Chapter 322: 322 had a malicious intent Chapter 322: 322 had a malicious intent “You few went out with him at noon, and the other brothers also want to get out and see the sights. It can’t always be just you few following, while the rest have to stay cooped up in the inn, can it?” Chief Escort Head Lu didn’t want to sour relations with them yet, so he spoke in a joking manner.
Dongzi suddenly laughed, “We’re all hired to do a job, and we also can’t make all the arrangements ourselves, neglecting our employers. As for who should follow on the outing, why not let the two young masters decide?”
Dongzi looked at Ye Jiu and Ye Wenzheng with a smile, the threat in his eyes very evident.
Ye Jiu’s heart sank, and Ye Wenzheng also felt that something was amiss. He was about to ask Chief Escort Head Lu what was going on when Ye Jiu, quick as a flash, pulled him back. With a gesture from Ye Jiu, he held back his words.
“Chief Escort Head Lu, since this brother wants to go out, then let him follow. Just please make sure the goods left at the inn are well looked after,” Ye Jiu said with a beaming smile.
“Young Master…” Chief Escort Head Lu’s tone was already fraught with anxiety.
Before Dongzi’s expression could turn sour, Ye Jiu said, “That’s settled then. Everyone, let’s hurry and get ready. We’re heading out right away.”
“The young master has good judgment. You should know, my martial arts are the best among my brothers. With me watching, absolutely no one would dare touch the young master’s goods,” Dongzi said with satisfaction and left, throwing a provocative look at Chief Escort Head Lu on his way out.
After Dongzi was gone, Chief Escort Head Lu looked at Ye Jiu with guilt, “Dongzi has gotten some inappropriate ideas. I’ve let the young master down. But, regarding the selection of the escort, please choose carefully, young master.”
If Dongzi were to make a move outside, Chief Escort Head Lu was worried about the safety of Ye Jiu and Ye Wenzheng.
“It’s already decided, and it wouldn’t be good to keep changing it. But, in the future, we’ll still have to rely on Chief Escort Head Lu,” Ye Jiu said.
Back in the room, Ye Wenzheng urgently said, “Young Aunt, that Dongzi is way too arrogant. Also, it’s my fault for bringing these people. I’ve let Young Aunt down.”
“It’s too late to say anything now.” Ye Jiu sat by the table, pouring herself a cup of water.
“No, I have to go find Chief Escort Head Lu,” Ye Wenzheng said, moving to leave.
“Come back,” Ye Jiu ordered sharply, “Even though Chief Escort Head Lu is the Chief Escort Head, it’s not hard to see that those temporarily assembled people are all looking to Dongzi as their leader. Chief Escort Head Lu himself is in a passive situation now. What’s the use of looking for him!”
“He’s the one who found the people, he has to take responsibility,” Ye Wenzheng said.
Indeed, Chief Escort Head Lu found these people. Faced with the safety of his young aunt and goods worth hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, how should he take responsibility?
Thinking this, Ye Wenzheng slapped himself hard across the face, the crisp smack indicating the force behind it.
“It’s better to rely on oneself than on others. To be invincible, you must make yourself strong. Besides, we are not without chances. As long as he dares to make a move, I dare to make sure he can’t return,” Ye Jiu spoke fiercely.
Standing up, Ye Jiu took out a dagger and several bottles from her bag and handed them to Ye Wenzheng, “Keep this dagger on you for self-defense. These bottles contain Sleeping Drug. Break them open and scatter the contents in the air. Just a little can knock out a whole group. The other is the antidote, take it beforehand.”
Ye Wenzheng looked at the items in his hand and silently swallowed.