NFBE Chapter 238 The Mad Couple 2
Chapter 238 The Mad Couple 2
Ji Xiaosong took a deep breath, suppressed the anger and killing intent in her heart, and quickly sorted out her thoughts.
The most important thing right now is to settle myself and Ji Xiaohua and ensure their safety before implementing the plan step by step.
She stood up, tiptoed to the next room, pushed open the door, and saw Ji Xiaohua still curled up in the corner, her thin body trembling slightly, clearly not sleeping soundly.
Ji Xiaosong's heart softened, and she walked over and gently patted her shoulder.
"Little Flower, wake up."
She called softly, trying to make her voice sound gentle.
Ji Xiaohua opened her eyes groggily and saw that it was her older sister. A sense of relief flashed in her eyes, but then a hint of fear appeared.
She asked softly, "Sister, are you...are you alright?"
Ji Xiaosong felt a pang of sadness. She reached out and touched Ji Xiaohua's head, saying softly, "Sister is alright, don't be afraid. Let's eat something first, and then sister will take you away from here."
Ji Xiaohua paused for a moment, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by hunger.
She nodded and whispered, "Sister, I'm hungry..."
Ji Xiaosong smiled, took out a steaming hot meat pie and a bowl of congee from his spatial storage, and handed them to Ji Xiaohua.
This directly shocked Ji Xiaohua.
"Sister, did you... just produce food out of thin air?"
“These didn’t appear out of thin air. Father brought them to us from the underworld. He just appeared in my dream and said that he knew Lee Ji-hyo was a heartless bastard and might not treat us well, so he used his connections in the underworld to take care of us.”
"Will we be able to eat these every day from now on?"
"Yes, Father has prepared a lot for us, and we will never have to suffer again. The King of Hell said that Father has devoted his life to healing and saving people and has accumulated great merit, which is why he has been given this opportunity."
Ji Xiaohua had no doubt about what Ji Xiaosong said.
In ancient times, being suspicious of gods and ghosts was also a form of believing in gods and ghosts.
Ji Xiaohua took the food and wolfed it down, clearly extremely hungry.
While Ji Xiaohua was eating, Ji Xiaosong quickly set up a simple barrier inside the house to ensure that no one from the clan could easily break in.
Subsequently, she secretly set up an even stronger barrier around the fields and houses to prevent the clan from coveting these properties.
After doing all that, Ji Xiaosong returned to the house and saw that Ji Xiaohua had finished eating and was looking at her expectantly.
She walked over and asked softly, "Little Flower, are you full?"
Ji Xiaohua nodded and whispered, "Sister, do we really have to leave here?"
Ji Xiaosong knelt down, took her hand, and said earnestly, "Yes, we have to leave here. It's not safe here anymore; the people of our clan won't let us go. How about I take you to the capital?"
A hint of hesitation flashed in Ji Xiaohua's eyes, but she quickly nodded and said firmly, "Wherever my sister goes, I will go."
Ji Xiaosong felt a warmth in her heart, gently hugged her, then stood up and said, "Okay, let's pack our things and get ready to leave now."
She quickly packed some essential items into a worn-out bundle, trying to make everything look like it was in the original owner's situation.
Then, she took Ji Xiaohua's hand and quietly left the house.
After leaving the village, Ji Xiaosong looked back, a cold glint in her eyes.
She knew that Lee Ji-hyo and Xiao Mumu would return here sooner or later, and she had to gain enough leverage before they came back.
"Little Flower, let's go."
She said softly, took Ji Xiaohua's hand, and walked towards the capital.
Along the way, Ji Xiaosong tried her best to imitate the original owner's words and actions so that Ji Xiaohua would not notice anything unusual.
She would occasionally take out some food and water from her space to make sure Ji Xiaohua wouldn't go hungry.
After walking for several days, they finally arrived at a small town.
Ji Xiaosong decided to rest here for a while and inquire about news from the capital.
