CHAPTER XXVIII
Looking at Nangong Nuo's few words, Xiao Luo's only feeling was that he was reading a book from heaven, and the conclusion was pure nonsense.
In fact, Xiao Luo was not half anxious about Meishuang's abduction, but was a little happy, and the retribution was unhappy, about this self-righteous and shameless woman.
It's just, wait!
Mei Shuang was robbed as soon as she left the palace, obviously, the other party had a careful plan. Even, for a moment, he actually thought about whether this matter was related to Meifu, if so, wouldn't Meifu be suspected of collaborating with the enemy?
He immediately signed an edict to seal the port, and sent it to all ports in an expedited manner of 800 li, strictly checking the merchant ships entering and leaving the port, and setting up checkpoints intensively on land routes, so as to ensure that all the people from the eastern country were wiped out.
However, in the net that was arranged, where even flies and mosquitoes could barely fly out, Meishuang and the gang of gangsters were like evaporating from the world, and there was no trace of them.
And when he ordered an immediate search of the Donglai people in the capital, the Donglai Chinese, who were not uncommon on the streets, were like an appointment, and there was no trace of them.
It wasn't until the third day that an empty wagon and a long-dead coachman were found on a remote riverside that there was a glimmer of hope.
Nangong Nuo, accompanied by local officials, hurried here, looking at the vast river, it was calm.
In terms of the level of the local officials who govern this place, it is difficult to see a prince with such a high position, not to mention that the legendary King Zhao is a divine dragon.
At this moment, they trembled and accompanied King Zhao with gloomy faces, on the one hand, they were surprised that the legendary King Zhao was so young, and on the other hand, they were even more uneasy. You know, they didn't even know that such a murder happened in the territory under their jurisdiction, which is a great crime.
It's just that everyone has a question mark in their hearts, for the sake of just a few assassins, why did His Royal Highness King Zhao have to make a trip in person?
Although the river is calm at this moment, the cold wind is still howling on the shore, and only the heavy wind on the body can be heard.
A group of people gathered around Nangong Nuo, all looking at the vast river and being silent.
Seeing this situation, Nangong Nuo, who was riding on the horse, had a gloomy face and wanted to drip water, "What's the situation here?" ”
A local official said cautiously, "Your Royal Highness King Yuzhao, not only is the terrain here remote, but also located in a dangerous part of the diversion of the great river, with rapids and rapids, and unpredictable winds and waves, few boats dare to enter and exit on weekdays."
No wonder I can't find it even when I cast a net from heaven and earth, and it turned out to have slipped away from the net.
"Please rest assured, His Royal Highness King Zhao."
Another official next to him picked up, and his words seemed to be asking for credit, "The assassin must be unfamiliar with the situation when he takes this route, and he is completely reckless." Once you encounter wind and waves, it must be more than lucky. The day before yesterday, there must have been a storm rolling in the black clouds on the river, so the assassin must have died in the belly of the fish."
Nangong Nuo, who was already like a boulder in his heart, was suddenly like a powder keg that had been ignited, and the horsewhip in his hand was raised casually.
Hearing only a scream, the official who had just spoken had fallen from his horse several feet away.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden change, and everyone was silent, and no one dared to speak again.
Nangong Nuo's yin owl's eyes swept over the group of wine bags and rice bags in front of him, and said coldly, "Don't chase it yet!" This king wants to see people in life, and he wants to see corpses in death! ”
Then he ordered the men to camp on the spot and wait for news.
This made the local officials even more shocked, what kind of assassin is this, worthy of King Zhao to mobilize the people so much, and personally wait?
Nangong Nuo, who had been waiting anxiously for a whole day, finally waited for the news in the early morning of the second day.
Sure enough, as expected by local officials, several large ships that accompanied them encountered wind and waves in the middle of the river. Fortunately, several large ships were tied together to barely capsize.
Then they found a broken fishing boat that had been overturned by the wind and waves, and judging by the length of the floating fragmentary sampan, it should have been a small fishing boat that was not too large.
In addition, they salvaged a torn nightcoat and a woman's skirt near the wrecked ship.
When he saw the familiar skirt, Nangong Norden's eyes were stunned, his eyes were dark, his hands and feet were cold, and his heart sank heavily
After a long time, his eyes were red, the whip in his hand pointed at the river, and said angrily, "Find!" Find it for this king! Including along the riverside! I can't find it. ”
The people present were all frightened by King Zhao's gaffe, and said in their hearts that the people who were lost in Jiangxin still expected to find them on the shore! King Zhao must be dizzy!
-- The waves were monstrous, whistling, cold to the bone, and every qiē became blurred in an instant, and finally nothing could be seen or heard
Suddenly, a light appeared in front of him, like a messenger of light, guiding the way ahead. The body seems to be instantly sprinkled with sunshine, feeling so warm, and it seems that someone is gently calling in the ear
I tried my best to open my eyes, but I only saw a huge wave that was in the sky, roaring and engulfing all the qiē in it
"Ahhhh
Meishuang screamed and opened her eyes, but when she was shocked and gasped, her eyes were pierced by the bright light in front of her.
