Luo Lian'er finally chose to leave with Yu Wuwang, she had nowhere to go, and staying in this village was just because of Manman, she didn't want that simple and lovely girl to drown in the river. But now that Jade has no hope of saying that she will definitely erase the bad habit of the river god sacrifice, Manman is equivalent to no danger, so there is no need for her to continue to stay here.

Even so, before leaving, she cautiously asked, "Can I really go?" ”

Yu nodded hopelessly, and involuntarily remembered the first time she saw Luo Lian'er, the pampered girl who looked fierce on the surface, after all, because of the change in the environment.

In the end, it was because of herself that she would encounter these changes, and Yu Wuwang sighed in her heart: "Of course you can." ”

The firm words invisibly gave Luo Lian'er a lot of courage, and she agreed slowly but firmly.

There seemed to be some thought rising in her heart, jumping back and forth, like a small flame, before it gradually burned into a fire, Luo Lian'er gritted her teeth and ruthlessly snuffed it out.

She secretly said in her heart: "Some people, some things, are not something you can covet, people are kind enough to bring you back to resettle, can you take revenge!" Those thoughts that should not exist should be erased as soon as possible, and no harm should be added to others! ”

On the way back, Luo Lian'er's expression changed several times, as if she was entangled in what was going on, but Yu Wuwang didn't think much about it, just thinking that she was sad about the past, and felt lost because of the road ahead.

Bringing people back is already the biggest concession made in order to repay the kindness, and other words of comfort, Yu Hopeless is impossible to say again.

Silence all the way.

Even the third person sitting in the carriage, Jiang Cheng Taishou, sensed that something was wrong.

It wasn't until the car entered Jiangcheng that the situation changed. Hearing this, Yu said hopelessly: "The people of that village have lost their sacrifices, and even if the old woman takes all the responsibility on herself, she may not be able to guarantee that there will be no turmoil in that place, and it is better to deal with it as soon as possible to avoid further trouble." As he spoke, his gaze turned in the direction of the old woman behind him.

Jiang Cheng Taishou also has this thought, the idea of erasing bad habits has been wandering in his heart for many years, every day is like a cat's paw scratching his heart, making him sleepless all night, and now he finally has the opportunity to erase bad habits, so he must grasp it as soon as possible.

"Then let's go to the Yamen."

Yu Wuwang nodded, and suddenly remembered that there was a third person in the carriage, and subconsciously glanced at Luo Lian'er.

Going to the yamen on an errand can't take her, a little girl who is not deeply involved in the world, with her, so she said to Luo Lian'er: "Wait a while, we will go to the Taishou Mansion first, I will send someone to bring you into the mansion to settle, Mrs. Taishou wants to come to the mansion, she is a very kind person, she will treat you well, you don't have to worry——"

Before Yu Hopeless could finish speaking, Luo Lian'er shook her head in opposition.

She didn't want to go alone, she couldn't say what the reason was, she just wanted to follow Yu Wuhope. In order to convince him, Luo Lian'er moved out her own reason: "I'll go with you, I'm also one of the living sacrifices of the River God Sacrifice, and the only one at present, maybe it can help you in handling the case!" ”

Jiang Cheng Taishou and Yu Hopeless were both a little shaken.

But when she looked up, she saw Luo Lian'er's bloodless face and her bloodshot eyes, and that trace of wavering mentality disappeared again: "No, you better go back, your body can't tolerate fatigue." ”

The most important thing she needs to do right now is to rest, and if her illness worsens because of these inconsequential things, it will be more than worth the loss.

After thinking about it for a while, Yu Wuwang realized that Luo Lian'er was reluctant to go because she was insecure, so she said to the guards outside: "Xiao Hei, you will take Miss Luo into the mansion later, and then come out after handing him over to Mrs. Taishou." ”

Xiao Hei is Yu Hopeless's personal guard, when he went to Luo Cheng before, he was inseparable from Yu Hopeless's side, and he was also familiar with Luo Lian'er, so she shouldn't be afraid anymore.

The guards outside agreed.

But Luo Lian'er was still a little reluctant, and her dry lips moved slightly, as if she had something to say, but she still didn't say it after all.

"I'll just listen to the orders of the National Teacher."

When she arrived at the gate of the Taishou Mansion, Yu Wuwang really let Luo Lian'er get out of the carriage and was taken by the guard Xiao Hei to see Mrs. Taishou. Before crossing the threshold, Luo Lian'er looked back and whispered, "If you can, can the National Teacher come to see me after returning home?" I have no relatives here, only you are an acquaintance, and I am a little afraid. "Number One

A young girl as delicate as a willow is always extra capable of tugging at people's heartstrings.

Jade Hopeless was silent for a moment and nodded.

