Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 231 No one left alive
Sang Dian slowly backed away. Chen Rong, seeing this, also suddenly came to his senses and moved his feet in the same way as Sang Dian and the others, his heart filled with panic.

Wang Tianshi has fallen into the hands of others and his life may be in danger at any time.

For some reason, Chen Rong just felt... that Madam Xie was amazing... if she were to deal with Wang Shitian, she would definitely be much more terrifying than the slain observer.

Xie Yuyan looked at Wang Hu, signaling him to step forward, and then gestured to Mr. Wen: "Take them down."

While we're keeping Wang Yan's men under control, we'll prevent them from ruining our plans.

Wang Hu walked towards Wang Yan with a simple smile. If this so-called angel wasn't still useful, he would have loved to kill him immediately.

Seeing Wang Hu approaching, Xie Yuyan brought the dagger in her hand closer and said, "Leave no survivors."

Wang Hu hadn't quite figured things out yet, and didn't understand why Jiang San Niangzi had suddenly changed her mind and wanted him to attack Wang Yan. But a look of delight had already appeared on his face; killing was much more interesting than kidnapping.

He immediately raised his blade, ready to slash at Wang Yan, shouting, "Jiang San Niangzi, let him go... watch me..."

The conversation ended abruptly there.

Wang Hu only saw Jiang San Niang move her hand, and the dagger somehow ended up in Wang Tianshi's hand. Then, Wang Tianshi dodged the blade and plunged the dagger straight into his neck.

Wang Hu stared wide-eyed at his surroundings in astonishment. The others were in a similar situation, caught off guard and outmaneuvered by Wang Yan's men.

Mr. Wen had been killed, Zheng Long was injured, and the Manichean followers collapsed to the ground. Wang Hu fell backward like a mountain, his last glance falling on Jiang San Niang.

Jiang San Niang... was actually being held in Wang Yan's arms.

Wang Yan lifted her up and walked her to the side.

So... Jiang San Niang and Wang Yan were actually in cahoots. Not only were the soldiers besieging the mountain deceived, but they were also fooled.

“You’re not a member of the Maitreya Cult…” Zheng Long’s last few words caught in his throat, and Wang Hu’s expression froze completely at that moment.

Sangdian caught up with the last Manichaean and decisively ended the man's life.

He didn't need to ask his husband whether they should kill everyone; since Madam Xie had ordered the massacre, they only needed to do as she said.

"The lady is back?"

"What happened? Is Madam injured?"

Chen Ping and the villagers of Chenyao Village ran out from behind the rocks, and when they saw Xie Yuyan in Wang Yan's arms, they were stunned for a moment, and then they all surrounded her.

Xie Yuyan shook her head at everyone: "It's nothing, just a minor injury." She might have been injured when she faced the soldiers with her sword on the way up the mountain, but she knew it wasn't serious.

Wang Yan disregarded the proper boundaries between men and women and bent down to part her clothes.

Blood soaked through her clothes below her ribs, and the wounds were still oozing blood. Besides this, there were several other wounds on her arms and shoulders. A trail of blood stretched from behind her ear to her neck, even severing a few strands of her hair. These wounds were all extremely dangerous; even the slightest exertion could be fatal.

Just by looking at these wounds, one can deduce how she got here.

Even though she was told to leave, she still brought a group of people with her.

Those people... if they mention the Maitreya sect, then those people must be members of the demonic sect.

The sorcerers are known for their ruthless killing, yet she dared to use them... Wang Yan dared not think too hard about what the consequences might be.

There is no foolproof plan in this world.

No one but her would dare to take such a risk.

"Order the soldiers from the mountain to garrison here, and select another team to immediately take over the Guan County government office. Those who perform meritorious service this time will be exempted from exile and hard labor," Wang Yan instructed Sang Dian. "I will take Lady Xie down the mountain."

He wanted to find a doctor to treat Xie Yuyan's injuries; if he could take over the county government, that would be a good place to go.

Even if Prefect Liu's men arrive, they can hold their ground in the inner city.

“Wang Yan,” Xie Yuyan looked over, “it’s not too late to go down the mountain after dawn, lest all our efforts be in vain.” “Don’t worry,” Wang Yan said, “Leave the rest to me.”

Xie Yuyan nodded. She didn't have the energy to think too much. She hadn't rested for several days and was indeed exhausted.

Thinking this, Xie Yuyan found a comfortable spot on Wang Yan's shoulder and leaned her head against it, wanting to rest for a while.

Chen Rong watched Wang Yan's departing figure, still confused about what had happened. He took a few steps forward to catch up with Sang Dian: "What was going on with those people just now?"

"Madam Xie and those people..."

“The lady has nothing to do with them,” Sang Dian said calmly. “These people came out of nowhere and want to take advantage of the chaos to assassinate you, sir.”

Is that so? Chen Rong rubbed his eyes: "Yes... I made a mistake, that's exactly right..."

“It’s okay to make a mistake now,” Sang Dian said, “but remember this clearly in the future, not just for you, but also for the people you brought with you.”

“I know,” Chen Rong said. “I will tell them.”

Those people have no relation to Madam Xie.

……

Xie Yuyan was drowsy when he suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Find the gold on them, and the estate where they gathered, outside the north city..."

Xie Yuyan reached out and drew a map on Wang Yan's arm to show him.

After saying this, her arm sank down.

Wang Yan immediately stopped and turned his head to look at her. Only after hearing her steady breathing did he relax his furrowed brows and continue on his way.

The moment Xie Yuyan saw Wang Yan, she immediately relaxed. The exhaustion deep within her body overwhelmed her. She vaguely felt that Wang Yan was holding her the whole time. She didn't know how much time had passed before he took her onto the horse.

When she opened her eyes again, Wang Yan was applying medicine to her. The stinging powder brought her back to her senses for a moment.

Wang Yan's voice was gentler than usual as he softly and carefully coaxed her, "That's all."

It took her a long time to recover before she fell into a deep sleep again.

Looking at Xie Yuyan lying on the bed, Wang Yan cleaned her wounds and applied medicine without asking anyone else to do it. When he saw that her arms and ribs were wrapped in layers of cloth, Wang Yan felt as if his heart was being squeezed.

"The lady's injuries are not serious, but her body is too weak, which may have shaken her foundation. She needs to recuperate carefully for a while before she can fully recover."

Wang Yan sought out three doctors to examine his pulse, and only after hearing similar results did he feel somewhat relieved.

Sang Dian captured the Guan County government office before dawn.

Wang Yan carried Xie Yuyan into the inner hall, where the county magistrate, county assistant, and others were astonished to see such a scene.

Wang Yan didn't care; all he could think of right now was ensuring Xie Yuyan's safety.

Sang Dian went to the manor where Mr. Wen was hiding, captured the guards, and after interrogation, their identities were confirmed.

“They are Manichaeans,” Sang Dian said. “Before they set off, one of them left the village, and the gold nugget that the old lady mentioned was not found. It was probably taken away by that person.”

Wang Yan nodded: "Find out where they know of any Manichean gathering places, and then... kill them all!"

Before the imperial guards arrive, these matters must be dealt with to prevent the court from suspecting Xie Yuyan.

With no one else in the room, Wang Yan looked down at Xie Yuyan's sleeping face. At this moment, her face was relaxed, and she looked peaceful and serene.

After a long pause, Wang Yan finally spoke: "Since we've lied so many times, why not just do it the same way this time...?" He preferred her to lie to him, at least she wouldn't risk coming back to save him.

Xie Yuyan did not respond; she couldn't even hear his question.