Upon seeing this, Su Zhao immediately cast a spell to calm his breathing and suppressed his violent coughing.
Previously, Shao Sansheng had mentioned that he was so angry that he vomited blood. At this time, Shao Sansheng took the opportunity to examine him. After the examination, he sighed, "You injured your heart and lungs in a moment of anger. It seems that you were really angered by Niu Youdao. Don't get angry so easily. Your heart and lungs are already damaged. Every time you get angry, your anger will attack your heart, which is equivalent to another injury. If you continue like this, even if you have miraculous medicine, you won't be able to withstand repeated injuries. "
"I'm fine." Shao Pingbo shook his head, "Liu 'er was lured away by them. There are only two outcomes. Either she dies in their hands, or she falls into Niu Youdao's hands. Old Shao, get father to order people to search for her. Since that girl is courting death, I'd rather let her die than let her fall into Niu Youdao's hands. Tell father that it's too obvious that they're heading for Yan State. There's a high chance that they'll take a detour through Zhao State and Song State. There's also a high chance that they'll take a detour through Qingshan Commandery by sea. Get father to order the navy at Pinglan River to block it and forbid any boats from passing through! "
Su Zhao said anxiously, "Can't you just rest? Don't work so hard anymore. You can't be in such a state. Otherwise, it'll take a long time for your heart to recover. While you're locked up here, put down all your work and don't think about anything else. Just take a good rest. "
He turned around and asked Shao Sansheng, "Old Shao, when did Liu 'er run away?"
Shao Sansheng pondered for a moment, "According to the guards, it shouldn't have been more than six hours."
"Then there's no problem." Su Zhao nodded and said to Shao Pingbo, "Leave this to me. I guarantee that Liu 'er won't be able to leave the Northern Province."
Shao Pingbo immediately turned around, "Are you sure?"
He was very anxious. His sister was only one of the reasons. If he allowed Niu Youdao to take his sister away after what Niu Youdao had done to him, how could he endure it?
Su Zhao said, "I heard that you were in an emergency, so I immediately brought some useful people from the organization as backup. There are experts in tracking. Don't worry, it's only been six hours. They won't be able to run away!"
She then turned around and said to Shao San, "Go to Liu 'er's place immediately and look for something that has Liu' er's scent. It would be best if you can find Liu 'er's unwashed undergarments. Go now!"
"Alright!" Shao Sansheng nodded.
Just as he was about to leave, Shao Pingbo shouted in a heavy voice, "Let Father investigate the Provincial Governor's Residence thoroughly. Where did that girl get the poison from? There has to be someone who can deliver the message. Drag them out for me! "
When he thought that the Provincial Governor's Manor might have been infiltrated by Niu Youdao, he couldn't help but shudder. If he didn't find this person, he wouldn't be able to eat or sleep in peace.
"Yes!" Shao Sansheng's expression turned solemn as he responded. He also realized the seriousness of the matter.
Su Zhao waved his hand and told Shao Sansheng to hurry up. Then, he comforted Shao Pingbo, "I know you care about that younger sister. Rest here in peace. I will definitely help you bring Liu 'er back safely."
Shao Pingbo said solemnly, "Together, I will go too!"
He wanted to see what kind of person had come to cause trouble. He suspected that it might be Niu Youdao himself.
Su Zhao pointed at the prison. "There are people from Great Zen Mountain guarding outside. How are you going to get out? The people from Great Zen Mountain won't let you leave this place for now. "
Shao Pingbo said, "After we entered Bei State, I had people dig a secret tunnel under the Provincial Governor's Manor that leads outside the city. There is also an entrance in the dungeon. Let's meet outside the city!"
Su Zhao was speechless. As expected, this person wasn't easy to deal with …
After leaving the Provincial Governor's Manor, Su Zhao brought a few attendants and went straight to Lingbo Manor.
In a hall in Lingbo Manor, there were two people sitting on the left and right. There were four people in total. They were also wearing black cloaks like Su Zhao. Their faces couldn't be seen clearly, and they sat like statues.
