Just as the person fell into the water, Xuan Tianming immediately slapped his wheelchair. In the blink of an eye, he was above the surface of the river. He caught the unsteady and falling Feng Yu Heng and held her in his embrace.
The little girl looked at him and Xuan Tianming's arms tightened around her, as he held her and landed on the ground.
The river was turbulent. After the dwarf fell into the water, there was no sound. He did not even have time to struggle before he was slapped down by the waves.
Yao shi was dumbfounded. This … was this a murder?
Qing Lan saw that Yao shi's expression was not right and quickly said to her in a small voice: "Madam, young miss also almost fell into the water."
But how could Yao shi care about this. She was certain that Feng Yu Heng had killed someone. Her mind was filled with the image of Feng Yu Heng throwing the child into the water. She began to feel afraid. In the end, a child that she had just met could not compare to her own daughter. Although she had always been suspicious of this daughter, it was only a suspicion. Now that something had happened, her motherly side was completely stirred up. She rushed forward to kneel in front of Xuan Tianming, but she was quickly stopped by Wang Chuan, "Madam, what are you doing?"
Yao shi begged Xuan Tianming: "Just consider that I killed the child, alright? Don't grab Heng Heng. I know that a life must be paid for a life. Just let me pay for this life! Heng Heng is still young. She cannot die because of a child! "
These words caused Feng Yu Heng to feel a little shocked. She also felt a little moved. The estrangement and distance that Yao shi had shown her before was completely erased at the moment of life and death.
She suddenly understood that Yao shi had some misgivings because she was not like her original daughter. These misgivings were not formed in a day or two. A mother knows her daughter best. She believed that on the way back to the capital from Xi Ping Village, Yao shi had already become suspicious. It was just that she had chosen to obey.
Although she was obedient, the knot in her heart was still there. That was until she was poisoned by the Soul-altering Powder, which could magnify a person's subconscious. Even if she had kicked her drug addiction, the stimulated subconscious would not fade away in a short time.
Thus, there was Yao shi's resistance to her, and there was also her desire to go to Xiao Zhou to accompany Zirui.
Fortunately, Yao shi was still kind. When she realized that Feng Yu Heng was in danger, she immediately stood up and used her own life to exchange for her daughter's life. Of course, it was this kind of kindness that allowed her to establish her image as a mother in Feng Yu Heng's heart.
Xuan Tianming put down Feng Yu Heng and sternly said to Yao shi: "Madam is overthinking. If I had the heart to make her pay with her life, I would not have acted to save her. What's more, I's wife, why should she pay for someone else's life? "
Yao shi was overjoyed, "Your Highness means that Heng Zheng does not need to carry the crime of murder? Thank you, Your Highness. Thank you, Your Highness. "As she spoke, she wanted to kneel again.
Feng Yu Heng went forward to support her and helplessly said: "Mother, there are some things that I do not want to tell you. First, I am afraid that you will be in danger if you know too much. Second, I am afraid that I will scare you. In the middle of nowhere, where would a child come from? That road is an official road. Although there is a section near a cliff, criminals would not be so brazen as to hang someone on the side of the official road. There is something fishy about this matter. "
Hearing her say this, Yao shi began to ponder, but in the end, she could not think of a deeper layer. While thinking, she shook her head.
At this time, they heard Huang Quan, who was standing by the river, suddenly shout: "Everyone, quickly come and look!"
Everyone was attracted by this shout. Following Huang Quan's pointing, they found that on a reef in the middle of the river, the dwarf was tightly holding onto the reef, desperately trying to save his life.
When Yao shi saw this scene, she could not take it anymore. She continuously begged Feng Yu Heng: "Even if he is a bad person, just bring him back and send him to the officials. We can't just watch him die and not save him! Heng Zheng, when we were sent to the Northwest, your younger brother was around his age. Just treat it as saving Zirui, alright? "
Feng Yu Heng tightly furrowed her brows. She was thinking of how to refute Yao shi, or how to delay for a while so that the dwarf could not hold on and was washed away by the river. At this time, Xuan Tianming suddenly said: "Madam is right. We can't just watch him die and not save him."
