The legend of Dukang

The morning sun rises as usual.In the lobby of the restaurant, Wen Ruyu ate a bun with a bun in his hand and asked, "Wang Xiaoer, to be honest, did you wet my robe on purpose?"

Wang Xiaoer didn't reply, just looked at him with a "hehe" smirk.

Jieyou took a look at Wang Xiaoer, and said rarely: "It seems so!"

Wen Ruyu immediately glared at Wang Xiaoer.

Wang Xiaoer shrank his neck in fright, and quickly denied it with a smile: "Miss! Mistake! I thought you would put all the anthers in your robe, but who knew you didn't..."

"Okay! How dare you bully me!" Wen Ruyu pretended to be angry and patted Wang Xiaoer's head.

Wang Xiaoer quickly ran away with his head in his arms, seeing that Wen Ruyu had no intention of chasing him, he smiled and greeted the guests at other tables.

When the three of them finished their meals and led their horses to leave, Wang Xiaoer ran over again and forced Wen Ruyu a thick oiled paper bag.Wen Ruyu opened it and saw that inside was a freshly made red/roasted rabbit head, still steaming.

The pier in Cuiping Town was very busy, watching the crowds coming and going, Wen Ruyu couldn't help feeling emotional: With just one thought, Xanadu almost became a Shura hell!Fortunately, Shen Daoyuan is a good patriarch and made a wise choice. Presumably, Cuiping Town can also become a real paradise.

Wen Ruyu let out a long sigh of relief. Thinking of yesterday's embarrassment, he gave Fang Yunheng a hard look: "As a condition for returning the sword, Shen Daoyuan asked us not to confess Cuiping Town. Why did you agree so quickly?" We have been imprisoned by them for so long, so we have to put on airs to scare him and vent our anger. Moreover, we stole the gifts from the imperial court and injured Prince Dingguo, so you won’t be held accountable for such a few words, does your uncle agree?"

Fang Yunheng glanced at him, and said: "If you can find the sword without disturbing the court, you will burn incense! And at that time, our lives were still in their hands, so you and I can make big things small, let's make small things small. Besides ..." Fang Yunheng paused: "Are you willing to destroy this place?"

Looking at the innocent crowd in front of her, Wen Ruyu really couldn't bear it, so she could only say: "Forget about it! How did Shen Daoyuan know that Xuantian Sword is in Dingguohou's Mansion? You don't even ask!"

Fang Yunheng said: "He is Ling Jueding's confidant, and he must know some inside information. It is not surprising to guess Ding Guohou. Anyway, the matter is over, and I have an account with my uncle. It is better to leave as soon as possible!" Fang Yunheng seemed to have let go of a heavy responsibility, and breathed a sigh of relief: "Ruyu, where are you going? Back to Tianyun Villa?"

Hearing what Fang Yunheng said, Wen Ruyu thought of her hard work in the past few days, and hurriedly said: "How can I do that! I have risked my life to help you so much, and I will definitely go back to the capital with you to eat and drink for a few days .”

Fang Yunheng laughed quickly and said, "It's really thanks to you this time, and that informant, when will you introduce us, I want to thank him in person."

When Fang Yunheng said this, Jie You also looked over with curiosity on his face.

Wen Ruyu couldn't help feeling guilty for a while, and clenched the Tianyun fan in his hand: In fact, he was just making up nonsense about the informant, and there was no such person at all.But Fang Yunheng and Jieyou must not let them see it.Wen Ruyu unfolded her fan, pretending to be inscrutable: "The one who can recommend you is not an 'informant'?"

Fang Yunheng looked at the sachet swinging under Tianyun's fan, smiled, and didn't ask any further questions.

Wen Ruyu was about to brag while the iron was hot, when she turned her head and saw Jie You still had a serious face, as if deep in thought.

"What's the matter, the matter is over, aren't you happy?" Wen Ruyu asked strangely.

Jieyou glanced at him and said, "I just feel that Shen Daoyuan's attitude changed too quickly. I don't know if there are other secrets in the middle?"

