Shengjing Noble

Chapter 543: Crushing bones and ashes

Coming out of the gunpowder storehouse, the two guards at the door asked curiously, "Did you finish the inventory so quickly?"

"There's no way to count them." Su Lanyin frowned.

"Why?" The two were very curious.

"It's so dark and we dare not light a torch, who can count so carefully?" She complained, "The people up there really don't treat us as human beings. It's so dark, can't I feel them one by one?"

"What you said makes sense."

"What can I do? We need them the day after tomorrow. If you can't finish counting and hand in the task, won't you be dead?"

"Yes!" Su Lanyin cried, "I'm done for now, what should I do?"

"I have an idea." One of the guards said enthusiastically.

"What idea?" She looked at him expectantly, just waiting for this question.

"Why don't you just move all the stuff out and count it? We'll need it the day after tomorrow anyway."

"Yes! Why didn't I think of that!" Su Lanyin smiled and bowed, "Thank you for the advice, big brother. I will find a few black slaves to help me move tomorrow."

"Go ahead and come back tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll leave first."

Su Lanyin smiled and nodded, then quickly turned and left.

She ran back to the cave, took out the tattered clothes from her arms and put them on, hid the guards' clothes in a hole in the corner, and then continued to lie on the bed pretending to be sick.

Maybe because she hadn't rested for too long, she fell asleep as soon as she lay down.

I didn’t know how long it was until I vaguely felt someone pushing her, and then I slowly opened my eyes.

"Uh……"

"Yin...how are you? Wake up..."

Fu Wuyang called her in a low voice with an anxious look on his face. Just as Su Lanyin was about to sit up, she heard the voice of a guard.

"What are you doing? Stop talking and go to bed! Oh, is that half-dead guy dead? If he is dead, drag him out and throw him into the underground river. Don't let him stink in this cave!"

Su Lanyin immediately closed her eyes. Seeing this, Fu Wuyang said hurriedly, "She's not dead. She's still breathing."

The guard rolled his eyes impatiently: "Damn it, she's not dead yet, what a hassle, let her stay here for another night."

After that, all the guards left, leaving only the slaves to go to bed.

Su Lanyin opened her eyes and climbed up, whispering, "Fu Wuyang, something terrible has happened."

"what happened?"

She leaned close to his ear and said, "I just sneaked into Fu Mingheng's residence and overheard his conversation with the leader below."

"How to say?"

"They have been lying dormant for so long, and their troops are ready. It seems that they are going to force the emperor to abdicate. Not only that, they also plan to blow up this place and let all the black slaves and guards who participated in it die here, so as to preserve his reputation."

Fu Wuyang was extremely furious, but he did not dare to shout loudly because of the black slaves beside him.

He clenched his fists and suppressed his anger: "This devil who is worse than an animal, how could he be so cruel!"

"There's no point getting angry. All we can do now is stop them."

"Do you have any idea?"

"Well, let me tell you..."

Su Lanyin told him her entire plan in his ear. Fu Wuyang nodded, but still had some concerns.

"Are you sure they really want us to move?"

"If there are no accidents, I can be sure of that."

"Accident?"

"Well, if Fu Mingheng and his men suddenly show up tomorrow and discover us transporting gunpowder, wouldn't that be the end of us?"

"Well... I'll figure it out."

"you?"

"Well, whatever you want to do, just go ahead and do it. I will fully support you from behind."

In the darkness, Fu Wuyang's determined gaze was exceptionally bright, causing ripples to surge deep in Su Lanyin's heart, and then she lowered her head and pondered for a moment.

"Okay, let's divide the work and work together to save everyone and let them see the light of day again!"

The two held hands tightly, as if giving each other a final encouragement.

After all, what they are facing is a life-and-death challenge. The road ahead is extremely dangerous and the slightest carelessness will result in death.

……

The next day.

All the black slaves stood up, and Fu Wuyang hid the guards' clothes hidden in the cave in his arms while no one was watching.

Su Lanyin was still lying on the bed, unable to move. She looked pale and weak. She watched everyone leave helplessly. She opened her mouth but could not speak.

"Uh……"

The guard outside came in to check and asked, "Is the dwarf dead?"

"Not yet." Fu Wuyang replied, "But I feel like I can't hold on for much longer."

The guard walked over and took a quick look. Su Lanyin was already out of breath and was just about to collapse.

He thought about it and realized that if she died when all the slaves went to work, they, the guards, would have to carry her out. That would be too troublesome and unlucky.

So he ordered: "She is going to die soon anyway, so it doesn't matter if she waits a little longer. Carry her to the back and throw her into the underground river."

"Yes!" Fu Wuyang nodded, turned around, picked up Su Lanyin and walked out of the cave.

……

When they arrived at the underground river behind, seeing that there was no one around, Fu Wu immediately put Su Lanyin down and stuffed the clothes in his arms into her.

"Right now we still need to pass on the message as quickly as possible, but what should we do without paper and pen?"

Fu Wuyang looked anxious. Su Lanyin thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry. I'll find a way to get some paper and pen and give it to you later."

"Okay, then let's split up."

"Well, be careful!"

The two smiled at each other, then turned around and left in different directions.

Su Lanyin came to the place where she had washed clothes before, and then found a secluded corner to hide.

After waiting for a while, the group of women came over.

She seized the opportunity, dragged the lone No. 27 into a hidden place, and covered her mouth to prevent her from making any sound.

"Uh……"

Number 27 opened his eyes wide in horror, thinking that he was about to die. His legs went weak and he fell to the ground.

Su Lanyin whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'm working with you."

When No. 27 heard this familiar voice, he suddenly calmed down and stopped struggling.

Su Lanyin let her go and continued, "I'm here to save you. I need to pass on information right now. Please give me some paper and pen."

Number 27 looked at her in disbelief, trembling with excitement and unable to speak. He just kept gesticulating while unable to hold back his tears.

"Don't be nervous. I have limited time. Do you know my cooperation?"

Number 27 was afraid that he would cry out loud, so he immediately covered his mouth and nodded.

She took several deep breaths and finally calmed down. She whispered, "The paper and pen are hidden in the kitchen."

Su Lanyin thought for a moment, then said, "There is a man coming with me. He has the same scar on his face as me. All you have to do is secretly give him the paper and pen when the black slave comes to get his food."

"What if I got the wrong person..."

"His last name is Fu. You can use this to confirm his identity."

"Fu?"