Those years when I climbed the wall

All night.

At dawn, Mu Yunqi took Lu Chongning to the state government office.Xun Miao had been waiting for a long time, and now he reported the case carefully, which was not much different from what Feng Qing said the night before. It seems that after a night, there was not much progress in the investigation. In the city, except for that small courtyard, everything was calm and peaceful all night.

Lu Chongning had doubts: "It's not surprising that Li Qiaoer didn't go back to Dengxian Tower, but are the hermits beside Li Tong not moving?"

Xun Miao shook his head: "The spies have been guarding outside Dengxian Tower all night, and they haven't seen the dry man next to Li Tong appear."

This obviously cannot dispel Lu Chongning's doubts: "Even if he never showed up to climb the fairy tower, it doesn't mean that this dry person can't go to the small courtyard to kill and destroy corpses!"

Xun Miao pondered: "Speaking of suspicious people, there are not all clues. There were only a few guests who entered and exited the fairy tower last night, but around the time of Haihai, an old man in sixties entered, and left in a hurry in less than a quarter of an hour. Unlike the vicious and vicious ones, the spies didn't pay attention to it. I asked him about it today, and he mentioned it later. I had doubts in my heart, so I ordered him to ask the waiter in the restaurant. I learned that the old man was not a regular customer in the restaurant. Claiming to be an old friend of Li Tong, the two of them were alone in the room for a while, not knowing what to say."

"Old man?" Lu Chongning stroked his chin, "Could it be... a disguise?"

Xun Miao agreed: "In the middle of the night, and in this place full of rumors of ghosts and ghosts, it seems unreasonable for an old man in his sixties to go out alone, and we know that Li Tong has no acquaintances in this Xingzhou city. So this person probably has another identity."

Lu Chongning continued to rub his chin: "Then this person...could it be Li Qiaoer? Or the hermit behind Li Tong?"

"According to Xun's opinion, it's not true." Xun Miao obviously had thought about it carefully, "The boy in the store asserted that the person was definitely not a woman, but judging from his figure and appearance, I thought it was—" His eyes turned to the seat Up: "Qin-Liu-Zhi!"

Not surprisingly, Mu Yun prayed and showed worry: "If what we saw yesterday was Qin Liuzhi, then it would be reasonable for him to go to Li Tong to discuss the plan. Now I'm afraid, Li Tong will take care of himself because of this. Dangerous, take the risk."

Lu Chongning clenched his fists: "The matter has already come to this, why bother with him any more? According to my minister, I will arrest him and bring him to the state government for interrogation, and the inside story will naturally come to light!"

Without saying yes or no, Mu Yunqi still stared at Xun Miao.

The latter smiled: "I seconded the proposal." He raised his eyes, "However, it is not an arrest, but an invitation. Besides, the state government is the place where criminals are tried, and there is no evidence to point out that Li Tong is guilty, so the minister thinks , it’s better to change places and invite him to inquire.”

With a frown of eyebrows, Lu Chongning showed disdain for this suggestion: "Xun Tong's judgment treats him politely, but he may not be able to accept it! Since he has met Qin Liuzhi, he should know your identity. If you invite me, How can he come as ordered?"

"Who said it was me who came forward?" Xun Miao smiled slyly: "I have to borrow your favor for this matter. Even if Qin Liuzhi recognizes me, he may not recognize my husband, and Li Tong may not know my identity. If this is the case, then the Lord invites you, and he seems to have no reason to refuse."

"This..." After thinking about it carefully, Lu Chongning realized that this was the case, so he changed his tone and began to agree.

Mu Yunqi had no choice but to say, "You know, why should I invite Li Tong to talk about it?"

The other faded out four words: "Return the baby."

"Baby?... Ah Nuan?" Lu Chongning was stunned, "So, don't you tell him that we went to that small courtyard that night, and in case the assassin was him..."

"Even if the assassin is someone beside him, he might not be the one who sent him!" Interrupting, Xun Miao seemed thoughtful, "Based on Li Tong's protection of Li Qiao'er, he should have no reason and no intention of harming Li Qiao'er and Ah Nuan , so here, most of it is involuntary! In this case, we might as well grasp his difficulties and persuade him with good words, or he may be able to tell the inside story."

After further deliberation, Lu Chongning nodded: "That's the reason! Then I'll send the invitation?"

Mu Yun prayed and looked at Xun Miao: "In your opinion, where should we meet?"

