Wang Wenwu and Guo Bao finally found a rickshaw and pulled Zhang Muen and Xiangdi on, and the speed of the group increased again.

Arriving at the courtyard where the tunnel was located, Guo Bao took the lead and hurriedly knocked on the door.

Guo Bao knocked on the door loudly. Wang Wenwu sat on the steps and breathed heavily. Wang Wenwu couldn't help but sigh. His body was really old. He couldn't accept aging.

Wang Wenwu felt a little anxious when he saw Guo Bao knocking on the door. He was worried that this would attract the attention of the surrounding neighbors and cause unnecessary trouble.

At this moment, the door opened, and Guo Bao quickly turned aside to let everyone in. When Wang Wenwu saw this, he quickly stood up and followed him into the courtyard.

There was a well in the yard, and there were several wooden barrels and ladles beside the well. Guo Bao invited everyone to come over to drink water and rest.

At this time, Guo Bao pointed to a young man and said to Wang Wenwu: "Master, this is Xiao Li who is guarding here. Besides him, there are several others here. All of them are orphans."

Wang Wenwu has not been to this tunnel once since it was dug, and Guo Bao was handling all the arrangements.

Guo Bao said to Xiao Li: "This is our master. Your food, clothing and housing are all provided by him."

When Xiao Li heard that Wang Wenwu provided food and clothing, he immediately knelt down and said: "Master, you are our benefactor. If it weren't for you, we would have froze to death on the roadside. Xiao Li is here to wish you the best."

May you live a long life, I’ll give you one.”

How could Wang Wenwu let Xiao Li knock down? He hurriedly stepped forward to stop him. He said: "Okay, okay, it doesn't have to be like this. Now, I am also in trouble. I plan to leave Peking from now on and never come back. What will happen to you in the future?"

, you have to find a way on your own. This yard will be yours after I leave!"

Xiao Li was shocked when he heard Wang Wenwu's words. They did not expect that Wang Wenwu would be so generous and give this courtyard to them.

Xiao Li quickly said: "Master, how can this be done? How can we take your house? You saved our lives, and we will never forget your kindness. How can we take your house?"

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Wang Wenwu smiled and shook his head and said: "Listen to me, I know you are all orphans and life is not easy. But I can't protect myself now, so I can only leave you this yard. I hope you can live a good life."

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After saying that, Wang Wenwu took out a land deed from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Li. He continued: "This is the deed of this yard. You can find an opportunity to transfer it to your own name in the future. This will be your home from now on."

.I hope you can cherish it well."

Xiao Li took the land deed with tears in his eyes. He looked at Wang Wenwu and was speechless with excitement.

At this time, Guo Bao urged: "Master, let's go quickly. Otherwise, when it gets dark later, the road will be even more difficult to walk."

Wang Wenwu nodded, took one last look at Xiao Li, and then walked towards the tunnel accompanied by Guo Bao.

The authentic entrance is located in the kitchen stove.

There was a huge stove in the kitchen. When Guo Bao picked up a hammer and smashed open the sealed hole, revealing a dark entrance. Guo Bao lit the torch and walked into the tunnel first. The tunnel had not been used for a long time.

It's cold and humid inside, and the air is turbid.

The two new aunts looked at the dark stove with disgust. They stood aside and hesitated, not knowing how to enter the tunnel without soiling their clothes.

Wang Wenwu looked at the two wooden-like people and said, "Why are you standing here? Why don't you go in quickly?"

One of them said delicately: "Master, this, this is really too dirty."

The other person also had the same expression. Wang Wenwu didn't expect that on his way to escape, he would actually encounter the scene he had seen in the novel before. He said: "Okay, okay, don't worry about your clothes anymore, go in quickly, wait until we are here"

In a safe place, Master, I will buy you new clothes."

Faced with Wang Wenwu's urging, the two of them went in anyway, although they hesitated. Before Wang Wenwu went in, he wanted to say goodbye to Xiao Li. He also asked him to destroy the tunnel entrance after he left!

Xiao Li nodded, indicating that he understood.

The entrance to the tunnel is quite narrow, and can only fit in for an adult man. Once you actually reach the tunnel, it will be much wider. This is because Wang Wenwu originally built this tunnel. In addition to being used for escape, it is also sometimes used to transport some sensitive goods.

There were only a few torches in the tunnel that shone light, making it appear dim and dark. However, for Wang Wenwu and his party, this weak light was already like a dawn in the darkness, illuminating their way forward.

Everyone moved forward cautiously in the winding tunnel. Because the tunnel had not been used for a long time, the air circulation was not smooth, and coupled with the humid environment, there was an unpleasant musty smell in the air.

Wang Wenwu was walking, and before he had gone very far, the team suddenly stopped. Before Wang Wenwu could ask what was going on in front of him, the news that Wang Wenwu was asked to come to the front to see it spread from person to person.

here.

Under a dim light, Wang Wenwu's face flickered as if it was uncertain. People passing by Wang Wenwu did not dare to look into Wang Wenwu's eyes.

Wang Wenwu came to the front, and Guo Bao walked first holding a torch. The road in front of him was blocked by dirt.

Wang Wenwu didn't need Guo Bao to open his mouth to know that the tunnel had collapsed. Seeing Wang Wenwu's face sullen and silent, Guo Bao still boldly said: "Master, what should I do now?"

Wang Wenwu said in a deep voice: "What else can we do? Where did you come from and go back to?"

Wang Wenwu shouted loudly in the tunnel: "The tunnel has collapsed, everyone needs to go back!"

