Su Cheng entered the palace and asked Xiao Chonghua for permission, blocked the city gates, and sent Qin's army to search various places in the capital.
Su Mo visits his sister every day, and Wei Liulang also comes to care for his younger brother every day.
As soon as he entered the house, he heard what had happened and immediately went back to inform his father and brother.
Wei Xu rushed to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion with his three sons.
They didn't dare tell Old Madam Wei about this, and Su Mo didn't dare tell his grandmother either, for fear that the two elderly people wouldn't be able to bear it.
Cheng Sang lived in the mansion, so he couldn't hide it from her.
The group went to her yard.
Zong Zhenghui was also there.
"Let's go inside and talk," Cheng Sang said.
Everyone followed her into the main room.
She sat down with Zong Zhenghui, and Wei Xu and Su Cheng sat on either side of them.
Cheng Sang looked at Su Xiaoxiao and the others who were standing: "You guys sit down too."
Several people nodded and sat down.
The maids brought some cool tea to warm the summer.
But with such a big thing happening, no one was in the mood to drink tea.
Su Cheng spoke first: "I asked the coroner to examine him. He was killed at midnight. The murder weapon was this."
As he spoke, he took out a white handkerchief and opened it to reveal a bloodstained pear blossom dart.
"He was hit right in the middle of the chest. He didn't fight with anyone, and there were no friction marks on his wrists and ankles due to resistance. It is speculated that the crime was committed by an acquaintance, and the other party killed him when he was completely defenseless."
Wei Liulang picked up the pear blossom dart and looked at it carefully: "Isn't this Ling Yun's dart? Was it Ling Yun who killed Xia Hou Yan?"
Xiahou Yan knew Ling Yun.
This can be judged from Xiahou Yan's shocked reaction when he saw Ling Yun that day.
If it was Ling Yun's, it would fit the speculation that the crime was committed by an acquaintance.
Gui Bu angrily said: "I knew that guy had ulterior motives and was not a good person! He was lurking around us for a purpose!"
Wei Xu glared at his eldest son.
Gui Bu was filled with anger: "Dad, even if you beat me up, I will still tell you that it must be Ling Yun who killed Xia Hou Yan and kidnapped the three little brats!"
Wei Xu said in a deep voice: "Who are you calling a little stinker?"
Gui Bu choked guiltily.
Wei Qing said: "I think there might be something else going on. If Ling Yun killed Xia Houyan, what was his purpose? And what was his purpose in taking away Da Hu, Er Hu, Xiao Hu and a horse?"
Wei Liulang corrected: "Second brother, that's Sihu."
Wei Qing gave his brother a speechless look.
Gui Bu said firmly: "He has been plotting against us from the beginning. On the surface, he is helping us to solve the problem of Zhuge Qing, but in fact, he is taking the opportunity to move into the Huguogong Mansion."
Wei Xu hesitated for a moment and said, "I believe Master Ling will not do anything to harm Da Hu, Er Hu, and Xiao Hu."
Gui Bu took the pear blossom dart from Wei Liulang and said, "Dad, what do you think of this dart?"
Su Xiaoxiao said: "The motive for taking away Dahu, Erhu and Xiaohu can be understood as taking them as hostages, but why didn't they let go of even a horse? Lingyun lacks a good horse? This is a suspicious point.
"Secondly, where will Ling Yun take Da Hu and the others? Back to Qianshan Island? But now is not the time to go to the island."
To go to Qianshan Island, you have to pass through a special sea area, where there is thick fog all year round, and the fog only dissipates in April and October every year.
There may be occasional errors, but they will not exceed one month.
Su Mo said: "I remember that Ling Yun once lived in the Western Jin Dynasty as Nalan Yun. Could it be that Ling Yun brought people to the Western Jin Dynasty?"
Wei Liulang hurriedly asked Wei Qing, "Second brother, where are the assassin and Mei Ji?"
Wei Qing said, "The day after we discovered the existence of the dark forces, they set off with the letters I wrote to His Majesty the Western Jin Dynasty, Yuwen Huai, and Yuwen Xi. I'm afraid they have already left the Great Zhou."
