Chapter 2052: Can You Climb Over the Wall?

Chapter 2052: Can You Climb Over the Wall?

While contemplating, Ruan Chengqian handed a medicine pouch to Ruan Lipao. He said, "Alright, I'll inform the county princess about this matter. You should head back."

Ruan Lipao didn't ask further questions, but he had a feeling that Ruan Hai might be in trouble.

He whispered, "Just be careful with everything. If you need any help, don't hesitate to find me."

"You've already helped me enough," Ruan Chengqian replied with a smile. "But I'll prepare a big surprise for you sometime."

Ruan Lipao grinned, didn't linger, and hurriedly left with the medicine pouch.

After he left the courtyard, Ruan Chengqian closed the gate. When he turned around, he saw Shu Yu stepping out of the house. His eyes gleamed as he said, "It's about Lou Shi. There seems to be progress on her side. She expressed her desire to meet you at her home."

However, he quickly became concerned, "There are people watching outside, so even if we go to see Lou Shi, it might not be convenient."

"No problem, we can deal with those watchers," Shu Yu said, turning to Ying Xi. "Do you know the positions of the two villagers who are watching?"

"Yes, one is watching the front gate, and the other is watching the back gate."

Since they weren't professional watchers, the areas they were guarding weren't comprehensive. As long as they avoided the front and back gates, it would be relatively easy to slip away.

Shu Yu borrowed a short tunic from Wang Shi, which would allow her greater mobility, and had Ruan Chengqian change into lighter clothing. Ying Xi didn't need to change; she was already dressed efficiently.

The three of them stood in the courtyard, drawing puzzled looks from the other members of the Ruan family.

Then, Shu Yu asked Ruan Chengqian, "Can you climb over the wall?"

"Yes," he replied. Ruan Chengqian had a look at their courtyard wall, which was slightly higher than those of typical households due to recent repairs. However, his daily activities of climbing trees and fishing in the river had kept him agile.

His main concern was for the county princess, who, despite growing up in a poor family, was still a young lady. Could she manage to climb over the wall?

Shu Yu nodded, "There's a fierce dog in the neighboring yard. I'll have Ying Xi throw a stone into that yard. When the dog starts barking loudly and causing a commotion, we can climb over the wall."

Shu Yu and Ying Xi didn't mind, but Shu Yu was concerned that Ruan Chengqian might make noise when he jumped down, so she wanted to be cautious.

Ruan Chengqian agreed, "Okay."

In the next moment, Ying Xi tossed a stone towards the neighboring yard.

"Woof! Woof!" The dog's ferocious barking erupted instantly, shattering the otherwise quiet night.

Suddenly, Shu Yu took a few steps back, and before the Ruan family members could react, she sprinted and effortlessly climbed over the wall. She easily descended to the other side without a sound.

The Ruan family members were stunned. Was she really this agile, or was their wall just too low?

Ying Xi followed right after and climbed up in a few swift movements.

Now, the pressure was on Ruan Chengqian. Ruan family members watched him with curiosity.

Ruan Chengqian had a feeling of "Oh my god, what have I gotten myself into?" He knew he had to succeed to save face.

He had just agreed when he watched Shu Yu's exceptional climbing skills. After some hesitation, he used the corner of the wall to boost himself up.