Text Section 258 Late night pursuit
Hearing Ge Li's shout, Sado turned slightly, and asked vigilantly with his right hand behind his back.
"Ge Qinwei, do you have anything else?"
Sado was extremely nervous, and his hands were ready to release the poison powder at any time. But he knew that once the poison powder was released, he would not be able to leave it at all. Sado didn't have the ability, so he poisoned all the surrounding guards in one fell swoop. Unless they are all downwind and all of them are contaminated with poison powder.
"Lord Zhao, why is your face so pale?" Gree looked at Sado, his face was a little pale.
Sado's heart was relieved, and he hurriedly said, "I am just a scribe, and when I learned that there were thieves in the house, I was of course afraid. Well, without further ado, there are still a lot of things waiting for me in the house. ”
After Sado finished speaking, he turned around and led everyone out the door. Although Ge Li was puzzled in his heart, he didn't expect this person to be Sado. This kind of skin and easy appearance Geli have never heard of, if it is daytime, it is easy to be seen by people, and Sado also dares to use such extreme means with the help of the darkness of the night. What's more, Gree had never seen Sado at all.
Under the protection of Gu Fan, Mingyue came to the front yard, and with her came Yin Liangyi and the bee picking old fan. This Mr. Fan is proficient in poison, and it is just in case that Mingyue asked him to follow.
At this time, there was chaos in the front yard of the government, and the subordinates and miscellaneous servants did not know what was happening. Everyone crowded into the courtyard, asking each other incessantly.
Looking at the chaotic scene, Liang Yi said angrily, "Give me silence, what kind of system is twittering." What about Peter, where is he? ”
Liang Yixin said that there was such a big thing in the house, and the castanets were knocked for a long time, why didn't Zhao Peide come to calm the scene. This chaotic appearance is simply a disgrace to him, Lord Yin.
A soaphead hurriedly stepped forward and said, "My lord, the little one hasn't seen Mr. Zhao all this time." Perhaps these days have been so heavy with official duties that the Lord Steward has not heard the castanets. ”
Liang Yi's face turned cold, "Even if Pei De is not present, as a servant, don't you know how to maintain order." This mess, and there are no rules, quickly send someone to call Pei De over. After such a big incident, he could still sleep. ”
The soaphead shrank his neck in fright, and hurriedly ordered someone to call Zhao Peide. Yutai Mingyue looked at the two or three hundred miscellaneous servants and their families, and she felt that Nasado was likely to be mixed in with these people. Sa has been old for many years and is not proficient in martial arts, with his shrewdness, it is easier to get out of hiding in the shadows than in the crowd.
Just when the soaphead maintained order and let everyone arrange in groups according to their duties, he saw the official who went to call Zhao Peide, and ran back in fright.
"Oh no~ in the room of the chief steward~ there is~ there is a dead body."
Liang Yi was shocked in his heart, "What~ You make it clear." ”
Without waiting for the official to answer, Tantai Mingyue hurriedly said, "Lord Liang, let's go, go and have a look." ”
Yutai Mingyue and the others followed the officials and quickly walked towards Zhao Peide's room. Zhao Peide's room was in the front yard, and everyone soon came to the door.
Liang Yi and Tantai Mingyue were just about to go in, but Gu Fan stretched out his hand to stop him, "Master Strategist, Lord Liang, you stay for the time being, and I'll take someone to take a look first." Sado is good at using poison, but don't fall into the trap. ”
Tantai Mingyue nodded, and looked at the old bee picker, "Mr. Fan, this assassin is proficient in disguise and poison, please follow in and have a look, to prevent the assassin from laying traps." ”
The old bee picker nodded, "Everyone be careful, try not to touch the things in the room." ”
After speaking, the old bee picker walked in with Gu Fan and the others, and in less than ten breaths, Gu Fan walked out alone.
"Master Strategist, there is indeed a corpse, but ~ I can't tell if it's Lord Zhao."
