In the capital, the court was like a riot in the past few days. The old emperor still stopped ill and stopped the court. All the government affairs were naturally handled by the crown prince and the three princes. Of course, there were also several college scholars from the current dynasty.
The atmosphere in the court was pretty good. Although Zhao Qinli was frivolous and injustice, she did not dare to do anything in front of the three princes.
However, today's court is not as relaxed as before, and replaced by an indescribable depression
The thief's body has been escorted to Beijing, and officials from Shuntian Prefecture are verifying their true colors.
The crown prince Zhao Qinli looked solemn at this time, and said with a heartache: The abominable gangsters actually regard our court as nothing! They openly kill soldiers and generals and kidnap my brother, which is like disobedience, and everyone can kill him.
The crown prince followed the ceremony of the crown prince and sat next to the case to handle the memorial. The next one was the three princes who had real power in the court. At this time, Yang Shu still had a frosty face, closed his eyes, as if he was meditating, without saying a word.
King Ding Zhao Yuanqing also closed his eyes and said nothing, no turbulence was seen from his face.
Your Highness, Duke Jing’s memorial has also arrived?
King Rong Zhao Yuanqing had a calm face. He was always the most kind in the court. His face turned dark and he was quite ferocious.
After all, the one who was kidnapped was his beloved eldest son. Who would be in a good mood as a father at this time?
I'll look at Ah...
Zhao Qinli was obviously not familiar with the government, so she started to look for this reminder in a hurry.
The frivolous movements and perfunctory attitude not only made Wang's face darker, but even the other ministers couldn't help but frown.
Yang Cun, Yang Cun...oh, here!
Zhao Qinli searched for a long time before finding Yang Cun’s memorial, but his hand shook for a moment, and he couldn’t handle it very stably.
Just as the note was about to land, the old eunuch Jinliang took a look and quickly bent down and put it respectfully on the table to avoid irritating King Rong who is now like a powder barrel.
Yang Cun returned to Jiangnan under the order, and passed the mountain pass town outside Gusu City. The army, horses, boats and cars were exhausted and could not bear to travel far, so he entered the city for a break. That night, he went out of the city with several soldiers to relax. Unexpectedly, he met Prince Rong and his party besieged by hundreds of thieves! At this time, I ordered my subordinate Wang Dong to transfer troops, but Ma Zheng refused to transfer horses to provide assistance. He was extremely anxious. I dared to take action first and then report to force Ma Zheng's army and horses to force him to rescue him at night, but there were many thieves. Gusu soldiers were not supported and killed most of them, but the prince was not saved. I sighed with tears!
When he heard this, the court suddenly became uproar
Good guy Ah, this is not rebellion, what is it!
There were actually hundreds of people who openly wanted to kidnap the prince’s prince!
Although the prince has no official title, he is a royal relative and will definitely succeed the position of King Rong in the future.
This group of thieves are so bold that they don't take the imperial court and the royal family seriously
I went to kill blood and fought with the thieves for a night. I was reluctant to see the thieves in a dangerous situation. The generals of Gusu have not helped for a long time and have encountered the thieves to resist stubbornly. Although there are many enemies, they cannot save the prince. I am also ashamed and resentful of the incompetent administration of the officials in the Suzhou area. I actually allowed hundreds of thieves to be so arrogant that they have witnessed the evidence, and there are also a group of criminals who are escorted back to Beijing. Please ask the emperor to decide.
After a thought, Jin Liang's old face, which was originally a little smiling, became a little unsightly.
Prince, what should I do about this?
Zhao Qinli resisted the urge to yawn and still pretended to be heartbroken.
He was confined for so long and put on the crown prince's clothes again. His expression could not hide his pride. He seemed to be showing off that he was still favored, and even the officials in the court couldn't help but frown secretly.
Your Highness, I want to take a trip to Shuntian Mansion!
King Rong's face was covered with clouds at this time
Oh OK, then let's do it, let's go
Zhao Qinli remembered the little beauty of Ryukyu that was still hidden in the East Palace. She had no idea of going to court. She didn't expect that the brothel was so stunning.
At this moment, my eyes couldn't hide the lustful light, and I wanted to go back to the East Palace to enjoy the soft jade fragrance.
Retreat the court!
Jinliang frowned, looked at the two princes who had never spoken, sighed helplessly, and shouted according to the rules.
The atmosphere in the court today is too depressing. Prince Rong, who has always been kind, his face darkened. It feels not much inferior to Long Yan's anger.
When the officials retired from the court, they were all careful and didn't even dare to whisper normally.
Everyone knows that the eldest son is the one who loves the most. When this incident happened, the court can be said to have lost all its face. Moreover, the faces of King Zhen and King Ding are not very good-looking. It is better not to touch the head at this time.
King Ding went directly to the Ministry of War because of military affairs. At this time, more than a dozen horses slowly left the palace gate. King Rong, who had always been in and out of the sedan chair, was anxious at this time and did not care about the show.
Rong Wang's face looked a little stiff, full of worry, and another look of indignation. He gritted his teeth and said: Damn the thief... He dared to contempt the court. If he didn't cut him into pieces, it would be impossible to calm my hatred.
Brother Wang!
Yang Shu was silent, and after a while, he said softly: Uncle has a secret letter to his foolish brother. The thief is obviously a member of the Demon Sect. The route he took should be to the southwest, which may be Hebei or Tianjin Sect.
Brother Daiyu thanked Duke Jingguo!
King Rong narrowed his eyes and bowed his hands and said: Brother Yu is now in trouble and has lost his companionship!
Well, Brother Wang, if you have something to use Yang Shu, please speak up just!
Yang Shu also bowed to him
Don't go
King Rong led his men and rushed towards Shuntian Mansion with his horse.
Tongbao, let’s go home first!
Yang Shu shook his head. The elegant and calm King Rong was so anxious. It seemed that this matter was full of strangeness. I don’t know what the words my uncle asked Yang Tongbao to pass on his own.
In the palace of the prince, in the front yard, he changed his lion robe. Yang Shu, who was dressed in plain clothes, was still elegant and quiet. He closed his eyes and tasted the fragrant tea in the cup and asked softly: Tongbao, tell me! What is the words that my uncle wants you to convey?
yes!
Standing in front of him was Yang Tongbao, the number one general of the royal palace.
The incident in Suzhou was a sensation. There were so many people who wanted to escort. Yang Cun thought about it and sent Yang Tongbao to take five hundred soldiers to escort him personally.
Despite the responsibility of guarding, Yang Tongbao also knew the importance of this matter, so he led his troops to rush back to Beijing day and night along the dry road.
Some things are not convenient to write, whether they are memorials or secret letters. The most reliable way is to pass on the message in person, so Yang Tongbao also told the matter of Ma Zheng, the situation when the Demon Sect was hijacked, and the ships of materials.
None of these things appeared in the memorials. It was not that they wanted to hide them and not report them. It was just that Yang Cunxin had doubts and felt that there were many strange things and could not tell everything.
Didn’t the prince go on a trip? Why did he suddenly buy so many supplies?
Yang Shu frowned when he heard this, and he vaguely understood Yang Cun’s intention. This matter was indeed not just as simple as it appeared.
