Yang Kai’s calm words were nerve-wracking for the three women. They then realised what kind of situation they were in.
The Madam flushed red, and in a trembling voice she said, “Little Beggar, is there any chance you could leave us first so we can put on our clothes?”
Yang Kai turned around to look her in the eyes and reminded her of the dire situation, “Madam, if you want to keep your life, then I would suggest that you ignore such small details. Me leaving the carriage would only expose the escape plan.”
(Skoll: Clearly, he is going to take advantage of them…)
The Madam accepted his suggestion with a slight nod.
The three women hurriedly dressed in Yang Kai’s presence much to their dismay. They were still embarrassed, though Yang Kai had his back facing them. Mother and daughter, both dressing in front of a stranger, a beggar no less… They would never have imagined such a possibility in their lives. Right now, they could only keep their displeasure in their hearts.
Cui Er was able to accept the situation more easily than the other two since she was more familiar with Yang Kai. She dressed quickly and then helped the Madam and Young Lady change their clothes.
Once the three women were done, Cui Er then initiated in a shivering voice, “We need to hurry and escape.”
Yang Kai was peeking out the carriage curtains. His face then drooped as he said coldly, “Looks like our time is up…”
Just as he said that, Old Man Wu’s pitiful voice could be heard. In a few moments afterwards, the sound of fighting outside came to a standstill.
Old Man Wu and the loyal martial artists had obviously been defeated. The anaesthetic did not wear off, so they could not fight with full strength. Zhang Ding and his subordinates had the element of surprise. Even if they had lesser numbers, they would still have the battle under control.
“Old codger!” a weak voice coughed. This voice belonged to Zhang Ding, who sounded hurt from the battle against Old Man Wu.
This sign gave Yang Kai a ray of hope in preserving their lives.
“What are we going to do?” Cui Er grabbed Yang Kai’s hand and wept in fear. The Madam and her daughter also looked at him for direction.
The little beggar was the only hope for the three women at that moment.
“No need to panic. Madam, you need to distract him by talking to him. In the meantime, I will find an opportunity to get rid of him,” Yang Kai said softly, then he took a deep breath and calmed his nerves and suppressed his heart beat.
The Madam, after all, is a Madam, and although the situation is bad and her complexion is pale, she nodded at Yang Kai’s instructions. She wasn’t thrown into confusion like Cui Er and Young Lady.
Footsteps seemed to get closer to the carriage. Yang Kai listened to the steps and deduced that there were five of them.
Cui Er scooted nearer to Yang Kai. He could feel the tremble of her gentle and charming body. In this jet black night, the sound of the footsteps felt like those of evil spirits coming to take their lives, striking fear in everyone’s hearts.
The footsteps ceased right in front of the carriage.
Zhang Ding coughed and groaned in a low voice, “Madam, Young Lady, please come out.”
The Madam then asked in a trembling voice from inside the carriage, “Zhang Ding, my husband treated you like a blood brother, why would you do such a thing?”
Everyone could hear hate and bitterness in her words. Her expectations and trust were betrayed by Zhang Ding.
Zhang Ding pondered for a bit silently, then he replied, “Madam, excuse me for saying this, but birds die for food and humans die for wealth. The Master died, leaving behind a large amount of property, and since the Madam and the Young Lady lack the strength to even kill a chicken, there is no way you would be able to defend the property.”
“So it was for wealth?” Madam gave a spiritless smile and asked further, “Does everyone also think the same?”
“Yes,” Zhang Ding responded confidently.
Madam gave a bitter smile and shook her head constantly, “If this was so, you must have decided to do this from the very start. Zhang Ding, in the name of our former friendship, please spare us, both mother and daughter. Both of us only hope to leave with our lives. We do not have any other intention.”
The Madam asked this because she could not pin all of their hopes on Yang Kai. Although he showed a calm attitude, he was still but a little beggar. How could such a character resist the strength of Zhang Ding?