The morning breeze is gentle and the clouds are floating.
The five of them left Chaoyuan Bushi and decisively separated.
Carpenter Liu is covered in wounds and has a weird walking posture. He always attracts attention when walking on Xishifang Street. Every step he takes, some wounds that do not need to be bandaged rub against his clothes. Pus oozes out and sweat soaks in.
, it is really miserable.
Yang Chaoxi knew that although he could barely walk, he was still inconvenient. If he was rounded up, he might not be able to escape. So he walked around a few streets and found Liu Carpenter. He helped him walk dozens of steps before hiring two
A porter, in a carriage, carried Carpenter Liu to the outside of the workshop.
After a while, the two of them planned to go out from the north, then turn east, and go to Linji Temple to stay away for a few days. Unexpectedly, the carriage was brisk, and when they were about to reach the north gate, they saw Wu Hou of Ningrenfang from a distance.
Duan Liuji, the Marquis of Wu, put on his armour, pressed his sword, and led more than twenty unscrupulous guards straight to the West Market.
Yang Zhaoxi's face turned gloomy, and she leaned into Liu Carpenter's ear and said, "Brother Liu, isn't this Duan Liuji who was so attentive last night? The one who was driven away by Mrs. Yuan. Looking at the momentum, the person who came here is not a good person!"
Liu Carpenter also lowered his voice and said: "There is no need to panic. Since we are ordinary people, we will take a step to the side of the road and ask the messengers to pass first. Besides, you didn't say before that 'the truth is also false when it is false', so now we are
If you show your true face to others, there is a 90% certainty that you won’t be recognized.”
Yang Zhaoxi quietly agreed, and immediately ordered the porter to step aside, while she stood silently with her hands lowered. However, her ears had been raised early, trembling slightly, and she listened carefully to the movements of Duan Liuji and the unscrupulous guards.
Sure enough, I heard a bad guard mutter listlessly: "I worked hard for half the night last night. I had some breakfast this morning and then went out to patrol the streets again. I'm afraid my iron-clad body can't stand it!"
The bad guard behind him seemed to have found a resonance, and immediately echoed: "Isn't it true! If I were that group of thieves, I would have found a way to escape from the city by now! Why is he still staying in the city, waiting for us to search?
"
"Shhh - you two, keep your voices down! Don't let Marquis Duan Wu hear it, or you may lose your job!"
"That's it! That's it! Be energetic and take care of yourself for a while. It's time to have lunch soon. Let's take a rest then..."
"This group of thieves is so bold that they dare to bring bad luck to Yuan Xiang! If we are lucky enough to catch one or two, the rewards from Yingchuan Business School alone will be enough for us to drink!"
"Silence! Marquis Duan Wu has an order. This errand can only be done, not talked about! If that group of thieves listens to it, why don't you stop it and scare the snake?"
"That's right, follow up quickly! Don't ask Duan Wuhou to scold us for being careless. Mud can't hold up the wall..."
"..."
The mutterings of various people gradually pieced together into a large invisible net. The big net was cast down in the muddy water of Luoyang, just to catch their few small fish and shrimps. And the long net
The rope is currently held in Yuan Zai's hand.
It seems that what a few of them did last night has indeed been resented by Yuan Zai. Since this relationship has been formed, they will never stop fighting. For Yuan Zai, only the dead are the most at ease. If they can't eradicate the root, the five of them are him.
A serious concern.
Yang Zhaoxi's heart went cold after hearing this. She turned around and saw Liu Carpenter's expression as expected: "These sanctimonious officials all do one thing in front of their faces and another behind their backs. Now that we know it, we shouldn't know it."
The incident caused a big commotion in Yingchuan Bieye, so how could Yuan Zai be willing to let it go? It seems that I won’t be able to go back in a short time!"
Yang Chaoxi nodded and said: "What a sudden disaster! We were just staying in the woodworking shop, and then we were dragged into Yuan Mansion by the eagle dog of Yuan Mansion. Not only did we help him unlock the wooden box, but we also learned the secret of the box, so we
I want to be silenced by him. Who can I ask to reason with such nonsense?"
