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No one knew the feelings of the person in the carriage or what was on his mind; only the coachman had disappeared without a trace.
Meanwhile, Chen You was completely unaware of what was happening, as he was bent over the horse's back, vomiting uncontrollably.
"Ugh!"
Despite all the achievements Chen You had made over the years, the one thing he never learned was how to ride a horse.
He usually traveled by carriage, and after arriving at Sang Village, he walked everywhere.
Now, lying on the horse's back, he suddenly felt nauseous.
This scene only made the leading woman look down on Chen You even more.
It was unclear which faction made the decision to allow such a useless person into the Black Lotus Society.
"Stop!"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out among the crowd. The moving members of the Black Lotus Society tightened their reins, bringing their horses to a halt.
At this moment, Chen You finally lifted his head to observe his surroundings. He saw a person and a horse blocking the way ahead.
"Who goes there? State your name!"
The rider in front of the Black Lotus Society shouted at the figure ahead.
Before that person could respond, Chen You spoke up first.
"Wait! I know that person. Don't take action; I'll go talk to him..."
Without waiting for the crowd to react, Chen You slipped down from his horse and quickly walked towards the person.
On the other side, Wei Meng looked at the fully armed members of the Black Lotus Society with a sense of dread. As a veteran of the Great Xia Kingdom, he could tell at a glance that these people from the Black Lotus Society were not ordinary mercenaries; each one was a skilled killer.
From a distance, he saw someone approaching, and suspicion arose in Wei Meng's heart.
To his surprise, when the figure came closer, he realized it was Chen You. Wei Meng hurriedly dismounted and bowed.
"Sir, how come you are here?"
"What is going on with those Black Lotus Society members? How could a small group of bandits from Sang Village provoke such a large response from the Black Lotus Society?"
After speaking, Wei Meng suddenly froze, feeling a chill run down his spine.
Upon hearing this, Chen You did not respond but narrowed his eyes as he stared at the weary Wei Meng.
"I understand now; I won't ask what I shouldn't."
Hearing this, Chen You finally smiled with relief.
"What? Did he make you take action?"
"Yes, he ordered me to go to the county town and issue a ban on rescuing Sang Village."
"One emperor brings forth one set of ministers; his mindset is rather narrow."
Chen You's gaze slowly drifted towards the mountains not far behind them. He could see nothing, but he knew that person must be watching them closely.
He didn't know what he was thinking.
However, as soon as those words were spoken, Wei Meng felt cold sweat break out on his forehead.
"You don't need to go either. Wei County Magistrate Han Cai won't come even without his orders."
"He knows everything; he's just testing you."
"But you, coming to find me now is already disobeying orders. If you were a lone wolf, it wouldn't matter, but your wife and daughter are still in the capital."
"What are you planning to do now? Is your family going to lose their heads?"
"Sir, you helped me with strategies and decisions during my campaigns. You saved my life multiple times with your messages. I, Wei Meng, will always remember that, even if it means losing my family..."
Wei Meng gritted his teeth and finally spoke resolutely;
"I am willing to risk it all!"
Chen You did not let him bow down.
"You serve the emperor; accompanying the ruler is like accompanying a tiger. If you show me respect and someone sees it, that will be trouble."
"You don't have to be so pessimistic. Just go back and tell him directly that you came to see me for the Former Emperor's legacy. If he asks more questions, just say it's an imperial edict from the Former Emperor that can only be presented ten years after his ascension."
"No one can see it!"
Wei Meng's expression stiffened;
"But wouldn't that be misrepresenting the imperial decree?"
"My Duke, do you think he will believe it?"
"No..."
"But can he prove that it's false?"
Wei Meng felt a bead of cold sweat forming on his forehead.
This strategy of the gentleman truly has a way of gripping people's hearts tightly!
That person indeed would not believe it, but what could be done if he didn't?
Relying on the title of Former Emperor, he had to swallow any grievances he had.
"When the time comes, it won't be about what's true or false; the question will be whether he dares to violate the Ancestral Family Law."
"This..."
"Alright, just do as I say. Go back early and don't keep him waiting impatiently."
After Chen You said this, he flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
This left Wei Meng standing there, pondering Chen You's words.
Letting him wait impatiently...
What does that mean?
In just a moment, Wei Meng came to his senses and bowed respectfully to Chen You, who was walking back to the Black Lotus Society's group.
He turned over and mounted the horse, heading straight for Sang Village.
Chen You cheerfully climbed onto the horse he had previously ridden. Amidst the suspicious gazes of the Black Lotus Society members, he said, "Alright, let's set off again!"
"It's getting late; if we don't hurry, Xiao Jiang will complain about me," he added.
Just as he finished speaking, a black-clad woman leading the group spoke in a calm tone. "That person earlier didn't seem like an ordinary wanderer; there was a hint of authority about him. I hope there are no ambushes when we arrive; otherwise, I'll make sure you have no place to be buried!"
Without waiting for Chen You's response, she ordered her Black Lotus Society subordinates to continue moving forward.
This little lady is quite cautious, Chen You thought to himself, feeling somewhat annoyed. It seems I should pay a visit to the Black Lotus Society when I have the chance; being unfamiliar with them is indeed a hassle.
The horses of the Black Lotus Society were all fine steeds from Dawan, and it was thanks to Chen You's efforts that such excellent horses were available for what was merely a small civilian gathering.
The horses galloped swiftly, and in less than a moment, Chen You and his companions arrived at the foot of Luo Hu Mountain. At that moment, the black-clad figure did not act recklessly but instead rode up to Chen You.
"This is the place. Show us your backup plan," she said.
"Although we of the Black Lotus Society are part of the Righteous Alliance, our members are still flesh and blood. If you haven't assessed the situation properly, we won't act recklessly either."
The other party spoke with a smile.
Yet, there was a hint of coldness hidden in the words.
If Chen You played any tricks, she would definitely take his life at the first opportunity.
Upon hearing this, Chen You seemed completely unconcerned, a slight smirk appearing on his lips.
"Cuckoo, cuckoo!"
He imitated the call of a cuckoo bird, calling out into the forest several times.
Immediately, a rustling sound followed.
In the next moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of everyone.
Whoosh—
So fast!
Too fast.
The figure rushed straight towards Chen You.
The girl in black was about to intervene when Chen You waved his hand; "One of us."
After saying that, the revealed Jiang Baihe suddenly knelt down in front of Chen You with a thud.
"Sir!"
"I have already investigated the situation with those bandits."
"They have established three strongholds on Luo Hu Mountain. All the captured individuals are located halfway up the mountain, while the summit is where the supplies and Kau Shanhu's most trusted subordinates reside. The stronghold at the foot of the mountain is where the minions live."
The figure in black had willow-like brows, partially concealed by a veil.
She stared at Jiang Baihe, her expression serious.
"Sir!?"
It was clear that the other party was also a powerful individual. She never expected such a master to show such deference to the seemingly frail scholar, Chen You.
Jiang Baihe's presence piqued this black-clad girl's interest in Chen You a bit more.
"Since that's the case, Miss Li... it's time for the Black Lotus Society to take action," Chen You said softly as he turned to look at Li Biao's daughter, who was wrapped up tightly.
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