Chapter 603 Rescuing the Mute Embroiderer [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]
From a distance, the quiet courtyard was lit up.
Ali's carriage stopped in an alley next to it.
Deep in the alley, two dark figures waited quietly. When Ouyang Rong's carriage stopped, they immediately got in.
However, one of the dark figures was faster, so the other dark figure obediently stopped and continued to wait.
"Your Excellency."
Inside the carriage, Ouyang Rong was adjusting his clothes when he saw Yan Liulang getting into the carriage, but he didn't get out immediately.
"Were you at the Li residence just now?"
"Hmm." Yan Liulang nodded solemnly, "We just happened to see the Ming family's carriage pass by."
"Liu Lang is quite clever, coming here to wait for me."
Yan Liulang covered his mouth and turned to look at the quiet courtyard not far away:
"If Your Excellency is passing by, you will surely come to visit the embroiderer."
Ouyang Rong lowered his eyes and changed the subject:
"After Lady Rong got the Censorate to release the person, did she send someone to keep an eye on the Li residence?"
Yan Liulang glanced at Ouyang Rong, whose expression remained calm:
“That’s right, Your Excellency is truly insightful. On the surface, it was we Jiangzhou constables who represented the Jiangzhou government to lead them out of the Censorate and send them back.”
"Actually, there should be quite a few informants at the Li residence now, and the Censorate has also developed several underlings among those maids and female relatives... waiting for the fool to be caught."
Ouyang Rong sighed:
"What's the big deal? Even Li Yu could have guessed it, but they actually did it. It seems Li Yu wasn't overthinking it."
"I left in a hurry this afternoon and forgot to tell her to stop these little tricks."
Yan Liulang sighed:
"The Lady Historian and the female officials of the Censorate truly hate those traitors."
Ouyang Rong rubbed his face and remained silent.
Not long ago, Li Yu passed by his home without entering, saying that his home was gone. This was actually a double entendre.
If he returns to the Li residence unharmed, it will likely attract the attention of Yunmeng Jianze.
They might send someone to try and contact him, which would then become another bait.
Ouyang Rong, who was trying to bail people out, was naturally not interested in such matters.
But now it seems that Lady Rong and the Control Yuan were a bit impatient and couldn't hold back.
It's no wonder Li Yu was wary.
Yan Liulang thought for a moment and asked:
"Your Excellency has sent Li Yu to live at Chengtian Temple? Should I keep an eye on him?"
"No need, let him be."
"But if he runs away, it will be difficult to explain to the prefect."
"It's okay, it won't run away."
Ouyang Rong waved his hand.
The two then exchanged a few more words, and Yan Liulang got out of the carriage and left with a thoughtful expression.
In the dark alley, a beautiful woman in a purple and gold robe stepped forward, ready to replace Yan Liulang and board the carriage.
"Wait for Rokuro."
Ouyang Rong suddenly lifted the curtain and called out to Yan Liulang.
Pei Shisan Niang stopped, her curious gaze following Ouyang Rong as he turned to Yan Liulang.
"What is it, Your Excellency?"
Yan Liulang asked in confusion, preparing to return.
Ouyang Rong pondered for a moment.
He shook his head again:
"Never mind, it's nothing. You can go back and get some rest."
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Yan Liulang left somewhat dazed.
Ouyang Rong, however, fell into deep thought. It wasn't until Pei Shisan Niang carefully boarded the carriage, sat down in front of him, and bent down to massage his legs, who was lost in thought, that he came back to his senses.
"hand."
Ouyang Rong said without lowering his head.
Below, two delicate hands that had been subtly approaching the inner thighs subsided slightly.
"During the time I was in Longcheng, did the embroiderer go to Chengtian Temple every day to offer incense and worship Buddha?"
He suddenly asked.
Pei Shisan Niang couldn't help but raise her head and glance at the handsome and refined face of her young master.
It was a calm expression.
