Tao Lengshuang would not give Tao Fangfang medicine for free, and she knew that she wasn't just there to get medicine: "As I said earlier, there's a consultation fee for medicine."
Tao Fangfang wished she could tear Tao Lengshuang apart, but she was weak all over: "I'll exchange it for something."
Tao Lengshuang raised her head slightly, a half-smile on her face: "Oh? What will you exchange it for with me?"
Tao Fangfang said urgently, "Don't you want to know about that middle-aged man? I overheard my parents talking about him."
"As long as you give me the medicine, I'll tell you everything I know."
Tao Lengshuang wasn't stupid; she wouldn't believe a single word Tao Fangfang said: "You'll tell me?"
"Tao Fangfang, that person is the source of your family's wealth. How could you possibly tell me?"
Speaking of this, she leaned in slightly: "However, if you can find out the news I want, I can arrange for the young master to marry a Tao family daughter of your choosing."
Tao Fangfang's eyes were filled with calculation and greed: "And fifty... no, a hundred taels of silver. The young master must give a separate thank-you gift of two hundred taels of silver."
After yesterday's events, she finally understood.
Instead of relying on her parents for a so-called good life, it was better to have money herself. Only then could she live the good life she desired.
Tao Lengshuang saw through her thoughts and calculations at a glance and agreed immediately: "Three days."
"If you can find out what I want within three days, I'll add ten taels of silver."
Upon hearing this, Tao Fangfang left, saying, "Wait for me," and hurried towards the village chief's house.
Tao Lengshuang's eyes turned cold. She looked up at the gloomy sky, knowing that the Tao family would become even more lively.
How wonderful.
She couldn't make a direct move to completely resolve the Tao family. Let them fight amongst themselves until they destroyed each other.
Afterward, Old Master Tao and the others all came to Tao Lengshuang for medicine.
It was indeed for medicine.
They even tried to tempt Tao Lengshuang with the promise of a good life, telling her to be sensible.
Tao Lengshuang refused them all. Why would she treat Old Master Tao and the others for free? Was she out of her mind?
When no one else came, she continued to make dumplings and steamed buns with Xiao Feng.
"Let's wrap..."
Before she could finish speaking, there was a loud 'bang,' and then she saw someone being heavily thrown to the ground by a hidden guard.
Tao Lengshuang immediately shielded Xiao Feng in her arms, holding a handful of medicinal powder, and calmly and vigilantly stared at the several assassins who had appeared.
Were they targeting her, or did they want to use her and her son to plot against Mo Lingxi?
'Swish, swish, swish.'
Five hidden guards appeared and engaged in a fight with seven or eight assassins.
The sound of clashing swords and blades was incessant.
Countless snowflakes were scattered, and large patches of the snowy ground were soiled.
Especially when blood splattered onto the snow, it formed a dazzling red.
It made Tao Lengshuang close her eyes.
In that instant she closed her eyes, three assassins suddenly appeared in the kitchen, swords drawn, heading straight for the mother and son.
"Mother, be careful!"
Xiao Feng, who had noticed, immediately pushed Tao Lengshuang aside, intending to face them himself to protect his mother.
Tao Lengshuang was so terrified she almost lost her mind. She grabbed Xiao Feng and flung a handful of medicinal powder: "Darling, don't scare Mommy."
Saying this, she cradled Xiao Feng and quickly retreated, picking up a cleaver and keeping a close eye on the three assassins.
The hidden guards in the courtyard were entangled with several assassins and could not help Tao Lengshuang and her son.
"Young Master, Doctor, be careful!"
Hearing the hidden guard's slightly raised voice, Tao Lengshuang tightened her grip on the cleaver.
But she saw the three assassins fall heavily to the ground, convulsing like they had epilepsy, foaming at the mouth and twitching incessantly, their faces a bluish-purple.
They had clearly been poisoned.
Tao Lengshuang did not relax at all. She sprinkled several types of medicinal powder around, remaining vigilant of her surroundings in case more assassins appeared.
There were quite a few assassins this time. She estimated they intended to kill her and her son.
Did the enemy know that Mo Lingxi had gone out?
If that were the case, it meant that the enemy was watching their every move.
This was not a good thing.
She had to find a way to figure out who it was and where they were watching their every move from.
Otherwise, being constantly watched meant not only a complete lack of privacy but also the constant possibility of being eliminated.
But how could she find out about this?
"Mother, they're all dead."
Hearing her son's calm words, Tao Lengshuang snapped back to attention and immediately covered his eyes.
"...Xiao Feng, aren't you scared?"
Xiao Feng indicated he wasn't scared and added that Mo Lingxi had taken him to see scenes of people being dealt with, saying it was to train his courage.
Tao Lengshuang ground her teeth upon hearing this. Was this a father, or an enemy?
How old was Xiao Feng?
That scoundrel Mo Lingxi, to let a child over four years old witness such bloody scenes.
She wanted to beat him to death!
When he returned, she would settle the score with him.
"Xiao Feng, being brave is a good thing, but we cannot be indifferent to life."
She squatted down and said very seriously, "When you wanted to learn medicine before, I told you, 'If others do not offend me, I will not offend them.'"
"Everyone's life is worthy of respect. If others do not provoke you, you cannot harm them wantonly. Do you remember?"
Xiao Feng nodded obediently: "Mother, Xiao Feng remembers."
"You are truly Mommy's good child." Tao Lengshuang stroked his head and added another point against Mo Lingxi.
That scoundrel, to let such a good child as Xiao Feng witness those bloody scenes.
"Young Master, Doctor."
At this moment, a hidden guard with a minor injury stood at the kitchen door and bowed: "The assassins have been dealt with. We will handle the rest."
Tao Lengshuang stood up and thanked him sincerely: "These assassins are not simple?"
The hidden guard did not conceal anything: "Judging by their skills and actions, they were specially trained by someone."
"Whether they are hidden guards, assassins, or death warriors, it is difficult to say for now. We will investigate and find out."
Tao Lengshuang then asked if there was any way to identify them.
The hidden guard said there wasn't, and added that assassins of this type would never have any identifying marks. Even with severe interrogation, no useful information could be extracted.
Tao Lengshuang was not knowledgeable in this area, but she knew the seriousness of the matter. However, she was even more puzzled.
The original owner and her Tao family had lived in Shilipo Village for generations. They rarely went to town, nor were they descendants of any fallen gentry or noble families.
Then why were there such formidable assassins trying to kill her and Xiao Feng repeatedly?
Thinking of this, she sighed deeply, realizing that only by capturing the person in hiding, or the mastermind, could she understand these things.
But when would she ever find the mastermind?
After the incident with the assassins, Tao Lengshuang became even more vigilant. She sprinkled medicinal powder in the house even when sleeping or going out, and she also carried many different kinds of medicinal powder for Xiao Feng to carry with him.