"You want the villagers to make this matter a big deal and then force the people behind it to come out and solve the problem?"
Tao Yaoyao stopped him disapprovingly, "No, what if the person behind the scenes doesn't show up in the end, but causes greater trouble to the village?
They can kill these villagers quietly, then they also dare to kill the villagers who make trouble.
You superiors cannot understand the helplessness and weakness of the common people. "
Tao Yaoyao said no to Xie Lan for the first time, with a firm look. She knew she was no match for him, but she still stood up to stop him, just because she knew very well who would have the greatest impact if this matter got bigger.
Xie Lan may be gambling, and even feels that he can grasp the overall situation and protect these villagers.
But what if something happens?
The villagers here cannot bear any eventuality.
"Your Majesty, we have been here for a day or two. If you think about them carefully, they are ordinary people who don't know martial arts and have no background. They leave early and come back late. They work hard to make money. They just want to make their families feel better. .
You also have people you care about. If you knew they were in danger today, would you still do this? "
Xie Lan narrowed his eyes and looked at her, "Who do you think this king is?"
"I didn't misinterpret the prince's meaning. I just wanted to tell you that the people here cannot bear the slightest chance. Please ask the prince to find other solutions."
When Tao Yaoyao said this, he turned around and glanced at the white bones next to him. In desperation, an idea flashed through his mind.
"I go."
"What did you say?"
Xie Lan frowned, "This matter has nothing to do with you, you don't need to..."
"I blocked a good plan of the prince, so naturally I have to return it to the prince. And I am willing to do this."
Although Xie Lan never said anything about the seriousness of the matter, she had already guessed it after watching so many costume dramas and Xie Lan's attitude.
Furthermore, just now she had thought of an excellent way to break off the engagement.
However, she had no intention of telling Xie Lan the latter reason.
Tao Yaoyao looked up at the sky, lowered her head and quickly calculated the time. After making sure that she could reach the mine before dark, she parted ways with Xie Lan with a smile.
"Don't worry, I care about my life. If something goes wrong, I will send you news."
Xie Lan frowned extremely tightly, staring at her with Rumo eyes, "Are you sure you have thought clearly?"
"yes."
Xie Lan didn't look at her anymore. Hearing the sound, he turned around and walked down the mountain.
Half an hour later, the two came to the foot of the mountain. Xie Lan took him to a cave not far away. When they came to the entrance of the cave, Xie Lan asked Tao Yaoyao to wait for her outside. After a while, he saw him leading a horse. Walked out.
"Come up."
Although Tao Yaoyao was curious about why there was a horse here, but now she was in a hurry, so she got on the horse first.
On the way to the mine, neither of them spoke. The red and brown horse ran very fast, and the two finally arrived near the mine before sunset.
Before Tao Yaoyao was about to go in, Xie Lan, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
"The idea I just made, I never take any chances. Whether it is you who are in danger today, or the common people who are in danger on my behalf, I will protect you."
This sentence is like an explanation and a promise.
Tao Yaoyao turned her back to him and looked at the red sky with a smile on her lips. Then she raised her arms and waved her hands. In the afterglow of the setting sun, she entered the mine alone.
Xie Lan just stood there, watching her back disappear little by little.
When the sky was completely dark, a woman came into the mine. This woman was extremely arrogant when she came and wanted to see their steward as soon as she appeared.
"Manager Li went to the capital for business and won't be back for the next two days. If the girl has something to do, please come back another day."
Another steward of the mine came over to fight Tao Yaoyao. Although it was very dark now, he could still see her beauty from the faint firelight. They had not seen a woman in a place like this for a long time. , now that such a beautiful woman is suddenly presented to the door, the manager immediately becomes lustful.
After Tao Yaoyao saw what he was thinking, a coldness flashed in her eyes.
"Really? In the afternoon, I went to the back mountain to find stones for grinding. What's interesting is that I found a lot of bones behind a big stone..."
Tao Yaoyao spoke in a moderate voice, just enough for him to hear.
The steward was looking at her sternly, but suddenly he changed his face when he heard the news.
"What did you say?"
He was the one who buried the person under that stone. He was very proud for a long time, thinking that no one would discover such a hidden place. Who would have thought that he would be dug out by this dead girl in just a year.
No, she looks thin and small. How could she move such a big stone by herself?
There must be someone behind her.
The manager alertly called a few helpers, "Smelly girl, you found a corpse on the mountain and didn't report it to the official. Why did you come to our mine and make a noise? Get out of here, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."
This steward looks like he's almost fifty, but he has the nerve to be her brother. It's disgusting.
