Rebirth of the pastoral landlady

Chapter 315 A Night of Horror (Two in One)

"That's right, that's what your mother said!" Liang Yuzhong nodded quickly.

Jin Xi blinked her eyes, she didn't guide her correctly for a while, could it be that Baozi's nature has recovered?
Mrs. Sun glanced at Liang Yuzhong, and then said to Jin Xi: "Your father and I are actually very pleased from the bottom of our hearts, nothing else but sharing things for your father, at least we can take the initiative to think of us .As long as he has the heart, even if it’s just a piece of straw on our heads, we will be happy. Can you understand what mother said?”

I can understand, why can't I understand?It turns out that the reason why Liang Yuzhong is in a good mood today is because of the revival of old Liangtou's fatherly love.Alas, this is a couple who are easy to pass and easy to satisfy, so they can be relieved with each mouthful?

"Father, mother, I understand what you mean, but this matter..."

"Xi'er, this trip is nothing more than your grandma's funeral. Your grandma hasn't passed the seven-year mark, so we jumped out to argue about the funeral. If your grandma is alive in heaven, she can't rest in peace. What's more, you Father, your fourth uncle and the others have not yet recovered from the grief, we are preoccupied with other interests, so let's just turn a blind eye to this funeral, okay?" Sun begged Jinxi.

Jin Xi looked at this kind-hearted couple who never forgot to put themselves in other people's shoes, what else could she say?It's hard to do it alone, even if she herself refuses to accept it, without the support of Liang Yuzhong and Sun's, it will be difficult to change anything.Can only nod silently.

After a while, Liang Yuzhong suddenly remembered something, and said to Jinxi: "Xi'er, I went to Doctor Wang's place last night, and asked him about your grandma. What do you think?"

"What's the matter?" Jin Xi asked.

"What your grandma suffered from was either a sore throat, or a sore throat. Your father misunderstood it, and it sounded like a sore throat, but it scared your mother and me to death!" Liang Yuzhong said with emotion.

"Well, even if we now know that Grandpa Xi made a mistake, Grandma Xi has already passed away. Does it matter if it's a throat disease?" Sun said with even more emotion.

Jin Xi turned her eyes, suddenly laughed softly, and said: "At the beginning, in order to appease your father and mother, you should not go to the second uncle and the others to ask for an explanation, so you asked your father privately to say that your grandmother had an incurable disease. No Honestly, you actually used such an excuse that harmed your morality to suppress your parents, I didn’t expect that you would really suffer retribution, I’m afraid my stomach is going green from regret now, isn’t it?”

Liang Yuzhong and Mrs. Sun were astonished, recalling the circumstances under which old Liangtou said those words at that time, it was not because Liang Yulin went to Jinxi's house to beat up, and then fought with Liang Yuzhong, that old Liangtou told him in private Liang Yuzhong is concerned about Tan's illness, and hopes that Liang Yuzhong will forget it, and don't let Tan's last journey of life be troubled!

The couple you looked at me, I looked at you, Sun shook his head speechlessly.Liang Yuzhong sighed heavily!

After dinner, Jinxi excitedly went to Taozhi's room, Taozhi sat by the bed, far from the excited look that Jinxi imagined, but with an anxious and worried look on his face, full of thoughts.Clothes were piled in the middle of the bed, and they were not cleared away.

Jin Xi was surprised, walked over and asked: "Biao Aunt, didn't my mother ask you to pack a few sets of clothes for washing, this trip to the county town, we have to stay for at least ten days and a half months!"

Liang Yuzhong went to the old doctor Wang in the town in the morning, and not only asked about the events before Tan's death, but also heard a very surprising and exciting news from the old doctor Wang.

That is, Chen Yizheng, the former Tai Hospital who retired from his old age and lived in Qing'an Fucheng, was invited by the old prince Yun from Yunzhou to set off from Qing'an to Yunzhou. He happened to pass by Wanghai County in the past few days.Because of the hot weather, I decided to stay in the county for three days.

