Country Maiden: Fields and Fortune

Chapter 577: Chapter 577, Getting Ideas

Chunyu said quietly, “I think the innkeeper’s gaze towards me is quite peculiar!”

“…” Xie Zhinuan frowned upon hearing this.

They had brought enough people for this trip. Setting aside her own martial arts, the four bodyguards were amongst the best of the best. Chunyu and Lichun didn’t know martial arts, but both were shrewd.

Chunyu was observant and sharp. She trusted Chunyu’s words.

“Trouble breeds in unfortunate places. You and Lichun don’t wander around without reason. We’ll stay here for one night and leave first thing tomorrow morning!”

The room she requested had a big heated brick bed, spacious enough for three person to sleep on with no issue whatsoever when covered with quilts.

Chunyu nodded, and Lichun also hurriedly bowed in agreement.

They truly didn’t dare to wander around. Even for fetching water, they called a bodyguard to accompany them, not daring to act alone.

Chunyu was genuinely afraid, scared of being dragged into a deserted corner…

But she was also considerate, not letting Lichun go fetch the water, instead having her stay in the room to watch over Zhinuan.

After Xie Zhinuan had finished washing up and settled into the warm and clean quilt, Lichun and Chunyu then went to sleep at the side.

At this very moment

In a room of the inn, several men were talking, “Big Brother, are we really going to make a move? Those four bodyguards seem rather formidable!”

“…”

The leading man was silent.

They were a group of bandits who, for various reasons, had bought a house in this small town, but still committed crimes from time to time. After all, there were not a few people who appeared wealthy like the ones they saw today.

Especially that young lady of the house, beautiful as a celestial being. Someone like her could fetch a good price if sold, and even those two maids could be sold for a handsome sum.

Maids from a wealthy family were also valuable.

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At the very least, they could be kept as brides.

It would give their band of bachelors a taste of luxury.

“Big Brother, if we have decided, we must act quickly. They are planning to leave at dawn tomorrow!”

As bandits accustomed to murder and arson, they had no lack of violent encounters.

They all knew, if today’s matter succeeded, the payoff would be substantial.

Able to ride in carriages, wear silk garments, accompanied by maids and bodyguards, it was clear she was a young lady from a rich family, yet precisely because she was from a rich family, their bodyguards’ martial arts would not be mediocre. And the fact that she chose the best room available showed she was not short of money.

But the wealthier one is, their bodyguards could not possibly be ordinary people. If they were highly skilled in martial arts, engaging them would be like courting death.

As the leader of the bandits, Chen He remained silent.

Seeing his brothers looking towards him, he finally spoke softly, “This matter requires careful consideration. Let’s send a brother to scout first. If caught, just say he went to the wrong door. If not, we act!”

“What Big Brother said is very true. We’ll follow Big Brother’s plan, we…”

“Who’s there!” Chen He’s voice was grave as he launched a hidden weapon.

The figure in the shadows caught it and shot it back, pinning it directly in his shoulder.

Seeing this, his brothers exclaimed in alarm, “Antidote, the antidote, get the antidote quickly!”

The hidden weapon was coated in potent poison. While it wouldn’t kill immediately, without the antidote after a prolonged time, one would suffer terribly, even if it wasn’t fatal.

Chen He was taken aback as well, but he was calmer than his brothers.

The person was hidden in the dark, uncertain of how much of their conversation had been overheard. If it hadn’t been for the deliberate hiss of laughter he let out, Chen He wouldn’t have noticed.

After taking the antidote, Chen He stood up, “I would like to know who the honorable hero is!”

“Hmph, vermin daring to covet my young lady, hmph!”

Chen He felt only a breeze passing by. He hurried out of the room, but in the pitch-black night, there was no one to be seen.