her eyes slightly, thinking secretly in her heart.

She knew very well that Xi Yu had not yet disclosed the true situation of Xi Ping'an. It would be useless to say more at this time, and it might cause unnecessary trouble.

She raised her eyes and looked at the girls, her expression calm and determined.

"Just do what needs to be done."

The maids looked at each other. Although they were still confused, they did not dare to say much and nodded in response.

Several maids stayed quietly in the room, each doing their own job.

Some were making the beds, others were wiping the furniture, their movements gentle and skillful.

From time to time, they secretly glanced at Gan Mei, with awe and worry in their eyes.

Gan Mei sat in a chair with her eyes slightly closed.

She thought of Zhu Lianxiang again. How could she have thought that such an honest old man would do such a wicked thing? (End of this chapter)