Yutai Mingyue was stunned for a moment, "Haven't you seen it?" ”
"The corpse's face was blurred with flesh and blood that was unrecognizable. However, Mr. Fan said that the room was safe and could be entered. ”
Liang Yi was stunned, "I'll go and see, Peide and I have been friends for many years, can he know at a glance." Bright Moon Commander, don't enter for the time being. ”
"Okay, then please ask Lord Liang to identify it." Mingyue didn't want to see these bloody scenes, and stood outside the door waiting for everyone.
Liang Yi followed Gu Fan in, and in just a few breaths, he saw Liang Yi running out with a pale face.
"Yes~ It's Peide." After Liang Yi finished speaking, he bent over and vomited. This was the first time he had seen such a scene, and it was not only terrifying, but also very disgusting.
Gu Fan and Mr. Fan also walked out, but Mr. Fan said calmly, "The traces of toxic powder in the room should be the residue after poisoning, and it is not a big problem to clean it up." ”
Gu Fan also followed and said, "Master Strategist, Lord Zhao's face was completely peeled off, since Na Saduo is a master of disguise, I'm afraid~ He wants to disguise." I don't know about that, it's just speculation. Why don't you call Liu Xi to come over and ask? ”
Tantai Mingyue was shocked in her heart, "No need to shout, Gu Fan, notify everyone immediately, and if you see Lord Zhao Peide, take this person down immediately." No, first use the sentry order to notify the front and rear doors, and all entry and exit are strictly prohibited. ”
Gu Fan agreed, quickly took out a bamboo whistle, and blew out a piercing syllable. These are some simple instructions that Duan Lang specially trained according to the sound transmission of bird language. Even in the midst of a night attack, the general commander could understand what the command was when he heard the whistle.
In the night, the shrill whistle traveled far away. Immediately afterward, there was a response from the front and back doors. Liang Yi and the others looked at it in confusion, not knowing what the whistle meant. But when Tantai Mingyue and Gu Fan heard Ge Li's response, their faces suddenly changed.
"Quick, go to the back door." After Tantai Mingyue finished speaking, he and Gu Fan and the others quickly ran to the back door.
Liang Yi and the others looked confused, not knowing what was going on. Unbeknownst to them, Gree's response whistle conveyed a message informing that someone had come in and out. However, Liang Yi and the old bee picker did not stop, and hurriedly followed.
Inside the back door, as soon as Tangtai Mingyue and the others arrived, they immediately asked, "Ge Li, is Zhao Peide going out?" ”
Ge Li was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "Yes, he said that he was ordered by Lord Liang to go out to fetch water with a few young handymen." What's the matter, there is a problem with the people brought by Lord Zhao? ”
"How long have you been out?" Yutai Mingyue didn't have time to explain, so she hurriedly asked.
"It didn't take long, less than half a pillar of incense."
Yutai Mingyue stomped her foot angrily, "It's over, I was still escaped by this guy." ”
Yutai Mingyue's whole heart suddenly sank. Once this person leaves the house, he will return to the sea like a fish, and it will be difficult to find him. Sado can find a corner and hide until dawn, and then he can get out of the city. After all, Tantai Mingyue and the others had never seen Sado's true face. If you block him in the house, it will be easy to know who Sado is after mutual recognition. But when he left the mansion, even if Sado was not tolerated, no one knew him.
Liang Yi and others also rushed over, and when they learned that 'Zhao Peide' was out of the mansion, Liang Yi couldn't help but be stunned and couldn't believe it. In this whole world, he can actually become another person. Liang Yi didn't know that this was just a trick in the dark.
"Master Strategist, why don't you send someone to chase after you? Since this person doesn't know martial arts, he shouldn't be able to go far. Liang Yi said.
"Lord Liang, the point is that none of us have seen Sado. I can't arrest all the old people around me. Tantai Mingyue said regretfully.
Having lost such a good opportunity, Yutai Mingyue didn't know when she would be able to eliminate this hidden danger. It seems that this is all providence, and Sado's life should not be extinguished.
