Chapter 29 (Where is Governor Wei?)
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The three-legged gilded kylin incense burner emitted clouds and mist, filling the room with warm, wispy smoke.
A few courtyards away, a chorus of Buddhist chants and mournful music drifted from the main hall.
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Not long ago, she was also writing the "Dan Jing" in a room. At that time, she did not know that Wu Yanxing behind the curtain had been murdered. Now Wu Yanxing's coffin is placed in the temple, and she is writing the "Dan Jing" again.
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A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the window. Tongjin and Afu ran into the courtyard and pushed open the door.
Tong Jin stood at the door and urged Lu Huaying, "The government troops have stormed into the temple. Come with us to the tower for temporary shelter."
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Afu glanced at Lu Huaying with displeasure, his eyes filled with reproach, then quickly ran into the house, picked up the few sheets of yellow paper that Lu Huaying had written, stuffed them into his pocket, and then turned to follow the others.
Tong Jin frowned, said nothing, and led Lu Huaying out of the courtyard. A group of armed followers surrounded them and escorted them to the tower.
Lu Huaying followed and asked, "Where are my brother and sister-in-law?"
Tong Jin said, "Don't worry, they retreated to another tower with Prince Chai and the others."
Lu Huaying breathed a sigh of relief. Chai Yong and his family came from prominent families, and the monks of the temple would definitely do their best to protect them. It would be safer for her sister-in-law to be with them.
The temple contains many pagodas that enshrine eminent monks from various dynasties, with the two largest pagodas located within the temple grounds.
Lu Huaying followed behind Tong Jin. The corridor was filled with the sounds of hurried footsteps and voices. Everyone was leaving the courtyard and retreating to the □□. A crowd of people was gathered in front of the courtyard gate. Wei Mingsu's entourage and monks stood under the pagoda to maintain order.
She quickly climbed the tower, and Tongjin gestured for her to go inside. She stood by the window and glanced towards the temple entrance, her face showing some anxiety.
Why did the garrison soldiers storm the temple? Where is Governor Wei?
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Tong Jin glanced at her. Unlike A Fu's disgusted look, Tong Jin felt that she was very cooperative and did not cause him any trouble. His gaze was gentle as he said, "Young Master arrested the Chief Clerk of Xizhou. The Chief Clerk's men disagreed with the verdict and surrounded the temple with the guards. Young Master went to the Protectorate."
Lu Huaying's heart skipped a beat. She asked, "To the Protectorate General's Office? How many men did he take with him?"
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As the wind blew through the tower, Lu Huaying suddenly felt a chill.
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Wei Mingsu closed the case swiftly and decisively upon entering Xizhou, clearly wary of the Xizhou Governor and the Prefectural Administrator. By the time the Governor realized what was happening, it was too late. His actions were like trying to pull a tiger's whisker from its mouth—a huge risk. Although he successfully closed the case, he still offended the Xizhou Governor. And yet, he still dared to go to the Protectorate General's Office?
If the Governor of Xizhou wants to avenge the Chief Secretary, he is walking into a trap!
Tong Jin also looked somewhat worried.
Afu clapped his hands, his face full of pride, and said, "Young master is brave, young master is not afraid!"
Tong Jin smiled at him.
Lu Huaying gazes at the temple gate from afar.
At this time, the monk had already
The temple gates slowly opened, sand and dust flew up, and a general led about two hundred soldiers into the temple. The thunderous sound of horses' hooves echoed in the air above the temple, and several tall pagodas trembled slightly.
As the dust settled, the general, seated on horseback, gripped his sword at his waist and shouted for his chief clerk. The soldiers behind him joined in the shout, and more than two hundred soldiers, their faces fierce and clad in armor, simultaneously unleashed a thunderous roar, their imposing momentum soaring into the sky.
The general drew his sword with a grim face.
The attendants gritted their teeth and stood still, refusing to move aside.
Lai Shouzhong acted as if he hadn't heard.
The general, sword in hand, continued forward.
Lai Shouzhong was overjoyed. He jumped off his horse, turned around, and strode towards the chief clerk.
Wei Mingsu shook his head: "There's no need to make a big fuss."
Lai Shouzhong was startled when he heard the shouts from his subordinates behind him and turned around.
Lai Shouzhong gripped his knife, making no attempt to conceal his murderous intent, and coldly said, "Even if the Governor were here, he couldn't stop me!"
Wei Mingsu remained silent. The soldiers behind him stepped forward and shouted at Lai Shouzhong, "The governor has ordered you to leave the city immediately, Lai Shouzhong, why are you not leaving?"
Wei Mingsu dismounted, walked past the group of distraught soldiers, and strode past the dejected Lai Shouzhong, his back view calm and composed.
The soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Lai Shouzhong, how dare you disobey military orders and overstep your authority?"
Several soldiers turned and ran into the temple, pulling one person out with them.
The crowd paused for a moment when they saw the person being pulled out, then erupted in excited shouts.
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves echoed across the road.
In front of the temple gate, the chief secretary, who had taken off his official robes and was now wearing a white robe, stood on the steps, looking at Lai Shouzhong and two hundred soldiers holding long swords. He closed his eyes, shook his head and sighed, his face full of disappointment.
The soldiers from the Protectorate stared blankly at his retreating figure, then snapped out of their daze and followed him.
"Chief Secretary!"
A voice loudly accused.
The guards angrily shouted, "Lai Shouzhong, do you want the Commander-in-Chief to come in person?"
The attendants standing at the bottom of the steps were forced to retreat to the front of the main hall by the imposing presence of the guards in front of them.
Tensions were high between the two sides, and the situation was on the verge of erupting.
The soldiers were alarmed and turned their horses around to Wei Mingsu, saying, "Prefect Wei, why don't you go to the Protectorate first?"
The chief clerk opened his eyes, and the only thing he saw in Lai Shouzhong's gaze was deep disappointment.
Lai Shouzhong paused for a moment, then slowed his pace. The chief clerk watched him silently. He walked slower and slower, cold sweat dripping down his back. Finally, with a clang, he threw down the knife in his hand.
The chief secretary remained silent, gave a cold snort, turned around, and entered the temple.
The shouts stopped, and the soldiers drew their swords, creating a cacophony of swords being drawn in front of the temple gate, their blades gleaming like snow.
Everyone in front of the temple fell silent.
The soldiers were somewhat at a loss.
"Chief Secretary!"
Lai Shouzhong gave a cold laugh.
He waved to the guards in front of the temple gate.
Everyone looked toward the direction of the sound. In the distance, dust billowed as a group of people hurried over from the south side of the main road. The leader, holding the reins, wore a blue robe and spurred his horse. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the temple gate. He glanced at the menacing Lai Shouzhong and the guards behind him, his gaze calm.
He thought there would be an inevitable conflict and wanted to go to the Protectorate to ask for reinforcements. Unexpectedly, Governor Wei did not say a word, but only let the Chief Clerk come out and show his face, which intimidated Lai Shouzhong and his group.
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