The master hurriedly returned to the mansion of the county commander Wang Liang.

Because he asked Wang Liang for leave, saying that he wanted to do an important thing.

When Wang Liang saw him, he asked with concern, "How is the matter going?" ”

The master smiled slightly and replied, "My lord, the matter has been done. ”

After Wang Liang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, and a trace of worry appeared on his face.

Seeing this, the master hurriedly asked, "Why are you sighing?" Could it be something that bothers you? ”

Wang Liang frowned and said, "Of course it's still that incident, if it proves that Jia Xu really killed someone, how should I deal with it?" This is no small matter. ”

And this time, the master didn't say anything, which made Wang Liang feel very strange.

"County master, if there is nothing to do, the little one will retreat first."

Master said.

The county commander waved his hand and motioned for him to retreat.

When the master returned to the room, his mood was extremely heavy, and the panic in his heart surged up like a tide.

He sat in his chair with a hollow look in his eyes, as if he had lost his soul.

His hands trembled unconsciously, and the scene of the murder kept coming to his mind.

The bloody scene and the tragic situation of the victims haunted his heart like a nightmare, lingering.

Master's heart beat rapidly, as if he was about to jump out of his throat.

He felt his breathing become difficult, and his chest felt like it was being weighed down by a heavy stone, unable to breathe.

He struggled to calm down, only to find that his thoughts were becoming more and more confused.

Fear, self-blame, uneasiness and other emotions were intertwined, and his heart fell into extreme pain.

"How could I do such a thing? I've never killed anyone! The master said silently in his heart, his voice trembling.

In Sun Ce's mansion, the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.

Sun Ce sat in the study, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep exhaustion and anxiety.

Since Wu Guotai's whereabouts have not been found, his mood has become more and more irritable.

Sun Ce slapped the table and shouted, "Call Zhuge Jin to me!" His voice was filled with anger and disappointment.

After a while, Zhuge Jin hurried over, with a hint of trepidation on his face.

Sun Ce glared at Zhuge Jin angrily, pointed at his nose and scolded: "You idiot, why can't you even find your mother's whereabouts!" I'm going to punish you severely! ”

Zhang Zhao pleaded on the side: "Lord, please be merciful!" Zhuge Jin is also unintentional, this is not his fault. ”

Sun Ce was unmoved, he said coldly: "I have made up my mind, no one wants to stop me!" ”

Zhuge Jin straightened up and said, "Lord, I know that I have made a mistake, and Zhang Zhao doesn't have to intercede for me." ”

Zhang Zhao hurriedly stopped in front of Zhuge Jin and continued to plead: "Lord, punishing Zhuge Jin at this time will not solve the problem, we should calmly think about the next move." ”

Sun Ce's body trembled slightly, and his heart was full of contradictions and struggles.

Eventually, he sat down slowly, still with a hint of anger in his tone: "Okay, I'll spare you this time." But if something like this happens again, I won't spare it! ”

Zhuge Jin bowed his head and thanked him: "Thank you Lord for your grace, I will definitely work harder and make up for my mistakes." ”

Zhuge Jin silently returned to his room and closed the door.

There was a dull atmosphere in the room, Zhuge Jin sat at the table, the wine glass in his hand was constantly raised by him, and then slowly put down.

His eyes were confused and painful, as if he wanted to numb the pain in his heart with the strength of wine.

After a while, Zhang Zhao knocked lightly on the door and walked into the room.

When he saw Zhuge Jin like this, he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart.

Zhuge Jin raised his head and looked at Zhang Zhao, with a grateful smile on his face.

"Zhang Zhao, you're here. Thank you for interceding for me. ”

Zhang Zhao sighed and said: "Zhuge Jin, you and I are like brothers, how can I watch you suffer." The lord is also impulsive, you must not resent him. ”

Zhuge Jin shook his head: "How can I resent the lord? It was my own incompetence that made Wu Guotai lose and betrayed the trust of the lord. ”

"Don't blame yourself too much, it's not your fault. We all know that the lord is anxious at the moment, and it is inevitable that he will make drastic moves. ”

Zhuge Jin nodded silently, his gaze falling on the window.

