The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

That day, Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei finally arrived at Wangjiazhuang.

Luo Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Madam, we are finally here."

Gan Mei nodded slightly, with a hint of eagerness and expectation in her eyes, and asked, "Where is my husband?"

Luo Xiaoyu responded with a smile: "We'll be there soon, just relax and enjoy." After that, the two of them rode their horses towards the farmer's house.

Along the way, Gan Mei's thoughts drifted away.

Walking to the door of the farmer's house, the simple courtyard exudes a tranquil atmosphere.

Gan Mei's pace unconsciously quickened a little, and her heartbeat also slightly accelerated.

Luo Xiaoyu walked forward and gently knocked on the wooden door. The crisp knocking sound echoed outside the quiet courtyard.

While waiting, Gan Mei clutched the corner of her clothes tightly and stared at the door, as if her husband would appear from behind the door in the next moment.

Luo Xiaoyu shouted loudly: "Prime Minister, Xiaohong." Her voice was full of joy and eagerness.

Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Hong immediately walked out of the house quickly. Her lively eyes lit up instantly, and a bright smile spread across her face. She said happily, "Brother Xiao Yu, you are finally here!"

At the same time, Xi Yu also heard the noise in the house. He put down the book he was reading, stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked out slowly with his usual calm demeanor.

His eyes swept across everyone and lingered slightly on Gan Mei, a barely perceptible tenderness and guilt flashing in his eyes.

Xi Yu had a trace of guilt and uneasiness on his face, and whispered: "Gan Mei, I have to apologize to you. I was the one who asked you to come here before, but then I thought about it carefully, I really shouldn't have asked you to come all the way here. This matter is actually not that urgent, I was too inconsiderate at the time."

Gan Mei smiled slightly and shook her head gently, with understanding and open-mindedness in her eyes: "Husband, don't say that. What does it matter? I usually stay in the house and rarely have the opportunity to go out for a walk. Just think of it as giving myself some fresh air and looking at the scenery outside, which will make me feel much better."

Xi Yu looked at Gan Mei's calm face, but the guilt in his heart did not disappear.

"But if I run into any danger or trouble along the way, I...I really don't know how to face it."

"Okay, don't blame yourself. Look, I'm fine, aren't I? And I'm happy to be able to help you." Her comfort made Xi Yu feel warm in his heart, and he was also deeply moved by Gan Mei's understanding.

Luo Xiaoyu's face was full of concern, and she said softly, "Madam, it's windy outside, you'd better go inside quickly to avoid catching a cold or encountering any accidents."

Gan Mei was about to respond when Xiao Hong hurried forward.

Xiao Hong bowed respectfully to Gan Mei, with a look of confusion and trepidation in her eyes: "Madam, I... I have lost my memory, and now I don't recognize you at all. If there is anything impolite in my behavior, I hope you will not mind."

Seeing this, Gan Mei reached out without hesitation and gently held Xiao Hong's hand, her eyes full of pity: "Poor girl, I heard everything. It's not your fault, you don't have to be so panic. Don't worry too much."

Xiaohong raised her head slightly, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

"Thank you, Madam, for your generosity. Although I can't remember the past, I can still feel your kindness."

Gan Mei nodded slightly.

"It's okay. Everything will be fine as you slowly recover your memory."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the courtyard was a little warmer because of Gan Mei's tolerance and kindness, as if the unknown haze was temporarily dispelled a little.

The four of them slowly walked into the house, where the candlelight flickered, casting a dim light.

Xi Yu turned around and said to Luo Xiaoyu with sincere gratitude: "Luo Xiaoyu, thank you for your hard work this time. If it weren't for you, many things would not have gone so smoothly."

Luo Xiaoyu responded with a humble smile on her face and bowed slightly.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you are too kind. It is my great honor to work for you. Your Excellency is busy with state affairs on weekdays, and these trivial matters should be handled wholeheartedly by us, your subordinates."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, his eyes showing appreciation for Luo Xiaoyu.

"I'll take note of your kindness. There will be more things in the future that will require your talents and loyalty."

