The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

The affairs in Zhuping County have been almost dealt with, and Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian decided to leave.

When the people learned that they were leaving, they flocked to the streets, their eyes filled with reluctance.

They hope Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian can stay here.

Xi Yu looked at these simple people and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said gently: "Everyone, farm well and live well. I must leave, and there are many things waiting for me to do."

However, the people were not willing to let them leave just like that.

Many people knelt down and begged them to stay. With tears in their eyes, they said in choked voices: "Sir, please stay! We can't leave you."

At this time, the head of the village came out. He looked at the excited people and said loudly: "Please don't make things difficult for the prime minister and the adults. They have to leave here and can't stay here forever. We should thank them for everything they have done for us, live a good life, and live up to their expectations."

After hearing what Li Zhengdao said, the people were still reluctant to let them go, but they also understood that they could not force Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian to stay.

They slowly stood up, looked at Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian with admiration, and watched them go away.

Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian rode their horses, looking back at the people, their hearts filled with emotion.

Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian embarked on a new journey.

Along the way, the scenery kept changing, but their mood was still a little heavy, touched by the people's reluctance to leave.

Xi Yu looked into the distance and said slowly: "The people's demands are very simple. As long as you treat them well, they will be very grateful."

There was emotion in his voice as he recalled the sincere faces of the people of Zhuping County.

Ouyang Lian rode his horse side by side with Xi Yu. He nodded slightly and said solemnly: "I will remember the Prime Minister's teachings. I will do my best to serve the people."

Xi Yu turned to look at Ouyang Lian, his eyes showing relief. "As an official, you should take the people's heart into your own. Only by truly seeking the welfare of the people can you win their respect and love."

Ouyang Lian nodded silently and kept Xi Yu's words in mind.

Xiyu and Ouyang Lian walked forward and unknowingly arrived at the familiar inn again.

The innkeeper saw them coming from afar, a look of surprise and fear appeared on his face, and he quickly knelt down to salute them.

Xi Yu raised his hand slightly and said calmly, "You're welcome. Get up."

Ouyang Lian also nodded and signaled the innkeeper to stand up.

The innkeeper stood up and said with a face full of shame: "My lords, I was foolish last time and wanted to attack you two. I didn't expect you to let bygones be bygones and come to me. I am really ashamed."

Xi Yu looked at the innkeeper without any blame in his eyes. "No one is perfect. It's enough that you can recognize your mistakes. Don't do stupid things again in the future."

Ouyang Lian also said: "Your Excellency is magnanimous. You should cherish this tolerance, run the inn well, and provide convenience for passers-by."

The innkeeper nodded repeatedly, tears of gratitude.

"Thank you both for your teachings. I will definitely keep them in mind and make amends for my mistakes."

Xi Yu looked at the innkeeper and said seriously, "I came here this time to tell you that the two of us went to a certain village and allowed the people to grow more food, and we also told them about the greenhouse technology."

The innkeeper was full of confusion. Although he didn't particularly understand, from Xiyu's words and expression, he realized that Xiyu was really doing good things for the people.

His eyes showed admiration, and he said: "Your Excellency is wholeheartedly thinking about the people, which is really admirable. This greenhouse technology will surely make people's lives better."

To show his gratitude, the innkeeper said sincerely: "My two lords, I will not accept your money this time. You have done so many good things for the people, I really have no way to repay you."

Xi Yu told him seriously: "No, let's do what we have to do. We can't break the rules."

Seeing Xi Yu's firm attitude, the innkeeper didn't insist any longer.

He had even more respect for Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian in his heart, and secretly decided that he would be an upright and kind person like them in the future.

That night, Xiyu and Ouyang Lian slept soundly in the inn.

Perhaps it’s because they feel at peace with themselves, or perhaps it’s because they know that everything they do is meaningful.

The next day, the sun shone on the earth, and Xiyu and Ouyang Lian continued to move forward in full energy.

Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian came to a remote intersection. The originally peaceful atmosphere was suddenly broken.

A masked man appeared with a big knife in his hand and shouted, "Get off your horse!"

Xi Yu's eyes were stern, and he asked calmly, "Who are you?"

The man replied viciously: "The one who killed you."

After saying that, the man quickly threw a dart at Xi Yu.

At this critical moment, the secret guard immediately rushed out and blocked the dart like lightning.

They acted swiftly and caught the masked man in an instant. The masked man looked panicked, and he obviously didn't expect that someone was secretly protecting Xi Yu.

Xi Yu showed no fear and said coldly, "Take off the mask on this person."

The secret guard took the order and quickly pulled off the masked man's veil.

When the mask was removed, Xi Yu was shocked. He never expected that the person in front of him was Lei Bo.

He frowned and asked, "Why is it you?"

Lei Bo's eyes were burning with hatred, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I will avenge my father. I didn't succeed last time, so I must succeed this time."

"Lei Bo, I didn't do anything intentional about your father's death. Why are you so obsessed with revenge?"

Lei Bo simply wouldn't listen. He roared, "No matter what you say, I must avenge my father. Even if I fail today, I won't give up."

Ouyang Lian glared at Lei Bo and angrily accused him: "Lei Bo, you are absolutely crazy! Last time you tried to assassinate the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister generously let you go. I didn't expect you to do such a stupid thing again. Do you know what consequences your actions will bring?"

Lei Bo turned his head away, his face still full of stubbornness and hatred. "I don't care what the consequences are, I just know that I want to avenge my father."

"You are blinded by hatred. Everything the Prime Minister did was for the country and the people. Your father also had his reasons for what he did. If you are so stubborn, you will only bring yourself to an irretrievable state."

Xi Yu waved his hand, signaling Ouyang Lian to be patient.

Xi Yu gave orders calmly, asking a secret guard to firmly control Lei Bo, and then called another secret guard to come over.

The secret guard approached respectfully, and Xi Yu whispered a few words in his ear.

The secret guard looked serious, listened carefully and left quickly.

Then, Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Lian and said, "Ouyang Lian, walk around with me and come back later."

Ouyang Lian was full of doubts, not knowing what the Prime Minister was trying to do with this series of actions, but he still nodded obediently.

The two men dismounted and slowly paced around this remote place.

Ouyang Lian did not dare to disturb him easily, but just stayed by his side quietly.

The breeze blows gently and the leaves rustle, as if telling an unknown story.

And Xi Yu's plan is as unpredictable as this mysterious atmosphere.

Although this remote place is sparsely populated, it has a unique scenery.

Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian walked for a long time without realizing it. Ouyang Lian's doubts became stronger and stronger. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Prime Minister, how should we deal with Lei Bo?"

Xi Yu looked into the distance with a calm expression, and said calmly: "You will know in a while."

Ouyang Lian became even more curious, but he didn't dare to ask any further.

They continued walking, the scenery around them kept changing, but Ouyang Lian's mind was all on Lei Bo's matter.

He didn't understand what the prime minister was planning. Lei Bo had attempted assassination twice and should have been severely punished according to the law, but the prime minister seemed to have other ideas.

After a while, Xi Yu felt that the time was about right, so he took Ouyang Lian to where they stopped their horses.

Lei Bo was firmly controlled by the secret guards, and two secret guards stood by him with serious expressions.

Xi Yu looked at Lei Bo coldly and was silent for a moment.

Under this cold gaze, Lei Bo became increasingly flustered and suddenly began to beg for mercy: "Prime Minister, I was confused for a moment, I hope you can let me go."

Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, questioning in his tone: "Is it really just a moment of confusion?"

Lei Bo lowered his head, not daring to look Xi Yu in the eye.

He knew that his reasons were too far-fetched, but at this moment he could only hope for Xi Yu's mercy.

