The black carriage parked quietly in the black night. The middle-aged man driving saw Hu Xiaotian coming out and quickly opened the door. Hu Xiaotian slowly approached the carriage with the support of Murong Feiyan. The interior of the carriage was dark and blocked.
Strictly, without a trace of light.
Xiao Tianmu's voice sounded in the darkness: "Sir, please sit down!"
It took Hu Xiaotian's eyes a long time to adapt to the darkness in the carriage, and he could vaguely recognize the outline of Xiao Tianmu. He smiled and sat down next to Xiao Tianmu. He was about to go find Xiao Tianmu, but he didn't expect Xiao Tianmu himself
Came proactively.
Murong Feiyan backed out, and the middle-aged man closed the car door and walked slowly to the side. Murong Feiyan looked at the man warily, and judged from his every move that this man was a master of the family. Hongliuzhuang was in her mind
It became more and more mysterious. Xiao Tianmu was a blind scholar. It seemed that he had no power to bind a chicken, but he didn't know how such a person could make so many martial arts masters willing to use him.
Xiao Tianmu said in a low voice: "To me, there is no difference between day and night. I can't see it anyway. So I don't like to meet others in the sun. It will make me feel insecure."
Hu Xiaotian remembered the first time he and Xiao Tianmu met. It was daytime. Xiao Tianmu couldn't see him, but he could see Xiao Tianmu. Although Xiao Tianmu couldn't see with his eyes, he could see in his heart
But he understood very well that this man was extremely intelligent and scheming, otherwise Zhou Batian would not be able to trust him with all outside matters. Hu Xiaotian said: "Now we are the same!"
Xiao Tianmu let out a faint laugh: "It's different, we will never be the same." After a pause, he added: "Master Hu's injury doesn't seem to be very serious."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Your information is quite good."
Xiao Tianmu said: "Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles. The news of Mr. Hu's assassination in Flying Eagle Valley has spread throughout Qingyun."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I didn't expect these gangsters to be so audacious and assassinate me in broad daylight."
Xiao Tianmu said: "You are not the first county magistrate to be killed by Qingyun, it's just that your luck is better."
Hu Xiaotian was startled when he heard this. He suddenly remembered the conversation he had with Xiao Tianmu for the first time. Xiao Tianmu once told him that his predecessor Yang County Cheng accidentally fell into the Tongji River and his body was not found. After his death,
She was also slandered for corruption, and Mrs. Yang was humiliated but committed suicide. Her only son Yang Lingqi also disappeared on the way to the funeral, so Xiao Tianmu said this. Hu Xiaotian said: "So, my luck is indeed good.
."
Xiao Tianmu said: "A person cannot always be lucky. I heard that your Excellency has arrested two assassins."
Hu Xiaotian nodded slowly and said: "He has been taken to the prison cell and will be interrogated another day."
Xiao Tianmu said: "Are you going to use this as bait and use them to lure the snake out of its hole?"
Hu Xiaotian was struck by what he said and burst into laughter.
Xiao Tianmu said: "Do you suspect that someone within your yamen did this?"
Although Xiao Tianmu is blind, he is the out-and-out leader of Hongliuzhuang. Zhou Batian has been hiding in prison for the past few months. He is directing and planning everything outside. Although Hu Xiaotian only has contact with him
Twice, but I have a full understanding of this person's scheming and wisdom, and know that this person's mind is never inferior to his. Since he has decided to cooperate with Zhou Batian, there is no need to hide some things, Hu Xiaotian will
I told Xiao Tianmu everything that happened from last night to today in detail.
After Xiao Tianmu heard this, he pondered for a moment and then said: "Yan Boguang is the son of Yan Kui, the bandit leader of Tianlang Mountain. Yan Kui has three daughters, but this is the only son. He regards this son as more important than his own life. It's just Mr. Zhao.
As currently said, Yan Kui may not know about Yan Boguang's injury."
Hu Xiaotian said: "It is true that the horse thieves in Tianlang Mountain kidnapped Wan Tingchang. Wan Boping should not lie."
Xiao Tianmu said: "Wanjia is the richest man in Qingyun, and he has been doing business with the Nanyue Kingdom over the years. Does Mr. Hu know that the shortest way from the Nanyue Kingdom to Dakang is through the Tianlang Mountain? Ever since the horse thieves broke out in the Tianlang Mountain
.There are very few caravans traveling on this road, and the Wanjia is an exception. Although the Wanjia has been robbed on this route over the years, they have not suffered much loss."
Hu Xiaotian whispered: "Are you saying that the Wan family has colluded with the horse thieves in Tianlang Mountain?"
Xiao Tianmu said: "I just think this matter is abnormal, but there is no definite evidence. Let's make a hypothesis. If there is some connection between the Wan family and the Tianlang Mountain horse thieves, and they have been living in peace for so many years, why is it so bad?
Will the horse thieves from Langshan suddenly kidnap his eldest son?"
Hu Xiaotian bit his lip and finally made up his mind: "Yan Boguang was injured this time in Wanjia."
