activa-t Chapter 200: Making a Decision
Chapter 200: Making a Decision
Despite her cursing, Fang Xiaoxiao knew that with her current abilities, she was completely incapable of avenging the group of elderly, weak, women, and children around her.
After calming down, her first thought was to find a safe place for these people in front of her.
Looking at the dilapidated environment, I felt a mix of emotions.
She thought for a moment, and then said.
"Let me find you a place to stay first, otherwise you might get sick."
The assassin who brought her there looked troubled upon hearing this.
He had previously considered moving everyone to a more comfortable living environment.
However, they should know that they are all wanted criminals by the government. If they were to show themselves rashly, they would be killed.
"Thank you for your kindness, madam, but our group has a special status, so it's better for us to stay here."
Hearing what the other person said, Fang Xiaoxiao understood what he was thinking.
Indeed, everyone here is now a wanted criminal and cannot show their faces casually, otherwise the authorities will definitely arrest them.
Think again and again.
She suddenly thought of a way: to take everyone to the inn under the cover of night.
Remember, the most dangerous place is also the safest place.
"I have a great idea, but I don't know what everyone thinks?"
She tentatively voiced her thoughts and told everyone that the inn was opened by a former business partner, so there was no need to worry about anyone reporting them or investigating them.
Previously, while at the inn, I had vaguely heard some background information about Zhu Wen from the innkeeper.
According to the shopkeeper, Zhu Wen used to do business in the capital and had close ties with some high-ranking officials and nobles.
Even the prefect would give this inn in Jiangnan Province some face.
The assassin thought for a moment, then glanced at the people around him.
They all looked malnourished, dressed in coarse linen clothes covered in mud, which was heartbreaking.
Everyone's eyes revealed anticipation.
After all, these people used to live a life of luxury.
If it weren't for being framed by treacherous people, I wouldn't have ended up in this state.
After thinking it over carefully, he sighed slightly and nodded.
"In that case, I'll take them to the inn you mentioned in the middle of the night!"
"it is good!"
Hearing that he finally agreed, my heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
With a smile on her face, Fang Xiaoxiao repeatedly assured everyone that there would be absolutely no danger.
After everything was arranged, she bid farewell to the assassin.
Since we're going to let these people stay at the inn, we should at least go back and inform the innkeeper first.
As for finding several husbands, that can only be put on hold for now. We'll look for them again once we've settled down here.
……
We arrived at the inn.
Fang Xiaoxiao pulled the shopkeeper and headed towards her room on the second floor.
inside the room.
She got straight to the point.
"Manager, I need your help to prepare three superior rooms and some clothes."
"This is the money for the room and the cost of clothes. See if it's enough. If not, I'll add some more."
The shopkeeper stood by the door, looking at the ten taels of silver on the table with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Logically speaking, these are just some trivial matters; why does my wife want to discuss them in the room?
He might think about it, but he knew that sometimes, if you shouldn't ask something, then you shouldn't ask it.
The woman in front of me has a close working relationship with Manager Zhu.
Furthermore, a message was sent to Manager Zhu yesterday, and the reply received this morning was to fully cooperate with her and try to meet any requests she made.
Having received the shopkeeper's orders, he, being a lowly person, naturally obeyed unconditionally.
"Madam Fang, you're too kind. This money is more than enough, and there's even some left over."
"Well, thank you very much, shopkeeper!"
Fang Xiaoxiao didn't stand on ceremony with the other party.
Since we've already paid, there's no need to be hypocritical.
After watching the shopkeeper leave, she lay back down on the bed and pondered her next steps.
Given the current situation, those women and children have been framed by villains, and we must seek justice for them.
As for how to get justice, we may still need to ask He Jinnian for help.
No matter what, he is the Chief Justice, and his power is much greater than that of a prefect.
She had already thought of this when she was in the dilapidated temple, but she was worried that if she revealed He Jinnian's identity, the assassin might misunderstand her.
They mistakenly believed that she was colluding with officials, approaching them, and arranging for them to stay at an inn, implying that she had ulterior motives.
When doing something, you must plan for the worst-case scenario to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
Just like the boat I took when I came to Jiangnan Province before, I never expected to encounter such a group of bandits who trafficked women.
If she had confronted them head-on back then, she probably wouldn't be where she is today.
After planning everything, she finally fell into a deep sleep, waiting for the night to come.
"Dong dong!"
Just as she was sleeping soundly, a rough male voice came from outside the door.
"My lady, are you asleep?"
Judging from that voice, there's no doubt that the assassin has brought his men.
Fang Xiaoxiao stood up, straightened her clothes, and said slowly.
"not yet."
Reaching the door, I gently pulled open the latch.
Looking at the person in front of me who had changed into white clothes.
She then saw the assassin's true colors.
The two times I saw him before, he was wearing a straw hat and a black veil, so I couldn't see his face.
To be honest, this assassin was quite handsome.
His chiseled face, paired with his bright, piercing eyes, gave him a very reliable appearance.
The assassin whispered as he saw her open the door.
"I apologize for disturbing you so late at night."
Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head, indicating that it was alright.
Welcoming people into the room.
The two sat down.
The assassin got straight to the point, stating the purpose of his visit.
"My lady, could you do me a favor?"
He planned to ask Fang Xiaoxiao to help him find someone.
This person was a high-ranking official who had previously cracked down on a human trafficking organization in Changle County.
According to information previously obtained from a close friend, this official was an upright and incorruptible man who hated evil.
Furthermore, this official had previously been conscripted into corvée labor in Changle County, but was rescued by a woman and married to her.
Thinking that the woman in front of him was also from Changle County, he must have heard of the name of that upright official.
If we could ask them to help inquire, perhaps we could overturn their case.
Fang Xiaoxiao gave an "oh" and asked her to explain what kind of help she was needed.
The assassin revealed his thoughts.
Hearing his words, Fang Xiaoxiao frowned slightly.
So what kind of upright official did they find? Isn't it just He Jinnian?
She hadn't expected that He Jinnian's deeds in Changle County had already spread to Jiangnan Province.
"Well... to be honest, that upright official was actually my husband, He Jinnian."
"And the reason I came to Jiangnan Province this time is to find him and his other husbands."
She spoke very softly, as if it were something insignificant.
Upon hearing this, the assassin was utterly shocked.
His rough voice trembled slightly at this moment.
"Madam Fang, are you telling the truth!"