In the past few days, Wanghai County has been working in the medical clinic, and they have sent invitations to Chen Yizheng, hoping to get Chen Yizheng's advice.As for those big official families and wealthy merchants in Wanghai County, all those who suffer from gynecological diseases and find it difficult to find an heir all ask Dr. Chen for a diagnosis.

Liang Yuzhong brought this news to Jinxi in the evening, and Jinxi made a decision without hesitation. Tomorrow morning, he set off for the county seat. Once Chen Yizheng went to Yunzhou, it would be even more difficult to seek medical treatment. This trip passed through Wanghai County. An excellent opportunity that cannot be missed.

Tao Zhi looked at Jin Xi nervously, rubbed her hands back and forth, and said, "Xi'er, when I think about going to the county town to seek medical treatment tomorrow, I can't sit still. I've been looking forward to it for so many years, I'm really worried that my condition has become a persistent illness." , if it can't be cured..."

"Biao Aunt, don't be afraid. Since we have problems, we can't shrink back. We have to face and solve the problems." Jin Xi paused, and continued: "Furthermore, Chen Yizheng is not an ordinary doctor. He was diagnosed in the imperial palace for the women of various palaces. No matter in terms of medical skills, or in terms of experience and knowledge, his medical skills are only superior to those of us low-level doctors. We can’t go wrong if we ask him! "

Hearing what Jin Xi said, Tao Zhi's worries eased a little.What Jin Xi is worried about is not that Chen Yizheng is helpless about Taozhi's situation, but that people like Chen Yizheng who once served the royal family, money, status, and reputation are not important anymore.Jin Xi was worried that he would not easily receive them, the country folks who came here for fame.However, just like what Taozhi himself taught, no matter what, you have to try it to know!

"Biao Auntie, pack your clothes quickly, we'll be leaving early tomorrow morning, and I have to go to the front yard to tell Cang Yun and the others, take them and set off together early tomorrow morning!" Jin Xi said, this trip How long she will stay in the county is uncertain. She is worried about leaving Cang Yun's master and servant at home and taking them with her. If conditions permit, she might as well ask Dr. Chen to show Cang Yun's eyes and face. If it is a fake, she will definitely run away. But Chen Yizheng has sharp eyes!
Infused with hope and motivation, Tao Zhi quickly got up and packed up her clothes quickly.Jin Xi didn't delay, she took Ah Cai and Ah Wang with her after she went out, and went straight to the west wing of the front yard.

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Jin Xi told Cang Yun's master and servant about Ming'er's plan to leave for the county seat, Cang Yun still had a calm expression, nothing unusual.

When turning around the screen wall between the two courtyards, Jin Xi stopped suddenly, and A Cai and A Wang behind her also stopped immediately.Ah Cai is a boring gourd, and only makes some noises under special circumstances, and has no sense of presence at all other times, but Ah Wang is more talkative.

"Miss, why don't you leave? Why are you so absorbed in your thoughts?" Awang asked.

He was really right, Jin Xi was thinking about things all the way out of Cangyun.After pondering for a while, Jin Xi raised her head to look at Ah Cai and Ah Wang, and said, "Before, did you notice that the boy named Ling Bao next to Cang Yun had something strange in his eyes?"

A Wang was stunned, and A Cai spat out two words from his tightly closed mouth: "Unwilling."

Jin Xi nodded, that's right, she just didn't want to leave, besides, there were some calculations in it.Awang slapped his head at this time, and said: "After what you said, I also remembered it. That's right, the boy of Lingbao is usually smiling and honest. There is obviously something wrong with his face today, miss, what's the matter?" Maybe that kid still wants to stay here?"

Jin Xi frowned slightly, and said: "They stayed in my house, they used tricks to deceive my parents and make my parents feel guilty."

"We have been monitoring day and night during this period, but we have not been able to catch their fox tails. Tonight may be a good opportunity." Awang said.

"I've always linked the appearance of Cang Yun's master and servant with Brother Wen's departure. If that's the case, then Cang Yun must be a ruthless character. Maybe they have accomplices lurking nearby, and they will cooperate with each other whenever there is trouble. I You two are the only ones who can rely on you." Jin Xi said.

