"Search!"
Soldier Jia broke into the school and no one dared to stop him.
Although Chen Xiucai was extremely angry, Yue Duanshu had the token and documents in his hand, so he did not dare to stand in front of the door as a scholar, otherwise Yue Duanshu would have reason to punish him for obstructing official duties.
Yue Duanshu looked down at Chen Xiucai with a playful look in his eyes, as if he was expecting him to do this.
Chen Xiucai was furious, his lips were trembling, and his eyes were bloodshot.
He thought that he had been living in seclusion in Qipai Village for many years and could handle it calmly even after failing many times. He had already mastered Qi-nurturing skills, but when faced with this situation, he realized that he was still far behind his mentor.
Among the officials on this trip was not only Yue Duanshu, but also several others behind him, including the magistrate of Jinxian County.
In the past, the magistrate of Jinxian County treated Chen Xiucai with great courtesy, and even called him brother and sister when the wine was strong. Today, however, he did not even say hello, his eyes wandered, and he did not look into Chen Xiucai's eyes.
The county magistrate and others behind him were even more silent, looking at the sky one by one.
In addition to the inner hall where Chen Xiucai's family lived, the school is mainly divided into two parts.
The Meng students were studying in the front room.
After Yulang and the others finished their elementary education, they moved to the bamboo building on the side of the front house, where the scenery was better.
At this moment, the front room and the bamboo building were surrounded by soldiers, and no one was allowed to enter or exit.
The students in the courtyard were all herded together by the soldiers and searched.
A group of armored soldiers rushed up to the bamboo building, and the students upstairs fled to the corner in panic, trembling with fear.
'boom!'
The bamboo door was knocked away, and the armored soldiers rushed in and immediately started searching without politeness.
"Please dig out all the books for me. I want to see to whom Chen passed the "Jin Jian Zhai" to! If you dare to secretly spread the banned books of the dynasty, you will live or die!"
A middle-aged man who looked like an official followed in, twirling his beard and sneering sinisterly.
'Bang! Bang! Bang!'
Book boxes and book bags were opened one after another, debris was scattered on the floor, and the books inside were placed on the table one by one.
The eyes of the middle-aged official were like knives, sweeping across the students' faces. When exposed to this look, the students suddenly trembled and cowered.
"snort!"
The middle-aged official was walking around, pretending to look at the books on the table, but he went straight to a bamboo case.
Seeing his actions, the girl who had been hiding the book couldn't suppress the panic in her heart and let out a scream.
"It's not me, I don't own "Jin Jian Zhai"! I haven't watched it!"
"It's her! It's Xiaowu! I've seen it in her bookcase, and I've seen her reading "The Golden Prison"!"
"It's her! Not me!"
…
The girl huddled in the corner, pointing at Xiaowu's bamboo desk with one hand, holding her head tightly with the other hand, shaking her head crazily.
Her hair was disheveled, she looked like crazy, and she was obviously extremely frightened.
Spreading banned books was a serious crime in Yan State, and in severe cases, one could be beheaded or even the Yi tribe.
She just heard from a friend that she could find banned books. She couldn't help her curiosity and borrowed them for a look. She didn't expect that it would attract the officials and soldiers of the government.
The girl didn't have the heart to think about what was wrong here. Even if she confessed to the other party, she would still be unable to escape a serious crime.
The screams spread outside, and Chen Xiucai and the Jin County officers and soldiers were all stunned.
Chen Xiucai felt as if a basin of ice water was poured on his head. His whole body was cold on the spot. He couldn't believe it and subconsciously rushed towards the bamboo building.
'Snapped!'
Yue Duanshu blocked Chen Xiucai's path with his horse, swung his horse whip fiercely, and shouted: "Chen Zhenqing, what do you want to do!"
"Are you going to destroy the evidence of crime openly in front of Yue?" Yue Duanshu held down the saber at his waist with one hand, showing murderous intent.
It seemed that if Chen Xiucai took one more step, he would dare to draw his sword and kill someone!
"you!"
Chen Xiucai's eyes were about to burst.
At this point, how could he not see that this must be a conspiracy, a conspiracy that would ruin his reputation or even lead him to death without a burial place!
Inside the Bamboo House.
The students looked at the girl in shock.
"Oh? Is this it?"
The middle-aged official didn't care who the banned book belonged to, as long as it was found in Chen Zhenqing's school and on one of his disciples, that was enough!
"It's her! It's her!"
"She is a Taoist priest, and her master is a demon from Qingyang Temple. She must be dissatisfied with the imperial court's control, collect forbidden books, and confuse all living beings..."
"It must be so! It must be so!"
"It's them!"
The girl became more and more fluent as she spoke, and gradually became more confident.
This reason even convinced her.
This woman recognized the situation in a short period of time and decisively framed her classmates, which can be called ruthless and decisive.
The middle-aged official smiled playfully, walked around the girl's desk, and reached for Xiao Wu's book box.
…
In the bamboo forest.
Xiao Wu lowered his head.
She didn't know when there was a yellowed book in her hand, which was the forbidden book "Jin Jian Zhai".
