Chapter 710: Return to the Capital (5)_1
The coachman had arrived early, packed a large bundle, and fastened it to the canopy of the carriage. When he saw Cai Wei return, he immediately broke into a modest and humble smile.
"Miss, everything’s ready. What do you think, when should we set off?"
Cai Wei got in the carriage and put all her purchases on it. However, she chose to sit on the horse harness, laughed and said, "We need to pick someone up first, and then we can leave immediately!"
Along the way, Cai Wei meticulously inquired about the coachman’s family situation and secretly dispatched Brother Ying to verify it.
Even though she had sent Chang Mei to escort Lady Yin and her daughter to Qing County, it was still necessary to understand the background of the coachman. If the coachman had a wicked heart halfway through, Chang Mei might be able to subdue him, but without the coachman how would the women manage to travel?
Soon, Brother Ying relayed the information. The coachman’s family situation was entirely consistent with what he had said, which comforted Cai Wei. He proved that he had no ill intentions by revealing his situation without reservation. For safety’s sake, she subtly probed further to prevent any inappropriate thoughts he might have in the future.
When Cai Wei returned to the small courtyard where Lady Yin resided, Sanchun was awake. Lady Yin had already explained to her the details of their departure from the Li mansion. For Sanchun, escaping from the Li mansion felt like an escape from hell and she would rather die than return. So when her mother said they were going to escape to Qing County, she immediately agreed without a second word, even helping her mother and Zhao Di pack their belongings despite her ill health.
"Little sister Cai Wei!"
As soon as she saw Cai Wei, Sanchun’s eyes immediately welled up with tears. She stepped forward and grabbed Cai Wei’s hand, chokingly saying, "If it weren’t for you, I would never have seen my mother and Zhao Di again. I owe so much to you..."
Cai Wei twitched her mouth in amusement. This girl had heard Lady Yin’s words and actually believed she was about to be disposed of like a corpse.