Outside the dormitory, Fang Shan saw Gu Ali who was coming out of the dormitory.
"Is the sect leader sleeping?" Fang Shan asked.
"Not sleeping, reading." Gu Ali returned.
"Excuse me, my little sister reported to the sect leader that Lord Tutong Yabu is here again and is waiting in the palace." Fang Shan did not go into the house and asked Gu Ali to do it for him.
"Okay, brother, it will be later." Gu Ali said and returned to the dormitory.
"Sect Master, that Dutong is here again. I said he has a crush on you. You still don't believe it. He went twice a day. There must be something wrong with him." Gu Ali said to Zhaoren. Zhaoren usually treated his entourage like brothers and sisters.
They never conceal what they say.
"Oh, he's here again?" Zhaoren was a little excited but didn't dare to show it, so he could only say calmly while flipping through the book.
"Well, are you waiting in the treasure hall?"
"This royal nobleman cannot be avoided." Zhaoren approved a cloak and asked Gu Ali to go with him. The dormitory was dozens of steps away from the palace, and he arrived just as he spoke.
The candlelight glowed with dim yellow light, and the flames danced from time to time, as if struggling to enlarge the body, but unable to fill the entire small hall. Yabu walked back and forth, but did not care about the gentleness in front of the Buddha statue.
Zhaoren was walking in small steps. As he walked outside the hall, he heard the sound of people pacing back and forth with his heart beating faster. The closer he got to the door of the hall, the more panicked Zhaoren became. It wasn't until he saw Shuo Jian's back again that his mood changed.
Was able to calm down a little.
"Daughter of the people, Zhaoren pays homage to Lord Tong."
"Please get up quickly. I heard that the fugitive has shocked the sect leader, and I came here to visit. If you need anything, please tell me directly." Yabu's anxious heart became even more nervous when he saw Zhaoren.
"Lord Du Tong, please worry about it. My little girl, I'm not frightened. I only want to ask for one thing." Zhaoren counted.
"But it doesn't matter," Yabu said.
"The fugitive was originally a follower in the temple. He was taken in by his daughter half a month ago. Although he committed crimes before, he was actually forced. This man is kind-hearted and kind. He kills the patrol to avenge his personal revenge, and the patrol to avenge his private life. He kills his father and seizes his land. This is an unforgivable crime.
I hope Lord Dutong will find out the reason and spare the death of the fugitive." Zhaoren begged Yabu.
"Is this happening? This case is of great importance due to the execution of officials. The county government has no right to make a decision. It will be handed over to the governor for investigation. I am on good terms with the governor and will try to get a lighter sentence for this poor man." Ya.
Bu agreed to Zhaoren's request.
"Thank you, sir. My daughter is suspected of harboring a fugitive. Please convict me, Lord Dutong." Zhaoren said. He knelt down beforehand, but was supported by Yabu.
"Sect Master, such a trivial matter is nothing if I, Yabu, am here. I heard that the Sect Master failed to stop it, but afterwards he persuaded the thugs and made them surrender. This is enough to reward you." Yabu said confidently.
"Folk girls don't ask for rewards, as long as they can find out the reasons and be dealt with leniently as appropriate."
"I will try my best. Okay, I am relieved to see that the sect master is safe and sound. My subordinates are still waiting outside the door, and I have to rush back to deliver the mission. Fang Shan wants to go back to the county government with me and make a record of what happened. I
I will teach him how to say it," Yabu said.
"Daughter of the people, thank you, Mr. Dutong." Zhaoren replied.
"Farewell." Yabu said and hurried away, his steps now much lighter.
"Quickly go find Fang Shan and go with Mr. Dutong." Zhaoren greeted Gu Ali and said.
Outside the gate of Bailian Temple, Qi Yehang had been tied up and put on the horse. He was very quiet and seemed to just want to die as soon as possible. No one dared to touch Liu Gongjian's body, so it was left on the same place. The soldiers were hanging loosely in twos and threes.
Chatting, when they saw Yabu coming out, they all stopped chatting and straightened up. The leader saluted to Dutong and said, "Sir, the prisoner has been caught, and his identity has been confirmed to be Qi Yehang.
Yes, but I don’t know how to deal with the corpses?”
"Find a sack and pack it up, then go back together."
"I'm afraid this is inappropriate and disrespectful to the dead." said the leading soldier.
"Do you have the final say or do I?" Yabu was a little unhappy and asked the soldier.
"Young man, I understand. Listen to your orders." The leading soldier had no choice but to take a sack and put Liu Gongjian's body and head together, and also placed them on Tuoqi Yehang's horse. After everything was ready, Yabu and the others
Slowly rush back to the Yu County government office.
Gu Ali got the order, and as soon as the officers and soldiers left, she found other people in the temple to clean up the bloody scene and the blood stains on the walls.
The next day, Li Ziye received news that a murder had occurred in Bailian Temple. According to the law, Zhaoren should be jailed for harboring a fugitive, but she was safe and sound. Mr. Dutong visited the temple twice a day. The more Li Ziye thought about the reason, the more he thought about it.
Confused, he called Cicada to discuss it.
"The one who killed and patrolled yesterday was the fugitive you arranged to stay with Zhaoren?" Li Ziye asked.
"Exactly."
"Do you know how reckless he is? He actually killed the patrolman Liu Gongjian in public." Li Ziye asked.
"It's completely understandable that he and Liu Gongjian have a sworn hatred." Chanzi replied.
"Then how can you kill someone with a borrowed knife?" Li Ziye was a little anxious.
"Lord, please don't worry. According to the law, Zhao Ren is guilty of harboring. If we can bribe the government officials to confirm her crime, wouldn't this woman also be eliminated?"
