Chapter 297

It's night.

Qiao Nian sat in front of the window, looking at the moonlight outside the house, her heart lost.

She hadn't felt like this in a while.

During my days in Hewan Village, although I spent most of my time in the house and occasionally dazed out of boredom, my heart was at peace.

Not like now...

Xiao He said that if he took her out of the town right away, it would definitely arouse Xiao Heng's suspicion, so he would place her in this small house for the time being.

He would ask someone to forge news to trick Xiao Heng away, and then send someone to send her away.

All in all, it was a seamless plan.

He even arranged for someone to pretend to be the woman rescued by Chu Zhiyi in Hewan Village.

But for some reason, her heart was still very uneasy.

Seeing the bright moon gradually rising in the sky, Qiao Nian let out a long sigh before getting up and preparing to go to bed to rest.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to the bed, he heard a slight noise from the yard.

The sound of "click" was very soft, but it was particularly clear in this silent night.

Qiao Nian's heart suddenly lifted.

Xiao He did not leave anyone behind in this courtyard.

He was afraid that Xiao Heng would follow the clues and find her after discovering that there was no one around him.

However, he sent people to patrol the area.

In this way, even if Xiao Heng found out, he could use the excuse that he was just sending people to find her.

Even if she was suspected, there were several small houses nearby, and Xiao Heng couldn't find them for a while, giving her a chance to escape.

Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, this small house is just an idle place.

Then, how come there is sound?

Qiao Nian tiptoed to the door and pressed her ear against the door.

She wanted to make sure that the sound just now was her imagination, or if a thief really broke into the yard.

"Nian Nian."

Suddenly, a deep voice sounded from behind Qiao Nian.

Qiao Nian was so frightened that she almost screamed.

Her whole body trembled, she subconsciously covered her mouth, and turned around to look behind her in horror.

Under the night, a tall and muscular shadow stood not far away.

It's Chu Zhiyi!

Qiao Nian then let go of his hand and called out in disbelief, "Brother? Why are you here?"

How did he know she was here?

Chu Zhiyi did not answer, but simply asked, "Are you leaving?"

Go? Where to go?

A flash of doubt flashed in Qiao Nian's eyes, but he soon became firm.

She nodded, "Let's go!"

She didn't know where to go, but she somehow believed that Chu Zhiyi would take her to a safe place!

Hearing her answer, Chu Zhiyi stepped forward and took her wrist, went out, led her over the high wall of the small house, avoided the patrolling guards, and then entered the backyard of Fulai Restaurant in the night. .

Someone answered in the yard, "Brother, Nian Nian."

It's actually the fifth brother!

Different from what he had seen before, Fifth Brother was wearing a long robe, and his original strong figure seemed to be hidden. There was no trace of "rough man" temperament at all. At first glance, he looked like a businessman.

As if she realized something, Qiao Nian couldn't help but ask, "Fifth brother is the shopkeeper of Fulai Inn?"

"Hey, girl's eyes are very poisonous!" Fifth Brother couldn't help laughing and gave Qiao Nian a thumbs up.

Then he turned around and led the two of them to a small room in the backyard.

Chu Zhiyi followed Qiao Nian and whispered, "Places like restaurants are the easiest to receive news. Your fifth brother is lively, good at talking, and good at doing business. He has been supporting everyone these years." ”

The fifth brother secretly rejoiced when he heard the compliments coming from behind him, but pretended not to care, "No matter what, we are all brothers!"

As he spoke, he opened a door and let Qiao Nian walk in, "You stay here tonight, and I will find a delivery carriage to take you out early tomorrow morning."

Although there is no martial law in the town, driving at night is too obvious, so there is no guarantee that it will not attract Xiao Heng's attention.

Qiao Nian nodded slightly, but did not think of asking where to send her.

Just listen to Chu Zhiyi say, "I sleep next door."

Qiao Nian then responded, "Okay, thank you, eldest brother, fifth brother."

"It's time to go out. It's getting late. Go to sleep!"

"Okay, eldest brother and fifth brother should go to bed early." Qiao Nian said and just closed the door.

Looking around, it was a very ordinary small room with simple furnishings, including only a bed, a table, and a small wardrobe.

Even the bedding on the bed was made of coarse cloth, unlike the small house Xiao He prepared for her. The room was very large, and even the curtains were made of silk.

However, staying in this small room, her heart felt extremely peaceful.

There was no such vague uneasiness as before.

That night, Qiao Nian slept soundly.

So early the next morning, Fifth Brother called her twice before he woke her up.

When she opened the door, she saw the fifth brother bringing her a set of clothes, "You put on this and pretend to be a delivery boy, and you will go out of the city with the eldest brother in a while. About five miles outside the city, your third brother has already Wait, you can disguise yourself again. I’ve heard that most of the places where portraits are distributed are in villages or towns with rivers. Then go south and find a place to rest where there is no river. "

With that said, Fifth Brother stuffed another ingot of silver into Qiao Nian, "When all the people named Xiao have left, I will send someone to bring you back."

Qiao Nian nodded as she listened. When the door was closed again, she looked at the clothes and silver in her hands, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.

Although, they were the brothers she had just recognized.

But the plan arranged by the brothers for her was also very thorough.

She quickly changed her clothes and got on the delivery carriage.

Chu Zhiyi pretended to be the driver, and restrained the sharpness in his eyes, which was quite decent.

The two of them went out like this.

People in the town probably knew that Fulai Restaurant would go out of town to deliver goods every few days, so they did not attract attention.

Chu Zhiyi drove the carriage neither hurriedly nor slowly.

But at this time, a sound of horse hooves came.

The pedestrians on the road could not help but look in the direction of the sound.

Qiao Nian could not help but be curious, turned her head and saw that a group of people and horses were driving towards them at a high speed in the distance.

The person in the front was Xiao Heng!

Qiao Nian was startled and lowered her head hurriedly, fearing that she would be discovered.

But Chu Zhiyi was still very calm, and just drove the carriage out of the way, as if he didn't recognize who Xiao Heng was.

Yesterday afternoon, Xiao Heng did go to Hewan Village, but there were only women arranged by Aunt Chun and Xiao He in that shabby house.

He had never seen Chu Zhiyi.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Heng still stopped beside the carriage.

Qiao Nian couldn't help but bite her lips slightly, frowning tightly.

She just thought, will her "escape" be discovered so soon?

But Xiao Heng's extremely cold voice came, "Excuse me, how do I get to Xingyou Lane?"

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