GBP Chapter 436 Both Encounter Danger, Revealing Their Trump Cards
Chapter 436 Both Encounter Danger, Revealing Their Trump Cards
The environment was extremely quiet; there was no human voice, not even a mouse.
Only the occasional gust of wind allows those deep in darkness to sense the passage of time.
It was already evening, but the four Lin family guards did not return to the city.
It's more like they finished their work, received their wages in a lump sum from the employer, and then disappeared without a trace.
Madam Lin was restless at home, waiting for neither her husband nor her son to return.
"Butler, go outside and take another look. For some reason, I feel uneasy and restless!"
"Madam, the young master's servant is waiting at the door. He will report any news as soon as possible."
Madam Lin sat down again, feeling somewhat dizzy and lightheaded.
He only drank a small bowl of porridge in the morning, and after Lin Qi left, he did not eat a single grain of rice at noon or in the evening.
The steward wanted the lady's personal maid to try and persuade her, but the maid just shook her head, and it was no use trying.
Only when the young master and master return can the madam recover.
Otherwise, if you force her to eat, the lady will vomit. The old nanny is very experienced in this matter. She has been with her for decades. How could she not feel sorry for her mistress?
The key is that this problem is difficult to solve unless you knock someone unconscious and force-feed them some ginseng soup, but she can't bring herself to do that.
Ten Mile Slope Outside the City —
Lin Shenxuan finally climbed up from the bottom of the cliff, and a huge black bear that was dead beyond any doubt caught his attention.
The blade looked just like the one I made with the sword I gave to Qi'er.
But why would Qi'er come here to hunt in this desolate wilderness?
No! It was definitely not hunting. Who would leave their prey in the wild after hunting?
This isn't just a rabbit or a pheasant; Qi'er isn't a child who doesn't know how to manage money.
Even if it's just a worthless wild rabbit, Qi'er will pick it up and bring it back to the manor as an extra meal!
Oh no! My son is in danger!
Having just escaped danger, Lord Lin disregarded his disheveled state and, with his two remaining men who were able to climb up, began searching everywhere.
Lin Shenxuan was extremely anxious, calling out Lin Qi's name while carefully searching through the mountains and forests.
One of his men pointed to the bushes not far away and exclaimed, "Sir, there seems to be blood there!"
Lin Shenxuan rushed over and saw the bloodstains on the ground. His heart clenched instantly, just like Lin Qi's reaction during the day.
Following the trail of blood, Lin Shenxuan noticed the sword tassel that had fallen from Lin Qi's sword. His heart tightened, and he clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger and worry.
"My lord, it's not human blood, it's black bear blood! The young master should be alright!"
Lin Shenxuan calmed down for the time being and decided to send his men back to the city to report the news, as his wife might be in a state of panic right now.
With herself not at home, Qi'er might also be in danger, and Madam must be panicking right now.
"Lin Zhong, go back to the city first to report to Madam that you are safe and sound, and see if the young master is in the manor. If he is not, do not make a big fuss about the young master possibly being in danger, Madam will not be able to bear it."
Just let me know you're safe and sound, that everything's fine, but you have some urgent official business to attend to, and you'll return home as soon as you're done.
"Yes, sir, I'll go right away!"
"Lin Ying, go to the Ministry of War, take my token, find the officials on this list, and tell them that the plan has changed and the alternative plan has been activated."
There's no need to say anything else. If they ask about me and Lord Wu, just say we're temporarily trapped and can't return to the city for the time being, and let them do as they see fit.
"Yes, sir! I will not fail you!"
Having sent out his two trusted subordinates, Lin Shenxuan was left all alone.
After checking the surrounding area again, they were certain that their son had at least no external injuries.
By this time, it was already dark. Lin Shenxuan took out the last signal flare and sent it to Minister Wu at the bottom of the cliff to let him know that he was safe.
My son is important, and these colleagues must be saved too. Qi'er, you must wait for your father!
Lin Shenxuan gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment and guilt, and quickly walked into the northern mountain valley.
That was the trump card he and Lao Wu had kept for themselves; the Emperor knew about it and tacitly approved of their actions.
Now this trump card really has to be played. Once this trump card is officially exposed, it will no longer be considered a trump card, but will become an open card.
Lin Shenxuan was somewhat helpless. He and Lao Wu, who had been playing with eagles for many years, had now been pecked in the eye by a little sparrow.
They really underestimated His Majesty's son, and indeed, their rival was careless.
Thinking back to the inexplicable collapse of Shilipo the day before, Lin Shenxuan still feels a bit scared.
Minister Wu is still trapped in a cave at the bottom of the cliff in Shili Slope. It would be very difficult for someone with poor lightness skills to escape.
Even he and his two best-practicing subordinates had to fail three or four times before they finally climbed up.
The remaining people could only wait for rescue in a small cave in the middle of the cliff. They had been without water and food for a day and a night. Hopefully, they could hold on a little longer.
This place is a hundred miles away from Bei'ao Ridge, and he can only travel back and forth on foot.
The night was as dark as ink, and the mountain road was quiet.
Lin Shenxuan traveled swiftly, and the roars of unknown wild beasts could be heard from time to time in the mountains and forests.
They finally reached the mountain valley at the crack of dawn, and at that moment, a letter tied to an arrow was shot and delivered to the Lin family.
The Lin family's guards spotted the sword and gave chase, but the newcomer was not only skilled in archery but also had excellent lightness skills. They lost him after chasing for about an hour.
The head guard was somewhat disheartened. Things had been going wrong these past two days. Several of his men had escorted the young master to find the master, but they had all disappeared without a trace and hadn't returned for almost a day and a night.
Now someone actually dared to shoot a sneak arrow at the Minister of War's residence, and managed to escape successfully. It's truly a slap in the face.
If anything were to happen to the young master, these people would be doomed. They should have brought the whole army instead of just sending four people to accompany him!
The head guard was pounding his chest in frustration, while the steward had already carefully removed the arrow and taken the letter off it.
This sight was devastating; the anxiety that had been building within him vanished completely.
The young master has been captured!
It was at this time that Lin Shenxuan's men, who had also entered the city on foot, returned to the Minister's residence.
Without even taking a break or drinking water, he relayed his boss's instructions directly.
The butler looked at the letter in his hand, then at the disheveled messenger, and finally decided to report to the madam.
Such a big matter was beyond the control of a mere steward.
Meanwhile, another of Lin Shenxuan's men arrived at the Ministry of War. He deliberately avoided the officials from the Ministry of War before entrusting the matter to a few trusted confidants on Lin Shenxuan's list.