Hold the thick thighs tightly [My father is a traitor]

Chapter 867 Cui Zhiyao is missing 1+2

As soon as Lin Yuzan finished speaking, he was met with a stern shout.

Pei Dafu was so angry that he stretched out his finger, wishing he could poke him in the forehead and curse: "Lin Yuzan, you are so bold! His Majesty is the supreme ruler, how can you be so presumptuous and presumptuous?"

Then, he put on an apologetic smile and bowed to his master, saying, "Your Majesty, calm down. This kid is talking nonsense. He must be confused by the cold..."

Before he could finish his words, Sheng Jingchen raised his hand to stop him. He lowered his eyes, staring coldly at Lin Yuzan's face, which was neither humble nor arrogant. "Reason."

Lin Yuzan hesitated for a moment, then spoke solemnly, "Your Majesty, I suspect Leng Mengqian is a demon, and only the dragon's aura can eliminate this person. I must eradicate the root of the problem."

"Monster? How do you know?"

The emperor's tone was calm, without any emotion.

However, Pei Dafu, who was standing beside him, saw his master start to move the Buddhist beads on his wrist, and his pupils suddenly shrank.

Wang Cheng was the first to explain, "Uncle, Leng Meng'an is truly bizarre. Shun'an and I have never met her, yet she can accurately call out our names. Not only that, she can also recount our childhoods, word for word, even knowing intimate details like how strict my mother was with me."

A hint of surprise flashed in Sheng Jingchen's eyes. He looked at the two boys' faces for a moment, then glanced sideways at Pei Dafu.

Pei Dafu understood what he meant, thought for a moment, and then shook his head calmly to indicate that he didn't know.

Wang Cheng, brow furrowed, pretending not to notice the interaction, continued, "Sister Qing once went to visit her when she was unwell, but when she returned, she was extremely confused and asked us why Leng Meng'an asked how she was still alive. She should have died of a convulsion long ago."

Lin Yuzan took over the conversation and continued, "So, the two of us have always felt that this person is suspicious. It wasn't until yesterday when the eunuchs of Prince Yu's Palace handed us this map to protect themselves that we realized that Leng Mengqian was most likely from our Lin Village."

"How come you are from Linjia Village?" Pei Dafu couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Ok?"

Sheng Jingchen glanced at him unhappily, and the latter quickly slapped his lips twice, lowered his head and took a step back, saying no more.

Lin Yuzan's expression was solemn. He spoke in a deep voice, "At the beginning of last year, my Linjia Village privately dealt with a person who had offended the majesty of heaven. I heard that this person's personality changed drastically after falling into the water. He became well-versed in ancient and modern times, and even mastered sorcery. Coincidentally, Sister Qing also had a sudden convulsion and was on the verge of death. Fortunately, she survived thanks to the mercy of heaven."

"Since ancient times, countless strange things have happened, but I have never seen such a thing. Someone who can possess a dead body has appeared again and again around my family, watching them with eager eyes. I am unable to sleep or eat, so I have come up with this solution. I hope Your Majesty will grant me your blessing."

Wang Cheng followed up and said, "I hope my uncle will take good care of my sister's family."

After saying this, the two of them kowtowed heavily and waited for a reply.

Sheng Jingchen lowered his eyes and looked at the people on the ground without saying a word. This was the first time these two people spoke to him respectfully and sincerely, completely different from their previous insincere words.

After a long while, he finally opened his mouth and ordered, "Get up and recite the second paragraph of the essay for me."

Although they did not receive a clear answer, Wang and Lin did not show any disappointment on their faces. They slowly stood up, finished the article silently with the help of the palace servants, and then said goodbye and left.

The emperor stared at their departing backs, his fingertips gently twisting the Buddhist beads, his deep and dark eyes without a trace of emotion.

Pei Dafu blew on Wang and Lin's essays to make sure the ink was dry, then hurriedly presented them to his master for review. Seeing that he was still fiddling with his bone Buddhist beads, he cautiously advised, "Your Majesty, what Scholar Lin and Young Master Wang just said are just speculations. How could the resurrection of the dead be possible in this world? If it were true, wouldn't it mean that demons are rampant and the people can't live in peace?"

However, these words failed to soothe the emperor's unfathomable heart, and only earned him a cold glance.

Pei Dafu: (￣﹏￣；), the master is angry again!

The old eunuch hurriedly lowered his head and remained silent.

Sheng Jingchen retracted his gaze and ordered, "Send the shadow guard who is monitoring Lin Yuzan to see me."

In the shadows of the dark, he immediately responded "yes"

the other side

Wang and Lin hurried back to the ground from the secret passage. Looking at the snow flying all over the sky, they both breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Cheng glanced at his old rival with a hint of complaint, "Next time, Shunan should schedule a longer time with Sister Qing. You're always rushing around, and it's us who are tired."

