Chapter 196: Fire

Although the incident of Wang's "de-de-queue" has been less than three months, the allusion that "Wang's female blood splattered in the Censorate, Chen Hongdao was wronged by Bai Qingyang Mansion" has long been spread.

Whether it was Cao Yong, Zuo Shiyong, Admiral Zhang and others looked at Chen Hongdao with different eyes. Although Zuo Shiyong and Admiral Zhang were usually rude, they still had some respect for scholars. Besides, Chen Hongdao was a famous honest official. Not to mention the official voice, just relying on such a vicious lady, it was also enviable.

Zuo Shiyong became more and more ashamed. He pulled out his sword from his waist and pointed at the man kneeling on the ground. He couldn't speak. Finally, he knelt in front of Chen Hongdao on one knee and presented his sword with both hands: "This beast is Zuo's inner brother Akton, who has always had bad deeds, causing today's disaster. It is not without the mistake of Zuo's indulgence. Zuo has no face to defend himself, and now he handed the beast to Chen Futai for handling."

As a second-rank deputy general, Zuo Shiyong was able to kneel down so condescendingly, and he spoke happily without any intention of being favored. Admiral Zhang and others nodded, and kept praising him, very much admiring his decisiveness.

Cao Yong just felt that Zuo Shiyong was a little wrong. Although he told everyone that he wanted to send his brother-in-law to the county government the next day, when the miser came, he apologized and gave him money to pick his brother-in-law out. Now, this is another act, coupled with his "righteous look", which makes people feel cold.

Those who are well-informed in Chen Hongdao's dismissal from office know what the consequences would be if a common man killed someone? Not to mention that he killed a Manchurian Banner.

Besides, Zuo Shiyong did not point out in front of everyone that his brother-in-law was Manchu, but only said that he would be sent to the county government office for legal action. However, according to the "Law of the Qing Dynasty", the bannerman violated the law and the local government office had no jurisdiction and needed to be tried by a special government office. Other provinces were the Manchu governor and the deputy governor. Ordinary bannermen near the capital were tried by the infantry commander's yamen, the internal affairs office was the internal affairs office, and the royal family was the clan's yamen.

"Akdun" is not the name of a Han man. How could a Manchu be not in the banner? As a local parent, Chen Hongdao knew the law of punishment and law, and of course he knew what the consequences of the Han people killing Manchu Banners. Then, don't talk about himself, even his children will be involved.

Chen Hongdao looked at Admiral Zhang and the other two dresses, and then looked at Zuo Shiyong who was bent in front of him, and his heart was full of despair. His first wife died and his beloved concubine died. Not only did he end up being half-defeated, but he still had the end of "demolishing his post as the people and never giving it to him", but he didn't even have a place to reason.

In the face of grief, anger and despair, he suddenly felt bored and took the knife from Zuo Shiyong's hand tremblingly, and was about to wipe it on his neck with his hand back.

Because the incident happened suddenly, no one expected that he would die. Blood was about to splatter on the spot, and the situation was extremely critical.

At this moment, Cao Yong was so painful that his body was covered in cold sweat. In fact, when he stopped the blade, he regretted it because it hurt too much.

Although it was winter, because the sword was too sharp, Cao Yong reached out to stop Chen Hongdao, but the sharp blade still made three points into the flesh, hurting his forearm.

Cao Yong felt extremely painful and his heart was also extremely angry. Because he felt that this general was not right, he walked to Chen Hongdao not far away as if "carelessly" and quietly observed the expression of the general. The moment Chen Hongdao took the knife, a hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the general.

Cao Yong suspected that he wanted to use the plan of "killing people with a knife". He not only "destroy his relatives for justice" in front of several military officers, but also ended the brother-in-law who caused trouble for him; he turned around and carried out the law, and could punish Chen Hongdao's family and easily avenge his today's revenge.

It would be fine if I couldn't see it. Since I encountered such an unfair thing, how could I remain silent? Cao Yong was about to persuade Chen Hongdao to put down his knife, trying to save his life, but he didn't expect to see that he had to wipe his neck? It was too late to think too much, and his body had already taken two steps forward and stretched out his arms to block the blade.

