The county magistrate came back immediately, with a hint of apology on his face, he looked at Xi Yu and Xiaocui, and said softly: "Prime Minister, I'm really sorry, there are no other guest rooms." There was originally a room, but it was full of groceries, there was no space, and there was not even a bed. The two of you can only settle in this room. ”

Xi Yu and Xiao Cui glanced at each other and smiled helplessly.

Xiao Cui said softly: "It's okay, Lord County Order." ”

The county commander hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I'm really sorry for you, this humble condition has wronged you." ”

The county order stepped back and said jokingly: "In this case, I can sleep on the bed and I can sleep underground." ”

Xiaocui said: "Prime Minister, your status is noble, how can you let you sleep on the ground." Why don't you sleep in a bed, and I'll make a bunk on the floor. ”

Xi Yu shook his head and said seriously: "Xiaocui, you are a girl, the ground is too cold, it is not good for your health." I'm a big man, and it's no problem to sleep on the floor. ”

Xiao Cui bit her lip, her eyes showing gratitude.

She nodded and said, "Well, thank you, Prime Minister." ”

Cui climbed into bed, made up the futon, and lay down.

Xi Yu was busy on the ground, he first cleaned up the debris on the ground, then spread a thick layer of straw, and then laid out the bedding sent by the county order.

At night, the county town is exceptionally quiet, with only the occasional barking of dogs, piercing the silence of the night sky.

Xi Yu lay on the floor, his eyes looking at the ceiling, and his thoughts came to his heart like a tide.

The moonlight shines through the window and spills onto the ground, forming patches of silver light.

Xi Yu closed his eyes, felt the gentleness of the moonlight, and gradually fell asleep.

Xiaocui lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Her heart was full of gratitude and admiration for Xi Yu.

Chen Dagang sat quietly in his room at a nearby inn, staring out the window.

He remembered the letter Liu Long had written to him, and his thoughts were surging like a tide.

"I really met Xi Yu." Chen Dagang muttered to himself, as if he was still reminiscing about the encounter with Xi Yu just now.

There was a hint of confusion in his eyes, "But do I have the ability to do it?" He thought of the mysterious guards around Xi Yu, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy in his heart.

The candlelight in the room flickered, casting Chen Dagang's shadow on the wall, flickering and dimming.

He stood up and paced around the room, frowning.

"Perhaps, I should think long-term." Chen Dagang said to himself, "You can't act impulsively, you have to think of a well-thought-out plan." He walked to the window and stared into the distance, secretly determined.

The street outside the inn was sparsely populated and dimly lit. Chen Dagang's figure loomed in front of the window, as if blending into the tranquility of the night.

Chen Dagang paced back and forth in the inn room, thought for a long time, and finally decided to give it a go.

There was a determined glint in his eyes, as if an important decision had been made.

He quickly got up, got dressed, and quietly walked out of the inn.

At night, the streets are so quiet that people feel a little oppressive, and Chen Dagang walks briskly through the narrow alleys, and the sound of his heartbeat is particularly clear in the silence.

Coming to a secluded alley, Chen Dagang stopped and knocked lightly on the door.

There was a slight thud behind the door, and then the door slowly opened a crack.

"Is that you?" A deep voice came from behind the door.

"I need your help." Chen Dagang said in a low voice.

The other party let him in.

He knew that the other party was a professional killer organization and had handled similar cases before.

"I want you to go to the county mansion to assassinate Xi Yu." Entering the room, Chen Dagang spoke.

The receptionist was taken aback and was silent for a moment, then said, "This is not an easy task. Xi Yu has a strong secret guard around him. ”

Chen Dagang nodded and said, "I know, but I believe in your ability. As long as you can succeed, the reward will definitely not be less. ”

The people from the Killer Organization thought about it for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, we'll do our best." But you have to know that this is a very dangerous operation, and if it fails, the consequences are unimaginable. ”

Chen Dagang took a deep breath.

"I understand that I will take my own risk."

There was a tense atmosphere in the room.

The moonlight shone through the clouds and sprinkled on Chen Dagang and the people of the Killer Organization, illuminating their serious expressions.

