Yi Xin as a concubine

Chapter 131 Carrying You On My Back

"Oil paper, have you never seen it before?" Xin Baoer saw that she was saying one thing and thinking another, so she didn't expose her and continued with what she said.

"Yes, I have."

The corner of Wei Yu's mouth twitched. She had seen oil paper before, used to wrap cakes, roast chicken, and even school bags. After all, that thing was quite waterproof.

But this was the first time she had seen something that covered the entire thigh outside the pants, and it seemed that even the feet inside the short boots were not spared.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that we are going to wade in the water in a while." Xin Baoer said apologetically as if she suddenly remembered.

Wei Yu didn't take it seriously, but still looked at the thin-armed and thin-legged girl in front of him, "You have to take good care of her. If she gets sick, she might be blown away by a gust of wind."

The two of them walked and chatted like this, and soon they arrived at the stone chamber. Wangchuan was already there, but to Xin Baoer's surprise, Chu Xingchen was also there.

"Now that you're here, let's go!" Chu Xingchen didn't wait for Xin Baoer to speak, he stood up and walked into the secret passage.

Xin Baoer frowned. She was not afraid that Chu Xingchen would meet those people. After all, if Wang Chuan knew about it, it was the same as if he knew it too.

Just thinking of Xiaobao and his biological mother, Xin Baoer was somewhat reluctant to mix her own forces with those of Chu Xingchen and others.

However, since everyone had left, Xin Baoer did not worry too much and pulled Wei Yu to follow carefully. Although they had prepared torches, the road under their feet was not smooth.

Chu Xingchen also knew Xin Baoer's physical condition, so he led the way in front and didn't walk very fast to ensure that Xin Baoer had enough physical strength to keep up.

But Xin Baoer was still too weak. It was fine when she was walking on flat ground. After walking for about half an hour, she entered the underground river area. The tunnel was spacious, but the resistance under her feet increased. The thick fur boots were soaked with water, making it even more difficult to walk. It was as if every step was like sinking into a quagmire and trying hard to pull herself out.

Every time Chu Xingchen took two or three steps, he would turn back and look worriedly at the girl who was being pulled by Wei Yu and was panting with every step. Wei Yu felt tired just by looking at her hesitant look.

Seeing that Bao'er was so focused on fighting the water under his feet that he had no time to care about anything else, he said, "Bao'er, why don't you let the Second Master carry you? This will not only make you tired, but also waste time!"

Xin Baoer had just pulled her legs out, and for a moment she didn't hear Wei Yu's words clearly. She looked up, panting, and asked miserably, "What did you say?"

At this time, Chu Xingchen had already walked back and bent down with Xin Baoer on his back.

"What?" Xin Baoer was puzzled.

"I'll carry you on my back." Chu Xingchen said bluntly.

Xin Baoer didn't move, staring at the man's back with an unclear look in her eyes.

"Oh, Baoer, hurry up. I can't pull you anymore. Your legs hurt from being in the water for too long."

Xin Baoer frowned even more tightly when she heard that, but this time she did not hesitate and climbed onto Chu Xingchen's back clumsily. At the same time, she secretly decided in her heart that she would start practicing when she got back and could not delay any longer.

The man's back was strong and broad, giving people a feeling of security and solidity. Xin Baoer's originally stiff body slowly relaxed and she lay softly on the man's back.

The man, who was originally nervous and walking steadily, suddenly paused, then continued to move forward as if nothing had happened, but he seemed to be in a better mood.

After walking like this for about half an hour, they finally saw a cave entrance and both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

After turning into the cave and walking a short distance, they reached dry land again. Xin Baoer quickly slid off the man's back, gave the man with beads of sweat on his forehead a complicated look, opened her mouth, but said nothing in the end.

He took off his boots, squeezed out the water, put them back on, and said, "I wonder if this underground river is deep enough for sailing?"

"You can let someone try." Chu Xingchen said almost subconsciously.

Xin Baoer nodded without saying anything.

"Let's go, I think they are all here."

Chu Xingchen was helpless. This little girl was too hot-tempered. It looked like she was still angry.

After walking for another quarter of an hour or so, I finally saw the exit.

