Chapter 38 Who Do You Think You Are? This road may be difficult and long, but I...
Whipping his horse, Lou Wanqiao led a few people back first.
As for Yunlai, she temporarily assigned him other tasks. No matter how long it takes, they will eventually meet in the capital.
There was a grand ceremony in early spring, and that was when Lou Wanqiao was ready to make his move. With the right timing, location, and people, he could push Li Su to the top. As a member of the royal family and blessed with divine authority, he would undoubtedly be able to overthrow Li Lianhan.
Having replayed the plan countless times in his mind, Lou Wanqiao never stopped on the road just to catch up with the ceremony.
Fifteen days is enough.
Marquis Suyang's troops would first arrive in the capital and secretly deploy, and then her men would also lurk in every corner of the city, waiting for the command to converge into a blazing fire. Yunlai would then lead his men to the capital, and Mu Yunjiao would use the military token to mobilize Prince Duan's troops, and...
Lou Wanqiao made all the preparations and backup plans he could think of to ensure that nothing would go wrong.
She wants justice.
How many have spent years in hiding, trapped in the elements, seeking only justice. But justice lies in the hands of the law, and if the wicked remain, the consequences will be endless.
She wants to create a country with peaceful rivers and seas.
Go and hold the law in your hands, and give justice to the Liu family and the world!
The scenery along the way changed again and again, the colors gradually increased, and the grass leaves along the way also sprouted new buds.
Spring is coming.
Lou Wanqiao rushed back to the capital before the beginning of spring.
At this time, she had not yet broken off relations with Li Lianhan, but the "Twelve" he sent was killed by her, and Li Lianhan must have known about it.
If you enter the palace at this time, it will definitely be dangerous.
Lou Wanqiao was not in a hurry to enter the palace, nor was he in a hurry to return home. Instead, he disguised himself and walked onto the street.
The most urgent task is to collect intelligence and find out what major events happened in the capital while she was away.
Lou Wanqiao suddenly stopped and looked at a large group of people gathered in front of the Dali Temple. They were not sure what they were doing.
She squeezed into the crowd, squinting her eyes to look at the center, and her pupils suddenly shrank when she saw the scene in front of her clearly.
Wait, that's not right...
wrong!
A woman knelt before the government office, dressed in mourning, her face filled with sadness. She held a drumstick in her hand, striking it again and again, as if using all her strength.
The white clothes were stained with blood. Lou Wanqiao remembered this person. She was the woman she saved when she met Li Huanian at the martial arts conference. If she remembered correctly, her name seemed to be Shutian.
But why is she here? And in this posture?
Lou Wanqiao was puzzled and couldn't imagine what she had gone through. Since they parted that day, Lou Wanqiao had someone bring her to the capital. Shutian had wanted to seek justice in the capital, but why...
Boom.
Boom.
Boom!
The sound of the drum was heavy and powerful, forming a sharp contrast with her frail body. The onlookers were whispering to each other, with different expressions on their faces.
Lou Wanqiao squeezed into the inner circle and looked at the woman kneeling on the ground. An inexplicable sense of absurdity spread over her heart.
"I, Chen Shutian, a commoner, have reported the Qizhou government to the authorities, but they have allowed burning, killing, and looting to proceed without a care!"
Boom!
"I have accused the Qizhou County Magistrate of colluding with foreign tribes for the second time. His heart is worthy of death!"
Knock knock!
"I have reported Sun Jinbao to the Beijing authorities three times for knowing the truth and not reporting it!!"
Boom boom boom!!
The beating of the drum became more and more urgent, like crying and complaining, as if roaring out the woman's anger.
The wind was still cold, and she was wearing thin clothes, with dried blood on the corners of her clothes. The veins on her forehead were bulging, her breathing was rapid, and her voice was bloody.
Just as she couldn't help but want to step forward, the door of Dali Temple was pushed open.
It was a strange face that Lou Wanqiao had never seen before.
The man walked out slowly, wearing gorgeous clothes and looking noble.
He lowered his eyes to look down the stairs and asked calmly, "Who are you?"
"The commoner Qizhou, Chen Shutian."
The man said expressionlessly, "Do you know the price of beating this drum?"
"I know. If paying the price can get them the punishment they deserve, I won't regret it!"
"On this trip, I never thought of returning alive. This is my only wish. I hope you will conduct a thorough investigation!"
Her eyes were firm and her voice was powerful.
The corners of the man's lips suddenly curled up. He turned around and glanced at her: "Okay, I agree. If you can withstand thirty lashes, I will accept this case."
Lou Wanqiao was shocked, and then angry.
When did this rule come about?
She had clearly abolished this regulation!
Chen Shutian's face was calm, and she knelt on the ground as if she was relieved: "Okay!"
The cool breeze blew across her cheeks, her skin cracked and her lips turned pale, but her eyes seemed to have made up their minds.
Lou Wanqiao had seen this kind of look in other people before.
She was ready to die.
Lou Wanqiao's eyes flashed, and he stepped out of the crowd and walked forward: "Stop!"
The man who was about to catch the woman paused and turned around: "Who is so presumptuous here?!"
She walked around Chen Shutian in front of her without any haste, and glared at the man on the steps: "Who are you to show off your skills in front of the Dali Temple?"
The man looked down at her, his eyebrows raised. "I am the newly appointed Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, You Xin."
The newly appointed... Shaoqing of Dali Temple?
Lou Wanqiao frowned.
When did it happen?
Could it be that Li Lianhan concluded that she was dead?
