Chapter 222 Rescue
As for Xu Jingzhen, he came here with the Golden Guard after chasing after the people from the Temple Gate.
Next, the woman and Qiu Xiang worked together to jump onto the roof and pull out the villain who used the hidden dart. They thought they could capture him alive, but they didn't expect that the assassins from the Holy Temple were all hot-tempered. The man directly charged at Qiu Xiang's Emei dagger, piercing her chest, and died.
After dealing with the other troublemakers on the street, Xu Jingzhen followed the soldiers of the Imperial Guard to the Li family's residence to inquire.
Brother Li stepped forward and showed the little boy, Xing, in his arms to Xu Jingzhen and the others: "...Thanks to Qiu Xiang, Nineteen, the big man who saved people, and this lady, that's how it happened. This little boy must be the young master of the supermarket owner."
Xu Jingzhen stepped forward and glanced at the young man. Li's father noticed his question: "He was drugged and knocked unconscious. He's fine for now and should wake up on his own by tomorrow morning."
By this time, the street had been brought under control, and all that could be heard were the two families whose children had been abducted crying out to a group of Imperial Guards.
"This child?"
Brother Li held the child and looked at Xu Jingzhen. The child was lucky to be saved, but what should be done now?
Xu Jingzhen and the captain of the Jinwu Guard, who were in charge, naturally knew that tonight was the key to their capture of the Temple Gate, the final moment for the higher-ups to close the net.
However, Xue Yao and his group did indeed underestimate the Temple Gate's ruthlessness.
They expected the Temple Gate to assassinate Emperor Wu, set fires, and kill people, but they never expected them to kidnap children!
Before Xu Jingzhen followed the Imperial Guards to chase after the people from the Temple Gate, he had already learned from other sources that many children from wealthy families in Chang'an had been forcibly taken away, and the most chaotic places were the West Market and various river lantern release areas.
Previously, the Imperial Guard and the Bad Guys had discovered that the Holy Son of the Temple Gate was hiding in the West Market, and they had also learned a lot of information about the Holy Son from the dead, thin assassin.
Therefore, they deployed a large number of people to monitor suspicious places in the West Market. After obtaining some information, they boldly decided to use this as a pretext on the day of Emperor Wu's birthday.
Since the Temple Gate wants to cause trouble, let them cause trouble. Once they show their tails, we can show our claws and catch them.
Moreover, in Xue Yao's and Mr. Bu Ke's view, this situation is indeed the best way to resolve the issues between the Temple Gate and that damned Holy Son.
Of course, once you enter the game, bloodshed is inevitable.
However, this is unavoidable.
Therefore, Xue Yao and Mr. Bu Ke discussed with General Guo of the camp in the suburbs of the capital, and under the pretext of protecting Emperor Wu, they sent many Jinwu Guards into Chang'an City early and laid ambushes in various wards.
Right now, the Temple Gate wants to cause trouble. They want to take advantage of the chaos in Chang'an City, where the city's protective forces are busy dealing with the mess they've created, and escape with their Holy Son to fight again in the future.
Xue Yao and his group, however, wanted to trap the enemy and eliminate them completely. They planned to seize the Holy Son of the Temple Gate at this critical moment.
But they all underestimated the madness of the Temple Gate; these lunatics had set their sights on children.
That's how Xu Jingzhen ended up following the Imperial Guards all the way here to rescue people, which is how she encountered the Li family.
Just as Xu Jingzhen was about to speak, the sound of a fast horse galloping towards them reached them. In just a few breaths, Di Renjie, dressed in a bright red round-necked robe and wearing a hat, stopped his horse nearby.
Behind Di Renjie were two of Li San Niang's former subordinates, followed by more than a dozen armored light cavalry guards.
Di Renjie only glanced at Xu Jingzhen and Li Sanniang a few times before he understood what was going on here.
With Xu Jingzhen stepping forward to explain, the situation became clearer.
When Di Renjie saw Li Sanniang, he suddenly remembered Li Sanniang's extraordinary five senses during the case of Wu Silang's sudden death at the Liangguo Duke's mansion.