The prince asks the villain to tell the prince!
Yang Tongbao looked solemn: The thief seemed to be lurking for a long time, and he had to do it carefully before he was able to do it. The movement of the Demon Sect should not be the style of ordinary martial arts people. The capital may not be very calm at the moment. I hope the prince will consider it carefully when encountering things, and I cannot take it lightly when facing the two kings of Rongding.
I got it, go down
Yang Shu took a sip of tea and waved his hand to Yang Tongbao to leave first
After Yang Tongbao retired, Yang Shu closed his eyes and pondered in the huge garden.
At this time, the air suddenly twisted, and the huge body of the Earth slave appeared behind Yang Shu in an instant, saying in confusion: Prince, is that stinky brat really recognized by the Vajra Seal?
Unlike, my uncle's visions on those nights should have nothing to do with the Vajra Seal
Yang Shu's brain hurts. Compared to the Vajra Seal, the current complexity of the situation is even more annoying. Things come one by one. When will the truth be revealed?
I said, that kid is not as good as a person as life
The dilapid nodded as well
Notify the concierge and leave the guests in the afternoon. I have to think about some things
Yang Shu felt that his mind was messy now and he really needed to think quietly.
knew
Di Nu originally wanted to say a few more words, but when he saw Yang Shu's absent-minded appearance, he could only hold it in a while and honestly act as a starting errand.
Although the people in the capital are still busy living their lives, the number of soldiers and horses coming and going on all over the streets is also surprising.
The side of the imperial city, Shuntian Prefecture's yamen is so busy that his heels are facing the sky.
There were so many criminals and criminals on this day, and they were escorted by the Zhenwang Mansion. In addition, King Rong personally interrogated them. The officials of Shuntian Mansion naturally did not dare to neglect them. They quickly dispatched people everywhere to cooperate with the trial of the Rong Mansion.
There should have been many soldiers guarding the gate of Shuntian Mansion Prison, but because there are too many business today, there are only two soldiers guarding it.
After all, it was at the foot of the emperor. I had never heard of anyone who dared to rob the prison here, so the gatekeeper was yawning and had no energy at all. While glad that he didn't have to be transferred to do those chores, he complained that such days were boring.
Alas, I was so sleepy...
The guard on the left was yawning and complaining dissatisfiedly: Originally, I should have had a rest today. Last night, I went to Zuixianglou with Lao Liu and the others to go crazy all night. Where did the court have so many things? I hurriedly called me back in the morning, so I was about to fall down when I narrowed my eyes.
Come on, you didn't call me either!
The guard on the right also yawned and muttered dissatisfiedly: Fortunately, I had fun last night. Don’t even say that the little widow on West Street is really delicious. Yesterday, I was almost squeezed dry by her. That figure, tsk...
While they were laughing eroticly, more than a dozen black shadows approached silently along the wall. The two guards were so alert that they did not notice the extremely subtle movement at all.
Less than ten steps away, two masked men in black suddenly rushed forward, rushing towards them like cheetahs, skillfully covering their mouths, and the dagger in their hands appeared, accurately piercing their hearts.
Okay, go in and deal with others, hurry up, don’t drag it out!
At this time, a man in black who looked like a leader also walked in, lowered his voice and ordered, the other men in black quietly opened the prison door and rushed in without a break.
At this time, the two guards struggled with their unbelievable eyes, and the blood flowed from their necks became more and more. Until their bodies could not make any sound and only the twitching instinct was left, the two men in black who were fighting let go and threw them on the ground
It is obviously not the first time I have done this kind of assassination
Accurate and not dragging on the mud, so strong and ruthless, they are definitely not ordinary mountain bandits
The prison underground is extremely solid, covering the sunlight, making it look very dark and wet. There are mice and bugs crawling around on the ground from time to time, and as soon as you come in, there is a damp smell and an unspeakable stench.
Although it is a temporary detention place, I don’t know how many people have died here over the years
The gloomy feeling is very scary, and I feel very uncomfortable when I come in
fast!
The people in black seemed to be used to such an environment. As soon as they came in, they immediately dispersed like a tide, running in all directions in tacit understanding, each carrying out their own tasks.
The manpower is too tight today. There are only four guards in the cell where dozens of prisoners are imprisoned. In less than a while, in the silent assassination, the bodies of the four guards have been thrown together. The leader in black picked up their keys and distributed them, and whispered: Okay, find the target now!
yes!
The others just nodded and didn't ask much
The prisoners were staying like walking corpses. In this dark and unmistakable time, their eyes were empty and almost without any anger.
But at this moment, a group of masked men in black suddenly appeared in their surprise, and the prison door was opened silently.
These people didn't say anything, and after opening the door, they just said hoarsely. Go away and they were busy again soon.
There are many people locked up here who are dead prisoners or extremely evil people. Under severe punishment, beheading is probably a form of forgiveness.
There was a glimmer of hope at this time. No one had time to think about it. He immediately ran out of the prison ecstasy. No one thought about why such a strange thing happened in the prison.
A group of men in black were walking around, and the black leader was also searching for the dense cells. When he walked to the most corner, his eyes suddenly lit up.
In a small cell covered with straw, a figure curled up in a corner in a daze. Although his figure was much thinner, he could tell at a glance that he was much whiter than other prisoners. He was not that pale and pale, obviously he was not a hard-working person when he was locked up.
Who are you?
The unkempt face, the eyes were dull, and the voice was very hoarse when talking, as if she was so desperate that she felt that even the question was unnecessary
The dignified governor of Tianjin actually ended up like this!
The leader in black sneered, waved his hand, and several subordinates immediately opened the door to prison and flew out the already lost Xiao Jiu.
Are you... going to silence?
Xiao Jiu's lips were trembling, and there was no fear in his voice, and there was a faint expectation of relief.
No, it's for you to have a new life!
The black-clothed leader smiled, wiped Xiao Jiu's dry and scattered hair, and said coldly: The matter of silence is only done by King Ding. We don't want him to do it, so it's easy for you to live and wait for death, but your value in life will be greater!
You'd better give me a knife...
Xiao Jiu's expression faded and he shook his head silently
Yeah?
The leader in black raised his hand and a piece of emerald jade pendant was added to his palm!
The jade pendant is extremely round and carved vividly. The word Xiao in front is even more eye-catching
It's my son's...you, what's wrong with him?
When Xiao Jiu saw it, his eyes were so anxious that he was bloodshot. He was originally lifeless and immediately roared hysterically: He would lose a hair, and I would not let you go even if I became a ghost!
Don't worry, he's fine
The leader in black sneered and said: But if we weren't there, you would have met in the underworld. Now you have no choice. I will take you to see your son. Then you listen to what he said, and I believe you will think it's stupid to die like this.
well……
Xiao Jiu was trembling when he spoke, excited, surprised, confused, mixed feelings, unable to tell what it felt in his heart
The leader in black laughed smugly, and the others immediately raised Xiao Jiu, who had been exhausted and unable to walk, and walked out of the prison. The body of the guard outside the door had been cleaned up.