At this moment, a cold wind blew, and the windows creaked.

Zhuge Jin couldn't help but shudder, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

Zhang Zhao said softly: "Okay, Zhuge Jin, don't drink anymore." You need to rest well, there is still a lot to do tomorrow. ”

Zhuge Jin nodded and put down his wine glass.

"You're right, you'll continue to search for Wu Guotai's whereabouts tomorrow. I can't just be decadent. ”

Zhang Zhao looked at Zhuge Jin, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

"This is the Zhuge Jin I know. Let's work together, and I believe we will definitely be able to find Wu Guotai. ”

Zhao Qiang took Wu Guotai into a remote village, and then found a very remote uninhabited room.

The village was quiet, broken only by the occasional barking of chickens and dogs.

Wu Guotai's face was haggard, and his eyes revealed exhaustion and helplessness.

However, her expression was still calm, as if she had been mentally prepared for the predicament in front of her.

Zhao Qiang looked at Wu Guotai, and couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his heart.

He originally thought that Wu Guotai would panic or cry bitterly, but her performance was completely unexpected.

Because Wu Guotai believed in the Buddha, she put everything into the hands of the Buddha.

Wu Guotai sighed softly and said, "If you do this, you will go to hell." You should know that good and evil are rewarded, and cause and effect are not empty. ”

Zhao Qiang sneered: "Wu Guotai, do you think I will be afraid of going to hell?" I only do what I think is right. ”

Wu Guotai shook his head.

"By doing this, you will not only hurt others, but you will also hurt yourself."

Zhao Qiang said coldly: "Are you teaching me a lesson?" I don't need your morals. ”

Wu Guotai was silent for a while, and then said, "I'm not teaching you. If you continue like this, you will only be stuck in endless pain and remorse. ”

Zhao Qiang's eyes widened angrily, and he pounced on Wu Guotai.

Wu Guotai screamed in horror, trying to dodge Zhao Qiang's attack.

At this time, a farmer happened to pass by at the gate.

He heard Wu Guotai's cry for help and hurried into the courtyard.

When the farmer saw the scene in front of him, his eyes widened in shock, and he questioned Zhao Qiang.

"Who are you? What are you doing? How can an old man be treated like this? ”

Wu Guotai took the opportunity to cry: "Help me, he wants to hurt me!" Her voice was filled with fear and helplessness.

Zhao Qiang said stiffly: "It's best not to meddle, this matter has nothing to do with you." ”

The farmer pointed angrily at Zhao Qiang.

"You can't be so violent with people! If there is any problem that can be solved well, it is not right to do it! ”

Wu Guotai looked at the farmer gratefully.

She said in a trembling voice, "Thank you, good Samaritan. Please help me get rid of this thug. ”

Zhao Qiang immediately stood up and shouted loudly: "If you want to meddle in your business, just eat me with a punch." ”

The scuffle between Zhao Qiang and the farmer fell into a fierce state.

They fist each other, each blow with anger and unwillingness.

Wu Guotai watched all this in horror, her lips kept chanting Amitabha, hoping to calm the fight.

However, her prayers didn't seem to have helped.

Zhao Qiang's strength was beyond ordinary people, and he quickly gained the upper hand.

His hands gripped the farmer's neck, and the farmer's face turned purple.

Wu's screams pierced the air again, and her eyes were full of despair and fear.

She couldn't believe what was happening in front of her eyes, a living person just lost his life before her eyes.

Wu Guotai's legs were weak, and she trembled and pointed at Zhao Qiang: "You...... You killed someone! You will be punished! ”

"Yes, what if I kill someone? I'm telling you, if anyone meddles anymore, I'm going to kill someone. ”

In the bloody scene, Wu Guotai knelt down without hesitation, her body trembling, her eyes full of fear and pleading.

"Please, Zhao Qiang, don't make any more killings." Her voice was crying, as if every word was squeezed out from the depths of her heart.

Zhao Qiang looked at Wu Guotai, he knew that she was a person who believed in Buddhism.

There was a hint of menace in his tone.

"As long as you're honest and don't yell, I won't kill people casually."

