Assassin He Chunxia

Chapter 69
The night of early spring will still bring a little coolness when it comes, and the cold wind in Jiangbei is mixed with some raindrops.

Huaian Ciyun Nunnery has been built for decades. The two small ginkgo trees planted outside the back door have also grown into towering trees, covering one side. There are branches from high up through the courtyard wall to look into the temple.

Under the ginkgo tree.

"I've thought about this matter, and I don't think it's right." Zhang Zhoucong huddled against the tree to avoid the rain, "Brother, we are serious guards in Jinyi, how can we act like thieves? Lying under the wall of the nunnery in the middle of the night."

A small twig fell from the tree and hit Zhang Zhou Porridge on the back of the head. He Xiaoyun's voice came from the tree, "What are the thieves doing in the nunnery? To save all sentient beings?"

Zhang Zhouzhu scratched his head, "No, brother, why doesn't this nunnery allow men to enter, I mean if we put on official uniforms and walk in seriously, these nuns will definitely not dare to stop us. "

"Your master Fang Shu is thinking of a way to hunt us down. Most of their people are in the market, and Huai'an city does not know how much eyeliner is hidden. When we wear official uniforms and let others see, isn't it self-evident? Shouting 'I'm here! Come and kill me!', use your brain."

Zhang Zhouzhu sighed, "I really don't know if you are lying to me, Shige. Master Fang Shu said before that he would not interfere in court affairs and entrust me to Master Ye. It's only a few months before he will rebel. This relationship is too complicated, and I still don't understand why the rebels wanted to kill Sister Zhu's father, and why they wanted to kill us for the seal that Sister Zhu stole."

"Your father's case caused your Zhang family to die for the jade seal." He Xiaoyun finished speaking, and he didn't see a sound from under the tree for a long time, guessing that it caused Zhang Zhouporridge's sadness, he shook the branches and dropped a few leaves. "Sorry, things are unpredictable. There are so many injustices in this world, those who are capable, those who are incompetent, those who are qualified, and those who are not qualified all want to sit in the chess player's position. But the chess game is so big, There are only a few positions, and most people are just pawns for people."

Haha laughed, "Actually, there's nothing wrong with being a chess piece, at least you don't have to think so much about yourself."

A weak voice came from under the tree, "Senior brother, I think you are really smart, you can be smart in your position." He added, "But sometimes you are not smart enough, let's wait here for Sister Zhu, I don't know what to wait for."

He Xiaoyun snorted disdainfully, "That's you stupid, I can understand some things, but I still have to struggle, it's better not to think about it. You wish your sister's mother Jin Zhi Shitai lives in this Ciyun Nunnery, since your master wants to deal with Zhu Tongsheng , I'm sure to take her as a hostage, and we have to take her with us."

Zhang Zhouzhu leaned against the tree and yawned, "When are you coming?"

Inside Ciyun Nunnery.

The evening class has passed, the bell rang three times, and the nuns drank water to wash and were about to rest.

Zhu Jinchan was running around in several front halls, and finally found an old nanny who asked his mother's location. He learned that Master Jin Zhi had been chanting scriptures in the back hall in recent days, and immediately rushed to the back hall in a hurry. .

Looking from a distance, there are three coffins parked in the solemn hall. On a spring rainy night, the breeze gently blows through the porch, and the lights are dimly lit.

Zhu Jinchan shuddered, the low voice of chanting rang out, the Great Compassion Mantra was in his ears, and his mind slowly calmed down. He looked closely at the hall, and a thin figure was sitting in front of the coffin.

"Mother?" Zhu Jinchan approached gently.

The familiar figure in front of him was just turning the Buddha beads in his hands, instead of looking back at her, he spoke lightly.

"This is your Uncle Chen's coffin."

Uncle Chen Zhuo?Wasn't he always by his father's side?Zhu Jinchan was startled, remembering that He Xiaoyun had previously explained that Huai'an had already died three prefectures. It seems that the third prefecture was Uncle Chen who was sent by his father. No wonder his father wanted to come in person.