"Hm?" She was puzzled and turned her head to look at him. However, she saw a trace of craftiness in his eyes. Feng Yu Heng immediately understood that this person must have a plan in mind, so she quickly said to Wang Chuan: "Go and save him."
Wang Chuan said: "Yes." He then flew up and easily brought the dwarf back.
The dwarf's face turned white in fear. He did not have time to act spoiled with Yao shi and just sat on the ground trembling. However, he did not know that this small appearance only made Yao shi's heart ache even more. She quickly ordered Qing Lan: "Quickly, go to the carriage and get a blanket. What should we do with this child freezing like this?" Then she said to Heng Zheng: "His body is wet. It's not convenient for him to sit in the imperial carriage with you. It's better if I carry him."
Feng Yu Heng did not refute Yao shi's intentions. She only said to Wang Chuan and Huang Quan: "You two sit with the madam. The madam has just recovered from a serious illness. She definitely cannot do something as tiring as carrying a child."
The two servants nodded in agreement. Everyone did not stay any longer and returned to the carriage.
Once the carriage started, Feng Yu Heng immediately asked Xuan Tianming: "Do you have any plans?"
Xuan Tianming shook his head, "I haven't thought of any plans yet. I just suddenly thought of something."
"What is it?"
"I heard that Qian Zhou sent Kang Yi's dowry and gold to the county princess' manor. The envoy sent was an imperial uncle and two generals. There was also the imperial uncle's grandson?"
Feng Yu Heng said: "The news that came said that." Thinking a little more, she began to understand the meaning behind Xuan Tianming's words, "Are you suspecting that person to be the grandson of Qian Zhou? That's not right. He is clearly a … "She spoke to this point and suddenly paused. She suddenly thought of something and quickly said:" You mean to say that on the surface, Qian Zhou sent a grandson of the imperial uncle, but in truth, he is the imperial heir? That dwarf is not the imperial uncle's grandson. Instead, he is his son? "
Xuan Tianming nodded, "It's possible that this is the case. Also, just based on the dwarf's actions, it's clear that he came for us. Or it could be said … that he came for you. "
Feng Yu Heng sniffled, "To get revenge for Kang Yi and Ru Jia?"
"Revenge is one of his goals." Xuan Tianming coldly said: "I fear that he came for the method for producing steel. Or it could be said that even if he could not obtain the method for producing steel, he wanted to kill you to silence you. "
Feng Yu Heng trembled, "So scared!"
Xuan Tianming laughed loudly, "That's right! I am also scared! "
On this side, the two began to laugh and joke. As for the dwarf that was in the same carriage as Yao shi, he was being held down by Huang Quan and Wang Chuan. His mind was on the verge of collapse.
That county princess Ji An was as sly as a ghost. That ninth emperor was as sinister as a ghost. He originally wanted to take action against Yao shi, but two servants that were even more troublesome than ghosts came. Damn, he definitely did not check the almanac before taking action. Otherwise, how could he be so unlucky.
Yao shi saw that his expression was not quite right and kindly asked him: "Could it be that you are not feeling well?"
The dwarf did not speak. He no longer had the patience to continue acting like a child in front of Yao shi. He had been thinking the entire time, if he held Yao shi hostage, would Feng Yu Heng hand over the method for producing steel? In the worst-case scenario, he would simply kill Yao shi. Even if he could not obtain the method for producing steel, he would disgust her. Qian Zhou's princess had been bullied by them. Using this girl's life to compensate for Ru Jia's injuries, it could be considered worth it.
A cold look appeared in the dwarf's eyes, as he clenched his hands into fists. All of the bones in his body began to slowly and rhythmically move. Perhaps in a one-on-one fight, he was not a match for Huang Quan and Wang Chuan. It was even more impossible for him to deal with Xuan Tianming and Feng Yu Heng, but in terms of sneak attacks and escaping, his cartilage skills were not something that a normal person could compare to. His calculations were very good. Although there were two servants at his side, he could still attack Yao shi when she was caught off-guard. If nothing unexpected happened, Yao shi should be able to take her life. After he succeeded, he would immediately escape. Even if the two servants died of exhaustion, they would not be able to catch him.