“That’s right. Those few days, the embroiderer didn’t ask me to accompany her to buy groceries. She ate vegetarian meals at Chengtian Temple. I thought that the embroiderer was probably used to staying at the Beitian Aid Home, so I didn’t pay much attention to it.”
She asked in a somewhat weak voice, "Young master, have I failed in my duty...?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head and glanced down at Pei Shisan Niang.
She sat opposite him, and to gently massage his thighs, she folded her upper body in half, bent over, and pressed her full breasts, which were unique to women, flattened them, as if they were about to burst out.
Combined with the way she looked up at the man, and the fact that she intentionally or unintentionally presented herself as a gentle and coquettish mature woman, she was quite charming.
Ouyang Rong remained unmoved and asked again, "When the embroiderer goes shopping for groceries, are there any places she frequents?"
Pei Shisan Niang straightened up, pulled up the wrinkled collar of her dress, and looked thoughtful:
"There are some, for example, she often goes to a pastry shop called Taoshouzhai... and there are also a few vegetable stalls set up by farmers in the city..."
With a look of reminiscence in her eyes, she recounted everything she knew.
Ouyang Rong listened quietly to the end.
Then, I took the initiative to change the subject.
Before long, Pei Shisan Niang finished reporting on the situation in the quiet courtyard over the past few days. Ouyang Rong offered a few words of encouragement and waved her away.
Watching the beautiful woman in her purple and gold robes disappear into the distance, Ouyang Rong gazed at the night outside the front window, his eyes filled with contemplation.
He just realized something.
The embroiderer initially hid in the Beitian Aid Home of Chengtian Temple, escaping several rounds of searches by female officials. Judging from the situation, it seems that a chubby little novice monk and a high-ranking monk behind him helped with the procedures.
Once it happens, it will happen again.
Assuming Yue Chuzi is currently in Xunyang City, where is she most likely to be?
The answer is Chengtian Temple.
As for why the female officials of the Control Yuan couldn't find the person, that's also easy to explain.
There are so many places in this ancient temple that has been around for centuries that people can hide.
Just like Master Zhongma hid in the Pure Land Palace of Donglin Temple to steal the Mad Emperor's Cauldron Sword back then, Yue Chuzi is also quietly hiding in a secluded corner of Chengtian Temple, similar to an underground palace, lying in wait.
Otherwise, why would the embroiderer frequently visit Chengtian Temple? Is she really missing the food at the temple?
They either need to contact the chubby little monks and the others to reach Yunmeng Jianze, or they need to find Yue Chuzi.
Regardless of which one, Chengtian Temple is the most suspicious place, and we'll make sure they don't make a sound when we investigate.
And there's one more thing.
The dawn morning when Ouyang Rong and Xiu Niang met again at Chengtian Temple after a sudden turn of events.
Ouyang Rong remembered that his carriage had been searched, which scared him so much that he almost ran away after he had just pulled the sword from the lake. He was very suspicious.
Later, when he met the embroiderer, he still thought it was by mistake that she had led the search...
Well, it's possible that they used some special methods from Yunmeng Sword Marsh, or perhaps the Yue women from Yunmeng Sword Marsh who are skilled in swordsmanship were able to sense the sword energy of the nearby Dingjian Sword and were attracted to it, although that's a bit far-fetched.
Logically speaking, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could sense the sword energy of the Dingjian.
Every time the sword energy of the Dingjian was leaked, the first person to find Ouyang Rong was that crazy woman called "Snow Candle".
Although his retreating figure always looked a bit disheveled, being chased by the Grand Queen of Yunmeng herself and still managing to escape was quite thrilling and gave me a great sense of accomplishment...
As you can imagine, this was a cat-and-mouse game between masters.
In the Yunmeng Sword Marsh, there are probably not many people who are qualified to be the cat that catches him... such as the First Lady, the Second Lady, and Yue Chuzi, these are the prominent figures.