Several thoughts flashed through his mind, Zhu Jinchan's voice trembled, "These bad guys are too hateful, mother, Uncle Chen's death was not an accident, but an assassination by a master. These people not only killed people, but also rebelled. , I want to kill father and you, I'm here to protect you. Father led the soldiers over to clear up these wicked people, let's go, let's go and make peace with father."

"It's like a person in a forest of thorns. If you don't move, you won't be hurt. You can't bear the arrogance, and you will always be in the joy of silence. After a while, the arrogance will move, and you will be stabbed by all." Jin Zhi sighed.

"Mom, I don't understand what you're talking about." Zhu Jinchan stepped forward to help Jin Zhi up, and explained the situation in the future.Jin Zhi sighed again and again, she was the prefect's wife before she shaved her hair, Zhu Tongsheng was okay to lead troops to fight, but his ability to handle government affairs was far less than hers. Out of the rough, knowing that he couldn't stay any longer, and he didn't clean up, he led Zhu Jinchan to the back door.

There was a knock on the door in the drizzle.

The two turned their heads, and a beautiful young woman walked into the hall slowly, "Excuse me, is that Master Jin Zhi?"

The person who came was Xi Ci, but the other two had never met her, only that she was an ordinary pilgrim, Jin Zhi smiled and nodded at her.

Xi Ci recalled what Fang Shu had warned before, that Master Jin Zhi was Zhu Tongsheng's original wife, and the first thing Chen Zhuo did when he entered the city was to visit Ciyun Nunnery, and he gave Fang Shu a chance on the way.

He Xiaoyun was already on the road and had no time to intercept it, so it was difficult to kill Zhu Tongsheng by means of assassination. He could only confront him head-on. In this case, he could take Jinzhi as a pledge and use it to coerce Zhu Tongsheng.

Ciyun Nunnery only allows women to enter. During the day, there are many people with mixed eyes. Jin Zhi Shitai and Xi Ci are very conspicuous in the crowd and are easy to be exposed.I heard that Master Jin Zhi has been chanting scriptures for Chen Zhuo in the apse for the past few days. It is better to wait until night falls, come quietly, and find a reason to invite people out.

Xi Ci returned the salute and said, "My family has opened a few new shops on the street. The guy said that there would be strange noises at night. He thought it was a demon, and he was too frightened to stop. He also asked the Zen master to go and investigate."

"My daughter is here today. Something happened in my family and I have to rush back to my hometown. Sorry, this donor should go and invite another master." Master Jin Zhi folded her hands and bowed gently.

Xi Ci's heart was filled with waves, Jin Zhi's daughter?Could it be that that woman is Zhu Jinchan and the six-fingered thief Zhu Kongkong?The age is right, look at the looks, the makeup is so thick, little goblin!
Buy one get one free, I wish you the same life, now that your wife and daughter are in my hands, I am not afraid that you will not compromise.But since this little goblin can walk on the rivers and lakes, his martial arts must be good. I may not be an opponent, so I have to find a way to control both of them.

Xi Ci put his hands behind his back, approached Jin Zhi with a smile, and bowed to her. His hands hidden in the blind spot of the other two people's sights had already taken over the weapons that popped out of their sleeves.

Dividing water Emei thorn.

About one foot long, the two ends are pointed and flat, and there is a ring in the middle. It is placed on the middle finger, and the fingers are clenched tightly. You can use the wrist shake and the finger to make the Emei thorn rotate against the palm of the hand.

Xi Ci clenched his fists with both hands, hid the front of the Emei thorn, lowered his wrist, and pressed the rear end against his forearm, clasping his hands together and bowing. .

Zhu Jinchan was startled, and subconsciously took a step forward and slashed out with his palm. Xi Cizhong took advantage of his palm to hold Jin Zhi back for a few steps, widening the distance. bloodstains.

"I know you are Zhu Kongkong, your Qinggong should be very good, so stand up." Xi Ci looked arrogant, "I heard that your father Zhu Tongsheng is a master of poison, and used poison to recapture Changzhou, I believe you are a fan. Take medicine with you."

Xi Ci smiled contemptuously, wishing Jinchan?Is this the woman you want to marry?But still, continue to speak, "Next, I want you to throw the antidote over here, then take off your clothes one by one, and then smash the drug in this temple. Don't worry, cooperate well, I won't Hurt your mother and daughter."

