Yutai Bi

Chapter 68 Injured
It is the day when there is a market in the town, and fishermen who live by the nearby lakes come to catch the market.Picking a load of fresh water chestnuts and asparagus.Slap big green lotus pods, strong and strong lotus roots.The dustpan is full of jumping shrimps and sedimented mussels.The fish in the bucket was just caught this morning.There are also wild ducks caught in the reeds by the lake, and bird eggs picked up.After selling the money, I turned around and went to the shop to tear a few feet of cloth for the family, or buy oil, salt, rice vinegar, needles and thread.On the days of the festival, people crowded the only main street of the town to a tight squeeze.

Cen Sanniang was dressed like a fishing village girl.Narrow-sleeved jackets dyed with floral flowers on a blue background, and blue sarongs.On the head is a bamboo drapery hat.The foot-long white fine linen blocked her appearance and made her feel safe.

Kong Qing also changed into short brown in linen.Carrying a big bamboo basket and wearing a bamboo hat, from the back, he looks like a fisherman shuttling on the street.

Looking at the bustling town in front of her, Cen Sanniang suddenly remembered that this was her first time shopping.The hustle and bustle on the street made her interested in everything, and she was dazzled.

"There will be opportunities in the future." Kong Qing saw her excitement, but was afraid that something might happen.

"Yes. I know." Cen Sanniang sensiblely followed him to quickly buy.

Kong Qing didn't make a counter-offer, just paid for something he liked.After a while, both hands were full of various items.Cen Sanniang held a bunch of them too.

"It's almost there?" Cen Sanniang felt that she had bought enough things to live on the sandbar for two or three months.

Kong Qing looked around and remembered: "Buy another big bathtub."

Cen Sanniang remembered that she could only take a bath these days, and she also felt a little eager: "Over there!"

The two walked over with their hands full of things.Suddenly someone in front was shouting to catch the thief.A man stumbled out of the crowd.He ran in a hurry, waved his hand, and inadvertently hooked off Cen Sanniang's veiled hat.

A person chased after him, and immediately met Cen Sanniang face to face.He had already run a few steps, stopped abruptly, and turned his head to look at her.Pointing straight at Cen Sanniang, she opened her mouth to shout.

Suddenly, a fist hit his throat.The man fell to the ground without saying a word.

"Killer!" Someone shouted.The street suddenly became chaotic.

Before Cen Sanniang recovered her senses, she saw that Kong Qing had already thrown away the things in her hands, and pulled her into the crowd: "The guards of Prince Teng's Mansion..."

Cen Sanniang was scared out of her wits.King Teng's guards appeared in the town, did King Teng come too?

She was pulled by Kong Qing and ran towards the lake, her heart almost flew out of her heart.

Today in Chongyang, Princess Teng Mu Lushan has a fairy spirit, and decided to visit before returning to Chang'an in autumn.For seven or eight days, there was no news from Kongqing, and King Teng felt depressed and wanted to go out for a walk, so the mighty team set off.I went to this small town at the foot of Mount Lu to rest yesterday, and I plan to climb the mountain today to see the distance.

It happened to be a market in the town, so I casually ordered a few guards to buy some wild ducks and burn them down.The bazaar has always been the favorite place for thieves. There was a blind guard in gorgeous clothes who took advantage of the crowd and ran away with his purse.The guard came after him, and happened to see Cen Sanniang.

The two ran to the lake, Kong Qing pulled out his dagger and cut off the cable, and pulled Cen Sanniang into the boat: "Go into the cabin!"

Cen Sanniang entered the cabin and sat with her knees folded, her body trembling: "Kong Qing, will he know it's us?"

Kong Qing rowed the boat into the lake, looked at the town that was getting further and further away and said calmly: "Yes. That guard saw you."

Cen Sanniang trembled: "Can we escape? Will he let Nanny and Baicao go?"

Kong Qing was silent for a while and said: "Don't worry, Xu and Baicao will be fine."

The boat rowed into the reed beach, and Cen Sanniang landed on the shore, looking around, the reeds blocked her view.Turning around to look, Kong Qing didn't get off the boat.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Kong Qing told her quietly: "I'm going to inquire about the news. Don't start a fire these few days. Be careful."

Cen Sanniang was a little panicked: "Will you come back?"

Kong Qing smiled slightly: "Yes."

He pushed the boat away from the shore with all his strength and disappeared among the reeds.

The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and Cen Sanniang suddenly remembered that she had many questions she wanted to ask him.She wants to know why Kongqing betrayed King Teng, and also why Kongqing is willing to risk his life to save her.She murmured, "You are really useless."

"My lord, I woke up, my throat hurt and I couldn't speak. He confirmed that the person who shot was Kong Qing. He ran away with Cen Sanniang."

King Teng stood on the shore, looking at the cut cable in a daze.The water and the sky are the same color, and the reed beach near the shore can't be seen at a glance. Will Cen Sanniang hide in it?Why did Kongqing hide her?
A ruthless look flashed in King Teng's eyes: "Inform the governor of Jiangzhou, I heard that bandits have appeared in Poyang Lake recently, and I specially dispatched soldiers from the government to the lake to suppress the bandits. Send the princess back to Hongzhou, and I will personally supervise the battle."

