#399 - Chapter 399 Cai Er's Fantasy Journey
Having parted with her husband, Cai'er's steps were light, but her heart held a newfound steadiness.
Since being noticed by Cheng Feng and brought into the Cheng residence several years ago, Cai'er's life had undergone earth-shattering changes.
From being a commodity in a slave market to managing the Cheng residence's inner courtyard finances, she had transformed from anxious and uneasy to calm and composed.
Cheng Feng, the man who left a deep mark on her life, not only gave her a place to settle down but also gave Cai'er a new life, a new home.
It is said that the first woman is the hardest for a man to forget.
Isn't it the same for women?
This time, when traveling far away, her own man gave her ten thousand taels of silver.
It was not only the master's trust in her but also the confidence that allowed her to stand tall.
Cai'er was wearing a light yellow embroidered long skirt, with a simple silver hairpin in her hair, appearing both dignified and gentle.
Cheng Yi, the confidant in the master's words, was already waiting for them at the designated location.
Beside her were the sisters from her own residence.
There would even be people to meet them when they arrived at the Blackwood Manor.
Cai'er comforted herself, saying, "Come on, just treat it as completing a task assigned by the master!"
Perhaps because she fidgeted a little too much,
the close little maids beside her teased her one after another, "Sister Cai'er, we've already left the city gate, why are you so nervous instead?"
"Looking at Sister Cai'er's appearance, she must be afraid of not doing well and worrying about the master's ~punishment~".
Xu Miao and Eldest Sister Zhao Wei knew Cai'er's character and personality.
So Xu Miao enlightened her, "I'm afraid Cai'er is worried about not doing the things the master has entrusted to her well, right?"
Zhao Wei nodded and said, "It's also my first time traveling far away. That Blackwood Manor is said to be nearly a thousand miles away. It will take us several days to travel by carriage!"
Watching the maids beside her begin to gossip,
Cai'er, who was originally a little nervous about the unknown journey, relaxed.
She was also a sensible person and knew that the young ladies beside her were all trying to enlighten her.
She smiled slightly and said solemnly, "I am grateful for the master's favor in entrusting this task to me to manage."
"No matter how difficult these days may be, we must work together to accomplish the things the master has entrusted to us."
The other maids, seeing that Cai'er was no longer flustered, said solemnly, "Yes, Sister Cai'er."
A maid asked doubtfully, "But didn't the master say that after we arrange the Blackwood Manor's residence today,
tomorrow the master will bring the others to reunite with us?
Did I hear wrong?"
The maid next to her explained, "That must be the master's humble words.
If we could really travel a thousand miles a day, wouldn't our master become an immortal?"
"Oh, you're right, the last sister-flower concubine to enter the family in the inner courtyard,
that ethereal appearance, I was really stunned at the time."
Seeing the topic becoming more and more off-track, even though she knew this might be everyone's way of relaxing,
Eldest Sister Zhao Wei still frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
How could the affairs of the inner courtyard be allowed to be gossiped about by servants?
So she interjected sternly, "If anyone dares to talk about the inner courtyard, family law will be enforced."
In terms of status, Zhao Wei was Cheng Feng's legal wife.
The mistress of the Cheng residence!!!
The maids beside Cai'er, seeing that the mistress of the house had spoken,
did not dare to say more and naturally obediently shut their mouths.
The scene became quiet for a while.
After the carriage had been away from the city gate for some time, the servant driving the carriage suddenly flicked his whip and said, "Madams, we're here."
Cai'er was also a little curious about the master's arrangements, and when she lifted the curtain of the carriage to take a look,
the address where the carriage was located was actually a dense forest.
It was surrounded by mountains and rocks.
No matter how you looked at it, this didn't seem like a good place for a transit station!!
Xu Miao and Zhao Wei, as the strongest here, frowned slightly.
Before leaving, their master had said that everything had been arranged.
But what was the situation at hand?
Zhao Wei, whose status was unmatched and who also possessed the strength of the Bone Refinement Realm,
naturally had the responsibility to ensure safety.
Although she knew that her man's arrangements would not have any flaws,
she still reminded coldly, "Be careful, show the energy you usually train with.
Once you leave the house, no one will protect you anymore."
The maids who had been selected by Cheng Feng for this trip all had decent martial arts skills.
Naturally, there was a guarantee in terms of safety.
The maids all said, "Yes, Madam."
Cai'er also understood that there might be a problem at this time, and the state of mind that had just calmed down became nervous again.
"It is said that the world outside is chaotic, could it be that I am going to die here before I even leave the house?"
A "rustling" sound came from the woods not far away.
The emotionally tense crowd became vigilant.
A figure suddenly flashed through the forest, and upon closer inspection,
it turned out to be Cheng Yi.
Cheng Yi's eyes flashed with red light, and the mechanical dogs lurking in the distance, protecting them all the way, received the signal and quietly retreated.
Cheng Yi clasped his hands and said, "Madam, don't be afraid, I am Cheng Yi,
the master has already arranged everything, please follow me."
Cai'er felt a little relieved when she saw Cheng Yi appear,
"Cheng Yi, is this place the transit station arranged by the master?
Or did something go wrong with the master's arrangements?"
Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with doubt and anxiety.
The sound of the wind in the forest seemed to become more rapid with everyone's tense emotions,
and the occasional rustling of branches and leaves added a bit of eeriness to this quiet scene.
Cheng Yi said expressionlessly in a low voice, "Madam is overthinking it. The address arranged by the master is here. Please follow me."
With that, he turned and pointed to a hidden path. The path was overgrown with vegetation on both sides, and it would be extremely difficult for outsiders to find it without someone to guide them.
"Please come with me, Madam and everyone. This place is not suitable for a long stay."
Cai'er looked at Cheng Yi's firm back, and although she had a thousand questions in her heart, she had no choice but to trust him at this moment.
She took a deep breath and looked at Zhao Wei and Xu Miao.
Zhao Wei pondered for a moment and nodded to the followers beside her who were equally surprised and uncertain.
The group, in this dim night, followed Cheng Yi and embarked on the dark and mysterious path.
The path was winding and tortuous, and the shadows of the trees on both sides seemed to be whispering,
The path was rugged and winding, making it difficult to walk, but some footprints could be faintly seen.
After walking for a while, Cai'er finally couldn't help but speak, her voice particularly clear in the silence, "Cheng Yi, are we there yet?"
Cheng Yi turned his head and replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, Madam, we'll be there soon."
After walking a little further, Cheng Yi led everyone to a slightly flat area sheltered by a mountain peak.
"Madam, we're here."
Cheng Yi turned around and clasped his hands.
Looking at the empty place,
everyone fell into contemplation, wondering what the master was up to.
What could happen when walking into the mountains?
Were they going to fly over there????
Suddenly, in the clear blue sky above,
a huge steel figure appeared abruptly.
Zhao Wei, Xu Miao, Cai'er, and all the accompanying maids opened their mouths slightly.
"This…"
"What is this????"
"What is this, thing????!"
Cheng Yi introduced expressionlessly, "Madam, this is the master's arrangement, the Sun!"