"How are you going to be rude to me?" After hearing his words, Tao Yaoyao was not afraid at all, but there was a smile in her eyes when she spoke again. Seeing this, the steward felt that something was wrong.
"Do you know who this lady is? Telling her will scare you to death."
Tao Yaoyao didn't wait for the steward to speak, and continued, "Have you ever heard of the Tao family of Yong'an Marquis Mansion in Kyoto City?"
There are nobles everywhere in Kyoto, and a mere steward of the Marquis Mansion doesn't pay attention at all. What's more, how can a daughter of a high-ranking family appear here at this hour?
"You don't want to say that you are Miss Tao."
The steward seemed to be respectful, but in fact his eyes were full of mockery as he looked at her. After finishing her words, before she could speak, he looked up to the sky and smiled, attracting many people to watch.
Dashan and Chang Geng also heard the noise and came out of the cave at this time.
Under the dim light of the fire, Dashan was the first to recognize Tao Yaoyao. He almost subconsciously went to help her but was stopped by Chang Geng, "Don't go, there must be a reason why the girl is here at this time. "
Dashan disagrees. No matter what the reason is, this is not a good place, let alone a place where a girl can come freely.
The girls in their village dare not come here. Miss Tao is still our young lady. The men here have not seen a woman for a long time. If they have any evil intentions towards her...
"Wait a minute." Seeing him trying to break free from his hand, Chang Geng whispered, "Don't worry, if something really happens to her, I won't sit idly by."
Dashan had been with Chang Geng for nearly two days, and he knew to some extent what he was capable of. If he was willing to help, he would feel more at ease.
"If you are Miss Tao, I will be the third prince..."
"Liu Weiwei, there is someone here."
Suddenly a group of people ran over not far away. After they heard the movement here, they immediately ran over here quickly.
The steward watched these people getting closer and closer, and finally realized something was wrong.
"Brothers, we can't let them discover this place. Let's go, take your guys with me and kill them."
When the two parties started fighting, Tao Yaoyao found a hidden corner and quickly inflicted many wounds on himself while no one was paying attention.
After the third prince's people scare the miners away, come and look for her.
"Liu Wei, you finally came to save me."
Under the moonlight, Liu Huwei saw a woman covered with injuries walking out of the dark cave nearby. She was injured, walking very slowly, and her face was pale and frightening.
When Liu Huowei saw her for the first time, he almost didn't recognize who she was.
"Miss Tao is suffering. I will send you back to see the doctor."
After Liu Huwei left with Tao Yaoyao, Xie Lan and Chang Geng walked out from the side.
"Your Majesty, wasn't Miss Tao unwilling to go back before? Why did she suddenly change her mind today?" Not only that, but she also had to go back in such a strange way.
The third prince only cares about her life and death. As long as she is alive, that is enough for the third prince.
As for whether she was alive and well or just breathing, the third prince didn't care at all.
If Miss Tao did this to win the sympathy of the third prince, then she was probably in vain.
"Maybe he feels that life here is boring and wants to go back to Kyoto City to have fun."
An intriguing look flashed in Xie Lan's eyes. He had stayed in the village to inquire about the situation for the reason mentioned by Tao Yaoyao. Now Chang Geng is at the mine and Tao Yaoyao has returned to Kyoto City. He is alone. There's no reason to stay here anymore.
"I will return to Kyoto City later. You can take care of the matters here. If anything happens, remember to send news back as soon as possible."
"yes."
Tao family
"Sir, the great news is that the eldest lady has been found."
When the housekeeper got the news, he immediately went to report to Tao Shi'an. Tao Shi'an was playing chess for himself and was having fun. When he heard the housekeeper's words, he became dark on the spot.
"What's a good thing about her coming back? Got it."
Tao Shi'an looked impatient, and if you look closely, you can see the disgust in his eyes.
When the housekeeper saw this, he couldn't help but swallowed his saliva, and then continued, "Master, the eldest lady is injured, very seriously. If the Chu family knows about this..."
"She was injured by herself, and it was also caused by the Third Prince. What does it have to do with me?" Tao Shi'an didn't want to take the blame, let alone get involved in this matter, "Okay, I know what you mean, I want to Do you want me to go over and show off now?
She is smarter than you. In that case, why would I go there and make her uncomfortable with me? "
I don't know if it was his misunderstanding, but since that day, this girl has become more and more sharp-tongued, and he has not gotten any benefit from her several times.
Since then, he disliked this child even more.
"Okay, if you're worried, send more people to guard him, as long as you can give the Chu family an explanation."
