The coachman took back his hand, and the silver needle between his fingers shone strangely in the sunlight.

Shen Ruoyan frowned and asked anxiously: "What did you do to him?"

"Don't worry, Miss. It's just a general drug addiction. He will wake up on his own in a few hours." The driver supported Tang Xiuyuan's body and explained while placing him in the corner of the alley.

Shen Ruoyan knelt down and reached out to explore the bottom of his nose, making sure that Tang Xiuyuan was breathing evenly and that he really just fainted, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

The coachman urged: "Don't worry about him, let's leave quickly. It will be bad if we delay the time."

Shen Ruoyan frowned, pointed at Tang Xiuyuan who was leaning against the wall and said, "If you leave him here, someone will soon find out and report it to the government. By then, before we reach our destination, I'm afraid my cousin will Caught."

The driver scratched his head.

He thought this fool was too annoying just now, so he didn't want to waste time, so he took action to stun him. Now he really caused a big trouble for himself.

"Bring him up." The curtain of the carriage was opened, and Dong Huicheng stepped out. It turned out that he had been hiding in the carriage just now.

The driver didn't say anything, and the two of them worked together to lift Tang Xiuyuan into the carriage.

After this little interlude, the carriage quickly left the city gate. Tang Xiuyuan lay in it and fell asleep. Dong Huicheng, who was sitting opposite, chatted with Shen Ruo for a few words at the beginning, and now he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Shen Ruoyan secretly opened a corner of the car curtain and observed the situation outside.

It’s summer and there is greenery everywhere.

Although she took the initiative to serve as bait, Shen Ruoyan still felt a little uneasy when she was actually sitting in the carriage.

About two hours later, the carriage showed no sign of stopping. Shen Ruoyan couldn't help but ask: "Brother Dong, where is the house you mentioned? Why hasn't it arrived yet after so long?"

Dong Huicheng opened his eyes and said perfunctorily: "Don't worry, there's still some distance to go, we'll be there soon."

Shen Ruoyan had no choice but to shut up and the carriage drove for a few more hours.

During this period, Tang Xiuyuan woke up leisurely and found himself lying on the carriage. He happily thought that Shen Ruoyan was going to take him out to play, and he happily talked to Shen Ruoyan.

The two chatted for a while until the sun gradually set. Shen Ruoyan couldn't help but asked Dong Huicheng again: "Brother Dong, can you ask the driver to stop the carriage? I want to take a rest."

Seeing Shen Ruoyan urging him so anxiously, Dong Huicheng finally showed his true face and said impatiently: "I told you everything, it's almost here, why are you so troublesome?"

"But, you told me a few hours ago that it was almost here, how long will it take? I have been riding in the carriage for so long, and my back is sore. I want to get out of the car and do some exercise." Shen Ruoyan saw that the carriage passed through a forest just now, The coachman turned around several times to reassure himself, worried that Lu Yan's people wouldn't be able to keep up and wanted to delay the ride.

Dong Huicheng frowned and scolded loudly: "Why are you making a fuss? I didn't start it right away as soon as I said it. If you keep making such nonsense, I'll be rude to you!"

An angry voice shouted: "What are you doing, sister!"

It turned out that Tang Xiuyuan was guarding Shen Ruoyan.

Dong Huicheng was stunned for a moment, then sneered disdainfully, "You fool, believe it or not, I will kill you!"

Shen Ruoyan pretended to be frightened, showing fear, pulled Tang Xiuyuan, shrank her body into the corner, and asked Dong Huicheng, "Brother Dong, why are you so angry suddenly? Where do you want to take me?" "

Dong Huicheng thought that he would receive the money soon, and did not want to cause trouble. He slowed down his attitude and said perfunctorily: "If you keep patiently, it will arrive soon."

Shen Ruoyan didn't dare to ask any more questions and huddled in the corner of the carriage with her knees in her arms.

After some time, the sun set in the west, and in the hazy valley, the carriage finally stopped.

The driver took out his piccolo and played a melodious tune.

Shen Ruoyan comforted Tang Xiuyuan while staring at the situation outside through the gap in the car curtain.

Suddenly the mountain in front started to move.

The hilltop gradually rises, revealing a trail behind it.

It turned out to be a hanging door, which was covered with weeds and leaves. It was so cleverly disguised that even if you walked past it, you wouldn't arouse the slightest suspicion.

The carriage drove in and walked in circles for a while before reaching the real destination.

"Okay, get off the car!" Dong Huicheng pursed his lips to Shen Ruoyan and Tang Xiuyuan.

Shen Ruoyan hugged a small bundle and took Tang Xiuyuan out of the car obediently. Several strong men immediately gathered around her.

Shen Ruoyan seemed to have just realized something was wrong, and turned to Dong Huicheng and asked: "Brother Dong, who are they? You lied to me!"

Dong Huicheng chuckled, "Cousin, I blame you for being too naive. How can you trust a man's words?"

Shen Ruoyan pretended to be panicked, crying and cursing. Tang Xiuyuan tried to take her to escape, but was immediately suppressed by several strong men.

Amidst the noise, a middle-aged man walked out from behind the crowd.

When everyone saw him, they saluted him neatly.

The moment she saw the man, Shen Ruoyan was shocked and forgot to cry for a moment.

How could it be him?

Shen Ruoyan had only seen the man in front of her twice, but she had a very deep impression on him.

The first time I met him was at Mr. Li’s birthday party.

This man, dressed in black, secretly killed the Li family's servant, and was secretly discovered by Shen Ruoyan.

The second time was during the Chinese Valentine’s Day last year.

That night, it was after meeting this man that Shen Ruoyan realized that Lu Yan was in danger, so she sneaked into the banquet and met Xueying.

How did this man appear here?

What is his relationship with Uncle Zhou?

Countless questions came to Shen Ruoyan's mind.

Fortunately, when Dong Huicheng saw the man, he took the initiative to greet him and said flatteringly: "Master, look, everyone has been brought here for you. Look at the silver taels agreed upon..."

The man stared at him coldly, took out a money bag from his arms and gave it to him.

Dong Huicheng was overjoyed and took the money bag. Just as he was about to leave, the man said, "It's too late today. You'd better stay and wait until I have someone take you back tomorrow."

Dong Huicheng didn't dare to refute and followed the others away.

After they left, the man looked towards Shen Ruoyan and Tang Xiuyuan.

Shen Ruoyan bit her lip and begged: "Brother, please be kind and let us go. My family is rich and I can give you a lot of silver."

The man's expression remained unchanged, with no emotion at all on his face, and he seemed to have no interest in money at all.

Shen Ruoyan continued to plead, "Really, my family is really rich. Whatever you want, I will try my best to satisfy you. There is no need for you to do dangerous things."

The man finally spoke, his voice as if it had been burned by fire, low and hoarse: "Of course I know that your family is rich, Miss Shen, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Household Affairs."

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