RPAGF Chapter 293: Do it big
Chapter 293: Do it big
"Is he suffering from some serious illness? What is he doing in this godforsaken place?"
Besides, he's a pampered prince. He wouldn't run to this remote mountain village just to catch a cook, would he? He'd probably just capture Lin Xi.
Gao Mengli was filled with curses and doubts.
"I guess they're after me..." Dou Weiyi murmured.
After all, in the autumn harvest performance review, his and Tang Guangjun's rankings were not low.
It's all my fault. I originally wanted to make a profit by taking advantage of the commercial tax, but I never expected to end up rigging off that person.
It seems that Heaven... truly cannot tolerate the Dou family anymore...
Gao Mengli glanced at Dou Weiyi thoughtfully.
With military power in their hands and now controlling "rich and prosperous lands," it would be a lie to say they aren't feared.
"Then, where was Lin Xi taken?"
"It must be the nearest Ling'an Prefecture, where the Tianyue Tower is located."
Dou Weiyi answered Gao Mengli's question while lighting a corner of the handkerchief and throwing it into the river.
“Ling’an Prefecture…” Gao Mengli murmured repeatedly.
They've been walking for almost half a day now, and I wonder if her little Xixi is hungry or cold.
"Presumably, they traveled by land, but..."
"Are you trying to kill yourself? Can't you just say what you mean at once? Why are you keeping me in suspense?"
The chubby girl found it unbearable to hear Dou Weiyi speak in half-hearted terms, so she immediately raised her fist to punch him.
Dou Weiyi dodged the chubby girl's fist by stepping aside and raised an eyebrow at her.
This chubby girl has been very restless ever since she came back from the border.
According to Baoya Yu, she tossed and turned all night on the first day she arrived. I wonder what kind of trouble this girl was having on her mind.
"You little rascal, your patience is getting worse and worse."
Dou Weiyi cleared his throat and explained directly, "The canal that was dug in the county town can be opened ahead of schedule, and we can catch up with the people who are going to capture Lin Xi halfway through the journey to Ling'an Prefecture by going downstream."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
The group rushed towards Wangyue Village, unsure if there were any hidden guards on the way to escort Lin Xi.
As soon as the group arrived at the village entrance, they saw torches blazing on the city wall of Wangyue Village.
"Back, back!"
Standing on the city wall, Jiang Ya saw the torches coming from afar and shouted excitedly.
The villagers, who had been eagerly waiting, flocked to the village entrance upon hearing the sound.
"Mengli, have you found Xixi?"
Jiang Yuandao rushed over, and Gao Mengli quickly stepped forward to support his arm: "Uncle, why are you here?"
Jiang Yuandao held Gao Mengli's hand tightly, his eyes filled with anxiety: "Such a big thing happened, how could I not come and see? Have you found Xixi yet?"
Seeing her uncle's anxious expression, Gao Mengli's eyes dimmed.
Fortunately, my aunt was ill; otherwise, she would have been extremely anxious and upset if she had known that Lin Xi was missing.
She could only quickly comfort him: "Uncle, we've found her, so we're going back to the village to get people to help us bring Xixi back. Don't worry, go back first."
After Gao Mengli finished speaking, she looked at the villagers who had gathered around and quickly reassured them in a loud voice.
When Dou Zhan saw Dou Weiyi return, he quickly pulled him aside and started chirping something.
Xue Ling also gathered around Dou Weiyi with her four concubines, Wu, Gu, Feng, and Deng.
"Second brother, are you saying Yin Bi is in Pingding County?"
"Yes, the message came from Tang Guangjun. Not only is he in Pingding County, but Prefect Ling'an is also there accompanying him..."
"Prefect Ling'an?"
Upon hearing this, Dou Zhan's handsome brows furrowed into a knot.
This prefect was far from the capital. Previously, because he was Tang Guangjun's father-in-law, I thought he was someone I could win over.
Now it seems that this person is probably just like Yin Bi, preying on the people and colluding with them.
After all, you can generally guess what kind of person someone is by looking at the people in their social circle.
If a team of such low quality can still form a group, it only proves that they are all birds of a feather.
Dou Zhan looked up and immediately grabbed Dou Weiyi, saying, "I'll go with you to rescue them."
"No."
As soon as Dou Zhan finished speaking, Dou Weiyi sternly ordered him to refuse.
"Brother, you are the soul of our Dou family on the battlefield. We cannot reveal that you are in Pingyao County."
Otherwise, if anything were to happen to you, how could I face my father?
