Chapter 399: Cai'er's Fantasy Journey

Having parted from her husband, Cai'er's steps were light, yet her heart felt a bit more steady.

Ever since she was spotted by Cheng Feng and brought into the Cheng Mansion several years ago, the trajectory of Cai'er's life had undergone a heaven-shaking, earth-turning change.

From being human cargo at the Tooth Agency to managing the financial affairs of the Cheng Mansion's inner courtyard,

she had experienced a transformation from being fearful and uneasy to calm and composed.

Cheng Feng, the man who had left a deep mark on her life,

not only gave her a place to settle down and establish her life,

but also gave Cai'er a new life, a new home.

They all say that what a man finds hardest to forget is his first woman.

Isn't it the same for a woman?

This time, when setting out on a long journey, the ten thousand taels of silver her own man gave her,

was not only the Master's trust in her, but also the confidence that allowed her to stand tall.

Cai'er was dressed in a pale yellow embroidered long dress, with a silver hairpin simply inserted into her hair bun, appearing both dignified and gentle.

Cheng Yi, that trusted aide in the Master's words, was already waiting for them at the designated location.

Following by her side were all the sisters from their own mansion.

There was even someone to meet them when they arrived at Heimu Prefecture.

Cai'er comforted herself, saying: "Keep it up, just treat it as completing the task the Master entrusted to you!!!"

Perhaps because there were too many small movements,

the maidservants she was close with teased her one after another: "Sister Cai'er, we've already left the city gates, why are you so nervous instead??"

"Looking at Sister Cai'er's appearance, it must be that she is afraid of not doing well, and is worried about the Master's ~punishment~."

Xu Miao and the senior sister Zhao Wei knew Cai'er's character and disposition.

So Xu Miao eased the tension: "I'm afraid it's just that Cai'er is worried about not doing a good job with the matters the Master entrusted to her?"

Zhao Wei nodded and said: "This is also my first time going on a long journey. That Heimu Prefecture is said to be nearly a thousand miles away; it will take us several days just by carriage!"

Watching the maidservants beside her begin their idle chatter,

Cai'er, who had been somewhat nervous about the unknown journey, relaxed.

She was also a sensible person and knew that the little sisters beside her were all trying to guide her.

She smiled slightly and said seriously: "Thanks to the Master's favor, being able to hand this errand to me to manage,

no matter how difficult these few days are, we must work together to handle the matters the Master entrusted to us well."

The other maidservants saw that Cai'er was no longer flustered and said seriously one after another: "Yes, Sister Cai'er."

A maidservant asked in confusion: "But didn't the Master say that today we would arrange the residence in Heimu Prefecture,

and tomorrow the Master would bring others to reunite with us?

Did I hear wrong?"

A maidservant beside her cleared up the confusion: "That must be the Master's modest words.

If one could really travel a thousand miles a day, wouldn't our Master have become an Immortal?"

"Hey, you really shouldn't say that. The sister who entered the house last in the inner courtyard, Lady Hua,

that ethereal, Immortal-like appearance—I was truly stunned at the time."

Seeing the topic drifting further and further, even though she knew this might be a way for everyone to relax themselves,

senior sister Zhao Wei still frowned slightly, feeling a bit uncomfortable in her heart.

How could the affairs of the inner courtyard be allowed to be gossiped about by servants?

She interjected sternly: "If anyone dares to discuss the inner courtyard again, family law will be served."

In terms of status, Zhao Wei was Cheng Feng's Principal Wife.

The Head of the Family of the Cheng Mansion!!!

The few maidservants beside Cai'er saw that the Head of the Family had spoken,

and not daring to say more, they naturally closed their mouths obediently.

The scene quieted down for a moment.

The carriage had been away from the city gate for a while when the servant driving the carriage suddenly flicked the horse whip and said: "Mistresses, we have arrived."

Cai'er was also somewhat curious about the Master's arrangements, so she lifted the carriage curtain to look.

The location where the carriage was, was simply in a dense forest.

It was blocked by mountains and rocks on all sides.

This didn't look like a good place for a transfer station at all!!

Xu Miao and Zhao Wei, as the strongest ones here, frowned slightly.

Before leaving, their own Master had said that everything had already been arranged.

But what was the situation before their eyes?

Zhao Wei's status was incomparable, and she also possessed the strength of the Bone Refining Realm.

Ensuring safety was naturally her duty.

Although she knew that her own man's arrangements would not have any loopholes,

she still reminded them coldly: "Everyone be careful, bring out the spirit you use in your daily training.

Once you have left the house, no one will protect you anymore."

For this trip, Cheng Feng had selected maidservants whose Martial Dao strength was not bad.

Naturally, there was a guarantee regarding safety.

All the maidservants said one after another: "Yes, Mistress."

Cai'er also understood that there was likely a problem at this moment, and the state of mind that had just calmed down became tense once again.

"They all say the world outside is chaotic; could it be that I am going to die here before I have even left?"

From the woods not far away came a "rustling" sound.

The nervous crowd stood on guard one after another.

A figure suddenly flashed through the woods; they looked closely.

It turned out to be Cheng Yi.

A red light flashed in Cheng Yi's eyes, and the Mechanical Dog that had been lurking and protecting them along the way received a signal, silently and slowly retreating.

Cheng Yi cupped his hands and said, "Madam, do not be afraid, I am Cheng Yi."

"The Master has already arranged everything, please follow me."

Seeing that it was Cheng Yi who appeared, Cai'er felt slightly relieved.

"Cheng Yi, is this place the transit point arranged by the Master?"

"Or has something gone wrong with the Master's arrangements?"

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were intertwined with confusion and anxiety.

The sound of the wind in the forest seemed to become more urgent along with the nervous emotions of the crowd.

The occasional sound of branches and leaves rubbing against each other added a touch of eeriness to the quiet scene.

Cheng Yi said expressionlessly and softly, "Madam is overthinking; the address the Master arranged is exactly here, please follow me, Madam."

Having said that, he turned and pointed to a hidden path, with lush vegetation on both sides; if not for someone to guide them, it would be extremely difficult for outsiders to discover.

"Please follow me, Madam and everyone, this place is not suitable for a long stay."

Cai'er looked at Cheng Yi's sturdy back; although she had a thousand questions in her heart, she had no choice but to choose 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 attendants beside her who were equally suspicious and uncertain.

The group, in this dark night, followed Cheng Yi and stepped onto 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 vaguely be seen going back and forth.

After walking for a distance, Cai'er finally couldn't help but speak, her voice appearing exceptionally clear in the silence, "Cheng Yi, have we not arrived yet?"

Cheng Yi turned his head and replied in a low voice, "Rest assured, Madam, we will be there very soon."

After walking a little further, Cheng Yi led the crowd to a relatively flat area sheltered by a mountain peak.

"Madam, we have arrived."

Cheng Yi turned around and cupped his hands.

Looking at the empty space.

Everyone fell into deep thought, not knowing what the Master was up to.

What could happen by walking into the mountains?

Are they supposed to fly over???

Suddenly, above the blue sky and white clouds.

A massive steel figure abruptly appeared.

Zhao Wei, Xu Miao, Cai'er, and the group of accompanying maids all 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!!!"