Luo Xiaoyu bowed again.

"Thank you very much for your trust, Prime Minister. Xiaoyu will do her best to serve you without hesitation."

Gan Mei looked solemn, and slowly said, "I still have to tell my husband about Sister Lin's matter."

Xi Yu heard this and frowned slightly, wondering, "Who is Sister Lin?"

Luo Xiaoyu stepped forward and recounted the encounter with Sister Lin on the road: "Sir, Sister Lin is someone we met on the way. She was very eloquent..."

Gan Mei nodded gently and said to Luo Xiaoyu, "In that case, go and bring Sister Lin here, and we can sort things out face to face. Don't let her continue to cheat and do evil."

Luo Xiaoyu took the order and left.

Luo Xiaoyu hurried outside in a moment.

I saw Sister Lin curled up on the horse, still in a coma.

Luo Xiaoyu bent down and carried her on her back.

Finally returning to the room, he gently placed Sister Lin on the ground.

At this moment, everyone in the room focused their eyes on Sister Lin's pale face.

Just now, after listening to Gan Mei's story, Xi Yu's face instantly turned gloomy, his eyes widened, and anger burned in his heart.

"This kind of liar is so despicable! Luo Xiaoyu, wake her up quickly. I want to see what excuses she can come up with!"

Luo Xiaoyu did not dare to delay at all. She quickly took a basin and ran out of the house.

He quickly filled a basin with water, turned around and hurried back.

Before everyone could react, he poured the entire basin of water onto the unconscious Sister Lin.

The cold water was like a heavy hammer, and Sister Lin shuddered all over. She felt as if she was suddenly pulled out of an endless dark abyss and woke up instantly.

She was breathing heavily, her eyes filled with fear and confusion at first, but after she saw the people around her and the environment she was in, they were quickly replaced by vigilance.

Sister Lin looked at Luo Xiaoyu with a confused look, stood up suddenly, and asked anxiously: "Brother, where is this?"

Before she finished her words, she realized that she was soaking wet. She immediately became furious and yelled, "What's going on? Why did you splash water all over me?"

Then her eyes fell on Gan Mei, and a look of panic and confusion appeared on her face.

"How did you get me here?" Then, she shifted her gaze to Xi Yu. Seeing his majestic demeanor, she felt a little frightened, but still pretended to be calm and asked, "Who are you?"

Xi Yu raised a meaningful sneer at the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of scrutiny, and he slowly said: "I heard that you have the ability to arrange others to be officials at will, is that true? If it is really possible, hey, can you arrange one for me too?"

Sister Lin was stunned at first, and then she burst into laughter as if she had heard a huge joke.

But just as the laughter started, she caught a glimpse of Xi Yu, who had a stern and dignified look on the side, and the smile froze on her face. She knew in her heart that saying these words in front of this person would sound like a sarcasm.

For a moment, she opened her mouth but didn't dare to utter a word. Her eyes flickered and she avoided everyone's gaze guiltily, not knowing how to deal with this sudden embarrassing situation.

Xi Yu frowned slightly, his eyes revealing an unquestionable majesty, and asked in a more serious tone: "Did you hear me?"

Sister Lin shuddered, and immediately put on a flattering smile, and hurriedly responded: "Sure, sure, what kind of official do you want to be? Just tell me, and I'll try my best to arrange it for you."

Xi Yu ignored her words, and changed the subject, staring at her with a sharp gaze, and asked, "I heard that you know the Prime Minister's wife?"

Sister Lin nodded vigorously subconsciously, her heart was in turmoil, and she quickly replied, "Yes, we know each other. We are very familiar with each other."

There was just a hint of panic in his eyes, as if he was trying to hide something. However, this look seemed even more suspicious in the eyes of everyone.

Xi Yu raised his hand slightly, and said in a calm tone that could not be disobeyed: "In this case, you should have a good rest first, and I will come to question you tomorrow."