Wu Guotai nodded hurriedly, tears sliding down her cheeks.

"I promise you, I'll be well-behaved."

Zhao Qiang's gaze was still cold, but his tone softened a little.

"Okay, remember what you said."

At night, Zhao Qiang sat in a candlelit room, the pen in his hand rubbing on the paper, and he decided to write a letter to Xi Yu.

The words in the letter were as cold as a blade, revealing his determination and threat.

"Xi Yu, I have Wu Guotai in my hands. You have to do what I say and come to the designated place. If you don't come, the consequences will be unimaginable. Zhao Qiang's brushstrokes are strong, as if to convey the anger and determination in his heart to Xi Yu.

Tomorrow, he will find someone to deliver the letter to Youzhou.

He naturally didn't know that Xi Yu went to Jiangnan to pick up Wu Guotai.

In this ordinary dilapidated house, there are two rooms, an inner room and an outhouse.

And Wu Guotai lives in the back room.

She still keeps praying to God and Buddha.

When Zhao Qiang saw this scene, he always scoffed.

What's the use of doing this? You can't escape the palm of Lao Tzu's hand at all.

But Wu Guotai gradually calmed down a little as he chanted the Buddha.

She also hoped that Zhao Qiang would not make any more killing rings.

As long as it doesn't happen like this, it doesn't matter if you sin first.

Zhao Qiang came to a certain post station the next day, then handed over the letter and sent someone to Youzhou to deliver it to Xi Yu.

Wu Guotai is very honest by his side.

Because if he makes a fuss, Zhao Qiang will kill people casually.

In the inn, Xi Yu sat quietly on the edge of Xiao Cui's bed.

"Xiaocui, you must get better quickly, we are still on our way." Xi Yu's voice was gentle and powerful.

Xiao Cui's face showed a hint of guilt.

"It's all my fault, delaying the trip......"

"Don't think so, your body matters. Rest in peace, and when you're well, we'll continue on our way. ”

Xi Yu's gaze fell on Xiao Cui's face, and he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart when he saw the uneasiness and self-blame in her eyes.

Xi Yu sat silently in front of the window, his brows furrowed slightly, and his fingers tapped lightly on the tabletop.

He silently calculated the days in his heart, Wu Guotai should have arrived in Youzhou.

There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes, imagining the scene of Wu Guotai and Sun Shangxiang meeting.

He seemed to see Wu Guotai's kind face, full of happy smiles, while Sun Shangxiang rushed over and threw himself into Wu Guotai's arms, and the two hugged each other and cried.

A warm current surged in Xi Yu's heart, and he was happy for them.

He knew that this reunion was of great significance to Wu Guotai and Sun Shangxiang, it was a blend of warmth and joy of family affection.

However, Xi Yu's heart couldn't help but feel a faint melancholy.

He remembered his past life.

I thought of those relatives who I could never see again.

An inexplicable sentimentality swelled up in Xi Yu's heart.

There was a hint of confusion in his eyes, and tears slipped down unconsciously.

Xi Yu silently wiped it away.

At this time, Xiao Cui came over and saw his strange appearance.

"Prime Minister, what's wrong with you? Why the tears? There was concern in Cui's voice.

Xi Yu shook his head slightly, trying to squeeze out a smile.

"It's nothing, Xiao Cui, it's just that something suddenly comes to mind."

Xiao Cui sat beside him gently and said gently, "If you want, you can talk to me." Maybe it's better to say it. ”

Xi Yu lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "I remembered those people and things in the past, and they flashed in my mind like a dream. ”

Xiaocui listened quietly, and she could feel the pain and helplessness in Xi Yu's heart.

But the secret of the crossing, Xi Yu didn't plan to tell her.

Sun Ce paced anxiously in the study, his face pale, his eyes full of worry and despair.

Zhang Zhao stood aside silently, looking at Sun Ce's appearance, and his heart was also very anxious.

"Still no news of her mother......," Sun Ce muttered to himself, "Who kidnapped her?" What is the purpose? If it's for money, why not write a letter for blackmail? ”

Zhang Zhao frowned, pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, my subordinates think that this matter may not be purely for money. Perhaps, there is a deeper conspiracy behind this......"

