The shadow guard laughs at me with a broken sleeve

On the next day, before the pain of breaking his arm had passed, the great pain struck again. Zhou Zhong rolled his eyes and finally passed out again.

Everything happened so quickly that there was no time for Zhou Linxue to react. Seeing Aiko suffering tremendous torture, he cried out in a slow voice: "No!"

In the corner, the sound of rats gnawing on something could be heard, and every bite was like chewing a bone.

12. Chapter 12

Suddenly, he stared at Xue Lang with tears in his old eyes, and his psychological defense finally collapsed: "My lord, I can say anything."

"It would have been better if it had been like this earlier, everyone is at ease, after all, this king doesn't like to see blood either." Under such circumstances, only Xue Lang could still laugh, "However, this king repented, even if you said it , that kid must also be scraped alive."

"It's not good to scold anyone, you have to scold a living Yama, don't you think so, Mr. Zhou?"

"Hey, don't get dizzy, this king is joking, why do you take it seriously?"

Zhou Linxue's face was like a pig's liver, and the frank words stuck in his throat. He felt that none of his words could be trusted, but he was completely disheartened. He didn't even have the strength to get angry, and there was no other way.

He lowered his head, recalling and talking slowly.

In the beginning, he was just greedy for scattered silver. Later, there was a famine in Wu'an, and the relief funds from the imperial court were quickly allocated. He heard from others that the silver was lost by half before leaving Lingyang. Another half was lost, and only one or two tenths of the original ones were finally transported to Wu'an.

Gradually, he also joined in. After tasting the sweetness, he got more and more greedy. People drank rice porridge without a grain of rice and asked him to give an explanation. Someone came to his house, and his brain became hot Just kill people directly.

Afterwards, he hid in the county office all day long, not daring to go anywhere, and couldn't sleep well at night, but he gradually discovered that the sky was high and the emperor was far away. In Wu'an, Zhou Linxue could cover the sky with one hand and quietly proclaim himself a local emperor.

Later that murderer found him and told him that if he wanted more silver taels, he might as well kill all the people. All the money was given to the old, weak, sick and disabled in the whole city, and this man felt guilty and agreed to the deal with the killer.

He kills people and steals goods for him, without needing Zhou Linxue to do anything. How can he not be tempted by such a good deal?

Xue Lang took out his small dagger that never left his body again, listened to the whole process coldly, and suddenly raised the issue, and put the dagger at his throat: "Zhou Linxue, you have harmed the people, embezzled official money, and colluded with foreign enemies, you can be convicted!"

Zhou Linxue's face turned pale, and when he heard the last item, he shook his head suddenly: "My lord, the villain has never colluded with foreign enemies!"

Until now, he still thinks that Xue Lang is defrauding him. He is a bit greedy, but he has only heard his voice and never seen his enemies all his life. Besides, no matter how brave he is, he will never dare to touch him. Genocide guy.

"Really?" Xue Lang cut his neck lightly, "What is the explanation for the Anshenxiang in the royal room?"

Perhaps because he really realized it, Zhou Linxue stopped being submissive and carefully answered every question Xue Lang asked: "I don't know, but the killer gave the fragrance to the villain, saying that it can make people fall into a coma for a while, and promises that they won't be raped." people noticed."

Xue Lang put away the dagger, frowned and thought, what is the background of that person?What do you want to do?

"Who is that person?"

Zhou Linxue shook his head, he didn't know anything about the devil who only wanted to kill people, but he didn't dare to think about Da Chu.

His death is inevitable, but it's a pity that his son is still so young.

In the blink of an eye, one night passed, and Xue Lang's decision had not changed. Zhou Linxue's crimes were too numerous to list. Let him go, and the innocent people in Wu'an City who died in vain would not be able to survive.

However, this person has to be escorted to Lingyang City, and anyone who has touched Dachu will be handed over to the imperial court.

He Shaotang came out of the government office, wiping the blood on his hands as he walked, and saw Xue Lang standing alone at the gate with his hands behind his back, looking not in a good mood, he walked forward a few steps quickly, and asked behind him: "Master, are you really going to let Zhong Zhou go?"

That kid looked cowardly and incompetent, but in fact he had a character of vengeance. Although this letting go, it would not be said to let the tiger go back to the mountain, but it would always be a thorn in his heart in the future.

The obsessive-compulsive Mr. He managed to interrogate two more people, but neither of them died in front of his eyes.

Xue Lang tilted his head slightly, with a conceited smile on the corner of his mouth: "Let it go, just wait and see how this king can catch them all in one go."

He Shaotang lowered his eyes, suppressing the impatience in his heart, the master is sure of victory, why should they worry about being subordinates.

With Zhou Zhong missing an arm, the hatred in his heart expanded infinitely. Now he might be the person who most wanted to kill him, Xue Lang. If he wanted to kill him, he had no choice but to cooperate with the previous killer.

In the past, Zhou Linxue would never let him know about this, but Xue Lang created an opportunity for the two of them, threw them into the same room before leaving, and told Zhou Linxue mercifully: "This is my king's reward. So, reward you for hiding enough silver."

