The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 320: Deceived by the Trusted

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“Young Master, should we report to the authorities?” The attendant nervously asked Wei Yichen.

Judging by the situation, it is feared that misfortune has befallen the second Miss.

No. Tell all those who came out of the mansion to search that the second Miss has been found. She was delayed on a detour to a friend’s house, so they can stop searching and return home to rest. Then you take the faithful guards under the family’s employ and follow me out,” Wei Yichen hurriedly ordered.

Although he was worried, Wei Yichen was still thinking clearly. If he reported to the authorities at this point, even if his sister could be saved, her reputation would be damaged.

Therefore, he not only could not report to the officials but also could not raise a hue and cry.

He must handle this matter with care, not only rescuing his sister but also protecting her reputation as much as possible.

Wei Yichen then called over the shopkeeper and sternly warned him not to leak a word about the incident or he will be held accountable.

The shopkeeper, not wanting to attract trouble, initially kept quiet about the incident. Now, seeing Wei Yichen’s grandeur, he realized that Wei Yichen came from a powerful background and dared not cross him.

Military families like his were not to be trifled with by common merchants like himself, so he readily agreed.

An hour later, Wei Yichen’s attendant returned with five loyal guards.

Then, along with Wei Yichen’s personal attendant, a total of six people followed Wei Yichen, tracing the clues left by the kidnappers, starting their hunt for Wei Qingwan.

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In a dark little hut, Wei Qingwan woke up from unconsciousness. Instinctively stretching her arms and legs, she discovered that she was bound hand and foot. The pain she immediately felt woke her fully.

Wei Qingwan looked around to find herself in a small, damp, mud hut.

It was pitch dark, with a tiny window at the top of one of the walls letting in some moonlight.

The ground beneath was wet and cold, and even though it was July, there was an out-of-season chill in the room.

There was straw on the floor, but due to dampness, it could not ward off the chill rising from the ground.

Terrified, Wei Qingwan instinctively curled up and couldn’t help but whimper. “Stop crying, it’s useless.”

A familiar man’s voice came from her side, Wei Qingwan quickly turned her head and under the dim moonlight, saw the man she had been yearning for… “Master Qi, who are they exactly, and why have they brought us here?” Wei Qingwan asked anxiously.

She had, as usual, entered that room, just met Master Qi when a group of people burst in through the window, and took both of them away.

During the struggle, she felt a sharp pain at the base of her neck, and then she lost consciousness.

Never having experienced such a situation, Wei Qingwan was overtaken by panic and confusion.

“Hmm, the only person who’d dare to touch me in Taizhou prefecture now is probably him,” Qi Zhen snorts.

“Master Qi, who are you talking about?” Wei Qingwan didn’t understand.

“You’re better off not knowing. Otherwise, you may have an even harder time.” The word ‘harder’ hit Wei Qingwan like a hammer, she felt a chill run down her spine, freezing her blood.

She asked Qi Zhen in alarm, “Master Qi, are you saying we’re going to die here?”

Qi Zhen looked at Wei Qingwan, the moonlight hitting her face, illuminating her tearfilled eyes.

This woman is really beautiful and capable of stirring a man’s protective instinct, this was why he fell in love at first sight.

He’s always been fond of beautiful women. He has seen many beauties in the Capital City, but this is the first time he has ever met such stunning beauty, hence he repeatedly met with her in secret.

However, his lust ultimately led to disaster, giving the adversary a chance, resulting in the present situation.

“You don’t need to worry. If I have been kidnapped, my people should be on their way here quickly. The forces of that person here are weak, there won’t be many guards. My people will take care of it,” Qi Zhen assured her.

“Will the person who kidnapped us kill us before your people arrive?” Wei Qingwan asked anxiously.

“He probably won’t. His ultimate goal isn’t me, so he surely wants to keep me alive – preferably to take me to the Capital City to bring charges. He wouldn’t kill me so soon,” Qi Zhen responded with confidence.

Qi Zhen then tried to comfort Wei Qingwan, “Don’t cry now. You crying makes my heart ache. It’s my fault that you’re caught up in this, I’ll make it up to you once we’re out of danger.”

Wei Qingwan bit her lip and shook her head, “I don’t blame you, Master Qi. I’m worried about you. I don’t want you to get hurt.”

“Rest assured, if I die in Taizhou prefecture, the whole prefecture will go down with me.” Qi Zhen’s voice was full of confidence.

Wei Qingwan finally felt a bit more at ease and asked, “Master Qi, are you hurt anywhere?”

“I’m fine, just some superficial wounds, nothing serious.”

Then, Qi Zhen moved closer to Wei Qingwan, “I’ll move closer to you, it’ll be warmer for you.”

Wei Qingwan nodded slightly and slowly leaned her head on Qi Zhen’s body.

Qi Zhen, at the sight of the beauty beside him, felt that even though they were m such a dire situation, having a beautiful woman by his side made it all worthwhile.

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In the middle of the night, a disturbance sounded outside. Qi Zhen immediately woke up and looked expectantly at the door.

After a while, the door was opened, but it was not the person he expected to come and save him.

A man, likewise bound hand and foot, was roughly thrown in.

Due to the dim light, Qi Zhen couldn’t see the man’s face clearly, not until Wei Qingwan who was next to him called out to the man.

“Big brother?”

Hearing her voice, Wei Yichen, who had fallen to the ground, slowly raised his head and struggled to change his position.

Having switched to a sitting position, Wei Yichen looked at the man and woman before him.

He didn’t know the man, but he had caught a glimpse of him on the back mountain of Anzhou Academy;

But he was all too familiar with the woman, his beloved, treasured sister Wei Qingwan.

In that moment, Wei Yichen felt as if he’d been dealt a heavy blow to his heart that made him forget the pain in his body.

After exchanging glances, Wei Qingwan guiltily lowered her head, unable to meet Wei Yichen’s gaze.

Qi Zhen, too, after hearing Wei Qingwan, confirmed the man’s identity. It turned out he was the legitimate eldest son of Wei Mingting, the Deputy Guard Commander of the Anti-Japanese Army in Taizhou prefecture.

He apparently came after hearing about his sister’s disappearance.

“You seem to be quite capable, finding this place before my people did,” Qi Zhen commented on Wei Yichen.