Carpenter Liu sighed: "Officials bully the people, and the people are afraid of them. This has been the case since ancient times. I just hope that Lao Zheng, Tuozi, and Juanjuan will be more careful and not be recognized by unscrupulous guards. We must also stay away from these unscrupulous guards.
Some, so as not to be exposed."
Yang Zhaoxi's thoughts changed slightly, and her eagle eyes lit up: "Brother Liu, do you still remember what Sister Juanjuan said last night about 'it's dark under the lamp'? If we run into a bad guard, we have to stay away, wouldn't it look like we are guilty of committing crimes? On the contrary
It is easy to be stopped and questioned by bad guards.
Since Duan Wuhou is the leader of Wuhou Pu in Ningrenfang, we will simply go out from the Dongfang Gate, bypass Congzhengfang, pass through Ningrenfang, pass by his old lair, and then go northeast to join Lin.
Look at the traces. If you create doubts in this way, it will be safer."
After hearing this, Carpenter Liu laughed and said: "Brother Yang, this is a good idea! We are now wearing brocade and gauze, shrunk our legs and riding in public. We are law-abiding merchants. Where can we go? It's time to go and find out the door! Haha!"
The two of them had decided on a plan, so they stopped dragging their feet. When Duan Liuji and others passed by in a majestic manner, they ordered the porter to change direction and rush to the East Gate again.
Watching the two people walking away grandly, the bad guard at the end looked over and said in a daze: "Senior Brother Shen! How come that boy with the bright robes just now looks familiar?"
Senior Brother Shen, who had already taken a few steps, turned back immediately, raised his hand and gave him a violent blow on the back of the head: "This is a three-part portrait of a human being! Shao Gengxian, could it be that he drank too much yellow soup last night, and he is still talking nonsense. Let's go."
Hurry up! If you miss Marquis Duan Wu’s mission, senior brother will not be able to protect you!"
Shao Gengxian took three steps at a time and followed him immediately, murmuring to himself: "It really looks familiar! It seems like I have seen it somewhere... but where exactly have I seen it?"
No one can answer.
The time is coming to an end and the heat is scorching.
When they arrived at Ningrenfang, the two honest porters had beads of sweat on their faces and bodies.
Yang Chaoxi's calves gradually developed burning pain, knowing that the needle holes where the golden sore medicine had been applied had not yet healed.
Looking at Carpenter Liu again, he saw that his face was flushed and listless. His eyes were half-opened, and his two arms were unconsciously drooped, shaking back and forth as the carriage moved, as if they were dislocated.
Yang Zhaoxi hurriedly came up to take a look, only to find that he had suffered several wounds on his back and was already weak. At this time, the red sun was scorching, and he was suffering from heat syndrome. If he continued to walk, he was afraid that it would become more serious.
Immediately he ordered the two porters to find a locust shade, put down their carriages, and go fetch some well water. He himself looked around by the roadside, trying to find a seller selling cattail fans. After looking for a long time, he found nothing.
Suddenly, he saw a woman wearing a curtain and hat walking gracefully by. She was shaking a fan with red embroidery in her hand. Yang Zhaoxi immediately stepped forward, bowed her hands and said: "Miss, please stay! Little... little
Can I take the liberty of borrowing a fan? My brother accidentally suffered from heatstroke and was resting under a tree..."
Unexpectedly, the woman was startled at first, but after he finished speaking, she giggled, lifted up the gauze and said: "Mr. Yang! How could you come here and dress like this? Even Xiaoman doesn't recognize you.
!Giggle!”
Yang Zhaoxi did not expect that he would bump into Xiaoman again in Ningrenfang. Remembering that he failed to take revenge that night, he ran out angrily and circled with a group of bad guards in several houses in the north of the city. However, he was looked down upon by Xiaoman who was chasing him.
