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After a moment's thought, Tao'er shoved the stun gun into Ayan's hand: "Ayan, hide well."

In case of danger, press this green button and stab the other person.

Remember, never reveal yourself unless absolutely necessary.

Be a good boy and wait for your sister to come back.

Ayan nodded earnestly: "I'll remember, Sister Tao'er."

Tao'er hid him in a dark corner and carefully concealed him.

The cave was dark, and even if someone came in, it would be difficult to detect.

After settling Ayan in, she quickly stored the items in the cave into her spatial storage.

Once the artificial cave was empty again, she felt relieved and reached towards the entrance.

They didn't even turn on the fluorescent lights, afraid that the light would disturb the people outside.

Tao'er walked and thought.

As night fell, the sky darkened.

Why would anyone come to this place?

Those who came must be acquaintances; it's unlikely to be the Chen family.

Before Uncle Chen left last time, she specifically told Chen Ping'an not to come over again, so as not to arouse suspicion.

Could he be one of King Cheng's men?

It's possible, but it doesn't seem like it.

If he were truly King Cheng, he could have sent people to search during the day, instead of choosing this dark and gloomy time.

He probably hadn't realized the two were hiding here, otherwise he would have searched the whole place long ago.

In about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she arrived at the cave entrance.

After walking this route a few times, I became familiar with it and started walking faster than usual.

She didn't rush out, but listened carefully.

There was a very faint sigh outside, and the sound of tiny footsteps...

He was light and airy, unlike a man.

Just as I was about to lean over to look, I heard a low, hushed voice calling, "Sister Tao'er..."

Young master...

Are you there?

Tao'er was taken aback.

It's Sister Dongkui.

Why would she come to the Prime Minister's residence?

The voice was undoubtedly that of winter melon.

Tao'er remembered that this maid was a good person, but she was still wary. After all, she was Li Nanyu's personal maid, so how could she easily betray her master?

How could anyone have guessed they were hiding here?

She held her breath and observed for a moment.

Dongkui was all alone, calling out anxiously, her expression genuine.

Tao hesitated for a moment, then quietly stepped forward and gently patted Dongkui's shoulder:

"Sister Dongkui..."

Are you looking for me?

Dongkui trembled in fright, but when she turned around and saw Tao'er, her eyes lit up with surprise and delight: "Sister Tao'er!"

You're still alive?

Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey...

Of course you're alive!

Hmm…

Where is the young master?

Tao'er's eyes reddened, and she lowered her head, choking back tears: "Young Master, he..."

I don't know either, maybe it's already...

That night we jumped into the Mother-Child River together. I survived by sheer luck, but Ah Yan couldn't find me anywhere..."

She looked up with tearful eyes, "Sister Dongkui, how did you find your way here?"

"Did your young lady send you?"

He left some room for interpretation in his words, not revealing the truth that Ayan was still alive.

She still couldn't fully trust Dongkui, which was also a way of protecting Ayan.

"What?"

The young master...

Dongkui's pupils dilated in shock, her face filled with disbelief.

She immediately grabbed Tao'er's hand, her words rapid and disordered: "I'm sorry, little Tao'er..."

It's all my fault; I brought the young lady to see you that day.

It's my fault that the young master is in trouble...

I really didn't know that the young lady would do this...

"Little Peach, run away quickly, run as far away as possible!"

Tao'er sensed a hidden meaning in her words.

Dongkui didn't come that day, and her reaction now suggests she's seen through Li Nanyu's true colors.

She bet that Dongkui was kind-hearted, otherwise she wouldn't have come here, especially alone in the middle of the night.

Then, weeping, he said, "Li Nanyu is colluding with Prince Cheng; they want to kill me and the young master."

The young master is still missing, and I'm afraid he's in grave danger...

But no matter what, we need to see the person alive or dead...

But how can I escape alone?

"If I don't find him, how can I repay the kindness that the old lady and the first lady have shown me in the past..."

"Little Peach, I know you're anxious, but if you don't escape now, it will really be too late!"

Dongkui stamped her foot in frustration and decided to tell the whole story: "Young Master Li is dead. Miss and Master believe that you killed him and want to avenge him!"

Miss went out today, I'm afraid she's going to find an assassin!

"You'd better hurry! The young master is a lucky man; he might be alive and well somewhere!"

Last night, the young lady also lured her out, leaving her and the master inside. She became suspicious and hid outside the door to eavesdrop.

I never expected the master and young lady to do this...

She was very anxious and torn, unsure of what to do.

Thinking of the affection he had for his sister Tao'er, the kindness of the old lady and the first lady, and the cuteness of the young master.

Most importantly, she had a persistent high fever back then, and even the royal physician shook his head in dismay. Otherwise, with the miraculous medicine that Tao'er found for her, she probably wouldn't be alive today.

Therefore, she had to inform them of the young lady and the master's plans.

With Tao'er and the young master's fate unknown, she decided to try her luck at the Prime Minister's residence.

Since the young lady and Prince Cheng haven't caught anyone yet, it means that the two of them should still be alive.

If she was still alive, she might come to the Prime Minister's residence, so after she finished applying medicine to the young lady's wound and waited until she fell asleep, she sneaked out.

Luckily, we were fortunate enough to find Peach Sister there!

But to everyone's surprise, the young master has gone missing.

Tao'er felt a chill run down her spine.

She knew Li Nanyu hated her, but she didn't expect the hatred to be this deep.

They probably already guessed that she was the murderer of her brother, so they hired someone to kill them.

"Sister Dongkui, is it true that Li Nanyu wants to hire someone to kill me and Ayan?"

How did you know?

Tao'er continued to ask.

"This is absolutely true. I overheard it with my own ears. You'd better run away quickly."

Sister Tao'er, I have to go back now. I'm afraid that if I stay too long, Miss will become suspicious.

Please take good care of yourself. I will never tell anyone that you are hiding here.

However, this place is not safe to stay for long; you should try to escape from the city.

"Take this money; that's all the silver I have."

Dongkui looked around in a panic, stuffed a purse into Tao'er's hand, and then squeezed Tao'er's hand tightly.

"Thank you for telling me this, Sister Dongkui. I will be careful."

But I can't take this money; you can take it back.

You should also be careful; if things really get too bad, you should leave the Li residence!

Dongkui shook her head. "Sister Tao'er, no matter what, I almost starved to death on the streets back then. Master Li gave me a bite to eat, which saved my life."

They may not be good people, but I can't just leave like this.

Besides, my indenture is still in the young lady's hands, so where can I go?

I have no parents, no ties, so you don't need to worry about me.

Although the young lady has a bad temper, she won't do anything to me, so you don't need to worry about me.

Don't think this money is too little; take it as a token of our sisterly affection.

I've always remembered the medicine you found for me back then.

When I left the Prime Minister's residence, I originally planned to have you go with me to the Li residence, but I knew that without the old lady's permission, you couldn't leave.

Looking back now, I'm glad you didn't come to the Li residence.

"Little Peach, I have to go now."

After saying that, Dongkui turned and left in a hurry without lingering.

Watching Dongkui's hurried departure, and glancing at the still-warm purse in her hand, Tao'er's eyes grew cold.

Li Nanyu, you want to kill me, and you also want to kill Ayan.

Then don't blame me for striking first.

Tonight, I'll turn the tables on you.