A group of four people came out of the tunnel. There was no one around, but it was not surprising. Xin Baoer only asked them to buy the manor and did not tell them the secret of the manor.

"Ayu." Xin Baoer said.

Wei Yu nodded, took out a bamboo whistle from his arms, and blew it gently twice.

"Swoosh, whoosh, whoosh." Several figures appeared through the air and landed lightly in front of Xin Baoer.

"Lin Ling pays respects to the young master. I will take the master to meet my father and others." Ling Niang knelt on one knee respectfully and saluted.

Xin Baoer was slightly uncomfortable with such rules, but she did not stop it. She just helped the person up at the right time.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. She knows.

The two groups finally met, and a quarter of an hour had passed.

The hall of the dilapidated house was simply cleaned up. There were more than twenty people sitting or standing there. When they appeared, more than twenty pairs of eyes looked at them.

Chu Xingchen subconsciously protected Xin Baoer behind him, looking at everyone in the room with vigilant eyes, and released the pressure on his body. The two parties confronted each other in silence, and the air was filled with crackling sparks.

Xin Baoer patted the man's tense back and said with a smile, "Don't be nervous, we are one family."

Perhaps it was Xin Baoer's words that worked, the atmosphere suddenly relaxed, the condensed air began to flow, and the calves that had been soaked in cold water felt a little cold.

Seeing Xin Baoer show her head, Manager Lin trotted out of the house, and when he was three steps away from Xin Baoer, he knelt down with a plop.

"Lin Chang, the steward outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, has seen the young master before." The old man was trembling all over, and when he looked up again, tears were streaming down his face.

Xin Baoer would never let an old man kneel like this, so she was about to go forward to help him up, but Chu Xingchen pulled her arm.

"Be careful of fraud."

Knowing that he meant well, Xin Baoer smiled at him tenderly, shook her head gently, slowly pushed away his big hand, and walked over with firm steps.

"Butler Lin, there's no need to be so polite. Get up quickly. The ground is cold." Xin Baoer helped the man up and said softly.

Steward Lin stood up and looked at the bastards behind him. They stared at the young master without blinking and shouted, "You don't even show respect when you see the master. Do you want to rebel?"

A loud shout finally awakened the crowd who were staring at the beauty in a daze, and they knelt down with red faces to salute.

This little girl is so delicate and soft, looking like a porcelain doll. She should be a canary kept in a house. Can she really be their master?

What could such a master lead them to do? Embroidering or catching butterflies? Everyone couldn't help but wonder.

With Xin Baoer's sensitivity to emotions, she naturally sensed their suspicion and helped the old butler sit down on a chair nearby.

She straightened her hair and clothes, which were not messy at all, and chuckled as she walked past the kneeling people and sat down on the chair at the top.

"Why, are you not satisfied with my image?"

Everyone looked at each other, lowered their heads a little, and no one spoke.

"If you don't speak, that means you are satisfied."

A few people looked up quickly, then looked down quickly again.

"If you want to see it, then look openly. I'm not made of clay, so why should I be afraid of seeing it? Get up, everyone!"

Xin Baoer's voice did not have much authority, but was soft and delicate, with a hint of casualness.

It was this casualness that made everyone nervous. 'Why does it feel like the young master doesn't seem to care much about whether or not they help him?'

"Since ancient times, generals who fight in wars and soldiers who charge into battle all need to be in good health, strong, and good at fighting. However, the person who sits in the tent and makes plans doesn't seem to have any requirements. All he needs is a good brain."

Seeing everyone's confused looks, Xin Baoer smiled again, "It just so happens that my body is not well, but my head is still good, so I won't lead you into a ditch, so... don't worry too much."

Chu Xingchen did not go in with Wang Chuan. Instead, he stood at the door, looking at the woman who was shining in the candlelight. His heart skipped a beat for no reason. Then he did not dare to look at her again. Instead, he turned around and walked away. He stopped at a distance where he could see Xin Baoer but not hear their conversation, and waited silently.

When Xin Baoer saw the man's actions, she felt a little stuffy in her chest, but she didn't care too much. This was what she wanted. There was no reason for her to make herself uncomfortable when others respected her.

"Butler Lin, can you tell me about the situation here?"