Chapter 11: The Chess Players Behind the Scenes
The moonlight caressed the thin and handsome face, the young man raised his head and looked at the sky, tonight it was the full moon, the moonlight poured down, Guihua flowed tiles, the eaves were frosty, and the bright moon floor was covered with a layer of thin veil, which was extremely pleasing to the eye. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
After Sikong Gu returned to Mingyue Tower, he slowly walked in the clear light, like a knife carved face covered with a layer of foreign coldness, but the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned. Maintaining this smile has become a habit of Sikong Gu, and the old man has been correcting it every day for so many years, if he is too high, it will be too fake, and if he is too low, he is afraid that others will not be able to see it. Sikong Gu studied for ten years and finally mastered more than 30 kinds of smiles.
Now the smile on Sikong Gu's face is the first he learned, this kind of smile has not done the slightest, and it is also greatly appreciated by the old man in Sikong Gu's mouth, and then more than 30 kinds of carving marks are too heavy, Sikong Gu is not often used, but he can also be proficient - after all, not everyone has Sikong Gu's pair of discerning eyes, and only by facing different objects with different smiles can the maximum effect be achieved.
Thinking of his ability to read words and colors, Sikong Gu remembered the dark eyes of the mouse when he stared at the mouse when he was four years old. Was there surprise, fear, or pity in the mouse's eyes......
Sikong Gu has just returned from the attic where Liu Sanbian temporarily lives, Zhang Wenwen has been by Liu Sanbian's side, and in the information brought back by Sikong Gu, Zhang Wenwen is also sure that the Cao Gang is not the thief who kidnapped Liu Sanbian, but he is noncommittal about the conspiracy of Yangdaomen against the Cao Gang.
"Why does it have to be Liu Langjun? If the Yang Dao Sect really wants to target the Cao Gang, why do you choose Liu Langjun, who has such a delicate relationship with you, young master?"
This was Zhang Wenwen's last question, and Sikong Gu did not answer him.
Liu Sanchang now lives in Mingyue Building, and on the surface, Sikong Gu and Liu Sanbian are just the host-guest relationship, but in fact, because of the relationship between Zhang Wenwen and Sikong Gu, Liu Sanchang and Sikong Gu are not just as simple as the host-guest relationship between Pingshui and Pingshui.
Even if it's just a meeting in the water, they won't think so for those who have a heart, and even if they don't think like this, some people will remind those who have a heart to think so.
According to common sense, if the mastermind behind the scenes is really Yangdaomen, then it can only be said that the purpose of Yangdaomen is not only as simple as targeting the Cao Gang, but also involving the most unfathomable help of the Cao Gang at the moment - Sikong Gu.
After all, if it is said that Sikong Gu colluded with the Cao Gang to seek money and kill people, this is extremely clever and can be explained.
If it is said that the target is selected as the official family, is there still a shortage of officials in this huge Yangzhou city?
If you talk about any ordinary person, this matter can't stir up wind and waves in Yangzhou City.
Besides, why did Lu Jianjun suddenly come to Yangzhou? Is this also a part of the bureau?
Zhang Wenwen didn't know these questions, and neither did everyone in the Cao Gang lobby today, but when Zhang Wenwen asked Sikong Gu, Sikong Gu told him that he didn't know the answers.
This person, who was called "Uncle Zhang" by Sikong Gu, seemed to be hiding something from Sikong Gu since he returned to Mingyue Tower, but this kind of hiding could not be hidden from Sikong Gu.
However, this is not important to Sikong.
It doesn't even matter whether the mastermind behind this scene is raised or not, at the latest tomorrow, the two major forces in Yangzhou City will start to clash - although the tension has already been raised.
"In a sense, according to ordinary people's thinking, the only beneficiary of today's events is Yang Daomen, right?"
Thinking about the implementation of all the plans for today, Sikong Gu walked to the deserted hut and stopped.
It is secluded and remote, with few people, but it is a deliberately abandoned wing, and there are naturally no lights at night. Looking at the lights of the main building, it seems that at night, you can hear the noise of silk and bamboo orchestras and chips on the high platform.
"The plan was a success. β
The smile on Sikong Gu's face did not change in the slightest, he walked into the room, removed the stone table, lifted the cover, and climbed down the ladder, his movements were skillful, without the slightest bit of mud and water.
In the dark room, there was no light, but Sikong Gu's keen six senses could detect that person was Jia San, and like Mingyue Tower, it was one of the legacies left by the old man. Jia Sanguo Si is very smart, and because of the old man, he is also absolutely obedient to himself.
"The old man is not bad for me. Sikong Gu thought to himself as he thought of the thin old man.
"Young master. β
Jia San's voice was different from Guo Si's, his voice was extremely loud. At this moment, Sikong Gu had a thought: Is this guy Jia San really sixty or seventy years old? If it is said that his face can be changed at will, how does this voice change? How can an old man disguise himself as the voice of a young man? However, Sikong Gu quickly suppressed this thought. He just asked Jia San: "What's going on today? How can there be a human life? Died as a child......
It's not a cross-examination, it's as easy as saying hello to an old friend.
