Lele paused, then said to Little Li's mother, "Oh right, later I'll have Sister Mingcui come over to help take care of my little brother and sister. After all, Brother Li Wen is there to look after father."
"Alright, this old servant will heed the young master's order," she replied.
Meanwhile, Yang Chuxia, whom they were waiting for, was frantically traveling, not delaying even a moment. Two horses had already died on her from exhaustion, and after switching to a fresh one, she continued her journey at breakneck speed.
She was nearing Shandong Prefecture City when a gang of highwaymen appeared in front of her.
"Madam Ye's deeds really are distressing and maddening," came the familiar voice from the person in black with a silver mask.
"It's you again?" Yang Chuxia lifted the curtain to look, and her eyes blazed with anger as she quickly drew out the golden thread from her waist. Hidden needles coated with poison flew out from amidst the flowers.
