Chapter 417 Drug the Person and Bring Them Back
Ye Shenge and the other two went to get tools and carried them up the mountain. Due to the previous flood, there was little vegetation left on the water-submerged parts of the mountain, and even if there was, it was just half-dead trees.
The three of them were now skilled at farm work. They first dug out the grass roots from the field, then tilled the land, dug holes, and sowed seeds. Although they weren't fast, they were meticulous.
Zi Yisheng returned from the west mountain and found out that the little girl at home had gone up the mountain to work. He took a kettle and a straw hat from home and rushed to the mountain. When he arrived, he saw the three of them resting under the shade of a tree after planting two rows of land.
"You must be thirsty. Why didn't you bring a kettle up the mountain?"
The three of them were indeed thirsty. They had planned to work for a while and then go home for lunch, but they couldn't bear it after working for less than two hours.
Zi Yisheng handed the three kettles to them separately and also placed the straw hat on Ye Shenge's head.
Qi Xuan and Chen Tangtang exchanged a glance. It was already difficult enough for Young Master Zi to think of bringing them water, so they didn't dare to think of anything else.
"I'm in pain all over after doing so little work. It seems I've been resting for too long."
Ye Shenge took a few sips of water. Before she escaped to the mountain, she had done a lot of farm work and exercised every day. She hadn't expected that a few months of rest would make her body ache so much.
"If you can't do it, let's go back. We can let others from the family come and do it later."
Actually, there weren't many people left in the family. Almost everyone had been assigned tasks, especially since they were racing against time to plant grain.
Even Zi Yisheng had to rush to the west mountain and would have his own tasks later.
"It's okay, the land isn't big anyway. It'll take at most five days to finish planting it all."
"That's right, little uncle. Don't underestimate us. We'll be much better tomorrow if we're not used to it today."
Zi Yisheng didn't say anything. After work, he would call his elder brother-in-law and Ouyang to help them with the work.
Ye Shenge secretly added some space well water to the kettle. The soreness in her body eased after drinking it, but she didn't dare to add any for Chen Tangtang and the others.
Zi Yisheng didn't stay too long and rushed to his assigned land. The men were each responsible for a piece of land, and the task was quite heavy.
The Bai Rong Brigade was the most proactive village in finding ways to supplement their grain. All the mountains near them were planted with whatever could be grown.
For five consecutive days, if it weren't for Zi Yisheng and the others helping, Ye Shenge and the other two would not have finished. Due to the sufficient moisture in the soil, large-scale watering was not needed, which also reduced the labor force.
The remaining farm work did not require the young girls like Ye Shenge to do. The villagers were now desperately accumulating work points, hoping to get a share of the grain from the first harvest.
All peace was shattered late at night three days later. Ye Shenge was in a daze when she heard people talking outside. As her consciousness returned, Ye Shenge quickly got up.
Zi Yisheng saw the little girl who opened the door and quickly stepped forward to pull her back.
"I woke you up."
"What happened?"
Ye Shenge saw the grim faces of Young Master Shang Er and Young Master Shang San, and Qi Xuan secretly wiping tears, she knew it was a big deal.
"Young Master Shang Shao Yan and Uncle Shang have had an accident. Aunt Shang is already dead, so we are now discussing a rescue plan."
Ye Shenge's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't met Aunt Shang, but recently Zhao Jing had been mentioning her elder sister-in-law from time to time, describing her as a virtuous and gentle woman.
"How could this happen? Even if they are guilty, how can they lose their lives before being judged?"
Zi Yisheng was also in a bad mood. If they hadn't run early, this would have happened to them too.
"Don't worry, we will find a way."
Ye Shenge knew that Zi Yisheng was not in the mood to say more. All she could do was not to disturb their important discussion. She walked to Qi Xuan's side to comfort the poor girl whose eyes were swollen from crying.
When Qi Xuan saw Ye Shenge, she threw herself into her arms. She was truly afraid that Shang Shao Yan would die. Even if they couldn't be together, she hoped that he would live well.
"Little Aunt, it's too terrifying here. How can they just kill people?"
Ye Shenge didn't know what to say. She hadn't figured out all the darkness of this era herself. Perhaps she had been too well-protected, and she hadn't witnessed it firsthand.
"It will get better. They will definitely be able to save Young Master Shang Shao Yan."
Qi Xuan looked at the group of people gathered together with anticipation, not even knowing what they were saying.
"Young Master Zi, we will have to trouble you again. I know it will put you at great risk, but I beg you to help Shao Yan and my elder brother."
