The drunkenness came quickly, and soon Jiang Sheng loosened his limbs and fell on the bed.
Lin Shu covered him with a quilt and stood by the bed and stared for a long time.
Then she went back to her house to sleep. Now that she finally had her house, she wanted to sleep alone for one night.
midnight.
Jiang Sheng had another nightmare. He saw that he was in a small room, and there were many people in all directions sticking unknown objects to the door.
After putting it up and hanging the cloth, the room suddenly became dark without any light.
There was a banging sound of a copper lock falling on the door, followed by random words: "This kind of disaster star doesn't know whether the charm will work. It would be better to stick it more."
"Add another layer of black cloth, and lock the windows. Yesterday, a man ran out, and all the people guarding him were beheaded..."
"Sure enough, the Queen Mother and the Supreme Empress both died suddenly after they were born. After ten years of incarceration, they still want to run away and harm everyone..."
Jiang Sheng opened his eyes suddenly. The room was as dark as in a dream.
An overwhelming wave of heart palpitations came over him, making him breathless.
He was so scared. He didn't want to stay in a dark room, unable to hear sounds or feel the years.
He quickly got up and got out of bed, fell to the ground, ignored the pain in his legs, and stumbled to the door with bare feet.
With trembling hands, he groped for the small iron ring on the door, and with a strong pull, all the moonlight outside the door poured down.
His face was paler than the moonlight at the moment, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and his eyes were full of fear.
Jiang Sheng did not dare to look back at the house, only thinking that it was a prison.
He ran to Lin Shu's room and mustered up the courage to knock on the door.
Lin Shu opened his eyes, "Who?"
"Master Wife, I...I am brother Su Xin..."
Lin Shu couldn't help but twitch her mouth when she heard Jiang Sheng's words. She was not deaf.
But hearing that his voice was trembling, mixed with some fear, he got up, lit the oil fire and opened the door.
When he opened the door, he saw Jiang Sheng with his head hanging down and his toes making circles on the ground.
She rarely said softly, "What's wrong?"
Jiang Sheng lowered his head and raised his voice, "I am Jiang Sheng who lied to my wife..."
Lin Shu sighed and asked, "Why don't you wear shoes?"
"I have a nightmare, I'm so scared..."
Lin Shu heard something was wrong in his voice, pinched his chin and lifted it up, only to realize that he had started crying at some point.
Those watery eyes were filled with anxiety and helplessness, his face was frighteningly pale, and even his usually red lips had lost their color.
She made room and said, "Come in."
The person at the door ducked into the room and went to her bed.
"Don't go to bed with dirty feet!"
The person in front of the bed stopped in a hurry and stood beside the bed at a loss.
Lin Shu went to get a basin of water, put it in the room, and said, "Wash your feet."
Jiang Sheng obediently put his foot in, stepped on his right foot with his left foot and wiped the dirt on the sole of his foot, while looking at Lin Shu closely.
"Master Wife, would you like me to sleep with you?"
This man obviously looked broken and weak just now, but now he has returned to his previous appearance.
Lin Shu sat by the bed, "If a man and a woman sleep on the same bed, they will become husband and wife in the future."
"I am the wife's fourth husband."
Lin Shu took the cloth on the stool next to him and threw it over, asking him to wipe his feet.
"You are like a child now, you don't understand this..."
"Can the child sleep with the wife?"
Lin Shu choked and looked at the white calf exposed after he rolled up his trouser legs. There was a large piece of broken skin with a little blood on it.
She kicked her shoes over and said, "Put them on and come here to sleep. I'll watch over you."
Jiang Sheng happily walked over and threw himself on the bed, which was filled with his favorite fragrance.
He wrapped himself in a quilt and moved in consciously, then looked at Lin Shu who was leaning on the bed.
Under the illumination of the oil fire, her face was covered with a layer of pale gold, glowing softly.
The peace of mind brought by that calm face is actually more reliable than that fragrance.
Jiang Sheng shrank his hands under the quilt and subconsciously touched his chest. His heart was beating faster than usual, and his cheeks were also a little hot.
"My wife, don't you want to sleep on the bed?"
Lin Shu closed her eyes and said calmly: "I'm not sleepy."
