Chapter 88 Sir, please take care.
The next day, Jiang Nuanzhi was awakened by the noise.
He went out in a daze and realized that his entire village was surrounded.
"Aunt Niu, what's wrong?"
Aunt Niu was also standing outside, tiptoeing to look at people: "It seems we've heard that a fugitive criminal has escaped into our village. That's why they sent some big shots to search every house in our village."
After saying that, she still couldn't help but add, "Fatty, hurry up and get ready, we'll be at your house soon."
As Aunt Niu spoke, she pointed to the side and said, "Look! The village head and his men have searched Old Lady Lin's house."
Jiang Nuanzhi sensed something was wrong and inexplicably thought of Xiao Xuanting. She responded and then turned to go into the house.
Sure enough, Xiao Xuanting was hiding under the shelf, staring at her with wide eyes, almost pleading.
"Let's hide him in the cellar," Li Junping said in a low voice. "If they're really after him, we'll probably die if we harbor him."
Jiang Nuanzhi pursed her lips, and upon hearing the footsteps behind her and the village head's fawning voice, she nodded: "Okay."
"Sir, this is the Li family. Their eldest son is seriously ill. He has a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter."
As the village head spoke, he led several burly men dressed in dark red and purple robes into the house.
The group entered and began ransacking the house.
Outside, the big black dog was biting fiercely. Jiang Nuanzhi was afraid that these people would harm the dog, so she secretly brought the little pearl to the dog to comfort it. Finally, the barking stopped.
The man in the lead glanced around and then squinted, saying, "Bring those children to me so I can see them."
Li Junping and Xiao Er went forward.
He squinted at it, took the portrait, placed it between Li Junping and Li Xiaoer, and carefully compared them before pushing the person away.
Then he took the portrait and compared it to Xiao Baozhu's face, frowning with some disappointment.
He was about to leave when his gaze fell upon the medicine bowl in the corner of the wall, and he immediately narrowed his eyes: "Is there an injured person in your family? Who is taking medicine?"
Jiang Nuanzhi stepped in front of the children and immediately said, "Sir, my eldest son is in bed. He was seriously injured while hunting a while ago."
After saying this, she wiped away two non-existent tears and added, "Life is getting harder and harder. Xiao Er even broke his leg. Waaah, now everything depends on me, a mere woman. I really can't make ends meet."
"shut up!"
The man suddenly snapped coldly, rubbing his temples as he said to his subordinate, "Have you searched thoroughly? Don't miss any corners. Have you checked the water jars, baskets, and stove pits where children might be hiding?"
"Boss, we've checked everything, nothing."
The man frowned and glanced around: "I remember this village has cellars, so don't forget to take a look."
"yes!"
The subordinates went to investigate, and the room fell silent for a moment.
The leader glanced at the decorations of Jiang Nuanzhi's house a few times, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The woman was not particularly attractive, but she kept her home very clean. Although it couldn't compare to the courtyards in the city, it looked very warm and comfortable, which was quite rare in this village.
The village head was also puzzled. It wasn't his first time visiting Jiang Pangya's house. Before, the house was bare, with nothing to its name, and there was a pile of animal hides. The children were all dirty and messy, and the house smelled terrible.
How could this house have changed so much in such a short time?
Jiang Nuanzhi noticed that her hand was being pulled by Li Junping. Looking down, she saw that Ping'er's eyes were full of worry.
Jiang Nuanzhi squeezed her hand reassuringly, then suddenly went to the leader, grabbed a handful of wild apricots from his basket, and forced a fawning smile: "Sir, what crime has the person in this portrait committed?"
The man frowned and dodged Jiang Nuanzhi's hand: "Why are you asking this!"
Jiang Nuanzhi smiled rather embarrassedly: "I'm a doctor, and I go out every day. If I ever see this thief again, could I go to the yamen to ask you for a reward? Even if you just let a little bit show between your fingers, it would be enough for our poor family to live a good life."
"Ha, you're quite clever, woman."
The man couldn't help but smile.
A man accompanying him sneered, "Unfortunately, your luck isn't so good. Our master is from the capital, and you can't meet him at this local government office. It seems your plan is going to fail. If you can really get the message back to the capital, how about we reward you with ten or a hundred taels of silver?"
"Shut up!" the leader frowned and scolded.
The man behind him immediately lowered his head and acted like a quail.
Jiang Nuanzhi sighed with disappointment, but her heart tightened.
The person in the portrait is indeed Xiao Xuanting and An Dehai, whom he had met once before.
Moreover, these people were from Kyoto, and the leader had an unusually large token hanging from his waist. Judging from his manner of speaking, he was probably of high status.
He also had some doubts in his mind, fearing that Xuan Ting's identity was extraordinary, and whether or not to keep him was something he really needed to think about carefully.
Over here, Xiao Baozhu and Xiao Er nervously gripped Jiang Nuanzhi's skirt with their little hands.
Jiang Nuanzhi patted their little heads reassuringly and didn't say anything more.
A short while later, the men who had searched the cellar returned, shook their heads, and said, "Boss, nothing."
The man put away the portrait with little interest and waved for everyone to leave.
Jiang Nuanzhi saw him off at the gate. She was carrying a basket on her back, wiping the sweat from her forehead, and waving from afar, saying, "Sir, please take care. If I hear any news, I will deliver it to you immediately."
The subordinate who had just been scolded burst out laughing: "What a ridiculous fool! Does she really think she can go to the capital to deliver a message? She's probably obsessed with money."
The leader shook his head and chuckled, but this time he didn't say anything.
"Boss, we found out that Young Master Xie was exiled to the wilderness and is now living in Xinghua Village."
The leader narrowed his eyes slightly: "Young Master Xie?"
"That's right, it's the Xie family's second son, whose talent is renowned throughout the land. I've learned that his house is just ahead."
"Boss, what about the Xie family back then, and the Sixth Prince's mother?"
"Let's go and meet this old friend."
"Boss, there's one more thing."
"explain."
"The head of the Li family we just investigated should be General Li Rong, the one who was lying on the bed earlier. He's the paralyzed man."
"What did you say!!!"
The man stopped abruptly and turned around in shock.
The subordinate nodded firmly.
The leader turned back again and could still see the plump woman peering expectantly from the doorway. He frowned. "You mean, after the General of the Northern Garrison was exiled, he married someone like this?"
Subordinate: "I suppose so."
"Bah! That Li Rong betrayed his country for personal gain, and now he's a cripple. He's lucky to have married someone with all his limbs intact. The Regent is too merciful; someone like him should be executed by slow slicing!" A subordinate behind him gritted his teeth.
"If it were Li Rong, he wouldn't have any connection with the Sixth Prince; he'd probably want to kill him outright. But the Xie family does have some history with him."
"Alright, this mission won't be easy. You all need to be careful and keep your mouths shut." The leader frowned. "Let's go! To the Xie family!"
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