After that, Xiyu winked at Luo Xiaoyu, who understood what he meant. She walked up to Sister Lin and said coldly, "Come with me, I'll take you to another room." Sister Lin's eyes widened when she heard this, her face full of confusion and uneasiness, and she asked hurriedly, "What does this mean? Why are you taking me to another room?"

A sneer appeared on Luo Xiaoyu's face, and her eyes were full of warnings.

"Just go if I tell you to. Just be obedient. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you."

Seeing this, although Sister Lin was unwilling, she did not dare to say anything more. She could only follow Luo Xiaoyu to the other room dejectedly. All the way, she was anxiously guessing what would be waiting for her next.

Luo Xiaoyu will be back soon.

At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun has gradually disappeared and the sky is getting dark.

Xi Yu took out some money from his sleeve and handed it to Luo Xiaoyu. His expression eased a little and he said, "It's getting dark. Take this money and buy some food and wine. We're all tired today. Let's have a meal together and relax. As for everything else, we can deal with it tomorrow."

Luo Xiaoyu took the currency respectfully and replied, "Yes, sir."

He turned and walked quickly out of the house, heading towards the tavern in the deepening dusk.

Not long after, Luo Xiaoyu returned with wine and food, and the four of them sat around the table.

The flickering candlelight illuminated everyone's slightly tired faces.

Just as they were about to start eating, Sister Lin, who was imprisoned in another room, shook the window frantically and shouted at the top of her lungs: "Who are you? Why are you locking me up here? Let me out!" The voice was particularly abrupt and harsh in the silent courtyard.

Xi Yu frowned slightly, put down the chopsticks in his hand, raised his voice and responded: "Don't shout anymore. If you get thirsty, no one will bring you water. Just stay here and wait for us to finish our meal. We will give you some leftovers later."

After saying that, he no longer paid attention to Sister Lin who was still shouting, and turned around to signal everyone to continue eating.

However, Sister Lin's shouting was like a thorn in my side, making the meal a bit dull.

Sister Lin’s cries were in vain. Seeing that no one responded, she gradually lost her strength and her voice turned into sad crying.

"Please, let me out, I didn't do anything..." The crying was full of helplessness and despair, and it could be heard far away in the silent night.

However, Xiyu and the other three pretended not to hear anything and just ate in silence.

Xi Yu's expression was calm, and he focused on the food in front of him.

Gan Mei lowered her head slightly, occasionally glancing in the direction of the sound, with a hint of pity in her eyes, but she didn't say a word. Luo Xiaoyu had a stern face, always paying attention to the movements around her to prevent any accidents.

The whole room was shrouded in a subtle atmosphere. Only Sister Lin's crying sound echoed intermittently, and the light chewing sounds of four people and the clinking sounds of dishes and chopsticks formed a strange and stalemate picture.

After everyone finished their meal, Xiyu winked at Luo Xiaoyu, who understood and stood up to pick up some leftovers and walked towards the room where Sister Lin was imprisoned.

When Sister Lin heard the footsteps, a glimmer of hope lit up her eyes. But when she saw that it was only leftovers, her eyes widened in anger and she started cursing.

"You bunch of beasts, are you going to get rid of me with these things? Let me go!" She clutched the window frame tightly with both hands, and her body trembled violently with anger.

Luo Xiaoyu looked at her coldly and said expressionlessly, "Don't be so delusional. It's impossible for you to be let go. You can eat this meal if you want. If you starve yourself, no one will feel sorry for you."

After saying that, he stuffed the food in through the gap in the window, turned around and left without caring how Sister Lin yelled and scolded.

Sister Lin looked at the pile of leftovers, feeling angry and anxious, but there was nothing she could do. She could only continue to vent her dissatisfaction and resentment in the house. The night outside was getting darker, as if quietly swallowing up all the disputes and secrets.

Luo Xiaoyu hurried back to Xiyu and asked with a trace of worry on her face, "Sir, what if this woman continues to make trouble in the second half of the night?"

Xi Yu raised his head slightly, his eyes showing a trace of determination, and said calmly: "Let her go. If she wants to toss and turn, then toss and turn as much as she wants. I don't believe she can stay up all night, sooner or later she will be too tired to stop."

