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Chapter 61 (2)
Chapter 55 (2)
"I don't know the details. I only heard that they seemed to be arresting a criminal of the imperial court, so they searched the boat one by one." Ruan Hongtian thought for a while, and frowned, "I heard that all men, women, and children on the boat have to come out and stand on the bow of the boat." Under inspection. You are here with Mo'er. There is Dad taking care of you outside."

Ming Yu knew that when encountering such a thing, she really couldn't do much, so she just wanted to make no more trouble.Nodding his head, he silently returned to the cabin.An Mo seemed to know that the atmosphere outside was tense, so he uncharacteristically sat obediently beside Ming Yu and remained motionless.

The ships in front were let through the gate one by one, and it was the turn of the big ship led by the Ruan family.The leader who was in charge of searching the gate was a captain, surnamed Wang, who ordered the Ruan family's boat to approach. Seeing Ruan Hongtian standing on the bow of the boat, he said, "Search for the important criminals of the court! Tell everyone on the boat to come out one by one. My brother wants to come out." Go up and search."

Ruan Hongtian traveled south and north, and had experienced countless battles like this before, so he didn't panic, he just stepped forward, pointed to the entourage who had already called out and stood behind him on the bow of the boat, and said with a smile: "The official business is important, I will I know. The big boat and the people on the boat behind have all arrived here, but my youngest daughter is still in the cabin because of his cowardice. The official just boarded the boat and searched at will, just hoping not to disturb My children." As he spoke, he stuffed a bank note into his hand. "

There are no cats in this world who are not greedy, and there are no officials who do not touch meat. The more low-level officials are like this, the more vulnerable they are. Taking money to clear the way, I thought this person would follow the trend, but he didn't even look at the wind from the corner of his eyes, his face sank and he said: "I was ordered by Mr. Pei to search for the imperial court's serious criminals here. Who are you, how dare you openly bribe like this? I see that your boat is not small, what is it packed in? Not to mention hiding one prisoner, even ten can hold it. Get out of the way quickly. Gossip again. Long-winded, I will punish you for obstructing official duties."

Ruan Hongtian didn't expect to meet such a small official today, seeing him wave his hand, a dozen soldiers like wolves and tigers rushed onto the boat, his heart moved, and he said tentatively: "This Mr. Pei is from Jingyonghou's residence." The one who hated Taizhi?"

Captain Wang was stunned, and glanced up and down at Ruan Hongtian, seeing that although he was dressed as a commoner, he had an extraordinary demeanor, so his tone eased a little, and he nodded, "That's right."

Ruan Hongtian hurriedly said: "I don't know if the officials have heard of the Rongyin Hall of the Ruan family in Jiangzhou, Jiangnan? This is Ruan Hongtian from the Ruan family. A few years ago when the emperor went south, he stayed at my house. I have also met Mr. Pei several times."

When Xiaowei Wang was one of Pei Taizhi's personal soldiers, he went south with him to Jiangzhou, so he naturally knew about Rongyintang.Hearing what Ruan Hongtian said at this time, he took a closer look at him, and vaguely recognized him, his face slowed down, a slight smile appeared, and he clasped his fists and said, "It turns out that he is the head of the Ruan family in the south of the Yangtze River. I didn't know it just now, but I offended him." I hope you will forgive me."

Ruan Hongtian breathed a sigh of relief seeing that he changed his attitude just now, and said with a smile, "Knowing that the official is performing official duties, I naturally dare not disobey. The owners of the two ships have already gathered here, except my son and daughter Still staying in the upper cabin, because I have been pampered and have never seen the world, I am a little timid..."

"It's easy to say. Since it's the Ruan family's boat in the south of the Yangtze River, it won't be a problem if you think about it. It was in the past." Captain Wang waved his hand again, saying this, and ordered people to come down.

The soldiers who had just boarded the boat and scattered in all directions came out one after another when they heard the sound.Ruan Hongtian was overjoyed, thanked him hurriedly, and was about to put the banknote in there again, when he heard a voice from the stern shouting: "Master Wang, bloodstains were found on the side of the boat, it looks suspicious, should we search or not?"

Ruan Hongtian was taken aback, before he could figure out what was going on, he saw Captain Wang's face change, he jumped onto the boat in a blink of an eye, and strode towards the stern.After making up his mind, he hurriedly followed.Sure enough, he saw a few drops of dripping blood on the side of the ship's stern. Although the blood color was a little pale, he could only recognize it at a glance.

"Mr. Ruan, I came out from the middle of the capital and followed the important criminal all the way here. I injured the important criminal last night, but was accidentally injured by him and escaped. What's going on with the blood on your boat?"

