Nine out of ten gamblers lose; I've run into a jerk!

Chapter 203 When it rains, it pours

The carriage bearing the Wu family emblem traveled slowly along the official road. Having been in charge for many years, Wu Da had sorted things out, but still had doubts: "How did you, sir, figure out that Tao Sanlang died because of Marshal Lu's scheme?"

Wu Guo tapped his eyes and said, "I personally saw Shen Qingxi chase after Tao You's direction. If she had intended to stop him, how could Mad Horse have had a chance to turn back?"

Wu Da asked in bewilderment, "Even horses can stumble, and people can make mistakes. General Shen is, after all, just a mortal. It's possible that he might actually be lacking in strength."

"You weren't there just now and didn't witness Shen Qingxi's skill of shooting arrows without missing a single shot. But you should know that a great reputation is well-deserved. Leaving aside the legend of her beheading the commander and seizing the flag, the fact that she, as a woman, could overpower all the heroes and win the Imperial Guard competition shows that she is exceptionally brave."

Wu Guo scoffed at the “mistake”. “She couldn’t even stop a mad horse. Wouldn’t all the heroes who were defeated by her become a joke?”

Wu Da suddenly realized, "It was my foolishness that you, sir, saw the subtle signs. Fortunately, you made a decisive move."

Wu Guo was very pleased and instructed, "I will return to the prefectural city immediately and send someone to inform my grandfather of this matter in Yucheng."

Wu Da asked in surprise, "Such an important matter, won't you personally present it to the old master, young master?"

"Delay will only lead to unforeseen changes; Pingshan Pass will soon take drastic action."

"Isn't there a need to rush?"

"Before his death, Tao Yang said that he had sent someone back to deliver a message. When they were drinking and talking, he mentioned that it took him half a month to travel by carriage from Andu to Yucheng. From this, we can know that he could return in seven or eight days on a fast horse. If we want to take advantage of Tao You to launch a surprise attack on Anguo, we must send troops within three days!"

Wu Da pondered that mobilizing the three armies was a complicated matter and wouldn't be quick, but if, as the young master said, it was premeditated, then the army was probably already assembled and ready to go.

Logically speaking, since Commander Lu was leading troops to Anguo, and it wasn't an enemy attack, there was no need to flee. But General Shen's behavior just now... a woman's heart is unfathomable. What if she suddenly had a mishap and did something unexpected to the local powerful families before setting off? Such things have happened many times in history.

Thinking of this, Wu Da admired him even more and said with shame, "It's all my fault. I almost caused you to have someone find a weakness and give them an excuse to make trouble."

No, you're not wrong.

Wu Da was deeply moved upon hearing this. Even at this moment, his lord was still comforting him. Just as he was about to express his loyalty again...

Wu Guo reminisced with admiration, "That young man was indeed exceptionally handsome, the most handsome I've ever seen in my life!"

"what?"

"Next time, be more careful and remember to check more thoroughly."

"……promise."

Wu Da could tell that Zhen E came from a distinguished family, but in this world, it was common for powerful families to be destroyed by war. He had heard that the mother of Jiang Se, the current king's favorite minister, was a noblewoman who had become a prisoner of war.

Therefore, he did not have much scruples when "taking in" Zhen E, but he forgot that it was common for gentry families from different countries to have connections and kinship ties.

Just as Wu's carriage was heading towards the prefectural city, Tao You, with Guo Yu's kind escort, transported Tao Yang's body back to the Tao family mansion in Yucheng.

The carriage stopped in the courtyard, and the servants silently carried Tao Yang's body down. The incident happened so suddenly that a coffin had not yet been prepared, so the body could only be placed on a wooden board for the time being. The atmosphere in the entire mansion was somber and oppressive.

"Lang Jun!"

Upon hearing the news, Lin Youniang rushed from the backyard. As soon as she entered the front yard, she saw Tao Yang's uneasy face on the ground. She gasped and then collapsed.

"My lady!" Xiu'er quickly hugged Lin You Niang, using herself as a buffer to prevent Lin You Niang from falling directly to the ground.

"You Niang!" Tao You heard the voice and quickly walked to Lin You Niang's side, calling out several times without response. "What are you standing there for? Call the doctor!"

Another flurry of activity ensued as the doctor rushed to the scene.

"This lady is three months pregnant and is experiencing convulsions upon noticing bleeding. I will prescribe a pregnancy-preserving pill; she just needs to rest and recuperate."

Tao You did not show any joy upon hearing this; instead, his brows furrowed even more. Why now of all times?