Several carriages were waiting quietly. After getting on the carriage, Xiao Jiu didn't know which direction he was going. He only knew that he had been walking for most of the day after leaving the capital. The road became more and more rugged and uneven, and it was obvious that he was not on the official road.
The night is near and the stars are sparse, and the darkness in the dense forest is blown by the evening breeze. The sound sounds quiet and a bit terrifying.
In the deep mountains of the north of the city, several carriages slowly stopped in front of a small courtyard. Xiao Jiu was hungry and cold at this time. He was in a state of jail and felt numb. Now he was suddenly robbed of prison and breathed fresh air, feeling a little awkward.
arrive
The leader in black helped Xiao Jiu down, and the other subordinates immediately drove the carriage, as if they were eager to rush back along the same road.
Whose person are you?
Xiao Jiu has been hungry for so long and is physically and mentally tortured in prison. At this moment, even the station is a little unstable.
But he was not a fool either. After looking at the leader in black, he still couldn't control his curiosity in his heart.
We... are the ones who save you
The leader in black was obviously stunned, but he didn't expect Xiao Jiu to ask such a question
Is that true? If you do good deeds and accumulate virtue, you will not rob the prison and kill people
Xiao Jiu sneered, although he was unswerving, he still asked aggressively: When you left the city gate just now, you only took a little time to pass. Logically speaking, if there are so many vehicles passing by in the imperial city, the guards will definitely conduct strict inspections. At least it is impossible for them to let go of the people in the car without even looking at anyone in the car. They cannot even have this alertness. The only possibility is that you have a unique seal, or a unique seal of a powerful person.
You officials are really cunning
The black-clothed leader smiled and did not answer. While helping Xiao Jiu into the house, he said: You don’t have to worry about who we are. At least we will not kill you like King Ding. Remember, you have value to us. As for how to use this value to save your life, it’s your own business.
I see
Xiao Jiu looked gloomy and nodded in words
Go, your son is cute
The leader in black kept sending Xiao Jiu to a small house on the left. After opening the door, hesitated for a while, and still whispered: You should take a break first, there are our people everywhere here, don't want to run away, I believe that if you see that situation later, you won't want to run away.
Um……
Xiao Jiu had a bad premonition in his heart, but he still insisted on calming himself and nodded.
The leader in black turned around and left, closing his eyes under the big tree in the yard to rest
Xiao Jiu dragged his weak body and held the wall to slowly walk into the dark hut. Everything in the hut was very simple, only the oil lamp on the table swayed the dim light. On the big bed in the corner, a young body was lying peacefully, as if he heard the movement, and immediately asked in the childish voice: Uncle, are you back?
My tomorrow, tomorrow...
Listening to the familiar voice, Xiao Jiu's whole body trembled like an electric shock, dragging his staggering footsteps to the edge of the bed, and then he saw the scene in front of him, his mind froze, and he was about to faint.
Dad, is it you? Dad?
On the bed was a seven or eight-year-old child who should have been innocent and lively, but at this time his young body smelled an unpleasant medicine.
The child's originally delicate face had a terrifying scar, which almost ruined half of his face. His eyes were covered with thick gauze and faint blood, which looked very scary.
What made Xiao Jiu almost fainted was his son's foot, and one of his son's foot was gone!
The whole body was covered with layers of gauze, and wounds and blood were everywhere. His little face was pale and colorless. Although he was still lively when speaking, he also looked very weak!
Dad, tomorrow, it's Dad Ah!
Xiao Jiu's eyes turned dark and he lay on the head of the bed. Looking at his young son's miserable state, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
Dad, it's really you, oh...
The little boy on the bed also became very excited, but when he moved, he suddenly screamed in pain.
Tomorrow, what's wrong with you? Don't scare your dad!
Xiao Jiu was so anxious that tears burst out. Seeing his son twitching in pain on the bed, he immediately screamed like crazy, but at this time his son was trembling all over, and he didn't dare to touch him. He was in a state of urgency and was so anxious that he was not as good as death.
What's wrong with him?
At this time, the leader in black also ran in when he heard the sound. Seeing the child twitching in the bed, he rushed forward and quickly pointed at several acupoints on the child's body.
The child who was already spasm immediately calmed down, his breathing became even, and he fell asleep
My son...what happened to you?
Xiao Jiu was crying at this time, grabbed the black-clothed leader's hand, and shouted with fierce eyes: What's wrong with him? Such a young child, why can you torture him with a harsh hand?
Don't be impatient, just follow your own son!
The leader in black didn't seem to want to move to him. After stopping his impatient behavior, he walked up to take his pulse for the little boy, shook his head and said: This child is blind now, and there are so many wounds on his body. It's good to save his life. I blame me for letting you father and son meet rashly. Just now, he was so excited that the wounds that were involved in his body would hurt like that.
What, eyes... blindness?
Xiao Jiu was suddenly struck by lightning, and he felt that his eyes were dark, and the whole world seemed to collapse instantly.
The leader in black was silent, ignoring Xiao Jiu who was already stunned, walked directly to the back hall to get herbs, and started to simmer in the house. While simmering, he sighed and said: Okay, you can rest first, wait until the child wakes up and take medicine. He is very weak now. Such a young child is so seriously injured, he is already lucky to be able to live.
Xiao Jiu shook his head silently and sat in front of his son's bed. Looking at his scarred young son, his nose was sore again, and tears couldn't help but flow down sadly. Even if he was unforgivable, he was still a father. Seeing the tragic situation of his own flesh and blood, he felt heartbroken and wanted to replace his young son with his death.
Time slowly disappeared in the depressing and gloomy atmosphere in the room. In the blink of an eye, a day and night passed, and Xiao Jiu just quietly shed tears, looking at the painful child, as if he had lost his soul, without any ability to think.
After the black-clothed leader boiled the medicine, he kept sitting quietly waiting. Looking at this scene, even the cold-blooded person would be touched. He was like a walking corpse and a seriously injured young son. What a shrill scene.
As dusk approached, the child in the bed coughed, as if he had a nightmare. The childish voice was full of fear and helplessness. I didn't know what I dreamed of, and shouted in fear: Dad... Where are you, Dad, don't leave tomorrow
Tomorrow, Dad is here, Dad is here!
Xiao Jiu suddenly stiffened all over and quickly grabbed the child's little hand, crying and coaxing him softly: Dad will always be here, tomorrow be good, tomorrow I'm not afraid, Dad will never go anywhere
Dad, tomorrow I'm afraid...
The little boy choked in a low voice, and his little hand came from where it was so powerful that he grabbed Xiao Jiu's hand tightly, and even made Xiao Jiu feel a little painful.
The panic and fear in the voice made Xiao Jiu burst into tears again, and he didn't dare to stimulate his miserable child anymore. He could only comfort the scared child while wiping his tears.
Child, it's time to take medicine
At this time, the leader in black came forward and handed the potion to them
Uncle, this medicine is very bitter!
Although the little boy was still uncomfortable, he could not hide his innocent side in front of his father and began to act coquettishly.
Although he could not see his father's serious appearance as he pretended to be angry, he obviously did not realize the seriousness of the problem, including his eyes under his thick gauze.
