Chapter Seventy-Four: Deliberation Stops the Way Home
Chen Mu never expected that Consul Trio would be the murderer who launched a sneak attack and blew off half of his brother's head!
Thinking of Trio's easy-going and generous demeanor at the banquet, that humble gentleman's demeanor is even more a reflection of his hypocrisy and evil!
However, Chen Mu also has his own guesses about Trio's appearance on Francois's ship, but he is afraid that he and Francois have already conspired, otherwise he will not insist on marrying the FranΓ§ois family!
In just one day's work, Yan Ruxu identified two murderers one after another, and for Chen Mu, the shock in his heart can be imagined.
When he was in the consular hospital, the reason why Chen Mu didn't immediately kill the bone breaker was because he had concerns in all aspects, and if he wanted to kill Trio to take revenge, he needed to consider more.
If Chen Mu is just to take revenge, after killing someone, it is a big deal to be incognito, and he will never see the light of day for a lifetime.
But he needs to stand up, live in the sun, and rebuild Hong Shuntang, so he has to think carefully and plan before acting.
Chen Mu pressed Yan Ruxu's shoulders and comforted and comforted: "We are in the consulate now, and we must not act rashly, let alone show grief and indignation." β
Yan Ruxu's heart was also full of thoughts, if he hadn't identified Trio, the murderer, wouldn't the second young man of Hong Shuntang be the son-in-law of the enemy?
Thinking of this, he grabbed Chen Mu's hand and pleaded excitedly: "Second Shao, you can't forget this blood feud, let's kill this Trio, kill it immediately, okay?" β
"If the second young man can't do it, give me a chance to help the big young man and the helmsman take revenge!"
Chen Mu had expected Yan Ruxu to make such a reaction, and immediately said to Yan Ruxu: "I, Chen Mu, am not as good as pigs and dogs, the enmity of my father and brother, I don't share the sky, these ghosts will be killed sooner or later, but now is not the time to ......"
"I need to think about the future of Hong Shuntang, if we kill people and avenge now, the world is big, there will be no place for you and me, what can we talk about rebuilding Hong Shuntang?"
"It's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, now that they know the true face of the enemy, they will definitely not be able to escape!"
Although Yan Ruxu still has a slander, but after thinking about it, Er Shao's reputation is excellent, he is not an unscrupulous person who forgets the great enemy, maybe Er Shao wants to kill the enemy immediately more than himself.
Thinking like this, Yan Ruxu also wiped his tears, stood up, and said to Chen Mu: "Second Shao, if you tell me how to do it, I will definitely go to the soup and go to the fire, and I will not give up!" β
Chen Mu nodded and said, "I'll give you an incision code, tomorrow morning you will go to find Sun Youlin, what to do, he will tell you." β
"Sun Youlin? This kind of unpopular character, how could Er Shao ......"
Chen Mu raised his hand and immediately stopped: "This person who is not in the stream is now Hong Shuntang's brother, you just have to do it, don't ask what you shouldn't ask!" β
Chen Mu became so serious, Yan Ruxu didn't say anything more, just went to sleep sullenly, and estimated that he was still unwilling to accept and puzzled in his heart.
Chen Mu didn't explain much, the reason why he did this was because he had a pre-agreement with Sun Youlin, but all new recruits had to go through the test to distinguish whether they were loyal or treacherous.
This kind of thing, Sun Youlin is better than Chen Mu, and Chen Mu handed it over to Sun Youlin to do.
But in turn, it also proves one thing, Chen Mu didn't trust Yan Ruxuan in the end.
Chen Mu really couldn't trust Yan Ruxu, because the people on the boat were dead and escaped, why was he the only one who could hide until now?
He claimed to be a friend of his brother and a subordinate of his brother, but that was only his words.
Whether it was for himself or for Hong Shuntang, Chen Mu couldn't trust anyone easily.
But why do you have to believe Lu Shengwu and Sun Youlin and others?
Because they are not Hong Shuntang's people, as Jianghu people, maybe they have some interests with Hong Shuntang, that is to say, these people are also selfish.
But they and Chen Mu have the experience of sharing hardships and living and dying, and this is the only standard for Chen Mu to test loyalty and traitor at present!
If he would rather give his life in order to achieve his goal, such a person, even if he is a traitor, Chen Mu is convinced.
Although he made up his mind in his heart, Chen Mu couldn't sleep all night after all, this feeling of living under the roof of the enemy, but not being able to take revenge, was too aggrieved.
The next day, Chen Mu got up early and went out without even eating breakfast.
Yan Ruxu seemed to want to flee from this place immediately, as if he really didn't share the sky, he got up and left before dawn.
Chen Mu didn't take the carriage of the consulate, he changed all his Western clothes, and he didn't even wear the white robe anymore, he just dressed up normally, and when he left the concession, he came to the Tianhou Palace.
Lu Shengwu meditated and practiced in the courtyard early, which was also his habit.
Tianhou Temple was still dilapidated and quiet, as if the changes during this time had never happened, and when he arrived in such a quiet place, Chen Mu's mind also calmed down, and his heart seemed to have been cleansed.
"Master...... I'm back......" Although Lu Shengwu did not admit that Chen Mu was his disciple, Chen Mu also called him Master as always, not because he was thick-skinned, but because he respected the facts.