According to Zhou Linxue, he has privately embezzled 10 taels of official silver over the years, which are scattered and hidden in the back mountains of the Zhou Mansion.

After He Shaotang withdrew, Xue Lang stood at the gate of the yamen for a while, looking at the heavy snow that was completely different from the frontier, and lamented how innocent the people were.

Not long after, he left, the dead rest in peace, the living are happy, this was his ambition.

Walking through a street, he raised his eyes and saw a blue figure in front of him.

He couldn't help laughing, his steps quickened, and his temples moved in the wind.

"Why are you here?"

Yan Li was holding an umbrella, before he could see clearly, Xue Lang came to him, he naturally shielded Xue Lang from the wind and snow above his head, and said in a gentle voice; "The master hasn't returned all night, and the subordinates are worried, so I will help you." Wait here."

He wanted to take off the cloak on his body, but was stopped by Xue Lang, who bought it for him originally, and he also took the thick clothes in the bag to put on, presumably he understood why he was angry yesterday.

Instead, Xue Lang gathered his clothes for him, and led him back slowly.

"There is still one month before the New Year's Eve, how do you want to spend it?"

"Where the master is, the subordinates will be there."

"Pfft...we will go to Kuizhou to have fun in the spring of next year."

"Master, do you want to go to Kuizhou?"

"Well, I spent two years in Kuizhou when I was a child. The mountains and rivers are vast and the mist and rain are whirling. It is the most beautiful place."

"it is good."

Yan Li has always known that Xue Lang is a poetic person, when he mentions the distance, there is tenderness in his eyes, maybe that place is really important to him.

In fact, it is not the case, whether it is Kuizhou or Cangzhou, he just wants to take Yanli to see the mountains and waters, burn the darkness of his first half of his life, and make this person hot for him.

It was early in the morning again, the white mist hadn't dissipated, and the Zhou Mansion was brightly lit. Although Xue Lang was tired all day, he wasn't very sleepy. He had breakfast with Yan Li, and planned to investigate the murderer.

When it comes to Da Chu, this matter is even more difficult to settle.

Things happened one after another, and with five consecutive days of lack of sleep and lack of rest, His Royal Highness Li Wang couldn't bear it even if it was a piece of iron.

Yan Li took his hand, shook his head silently, he already knew the general direction, and he can leave the rest to the people below.

Xue Lang patted the back of his hand reassuringly: "It's rare for this king to be so busy. It's quite interesting."

"Master," Yan Li pulled him and refused to let go, "Whatever you want to do, this subordinate will help you do it."

Xue Lang made a slight sign, pinched his face, and teased, "Why do you look like a little daughter-in-law? You're very clingy"

Yan Li's face was pale and he remained silent, showing a rare dissatisfaction with Xue Lang's decision.

Although he has martial arts, he is not a god after all. He was cut in the stomach a few days ago, and he struggled to eat. He pretended to be strong. If he is allowed to deal with those people, he may fight to his death again .

Xue Lang finally compromised, and did not agree to ask Yan Li to investigate in person. The murderer was stabbed with a sword, and his right arm was basically crippled, so the threat was much smaller. That's why he let the group of useless guards go Chase.

It's just that no news has been sent back, and it may be buried by his accomplices.

13. Chapter 13

After sleeping until the sun was high, Xue Lang woke up, still worried after all.

The servants had already greeted them, and he didn't come to disturb them all morning. He carefully avoided touching Yan Li, and landed lightly on the ground. When he turned around to pick up his clothes, he saw Yan Li had quickly put on his clothes.

"master."

Xue Lang paused, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, knowing that he was no match for him, so he stopped persuading him.

Without the big cloak that was full of show, Yan Li's clothes looked very thin. Xue Lang picked one from his own clothes, put Yan Li in it forcefully, and scolded him by the way: "How can you be so conscious of being injured?" nothing?"

The wind and snow outside the house had stopped, and it was so bright that I felt dizzy after looking at it for a long time.

After Xue Lang walked a few steps, He Shaotang rushed out and said in a low voice, "Master, Zhou Zhong ran away."

The news he revealed was to keep Zhou Zhong, and then release him after Zhou Linxue made a final conclusion. It seemed that Zhou Zhong was just as restless as he imagined.

"What did Zhou Linxue tell him?"

In fact, it is not difficult to guess, it is nothing more than the reflection of the dying person.

Zhou Linxue and Zhou Zhong gossiped about his deeds for most of his life, hoping to teach this incompetent son to have heart-rending repentance before death, and stop ignorantly provoking people who cannot be provoked. Regarding what happened in Wu'an, he It was just a brief mention, and did not mention the murderer.

But Zhou Zhong was not willing to "admit his fate", the hatred of the broken arm would never be forgotten, he told his father full of resentment, Xue Lang, that useless prince actually wanted to let him go, and he must kill him before Xue Lang did it .

He's not stupid at all, at least