Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

However, an accident occurred. Xiao Yuyan suddenly spat out a mouthful of bright red blood foam, shocking everyone.

The lilac turned pale, and its usual pride and strength disappeared in an instant, leaving only endless panic.

"Xiao Yuyan, what is going on?" she exclaimed.

Xiao Yuyan's face was pale, without a trace of blood. His fingers tightly grasped the clothes on his chest. Before he could say anything, his eyes went dark and he fell backwards limply.

"Come quickly, send him back to the mansion immediately, and get the best doctor to treat him!"

Under Ding Xiang's order, the officers reacted quickly and carried the unconscious Xiao Yuyan onto the carriage waiting on the side. The wheels rolled and rushed towards the mayor's mansion. Ding Xiang followed closely behind with an anxious look on her face.

This unexpected change did not cause any ripples in Xiao Zhixue's heart, and the corners of her mouth still had that cold and indifferent smile.

"I'm afraid that Xiao Yuyan's engagement with the mayor's daughter will be in vain." There was an indescribable coldness in her tone.

Xiao Tingxuan was extremely surprised when he heard this, and murmured to himself in disbelief: "He was fine just now, how come he vomited blood?"

He was shocked by Xiao Zhixue's calmness and foresight.

At this moment, Fan Yanmu, who was not far away, never left Xiao Zhixue with his deep eyes. He gently took a sip of the tea in his hand, and an elusive smile quietly flashed in his eyes.

From his concentration on Xiao Zhixue and that smile, it is not difficult to read that there seems to be an unusual connection between the two, so much so that the other's misfortune has become a reason for her to gloat.

As the night deepened, after a simple but warm dinner, Xiao Zhixue decided to sneak into the mayor's mansion alone to rescue her imprisoned relatives.

Her heart was filled with worries about the current situation of her parents and brother, but she never thought that Fan Yanmu and the other three would take the initiative to offer a helping hand.

According to the original plan, she intended to take the risk alone, so she asked Xiao Tingxuan to stay at home.

However, Fan Yanmu's words changed her plan.

"It's too dangerous to go alone. Let me go with you." His voice was calm and firm, giving people peace of mind.

Then, Fan Yanmu said solemnly to Ying Er who was standing beside him: "You stay and make sure that Young Master Xiao is safe. Ying Yi will follow me to the mayor's mansion to investigate."

When Ying Er heard this, his body shook violently, and he almost blurted out: "Master, I beg you to go with me! My sword is eager to be wielded for justice!"

However, Fan Yanmu's response was cold and firm: "Your impulsiveness is not appropriate here. The task of protecting Master Xiao belongs to you. This is an order."

After saying that, Fan Yanmu stood up, his black robe fluttering, and an aura that could not be ignored instantly filled the air.

Seeing this, Yingyi quickly followed and patted Yinger on the shoulder gently before leaving. Then the two of them disappeared into the night in tacit understanding and without saying a word.

Ying Er looked at the two people's departing backs, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes, and finally he slowly sat down.

Seeing that time was running out, Xiao Zhixue took a big step resolutely and followed closely behind him with firm and quick steps.

As the three men quietly approached the back door of the mayor's mansion, they happened to see two servants walking out nonchalantly with swill buckets.

Under the moonlight, the three of them exchanged a tacit signal that could be understood with just their eyes, and taking advantage of that brief moment of inattention, they sneaked into the mansion silently.

The two servants did not notice anything unusual. After completing their task, they closed the heavy wooden door with a creaky sound, completely unaware that the crisis had quietly sneaked in.

Xiao Zhixue and the other two hid in the shadows, holding their breath and observing this mansion that seemed peaceful but was actually undercurrents.

The mayor's mansion was surprisingly quiet. There was no sign of anyone patrolling. Apart from the two servants, there was no sign of anyone else.

Fan Yanmu whispered to Yingyi, "Go and find out the exact location of the dungeon. Be careful."

Ying Yi obeyed the order, and his figure turned into a sliver of night, quietly going deep into the mayor's mansion.

Fan Yanmu and Xiao Zhixue were left standing opposite each other, the atmosphere was subtle and slightly awkward.

Xiao Zhixue noticed that Fan Yanmu's gaze occasionally drifted towards her unconsciously, and a trace of annoyance rose in her heart.

"Mr. Fan, please stop staring at me like that. I'm not some exotic flower or plant." Xiao Zhixue spoke unhappily, with resentment flashing in her eyes.

Fan Yanmu raised a faint smile and looked away gently, as if to express his silent apology.

Time seemed to be stretched until Ying Yi's figure reappeared before them.

"Master, the dungeon is located in the most remote courtyard on the north side, but it is heavily guarded. Breaking through by force may only cause unnecessary trouble."

When Yingyi reported, he mentioned the unusual things he found: the guards of the mayor's mansion were almost all concentrated around the dungeon, and the rest of the mansion was empty. The servants seemed to have been ordered to rest early, and the entire mansion was like an empty city. The hidden intention behind this is thought-provoking.

As soon as Yingyi finished speaking, he silently stepped aside, waiting for the next instruction.

Fan Yanmu turned to look at Xiao Zhixue, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes: "Miss Xiao, do you have a good idea to rescue your relatives?"

Xiao Zhixue touched her chin subconsciously, and the abacus in her mind jingled.

There is a bottle of secret medicine hidden in her space ring that has never been shown to anyone. Once this medicine is spread, the person who inhales it will immediately fall into a deep coma.

But she didn't want to reveal this secret to outsiders, especially Fan Yanmu and Yingyi.

On a deeper level, Fan Yanmu was not included in her original plan.

She was keenly aware that Fan Yanmu's appearance was no accident and he must have his own purpose.

Therefore, Xiao Zhixue did not answer directly, but retreated to advance: "Master Fan came to Jinguan Town, he must have more important matters to deal with, how about this, we each act separately, I will be responsible for rescuing my family, and Master Fan will continue your important task?"

Fan Yanmu was secretly surprised at Xiao Zhixue's sharpness. Her insight was so accurate.

Indeed, the real purpose of his trip was to obtain a secret letter from the mayor's mansion to the Kingdom of East Chu.

According to his father Fan Heng's investigation, the mayor of Jinguan Town had an ulterior motive in private with Dongchu. Jinguan Town has a special geographical location, close to the border of Dongchu. The mayor's treasonous intentions are obvious, and the conspiracy behind it far exceeds what his current prominent position can provide.

The information contained in the secret letter concerns the lifeblood of Dongzhou State and reveals secrets concerning the rise and fall of the country.

This seemingly inconspicuous mayor of Jinguan Town is involved in an intricate family network behind him. His wife comes from a secretive and profound family. This family secretly runs a secret organization that is good at collecting intelligence in Dongzhou. It is like an invisible hand that controls the flow of information.

This marriage, which seems ordinary in the eyes of outsiders, is actually a well-planned plan.