Chapter Forty-Seven: Extraneous Branches

It was night, Yu Yao and Wen Cang were secretly observing everyone's movements in front of and behind the house.

It's amazing that there was nothing to do overnight.

On the morning of the second day, Xi'er and Mi'er packed up and were about to accompany Youwei downstairs when they heard a knock on the door.

Xi'er asked, "Who is it?" ”

Yu Yao and Wen Cang stood outside looking tired and looked at each other helplessly.

Yu Yao said: "Xi'er opens the door, it's us." ”

Xi'er opened the door and welcomed them both in.

Seeing that their eyes were black and their eyes were bloodshot, she asked, "Have you not slept all night?" ”

Xi'er and Ha'er closed the door casually and stood guard at the door.

Yu Yao said: "We are afraid that those darts will be bad for you, so we can only stay awake all night." ”

Wen Cang said: "Who knew that those darts slept soundly, and there was no movement all the time, so we stayed up all night." ”

Youwei said: "You two look like this, can you still hurry?" ”

Yu Yao said: "What's there that can't be rushed?" It's better to go back to Beijing as soon as possible to feel at ease, and you are always afraid of something unexpected when you are wandering outside. ”

Youwei said: "I've packed up, moved my things to the carriage, and then went to Aunt Gongsun's place for breakfast and then I can go on the road." ”

Yu Yao and Wen Cang glanced at each other, and began to carry their luggage.

The carriage staggered and carried the three people to the door of the spring feast.

Youwei lifted the curtain and saw that the door of the spring banquet was closed, and the lights were scattered, which was very different from what she saw yesterday.

Youwei lowered the curtain and said to the sleepy Yu Yao and Wen Cang: "Don't fall asleep!" Get up and check it out! How does this look like it's closed? ”

Yu Yao was dizzy and said, "Why is the door closed?" This restaurant opened late, because we came early and disturbed people. Xi'er, Hazy'er, go knock. ”

Wen Cang was awakened by Youwei's words, glanced out through the gap in the curtain, and said, "Brother Yu, it seems that there is indeed something wrong. We already told Aunt Gongsun yesterday that she would come to dinner, how could she not send someone to guard the door with her style? ”

Yu Yao struggled to straighten up, lifted the curtain and got out of the car.

Youwei and Wen Cang then got out of the car.

The gloomy appearance at the entrance of the spring banquet is indeed quite unusual.

Yu Yao stepped forward and knocked on the door, but no one answered after waiting for a long time.

Yu Yao guessed in his heart that this eighty percent was indeed an accident.

Just as he was about to turn around, the door opened again.

A little girl with tear stains stretched out a delicate little brain, glanced at it, and asked, "Who are you?" ”

Yu Yao said: "Little sister, we had dinner here yesterday, do you remember?" ”

The little girl shook her head. There are several delicate little brains behind her, and a pair of black eyes are full of tears, looking at Yu Yao with a fan.

Yu Yao continued: "We made an appointment with the proprietress to come back for dinner this morning, can the proprietress inform you?" ”

The little girl in the lead suddenly cried out with a "wow" when she heard his words.

Seeing this, Youwei and Wen Cang also gathered around.

Yu Yao said: "Little sister, don't cry first, what's going on?" ”

Youwei took out a handkerchief, gently wiped the little girl's face, and said, "Little sister, don't be sad, tell my sister, where is Aunt Gongsun?" Where are the little two in the spring banquet? Why are there only a few guards left? ”

The little girl gradually calmed down, and opened the door with a sob, only to see the curtains, flower pots, and bowls in the door.

Youwei said: "But you met a thief? ”

The little girl cried and said, "Last night, the officers and soldiers suddenly broke in and said that the proprietress had killed someone and wanted to take her away and lock her up. We refused to say anything, and we kept pleading. But the leader didn't listen to our pleas, so he locked up the proprietress and took her away. also said that the brothers deliberately made trouble and did not obey the order, and they were all arrested. ”

Youwei said: "Where are the officers and soldiers from? ”

The little girls looked at each other and shook their heads.

