Winter has arrived.

Outside Linshan County, up and down the Canglan River, it was suddenly surging.

But no one can see that under the three-foot ice on the surface of the river, there is an undercurrent, and it is a different world.

Just like in Linshan City at this time, no one could have imagined that an astonishing conspiracy against the Zhao family and the Jiang family had quietly launched an operation.

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Linshan County, North City Gate.

A black, thick wall stands majestically, and from the architectural structure, it is clear that this stone wall has a long history.

Under the city walls, two recently renovated brown iron paulownia gates were ajar, and people coming and going in and out of the city came and went, most of them with inexplicable indifference on their faces.

The fine goose feather snow is still falling, and even blown more and more by the cold wind, dyeing the sky and the earth into a snow-white color.

The two garrison sergeants standing at the gate of the city couldn't help but wrap their uniforms tightly, and let out a breath of white air to warm their frozen reddened fingers.

Afar.

A tall, sturdy figure suddenly appeared in the wind and snow, and gradually approached the north city gate.

As the figure got closer, the two garrison sergeants saw his face clearly.

It is the second son of Lord Zhao's family in Linshan County, Zhao Tai!

It's just that where did this Zhao Tai go to live, how did he make himself like a wild man?

Not to mention the tattered robes, even the beard on the face seems to have not been taken care of for a long time, and it is actually glued together.

Seeing Zhao Tai coming over, one of the short and fat officers greeted him with a smile and said, "Zhao Gongzi, what are you...... Where did you go? How did you get it like this?"

Another officer also interjected: "Lord Fu Ling has been looking for you for more than a month, so you should hurry back to the house and report your safety to Lord Fu Ling!"

When others said that they cared about him, Zhao Tai naturally couldn't ignore it.

He squeezed out a smile from his face, and after chatting with the two officers for a few words, he strode towards the Zhao Mansion, unaware of the strange glances cast by the people around him.

"This harvest is really not small, it's not in vain that I put so much effort into it!"

"Not only did I get that Phantom Heart Lotus, but I also dug up a hundred-year-old corpse grass next to it," Zhao Tai squinted his eyes and thought secretly while strolling leisurely, "Hehe, it seems that the sky is going to kill your Zheng family!"

It's a pity that he has his head down at the moment, and no one can see the heartfelt smile of joy on his face.

It's obviously laughing, but there is a chilling feeling, and it's extremely terrifying.

After a while, Zhao Taicai stopped laughing and said to himself: "After this matter, I should also leave Linshan County, after all, there is no hidden dragon in the small pond after all." ”

"The eldest brother is loyal and filial, and I can rest assured that he is by my father and aunt's side. ”

"It's just, this time, I don't know when I will be able to come back!"

Thinking of this, he sighed and said no more, but his steps were a little faster.

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The night was thick, and the earth was covered by overcast clouds.

At this time, it was the middle of the night, and in Linshan County, every household was closed and there were few lights.

"Bell, bell, bell......"

The voice of the gong and the clear Yue sounded, and the third watch was over!

Outside the Zheng Mansion.

East Lane.

Uniform footsteps came from outside the alley, startling the house dogs in the house.

It was the night guard sergeant in the city who passed by.

As soon as the figures of these sergeants disappeared into the alley, a tall black figure flashed out from under the gray stone wall on the side.

I didn't see any movement from him, but a faint white light suddenly rose from the ground and wrapped around his feet.

Then, like a ghost, this black shadow floated across the outer wall of the Zheng Mansion without making a sound.

Even the house dogs, which are specially kept in the house and have an extremely keen sense of hearing, did not notice any abnormalities.

After the black shadow entered the Zheng Mansion, it seemed to have been premeditated, and went straight to the inner courtyard.

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"Hey, let me tell you, there are a few new girls in Yingchun Mansion recently, they look like a race and a good look, when I helped the eldest son buy medicine, I passed by there and glanced at it from a distance, tsk, my eyes are straight when I see it!"

"What's the point of just watching and not practicing? You say yes, our money for this month is about to be paid, and when the time comes, a few of our brothers will also go to his Spring Festival Building to be a master......

"Hahaha...... Qin Sheng, just like you are poor and sour, you are still a master, and others can see at a glance that you are a slave. ”

“......”

Outside the inner courtyard of the Zheng Mansion, several families on duty at night were chatting enthusiastically, and no one noticed that a small inch of gray grass had been deeply rooted in the soil under the flower bed in the inner courtyard.

If anyone was near the flower bed at this time, they would definitely find that the tip of this gray grass was bent down by two heavy dark purple fruits.

These two fruits are not like ordinary peach and plum, but like two purple hearts, and on these hearts, there are many clearly visible, capillary-like dark lines, which are squirming slightly.

It's really weird.

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Early in the morning, the heavy snowfall that had been falling for two days had just stopped.

Because he was going to Qiuyue Pavilion to participate in the "Golden Scale Society", Zhao Tingqi was much earlier than usual, and he was wearing the clothes prepared for today's club under the costumes of the two maids.

"Pedal ......"

Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps.

"Master, master," Zhao Si, who was wearing a big blue leather jacket, ran in from outside the house, gasping as he spoke, "...... If something happens, I'm afraid the 'Golden Scale Club' won't be able to hold it!"

"What?" Zhao Ting frowned when he heard this, "It's rare that I got up so early, but you came to tell me that the 'Golden Scale Society' is gone?"

Zhao Si took a few deep breaths, then he took a breath and said, "Master, it's not that the villain wants to spoil your interest, it's really a big deal!"

"The Zheng family has been destroyed!"

Zhao Ting was stunned, "Which Zheng family......?

Zhao Si smiled bitterly: "There is only one Zheng family in the city......"

“......”

Seeing that Zhao Ting was silent, Zhao Si added: "Just last night, the Zheng Mansion, including the family members and servants, a total of ninety-seven people, are all gone! Including the head of the Zheng family, Lord Zheng Yuanqiu, the county leader in our county. ”

As soon as the news came out, there was a rumor in the city, and no young master and young lady dared to come out at this time. Therefore, this "Golden Scale Society" naturally cannot be held. ”

Zhao Ting nodded, and did not continue to dwell on the question of the 'Golden Scale Society', but asked, "With the strength of the Zheng family, how could it be wiped out overnight?"

"Is there another hidden story in the rivers and lakes?"

Zhao Si shook his head and said, "This ...... The villain didn't know, but as soon as the news came out, the master immediately brought someone over, thinking that he had arrived at the Zheng family at this time. ”

"Okay, let's check it out too. ”