"Yes!"

Kong Qing rushed back to Hongzhou overnight on the boat.

He changed into his usual clothes and entered Zhiting Garden.As he expected, the people in the other garden did not show any signs of dissimilarity when they saw him, and greeted him warmly.

Kong Qing went straight to the courtyard where Cen Sanniang lived.

Danhua opened the gate of the courtyard and saw Kong Qing a little happy: "Kong Qing, you are finally back. But the prince and princess went to Lushan, and they probably won't be back until tomorrow."

"I know. I saw the prince at the foot of the mountain." Kong Qing looked at her with a smile.

Danhua was a little shy when he looked at him: "Come here so late, what's the matter?"

"Cen Sanniang is missing. The lord ordered me to take Mrs. Xu and Baicao there." Kong Qing lied without changing her expression.

"Cen Sanniang is not dead? It's all right now, the two of them have been crying for the past few days, I'm afraid I will disturb the princess." Dan Hua patted his chest and heaved a sigh of relief.She led Kong Qing to meet Xu and Baicao: "The prince and concubine have just left. They said that today in Chongyang, the third lady is missing, so they have to go to the mountain to burn some paper money and tell her master and wife. They are arguing to go to Meiling Entering incense. Without the order of the prince, how dare I let them go. Then Mrs. Xu will act violently, and I can't stop them, so I have to order them to be locked in the room."

Danhua stopped at the door, took the key from his belt and opened the lock.As soon as she opened the door, she heard Baicao scolding: "Your family killed the third lady, why should you lock us up? We are not your family's slaves!"

Danhua smiled helplessly at Kongqing: "I've been cursing all day."

The news that King Teng sent back might not be much later than himself, Kong Qing was anxious, stepped forward and said coldly: "Cen Sanniang is not dead, her whereabouts have been found. The prince ordered me to pick you up and wait on her."

Xu and Baicao couldn't believe their ears: "The third lady is really not dead? You didn't lie to us?"

Kong Qing hummed: "My lord ordered me to take you there. Pack some clothes of the third lady, and leave now."

Xu Shi and Baicao immediately cheered up and rushed out of the room to pack their things.

Dan Hua looked at Kong Qing and said with concern: "Did you rush over overnight? Have you eaten yet? Let the kitchen make you something to eat?"

Kong Qing shook her head: "My lord ordered not to delay."

Xu and Baicao came out with two bundles in their arms, Kong Qing glanced at Danhua apologetically, and led them out of the other garden.

There is a carriage waiting outside the side door, and the driver is the black and thin man who sent Kong Qing and Cen Sanniang to the boat that day.Get in the car, drive away with a whip and leave.

Kong Qing was sitting in the carriage, with a tired expression on his face: "You two listen to me carefully now. Mrs. Xu, staying with Baicao and you will only drag Sanniang down. This carriage will take you to Chang'an. After you go Keep your names incognito, and there will be a time when your master and servant will meet each other in the future."

Xu suddenly became nervous: "What's wrong with the third lady? Did you really find her? Is she all right?"

"I don't have time to talk to you now. Remember what I said, this car will take you to Chang'an. The third lady was hidden by me, and I'm going to pick her up now." Kong Qing patted the carriage and floated off car.

He suddenly thought of something: "Does San Niangzi have a branch hairpin? The gold and silver balls made inside a branch are distracting?"

Mrs. Xu groaned: "Third Lady's hairpin is still in the box in her room. I thought I was just going to pick her up, and didn't want to take it with me."

Kong Qing took a deep breath: "This hairpin cannot be kept. Which box is it in?"

Mrs. Xu said repeatedly, and took out a key to him.

Kong Qing picked it up: "I'll go get it, you guys go."

The carriage disappeared into the thick night.Kong Qing looked back at Bieyuan, gritted her teeth and turned back.

He went back and forth, Danhua didn't suspect anything.Following Kong Qing, he saw him take out a red sandalwood box from the bottom of Cen Sanniang's box and put it in his bosom.

At this time, there were noisy footsteps outside the courtyard.Danhua muttered, "What happened?"

A guard in front of him shouted loudly: "Danhua open the door! Kongqing is a traitor, don't let him go!"

Danhua was startled, his body turned naturally, and he kicked Kong Qing behind him.

Kong Qing had already stepped back a few steps, and said in a low voice: "Danhua, it's a misunderstanding."

Danhua pursed his lips tightly, moved his steps, and put on a defensive posture: "Then stay and wait for the prince to come back to make a decision. I promise I won't let them hurt you."

Kong Qing smiled: "Danhua, we have practiced martial arts together since we were young, and served by the prince's side. Don't you trust me?"

"Why don't you wait for the lord to come back? Kong Qing, you really betrayed the lord? What's in the box?" Dan Hua stared at him, not in a hurry to make a move.

(End of this chapter)