In the courtyard of Fang Dasao's house, Lei Bo is helping Fang Dasao pick vegetables. The sun shines on them, and the scene is peaceful and warm.

While picking vegetables, Lei Bo said, "Mom, I have to leave home tomorrow and do business in other places."

Mrs. Fang smiled amiably and said, "Just go. Young people should go out and explore more."

However, this tranquility was soon broken.

Suddenly, the secret guard arrived. His figure appeared at the gate of the yard, and his cold face and serious aura made Lei Bo and Mrs. Fang feel nervous.

Lei Bo stood up, his eyes full of vigilance, not knowing what the arrival of the secret guard meant.

Mrs. Fang was also a little nervous.

The secret guard asked the mother and son to follow him in a serious tone. Mrs. Fang and Lei Bo were both surprised.

Lei Bo frowned and asked, "Someone is trying to assassinate the Prime Minister, why are you calling us over?"

The secret guard replied expressionlessly: "That assassin looks exactly like you."

Lei Bo was shocked again, his eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

Mrs. Fang began to tremble, as if she remembered something.

Lei Bo hurriedly supported his mother, his heart full of doubts and worries. He didn't understand why someone who looked exactly like him would assassinate the prime minister. What was the hidden story behind this?
The secret guards looked at the mother and son's reaction, with a hint of doubt in their eyes. They urged Lei Bo and Mrs. Fang to follow them so that they could find out the truth as soon as possible.

Lei Bo had no choice but to comfort his mother and leave with the secret guard.

Along the way, various speculations kept emerging in his mind, and the uneasiness in his heart became more and more intense.

Lei Bo saw that Mrs. Fang looked unhappy, and asked with concern, "Mom, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Mrs. Fang shook her head slightly, forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, Bo'er, don't worry."

Lei Bo still had his doubts in his heart, but seeing his mother said so, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

He held Mrs. Fang tightly and continued to move forward with the secret guards, but he was secretly wondering why his mother had such an abnormal reaction.

Mrs. Fang was in a state of confusion at this time. Some unsettling images kept flashing through her mind, but she didn't know how to tell Lei Bo.

The road was indeed not very far, and they soon arrived at where Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian were.

When Mrs. Fang saw the assassin, her body began to tremble and tears flowed uncontrollably.

Although Lei Bo knew that there was someone who looked like him before, he was still shocked when he actually saw him.

The assassin did not expect Lei Bo and his mother to come, and was also very surprised.

For a moment, the atmosphere became extremely solemn.

Lei Bo turned to look at his mother, wanting to get some answers from her, but he only saw his mother in tears. Her grief-stricken look made him feel heartbroken.

The assassin's eyes also revealed complex emotions, as if he had a lot to say but didn't know where to start.

Ouyang Lian widened his eyes, completely stunned. How could there be two Lei Bo?

He looked at Xi Yu with an inquiring gaze, expecting the prime minister to give an explanation.

At this time, Mrs. Fang could no longer suppress her inner grief and burst into tears.

Lei Bo was extremely worried and shouted, "Mom, what's going on?"

Xi Yu looked at the chaotic situation in front of him and frowned slightly.

Mrs. Fang pointed at the assassin with a shaking hand and said to Lei Bo, "This is your twin brother. He was given away when he was a child."

Lei Bo was stunned for a moment. He never expected this to happen.

He stared blankly at the person who looked exactly like him, with countless complicated emotions surging in his heart.

The assassin looked at the mother and son with vicious eyes.

His eyes were full of resentment.

The assassin laughed loudly, with madness and pride in his voice.

"I am here today to frame Lei Bo. Although I am wearing a mask, I will not really kill the Prime Minister. Instead, I will throw the dart and then open the mask immediately, so that I can escape and let the Prime Minister blame Lei Bo. But I didn't expect that the Prime Minister's men are so powerful."

Everyone was shocked when they heard the assassin's words.

Lei Bo looked at the assassin angrily, his eyes burning with rage.

