Late at night, everything is silent.
Outside the cave, the moonlight sprinkled on the silent earth like water. Jia Xu was filled with wonder.
Jia Xu frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "What's going on? Why do you have to leave late at night? Is it so mysterious?"
Lei Tiangui's eyes flashed and he lowered his voice and said, "Don't worry about anything, just leave late at night. As for the reason, you will naturally know in the future."
Jia Xu fell into deep thought, and he thought to himself, who was saving him?
Lei Tiangui put Jia Xu into the sack again.
Jia Xu could not see anything in the darkness, and only felt as if he was involved in an unknown adventure.
Jia Xu couldn't help but ask softly: "Where are we going?"
Lei Tiangui kept walking and answered briefly: "You will know when you arrive. If you ask again, you will beat you to death."
In the night sky, stars flashed, as if countless pairs of eyes were staring at their actions.
Jia Xu's heart was full of uneasiness, and he didn't know what was waiting for him.
It was late at night, and the county magistrate Wang Liang was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
The candlelight swayed in the room, reflecting his tired face.
Several yamen runners leaned on the chairs, their faces full of fatigue. They have been working overtime until now, and they are already very tired.
One of the yamen runners complained: "Sir, you can't find out at all. The matter must have been done by the Prime Minister."
Another yamen runner echoed: "Maybe his final result would be to find a scapegoat to take the blame."
Wang Liang frowned and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense! You cannot make a conclusion easily until there is no evidence."
Wang Liang was upset, so he stood up, walked to the window, staring at the dark night.
He knew the importance of this case and could not be careless at all.
He turned around and said to the yamen runners: "Continue to investigate tomorrow and don't give up any clues."
The yamen runners nodded helplessly, but their hearts were filled with helplessness.
Xi Yu is also unable to sleep.
Xi Yu sat quietly at the table, frowned, and fell into deep thought.
He murmured to himself: "This matter may have something to do with Liu Long, but he is in the dark, and I can't know where he is."
Xi Yu's mood was like the breeze of this night, erratic.
He stood up and paced around the room, his steps heavy and anxious.
"Liu Long, where are you?"
Xi Yu couldn't sleep anymore and had a lot of thoughts in his heart, so he walked back and forth in the yard.
Xi Yu inadvertently caught a glimpse of the faint candlelight in the small Buddhist temple, and a hint of curiosity surged in his heart.
He slowly walked towards the small Buddhist temple and opened the door. He saw Wu Taizheng kneeling in front of the Buddha statue and praying silently.
When Wu Guotai heard the movement, he turned his head, saw Xi Yu, and smiled and said, "Prime Minister, I am praying for the Buddha's blessing for your affairs."
Xi Yu felt moved.
He walked up and said, "Wu Guotai, why bother me? It's so late, go back and rest."
Wu Guotai stood up and said gently: "You are a good person, and I believe that the Buddha will bless you."
At this moment, the night breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. Xi Yu looked at Wu Guotai's kind face and felt grateful.
The flowers and plants in the yard seemed particularly quiet under the moonlight, as if they were listening to their conversation.
Xi Yu took a deep breath and said, "Thank you for your concern, I will remember it in my heart."
Wu Guotai nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first, you can rest early."
Xi Yu sent Wu Guotai away from the small Buddhist temple. Seeing her figure disappear into the night, her heart felt extremely warm again.
Lei Tiangui brought Jia Xu to a cellar.
The entrance to the cellar is a narrow doorway, surrounded by debris, which looks a bit gloomy and terrifying.
Lei Tiangui opened the door and a wet breath came to his face.
He walked down the steep stairs.
There was a faint smell of earth in the cellar, and a faint candlelight flashed on the walls.
Lei Tiangui walked to a shabby table and put Jia Xu out of the sack.
Jia Xu rubbed his eyes and looked around. He saw several candles burning here, there were tables and chairs in the dark room, and a woman wearing a mask was sitting.
The woman raised her head and looked at Jia Xu through the gap in the mask.
Her voice was low and hoarse: "You are finally here, Jia Xu."
Jia Xu was shocked. He had never seen this woman before, but he felt a strong hostility in her tone.
He asked vigilantly, "Who are you? Why did you bring me here?"
The woman sneered: "It doesn't matter who I am, what matters is that you must thank me for saving you."
"So why do you want to save me?"
Jia Xu frowned and asked again: "Where is this place? Why did you bring me here?" There was a hint of fear and confusion in his voice.
Lei Tiangui glared at him and said viciously: "Don't ask so much, just cooperate with us, or I will kill you."
The alley was filled with a damp smell, and the walls were covered with moss, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.
Jia Xu swallowed, and he felt a chill rising from his back.
He knew he was in a very dangerous situation now, but he tried to remain calm.
"I just want to know where I am so that I can better cooperate with you." Jia Xu's voice trembled.
Lei Tiangui sneered: "You don't need to know that much, you just need to remember that if you are disobedient, don't want to leave here alive."
Afterwards, Lei Tiangui picked up Jia Xu and put it in an alley.
