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Chapter 264: Her Sensitive Spot
Chapter 264: Her Sensitive Spot
Bai Yuwei was truly infuriated.
Every time, they used the Miaojiang matter to threaten her. If she had known, she would have followed her grandfather to Prince Yongxin's place.
Meng Qianqian said, "As long as you help me find Bao Shu, I'll do whatever you ask of me from now on."
Bai Yuwei widened her eyes in disbelief, "Do whatever I say? Hold on, why would you be so agreeable? You're the most cunning of them all. Who knows what tricks you're up to!"
Having been tricked by Meng Qianqian numerous times, Bai Yuwei had become more cautious.
Meng Qianqian spoke seriously, "Bao Shu is my child. I'm willing to pay any price to save her."
Bai Yuwei thought about Meng Qianqian's deep affection for Bao Shu and felt that her words were somewhat believable.
She disliked the little girl who competed with her for favor, but the idea of being able to boss this woman around was somewhat satisfying.
Bai Yuwei, suspicious, circled Meng Qianqian, "Are you sure you'll do everything I say?"
Meng Qianqian replied, "Of course, I won't let you do anything that's life-threatening or morally wrong."
Bai Yuwei thought for a moment, "How about you kneel and kowtow to me a hundred times?"
Meng Qianqian readily agreed, "No problem."
Bai Yuwei hesitated. After being suppressed by Meng Qianqian for so long, the temptation of a hundred kowtows was too great to resist.
"Words are not enough, let's put it in writing!"
The people of Central Plains were the most cunning, and she couldn't afford to be fooled again.
Without hesitation, Meng Qianqian took out paper and brush and wrote an agreement—once Bao Shu was found, she would be at Bai Yuwei's disposal, but she must not endanger her life or do anything morally wrong.
Meng Qianqian wrote, signed, and sealed the agreement in one go.
Bai Yuwei carefully kept the document, "Let's make it clear, I can only try. I can't guarantee I'll find her."
Meng Qianqian calmly said, "If you don't find her, the agreement is void."
"I know."
Bai Yuwei rolled her eyes, "Let's go to my grandfather's courtyard first."
"Okay."
Meng Qianqian followed her to the Miao King's courtyard.
Bai Yuwei couldn't help but ask, "If I threatened you, you'd help me find her too. Why are you offering me a deal?"
Meng Qianqian replied, "One is forced, the other is eager. I personally think the latter would be more effective."
Bai Yuwei frowned, "Is this woman a mind-reading poison dart frog in my belly? How does she know my thoughts so clearly?"
"In Miaojiang, we have a tracking poison dart frog. The offspring can track the mother's scent. Those who venture into the deep mountains always carry a mother poison dart frog, so that if they don't return, they can be found through the offspring."
"My grandfather adores that little girl. He must have given her a tracking poison dart frog."
Bai Yuwei opened the Miao King's cabinet and took out a small bottle from a pile of jars and bottles, "I found it!"
Meng Qianqian looked at the jade bottle in Bai Yuwei's hand with curiosity, "Are you sure this bottle contains Bao Shu's offspring poison dart frog?"
Bai Yuwei showed Meng Qianqian the side of the porcelain bottle with a cinnabar drawing, "What else could it be? Is this little fatso you or me?"
Meng Qianqian was speechless.
"How does the tracking poison dart frog track its target?"
Meng Qianqian knew that falcons used their eyes, and dogs used their sense of smell.
Bai Yuwei answered, "Sound."
Meng Qianqian was slightly taken aback.
Bai Yuwei removed the stopper and released the offspring poison dart frog, "Grandfather said that poison dart frogs have their own unique sounds, which only they can hear. According to legend, powerful poison dart frog kings can transmit their sounds over a hundred li. Our Miao ancestors once had such a poison dart frog king, but it's just a legend."
Meng Qianqian contemplated, "Interesting."
When it came to poison dart frogs, she thought of venomous creatures fighting and devouring each other, with the survivor being crowned as the poison dart frog king.
