The other Taoist priests also nodded, and for a moment, the conversation started to rise in the hall again. Everyone expressed their opinions. Most of them felt that it was too much of a joke to convict people based on the reaction of the dog.
Seeing this, Master Qingfeng frowned even deeper. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet first, and then said seriously: "Everyone, I understand everyone's doubts. Although this method is novel, it is also a helpless move. After all, it is really hard to find other clues at the moment. This dog barked at Wuji, and it may not be possible to conclude that it was his work. However, he may have an aura related to the lost thing. We need to further inquire and verify it. We hope that everyone will not draw conclusions too early and listen to us to find out the matter clearly."
After hearing the words of Taoist Qingfeng, everyone did not say anything more, but their faces were still filled with suspicion, and their eyes were still turning to Taoist Tong Wuji from time to time.
Wuji stood there, tears of grievances rolling in his eyes, and he was anxious and angry, but he didn't know how to prove his innocence.
At this time, Guanglingzi slowly stood up and spoke with a serious expression: "Master, although this method was used by the Prime Minister, we all know the Prime Minister's wisdom and ability. It is indeed amazing. But even so, it does not mean that everything the Prime Minister does is right. In the end, we must pay attention to the fact that it depends on the fact that it is based on the fact that it is just a dog's reaction. It is really unfair. I hope that the two Masters will not use this method to wrongly accuse others of others."
After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and many people echoed, "Yes, it's probably inappropriate to make such a easy conclusion.
After hearing everyone's words, Qingfeng couldn't help but turn to look at Mingyue, as if asking what to do next.
Mingyue frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, she said, "Everyone, although you seem to make some sense, I believe in the Prime Minister from the bottom of my heart. The Prime Minister's many wonderful strategies have been effective in the past, and this method will not be unfounded."
As he said that, Mingyue's eyes suddenly became sharp, and she looked straight at the Taoist Tong Wuji, and continued in a serious tone: "And, Wuji, I have been paying attention to you just now. Since the dog approached everyone, you looked a little wrong, and the panic on her face didn't seem to be pretending. Last time, near the incident, I seemed to have seen you appear. You'd better explain quickly, don't wait for us to check it out, it wouldn't be so easy to talk by then."
When Wuji heard this, his face was as pale as paper, his legs were a little weak. He knelt down with a "thump" sound, and defended anxiously: "Master Mingyue, I am really wronged! The dog suddenly yelled at me just now. I was scared. It is natural for him to panic. You can't just determine that I am a thief who steals things!"
When everyone around heard this, they began to talk in a low voice again. Some felt that Taoist Mingyue was observing and Wuji's performance was indeed suspicious.
Some people felt that Wuji was pitiful and still believed that he was wronged. After all, it was too far-fetched to be convicted just by his expression and by chance.
Luo Xiaoyu looked at it, feeling mixed feelings. She originally thought that her grievances could be cleared by the dog pointing at others, but now the situation is in a fog again. He thought secretly, was Wuji really involved in the case, or was it just a coincidence involved.
Xiaohong murmured in a low voice: "Brother Xiaoyu, this matter seems to be getting more and more complicated, and I don't know who to believe in."
Guanglingzi then looked at Wuji with a serious expression, and asked slowly with a scrutiny in his eyes: "Wuji, think about it carefully, did you do it? If so, now you admit it. Maybe Master will see that you take the initiative to confess and even open your mind and make a lighter statement. But if you insist on hiding it and wait until the truth is completely revealed, the consequences will be serious."
When Wuji heard this, he shouted, "It's really not me at all! I swear to the sky that if I do that, I will be struck by lightning and I won't die! I'm really wronged!"
Seeing this, Taoist Master Mingyue's face became more and more gloomy, and he snorted coldly: "Hmph, it's time now, are you still not honest? You look so panicked, anyone will find it suspicious. Since you refuse to give it your own initiative, don't blame me for being rude!"
As he said that, Taoist Master Mingyue took a few steps forward, as if he was trying to use some means to force Wuji to tell the truth.
Wuji was so scared that he shrank back and kept shouting "unfairly" in his mouth. Some of the people around him looked unbearable, thinking that maybe he really wronged the little Taoist boy.
Some people think that he is so refusing, and they are probably thinking that there is a ghost in his heart. They are all watching quietly, wanting to know how the next step will develop.
Guanglingzi hurriedly reached out to stop Taoist Master Mingyue and persuaded: "Let's do it slowly. This matter needs to be considered again. If Wuji is really wronged, it will be inappropriate. Let's find other evidence, don't act hastily based on appearances."
Taoist Master Mingyue frowned. Although he was stopped, he still said angrily: "Guanglingzi, don't protect him anymore. These signs indicate that he is extremely suspicious. If he is let him go, how can we continue to investigate the case?"
The two of them had their own opinions, and the atmosphere in the hall became tense instantly. Everyone did not dare to speak out casually, but just focused on the development of the situation nervously.