"Okay, we'll do it tonight." Said the Killer Order.

"Thank you." Chen Dagang said softly, then turned around and left the alley, and the figure gradually disappeared into the darkness.

He secretly prayed in his heart that the assassination would be successful. He knew that it was a life-and-death contest, but he was willing to take a risk in order to achieve his goal.

After a while, several killers followed Chen Dagang's instructions and quietly lurked in the county mansion.

Dressed in black night clothes, they walked lightly as they walked between the cloisters and courtyards of the mansion like ghosts.

They arrived at the guest room, and were about to enter the room when they suddenly heard a scream.

It turned out that Xiaocui got up to go to the toilet and saw the figures of several killers, and screamed in fright.

The scream startled the drama in the room, and he immediately stood up alertly.

At the same time, the secret guards in the mansion also quickly appeared, and a fierce fight began with several killers.

The killers are agile and sharp, while the Dark Guards are well-trained.

For a moment, the swords and swords were staggered, and the sound of shouting and killing and the sound of metal crashing echoed in the mansion.

Xiao Cui's face turned pale with fright, and she hurriedly ran into the house in a panic and got into Xi Yu's arms.

"Don't be afraid, Cui." Xi Yu comforted her while keeping his eyes fixed on the battle outside.

There was a hint of surprise and confusion in his eyes.

"Who sent these killers?"

At this time, the battle outside became more and more intense, and the killers gradually fell into a disadvantage.

The Dark Guard's attacks were surging like a tidal wave, making them difficult to parry.

"What to do? We can't let them get away with it! One of the killers shouted.

"Retreat!" The lead killer gave the order.

The killers began to fight and retreat, trying to find a way out of the prefectural government.

But the Dark Guard pursued closely and did not give them the slightest chance.

Xi Yu made a decision immediately and immediately gave an order.

"Leave one alive, and all the others will be destroyed."

The Dark Guard immediately complied, intensified their attacks, and a moment later, there was only one killer left on the field.

The killer was covered in injuries and fell to the ground, gasping for breath.

But his eyes remained steadfast, refusing to reveal the mastermind behind the scenes.

"Tell me, who sent you?" Xi Yu walked up to the killer and looked at him condescendingly.

The killer gritted his teeth and didn't say a word.

At this time, the movement in the prefecture finally alarmed the prefectural order.

He hurriedly got up and came to check on the situation, and when he saw the scene in front of him, he couldn't help but be startled.

"What's going on?" The prefectural magistrate asked.

Xi Yu briefly told the county magistrate what happened, and then said: "This person is very hard-mouthed, you need to interrogate together to find out who is behind the scenes." ”

The prefectural commander nodded, motioning for the guards to escort the killer to the hall.

"If you tell the truth, I can spare your life." The prefectural order said.

The killer remained silent, seemingly determined.

"Toast and don't eat and drink!" The county commander shouted angrily, "It seems that we have to be tortured!" Come. ”

Several officials on duty hurried over.

"Go and fetch the instruments of torture."

Only then did a few officials know that something had happened, oh my God, someone dared to assassinate Xi Yu.

And they were on patrol, and they didn't know about it.

After a while, the officials put all kinds of torture instruments in front of the killer.

The cold eyes make people shudder.

The killer's face turned even paler, but he gritted his teeth and refused to speak.

In the guest room, Xiao Cui's body was still trembling slightly, and her eyes were full of fear.

Xi Yu sat beside her, comforting her gently.

"Don't be afraid, Cui. It's all right, the killers have been killed. Xi Yu's voice was low and gentle, as if there was a calming power.

Xiao Cui raised her head and looked into Xi Yu's eyes, trying to keep her voice from trembling.

"But...... I'm still scared. Why are they here to kill you? ”

Xi Yu sighed and said slowly.

"I don't know. But you don't have to worry, I will protect myself and I will protect you. ”

Xiao Cui nodded, and the fear in her heart was gradually dispelled by Xi Yu's words.

However, although their emotions have calmed down a bit, they are unable to sleep peacefully.