A name flashed through Wen Ruyu's mind, but she also felt that there was no basis for it, so she said in a low voice: "Hey! You don't understand that killing us can only prove their crime of stealing the sword, even if it can be concealed for a while, it is impossible to hide it for a while. Dingguohou's mansion was convicted, and Cuiping Town can't escape. Rather than being wiped out by the emperor, it's better to return the sword to us, so as to gain the initiative. Anyway, we won't make things big, why? Wouldn't it be fun to do it?" Wen Ruyu said more and more vigorously, like a peacock with a high-spirited look: "Unfortunately, Shen Daoyuan this time, it was nothing but a bamboo basket to fetch water, and all his hard work was in vain."

After hearing what he said, Jieyou nodded in agreement, but still had doubts: "Also, how did the cat corpse and blood stains disappear in the Flawless House, and what is that green-eyed ghost?"

"The Xuantian sword has already been chased back, why do you want to think so much! Wen Feng will come later, let him take us to eat and drink to celebrate!" Wen Ruyu patted Jieyou's shoulder, and said with joy: " I heard that the sorghum wine brewed in Xilan County is the best!"

Fang Yunheng hurriedly said: "It's still not safe now, I think we'd better send the sword back to Dingguohou's mansion as soon as possible, so as not to have long nights and dreams."

Seeing that Fang Yunheng had made up his mind, Wen Ruyu didn't try to persuade him anymore, so he nodded in agreement: "Don't worry! Wen Feng's boat will come to pick us up in a while. People from Tianyun Villa will guard us all the way, so we're sure to be safe."

Fang Yunheng looked at Wen Ruyu suspiciously: "How did Wen Feng know that we were leaving Cuiping Town? When did you notify him?"

Wen Ruyu took a deep breath in her heart, she had to talk to Wen Feng later, and she must not let him talk about sending pigeons over this morning.

With a complacent look on her face, Wen Ruyu said arrogantly: "You forgot, I have an informant!"

From the other side of the pier, a familiar voice came: "Why do you suddenly want to leave, sir? I thought you would stay here forever."

Shen Jia'an, Shen Jianing, and Du Shaokang walked towards the pier. Du Shaokang was still carrying a small burden behind him, and he was dressed as if he was about to go out.

"Yes." Shen Jianing also said: "Mister is not in good health, it is very inconvenient to go out."

"When I came to Cuiping Town, I wanted to take care of my aunt. Now that my aunt's filial piety period has passed, it's time to go out." Du Shaokang looked at Shen Jia'an, and said softly: "Is the patriarch Shen still opposed to the matter of going to Beijing for the exam? ?”

Hearing Du Shaokang asking himself, Shen Jiaan hesitated for a moment, and said: "My father is still opposed, but his attitude seems not as tough as before. These days, my father's health is getting worse and worse. I am a little worried. I want to take it easy and rest assured. Spend a few days with his old man."

Du Shaokang nodded, and comforted him: "Patriarch Shen will be fine, so don't worry. By the way, after I leave, my aunt's house will trouble you to take care of it."

Shen Jiaan nodded: "Don't worry, sir!"

Shen Jianing looked at the river, and said to Shen Jia'an: "Jia'an, there is still a while before the boat leaves, and Mr. Du didn't bring dry food, you can go to the restaurant to get some."

After Shen Jiaan left in response, Du Shaokang looked at Shen Jianing and said, "Second Young Master, is there anything you want to tell me alone?"

Shen Jianing smiled, and bowed deeply to Du Shaokang: "I want to thank you sir."

"Thank you for what I did."

"I want to thank Mr. Du for persuading my father yesterday and keeping Cuiping Town." Shen Jianing looked at Du Shaokang with piercing eyes.

Hearing what he said, Du Shaokang sighed: "It seems that Patriarch Shen didn't hide it from you."

Shen Jianing said in a low voice: "Actually, for such a long time, because of this matter, uncle, brother and sister have all..."