When everyone heard Wang Wenwu's cry, they all turned around and walked back. They thought they had found a way to escape, but they didn't expect to encounter such a setback. Wang Wenwu's guards didn't think it was anything. Such an unexpected thing, they

I have encountered him often. But those female relatives didn't see it that way. For a while, disappointment and frustration spread.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wang Wenwu looked at the dejected look of his female family members, and felt equally uncomfortable in his heart. But at this moment, he could not think of anything to cheer him up.

Guo Bao walked to Wang Wenwu and whispered: "Master, why do you think this tunnel suddenly collapsed?"

Wang Wenwu frowned. He didn't know that there were many ways for the tunnel to collapse. It might be that the groundwater in that section was relatively rich, which rotted the wooden supports used for support in that section. It was also possible that there was someone above the tunnel.

When a house is built and the foundation is pressed down, the tunnel may be crushed.

Anyway, there are various possibilities. Wang Wenwu said: "The tunnel has collapsed, don't think about it anymore! Before I came in, I asked Xiao Li to block the entrance of the tunnel after we left. Now this tunnel

If it collapses, it’s important to get out quickly.”

Guo Bao nodded and agreed. Then everyone set off again and returned along the original road.

On the way back, everyone remained silent. This was in sharp contrast to the constant chatter when they arrived.

?Finally, they returned to the ground. The sun shone on them, but they couldn't feel any warmth. Wang Wenwu looked back at the useless tunnel entrance, and was filled with emotions.

?"Master, what should we do now?" Guo Bao asked worriedly.

? Wang Wenwu pondered for a moment and said: "The other city gates should also be closed. There is no use in going there now. Let's go back first and then make a long-term plan!"

?Guo Bao nodded.

At this time, the gate of the courtyard opened, and Xiao Li walked in carrying bricks he had found from nowhere. He saw Wang Wenwu and his party who had just left the tunnel reappeared in the courtyard.

Xiao Li quickly put down his pole and ran to Wang Wenwu. He asked, "Sir, what's going on? Why are you back?"

Guo Bao kicked Xiao Li to the ground angrily and said, "I asked you to guard the tunnel. I don't even know if the tunnel collapsed. How did you guard it?"

"The tunnel collapsed!" Xiao Li looked at Wang Wenwu with a confused expression, hoping to get an answer from Wang Wenwu.

Wang Wenwu also didn't expect that he had people guarding the tunnels, and the tunnels had collapsed. He couldn't be so angry that he didn't know. He was also a little angry and said, "Did you not know at all that the tunnels collapsed?"

Xiao Li shook his head blankly and said, "I don't know. The last time I entered the tunnel to check it was still possible."

Wang Wenwu asked: "Last time, when was the last time you checked? And how often do you check?"

Xiao Li said in a positive tone: "Inspections are made three to two times a month. The last inspection was just last week! It was always fine before. I don't know why the tunnel collapsed when?"

Wang Wenwu pointed in the direction of the tunnel exit and said, "Then what happened in this direction from the last time you checked to now, do you know?"

Xiao Li shook his head and said: "I really don't know this, sir, you have to believe me!"

Wang Wenwu looked at Xiao Li's panic expression and thought that maybe he really didn't know about the tunnel collapse. So Wang Wenwu waved his hand and motioned for Xiao Li to stand up.

"Okay, Xiao Li, I believe you. It's not your fault. No one can predict things like landslides. You should get up first." Wang Wenwu said kindly.

Hearing this, Xiao Li had a guilty expression on his face and said, "It's all my fault, sir. I should have checked the tunnel more diligently."

Wang Wenwu sighed and said, "I don't blame you for this. No one expected that such an accident would happen. Well, Xiao Li, I see you brought back so many bricks, they were probably used to seal the tunnel entrance."

The place we live in is an underground tunnel anyway and can no longer be used. Let’s seal it up quickly.”

"Okay, sir, I'll do it right away." Xiao Li replied respectfully, then got up and started taking action.

Wang Wenwu nodded and said: "Very good, Xiao Li, you are very responsible. Work hard and I won't treat you badly. In addition, you will still do what this yard has given you."

After hearing this, Xiao Li suddenly felt warm in his heart. He said gratefully: "Thank you, sir, I will definitely work hard!"

Looking at Xiao Li's leaving figure, Guo Bao whispered: "Master, I will find out whether this kid is lying."

Wang Wenwu said: "Let's wait until this time has passed. Find some paper and write a letter. You can send a telegram to the eldest lady. Now that the escape has failed, it is estimated that the military commander will pay more attention to it. I don't know if there will be any in the future."

The opportunity has escaped. Let’s see if there is anything she can do.”

"Okay, sir!" Guo Bao immediately started searching the yard.

Zhang Muen saw that Wang Wenwu seemed to be telling Guo Bao to look for something, so he took the initiative to ask: "What's wrong? Are you looking for something?"

Guo Bao said: "I want a piece of paper. Write a letter and send a telegram to the eldest lady."

Zhang Muen said: "Paper! No need to look for it, I have it here!"

After saying that, he opened a suitcase. It was filled with rice paper. Wang Wenwu looked at Zhang Muen with a particularly magical look. He actually took so much rice paper with him when he fled.

In the end, Wang Wenwu couldn't help but asked: "You can understand just taking two more clothes, but why are you bringing such rice paper? Do you still want to splash ink on the road and leave a famous saying for the ages? Where can I buy this rice paper?

Why do you have to take them all away?"

Zhang Muen retorted: "This is not ordinary rice paper, this is tribute paper from the Qianlong Dynasty. This paper is also placed in Peiping. It can still be found. Don't even think about it anywhere else!"

Wang Wenwu didn't expect that these pieces of paper were from the Qianlong Dynasty. He didn't know what to say at the moment. To say it was precious, it could be considered precious. But when he thought that he was running for his life, there was a suitcase filled with everything.

It's rice paper. I always feel weird.
To be continued...