The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 586: Chapter 586: Met Them_1

“Young sir, I advise you not to leave the fort. Our relations with the Jurchen Tribe have worsened in recent years, especially lately. Yesterday, I noticed our stationed soldiers pacing the streets. Judging from my experience, something is off. A skirmish might break out anytime soon.”

The postmaster does not know Wei Ruo’s identity. But if she, being under the protection of King Rui Residence’s guards, is either affluent or noble, and any incident occurring at his post station would certainly be beyond his ability to bear the responsibility.

“Has there been any news from the stationed military recently?” Wei Ruo asked further.

She wanted to know if the news of Brother Xiaoyong’s capture had leaked.

“No significant news as such, but I heard…” The postmaster stopped midway.

“What did you hear?”

“I’m a mere postmaster and I dare not speculate about military affairs,” the postmaster curtly replied.

Upon hearing this, Wei Ruo looked at Yun Zixiu. She saw Yun Zixiu approach the postmaster, showing him a token.

“Uh…This…”

“You need not worry. We are not on anyone’s side, you just need to tell me honestly about any rumors you heard.”

Having deliberated for a while, the postmaster truthfully relayed the information he had received, “My two nephews serve in the military, so I hear a few things. Apparently, our local Guard Commander is not very satisfied with the newly arrived Deputy Guard Commander, leading to a few disputes. I also heard that our Lord Guard Commander belittles the young upstart Deputy as incompetent.”

Following this, the postmaster said, “Although that’s all I heard, it isn’t of significance. Surely a disagreement is not a big deal, right?”

“No, it isn’t.” Wei Ruo said.

A disagreement alone indeed is not a big deal, but if someone purposely sabotages their colleagues due to disagreements, that indeed becomes a grave matter.

On her journey here, Wei Ruo contemplated about the circumstances that led to Xu Zhengyong being taken prisoner as she had heard no major conflicts between the two armies.

No battles were fought, so how could there be prisoners?

Now, upon hearing the postmaster’s gossip, Wei Ruo felt that something was amiss.

Perhaps the Guard Commander intentionally assigned Brother Xiaoyong a solo mission, misleading him with erroneous orders that led him into the enemy’s camp and subsequently being captured.

Yet, this was merely Wei Ruo’s speculation at the moment. Even if it could be confirmed, it wouldn’t be of great help in rescuing Xu Zhengyong.

An investigation into this matter would have to wait until both her brother and Xiaoyong returned safely.

Wei Ruo asked the postmaster about a few more things concerning Ji Town, and then allowed him to leave.

By now, it was late, and the pitch-black darkness outside hindered any possible actions.

Yun Zixiu had food brought for Wei Ruo and Xiumei, but neither of them was in the mood to eat.

Even though they hadn’t eaten properly all the way here, and despite their exhaustion, their hearts were extremely heavy and didn’t dare take a moment’s rest.

Wei Ruo didn’t know how to comfort Xiumei, as she was equally unable to ease her own worries.

This is war, bloody and brutal.

Death may occur at any time, either to others or to those dear to them.

An individual’s strength seemed pitifully insignificant in face of war.

The only thing she could do was pray for the safe return of those she loved.

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The next morning, Wei Ruo left her room early.

In fact, she hadn’t slept at all during the night.

Wei Ruo walked into the station’s yard and looked up at the sky.

The sky was grey, heavily pressing onto the earth.

There was a heavy feeling that choked her.

Seeing Wei Ruo, Yun Zixiu asked, “Miss, it’s still early. Why don’t you rest a little longer?”

Wei Ruo shook her head.

Then, Wei Ruo instructed Yun Zixiu, “You send a few people to inquire about their whereabouts.”

“Miss, don’t worry. As soon as we arrived at the station yesterday, I had someone look for them. Plus, I left signals, if anyone from the Wang Residence sees them, they will come to us. Ji Town is not big, I believe we should make contact soon,” Yun Zixiu replied.

“I hope it’s good news.”

“Miss, please be assured. Our master is trustworthy. When he sets out to do something, there is nothing he can’t achieve.”

“No matter how capable he is, he’s only human. And being human means he’s not infallible. I hope he is invincible, and yet I can’t help worrying that he might be in danger.”

Looking at Wei Ruo, Yun Zixiu suddenly realized that maybe his master’s feelings weren’t one-sided. Perhaps Wei Ruo’s affection for her brother wasn’t just of a sibling’s love.

While Wei Ruo was speaking with Yun Zixiu, he saw one of the men sent by Yun Zixiu to look for Wei Jinyi return. Along with him, was Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi was with Wei Jinyi during his mission. Finding Zhang Yi meant they had found Wei Jinyi.

“Young Miss!” Zhang Yi rushed in anxiously, “Young Miss, I can’t manage formalities right now, please come see the master immediately!”

Zhang Yi was extremely worried, to the point of disregarding all propriety, wanting to take Wei Ruo away as quickly as possible.

“Alright! Lead the way!” Without uttering another word, Wei Ruo directly ordered someone to bring the horses.

Yun Zixiu also promptly arranged for everyone to be on their way to protect Wei Ruo.

Under the guidance of Zhang Yi, Wei Ruo and her party made a beeline for a farmhouse on the outskirts of Ji Town.

Throughout the journey, Wei Ruo didn’t ask a single question. At this moment, she didn’t want to think about anything; she only wanted to meet Wei Jinyi as soon as possible.

The house was common in Ji Town – a single courtyard with three rooms. The house and the surrounding walls were made of a mixture of yellow clay and stones.

Arriving at the entrance of the courtyard, Wei Ruo dismounted, but due to her unfamiliarity with it, stumbled and nearly fell down. Fortunately, Xiumei had the presence of mind to brace her in time.

Having steadied herself, Wei Ruo, without wasting a moment, headed straight into the courtyard.

The courtyard was full of Wei Jinyi’s men, all standing solemnly.

“Young Miss, the master is in the room on the right!” Zhang Yi told Wei Ruo.

Thus, Wei Ruo headed straight into the room. Upon entering, she took a right turn into the bedroom.

Xiumei, who had entered the room following Wei Ruo, abruptly spotted Xu Zhengyong sitting in the corner of the room.

Since the room was rather small, cotton quilts were laid on the floor for the injured to rest. Xu Zhengyong was one of them.

She quickly ran to him.

“Brother Xiaoyong!”

Xiumei excitedly hugged Xu Zhengyong.

The anxiety brewing within her for a few days finally subsided, a feeling that words can hardly express.

Suddenly being hugged, Xu Zhengyong was startled.

After a while, he remembered there were people in the room and it wasn’t a time for tender affections. So, he gently pushed Xiumei away, “Meimei, I’m fine. I didn’t mean to make you worry.”

Xiumei, too, regained her composure after the initial excitement.

Realizing what she had just done, Xiumei was slightly taken aback and hurriedly withdrew her hands.

Once calm, Xiumei closely observed Xu Zhengyong’s condition. Seeing scratches all over him, and his once shiny armor dotted with damages and stains, she couldn’t resist asking, “Are you seriously hurt? Are you alright?”

“I’m fine, these are just surface wounds. It’s Wei Jinyi … he…”

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