Chapter 70 Calculation

Scarface returned to the porridge distribution center and looked gloomy when he heard that the two men had gone back.

There was no other way, he could only wait patiently. They couldn't just not come forever, right?

Lu Weiqing and Lu Yu really haven't appeared for two days.

Scarface was so anxious that two big blisters appeared on his mouth.

The master had issued a death order, but he couldn't do it in the official residence.

Everyone knows that they are there, and there will be too many things to deal with. If the truth comes out, he will be the first one to be pushed out to take the blame.

Scarface waited from morning till night for three whole days and could no longer sit still.

If he delayed any longer, his master would send someone to chop off his head. He was going to die anyway, so he might as well take the risk and try to survive.

Just when he made up his mind to take action, the stalker brought news that the two men had set off, saying they were going to leave the city.

Scarface's mind suddenly became active, and it would be a good idea to leave the city.

In such a chaotic situation, they would just wander around, becoming refugees, bandits, and just find someone to blame, and the matter would be over.

Lu Yu had just taken an oath the day before and was detained in the house. He was unable to help at all and was very restless.

Suddenly, when he heard that he was asked to go out of the city together to do something big, he immediately rubbed his hands and wanted to do something big.

As a result, an accident happened less than ten miles after leaving the city.

When passing by a bamboo forest, a group of masked bandits rushed out, about dozens of them, each holding a large knife that flashed with cold light.

And there are only three of them.

Lu Yu, riding on his horse, was so frightened that his calves were twitching. He forced himself to shout fiercely, "How dare you, you bold bandit, offend the imperial envoy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the leader snorted coldly and made a gesture of approval.

Seeing that Lu Yu was still in a daze, Lu Weiqing bent his bow and shot ten arrows in a row. Together with Eleven, he held the bandit back and shouted at him to run to the north to send a signal.

Lu Yu did not dare to delay, so he galloped on his horse and hurried to an open space in the north to send a signal.

Scarface and his group saw the signal and knew they had fallen into a trap. They guessed that Lu Weiqing had deliberately lured them here.

At his command, the killing moves became more fierce, but even so, he couldn't control the two men for a while.

Scarface knew that he could not succeed this time, so he signaled everyone to fight and retreat.

Before they could retreat far, they were surrounded by soldiers coming from all directions and their weapons were confiscated.

Scarface's hands were tied and he was pushed into the tent, only to find that the people who came were Xuan Ge's army.

His eyes were bloodshot. "This is Qingzhou territory. You, the Xuan Ge Army, are leading troops to besiege the city. Are you planning a rebellion?!"

Lu Weiqing took out half of the tiger talisman and matched it with the one in the general's hand, fitting perfectly.

"The emperor has given orders, why don't you surrender?"

When Scarface saw the tiger talisman, he collapsed to the ground instantly.

The game is over.

The tiger talisman has been sent here. Obviously, the emperor has already known about the evil deeds they have done. No matter how they try to argue now, it will be of no avail.

Wu Wei was moody, cruel and violent. Most of his men were people he had a handle on, or they were bandits who surrendered to him, or deserters or criminals who defected to him. They could not be said to be loyal to him, but they were just trying to make a living.

It didn't take them much effort to persuade Scarface to redeem himself from his crime and join forces with the enemy.

Scarface sent a message saying that Lu Weiqing and Lu Yu had been dealt with outside the city, and that Wu Wei needed to send more people to clean up the mess.

Wu Wei had no suspicion and immediately called his advisor over and asked him to write a secret letter to seek credit, which he prepared to send to Marquis Yongqing.

That night, Scarface brought wine and meat and went to the city gate guard post under the pretext of rewarding his brothers.

The guards all knew that Scarface was a big shot in front of the governor, and it seemed that he had made some great contribution today, so they all started to flatter him and toast him.

Soon, all the guards were knocked out by the drugs in the wine and meat.

Scarface opened the city gate and all of Xuan Ge’s troops entered the city.

Wu Wei was still asleep and was captured, and all his accomplices were also arrested.

With the Xuan Ge army in charge, the situation in Qingzhou quickly stabilized. The people spontaneously petitioned, listing more than a hundred charges against Wu Wei, exposing his crimes and providing evidence to incriminate him.

Lu Weiqing asked the soldiers to take over the porridge distribution, and all the civil servants accompanying the team participated in the compilation of charges.

Even so, it took me four or five days to sort out all the materials.

Then, Lu Weiqing ordered the news to be blocked and secretly escorted Wu Wei back to Beijing.

After the dust settled in Qingzhou, he rushed to Chang'an day and night, but he did not expect that the third prince's party would take advantage of his absence to attack the Lu family.

While waiting for news, Jiang Ran and Lu Zhaoyang visited Mrs. Lu every day, trying every way to comfort her.

It was fine when they came, but every time they went back, Madam Lu started nagging about her, and she couldn't sleep three nights out of five.

That day, Mrs. Lu heard from someone that the Ci'en Temple outside the East City was the most effective, and she insisted on going there to ask for amulets for her nephew and grandson.

After much persuasion and delaying for a day, the next day, Madam Lu brought up the matter again, as if she would not give up until she achieved her goal.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her no matter what he did, Lu Zhaoyang discussed with Jiang Ran and decided to just take the old lady with him and put more cushions in the sedan chair. Stopping her from going made her feel even more upset.

Jiang Ran noticed something was wrong.

Mrs. Lu has always been at odds with the old lady, so they rarely meet her when they come.

But for two consecutive days, when they came, Mrs. Lu was serving them.

As soon as they advised her not to go, Mrs. Lu became a little nervous.

Just now, when Lu Zhaoyang said that he would take the old lady with him, she felt relieved.

"It's late today, so let's say hello to the abbot first. We should come earlier tomorrow so the temple is quieter and we don't get disturbed."

Jiang Ran glanced at Mrs. Lu's expression and echoed her words.

As expected, hearing her words, Mrs. Lu couldn't hide her joy and quickly replied, "Yes, I was thinking too. We should go to the temple to worship. Let's go together tomorrow."

Jiang Ran had a plan in mind and politely declined, "Mrs. Lu has a lot of things to do at home, so Zhaoyang and I will take my aunt there. We will serve her carefully along the way and bring her back safely."

Mrs. Lu opened her mouth, but then changed her mind and agreed because she was afraid that they would become suspicious.

She thought to herself, with just two little girls and an old woman, how could the Third Prince not be able to control them? It was better for her not to go, so as to avoid getting involved in the scandal.

Seeing them take the bait, Mrs. Lu was in a good mood.

She tried everything but couldn't find a way. Unexpectedly, the third prince came to her a few days ago and asked her to let him and Zhaoyang get together. He would definitely keep Lu Yu safe.

She would definitely not hesitate to exchange Lu Zhaoyang for her son.

Mrs. Lu agreed on the spot, remembering Lu Zhaoyang.