The thrilling scene kept flashing in their minds, making it difficult for them to calm down.

The night is getting deeper and deeper.

Chen Dagang was lying on the bed in the inn, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. His heart was filled with apprehension and uneasiness, and the outcome of the killers' actions hung in the balance.

The figure of Xi Yu kept coming to his mind.

Chen Dagang knew that this assassination was his desperate attempt, and whether it succeeded or not was related to his future fate.

He silently prayed, hoping that the killers would succeed in their mission.

He fantasized about the scene after Xi Yu was assassinated, and a hint of revenge surged in his heart.

However, at the same time, he also felt a sense of fear, fearing that the matter would be revealed and that he would be in a desperate situation.

Time passed little by little, and Chen Dagang's mood became heavier and heavier.

He got up and walked to the window, pushed it open, and let the cool breeze of the night blow on his face.

Under the brutal torture, the killer's body had reached its limit, and he fell to the ground with a faint breath.

Eventually, he couldn't bear the pain anymore and couldn't help but tell the truth of the matter.

When the secret guard and the county commander learned that all this was related to Chen Dagang, they were immediately surprised.

The county order's face became very ugly, he looked at the killer in disbelief, and said sharply: "You don't want to talk nonsense!" How could Lord Thorn have anything to do with this? ”

The killer looked up with difficulty, his eyes revealing determination and determination.

"I'm not lying. Chen Dagang hired us to assassinate Xi Yu. He paid us handsomely and told us to get things done. ”

The prefectural order fell into deep thought. Could it be that Chen Dagang really hides such a deep conspiracy?

He couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his heart.

"This is not a trivial matter, and it must be carefully investigated." The prefectural magistrate calmly analyzed, "You can't easily draw conclusions based on the killer's side of the story. ”

He decided to go to Chen Dagang in person, confront him face to face, and find out the truth of the matter.

The county commander and the secret guard took a few cronies and quickly went to the inn where Chen Dagang was.

At the same time, Chen Dagang waited anxiously for news in the inn room.

When he saw the news of the county order coming through the windowsill, his heart couldn't help but tighten.

The dark guard stepped into the inn room and looked at Chen Dagang with a cold gaze.

"Chen Dagang, I got the news that you hired a killer to assassinate the prime minister. What's going on here? ”

Chen Dagang's face instantly turned pale, and he replied forcefully and calmly: "This is slander!" How could I possibly do such a thing? I have no grievances with the prime minister, why should I assassinate him? ”

The county commander said embarrassedly: "My lord, the killer said that it was you who instructed him." ”

Chen Dagang's voice trembled a little.

"Someone must have framed me on purpose! It may be that the killer is indiscriminately identified in order to protect himself. ”

The dark guard held a sharp knife in his hand, tightly resting it on Chen Dagang's neck, and the cold blade emitted a chilling cold light.

His eyes were sharp, revealing a firm determination, hoping that through this deterrence, Chen Dagang would tell the truth.

However, Chen Dagang's expression remained firm.

He insisted that he had nothing to do with the assassination of Xi Yu.

Seeing that Chen Dagang was unwilling to compromise, the dark guard's tone became stern.

"Lord County Commander, this person has a great stake and must be taken away for interrogation." He set his sights on the prefectural order, hoping that he would make a decision.

The prefectural commander's face became very embarrassed.

Chen Dagang's identity is special, he is a assassin, and he has a certain power and status.

The county magistrate couldn't help but hesitate, worried that offending Chen Dagang would bring trouble to himself.

However, the Dark Guard did not back down. He rebuked angrily: "Everything is decided by the prime minister, do you still need to be afraid of a thorn history? “

The county magistrate sighed helplessly, and he had to order someone to take Chen Dagang away.

The moment Chen Dagang was taken away, a trace of despair and unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

With Chen Dagang being taken away, the county commander's heart was also full of contradictions and helplessness.

He knew that this matter could cause a series of turmoil, but he could only do what the dark guard asked.

Chen Dagang was eventually locked up.

The secret guard sternly instructed the county commander to take a good look at Chen Dagang, ensure that he could not escape, and said that he would be interrogated again tomorrow.