Bai Yuwei's words made Meng Qianqian instantly realize that raising Gu was a complex art, and the perspective was quite unique.
"Can you transmit sound on a rainy day?"
Meng Qianqian asked curiously.
Generally speaking, heavy rain would obscure one's vision, sound, and scent.
Bai Yuwei explained, "It'll have a slight impact, but not much."
In Miaojiang, where it often rained, the Tracking Toad rarely failed.
The two of them donned rain capes and conical hats, then rode out on their horses.
Meng Qianqian realized that Bai Yuwei was not only not a simpleton but also seemed quite knowledgeable about raising Gu. Although she had a slightly obstinate temperament, she wasn't overly spoiled.
She held the reins in one hand and used the other to hold an umbrella over the Tracking Toad, ensuring it was protected from the raindrops.
It was clear she was already exhausted, yet she didn't utter a single complaint.
"Let me do it."
Meng Qianqian offered.
Bai Yuwei grumbled, "Never mind, with the Golden Silk Toad on you, the Tracking Toad is scared to death. How can it find anyone?"
Meng Qianqian responded, "Oh."
Bai Yuwei muttered, "Really, they didn't capture anyone earlier, and now they're doing it when we're not in the capital. If my brother were here, he'd be better at finding people than me."
Meng Qianqian remained silent.
Bai Yuwei was right; those people had chosen the perfect moment to strike.
But why was there such a perfect opportunity?
Was it just a coincidence that Lu Yuan, the King of Miaojiang, and Liu Qingyun had all left the capital one after another? Could it be that someone had used the 'lure the tiger away from the mountain' tactic three times in a row?
The first was the disappearance of Hai Zhu, which drew Lu Yuan away.
The second was the letter from Prince Yongxin, which lured the King of Miaojiang to the prince's fiefdom.
And the third was today, when Madam Wang fell and induced a miscarriage, forcing Meng Qianqian to leave the Governor's Mansion.
Each move was connected, and each one was based on the choices of those involved.
All twelve guards were summoned to the Ministry of Justice, and Lu Yuan had to personally go and capture them.
Prince Yongxin and the King of Miaojiang were like brothers, and with the prince's terminal illness, the king had no choice but to rush to his side.
As for Madam Wang, she was the first noble Meng Qianqian had met in the capital. Even if she guessed that Madam Wang wouldn't call for her on such a rainy day, Meng Qianqian had to go and ensure her safety personally.
Because if Meng Qianqian didn't go, Madam Wang might genuinely face danger.
To force Meng Qianqian into this situation, the other party had used every possible means.
"They should be nearby!"
Bai Yuwei's words interrupted Meng Qianqian's thoughts.
Meng Qianqian looked at the Tracking Toad under the umbrella, and it was hopping up and down, appearing extremely excited.
She couldn't help but think of the day she returned to the capital from the border pass. It was a snowy day, and Bao Shu couldn't walk yet, but she crawled through the snow.
The little one's anxious and aggrieved expression made Meng Qianqian's heart ache.
That wasn't Meng Qianqian's obsession; it was her Shang Xiaojiu's sensitive spot.
Meng Qianqian spurred her horse and leaped into the alley, scanning the area with her eyes before fixing her gaze on a quiet courtyard.
"It's here!"
Bai Yuwei jumped off her horse and reached out to push open the courtyard gate.
But Meng Qianqian suddenly grabbed her shoulder and pulled her forcefully to her side.
A poisoned poison dart frog arrow shot out, piercing the wall opposite them. The arrow's fletching created a shadow, indicating its immense force.
If Meng Qianqian hadn't pulled Bai Yuwei away in time, she might have been shot right through.
Bai Yuwei broke out in a cold sweat.
Meng Qianqian gripped the Xiu Chun Dao and shielded Bai Yuwei behind her, then slashed open the courtyard gate with a single strike!
Bai Yuwei, how cool is your sister-in-law?
(End of Chapter)
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