Gu Fan said, "Master Strategist, whether there is hope or not, I will take someone out to pursue it." If you encounter a suspicious person, take it for the time being, anyway, Zheng Zechang knows him. ”
Tantai Mingyue nodded, "Be careful, this person is good at using poison, don't follow his way." ”
Tantai Mingyue knew that there was little hope, but she was unwilling to give up like this. There is no wilderness outside the government, and the surrounding houses are connected to the city, and the large and small alleys are criss-crossed. Even if Sado hadn't entered these mansions and found a secluded place to hide, it would be difficult to find out the whereabouts of this person. Moreover, Tantai Mingyue could not order a city-wide search, firstly, because it was impossible to confirm who Sado was, and secondly, doing so would definitely cause panic among the people. Chengyang Mansion has just broken away from the court, and once it causes panic, the people will inevitably flee in a big way.
Just as Gu Fan was about to leave with twenty guards, the old bee picker suddenly said.
"Wait."
Everyone was stunned and looked at this magical Mr. Fan. The bee picker looked at the bright moon and said, "Master Strategist, I may be able to find this person in the future." ”
Mingyue raised her eyebrows and asked in surprise, "What?" Have you ~ seen Sado? ”
Mr. Fan shook his head, "I haven't seen any Sado, but just now in Lord Zhao's room, I smelled the fragrance of aster flowers. Aster is the favorite flower of black bees, so the old man is very familiar with this aroma. The assassin changed into Lord Zhao's clothes, and there must have been this fragrance on his body. In addition, there was a smell of horse manure in the room, which was believed to have been stepped on by the Assassin in the stable. As long as you chase these two breaths and look for them, you may be able to find this person. ”
Yutai Mingyue's eyes lit up, and Liang Yi also said, "Yes, Peide has always been clean, and he often buys some spices, and my wife even asked him to buy them." ”
"Okay, then there is Mr. Lao Fan, who has caught Sado, and there will be heavy thanks below."
Tantai Mingyue looked at the old bee picker gratefully, and already had the intention of soliciting in her heart. Duan Lang's army is lacking such a strange person, if he can recruit this person into his command, it will definitely be of great use in the future. In particular, Nanping Mokun is also proficient in medical poison, and with Mr. Fan joining, he no longer has to worry about the other party secretly using his methods.
Mr. Fan's words made the moon bright and bright, and hope rose in his heart. For Sado, a poisonous snake hidden in the shadows, it is comparable to facing an army of 100,000 people, which gives Mingyue a headache. If you can really catch Sado, even if you are willing to support this Mr. Fan.
At this time, Zhang Qifeng also led a large army to surround the mansion. Knowing that Sado had fled the house, Zhang Qifeng was also deeply sorry. However, since there was still hope, Zhang Qifeng immediately ordered the soldiers and horses to block the surrounding area. Sa is old and healthy, and should not be far away if there is no one to help him. In the dead of night, there are no pedestrians walking, and it is convenient to search. Moreover, the impact of the small-scale blockade on the city is not great.
The old bee collector did not ride a horse, and Gu Fan and the others could only follow on foot for protection. Zhang Qifeng's guards soon discovered the poor kitchen handymen of the government office. These young people were all poisoned, but from the location of the poisoning, they also pointed out the direction and scope of the general search for Gu Fan and others.
Don't look at Sado, who is proficient in disguise and poisoning, but he is a real amateur when it comes to getting rid of tracking. If it is an old ghost, you can leave no traces, or even deliberately lay a puzzle to lure you to track in the opposite direction. But Sado only cared about quickly finding a place to hide, so that he could get out of the city after dawn. Moreover, the surrounding walls of these tall mansions are simply powerless for the old and healthy Sado.
The search lasted for more than two hours, and seeing that it was almost dawn, Gu Fan and the others still did not find Sado. The guards found more than a dozen beggars, and after Mr. Fan carefully discerned that they did not smell the smell of asters. However, just in case they were missed, they were taken into the barracks and held for a while.
"Commander Gu, another beggar was found over there." A searching guard ran over and said.