Come on, be good tomorrow, Dad, feed you, you have to drink it so that you can get better soon
Xiao Jiu knew that the leader in black had no malice and knew that there would be no problem with the bowl of medicine. He quickly picked up the bowl and fed it to his son bit by bit with a spoon.
The young child was extremely well-behaved, enjoying his father's love, frowned and drank the potion honestly. If it weren't for the blood stains and scars and gauze on his face, how innocent and cute he would have looked at this time
The black-clothed leader didn't say much at first sight, turned around and left, silently closing the door, leaving time to the father and son who were reborn after the disaster.
In the room, Xiao Jiu cried and laughed, and withstood his nose and tears, he suppressed the urge to cry loudly, and still comforted his son in a gentle tone.
The child is relatively simple after all, and you can imagine the joy in his heart after seeing his father. Although he is a little naughty, he becomes much more obedient at this time.
Xiao Jiu wiped his old tears, hoping that his son was so well-behaved and obedient, but looking at his son's situation, looking at the conspicuous scar on his pure little face and gauze on his eyes, the tears flowed even harder when he wanted to laugh.
Tomorrow, tell my father, where is my mother? Where are my grandma and the others?
Xiao Jiu accompanied his son for a long time before he asked the question he was most reluctant to ask.
That day, Ah...
When the little boy spoke, his face was bloodless, his lips were pale, his whole body was covered in cold sweat, his body trembling, and he murmured in extreme panic: Dad, that day... the prince and uncle said they asked someone to pick us up, and we walked towards the capital in the carriage, saying that we were coming to find my father. Who knew that on the third night, we rushed to a mountain without people at night, those adults and soldiers... Ah, he drove us out of the car...
As the youngest son's intermittent talk was heard, Xiao Jiu was so angry that he kept rushing towards his forehead.
It turns out that the conditions for King Ding to treat his family well are fake. He pretended to bring them to the capital, but in fact he had already had the intention of killing and silence.
But Pity's family was abandoned in the wilderness with more than 20 young people. What's even more hateful is that those soldiers who were inferior to beasts actually raped their first wife and concubines in front of their children until they died!
The child didn't understand what rape was. He only knew that grandma, mother, and aunt were crying naked and wailing naked. The sound was so shrill that he felt scared when he told him. Xiao Jiu was so angry that his gums were bleeding, but he still swallowed the blood, endured Taotian's hatred, and comforted his son who was trembling with a trembling voice. The blood-filled eyes were already full of hatred that could not be dissolved.
The beautiful wife and concubine were humiliated and died, the old mother and young daughter died tragically and the corpse was abandoned. More than 20 people from the Xiao family died like this.
Zhao Yuanqing... I, Xiao Jiu, have a breath, and I swear to be irreconcilable with you!
Xiao Jiu comforted his young son softly at this time, but a line of blood and tears had flowed silently along his dirty face. He remembered the old and young people who died tragically, the wife and young girls who were humiliated to death. Looking at the child who had been dead for life, the only softness in his heart supported the trembling and choked voice, and the rest was the heaviest hatred.
Night falls, insects and beasts are roaring everywhere in the mountains, and the occasional tranquility will be broken by discordant sounds.
At this time, the gate of the courtyard was closed, and more than a dozen guards were patrolling in every corner. The leader in black was sitting at the table under the tree, with a few side dishes on the table, a roast chicken and a few pots of wine on it.
At this time, he had taken off his cover. He was a majestic face. He was about forty years old, strong and tall, and there was an indescribable murderous aura without saying a word. He drank a few small dishes and sighed every time he drank, but looking at his face and the heavy expression on his face, he couldn't tell that he was feeling any pleasure.
The door opened with a slam. After carefully closing the door again, Xiao Jiu walked directly to the leader, without saying a word, picked up a pot of wine and suddenly drank it.
In the blink of an eye, after drinking a pound of wine, Xiao Jiu felt that the five internal organs and six palaces were burning like a burning heat. He coughed a few uncomfortable times, and felt a sense of pleasure as if he was venting.
His eyes were covered with bloodshots of skeletons, and his bloated face made it easy to feel the hatred in his heart at this moment
The leader in black didn't say anything, and drank a sip of wine silently, and then ate the dishes on the table.
Xiao Jiu didn't say anything, sat directly opposite him, grabbed the chicken legs and chewed hard, while drinking the choking soju wine in big mouthfuls. The leader in black chuckled: The governor of Tianjin, how comfortable the brocade and jade clothes are, they tasted the best wine, a century-old wine, but you didn't expect that you would be used to drinking the wine brewed by the country people.
Why save my son?
Xiao Jiu took a few more mouthfuls, ignoring his sarcasm, staring at him with wide eyes
smoothly
The leader in black took a sip of wine and said proudly: Our mission is to find evidence of your corruption and abuse of power. It was unexpected to save your son. But I didn't expect that King Ding was so unsustainable. The time for action was too fast, which caught us off guard. Otherwise, we could save a few more living things.
Where are the subordinates of Dingwang?
Xiao Jiu's eyes turned cold, and he could no longer control his teeth when he spoke.
All killed
While the black-clothed leader spoke, he also made a neck wiping action, which was natural and smooth, without any pretentiousness, and even without any threat.
Say, what do you want me to do?
Xiao Jiu was silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons long ago
No matter who is on this journey and what purpose is, I have no choice but to protect this unique seedling of the Xiao family.
Is it the one who robbed the national master's relics in Tianjin that King Ding?
The black-clothed leader lit up. Seeing Xiao Jiu's attitude of grief, he was very calm, so he simply didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
right!
Xiao Jiu sneered and said: I arranged for those people to enter the city and hide, but I didn't expect that because of this, I became Zhao Yuanqing's scapegoat.
You go and rest, don't rush to this moment
The leader in black was silent for a moment, shook his head, and didn't want to ask more questions
You are kind to Xiao, Xiao remembers it in mind
Xiao Jiu didn't say much. He stood up and was very determined when he stood up, but when he turned around, he had a hint of begging: Xiao doesn't know who you are, but I know that one day I can't escape being silenced. Xiao just wants to beg you. If Xiao dies one day, please take care of him tomorrow. He will be a useless person in the future. My Xiao family only has this bloodline. No matter what, please help me save him.
I'll try my best to
The black-clothed leader trembled all over. Seeing Xiao Jiu's figure lonely and gloomy, he couldn't help but shake his head.
The power of hatred is indeed extremely huge. A stupid official who originally knew only the love and the moon could become so hideous. This person was not brainless, but in the past he was full of greed and at a loss. In fact, he might have understood more things than himself.
Yes, I'll go and rest first
Xiao Jiu spoke in a vague and empty manner. As he closed the door, the moment he turned around, the cold face in the crack of the door made people feel that there was an indescribable chill in his bones.
Humph, the capital may not be very peaceful
The leader in black shook his head and sighed, pondered for a while, and said a little self-deprecatingly: It seems that he has never been calm before.
At night, several subordinates rushed over and whispered in the leader's ear with panting. After hearing this, the leader in black laughed and said with some fun: Duke Jing has been delaying all the way, but he finally arrived in Hangzhou. Jiangnan is the granary of the country. There should be no one in the capital. Haha! This Duke seems to be a fuel-efficient lamp. Jiangnan, there will definitely be a big storm this time.
