Female General (19)
The imperial guards surrounded the general's mansion in a swift and lightning-fast manner, with swords and spears in hand. Many people gathered outside the mansion to watch the show.
The people had different opinions, frowning and smacking their lips in comment. The more they covered their mouths, the more anxious Xiao Lin became.
"What...what's going on?" Ah Chou walked over to Li Yun and asked humbly, "Master Li, what happened to the general?"
Li Yun wore a proud expression, even to Ah Chou, a familiar face he had only recently parted ways with, his eyebrows raised. "The Minister of War, Mr. Huang, has been reported dead at home. Only the token of General Zhaowu's subordinates remains at the scene. Now that she is implicated in the case, His Majesty has personally ordered the mansion to be sealed!"
How could Xiao Lin remain calm after hearing this?
Is Gou Su a Tang Monk? Why does he always face difficulties and setbacks? Returning with glorious military exploits, he entered the palace three times, once to receive a reward, and twice to face the accusation of losing his head!
This...whose handiwork is this?
Suddenly, Xiao Lin had an idea and immediately looked at Mu You.
Coincidentally, Mu You also glanced at her hurriedly.
As their eyes met, they immediately realized something—
When he was talking with Chu Mo, he blurted out a name, none other than Huang Heng.
But then he changed the subject and just told them to be careful, without directly saying that it was Huang Heng who was behind it.
Now that Huang Zhi is dead, it can't be Huang Heng's fault, right? He was his biological father! Why would he kill him?
The chill on the back of his spine rushed straight to his head, and Xiao Lin's heart beat faster than before.
The murderous intent came one after another.
He was clearly paying attention to every change, but this deadlock was set up by the person who set it up in an instant.
I can't find the end nor the beginning.
While the two were stunned for a moment, the General's Mansion was sealed off. Xiao Lin and the other two were suppressed by the imperial guards and were locked up in the prison.
Closing the General's Mansion was like an athlete suddenly suffering a broken bone while about to participate in a running competition - how could these two change Gou Su's fate?
Could it be that this time she would commit suicide unjustly like she did before?
No, it can't be like this!
Xiao Lin's light brown pupils had never looked so panicked before. The faint ripples in his eyes were stirred by his trembling eyelashes, and his cheeks were inexplicably red.
Ah Chou was so anxious that he lost his composure and tried to break free from the restraints, but was locked even tighter.
"If you move again! You will be killed on the spot!" It was not until the imperial guards spat out a warning that Achou's panicked eyes calmed for a moment.
According to the order from above, only Gou Su needs to be escorted this time, while Xiao Lin, Achou and Mu You are not allowed to leave the house until the truth is revealed.
Xiao Lin's mind had never been blank, but now he was like an ant on hot pan.
But the wind she brought around her couldn't bring any coolness to Mu You's heart.
"Xiao Lin, Xiao Lin, don't leave. There's no way out if you keep going back and forth like this!" Mu You finally grabbed his clothes and fanned them casually, trying to get rid of the suffocating force that was strangling his throat.
But Xiao Lin didn't stop walking: "You guys should think of a solution. Are you going to just watch the general go to jail unjustly?"
Ah Chou suddenly stood up and stood in front of Xiao Lin. There seemed to be determination in his eyes, but more helplessness: "There must be something fishy about this matter, but I have no idea where to find the truth."
"That's easy!" Perhaps disturbed by Xiao Lin's flashing figure or stimulated by the heat that had infiltrated the room, Mu You suddenly jumped up from the bed, "Start by investigating Huang Heng!"
Unexpectedly, his words were like a heavy hammer, instantly attracting the attention of Ah Chou and Xiao Lin.
They both frowned, one confused, the other surprised.
At this moment, Mu Youfang realized that he had said the wrong thing and hurriedly bit his lower lip.
"Who are you talking about?" Ah Chou moved closer to him, "Young Master Huang? Why Young Master Huang?"