He was sitting upright, and his face could not help but turn red.
However, this moment was not the time to reminisce about the past. When he saw two porters fetching a ladle of well water and feeding Liu Carpenter half of it, but there was no improvement, he immediately said hurriedly: "Xiao Man! We will talk about recent events later. First,
Lend me your fan! Brother Liu is injured and has been poisoned by the heat of summer. He needs urgent treatment."
Xiaoman immediately understood and gave him the fan, and followed him to the tree. He saw him untying Liu Carpenter's front and fanning the wind. He also took out a fragrant handkerchief from his arms and wet it in a gourd.
Wipe it on Carpenter Liu's face and body to help dissipate heat.
After tossing a cup of tea, Liu Carpenter's eyes regained some sparkle, and he stood up to thank Xiaoman.
Xiaoman hurriedly pressed his shoulder and said with a smile: "Brother Liu, don't be polite! You helped Xiaoman save people before, and today Xiaoman comes back to help, which can be regarded as reciprocating. Hehe!"
Yang Chaoxi's expression was slightly relaxed, and he touched Carpenter Liu's forehead with his hand, and said with concern: "Brother Liu's forehead is hot, but it is not a symptom of summer heat, but rather like a sore spasm. At this time, the weather is hotter than before, so it is not suitable
If we continue on our way, we need to find a hospital and check it out!"
Xiaoman's beautiful eyes turned, looked at Yang Chaoxi and said: "What a coincidence! Now Divine Doctor Wang, Protector Yaori and others are just visiting Qin's Mansion. We might as well go to Qin's Mansion to rest for a few days. With the power of Divine Doctor Wang, we will definitely be able to
Let Brother Liu recover as before."
Yang Chaoxi pondered for a while, but couldn't think of a better way, so he had to agree: "It seems that today, I will trouble Uncle Qin Shi again! But I don't know when the Qin Mansion actually moved to Ningrenfang?"
Xiaoman led the way and said with a smile: "We just moved here the day before yesterday. Today, many leaders in the sect have come here, firstly to congratulate on the move and secondly to discuss matters in the sect. Xiaoman also learned today that Ningrenfang is here
The house here is the ancestral property of the Qin family. If one day, the Heavenly Protector becomes the emperor, this ancestral property will be the 'Longxing Land'! Cack!"
Yang Chaoxi had already shouted to the two porters, followed Xiaoman, and walked all the way to Qin's house. Seeing her smiling and smiling, he also laughed and said: "If this is true, wouldn't everyone in the Zoroastrian religion burst into tears?"
To be granted the title of Marquis, to be conferred with officials and titles? With Xiaoman's merits, I am afraid that even being a national teacher is more than enough!"
But Xiaoman suddenly said shyly: "Xiaoman doesn't want the wealth and splendor! As long as I can be with the person I like and grow old...then there will be no regrets!"
Yang Chaoxi knew that she was referring to something, so he didn't dare to talk to her anymore. Unconsciously, he touched his nose again and again, and then followed him obediently. The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence for a moment.
Fortunately, Qin's Mansion was not far away, so everyone had another cup of tea before arriving in front of a slightly old house.
I saw a green platform with black tiles, a red door with white walls, owls kissing each other, and four eaves with outstretched wings. On the left and right in front of the door squatted a stone Suan Ni, with its teeth and claws, and its mane and beard flying. It looked majestic and lifelike!
In terms of appearance, it is naturally much shabbier than official residences such as Yingchuan Bieye and Cui Mansion. But compared with ordinary Chaimen Penghu, it can be considered luxurious.
Xiaoman was about to open the door when he heard the door leaf on the left slowly open with a "buzz" sound.
Just as he was astonished, a figure with contrasting red and green colors rushed out from the door. Like a baby swallow throwing itself into the forest, it immediately threw itself into Yang Chaoxi's arms and said with a choked voice:
"Senior Brother Yang! Qing'er finally... finally sees you again!"