Chapter 146 Assassination of the martial arts master
The night is too short for fun.
Happy days always pass quickly. Just after the Chinese New Year, it feels like just a blink of an eye, the Yamen reopened.
Su Lu's injury has not healed yet. Because of the cold weather, the wound scabs very slowly. The right to get off the scooter and walk was completely banned after Su Yun changed the medicine.
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No matter where Su Lu wants to go now, there will always be Xiao Niba and Xiao Si'er pushing the cart, determined not to let Su Lu take a step.
The Ministry of War's case is still progressing slowly. Although the emperor supports it, the Ministry of War opposes it. Even the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple are blocked by many obstacles. Su Lu tried to go to Dali Temple several times to inquire about the case, but was blocked by Li Qing.
With Li Qing's unremitting efforts, the case finally reached the stage of ransacking the house.
Su Lu went out today just to see how much money Li Gan's family could get.
Sitting on the scooter, Su Lu was wrapped tightly. Xiao Niba pushed Su Lu, and Xiao Si held a bag next to him, and followed him towards Li Gan's mansion.
Today is the thirteenth day of the first lunar month. Most of the shops on both sides of the long street are open. Restaurants are decorated with lights and red lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere.
There are more and more pedestrians on the street, and there are also more and more vendors selling goods. Children wearing new clothes are running around in the stalls, throwing stones and firecrackers, leaving a burst of laughter.
Su Lu stopped a hawker selling candied haws on a stick and asked for three bunches of candied haws. One bunch was given to each of Niba and Xiaosi.
Xiaosi took out a few copper coins from the cloth bag he was carrying, counted them, and gave five to the vendor.
The hawker chased after the three people with a stick filled with candied haws, shouting: "There is still one copper coin left. This is a small business and no credit is allowed."
Xiaosi glared at the vendor:
"One penny can buy 14 hawthorns and two skewers of candied haws. Taking into account the sugar syrup and labor, it only costs one penny per skewer. If you come again, I won't want the candied haws, and you will have to give me a penny in change."
The vendor's eyes widened, he thought about it carefully, and decided to give up.
"I have never seen such a stingy kid. He looks well-dressed, but he cares about even a penny and insists on it."
Niba glanced at the vendor's back and muttered, "It's not easy for people to sell candied haws."
Xiaosi glared at Niba: "If you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are, and you are about to starve to death, a penny is still good."
"It's not easy for you to support us. We can't make money for you, but every penny we can help you save is worth every penny."
Xiao Niba fell silent, feeling that what Xiao Si said could no longer be right.
The two of them continued to push Su Lu forward, and when they passed through the door, they met the headman Zhao Kuo who was escorting the prisoner into the Yamen.
Zhao Kuo confessed to his classmate and came to salute Su Lu and said:
"Young man, I have met the Marquis. I heard that the Marquis was seriously injured while suppressing the rebellion. Is he fine now?"
Su Lu pointed to the way he was covered into a cotton ball, and said with a smile:
"Happy New Year, Capt. Zhao. My injury is quite serious. Let's heal slowly. What kind of criminal did you catch? Why aren't you happy after being arrested?"
Zhao Kuo smiled bitterly and explained the matter to Su Lu. There were several chickens and ducks in Nancheng Merchant Alley every day. The yamen caught a lot of gangsters who were hanging around and locked them up every day, but there were still no shortage of chickens.
"I've arrested all the suspicious gangsters around today. I want to see whether it is the bones of chicken thieves that are stronger, or the boards of government officials."
A police officer stood at the door of the Yamen and called Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo smiled bitterly, complained to Su Lu, and left in a hurry.
The three of them continued walking forward, passing through two streets, and finally arrived in front of Li Gan's mansion.
The Forbidden Army was already surrounded in front of the mansion, with swords and guns raised. All the maids and servants of Li's mansion were pulled out, with many female relatives among them, and there was a sound of sobbing in the middle.
Li Gan, wrapped in a robe and with disheveled hair, was held down by two forbidden soldiers and knelt in front of the gate.
Li Lin was responsible for the house raid this time. When Li Lin saw Su Lu, he trotted down the steps and asked Su Lu what he had said.
"Captain, why are you here? It's such a cold weather and your injury is not getting better. Why don't you rest at home for a few days?"
Su Lu pointed at Li Gan with the bamboo stick left after eating the candied haws:
"How is it? Has he given any explanations these days?"
Li Lin curled his lips with disdain on his face: "I've explained everything I can, including the compensation for the tragic defeat of the Beizheng Camp last year and the compensation for the death of the Jiangzhou Dashui Guards. This grandson has even reached out. It's so damn shameful."
On the steps, Li Gan slowly turned his head and saw Su Lu, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Little Niba dodged and stood in front of Su Lu.
Li Lin pressed the knife on his waist and said in a disdainful tone:
"Relax, Niba, Li Gan is a prisoner now. Don't say that his kung fu is not good at all. Even if his kung fu is very high, after so many days of torture, he has melted like a piece of iron."
Mud Ba did not move away, but sniffed hard and said solemnly:
"Murderous."
Li Lin curled his lips disdainfully and complained to Su Lu:
"Captain, this little guard of yours is too boastful and has murderous intent. Can his mother's nose smell murderous intent?"
Su Lu waved his hand and was about to ask Li Lin to be quiet. Next to the big stone lion at the foot of the Li Mansion, a young master passing by suddenly pulled out the long sword from his waist.
The sword light lit up, like a giant suddenly appearing. The long sword spurted out light and stabbed Li Gan who was kneeling on the steps.
"Keng"
The woman's long sword stabbed the scabbard handed out by the Imperial Guard next to her. The scabbard shattered, revealing the steel knife inside. The Imperial Guard holding the knife moved his body, and the sword's light lit up, blocking the woman's long sword.
"Li Gan is a thief, please accept your fate."
At this time, the woman's voice sounded.
Li Lin also pulled out the steel knife from his waist and roared:
"Protect the Governor."
Throwing away the scabbard, Li Lin rushed up the steps and slashed with the knife.
Niba and Xiaosi stood on either side of Su Lu's wheelchair, looking nervous.
The Imperial Guards surrounded her with spears pointed at the young woman.
"Bang"
The forbidden soldier with the broken scabbard was kicked out by the woman, flew out from the steps, landed next to Su Lu, and spit out a mouthful of blood.
The woman stabbed several times in succession, forcing back Li Lin and several forbidden soldiers who rushed up. With a sway, she jumped up more than two meters high, grabbed the eaves of the gatehouse, turned her body, and rushed to the roof.
"Li Gan is a dog thief. Today I have the right to send you your dog's head. I will take your dog's head in the future to avenge the dead brothers."
After the woman finished speaking, she jumped on the roof several times and disappeared.
"What a handsome kung fu!"
Li Lin, who was holding a long knife in his hand, praised.
Little Niba curled his lips, took a deep breath and said:
"It just looks like that. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have been so scared."
Li Lin sneered: "You're just bragging, that woman looks older than you. Even if you started practicing martial arts in your mother's womb, you still can't compare to her."
Xiao Niba smiled proudly: "She's good at martial arts, but I'm better. Otherwise, how could I dare to protect the general alone?"
