last time

Chapter 116 Paranoia
After everyone settled down in the house for a while, Li Yuchuan followed Jinpeng outside to look around at the captives, but they didn't find out anything after all.

Jin Peng surrounded the courtyard full of people and watched carefully. Some of the merchants brought by Wen Rongxi were pushed forward to block the knife by his own people. Originally, Jin Peng wanted to keep alive, but someone hurt Qi Yuan. So he made up his mind not to leave any one behind.

Li Xunchuan frowned, and said, "Why do I feel that something is wrong with these people."

Jinpeng said, "It's just gutter rats, how right can it be?"

"No," Li Yanchuan shook his head and said, "Hasn't Commander Jin noticed that these people are wearing clothes and coats just for us to see?"

Jin Peng looked down at the clothes of these people. The outer robes were clean and tidy, but the clothes inside were the most common clothes on begging roads.

"Most of them can't speak, they only learn the word to kill." Li Yuchuan took a few steps forward and said, "Commander Jin smelled it carefully, this smell is not bloody..."

"Huh!" Jin Peng flicked his robe and said, "So the people have been replaced! I said why the assassins suddenly appeared in the courtyard, so they are the same group of people."

After hearing Jinpeng talk about the affairs in the mansion at that time, Li Xunchuan immediately understood why Wen Rongxi responded, which led to the failure of Wen Rongxi's plan. This response might not care about the lives of these merchants at all, no matter whether they were beneficial to him or not.

"Commander Jin, who knows Yan Shu's plan?"

Jinpeng thought for a while and said, "My husband and wife, Jingshan and that girl named Zisha, I didn't even tell Shaohui Tongrong."

Li Xunchuan pursed his lips and said, "Xiyu and Gu Zhao don't know either?"

"Mr. Wen said that they are your guards, you can't put them in danger, so you simply sent them away." Jin Peng said: "Maybe they realized something was wrong, so they went to rescue the soldiers."

Hearing this, Li Xunchuan sighed secretly, these people were all they trusted so much, if it was really one of these people, then from the very beginning, someone was deliberately misleading.

"Zhang Yue..." Zhuo Ran walked over upskirt, Li Yuchuan immediately put on a smile, and walked over to hold her cool hand.

"Did Ruofei find it?" He asked softly.

Zhuo Ran nodded and said, "Mmm...with Zhushi."

Jin Peng stared and said, "This..."

"Commander Jin." Zhuo Ran let go of Li Yuchuan's hand, glanced at Jinpeng, lowered his head slightly, and said, "My surname is Li."

Li Xunchuan raised his eyebrows. When Ou Li and Mu Cheng called her Miss Li, he knew that Zhuo Ran didn't use his real name, but when he heard Zhuo Ran say his last name, his heart felt soft.No matter what Zhuo Ran has been burdened with, the past seems to have changed after she left Gaodu. Although Li Yuchuan knew that Zhuo Ran was just trying to hide it, but her fragility and playfulness belonged to him forever, and he was not afraid that he would After hurting Zhuo Ran, he only knows that he has only one choice now, which is to protect her.

Jin Peng looked at Li Yuchuan with sideways eyes, and said with a smile: "I went to Luzhou for a few days, and the governor brought back such a lovely beauty. I don't think there is any need to investigate this matter. The governor can go back to Gaodu directly to get married."

In Yidong, it was widely rumored that Li Yuchuan was still an upright gentleman when he was the champion, but since he entered Gao, he seemed to have exposed his nature, hanging around brothels every day.The ancients said it well, who can deny the truest desire in the heart?What's more, it's these beautiful daughters' homes.

How could it be possible to do a good job like this, it was exactly the same as that Wen Rongxi.

Li Xunchuan could naturally hear the meaning of his words, he didn't want to explain too much, he just mentioned Wen Rongxi, he had an inexplicable sense of familiarity with this way of doing things, it was also a bet with his life, his own life and the lives of others .

Jin Peng looked at Li Yuchuan and said, "Governor, let's go into the house first. If you have anything to ask, you can ask."

Li Xunchuan withdrew his thoughts, nodded slightly, and walked into the room together holding Zhuo Ran's hand.

Wen Rongxi calmed down all his emotions when Li Yanchuan and the others entered the room, and was still as gentle as a spring breeze, as if the turmoil just now had no effect on him at all, but just played out lightly in front of his eyes.