Jiang Sheng looked at Lin Shu's face in trance. His wife was so beautiful.
"Then let's chat. Let me ask first, wife, why don't you like me?"
Although Lin Shu had her eyes closed, she could still feel the undisguised gaze. She opened her eyes and replied, "I'm afraid you'll regret it."
When their eyes met, Jiang Sheng's pupils trembled, as if he had been caught peeping, and his eyes rolled around.
His eyes fell on Lin Shu's fingers again. The wife's hands were also beautiful, "I don't regret it. I chose my wife myself."
The room was quiet for a long time before Jiang Sheng spoke again: "My wife, do you think birds can talk?"
"The birds that chirp all day long are just birds talking, aren't they?"
"Can the bird speak human language?"
"Some species of birds can imitate human speech, but we ordinary people cannot see it."
Lin Shu raised his eyelids and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "If you see a talking bird, or maybe a monster, they will eat you!"
The person on the bed trembled in fear. Lin Shu smiled and said, "I'm just teasing you. Go to sleep. I'll watch over you."
The next day.
Lin Shu went out to pick some mud into the yard and made a small garden with the remaining green bricks.
He scattered the rose seeds and poured the spiritual spring water on them. Seeing that Su Xin and the others were not awake yet, he spoke to A and Da and drove the carriage to the county seat.
When they arrived at Huanxi Restaurant, they didn't expect Xu Chunhuan to be back. She followed them to the private room on the second floor and saw the woman by the window.
"I heard that you are looking for Chun Huan?"
Lin Shu cupped his hands and said, "I've discovered some strange things recently, but you guys didn't say anything, so I can't figure it out."
Jiang Li looked at the caravan on the road downstairs and said, "What did you find?"
Lin Shu followed her gaze and saw a long row of caravans downstairs. The horses were strong and the carriages were low-key and sturdy.
She subconsciously looked at the carriage, "This carriage is a bit strange."
Jiang Li looked away and looked at Lin Shu, "What's strange? There are soldiers checking caravans when they enter and exit the city."
Lin Shu said: "Most of the ordinary carriages are gorgeous and not strong. The carriages used by caravans are all made of good wood. Because they have to carry heavy belongings, the wooden boards underneath are also thick."
"But the pillars at the four corners of this carriage are too thick. The pillars are used to fix the surrounding wooden boards and the roof of the carriage. There is nothing wrong with making them thicker."
"But the caravan's roof is very thick, much thicker than the car panels underneath, and because it's covered with cloth, few people notice it."
Jiang Li thought thoughtfully, "This caravan came from the capital and went to Shifang City to buy goods. They came from the capital with an empty car, but the horses were walking very slowly, but the soldiers couldn't detect anything."
Lin Shu said: "Most of the soldiers' inspections are done by entering the carriage. At most, they knock on the wooden board and then look under the carriage. That is considered meticulous. Who can think of looking at the top of the carriage?"
Xu Chunhuan stepped forward after hearing this, "Sir, do you want me to go..."
Jiang Li shook her head and looked at Lin Shu: "The Queen got the news before that King Zhao often transports money out of the capital, but the whereabouts of the money can never be found."
"Later, I finally found Changhua County, but I didn't expect that you messed up the clues."
"I told you, what strange thing did you discover?"
Lin Shu frowned, thinking about the money, vegetables, and animals that ran out of the mountain.
One year ago...the bandits were controlled...
Her heart skipped a beat and she looked at Jiang Li, "So does King Zhao have any intentions of rebellion?"
After telling them about the strange things they had discovered over time, both of them looked much more serious.
Lin Shu continued: "If King Zhao really has the intention to rebel, then there are probably many people hiding in Jiufeng Ridge outside the city."
To rebel, you need to train your troops. There is a lot of food and drink for training, and you have to have money to buy it.
The vegetables and meat are provided by several villages around Qingshan Village, the money is sent from the capital, and the soldiers have been hiding in the mountains for training. It has been a year, and I am afraid there will be some action soon.
Jiang Li sneered, "King Zhao has always controlled the government, and everyone in the court knows his evil intentions."
"According to you, the news spread by the people in the bandit village is credible?"