"That kid Cai Qingyang has compared with me, and he has some skills. There are four long-term workers in the family, all of them are strong..." Awang said.

"Brother Qingyang is successful in nursing homes, but it's useless to meet the real Lianjiazi. As for the four strong long-term laborers, they can do farm work well enough to seriously injure Brother Wen. Here in Cang Yun, those four people are the lives of cannon fodder!" Jin Xi shook her head.

"Miss, what is cannon fodder?" Awang asked.

Jin Xi was stunned, and accidentally brought in another modern word, and waved her hand: "For example, it's useless and useless. Besides, this is my family's territory, and I don't want my parents, brothers and sisters There is something to do, so, after thinking about it, we still can't take the initiative, we can only passively defend, tonight is the last night, as long as we can take them into the carriage and leave Jinji Mountain Village tomorrow, we can think of a way."

"Miss, don't worry, I'll arrange it myself." Ah Cai said in a deep voice.

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Because tomorrow is going to the county, not only Jin Xi and Tao Zhi have to leave, but Master and servant Cang Yun also have to leave.Tonight, Mrs. Sun and Liang Yuzhong slept much later than usual, and were busy making dry food and cooking in the kitchen.

Jin Xi smelled the smell of fried sunflower seeds coming from the stove, and passed briskly. Liang Yuzhong and Sun Shi went up and down the stove one by one, talking about something, and the two sighed a few words from time to time. There were a few crackling sounds like fried beans.

When Jin Xi entered the stove, she was forced to sweat all over, it was so hot!

"Xi'er, hurry up and stand at the door of the stove, there is a fire cage inside!" Liang Yuzhong said loudly.

"Since it's a fire cage, why are you still here? Are you steaming yourself like a bun?" Jin Xi joked.

"Hey, isn't your mother seeing that you are leaving tomorrow, so she is trying to get some dry goods for you to take with you on the road." Liang Yuzhong said, the fire in the stove made his hard Chinese character face, It was flushed red, but in good spirits.

Mrs. Sun wore an apron on it, wiped off her sweat and gave Jinxi a gentle smile, and said, "Last time I heard about your family's visit and mentioned the current situation of Guo's sister-in-law and their mother and son. I didn't sleep well for two nights. Looking back on these Stir-fried melon seeds and peanuts, and bring some to Aunt Guo."

The sister-in-law of the Guo family that Sun is talking about is Guo Hai and his mother.

Jin Xi nodded and said hello.Then he asked: "Father, mother, I just walked to the door, and I heard you two seem to be sighing something, so let me listen."

"No wonder your mother said that you are a little housekeeper with sharp ears." Liang Yuzhong shook his head helplessly with a smile, and continued: "I was talking about Mao Shiba with your mother just now."

Mao Shiba?Jinxi was surprised, this name used to be a dark name that troubled her family, ever since Mao Shiba was caught by Jinxi as a bait on that rainy day and sent to prison, the flower that covered Jinxi's head The black cloud disappeared, and no one mentioned his name for a long time.

"Father, mother, okay, why did you mention that vicious person? Could it be that he escaped from prison again?" Jin Xi asked in shock.

Liang Yuzhong waved his hands again and again, and said: "Don't panic, it's not true, that person can never expect to come out in this life, because he is already dead."

"Ah?" Jin Xi was surprised again. Mao Shiba was a heinous crime. He committed crimes one after another, including robbery and theft, murder and arson, and later colluded with unscrupulous pig dealers in Yunzhou, and there would be abnormal black pigs. Introduced into Wanghai County at a high price...

At that time, he was indeed sentenced to death by the county magistrate, but it was not now, but Qiuhou asked to beheaded.The officials and lords of this era judge cases, unless there are some special circumstances, they will be decisively decided, or they will refuse for a few days.In most cases, for those criminals who are sentenced to death, they like to postpone their execution until the end of the year.Jin Xi didn't quite understand it at first, but when she went back to Chenghuangmiao Street to visit Guo's mother and son, she casually chatted to this point, and Guo Hai cleared up her confusion.

