A Good Country Wife-Chapter 653 - 646_1

"Madam, if there’s anything else you need me to do, please say so. This old servant will definitely do her utmost to handle it well," the wet nurse knew that such a cautious entrustment from Lin Yue must relate to an urgent matter, and she dared not show the slightest negligence or disrespect.

"It’s still about Master Xue’s matter. Master Xue was previously in a mishap because he went to meet his family and was kidnapped by men in black. The task of fetching his family has also been delayed. I’ve been busy with the rescue and didn’t attend to it until yesterday. Master Xue’s family still needs to be brought here, no matter what, to ensure their safety, to prevent them from being found by those men in black and used to threaten Master Xue. How could we fail to reciprocate Master Xue’s loyalty?"

Master Xue had been tortured by those men in black for days yet had not uttered a word. Lin Yue no longer doubted his loyalty. Bringing his family over was not intended to coerce Master Xue; it was genuinely out of concern for him. If they could safely rescue Master Xue, it would be a pleasant surprise for him. And in case of any unforeseen circumstances, she would surely take care of Master Xue’s family.

"Madam, rest assured, leave this matter to this old servant. I will select appropriate people to safely bring them over without giving the Yin Family another opportunity to take advantage," the wet nurse said confidently.

"I feel at ease with the wet nurse handling affairs," Lin Yue said, giving Master Xue’s family address to the wet nurse. Speaking of which, Master Xue was quite cautious. Due to an arch-enemy in the palace, he had long moved his family out of their hometown to an unknown location to prevent them from being implicated. Without this address, it would be impossible to find them.

In fact, Master Xue had indeed shown remarkable foresight. Those men in black had also thought about targeting his family to use as leverage, but they had to give up since they couldn’t find Master Xue’s family.

With the household matters entrusted to the wet nurse, Lin Yue rode off on horseback with a few Protectors. Truth be told, Lin Yue’s riding skills were not very good; she could barely ride. This time she was compelled by the urgency of their pace, enduring discomfort to save time, as traveling by carriage was too time-consuming. If they could not arrange everything before the men in black, all their preparations would be in vain.

"Madam, please rest for a moment. You are of delicate constitution and not as robust as us men. Continuing to rush like this, I’m afraid you won’t hold up," the Protector suggested.

"It’s nothing. Pressing on is what matters. I’m not so delicate. In half a day’s travel, we’ll be there. Let’s bear with it a little longer. Once everything is arranged at the destination, we can rest well," Lin Yue said, enduring her discomfort. They had been on the road for two days, and with the rough conditions of travel, her clothes and hair were somewhat disheveled, making her look particularly haggard and weary.

If Lin Yue, a fragile woman, could persevere, those Protectors, all sturdy men, naturally couldn’t complain. For them, long journeys were routine. Even after traveling for two days straight, they were just a bit tired, which was hardly anything to them. However, before they set off, the wet nurse had instructed them repeatedly to take good care of the madam. They were unsure how to care for her, apart from trying to be as considerate as possible in any way they could think of.

Not everyone could casually enter Longhu Mountain; since bandits had claimed the mountain as their stronghold, there were people guarding in the shadows all along the way. They weren’t just sentries; they were also on the lookout for the Court’s forces. One wrong move could mean entering with no chance of leaving.

Upon arriving at Longhu Mountain, Lin Yue first hung the token that looked like a proof of alliance, which Chang Dahu had given her, at her waist. Only then could she safely enter the mountain. Even if they hadn’t seen the token, there were plenty on Longhu Mountain who recognized Lin Yue, so there were no significant obstacles.

"Madam Lin, how come you’re here? A few days ago, you sent someone to find our big boss; I don’t know the particulars, but it must be related to the last incident, right?" A man greeted Lin Yue with a cheerful smile upon her arrival. His name was Zhao Cheng, a very forthright man with a loud voice.

"Indeed, it’s related to that matter. We have precise information now. I need to discuss something with your boss, so I came in person. I hope you would be kind enough to lead me to him, Brother Da Cheng," Lin Yue smiled and said to Da Cheng, knowing that he was close to Chang Dabao and likely held some position in the stronghold.

"No problem, I’ll take you there right away," Da Cheng agreed without further ado.

Following Da Cheng through twists and turns, Lin Yue finally reached the heart of the stronghold, hidden in a very secluded location, no wonder the government could not find it. The stronghold had its rules to prevent the leakage of its location. Lin Yue had a part of the journey blindfolded until she arrived at the stronghold and only removed the blindfold to find Chang Dabao waiting for her.

"Madam Lin, we had invited you earlier, and you refused. Never imagined one day you would come visit our stronghold. What an unexpected guest!" Chang Dabao said to Lin Yue with a warm smile; he had been waiting there on purpose after receiving a message from Da Cheng.

"Big boss, I trust you’ve been well. I’ve come today to discuss a matter with you. It’s about the previous deal. I had sent Manager Liu to discuss it with you beforehand, and he has informed me that you’ve agreed. I am here to discuss the details and plan our course of action," Lin Yue said.

"Madam Lin is mistaken. I’m not the big boss, but I’m aware of the matter. The big boss guessed you would come and is waiting for you. I’ll take you to meet him," Chang Dabao said, blinking innocently. Lin Yue had always referred to him as the big boss before, and though he did not admit it, he had never denied it either for some reason.

Lin Yue was astonished at Chang Dabao’s words. She had always thought Chang Dabao was the leader of the bandits since he was the one she first encountered. Hearing him now deny being the big boss, she was at a loss for how to react and genuinely taken aback.

"If you are not the big boss, then who is?" For Lin Yue, this was not welcome news. She was acquainted with Chang Dabao, hence she thought he would agree to her conditions and accept the deal, but now she learned that Chang Dabao was not the boss. Her assurance wavered, uncertain about the kind of person the real big boss might be.

"Look at how surprised you are. I never admitted to being the big boss. As for who the big boss is, even if I told you, you wouldn’t recognize him. Come on, follow me, and you’ll see," Chang Dabao said, leading Lin Yue forward. Perhaps sensing Lin Yue’s anxiety, he reassured her.

"Don’t worry. Our big boss is easy to get along with and won’t make things difficult for you."