Earlier, Yao shi was worried that he would be cold, so she covered him with a large blanket. Covering his upper body and head, it was perfect to hide the fact that he was secretly using his bone-shrinking skills. The dwarf was very pleased with himself. He could even imagine Feng Yu Heng's appearance of going crazy because of her mother's tragic death. The corners of his lips subconsciously curled into a smile.
Unfortunately, just as he began to move his joints, a person's shadow suddenly flashed in front of him. He saw that person reach out and casually touch his arm, which happened to touch the tendons in his elbow. The bone-shrinking skill was immediately removed, and the bones returned to their original position.
He was extremely shocked and raised his head to look at the person that had suddenly appeared. He could confirm that this person was not originally part of Feng Yu Heng's group, but now that he had appeared, it could only mean one thing. This person was a hidden guard.
The dwarf did not dare act rashly. He knew that if he made a move against a hidden guard, it was very likely that he would not even be able to see how he died.
Yao shi, who was sitting in the carriage, was also curious as to why Ban Zou had suddenly appeared. Before she could ask, she heard Ban Zou say: "Master said that there was a very ugly child. I came to take a look."
When the dwarf heard someone say that he was ugly, he was so angry that his face turned red, but what could he do? Aside from Yao shi, everyone in this group was more astute than the last. Everyone was more skilled in martial arts than the last. It seemed that this operation had truly been too rash.
The dwarf began to regret it. He should have listened to his father and not acted rashly. Now, it was great. He had not succeeded. When he returned, he would definitely be reprimanded and laughed at.
The two carriages quickly moved forward. Finally, they arrived at the gates of the capital in the evening.
The Xuantian Banquet's imperial carriage was in front, and Yao shi's carriage was in the back. They could hear the clamor of many citizens outside the city. Bai Ze, who was driving the carriage, gently lifted the curtain and said to the people inside: "I don't know what they are investigating. Those entering and leaving the city are all being carefully investigated."
Feng Yu Heng walked to the side of the carriage and looked out. There just happened to be a soldier guarding the city gates walking towards them. That soldier looked like a rash youth. Holding a spear in his hand, he pointed it at Bai Ze and loudly shouted: "Stop the carriage, stop the carriage! Everyone inside, get out for me! "
Bai Ze immediately laughed, "Where did this brat come from?"
When that person heard this, he angrily stomped his foot and loudly shouted: "Guards! There's a group of thieves here. Quickly surround them! "
When the other guards heard that there were thieves here, they quickly surrounded them. All of them pointed their spears at the imperial carriage, and their faces were filled with caution.
Feng Yu Heng patted Bai Ze's shoulder and gestured for him to not speak for now. She then took the initiative to ask: "What exactly are you investigating by blocking the city gates?"
"Hmph!" A soldier loudly said: "The grandson of Qian Zhou's imperial family has been kidnapped. The higher-ups have already given the order that everyone entering and leaving the capital must be investigated. Not a single one can be let go! All of you, quickly get out of the carriage! "
"The grandson of Qian Zhou's imperial family?" Feng Yu Heng raised her voice to ask him: "You're saying that you blocking the city gates and causing the citizens to be unable to enter and leave peacefully is all for the grandson of Qian Zhou's imperial family?"
"That's right!" The soldier raised his head and did not feel that he was speaking in the slightest. He even loudly said: "The grandson of Qian Zhou's imperial family has a high status. Even a small matter like this would not be a small matter. How could these lowly citizens compare to him!" Moreover, Qian Zhou's imperial uncle had said that whoever could find the grandson would be rewarded with 100 taels of gold. That's gold ah!
In the end, as soon as he finished speaking, he saw the expression of the girl who was standing on the carriage suddenly change. Her pretty face was instantly covered with a haze. Then, she patted the coachman and said in a clear voice, "Bai Ze — — beat him!"
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