The atmosphere in the court was pretty good. Although Zhao Qinli was frivolous and injustice, she did not dare to do anything in front of the three princes.
However, today's court is not as relaxed as before, and replaced by an indescribable depression
The thief's body has been escorted to Beijing, and officials from Shuntian Prefecture are verifying their true colors.
The crown prince Zhao Qinli looked solemn at this time, and said with a heartache: The abominable gangsters actually regard our court as nothing! They openly kill soldiers and generals and kidnap my brother, which is like disobedience, and everyone can kill him.
The crown prince followed the ceremony of the crown prince and sat next to the case to handle the memorial. The next one was the three princes who had real power in the court. At this time, Yang Shu still had a frosty face, closed his eyes, as if he was meditating, without saying a word.
King Ding Zhao Yuanqing also closed his eyes and said nothing, no turbulence was seen from his face.
Your Highness, Duke Jing’s memorial has also arrived?
King Rong Zhao Yuanqing had a calm face. He was always the most kind in the court. His face turned dark and he was quite ferocious.
After all, the one who was kidnapped was his beloved eldest son. Who would be in a good mood as a father at this time?
I'll look at Ah...
Zhao Qinli was obviously not familiar with the government, so she started to look for this reminder in a hurry.
The frivolous movements and perfunctory attitude not only made Wang's face darker, but even the other ministers couldn't help but frown.
Yang Cun, Yang Cun...oh, here!
Zhao Qinli searched for a long time before finding Yang Cun’s memorial, but his hand shook for a moment, and he couldn’t handle it very stably.
Just as the note was about to land, the old eunuch Jinliang took a look and quickly bent down and put it respectfully on the table to avoid irritating King Rong who is now like a powder barrel.
Yang Cun returned to Jiangnan under the order, and passed the mountain pass town outside Gusu City. The army, horses, boats and cars were exhausted and could not bear to travel far, so he entered the city for a break. That night, he went out of the city with several soldiers to relax. Unexpectedly, he met Prince Rong and his party besieged by hundreds of thieves! At this time, I ordered my subordinate Wang Dong to transfer troops, but Ma Zheng refused to transfer horses to provide assistance. He was extremely anxious. I dared to take action first and then report to force Ma Zheng's army and horses to force him to rescue him at night, but there were many thieves. Gusu soldiers were not supported and killed most of them, but the prince was not saved. I sighed with tears!
When he heard this, the court suddenly became uproar
Good guy Ah, this is not rebellion, what is it!
There were actually hundreds of people who openly wanted to kidnap the prince’s prince!
Although the prince has no official title, he is a royal relative and will definitely succeed the position of King Rong in the future.
This group of thieves are so bold that they don't take the imperial court and the royal family seriously
I went to kill blood and fought with the thieves for a night. I was reluctant to see the thieves in a dangerous situation. The generals of Gusu have not helped for a long time and have encountered the thieves to resist stubbornly. Although there are many enemies, they cannot save the prince. I am also ashamed and resentful of the incompetent administration of the officials in the Suzhou area. I actually allowed hundreds of thieves to be so arrogant that they have witnessed the evidence, and there are also a group of criminals who are escorted back to Beijing. Please ask the emperor to decide.
After a thought, Jin Liang's old face, which was originally a little smiling, became a little unsightly.
Prince, what should I do about this?
Zhao Qinli resisted the urge to yawn and still pretended to be heartbroken.
He was confined for so long and put on the crown prince's clothes again. His expression could not hide his pride. He seemed to be showing off that he was still favored, and even the officials in the court couldn't help but frown secretly.
Your Highness, I want to take a trip to Shuntian Mansion!
King Rong's face was covered with clouds at this time
Oh OK, then let's do it, let's go
Zhao Qinli remembered the little beauty of Ryukyu that was still hidden in the East Palace. She had no idea of going to court. She didn't expect that the brothel was so stunning.
At this moment, my eyes couldn't hide the lustful light, and I wanted to go back to the East Palace to enjoy the soft jade fragrance.
Retreat the court!
Jinliang frowned, looked at the two princes who had never spoken, sighed helplessly, and shouted according to the rules.
The atmosphere in the court today is too depressing. Prince Rong, who has always been kind, his face darkened. It feels not much inferior to Long Yan's anger.
When the officials retired from the court, they were all careful and didn't even dare to whisper normally.
Everyone knows that the eldest son is the one who loves the most. When this incident happened, the court can be said to have lost all its face. Moreover, the faces of King Zhen and King Ding are not very good-looking. It is better not to touch the head at this time.
King Ding went directly to the Ministry of War because of military affairs. At this time, more than a dozen horses slowly left the palace gate. King Rong, who had always been in and out of the sedan chair, was anxious at this time and did not care about the show.
Rong Wang's face looked a little stiff, full of worry, and another look of indignation. He gritted his teeth and said: Damn the thief... He dared to contempt the court. If he didn't cut him into pieces, it would be impossible to calm my hatred.
Brother Wang!
Yang Shu was silent, and after a while, he said softly: Uncle has a secret letter to his foolish brother. The thief is obviously a member of the Demon Sect. The route he took should be to the southwest, which may be Hebei or Tianjin Sect.
Brother Daiyu thanked Duke Jingguo!
King Rong narrowed his eyes and bowed his hands and said: Brother Yu is now in trouble and has lost his companionship!
Well, Brother Wang, if you have something to use Yang Shu, please speak up just!
Yang Shu also bowed to him
Don't go
King Rong led his men and rushed towards Shuntian Mansion with his horse.
Tongbao, let’s go home first!
Yang Shu shook his head. The elegant and calm King Rong was so anxious. It seemed that this matter was full of strangeness. I don’t know what the words my uncle asked Yang Tongbao to pass on his own.
In the palace of the prince, in the front yard, he changed his lion robe. Yang Shu, who was dressed in plain clothes, was still elegant and quiet. He closed his eyes and tasted the fragrant tea in the cup and asked softly: Tongbao, tell me! What is the words that my uncle wants you to convey?
yes!
Standing in front of him was Yang Tongbao, the number one general of the royal palace.
The incident in Suzhou was a sensation. There were so many people who wanted to escort. Yang Cun thought about it and sent Yang Tongbao to take five hundred soldiers to escort him personally.
Despite the responsibility of guarding, Yang Tongbao also knew the importance of this matter, so he led his troops to rush back to Beijing day and night along the dry road.
Some things are not convenient to write, whether they are memorials or secret letters. The most reliable way is to pass on the message in person, so Yang Tongbao also told the matter of Ma Zheng, the situation when the Demon Sect was hijacked, and the ships of materials.
None of these things appeared in the memorials. It was not that they wanted to hide them and not report them. It was just that Yang Cunxin had doubts and felt that there were many strange things and could not tell everything.
Didn’t the prince go on a trip? Why did he suddenly buy so many supplies?
Yang Shu frowned when he heard this, and he vaguely understood Yang Cun’s intention. This matter was indeed not just as simple as it appeared.
The prince asks the villain to tell the prince!
