When Lu Linjian heard that the person had one ear, he thought quietly, and then called Pei Gan, "Go to the north intersection of the county to check if they left any traces and whether they went to Kyoto."
Pei Gan agreed and left with his men.
Mo Shu asked the man some more information, and when he couldn't answer any more, he let him go.
Liniang was a little frustrated. Those thieves were so capable, why were they so hard to find, so she had to go back to the inn with Lu Linjian to wait for news.
It was already evening when they returned to the inn, and the inn boy invited them to eat. Liniang was worried about the thieves and didn't have much appetite, but she saw that Lu Linjian had already sat down and left her seat.
It was hard to say anything to avoid it, so they had to sit down together. When the food was served, the two of them were speechless and only used their chopsticks.
Mo Shu stood aside and felt very strange. He had never seen his master take the initiative to eat with a wife from his maternal family, and indeed he didn't say anything.
Liniang was depressed and ate some casually. She looked at the person in front of her. He was dressed in blue and brocade clothes, with a cold face and slightly tangled hair. He really had an aura of nobility. At a glance, he could tell that he was definitely not from Yingnan. Are all high-ranking officials so outstanding? He also sits upright and eats quietly and elegantly.
He suddenly asked, "What are you looking at?" Liniang was startled and hurriedly lowered her head to eat, "No, it's nothing."
Lu Linjian had noticed her peeking at him, but said nothing. The two of them finished eating and went to the living room on the second floor to wait for news about Pei's case.
In the hall, Lu Linjian asked, "Did you go somewhere else that day when those thieves were killing people? Did you see them?"
Liniang did not expect that he would ask these questions and answered truthfully, "Before I went anywhere else, that day my father and mother saw a thief coming, so they blocked the inner door and pushed me into the private room where the medicinal materials were hidden. That private room There was only room for one person, so I hid in a private room with some cracks in the door, but I couldn't see the faces of the thieves clearly, I only knew that they were wearing ordinary people's clothes."
Lu Linjian hummed, and the hall fell into silence. This young lady actually watched her parents being killed. No wonder she was so frightened during the day, and Lu Linjian felt a rare feeling of compassion.
Seeing that he stopped talking, Liniang was a little afraid of him for some reason. Maybe she saw him killing someone last night.
The living room fell into silence, and it was getting dark outside. Pei Gan hurried back to the inn and reported to Lu Linjian, "Master, I have indeed returned to Kyoto. It is time to return to Kyoto. Although I deliberately covered up the traces, the imprints of the horseshoes were still visible after the rain. out."
Lu Linjian thought to himself, indeed, someone who understands court affairs so well and can forge seals must be a good person from Kyoto. Humph, who is so bold to raise dead soldiers privately, create poison, and even wants to harm himself and kill innocent people. Do you really think he can't find out who he is when he is making such a fool of someone right under his nose?
When Liniang heard this, she exclaimed, "Kyoto?"
No wonder my father forbade me to never set foot in Kyoto in the future. My father knew them, but what did he have to do with them?
She had only occasionally heard that Aniang had heard that they had stayed in Kyoto for a few years before she had them. Could it be that they had provoked someone there.
Lu Linjian glanced at her without saying a word, and told Pei that he would go back to Kyoto tomorrow and asked him to prepare his carriage and horses. He would report the matter to the officials when he returned to Kyoto, and he would also investigate the person who turned Kyoto upside down. If this was allowed to happen, If others are left unpunished, they will only leave a legacy of disaster for this dynasty.
Now that they are gone... what will happen to this little lady? I wonder if those thieves will send people to harm her again. Lu Linjian said to her, "You will leave Yingnan and go somewhere else in a while. You will hide for a while." , if nothing happens, come back."
Liniang didn't expect that he would think of a way out for her, and he wasn't as ruthless as he showed... Seeing that he wanted to discuss things about Kyoto with other people, she didn't want to listen anymore, so she went back to her room alone.
After returning to her room, she thought carefully about her arrangements for tomorrow. What happened to her father and mother... She could not live a peaceful life like before where she was ignorant of the world.
Every night before falling asleep, when she opened her eyes and blinked, she saw the image of her father and mother bleeding in her arms.
The murderer must be found. She has to find out what happened to her father and mother in Kyoto. Although she promised her father not to go to Kyoto, he must be doing this to protect her and not let her get involved in right and wrong.
But...she can't hide for a while. She can't be as innocent as before. No one is by her side to protect her now.
In the early morning, the rain from last night had stopped, but there was still fog in the air. There was a line of people at the door of the inn. Lu Linjian got on his horse and looked around a little.
I saw the graceful figure of the little lady standing at the door of the hospital, and saw him looking at her from a distance. Liniang saluted him, Lu Linjian nodded and gave the order to set off, and several pairs of horses headed north of the county back to Kyoto.
Pei An watched his master's actions carefully, and he was really upset about his master. He didn't know if he wanted to say a few more words to the lady, but he was just waiting for her to come out and say goodbye.
He also specially left a manpower to watch her make sure she didn't make any mistakes, but her face was so indifferent. No wonder she was still unmarried in her twenties.
But think about it, his master doesn't need to worry. There were many women in Kyoto who hated marrying him. They were all famous and talented, unlike those young men from aristocratic families who relied on the protection of their ancestors. Riding a horse through the streets, the officials also favored him, often saying that Lu San was a good candidate to be the prime minister...
Liniang saw them leaving and returned to the hospital.
He asked her to hide away from Yingnan for a while. She would leave Yingnan, but not hide. She wanted to find out the murderer of her father and mother. She wanted to go to Kyoto, and she had to deal with some things before going.
After returning to the hospital, Aunt Lin came and said, "Liniang, I heard that those thieves came back to kill people again and were stopped by the officials. This is not a peaceful situation. I advise you to go hide in the countryside on the outskirts."
Liniang replied, "Hey, Aunt, I understand, don't worry." "Well... Aunt, I have something to ask you."
"you say".
"You and my father and mother are old acquaintances. Do you know where they settled in Kyoto?"
Although Aunt Lin didn't know why she was asking these questions, she still replied, "What's it called... It seems to be Liuli Lane, and it also has a medical clinic."
Liniang replied, "Okay, Auntie, I'm going to the countryside these days. You can help me organize this medical shop and let it be taken over. The rent will be calculated according to the market price and will be paid for three years in advance."
Aunt Lin responded, "Okay, I'll leave it to your aunt, and I'll give you an answer in the next few days."
Liniang knew that Aunt Lin was a middleman in Yingnan County who specialized in finding and renting shops for people. She relied on this to earn some middle money, so she said, "Thank you, Auntie."
Aunt Lin saw that Liniang's place was deserted, so she took her to her house to have breakfast. Liniang followed without hesitation. The wontons made by Aunt Lin were still so delicious, but in the past, it was her mother who cooked them for her...
Liniang couldn't control her emotions while eating. Aunt Lin saw that she was so busy making jokes about the family in Jiuyun Lane. Liniang felt even more sad as she listened and couldn't help sobbing uncontrollably.
Aunt Lin hugged her and said, "Good boy, just cry if you want...Auntie is here."
Liniang cried loudly, as if she wanted to shed all her tears. She hugged Aunt Lin, coveting the smell similar to her.
Just let yourself cry this last time. You will never be so fragile again when you go to Kyoto...