He propped himself up with one hand on the table, bowed his eyes slightly, and said, "I don't know what the two adults have found out?"

"Yan Shu," Li Yuchuan said, "There shouldn't be any problems with your plan, but someone figured it out in advance, but these people outside know almost nothing, so it's useless to ask."

Wen Rongxi showed a slight apology and said, "Sorry, I didn't notice it in time."

"I don't blame you." Li Yuchuan looked at Jinpeng and said, "Boss Jin and we both thought that this time, few people knew about it, so we could be seamless. Doubt about the candidate?"

Wen Rongxi shook his head and said, "Nothing."

Jin Peng frowned, and said, "We are the only ones who know the truth. If someone with a heart overhears the conversation, there is no way to avoid it."

Li Xunchuan raised his eyes and said, "Forget it. This time it's a surprise. Since we can't find anything for the time being, let's go back first. Commander Jin's residence still needs to be repaired, and I will talk to you in detail later."

Jin Peng nodded, put down the robe on his belt, and said, "I'll talk to you two later, I'll go find my wife first."

After Jinpeng disappeared at the door, Li Yunchuan sighed slightly.Wen Rongxi smiled slightly and said, "Zhuo Siye."

Zhuo Ran nodded, and said: "Zhuo Siye is already dead, Mr. Wen, just call me Xiaqiu from now on."

"This is against the rules." Wen Rongxi sat down again and said, "I think I'd better call you Miss Li."

Zhuo Ran pursed her lips, and Li Yuchuan smiled, but looked at Wen Rongxi, and withdrew her smile again.

"Yan Shu," Li Yanchuan said solemnly, "I know that you sent Xi Yu and Gu Zhao apart to protect them, but at this time, you should tell them your plan. My two guards can plan strategies, At least they can protect you, you shouldn't be so desperate."

Wen Rongxi's face paled a little, he nodded, and said softly: "This time it's my fault, I will try to make up for it, but I'm really sorry for the governor."

Li Xunchuan stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and said, "You don't need to apologize, you and I are all here to find out the connection between the bandits in Los Angeles and the trade routes. If there is anything, we will solve it together."

Wen Rongxi didn't speak.

Zhuo Ran looked at Li Yanchuan, and Li Yanchuan also looked back at her, and then pulled Zhuo Ran out of the room together.

Zhushi and Ruofei obediently waited for them outside, and when they saw Zhuo Ran and Li Xunchuan coming out, they yelled a few times with a little excitement.

Zhuo Ran took his hand and shook it lightly, and said, "What did you think of when you saw me just now?"

Li Xunchuan shook his head and said, "It's nothing."

Zhuo Ran took advantage of the situation and leaned on Li Yanchuan's shoulder, and said, "Do you think Wen Rongxi is paranoid in doing things?"

"Paranoid?" Li Xunchuan rubbed his chin against the top of her hair, and said softly, "...not really, but I think his behavior is exactly the same as ours."

Zhuo Ran looked up at Li Yuchuan, and naturally understood what he meant.It's just that Li Yuchuan didn't admit it, he lowered his head and grabbed her hand and put it in his arms.Maybe Zhuo Ran dared to do this in the past, but with him by his side, this possibility will be eliminated in the future. Zhuo Ran will think of his existence and regret his life. He thinks so, just thinks so.

Jinpeng's mansion was burnt badly, but the inside was very simple, and it didn't take too much trouble to repair it.The fire went out for a long time, when Xi Yu and Gu Zhao saw Li Yuchuan, they put down the buckets in their hands and walked towards them.

"Master...Zhuo..." Before Xi Yu finished speaking, Gu Zhao yanked off the corner of his clothes.

Li Xunchuan said: "This time we did a good job."

"Master, what can you find out?" Gu Zhao turned his head and glanced at Jing Shan who was still helping to put out the fire, and said, "Mr. Wen didn't let Jing Shan go back, he has been busy all the time."

Li Xunchuan shook his head and said: "This matter is complicated, and I don't have a clue right now. By the way, I will call a doctor to show Yan Shu later. He is fine for the time being. Let Jingshan go back."

"Yes." Gu Zhao nodded.

Li Xunchuan seemed to remember something, and said, "By the way, didn't you tell Huo Jie this time?"