Jia San obviously didn't take this issue as accountability, and his voice was still loud: "I didn't expect that child to be ruthless, but it doesn't matter if the child dies, it won't hinder the young master's plan." The fourth child and I have already slaughtered the so-called disciple of Yangdaomen in the early hours of this morning, and the young master really has no last resort. We have just heard the news from the informant of Yangdaomen, and Yangdaomen has begun to move. β
"Are they going according to our arrangement?"
"Colluding with businessmen and fabricating evidence, the news we spread has been sent to the yamen. β
The smile on Sikong Gu's face shouldn't be, he just nodded, and thought that there was no light here, and Jia San's six senses were not as sharp as his own, so he said again: "Very good, the morale of the Cao Gang here is really low, although it is also expected." However, I think there is something strange in Li Zhou's replacement of Li Yan back then. β
"But according to the subordinates, Li Yan is an old fox, we can solve him tomorrow, anyway, according to the young master's plan, the only one who will finally sit in the position of the gang leader is Yang Dexi. β
When Sikong Gu heard this, he also smiled and said: "The old fox is dying, why be afraid? Li Zhou's death, the Cao Gang will not give up, he still has to hold on, although my senior brother has grown over the years, but he can't fight the old fox...... He probably didn't want to fight the old fox at all. Today's matter, even if we don't plan, Yang Daomen will not let go of the opportunity after knowing it, Li Zhou died, Nangong Jun was imprisoned, and Jin Youde was only slightly injured, they would have done it sooner or later, but if there was no matter of Liu Sanbian, they would probably choose to eat the Cao Gang. In this way, even if the Cao Gang wins, its strength will be greatly damaged, which is not good news for us. β
"What the young master said is very true. β
"If there is no accident in the plan, I will go to see that Liu Langjun again, and I don't know what's going on, he is still unconscious. β
With that, Sikong Gu turned around and walked towards the small door on the east side of the dark room, preparing to return to his house through the secret passage, but he heard a voice behind him.
"Maybe it's because the guy has a heavier hand. β
Hearing this, Sikong Gu frowned, and the corners of his slightly upturned mouth also pulled down slightly.
"You go and rest, the fourth child is going to be busy all night tonight, and I'm afraid I won't be able to help you tomorrow. β
"It's okay, it's normal for seven of us brothers to stay awake and eat for three days. β
"The fourth child is not in good health, and the burden on your shoulders will be heavier tomorrow. β
After that, Sikong Gu pushed open the secret door and went to the main building where he lived.
Jia Sanyi in the remaining dark room muttered: "Fourth, you are right, the young master is really different from the master." If you are the master today...... Young master, he is really ...... Alas......"
Sighing again and again, Jia Sanbu murmured with a trace of emotion that he didn't know whether to be sad or happy.
Sikong Gu returned to the house through the secret passage, only to find the maid Koyanagi half-lying on the bench taking a nap.
"Yes, she's been busy all day. But is it really appropriate for this girl to lie in the men's bedroom like this?"
Sikong Gu regained his usual smile, closed the door gently, and walked towards the attic of Liu Sanbian and Zhang Wenwen.
And at the moment when Sikong Gu closed the door, Xiao Yanagi opened his eyes slightly, looking at the door that was closed again, and his mind didn't know where to go.
I don't know how long it has been, Xiao Yanagi looked at the closed door and muttered, "You...... Do you really want to be him......"
When Sikong Gu climbed the small attic again, he heard a soft young man's voice outside the door, and he was overjoyed.
"It seems that Liu San has woken up. β
Knocking on the door for a short time, he heard the soft voice inside: "It's the prince of the sky, come in." β
Sikong Gu pushed the door in, but saw that Liu Sanbian was still half-lying and half-seated on the bed, and Zhang Wenwen was sitting on the stool on the side, and there was a trace of tears in the eyes of the bearded man.
"Sikong Gongzi, where is Ah Yue, why don't you see him?"
Hearing Liu Sanchang's question, Sikong looked at Zhang Wenwen in a hurry, and received the blank look he handed over, so he made a pleasant look and said, "Ah Yue has been slightly injured, and at the doctor's place, I think I will be able to come to see Liu Langjun in the near future." β
Liu San became overjoyed: "Ah Yue is fine, Ah Yue is fine, Ah Yue is fine." β
Sikong Gu didn't wait for Liu Sanbian to ask other questions, so he preemptively asked, "Does Xiao Langjun remember the situation when he was killed?"
Liu Sanbian nodded and said: "At that time, Xiao Sheng and Ah Yue were sitting in the cabin, and suddenly the boat somehow overturned, Xiao Sheng and Ah Yue fell into the river, and then someone grabbed Xiao Sheng's right arm with one hand and took Xiao Sheng to the shore, but before Xiao Sheng thanked him, he hit Xiao Sheng hard, and then Xiao Sheng didn't know what happened. As soon as he woke up, he saw Lao Zhang's eyes red, and after a while, Sikong Gongzi came over, and Xiao Sheng really didn't know what happened in the process. β
Liu Sanbian pointed to his right neck as he spoke, and Sikong Gu looked at it and only saw a piece of black green.
