At night, the clamor of a battle and attack finally came from the bottom of the mountain. The imperial army began to attack the mountain.

The girls huddled together and listened to the noise and messy footsteps outside, the constant command of commanders, and then the messy figures running under the firelight.

Every time a figure flashed through the window, everyone's hearts were lifted high by a big hand, and when the fire passed, that heart was saved again. It was in such a panic of ups and downs that I spent the night.

The next day, it was already long after noon, and someone brought them food, urging them to eat quickly, and then hurriedly packed up their things and left. One day later, there was another attack at the bottom of the mountain, and the cottage was busy again. This time, they didn't even have dinner.

The fighting continued until near noon the next day. Li Jingshan looked out of the small window and saw that there was only one of the two guards outside the door, and the other was carried back after the battle, and she slowly had a plan in her heart.

Someone finally came to bring them food that night, but it was much more sloppy than usual. The girls had been hungry for a day and a night, and they devoured their food when they received it.

Li Jingshan broke half of the coarse grain cake she had been given, wrapped it in a handkerchief, and put it away.

A girl asked strangely, and Li Jingshan said: "After eating this meal, I don't know when the next meal will be delivered, so you can save two mouthfuls of dry food first." In case those bandits can't take care of us, they won't starve to death for a while. ”

When the people heard this, they felt justified, and hurriedly put away the bread that had not yet been eaten.

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At this time, at the foot of the mountain, Zhenyuan General Chu Tiankuo was facing the military map, his brows furrowed.

"We are trying to attack from the front and left side of Bifeng Mountain," the adjutant general pointed to the map and said, "The damage in the past two days has been quite large, ...... general?" There is already a hint of retreat.

"A gang of grass cobs, just relying on geographical advantages." Chu Tian raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "Could it be that you have forgotten the innocent girl who was abandoned on the cliff?!" How would you feel if you were your sister and daughter? ”

When the generals heard this, they were all awe-inspiring, and bowed their heads and said yes!

"Keep exploring! Duoduo sent scouts to visit the local villagers. If these two places can't be attacked, they will take another path. ”

General Chu raised his hand and shot out an iron thistle, which was in the middle of the location of the Sky Eagle Village on the map, showing his domineering, "I don't believe it, just a bandit nest, can it be as dense as an iron bucket?" ”

The adjutant general said yes and asked, "What about the latest deployment?" ”

"Go on, don't seek to capture, just startle the snake. It doesn't hurt to kill a few of them. Chu Tiankuo pulled out the thistle, and the secret weapon that entered the wood was pinched by him with two fingers, and he easily pulled it out, "It's also good to create some convenience for those who visit privately." ”

The deputy general took the order, walked to the door, and listened to Chu Tiankuo's instructions, "Let them be neat with their hands and feet, and this general will give me ten days at most to carve out a new way for me." Otherwise, it will be dealt with by military law. ”

The adjutant general knew that the general wanted to say something, so he hurriedly wiped his sweat and went down to give the order.

Not long after the tactical meeting was dispersed, a pro-soldier came to report, and the treasurer of Jingbao Pavilion often asked to see him.

This shopkeeper Chang came to the barracks every few days to inquire about the news, Chu Tiankuo was fierce and decisive in the face of his subordinates, but he hesitated when he faced Chang Yong. He pinched his eyebrows, but still stubbornly ordered someone to be brought in.

Chang Yong has been here several times, each time he came in anticipation, and returned disappointed, the longer the time passed, the more anxious he became. As soon as he entered the military tent today, he even saved his greetings, and went straight to the point and said to Chu Tiankuo: "General Chu, is there any news for my girl?" ”

"Hmm...... There is news, but there is no news. Chu Tiankuo touched the pattern on the handle of the dagger on his waist and replied ambiguously.

"What do you mean by that?" Chang Yong stood up nervously.

Chu Tiankuo poured a cup of coarse tea for Chang Yong, "That's right, when the Japanese scouts were exploring the mountains two days ago, they found that a female corpse abandoned by the village was a girl who was taken up the mountain by them. ”

Chu Tiankuo remembered the situation he had checked, his eyes were filled with anger, and his voice had turned cold, "The woman who is only two decades old has been abused to death, and she looks miserable, and she didn't even have a thin mat after her death, so she directly discarded the mountain. ”

Chang Yong was so shocked that he took a step back and sat back in his seat. Banyu raised his hand to cover his face.

He finally knew what Chu Tiankuo meant by "there is news, but there is no news". From what happened to the victim girl, it can be inferred that the fate of the girls who were taken captive up the mountain was not much better—this is known news;

How many people were killed, and what will happen to them afterwards - is unknown. After all, there are too many ravines and valleys in this mountain, and if they are torn apart by wild beasts, they will really end up with no bones left!

Chu Tiankuo saw that Chang Yong was grief-stricken, and couldn't bear to comfort him in his heart: "You are the shopkeeper who mourns first, maybe ...... That girl is blessed with a great life, and there is no definite news for a day, and there is still hope. ”

I also felt that such comfort was weak. After a pause, he raised his hand and said solemnly, "Shopkeeper Chang, I, Chu, swear with the military flag outside the door that if those girls are still alive, I will definitely rescue them safely; If they have been poisoned, I will avenge them and never let their souls be wronged! ”

Chang Yong hurriedly cleaned up his mood and bowed to Chu Tiankuo, "Chang Mou thanked the general for my family Shan'er first. He sighed, "Each person has his own creation, so it's up to her life." I'm here to say goodbye. ”

"Oh? The shopkeeper is here, are you going back to the capital? ”

As soon as Chu Tiankuo heard this, he knew that the girl was going to be given up after all. However, after waiting for many days, the owner has done his best to his employees. He secretly said in his heart, even if it is his biological parents, he is afraid that he can do it only like this.