"Sister..."
Yu Lang looked at Xiao Wu distressedly.
There are not many girls studying in schools. Although there is no strong defense between men and women in Yan State, men and women will try to avoid suspicion between men and women to avoid rumors.
The girl who framed Xiaowu is named Meng Yusu. She is one of Xiaowu's best friends. They were classmates when they first entered the elementary school.
Being framed by a good friend, and framed without hesitation, Yulang felt sad for his senior sister just thinking about it.
"Hmph! Sure enough, people's hearts are separated from each other, and they are so cruel at a young age! You don't have to worry about it, just kill him with one sword. In the world of immortality, there are countless treacherous people, and you will encounter them often in the future!"
The young man surnamed Shi showed disdain. He had seen much dirtier things and didn't take this little thing to heart at all.
Without Taoist Master Qingfeng taking action, Xiao Wu could crush all the mortals present with just one finger.
This ridiculous frame-up cannot hurt Xiaowu even a hair.
Just as he was talking, the young man named Shi noticed something strange about Xiao Wu.
She sat there, looking at the "Jin Jian Zhai" in her hand, in a daze, without making any movement.
Frowning his brows, the young man surnamed Shi said in surprise: "What's wrong? You can't do it?"
Yulang said with a low expression: "Meng Yusu is senior sister's best friend."
The young man surnamed Shi sneered: "Think about it, if you were not a cultivator, but just an ordinary mortal, what would have happened today. Possessing forbidden books privately is a capital crime wherever you go! Not only will you die, but your junior brother and your master will also die.
Everyone will be implicated and beheaded in public! No matter what kind of friendship you had in the past, it should be over. This is a life-and-death feud!"
Yulang opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
I saw Xiao Wu finally raising his head, looking a little confused, turning his head slightly, facing Qingyang and looking in the direction.
Qingyang Temple.
There happened to be no patients at this time.
Qin Sang came out and stood on the rock on the side of Qingyang Temple, looking at the bamboo forest at the foot of the mountain.
The master and apprentice looked at each other across the bamboo forest.
Xiao Wu still closed his eyes tightly, but his eyelids kept trembling.
Her expression was full of helplessness, and she wanted to ask Master for help on what she should do.
But Qin Sang was a cruel master. He looked at Xiao Wu quietly and remained silent without giving any advice.
At this time, footsteps were heard outside the Taoist temple, and another person seeking medical advice came up the mountain.
Qin Sang withdrew her gaze and walked down the rock.
Xiao Wu kept watching until the backs of Qin Sang and the patient disappeared inside the Taoist temple gate...
"In the world of cultivating immortals, being indecisive and soft-hearted is a taboo! I really don't know what the Taoist Master taught you!"
The young man named Shi was puzzled.
"It seems that you have only learned quiet inaction and good behavior from the Taoist priest.
"The books of so-called sages that I read are all castrated. They talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, but empty talk about benevolence and forgiveness.
"The Taoist Master may not have taught you that in the world of cultivating immortals, you must have a bloody nature. If you deliberately suppress your nature, you will not only be unable to express your thoughts freely, but you will also be bullied by others.
“Retaliation when there is an enemy, and revenge when there is a grudge, are the eternal principles of nature!
"Didn't the ancient sages also say: How to repay kindness with kindness!"
Every word and every sentence pierced into Xiao Wu's heart.
Xiao Wu's eyelids trembled violently, and scenes flashed in her mind.
When she first entered the school, Meng Yusu was the first to greet her and invite her to play games with her.
We read together, recited poems together, and received the Master’s teachings together.
When the river swells, we play together by the river.
When the New Year was approaching, Meng Yusu invited her to her home to taste delicious food and bring out various treasures to share.
…
Meng Yusu even taught her how to use rouge.
Xiao Wu has a very good memory and can clearly remember every scene. She is also being changed by them subtly.
Eventually, these images disappeared one after another and were frozen in one moment.
Master said: "We don't kill people, we only save people!"
'puff!'
A flame burst out from the palm of his hand, burning "Jin Jian Zhai" to the ground.
Xiao Wu burned "Jin Jian Zhai" and sat there without making any other moves. It was obvious that he had made his choice.
The young man named Shi shut his mouth, he had said enough.
For some reason, he suddenly became interested.
The young man surnamed Shi stood up and patted the corner of his clothes, "By the Taoist priest's side, you will receive the best protection, and you will not go wrong no matter what you do. But you will understand sooner or later. I hope that day will not be too cruel."
He stepped a little lower and fled quietly.
Standing on the hillside, he looked at the bamboo forest, then at Qingyang Temple, and finally at the boundless blue sky.
After a long while, he sighed silently, took out a mask and put it on his face, and his figure disappeared.
…
Inside the Bamboo House.
"No!"
The middle-aged official shook the books out of the book box, but did not find "Jin Jian Zhai" and gave Meng Yusu a fierce look.
Meng Yusu was stunned. She clearly put the book into the book box with her own hands, how could it disappear for nothing!
"snort!"