Sikong Gu asked again: "What about that person's voice and appearance?
Liu Sanbian rubbed his right shoulder, shook his head and said, "I don't remember, at that time, the river water gushed into my mouth and nose, and Xiaosheng didn't know how to swim in the water, so I thought it was going to ...... It's going to ......"
At this point, Liu Sanbian seemed to recall the feeling of suffocation at that time, and fear crept up on his delicate face.
Seeing this, Zhang Wenwen confirmed again: "Xiao Langjun really doesn't have any impression of the person who saved you, no matter what kind of clothes he is wearing, whether he is a man or a woman. β
Liu Sanbian was very sure: "No, my heart was about to stop beating at that time, and I really didn't have half an impression of that benefactor." β
Sikong Gu felt ridiculous in his heart, and said in his heart: "People kidnapped you and killed your scholar, but you still thank them?"
Sikong Gu felt more and more that this Liu Sanbian was really too naΓ―ve, isn't it the case that the children of big families are like this? No, Sikong Gu himself also knows a lot of children from big families, and how many of those children of big families are so naΓ―ve? One by one, they are full of intrigues and tricks, just like ......
Thinking of this, Sikong Gu couldn't smile bitterly anymore, yes, just like himself.
Zhang Wenwen saw that Sikong Gu seemed to have something on his mind, and he also understood the danger of the Cao Gang now, since Xiao Langjun didn't know anything, he naturally had no effect on investigating the murderer, so he said to Sikong Gu: "Young Master Sikong, Liu Langjun will be taken care of by me tonight, you have also worked hard for a day, rest early." β
Sikong Gu nodded, and was about to say goodbye to Liu Sanbian, but heard Liu Sanbian ask, "Sikong Gongzi, what time is it?"
Sikong Gu looked up at the window: "Now that the bright moon is hanging high, it is time to come." βγ
"What? It's dark?"
When Liu Sanbian heard this, he wanted to look out of the tent, thinking that the lights in the house were bright, and he had been sleeping in the bed tent, not knowing the time change.
"I can't go to Yangzhou again today!"
Hearing this, Sikong Gu didn't know whether to cry or laugh, he tried his best to stabilize his expression, and then said to Liu San: "Liu Langjun, I hope to have a good rest tonight, Meng Yuan is also extremely tired today, so I will rest." β
Liu Sanbian nodded, and sighed again: "Isn't it that I have nothing to do with this Yangzhou City? No, I will ask the Buddha to go tomorrow." β
Sikong Gu and Zhang Wenwen glanced at each other again, and Sikong Gu left the attic, leaving only Zhang Wenwen to take care of Liu Sanchang.
After Sikong went away, Zhang Wenwen praised Liu Sanbian: "Xiao Langjun, you acted very well." β
Liu Sanbian frowned and asked Zhang Wenwen: "Why do you want to hide it from Sikong Gongzi? I can clearly see that person's appearance, isn't it good for us to sue the official and arrest him?"
Zhang Wenwen shook his head, but he couldn't tell Liu Sanbian about his suspicion of Sikong Gu in his heart, after all, this was just a speculation without a reason, so Zhang Wenwen coaxed Liu Sanbian again: "Sikong Gongzi has been busy looking for you for a long time today, and now tell him that he is going to sue the official for you overnight, it is better to let Sikong Gongzi have a good rest, and tomorrow Xiaolangjun will tell him that you remember, anyway, it is already a curfew, and this thief can't escape." β
Liu Sanbian suddenly realized, nodded yes again and again, and praised: "It's still Lao Zhang's thoughtfulness!"
Zhang Wenwen looked at Liu Sanbian with an extremely kind gaze, now that Ah Yue is gone, he is the only one who takes care of Xiao Langjun. Thinking of the tragic death of the lively and extremely intelligent Ah Yue, Zhang Wenwen's heart was a block. But since Zhang Wenwen entered the rivers and lakes, he doesn't know how many lives and deaths he has seen, and this emotion has not lingered in his heart for too long.
"Isn't Xiao Langjun's head still hurting, come, lie down and rest. β
"But I'm not sleepy. β
"Then you have to lie down so your head doesn't hurt so much. β
"Ah Yue really can't come? Is he also injured?"
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When Sikong Gu returned to his hut, Xiao Liu was no longer there, only a faint fragrance remained, if it weren't for Sikong Gu's six sensitiveness, I am afraid it would be difficult to detect. When he was about to blow out the lamp and go to bed, he found that there were a little wet marks on his couch, which seemed to be sprinkled drop by drop.
Sikong Gu stared at the wet marks for a while, and then remembered the clumsy acting skills of Zhang Wenwen and Liu San, and made up his mind: "The plan is successful...... Next, it's ......"
Outside the small window, the full moon was hidden by dark clouds, but the dark clouds dispersed after a while, and the moonlight was even brighter than before.
In the house facing the small window in Sikong's lonely house, there was a girl who had been staring at this side, her eyes were slightly red, and in the clear moonlight, a pair of crystal eyes were looking at the opposite side.
In a short time, the lights and candles in the hut went out.