Jiang Qing

All the way to the east, the early summer heat climbed up the pedestrian's feet, and even the dust on the road was steaming up, rushing towards the shaft of the car, pulling its forward pace.

Taking care of Bai Bingchen's sick body, the team's footsteps were not fast. Even so, the bumps in the past few days made Bai Bingchen's pale face even more ugly.

Fortunately, Ji Pu has been taking good care of him along the way, and the daily journey has already been fixed, so Bai Bingchen's fatigue can be relieved by a night's rest.

The most rare thing is that Mei Shao didn't criticize Bai Bingchen for dragging down the team.In fact, during the ten days on the road to Cangzhou, they didn't even meet each other a few times, let alone strike up a conversation.

Bai Bingchen rested early but woke up late. When he got up in the morning to drink his medicine, Mei Shao had already fed his horse and led his men to wait at the door.

Although the two adults seldom talked on the road, they were still in harmony, and they walked to the border of Cangzhou in peace.

Originally, Tan Liang thought about getting up early and rushing more, but when he arrived near Weihu Mountain, it started to rain.Not long after, continuous raindrops fell, drenching the convoy all over the head and face.

No one expected that they would be caught in the rain on the way. For a while, there was no village in front, no shop in the back, not even a temporary thatched tea stand, and no place to hide from the rain.

Sitting in the carriage, Bai Bingchen could feel the majestic rain as if it was going to smash through the roof of the carriage.

People riding horses outside hurriedly put on coir raincoats and rain hats, and the bead-like rain instantly flowed along the rain hats and formed a string of beads in front of their eyes.

Mei Shao reined in the horse that was a little restless due to the rain, pursed his lips lightly, called to the attendants beside him, and whispered in his ear: "Go and report to Lord Bai at the back, the road is muddy, I will lead people to scout the road ahead, let their The chariots and horses follow behind."

As soon as he heard the message from his entourage, Bai Bingchen saw Mei Shao's back on horseback through the gap in the curtain of the carriage blown by the wind.

Weihu Mountain rises from the ground, and the terrain is steep. Under the torrential rain, it looks like a canine fang stretching from the earth to the sky, waiting for them to go deep into the hinterland with its mouth wide open.

On weekdays, the "dada" sound of horseshoes was completely swallowed up by the wind, and it became extremely difficult to talk with only one person away.For a moment, only the wind and rain were left in my ears, and no human voice was heard.

A shrill neigh of a horse broke through the rain curtain instantly, and rocks rolled down from the steep peak, smashing people and horses over in an instant.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Ning Kuan hurriedly turned his horse back to Bai Bingchen's carriage. Just as he reined in his horse and turned back, there was a loud thunder that shook the ground.

The horse neighed and struggled in fright, and with a flick of its tail, Ning Kuan fell to the ground. He was lying on the ground covered in mud, ignoring the pain of the sudden fall, and looked up at the carriage.

Amidst the rolling rocks, the carriage shook violently like a boat in a storm on the sea, being squeezed to the edge of the cliff and pushed down.

For a moment, there was no sound of wind and rain, the rolling stone did not move, blood spread from Ning Kuan's eyes, and he passed out.

Mei Shao, who was exploring the way ahead, had already reined in his horse and watched for a while. The flowing rain ran across his unrecognizable cheeks. He was like a stone sculpture, melting into the wind and rain.

Jian Shiliu glanced at Mei Shao's hand tightly clutching the rein, which seemed to be a little white from the rain.

He withdrew his gaze and said: "It's been taken care of. If anyone finds out, they will only find Weihu Mountain. The money has been cleared. Lin Hu apologized to the owner for what happened in the tavern before, saying that he would keep his mouth shut. "

Mei Shao finally moved his eyelids and looked towards the mountains. Before the green smoke could dissipate, it was torn into smoke by the rain and scattered everywhere.

"It's explosives." He smiled wryly, "There are quite a few people who want him dead."

Jian Shiliu followed his gaze and saw that the shocking thunder just now came from the gunpowder ambushed in the mountains.

"Do you want your subordinates to investigate?"

Restraining the expression on his face, Mei Shao took the lead and reined in his horse and headed east: "No need. Let Lin Hu send someone to find the corpse... just bury it anywhere."

He suddenly turned his head to look back, and it was raining continuously, casting a layer of gray on the green onions and trees in the mountains.

Seen from a distance, the dark clouds are cloudy and smudged in different shades, reflecting the deep color of the water.

In the gray and black as far as the eye can see, Mei Shao said softly: "Here the mountains are lush and green, the water and the sky are clear and blue, and he must be happy to be buried here."

A flash of determination flashed in his eyes, and he galloped away again, the raindrops slapped his face, as if the torrential rain that knelt in Bai Bingchen's courtyard that year traveled through time, chasing him, and he drove the horse to fly Run, shake off the raindrops, and finally be free.

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under the cliff.

A carriage galloped briskly from a distance, chasing after the woman riding a horse in front.

"Madam, please slow down, I... I feel a little sick."

The woman in riding attire and armor cast a disgusted look at the man who poked his head out of the curtain, but still slowed down, drove the horse to the side of the carriage, and pushed his head back into the carriage: "It's raining outside."

The man turned his head and said: "Madam, it's raining so hard, do you want to come up too? If you get sick from the rain, I will..."

"Sun Zhe!" The woman glanced at her, and Sun Zhe withdrew his head in a hurry, and complained angrily, "Aren't I also caring about you? Yue'er, don't be angry with me again."