Zhu Jinchan gritted his teeth in anger, pointed at Xi Ci's nose and cursed a few ugly words.Xi Ci snorted coldly, and the Emei thorn in the other hand was placed on Jin Zhi's waist and pressed hard.

Jin Zhi groaned, holding back the pain.

Zhu Jinchan didn't dare to speak again, so he had to do as he did, taking off his coat inwardly, taking out a small bottle from his inner pocket and threw it out, the angle was crooked, Xi Ci leaned over to reach it, and suddenly a huge force hit In the middle of the waist and abdomen, bowing his head, this palm was actually split out by Jin Zhi from below.

Xi Ci immediately panicked. She had not practiced martial arts diligently in the past ten years. She just expected that Jin Zhi, as a Buddhist monk and nun, must be an ordinary old lady, even weaker than ordinary people. up the throat.Xi Ci felt dizzy, and he couldn't care less about restraining Jin Zhi. He flipped the Emei thorn in his hand upside down and protected himself first.

Zhu Jinchan used the belt that he had taken off as a weapon to grab the Emei thorn in Xi Ci's hand, and Jin Zhi, who was beside him, immediately advanced to take action.

"My martial arts were taught by my mother." Zhu Jinchan gave her a disdain. The mother and daughter had been exchanging glances when they were proud of learning porcelain. Zhu Jinchan deliberately still gave her mother a chance to take action.

"You!" Xi Ci wanted to struggle, but Zhu Jinchan picked up the vial just thrown out, pulled the lid off and put it under Xi Ci's nose, Xi Ci held her breath and didn't smell it, Zhu Jinchan grabbed her hair heavily Smash it down and lift it up again, and Xi Ci has already fainted.

Zhu Jinchan threw her aside and said, "This person must be the female assassin sent by the gang, Mom, let's go."

Jin Zhi lifted his clothes to check the injury, and there was no wound. Xi Ci kept his hand and didn't use the tip of the blade just now, thinking about opening his mouth.

"This female assassin is also brought. When she wakes up, she may be able to ask something."

"Then I'll carry her out." Zhu Jinchan put Xi Ci on his back, she was small, while Xi Ci was slender, and carrying it on his back seemed to crush Zhu Jinchan.After walking a few steps, Xi Ci's feet dragged on the ground, making it difficult to move forward. Zhu Jinchan cursed inwardly, "Old woman, as heavy as a pig!"

Jin Zhi sighed, she was not tall, she couldn't move her back, and pointed to the coffin on one side, "This coffin was prepared for the former prefect. If they couldn't find it, the family just bought a thin coffin to make it look like it was empty inside, put this girl in, and we'll carry her out."

Quite a mess.

"There's movement, here we come! Here we come!" He Xiaoyun looked at the corner of the courtyard, and a petite figure came out. He immediately broke off a branch and woke up the snoring Zhang Zhou porridge under the tree, then turned his eyes to the courtyard.

Two petite figures trotted out carrying a thin coffin.

This.
He Xiaoyun was stunned.

Zhang Zhouporg yawned, drowsily, rubbed his eyes, and used the tree trunk and the wall to force his feet up to the courtyard wall.Zhu Jinchan saw him appear, and led Jin Zhi to run here, Zhang Zhoucong stared straight at the coffin they were carrying, with a confused expression, "Brother, Sister Zhu is stealing other people's ancestral graves. already?"

"What are you two looking at! This old woman grew up eating pig food! It's a little heavy, you two come down and join hands!" Zhu Jinchan shouted at the beginning, suddenly alerted to the strange eyes of his mother behind him, and his tone was gentle down.

He Xiaoyun and Zhang Zhoucong hurried over the wall, took the coffin and carried it out of Ciyun Nunnery. Zhang Zhoucong whispered all the way, "Sin is a sin." He Xiaoyun wanted to ask several times, but he wished Jinchan mother and daughter a very fast footsteps. , had to run to keep up.

Several people hurried along the road for a while, and went deep into the woods, and there would be no more people.He Xiaoyun motioned Zhang Zhou Porridge to put down the coffin together, and said breathlessly, "What's the matter? Who is in this coffin?"

