Although there was a lot of noise in the city that night, there was no more disturbance in the inn.
The female guests were all awake, and officers and soldiers came in to check.
There was no place to hide people in Datongpu, and the luggage that the women brought into the room was simple. It was nothing more than small bundles, small baskets, and embroidery racks placed in the corners. The officers and soldiers held up torches to look at them before going out.
At daybreak, entry and exit into the inn resumed. It was said that the murderer had escaped from the city and was being pursued by officers and soldiers.
"It's really scary."
"This is my first time encountering something like this."
"That's because you don't go out too much. That's what happens when you're out and about. You might encounter something."
The guests were talking about it. Although they were frightened, they still continued to rush to make a living.
Qixing carried the wrapped embroidery frame and followed the crowd out of the city.
Compared with before, the city gate guards are also very strict in checking. They are also required to show the road signs that they ignored in the past. Those who don't have road signs will be questioned a few more times.
Qixing took out the road guide. The city gate guard took a look at it and saw that the age of the person in a certain place was written down where he was going. It was also secured by the officials of Linglong Embroidery Workshop in Xucheng, Xizhou, so he waved his hand and let him pass.
After leaving the city gate Qixing went to the place where the livestock was stored to get his horses.
"Girl, please come in." The store clerk greeted her warmly and took her to the stable. "She has been fed enough water and food."
Qixing took out the money: "I want another luggage carrier."
The shop clerk took the money and said happily: "Girl, wait a minute, I'll get it right away."
He turned and left.
Qixing put down the embroidery frame on his back, reached out and pulled it gently, and the folded wooden frame slowly opened, revealing a long box inside.
There is a person lying in the box.
It seems to be both an adult and a child, and it seems to be integrated into the box.
As the box opened, the man's head lifted up from his crouched body, his face pale and bloodless.
He seemed a little uncomfortable with the morning light, and his eyes were a little dazed.
"Are you okay?" Qixing asked in a low voice, taking out the water bag and feeding him water.
The wooden plug that closed his mouth and nose to prevent him from making sounds left deep marks around his mouth, making it difficult to swallow.
Although he was imprisoned, he knew that he was being used as a bait to lure his fellow disciples into danger for him.
He always wanted to die and refused to eat or drink, but if he fell into the hands of others, life and death were beyond his control.
"I am a ground dragon." He made a hoarse voice, his pale face full of regret, "I have harmed everyone."
"No." Qixing said, "Don't worry."
Her voice had no ups and downs, and had little warmth. It only contained four simple words, which were hardly comforting. But Ground Dragon's heart was inexplicably relieved. He looked at the girl, and his blurred vision gradually condensed: "Excuse me, what's the matter?
call?"
She said: "Xitang, Qixing."
Seven stars, the ground dragon chants silently.
"Girl, your bracket is here." The store clerk shouted from outside.
Along with the shouting, Ground Dragon felt his body being slowly closed.
He has bone-shrinking skills and can shrink into various shapes, but that doesn't mean it won't hurt, especially since he was folded randomly in the hands of officers and soldiers before, which caused endless pain.
But now he was placed in this strange bracket box, and every part seemed to fit his bones. With the push, he was folded away like a folding fan.
The ground dragon's vision became dim, and he could feel himself being picked up and placed on the horse's back. He was gently rocking as the horse moved, as if he was in his mother's cradle. His mind relaxed and he slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
.
He hasn't slept for a long, long time.
"Girl, let's go." The shop assistant said enthusiastically.
Qixing nodded to him and thanked him, led the horse out, and then looked at the city behind him.
At this time, another group of officers and soldiers rushed out, causing chaos at the city gate.
I don’t know which comrade is using it as a bait to lure away the officers and soldiers.
This is about taking care of each other when we are out and about.
She rescued Ground Dragon, and other people helped her, distracting the officers and soldiers for her, making it easier for her to leave.
Qixing got on his horse, wrapped his cloak and scarf tightly, and galloped forward.
The cold wind in the winter mountain forest is biting, and without the protection of the lush branches and leaves, the winding mountain road seems to be visible at a glance.
Whenever Commander Meng Xi looked back, he could always see the officers and soldiers pursuing him behind him.
And you can still see the leading military attaché raising his crossbow.
Getting closer.
The arrow from earlier was still on Meng Xichang's shoulder.
You can't escape by running.
Meng Xi took a long look at the sky and saw that his fellow disciples who had rescued Ground Dragon had enough time to escape.
Then it's just luck that he can survive, and if he can't, his death is worth it.
"If you don't stop, kill him on the spot -" Zhang Yuan shouted sharply, looking at the man who was already within the range of the crossbow.
The man looked back. Although he was within the shooting range, it was not enough to see his face clearly. However, Zhang Yuan seemed to see him and smiled inexplicably. Then he saw the man leaping up from his horse and kicking the horse.
Neighing, he galloped forward and turned, and the man fell towards the cliff on the side of the mountain——
Zhang Yuan cursed and the crossbow arrow could fly over instantly, but the man couldn't fly over in a blink of an eye. He could only watch the man disappear from sight.
When we finally got closer, we looked at the bottom of the cliff. The vegetation was messy and the winter fog was rolling in. Nothing could be seen.
Some officers and soldiers tried to slide down the cliff. It was steep and the rocks were loose. If they were not careful, they would miss the mark. If others did not catch them in time, they would fall down.