With a "clang", the steel knife in Chen Hongdao's hand fell to the ground, looking at Cao Yong's bloody arms, unable to speak.

Everyone was stunned. General Wang was the quickest reaction and rushed forward: "Oh, my husband, this... this..." I wanted to complain to him, but when I spoke, I felt something was wrong, so I stopped. I lifted the hem of the official uniform, tore off a white cloth, and helped Cao Yong wrap it up in a panic.

Chen Hongdao's two sons woke up as if they were dreaming. They kowtowed to Cao Yong and thanked him. Then they knelt at Chen Hongdao's feet and started crying. They said, "The son has lost his mother, how can my father bear to make his son lose his father again?"

Another cried, "Even if we don't care about our brothers, and there is still a little sister who is innocent and pitiful, how can my father abandon his son and wait!"

The two brothers, the older ones are only fourteen or five, and the younger ones are only twelve or three. They are wearing heavy filial piety and hugging their father's legs, crying very sadly. The young daughter, after experiencing these things, only "wow" kept crying.

Chen Hongdao sighed, hugged his little daughter and pulled his two sons, and the father and son cried together.

Not to mention that Cao Yong was originally a soft-hearted person, even Admiral Zhang, General Yan and General Wang, who were used to life and death, could not help but have red eyes.

General Yan looked at the most scheming and couldn't help but curse: "My surname is Chen, because your official voice is good, I have a good wife, so I respect you a little bit. I didn't expect you to be so cowardly! This kid has ruined your woman, and Lord Zuo handed him to you. Why do you try the knife on your neck? Look at these children!"

Although Admiral Zhang and General Wang were both martial artists, they had been ups and downs in the officialdom for many years, and their minds were a little more delicate than General Yan. Now, due to Chen Hongdao's abnormal behavior, they also felt something was wrong. Looking at Zuo Shiyongshi, they felt a little suspicious.

Zuo Shiyong's expression froze, then stood up, frowned slightly, and said loudly: "Mr. Chen is doing something wrong. Could it be that he is going to be injustice? Since lord cannot do it, Zuo will do it for him!" After that, he bent down and picked up the sword and walked towards Akden.

The Chen family father and son were crying, how could they care about anything else? Cao Yong held his right arm and just watched coldly; Admiral Zhang and General Wang were already suspicious and wanted to see what Zuo Shiyong did; only General Yan was still confused, feeling that this was like "forced" by everyone

Zuo Shiyong was afraid that he would be embarrassed, so he was about to speak up and dissuade him, but General Wang covered his mouth.

Zuo Shiyong originally expected everyone to call him and could step down, but he didn't expect that he could only do so, and his expression became more and more gloomy.

Akden followed him for more than ten years, and naturally saw that his brother-in-law was really murderous. He hurriedly stepped back and said in his mouth: "Without our Ulanara clan's lift, can you have today? I will go back tomorrow and tell my brother-in-law that you have surrendered to you long ago..."

The last words were not spoken. As Zuo Shiyong swung his sword, Akton immediately had a different head. His head fell to the ground and rolled out far away. A lot of blood spurted out of this part of his neck, and then he fell heavily to the ground.

Zuo Shiyong had no intention of collecting the body of his brother-in-law. He forced a smile to everyone, but his eyes were full of chills and he strode out.

Everyone looked at the corpses on the ground and were surprised that Zuo Shiyong was so angry that although a beast like Akton was not worth dying, everyone saw Akton scolding him, Zuo Shiyong changed his posture of holding a knife, which made Akton change his way of death.

He held such a grudge against a person who was bound to die, and his mind was really weak. Whether it was Cao Yong, Admiral Zhang and others, they all felt a little cold.

Perhaps due to blood loss, Cao Yong's face turned pale. Seeing that Chen's father and son were scared, he looked at the female corpse on the ground, so he called the postmaster over, took out two ingots of silver for him, and ordered two women to come nearby to help him with makeup. If he couldn't find it at night, he would look for it tomorrow morning.

The matter has reached the point where everyone is bored and comforted the Chen father and son. Admiral Zhang and others left with Cao Yong. Until Cao Yong was sent outside the Shangfang yard where Chu Yu was resettled, Admiral Zhang and others said goodbye and left.

