The widowed sister-in-law is embarrassed, she criticizes the villain like he only wants to be a love

Jiang Ci, Yan Shu and his party walked on the official road for seven days and finally reached the foot of the mountain on the eighth day. They would start walking on the mountain road in the next few days. After crossing this mountain, they would reach the territory of Nanyang Prefecture.

Jiang Ci and Yan Shu got off the carriage together. Jiang Ci looked up at the sky. Heavy snow was falling, and the entire sky was gray, as if there was a sign of an approaching blizzard.

The guard came forward.

"Master, the snow is getting heavier and heavier, and it's getting late. I remember there is a town ahead. Why don't we rest in the town for a night and prepare some supplies tomorrow before going up the mountain."

Jiang Ci looked at Yan Shu: "What does sister-in-law mean?"

Yan Shu glanced at the surroundings. The snow seemed to be falling heavier and heavier, making it unsuitable for traveling. Moreover, the food and water they brought from Xinyang Prefecture had been almost used up, so they had to prepare sufficient supplies before going up the mountain.

"Then let's rest for a night, and we'll go into the mountains tomorrow when the snow is lighter."

Jiang Ci nodded and said, "Okay, let's go to the town ahead and stay for one night."

Later, the group arrived at the nearest town.

This town was built near the foot of the mountain. It didn't have a large population and there were some simple shops on the main street. It was late at night and most of the shops were closed. There was only one inn in the entire town.

Because there are relatively few outsiders, the inn is quiet.

The shopkeeper was very happy to see so many guests coming, and he personally took them to see the rooms.

The inn is a quadrangle courtyard with a large courtyard in the middle, and the overall environment is quite tidy.

Yan Shu was assigned to the room next to Jiang Ci. She entered her room and looked around. The room was quite spacious. There was even a woman's dressing table and a bathing area behind a screen. Such a house was very common in a populous city, but it was rare in such a remote town.

I just heard from the shopkeeper that this room is the best one in the inn. Due to its higher price, the guests who come and stay here are ordinary country people who are willing to spend money to stay in such a good room, so the furniture in the room looks very new.

Yan Shu put his luggage on the bed, locked the door, and slipped into the space.

She has been sleeping in the open air for the past few days. If she wants to enter the space to take care of her third brother, she always has to find an excuse to leave. Jiang Ci and his men never ask her where she is going, but Jiang Ci is always worried about her safety and always reminds her not to run too far.

In fact, on the day when the third brother was assassinated, Jiang Ci and his men saw with their own eyes that she disappeared out of thin air with a living person. Even if they didn't expect that she had space, they would probably suspect that she was some kind of immortal monster who was proficient in magic.

Jiang Ci lost his memory and didn't remember his past with her, so naturally he forgot about the space, but he never asked her about it, so she just pretended to be deaf and dumb.

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In the next room

Jiang Ci sat in front of the charcoal brazier. In front of him stood several men in black. They looked a little tired and seemed to have come from a long journey.

"Sir, Xuanzong has cleared out all of the old general's men. The old general should have known that it was you who did it. He left for the capital not long ago. He must have guessed that you would take action against the secret agents in the capital next."

Jiang Ci asked in a deep voice: "Did your master ask you to bring a message?"

Huanying nodded and said, "Your Majesty summoned Prime Minister Zhang and Prime Minister Su some time ago and asked them to personally teach Jiang Qiuchi how to govern the country. Not long after this incident, Concubine De was caught having an affair with a guard. Both Concubine De and the adulterer were sentenced to death. These two events happened only seven days apart. Now, due to his serious illness, His Majesty has given the important task of superintendent to Jiang Qiuchi. I'm afraid that the capital will be in chaos. The master wants you to come to the capital as soon as possible."

Jiang Ci's deep phoenix eyes were fixed on the dancing flames in the charcoal basin. He was as motionless as a wooden sculpture. He was silent for a long time before a cold light flashed in his eyes. He had already reviewed everything in his mind.

"What was Jiang Qiuchi's reaction?"

"Jiang Qiuchi also hopes that the young master can come to the capital earlier. He is not good at dealing with the turbulent affairs of the court, and now that His Majesty has pushed him to the forefront, he is worried that he will be exposed."

Jiang Ci picked up the hot tea on the wooden table in front of him, slowly brought it to his lips and took a sip.

"The old emperor should have known that he was a substitute. The reason why he didn't expose him was just to use him to deal with the Zhao family. As a fish, he only needs to wait for the big fish to take the bait. In addition, send more people to secretly protect Jiang Qiuchi's safety. Now that Concubine De is dead, the fifth prince has no chance of becoming the emperor. The Zhao family will probably take action against him next. This chess piece must not be harmed until the very end."

"Yes, I will send someone to pass the message back to the capital."

Jiang Ci's gaze fell on the other three people. Ying Si and Ying Qi were both old men who had been with him for many years. He naturally remembered them. When his gaze finally swept over Wu Ming, he paused for a moment.

After six months of investigation, he had a general understanding of what had happened in the past two years and learned that there was a new confidant around him, who was none other than the missing fourth son of Marquis Zhenbei.

"Wuming stays here. You three can go down first."

"Yes!"

Huanying, Yingsi, and Yingqi bowed to Jiangci and left the room.

Wuming immediately stepped forward and asked, "What do you want, Master?"

"I have a mission for you, and only you are suitable."

Wu Ming raised his head and looked at Jiang Ci: "Master, please speak."

Jiang Ci said, "Since Feng Jinyuan was transferred back to the capital, his son Feng Yunhe has been in charge of Northern Frontier. Although we have a gentleman's alliance, his heart is unpredictable. Right now, Northern Frontier must not make any mistakes, so I have to arrange for someone I can trust to keep an eye on him."

Wuming nodded: "I obey your command."

Jiang Ci pondered for a moment, took out a token from his arms and handed it to Wuming.

"This is the Lu family's military token. With it, you can mobilize the old subordinates of the Marquis of Zhenbei. If Feng Yunhe has any intention of rebelling, get rid of him as soon as possible."

Wu Ming was surprised and said, "Master, are you really going to give this military token to me?"

Jiang Ci chuckled: "The Lu family's military token originally belonged to you. The Lu family has produced famous generals for generations, and each of them is a hero with outstanding achievements. I believe that like father, like son. Zhenbei Hou is a man of steel, and you will definitely inherit your father's legacy."

Wuming's heart was shaken violently, and the blood in his body seemed to be boiling.

His eyes were determined, he stretched out his hands to take the military token, and casually knelt down in front of Jiang Ci.

"I will definitely fulfill my mission."