It was already late at night, but Su Ziluo's room was lit. He was still awake.
He ordered Qi 'er to prepare a pot of hot tea. He poured two cups and placed one in front of him. In front of him sat a man. The man wore half a mask, and his expression was cold. It was impossible to see through his emotions. His bottomless eyes were filled with thoughts, making it impossible for others to guess what he was thinking. Such a person was so cold.
It was as cold as ice, but it also gave off a sense of loneliness.
This person was none other than Jing Rong!
Su Ziluo sipped his tea and asked, "How is it?"
Jing Rong raised his eyes and coldly said, "The manor is in chaos right now. Everyone is looking for the heir. It's the best time for us to act, but the Wen brothers are very cautious. The courtyard is surrounded by our own people. We can't get close."
"That's right. We've already alerted them, so it's natural for them to be vigilant."
"Did you know that the Wen brothers were also assassinated on their way back to the capital?"
Su Ziluo's hand that was holding the teacup paused. "What?" "The people I brought with me died in the Nansai Desert. After that, I rushed all the way back to Yan Jing and didn't send anyone to kill the Wen brothers. However, when they were traveling by boat, they encountered a group of black-clothed men. However, I didn't send those people to kill them.
”
Su Ziluo's expression became serious. "Did you investigate?"
"Those people died on the boat. Not a single one of them survived. I sent people to investigate their bodies, but there were no insignias on their bodies. They didn't carry any belongings, so I couldn't find out who sent them. "
"So you're saying that we're not the only ones who want the Wen brothers dead? Someone else is on the same boat as us. " Jing Rong's expression sank. After a short moment of silence, he analyzed the situation. "I'm afraid things aren't as simple as you think. Although those people have the same goal as us, they aren't our people. I'm afraid there's a bigger conspiracy behind this.
It's not as simple as being on the same boat. "
Su Ziluo understood his meaning. He sighed and frowned a few times. "Are you trying to say that someone wants to borrow our hands to kill the Wen family's men? To be more precise, someone wants to use this matter to provoke a war between the Wen and me. "
"That's right!"
Su Ziluo's heart was filled with doubt. He rolled his wheelchair to the open window and looked up at the crescent moon hanging outside. He pondered, "If that's the case, who could it be?"
Jing Rong stared at his back. "I'll go investigate."
Su Ziluo tilted his head to look at him. "I'll leave everything to you!"
The conversation between the two did not seem to be that of a master-servant relationship!
Jing Rong stood up and walked to his side. In a profound tone, he said, "You saved me that year, so my life is yours! It's only right for me to work for you. "
His tone was still cold.
But it was filled with sincerity.
Su Ziluo looked at him and solemnly told him, "Li Chuan, your life is not mine. It is in your hands! As for what you owe me, you've already paid me back in these three years. We don't owe each other anything. "
Jing Rong smiled at his words. Little Xu, he asked Su Ziluo, "Can I ask you a question?"
"Ask away."
"Who am I?"
Ugh!
Jing Rong had only asked this question once before.
It was three years ago when he woke up.
Su Ziluo was startled, but his expression was still calm. "Why do you suddenly ask this?" "You told me that I learned martial arts from my master on the mountain since I was young. Eight years ago, I left the mountain, but three years ago, I accidentally fell off a cliff. At that time, you saved me. Since then, I've been following you. In my memory, I only remember what you said.
I have no other memories. "
Su Ziluo was silent.
After a long time …
He said, "You are Li Chuan, the disciple of Great Master Gao Hui of Dragon Mountain Temple. As for the rest, I don't know. "
If it was before, Jing Rong would have believed him, but now, he had some doubts. Su Ziluo saw the doubt that flashed across Jing Rong's face. He suddenly remembered the woman he bumped into in the corridor. Coupled with Jing Rong's sudden question, he vaguely understood what was going on, but he didn't dare to confirm it.
"Li Chuan, I already said that we don't owe each other anything. If one day you decide to leave, I won't keep you. You can go anywhere you want and do whatever you want."
Jing Rong lowered his eyes and looked at the sincere expression in Su Ziluo's eyes.
Suddenly …
Someone knocked on the door.
Su Ziluo immediately signaled Jing Rong with his eyes.
Jing Rong picked up his long sword and left through the window, closing it behind him.
Qi 'er said from outside the door, "Young Master, someone wants to see you."
"Come in."
Qi 'er pushed the door open, followed by a person.
That person was none other than Li Shiyan, who was drenched in sweat.
Li Shiyan no longer looked like an elegant young master. At this moment, he looked battered and exhausted. Stubble had grown out of his face, and his hair was unkempt. He didn't look like a noble young master at all. He stood on the same spot, shivering with his arms crossed.
Su Ziluo had never seen him like this before.
Li Shiyan's tired, sunken eyes looked at Su Ziluo with hope. He called out in a hoarse voice, "Ziluo."
Su Ziluo immediately ordered Qi 'er, "Go outside and keep watch. Don't let anyone in."
"Understood."
Qi 'er went out, closed the door, and stood guard outside.
Su Ziluo immediately draped a cloak over Li Shiyan's shoulders and asked him to sit down. He worriedly asked, "Heir, how did you end up like this?"
Li Shiyan was wrapped in the cloak, but his body was still trembling violently. He frowned, and the fear in his heart was written all over his forehead. He said, "Ziluo, you must save me!"
"What happened last night?" Su Ziluo asked.
Li Shiyan nervously said, "I … I killed someone!"
"Did you really kill Wang Huai?"
Li Shiyan nodded, then shook his head.
Su Ziluo was bewildered. "Explain clearly." "Yesterday … I was humiliated by Wang Huai, and I couldn't take it lying down, so I wanted to find Wang Huai, but halfway there, I saw him. I saw him behind the rockery, so I followed him. In the end, he popped out from behind me and humiliated me again. I couldn't take it … so I pushed him, and his head hit a rock. Then I left. Later … I realized that my jade pendant was gone, so I turned back, but I saw … I saw Wang Huai lying on the ground. I went up to check and found that he was already dead. I was very nervous at the time, so I didn't look for the jade pendant again. I just … left quickly. But I didn't expect to meet someone when I came out. That person saw the jade pendant on my hand.
Ziluo, I really killed someone! "Li Shiyan's voice trembled violently.
Su Ziluo grabbed his arm. "Tell me the details."
"…"
"Heir, this is a matter of life and death. You must tell me everything you know." Li Shiyan calmed down and recalled. "I … I only pushed him. At the time, he was fine, and we quarreled. But … I don't know why, but when I went back, he was already dead. The surroundings were dark, and I saw him lying in a pool of blood.
He was lying in a pool of blood. When I knew he was dead, I left. "
"You said that you saw Wang Huai hiding behind the rockery, so you followed him?" “
"Yes."
"Then, did you see anyone else?"
Li Shiyan shook his head. "I didn't see anyone else. It was very dark inside the rockery, so I really didn't see anyone."
Su Ziluo sighed and told him, "We found Wang Huai's body in an abandoned courtyard in the backyard. His skin and flesh were gnawed clean by a few dogs, and there were no clothes or shoes left."
'Huh?'
Li Shiyan was shocked. "How could this be? When I left, his body was behind the rockery. How could it be in the backyard? Moreover … I didn't take off his clothes. Ziluo, you must believe me. "
"You and I grew up together, so of course I know what kind of person you are. If you said you accidentally killed someone, I would believe you. But according to what you said, and the strange state of Wang Huai's body, it is possible that someone used you to kill him."
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