Yang Tongbao looked solemn: The thief seemed to be lurking for a long time, and he had to do it carefully before he was able to do it. The movement of the Demon Sect should not be the style of ordinary martial arts people. The capital may not be very calm at the moment. I hope the prince will consider it carefully when encountering things, and I cannot take it lightly when facing the two kings of Rongding.
I got it, go down
Yang Shu took a sip of tea and waved his hand to Yang Tongbao to leave first
After Yang Tongbao retired, Yang Shu closed his eyes and pondered in the huge garden.
At this time, the air suddenly twisted, and the huge body of the Earth slave appeared behind Yang Shu in an instant, saying in confusion: Prince, is that stinky brat really recognized by the Vajra Seal?
Unlike, my uncle's visions on those nights should have nothing to do with the Vajra Seal
Yang Shu's brain hurts. Compared to the Vajra Seal, the current complexity of the situation is even more annoying. Things come one by one. When will the truth be revealed?
I said, that kid is not as good as a person as life
The dilapid nodded as well
Notify the concierge and leave the guests in the afternoon. I have to think about some things
Yang Shu felt that his mind was messy now and he really needed to think quietly.
knew
Di Nu originally wanted to say a few more words, but when he saw Yang Shu's absent-minded appearance, he could only hold it in a while and honestly act as a starting errand.
Although the people in the capital are still busy living their lives, the number of soldiers and horses coming and going on all over the streets is also surprising.
The side of the imperial city, Shuntian Prefecture's yamen is so busy that his heels are facing the sky.
There were so many criminals and criminals on this day, and they were escorted by the Zhenwang Mansion. In addition, King Rong personally interrogated them. The officials of Shuntian Mansion naturally did not dare to neglect them. They quickly dispatched people everywhere to cooperate with the trial of the Rong Mansion.
There should have been many soldiers guarding the gate of Shuntian Mansion Prison, but because there are too many business today, there are only two soldiers guarding it.
After all, it was at the foot of the emperor. I had never heard of anyone who dared to rob the prison here, so the gatekeeper was yawning and had no energy at all. While glad that he didn't have to be transferred to do those chores, he complained that such days were boring.
Alas, I was so sleepy...
The guard on the left was yawning and complaining dissatisfiedly: Originally, I should have had a rest today. Last night, I went to Zuixianglou with Lao Liu and the others to go crazy all night. Where did the court have so many things? I hurriedly called me back in the morning, so I was about to fall down when I narrowed my eyes.
Come on, you didn't call me either!
The guard on the right also yawned and muttered dissatisfiedly: Fortunately, I had fun last night. Don’t even say that the little widow on West Street is really delicious. Yesterday, I was almost squeezed dry by her. That figure, tsk...
While they were laughing eroticly, more than a dozen black shadows approached silently along the wall. The two guards were so alert that they did not notice the extremely subtle movement at all.
Less than ten steps away, two masked men in black suddenly rushed forward, rushing towards them like cheetahs, skillfully covering their mouths, and the dagger in their hands appeared, accurately piercing their hearts.
Okay, go in and deal with others, hurry up, don’t drag it out!
At this time, a man in black who looked like a leader also walked in, lowered his voice and ordered, the other men in black quietly opened the prison door and rushed in without a break.
At this time, the two guards struggled with their unbelievable eyes, and the blood flowed from their necks became more and more. Until their bodies could not make any sound and only the twitching instinct was left, the two men in black who were fighting let go and threw them on the ground
It is obviously not the first time I have done this kind of assassination
Accurate and not dragging on the mud, so strong and ruthless, they are definitely not ordinary mountain bandits
The prison underground is extremely solid, covering the sunlight, making it look very dark and wet. There are mice and bugs crawling around on the ground from time to time, and as soon as you come in, there is a damp smell and an unspeakable stench.
Although it is a temporary detention place, I don’t know how many people have died here over the years
The gloomy feeling is very scary, and I feel very uncomfortable when I come in
fast!
The people in black seemed to be used to such an environment. As soon as they came in, they immediately dispersed like a tide, running in all directions in tacit understanding, each carrying out their own tasks.
The manpower is too tight today. There are only four guards in the cell where dozens of prisoners are imprisoned. In less than a while, in the silent assassination, the bodies of the four guards have been thrown together. The leader in black picked up their keys and distributed them, and whispered: Okay, find the target now!
yes!
The others just nodded and didn't ask much
The prisoners were staying like walking corpses. In this dark and unmistakable time, their eyes were empty and almost without any anger.
But at this moment, a group of masked men in black suddenly appeared in their surprise, and the prison door was opened silently.
These people didn't say anything, and after opening the door, they just said hoarsely. Go away and they were busy again soon.
There are many people locked up here who are dead prisoners or extremely evil people. Under severe punishment, beheading is probably a form of forgiveness.
There was a glimmer of hope at this time. No one had time to think about it. He immediately ran out of the prison ecstasy. No one thought about why such a strange thing happened in the prison.
A group of men in black were walking around, and the black leader was also searching for the dense cells. When he walked to the most corner, his eyes suddenly lit up.
In a small cell covered with straw, a figure curled up in a corner in a daze. Although his figure was much thinner, he could tell at a glance that he was much whiter than other prisoners. He was not that pale and pale, obviously he was not a hard-working person when he was locked up.
Who are you?
The unkempt face, the eyes were dull, and the voice was very hoarse when talking, as if she was so desperate that she felt that even the question was unnecessary
The dignified governor of Tianjin actually ended up like this!
The leader in black sneered, waved his hand, and several subordinates immediately opened the door to prison and flew out the already lost Xiao Jiu.
Are you... going to silence?
Xiao Jiu's lips were trembling, and there was no fear in his voice, and there was a faint expectation of relief.
No, it's for you to have a new life!
The black-clothed leader smiled, wiped Xiao Jiu's dry and scattered hair, and said coldly: The matter of silence is only done by King Ding. We don't want him to do it, so it's easy for you to live and wait for death, but your value in life will be greater!
You'd better give me a knife...
Xiao Jiu's expression faded and he shook his head silently
Yeah?
The leader in black raised his hand and a piece of emerald jade pendant was added to his palm!
The jade pendant is extremely round and carved vividly. The word Xiao in front is even more eye-catching
It's my son's...you, what's wrong with him?
When Xiao Jiu saw it, his eyes were so anxious that he was bloodshot. He was originally lifeless and immediately roared hysterically: He would lose a hair, and I would not let you go even if I became a ghost!
Don't worry, he's fine
The leader in black sneered and said: But if we weren't there, you would have met in the underworld. Now you have no choice. I will take you to see your son. Then you listen to what he said, and I believe you will think it's stupid to die like this.
well……
Xiao Jiu was trembling when he spoke, excited, surprised, confused, mixed feelings, unable to tell what it felt in his heart
The leader in black laughed smugly, and the others immediately raised Xiao Jiu, who had been exhausted and unable to walk, and walked out of the prison. The body of the guard outside the door had been cleaned up.
Several carriages were waiting quietly. After getting on the carriage, Xiao Jiu didn't know which direction he was going. He only knew that he had been walking for most of the day after leaving the capital. The road became more and more rugged and uneven, and it was obvious that he was not on the official road.
