The sharp dagger was about to touch his neck.
Wu'e finally spoke, "I was entrusted by someone to tell you that the Tuyuhun person who was mixed in with the Xiliang people has been tortured to death."
He had helped me before, and before he died he told me that someone would be coming to Xiliang City soon, and asked me to bring them into the tunnel.
Everything was just my speculation; I just didn't want to miss this opportunity to destroy Xiliang City.
He discovered the Tuyuhun man by chance, because the man was also exploring the secrets within the tunnels and memorizing the locations of all the tunnel exits that led to the outside world.
They met by chance, and he unexpectedly captured the Tuyuhun man.
The other party wanted to kill him, but because they were not capable enough, they were almost killed by him.
The man had no choice but to say that he had come to destroy Xiliang City. Upon hearing this, he quickly guessed the man's identity and ignored him.
He only wanted to see how these people would destroy Xiliang City, but he didn't expect that the people of Xiliang would quickly discover something was wrong and kill him without any chance of survival. He even disposed of the body.
Fortunately, the other party left a notebook with records. Combined with some of the information he had found, he learned a lot of things and the exact locations of several tunnel exits.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have let the brother and sister appear here today, nor would he have covered for them, allowing the little guy to explore the tunnel, and he would have even deliberately revealed some information about the tunnel to them, pretending to have let something slip.
Unfortunately, he miscalculated. He didn't expect these two people to be so audacious as to deliberately lure him out.
“Since you deliberately refuse to leave and lure me into appearing before you, you should understand that if we cannot cooperate, either you or I will die.”
Jiang Yimian and Lu Cijian exchanged a glance, but did not completely believe what the person in front of them said.
The other party is cunning and powerful, yet he is willing to be a minor leader in this tunnel, which must mean he has his own agenda.
Just then, the patrol team's shouts rang out outside: "Someone has infiltrated the tunnel! Be on alert!"
Suddenly, a series of whistles sounded outside.
Without further hesitation, Jiang Yimian and the other person tossed a porcelain bottle to Wu'e, pushed open the tightly closed door, and ran towards the tunnel outside.
Although they didn't know what the other party was up to, they still decided to trust them this once; they really needed someone familiar with the area.
That guy is a good candidate.
They passed through several tunnels, surrounded by chaotic footsteps and shouts, forcing them to hide and conceal themselves, yet they were still far from the exit.
The patrolling guards outside seemed to be endless, gathering in ever-increasing numbers, greatly reducing the places where the two could hide.
Lu Cijian looked at the people outside getting closer and closer to them, and whispered, "I'll go out and distract them, you can take the opportunity to leave."
After saying that, he reached out to open the wooden door.
Inside the city lord's mansion at this moment.
There were patrolling guards everywhere, and many attendants in armor.
They were searching around, seemingly looking for something.
Looking at the brightly lit scene outside, Liu'er and Lin Yan'an felt anxious, but because of the maids in the courtyard, they didn't dare to show anything. They just craned their necks and looked out carefully, just like the maids.
In fact, both of their palms were sweating. They were unsure of what had happened, and most importantly, Lu Cijian and Jiang Yimian had not yet returned, so the main house was still empty.
If someone were to come looking for them now, they would surely find that the two have vanished without a trace.
If the sudden increase in patrol teams outside is related to Jiang Yimian and her companion, then that would be truly a bad thing.
Unfortunately, Wang San wasn't in the city lord's mansion at the moment; he had been sent out by Lu Cijian to investigate the situation in Xiliang City.
The more Lin Yan'an thought about it, the more worried he became, and he nervously clenched his hands at his sides.
They have practically no one of use in this courtyard now, not even anyone to deliver a message to Jiang Yimian and the other person.
Furthermore, no one knows where the two people went, and even if someone goes there, they don't know where to look for them.
The current situation is really quite bad.
Lin Yan'an glanced at Liu'er and saw that she couldn't hide the worry in her eyes. Just as he was about to say a few words of comfort, he suddenly saw a patrol team pass through the side gate and enter the courtyard where they were.
He was immediately terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.
Liu'er, standing to the side, was in no better shape. It took her a while to suppress the panic in her eyes, and her palms were once again covered in cold sweat.
As soon as the patrolling guards entered, they greeted the two men in a fairly polite manner: "Please inform Young Master Zhou and Madam Zhou that an assassin has infiltrated the City Lord's Mansion, and the assassin's whereabouts are currently unknown."
We have already ordered the city lord's mansion sealed off; those assassins will have no chance to escape. To confirm the safety of Young Master Zhou and Madam Zhou, we hope they will cooperate with our search.
Lin Yan'an and Liu'er felt a little guilty for a moment, but remained calm and composed on the surface.
Liu'er just looked at them and remained silent for a long time before saying softly, "My young master and madam have already rested and should not be disturbed for the time being."
As for searching for the assassin, you can thoroughly search everywhere except the main house, which you cannot enter.
The lady and young master dislike being disturbed while resting, so you'd better move quietly.
The guards exchanged glances, then clasped their hands in a fist salute to the two men before heading straight for the side courtyard and back garden.
Seeing this, Lin Yan'an and Liu'er breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time became anxious again.
They now only hope that Jiang Yimian and the other person can return soon, or that these servants can leave quickly, otherwise this lie will not last long before it is exposed.
Just then, another group of people appeared through the side gate.
Tuva led his men straight into the courtyard, saying irritably, "Search carefully, make sure that assassin doesn't have a chance to escape."
After he finished speaking, the guards behind him quickly responded and went straight into the various rooms.
Tuva, with the remaining men, stood in front of Lin Yan'an and his companion, straightened his back, and said with dissatisfaction, "The Khan has ordered that any assassin who enters the city lord's mansion must have ulterior motives. He has commanded me to capture that villain and make sure he suffers a terrible death."
Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed on the spot.
After saying that, he simply raised his hand, and instantly, the people following behind him immediately stepped forward and reached out to open the tightly closed door.
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