There is a bed here.
Jia Xu took a deep breath, and he knew that he could only take one step at a time and try his best to protect his safety.
After that, Lei Tiangui walked out.
Although Jia Xu didn't know what was going on, he decided to escape.
It took about a few hours later.
Jia Xu took careful steps, secretly estimating in his heart that it was getting late.
The silence of the night enveloped the surroundings, like a heavy curtain, making his heartbeat particularly clear in the silence.
He moved quietly, his steps light and cautious, fearing that he would make a sound.
The surrounding environment is dim and the streets are narrow and tortuous.
Jia Xu was not familiar with this place at first, and now he felt an endless confusion.
Every street looks similar, and the outline of the building is blurred in the dark, as if it is a lost maze.
His heart became more and more desperate, and he looked around anxiously, and his steps became flustered.
Fear gradually climbed into my heart.
He couldn't help but wonder, "Where is this? How should I get out? Am I really going to be trapped here?"
Just when he was wandering and helpless, two soldiers suddenly appeared in front of him.
Their figures seemed tall and majestic in the darkness, and their steps were firmly coming towards Jia Xu.
"Stop! Where do you want to run?" one of the soldiers shouted loudly.
Jia Xu stopped, looked at them nervously, and a layer of sweat emerged from his forehead.
He stammered, "I...I just got lost. I didn't want to run away, really. Please believe me."
"Stop talking nonsense! Go back with us!" another soldier said without hesitation, with unquestionable majesty in his tone.
Jia Xu felt panic in his heart. He tried to resist, trying to break free from their shackles.
But unfortunately, the other party was too strong and his struggle seemed so powerless.
Their movements were quick and accurate, and they did not give him the slightest chance of escape.
Eventually, he was forcibly taken back to the room.
Jia Xu sat by the bed, feeling heavy.
He looked at the two soldiers, his eyes full of confusion and fear.
"What do you want?" he couldn't help asking, with a hint of trembling in his voice.
The soldiers looked at him coldly without answering. Their expressions were serious and indifferent.
"I want to know what purpose do you have to bring me here?" he asked again, with a firm tone.
The two soldiers looked at each other, as if discussing something.
After a while, one of the soldiers spoke, "You don't need to know too much. As long as you stay here and wait for further instructions."
Jia Xu's heart sank, and he knew that he could not get more information from them for the time being.
Gradually, fatigue hit and his eyes began to heavier.
Although his heart was full of anxiety, his physical needs forced him to take a temporary rest.
He lay on the bed, closed his eyes, but his thoughts were still floating in the chaos.
What kind of secrets are hidden in this mysterious place?
On the other side, where Liu Long lives.
The silence of the night was broken by Liu Long's painful moan. In the dark room, Liu Long curled up on the bed, covering his stomach with his hands tightly.
Liu Long's face was filled with pain, and his stomach hurt so much that he couldn't sleep.
He gritted his teeth and endured the pain.
"How could it be like this...it hurts so much..."
Liu Long murmured to himself, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
He got up with difficulty and staggered towards the toilet. The cool breeze at night made him shivering.
After returning to bed, the pain did not relieve, but became more and more severe.
He kept moaning, hoping to find a doctor to help him.
"I have to go find a doctor... It hurts so much..." Liu Long thought to himself.
However, his body was not in control at all, as if bound by an invisible force.
He tried to struggle to get up, but his body was soft and had no strength.
"What should I do... Can anyone help me..."?
Liu Long's heart was filled with despair and fear.
Outside the window, the wind blew gently and the leaves rustled.
Liu Long looked out the window, hoping that someone would hear his cry to save him from this painful torture.
At this moment, suddenly, a strange light flashed, and Liu Long vaguely saw the old god appear beside him.
The figure of the old god appeared in the light, as if with a hint of ridicule.
Liu Long widened his eyes and looked at the old god in surprise.
"Is this...is this true? Old God, why are you..." His voice trembled.
However, when he looked carefully, he realized that it was just an illusion.
The light gradually dissipated, and the figure of the old god disappeared.
Liu Long gasped, his heart full of confusion and fear.
After a while, Liu Long's eyes widened again, and he seemed to see the shadow of the old god again.
"No! What the hell is going on?" he screamed, his voice echoing in the room.
"Is it because I once killed the old god, so I am punished now?" Such a thought flashed through Liu Long's mind.
He frowned tightly, absolutely not believing that it would be like this.
"No, I don't believe it! There must be other explanations." Liu Long gritted his teeth and said secretly.
Because of the great pain, Liu Long's consciousness began to blur, and he muttered nonsense.
"Zhao Qiang...you, why are you here?" Liu Long said weakly.
At this time, he seemed to see Zhao Qiang appear in front of him.
Zhao Qiang's face was pale, and a hint of sorrow appeared in his eyes.
"I'm dead, Liu Long, this is your retribution." Zhao Qiang's voice seemed to come from the Netherworld.
Liu Long widened his eyes and looked at Zhao Qiang in horror.
"No, it's impossible! This must be an illusion!" he said tremblingly.