"Since I have just experienced danger, I should have chosen a place to avoid people," Xun Miao rubbed his nose, "There is a restaurant by the White Lake in the north of the city, which is only two or three miles away from the downtown area, but there are fewer people coming and going in winter, so it can be called a downtown area." Keeping quiet and avoiding people is the best choice."

Mu Yunqi thought so, and ordered Lu Chongning to deliver the invitation in person.The latter came back and reported that Li Tong had readily agreed to meet at the White Lake Restaurant in the afternoon, and he would come alone.

Just after noon, Baihu Restaurant was just at the entrance.

Two wisps of green smoke curl up from the top of the celadon glazed lotus incense burner, and the rich sandalwood smells like a light tea, which has a somewhat refreshing effect.

After holding the teacup in his hand for a while, Xun Miao's brows were still hard to relax, and he turned his face: "Li Tong hasn't shown up yet, brother, let's go back to the state office first, just in case something happens."

"It's not time yet, how anxious are you?" The person who closed his eyes and rested his mind was calm, "And you are surrounded by your people, but why are you so afraid?"

"That's not the way to say it!" Xun Miao was a little anxious, "There are contingencies in everything, in case Li Tong breaks his promise and brings people here, or even in case ghosts and ghosts die..." After a pause, "Let's just treat those who are It’s all about the medicine man raised by the elixir, if this is true, and this matter is related to Li Tong, wouldn’t it be..." Before the words finished, there was a knock on the door.

The guard reported that Li Tong had arrived, alone.

Opening his eyes and taking a peek at the person sitting opposite him, Mu Yunqi took the teacup with a smug smile on the corner of his mouth.

The visitor was in a hurry, with anxious faces.Not surprised to see Xun Miao present, but anxious to ask what happened the night before and where the baby was.

Seeing that his anxious and confused state did not seem to be forced, Mu Yunqi told the truth and said: "When we went, Lingmei was not at home, so I thought, will she go back to the fairy tower to find you?"

Li Tong shook his head: "She looked for me in the future, I just thought she and Ah Nuan were still in the small courtyard, until Brother Lu came to inform the accident early this morning, I hurried to look there, and sent people to look around, until If there is no fruit, it really makes me lose my mind."

Xun Miao interjected at the right time: "It is said that the state government determined that Miss Li returned home after the thief left. Because she didn't see the nanny and Ah Nuan, she ran away in a hurry when she realized something was wrong, and she was probably fine at the moment."

"Really?" His eyes lit up, and Li Tong's joy still didn't seem fake.

On the contrary, Xun Miao was surprised when he heard the words: "So, Li Guanren has heard about the matter and has not gone to the state government to inquire about the case?" His eyes flashed, "Isn't it... that I have my own opinion on this?"

Startled, the other lowered his eyes: "No, I went to the small courtyard before noon, and there was still a gentleman on duty there. I also inquired about the whereabouts of my sister at that time, but found nothing, so I thought the state government didn't care about it." , didn’t go there, and decided to find it by myself.”

"That's it... forgive me for taking the liberty." Xun Miao cupped his hands to show some guilt, his expression relaxed when he saw him, but the conversation suddenly changed: "Last night, my sister didn't go to the fairy tower, but Li Guanren has another acquaintance to visit?"

"You..." The hearer suddenly raised his head, and his eyes burst into anger: "What do you mean?" Turning to the person who was sitting quietly: "Brother Wang (Mu Yunqi's pseudonym claims to be Wang), I came here today, not to return Ah Is it warm? Why are you interrogating me? Could it be that you think what happened last night has something to do with me?"

Mu Yunqi smiled calmly: "Whether it has anything to do with it or not, you will only find out after asking."

Xun Miao followed up: "Official Li, please be calm and don't be impatient. This case involves several lives. Xun's responsibility lies in his responsibility. He dare not neglect it. Therefore, everyone involved in the case must be summoned one by one for careful interrogation. If you are finally proved innocent, The baby is self-delivered and you take it away."

"Where is the responsibility?" The brows of the other person tightened, and they cast vigilant eyes: "Who are you?"

Xun Miao said indifferently: "Brother Li, forgive me. When I go out, I often use a pseudonym for the convenience of visiting people. However, my surname is Xun, and I am a new judge in Honshu who has only been appointed for two months. But I think Brother Li is no stranger to Xun, A hint of meaning flashed across the smiling eyes: "Or, did you just hear it mentioned last night?" After saying that, the person looked down anxiously, but couldn't hide the fleeting panic in his eyes.