On the other hand, Xi Yu, who had slept in the cave for a while, slowly got up, feeling his body a little soft. After all, the environment in the cave was really bad, it was gloomy and cold. Not only did he not relieve his fatigue after sleeping, but he felt uncomfortable all over.
He stretched and walked out slowly.
As soon as she walked out of the cave, she saw Cai Wenshuang sitting quietly knitting her sweater. Her hands were skillful and gentle. The wool seemed to have life in her hands, and gradually intertwined into a beautiful shape.
Around the surroundings, the secret guards stood tall, with their eyes alert to the movements around them, and always guarding the safety of this area.
Xi Yu looked at Cai Wen's sweater knitting in his hands as if it was a man's sweater, and thought to himself that it seemed that it was knitted for her father Lao Cai. Thinking of it, his eyes stayed on the sweater for a few more seconds.
Cai Wenshuang noticed Xi Yu's gaze and looked up at him. The two looked at each other for a moment. Cai Wenshuang finally lowered her head slowly and continued to knit a sweater in her hand, but there was a hint of loneliness and hatred between her eyebrows and eyes inadvertently.
Suddenly, a slightly rapid footstep sounded, and everyone looked in the sound and it turned out that Lao Cai and the secret guards who followed him came.
Lao Cai's face was full of excitement, and his expression seemed to have won a grand prize. He walked over quickly and said loudly: "Hard work pays off! I finally found the kind of medicine the Prime Minister said."
Everyone's eyes suddenly focused on the old lady's hand, and he saw a small bottle tightly holding some unknown medicine powder inside.
Seeing this, Xi Yu quickly stood up, his eyes lit up instantly, and he took a few steps forward and looked closer. He couldn't help but say, "Yes, this is exactly the kind that Song Shuwen painted. I didn't expect that he could find it here, and now there is hope."
Cai Wenshuang also put down the work of knitting a sweater in her hand, stood up, her face full of surprise. He walked to the old lady and looked at the medicine curiously.
Xi Yu was so happy that he looked at Lao Cai with a smile on his face and said, "Old lady, you have made great contributions this time. The punishment you gave you before is given is given, and you don't have to worry about this anymore."
When Lao Cai heard this, he was immediately overjoyed and nodded and thanked him.
Cai Wenshuang also looked happy and asked, "Prime Minister, will this medicine really work for that maid?"
Xi Yu nodded slightly, with a certainty in his eyes and said, "I believe in Song Shuwen's arrangement."
Afterwards, Xi Yu called the secret guards to leave together.
At this moment, Lao Cai hurriedly stepped forward, with a little hesitation on his face, and said, "Prime Minister, I have a heartless invitation. My daughter Wenshuang has been thinking about you in my heart and always wants to marry you. As a father, I look at her feelings and hope to fulfill her."
As soon as Lao Cai said this, Cai Wenshuang's face turned red with a "swish". She was both ashamed and anxious. She quickly pulled Lao Cai's sleeve and said angrily: "Dad, stop talking, how embarrassed."
That look, I wanted to find a crack in the ground to get into it. I was complaining in my heart that my father had just told me his thoughts so bluntly, and I was also afraid that Xi Yu would get tired of him because of this.
Xi Yu frowned slightly, his expression became serious, and he said slowly: "Old Cai, no matter how your girl values ​​me, I have made a decision in my heart. I cannot agree to this marriage. Don't say these things here in the future, so as not to be embarrassed by everyone."
When Lao Cai heard this, his face suddenly looked disappointed, and his eyes, which were originally expected, dimmed. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to persuade him a few more words, but looking at Xi Yu's firm look, he swallowed his words back.
Seeing this, Xi Yu's tone did not ease and continued, "You have made mistakes. I have forgiven you for your past friendship. It is already considered that you have done your best. Don't think about anything more. Just keep your duty."
Cai Wenshuang felt like she was being stabbed hard when listening to Xi Yu's merciless words. Her eyes suddenly turned red, tears rolled in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to fall.
She bit her lip and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, I am the one who is high. I will know the right way in the future and will not make you embarrassed again."
Lao Cai felt distressed when he saw his daughter like this, but he didn't dare to say anything to Xi Yu. He could only sigh helplessly, bow to Xi Yu, and said with a little bitterness: "Prime Minister, we are abrupt. I hope you don't blame me. We will be careful in our words and actions in the future."
Xi Yu nodded slightly, didn't say anything more, just waved his hand and turned around and left with the secret guards, leaving only Lao Cai standing there, looking at the direction of their departure, full of helplessness and melancholy.
Cai Wenshuang complained about his father in anger, his eyes were still red, and he said with a little aggrieved: "Dad, why are you talking nonsense? It's so good now. I have no shame to see people. How embarrassing."
"Daughter, isn't this for your own good? Since you like the Prime Minister in your heart, Dad has to give you a chance. Otherwise, would you watch as you keep this feeling hidden in your heart and regret it for the rest of your life?"
Lao Cai sighed and continued, "Dad, I admire the Prime Minister from the bottom of my heart. Even if I am not the Prime Minister, Dad, I hope you can marry him and have a good home. Who would have thought that he was the Prime Minister and had a noble status? Maybe we are indeed a high-level person."
