The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 116: A sudden inspiration

Jin Chui will definitely need some time to find someone to sail the ship, and he doesn't know how things are going with the cabins.

It's probably not safe to stay here any longer. Once the people waiting below board the ship and search the area, things will get really bad.

After thinking it through, Shen Hanyu stood up: "Let's leave from here first. They shouldn't have boarded the ship yet. Let's find somewhere else to hide and try to avoid them."

Miao Cui followed behind, letting the servants clear the way ahead.

"Young lady, if the boatman is also detained, how can we ask the nearby government office for help?"

“You believe in Golden Hammer. As long as we find the person, we won’t have to worry about how to get help.”

If they were truly controlled, those spineless cowards would only need a little tap from Jin Chui to learn how to contact the nearest government office.

"Don't panic."

Shen Hanyu patted Miaocui's hand. This wasn't the first time they had encountered such a dangerous situation. Thanks to the Crown Prince, they had gained a lot of experience.

There were still quite a few people around her. The people in Master Lu's cabin hadn't returned yet. Master Lu had brought dozens of thugs with him. Shen Hanyu looked at the person who had just delivered the message.

"How many boats have come down below? Approximately how many people are on them?"

"There are five boats, and there are about seven people on each boat."

Because it was dark, I couldn't see very clearly, but it was roughly clear.

Shen Hanyu lowered her eyes, and suddenly an idea came to her.

"Let's meet up with Golden Hammer first, and then wait."

Shen Hanyu spoke in riddles, then led her people in the direction Jin Chui had left.

She still knew where the boat was located. A few days ago, when she suspected Master Lu's identity, she had sent someone there. However, there was no evidence, and those people didn't believe her. They even used Master Lu's identity certificate to shut her up.

Master Lu just asked if she already knew his identity, which probably means that someone from that side leaked the information.

No wonder they insisted on sending her to the banquet this time; it turns out they had this in mind.

After figuring it out, Shen Hanyu was no longer flustered.

Along the way, the ship's cabins accumulated quite a few corpses.

Jin Chui had disappeared somewhere. The people in front stopped, and Shen Hanyu heard the sound of swords clashing.

"It was our men and those pirates."

Shen Hanyu hid behind the shelves. They were almost there and were about to cross this side. It was a pity that this group of people had managed to fight their way over here.

Zhang Da, who was standing next to Master Lu, was bruised and battered. He couldn't help but curse, "How come the people that little wench brought with her are so powerful? Not only did they kill our men, but they also played us like fools. I should have killed her a few days ago!"

Master Lu glanced at him: "Did you think you could have killed her a few days ago? How's the cargo?"

"Some parts were damaged, but the valuables are still there, so it's not too bad. The ship that will pick us up has already arrived."

Master Lu nodded and led his men to move the goods over.

Zhang Da craned his neck to look, "How come there are only five boats?"

On the dark water, only the shadows of five boats could be vaguely seen. People were climbing up ropes; they must be their men.

"Five is enough. Take the valuable ones and leave the rest."

Zhang Da quickly told the people around him to pick up the things and take them away. Just as he was about to get away, he saw those people attacking him again.

"Damn it, it won't leave you alone."

Shen Hanyu was also observing the situation over there; it seemed that things weren't going too well for Master Lu either.

Among the merchants who were kidnapped by Master Lu, they all had thugs, but no one knows where they are.

"Miss, Master Lu and his men are blocking our way."

"Girl, we'll help you distract him."

After they finished speaking, they appeared over to Master Lu and Zhang Da.

With those few people drawing attention, Shen Hanyu tiptoed past from behind.

There are many corpses here, so you have to be careful with every step you take.

Miao Cui dared not make a sound, as the fight in front was raging fiercely, and even Master Lu had joined in.

"Fourth Master, how come none of these people are dead?"

Master Lu had no idea where they had come from. He thought of something, turned his head to look, but saw nothing.

Shen Hanyu, hiding in the cabin, held her breath. She was almost discovered by Master Lu, but luckily they acted quickly.

"girl?"

A head popped out from the corner; who else could it be but Jin Chui?

"What are you doing here?" Shen Hanyu asked softly, beckoning Jin Chui over.

Golden Hammer walked over from among the people on the ground.

"I went to look for someone, but found that the boat had stopped. Then I saw several boats approaching from below. I was afraid that the boatmen had been taken into custody. Before I could find a way to ask the government for help, things got chaotic, so I had to hide here for the time being."

Shen Hanyu glanced at it and said, "I have a different idea now. The boatman is unreliable, and the boat is in such a mess. There are five boats below, and each boat can probably seat seven or eight people. Once they get on, we'll get off."

Jin Chui's eyes lit up. This wasn't a bad idea. These guys definitely wouldn't be able to react in time. They hadn't brought much with them this time, so it would be perfect for them.

“Alright, I’ll call those men to escort us there. Master Lu and the others have been lured away, now is the perfect opportunity.”

Shen Hanyu rolled up her trouser legs so that she could move faster when she went down. It was the first time she had done something like this. Instead of being killed by the Crown Prince, she was going to die at the hands of these pirates.

"Let's go."

Shen Hanyu was well aware that every second of hesitation was a second of danger.

Rolling up her sleeves, Shen Hanyu took Miaocui's hand.

The sounds of fighting were very close to them. Shen Hanyu walked over quickly. Those people hadn't noticed them yet, and with Shen Hanyu's people blocking their way, she wasn't injured.

"This way."

Miao Cui found the rope ladder.

The small boat was guarded by only one or two people, who were more than capable of handling the situation.

Those guys have all gone to help Master Lu now, and this is the perfect time.

"Go down."

Shen Hanyu was the first to step onto the rope ladder. The ladder was swaying, so she took a deep breath and walked down step by step.

Jin Chui glanced at Miao Cui: "Let's hurry up and go too. If we delay any longer, Master Lu and the others will be here soon."

It was quite exciting to rob a pirate ship for the first time. Jin Chui never expected Shen Hanyu to be so bold.

Shen Hanyu moved quickly and soon got on the boat.

The pirates on the ship were taken aback when they saw that it was a young woman who had disembarked.

"what's the situation?"

But soon, several people appeared behind Shen Hanyu, drew their knives, and took down the guys on the boats.

"Come down quickly."

Shen Hanyu picked up the oar, cherishing every minute and second she had won.

Miao Cui jumped into the boat. "Miss, let me help you."

Shen Hanyu didn't try to be brave and handed the oars to someone who knew how to use them. Once everyone was there, the small boat quickly sailed away.

As the sea breeze subsided, Shen Hanyu lowered her sleeves and looked at the ships still engaged in battle.

How far is it from here to Suzhou?

"A day's journey."