Looking at Shen Jianing's sad expression, Du Shaokang comforted softly: "The patriarch is a good person, so don't blame him."

Shen Jianing nodded clearly: "I've always been aware of father's difficulties, but it's a pity that he has a stubborn temper and admits to death, no one can persuade him!" Shen Jianing looked at Du Shaokang with piercing eyes: "I really didn't expect that my father would be punished. My husband convinced me with a few words! My husband is so bold! My father also said that my husband loses his temper just like the general back then!"

Du Shaokang smiled: "How can I compare with the general, but Patriarch Shen praised me absurdly."

Shen Jianing said solemnly: "Father never praises people casually, he will definitely look like the old man when he says he looks like."

Looking at Shen Jianing's firm eyes, Du Shaokang couldn't help but smile in his heart: As expected of father and son, they both admit death, and the people they identify with say what they say!There is no question at all!

"However, there is still one thing I would like to ask you, sir." Shen Jianing looked around, and whispered, "Half a month ago, a strange woman came to the mansion suddenly, claiming to be a friend of the elder sister, and she had the elder sister's As a token, you can speak clearly about the elder sister. My father detained her in the mansion and wanted to investigate more, but who knows that she disappeared last night, and she couldn't be found no matter what." Shen Jianing paused and continued. : "Cuiping Mountain is so big, I'm afraid that she will hide and have bad intentions."

Du Shaokang smiled, and comforted him: "Second Young Master, don't worry, I think this girl should have left."

"Impossible!" Shen Jianing looked at Du Shaokang carefully and said: "To tell the truth, sir, I have already said hello to the ferry in Cuiping Town, and it is impossible to let her go without my permission! Last night, the ferry was fine Staying in the cabin, no one has ever gone out. Could it be that she has the ability to spread the news to the outside of the town and transfer a ship from outside to pick her up?"

Du Shaokang smiled: "I heard that Tofu Li San's family has a fishing boat."

"Brother Li?" Shen Jianing froze for a moment.

"Last night, Li San secretly hid money in the woods near the thatched cottage. I saw that his hair and clothes were a little wet. I guess it was because there was a lot of steam on the river at night. It was so late, he couldn't go fishing in the river. I thought, he It should be someone who crossed the river. The boat money given by that person was kept at home for fear of being discovered by his wife, so he hid it secretly in the woods." Du Shaokang looked at Shen Jianing and said: "That girl has lived in Shenli for more than half a year. Yue, everyone in the town has seen it. It seems that she told the name of Patriarch Shen and begged Li Sandu to cross the river. Li San didn't get your order, so he was willing to oblige! Just to be on the safe side, Second Young Master should ask Li San !"

Shen Jianing couldn't help feeling a little annoyed: she thought that as long as she commanded the ferry, the woman would be unable to fly.I didn't expect to be taken advantage of, I'm really ashamed!Shen Jianing bowed his hands to Du Shaokang in shame: "Thank you for your advice, sir."

Du Shaokang smiled slightly, the wind by the river was blowing his hair, making him look like a fairy.Du Shaokang's life experience is a mystery, his origin is unknown, and he has found out the details of Cuiping Town, which makes people frightened.Just in case, it is really inappropriate to let him leave!Shen Jianing grasped the dagger hidden in his sleeve, looked at Du Shaokang's pale face, and finally his heart softened, and he said instead: "I hope you will take care of it, and if there is something unsatisfactory outside, the gate of my Cuiping Town will always be open for you." .”

It's not that he didn't see through Shen Jianing's murderous intentions. Seeing that he was still willing to let him go, Du Shaokang was inevitably moved: "Thank you, Second Young Master, I will make a note of it."

The sailing whistle sounded, and the ferry was about to set sail.

Shen Jiaan ran over panting with a bag of dry food in his arms, stared at Du Shaokang, his eyes were red with anxiety, but he couldn't say a word.

Du Shaokang clasped his fists at them and said, "We will meet later."

The three said goodbye at the ferry.