"Let's go, let's see." Gu Fan glanced at Mr. Fan, who was a little tired, and he was a little skeptical that he could still find the mysterious Sado.
Under the eaves of the gatehouse of a large family, a shivering old man huddled. Several guards held torches around the old man, and the dirty old man had disgusting blood sores on his face, and his blank eyes seemed to be waiting for death.
Gu Fan arrived with everyone, and everyone under his command immediately surrounded the old beggar. Regardless of whether the other party is Sado or not, they dare not be careless.
Gu Fan frowned and looked at it, "Mr. Fan, do you think this ~ is it still necessary?" ”
Gu Fanxin said that this is a person who is dying, how could it be Sado. Looking at the bloody sores on his face, there may be some serious illness. The old bee picker also frowned, he didn't care about any poison, but he was afraid that this old beggar would have some evil disease that could be transmitted.
Mr. Fan shook his head, "Forget it, you don't have to bring it into the barracks, in case you get infected with a vicious disease, it will be troublesome if it spreads in the barracks." ”
"Well, then let's continue to search, if Mr. Fan is tired, you can take a rest. When we find the target, we ask you to identify it. ”
"Okay, then I'll find a place to sit and rest." Mr. Fan was not polite, he was indeed a little tired.
Just as everyone was about to leave, Mr. Fan casually glanced at the old beggar's finger, "Wait! ”
Gu Fan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly took out his waist knife vigilantly, "Mr. Fan, what did you ~ find?" ”
"I'll go and see, don't come near to prevent this person from being infected with a bad disease."
Mr. Fan said, and walked to the old beggar downstairs. The dirty old beggar shrank up, and Mr. Fan stared at the old beggar's exposed hand, and suddenly squatted down.
The old beggar looked at Mr. Fan with misty eyes, and the two looked at each other, and Mr. Fan suddenly smiled.
"You're Sado, yes, you are." Mr. Fan said affirmatively.
The old beggar looked at Mr. Fan in a daze as if he didn't understand. Mr. Fan smiled slightly, "People who use poison have slender and sensitive fingers. Although the old man is a mountain village man, these hands are the same as you, and they are well maintained. Rough and cracked fingers are easy to leave toxic powder and harm themselves. Therefore, those who are good at using poison must take good care of their hands. As a beggar, you shouldn't have such hands. Also, although you can't smell horse manure barefoot. But you can still smell the faint fragrance of asters underneath. It's a pity, if that female military advisor doesn't kill you, I really want to ask you for advice on how to use poison. ”
"You~ What are you talking about?" The old beggar asked weakly.
Mr. Fan suddenly stretched out his hand and wiped a handful of blood sores on the old beggar's face, and suddenly revealed his background.
"I wondered why this blood was so bright red just now, this should be the blood of that Lord Zhao."
Mr. Fan was about to stand up after speaking, when suddenly, the old beggar grabbed the placket of his clothes, raised his hidden right hand, and a stream of powder fell on Mr. Fan's face.
"Ah~!" Mr. Fan suddenly screamed, "Hurry back~ Don't be contaminated by poisonous powder~ He is~!" ”
Mr. Fan, the old bee picker, didn't finish his words, and he stuck out his tongue quickly and couldn't breathe. In an instant, Mr. Fan's body collapsed.
Gu Fan was shocked in his heart and hurriedly shouted.
"Get out of the way, beware of poisoning!"
Sado's whereabouts were exposed, and in a fit of rage, he poisoned Mr. Fan. Knowing that he couldn't escape, Sado stood up and looked at Gu Fan with a hideous expression. Sado shouted, took out a porcelain vase and rushed towards Gu Fan.
Whoosh~poof! A crossbow arrow was fired, and Sado's body shook, and the porcelain bottle in his hand fell to the ground. With a snap, the porcelain bottle shattered, and the powder inside drifted with the wind to the many guards at the downwind outlet.
Sado grabbed the arrow in his chest, shook his body twice, and fell. His eyes were always on the fluttering powder, and a strange smile appeared on his face.