As soon as this question came out, Xiao Lin quickly winked at Mu You. Mu You was quick-witted, his eyes rolling as he changed the subject, "Huang... Young Master Huang is, after all, Master Huang's biological son. Shouldn't we start by asking the person involved to clarify the matter?"
After hearing Mu You's reminder, Ah Chou's original intention to swallow him immediately restrained a lot. He lowered his eyes and thought deeply, and it was indeed true.
As a member of the Huang family, Huang Heng must know some inside information about Huang Zhi's death.
If he had been kind enough to say a few words, perhaps he could have found the flaw and saved Gou Su from danger.
only……
How can I meet Huang Heng?
The imperial guards would have to wait for orders from above before withdrawing, but once the order came from above, it would be extremely difficult to help Gou Su escape punishment.
After a quick calculation, I realized that I had to escape from the general's mansion immediately!
Perhaps he noticed Xiao Lin's complicated expression, or perhaps Mu You's pacing gave Ah Chou some ideas. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and remembered an important thing -
"There's a dog hole in the backyard!" The haze in his eyes instantly dissipated, revealing a glimmer of light. "We can use this to sneak out of the house!"
However, unlike Achou's sudden joy, Mu You's brows were inexplicably furrowed.
"Dog...dog hole..."
He just muttered a few words, and Xiao Lin guessed what he was thinking.
"It's come to this point. We've been through this before, so we can't worry about our reputation anymore." Xiao Lin's expression was resolute, his eyes piercing. He took a step forward towards Ah Chou, "Then let's go out and find Master Huang."
The plan was quite clear, and despite the seemingly orderly planning, there was no sign of slackness in Ah Chou's eyes.
Xiao Lin's heart couldn't help but waver - Chu Mo had "kindly" given her and her two a clue, telling them to be careful of Huang Heng, but now Huang Heng happened to be their only lifeline.
It's not right to go, and it's not right not to go.
Xiao Lin was even biting his nails in confusion. He glanced over and saw Mu You's clothes brushing the door frame.
"you……"
"What are you still standing there for? If you hesitate any longer, the general will be doomed!"
Looking at his spirited state, it seemed that his previous injuries had healed, and Xiao Lin's confused thoughts were mostly smoothed over.
He was right, the final journey home was much more difficult than before.
The power and position are complicated and complicated, evil villains are lurking in the city, and the two are eager to go home, so they are often not thoughtful and make many mistakes.
Since this is the case, I can't worry too much.
Even though Xiao Lin didn't make any move for the time being, Mu You still took a step forward and pushed the door open without hesitation.
Perhaps there were only three people left in the general's mansion, so there was no need for heavy guards. Xiao Lin and Mu You walked around the yard and only saw a handful of soldiers guarding each door.
Being short-staffed is a blessing.
They walked along the pavilion corridor and deliberately hid in the bushes to conceal their bodies. It happened that there were no soldiers patrolling at that time, so Xiao Lin and Mu You walked much faster than they had imagined.
"Brother Achou is talking about this place." Mu You went to the corner of the wall first and dug up the weeds neatly. In a moment, a dog hole of the right size was exposed at the base of the wall.
Blinking and glancing around, Xiao Lin couldn't help but mutter, "This dog hole is much bigger than the ones I usually see..."
"Who cares? A bigger hole isn't always a good thing." Mu You rolled up his sleeves, grabbed onto the bricks, and crawled into the hole. "The previous dog holes were too small, and it was inconvenient to crawl out."
Xiao Lin didn't say anything. After Mu You twisted his hips and barely got through, he twisted out cautiously.
The backyard of the general's mansion was connected to a small alley. The alley was muddy and debris was piled in the corners. Only a small path trampled by dogs remained, making it difficult for the two men to walk.
As Mu You's heels splashed the water, Xiao Lin was walking on tiptoe behind him. "But...if we find Huang Heng, will he tell the truth?"