This is a small courtyard with two entrances. In front is a room for temporary guests, the left and right wings are the kitchenette and the place where the followers live, and behind the inner family lives.

Cui'er and Xicai brought hot water out of the kitchen. When they saw Cao Yong, they leaned over to say hello. Cao Yong hurriedly asked, "How is the princess? Are you scared?"

Originally, it was not their turn to do such rough work outside the second sect. However, this time, Cao Yong and Chu Yu did not bring so many people to serve in order to rush their way, and only brought the four maids Zhu Cuiyuncai, so they did not pay attention to it.

Cui'er nodded: "The princess's face was so ugly that she was tight. The second master was talking with her. It was already better. She had to wait for the uncle to come back for dinner!"

Cao Yong nodded: "Just say I'm back, say a few words in the front yard, and then go there later!"

Cui'er and Xicai agreed and went to the backyard. Cao Yong and Wei Hei entered the room. Wei Hei saw that Cao Yong's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and knew that he was in pain, he couldn't help but blame himself. Because he escorted Cao Song and the princess back at that time, he carefully asked everyone to check the surroundings, and when he returned to the kitchen of the inn, Cao Yong was already injured.

After untiing the strip of cloth that had been penetrated by blood, Wei Hei untied the wine bag on his waist, used strong wine to help Cao Yong treat the wound, and then sprinkled with good golden sore medicine. Xiaoman looked around, and was already in tears, cursing Akton constantly, and couldn't help but scold the cowardly man named Chen.

When Cao Yong heard this, he waved his hand and said, "Stop it. If you stumble for a while, my ears will be called up! Go find Zhuer and ask for a clean white cloth. Don't say it was me, just think of another yuzi!"

Only then did Xiaoman save the need to do serious business, so he hurriedly answered.

Cao Yong's expression turned heavy and he said to Wei Hei: "This Zuo Shiyong seems to be upright and honest, but he is a villain who is full of calculating and flaws will be reported. You didn't see that when Chen Hongdao raised his sword to kill himself, his face clearly felt a sense of satisfaction. The Chen father and son were going to Beijing to collect the burial again. I am afraid that he will not escape his vicious hands. Is there any way to help them?"

When Wei Hei returned to the kitchen, he was witnessing Zuo Shiyong's murder scene, so he agreed with what Cao Yong said and asked in a low voice: "Will Lao Hei go to investigate tonight?" As he said, he looked at Cao Yong.

Cao Yong thought about it for a while and finally nodded: "It's better to go and see first. How to deal with it specifically, let's discuss it tomorrow!"

While talking, Xiaoman had already hit the backyard and got the muslin cloth back. The Wei gangster Cao Yong bandaged it, and Cao Yong asked them to warm up some food for dinner, so he went to the backyard by himself.

He turned his head and looked at his right arm, feeling it was a bit ridiculous. Because his sleeves were broken, the blood was stained on the cloak. It was impossible to hide it from Chu Yu, but he just called Xiaoman to tell lies again. When his mind became confused, he was a little confused.

After standing in the corridor for a while, he lifted the curtain and went in.

Chu Yu and Cao Song were originally sitting at the table talking, but when they saw Cao Yong coming in, they all got up.

Chu Yu looked a little tired, and he thought he was tired of making a carriage. Because of the hurry to travel, they left the city early in the morning, and once at noon, and rushed to the Wuqing Inn.

"Brother, then..." Cao Songxiang asked how the rape and murder case was handled. He opened his mouth and thought that it was not good that Yu mentioned these things in front of him, so he covered his mouth.

Chu Yu asked Xiyun and the others to bring the hot food, while helping Cao Yong untied his shawl. Although Cao Yong had deliberately moved his right arm behind him, she still looked at the bandage at a glance, frightened her and spoke in surprise.

Now even Cao Song realized something was wrong, so he immediately walked over, pulled Cao Yong's sleeve and saw that he was touching his wound. Cao Yong gritted his teeth in pain, and he couldn't scream.

Chu Yu suddenly had red eyes and asked with sobs: "This...this..."