Based on Ye Weilai's previous swordsmanship, it is speculated that Xiu Niang should be a female ruler. However, the Queen's Palace in Yunmeng Sword Marsh is very mysterious, and there is very little information about it in the martial arts world. The female rulers there should also be different strengths.
Looking at the embroiderer's appearance, it's hard to believe that she was highly regarded in Yunmeng Sword Marsh. If she was highly regarded, would she have blinded her, who was already pitiful and mute, after just one year apart?
So when they were chatting in the quiet courtyard earlier, Ouyang Rong jokingly told the embroiderer that the so-called miracle doctor her "family" had found wasn't very good.
He told the embroiderer that her "family" didn't seem to care much about her, and that it wasn't meant to be a divisive statement.
However, Ouyang Rong was indeed somewhat dissatisfied.
It's true that the embroiderer joined Yunmeng Jianze by selling herself due to some misunderstandings from her childhood, but that's no reason for you high and mighty female rulers to ignore or even wrong her. Do you really treat the Yue women below as tools and beasts of burden? Just like Li Yu, right? Working for the future Yuanjun for nothing.
In conclusion, it now seems that someone else may have been the one who searched his carriage.
It wasn't the embroiderer, but the Yue maiden who was hiding somewhere in the temple!
Drawn by the [Craftsmanship] that had just been retrieved from Xingzi Lake, they left the safe zone to search for the [Craftsmanship].
However, he quickly placed the [Craftsmanship] into the Mo family's sword box, shielding it from all energy...
In my mind, numerous clues and suspicious points were connected.
Ouyang Rong slowly nodded, his expression somewhat bewildered.
Despite his lingering fear, he still had to thank this maiden from Yue.
The fact that her own embroiderer was able to appear nearby at that time might mean she was helping her find the [Dingjian] – she's an old tool.
But the more Ouyang Rong thought about it, the more he felt that Yunmeng Jianze was no good. He felt sorry for Xiu Niang. Xiu Niang was already in such a state, blind and mute. It was one thing to send her a blindfolded ribbon, but now she was sent out early in the morning to find "Master of Butterfly Love Flower" and [Ding Sword]. What if she was really killed by "Master of Butterfly Love Flower" with one sword? What if her whereabouts were exposed, and not only was she discovered by him, but also by the procuratorate?
Thankfully, he was the bad guy.
Ouyang Rong sighed.
Suddenly, I realized that what Lady Rong said made a lot of sense. Yunmeng Sword Marsh really needs to be dealt with, otherwise, if they abuse disabled people and disregard labor laws, even the governor of Jiangzhou can't issue a fine.
Ouyang Rong sighed for a while inside the carriage, then leisurely got off.
He tucked his sleeves into his sleeves and walked silently toward the quiet courtyard, which was lit up with lights.
These are just complaints, though.
However, Ouyang Rong, who had just realized what was happening, called out to Yan Liulang but still waved him away.
He did not instruct Yan Liulang to thoroughly investigate Chengtian Temple.
At least... we won't let Yan Liulang investigate for now.
Ouyang Rong had promised the embroiderer not to interfere much in her family's affairs, and he had even pretended not to see the long sword wrapped in cloth in her hand...
The embroiderer has finally been coaxed out of Chengtian Temple and settled in a quiet courtyard. Although she still occasionally goes back to Chengtian Temple, this is the first step in gradually distancing herself from the future Yuanjun Yue Chuzi. Just look at Li Yu's piety to know that Yunmeng Sword Marsh and the faith in the Yuanjun are not so easy to dispel.
"By the way, does Li Yu know about the strange things at Chengtian Temple? The future Yuanjun, who seems so loyal and secretive, is inside, staying in Yuan Huaimin's courtyard. Is he kept in the dark, or is he playing along?" Ouyang Rong frowned slightly, his expression thoughtful.
At this moment, he approached the quiet courtyard.
Suddenly, I noticed that the courtyard gate was open, and a slender figure was groping around at the entrance, carrying a solitary lamp.