Young Master Shang San knew that at this moment, self-preservation was the most rational choice. After all, they were all disreputable people. He couldn't bring himself to force others to risk their lives.
But it was the life of his only son, and his elder brother who had raised them. He would beg even if he had to kneel to ask Young Master Zi for help.
"Uncle Shang, don't be like this. I won't stand by and watch Young Master Shang Shao Yan be in danger. However, I need to send people to scout the way first. We can't just rush in blindly."
Zi Yisheng would go to save them, but he couldn't sacrifice the lives of his brothers to save Shang Shao Yan.
Young Master Shang San was not an irrational person. He tightly clasped Zi Yisheng's hand, everything unspoken.
The people who needed to be sent out now had to be highly skilled. So, Ye Mu En was the first to volunteer. If he didn't act now, he would have forgotten what he used to do.
Ye Shenge quickly stepped forward and pulled her elder brother's arm. She was selfish; she didn't want her elder brother to take risks, as no one could guarantee a safe return.
Ye Mu En patted his sister's head, smiling confidently.
"Don't worry, if your brother makes a move, there's nothing he can't achieve."
Ye Shenge wasn't afraid of offending the Shang family. Everyone cared about their family members.
"You're made of flesh and blood, not a body of iron and steel. Guns have eyes. Do you want me to worry myself sick?"
Ye Shenge knew exactly how to handle her elder brother, and she always hit the mark. Please forgive her selfishness. She didn't want to exchange heroic righteousness for a lifetime of sorrow.
Ye Mu En hesitated, but he really wanted to go.
"Shenge, I promised you I wouldn't do anything risky again. Can you let me settle this as a formal farewell?"
Ye Shenge felt a tightness in her chest. A farewell, what if it was a true farewell? Ye Shenge looked at her father, who was standing nearby. It was better not to look, but looking at him, Ye Shenge almost fainted.
The fiery gaze in her father's eyes was no less than her elder brother's. Perhaps this was the mission ingrained in their bones. After coming to this world, it had always been suppressed, and now it finally erupted.
At this moment, Mother Ye came and patted her daughter's shoulder. There was nothing more to say; she supported the men in the family.
Did Ye Shenge need to say anything else? Three out of the four family members agreed.
Ye Shenge held back her tears and nodded at her elder brother.
"Remember that your family is waiting for you. Don't get hurt, and don't make us sad."
Ye Mu En hugged his sister. The little girl worried too much. He cherished his life, he would definitely keep his promise to accompany his family.
This time, even Zi Yisheng went along. Although he didn't need to personally rescue them, with him there, he could interfere in many places and with many people, at least to create chaos for the other party.
Ye Shenge's attention was focused on her elder brother, and Zi Yisheng only received a little concern, as those who rushed to the front were the most dangerous.
Zi Yisheng left home with a sense of melancholy. Who knew why he wasn't important enough in the little girl's heart? He was jealous of his elder brother-in-law. They had met around the same time, and the difference of blood relation caused such a difference in concern. It was truly unfair.
Ye Shenge was listless after they left. She hadn't slept all night. She entered the space and found things to do for herself, at least to calm herself down for now.
Mother Ye was accustomed to the men in the family going out to face life and death. This kind of worry had long been suppressed deep in her heart.
When Mother Ye saw her daughter's dark circles under her eyes in the morning, she felt a pang of heartache. In her previous life, her daughter had been lying in bed every day, and the men in the family never told her when they went on missions. Moreover, the country was stable in her previous life, and dangerous missions were much less than now.
"Daughter, Mom knows you're worried, but you can't torment your body. What if they all come back safe and sound, but something happens to you?"
Ye Shenge leaned weakly against her mother. She understood everything but couldn't do it.
"You little brat, come here, Master will take a look for you. You've made yourself like this after one night. I think you still want to continue taking medicine."
Ye Shenge extended her arm. What could be wrong? Her heart was incredibly healthy right now.
Old Fan held her pulse, waiting for his little disciple. Knowing she was fine, he wanted to tease her.
"I'll write a prescription. Three days of taking it will make you better."
Ye Shenge was stunned. She quickly checked her own pulse. How was that possible? She was really fine. After taking her pulse, Ye Shenge doubted her own abilities.
"I'm fine, Master. What do you see?"
"Stagnation of the heart and liver, excess heart fire. It's not good for your heart not to take medicine."
Old Fan said it righteously, but it was actually just some medicine to clear heart fire and some tonic herbs.
"Then quickly write the prescription. This girl is disobedient. It's hard enough that she didn't have to take medicine, and now she's starting again."