Jiang Xiyue snorted softly: "If it weren't for the fact that some people couldn't move after seeing the fine fur, which delayed the time, I wouldn't have to travel here in the rain."

The curtain of the carriage was lifted again, this time Sun Zhe only dared to lift a corner, showing a pair of eyes pitifully, staring at the woman on the horse: "I'm not kind, seeing this ink fox fur is good, I want to buy it for our father to congratulate birthday?"

Seeing that Jiang Xiyue didn't answer, Sun Zhe lowered his eyelids like an abandoned cat, and blamed himself: "I'm a concubine in my family, not worthy of my wife's status, and my family's property is not as good as my wife's. , the dowry that I took out was not as much as my wife’s dowry, and I lost face in the Sun family. I was weak since I was young, and I can’t compare to my wife’s heroic appearance. I’m really not worthy of my wife..."

His words seemed to be choked with sobs: "This time Taishan's birthday, I'm afraid I won't be able to come up with any decent gifts. My father just took this opportunity to ask you to abandon me and re-select a young and strong husband for you. Let me do this!" What if a sick child fends for himself, madam, will you protect me?"

The guard driving the horse picked his ears, his ears were callused when he heard such miserable words, but Jiang Xiyue liked it the most. Seeing her eyes soften, he stretched out his hand to grab Sun Zhe by the curtain of the car The temperature of her hand was actually cooler than her hand soaked in the rain.

Sun Zhe acted coquettishly: "Madam, it's cold. Can you get in the car and warm me up?"

His tone was so sticky that the guard's teeth ached, and he finally couldn't help but say: "Master Hou, I remember that you sent the birthday present two months ago. There is a pine and crane glazed screen, which you stole from the magistrate of Cangzhou. The escort team sent them all the way here without breaking a corner, and there is also a pair of shiny jade bottles, which were ordered in the Treasure Pavilion in Pingdu, not to mention the oriental objects collected from Wudu. have......"

"Shi Ting!" Sun Zhe said eagerly.

"Your subordinate is here, what orders does the Marquis have?" Shi Ting was so happy that Sun Zhe was disturbed.

"If it weren't for the love of growing up together, a broken-mouthed person like you would have been thrown out!" Sun Zhe said fiercely, but after seeing Jiang Xiyue's raised eyebrows, he hurriedly held her hand. Hand: "Madam, do you think so?"

She has long been used to the fact that the master and servant are not in tune, bickering for fun all day long, Jiang Xiyue sighed, seeing a few drops of rain falling on his hand holding her, she said with concern: "Put on the cloak. .”

Seeing that she didn't pursue it, Sun Zhe was amnesty, and hurriedly wrapped himself in the cloak, with the fox fur softly covering his neck, only showing his face, smiling silly at Jiang Xiyue.

Sun Zhe was frail since he was a child, and he often had heartaches. He couldn't stand the shock, and he was as timid as a mouse.Jiang Xiyue didn't want to bring him here for his father's birthday this time, but he couldn't stand it, so he had to take care of him with him.

If this is the case, it is inevitable that he escaped along the way, regardless of his own illness, which made people worry in vain.

Glancing at the face wrapped in fox fur, Jiang Xiyue couldn't help but reach out and touch the top of his head, Sun Zhe immediately turned his face to the side to please him, his dog eyes were shining, Jiang Xiyue's heart was mostly softened, and he also Don't bother with him about sending birthday gifts to Jiangfu without discussion.

Jiang Xiyue has been married to Sun Zhe for five years, but the two are still like a newlyweds, mixing honey with each other all day long.Especially Sun Zhe, who clings to Jiang Xiyue all day long, doesn't have the slightest air of a Marquis.

Sun Zhe was staring at his wife with great enthusiasm when the carriage staggered, almost causing him to fall out.

"Sting, you..."

Before Sun Zhe could speak, he heard Shi Ting's slightly terrified voice: "Look, Lord Hou, is there someone there?"

As the carriage moved forward, Sun Zhe saw a wrecked carriage lying on the side of the road, its wheels rolling to the side, and it seemed that there was a person under it, and the blood was already red with the rain.

Jiang Xi immediately went to check under the moon, only to find that there was still a thick branch hidden under the man's body. When he looked up, he saw that most of the tree in the cliff had been broken.

"Ma'am! People on the side of the road don't pick it up blindly. What if it's some thieves? Come back quickly and don't hurt yourself."

Regardless of Sun Zhe's yelling, Jiang Xiyue reached out to check the man's breath, feeling a little relieved: still alive.

She immediately cleaned up the wreckage of the carriage. Seeing this, Sun Zhe couldn't sit still anymore, and hit Shi Ting heavily: "Still stunned! Hurry up and help Madam!"

The carriage rolled all the way down, it was already torn apart, and now it was only a few horizontal boards that were pressing on the man.Shi Ting rolled up his sleeves and cleaned up the wreckage of the carriage in a short while, and the two worked together to turn the man over.

There was a moment of silence.

Seeing them squatting there blankly and looking at each other, Sun Zhe felt a drum in his heart: Could it be some old acquaintance?It can't be from the Jiang family, right?

He hurried over in the rain: "What's the matter, who is it?"

Before Jiang Xiyue could answer, he saw a familiar face and called out, "Lord Bai?"

The author says:

Shi Ting: Look, Lord Hou, there is a car accident ahead!

Glancing at Jiang Xiyue who was motionless, Sun Zhe: Don't be afraid, ma'am, come to my arms quickly.

Jiang Xiyue pondered: It was murder.