However, when he looked carefully again, Zhao Qiang's figure disappeared again.
The silence in the room became even more bizarre, as if countless pairs of eyes were staring at him in the dark.
Liu Long's breathing became more and more rapid, and the pain in his body made him gradually lose consciousness.
Slowly, he fell into a coma in pain and fell on the bed, as if he was swallowed by an invisible force.
The next day, the sun shone in the courtyard of Liu Xie Manor, and Xi Yu hurried over.
The door to the manor is open.
In the courtyard, flowers, plants and trees sway gently in the breeze, as if telling something.
Xi Yu finally found Liu Xie, and he hurriedly walked up to salute.
"Prime Minister, why do you come to me today if you have time?"
"Your Majesty, I hope you can tell me about Liu Long's situation. Jia Xu was rescued, and I think this must have something to do with Liu Long." Xi Yu's voice was anxious.
Liu Xie frowned slightly, and he was obviously surprised by the news.
"I just learned that something happened to Jia Xu. But to be honest, I am not particularly familiar with Liu Long." Liu Xie's tone was a little helpless.
A trace of disappointment flashed in Xi Yu's eyes, but he did not give up.
Liu Xie said that there are indeed many members of the royal family.
It's impossible for me to know them all.
Besides, the brothers Liu Long and Liu Song also committed crimes because of their ancestors.
It is even more different from everyone. In this case, it is even more impossible for you to know their situation.
"Prime Minister, do you think this matter has something to do with Liu Long?"
"I can't confirm yet, but I'd rather believe that this is the case."
Xi Yu hopes that Liu Xie can provide Liu Long’s appearance and then make a good calculation for himself.
Liu Xie suddenly felt a little embarrassed because this was indeed a very difficult thing to deal with.
"If your Majesty feels embarrassed, then forget it." Xi Yu said.
Liu Xie sighed and said, "When Xi Yu asked for help, he didn't finish it."
He felt very uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, you don't have to feel uneasy."
"But I will try my best to see if anyone else knows it."
Of course, Xi Yu understood that Liu Xie was not perfunctory to himself when he said this.
Instead, I sincerely consider myself.
"Since that's the case, then I will take my leave first."
Liu Xie nodded, and he suddenly realized that something seemed wrong with Xi Yu's voice.
"Did the Prime Minister catch a cold?"
Xi Yu said that he had indeed caught a cold and had just gotten up.
It's all because of your rush.
"Do you want me to be outside and issue an announcement? No one is allowed to talk about the Prime Minister casually?"
"No need, the mouths of the people are on their bodies, so they can do whatever they want."
Xi Yu quickly left here and was still in a very heavy mood.
Wang Liang and the yamen runners continued to look for answers.
On this day, he told the yamen runners that they must cheer up, and first of all, change their mental thoughts.
The more they think that this thing was done by Xi Yu, the less likely they will be to truly complete the task from the bottom of their hearts.
"Think about it, if this matter is investigated and proves that it has nothing to do with the Prime Minister, wouldn't you have made great contributions?"
After thinking about it, the yamen runners said that this is indeed the case.
The next day, Jia Xu got up and found Lei Tiangui beside him.
"Get up, hurry up and have breakfast."
Jia Xu still looked unhappy on his face.
"Brother Lei, can you tell me who you are?"
"This question cannot be told to you, you just need to stay here obediently."
Jia Xu's stomach was indeed hungry, so he followed the other party to the place where he saw the woman yesterday.
However, the woman was not there.
There were several meals on a table.
After all, Lei Tiangui is familiar with his skills, so he started eating it directly.
Jia Xu was still hesitating.
"What's wrong? Don't you dare to eat it? Are you afraid that there is poison in it?" Lei Tiangui mocked her.
"Then eat it, who is afraid of whom?"
While eating, Jia Xu remembered his family.
If I was really killed, my wife would definitely be very sad.
Now that my whereabouts are unknown, it is probably a comfort to my wife.
And there is another thing that I can't find it now, and people must think that it was Xi Yu who rescued him.
This will be extremely unfavorable to Xi Yu's reputation.
He suddenly felt a little sorry for Xi Yu.
So I was stunned while eating and did not continue to fill in the food in my mouth.
"Eat quickly, what are you thinking."
"I was thinking that I did something wrong once, so it brought a series of reactions. Now people will definitely rely on the Prime Minister who secretly released the water and rescued me."
Lei Tiangui was very shocked when he heard this answer.
"At this time, are you still thinking about Xi Yu? If it weren't for him, how could you have reached this point? You are his loyal minister, but he wants to kill you. Who is this person?"
Jia Xu looked at Lei Tiangui carefully.
What does this mean? Is there any deep hatred between Lei Tiangui and Xi Yu?
If this is true, then will they rescue themselves, are they against Xi Yu?
His brows frowned.
When Lei Tiangui saw that he didn't eat, he ignored him anymore.
Jia Xu looked around.
There is no way to see the sunshine in this cellar.
Do you have to live in this dark environment for the rest of your life?
Chapter completed!