Time passed slowly, and just as Xi Yu had expected, after a while of making a fuss, Sister Lin gradually lost her strength.

After all, my stomach was empty and the feeling of hunger came like a tide.

At first, she was disgusted with the leftovers, but now she didn't care about anything else and started to eat them ravenously, enjoying them very much.

The room finally returned to calm, with only the occasional chewing sound from Sister Lin.

The morning light is breaking, and a new day is quietly approaching.

Xi Yu got up early, with determination in his eyes, and gave orders to the secret guards.

"Go, release Wang Henghua and take him to the open space next to the sorghum field in the village."

The secret guard knelt on one knee, received the order, and then quickly disappeared into the morning mist.

Then, Xiyu turned to Luo Xiaoyu.

"You should also take Sister Lin there. Today, we should get to the bottom of everything."

Luo Xiaoyu nodded and turned to walk towards the room where Sister Lin was imprisoned.

At this time, Sister Lin looked a little haggard after a night of tossing and turning.

Luo Xiaoyu opened the door and said coldly, "Follow me."

Although Sister Lin was full of doubts and anxieties, she did not dare to disobey and could only follow Luo Xiaoyu obediently.

In the open space next to the sorghum field, the breeze gently blew through the sorghum stalks, making a rustling sound, as if whispering about the upcoming confrontation.

Xi Yu stood with his hands behind his back, quietly waiting for the arrival of Wang Henghua and Sister Lin. His figure looked particularly resolute in the morning light, as if all conspiracies and tricks would be exposed in front of him.

After a while, the person was brought in.

Xi Yu's eyes flickered, and he whispered to Luo Xiaoyu, "Go and call all the villagers here to watch the fun. The more people, the better."

Luo Xiaoyu understood what he meant and walked quickly towards the village.

The news spread quickly in the village as if it had wings. When the villagers heard that Wang Henghua was going to be in trouble today, they became curious and put down their work and rushed to the sorghum field.

For a moment, the originally quiet sorghum field was crowded with people and noisy sounds were heard one after another.

"Have you heard? Wang Henghua is going to get his comeuppance."

"Yeah, I don't know what happened. We have to take a closer look."

Everyone was talking at once, their eyes full of anticipation and excitement, waiting for a good show to begin.

Wang Henghua and Sister Lin were brought to the sorghum field. They looked at each other and saw embarrassment and confusion in each other's eyes.

Wang Henghua frowned, wondering what this Sister Lin had done to get involved in this.

Sister Lin was the first to lose control and shouted at Xi Yu: "Who are you? Why did you bring me here? I know the Prime Minister's wife. If you dare to offend me, the consequences will be unbearable!"

Her voice was trembling a little, and although she tried to remain calm, she could not hide the fear in her eyes.

Wang Henghua was stunned when he heard Xi Yu's words. He was surprised: This woman also claimed to have a relationship with the prime minister's wife? He looked up at Sister Lin, his eyes intertwined with doubt and vigilance.

Xi Yu stood aside, a sneer on his lips, his eyes scanning back and forth between the two of them, as if he was examining two prey that had fallen into a trap.

"You both keep saying that you are related to the Prime Minister's wife, but I am curious. I wonder if you are talking about the same lady?" Xi Yu paused, crossed his arms, and continued calmly, "Well, I will give you a chance. You two might as well check it carefully."

Sister Lin and Wang Henghua looked at each other, and for a moment no one dared to speak first.

Sister Lin was feeling uneasy, as she knew very well that her lies were just fabricated for the purpose of defrauding others. Facing Xi Yu's intriguing and teasing gaze, she felt like a thorn in her back.

At this time, the villagers came like a tide, surrounding the open space next to the sorghum field.

Everyone was whispering to each other, their eyes focused on the unfamiliar Sister Lin, their faces filled with confusion and curiosity.

"Who is this woman? I've never seen her in the village before." An old man leaned on a cane and murmured with narrowed eyes. (End of this chapter)