Su Xiaoxiao said: "Mo Xie and Nalan Yun are friends, and it seems that their friendship is quite close. In contrast, Ling Yun seems to be indifferent every time he mentions Qianshan Island."
Wei Liulang was surprised and asked, "Did he really go to find Moye?"
Gui Bu said, "Maybe he is just pretending to ignore Qianshan Island."
Wei Liulang said: "But July can't go to the island either!"
Wei Qing pondered and said, "Unless he has a way to pass through the thick foggy sea."
Su Mo suggested: "They have only been gone for a day and a night. If we chase them now, maybe we can catch up with them."
"Where to chase?" Wei Liulang asked.
Su Mo said: "Divide the troops into three groups. One group will search in the capital, one group will go to Western Jin, and one group will go to the East China Sea. In short, no place related to Ling Yun can be spared. What do you think, General?"
He looked at Wei Xu.
Wei Xu nodded: "This method is feasible."
Wei Liulang immediately said: "Dad, I'll go with you!"
Wei Xu agreed: "Okay, you and I will go east. Dalang and Erlang, you are familiar with the Western Jin Dynasty, go west. My dear, please stay in the capital, the Qin army can only obey your orders."
Su Cheng wanted to suggest that his son-in-law might be fine, but then he changed his mind and realized that his son-in-law hadn't woken up yet.
Wei Xu looked at Su Mo again and said, "Mo'er, go to the White Lotus Sect's peach forest again. I always feel that there may be some clues left there."
Su Mo agreed: "Okay."
Wei Xu paused and said seriously: "Also, I might have to bring Su Xuan with me."
Something flashed in Su Mo's eyes.
Gui Bu, Wei Qing, Wei Liulang, Su Mo and Su Cheng each took action.
Cheng Sang didn't say a word from beginning to end, and even her expression was very calm.
But Wei Xu could see that she was just trying not to add pressure to them, and in fact she was more worried than anyone else.
Wei Xu said: "Don't worry, I will definitely bring Da Hu, Er Hu and Xiao Hu back safely."
Cheng Sang forbearingly said, "Be careful on the road, too."
Wei Xu nodded, bowed to Cheng Sang and Zong Zhenghui, and said to Su Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, Dad has something to tell you."
"Oh. Grandmother, Your Majesty, I'll be out for a moment."
Su Xiaoxiao followed Wei Xu into the yard.
Wei Xu looked at her and said, "Dad knows you are worried about Da Hu, Er Hu and Xiao Hu, but your health is also important. Do you understand what Dad means?"
Su Xiaoxiao whispered, "I understand. I will wait for news at home and will not go to them privately."
Wei Xu said sincerely: "It is a blessing for Xiaoqi to marry you, and it is also a blessing for Dahu, Erhu and Xiaohu to be your sons."
Su Xiaoxiao said softly: "Dad, you are too kind. They are also an indispensable part of my life."
Wei Xu patted her shoulder lovingly: "Take care."
"father."
Su Xiaoxiao called him.
Wei Xu turned around.
Su Xiaoxiao took out a heavy brocade bag from her wide sleeves, handed it to Wei Xu, and said, "This may come in handy." - Cheng Sang was worried about his three children and couldn't fall asleep at night. He stood alone in the corridor, staring at the distant stars in a daze.
Zong Zhenghui came over with a thin cloak and gently put it on her: "The capital is not like the royal capital. It is a bit cold at night."
Cheng Sang sighed, "Tell me, how are they doing now? Will they be sad if they can't find their mother at night?"
Zong Zhenghui looked at her deeply: "Sangsang, they will come back safely." -Su Xiaoxiao couldn't sleep either.
She went to the old man's yard.
Wei Ting's internal injuries have almost healed, and he is estimated to wake up in three or two days at most.
The old man went out, and the things I gave him were still there. He must have gone to buy medicine again.
Su Xiaoxiao went to see Cheng Sang again.
Su Ergou slept on the floor in Cheng Sang's room.
Su Xiaoxiao wiped the sweat off his face and lay back on the bed.
Cheng Sang gently raised his arms and held Su Xiaoxiao in his arms.
Su Xiaoxiao buried her head in her neck affectionately.