Thinking of this, Di Renjie glanced at Xu Jingzhen before saying to Li Sanniang, "It seems I have a connection with Li Sanniang and Xu Sanlang; we meet again. I wonder if Li Sanniang could help me once more?"
Faced with Li Sanniang's questioning gaze, Di Renjie did not speak directly, but instead beckoned Li Sanniang to come closer.
After looking at Li's father and mother, Li San Niang carefully picked up Lu Zhu'er from her arms, entrusted her to Li Da Sao who was standing nearby, and then went to Di Renjie's side.
About ten steps away from Li's father and the others, Xu Jingzhen, Li Sanniang, and the captain of the Jinwu Guard listened to Di Renjie whisper: "The young princess Aymu of the Eastern Turkic King's family came to the Emperor's birthday celebration with her brother, Prince Hatami. After watching the fireworks in the palace, she went to the West Market with her servants and was kidnapped by villains."
Li San Niang didn't understand. If someone is missing, then go find them and snatch them back!
Di Renjie could tell what Li Sanniang was thinking from her expression as soon as he saw her.
"We searched. Prince Hatami and his hundred-plus servants searched the West Market before, but they couldn't find him."
Li San Niang looked at Di Renjie with a questioning gaze again, "So, why did you summon me here, Di Shaoqing? What use am I to you, Di Shaoqing?"
Di Renjie nodded and looked at Li Sanniang, saying, "Li Sanniang is very perceptive and has unique ideas, which is of great help to me."
Furthermore, the children who were robbed tonight were likely drugged. Third Sister is a doctor; she'll be of use no matter what.
Now that things have come to this point, it would be really inappropriate for Li San Niang to refuse to go. However, if Li San Niang did go, what would happen to the Li family?
Li San Niang glanced back at the Li family members, then looked up at Di Renjie and asked, "Does Di Shaoqing know that I have been assassinated three times before, and each time I was in grave danger?"
"If I hadn't been lucky enough to be rescued in that fabric shop, I would have been hit by a dart and might be in serious danger right now."
Di Renjie must have known that Li San Niang was considered a thorn in the side by the Holy Temple Sect.
However, Li San Niang was ambushed again just now?
“Young Master Di, if you ask me to go and help, you might be in greater danger. I might not only fail to help but also make you enemies.”
Di Renjie waved his hand and said a few words to his deputy behind him. Li Sanniang then saw that the man go to the back and say something to the leader of the Imperial Guards. Five Imperial Guards then rode towards Li Sanniang.
"Mrs. Li, come with me to the West Market to rescue people. Would it be alright if these five people escorted Mrs. Li's family home?"
Now that things have come to this, how could Li San Niang possibly utter any words of refusal?
"Then, Vice Minister Di, please wait while I give my family a few words of advice."
Li San Niang spoke a few words to Li's parents, telling them to follow the Imperial Guards to fetch the donkey cart and hurry home, for tonight would not be peaceful.
Li Erxiong was holding the young master of the Xing family, not knowing what to do. Di Renjie looked at the young master who was still unconscious and said to Li's father, "Doctor Li, let this child stay at your house for the night. After we finish our business, I will send someone to inform the child's parents to come and pick him up."
Could Li's father possibly refuse?
Finally, Brother Li continued to carry Xing Xiaolang and his father as they were escorted away by the Imperial Guards.
When Li San Niang came toward Di Renjie, Qiu Xiang and Shi Jiu followed behind her. Li San Niang turned around, and Qiu Xiang didn't say anything, just stood there and wouldn't move.
Nineteen smiled at Li San Niang and said, "I was originally sent to protect San Niangzi."
Li San Niang nodded and looked at Di Renjie, "What should we do? I still have two guards here who need to go with us?"
The final solution was that, before they went far, two of the five Imperial Guards protecting the Li family lent their horses to Li San Niang and her two companions.
Li San Niang had never ridden a horse before, but luckily Qiu Xiang, who knew how to ride, was behind her.
Nineteen riders rode on another horse, and Li Sanniang followed Di Renjie and the others to the West Market.
Seeing that the street had stabilized, Xu Jingzhen gave instructions to the captain and then rode off.
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