The night is near and the stars are sparse, and the darkness in the dense forest is blown by the evening breeze. The sound sounds quiet and a bit terrifying.
In the deep mountains of the north of the city, several carriages slowly stopped in front of a small courtyard. Xiao Jiu was hungry and cold at this time. He was in a state of jail and felt numb. Now he was suddenly robbed of prison and breathed fresh air, feeling a little awkward.
arrive
The leader in black helped Xiao Jiu down, and the other subordinates immediately drove the carriage, as if they were eager to rush back along the same road.
Whose person are you?
Xiao Jiu has been hungry for so long and is physically and mentally tortured in prison. At this moment, even the station is a little unstable.
But he was not a fool either. After looking at the leader in black, he still couldn't control his curiosity in his heart.
We... are the ones who save you
The leader in black was obviously stunned, but he didn't expect Xiao Jiu to ask such a question
Is that true? If you do good deeds and accumulate virtue, you will not rob the prison and kill people
Xiao Jiu sneered, although he was unswerving, he still asked aggressively: When you left the city gate just now, you only took a little time to pass. Logically speaking, if there are so many vehicles passing by in the imperial city, the guards will definitely conduct strict inspections. At least it is impossible for them to let go of the people in the car without even looking at anyone in the car. They cannot even have this alertness. The only possibility is that you have a unique seal, or a unique seal of a powerful person.
You officials are really cunning
The black-clothed leader smiled and did not answer. While helping Xiao Jiu into the house, he said: You don’t have to worry about who we are. At least we will not kill you like King Ding. Remember, you have value to us. As for how to use this value to save your life, it’s your own business.
I see
Xiao Jiu looked gloomy and nodded in words
Go, your son is cute
The leader in black kept sending Xiao Jiu to a small house on the left. After opening the door, hesitated for a while, and still whispered: You should take a break first, there are our people everywhere here, don't want to run away, I believe that if you see that situation later, you won't want to run away.
Um……
Xiao Jiu had a bad premonition in his heart, but he still insisted on calming himself and nodded.
The leader in black turned around and left, closing his eyes under the big tree in the yard to rest
Xiao Jiu dragged his weak body and held the wall to slowly walk into the dark hut. Everything in the hut was very simple, only the oil lamp on the table swayed the dim light. On the big bed in the corner, a young body was lying peacefully, as if he heard the movement, and immediately asked in the childish voice: Uncle, are you back?
My tomorrow, tomorrow...
Listening to the familiar voice, Xiao Jiu's whole body trembled like an electric shock, dragging his staggering footsteps to the edge of the bed, and then he saw the scene in front of him, his mind froze, and he was about to faint.
Dad, is it you? Dad?
On the bed was a seven or eight-year-old child who should have been innocent and lively, but at this time his young body smelled an unpleasant medicine.
The child's originally delicate face had a terrifying scar, which almost ruined half of his face. His eyes were covered with thick gauze and faint blood, which looked very scary.
What made Xiao Jiu almost fainted was his son's foot, and one of his son's foot was gone!
The whole body was covered with layers of gauze, and wounds and blood were everywhere. His little face was pale and colorless. Although he was still lively when speaking, he also looked very weak!
Dad, tomorrow, it's Dad Ah!
Xiao Jiu's eyes turned dark and he lay on the head of the bed. Looking at his young son's miserable state, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
Dad, it's really you, oh...
The little boy on the bed also became very excited, but when he moved, he suddenly screamed in pain.
Tomorrow, what's wrong with you? Don't scare your dad!
Xiao Jiu was so anxious that tears burst out. Seeing his son twitching in pain on the bed, he immediately screamed like crazy, but at this time his son was trembling all over, and he didn't dare to touch him. He was in a state of urgency and was so anxious that he was not as good as death.
What's wrong with him?
At this time, the leader in black also ran in when he heard the sound. Seeing the child twitching in the bed, he rushed forward and quickly pointed at several acupoints on the child's body.
The child who was already spasm immediately calmed down, his breathing became even, and he fell asleep
My son...what happened to you?
Xiao Jiu was crying at this time, grabbed the black-clothed leader's hand, and shouted with fierce eyes: What's wrong with him? Such a young child, why can you torture him with a harsh hand?
Don't be impatient, just follow your own son!
The leader in black didn't seem to want to move to him. After stopping his impatient behavior, he walked up to take his pulse for the little boy, shook his head and said: This child is blind now, and there are so many wounds on his body. It's good to save his life. I blame me for letting you father and son meet rashly. Just now, he was so excited that the wounds that were involved in his body would hurt like that.
What, eyes... blindness?
Xiao Jiu was suddenly struck by lightning, and he felt that his eyes were dark, and the whole world seemed to collapse instantly.
The leader in black was silent, ignoring Xiao Jiu who was already stunned, walked directly to the back hall to get herbs, and started to simmer in the house. While simmering, he sighed and said: Okay, you can rest first, wait until the child wakes up and take medicine. He is very weak now. Such a young child is so seriously injured, he is already lucky to be able to live.
Xiao Jiu shook his head silently and sat in front of his son's bed. Looking at his scarred young son, his nose was sore again, and tears couldn't help but flow down sadly. Even if he was unforgivable, he was still a father. Seeing the tragic situation of his own flesh and blood, he felt heartbroken and wanted to replace his young son with his death.
Time slowly disappeared in the depressing and gloomy atmosphere in the room. In the blink of an eye, a day and night passed, and Xiao Jiu just quietly shed tears, looking at the painful child, as if he had lost his soul, without any ability to think.
After the black-clothed leader boiled the medicine, he kept sitting quietly waiting. Looking at this scene, even the cold-blooded person would be touched. He was like a walking corpse and a seriously injured young son. What a shrill scene.
As dusk approached, the child in the bed coughed, as if he had a nightmare. The childish voice was full of fear and helplessness. I didn't know what I dreamed of, and shouted in fear: Dad... Where are you, Dad, don't leave tomorrow
Tomorrow, Dad is here, Dad is here!
Xiao Jiu suddenly stiffened all over and quickly grabbed the child's little hand, crying and coaxing him softly: Dad will always be here, tomorrow be good, tomorrow I'm not afraid, Dad will never go anywhere
Dad, tomorrow I'm afraid...
The little boy choked in a low voice, and his little hand came from where it was so powerful that he grabbed Xiao Jiu's hand tightly, and even made Xiao Jiu feel a little painful.
The panic and fear in the voice made Xiao Jiu burst into tears again, and he didn't dare to stimulate his miserable child anymore. He could only comfort the scared child while wiping his tears.
Child, it's time to take medicine
At this time, the leader in black came forward and handed the potion to them
Uncle, this medicine is very bitter!
Although the little boy was still uncomfortable, he could not hide his innocent side in front of his father and began to act coquettishly.
Although he could not see his father's serious appearance as he pretended to be angry, he obviously did not realize the seriousness of the problem, including his eyes under his thick gauze.
Come on, be good tomorrow, Dad, feed you, you have to drink it so that you can get better soon
Xiao Jiu knew that the leader in black had no malice and knew that there would be no problem with the bowl of medicine. He quickly picked up the bowl and fed it to his son bit by bit with a spoon.