"Why did you come out?!"
Ouyang Rong rushed forward, took the embroiderer's outstretched hand that was exploring the way forward, and asked after holding it tightly.
"Ah...ah."
Zhao Qingxiu grabbed his arm, her voice tinged with joy, and jumped up and down twice, revealing a touch of the innocent charm unique to young girls.
Ouyang Rong's face hardened, and he began to berate him:
"Didn't I tell you not to wander around? It's so late at night, why are you sneaking out all by yourself? Where are you going? It's not Chengtian Temple again, is it? Why do you always like going that way? Fine, you can go, but don't you know it's dark..."
At this point in his speech, his somewhat grumbling words suddenly stopped. Ouyang Rong looked at her eyes, which were covered by a sky-blue ribbon, and pursed his lips into a thin line.
Zhao Qingxiu quickly shook her head.
"Ahhh." Her voice sounded somewhat anxious.
She lowered her head and wrote in Ouyang Rong's palm:
It's dark now, there's no sun, and the wind is so cold.
Ouyang Rong couldn't help but say, "If you knew that, why did you still run away..."
Zhao Qingxiu waved the lantern in her hand at him.
I heard the sound of your usual carriage in the courtyard. I waited for a long time, but you didn't come in. I was worried that you couldn't find me.
Ouyang Rong fell silent.
He slowly lowered his head and looked at the lantern in the blindfolded girl's hand that was lit for one person.
"Ah...ah?"
Noticing that Ouyang Rong had been silent for a long time, Zhao Qingxiu timidly tugged at his sleeve.
I was wrong, please don't be angry.
"I'm here, I haven't left."
Ouyang Rong suddenly withdrew his hand and said. He clenched his fist, preventing her from writing those knife-like words, took a deep breath, and whispered:
"I'm sorry, I was a bit harsh just now. I spent a lot of time at the government office during the day, and my tone carried over. I'm really sorry, embroiderer. I... I'll stay a little later, play your favorite hairpin pendant, and sleep with you, okay?"
"Uh-huh!"
Zhao Qingxiu's tone brightened, and two small dimples appeared on her cheeks.
Just then, a gentle evening breeze swept over her face. Realizing what was happening, she quickly stuffed the lantern in her hand into Ouyang Rong's hand, gesturing for him to carry the lantern into the house.
Ouyang Rong kept his hand clenched into a fist, did not take it, and suddenly said:
"Can you hold this for me?"
Zhao Qingxiu tilted her head slightly, a little puzzled, but still obediently hummed in agreement, and dutifully carried the lantern back the way she came, this time with lighter steps.
She had only taken two steps.
Her slender body was suddenly suspended in mid-air.
Ouyang Rong suddenly picked up the blindfolded girl carrying the lantern and lifted her up by the waist, one arm around her waist and the other around her legs.
"The embroiderer is moving far too slowly, let me take over."
He grabbed the embroiderer around the waist and strode towards the courtyard gate without saying a word.
Zhao Qingxiu was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed red.
She instinctively wrapped her arms around Ouyang Rong's neck, her blushing face, covered with ribbons, swaying from side to side as if looking around.
"Don't move, embroiderer, light the lantern and let it guide my way."
Ouyang Rong spoke with a stern face.
"Mmm... Ah..."
Finding herself unable to break free from Tanlang, she remained silent, burying her burning red face in his chest, her posture stiff and afraid to move.
Ouyang Rong noticed that the girl in his arms was almost skin and bones, so thin it was heartbreaking. She also had a constitution that made her hot and easily blushed. Holding her was like holding a small furnace in his arms...
Ouyang Rong silently tightened his arms around the beauty, gazing ahead. For some reason, he felt no romantic or ambiguous feelings at this moment, and his emotions were unusually calm and peaceful.
As he strode along, the lantern Zhao Qingxiu held in her hand swayed precariously.
The light falling on the former's face flickered on and off, like a distant lighthouse shining in the darkness.
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