Lu Yuzhi stared into Su Muqing's eyes and then said, "Huo... you just need to remember that none of them are the kind of people on the wanted posters! It doesn't matter what others think, but I don't want you to misunderstand."
Su Muqing was somewhat surprised that Lu Yuzhi would say that. Was he worried she would report them for the five hundred taels of reward? That was really underestimating her financial standing!
Seeing Lu Yuzhi's serious expression, Su Muqing nodded, "I know, I won't misunderstand. What kind of person someone is can only be concluded after a long period of interaction. I don't know what kind of people they are. But I know you are a good person. That's enough! You can reassure that person! I'm not someone who would sell out a friend for a little silver. Let alone a mere five hundred taels, even if it were fifty thousand taels, I wouldn't do it!"
She said this jokingly, then stood on tiptoe and patted Lu Yuzhi's shoulder as if they were close buddies. It was only then she noticed how tense he was. Why was he so nervous?
Seeing that Su Muqing didn't understand his meaning, Lu Yuzhi looked at her earnestly and said, "Wait a little longer, and you'll know everything later. He will tell you everything... Actually, he is very conflicted! He's afraid of bringing disaster to you, and he's afraid that when you know the truth, you'll be scared and stay away. Yes! Colluding with the enemy and betraying the country! Faced with such accusations, who wouldn't be afraid?"
Lu Yuzhi looked at Su Muqing with a strange expression, then gave a self-mocking smile. He felt his state was a bit off today, babbling incoherently, not knowing what he really wanted to express.
"Get some rest early!" Lu Yuzhi felt a bit awkward, said goodbye, and returned to his room.
Su Muqing watched his hurried departure, her face full of confusion! What was wrong with this person? She really didn't understand what he was trying to convey. What fear, what running away? What was there for her to be afraid of?
Even if Lu Yuzhi and the others were wanted criminals, she wouldn't be afraid! Wasn't it said that ignorance is bliss? At worst, she could take her family, change their identities, and live in anonymity. If that didn't work, they could even raise an army and establish their own kingdom elsewhere.
After watching the rain for a while longer, Su Muqing also returned to sleep. After she went back to her room, Lu Yuzhi opened the corridor window and looked towards her door. He sat by the window like that, without closing his eyes all night.
The next morning, the weather had surprisingly cleared up. After breakfast, the group prepared to continue their journey while the weather was good.
Su Muqing and Su Cuiping took the baby to pay the bill, while Lin Rongrong waited for them by the carriage outside the inn. Who knew that at this moment, a group of people walked from the front street. The entrance of the inn immediately became noisy.
"Ah... Young Master Jie, I beg you. Please let us go! My grandfather is still waiting for us at home, please let us go!" A young girl and a small boy were pushed to the ground from behind.
The two happened to fall at Lin Rongrong's feet. The little boy's forehead was badly bruised! He was so scared he cried on the ground. After the girl finished begging, she got up, knelt, and kowtowed to the men standing there.
Su Muqing and the others rushed out of the inn and saw that the entrance of the inn was already surrounded by onlookers. A few men stood a few steps away, appearing to be in their twenties.
They were all dressed in bright and lavish clothes, with sachets and jade pendants hanging from their waists, and each held a folding fan. They had the demeanor of spoiled young masters, and it was clear they were from wealthy families.
Seeing how pitiful the little boy looked, Lin Rongrong didn't think much of it and bent down to help him up. She patted the dust off him and wiped his tear-stained face with her handkerchief.
"Oh! I didn't expect our Yueping County to have such beautiful girls?"
Unexpectedly, a man among the group of spoiled young masters walked over, clapping his palm with his fan. He even extended his fan, trying to lift Lin Rongrong's chin.
The man's lewd actions startled Lin Rongrong. Su Muqing extended her arm and blocked the man's fan. Lu Yuzhi and the others also hurried down from their horses and came closer.
"Wow! This one is even more beautiful! Young Master Jie, come quickly and see. This one is truly exquisite, come quickly!" The man's fan was blocked, and he was initially a little displeased.
But when he clearly saw Su Muqing's face, his original anger was instantly replaced by astonishment. He quickly called out to the person addressing him as Young Master Jie.
"Hmph! What kind of beauty haven't I seen before? What great beauties can there be in such a remote place as Changning Prefecture?" Zhao Renjie walked over carelessly, waving his folding fan.
"Oh, my Young Master Jie, do I have the gall to lie to you? If you don't believe me, just look for yourself!"
The man's sycophantic demeanor made Su Muqing speechless. She didn't know who these people were. They hadn't wanted to cause trouble, but now it seemed trouble had found them.
Zhao Renjie casually glanced up, but then his eyes were fixed. "Oh! Beautiful! Truly beautiful! worthy of me. The other two are also acceptable. My day is filled with good fortune! Hahaha! Little lady, this inn's environment is too poor, how about coming back to my mansion with me?"
As he spoke, he rubbed his hands excitedly and couldn't help but shout with joy. He closed his eyes and spread his arms, wanting to embrace Su Muqing and the others.
Lu Yuzhi signaled to his subordinates. The second and third brothers understood his intention and quickly flashed forward to block in front of Su Muqing and the other two.
The Young Master Jie, with his eyes closed, rushed forward. He didn't see the two extra people in front of him and ended up embracing the third brother tightly. His hands were also restlessly groping all over him.
The surrounding people couldn't help but cover their mouths and giggle. Even those spoiled young masters looked shocked, watching Zhao Renjie acting affectionately with a man. It turned out that Young Master Jie had such a hobby?
Zhao Renjie was immersed in the joy of embracing the beauty, his eyes closed. He didn't carefully listen to what the people around him were saying.
However, after a while, he still felt a little confused. This little lady looked delicate, why was she so sturdy when held? Moreover, what was with the strong masculine scent all over?
"Little lady, your clothes are too rough. When you get to my mansion, I'll buy you silk to wear." Zhao Renjie picked at the large hole in the back of the third brother's waist and was about to kiss him.
Suddenly, Zhao Renjie felt his arms being held by a pair of large hands. He was surprised, this little lady had quite a bit of strength! Very spirited! He liked it when they were this wild.
Who knew that when he excitedly opened his eyes, he saw a burly man covered in stubble.
"Ah!" A scream pierced the sky!