On the way to the Yamen, seeing the rapid changes in the scene outside, the confusion in Jiang Cheng Taishou's heart became more and more intense: "Master Guoshi, please forgive the official for taking the liberty of asking, who is that girl just now?" ”

Seeing that Yu Wuwang is so familiar with her, she doesn't think she is an ordinary person, right?

Yu Wuwang raised his eyelids and confessed: "She is the daughter of Luo Cheng's former Taishou, and the current Taishou's own sister, speaking of her name, maybe you have also heard of it, her name is Luo Lian'er." ”

If Jiang Cheng Taishou was still a little confused in his heart before, then now he is half confused.

The distance between Luocheng and Jiangcheng is not close, but it is not very far, they both belong to the northwest boundary, and both sides are very familiar. He also knows a little bit about Luo Cheng's situation, especially the situation in Luo Cheng's family, he has heard his wife talk more than once, and the name Luo Lian'er is very familiar.

I heard that after Luo Cheng changed the dynasty, the power of his predecessor, and even himself were erased, Luo Lian'er was still alive and well?

I really don't know whether to say that Lord Luo is too soft-hearted and careless, or whether to say that Luo Lian'er has a good life.

"I once heard my wife talk about this name, it is said that the third lady of the Luo family is the treasure of the former Luo Cheng Taishou, I never expected her to come here." After a pause, Jiang Cheng Taishou sighed again, "If you think about it carefully, she is also a difficult person. ”

Yu Wuwang shook his head: "With her temperament, she definitely doesn't want to hear you say such things." ”

As he spoke, the carriage had stopped in front of the yamen, and the old woman had just been escorted, and the officers and soldiers were about to escort him to the cell: "You don't need to be sent to the cell, just take him to the public court for interrogation." ”

The officers and soldiers did as they were told, and escorted the people directly to the public court, and after a while, Yu Wuwang and Jiangcheng Taishou also arrived.

During the routine interrogation, Yu Wuwang couldn't help but interject: "Over the years, how many lives have you had on your hands?" ”

The old woman raised her head, and there were faint tears flashing in her cloudy eyes: "People say that the national teacher is cruel, I didn't believe it before, but now I believe it completely, how can anyone poke people's scars since then?" However, I have to say that the words asked by the National Teacher were more direct and effective than anyone in this class. Over the years, as the person who presided over the river god sacrifice, I have handled thirty-one lives. ”

Among the officers and soldiers listed on both sides, some of them gasped and couldn't help but be indignant: "Are you the devil? That's thirty-one young girls in their prime, how can you bear it? You have children yourself, don't you hesitate at all? Have you ever wondered what their parents think? ”

The old woman lowered her eyes: "If I never thought about it, how could I kneel here now?" It is precisely because I understand that I want to get rid of this bad habit. Let everything be cut off in my generation. ”

Yu Wuwang's expression sank: "Since you have been struggling in pain for so many years, why haven't you thought about reporting to the official and letting the government solve this matter?" ”

"Do you think I haven't thought about it? Every time a new official takes office, I beg him, but don't you see it too? No one will help us, and this bad habit continues to this day. ”

"Help?" Yu Wuwang suddenly remembered the letter that was suddenly delivered to him that morning, and seemed to understand something in a trance: "That letter was sent to me by you?" ”

The old woman did not deny it, but said: "The national teacher is a decisive person, and he will never watch all this happen, and it turns out that I won the bet." ”

"At the cost of your own life, you can be considered a gamble to win?" Jiang Cheng Taishou felt as if he couldn't understand the old woman's thoughts at all, if she didn't shake these things out, she would definitely be able to live for a while, but to say....... She remembers all the thirty-one lives clearly, hasn't she ever imagined her own end? Did she think that after entering the yamen, she would be able to go back alive?

The old woman seemed to see what he was thinking, and said disapprovingly: "For young people like you, your life must be the most important thing in the world, but for an old man like me, it is different, after living for so many years, I have already lived enough." If my life can be exchanged for the end of this bad habit, it will be worth it. It is to atone for the sins of the past. ”

"You still have a little conscience." Yu Wuwang said with a complicated expression, "We will definitely abolish the bad habits, and the government will take care of those family members you still have in the village, and will never let them be bullied or otherwise wronged." ”

The old woman's cloudy eyes showed a little light, like a person who had been in darkness for a long time suddenly saw hope, and the whole person brightened.

She is a lot old, and she has long stopped taking her life seriously, but the lives of her family still have to be considered, on the way here, the only thing she is afraid of is that the villagers will vent their anger on their relatives, they are innocent, especially her granddaughter Manman, who has persuaded her to stop more than once over the years, and even thought about helping people escape, but unfortunately she is still too young to do anything.

The old woman smiled with relief: "With the promise of the National Teacher, I will die without regrets." ”