"I guess this old woman is an assassin sent by Fang Shu to assassinate my mother." Zhu Jinchan was indignant. "Fortunately, I was superior and took her down."

"Dead alive." Zhang Zhoucong sighed, the master was really so cruel, it was a little uncomfortable, staring at the coffin lid and didn't dare to lift it.

"I was fed some meds, and I fainted." Zhu Jinchan kicked the coffin board away, "Smell official, come back and bring it to my father to be tortured and tortured, and ask the matter clearly."

Zhang Zhouporg glanced at it, but didn't recognize it, "It's pretty good-looking."

He Xiaoyun found this interesting, and smiled and looked at it, the sleeping face in the coffin was so familiar, the smile solidified on his face.

Zhu Jinchan noticed that his expression was wrong, and the old woman's eyes looked a bit like she was looking at herself, and she made a dry vinegar, "What are you doing? Isn't it because the old woman is beautiful and wants to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade?" Immediately He raised his foot and was about to kick it, but Jin Zhi stopped him.

"Chan'er! Don't be rude!" Jin Zhi put her hands together in eleven salutations, "I haven't asked the names of the two donors yet."

"Beizhen Fusi Jinyiwei Xiaoqi, Su Xuejian's disciple Zhang Zhouporridge." Zhang Zhouporridge bowed his head and bowed.

He Xiaoyun came to his senses, with mixed feelings in his heart, and a smile appeared on his face, "He Xiaoyun, a thousand households of Jinyiwei, Beizhen Fusi."

Jin Zhi's eyes swept across Zhu Jinchan and He Xiaoyun quickly. Although their eyes only stayed on each other for a few moments, their demeanor and tone were much more intimate than ordinary friends. They already knew what they knew, and said with a smile, "Jinyiwei Qianhu, The officials are not too small, this area should send people from the Nanzhen Fusi Division, and the donor He has come all the way, it must be for a major event, you should be careful about everything, your wife and children at home." Deliberately paused here.

He Xiaoyun smiled awkwardly, "I haven't married yet."

Jin Zhi nodded, and the conversation suddenly changed, "Just now, Shizhu Zhang called you brother, the master of the Su Xue sword, Ye Shu, is elegant and upright, with the name of 'shi' all over the world, presumably his disciples are all excellent in martial arts, but Chan'er He is stubborn and self-willed, and must have caused a lot of trouble for the two benefactors along the way."

Jin Zhi heard Zhang Zhoucong's words on the courtyard wall before. The word "robbery" was extremely harsh. The two revealed that they were officials. This was to test whether the two knew Zhu Jinchan's secret identity.

Zhang Zhouporridge didn't understand at all, thought it was a courtesy, and shouted that it would be no trouble, no trouble.He Xiaoyun could hear some clues, but he was thinking about Xi Ci sleeping in the coffin. Jin Zhi was really obscure. For a while, he didn't know how to respond decently. opened his mouth.

"Mom, what's the trouble with that? I'll take care of him all the way." He Xiaoyun rolled his eyes, "The past is over, what can I say, we are fine now."

Jin Zhi pretended not to understand, "You take care of him? You two are alone and widowed, how can you do a good job? Such a lack of etiquette and shame! What a sin!" She pretended to be angry and closed her eyes.

Zhu Jinchan hurriedly explained, "He came here to propose marriage to his mother and father! I just didn't expect this kind of thing to happen, mother, don't be angry, we are innocent."

Only then did Jin Zhi smile with satisfaction. He opened his eyes and looked at He Xiaoyun a few times, wishing that Jin Chan was still floating on the rivers and lakes in the [-]th year.Now that He Xiaoyun appeared, a famous disciple with a high official rank, the more he looked at night, the happier he became, he raised his chest and headed forward to lead the way, "Go, find your father."

"I'll teach you a few beautiful words on the way." Zhu Jinchan said in a very low voice, kicked He Xiaoyun lightly, and he turned his eyes as if he had woken up from a dream.

He has been standing by the coffin.

He Xiaoyun lifted Xi Ci from the coffin and chased forward with his back behind him, following the three of them at a distance.

Difficult to travel at night.

(End of this chapter)