Xi Yu shook his head and said, "Not sure. It's just that when we went to find the two generals Shao Hui and Tong Rong, we did meet Mr. Huo Jie."

Gu Zhao followed his words and said: "At that time, Master Huo asked us what happened, but it was dangerous here, so we persuaded Master Huo."

"Well, well done." Li Xunchuan praised without hesitation. Gu Zhao and Xiyu now have their own styles and ideas in doing things, and they are gradually able to take charge of their own. He is really pleased.

It's just that the more they behave like this, the more he feels owed.He was the one who brought Gu Zhao and Xiyu to Gaodu, but he couldn't bring them back. They were making rapid progress and wanted to become Li Yanchuan's right-hand man, but Li Yanchuan failed to do so.

Before, it was because of the little remaining brotherhood with Chu Shiyu, and now it was because of Zhuo Ran, who was originally at odds with them, and kept delaying and postponing.As for himself and others, if Li Yanchuan were Gu Zhao and Xiyu, he would have the same thoughts.

It's just that they respect Li Yanchuan, so they don't say it clearly. Because of this, Li Yanchuan is always in trouble.

"Master, you and Zhuo Siye have been traveling for a few days, so go back and rest first." Gu Zhao nodded and said, "I will report to you when this is done."

Li Xunchuan nodded and said, "Understood."

Zhuo Ran looked at them from behind Li Yuchuan, she was always good at perceiving people's hearts, and she had always had a delicate mind, but now she really felt guilty for such a mind.

It turned out that except for Li Yuchuan, no one really accommodated her, because it was unnecessary and there was no reason.

But Li Yuchuan's accommodating was also unnecessary and unreasonable.

Did I really rely on Li Yuchuan too much? Being dependent on him made him feel annoyed, and felt that all this was really unimportant.

It's not even important to go back to Beili.

Zhuo Ran was stunned, and in that moment of absence, she seemed to have returned to the time when she first came to Gaodu.At that time, she hadn't met Han Congzhong, she was alone in the prison, and darkness, blood, and terror all swept towards Zhuo Ran, maybe that was what she should have been.

She did not deserve such peace and protection.

She has no reason for everyone to respect her, because she is not qualified.

"Xiaqiu?" Li Yanchuan called her name, and Zhuo Ran didn't respond after calling her name several times in a row. Instead, she noticed a trace of panic on her face.

Zhuo Ran felt the temperature of Li Yanchuan's radiance into her fingertips, and she woke up suddenly, her panicked and fragmented eyes stared into the depth of Li Yanchuan's, and she gently pulled out her fingers.

"What's wrong?" Li Yanchuan held her cheeks and asked in a low voice, "Is there any discomfort?"

Zhuo Ran shook her head hastily, hid the grievance in her heart, held his hand and smiled, and said, "It's okay, just a little tired."

Li Xunchuan breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "I thought something was wrong, then go back with me first, and I'll tell you about our affairs in Yidong these days."

Zhuo Ran nodded, and Li Yunchuan helped Zhuo Ran onto the horse's back, and put her in his arms. Seeing Zhuo Ran leaning on his shoulder and closing her eyes, she realized that she was really tired.

***
Qi Yuan was about to help someone move the scorched rafters, but Jin Peng stretched out his arms to block it.

"Why did you come back so soon?" Qi Yuan looked up at Jin Peng and said, "It's not well cleaned up here, I want to help."

Jin Peng stretched out his hand to grab her, pushed her out, and said, "I'm so busy that I didn't even change my clothes. You go back to the house first. We'll temporarily live in the small yard next to you for a few days."

Qi Yuan blocked Jin Peng with his backhand and said, "Didn't you discuss anything?"

Jin Peng shook his head and said, "Nothing was found, you don't have to worry about it, go back and rest first."

"Oh, wait a minute." Qi Yuan turned around and said, "Who is that girl who brought me out just now?"

Jin Peng thought for a while and said, "Oh, it's the governor's unmarried wife, also surnamed Li."

Qi Yuan nodded when he heard the words, and left the house with Jin Peng.

Jing Shan was secretly watching Qi Yuan and Jin Peng tugging at each other, but was startled by Xi Yu from behind.He turned around and saw that although the two of them maintained expressions that frightened him to succeed, they still showed an unstoppable sense of loss.

"Hey, what's the matter with you two?" Jing Shan raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you so unhappy that Zhuo Siye is back?"