She led Ji Xiaohua into a simple inn and asked for a room.
After settling Ji Xiaohua in, she went downstairs alone and asked the waiter, "Excuse me, sir, how far is it from here to the capital?"
The waiter smiled and said, "Sir, it will take about ten days to get to the capital from here. However, if you are lucky, you might be able to hitch a ride on a merchant caravan, which would be faster."
Ji Xiaosong nodded and then asked, "Has anything major happened in the capital recently?"
The waiter thought for a moment and said, "I heard that the capital is quite lively lately, with all the newly appointed scholars going to pay their respects to the Emperor. By the way, I heard that a scholar named Li Zhixiao has been chosen by the granddaughter of a first-rank general. What a lucky man!"
A hint of coldness flashed in Ji Xiaosong's eyes, but her face remained calm.
She thanked the waiter, turned around, and went upstairs back to her room.
Ji Xiaohua was sitting on the edge of the bed. When she saw her return, she asked softly, "Sister, how much longer until we reach the capital?"
Ji Xiaosong walked over, patted her head, and said softly, "It'll be soon, just a few more days. Xiaohua, once we get to the capital, your sister will definitely make sure you live a good life."
Ji Xiaohua nodded, her eyes full of trust.
Ji Xiaosong and Ji Xiaohua traveled a long way and finally arrived in the capital.
The hustle and bustle of the capital city overwhelmed Ji Xiaohua. She held her sister's hand tightly, her eyes filled with both curiosity and unease.
Ji Xiaosong remained calm, but her eyes held a hint of coldness.
She first found an inconspicuous inn, settled Ji Xiaohua in, and told her not to go out casually. Then she went to the First-Rank General's Mansion alone.
The First-Rank General's Mansion is located in the most prosperous area of the capital. Its vermilion gate is towering and majestic, and the stone lions in front of the gate are imposing. Several guards in armor stand on both sides, their eyes scanning the passers-by with sharp gazes.
Ji Xiaosong stood on the street corner opposite the General's Mansion, gazing at the mansion from afar.
She straightened her clothes and walked straight toward the gate of the general's mansion.
"stop!"
The guards at the gate immediately stopped her and said coldly, "This is a restricted area of the General's Mansion. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach!"
Ji Xiaosong remained calm and said indifferently, "I have important business to discuss with General Wu. Please inform him."
The guard sized her up and down, noticing her simple, even somewhat shabby, attire. A look of disdain immediately appeared in his eyes: "The general is busy with countless affairs of state; how could someone like you be allowed to meet him? Get out of here, or don't blame us for being impolite!"
Despite the guards' obstruction, Ji Xiaosong remained calm. She slightly raised her eyes, her tone carrying just the right amount of earnestness: "Brother, I am a distant relative of General Wu from the same village. My family has suffered a sudden misfortune, and I have nowhere else to turn, so I have come to the capital to seek refuge with the General. Please be lenient and help me inform him."
Upon hearing this, the guard frowned, clearly skeptical of her explanation: "Are you a relative from the general's village? Do you have any proof?"
Ji Xiaosong was prepared. He took out a slightly worn copper coin from his sleeve and handed it to the guard: "This is a keepsake that General Wu left for my grandmother when he left the village. He said that if she had any difficulties, she could come to him with this."
The guard took the copper coin and examined it carefully. He found that there was a blurry "Wu" character engraved on the coin, which was obviously engraved by hand.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Wait here for a moment, I'll go in and inform them."
Ji Xiaosong smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Thank you, elder brother."
The guard turned and went into the mansion, while Ji Xiaosong stood at the door, calmly surveying her surroundings.
She knew that General Wu came from humble beginnings, had a poor family background, and had risen step by step to the position of a first-rank general through his military achievements.
With such a background, many poor relatives would inevitably come seeking refuge. General Wu might not receive them all, but he wouldn't completely ignore them either.