Captain Wang turned his head to look at Ruan Hongtian, and shouted sharply.

Although Ruan Hongtian couldn't figure it out for a moment, he was open-minded and not panicked.Just as he was about to explain, he saw that he had personally led someone down to search the bilge, so he had no choice but to follow.

The bottom of the bilge is full of tea baskets and cloth brocades, which were originally neatly stacked.At this time, when I went down to look, I was stunned. I saw a few tea baskets in the corner overturned on the ground. I took a lamp and took a closer look. There was another pile of blood on the deck, and half of the leftovers were thrown on the side. cake.

No matter how calm Ruan Hongtian was, he turned pale with shock at this time.All the soldiers had to be allowed to rummage through the bottom of the bilge, making a mess of the goods, even the corners were not spared.Searched around, but found no one, just exhaled, but listened to Captain Wang's order to search the whole ship, not to let go of every cabin.Originally, he didn't want his son and daughter to be disturbed, but he never thought that the situation would turn so sharply now, so how can he say more?I had no choice but to go up with all the soldiers, and searched one by one, when suddenly I heard a burst of shouting and shouting outside.Lieutenant Wang had already galloped onto the deck, and he also hurried out.Standing still, his back was covered in cold sweat, and he saw that his daughter was held hostage by a bearded man with a knife and stood by the window of the cabin.The big man was covered in blood and had a hideous face.

"I know that Pei Tai ordered you to catch me alive. But since I have done such things, I have already put my head on the waistband of my trousers. If I can't get away today, I will die, and I will catch this flower-like Yu's little girl, so that I can accompany me in the underworld and have a companion!"

The big man had a fierce look in his eyes, and he laughed strangely.

Ming Yu felt the blade on the side of her neck that seemed to have cut into her skin, and suppressed the fear in her heart, her whole body was already trembling slightly.

Only she and An Mo were left in the cabin just now.She vaguely heard noises from the stern of the ship, she was a little worried, and when she reached the door of the cabin, she wanted to get closer and listen carefully, when she caught sight of a blood-stained murderer with a knife in his hand, rushing towards her in a panic come over.In a second of thought, he ran back and just pushed An Mo under the bed, ordering him not to make a sound, the cabin door was pushed open, and the fierce man had already barged in. Seeing someone, he grabbed him and stabbed him with a knife Pushing her neck to the window.

Things changed in an instant, why is there such a murderer on his own boat?
Ming Yu suddenly remembered the sound of water splashing she heard last night, and this morning the cook complained about the loss of the pancake, and she understood it all at once.This person must have sneaked onto the ship last night and hid in the cargo pile in the cabin.Originally, he probably wanted to avoid the pursuit of officers and soldiers in this way, but he was stopped anyway, so he jumped the wall in a hurry and grabbed himself as a threat.

Now she was glad that she was the one who was caught, not her younger brother An Mo.I just hope that he must hold back at this moment, so as not to be discovered by this murderer.

"Master Wang! My daughter is in his hands! Don't hurt my daughter!"

Ruan Hongtian was so anxious that he hurriedly begged Xiaowei Wang repeatedly, his voice trembling already.

Captain Wang hesitated a little.

He is not a cruel and heartless person.The daughter of the Ruan family looked delicate and weak, if she ordered someone to rush her to her, she would probably be blood spattered on the spot.It's just that it is absolutely impossible to just let go of the important criminal who has been hunted down by the court for several days.Knowing about Mr. Pei, he will raise his head to meet him.

"Lord Pei is here!"

While they were in a stalemate, they suddenly heard a voice shouting from the bank, followed by the sound of horseshoes, and from a distance, they saw several riders galloping towards them. The first person described it as stern, and the brocade robes behind him fluttered. It was this time that he was ordered Bae Tae-ji, who is chasing the criminal.

"what happened!"

Pei Taizhi reached the shore in a blink of an eye, reined in his horse and shouted.

Wang Xiaowei felt relieved, hurried ashore to meet him, and quickly explained the situation.

Ruan Hongtian recognized Pei Taizhi a long time ago, and he didn't care much about it. Now, he can only hope that he can still read the little old friend that he let go of Gu Xuan at his request a few years ago. Don't force the murderer too hurt today. own daughter.He landed on the shore in three steps at a time, knelt down and said, "Master Pei! Ruan Hongtian is at the Rongyin Hall in Jiangzhou. Please take care of my daughter because of the relationship with Ruan a few years ago. life!"

(End of this chapter)