"I'm just afraid. The person this woman knows can dominate this small Yu County with one hand. Do you know what kind of person the Dutong came on the day of the abdication?"
"Zhenghuangqi, the prince's son." Cicada replied.
"Then did you know that he is obsessed with Zhaoren?"
"I don't know, but if this is the case, this will be difficult to handle."
"I'm going to find another way." Li Ziye said harshly.
More than ten days later, the spring heat is getting hotter and drier, and the mountains are covered with flowers. A temple with gray walls and yellow tiles is embedded in it. Looking from the top of the mountain, it immediately makes people put aside all their worries.
Because I was worried about the inspection by the officers and soldiers, the gathering of people for rituals had been suspended for more than a month. After seeing the beautiful flowers and beautiful scenery, I felt much better, so I sent a letter to all the lords, preparing to restart the rituals, promote the holy religion, and develop believers.
The permanent believers in Zhaorenming Temple are cleaning the temple, preparing things for religious rituals, and preparing to reunite the faithful men and women on the fifteenth day of this month, the day after tomorrow.
Everyone is busy, and someone comes to report the arrival of Lord Tong.
Zhaoren couldn't help but feel ripples in his heart when he heard that, but he said calmly: "Follow me to greet you."
Yabu did not come alone this time. He brought several followers with him. The followers all carried various gifts, which seemed to be cloth and the like. He ordered Fang Shan to take the horse away and feed it some fodder, and then he led the followers in.
After entering the temple gate, I actually saw Zhaoren and his entourage who came to greet them.
"The daughter of the people didn't know that Lord Dutong was coming, and I hope you'll forgive me for not being able to welcome you from afar." Zhaoren saluted with his entourage.
"Hey, no courtesy, no need to be more polite in the future. Congratulations, sect leader."
"Why are you so happy?" Zhaoren was puzzled.
"You haven't seen the tea yet, how can you say it so easily?" Yabu joked.
"Hey, it's only the consultants. Please come to the side hall to have tea." Zhaoren said, leading the way. After a while, we arrived at the west side hall, and refreshments were prepared in the room.
"Master Dutong and all the officers and soldiers are poor, so we have prepared some refreshments. Please forgive me for not taking good care of them." Zhaoren greeted Master Dutong and the entourage who were holding gifts.
"How can such a small side hall accommodate so many people? Just put down your gifts and have some refreshments outside." Yabu didn't want to be too noisy and ordered his entourage to go out for refreshments.
"Master Dutong, please take a seat." Zhaoren led Master Dutong to the most honorable position, which is where the sect leader usually sits, and he sat on the east side below.
Yabu listened to Zhaoren's instructions and sat down.
"This tea is the latest green tea in Touchun. This tea garden is in the back mountain, please."
Yabu took a sip. The taste was rich, smooth in the throat, and the aftertaste was slightly sweet. He couldn't help but praise: "Good tea!"
"Thank you, Lord Dutong, for the compliment. May I ask Lord Dutong about this happy event?"
"Sect Master, for persuading Qi Yehang to continue committing crimes, the county government will reward fifty taels of silver, a total of ten pieces of cloth, rouge powder, etc. in accordance with the law, and announce it to the whole county at the same time. Isn't this a great joy?"
"I don't dare to accept this as a daughter of the people. I will accept the money and goods, but I will not inform the whole county. Please convey the request of the county chief's daughter to the governor." Zhaoren requested Yabu.
"Okay, just obey the sect leader."
"May I ask Lord Dutong, can Qi Yehang be found guilty?" Zhao Ren didn't care about the silver rouge, but she cared more about Qi Yehang's life and death.
"It was handled in accordance with the instructions of the sect leader. After verification, it was found that Liu Gongjian, Qi Yehang's grandfather, was indeed killed in prison. His father, Qi Hongyun, was not guilty of death. Liu Gongjian avenged his private revenge. The county magistrate on duty was suspected of not reporting it, so he investigated and dealt with it.
But the case is quite involved and has been submitted to the Ministry of Punishment by the Inspector General for a decision. The result will be announced in the near future. As for Qi Yehang, he saved his life, but he will probably be sent to Yili," Yabu said.
After hearing this, Zhaoren finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was considered the best result. He immediately stood up and saluted Lord Dutong to express his gratitude.
Over tea, Zhaoren and Yabu chatted happily. In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed. Yabu still had official duties to attend to, so he stood up and left. The two of them chatted in front of the temple for a while, and Yabu and his entourage rode away.
The rising dust gradually settled, and Zhao Ren had not left yet. Lord Dutong was actually obedient, and he felt a little reluctant to give up.
After returning to the side hall, Zhaoren sent people to distribute cloth and silver to the poor villagers nearby, leaving the rouge powder for himself.
On the fifteenth day of this month, the weather is fine and the flowers are blooming more and more gorgeously. Villagers from all over the world are rushing to the gate of Bailian Temple to participate in the Dharma conference that has been suspended for more than a month. Bailian Temple is also lively, and the liveliness is not like that of a
The temple looks like a market.
Also coming with the fellow villagers was Lord Lin Jiang. Lord Lin Jiang met Fang Shan and was led directly into the side hall from Fang Shan. Inside the house, Zhao Ren was sitting reading scriptures and did not notice Lin Jiang arriving.
"I pay my respects to the sect master." Lin Jiang saluted.
"Senior, hurry up and take your seat. We will avoid these red tapes in the future."
"I received a letter from Fei Ge the day before yesterday. The sect leader asked me to come today. He said that we had something important to discuss, but it was about Qi Yehang." Lin Jiang asked.
"It's also related to him. After you left that day, Qi Yehang passed Fangshan to deliver a letter to me." Zhaoren said, taking out the letter from the book, and then said: "The content is detailed in my heart, but I have some questions," he said.
Chapter completed!