This is a typical farming society, with agriculture as the foundation.The reason why the government decides the crimes of those who should be executed after the fall is that they usually choose the location at Caishikou, just for the convenience of the people who come to watch after the busy autumn harvest.

"Mao Shiba died in prison before Qiuhou asked to kill him? Did he die of illness or committed suicide?" Jin Xi asked.

"Neither, she was mutilated to death." Sun took over the words and said, originally she didn't intend to tell Jin Xi about this, but since she overheard it, according to her daughter's personality, it must be It is necessary to break the casserole and ask the end.So, without waiting for Jinxi to ask questions, Sun continued to talk while pouring potato balls into the hot oil.

"It was Lihui's wife, Mrs. Zhou, who accidentally mentioned it to me while chatting with me that day. It's strange to say that the guards guarding the prison didn't see anyone go in, but Mao Shiba was found dead inside the night before. Dead I won’t talk about it, it’s horrifying to say, but all I know is that his mouth, ears, and nostrils were all stuffed with pig manure, and his belly was bulging, it’s horrifying to look at..." Mrs. Sun has already It's trying to pick out what she thinks she can barely say, and tell Jinxi.There are some details, she didn't even mention Liang Yuzhong.For example, when Mao Shiba was discovered, his body was stripped naked, his hands were tied behind his back, and he knelt on the ground.Not only was he fed pig manure, but the lifeblood of the man below was also cut off.

"That matter is over now, because the death was too strange, the county magistrate ordered someone to block the news, Zhou also learned about it from her father. But there is no impenetrable wall in the world, those who heard Those who are on the verge of death are privately speculating that maybe this Mao Shiba has done too many outrageous things and suffered revenge from the pig demon..." Sun said.

Jin Xi didn't pay attention to the rumors about the pig demon in the streets and alleys later on. Her eyes and mind were full of sketches of Mao Shiba's scene at that time, and she was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

As soon as the pig demon said, it was absolutely untenable, obviously, it was artificial.Jin Xi thought to himself, although I don't know who has such elusive skills and such dark and evil methods of manipulating people, but I have to say that that person is indeed killing harm for the people, and he has done a good deed that pleases people's hearts!
That night, Jin Xi returned to her room, after washing, she turned off the light and went to bed, but she didn't feel sleepy, listening to the movement outside the room.

The first half of the night passed, the night wind was blowing outside the house, bamboo leaves rustled, frogs croaked and insects chanted one after another.Jin Xi turned around, hoping that she was overthinking, and hoping that Lingbao would not make unnecessary troubles.

However, things are often contrary to expectations, and very soon, there is a strange movement outside the window. Although it is very slight, it is easy to be caught by Jin Xi, who has good hearing, in this silent late night.She hurriedly turned over, and placed the two pillows in her own clothes that she had prepared long ago in the bed.He got out of bed and went directly under the bed.The quilt on the bed fell down naturally, leaving a middle-finger-wide gap between it and the ground.

It is difficult for people outside to notice that there are people under the bed, but it does not prevent Jinxi from observing the people outside the bed.

Soon, Jin Xi heard a slight movement from the window facing the bamboo behind, followed by the sound of footsteps landing lightly.Obviously, someone entered Jin Xi's room through the open window.

Jin Xi hides under the bed, holding her breath.

There is no moonlight tonight, and there are no candles lit in the house, so the light is dim and hazy.

However, the visitor seemed to have the ability of night vision like Ah Cai, so he didn't bump into the chair at the corner of the table, and walked straight to Jinxi's bed.Jin Xi hides under the bed, covering her mouth and nose with one hand, to prevent her breath from being noticed by anyone who comes.His eyes looked out along the gap between the bed sheet and the ground.

Before her eyes, a pair of men's shoes appeared, and Jin Xi could feel that the person's eyes must be looking inside through the curtain, and she began to hear the sound of the curtain being stirred.