Yu Yao said: "If it is a real officer and soldier, it must be sent by Lord Shixu of Xiangzhou." ”

Youwei said: "Aunt Gongsun must have been wronged!" Where is the court? We've got to get her back! ”

Yu Yao stopped her and said: "The government will not arrest people for no reason, if it is really wronged, it will be fine to make it clear when you pass the court." We still have to hurry, it's important to go back to the capital as soon as possible! ”

Youwei hurriedly said: "What if you can't say it clearly? If we didn't meet it, then we wouldn't have it, but now that we have encountered it, are we watching Aunt Gongsun die unjustly? ”

Yu Yao said: "We can't protect ourselves, and we are still frightened every step of the way, where can we have the spare strength to save others?" Have you forgotten that Wen Cang and I were both imprisoned in Xingzhou, and you were almost assassinated? ”

Youwei said: "I haven't forgotten, but Aunt Gongsun knows our identity, and she also knows that I like to eat her food, so she could have told me my identity yesterday, or let these little girls go to the inn to find us." She knew I would have been able to save her if I had been informed, but she didn't! She is also for my safety and for me! Although there is only one side, she is not willing to sacrifice my safety to protect herself, now that I know how can I ignore it? ”

Yu Yao said: "I don't care what you say, I will resolutely not agree with you to reveal your identity." ”

Youwei said: "Can't you save her if you don't reveal your identity?" Let's take a look first and inquire about the situation, can't we? ”

Yu Yao said: "I don't believe it, when the time comes, you will be able to bear not revealing your identity when you see her being tortured in court!" ”

Youwei said: "I can't tell you clearly! Okay, since you insist on not going, and I insist on going, then even if you have one person, one vote. Brother Wen, do you think we should go? ”

Wen Cang frowned, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I think that Xiaomei Youwei has some truth, since Aunt Gongsun is affectionate and righteous, and did not tell our identities, then we should also go and find out about her safety." If she defends herself in court, then everyone will naturally be fine. If she is condemned and beheaded for public display, then we will find another way to save her. The two of us are standing here now, and we are not in prison, and we don't have to reveal our identities to save people. ”

Youwei said: "That's right! Did you hear what the little girl said? The officers and soldiers want to wronged her for killing, and they will pay for their lives! This is a felony! ”

Yu Yao glanced at Wen Cang and said, "I didn't see it, when did you two become a raccoon dog?" Even if you promise her, I won't say yes! Besides, there are five of us, and in addition to the three of us, there are also Xi'er and Hazy'er! Xi'er, Ha'er, you two come here! Do you tell me that they are right, or is what I am saying is right? ”

Xi'er and Ha'er stepped forward, glanced at each other, and then at Youwei.

Yu Yao said: "You don't have to be afraid, just say!" ”

Xi'er said: "I think your words are reasonable, and naturally the safety of the masters is the most important." ”

Yu Yao said to Youwei and Wen Cang: "You two listen carefully!" ”

Xi'er continued: "But when Lord Yin drove us out, he said that we would only recognize one master in the future. Naturally, we will listen to what the master says, and we dare not disobey it. ”

Youwei and Wen Cang secretly rejoiced, but they didn't dare to laugh out loud.

Yu Yao was furious, and said to Ha'er: "You, you think so too?" ”

Ha'er said: "The slave maid is naturally the same. ”

Yu Yao said angrily: "Don't forget, I still gave you your name!" She drove you away, you want to come back, or I am the master of your decision, you can come back! ”

Wen Cang hurriedly came out to play a round and said to Yu Yao: "Brother Yu, why embarrass them? It's not wrong for them to listen to Youwei, if we are not there, then we have to rely on them to protect Youwei. ”

Yu Yao brushed his sleeves away, and said as he walked: "Go ahead, I can't control you!" But! I'm definitely not going to go! ”