After a while, I got used to the light, and where my eyes swept over, it was a simple room.
The house is not big, and the furnishings are simple, but the windows are bright and clean; Although the tables and chairs are old, the teapots and bowls on them are neatly arranged, and there are a few thread-bound books neatly placed in the corners of the table.
One qiē can see that the owner here is not only clean and tidy, but also should be more tasteful.
Especially the soil kang under the body is hot, except that the mattress under the body is a little hard, moving left and right, and panicking. A qiē is very comfortable.
Think of the monstrous waves, the cold and biting river, and then think of yourself like a dying fish pouring river water into the river Alas, now it is really like being in heaven. It is true that only with comparison can we understand what happiness is.
Meishuang looked at her body again, and then found that her clothes had been changed into gray clothes of coarse cloth.
She cautiously got out of bed, her body aching from the action.
When I lifted up the wide sleeves, I saw that my arms were covered with bruises and bruises. I touched my face casually, and I also felt some slight scratches.
Compared to the great calamity and immortality, even if the phase is broken.
What intrigued Meishuang was the book on the table. Walking slowly, I picked up a book, opened it, and it turned out to be a vertical line of scriptures.
Before I could look closely, I only heard a surprised voice from the door, "The donor is awake?" ”
While speaking, a little girl who was only about thirteen years old wearing a coarse gray coat of the same color walked over quickly, looked at the book in Meishuang's hand and said curiously, "Is the donor also literate?" ”
With a round face and a pair of big eyes, there is a sense of cleverness, which reminds Meishuang of her maid Tang'er.
sighed slightly in his heart, put down the book in his hand and smiled at the little girl, "I'm just looking at it casually, did you save me?" ”
The little girl shook her head with a smile and explained, "No, it's my young lady, and a young lady of mine went out to collect firewood and found a donor by the river." You were unconscious, cold and wet, and your clothes were freezing. My young lady was tired and carried you back, but fortunately, my young lady knows acupuncture and saved you."
"Riverside?" Meishuang's eyes widened.
According to common sense, on such a cold day, she almost froze to death after falling into the water, and she was actually washed to the shore? There are some things that really can't be explained by common sense.
"Yes, even the young lady said that you are blessed with a great life." The little girl looked at Mei Shuang, her big eyes rolled slightly, "Look at the donor's clothes, it should be noble, but why did you throw yourself into the river?" Miss often said, this body is skinny, how can it be spoiled by its parents? ”
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Meishuang smiled bitterly and was about to explain, when she suddenly heard someone outside chanting a Buddha name, and with the sound of gentle footsteps, a soft voice came, "Amitabha, Tao'er, who are you talking to, is the donor awake?" ”
When Tao'er heard this, she hurriedly said, "It's Miss who is back." ”
ran out with a tight promise, "Miss, the donor is awake, come in and take a look."
As soon as Mei Shuang heard that the life-saving benefactor had returned, she hurriedly put down the book in her hand and went out.
As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw a young woman dressed in gray walk in.
The slightly thin melon seed face, the complexion is fair and delicate, under the willow leaves and bent eyebrows, a pair of eyes are as black as ink, and the black hair on the head is loosely tied behind the head with a wooden hairpin, and the whole person looks simple and clean.
Mei Shuang was amazed in her heart, there was such a simple and elegant woman, who seemed to be an untainted hollow valley orchid.
was conquered by the temperament of the person who came, and for a moment, Meishuang forgot to thank her first.
At this moment, the woman looked at Mei Shuang, was silent for a moment, folded her hands, and said softly, "Poor Nifa Jinghui, dare to ask the donor's name?" ”
Mei Shuang came back to her senses, hurriedly stepped forward, and solemnly returned the salute like Jing Hui, and said gratefully, "Thank you Master Jing Hui for your rescue, uh, my name is Lin Yuxiang."
"Oh, Lin Yuxiang?"
Obviously, a trace of astonishment flashed between Jing Huidai's eyebrows, as if she didn't believe it, and seemed to be wondering about something, but in an instant, her expression was as usual, and she nodded, "I just don't know, why can't the donor think about it?" If the poor nun arrives a little late, I am afraid that she will not be able to return to heaven. ”
Perhaps Jing Hui's expression was too surprised, and Mei Shuang was also a little confused and a little nervous. After all, it was best for her to venture out of the palace and try to avoid running into acquaintances.
So, carefully, "What? Master, do you know me? ”
Jing Hui stared at Mei Shuang, the latter's eyes were clear and undisguised, she shook her head, "I don't know, it's just that the donor and the old man are a little similar." ”
"Oh" Mei Shuang smiled on her face, but her heart fluttered, and she didn't feel any ease. You know, this daughter of Meifu lives in the boudoir, if she is not an acquaintance, how can the other party have that kind of expression?
After thanking Jinghui again for saving her life, she smiled bitterly, "Where I can't think of it, this is unfortunately because I met a bad guy on a boat." As a result, the boat was overturned by the wind and waves in the middle of the road."