"The one who died wasn't someone else, but his father. Even if he wanted to make something up, it wouldn't be easy to do it in front of the Huang family. Besides, it's not easy to make up stories. At most, he deliberately left out some details."
The setting sun's rays poured down from the top of the wall, casting distinct shadows on it. The worn, broken wooden boards were deeply embedded in the mud, and would not budge even if they were hit head-on.
"But..." Xiao Lin walked slowly behind, but he couldn't stop thinking. "We were supposed to stay in the general's mansion and not go out. Now we suddenly go out to the Huang Mansion. Can Huang Heng really see us openly? Won't the others around him capture us?"
Xiao Lin's words enlightened Mu You, who had been rushing forward at first, suddenly stopped.
Indeed, at this time they were no longer insignificant servants, but criminals who must not appear in public.
What should I do then?
Xiao Lin was distracted and started chewing his nails again: "There's no other way. I can only go find him."
"TA?" Mu You's pupils shone, he couldn't figure out who she was referring to. "Who?"
Xiao Lin said nothing, but leaned his hand against a broken wooden frame beside him. The mortise and tenon joints creaked, which sounded like the opening and closing of door hinges.
"Are you here?" Chu Mo personally opened the small door to the backyard, meeting the pleading gazes of Xiao Lin and the others, then resolutely turned and walked into the yard, "Come in and sit down."
It was a rare occasion for Chu Mo to invite them, but Xiao Lin and Mu You didn't bother to be polite.
She stepped forward and grabbed Chu Mo's sleeve, her mouth faster than her brain: "Boss Chu, do you know what we are doing here?"
After she pulled him this time, Chu Mo stopped, looked back with sidelong glances, closed his eyes and sighed softly.
"Boss Chu," Mu Youyi heard what Xiao Lin was thinking and stepped forward. "Do you have any way to rescue the general?"
But Chu Mo still said nothing, allowing the two men to wrinkle the gold thread on his cuffs into deep folds. When the dim light fell on his nose bone, his eyes sparkled with water.
Xiao Lin paused, her breath caught, and she tilted her head back. Her wet eyes, like stars immersed in a cold pond, stared straight and unreservedly at the nobleman who was high above her.
There were no tears in those eyes, only a burning confusion and pleading that almost burned through everything, so thick that it could not be dissolved.
She opened her mouth slightly, and her rapid breath ruffled the dark lines on his cuffs. There seemed to be thousands of words stuck in her throat, which eventually turned into a stubborn stare.
Even Mu You could see that although Chu Mo invited them in, he was hesitant about whether to help.
Therefore, he only asked that his fingertips be tightened an inch more, hoping to gain his mercy.
It was not known whether their plea was sincere or Chu Mo had just come up with a solution, but the three of them stood there awkwardly for a long time before Chu Mo spoke again.
"It's not easy for me to disguise myself, and the Huang Mansion is currently under strict entry and exit control, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to take action. I'll have to rely on you two to figure out the whole process of the search."
Seeing that he had finally shown mercy, Xiao Lin quickly nodded in thanks: "Of course, of course! As long as Boss Chu can bring us into the Huang Mansion, everything will be easy!"
Mu You was delighted to hear this, and he unconsciously moved a little closer to Chu Mo.
"You guys?" But Chu Mo suddenly changed the subject, frowning slightly, "I can only bring one person into the mansion."
One... one person?
If you think about it carefully, if the three of them act together, they will be too conspicuous. Moreover, Huang Heng has seen both of them before. If one of them is found out, Chu Mo will be implicated as well.
This is fine, just take one person with you, keep a low profile and avoid being seen.
It seemed that the careless Mu You had also learned a lot. Thinking of this with Xiao Lin, he hurriedly raised his right arm and volunteered, "Then... I... I'll go!"
Xiao Lin turned around suddenly, but didn't have time to react.
But Chu Mo's hairpin swayed slightly, he raised his chin, and his eyes fell on the corners of Xiao Lin's eyebrows: "No, she goes."
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