"Conspiracy?" Sun Ce stopped abruptly and stared at Zhang Zhao.

Zhang Zhao nodded. "It's possible that someone is targeting the prime minister. He has a close relationship with the lord, maybe this person wants to threaten the prime minister by kidnapping Wu Guotai......"

Sun Ce's face became gloomy, and he clenched his fists.

"Whoever dares to touch my mother! I'm going to make this person pay! ”

He turned his head to Zhuge Jin and said, "Hurry up and go find the prime minister!" He should have returned to Youzhou. ”

Zhuge Jin took the order and left, Sun Ce's eyes were firmly fixed on the door, as if he could see the drama in the distance through the door.

If it weren't for the discomfort of his legs, he would also want to go to Youzhou immediately.

Sun Ce's face was haggard, and his eyes revealed endless worry.

Zhang Zhao's face was solemn, and he comforted softly: "Lord, you must take care of yourself." If your body collapses at this point, it's a bad situation. ”

Sun Ce nodded slightly, and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I know, it's just that my mother is in danger, how can I not be worried?"

Zhang Zhao sighed and said slowly: "Lord, the Taiji people of Wu Kingdom have their own natural appearance, and they will definitely be safe." You need to stay calm so we can figure out what to do. ”

Sun Ce took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He looked at Zhang Zhao, and a hint of firmness flashed in his eyes: "You're right, I can't mess around." ”

Jia Xu sat at home, secretly proud in his heart.

He was originally a little worried that the county commander Wang Liang would come to trouble him again, but now he found that the other party did not appear again.

His mood suddenly lightened a lot.

"It seems that this county order is quite sensible." Jia Xu thought to himself, "He must be the one who knows that I am the prime minister, so he doesn't dare to touch me easily." ”

A satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he felt a little more confident in his own status and influence.

Jia Xu felt that his judgment was correct, and he believed that as long as he followed the right person, he could get enough shelter.

However, in addition to being proud, Jia Xu couldn't help but think about the attitude of the county commander Wang Liang.

He began to wonder if the other party really didn't dare to act because he was afraid of the drama, or if he was secretly planning some other conspiracy.

This kind of thinking made Jia Xu's heart feel a little uneasy, but he quickly suppressed this uneasiness.

Tell yourself not to worry too much, as long as there is drama, he will not be in any danger.

In the past few days, Sun Shangxiang has frequently stepped into Ouyang Linlin's boudoir.

"Here you go again." Ouyang Linlin greeted with a smile.

"Well, I'm still a little worried." Sun Shangxiang frowned, looking worried.

"Don't worry, let's go to the Buddha hall together to pray, and the Buddha will bless everything well." Ouyang Linlin comforted.

The two held hands and walked to the Buddha hall together.

"I hope my mother is safe and sound, and I hope that our wishes can come true......" Sun Shangxiang said silently in his heart.

After praying, they slowly stood up.

"Don't worry too much." Ouyang Linlin comforted softly, "Aunt will definitely arrive safely." ”

"But it's been several days, and I still haven't heard from my mother. I'm really scared ......."

Sun Shangxiang's worry is getting bigger and bigger.

"We have already prayed for my aunt in the Buddha hall, and the Buddha will definitely bless her."

Sun Shangxiang nodded, and his heart settled down a little. She walked out with Ouyang Linlin.

Another day, the early morning sun shone on Xiao Cui's face through the window, and she opened her eyes slightly, feeling much more relaxed.

Xiao Cui smiled and said to some people, "Prime Minister, I feel much better, we can go." ”

Xi Yu frowned and asked uneasily, "Is it really okay?" You didn't say that to comfort me, did you? ”

Xiao Cui shook her head lightly and said seriously: "Really, can I still not know my own body?" It's really much better than before. ”

Xi Yu was still a little hesitant.

"But...... I'm still not reassured. ”

"Prime Minister, don't worry, I'll take care of myself. You still have important things to do, and you can't afford to delay any longer. ”

"Okay, then we're going." (End of chapter)