บท 267: A Fresh Start

After they secured a promise from Captain Mu that a replacement would be sent over as soon as possible, they briefly debated on where they would leave Wei Yan in the meantime.

"Auntie, what do you think of putting him in front of the house?" Jingwei suggested, trying to be helpful.

"Of course not! He'll be blocking the way! Do you think he's as slim as an umbrella stand?" Yue Niang tutted. "Maybe if I tied him up harder…"

Wei Yan gave her a horrified look. He was already trussed up tightly like a prized pork with no wriggle room, any tighter and he would lose all blood circulation and die! 

"Can you let me go please?" He pleaded. "I promise I won't create any more trouble!"

"I'll be the judge of that," Tai Cheng said. "Don't worry, we'll still let you go to the bathroom if you ask nicely." 

Wei Yan spluttered with more despair.