Patiently Waiting for the Right Time
Patiently Waiting for the Right Time
"Miss, what are you doing?" Manager Xin was stunned when he saw Wei Liuying wrote some words on the bamboo strips that he had there. It was originally empty because he rarely needed one.
"I'm writing a message."
"Message?"
Wei Liuying put down the brush in her hand and looked at Manager Xin. "Give this to Strategist Yang when he comes. If I'm still alive, I'll come to find him."
If I'm still alive…
The sentence only crushed Manager Xin's heart, but he couldn't say anything. He didn't want Wei Liuying to take this risk, but there was no other option. If she chose to interfere during the execution day instead, it would be also disastrous because the number of guards couldn't be handled with just one person.
They needed more people and certainly, more preparation beforehand.
But Wei Liuying had none.
All she could do was to use this chance to make an attempt to free her uncle. As for whether he would be able to make his comeback again or not, it was very unlikely. Once he had become an outlaw, there was simply no other way out.
"There's still time to change your mind, Miss," Manager Xin said slowly. "Please consider your decision."
"I can't possibly do nothing when I see my family member is about to be executed, right?" Wei Liuying asked back.
Manager Xin opened his mouth and closed it again. Wei Lu's family members would be more than happy to see him executed. They would never care about whatever happened to him in the end. The only person who cared for him was only Wei Liuying aside from some of his old pals.
But now that he was already sentenced to death sentence, why would anyone still come to stay with him?
They would abandon him for their own safety.
"Official Wei Lu… is lucky to have a niece like you."
"I'm also lucky to have a great uncle," Wei Liuying replied. Without Wei Lu, she didn't know how many times she would have a fallout with her own family. Meeting him was the only time when she could be at peace and talked about many things that she could never talked with anyone.
"Please have some rest first, Miss. When it's dinner time, I'll wake you up."
"Thank you, Manager Xin."
Manager Xin ordered his servant to prepare bow and arrow. At the same time, he sent another servant to deliver the bamboo strip after he had placed it on a small container. Yang Xian should be in Prince Ji Sheng's residence, so they needed to wait until he came out before they could deliver the message.
Any kind of letter or the likes that entered Ji Sheng's residence would be heavily inspected. They couldn't afford to do it.
There was no need for them to worry about Wei Family Household. The punishment to stay in the storage room usually lasted until morning. Because of that, they wouldn't realize that Wei Liuying disappeared until it was too late.
Wei Liuying found it hard for her to sleep despite trying her hardest. Her brain continued to rotate at high speed, trying to figure out a way out of everything that occurred around her. it was hard for her to rest when she was trying to make sure that her plan could work inside her head.
Many possibilities emerged and one by one, it was analyzed. Wei Liuying didn't even purposely think, yet her brain kept on thinking about it. If she had to say, her brain seemed to have its own will and unwilling to cooperate.
'Calm down, Liuying.'
After tossing herself around on the bed, Wei Liuying finally fell asleep. Unfortunately, it was not for long. It felt only a moment had passed when Manager Xin came over to wake her up, saying that the sky had darkened.
"Please have some dinner first, Miss."
"Thank you, Manager Xin."
Manager Xin watched Wei Liuying from the side. He thought for a moment before he sighed in exasperation. "I wish you good luck, Miss Liuying. May the Heaven watch over you and keep you safe."
Wei Liuying smiled. "Thank you for your help, Manager Xin."
"I didn't do anything."
If only Manager Xin was not as old as he was right now, he would surely choose to tag along with Wei Liuying and helped out. Unfortunately, his martial arts were pretty low because he spent most of his time to study and worked as an official.
There was nothing that he could do to help as he had retired and for this matter, he couldn't dip his hand.
The Emperor's decision was truly final.
"What you have done is more than enough, Manager Xin." Wei Liuying showed a small smile. He couldn't interfere much due to his previous position and also views. However, just by allowing her to stay in his place and supported her silently, it was already much more than what she could ask for.
Even her family didn't want to lend her a hand but a stranger like Manager Xin was willing to help her out.
"Thank you."
"I hope that you still can write the next version of the story when you have time." Manager Xin cupped his hands.
Wei Liuying's eyes flashed. It was an indirect message for her, telling her that she should stay alive and returned back. If she died, there was no way she would be able to continue writing the book.
"I'll try my best, Manager Xin. I'll depart now."
Taking the bow and arrow, Wei Liuying slipped away from the bookstore using the back door. With her current getup, she wouldn't be able to roam around on the street without arousing suspiciousness. She didn't want to attract any trouble, so she headed to the prison using the black street.
The black street was just like the name. It was a dark place where law barely had any effect. Several people could be seen drunk on the street and walked without clear direction. There were several other people who were also roaming around while keeping their head low.
Many people didn't want to be recognized in this place.
Wei Liuying was not an exception.
'It's quite lively in the black street today. There might be some dealing.' Wei Liuying thought to herself as she passed by the streets. Her eyes were watching the people there with wariness.
If they dared to interfere in her business, she would not be polite either.
There was also the patrol people who keep people in their residence. Past a certain time, no one was allowed to go out of their houses. It was the rule and restriction that was placed in this kingdom to maintain regulation and crime. However, the black street was often the exception because there were a lot of people who cared not for the law.
And the guards often passed by this area because they already knew the people's habit, and they have no intention to put themselves in problem.
It took Wei Liuying some time roaming before she could see the prison. It was guarded by several guards who stood at the gate. Wei Liuying didn't enter and merely climbed a nearby tree to watch over the surroundings.
'Patrol come every two incense stick time and they'll change shift on the right side of the gate. This will prevent anyone from entering through the gate. As for the wall, it's made high enough to make sure that no one can climb with it.'
It was tricky, but Wei Liuying was calm.
She was waiting for the right chance to make her move.
Time trickled slowly.
The sky darkened and the moon showed part of her face on the dark sky. The stars didn't seem to be willing to appear as the clouds covered them perfectly. It was a cold night and many people were unwilling to get out.
Not many people who were willing to get out at this point of time too since they would be breaking the rules. Except if they wished to be detained for breaking the law, no one would dare to step out of their houses.
Only the guards have no other choice but to get out and did their work. Still, they were wearing thicker clothes because the night was cold.
'Wait.'
Unbeknownst to them, Wei Liuying was silently lurking not far from the prison. She was preparing herself to make her move when the time has come. The cold wind passed by her body, yet Wei Liuying was like a statue that had no reaction no matter what the condition outside was.
The night was quiet. There was no one who seemed to be creating any problem whatsoever.
Suddenly, the quiet night was disturbed.
Bang!
"FIRE!"