A Good Country Wife-Chapter 700 - 693_1

Regardless, Lin Yue valued the safety of Dalang and his brothers more than her own. Waiting for Zhao Erhu to return and devise a plan was feasible, but that would leave the safety of the children unsecured. Who knows what heinous acts Ceng Lu might commit in a fit of rage? She couldn’t afford to gamble on it. Thus, even at the risk of falling into danger herself, Lin Yue hesitated and then decided to accept the offer, as Ceng Lu had indeed hit her weak spot. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Once Lin Yue made up her mind, her voice became decisive and she didn’t waste any more time. "Fine, since it’s like this, please lead the way, Magistrate."

"Madam, please reconsider. The young masters are filial and wouldn’t want to see you get into trouble because of them. Moreover, some people simply can’t be trusted." Liu Aniu and Haishi saw Lin Yue agree to Ceng Lu’s terms and were very worried, trying to dissuade her, while the butler Liu and the Hidden Guard from the Jiang Family also showed their disagreement.

"Madam Lin, you must think this through. If someone harbours ill will, not only might we fail to save Dalang and the others, it could also lead to severe losses. I know you’re anxious to find them, but you must consider all factors thoroughly. Even if Brother Erhu were here, he wouldn’t want you to risk your safety."

"I appreciate your concern, but I’ve thought this through. I treat Dalang and his brothers as if they were my own children. You don’t understand a mother’s heart. For the sake of my children, not to mention taking a risk, I would willingly lay down my life. Besides, it’s not like I’m totally unprepared," Lin Yue said, then turned to give her people several instructions before she prepared to follow Ceng Lu inside.

Seeing Lin Yue agree, Ceng Lu was overjoyed, with a smile he couldn’t quite hide, his tone much warmer, "Madam Lin truly understands reason. This is for the best for both sides. Then, please, come with me."

"Mother!" Before Lin Yue could enter the gate, a figure rushed towards her, not only shouting, but also hurling himself into Lin Yue’s arms like a cannonball, "Mother, don’t worry, we’re fine. It was those bad people; don’t listen to them, we don’t want anything to happen to you."

Lin Yue had been prepared, but she hadn’t expected Dalang and his brothers to suddenly appear. Caught off guard, she could only hold Sanlang tightly in her embrace, "Dalang, Erlang, Sanlang, Sirlang, how... how did you come out? Are you all right? Mother has been worried sick about you."

Lin Yue’s eyes greedily took in the sight of her children. At that moment, she felt both joy and concern, and tears involuntarily flowed down as she kept her gaze fixed on Dalang and his brothers.

"Mother, don’t believe these bad people. They were the ones who kidnapped us. It was a hero with exceptional martial arts skills who rescued us and told us to run and find you. He was so amazing, knocking everyone down. I want to be as formidable as him when I grow up, to learn martial arts and defeat the big villains," Sanlang in Lin Yue’s arms said with admiration.

"Good, good, it’s a relief that you’re all fine, as long as you’re safe," Lin Yue said, looking behind Dalang and the others to see that no one had followed. Apparently, the heroic hero had left after the rescue, and Lin Yue had not even had a chance to express her gratitude; her heart was filled with gratitude.

Liu Aniu, Butler Liu, and the others were surprised and elated to see Dalang and his brothers run out from the Government Office. They didn’t know what had happened until the children explained that a hero had intervened and saved them, allowing them to escape. Seeing the people from the Government Office eager to take action again, they hurriedly stood with the servants to surround Lin Yue and the children, protecting them in case Ceng Lu attacked them.

Ceng Lu had calculated well, especially when he heard Lin Yue was willing to follow him into the Government Office; his heart swelled with joy. He had not expected such a turn of events. Those brats were supposed to be locked in a room under his orders. How could they have suddenly run out? Watching Lin Yue embrace her children with emotion, Ceng Lu knew his plans were ruined. What hero, he wondered, who was so traitorous to leak the news and invite thieves into his home to release those brats, an infuriating thought indeed.

"My lord, what...what is the meaning of this? How could these brats have come running out?" The butler looked at Dalang and the others in astonishment, his face a mix of confusion and suspicion as he glanced at Ceng Lu. Normally cunning and shrewd, it was as if he hadn’t heard the brothers; he simply asked, bewildered, looking at Ceng Lu.

"Nonsense, how should I know! These brats dared to run out and spoil my plans. And who is this hero who found it so easy to get inside the Government Office and rescue people? When did the defenses become so lax? It’s as if you’re deliberately trying to thwart me. You useless bumpkins! All of you are good for nothing, and that brat, he’s been restless from the beginning. Always looking to escape, now he’s really messed up my plans. It infuriates me!" Ceng Lu was livid and spoke without filtering his words, looking as ugly as he felt. Once he came back to his senses, unwilling to let them go so easily, he threw caution to the wind, disregarding the crowd at the Government Office and meant to forcefully keep them. However, the Zhao Family’s servants were already protecting Lin Yue and her sons, surrounding them in the middle.

Ceng Lu hadn’t anticipated such a situation and thus hadn’t called in troops to the area beforehand. At that moment, the inside and outside of the Government Office consisted only of runners and servants, their numbers fewer than Lin Yue’s group. Moreover, those with Lin Yue were mostly skilled in martial arts. Should they come to blows, the outcome would be uncertain. If one were wise, they’d realize Lin Yue held a slight edge. Ceng Lu himself was a good-for-nothing, only adept at bullying by his status, and his subordinates were mostly incompetent. Even those who were capable acted half-heartedly and were reluctant to follow Ceng Lu’s orders to fight.

By now, Lin Yue had also calmed her worried and excited heart, shielding Dalang and the others behind her with a cold, mocking gaze toward Ceng Lu, "Magistrate Ceng, you insisted that Dalang and his brothers were not in the Government Office. Is there still any room for lies? They obviously ran out from there. To think that you would pose as kidnappers, abducting the local citizens; such a person is unfit to serve as an official. It’s laughable. If you don’t let us leave promptly, I will file a complaint in the Capital City and let the Emperor himself know there’s such a foolish and corrupt official."