Lin Yuzan glanced around cautiously for a few times before explaining apologetically, "I'm afraid Pei Yi will take Sister Qing to the city gate to play, and then Lin Zi will torment Sister Qing again."

Wang Cheng shut up. What made him most embarrassed in front of his old rival was his stupid brother's way of doing things.

He turned his head and looked in the direction of the Imperial Palace, changing the subject: "Let's go back. If this old man doesn't want to grant our wish, I will personally take up my sword and kill Leng Mengwan."

Lin Yuzan hurriedly tried to appease his old rival, who had been angered that morning. "Wanniang once said that Sister Qing had been in a coma for over ten days, and that the old man had woken her up. Whether it was a coincidence or not, we asked him to help us just to take a gamble. We had to act in a hurry. Although we don't know what will happen to Leng Mengwan, who knows, she might die at my hands."

Wang Cheng turned around, looked at him deeply, and then walked towards Miaozhen Hall with him.

At this moment, the aroma of rice was filling Miaozhen Hall, and the three little ones were sitting around the counter.

Jiang Li happily devoured a large bowl of rice while mumbling, "Shangguan Wenyuan, is it true that we don't need to leave some food for the princess's two elders? They can't possibly refuse to eat just to be scolded by Jiang Shannai. I brought all the rice buckets from Chun Man Lou over here."

Little Yining shook her head and replied on behalf of her fellow villager, "Sister Jiang Li, my father can't eat meat, and my uncle wants to accompany him."

Shangguan Wenyuan looked at Jiang Li's starving appearance in silence, scooped out his and the kid's rice, and moved the wooden rice bucket in front of her: "Eat from the rice bucket, so you don't have to scoop it back and forth, and the rice will get cold."

Jiang Li's eyes suddenly lit up, and he happily held the rice bucket in his arms, his tone full of disbelief: "Shangguan Wenyuan, why are you so nice to me today? Ah! I know, it must be because the princess is here, and you don't want to embarrass yourself. Princess, when you are free in the future, you must come often! That way, Shangguan Wenyuan won't bully me."

"Shangguan Wenyuan":......

Xiao Yining: (^-^)

Jiang Li had just come back from buying food and asked about the whereabouts of the two old men in Xiaowa's family.

The boy lied and said he was a patient at Jiang Shannai's house. Jiang Li ran to the door and listened to the man cursing for a while, but actually believed it. He ran back and shouted "Dinner is ready" impatiently.

Recalling what had just happened, the little boy suppressed his laughter and glanced at his fellow villager, then looked at the heartless Jiang Li, lowered his head silently, and started eating his meal.

Shangguan Wenyuan and Jiang Li simultaneously picked up some food and put it into the kid's bowl, reminding him in unison: "Eat your food!"

Xiao Yining: q(≧▽≦q), what should I do, what should I do, she wants to buy everything!

The little kid was enjoying the care from both of them, and the curve of his mouth couldn't be suppressed no matter how hard he tried.

When Wang and Lin arrived at Miaozhen Hall, they saw the three little ones having fun, with the two older ones picking up food for the younger ones.

But the next moment, Lin Yuzan's face changed. He quickly walked to the little girl's side and took away her bowl.

Little Yining was startled by her father's sudden action. She burped violently and shouted in dissatisfaction, "Dad!"

The rice bucket in Jiang Li's hand almost slipped. She quickly hugged it tightly and burped as well. She said embarrassedly, "Uncle, I didn't buy enough rice."

"nothing."

Lin Yuzan comforted her casually, then glared at "Shangguan Wenyuan" who thought nothing was wrong and asked, "Why did you let Sister Qing eat this?"

"Shangguan Wenyuan":......

At this time, Wang Cheng also came forward.

Wang and Lin both glanced at the plump meat in the bowl, then cast their eyes at the kid's visibly bulging belly, and suddenly a bad premonition arose in their hearts.

"Uncle, I was the one who put the meat in the princess's sister's bowl. My master's wife said that being able to eat is a blessing." Jiang Li explained.

Shangguan Wenyuan also noticed the baby's round belly at this moment, and couldn't help but hold his forehead with a headache: "Qingjie, how could you lie to me and say you weren't full!"

The little girl, however, didn't care at all. She puffed out her belly, patted it, and said proudly, "Sister Qing isn't full, but she can still eat. I didn't lie to Brother Wenyuan."

Xiao Yining: (,,＞?3?3＜,,), it tastes better the more you eat it, the more delicious it is!

Three men: ...

Wang and Lin looked at each other helplessly. To be on the safe side, they decided to wait until the child had digested his meal before returning home. Even the carriage waiting at the door went back to deliver the letter and would come back to pick them up after an hour.

The happiest ones are Xiao Yining and Jiang Li. One does not need to be forced to study, and the other does not need to be watched while working. They chase each other in Miaozhen Hall and digest their food together.