If the county magistrate dares to let people go without permission, then he will bear the consequences.

There was a slight sound of footsteps outside the guest room door.

Xi Yu's nerves tensed instantly.

The door was gently pushed open, and the Dark Guard quietly walked in.

"Prime Minister, we have important news to inform."

"Caught behind the scenes?"

The Dark Guard's voice was low and serious.

"The killer said that it was Chen Dagang, and he has been locked up by us."

Xi Yu was taken aback when he heard this, and his face was full of disbelief.

"Chen Dagang?"

The Dark Guard's gaze was as sharp as a falcon's.

"But further interrogation is needed."

Xi Yu's brow furrowed even tighter, and he shook his head.

"I don't have a grudge against Chen Dagang, I really can't figure out why he murdered me."

"We will continue to investigate and will definitely find out the truth."

Xi Yu looked at the dark guard gratefully.

"I'm tired. This is not a trivial matter, and I hope you can be more careful. "Thank you for your protection."

The Dark Guard bowed slightly.

"That's where it comes in. If there is nothing to do, the subordinates will step back first."

With that, the Dark Guard quietly departed like a ghost.

Xi Yu's mood became heavier and heavier.

After Xiao Cui heard the news that Chen Dagang was locked up, a look of confusion and incomprehension appeared on her face.

She asked, "Prime Minister, isn't Chen Dagang the history of assassination?" After he came, the county order released us, how could he be a bad person? ”

Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

He sighed softly and said earnestly: "Xiao Cui, sometimes you can't just look at the surface when looking at people. Identity and appearance do not necessarily reflect a person's true character. ”

He paused, then continued, "I'm afraid this matter is not that simple. There may be a deeper motive and purpose behind Chen's actions. We can't easily believe what is on the surface and need to uncover the truth through in-depth investigation. ”

Xi Yu felt that Xiaocui was still too simple and easily confused by appearances.

Her understanding of the complexity of human nature and the insidiousness of the world is not deep enough.

He hopes that through this incident, Xiaocui can understand that looking at people is comprehensive, and not judging a person's quality based on temporary impressions or superficial phenomena.

"Xiao Cui, remember the lesson this time. When you encounter things in the future, you should think and observe more, and don't jump to conclusions. Xi Yu gently instructed.

Xiao Cui nodded, although she was still a little confused in her heart, but she also realized her innocence.

She looked at Xi Yu gratefully.

"I'll remember, Prime Minister, thank you for the reminder."

In the middle of the night in Youzhou Opera, Ouyang Linlin was awakened by a nightmare.

She jumped out of bed and let out a high-pitched scream.

This sudden sound instantly broke the silence of the night.

Xiaohong, who was sleeping outside, was also immediately awakened by this scream.

She hurriedly got up, rushed to Ouyang Linlin's room, and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Miss?" What happened? ”

Ouyang Linlin's face was pale, and there was still fear in her eyes.

She replied in a trembling voice, "I had a nightmare that my husband was assassinated!" ”

Her voice was full of unease and apprehension.

Xiaohong hurriedly comforted her.

"Don't worry, miss, it's just a dream. It may be that you are too concerned about the prime minister to have such a dream. ”

Ouyang Linlin's mood calmed down a little, but her brows were still furrowed.

"But the dream was so real, I felt like it was really happening. I'm so worried about my husband's safety. ”

Xiaohong looked at Ouyang Linlin's still worried look, and continued to comfort: "Miss, don't worry too much. The prime minister is protected by secret guards, and there will be no danger. Don't worry about yourself and scare yourself. ”

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, and her mood calmed down a little.

She knew that Xiaohong had a point, Xi Yu had professional guards by her side, and she should be safe.

"Besides, the prime minister is resourceful, and he must be able to deal with any possible danger. You have to believe in His abilities. ”

"You're right, I should trust my husband's abilities. He has been through so many storms and waves, and he will definitely be able to save the day. ”

Ouyang Linlin's mood finally calmed down a little, and she slowly fell asleep.

(End of chapter)