Cao Song was already furious and asked anxiously: "Brother, who hurts you? My brother has brought our people to him now?"

Cao Yong pulled Chu Yu with his left hand to sit down at the table, pointed to the other side, signaling Cao Song to sit down, and said behind him: "It was the miserable who was so aggrieved that he wanted to commit suicide. I happened to be next to him, so I stopped him. I didn't expect it but scratched his arm. It was just a skin injury, which was not in the way. Brother Wei had already helped him deal with it!"

Cao Song wanted to say something else. Cao Yong touched his stomach and said, "I've been on the road for a while, have a meal soon, and then place it earlier, and I'll be on the road tomorrow!"

Although Cao Song looked relaxed, he was still depressed during this meal. Cao Yong lost his blood and was a little dizzy. After stubborn for a while, he couldn't hold on. After Cao Song left, he sat on the kang and told Chu Yu to place him earlier.

Chu Yu saw Cao Yong's fatigue, sent Xiyun and others to the outside room to settle down, and served Cao Yong to lie down. These beddings were all with him. Cao Yong was dizzy, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Looking at Cao Yong's pale face, where can Chu Yu sleep? He wanted to check his wounds, but was afraid of waking him up. He frowned and felt uncomfortable for a while. She gently got off the kang, turned off the light on the table, and tiptoed back to the kang.

She still couldn't sleep and didn't dare to turn around, so she kept leaning on her side, gradually, her eyelids became a little heavy.

I don’t know how long it took, but I heard the gongs ringing outside, and there were shouts mixed in.

Chu Yu listened carefully and vaguely, as if he heard someone calling: "It's gone! It's gone!" She hurriedly sat up and was about to ask Cao Yong to get up. Cao Yong was awakened by the sound of the gong and rubbed his forehead.

Chu Yu said: "Mr. I think I'm running away from home!"

Cao Yong sat up and frowned. Xiyun and others also heard the movement and asked at the door: "Prince, my husband, someone called me to 'go to the water', why don't you go out and ask?"

Chu Yu was about to respond, but Cao Yong felt relieved and felt aroused, and he said, "If you walk through the water, you will be in a mess. It's inconvenient for you girls to go out. You accompany the princess and I'll go to the front yard to take a look!"

Although Chu Yu was worried, he knew that Cao Yong was right, so he went downstairs to help him put on his clothes. He also asked Xiyun to take a fox fur cloak to put it on.

After leaving the house, there was a fire from afar. Cao Yong came to the front yard and someone had already come back to inquire about the news. He said that there were three houses on the south side, and somehow the three houses were running out. The fire in the three houses was too big and there was no time to save people, so he burned a deputy general who entered Beijing to death.

Cao Yong's heart skipped a beat. He happened to see Wei Hei coming back from outside, and his face looked a little strange.

Because of the sound of the gong ringing for a long time, everyone ran out. When he saw him coming back, they just thought it was him going to watch the fun. Cao Song asked, "Brother Wei, did you really burn the deputy general to death? That's a second-rank official!" As he spoke, he looked around and saw that the house was covered with snow, and said a little strangely: "I can still walk through water this day, and this deputy general has really carried it to his hometown!"

After waiting for a while, watching the firelight fade over there, I heard the footsteps of several people outside.

The person who came was Zhang Fu'an, the postmaster who was crying but still had no tears. Because there was a bunch of houses there, although the fire stopped, there was no way to live in it, so he had to resettle the officials from those families.

The official was a third-rank inspector. It should be the turn of the room at this level. Today, Admiral Zhang, Wang and Yan, the two generals, arrived early and were higher than him. They were already angry and knew that the water was flowing next door and the second-rank deputy general was burned to death. The inspector became much more honest.

Now, I know that there is a princess in this yard. The princess is the princess in front of me, and the censor is even more polite.

After Cao Yong and him greeted each other, they asked Xiaoman to clean up the upper room in the front yard and ask them to live there. The other Cao family's chief guards were placed in place, and the ones that should be placed are placed in the night.

When the people had dispersed, Cao Yongfang followed Wei Hei to his room and asked in a low voice: "Why did you do it now? But it alarmed them!"
Chapter completed!