Jin Xi narrowed her eyes, the time had come, she no longer hesitated, and plunged the pair of scissors she had already held into the instep of the person in front of her.

There was a cold hiss from above the head, and the man jumped back a few steps. At this moment, two people jumped into the window suddenly, and the light in the room suddenly brightened.The fight in front of the bed stopped after a while, and Jin Xi heard Ah Cai's voice: "Miss, it's done."

Only then did Jinxi get out from under the bed. On the table in front of the bed, Ah Cai pressed a man in black night clothes on the table. His face was bruised, the corners of his mouth were split, his face was squeezed on the table and his face was almost deformed, but Jin Xi still recognized him at a glance, he was Ling Bao!

Seeing Jinxi coming out from under the bed, Lingbao was also shocked, and immediately became more annoyed.

Ah Gui and Ah Fu also came over, squatting by the window with serious expressions on their faces. Apparently, it was Ah Cai who went to the town overnight to summon them back to help.

Jin Xi winked at Ngawang who was holding a candle, Ngawang raised his eyebrows, took off one of Lingbao's shoes, and stuffed it into Lingbao's mouth.A pair of scissors was firmly inserted into the back of Lingbao's other shoe, and the upper of the shoe around the scissors was obviously wet.Because of the color of the upper fabric, it is not obvious that it is blood.

Jin Xi patted the dust off her body, and was about to speak when the door of the east wing room next door creaked open, and then Liang Yuzhong's voice sounded at the door of Jin Xi's room.

"Xi'er, I heard commotion in your room, what's going on?" Liang Yuzhong asked with concern through a door.

Ah Wang hurriedly blew out the candle, Jin Xi pinched her throat so that her voice could be heard, with the hoarseness of a midnight dream, she replied to the door: "Father, it's nothing, I was the one who woke up late at night. Be careful to overturn the chair, now you are back on the bed, you should go back to the room and rest!"

"That's it, then Cheng, get out of bed and be careful!" After Liang Yuzhong finished speaking, the footsteps left, and soon the door of the east wing was closed with a creak.

Here, Jin Xi breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Ah Cai: "It's not convenient to interrogate him here, Ah Wang, you and Ah Gui will escort Ling Bao back to the town overnight, and we will meet up when we arrive in the town tomorrow."

Awang and Agui heard the words, knocked Lingbao unconscious, and used a set of sackcloth, Agui carried the man on his body and went out of the house, directly over the wall and out of the yard.Ah Fu went to the west wing of the front yard to monitor Cang Yun's every move, while Ah Cai stayed in the inner courtyard to protect the safety of Jin Xi's family.

This night was destined to be a sleepless night, soon Ah Fu turned back and told Jin Xi that when he passed by, the west wing room was already empty, obviously, Cang Yun had disappeared.

"How could this happen?" Jin Xi was very puzzled, for Cang Yun's dinner, she obviously put croton powder in his meal, which could make him have diarrhea.Because of the rich experience with Liang Yumei's chin bean powder, Jinxi made a rough calculation of the weight of Cangyun, the time it will take effect, and how long the stamina will last.

If it went according to her arrangement, Cang Yun should have had diarrhea at night before going to bed, and then it would last until the first half of the night, and he woke up nearly three times.After tossing until midnight, the storage in his belly will be exhausted, and his body will stop, but due to dehydration and mental distress, he should be in a deep sleep at this moment.

"Have you checked in the latrine?" Jin Xi asked Ah Fu again, Ah Fu nodded and said, "I've checked everything I could, but there's no one there."

Ah Cai came in from the window and frowned slightly after asking about the situation.

"I watched Cang Yun eat the dinner with my own eyes. If he didn't go out on business, he must have sensed that there was something wrong with the Lingbao and went to rescue the soldiers." Ah Cai said in a deep voice.

"Not necessarily, maybe their master and servant love each other deeply, he rushed to rescue Lingbao... No, Awang and the others are afraid that they are in trouble, Acai, you hurry to rescue Awang and the others," Jin Xi said.

(End of this chapter)