He started by killing his abusive father, and from then on, he embarked on the road to wealth.

Chapter 91 Undercurrents

Unaware that she was once again entangled with Xie Jin in other people's minds, Meng Fuqing handed the child to Doctor Zheng. Just as she was about to leave, Doctor Zheng called her back.

He asked in a low voice, "Are those people suspicious? Should I save this child or not?"

"What has the child done wrong? Doctor Zheng is a compassionate physician; how could he stand by and watch the child become seriously ill and die?"

Zheng Yi was pleased with the praise. He stroked his beard and gave the order to leave: "I know, now get out of here."

Seeing that Xie Jin's men were watching the Jiang clan members ahead, Meng Fuqing turned around and walked towards her own carriage. After walking a few steps, she discovered that there was another person walking against the current with her.

"How could you..."

"Didn't you say you wanted me to follow you?" Qi Liang said matter-of-factly. "Please keep your promise and give me some food to fill my stomach."

Meng Fuqing went back to the carriage and got him some flatbread, saying, "Go find Niu Er and the others. Call me if you need anything."

Qi Liang readily accepted the pancakes and walked towards the back of the convoy.

Meng Fuqing had already told Niu Er to keep an eye on Qi Liang, so he wasn't worried that Qi Liang would run away.

When Meng Linlang saw Qi Liang, who had just gained his freedom, walking towards her, her previous thoughts began to resurface.

Qi Liang is no match for Meng Fuqing and Xie Jin right now, but that doesn't mean he won't be in the future. If they can bring Qi Liang to their side, they'll have more options in the future.

As for the path she was about to take, Meng Linlang had already made up her mind.

She suppressed her urge to speak with Qi Liang, thinking she would have to find an opportunity.

The convoy moved slowly through the wilderness, and as darkness approached, the group stopped to rest.

The communal meals were all prepared by Meng Xueshi and her two daughters-in-law, with the women in the team taking turns to help.

This time, while everyone was busy, a new face appeared by the large pot with the fire burning.

"Hello, sisters-in-law and aunties, my name is He Yunniang, you can call me Yunniang. I am extremely grateful to you for saving my child. I came here to see if you need any help. I can do any heavy or tiring work!"

With a kind smile, Madam Meng shook her head at He Yunniang, "The villagers are used to doing this. Madam Jiang's fingers are as delicate as scallions, how could she do such work?"

He Yunniang lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Mother-in-law is joking. I also suffered when I was young. During the famine, I sold myself into a brothel to save my family's lives. If it weren't for my husband's rescue, I'm afraid I would never have escaped that cage for the rest of my life. I don't deserve to be called 'Madam'. I am just a concubine by my husband's side."

Qu, who had been helping with the cooking, had her back to He Yunniang the whole time. Upon hearing this, she immediately realized that the woman was probably trying to dispel their doubts.

Madam Meng Xue immediately said, "So that's how it is. It was my fault for being so rash..."

Afterwards, He Yunniang tried every means to stay and help, but was repeatedly refused by Meng Xueshi. In the end, she could hardly keep up the smile on her face and had to leave awkwardly.

Seeing this, Meng Fuqing guessed that they might be planning to tamper with the food.

The reason she tolerated these people staying was to see what kind of monsters and demons were behind them. She didn't believe that just a dozen or so people would dare to rashly run into her.

"Qingqing, come and eat quickly, the food is ready," Shan Qiyu called from behind.

Meng Fuqing turned back; what they were eating was the wild game she had hunted during her rest time.

Sometimes Ling Jiu and the others would hunt some wild animals and bring them over, and after cooking them, they could keep some for themselves.

Meng Fuqing also sprouts beans and grows garlic sprouts. Although eating these things all the time is a bit monotonous, it is much better than what others eat.

On the other side, Jiang Wen approached Mu Feng, "I see that you all have extraordinary bearing, and I imagine you come from wealthy families. I have a secret to tell you, and I wonder if I could meet your young master?"

Mu Feng glanced at him. "My young master rarely sees outsiders. You may inform me, and I will convey it to him."

Jiang Wen hesitated for a moment, then smiled helplessly, "That's the only way."

A moment later, Mu Feng came to Xie Jin's carriage. "Young Master, that man surnamed Jiang said that the Hu people may be colluding with the bandits here. The bandits are disguised as refugees and are robbing people. Even if we bypass the official road, we are not safe."

Xie Jin put away the jade pendant with the character 'Xie' on it that he had been playing with. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Does he want to see me?"

"Yes."

"Please have someone come over."

Mu Feng suddenly looked up, "Young Master, what is this...?"

"Find out why he told me all this." Xie Jin then instructed Mu Feng, "Have Ling Jiu inform Meng Fuqing about this. You all stand by tonight, don't fall asleep."

"Yes." Mu Feng did not leave immediately, and asked hesitantly, "Qingzhou is fraught with danger, does Young Master really intend to stay here?"

The question was phrased tactfully. Leaving aside the villagers, it wouldn't be difficult for them to leave as soon as possible; the question was whether Xie Jin would choose the safer route.

Xie Jin lowered his eyes and adjusted the candle wick. "I think I know why he told me this news."

Mu Feng was taken aback, then suddenly realized.

Xie Jin continued, "Things aren't chaotic enough right now. Even if we go to Jing'an Prefecture, we'll have to hide. Since that's the case, why not accompany her for a while? And don't mention this matter again."

Mu Feng knew perfectly well who this "she" referred to. He replied "yes" and turned to look for "Jiang Wen".

Upon receiving the news, Meng Fuqing realized the urgency of the situation and asked Ling Jiu, "What does Xie Jin say about this?"

"The young master only told me to wait for my fate."

Meng Fuqing immediately realized that Xie Jin intended to make a move tonight.

After thanking Ling Jiu, she found Niu Er and the others, only to discover that Qi Liang was not there.

Where is Qi Liangren?

Niu Er said, "He said he went to relieve himself. Don't worry, boss, I'll have two men follow him. I guarantee he won't escape."

Meng Fuqing did not reply. She looked up at the place where Meng Linlang's family was resting, scanned the area, and sure enough, she did not find Meng Linlang. She understood.

"You and your brothers should be on high alert tonight. If you hear any noise, take down those people from the Jiang family immediately."

Niu Er, who had nothing better to do, was about to loudly agree when Meng Fuqing glanced at him, and he immediately lowered his voice, saying, "I understand, boss."

Niu Er's underlings also knew that they couldn't make a fuss about this, so they all pricked up their ears and did what they were supposed to do.

Qi Liang never expected that the strange things Meng Fuqing said during the day would come true that night.

He frowned as he looked at the girl in front of him, who was two or three years younger than Meng Fuqing. He narrowed his eyes and asked in a less than friendly tone, "You were following me?"

Meng Linlang, who was always treated patiently by Qi Liang in her dreams, was not used to the harsh Qi Liang in front of her. She tried to suppress her fear and whispered, "I am Meng Fuqing's cousin. She didn't kill you because I pleaded for you."

She genuinely believed that if she hadn't told Meng Fuqing about Qi Liang's future achievements, Meng Fuqing would never have let Qi Liang off so easily.

Qi Liang's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing this. Was Meng Fuqing the kind of person who could be swayed by pleas for mercy? How odd.

Meng Linlang continued, "I know you want to escape Meng Fuqing, and I also want to stay away from that Young Master Xie. We can totally join forces."