Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 667 Preparation
After Tang Xing finished speaking with Xie Yuyan, he left. Leaning on his cane, he walked step by step into the resting room. The caravan men had not yet rested. Chen Rong had left him a basin of hot water. When he saw him return, he immediately went forward to help him sit down and soak his feet. Afterwards, he would change the dressing on his injured leg as the doctor had instructed.

Aside from his elders, Chen Rong had never served anyone else like this before. However, just thinking about the days they shared life and death in the valley... Tang Xing was willing to take his seriously injured brother with him to his death for them, so he was especially willing to do these things.

The crowd took advantage of this moment to gather around.

Tang Xing was thinking about what Xie Yuyan had said to him, feeling both excited and nervous. He was nervous not because he was afraid of dying, but because he was afraid of not doing things well.

Now, the safety of the eldest daughter-in-law is tied to theirs. They don't care about anything else, but the eldest daughter-in-law cannot be allowed to make a mistake.

There's nothing else to worry about.

Tang Xing was a competitive person by nature; otherwise, he wouldn't have been chosen by Wang Yan to work by his side. When Wang Yan asked him to follow Lady Xie, he was afraid that following a woman would make life too mundane. Now... they are going to deal with the private soldiers raised by the Privy Councilor.

"What did the lady say?"

Hearing everyone's questions, Tang Xingcai snapped out of his thoughts.

“The lady said,” Tang Xing looked at the expectant eyes and knew they were all eager to do something for her, “we should rest well these two days, because there’s a tough battle ahead.”

Upon hearing this, the men looked at each other and all shrank back.

"What?" Tang Xing looked at these faces. "Are you scared?"

When Chen Rong examined Tang Xing's wound, he deliberately used more force: "You know perfectly well that's not what everyone meant."

Tang Xing couldn't help but gasp. Just then, the man next to him spoke up for everyone: "The lady said that so that we could recover properly."

Tang Xing shook his head at everyone: "No."

Everyone stared at Tang Xing and noticed his unwavering gaze, realizing that he might not be just saying that to appease them.

Chen Rong couldn't help but ask, "Really not?"

“No,” Tang Xing said, “Everyone is ready. In just a few days, we will have the opportunity to take revenge.”

Although it wasn't the same group of people, it was pretty much the same; they were all setting traps. In short, the anger you held back then will definitely be released later.

Chen Rong simply tossed the strip of cloth in his hand to Tang Xing: "Apply the medicine yourself. I need to ask Sang Mo about the surrounding terrain."

The other men also changed their previous dejected attitude and surrounded Tang Xing: "Tell me, what should we do next?"

In the corner, two people who were seriously injured and unable to get up also wanted to join in the fun.

“I’ve made up my mind,” Tang Xing said. “If someone really attacks, and our injuries haven’t fully healed, we won’t be able to pursue them. So we’ll just stay by those cultists’ side to prevent them from being assassinated or kidnapped.”

“Especially Xia Dalang.”

Tang Xing looked at everyone and said, "We need to get him to the execution ground smoothly so that he can die knowing why."

The atmosphere in the room immediately warmed up after those words.

……

Xie Yuyan heard Chen Rong's voice coming from outside and guessed that Tang Xing had gone back and revealed some information to everyone, which had been approved by her, so that everyone could be prepared.

Chen Rong's eagerness to speak with Sang Mo clearly showed that he wanted to help her win.

Xie Yuyan couldn't help but recall the events of her previous life.

The Northern Qi army marched south, launching its second attack on the capital of the Great Liang. At that time, she offered official positions and silver, promising a glorious victory after which all officials and generals would henceforth be meritorious officials of the Great Liang. She appeared imposing in public, recounting national and personal grievances, displaying royal majesty, seemingly certain of victory, but in reality, she had no confidence whatsoever.

Sure enough, the troops that had been painstakingly gathered scattered in all directions upon hearing the news that the Qi army was about to attack the city...

Now, she is just a merchant, leading only a caravan, which is insignificant compared to her previous life.

Similarly, for those who followed her, the current situation was also a matter of life and death. They could be surrounded and attacked at any time, but none of them were afraid. Without her saying anything or making any promises, they fought alongside her regardless of the consequences.

Many things cannot be bought with power and money; those who rely solely on these will only end up in ruin. This is something she has gradually come to realize since her rebirth.

Perhaps in her past life, she wouldn't have risked rescuing Tang Xing. People get used to weighing the pros and cons when they're caught up in all sorts of schemes, and thus lose themselves.

Mother Yu poured hot tea for Xie Yuyan.

Smelling the faint aroma of tea, Xie Yuyan smiled: "We'll be back in Bianjing soon."

“Zhang Niangzi and Jiulangjun must be waiting anxiously,” Mama Yu said with a smile. “This servant also misses our little courtyard.”

Xie Yuyan nodded and instructed Mama Yu, "Get some rest. We need to leave half an hour earlier tomorrow."

The sudden change of departure time was meant to send a message to those secretly watching them, making them even more anxious.

Xie Yuyan then took out a brocade box that he always carried with him and took out Wang Yan's jade pendant from it.

Starting tomorrow, she will also wear this token to deter those with ulterior motives.

Xie Yuyan's smile deepened as her hand traced the jade pendant.

The next day, before dawn, the group set off again.

Sang Mo immediately noticed the jade pendant on Madam Xie's waist, his gaze sharpening for a moment before he realized why he hadn't seen it with his husband for so long—it had been given to Madam Xie long ago. His husband was truly remarkable, having given it away so early.

This is a jade pendant that I was born with... How is it any different from the young master giving it away?
It's a pity the young master didn't see Madam Xie wearing it in public, otherwise he would have been overjoyed.

"Sang Mo".

Xie Yuyan called out, and Sang Mo finally composed himself and obeyed the order.

"Have a few men leave some traces on our northern border, making it seem like reinforcements are secretly waiting to meet us."

Sang Mo accepted the order.

Xie Yuyan looked at Su Man: "Next time you go to the inn, mention the Wang family intentionally or unintentionally, and ask them to make proper arrangements."

Su Man was originally a member of the Wang family, so he naturally knew what to do.

"lets go!"

Without further delay, the group headed southeast.

As Xie Yuyan rode on her horse, the ornaments around her waist were particularly eye-catching. What she had done today would soon reach the ears of those who were interested.

She moved out of the Wang family's house. Would that person still dare to make a move?
Not long after Xie Yuyan and the others left, the inn's servants changed their clothes, led a horse out from the backyard, and headed east when no one was paying attention.

(End of this chapter)