Lou Wanqiao calculated carefully and found that she had not been back to the capital for a long time. She had been traveling all the way and could receive very little information. She had not returned to the base to organize the information when she returned to the capital.
Thinking about it this way, she was a bit reckless.
But so what?
"Shaoqing of the Dali Temple?" Lou Wanqiao rolled the five words over and over again, then sneered, "Have I admitted it?"
"Oh?" You Xin looked very interested. "Who are you?"
"The Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, Lou Wanqiao."
Her words were powerful and she met You Xin's gaze without any fear.
You Xin was stunned at first, then took a step back, his expression turning cold: "Lou, Wan, Qiao?"
He paused, then smiled. "What a pity you're so late. His Majesty has appointed me the position of Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple."
"I didn't get this official robe from anyone. People without real ability can only pretend to have a feather as a token of authority." Lou Wanqiao said sarcastically. She helped Chen Shutian up and walked towards the gate of Dali Temple.
"Wait!" You Xin stopped her, his face serious, no longer smiling frivolously. "No outsiders allowed in!"
"Oh?" Lou Wanqiao looked at him amusedly and took a step back.
Then, in the eyes of the onlookers, You Xin flew straight out at an incredibly fast speed.
Lou Wanqiao retracted the leg that kicked him away, supported Chen Shutian and slowly walked into the gate of Dali Temple.
The surrounding guards stood silently behind her and followed her into the Dali Temple.
"How do you feel? I'll call a doctor to take a look." Lou Wanqiao looked down at Chen Shutian and asked with concern.
Chen Shutian suddenly looked up at her, as if coming to her senses. Her red and swollen eyes were bloodshot, and a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in her despair and confusion: "Benefactor...?"
"Don't be afraid. If you have any grievances, I will help you." Lou Wanqiao helped her sit on the chair and poured a cup of hot tea into Chen Shutian's hand.
Her hands were extremely cold, rough and stiff to the touch.
"My benefactor!" Chen Shutian's emotions suddenly became agitated. She moved her hands so violently that she dropped the cup on the ground. She tightly grasped Lou Wanqiao's arms, tears welling in her eyes. "There are so many sufferings in the world, why do they pretend to be deaf and dumb?"
When Lou Wanqiao met her eyes, he felt a lump in his throat.
There are all kinds of suffering in the world.
Why are they playing dumb?
Many of the injustices were caused by innocence.
Why do they kill them all?
What should we do if the law is unfair and we feel unhappy?
She was speechless for a moment and just held Chen Shutian's hand tightly.
"We have suffered so much and have nowhere to seek redress, so we must forge our own path."
Her cheeks were cold and her skin was cracked, and Lou Wanqiao couldn't help but tremble when he touched her hand.
"Miss Chen, this road may be difficult and long, but I will walk it with you. Are you willing to live for this?"
Chen Shutian was stunned. She looked up at the person in front of her and felt her cheeks getting hot and wet.
The night is long and dark.
But someone was holding a lamp and leading a path for her.
It is a rough and bumpy road, but it carries the long-cherished wishes of countless people.
"I... am willing." Her voice was small but resolute. When she raised her head, her eyes were filled with tears, but no longer filled with despair. "My benefactor, are you the rumored Junior Minister of the Dali Temple?"
"Rumor? What do the rumors say about me?" Lou Wanqiao shrugged noncommittally, untied his outer robe and draped it over Chen Shutian's shoulders, then poured her a cup of hot tea. "Don't call me benefactor, just call me by my name. Warm yourself up first, then come back with me to the mansion to bathe and change. Your clothes are too thin."
"……good."
Lou Wanqiao straightened up and looked around.
"Lord Lou..."
"Lord Lou!"
Most of the people in the Dali Temple are hers. Although she is outside the capital and has been traveling all night and is unable to receive intelligence in time, the people in the Dali Temple will not rebel easily.
As for that You Xin, he is most likely Li Lianhan's man.
By now, the news of her return had probably reached the palace. This move was risky, but Lou Wanqiao did not regret it.
"Let's go, Miss Chen, while there are few people here..." Lou Wanqiao just lowered his head to speak, and suddenly his eyes became stern, and then he suddenly bent down.
An arrow flew past his head and penetrated the wall.
The tip of the arrow cut off a few strands of black hair, and the ribbon that tied the hair slowly fell in the air.
With his hair falling down like a waterfall on his shoulders, Lou Wanqiao drew the long sword from his waist without hesitation and turned around to stand in front of Chen Shutian.
The arrow came in through the window, and Lou Wanqiao couldn't tell where the shooter was. However, the fact that he dared to act so boldly in the capital must be due to those people in the court.
If she hadn't reacted quickly, the newly appointed "Shaoqing of Dali Temple" would have been in office by now.
Without caring about anything else, Lou Wanqiao pulled Chen Shutian up and said, "Follow me first!"
"Lord Lou..." Chen Shutian looked at her in astonishment. The young man in front of her already had an androgynous face, and now he looked even more feminine.
She had heard many rumors.
For example, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple in the capital kills people without blinking an eye and is a jade-faced Shura.
For example, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple is cold, vicious and cruel.
But the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple that Chen Shutian saw with her own eyes was gentle and kind, and his eyes could see the suffering of the people.
It is her only light at this moment.
Lou Wanqiao turned to look at her, his long hair draped over his face. His eyes were cold and sharp, but his voice suddenly softened. "This road is dangerous, but I believe you can return home safely. I have some things to take care of. Go out the back door, and someone will come to meet you."
"Miss Chen, you promised me to live."
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