Wanjin Lady

Chapter 456 Pirate Ship
"You've never met my aunt." Wei Zheng lowered his eyes, his hand resting on the door, as if he could touch the young lady's cheek behind the door. "She is not a murderer. I like you, and she will like you too."

Wenwan's fingers were curled up, and veins were bulging on her hands as she gripped the door.

This answer did not satisfy her.

She didn't even know what she was expecting.

Is she expecting Wei Zheng to fight for her against the imperial power and protect her like a canary? Or is she expecting her husband to stand by her side unconditionally when a conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law arises?
No.

She would never put her fate in the hands of a man.

She smiled softly, a smile that didn't reach her eyes, "Maybe."

A long wind blows.

The bamboo curtains in the corridor swayed.

“I never thought about these issues before.”

"I didn't even have time to rejoice when I found you and the child."

"I'm wrong for always making you feel wronged." Wei Zheng sighed softly, and the sigh quickly dissipated like mist in the night sky. "I have to go to Zhoushan to suppress bandits tomorrow. It will take at least seven or eight days. When I come back, we can discuss this issue in detail."

"Wen Wan..."

"The moon is beautiful tonight."

"I just happened to...miss you."

Wenwan pursed her lips and said nothing.

Do sweet words sound nice?
Natural and nice.

Everyone loves sweet words, as if they are blind to the poison hidden within them.

Sure enough, Wei Zheng led his troops out of the city the next day. Wen Wan changed into a narrow-necked dress with a tight waist, and ordered Bihe to go out and buy cinnabar powder to carry with her.

Bihe and Guifang stayed with her all the time. There were soldiers outside, and the Governor's Office looked like an iron barrier.

Wen Wan was very curious about how Mo Sufang planned to take her away.

Wen Wan became interested in Mo Sufang because she had the ability to restrain Wei Zheng.

After a while, Bihe and Guifang stopped talking outside. Wen Wan looked up and saw that they had been lured away. A soldier-like figure stood outside. "Miss Wen, Madam Mo sent me to meet you. Please put on the veil and follow me."

"Where are my father and the others?"

"Already on board."

"Where are Aunt Chen and the two children?"

"The two children are under close watch. They can't be snatched away anytime soon." The soldier said anxiously, "Now that Lord Wei has led his troops out of the city, the Governor's Office is rarely empty. Miss Wen, don't miss this opportunity."

Wen Wan did not hesitate any longer. She changed into the Bihe coat that she had prepared in advance, put on the curtain, and followed the man outside.

These days, whenever Bihe went out to buy things, Wen Wan forced her to wear a veil. So when she walked in the inner courtyard, everyone she saw thought she was Bihe, and no one checked her.

When they reached the gate of the Governor's Court, the gatekeeper asked her with a smile, "Miss Bihe, what are you going to buy for the Madam today?"

The soldier then said, "Why are you asking about the lady? Be careful, the Marquis may want your head!"

The doorman immediately fell silent.

After leaving the gate of the Governor's Mansion and turning into the alley next to it, Wen Wan just got on the carriage and saw Mo Sufang sitting inside.

Mo Sufang looked at her with a smile.

It was as if the hunter had finally captured the prey. She suddenly sensed something was wrong and was about to turn around when she choked, her vision went black, and she fell straight to Mo Sufang's feet.

She closed her eyes, and the last thing she saw was Mo Sufang's pair of satin embroidered shoes.

When Wen Wan woke up, she was still in the carriage, but they had already left the city. The trees on both sides of the official road were withered and yellow, with snow weighing down the branches. There were more than a dozen young men in dark shorts surrounding the carriage.

These people were well-trained and coordinated well. They surrounded the carriage tightly, making it impossible to escape even if they had wings.

Wen Wan saw that her clothes had been changed and she was dressed as an ordinary woman in a thorny hairpin and a cloth skirt. Meanwhile, this group of more than ten people was disguised as a merchant caravan.

Wen Wan's hands and feet were tied, she couldn't move, her whole body was numb, and her mind was in a mess. She thought that Mo Sufang must have drugged her while she was unconscious.

She suppressed the drowsiness in her head and tried to open her heavy eyelids to look around.

The carriage looked ordinary from the outside, but the curtains were made of the finest Hangzhou silk, with dark cloud and crane patterns embroidered on an indigo background. The carriage was not spacious, but it was padded inside, with secret compartments under the seats, and tea sets, snacks, and incense burners on the small table, demonstrating the owner's considerable financial resources.

Mo Sufang is definitely not a simple businessman!
Mo Sufang was dozing with her chin in her hand. The copper bell on the horse's bridle rang, and she opened her eyes and looked at Wen Wan.

Mo Sufang is very thin, with dignified facial features and an imposing aura. Even though she is smiling, there is a sharpness in her eyes and eyebrows.

"I like Miss Wen very much. So if you cooperate with me obediently, I won't make you sad."

Wen Wan's voice was hoarse, "Are you going to use me to deal with Wei Zheng?"

Mo Sufang didn't answer. Her cool hands covered her eyes and said, "Have a good sleep."

Wen Wan couldn't hold on any longer and fell into a deep sleep again.

The carriage traveled for several days, and someone kept giving her medicine along the way. She was confused and unable to recognize the direction until they abandoned the carriage and took the water route.

Once on the boat, Wen Wan had no way to retreat, so the old servant beside Mo Sufang stopped forcing her to drink more medicine. That day, Wen Wan regained her consciousness. She sat in the cabin, gazing at the endless river outside, feeling the icy wind, and her mind had recovered considerably.

She was held hostage by Mo Sufang.

The purpose...is probably to deal with Wei Zheng.

Perhaps she had been tricked even earlier, when Mo Sufang proposed to use the winery deed to invest in Honglou.

If you think about it more carefully, there is something weird about this matter from beginning to end.

Not to mention how Mo Sufang quietly gained her trust, the fact that Mo Sufang was able to reach into the Governor's Office is an ability in itself.

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world.

If the other party claims it is free, it will only be more expensive.

Fortunately, she could move freely on the second floor of the ship, and the old maid who took care of her did not make things difficult for her in terms of food and clothing. However, she could not see Mo Sufang, so naturally she could not get any information.

The boat went downstream for two or three days without stopping to buy anything. Wen Wan guessed the boat's route. Further downstream would be the entrance to Huihai. Could it be that Mo Sufang really wanted to take her to an outlying island?
Since Mo Sufang is holding the emperor hostage to control the princes, Wei Zheng will soon get to know her. Before Wei Zheng arrives, she must temporarily avoid the spotlight... and at the same time try to find out as much information as possible.

Finally, Mo Sufang seemed to remember that there was a hostage on the second floor. On the third day of traveling on the river, she came to see Wen Wan.

The two of them sat opposite each other, chatting like old friends who hadn't seen each other for years. Wen Wan asked her why she didn't just snatch the two children away if she wanted to deal with Wei Zheng.

Mo Sufang smiled, as if she had completely guessed what Wen Wan was going to say. However, she was obviously much more relaxed after getting on the boat, so she didn't mind talking to Wen Wan for a few more words. "Wei Zheng protected those two children like treasures. My people couldn't get close to them."

Ok.

Zhao Zhao and Hun Ge'er hadn't yet revealed their identities, and only Wei Zheng's closest associates knew about this. But Mo Sufang also knew about it, demonstrating her immense connections.

Which merchant in Bozhou has the courage and ability to monitor Wei Zheng?

This Mrs. Mo...really piqued Wen Wan's interest.