After saying that, Lao Cai walked to the wine table with a lonely look on his face, picked up the wine pot, poured a glass of wine, and then tilted his head and poured it down, as if he wanted to use this wine to relieve the boredom and loss in his heart.
Cai Wenshuang sat back to his original position silently, mechanically knitting a sweater in his hand, but his face looked like he was in a state of dismay, his eyes were empty, and he had completely lost his previous concentration. He kept thinking about Xi Yu's decisive words in his mind, his heart was full of bitterness, but he didn't know how to resolve it.
Xi Yu rode his horse away from the extremely cold place quickly. Along the way, the horse seemed to be trembling with coldness. The horse's hooves were stomping on the snow quickly, and the breath he exhaled instantly turned into white mist.
After finally coming to an inn, Xi Yu quickly turned over and got off the horse and hurriedly walked into the inn. As soon as he entered, he quickly found a place close to the stove and went over to cook the fire. His body was still trembling. It took him a while to recover.
The inn shopkeeper was busy greeting the guests. When he looked up at Xi Yu's cold look, he couldn't help but walk over and asked curiously: "Customer, what's wrong with you? Look at your cold look."
Xi Yu rubbed his hands, yelled, and said slowly: "Shopkeeper, I just came from that extremely cold place, but it has frozen me."
When the shopkeeper heard this, he suddenly widened his eyes and said with admiration: "Oh, my guest, that extremely cold place is not something that ordinary people dare to go to. You are so amazing that you can come back safely from there. Your courage and ability are really not comparable to ordinary people."
Xi Yu smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "I had to go there, but the place was really cold. Now my hands and feet are not completely warm."
The shopkeeper hurriedly said enthusiastically: "Customer, please roast the fire well. I will make a pot of hot tea for you to warm up your body."
As he said that, he turned around and walked quickly towards the kitchen, preparing to treat Xi Yu well.
While roasting the fire, Xi Yu said to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, please help me feed my horse. The horse follows me and hasn't eaten for a long time. Don't be hungry."
The shopkeeper quickly responded with a smile: "Your servant, don't worry, our inn has enough horse feeding to keep your horse full."
After a while, Xi Yu was still a little embarrassed. After all, he was worried about the condition of the horse, so he got up and left the warm room and walked straight towards the horse shed.
As soon as I entered the horse shed, I saw my horse standing in the corner, looking quite embarrassed.
Xi Yu hurriedly walked forward, gently stroked the horse's mane, and said with heartache: "I've been suffering this time. Thank you for your hard work. Please have something to eat and take a rest."
The horse seemed to understand his words, gently rubbed Xi Yu's hand and neighed softly, as if responding to his comfort.
Xi Yu carefully checked whether the horse was injured or not. After confirming that there was nothing serious, he breathed a sigh of relief. He continued to stay with the horse in the horse for a while before turning back to the inn.
Xi Yu returned to the inn. After sitting down for a while, the shopkeeper came over with steaming food and said with a smile: "Customer, you must be hungry after you have been on the road for so long. Have some food while it's hot to warm up your body."
Xi Yu thanked him and started eating. While eating, he asked the shopkeeper about the situation around him.
The shopkeeper was very enthusiastic and introduced with all his knowledge that there were lively markets, roads were closer, and whether there were any special things happening nearby in recent days.
As he was talking, the door of the inn was pushed open, and several people dressed in the world came in. They all looked at Fengchen, with swords on their waists, and their eyes were a little sharp.
They found a seat and sat down loudly, shouting loudly about the shopkeeper's wine and food.
Xi Yu looked up at them, then continued to talk to the shopkeeper, but his ears also paid attention to the movements of those people.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, the conversation started to talk about some rumors in the world, which sect has produced a powerful rookie, which hero has recently taken on a difficult task, etc.
Xi Yu also felt a little interested in listening to these strange things in the world. He thought that although this world is different from the court, it is also wonderful and full of various variables and stories.
After finishing the meal, Xi Yu got up and prepared to go back to his room to rest. After all, he was struggling in the extremely cold place and was really tired.
He walked upstairs along the stairs. When he passed by the tables of the Jianghu people, one of them seemed to have drunk too much. His body tilted and almost hit Xi Yu. Xi Yu slightly avoided his side, but the Jianghu people refused to forgive him and stared at him and shouted, "Oh, why are you hiding? You look down on us man!"
Xi Yu frowned slightly and said calmly: "Brother, I'm drinking too much, I just avoided it, and I have no other intentions."
But the people in the martial arts world took advantage of the alcohol and reached out to grab Yu Yu's collar. Seeing this, the others surrounded him and the atmosphere became tense for a moment.
Seeing the other party making such unreasonable trouble, Xi Yu's eyes instantly became cold. He didn't move, but just turned slightly and cleverly avoided the man's hand. At the same time, he reached out and pushed it gently. The originally aggressive man in the Jianghu Lake staggered and took several steps back to stabilize his body.
Chapter completed!