12dz Chapter 62 The Young Master is Stolen
Chapter 62 The Young Master is Stolen
As the three approached the door, they saw a woman sneaking towards a room. Her furtive glances and wandering eyes made it clear that something was amiss.
"Arou? What is she trying to do?" Qiao Wanmian, who was leading the way, had obviously noticed that something was wrong with the woman in front of her.
"Sister A-Mian, do you know that woman?"
“She is my maid, Arou. No wonder I couldn’t find her since I woke up today. I wondered where she went. What is she doing now?” Qiao Wanmian explained, and then stepped forward to ask.
Wu You quickly grabbed Qiao Wanmian's arm, stopping her from walking ahead: "Miss Arou's sudden departure must be due to her own business. If we want to know what she's up to, we can quietly follow her and find out."
"Yes, Miss Qiao, the place Miss Arou went to is where the young master is kept, right? Let's quickly follow her quietly to see if anything happens to the young master." Fang Duobing chimed in from the side, thinking that it was best to catch someone red-handed if they were going to do something bad.
Seeing that Arou was almost out of sight, Qiao Wanmian, worried about the young master, didn't say much to the two and hurried after her. Wu You and Fang Duobing exchanged a glance and quickly followed.
The three of them hid under a big tree in the courtyard. When they saw that Arou had arrived at the door, they looked around first and, seeing that no one was around, they carefully pushed the door open and went in.
Before closing the door, Arou cautiously glanced into the yard, and only when she saw that the yard was still empty did she feel relieved enough to close the door.
Hey, he's pretty cautious. He's got the makings of a secret agent.
Just before Arou looked over, Wu You and the other two shrank back behind a big tree. They only breathed a sigh of relief when they heard the soft sound of the door closing.
Beside the big tree, Fang Duobing squatted, Wu You hunched over, and Qiao Wanmian stood. Luckily, the tree was big enough, otherwise it wouldn't have been able to hide the three of them.
"Sister A-Mian, is the Young Master in here? It seems your maid, A-Rou, came here for the Young Master." Wu You whispered to Qiao Wanmian.
"I'll keep it here, Junior Master. I'll retrieve it from here when the Sword Appreciation Ceremony begins. I wonder what Arou is going to do with it?" Qiao Wanmian was also somewhat puzzled.
"Is Miss Arou's martial arts skill very good? Do you want to use it yourself, or have you never seen it before and like me, wanted to come and take a look first, because you won't be able to see it for a while?" Wu You guessed.
Qiao Wanmian shook her head: "Arou's martial arts foundation is not good. She only knows some simple moves. She probably doesn't use them herself. Besides, the sword of the young master is Li Xiangyi's sword. It is not convenient for a woman to use it."
"As for what you said about coming to see it first like you, that's even more impossible. When I was handling the matter of the Junior Tutor, the Junior Tutor was under the care of Arou, and she certainly took a serious look at it." Qiao Wanmian refuted Wu You's opinion.
Wu You stroked his chin: "Since Miss Arou isn't using it herself, she's probably going to give it away... As for who she'll give it to, it's not going to be a man she knows, is it?"
At this moment, Fang Duobing ran over and said to the two of them, "You two stop talking. I just went to check, and Miss Qiao, your maid took the young master into the secret passage and disappeared."
"What? It's really gone, and it's missing?" Qiao Wanmian was a little anxious. Has it really gotten to this point in such a short time?
"Quick, Young Master Fang, where did you see Arou disappear from? Take us there right now." Qiao Wanmian hurried up, pushed open the door, and sure enough, the room was empty, and the Young Master was no longer on the sword rack where he kept his sword.
Fang Duobing and Wu You ran in one after the other. Fang Duobing didn't say much. Following Arou's actions, he gently pressed the switch. Instantly, the sword rack slowly moved, revealing a dark opening.
Thinking that things might change if it took too long, the three of them each took a candle and entered the secret passage.
The underground passage was dark and narrow, only wide enough for one person to pass at a time. Fang Duobing led the way alone, carrying a candle, to check for any traps. Qiao Wanmian walked in the middle, and Wu You brought up the rear.
No one knew what lay inside the passage, and despite their anxiety, the three proceeded cautiously, wary of any unexpected events that might occur at any moment.
The group walked through the dark passage for nearly twenty minutes before the narrow passage gradually widened and a sliver of light appeared ahead.
Fearing they would be discovered by the people inside, the three quickly blew out the candles in their hands and moved much more quietly, relying on the faint light to move forward.
The ground was uneven and the lighting was poor, so Wu You and Qiao Wanmian helped each other walk.
After walking for another ten minutes or so, the light became very bright, enough to see people's faces clearly, and the passageway was wide enough for three people to walk side by side.
As the group continued walking, Fang Duobing, who was ahead, suddenly stopped them and made a shushing gesture. Wu You and Qiao Wanmian immediately stopped and ceased their advance.
Fang Duobing said softly, "I heard voices ahead."
The two listened carefully and could barely hear a faint voice, but it was too far away to hear clearly. It was like whispering under the covers at night, which was inaudible to those outside.
This level of tension is like closing the door again.
After a brief discussion, Fang Duobing decided to take a few steps forward to check out a secluded spot where he could hear voices clearly or see the people inside, before returning to find Wu You and the other person.
Seeing Fang Duobing leave, Wu You couldn't help but feel a little worried. He wondered how skilled the people inside were. However, the others had just said that they should find a place first and not act rashly.
I hope Fang Duobing can find his location smoothly without being discovered by the people inside. I don't know if the people inside are vicious and wicked.
Sure enough, what you fear most is what happens. Less than two minutes after Fang Duobing left, the sounds of fighting came from inside.
The sound of clashing weapons rang out. Wu You and Qiao Wanmian, who were anxiously waiting, exchanged a glance and hurriedly ran inside.
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Lotus Tower Small Theater
Wu You: Fang Duobing, didn't I tell you to just go and scout ahead and be cautious? Why did you start fighting?
Fang Duobing: That young master is almost stabbed into my shoulder. If I don't make a move, am I supposed to just watch him go in with a white knife and come out with a red knife?
Wu You: Cough, that's not wrong. Tell me about your experience fighting your master's sword.
Fang Duobing: A precious sword can only shine in the hands of anyone; it is only in the hands of my master that it is truly appreciated.
Qiao Wanmian: That makes perfect sense.