Lu Shengwu didn't speak, he didn't even open his eyes, and Chen Mu could only sit next to him and meditate with him for half an hour.
Chen Mu also finally found his long-lost state of practice, his spirit and spirit were refreshed, and after a few days, he suddenly practiced Yin and Yang Ginseng Xuanfa again, and seemed to have a new understanding.
"Master, I didn't expect Master Gong to be the traitor who reported the news, I ...... I want to ......" Chen Mu saw that Lu Sheng couldn't wake up in his meditation, and immediately wanted to ask him for advice, so he told him everything.
However, Lu Shengwu waved his hand and said: "No, this matter must not be in a hurry, you need to know that you will put a long line to catch a big fish, and Master Gong will be watched by Sun Youlin, you should go back to the foreigners, so as not to arouse suspicion." β
Chen Mu naturally knew that staying by Isabella's side would be of great help to the great cause, but he could get along with the enemy day and night, but he couldn't even sleep peacefully, for fear that he would talk in his dreams and reveal his details, who would want to mix in such a day.
But even Lu Shengwu said this, so Chen Mu could only nod.
"Yin and Yang ginseng can't be left behind, I will test your skills regularly, if you can't cultivate, other things don't need to be discussed."
Hearing such an admonition, Chen Mu also felt a little sad in his heart, although Lu Shengwu saved him several times, but in the final analysis, he just regarded him as a furnace for cultivation.
This also made Chen Mu feel very disappointed, but Lu Shengwu desperately protected Chen Mu, this is an indisputable fact, and it is indeed a great kindness, and Chen Mu will not deny this.
Hong Shuntang's Xuanwu Law Seal was still hidden close to his body, and he didn't dare to take out the long and short knives to show them, so he could only continue to be kept by Lu Shengwu.
Chen Mu discussed with Lu Shengwu again, and then embarked on the road back to the concession.
However, it was only halfway through, but Chen Mu was stopped!
The other side was outnumbered, and apparently came prepared, even with a musket!
"Tang Dynasty Office, now I am Miss Isabella's knight, you are so rude, but you don't give any face."
Facing Tang Tingfang's people, Chen Mu also frowned a little, he really couldn't think of a reason, why would a person like Tang Tingfang who saw the wind and steered the rudder intercept him Chen Mu's way at this time.
This is the benefit that Lu Shengwu and Chen Mu said, you can use foreigners as a shield in case of trouble, and it is eating pig blood and black, and you will immediately see the results.
It's a pity that Tang Tingfang didn't buy it this time, he sneered at Chen Mu and said.
"You can deceive foreigners, but you can't deceive me Tang Tingfang!"
"I'm not one of those foreign adults who don't know anything, when I Tang Tingfang was wandering the rivers and lakes, you haven't been born yet, and if you want to lie to me, it's a dream!"
When Chen Mu heard this, his heart was also alert, and he held down the handle of Tang Dao, Tang Tingfang said: "Get out, don't be verbose and stand in my way!" Otherwise, Miss Isabella will not spare you! β
Tang Tingfang laughed out loud: "The second young master of the dignified Hongshun Hall actually has to rely on a ghost woman to support him, and he really laughed off his big teeth, I thought you were a person with integrity, but I didn't expect to be the same way with me, even better than me Tang Tingfang, hahaha!" β
As soon as the three words of the second young master popped out, Chen Mu's heart suddenly tightened!
Tang Tingfang snorted coldly and said: "With such a clumsy performance of yours, you can only deceive the ignorant ghost woman, you are not Chen Youren, but Chen Mu, the second young man of the Chen family, do you dare to admit it!" β
Chen Mu naturally won't admit it, a good man doesn't suffer immediate losses, even if he has his own backbone, but he also has to consider Lin Sheng, Qi Ye has a family and a business, how can he take such a risk!
"I don't understand what you're talking about, I still have something to do, no matter how entangled I am, don't blame me for being rude!"
As Chen Mu said this, he flicked it out of the sheath for three or four minutes, bent his knees slightly, and made a gesture of drawing a knife!
However, Tang Tingfang was not frightened, he just said to Chen Mu: "You are a knight of a foreigner, subordinate to the security of the concession, and have the right to travel with weapons, but as the charge d'affaires of a foreign bank, I also have the authority to protect the trade routes, my people even have foreign guns, you can try it, I don't mind killing you!" β
Chen Mu glanced at it, Tang Tingfang was fully prepared this time, and he actually brought more than a dozen people, Chen Mu wanted to escape, so he could only flee back to Tianhou Palace, but this would bring trouble to Lu Shengwu.
Besides, if he escapes, it will be equivalent to indirectly admitting Tang Tingfang's accusations!
"Tang Tingfang, what do you want to do!" Chen Mu saw that Tang Tingfang was unrelenting, so he could only bluff first.
However, Tang Tingfang was unmoved, and said to Chen Mu: "Are you the second young man of the Chen family, there is someone who knows best, you are going to go with us!" β
Tang Tingfang said this, and the thugs around him rushed up and surrounded Chen Mu!
Chen Mu clenched the hilt of the knife, his eyes narrowed slightly, and thousands of killing intent surged into his heart, and Tang Tingfang's side was also a fierce soldier, and the situation could be said to be on the verge of breaking out!