Once Su Zhao entered the hall, he took off his hood with both hands and revealed his true appearance. The four people stood up and greeted politely, "Incense Lord!"
Su Zhao nodded slightly and walked quickly to the person on the left. He took out a dudou from his sleeve. "Find this person!"
The dudou was the one that Shao Liu 'er had changed out of. Originally, the servants were supposed to wash it for Shao Liu' er every morning. However, they were summoned by Shao Liu 'er to eat something and ended up being poisoned.
The fringe under the brim of that person's hat was rather long. His gray hair even covered his eyes.
He took the thing that Su Zhao handed over and sniffed it for a while before raising his head. His nostrils flared as if he was searching for the smell in the air.
When he raised his head, he discovered that the eye sockets under his fringe were deeply sunken. It was frightening that he didn't have any eyeballs …
The carriage was still shaking. Shao Liu 'er leaned against Tan Yaoxian's chest and didn't speak.
In the past, she had her father and brother to protect her and didn't need to worry about anything. This time, she left her father and brother and even brought along a weak scholar. She couldn't help but worry.
She was deeply suspicious of Tan Yaoxian's trusted 'Brother Li'. Originally, she had prepared an excuse to persuade Tan Yaoxian to change directions.
However, she asked who arranged the Groom for the carriage. When she heard that it was also arranged by that 'Brother Li', she immediately didn't dare to act blindly without thinking.
She only knew a little martial arts, but whether or not she could protect herself was a problem. She was most worried about Tan Yaoxian, this weak scholar. She couldn't even protect herself, so how could she protect Tan Yaoxian?
After thinking it over, she didn't dare to risk Tan Yaoxian's safety. She could only act according to the circumstances.
However, along the way, she occasionally opened the curtains of the carriage and looked outside. The sky was already close to dusk.
When she discovered that the carriage had already arrived at the riverside and could see the river flowing across the horizon, Shao Liu 'er lowered the curtains and whispered in Tan Yaoxian's ear, "Tan Lang, do you know how to swim?"
"Eh …" Tan Yaoxian was stunned. He shook his head and said, "I don't know how to swim. Why are you asking?"
Shao Liu 'er's heart sank. However, she smiled and said, "I don't know how to swim. I'm afraid of taking a boat. What if I fall into the river? You can't save me."
Tan Yaoxian's face was filled with tenderness. He reached out and gently stroked her cheek. "How can a boat capsize so easily? Don't worry, nothing will happen."
"That's true!" Shao Liu 'er smiled and didn't say anything. She enjoyed the warmth of his embrace.
The carriage finally arrived at the riverside and stopped.
The two of them got out of the carriage and saw that Lu Shengzhong, who had arrived first, was already standing at the pier with his hands behind his back. He was smiling at them.
Lu Shengzhong was ecstatic when he saw that he had successfully lured Shao Liu 'er to this place. This meant that if nothing unexpected happened, they had already succeeded.
Since he was able to offer Shao Pingbo's sister to Niu Youdao, Niu Youdao probably wouldn't have anything to say.
He was looking forward to the position of Mount Five Liang!
Tan Yaoxian and Shao Liu 'er walked over hand in hand.
When he saw Lu Shengzhong, Tan Yaoxian also smiled. He let go of Shao Liu 'er's hand and cupped his hands. "Brother Li."
Lu Shengzhong cupped his hands in greeting. "Brother Tan, you're finally here. I've been waiting for you for a long time." His gaze fell on Shao Liuer and he asked, "You must be the Miss Shao that Brother Tan has been thinking about, right?"
Tan Yaoxian smiled brilliantly and held Shao Liuer's hand. "That's right! Liu 'er, Brother Li is our benefactor. Come and greet him. "
Things were different after having sex. In the past, he would feel nervous even holding hands, but now he dared to hold hands in front of outsiders.
Shao Liuer's bright eyes suddenly flickered. With an innocent look, she said shyly, "Greetings, Big Brother Li."
"Hehe, you're welcome, you're welcome." Lu Shengzhong laughed heartily as he cursed the silly girl in his heart. It was not good for her to stay in the Shao Family, but she had to elope with a poor scholar.