Xiao Tianmu was obviously startled. Hu Xiaotian then told what happened the night before that Yan Boguang sneaked into the Wan family with the intention of abducting the Wan family's third daughter-in-law. After hearing this, Xiao Tianmu nodded slowly and said: "Hu Xiaotian listened to his analysis very closely, and secretly
I admire Xiao Tianmu's thoughtful thinking. Although he is blind, his mind is much clearer than the average person. However, Yan Boguang's current situation should not be the time for revenge. I wonder how this person is injured now? Is he dead or alive? He is low-key.
The voice said: "So, this is just a trap."
Xiao Tianmu nodded and said: "Even if Yan Boguang was injured in Wanjia, he was still at fault. He had no reason to aspire to Wanjia. I think this matter is most likely a trap."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Could it be that Wan Boping will help the horse thieves to harm me?"
Xiao Tianmu slowly shook his head and said: "There are many doubts about this matter. As your Excellency said, Yan Boguang's life or death was uncertain. Your Excellency saved his life. For this reason, they should not do anything until Yan Boguang is out of danger."
It’s not good for adults.”
Hu Xiaotian whispered: "Let's make a hypothesis. Wan Boping has colluded with the horse thieves in Tianlang Mountain. Those horse thieves want me to help treat illnesses, but after what happened last night, they know that I will definitely not agree, so they
I went to Wan Boping for help, so Wan Boping came up with the idea that his son was kidnapped and asked me for help."
Xiao Tianmu said: "Your Excellency's assumption is based on the collusion between Wan Boping and Tianlang Mountain."
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's very possible. I asked Mr. Zhou. He didn't tell anyone what happened last night. How could Wan Boping know this matter so well? One of them must be lying.
, now it seems that it is Wan Boping, and the fact that his eldest son was kidnapped was not reported to the government. He only asked me for help privately. I think his real purpose is to ask me to help save people. In fact, his son may be hiding somewhere.
It’s a relaxing place.”
Xiao Tianmu said: "No matter what, you should be more careful. Your existence has affected the interests of many people, so they can't wait to get rid of you."
Hu Xiaotian said: "What news does Mr. Xiao have?"
Xiao Tianmu said: "The people who assassinated you were members of the Five Immortals Sect. They were very powerful in Xichuan. Your Excellency caused them heavy casualties this time. I'm afraid this feud is over."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Five Immortals Sect? Could it be a branch of the Black Miao people?"
Xiao Tianmu said: "The Five Immortals Sect was indeed founded by the Black Miao people, but later it was not tolerated by the Black Miao people because they did not hesitate to sell out the interests of their own people for power, recruited disciples, harmed their people, advocated witchcraft, and were criticized by their people.
After being expelled, he later attracted the attention of the imperial court for engaging in assassination activities, and launched a large-scale arrest and extermination in Xichuan. The Five Immortals Sect also went underground from the public, and fell into a situation where everyone shouted for beatings. However, it disappeared for nearly fifty years. Recently, there have been
There are signs of resurgence. As the saying goes, centipede insects are dead but not stiff. A lot of things that have happened in Xichuan recently are said to be related to them. I came here this time to remind Mr. Hu to be more careful."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for reminding me."
Xiao Tianmu said meaningfully: "Although Qingyun County is small, the article in it is very big. If you want to make a difference, you need to take action first!"
Hu Xiaotian was shocked in his heart. In fact, after encountering the assassination incident today, Hu Xiaotian thought about it. What Xiao Tianmu said hit his mind. Hu Xiaotian sighed deliberately and said: "It's a pity that when I first arrived in your place, my life
The land is sparse, and there are some things that we are unable to do.”
Xiao Tianmu said calmly: "My lord, I only care about the layout. If you have some things, just tell Tianmu. My elder brother, please tell me, Sir Hu. The matter of the Five Immortals Sect is not a trivial matter."
"Don't worry, I will go find him early tomorrow morning."
With Xiao Tianmu's words, Hu Xiaotian was naturally not polite. He gave Xiao Tianmu the task of monitoring Yan Nujiao and his party in Blackstone Village, and Xiao Tianmu happily accepted it.
After stepping out of the carriage, the sky was already full of stars. The depression in Hu Xiaotian's heart was swept away. He raised his head and looked at the stars in the night sky. He took a deep breath. The gentle evening breeze brought the sound of horse hooves away, and once again
Opening his eyes, he saw Xiao Tianmu's carriage disappearing at the end of the street corner.
Murong Feiyan came to his side and whispered: "Why is it so mysterious?"
A knowing smile appeared on the corner of Hu Xiaotian's lips. Xiao Tianmu's last words before leaving had already confirmed their alliance. There are some things that Xiao Tianmu is willing to do for himself. Of course Hu Xiaotian understands that in this world
There is no free lunch, and the reason why Xiao Tianmu is willing to use it for himself is to plan for future rewards. This person acts mysteriously, and there must be many secrets hidden from him.
Murong Feiyan was finally a little impatient: "Stop being so pretentious and tell me!"
Hu Xiaotian raised his right arm, as if waiting for her to support him. Murong Feiyan glanced at him, but she still held his arm obediently. She had never been the one to add insult to injury, and she always cared about Hu Xiaotian.