Lin Shu spread his hands and said, "I have to believe that there is no other way, or you sent people directly to Jiufeng Ridge to surround us."
Xu Chunhuan said: "No, the deployment of troops is too much fanfare, and the terrain of Jiufeng Ridge is complicated. Whoever enters may be hit. If it fails, Changhua County will be the first to bear the brunt."
A few people fell silent for a while, and Lin Shu rubbed his hands, "Well, the bandits said that Mr. Li in the mountains wants to win over me. Maybe I can help you explore the road. I just want a little benefit."
Jiang Li looked at her, "What do you want?"
"Give me a vacant position and give me a monthly salary of ten taels of silver or something..."
If the business is down in the future and I can still receive wages, that would be great.
At this time, the long caravan team had passed the inspection and headed out of the city.
Jiang Li nodded, "Okay, I promise you. Your task is to draw a topographic map of Jiufeng Ridge and find out where the people are hiding. Leave the rest to us."
Lin Shu took the tea next to him and took a sip, a little puzzled: "Is there anything unique about Changhua County? Why did King Zhao choose this place?"
"Behind Jiufeng Ridge is our border defense, and behind the border is Shifang City, which does business with foreign countries. If King Zhao takes advantage of it and attacks the border defense and captures the army, the capital will be in danger."
Lin Shu suddenly realized, "Now we can only wait until Master Li sends someone to find me."
She looked at Xu Chunhuan again, "My family's safety..."
"I will let people guard them, but we can't take people into the city now, so as not to attract attention."
The few of them didn't speak anymore. Lin Shu thought that Zhao Wang was really cautious and hadn't sent anyone to look for her for so long. She wanted to go out alone.
The few people sat for a while and then dispersed. Jiang Li had to go check Wang Zhao's evidence.
Lin Shu wandered back and forth alone in the county town, and no one came to see her in the afternoon.
She walked out of the city with a gloomy look on her face. She didn't go far when she saw a man running towards her in a hurry.
"Dong Lin's family! Dong Lin's family! Something happened!"
Lin Shu raised his eyebrows, "Who are you?"
"I am from Qingshan Village. There is a problem with the food in the fields. Manager Fang asked me to invite you over quickly."
Lin Shu said seriously: "What's the problem? It's about to be closed now. If something goes wrong, you won't get a penny of your wages!"
"The little one couldn't explain it in a few sentences, but Manager Fang only said that if it wasn't done right, half of the food might be lost..."
Lin Shu got on the carriage without looking at the hand extended by the man who wanted to ride in the carriage. "I'll go to Qingshan Village first. It won't be a worry for either of them."
When she entered the village, someone led her and said, "Dong Lin's house, Manager Fang is in the front room, dealing with this matter."
Lin Shu looked around, then stepped forward and opened the door. A strong and uncomfortable fragrance hit her face. She quickly held her breath, and then a red figure came straight towards her.
Lin Shu held the man's hand behind his back with one hand and pressed it against the table.
The door behind him was suddenly closed, and the sound of locking was heard.
"Uh-huh~"
The men under him twisted around impatiently, and Lin Shu reached out to throw away the candle. The aroma that filled the room came from the candle.
"Don't...someone..."
Lin Shu turned the person over, "Yan Fei?"
Yan Fei's face was flushed at this moment, and he was only wearing a red gauze.
He bit the tip of his tongue, and the smell of blood entered his throat, making him sober.
"Lin Shu, you... hurt me..."
Lin Shu let go, and the man slumped down on the stool beside the table.
When she just spoke, she inhaled a lot of fragrance and felt like her whole body was on fire.
Seeing that the people in front of her had hazy shadows, she was about to turn around and pour some spiritual spring water.
The person behind her was already entangled, and a finger blocked her lips.
The hot breath sprayed against her ears, making them itchy. "It can detoxify."
The strong smell of rust invaded her mouth, and after a moment of clearing her mind, she understood what Yan Fei said.
He opened his mouth to suck the blood from his finger. The person behind him groaned and quickly pulled his finger back.
[Don’t look at it with your brain! Don't look at it with your brain! Don't look at it with your brain! Don't look at it with your brain! 】
