Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Finally, one night, the trap was set off. He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai rushed to the scene and found a figure tripped by a rope and struggling to escape. He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai worked together to catch the man. Under the light, the figure revealed his true identity, which turned out to be Bang Geng.

"Bang Geng, it's you!" He Yuzhu shouted angrily.

Bang Geng's face turned pale. He knew he had no way to escape, so he could only lower his head and said in a trembling voice: "I'm sorry, Yu Zhu, I... I just..."

He Yuzhu looked at him coldly, "Why did you do this? Do you know that your lies almost ruined my reputation?"

Bang Geng whispered, "I was jealous of you. Seeing you and Lou Xiao'e together made me feel uncomfortable. So I came up with this idea to make everyone doubt you. I'm sorry, I really know I was wrong."

After listening to this, He Yuzhu's anger gradually subsided, but he still felt extremely disappointed. "Bang Geng, what you did not only hurt me, but also yourself. I hope you can remember this lesson and don't do such things again in the future."

Yi Zhonghai also severely criticized Banggeng and told him to be responsible for his actions. Banggeng admitted his mistake, and the neighbors in the courtyard also said that they would pay more attention to their words and deeds in the future and no longer believe in rumors.

Although Banggeng's apology calmed He Yuzhu's anger, he was still deeply disappointed with this former brother. After that, He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e's life gradually returned to normal, but he never let go of his vigilance against Banggeng's behavior.

Life in the courtyard was still normal. He Yuzhu was busy in the kitchen every day, and occasionally chatted with neighbors in the yard, feeling the rare tranquility. However, he always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at him in the dark, and the vague sense of threat made him feel uneasy.

One night, He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e were walking in the yard. The breeze was blowing, the moonlight was shining on the ground, and the courtyard seemed particularly peaceful. He Yuzhu held Lou Xiao'e's hand, his heart was full of warmth, but there was also a hint of worry.

"Xiao'e, I always feel like something is wrong in the yard recently." He Yuzhu said softly, looking around.

Lou Xiao'e looked up at He Yuzhu and said gently, "Brother Yuzhu, are you too nervous? Everything has passed, Banggeng has admitted his mistakes, and we should enjoy our life now."

He Yuzhu sighed, "I know, but I always feel that Banggeng hasn't completely changed. There's still a hint of resentment in his eyes."

Lou Xiao'e held He Yuzhu's hand tightly and comforted him, "Don't think too much. No matter what happens, I will face it with you."

He Yuzhu nodded and looked at Lou Xiao'e with gratitude. He knew that Lou Xiao'e was his greatest support and reliance. With her by his side, he had infinite strength.

Just as the two were about to return to their room, they suddenly heard a low voice. He Yuzhu held Lou Xiao'e, signaling her not to make a sound, and then tiptoed to the direction where the voice came from.

In the corner of the yard, He Yuzhu saw Banggeng talking in a low voice with a few strangers. Their expressions seemed very serious. He Yuzhu pricked up his ears and tried to hear their conversation clearly.

"Are you sure he didn't find anything?" a strange voice asked.

Bang Geng replied in a low voice: "Don't worry, he is still worried about the previous incident and didn't notice us at all."

He Yuzhu was shocked. Sure enough, Banggeng was still planning something. It seemed that the previous apology was just a superficial act, and his intentions were still sinister.

"That's good. Our plan must be foolproof and He Yuzhu must not discover it." Another stranger said with a hint of threat in his tone.

He Yuzhu frowned, he knew he couldn't just sit there and wait for death, he had to take action to expose Banggeng's conspiracy. He quietly retreated and took Lou Xiaoe back to the room.

"Brother Yuzhu, what did you hear just now?" Lou Xiao'e asked, with worry in her eyes.

He Yuzhu said in a deep voice: "Bang Geng is still up to something. He and a few strangers are planning something. I must discuss this with Uncle Yi to see what to do."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, "We have to be careful not to let them find out."

The next morning, He Yuzhu went to find Yi Zhonghai and told him everything he had heard last night. After listening to him, Yi Zhonghai's face became serious.

"Yuzhui, this matter is of no trivial importance. We cannot alert the enemy. We must find conclusive evidence to expose their conspiracy." Yi Zhonghai said, with a gleam of wisdom in his eyes.

He Yuzhu nodded, "Uncle Yi, I understand. What do you think we should do?"

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment and said, "We can set up a trap and let them fall into it. But this requires everyone's cooperation. We can't let anyone know our plan."

After hearing this, He Yuzhu felt excited and expectant. He knew that if he and Uncle Yi joined forces, they would be able to expose Banggeng's conspiracy and clear his name.

In the next few days, He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai began to quietly set traps. They set up some hidden surveillance points in the yard to record the movements of Banggeng and those strangers at any time. At the same time, they also secretly notified some trusted neighbors to keep them alert and deal with possible events together.

As night fell, the courtyard seemed particularly quiet, but He Yuzhu's heart was filled with tension and anticipation. He knew that there might be new discoveries tonight. Late at night, He Yuzhu quietly hid in a corner, staring closely at Banggeng's room.

Soon, Banggeng appeared again. He and the strangers gathered together quietly, as if discussing something. He Yuzhu held his breath and listened carefully to their conversation.

"We must speed up and act tomorrow night," a stranger whispered.

Bang Geng nodded, "Okay, I will cooperate with you. But you have to promise not to implicate me after the success."

Another stranger sneered: "Don't worry, as long as you don't betray us, nothing will happen."

He Yuzhu was nervous. He knew that Banggeng and these people must be planning something big and he had to stop them as soon as possible. He quietly left his hiding place and quickly went to find Yi Zhonghai.

"Uncle Yi, they are going to take action tomorrow night, and we must seize this opportunity." He Yuzhu said with a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "I have already made arrangements. Our people will appear at the critical moment and catch them all in one fell swoop."