Chapter 79
Chapter 79 Send him away and protect Zhou Quan
The man just walked away in such a hurry that Magistrate Zhang didn't even see his face clearly.
Before he could ask more questions, the head of the village ran over and asked.
"Master Zhang, how should we dispose of these corpses?
Do you want us to salvage it? Send it to the county government for autopsy?"
Magistrate Zhang came to his senses and frowned.
“A few days ago, some refugees from the upper reaches were invited to build dikes.
It was said that someone inside was infected with the disease, causing the epidemic to break out.
All the people who went to build the dam were dead, and these corpses were probably those people.
I will send people to fish out these corpses and burn them on the spot.
If there are still corpses rushing down in the future, you should immediately send someone to notify the county government.
Don't approach rashly, and don't make any noise."
When the village chief heard that the matter was so serious, how could he dare to say anything more.
He immediately nodded and told the villagers to stay away.
"Go away, don't let yourself get involved in the fun."
After the villagers dispersed, Magistrate Zhang sent people to fish out the bodies.
There was a clear mark of strangulation on the neck of the corpse that had not yet decomposed, indicating that he did not die of an illness.
The bodies were piled together and burned on the spot.
Seeing that everything was burned to ashes, Master Zhang took the people and left with peace of mind.
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Wang Jiu hugged Su Jinxiu and returned home. He was so panicked that he couldn't even open the door and kicked it open.
Hearing the noise, Li Zhaodi and the three brothers ran out quickly.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Su Jinxiu leaned into Wang Jiu's arms and waved her hands.
"It's okay, Mom, Ah Jiu and I have something to say."
Li Zhaodi watched Wang Jiu carrying Su Jinxiu into the house, but she still didn't understand.
He immediately covered the eyes of the three brothers and pushed them into the house.
"Go into the house, go into the house, don't look at what you shouldn't see, and don't listen to what you shouldn't hear."
Wang Jiu put Su Jinxiu on the bed and wanted to go out.
"Sister, I'll go ask the doctor."
As soon as he got up, he found Su Jinxiu holding his shoulders and not letting go.
"elder sister?"
Su Jinxiu looked at Wang Jiu steadily, her eyes a little sore.
He is so good-looking, so obedient, and so kind.
He is a very good boy.
However, she couldn't protect him.
When I saw those corpses and Magistrate Zhang.
Her constant procrastination and escape were all in vain.
If she continues to keep Ah Jiu by her side, Ah Jiu will be discovered sooner or later.
There is only one fate waiting for him.
Su Jinxiu smiled and let go of her hand.
"Ajiu, sister is joking with you!
I'm fine, I'm just too lazy to walk, so I want you to carry me back."
Wang Jiu looked suspicious. Seeing Su Jinxiu's expression, he stretched out his hand with some uncertainty.
"Sister, are you sure you don't have a fever?"
Su Jinxiu avoided his hand, got up and got out of bed.
"I have something to do and I have to go out.
Ah Jiu, stay at home and don’t go anywhere.”
Su Jinxiu drove the ox cart to the city and inquired around the city.
Nowadays, there are checkpoints at the intersections when leaving the city and going to the capital, so she doesn't dare to take risks.
The only unobstructed road is the road leading outside the pass.
She was lucky, there happened to be a caravan going outside the customs.
The journey was delayed for a few days due to heavy rain, so we traveled all night tonight.
Su Jinxiu agreed with them and asked them to take Wang Jiu over.
As long as you get outside the customs, you'll be safe.
After dark, the rain became less intense.
The air was filled with the smell of burnt corpses.
Because of Magistrate Zhang's instructions, the village chief ordered that no one in the village go out tonight.
Su Jinxiu took Wang Jiu's hand and quietly left Kaoshan Village.
She did not go to the city, but crossed the mountain and waited for the caravan at the inn.
At midnight, the caravan came.
The leader was a bearded man who was very forthright.
As soon as he saw Wang Jiu next to Su Jinxiu, he stepped forward to greet him.
"Is this young master going to go outside the customs with us?
Let’s go, we’ll be on our way while the rain subsides.”
Su Jinxiu nodded and smiled.
"Brother, wait a moment, I want to say a few words to my brother."
She pulled Wang Jiu aside and handed him two banknotes.
He took out his baggage and bamboo hat and put them on him.
Wang Jiu heard what Lu Xiu said and saw the thing in Su Jinxiu's hand.
Is there anything you still don't understand? He immediately bit his lip and took a step back.
"Sister, I won't leave.
You promised me that if you want to be with me, you can't keep your word."
Su Jinxiu's heart twitched and she grabbed Wang Jiu's hand to prevent him from retreating.
"Ajiu, sister is playing a game with you.
You know the hide-and-seek game that the children in the village used to play, right? Let's play that one.
You go with them first, and I will look for you after you hide outside the customs.
Take these, save some money, don't be deceived.
if……"
If this thing is over, I will definitely pick you back up.
"You see, their caravan is going to do business outside the customs.
Later, we will also do business outside the customs.
You should help my sister to find a way first, so that when she goes outside the customs, it will not be so hard."
Wang Jiu looked at Su Jinxiu steadily and said nothing.
The people in the caravan were in a hurry and urged.
"Hey, are you done? Are you leaving?"
Su Jinxiu quickly responded and pushed Wang Jiu over.
"Remember? Don't take anyone's word for it.
It's windy and sandy on the way here, so remember not to take off your hat.
And these candles, if it is dark and there is no light, they will be lit."
Wang Jiu looked at Su Jinxiu and hugged her into his arms.
The force was so strong that Su Jinxiu was almost crushed into pieces.
Before Su Jinxiu could speak, he turned around and got on the carriage.
He sat obediently at the end, watching Su Jinxiu motionlessly, getting further and further away.
“Sister, it’s dark and the roads are slippery.
Candles, here you go..."
Su Jinxiu watched the caravan's carriage disappear into the night and touched the candle beside it.
After a pause, I felt something warm in the corners of my eyes.
She lowered her head, turned around and walked back.
The mountain road was muddy and she didn't light a candle.
I don’t know how long I walked, but when I got home, it was almost dawn.
Li Zhaodi and the others knew that Su Jinxiu had gone out and did not come back all night.
Hearing the noise, he quickly opened the door.
Seeing Su Jinxiu's appearance, everyone was shocked.
"Oh, Jinxiu, what's wrong with you?
If you are a gentleman and a warrior, please boil some hot water quickly.
Brother Shuan, go make some ginger soup."
The three brothers came to their senses and went to work in a hurry.
Li Zhaodi and Su Jinxiu returned to the room and realized something was wrong.
"Wang Jiu, aren't you at home?"
Su Jinxiu paused and shook her head.
"Mom, please tell Shang Wu Shangwen and the others.
Ah Jiu is gone, if anyone asks.
Just say that he will never come back..."
Why did the two people who were hugging each other yesterday leave today?
Li Zhaodi was full of things to ask, but Su Jinxiu looked extremely tired.
I felt so distressed that I quickly asked her to lie down.
"You have a good rest, mother told you.
Three-legged toads are hard to find, and two-legged men are everywhere.
Later, mother will choose someone better than him for you."
Su Jinxiu responded, turning her head and closing her eyes, seemingly falling asleep.
After the three brothers brought hot water and ginger soup to the house, they saw Li Zhaodi sitting by the bed and wiping tears.
But Su Jinxiu looked pale and motionless.
They couldn't help but froze, and the hot water ginger soup in their hands was almost unsteady.
"Mom, sister, are you gone?"
(End of chapter)
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