The company of the two children finally calmed Cheng Sang down a little.
She gradually fell asleep.
Pregnant women tend to get up at night.
Su Xiaoxiao got up and went to the toilet after sleeping for a while.
But just as she returned to the door, a long sword was placed across her neck from behind.
The blade was close to her skin and could cut her neck if she wasn't careful.
Su Xiaoxiao didn't move.
The person behind her didn't say anything. He tapped her shoulder with the sword and pointed outside.
Su Xiaoxiao understood, turned around and walked out of the yard.
The other had been following behind her, steering with his sword.
Finally, they arrived at the woodshed where Lu Aotian was imprisoned.
"Open."
The other party said.
Su Xiaoxiao said: "I didn't bring my key."
The opponent's sword slid towards her stomach.
Su Xiaoxiao: "There is a spare key."
The other party tapped Su Xiaoxiao's shoulder with a sword.
Su Xiaoxiao stood on tiptoe, dug out a key from the crack in the wall, and opened the copper lock.
Lu Aotian sat up alertly: "Who?!"
Su Xiaoxiao said nothing.
Lu Aotian looked at him carefully and said, "It's you? It's the middle of the night, and you know I'm hungry?"
"Master Lu."
The man holding the sword against Su Xiaoxiao appeared from the darkness.
Lu Aotian was startled: "Master Mingshi?"
Su Xiaoxiao: This name...why does it sound like a monk?
Could it be the fourth Arhat?
Mingshi Luohan asked in a cold voice: "Where is Master Xiahou?"
Su Xiaoxiao said: "He is dead."
Mingshi Luohan asked Su Xiaoxiao: "Did you kill him?"
Su Xiaoxiao said calmly: "It wasn't me, and I don't know who killed him."
Mingshi Luohan said: "You captured the man, and he died in your home, so you killed him."
Su Xiaoxiao frowned and said, "What kind of bandit logic is this?"
Mingshi Luohan said: "Come back to Qianshan Island with me. I will hand you over to the city lord for disposal."
Su Xiaoxiao said coldly: "I told you I didn't kill him. You failed to protect your master and let Xiahou Yan die in Da Zhou. You want to push me to take the blame. It's really unreasonable!"
Mingshi Luohan said, "If you say one more word, I will cut open your stomach. I promise that you will be able to survive until you reach the island."
Lu Aotian raised his handcuffs: "Master Mingshi, why don't you help me remove this first? My internal energy has been sealed."
Mingshi Luohan cut off his shackles with a sword and then slapped him.
He asked curiously, "Who sealed your inner strength? I only unlocked a little bit."
"I don't know!" Lu Aotian looked confused.
Mingshi Luohan said: "Forget it, if you untie it a little bit, it will be enough for you to perform Qinggong."
After saying that, Mingshi Luohan grabbed Su Xiaoxiao's shoulders.
The senior went out and never came back, Wei Ting was seriously injured and unconscious, and the saint absorbed too much of Feng Lao's internal energy and didn't wake up.
While he was thinking, a trembling voice sounded from outside the door: "Who are you? Let go of the lady! Come on--"
Before Xing'er could finish her words, Mingshi flashed with murderous intent.
Lu Aotian rushed over and covered Xing'er's mouth: "Stop screaming! I'll kill you if you scream again!"
“Mmmmm——” Xing’er wanted to scream.
Mingshi Luohan said: "Master Lu, kill her."
Damn it, I was asked to kill a woman, why didn’t you do that?
Patriarch Lu pointed at Su Xiaoxiao and said, "Well... she's a pregnant woman, it's very troublesome. We two grown men can't take care of her. If something happens on the way, we won't be able to explain it to you or me. It's better to take this maid with us!"
Mingshi Luohan did not object.
He pressed the acupoints of Su Xiaoxiao and Xing'er, and together with Lu Aotian, took the two out of the Duke of Huguo's Mansion and stuffed them into the carriage that had been prepared.
In the wing room.
The saint suddenly opened her eyes.
Xiaoxiao: Father-in-law, I didn’t want to go there on my own.
Wei Xu: ...
(End of this chapter)
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