Most importantly, he repeatedly "bailed" his brother out of prison, leaving the family penniless.
Now, thanks to his brother's imprisonment, his net worth has skyrocketed.
We've spent all the family's money, so we can't afford any mistakes. Dou Zhan is the family's "mascot" now, shining brightly, so we can't let him go out and take risks.
"But……"
Dou Zhan was about to say something when Dou Weiyi quickly interrupted him, "No buts."
Meanwhile, Mengze, who was standing nearby, felt a surge of excitement upon hearing the news that Gao Mengli had brought back.
If it's not convenient to act during the day, then being a "night owl" is exactly what they do at night.
He immediately took Ari and Hei back to change back into their "work clothes".
When the group appeared in front of Gao Mengli and Dou Weiyi, Gao Mengli was quite surprised.
Can anyone tell her that all of these people know martial arts?
She thought that only Ah Li and Meng Ze had some skills, and no one told her that Hei Yi and his group of "butchers" also had some abilities.
Are these people really "butchers"?
However, now that others have surrendered, their background is no longer important.
Don't use people with suspicion, don't use people who are suspicious.
After spending so much time together, she still admired their character.
Looking at the group's attire and the clothes of Du Hao and the others beside her, Gao Mengli could tell from the comparison whether they were professional or not.
"Mengze, how good are Hei Yi and the others' martial arts skills?"
Upon hearing Gao Mengli's question, Hei Yi and the others immediately objected. They could question Gao Mengli's character, but they couldn't question Gao Mengli's fighting prowess.
"Master, you can rest assured about our martial arts skills. Someone like Du Hao, we can take on two of them without even breaking a sweat!"
"Hey, hey, Hei Yi, how dare you talk like that?"
Du Hao's yellow hair stood on end in anger; the contrast was truly captivating, and he immediately wanted to argue with Hei Yi.
Hei Yi, however, seemed to enjoy the situation more, crossing his arms and giving Du Hao a provocative smile.
"Stop! Be quiet."
Seeing that this person hadn't made any arrangements yet and was already starting to fight amongst themselves, Gao Mengli quickly called for a halt.
Turning to Dou Weiyi, he whispered, "To catch the thief, catch the king first. Now that the king is in this territory, you wouldn't be afraid to capture him alive, would you?!"
Originally, Gao Mengli was going to rescue Lin Xi, but she suddenly changed her mind.
After all, there's no need to worry about Lin Xi's safety.
Throughout history, people of value have always been treated well. At least Lin Xi's life was not in danger until all his value was squeezed out.
Dou Weiyi was taken aback by Gao Mengli's words.
This sister-in-law is a bit wild...
Does this mean they want to capture Yin Bi?
Upon hearing Gao Mengli's words, Dou Zhan instantly became excited, rubbing his hands together in anticipation. Regardless of whether Dou Weiyi agreed or not, he immediately went back to change his clothes.
Yeah, we were going to do something big anyway, and doing it ahead of time isn't a bad idea. Just thinking about it makes me excited.
"Hey, big brother, why are you running?"
Dou Weiyi was considering the feasibility of Gao Mengli's suggestion when he saw his older brother turn around and run away.
He couldn't help but reach out to stop him, but Dou Zhan wouldn't listen to him.
After all, he's just a "younger brother"!
Dou Weiyi looked at Gao Mengli with a truly indescribable expression.
And this sister-in-law, I never thought she was so bold before, I never imagined that she would suddenly change her mind and go to capture someone because of that Yin Bi...
"Sister-in-law, although this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it is too dangerous."
He didn't have many guards around him, but that's because there were hidden guards and assassins lurking in the shadows that we hadn't seen. Those were his true safety net. It would be unwise for us to go there rashly.
Gao Mengli stared into Dou Weiyi's eyes, her face full of excitement, "Then, what about adding my trump card?!"
Upon hearing this, Dou Weiyi exclaimed excitedly, "You mean you're going to bring that iron lump with you?!"
"Of course! I never fight a battle I'm not confident of winning! If I can't win, I'll just stay in the shadows and fire a shot to ensure the plan goes perfectly!"
Gao Mengli wasn't worried about failing the mission at all. With the "big weapon" in her hand, she would be doing a disservice to all the hard work she had put into pounding the fire pylon day and night if she didn't get cocky!
I wanted to keep a low profile, but reality wouldn't allow it.
Let's make a big splash then, one beep for every one that comes, two kills for every two that come.
If you’re going to do something, do it big!