"Why did you frame me like this? We are brothers."

The assassin sneered, his eyes full of resentment.

"Brother? When you gave me away, did you ever think about how I felt? I suffered a lot outside, but you lived a stable life. I just want you to have a taste of what it feels like to be framed."

Mrs. Fang burst into tears and was filled with remorse.

"It's all my fault. If my family hadn't been in such financial difficulty, I wouldn't have given you away. I've been regretting it all these years."

The assassin's eyes were filled with pain and anger. He shouted, "My adoptive parents told me about my life story before they died. Because they owed money to others, I was captured. I was forced to work since I was a child and lived a miserable life."

His words were filled with resentment towards his fate and past sufferings.

Mrs. Fang walked over with tears streaming down her face, crying, "I'm sorry, child, it's all my fault."

However, the assassin was so furious that he could not calm down. He looked at Mrs. Fang angrily and kicked her to the ground.

Seeing this, Lei Bo hurried forward to help his mother up, glaring at the assassin.

"How could you do this to your mother? She has her own difficulties."

The assassin sneered, "Hardship? Then who will compensate me for my suffering? Are you going to just let go of all the suffering I've endured over the years?"

The situation came to a standstill for a moment, and the air was filled with tension.

Xi Yu and Ouyang Lian looked at this chaotic scene, feeling helpless.

They knew that resolving the hatred between the brothers would not be easy and would require time and patience.

Ouyang Lian frowned and said loudly: "Stop making a fuss here. After all, what you are talking about is family affairs, and what we are talking about now is the assassination."

He turned his gaze to Xi Yu and asked, "Prime Minister, how should we solve this problem?"

At this time, Mrs. Fang's face was covered with tears. She knelt down in front of Xi Yu again and said with a sob: "It's all my fault, Prime Minister, please kill me, and don't do anything to my son."

Xi Yu looked at the chaotic scene in front of him and felt a little confused.

On the one hand, this was an assassination and had to be dealt with seriously; on the other hand, he could also understand Mrs. Fang's feelings as a mother.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "This matter is indeed complicated, but the assassination cannot be ignored. However, considering that you and your son also have your own difficulties, I can give you a lighter sentence."

Lei Bo and the assassin looked at Xi Yu in surprise. They didn't expect the prime minister to be so tolerant.

Xi Yu continued, "But you must promise to resolve the conflicts between you and not be blinded by hatred again."

Mrs. Fang thanked him repeatedly, and Lei Bo also looked at Xi Yu with gratitude. Although the assassin still had resentment in his heart, he also knew that he could not be stubborn at this time.

He was silent for a moment, then nodded.

Xi Yu finally ordered the assassin to be imprisoned for about half a year. After hearing this, Mrs. Fang was full of gratitude and surprise. She murmured, "This punishment doesn't even feel like a punishment. The Prime Minister has shown great kindness and virtue. We, mother and son, will never forget it."

The assassin was also somewhat moved. He lowered his head and said sincerely, "Thank you, Prime Minister, for not killing me."

Then, he asked curiously, "Has the Prime Minister discovered that I am not Lei Bo?"

Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "Although your behavior is similar to Lei Bo's, there are still subtle differences. Because Lei Bo knew that there were secret guards, but you were very shocked when you saw the secret guards. This makes me more certain that you are not Lei Bo himself."

The assassin suddenly understood and was filled with admiration for Xi Yu's wisdom and insight.

He secretly decided that he must reflect on his behavior and reform himself in prison.

Lei Bo stood aside, his heart full of emotion. He looked at Xi Yu with respect in his eyes.

He knew that the prime minister's tolerance and fairness would affect the lives of both brothers.

Xi Yu looked at them and said earnestly: "I hope you can learn a lesson from this incident, cherish the life in front of you, and don't be swayed by hatred and impulse again."

Everyone nodded, and the storm finally came to an end. (End of this chapter)