diskusbooks Chapter 129 Clues
Chapter 129 Clues
A few old men and women stopped playing mahjong and insisted on going outside on patrol.
Yu Laoer and Pan Dajin, the two acting village chiefs who were temporarily entrusted with important tasks, were so anxious that they were about to jump up and down.
Why are these old people causing so much trouble? Everyone is so busy that they don't even have time to move bricks.
Finally, it was Zhao who gave the order to install tables, chairs and benches at the four gates and divided the old people into four groups to guard the gates and supervise. Only then did the old men and women calm down.
As for the other idlers who were arrested, they naturally did not have a good time. They were all taken to the construction site to work.
The man that Zhao guessed was a spy was named Xiao Liuzi, an intelligence worker secretly trained by Xiao Shan. This was his first mission, and he didn't expect to fail so badly.
But he had to do it anyway, and he was forced to do hard labor. The bricks were big and heavy, and his hands were covered with blisters after he had only moved a few bricks. He grimaced in pain.
The black-faced man next to him seemed not to see it, and put another pile of bricks in his hand, indicating that he should pass it to the next person.
Xiaoliuzi:......
Xiao Liuzi, who had never done hard labor, cried out of true emotion.
Cheng Hai waved his hand, and two guards immediately appeared from the door, covered the mouth of the trembling butler and dragged him away.
??The butler trembled all over and collapsed to the ground.
……
??I walked slowly to the door and looked up to meet a pair of gloomy eyes.
?? Cheng Hai had an expression on his face. In the candlelight, I looked at the butler as if I were looking at a dead person.
??Xiao Shan’s eyes suddenly narrowed. I stopped playing with the blue and white teacup and stared at Cheng Hai blankly. A strong murderous intent immediately emerged from my body.
……
??I never thought that the young man Xiao Shan, who had disappeared, would now appear in Yaocheng.
??Gan Yu didn't say it was bitter, I was just extremely afraid of that eunuch.
Gan Yu was so upset, and the housekeeper was still howling here. I was so angry that I slammed the table, pointed at the housekeeper's nose and cursed, "He indulged the eldest concubine's brother to run rampant in the village and bully women and men. You still have to settle that account with him. He dared to disturb people's sleep in the middle of the night. Look, he has forgotten who he is!"
"Don't think you know that he has been working for Xiao Zheng, Zhuo Shu. You can keep him. Considering his kindness in serving the young man, you will leave him with an intact body."
When Cheng Hai heard from the butler that Bai Jinbao and his group of brothers were heading towards Taoyuan Village, his face suddenly turned red.
??Xiao Shan sat down leisurely, pulled out a palm-length dagger from his waist and threw it under the table, which scared Cheng Hai so much that his hands trembled.
Gan Yu personally poured a cup of tea for Xiao Shan, "Eunuch Hai, I knew you were coming, so I went out to welcome you."
??Even though Cheng Hai’s calves were cramping, he still clenched his teeth and forced himself to sit on the ground.
??“Wow, the bad boy is so powerful!” A lazy voice came from the door, startling Cheng Hai so much that he stood up immediately.
??As the most favored illegitimate son of the Xiao family, I have never been afraid of anyone in my heart, but Xiao Shan on that day almost scared me to death.
The housekeeper was crying to Xiao Shan, asking him to send someone to look for the person, after all, the concubine at home had cried so much that her eyes were blind.
??My unintentional words made Cheng Hai shudder and he reacted suddenly.
"Eunuch Hai, everything you said is true, and this person below does not know the existence of the Grand Duke, but only knows my whereabouts."
Gan Yuyou ignored the guards who surrounded him and kicked Bai Jinbao, who was brought over, to the ground, letting out a wail.
"What? City Lord Xiao is so scared when he sees your old acquaintance?" Gan Yu curled his lips, with a smile in his eyes.
"Why is he there?" I was terrified, watching Xiao Shan walking towards me step by step, and I kept moving forward step by step, as if I had seen a ghost.
??Now that Xiao Zheng has inherited the title and become Marquis of Anyuan, and is serving as Vice Minister in the Ministry of Revenue, does anyone still remember my illegitimate son?
Hot sweat kept coming out of Cheng Hai's forehead, but I had no time to wipe it off. My eyes were fixed on the dagger under the table, fearing that if I paid attention, Xiao Shan would stab my neck with this dagger.
??How do I know that I have no contact with Xiaoye? Obviously everything is covered up very badly.
??Thinking about what happened one after another, first Gan Yuren, then Xiao Shan, no matter how much I am willing to doubt, I have to deny it. Now that things have come to this, it is time for me to make a choice.
??Not long after that, I secretly received news that the late prince had no surviving bloodline. Occasionally, my eldest brother even wrote to me specifically to ask me to pay attention. Could it be that Chengren really came to Yaocheng?
Hearing this, the housekeeper dared not say anything more and just kowtowed and begged, "Master! Please forgive me this time. You are blinded by greed. Please!"
"Eunuch Hai...Eunuch Hai..." Cheng Hai murmured, his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, he grabbed the door frame in time to avoid losing his composure.
??I saw it clearly just now. The housekeeper's brother-in-law was confiscated and his life was lost. How dare I act rashly? I fell to the ground with my head down in fear.
??The guards dragged Bai Jinbao in and out. Cheng Hai calmed himself down and reluctantly asked them to leave the study.
I clenched my fists, my heart firm for a moment, and then I bowed to Xiao Shan without hesitation, and my voice was trembling so much that I could even feel it.
Chen Qingzhi has always asked me to be in charge of this village, which means that I really care about it. Except for the people who went with Bai Jinbao that time, none of them were spies sent by me. But until now, there has been no news sent back, so it is likely that they have not been caught yet.
Gan Yu looked outside the study room and smacked his lips. "Mr. Xiao Qi lived the wrong life those years."
??I wanted to keep myself out of trouble, but in those chaotic times, I was often at the mercy of others.
That night, Cheng Hai, dressed in black, dragged the depressed Bai Jinbao to Yaocheng.
"Eunuch Hai, please inform the Grand Duke that Shangguan...Shangguan has no clues about the rebellion in the East Palace..."
??The person in charge of the Xiao family was killed, so Xiao Zheng had to take over. I also took advantage of the chaotic situation in the capital and found Xia Feng with the handwritten letter from Chen Qingzhi, and was able to come to Yaocheng to be the mayor.
I fiercely glanced at the housekeeper who was crawling on the ground and dared not even move, and ordered in a hot voice: "Come here! I'll search my house for you and see how much I have embezzled over the years!"
??I will never forget that if Gan Yu hadn't been covered in blood and fought his way back to the Xiao Mansion, breaking the necks of my younger uncle and eighth uncle with his bare hands, and escaping from the heavy guards, it would have left a deep shadow on me.
The commander never told him that being a spy requires hard labor!
??I waved my hand, signaling the guards to come in, and then gave a wink to my confidant, asking them to take Bai Jinbao away.
??So, outside of Taoyuan Village is really...
I have been following Gan Yu since I was a child. I was originally Cheng Hai's personal servant. Before arriving in Yao City, I was promoted to be the housekeeper. In those years, I was in charge of all the big and small affairs of the City Lord's Mansion. Gradually, I lost some of the great power. It was that power that made me lose my mind and forget who was the one who held the power of life and death over me.
??I sat down at the table, poured myself a cup of tea, and drank it with trembling hands.