The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. Jiang Yimian unconsciously tightened her grip on the young man's hand, as if trying to warm his cold, large hand with the warmth of her own palm.
Lu Cijian just smiled and reached out to rub Jiang Yimian's head. "It's nothing. I was just wondering why that old man, who was so familiar with this cave, only left now."
He didn't believe the old man's words at all. As for Xue Lingyu's matter, it must have been just a coincidence. He didn't believe that the old man was so powerful that he could predict everything.
Yes, that must be it. That person is definitely talking nonsense.
Mianmian is standing perfectly fine in front of him now, how could she be the damned person that guy was talking about? No way.
As he thought about it, the smile on his lips deepened. He looked down at the person in front of him and pulled him into his arms.
Jiang Yimian was stunned. Before she could ask any more questions, she heard Lu Cijian whisper in her ear, "Mianmian, I miss you so much. Let's not be separated again, okay?"
He wanted Mianmian to be by his side every day from now on.
Jiang Yimian chuckled softly, looking up at that handsome face, her heart involuntarily quickening a few beats. "Lord Lu, do you have to be so good at being coquettish!"
This was the first time she had ever seen Lu Cijian like this, speaking such cheesy words without any attempt to hide it.
Especially with his handsome and refined face, she could only find him adorable.
Lu Cijian was stared at by the girl's clear, smiling eyes. He belatedly realized what he had said. Although his face remained calm, the tips of his ears turned red.
Jiang Yimian replied earnestly, "We will not separate."
Lu Cijian's tense expression finally relaxed upon hearing these words, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly.
*
The next day, just as dawn was breaking.
The early-rising vendors on the street had already arrived one after another in the bustling market with their wares.
Meanwhile, a few teahouses and inns in the surrounding area also reopened.
Inside the Fuman Inn.
The young shop assistant was yawning as he tidied up the tables, chairs, and counters in the shop, looking listless as if he hadn't slept well.
In a daze, he continued tidying up the inn with his eyes half-closed, when suddenly he heard a frantic barking of dogs, which woke him up.
The waiter was a little annoyed. He quickly put away the rag in his hand and rushed out, shouting, "What are you yelling about? Go away and make a scene."
As soon as he finished speaking, the dozen or so dogs were not scared away. Instead, they barked even more fiercely, circling the dog in the middle and howling wildly, as if they were fighting over something.
The guy just cursed irritably, "A bunch of mad dogs, making it impossible for anyone to have peace and quiet so early in the morning."
As he spoke, he casually glanced at the dog in the very center.
This sight terrified him so much that his legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground.
The dog had a bloody human head in its mouth. Half of the head was rotten, revealing the white bones underneath, while the other half still retained pale flesh. The eyes were wide open, as if staring at him.
The waiter was so frightened that his eyes widened. It took him a while to regain his senses. He quickly got up from the ground and ran towards the government office, shouting in terror, "Help! Help! Someone's dead! Someone's dead! Help!"
Within a morning, news of the discovery of numerous children's corpses at Li Kun's residence spread throughout Ancheng.
This is the most talked-about topic in teahouses and taverns these days.
"Have you heard? Over a hundred corpses were unearthed from the underground chamber of Likun Mansion, and they were all children around ten years old. I told you long ago that Likun Ge was a pervert, but you didn't believe me."
"What kind of good person would commit such a public massacre? The governor is truly fearless this time, not only taking down Li Kunge directly but also surrounding his residence. None of those people will escape."
"I heard that it was an innkeeper who saw a wild dog snatching a head, which attracted everyone's attention. The government searched all the way and unexpectedly found Likun Prefecture."
"That's right. You didn't see how arrogant those people from Likun Prefecture were at the beginning. If it weren't for the governor's tough stance this time, they probably wouldn't have even been able to enter Likun Prefecture."
Fortunately, the truth was revealed. When those bloodied corpses were carried out, many people fainted from fright.
I peeked over and saw that many of them had decomposed into skeletons; I have no idea how long those corpses had been buried underground.
"Who knows? But it's a great blessing that it was found out now."
"Indeed, finally someone has caught Li Kunge. I've been dissatisfied with his arrogant attitude for a long time. Last time he killed someone in the street, he just brushed it off with a few words, and no one dared to express their dissatisfaction with him."
Today I've finally gotten my revenge, and I hope the court will thoroughly investigate this matter.
So many children's corpses were hidden in just this one mansion in Ancheng; who knows if there are any in Likunge's other mansions? This man is truly despicable.
"Speaking of which, I suddenly remembered something. Didn't Ancheng have dozens of missing persons cases a few years ago? Dozens of young children disappeared in just a few months, causing widespread panic."
The authorities investigated for a long time but couldn't find the mastermind. Now it seems it might be related to Li Kunge.
"It's not just related, I even think he did it."
This man held absolute power in Ancheng, ordering his men to arrest children. No one dared to investigate, and even if they did find something, no one dared to speak up.
It's anyone's guess what will happen this time. Right now, Likunge's older brother, Likunwu, is fighting against the Jin people on the border battlefield.
He's always been protective of his own, and if he finds out about Likunge's situation, he might put pressure on the eldest prince.
"So what if they put pressure on us? If the evidence is irrefutable, would Li Kunwu openly cover it up? If such a thing really happened, we ordinary people will not stand for it."
"That's true. Hopefully, the court can take this opportunity to investigate the other residences of the Li Kun family. They're sure to find something of value."
At this moment, in the house in Yulin Lane.
Aguzan listened to Zhari's report and just chuckled, "Don't worry about Gerwu. Even if Aliji knows that this was done by my men, he wouldn't dare to do anything to Gerwu."
Not only will they not use this as an opportunity to eliminate Gerwu, but they will also reward his actions, unless he no longer wants to be the next Khan.
Now everyone in the city knows about Likunge's affair, and he will spread the news to other cities and even the capital. He will not let Aliji stay out of it.
Unless the other party is a complete idiot, they would never attack Gerwu at this time.
Zhari finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. After thinking of something, he hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Prince, should we send someone to carefully monitor the Desire Immortal Pavilion? After all, it has a close relationship with Lord Lu of the Great Jin Dynasty."
If it weren't for Li Kunge's birthday banquet, they probably wouldn't have known that Yu Xian Lou was actually owned by the people of Da Jin. No wonder it became the number one restaurant in Ancheng in less than two years.
They only discovered this one industry; there are likely many more operating in the shadows.
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