The middle-aged official opened Meng Yusu's book bag and found that there was no "Jin Jian Zhai" in it. His expression changed greatly. He had an ominous premonition and hurriedly rummaged around.
"No!"
"Not here either!"
"How can it be!"
The middle-aged official almost turned the bamboo building upside down, becoming more and more panicked and sweating on his forehead.
There were footsteps coming downstairs.
A group of officials escorted Chen Xiucai upstairs, seeing is believing.
Yue Duanshu had a proud smile on his face. When he saw the scene in the bamboo house, his smile suddenly froze.
After a while, Yue Duanshu's roar rang out from the bamboo tower.
'Twist! Twist! Trash!'
Yue Duanshu led the officers and soldiers angrily downstairs, ready to rush to the inner courtyard.
"Go in and search!"
Chen Xiucai did not give in this time. He picked up a spear and held it in front of him. He roared angrily: "Whoever dares to take a step forward, Chen will fight you to the death!"
The magistrate of Jinxian County twisted his beard with his hand, his eyes flickered, and he coughed lightly.
"Ahem! Lord Tongzhi stated in the document that only the school will be searched. It seems inappropriate for Lord Tongzhi to disturb Chen Xiucai's family members. Please think again!"
The magistrate took a step forward and advised in a low voice, "Younger people must not forget that Chen Xiucai studied under Lord Sun. Lord Sun was once the second minister of the dynasty. Although he was demoted to Qi Mansion for many years, it is said that Jane has always been in the heart of the emperor.
one……"
"How presumptuous! A magistrate as big as sesame dares to make arrogant comments about the court. How many brains do you have!"
Yue Duanshu is like a gambler who has lost all his money. What's even more annoying is that he doesn't know where he lost.
With red eyes, he vented his anger on the magistrate.
Among the armor soldiers, there are two types of armor. Those with fine armor are those brought by Yue Duanshu, and the rest are soldiers from Jin County.
This time, if he had not been entangled by the magistrate of Jinxian County and everyone was closely watched, he would have had a hundred ways to prove Chen Zhenqing's crime.
Unexpectedly, the magistrate of Jinxian County refused to give in. With a wave of his sleeve, he ordered his soldiers to protect the inner courtyard.
Under the gaze of everyone, Yue Duanshu finally regained his sense and stared at the magistrate of Jin County and Chen Xiucai.
"good very good!"
"The evil way on the mountain, hiding forbidden books secretly, deceiving the public with evil words, here comes someone!"
"No! Taoist Master Qingfeng has a high level of Taoism. He has given medicine to save people and saved countless lives. The magistrate..." Chen Xiucai was shocked and asked the magistrate for help.
The magistrate of Jinxian County pretended not to hear. He knew that Yue Duanshu was just to vent his anger, so naturally he would not offend Yue Duanshu again for a Taoist priest he had never met.
A group of official officials rushed toward the Taoist temple and quickly arrived in front of the door.
People inside the Taoist temple noticed something unusual.
People who ask for medicine are very nervous.
Qin Sang seemed unaware, looking as usual while diagnosing the patient's pulse.
Yue Duanshu was about to give an order when he suddenly heard horses' hooves thundering, running wildly up the mountain, and someone shouting.
"The bigger you are! The bigger you are! Master Futai has your destiny!"
Everyone looked back and saw a horse galloping towards them. The man on the horse was waving a letter in his hand.
This man's equestrian skills were superb, and he could walk on the rugged mountain road as if on smooth ground. He walked up to him in a blink of an eye, got off his horse, handed the document into Yue Duanshu's hands, and began to look among the crowd.
"This must be Mr. Chen! The last general, Qi Yueling, has met Mr. Chen!" This man actually stepped forward and saluted Chen Xiucai.
"Don't dare! General Qi can't do it!"
Chen Xiucai hurriedly stepped aside to avoid it, and saw Qi Yueling approaching, whispering: "That's right! That's right! Sir, you don't know something. Mr. Cifu has resurrected..."
Although the sound is small, it is enough for everyone to hear.
As soon as Yue Duanshu opened the documents, his hands began to tremble and his face turned ashen.
The magistrate of Jinxian County was ecstatic and wanted to laugh three times. This time the bet was right!
Looking at Chen Xiucai who was in a daze, Qi Yueling was satisfied and glanced at his beloved horse. It was true that he cared more about this horse than his mother-in-law, and he was reliable at critical moments!
It was as if God had helped me on this trip. The three-day journey was completed in one day.
But he didn't know.
At the foot of the mountain, Yu Chenghuang and other ghosts and gods breathed a long sigh of relief and wiped the non-existent sweat from their foreheads.
Knowing that these people were coming for Chen Xiucai, they knew something was wrong and immediately reported it to the city god.
Fortunately, the human government issued documents to bring order to the chaos, otherwise the ghosts and gods of Jin County would rather damage the Taoist practice than take action to eliminate the trouble for Taoist Qingfeng.
In order to have the documents delivered in time, this person traveled all the way smoothly.
The river god steers the boat and the mountain god leads the horse. They are really helped by gods.
Finally, I didn’t miss anything important! ()
This chapter has been completed!