Raiders of the Duke and Duchess

Chapter 68 Questions I Didn't Know until I was 17 (Part [-])

The assassination of the prince was done by Taoists.The evidence is that the assassin left a written confession.

The handprint was pressed, and the handwriting was identified, which also matched the handwriting of the assassin before his death.

His Majesty made a big fuss in the court, and ordered Mr. Lu to take full responsibility for this matter. He must bring all Taoists to justice, and he will never tolerate it!
The Ministry of Justice rushed to the back mountain for the first time, only to find that the original headquarters of the Taoist religion was empty, apparently the other party had already withdrawn.When the news spread, the group of people who clamored for their belief in religion and Master Tianshi suddenly fell silent. Isn't this just... absconding in fear of crime?

All of a sudden, the few believers in the city were in danger.

There were still a few loyal believers left, who were also directly scolded back by Mr. Lu who was "tempered because his son was seriously injured and bedridden".

Director Lu usually hides behind and leans on others in the court hall. He is notoriously a fool, and this is the first time he is so stubborn.But after thinking about it, Ren is now a great hero of Dongyao's royal family, so it is understandable to be a little arrogant.

What's more, I heard that Lu Jiangjiang's kid hurt a lot.

The most puzzling thing is the East Palace. Logically speaking, according to the prince's usual style of behavior, at this time, he should bring some ginseng and deer antler nourishing and health-preserving things to visit him for a while.However, after the assassination that day, Li Yuqi claimed that he was not sick, and he also asked for leave in the early court, saying that he was frightened.

The crown prince of a country was frightened and fell ill by an unharmed assassination case. This matter is a bit embarrassing no matter what.

After the emperor heard about it, he waved his hand and said, let him go, and really didn't ask any more questions.

But Bai Xing, after leaving the teahouse that day, didn't return home, so he was stopped by his father, saying that he was out of the city to visit friends.This visit lasted for three days. Today, as soon as I came back to the city gate, I heard people discussing this matter on the streets. I also vaguely heard Lu Jiangjiang, and my heart tightened. Then I heard Ji Wuyan, so I jumped out of the carriage and went straight to the city. Fengchenju ran away.

When I arrived at Fengchenju, I heard that Ji Wuyan had moved the house, and asked Aunt Chaoyun, and found a maid to lead the way, and finally arrived at the destination.

Then he was dumbfounded, pointed at the plaque of "Ji's Mansion" and "this, this, this" was excited for a long time, but he didn't say a whole sentence - if he remembered correctly, this house belonged to Ning Xiuyuan before !
After thinking about it, he was not sure. After all, the Ningguo Mansion didn't seem to have enough money to sell the house.

Since he couldn't figure it out, he couldn't talk too much, not to mention thinking about Ji Wuyan at the moment, he gave his name and rushed in, leaving only two porter boys chasing behind him, shouting and panting. .

In the end, it was Xiaotong who was hooked shoulder to shoulder and the brothers led Bai Xing to Ji Wuyan's house.

Ji Wuyan was still hugging his feet.

Shen Luoxin was also there, peeling pine nuts for Ji Feng to eat, Ji Feng ate one, and passed one to Ji Wuyan.

It was already afternoon at that time, and the late summer afternoon in the capital of the northern country was no longer so unbearably hot, the cicadas were still hissing and the breeze was blowing in the porch, there was a kind of peace and tranquility.Bai Xing's hurried footsteps stopped suddenly outside the courtyard, he even subconsciously relaxed his breathing, and waved his hand at the boy to make him back off.

Xiaotong is still hesitating. After all, bringing someone in without notification and permission is a breach of duty, let alone a man.

Bai Xing pushed him away, then leaned against the door frame with his arms folded, admiring the scene in the yard.

There is rarely such an atmosphere in the Bai family.

It's not that the atmosphere in the Bai family is not good, it's just that the position is high, and the responsibilities on each person's shoulders seem heavy. It takes a lot of time and energy to deal with people and house chores on weekdays. There are not many opportunities to enjoy a sunny afternoon.

He was standing at the door, Shen Luoxin was the first to see him, and greeted him with a "Yeah", "Young master Bai didn't say anything when he came, why just stand there so stupidly?"

Ji Wuyan looked up, and waved the medical book in his hand towards him, with a smile in his eyes, crooked, with a fine halo in his eyes.

There are no moles under the eyes, and it is clear in my heart.

A few steps in, I grabbed a handful of unpeeled pine nuts, and without sitting down, I leaned on the railing and looked up and down Ji Wuyan, "I heard that you were assassinated when I first entered the city. Look at you, are you scared?"

No wonder he was dressed in dust and dust, his face was still tired, his heart was slightly warm, and he shook his head with a smile, "Never. The assassin will be subdued soon."

"It's surprising to say that it's Taoism. I heard from an old man nearby that Taoism's celestial masters are very powerful. He cures diseases and exorcises evil spirits, and heals many patients." Shen Luoxin muttered while peeling pine nuts , the pine nuts were peeled a little slower, unable to catch up with the speed of a certain little bun.

The little bun waited for a while, and it seemed that it was about to stop, so he didn't rush, he found a small stool and sat next to Ji Wuyan, hugged his knees and asked Ji Wuyan, "Girl, who is the celestial master?" ...Is it more powerful than Grandpa Chen? Since it is to cure diseases and save lives, why did you assassinate the prince?"

Shen Luoxin's thoughts were interrupted, "Who is Grandpa Chen?"

"A barefoot doctor." Ji Wuyan replied, and then patted Jifeng on the head, "Although the Celestial Master is powerful, he is still not as powerful as Grandpa Chen. As for why he assassinated the prince...you are still young, so you don't need to understand."

"Not too young, seven years old."

"You can only understand at the age of 17."

"The girl is only sixteen."

"Yes, so the girl herself doesn't understand."

Bai Xing looked at Ji Wuyan, who was completely different from usual, and looked at her childishly answering the questions of a seven-year-old child. She looked very patient, but all the answers were somewhat perfunctory, and perfunctory. Very righteous.

It was funny for a while, and I laughed out loud.

Ji Feng looked back at him, frowned, and looked Bai Xing from head to toe, "Big brother? Are you 17 years old?"

Bai Xing squatted down, looked at him level, nodded with a smile, "It's full."

"Then do you know why the Celestial Master wanted to assassinate His Highness the Crown Prince?"

The child who looks like a jade carving in powder, speaks softly, and has a round face that is cute. Bai Xing thought for a while, "Yes, I know. If not, in a few days, you will accompany the big brother to release paper kites, and I will take care of you." Tell you why, how?"

Ji Feng thought for a while, looked back at Ji Wuyan, said nothing, but the hand beside him twisted his robe subconsciously.

This is what I want to do.

Bai Xing patted Ji Feng's head, and invited, "I'm the only one in the Bai family. I have no brothers or sisters since I was young. I really like this child. I can spend a few days without salt. Putting paper kites? Miss Shen is also here."

(End of this chapter)