Chapter 35: The Pursuit

Fang Zhongjin and Lu'er fled all the way south day and night. They knew that the Jinyi Guard was the best at interrogating passers-by, and could always get clues from the mouths of the people. So the two of them slept during the day and hurried at night, deliberately avoiding all towns, shops, and inns, and only picking deserted places. They fled for three days and three nights, and they were so tired that they finally found a broken kiln, and planned to hide there for the night.

This dilapidated kiln has been abandoned for a long time. From the outside, the grass around it is taller than a person, and it is not easy to find it if you don't look closely. Walking inside, there were broken tiles piled up everywhere in the broken kiln, and there were bricks and gravel on the ground. And there are traces of spiders and insects everywhere, and ordinary people will break out in a cold sweat on their backs when they see it. Lu'er and Fang Zhongjin have been eating and sleeping in the open these days, and they can't care about it. Fang Zhongjin didn't have the strength to find any straw piles, so he casually kicked the broken tiles on the ground clean, and wanted to sleep with his clothes.

But just when they had just relaxed their spirits and wanted to rest, a cold man's voice suddenly sounded from behind the tile kiln: "We have been waiting here for a long time, Fang Zhongjin, you are really a little slow to go." But it turned out that Ji Changan walked out calmly from behind the broken tile kiln with more than ten subordinates. They were dressed in flying fish suits, and they all looked full of arrogance. Ji Changan was even more dressed in a black coat, his eyes were gloomy and fierce, but the corners of his mouth had a smug smile, as if everything was under his control.

Fang Zhongjin was shocked in his heart, Fang and Lu had already checked the surrounding environment before they came in. There was no sign of human trampling on the long grass, and a thick layer of ash had accumulated all over the kiln, and there was no trace of spider silk being destroyed. What's more, this is a broken tile kiln that they stumbled upon, but they didn't expect that it had already been in Ji Chang'an's calculations. It can be seen that Jinyiwei does have a set of skills to search and search for people.

Fang Zhongjin was thinking about all kinds of escape possibilities in his heart, and he didn't show any emotion on his face. He just looked at Ji Changan coldly, waiting to hear what he was going to say next.

Ji Changan raised his hand to signal, and the subordinates behind him immediately surrounded him. These brocade guards are also well-trained on weekdays, and more than a dozen people have ordered and forbade them, separating Fang Zhongjin from Lu'er in an instant. There was a bang, and each person took out an embroidered spring knife in their hands, and the tips of the knives were close to the two of them. Anyone who shuddered with fear might be able to poke a hole in their heart. The well-trained and tacit cooperation between these operations is obviously not comparable to the idlers of the Zhao family's house. Not to mention the ruthless killing in their eyes, if ordinary people saw it, they would be shocked and confessed everything.

Ji Changan said in a good time: "How about the three days of exhaustion?" He hooked his lips and smiled, his face was full of contempt, and said, "It is said that the people do not fight with the officials, but some people want to be smart, which is really stupid." ”

Fang Zhongjin didn't show a hint of timidity on his face, and said as usual: "I was the one who knocked you out, and I was the one who tricked you into running to Xibai." As long as you are willing to let this woman go, I will kill or chop myself at your disposal. He pointed to Lu'er, still secretly calculating in his heart, if Ji Chang'an, who could provoke, agreed to release Lu'er, he might be able to escape by himself.

Ji Changan put his hands behind his back and said unhurriedly, "What do I want your life for?" As he spoke, he walked to Fang Zhongjin's side, and the brocade guards surrounding Fang Zhongjin immediately made a way. Ji Changan is about the same height as Fang Zhongjin, and he always looks down at people when he talks to people. Nowadays, it's not very accustomed to being at the level of people, and the arrogant spirit is not enough. He stared at Fang Zhongjin and said, "Since you have tasted the taste of being against Jinyiwei, you should also know in your heart that you can't escape from the palm of my hand." He stared at Fang Zhongjin Dao tightly with a pair of eagle eyes, "But as long as you promise to help me do something, I really won't be embarrassed by you anymore, how about it?"

Fang Zhongjin asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"

Ji Changan asked his subordinates to look at Lu'er and motioned for Fang Zhongjin to go with him. Fang Zhongjin followed him out of a dozen steps, all the way to the grass outside the broken tile kiln. It wasn't until Ji Changan was sure that no one was listening around that he whispered to Fang Zhongjin: "The nonsense you talked about last time in Heyang Town is not all nonsense. I'm catching a snitch right now, but every time I get a clue, I let him escape. ”

Fang Zhongjin asked, "So you suspect that someone under you is his accomplice?"

Ji Changan looked at him with the eyes of "really a smart person" and said: "I can also see that you have extraordinary skills in clichΓ©s." You've been pretending to be with us for the past few days. Secretly observe for me to see who dares to have two hearts and collude with bandits. If you find out the spy for me, I will not blame the past. If we can't find out, let's settle the accounts one by one. When Ji Changan said this, he was not worried that Fang Zhongjin would have the idea of refusal. Just waiting for him to answer himself gratefully.

Fang Zhongjin thought about it for a while, this method was really beneficial to himself. So he said, "It's okay to help you find the spy Yuan." But I can guess people's hearts, and it's all thanks to the help of the girl next to me. You can't embarrass this girl. Otherwise, I can't do anything on my own. ”

Ji Changan smiled contemptuously: "You are a love saint." One stays in the capital and misses you every day. One is placed by your side and serves your daily life and food. Okay, the girl who followed you, her life is also saved by me. ”

Fang Zhongjin's face turned red, and he only thought that he was talking about Xie Ling and Lu'er.

Fang and Ji discussed it properly, and then slowly walked back to the broken tile kiln, and among the more than ten people in Jinyiwei, five or six people still pointed at the key point of the deer with the tip of their knives. The rest stood on the quadrangle handle to prevent anyone from sneaking up. When everyone saw the leader return, they just nodded respectfully. And do not lay down their weapons.

Ji Changan cleared his throat and briefly announced to his subordinates: "This Fang Zhongjin Xiaoxia is outstanding in martial arts, and I specially invite him to assist in the capture of the fugitive." We will be with us in the next few days. His food is completely arranged according to the thousand households, and the brothers should respect him a little more, you know?"

For these Jinyi guards, since the fugitive has been caught, it is a plaything in his own hands. This young man is not enough, and the delicate girl is an excellent object that can be used to tease and rub oil. I don't know how many criminals' wives and daughters have been bullied by them. But now that they are suddenly asked to treat this young man who has worked so hard to catch him as their boss, everyone is hesitant in their hearts.

Ji Changan suddenly became angry and shouted, "Got it?"

The rest of the people all claimed to be. Who doesn't know that although Ji Changan is not a prince, he is as powerful as a little prince. No one dares to touch the tiger's whiskers.

But the tips of several bright knives in everyone's hands were always aimed at the deer.

Ji Changan waved his hand again and said, "This girl is also her own." ”

The brocade guards brushed it out, and five or six embroidered spring knives were immediately put into the scabbard. These people are well-trained, and their faces are respectful and solemn, but everyone is holding back a strong unwillingness: such a beautiful and delicate girl is rarely seen on weekdays. Now if you say it's your own people, you're your own people. Lao Tzu walked east and west, day and night upside down, and worked hard for the past few days. After some arrests, he couldn't even taste this sweetness, and he was really unlucky.