This small courtyard located behind the Zhiyong Mansion was bought by the Bao family a long time ago, including this passage, which she discussed with Guo's mother and quietly asked someone to prepare.

In order to get out of here in case of any emergency, Bao didn't expect that he could really use this place in this life.

It's a rainy day.

Such a journey had consumed most of her physical strength, and Bao sat in the small courtyard for a long time.

She wears thick enough and doesn't feel cold, this yard is for secrecy, so no one has been sent to take care of it, and it is not a good look.

Bao finally went to the house to take shelter from the rain, knowing that it was unlikely that anyone would notice that he was missing at night, and even if he wanted to go out of the city now, the city gate was closed.

The rain became stronger in the second half of the night, but Bao was also happy, which meant that he was less likely to be discovered.

She didn't dare to close her eyes, and by the third watch, the rain outside was a little lighter.

The city gate was opened on the fourth watch, and she had to go out of the city at that time.

In such weather, you may not be able to find a carriage, so be prepared to walk.

Bao wrapped his cloak tightly and cautiously dodged out of the courtyard.

The streets were dark and cold, and there was not a single person.

The rain was still falling, because the cloak was long and big, and Bao's head and body were not wet. It's just that a pair of feet suffered, the road was full of water, and the expensive embroidered shoes were soon soaked.

The rain at the end of September was bitingly cold, and every step was like walking on the tip of a needle.

Bao Shi walked on the road with difficulty, his haggard figure crumbling.

It was easy to get out of this street and see a carriage with a canopy parked on the side of the road in the distance.

Bao was overjoyed, and his steps became brisk.

As long as you hire this carriage and go out of the city, you will be able to see Mrs. Zhu in two hours at most.

The coachman sat on the wheels with his shoulders crossed, dressed in a cloak and a hat on his head.

Bao stepped forward and asked, "Are you going out of the city with this carriage?" Give you double the money for the car. ”

The coachman jumped out of the car and said cheerfully, "As long as you don't have to go for three hundred miles." ”

As he spoke, he put a stool on the ground and let Bao step on the car.

The carriage is covered with cushions and is clean and tidy. Bao Shi breathed a sigh of relief when he entered.

The coachman led the horse to turn the head of the cart, and the horse's hooves stepped over the puddle, making a knocking sound that spread far away in the faint night.

Bao sat in the carriage still a little uneasy, opened the curtains, and stared out vigilantly.

In addition to the occasional patrolman passing by on the street, there are also a few sparse carriages carrying people who are in a hurry to go out.

The carriage didn't go fast, because it was going out of the city, and even if it didn't go fast enough to open the door, he had to wait in the city gate, so Bao didn't rush.

The lights of the two meat shops along the street are lit, and the hot air and aroma are steaming out of the doors and windows, which is especially attractive in this wet and cold weather.

Bao felt very hungry, and in her current condition, she should eat something before leaving. But I am afraid that the opportunity will be delayed and I will not be able to get out of the city smoothly.

When he was hesitating, the coachman led the carriage into a small alley, and Bao felt that something was wrong, so he asked aloud: "Where are you going?" I'm going out of town. ”

The coachman replied, "Madame, I am only listening to my master's orders." ”

Bao Shi immediately panicked and asked, "Who is your master?!" Do you know who I am? ”

She tried to jump out of the car, but she couldn't outrun the young and strong driver. What's more, there were two people standing at each end of the alley at some point.

If she shouted for help, no one would find out, but she ran out secretly, and if she made a noise, she was afraid that she would be caught by the people of the Zhiyong Mansion.

"Don't be afraid, madam, you will be able to see my master in a while." The coachman said, "It won't hurt you." ”

Bao's heart was up and down at this time, but he was quite calm on the surface, and the matter had come to this point, so he could only rely on his fate. Whether it's a blessing or a curse depends on creation, and she has no other way.

The carriage finally stopped, and Bao Shi saw that it was a very ordinary courtyard, about the same size as the one she had been hiding in before.

The coachman knocked on the door, and in a few moments the door was opened from the inside.

Two tall, short, fat and thin people walked out, and the one who walked in front of him carried a lantern with a bright horn in his hand.

Seeing this, Bao couldn't help but shout: "Brother Nan, Brother Tong, why are you?" ”

It turned out that these two people were Shao Nan and Shao Tong, and Bao never thought that it would be them.

"Auntie get out of the car!" Shao Nan stepped forward with an umbrella and opened the car curtain: "I hope to take care of the rudeness." ”

A little maid who followed closely behind Shao Nan stepped forward to help Bao get out of the car, Shao Nan said: "This place is simple, but fortunately, it is safe, please live with aunt for a while." ”

Bao Shi entered the courtyard, there are three small main rooms, fortunately, the furnishings are complete.

In addition to the maid before, there are two mothers-in-law.

"What does the old lady mean?" Bao asked cautiously after sitting still.

"Sister Yining went to my house before she went up the mountain last month," Shao Tong, who had never spoken, said: "If my aunt has any doubts, please take care of yourself!" Our family really doesn't want to wade into this troubled water! ”

Shao Tong's temperament has always been mean, which Bao is clear, and he has a problem with himself.

But fortunately, Shao Nan was gentle and polite, and said to Bao while drinking Shao Tong: "My grandmother has had a headache these days, and we discussed letting the old man recover from his illness first and then send my aunt up the mountain." Otherwise, the old man will not be able to take charge of the business, and if your uncle is going up the mountain to find your aunt, should he let you go back to the house or leave you on the mountain? ”

Bao thought about it, he is also weak now, it is better to find a place to recuperate quietly for the time being, and then challenge the Zhang family when he is well raised.

Originally, she still had some doubts, worried that Wei Yining was tricking herself. But now that the Shao family has come forward, it is obvious that Wei Aluan is in the know, and it must be Mrs. Zhu's instructions.

Thinking of this section, he became more and more relieved, smiled and said: "Since this is the case, it is naturally the old lady's body that is the most important. It's rare to be clean here, so I'll just stay there. ”

"If my aunt needs anything, just tell the people here not to see outside." Shao Nan said gently: "My second brother and I are going to the palace, we can't accompany us more, and we will come to visit my aunt another day." ”

"Official business is important, go quickly!" Bao smiled with the kindness of an elder: "Say hello to your mother and relatives for me." ”

"My mother went up to the mountain to serve my grandmother, and she hasn't been in the house recently." Shao Tong said: "We can't see her either. ”

Shao Nan didn't want him to say more, so he hurriedly pushed him out.

The maid came up to serve Bao Shi to change his clothes, shoes and socks, and brought ginger soup and wontons.

Bao Shi was relieved at this time, and slowly finished breakfast, his body could not hold on, and he fell asleep.