Chang Yong took two sips of tea, and smiled helplessly, "Xiao Ke is on a business trip, and in this misfortune, he should have returned to Jingyu Mingdong's house immediately." It's just that there are many casualties in the entourage, and it is inconvenient to go on the road. At the same time, the official business has not been completed, so these days have been delayed. Now that everyone's injuries are gradually healed and their official work has been completed, it is necessary to report to the owner in detail and ask him to make a decision again. ”

Chu Tiankuo nodded and sent people out, "Chang shopkeeper has a safe road." As for the news, if there is news of the girl......"

"General Lao sent someone to send a letter to the Linchuan Jingbao Pavilion. I can't thank you enough. Chang Yong thanked him again.

Chu Tiankuo promised, Chang Yongcai said goodbye to the barracks, and returned to Linchuan Jingbao Pavilion in a low mood.

Ye Qing was already waiting in the front hall, and hurriedly greeted him, looking at his expression, his heart was half cold, "Shopkeeper Chang, is there still no news?" ”

Ye Qing was seriously injured, and he was able to move around freely for the past two days. Chang Yong knew that he was good friends with Li Jingshan, but now looking at his still pale face, the "news without news" couldn't be said for a while, so he had to shake his head.

"But tomorrow we are going to leave for Beijing, and Ah Shan won't be able to catch up when he comes back!" Ye Qing said anxiously, "Can we ...... again?"

However, he looked at Chang Yong's face, and the sentence "wait two more days" couldn't be said anyway. This is the third time they have postponed their schedule to wait for news, and now that it is the end of June, the time cannot be delayed any longer.

Chang Yong patted Ye Qing on the shoulder and said in a low voice, "You go and pack your things." Let's leave for Beijing tomorrow. ”

Ye Qing's expression was sluggish, and it took a while to squirm his lips and say in a low voice: "This ...... How can this be explained to the Minzhou branch? ”

Chang Yong let out a long sigh, not how to explain to the Minzhou branch, but how to explain to Third Young Master Ruan!

He returned to his room and began to write to explain the itinerary and the latest developments of the Li Jingshan incident to the headquarters in the capital. After sealing the letter, he hesitated for a long time before starting to write the letter to Ruan Minh Yu.

After rubbing five or six pieces of letterhead, I finally explained the situation with difficulty, sealed it, and sent someone to send it to the messenger.

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However, this letter, which had been difficult several times, could not be delivered to Ruan Mingyu in time.

On June 20, the Minzhou Institute was released on the trial list, and Li Jingjue really ranked in the top three. Ruan Mingyu rewarded him with a feast in the Drunken Cloud Building, and at the same time asked him to pack his luggage within two days, and on June 23, he took him and Ruan Shu and Ruan Mo on the road back to Beijing.

At this time, the letter of the report was still on the way.

Li Jingjue is fifteen years old, and she is completely the size and demeanor of a young man, and she can already talk with Young Master Ruan in the same car, chattering non-stop along the way. Ruan Mingyu deliberately guided him to talk about Li Jingshan's old affairs.

Li Jingjue has a simple temperament, and told many interesting things about her sister when she was a child, and she didn't feel that she had sold her sister. Ruan Mingyu listened with great interest, and there was a soft smile on his eyebrows.

coaxed people to tell the contents of Li Jingshan's family letter. Li Jingjue said for a while and sighed, "My sister hasn't heard from me for nearly a month, and I don't know why. ”

Ruan Mingyu compressed his work schedule because he was in a hurry to return to Beijing, and he was so busy that his feet didn't touch the ground every day, so he didn't pay much attention to it, but now when he heard Li Jingjue mention it, he remembered in a trance, and sure enough, the interval was a bit abnormal. Calculating the itinerary, she should have arrived in Linchuan a long time ago, but now she is afraid that she is also on the way back to Beijing.

However, surprised and surprised, Ruan Mingyu was very relieved to have Chang Yong on the road to take care of people. Therefore, he smiled disapprerovitly, "I'm afraid she's just lazy." When I saw her in Beijing, I had to punish her well, how could I snub her son Li so much. ”

Li Jingjue took a small bite of the pastries prepared in the car, and suddenly asked, "Young Master Ruan, are you also waiting for my sister's letter?" ”

"Huh? Who said I was waiting for a letter? Ruan Mingyu might as well be Li Jingjue, who was a big ghost, was generalized, and hurriedly denied it.

"Then why do you keep asking my sister about it?" Li Jingjue approached Ruan Mingyu and smiled sheepishly, "Do you like my sister?" ”

Ruan Mingyu: "......" This little ghost courtyard tried to take the top three, and what I had in my head all day long, was it actually these things?

Ruan Mingyu raised his hand and knocked him with a fan: "How old are you, do you know what it is to like?" ”

"Shiyun: My Fair Lady, Gentleman. How don't you know! Li Jingjue rubbed her head and said unconvinced: "My sister is beautiful and capable, it's normal to like her." In the past, Brother Li Zhang also liked my sister. ”

Ruan Mingyu thought about it, and even Jiang Yuelan, the young owner of Guosezhai, was moved by Li Jingshan.

This piece of jade is not the only one who knows how to appreciate it.