Silent for a while.

"It turned out to be Xun Tong's judgment. Li's eyesight is clumsy, and I hope you will forgive me for being rude." After regaining his composure, Li Tong bowed his eyes and turned his eyes back to his seat, his bewilderment appeared again.

Mu Yun prayed calmly: "I am an official from the Ministry of Officials who came here on tour."

With a wry smile on his brows, Li Tongyin calmed down: "If you two have something to say, just ask."

Xun Miao exclaimed: "Brother Li is refreshing!" Taking two steps forward: "I have a few things to ask for advice right now, and I hope you can answer him straight away. For one thing, who is the old man who met you at Dengxian Tower last night?"

It seems that there is already a draft, and Li Tong did not hesitate: "He is an old acquaintance of mine, his surname is Qin and his name is Liu Zhi. He went to a restaurant in disguise to look for me last night. He came to raise some money and wanted to leave Xingzhou. .”

Xun Miao narrowed his eyes slightly: "When and where did you meet him, where does he live, and what does he do for a living?"

The answer said: "I met him in Yanjing two years ago. He claimed to be from Jingzhou. He was originally a candidate for the examination in Beijing, but he was frustrated in the examination room, so he stayed in Beijing and traveled. I didn't see him making a living. I think it was The family property is rich, and there is no need to worry about life. But this time when we came back to the north to meet him, he is no longer as proud as before. I heard that there was a change in the family, but because of the lack of friendship, I didn't ask the reason in detail."

What a "mean friendship", it is logical to push yourself out of the matter!Knowing that there is no need to delve into this question, Xun Miao simply bypassed it: "What guesses do you have about the attack on your sister?"

The person is flat: "I have no clue."

"Really?" Xun Miao did not hide his suspicion: "But I thought that you had foreseen this matter! Otherwise, why didn't you feel happy instead of worried when she came to seek refuge that day? Since she is your own sister, why didn't you let her go? What’s the reason for these unreasonable actions?”

"It is..." The speaker's eyes turned, "Sister She once said that because of that little baby, she might be chased and killed. I did this just in case."

Xun Miao snorted: "But you just said that you have no clue about the cause of this case!"

After a short pause, the other person said indifferently: "There is no proof, I don't want to speculate based on nothing, so as not to add guilt to the innocent."

It is obviously full of loopholes, but it is still plausible to argue!It seems that this person is easy to shake.

"Forget it." Touching his chin, Xun Miao glanced back at that calm face, "One last question, where was the talented man beside you last night?"

With a twitch of eyebrows, the other's complexion finally changed slightly: "What kind of capable man? How come I don't understand Xun Tong's words?"

Xun Miao sighed softly: "You understand, but I just don't want to answer." Walking forward to brush against him, he said earnestly: "Brother Li, I know that your care for Lingmei and that little baby, Ah Nuan, is from the bottom of your heart. You are in a dangerous situation at this moment, but you are really unmoved? That dry man, he left last night with the determination to kill people and wipe out his mouth. The first return goal was not achieved, and he took the risk to return to the small courtyard for the second time, intending to destroy the body and wipe out the traces. Lingmei walked by coincidence, she didn't encounter him, she should have been murdered long ago! So, you still really want to protect this wicked person? Don't you want to wait and see Lingmei's death before you realize your regret?"

There was a moment of silence.At the corner of the man's mouth, a hint of bitterness that seemed to be there quietly emerged, and then disappeared silently. He closed his eyes: "I-don't-know!"

Xun Miao flicked his sleeves: "Since that's the case, if you don't report it, you will be treated as a thief." He turned to the door and said, "Come here!" Then he saw several guards with swords entering and surrounding the man. "Take it back and interrogate it carefully!" Li Tong was escorted out after a single order.

"Let's go too." Xun Miao said softly, bowing inward.

Mu Yunqi nodded, got up and followed him out.

The sun is still good, but walking on the Jiuqu Bridge in front of the restaurant, the lake breeze is blowing on the face, it is still chilling.A group of people quickened their pace.

After getting off the bridge, Mu Yunqi was walking towards the carriage when he suddenly heard a slight cracking sound behind him, followed by a commotion.Turning around, there is already a confusion in front of me----yellow smoke is filling the air!Subconsciously covering his mouth and nose with his sleeve, Lu Chongning's anxious voice was next to his ear: "There is fraud, be careful!"

The guards immediately gathered and surrounded the Patriarch.

