Chapter 124—Tracing the Shadow (I)
Suddenly, Old Man Dong paused slightly, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. He stared at Li Qiusheng for a while with a numb and stiff expression, and suddenly rushed directly to Li Qiusheng, who was not allowed to stop at the dinner table, like a hunting dog with a wild nature. He grabbed Li Qiusheng's collar with one hand and pulled it fiercely, swaying Li Qiusheng's thin body back and forth like an eagle catching a chicken. "Boy, what did you just say? Yan Zhi is no longer in the capital. If you say it all over again, I can't hear you clearly. ”
Li Qiusheng was also stunned, he never expected that Old Man Dong would suddenly be so reckless and rough in such a favorable situation, and even almost made a set of unfavorable tricks for himself. He was quite frightened and looked indifferently at the old man Dong, who had already distorted his face, and said. "Let go of me, old man, what are you crazy about. Let me tell you again, Dong Yanzhi is not in Du Mansion and not in the capital. Three months ago, she went back to the south with a personal maid. What can you do? ”
Suddenly, an old man and a young man looked at each other angrily, and their four eyes seemed to be burning with anger, was it indignation, ugliness, or remorse? All kinds of complex and compassionate emotions gathered together, as if they were about to burst out, and the scene suddenly became a waterfall.
Everyone was shocked, and they all gathered around, separating the two in an instant.
Li Liangguang sighed helplessly, and said to Li Qiusheng while persuading Old Man Dong. "Boy, where did you get this news? Is it true or not, have you seen it yourself? The old man told you that what you see in your eyes must be the true image of things, and what you hear people rap may not be a sure thing. I advise you, it's better to say less of these frustrating words. Otherwise, Old Man Dong will make trouble, and I'll see how you end. ”
In the oncoming mediation tone, Li Qiusheng was still unmoved. "This is a true thing, we have worked so hard to get all the way to the capital, and we can see our relatives, is it necessary for me to toss myself like this? If you don't believe it. As he spoke, he sat there with a look of chagrin.
"Boy, you have to be responsible for what you say, otherwise Lao Tzu will not let you go first." The golden knife guest said contemptuously with a sullen face, and then shook off his disdain and looked at Li Qiusheng who looked numb.
"Master Di Zhai, you won't also look down on me Li Qiusheng like this, right? I don't have the skills to get out of the field here. Li Qiusheng sneered at each other.
"Hey, hey, boy!" This side didn't wait for the golden knife to finish putting the shelf in front of Li Qiusheng, and Di Jinyan took advantage of it to drag out his voice and said. "Dad, you really are. In the blink of an eye, you will be fierce to Brother Qiusheng, I think you are the reincarnation of an old and confused chameleon, and you don't give people a way to live at all if you do evil. With that, he put on a look of annoyance and pestled in the middle. It was as if someone owed him a tael of silver, and he always stretched his face pink with anger.
After Di Jinyan launched a dissatisfaction with the Golden Knife Guest, Li Qiusheng suddenly sneered and said. "Haha, lady thief, you still seem to be quite sympathetic. But I, Li Qiusheng, still thank you for your kindness, otherwise I owe you a favor, what will I Li Qiusheng use to repay you? ”。 In fact, in this case, if Di Jinyan doesn't help Li Qiusheng say a fair word, then Li Qiusheng will become a loner at this time. For better or worse, the word of the crowd turns into gold.
After calming down for a long time, Old Man Dong finally rubbed the tongues of several people and said. "Don't embarrass this kid, I know what this kid said is true, his heart is good, it's not bad." After speaking, he was almost so anxious that he collapsed in his seat.
With Old Man Dong's talisman-like words, Li Liangguang and the Golden Daoke gradually let go of the emotions that had just been raised, and their anger slowly calmed down. Di Jinyan seemed to have unloaded the weight of a thousand catties on her body, and walked in front of Li Qiusheng to look left and right. Suddenly cracked his mouth and grinned, "Li Mutou, don't be like this, okay." They went a little too far, and I apologize to you. Come, smile at your aunt and grandmother, don't show people a stinky face. As he spoke, he shook Li Qiusheng's stiff body with his hand, and beat up the splash that only a child should have.
"Oh, don't bother me, I want to be alone." Li Qiusheng suddenly raised his head and said, Ling Li's eyes quickly swept over everyone's faces, and disappeared from sight in an instant. Li Qiusheng didn't say anything more, he knew that he didn't need to speak at this time. But looking at their somewhat distorted faces at this time, the good in the past and the bad in front of him made him feel a wisp of bitterness in his heart.
Li Qiusheng became a little confused, as if he was falling into a cloud and fog. I can't tell if these faces that have changed for a while are really for his good at the moment, or for the mystery of his life experience and the glory of the royal bloodline. On the contrary, it was the thief's mother-in-law Di Jinyan's series of pretentiousness, which finally made Li Qiusheng see a trace of earthly humanity and friendship.
At the beginning of the lanterns, in the hall of the General's Mansion, Li Liangguang, Old Man Dong, and the Golden Knife Ke were already divided into three directions: left, middle and right.