Ye Shenge weakly sipped the millet porridge handed to her by Aunt Zhen. She would go along with whatever they said.
"Shenge, have you seen Xuanxuan?"
The porridge in Ye Shenge's mouth got stuck in her throat. She coughed until tears streamed down her face.
Ye Shenge also looked nervously at Uncle Qi, hoping it wasn't what she was thinking.
"Uncle Qi, when did you realize Xuanxuan was missing?"
Qi Luquan was old. He found his granddaughter missing in the morning and searched everywhere. He had searched the entire village and was now sitting opposite Ye Shenge, panting heavily.
"I was worried when I didn't see her this morning. I searched the village and the mountains, but I couldn't find any trace of her."
Mother Ye slapped her thigh, her face also looking very grim.
"Oh no, Xuanxuan wouldn't have gone with Mu En and the others, would she? What should we do? The danger they are facing is not something Xuanxuan can participate in."
Ye Shenge's face darkened further. This Qi Xuan was truly reckless. She was just agile, with no combat power at all. If she didn't help, she might even hinder her elder brother's actions.
"Don't worry, let's send someone to the county to notify Uncle Gong and ask him to hurry and find Zi Yisheng and the others. If he sees Qi Xuan, even if he has to knock her out, he must bring her back."
Ye Shenge was truly angry. Regardless of whether Qi Xuan was a burden or not, her actions would undoubtedly cause inconvenience to everyone's actions. If the plan failed because of Qi Xuan, or if there were casualties, she would never forgive Qi Xuan.
Chen Tangtang also came in the morning. Hearing Shenge's stern instructions, she hurried out to find someone. She didn't even know what had happened, but she knew she had to find Ouyang immediately and have him arrange what Shenge had instructed.
Mother Ye also wanted to complain, but seeing Old Man Qi Luquan's distraught appearance, she didn't want to add fuel to the fire.
"Daughter, don't worry. With Gong Wentao there, they will definitely be able to catch up with Xuanxuan."
Ye Shenge suppressed her anger. She hated teammates who were liabilities, and people who didn't recognize their own abilities. Like herself, if she didn't have the ability, she would just wait quietly. Why did she have to show off? Such people were the most detestable.
"I'll go out and wait for Ouyang. I have some things to tell him."
Mother Ye and Old Fan exchanged a glance, neither daring to say much.
"Old Qi, don't worry too much. Mu En and the others won't let Xuanxuan take risks."
Qi Luquan was already so angry that he was weak. He really didn't know how many more times he could be bothered at his age.
"Sister-in-law, I didn't raise Xuanxuan well. She's too disobedient. I even want to break her legs and tie her up at home."
Hearing Qi Luquan say this, Mother Ye also chimed in. Holding back was truly uncomfortable.
"Old Qi, you need to discipline her properly. Last time she ran away secretly, and thankfully the brothers from the black market in Mingcheng helped her return safely. Not every time will be lucky. If Xuanxuan had been accidentally hit when she rushed out, would Shang Shao Yan save his father or Qi Xuan? Then she would be a burden instead of a help."
"I scolded her last time, but this is happening again. As soon as she hears Shang Shao Yan's name, she loses her mind. I really don't know if there are no other men in the world? How can she risk her life for Shang Shao Yan again and again?"
Qi Luquan felt more and more that Shang Shao Yan was the bane of his granddaughter's existence. Not only could they not be together, but they would also be incompatible if they were.
"Sister-in-law, this is not a solution. Shang Shao Yan will also live in the Bai Rong Brigade in the future. I don't know what crazy things Xuanxuan will do in the future.
If they all return safely this time, I plan to marry Xuanxuan off and threaten her with my old life. If she gets married, she will be honest."
Mother Ye's mouth and eyebrows twitched painfully. Letting him educate his child, this old muddle-headed man only thought of marrying her off.
"Heh heh, let's wait until the children all return safely."
Ouyang hurried back. He had also heard some vague explanations from his wife along the way.
"Ouyang, hurry and find Uncle Gong. Ask him to find Zi Yisheng and the others as quickly as possible. Don't disrupt their actions, just search for Qi Xuan nearby."
Saying that, she handed Ouyang a packet of powder, her eyes showing a hint of ruthlessness.
"When you find Qi Xuan, don't say anything or ask any questions. Just drug her. She likes to run, so I'll make her unable to run!"
This was the first time Ouyang had seen Ye Shenge like this. He took the packet of medicine with a shiver and turned to ride his bicycle home, not daring to say a word.