Detective Di Renjie's legend of Wu Dynasty

Chapter 581 Ning's Worries

The rugged path leading to Shanyang County is lined with mountains, and there is a small forest beside the road.

The carriage that Lu Jiying and Ning were riding in was parked in the forest, and the horses strolled leisurely, gnawing the green grass on the ground.

Not far away, two piles of bonfires were lit, and Ji Hu and the driver sat by the fire next to the carriage, eating dry food.

Beside another fire, Lu Jiying and Ning Shi sat quietly, and the fire made a crackling sound.

Suddenly, Ning raised her head and let out a long sigh.

Lu Jiying asked, "What's the matter?"

Ning forced a smile and shook her head.

Lu Jiying said with a smile: "Is it a bit awkward to sleep with strange men like us in the wilderness at night?"

Ning smiled wryly and said: "A woman like me, what right does she have to hate others?"

Lu Jiying was stunned, not knowing how to answer.

Ning said sadly: "I thought of myself, and thought of some past events."

Lu Jiying nodded.

Ning stared at Lu Jiying with both eyes, and said word by word: "Brother Lu, trust me, I will kill you."

Lu Jiying was taken aback: "Xianmei, what do you say?"

Ning lowered her head and said softly, "I am an ominous woman..."

Lu Jiying laughed: "I said, sister Xian, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Ning took a deep breath, raised her head and said slowly: "I was born in a humble family, and I traveled around with my parents. When I was young, I met a Taoist who told fortunes. He told me that I am the White Tiger Star, and everyone who touches the world Misfortune will happen to everyone who falls on me."

Lu Jiying smiled and said, "How can you believe what a fortune teller says?"

Ning smiled bitterly and said, "Both my parents died when I was 16 years old, and now my husband is dead. Isn't his words very effective?"

Lu Jiying was silent.

Ning said softly: "I married Li Han, the judge of the Ministry of Industry.

At that time, although he was just a low-level official, for a person of my background, being able to marry an official was already a step up to the sky.

Our married life was peaceful and harmonious. At that time, I felt very at ease, thinking that my life for the rest of my life was finally stable, and I could wake up with a smile in my sleep.

However, as Li Han's official position became bigger and bigger, I became more and more uneasy.

He is a straightforward person, he speaks out when things happen, he doesn't bend corners, and he never flatters Shangguan.

Thinking of this, and thinking of what the Taoist said when I was young, I am really afraid that one day, if he offends some important court official, he will be ruined and his family will be ruined. "

Lu Jiying sighed long and did not speak.

Ning said sadly: "Now, the thing I feared the most has finally happened. Li Han died, leaving me alone and hiding everywhere."

Lu Jiying sighed softly and said, "The world is impermanent, so let's take everything into consideration. I think, one day the truth will be revealed to the world."

Ning wiped away the tears from her cheeks: "I don't mean anything else when I say this. I just want to tell you that I am an ominous woman, and I don't want to drag you down. After arriving in Shanyang, you can find me an inn to stay in." ..."

Lu Jiying waved her hand and interrupted her: "Sister Xian, you have taken Lu Mou lightly.

Wang Jingyang and Li Yuanfang were able to risk their lives for their friends. Could it be that I, Lu Jiying, ignored my good friends because of a fortune-telling nonsense?

Don't say that Li Langzhong is my confidant, it's my job to take care of his widow, even if we meet passers-by by chance, Lu will never stand idly by!
I, Lu Jiying, have no good looks and no great skills, but I want to learn from these heroes! "

Ning's eyes were full of gratitude, and she said softly: "Brother Lu, I know what you mean, but..."

Lu Jiying said firmly: "No need, everything will be arranged by me after arriving in Shanyang. I want to see how you can kill me."

Ning burst out laughing with a "puchi": "You are really an interesting person."

Lu Jiying also smiled: "Okay, stop thinking about it, settle down and stay at my house, and wait for Jing Yang and Yuan Fang to arrive. Let's make up our minds, and we must seek justice for Li Langzhong!"

Tears blurred Ning's eyes, she nodded and choked up, "Thank you."

Lu Jiying smiled and said, "Here we go again. I won't be happy if you continue to be so polite in the future."

Ning said: "From today on, little sister will call you big brother instead."

Lu Jiying grinned and said, "That's a good thing, big brother is ashamed to accept it."

Ning wiped away the tears on her face, and called softly: "Brother."

It was night, and the sky was full of stars.

In the grove beside the mountain road, Lu Jiying and Ning Shi were lying on both sides of the campfire, with their clothes on.

Not far away, Zhanggu Jihu and the coachman leaned against the shaft and had already fallen asleep.

The breeze blew by, and the firewood burning in the fire made crackling sounds from time to time.

Lu Jiying's eyes were wide open, tossing and turning, it was difficult to fall asleep.

Suddenly, he sat up, picked up a branch from his side, flicked the firewood lightly, and thought quietly.

After a long time, he let out a long sigh, took out the death letter that Li Yuanfang left before he left, and stroked it gently.

"What, can't sleep?"

Lu Jiying raised her head, and it was Ning Shi who spoke.

Lu Jiying smiled, nodded and said, "You can't sleep either?"

Ning nodded, turned over and sat up and said, "Brother, what are you thinking?"

Lu Jiying sighed softly: "Jing Yang and Yuan Fang. What about you?"

Ning sighed: "I'm thinking about them too. To ensure our safety, they swaggered to Shanyang by water. Although they didn't say anything, I knew in my heart that they were actually setting themselves up as a target. Attract the killers of the Iron Hands..."

Lu Jiying sighed and nodded: "Jingyang and Yuanfang don't want us to worry about him. Think about it, if they didn't feel any danger, how could they leave this suicide note?"

Ning said tremblingly: "I don't know how the two of them are doing now? Brother, tell me, he, will he..."

As she spoke, she couldn't continue, and tears immediately moistened her eyes.

Lu Jiying took a deep breath, raised her head and said firmly: "Auspicious people are blessed by God. Believe me, Jing Yang and Yuan Fang will definitely appear in Qunxian Teahouse to meet us!"

……

Drums and flags blotted out the sun, and the Yangzhou wharf was crowded with people.

Cui Liang, the governor of Yangzhou, and Wu Wendeng, the governor of Yangzhou, led the officials of the prefectural government, and Yang Jiucheng, the water transport envoy, led the officials of the Cao Yamen to form a neat queue on the pier to welcome the deposed envoy.

The mighty guard of honor of the official ship docked slowly on the wharf, the guards made the flag flutter, and the guards of the guards quickly rushed down to the ship, throwing the boat and placing the pedals.

Under the leadership of Shen Tao and Xiao Bao, the imperial guards stepped off the official ship silently and surrounded the fleet within two miles.

Immediately after that, with the sound of a horn, dozens of deacons slowly came out from the second floor holding a book of ceremonies symbolizing the emperor's authority.

Cui Liang, the governor of Yangzhou, Wu Wendeng, the chief minister, and Yang Jiucheng, the water transport envoy, led hundreds of officials on the shore to kneel down, shouting: "Cui Liang, the governor of Yangzhou, Wu Wendeng, the chief history, and Yang Jiucheng, the water transport envoy, lead the officials of the co-yamen, please bow to the Holy Spirit!" install!"

In the midst of the mountain shout, all the officials kowtowed their heads.

There was no response from the ship.

(End of this chapter)