Seeing that the two could only play together, the three men shook their heads, gave them some instructions, and then let them go.

The coachman who had just sent Jiang Li away appeared again at the door of Miaozhen Hall. This time he came to get the food box and brought a strange thing to Jiang Li.

"Jiang girl, it's a good thing you didn't insist on stopping to look at that strange girl just now. Let me tell you, something big has happened."

At this moment, Jiang Li was walking around in circles with little Yining in the lobby. Upon hearing this, he stopped and asked, "Uncle, what happened?"

The driver's face was filled with lingering fear. "You don't know, but when I just came out of Chun Man Lou, I ran into two diners coming in. They said a strange carriage had just stopped on East Second Street, with five or six servants standing around it, all motionless, for a full incense stick of time."

"Old Zhang, the grocer, felt something was wrong and bravely opened the door to check. Guess what? Those people just stared blankly, their eyes wide open, as if they had lost their souls. No matter how he called out, they didn't respond. Old Zhang was so scared that he peed himself on the spot."

Jiang Li: ...

Xiao Yining hurriedly asked, "Uncle, did that old man Zhang see a ghost?"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Yuzan, who was sitting at the counter and pretending to sleep, was displeased and scolded: "Sister Qing, don't talk nonsense!"

The driver then noticed the kid behind the little girl. He rubbed his eyes and his expression suddenly changed. He obviously recognized the kid and immediately stammered, "Junjunjunjun..."

Xiao Yining: -_-||, if she had known this she would have kept silent.

Wang Cheng also came out from the back where the herbs were kept, bringing "Shangguan Wenyuan".

He picked up his niece and comforted her, "Don't be nervous, brother. Tell us what happened first."

The driver swallowed hard, losing his earlier carelessness. He said respectfully, "Old Zhang was so frightened he hid back in his shop. As soon as he closed the door, those people suddenly woke up, crying and shouting that the young lady was missing. Old Zhang vaguely heard one of them say he saw a dark ghost blocking the road, and then he couldn't remember anything."

A gust of cold wind blew into Miaozhen Hall at just the right moment. The little kid started to shiver and quickly hid in the crook of his uncle's neck, feigning fear and saying, "There really is a ghost! Sister Qing is so scared!"

Everyone:...

"Sister Qing, don't talk nonsense. There are no ghosts in this world!"

Lin Yuzan glared at his daughter unhappily, then stood up and bowed to the driver. "Thank you for letting me know."

The driver said a few rude words, apologized with a smile, and hurriedly drove away with the food box.

Jiang Li frowned and asked in confusion, "A ghost? What I saw just now was clearly a girl about my age!"

These words attracted the attention of everyone in Miaozhen Hall to her, and she hurriedly told them about the strange thing that happened when she returned from selling food.

Wang and Lin looked at each other with slightly gloomy expressions.

Lin Yuzan pondered and said, "Jiang girl, this must be the work of beggars. Some beggars will use children to kidnap them. It's snowing heavily, and there are only a few passers-by on the street. It's easy to cover up the tracks and not be discovered."

Jiang Li nodded in sudden realization. The slight sense of guilt she had felt for not checking things out vanished instantly. She said indignantly, "When I grow up and encounter these despicable beggars, I'll definitely poison them to death."

The others smiled faintly without commenting, said nothing more, and prepared to return to their previous positions.

However, at this moment, a burst of rapid horse neighing suddenly came from outside the door, and everyone turned around at the same time.

Then a man in a cyan official uniform, sword in hand, stormed in, shouting, "Shangguan Wenyuan, where did you hide Yaoyao? Hand her over now, or I'll beg you to forgive me for not remembering our relationship as brothers!"

Miaozhen Hall Everyone: ...

Little Yining shuddered again in shock and asked a silly question: "Master Cui, Sister Cui left early. Hasn't she returned home yet?"

Cui Xiangyang was stunned when he heard this. He turned around abruptly and was met with the confused faces of Wang and Lin. He exclaimed in disbelief, "Why are you two brats here?"

Wang and Lin: →_→

Little Yining weakly raised her hand to make her presence felt: "Master Cui, my father and uncle brought me here to buy medicine."

At the same time, the voice of "Shangguan Wenyuan" was heard: "Cui Zhiyao is missing. Lord Cui didn't report it to the authorities, but came here to call me to task. Don't you think it's ridiculous?"

"That's right, old man. Your family member is missing, but instead of reporting to the police or looking for him, you come to Miaozhen Hall to cause trouble. Do you think we two kids are easy to bully here?" Jiang Li asked angrily.

Cui Xiangyang's suspicious eyes wandered among the crowd. He raised a trembling finger and held it in the air for a long time: "You, you..."

Before he could finish his words, his blood rushed to his heart and he fell to the ground.

Everyone:......