Gu Zhao didn't answer.

Xiyu sighed, and said, "You'd better go see Mr. Wen first, and find a doctor to go with you. My master said that he seems to be injured."

"Injured?" Jing Shan blinked and said, "Didn't you look fine just now?"

Xi Yu said: "You go first, it's enough for me and Gu Zhao to help here."

Jing Shan nodded, and hurried to find the doctor.

Jin Peng walked around the burnt mansion and entered a small courtyard.Qi Yuan followed him into the house, and saw that her husband was full of worry, so she spoke a few words of comfort.

Jin Peng is not particularly satisfied with Wen Rongxi and Li Yuchuan, since he wants to investigate, he must be fully prepared.Even though he thought that Wen Rongxi's plan could find out the people hiding in Yi Dongli, but it fell short, he didn't know who to blame.

How can things be up to now.

There are only a few confidantes who know the truth, is it possible that they all have to question each other?If the hearts of these people who follow them desperately are chilled, it will only be difficult to act in the future.

Jinpeng sighed deeply.

Qi Yuan poured a glass of water and handed it to him, and said softly: "Although I heard about your plan and participated in it, I have no ability to help you find out. So what does the governor think?"

"Governor..." Jin Peng took the water glass, but didn't drink it, and snorted softly, "Hmph, that heavy-colored man, you didn't see him staring at that woman, how could he even think about it? "

"You can't say that." Qi Yuan said: "I see that girl is really good-looking, it is reasonable for anyone to look at her a few more times, and she saved me, you can't say that about her .”

Jinpeng put the water glass on the table and said, "I didn't talk about her, I was talking about the governor."

"You can't change your temper." Qi Yuan sat beside him and said, "There are indeed these bandits in Yidongli, and the governor has done nothing wrong. You have to think carefully about what to do when you do anything. Give people a chance to think about the layout, don't worry."

Jinpeng pinched the bridge of his nose and said, "I found out why your elbow is turning outward?"

"Did I turn outward?" Qi Yuan asked back.

Jinpeng quickly put on a smile and said, "No, no, you didn't abduct, so it's okay if I made a mistake."

Qi Yuan ignored him and said: "You are so good to rest, I will go out to help."

Jin Peng sighed, chased up to coax people, and helped Qi Yuan deliver water to those who helped put out the fire and repair the house. Only when people smiled did they know that everything was fine.

Jingshan hurriedly sent the doctor to Wen Rongxi, and then sent him back in disgrace.

Wen Rongxi's arm was resting on the side of the couch, red was oozing from the thick white bandage, he closed his eyes for a moment and then slowly opened them, trying to move his arm, but found that he couldn't use any strength at all.

Jing Shan came back from the outside and closed the door. Seeing Wen Rongxi wanted to get up, he stepped forward and pressed his shoulder, not letting him get up.

"Why didn't you tell me you were injured? If the governor hadn't mentioned it, how long would you have kept it a secret?" Jing Shan covered him with the quilt and said, "Fortunately, the wound wasn't deep..."

Wen Rongxi sighed deeply and said, "How's the situation outside?"

Jing Shan looked at Wen Rongxi's arm carefully, and said: "It's all right, I'm moving things outside, the weather is fine these days, and it's easy to repair the mansion."

"Hmm..." Wen Rongxi's expression softened slightly, and he blinked his eyes to indicate that he knew.

Jing Shan put Wen Rongxi's arm under the quilt, and said, "By the way, my lord, do you want to send the letter to Er Shao now?"

"The last time he wrote a letter, he just mentioned something about Yan's Embroidery Workshop. I didn't expect so many things to happen in just a few days." Wen Rongxi glanced at the envelope on the table and said, "Forget it, I can't tell." I can’t explain it clearly, send the letter out, and you can go to work.”

Jing Shan nodded and said, "Okay. I'll bring the medicine in when it's ready, and the young master will rest for a while."

Wen Rongxi closed his eyes, Jing Shan knew what he was thinking, but he said too much, and he didn't say much.During these years by Yan Chengxuan's side, he also knew Wen Rongxi's personality. He never allowed himself to make mistakes in doing things. This time, it was the first time he felt frustrated seeing him.

Such a proud person.

Just such a thing.

Jingshan felt that it was not worth it, and felt that it was not worth it for Wen Rongxi.

(End of this chapter)