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

While the smoke from cooking rose in the afternoon and the villagers were immersed in the joy of lunch, Xiao Zhixue quietly added a special antidote to the soup pot prepared for everyone.

This move is aimed at preventing unexpected events that may occur at night and ensuring that even if the villagers fall into a deep sleep under the influence of drugs, they can wake up quickly at critical moments.

Night fell quietly, and the stars dotted the dark sky. The tacit understanding between Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu no longer needed words.

When the night was at its darkest, Fan Yanmu pretended to be unconscious, willingly becoming Xuan Yutang's target and allowing himself to be taken away by the enemy.

Xiao Zhixue, together with Shadow One and Shadow Two, followed closely behind like ghosts, determined to uncover the mystery of the Xuan Yu Tang branch.

After dinner, Xiao Zhixue solemnly warned everyone: "Tonight, there may be unknown forces trying to sneak into the temple. No matter what happens, you must remain silent. Do not open your eyes or make any noise, especially the children. You must be silent. Mr. Fan, Ying Yi, Ying Er and I will carry out a secret mission. If you find that we are not here, please don't worry. Just wait."

The villagers' faces were serious but determined. They nodded in agreement, showing their trust and support for Xiao Zhixue's plan.

In order to appease the worries of the old and young in the family, Xiao Zhixue said gently: "Dad, mother, two brothers, please don't worry, Master Fan will definitely protect me."

Fan Yanmu was deeply warmed by these simple words, as if a spring breeze was blowing through his heart.

Although he knew that Xiao Zhixue said this only to comfort her family, this trust made him happy and he realized that he had a place in her heart.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, revealing a rare gentle smile.

"Please rest assured. I, Fan Yanmu, will defend Miss Xiao's safety until my death. I will definitely ensure that she remains unharmed."

Fan Yanmu's promise was like a huge rock falling to the ground, which put Xiao Zhixue's relatives at peace and a sense of relaxation filled the air.

Ying Yi and Ying Er witnessed the rare smile on their master's face, and the tension and uneasiness in their hearts gradually dissipated.

As Fan Yanmu's closest guards, the two of them were on edge all day long, even suppressing their breathing, for fear of angering this stern master by accident.

At this moment, seeing their master showing such a warm expression was undoubtedly a great comfort to them.

Ying Er silently calculated in his heart that it turned out that Xiao Zhixue's casual words "He will protect me" could make the usually serious master in a good mood, as if the haze had dissipated and all things were revived.

This is enough to prove how important Xiao Zhixue occupies in the master's heart.

He secretly vowed to be more obedient to Xiao Zhixue in the future, perhaps he would be able to witness more heartwarming moments of his master, and his and Yingyi's lives would be less fearful and tense.

The thought gently rippled in Ying Er's mind, and a sincere smile suddenly bloomed on his face. His eyes flashed with a firm light that was willing to go through fire and water for Xiao Zhixue. When he looked at her, the sincerity almost overflowed from his eyes: "Miss Xiao, no matter what it is, as long as I can help you solve your problems, it is my job. Please feel free to give me your orders."

Xiao Zhixue was concerned about her elder brother Xiao Tingrui's increasingly thin figure and the forced smile he forced out on his sickbed, which made her heart feel like it was being stabbed by needles.

She knew very well that the existing herbs were far from enough to maintain her brother's physical needs, so a plan quietly sprouted in her heart.

She planned to use Ying Er's help to visit the medicine shop again. This time, she wanted to make sure that every herb really fell into her hands and not leave any chance for deception.

"Ying Er," her voice was gentle but with unquestionable determination, "Please accompany me to visit the medicine shop again. We need more medicinal materials to support my brother's treatment."

Hearing this, Ying Er's face instantly blossomed like a spring flower. He was about to stand up with joy, but suddenly he met Fan Yanmu's stern gaze that seemed to freeze all enthusiasm. He couldn't help but tremble all over, as if a cold wind was passing through his heart, and quickly retracted the step he was about to take.

Fan Yanmu slowly stood up and brushed off the non-existent dust on his clothes. His tone was calm but revealed an irresistible majesty: "I will go with you. Yingyi and Yinger will stay behind to protect everyone's safety."

Xiao Zhixue caught a glimpse of Ying Er's helpless and slightly pleading eyes from the corner of her eye. His hands drooped limply, as if silently saying, "I want to help, but I cannot resist the master's orders."

Xiao Zhixue felt the same way as her husband felt powerless. She had hoped to learn more about Xuan Yu Tang from Ying Er on the way to the pharmacy. After all, Fan Yanmu's depth and secretiveness were far beyond the straightforward Ying Er's.

So, Xiao Zhixue coughed lightly and tried to make a request in the most tactful way: "Master Fan, perhaps it would be better for you to stay and let Ying Er come with me."

Fan Yanmu was obviously surprised by this arrangement. His eyes lingered between Xiao Zhixue and Ying Er, and finally fixed on the latter. His eyes were like a knife. Ying Er was frightened by being stared at, and quickly lowered his head, fearing that he would be cut into pieces if he looked at her any longer.

Ying Er felt mixed emotions. He didn't understand what he had done wrong, but in this delicate atmosphere, his mind was unusually clear, and a plan to escape came to his mind: "Oh, my stomach suddenly hurts so badly. I'm afraid it's an emergency. I have to find a toilet immediately."

Before he finished speaking, he stood up at lightning speed and fled the scene like a gust of wind.

Fan Yanmu looked at Ying Er's hastily departing back, a satisfied smile appearing on the corner of his mouth, which showed his recognition of Ying Er's cleverness.

Then, he turned to face Xiao Zhixue, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his eyes.

Faced with this scene, Xiao Zhixue was helpless but had no choice but to accept Fan Yanmu's arrangement to go with her.

During the journey, the breeze blew on my face, and Fan Yanmu suddenly broke the silence: "You are curious about Xuan Yutang, actually you want to learn more through Ying Er, right?"

Xiao Zhixue seized this rare opportunity and said frankly, "Indeed, Xuanyu Hall is full of mystery to me."

In fact, Xiao Zhixue had already obtained some fragmentary information about Xuanyutang from Yu Fugui. Even if Fan Yanmu remained silent, she was confident that she could dig out the truth through other channels.

Unexpectedly, this time Fan Yanmu did not hold back and told the historical origins of Xuanyu Hall, the complex network of relationships behind it, and even the entanglement with the mayor and his wife of Jinguan Town.

What shocked Xiao Zhixue the most was that the wife of the mayor of Jinguan Town was actually the daughter of the head of Xuanyu Hall. This seemingly noble couple actually intended to sell the information to the State of Dongchu in order to seek personal gain, and ultimately ended up being severely punished by Fan Yanmu. They really deserved it!