The dull and oppressive atmosphere in the hall was particularly strong, as if the smell of nightshade flowers made people feel dizzy when they smelled it, and it seemed that the sad breath of life and death when the two armies were fighting each other quietly attacked.
Silent! Silent! Except for the occasional sound of the three of them holding their teacups and sipping the tea, and the echo of swallowing the tea in their throats, and the occasional sound of the breeze stirring the curtains and lifting the curtains, there was still a wordless silence in the hall. It's like a pool of stagnant water that rises all around, and it can't stir up the slightest wave, let alone a pot of meandering water.
In July, the summer wind blows lightly, and the flow is not overflowing. Old Man Dong finally couldn't hold back the surging in his heart, mixed with his hoarse voice and trembling in his throat. "Li Dashuai, with your many cares, the old man has to arrive in the capital with one foot. I don't want it to backfire, God's will will make people, and the old man can't accept your favor anymore, but I'm afraid that I will leave Beijing again. ”
"The only thing that worries me is the fate of Li Qiusheng's kid, although this kid has a little royal blood on his body according to our speculation, but what can he do if he doesn't get the royal recognition now. I don't think I can let this kid follow me back any further, or all our efforts will be in vain. I will be cheeky to entrust this kid to Li Dashuai's care, no matter what the result is, I can finally rest assured that I will return to the south and look for my granddaughter Dong Yanzhi wholeheartedly. ”
The golden knife man immediately objected and said, "Well, Brother Dong, what you said is true, but you can't just leave Beijing." Do you think that as soon as you leave the capital, can this kid Li Qiusheng stay here with peace of mind? Don't make a fuss about genius monsters. The world outside is dangerous, and we don't know who our enemies are and who are our friends. Let this kid break out, in case he encounters a secret black hand, the knife moves, and everything for us is finished. Even Li Dashuai was convicted of being bombed and 'bullied the king', who will be expected to take care of us people in the mountains and wilderness at that time? It's you? Or me? Occasionally, I scratched my ears and cheeks in embarrassment, but I couldn't come up with a good idea.
Li Liangguang pondered for a long time before looking up at the two of them and said. "The two of you are worried about each other, but the old man thinks that Old Man Dong is in a hurry to go south to find his granddaughter, and the Lord Di Zhai is worried that Li Qiusheng is in a disadvantageous situation, the best way is for us to quickly find strong evidence to prove that Li Qiusheng is the orphan of the 'King of Heyang' back then. In this way, Li Qiusheng has an identity and status, and the two of you can do things justly and be upright. I am no longer afraid that those black hands who hide in the shadows will do whatever they want, obstruct them in every possible way, and harm you. ”
After speaking, Li Liangguang took another sip of tea, pinched the teacup in his hand, and waited for Jin Dong and the two to answer.
When the golden knife man heard this, he immediately echoed. "Li Dashuai's words are indeed reasonable, good is good. I'm afraid that now that the imperial court has alarmed those black hands hiding in the shadows, will they take the first step and take risks in order to protect their vested interests and glory and wealth, remove the people we are looking for in advance, and cut off the clues of our search for the case. If that's the case, we're really in danger. ”
"Of course, this possibility is not ruled out." Master Dong rushed to talk as if he had enlightened, and then continued the topic. "It's not difficult to find Li Qiusheng's true identity, as far as I know, Li Qiusheng, this kid, grew up in the blue and white embroidery building in Liyang Town since he was a child, and Liu Zhi'er, the shopkeeper of the blue and white embroidery building, should know Li Qiusheng's true identity. Because Liu Zhi'er has nothing to do in her life, everyone in Liyang Town knows that Liu Zhi'er just regards Li Qiusheng as her own son in her heart. From childhood to adulthood, Li Qiusheng did not have any special care and special treatment like a rich son. ”
As soon as Old Man Dong said this, Li Liangguang's eyes lit up and he shouted loudly. "Old man, it's so good! So good! You're long overdue for telling this secret. I'm still thinking and meditating, and I don't have a clue? It turns out that it's all hidden in your old man's heart. ”
Old Man Dong suddenly screamed 'ouch', slapped his palm and said. "Hey, Li Dashuai, it's all because my old man was dizzy and distracted by his granddaughter Dong Yanzhi. How do I know that you Li Dashuai don't know or don't understand this, if I had a clear bottom, I should have told you a long time ago. The look of chagrin has been invisibly revealed.
The golden knife man suddenly smiled happily and said, "Brother Dong, it's not too late for you to say it now. In this way, we finally have a bottom in our hearts. At least not like a blind man touching the statue at a loss, not arguing that the east, west, north and south are everywhere to find a place to touch. It seems that Li Qiusheng's matter is a sure thing in his opinion, and no one can change this happy ending.
Among them, Li Liangguang said gloomily, "Two, it's a good thing that we have these opportunities." But if things don't play according to our routine, wouldn't it be even better. In the end, it was those black hands who hid in the shadows who got the first opportunity, which ruined our good deeds. ”
The Golden Knife Ke interjected with anxious eyes wide, "Well, Li Dashuai is not unreasonable to be worried. Then let's take precautions against this trick first, lest we lose all if there is a mess. After speaking, he showed a frightened and uneasy look, glanced at Old Man Dong, and stood firmly in the middle.