The young child was extremely well-behaved, enjoying his father's love, frowned and drank the potion honestly. If it weren't for the blood stains and scars and gauze on his face, how innocent and cute he would have looked at this time
The black-clothed leader didn't say much at first sight, turned around and left, silently closing the door, leaving time to the father and son who were reborn after the disaster.
In the room, Xiao Jiu cried and laughed, and withstood his nose and tears, he suppressed the urge to cry loudly, and still comforted his son in a gentle tone.
The child is relatively simple after all, and you can imagine the joy in his heart after seeing his father. Although he is a little naughty, he becomes much more obedient at this time.
Xiao Jiu wiped his old tears, hoping that his son was so well-behaved and obedient, but looking at his son's situation, looking at the conspicuous scar on his pure little face and gauze on his eyes, the tears flowed even harder when he wanted to laugh.
Tomorrow, tell my father, where is my mother? Where are my grandma and the others?
Xiao Jiu accompanied his son for a long time before he asked the question he was most reluctant to ask.
That day, Ah...
When the little boy spoke, his face was bloodless, his lips were pale, his whole body was covered in cold sweat, his body trembling, and he murmured in extreme panic: Dad, that day... the prince and uncle said they asked someone to pick us up, and we walked towards the capital in the carriage, saying that we were coming to find my father. Who knew that on the third night, we rushed to a mountain without people at night, those adults and soldiers... Ah, he drove us out of the car...
As the youngest son's intermittent talk was heard, Xiao Jiu was so angry that he kept rushing towards his forehead.
It turns out that the conditions for King Ding to treat his family well are fake. He pretended to bring them to the capital, but in fact he had already had the intention of killing and silence.
But Pity's family was abandoned in the wilderness with more than 20 young people. What's even more hateful is that those soldiers who were inferior to beasts actually raped their first wife and concubines in front of their children until they died!
The child didn't understand what rape was. He only knew that grandma, mother, and aunt were crying naked and wailing naked. The sound was so shrill that he felt scared when he told him. Xiao Jiu was so angry that his gums were bleeding, but he still swallowed the blood, endured Taotian's hatred, and comforted his son who was trembling with a trembling voice. The blood-filled eyes were already full of hatred that could not be dissolved.
The beautiful wife and concubine were humiliated and died, the old mother and young daughter died tragically and the corpse was abandoned. More than 20 people from the Xiao family died like this.
Zhao Yuanqing... I, Xiao Jiu, have a breath, and I swear to be irreconcilable with you!
Xiao Jiu comforted his young son softly at this time, but a line of blood and tears had flowed silently along his dirty face. He remembered the old and young people who died tragically, the wife and young girls who were humiliated to death. Looking at the child who had been dead for life, the only softness in his heart supported the trembling and choked voice, and the rest was the heaviest hatred.
Night falls, insects and beasts are roaring everywhere in the mountains, and the occasional tranquility will be broken by discordant sounds.
At this time, the gate of the courtyard was closed, and more than a dozen guards were patrolling in every corner. The leader in black was sitting at the table under the tree, with a few side dishes on the table, a roast chicken and a few pots of wine on it.
At this time, he had taken off his cover. He was a majestic face. He was about forty years old, strong and tall, and there was an indescribable murderous aura without saying a word. He drank a few small dishes and sighed every time he drank, but looking at his face and the heavy expression on his face, he couldn't tell that he was feeling any pleasure.
The door opened with a slam. After carefully closing the door again, Xiao Jiu walked directly to the leader, without saying a word, picked up a pot of wine and suddenly drank it.
In the blink of an eye, after drinking a pound of wine, Xiao Jiu felt that the five internal organs and six palaces were burning like a burning heat. He coughed a few uncomfortable times, and felt a sense of pleasure as if he was venting.
His eyes were covered with bloodshots of skeletons, and his bloated face made it easy to feel the hatred in his heart at this moment
The leader in black didn't say anything, and drank a sip of wine silently, and then ate the dishes on the table.
Xiao Jiu didn't say anything, sat directly opposite him, grabbed the chicken legs and chewed hard, while drinking the choking soju wine in big mouthfuls. The leader in black chuckled: The governor of Tianjin, how comfortable the brocade and jade clothes are, they tasted the best wine, a century-old wine, but you didn't expect that you would be used to drinking the wine brewed by the country people.
Why save my son?
Xiao Jiu took a few more mouthfuls, ignoring his sarcasm, staring at him with wide eyes
smoothly
The leader in black took a sip of wine and said proudly: Our mission is to find evidence of your corruption and abuse of power. It was unexpected to save your son. But I didn't expect that King Ding was so unsustainable. The time for action was too fast, which caught us off guard. Otherwise, we could save a few more living things.
Where are the subordinates of Dingwang?
Xiao Jiu's eyes turned cold, and he could no longer control his teeth when he spoke.
All killed
While the black-clothed leader spoke, he also made a neck wiping action, which was natural and smooth, without any pretentiousness, and even without any threat.
Say, what do you want me to do?
Xiao Jiu was silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons long ago
No matter who is on this journey and what purpose is, I have no choice but to protect this unique seedling of the Xiao family.
Is it the one who robbed the national master's relics in Tianjin that King Ding?
The black-clothed leader lit up. Seeing Xiao Jiu's attitude of grief, he was very calm, so he simply didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
right!
Xiao Jiu sneered and said: I arranged for those people to enter the city and hide, but I didn't expect that because of this, I became Zhao Yuanqing's scapegoat.
You go and rest, don't rush to this moment
The leader in black was silent for a moment, shook his head, and didn't want to ask more questions
You are kind to Xiao, Xiao remembers it in mind
Xiao Jiu didn't say much. He stood up and was very determined when he stood up, but when he turned around, he had a hint of begging: Xiao doesn't know who you are, but I know that one day I can't escape being silenced. Xiao just wants to beg you. If Xiao dies one day, please take care of him tomorrow. He will be a useless person in the future. My Xiao family only has this bloodline. No matter what, please help me save him.
I'll try my best to
The black-clothed leader trembled all over. Seeing Xiao Jiu's figure lonely and gloomy, he couldn't help but shake his head.
The power of hatred is indeed extremely huge. A stupid official who originally knew only the love and the moon could become so hideous. This person was not brainless, but in the past he was full of greed and at a loss. In fact, he might have understood more things than himself.
Yes, I'll go and rest first
Xiao Jiu spoke in a vague and empty manner. As he closed the door, the moment he turned around, the cold face in the crack of the door made people feel that there was an indescribable chill in his bones.
Humph, the capital may not be very peaceful
The leader in black shook his head and sighed, pondered for a while, and said a little self-deprecatingly: It seems that he has never been calm before.
At night, several subordinates rushed over and whispered in the leader's ear with panting. After hearing this, the leader in black laughed and said with some fun: Duke Jing has been delaying all the way, but he finally arrived in Hangzhou. Jiangnan is the granary of the country. There should be no one in the capital. Haha! This Duke seems to be a fuel-efficient lamp. Jiangnan, there will definitely be a big storm this time.
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