Fortunately, there was no abnormality for a while, but Xun Miao's voice came from the side: "Be careful, someone is going to rob Li Tong!" As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of swords clashing not far away.

"Take care of him!" Xun Miao exhorted loudly.

It seems that this is coming to rob the prisoner, Mu Yunqi has a bottom line and calms down a bit.

"We have captured one person." After a while, the voices of the people rose, and the sound of fighting stopped.

The smoke dissipated, and the figure in front gradually became clear: Feng Qing and the police were holding a masked man in black to stand on the bridge!Xun Miao gave him a wink, Feng Qing tore off the veil, revealing a fair and pretty face.

Taking a few steps forward, Xun Miao's sarcasm spread from his lips: "Qin official——" tapped his forehead, "Oh, it should be an unknown official, are you safe?"

"Xun Shengcheng----" The man glanced back contemptuously, and in the same tone, the mockery was even more serious: "Oh, no, it's Xun Tong's sentence! Why, the Guo family has no place for you, but this is where even the capital is waiting. No more? Was sent to this bitter and cold place in the Arctic to work with some pawns?"

Xun Miao's smile was still there, but he was mean and bitter: "A pawn is better than a prisoner."

With a snort, the man was full of disdain.

Xun Miao didn't care about himself, and turned to Li Tong: "Officer Li, you are still a casual acquaintance with the person you gave your life to save?"

The latter sighed, and turned his annoyed eyes to the captured: "Why do you..."

"Xun Miao!" Wuming suddenly showed anger, "You and I have personal grievances, don't involve others, since I am here, you let go of those who have nothing to do with it!"

"Irrelevant?" Xun Miao sneered, "Do you think that Xun is a pervert who randomly arrests people without evidence?" His eyes suddenly sharpened: "The two of you are working hand in hand, what evil have you done, I will deal with it when you get back to the office." Count Daoming with you!" Turning around, he waved his hand: "Take it away!"

Before he finished speaking, he saw two white lights flashing in front of his eyes, and he heard Feng Qing's voice shouting: "Not good!" Before he could recover, he was pushed down by a strong force!The sounds of fighting around him resumed, this time, the movement was much louder than before--how many people came? ?

"Officer, are you alright?" Yao Dan's anxious questioning voice was next to his ears.

After a little stretching, except for the numbness of the arm on the side of the ground, he seemed to be fine. Xun Miao stood up, but what he saw made his chest tremble violently: five or six people were lying down on the ground, all of them were his arresters. Guards!Looking up quickly, he saw figures fighting in front of him, and suddenly there was a shadow of a knife flashing by - the policeman slashed a knife on the shoulder of a man in black!Then the latter didn't even shake, as if he didn't feel any pain at all, that is to say, he punched out, and it went out through the chest of his predecessor!Looking at it again, there was not even a trace of blood on the shoulder, let alone Mo Yan was injured.

Invulnerable! !

"It's the medicine man!" Yao Dan exclaimed, and hurriedly helped the Patriarch up and ran towards the carriage, "Go!", but after all one step too late, Xun Miao felt his side lighten in a trance, and Yao Dan was nowhere to be seen when he turned his head.

"Officials... let's go!" The hoarse and familiar voice came from behind—obviously exhausted.

As soon as the heart sank, the mind became clear.Standing still in the same place, Xun Miao looked around and found that there were only four attackers, but all of them looked like magic soldiers and ghost generals, invulnerable to swords and guns, and infinitely powerful, they were beyond the reach of human beings!And because he waited to push forward, Mu Yunqi didn't have time to get on the car, so he had to retreat steadily, and he was about to be cornered.

Xun Miao's eyes flickered, and he found the unguarded figure at the bridge head - Li Tong!Thoughts flew, he bent down, picked up a knife and rushed towards him!

Capture the thief and capture the king, this strategy is justified!

Seeing that he was only a few steps away, suddenly a gust of whirlwind blew past him, throwing him over violently.I was dizzy for a while, and my eyes finally regained clarity, but what came into my eyes was the shadow of a knife shining with cold light——

With a chill in his heart, he subconsciously closed his eyes.I don't know why, at this moment, what floated in front of my eyes was the face that I hadn't seen for several months, and there was still a bitter smile of persuasion to no avail.

With mixed feelings, a trace of self-mockery popped up at the corner of his mouth——Akai, I'm sorry, I didn't listen to you at the beginning, but I have no regrets in the end.