"Join the army, let's go around to the bottom of the mountain to find -"
"If you join the army, you will die if you jump off the cliff."
"Join the army and then go back to the city to capture his accomplices."
Listening to everyone's chatter, Zhang Yuan said nothing. In fact, when he shot the man on his back halfway, he found that not only was there no rescue, but he lifted the man up to block it - that was not a real person.
If he is a fool, he will know that he has been fooled.
Tune the tiger away from the mountain.
But by then it was too late to look back.
Anyway, this was also a Mo disciple. Since he was being used as a bait, it was obvious that he would sacrifice his life for others. Zhang Yuan was determined to catch him, but he didn't expect that when the thief was about to be arrested, he jumped off the cliff and committed suicide.
Zhang Yuan screamed at the empty cliff and threw the long knife in his hand.
who is it!
Found the ground dragon and rescued the ground dragon!
Who is it!
The hawker selling goods along the street shows the goods in the basket to the customers. The customers look down at the various groceries and display a line of words.
The people have been rescued and dispersed quickly to the west hall.
In the west hall, the guest thought silently in his heart, "How awesome." He stretched out his hand to mess up the groceries, picked up two pieces of flint from them, and gave the money with a smile.
The hawker raised his voice and said, "Thank you very much." He put the money away.
The guest took the flint, got into the car, and urged the horse to "walk around."
The matter is over, it's done, everyone can disperse, hide again, and live a peaceful life.
There was a long queue in front of the Qiucheng city gate.
"Step aside--"
A group of officers and soldiers came quickly, making the crowded crowd even more chaotic. They did not enter the city directly. They told the city gate guards something before heading into the city.
The officers and soldiers passed by, and the chaos in front of the city gate became even more chaotic, because the city gate guards suddenly tightened their inspections, and the road guides checked carefully, checking the people in the cars, looking at the contents of the cars, and even the baskets they were carrying had to be opened.
The line got longer.
"what happened?"
"What are you checking for?"
People in the team were talking a lot, and many sent their servants to the front to inquire.
A young maidservant was also among them. She quickly squeezed back and said to the window: "Miss, I have inquired clearly. They said they are checking people."
He said he was about to get in the car.
The people next to me hurriedly asked: "Who are you checking?"
The maid said: "They are bandits."
Bandits, are there another bandits nearby? The people next to me were astonished, that road is not safe anymore.
The maid got into the car and lifted the curtain. People next to her could see a girl sitting inside. There was also a shelf in the car. The girl lowered her head and was doing embroidery. When she heard the maid coming up, she raised her head.
Question: "What kind of bandits are they?"
There seemed to be some tension in his voice.
Nervousness is inevitable. Travelers think, who is not afraid of bandits, especially young girls?
The car curtain was lowered, and the voices of the master and servant inside were cut off.
Although there were many inquiries, they took out the road guide, checked their identities, and looked inside the car. There were no problems. The two cars quickly entered the city and found an inn to stay.
Servants took care of the carriage, horses, and food. The young lady entered the room and did not come out until nightfall, when officials came to inspect the inn.
"Lin Tou, why are you so strict all of a sudden?" The store clerk was very familiar with the officials. He led the way and asked, "What kind of big thief is this?"
Lin Guancha said: "What a strange thief."
Strange? The store clerk was even more puzzled.
"It's a co-investigation from other places. It's quite big." Lin Guancha said, pointing upward and mouthing three words.
The shop assistant understood it in an instant, and he couldn't help but shuddered: "This, this, is really a big job."
Lin Guancha shook his head again: "But there is no detailed information. It's strange and fragmentary. What do you wear straw sandals, what do you eat, what do you carry with you, are there people or things in the boxes, cabinets and burdens?"
ah."
The store clerk was also confused: "That's really weird."
How can people be packed in boxes, cabinets and burdens?
As we talked, we went to the backyard. There were not many people checking in tonight, so the store clerk personally went from room to room to check.
When they heard the officers and soldiers coming in, the two girls and a servant girl in the room stood up.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid." The store clerk hurriedly reassured him, "The official is checking his identity."
Lin Guancha looked at the three women and asked lazily, "Lu Yin."
The maid hurriedly came forward and handed it over.
Lin Guancha looked at it casually.
"Two male servants are next door," the maid said hurriedly.
The officers and soldiers also finished their search. There were three beds in the small room, there were no extra cabinets and boxes, and there was nothing to search.
"No problem." they replied.
There was no problem with Lu Yin. Lin Guan almost nodded and turned to leave. His eyes suddenly stopped and fell on the shelves in the room.
"What is this?" he asked.
The maid hurriedly said: "This is an embroidery frame, a small embroidery frame for traveling. Our lady is an embroiderer."
Lin Guancha had just seen Lu Yin and knew their identities. He looked at the quiet embroiderer, frowned and asked, "Do you need embroidery on the road too?"
Qing Pheasant, who had been silent all this time, lowered his eyes and said, "The construction schedule is tight, so I have to work day and night."
Yes, this is very common. Workers are working day and night, the shopkeeper thought to himself.
Lin Guanchang did not leave, thinking about the word "strange" in the order he conveyed. Isn't embroidery a very delicate job? Wouldn't it be weird to embroider while walking?
He walked over, looked at the patterns on the embroidery frame, and then looked at the girl: "You, embroider one and let me take a look."