As he thought about it, he turned around and pointed at a boat with a black awning anchored on the riverbank. It was much bigger than a normal small awning boat. "Brother Tan, the boat is ready. Let's not delay any further. Get on the boat!"
"Alright!" Tan Yaoxian nodded, then led Shao Liu 'er away.
Shao Liuer's gaze fell on the sword hanging on Lu Shengzhong's waist from time to time, and her heart sank.
Actually, Tan Yaoxian had also noticed that Lu Shengzhong had never carried a sword before. However, he did not take it to heart. Many of the scholars he interacted with used swords as accessories, so he felt that it was normal.
However, Shao Liuer's insight was incomparable to his. She could tell at a glance that the sword hanging on Lu Shengzhong's waist was not an ordinary sword. It was a very heavy sword. Ordinary people would not be able to wield it. Forcefully wielding it could easily injure one's wrist.
"Be careful!" When they boarded the boat, Tan Yaoxian hurriedly helped Shao Liuer up when he saw how cautious she was.
When Lu Shengzhong saw this, he teased, "Brother Tan, you're really attentive and considerate to your sister-in-law!"
After helping Shao Liuer up the boat, Tan Yaoxian said awkwardly, "She's afraid of the water, so she doesn't dare to ride on the boat. We've really troubled her this time."
Lu Shengzhong felt more at ease when he heard that Shao Liuer didn't know how to swim. He smiled faintly and gestured for the boatman to set sail.
As soon as they boarded the boat, Shao Liuer quickly looked around the cabin. Her gaze paused on a bulging sheepskin air sac at the stern.
This thing was made from an entire sheet of sheepskin that had been inflated with air. Some boaters kept one on their boat to prevent the boat from capsizing. Some people even used it to make sheepskin rafts.
The boatman who untied the mooring threw the rope onto the boat, then jumped onto the boat himself. He pushed the bamboo pole onto the shore, and the boat slowly left the shore, gradually drifting away with the current.
Shao Liuer looked back, and her gaze fell on the boatman.
The sky was turning yellow, and it was time to eat. Lu Shengzhong had already made preparations for the long journey, so there was naturally food prepared on the boat.
Lu Shengzhong wanted to fiddle with it, but Shao Liuer hurriedly stood up and rushed over. "This is something for us women to do. Let me do it, let me do it."
She insisted on doing it, so Lu Shengzhong was helpless. In the end, he smiled and sat back down. He gave Tan Yaoxian a thumbs up and said, "Sister-in-law is so virtuous. Brother Tan is really lucky!"
Tan Yaoxian had a silly smile on his face. He was so happy that he couldn't even close his mouth.
As they ate, drank, and chatted, Shao Liuer stood up again. She carried a bowl of water to the bow of the boat and offered it to the boatman. "Boatman, you've worked hard. Drink some water!"
"I can't!" The boatman hurriedly waved his hand, but it was hard to refuse her kindness. In the end, he took the bowl and drank it.
Lu Shengzhong gave Tan Yaoxian another thumbs up.
Tan Yaoxian laughed foolishly again, and looked at Shao Liuer with a gaze full of tenderness and sweetness.
After sitting for a while, Shao Liuer's gaze fell on the sword that Lu Shengzhong had placed at the side. She said, "My father likes swords and sabers. He has seen and heard about them since he was young, and was more or less influenced by them. Brother Li, can you let me admire it?"
Lu Shengzhong smiled as he grabbed the sword from the side, placed it on the table, and pushed it over. "It's a little heavy!"
Tan Yaoxian was surprised. "You like swords and sabers?"
"Are you looking down on me? I'll show you how I perform with my sword! " Shao Liuer grabbed the sword and stood up. When she reached the stern of the boat, she couldn't seem to wield the sword. She exclaimed repeatedly, "It's so heavy!"
Lu Shengzhong smiled and shook his head. He thought to himself, "The weight of this sword isn't something you can play with."
Seeing Shao Liuer swaying as if she was about to fall off the boat at any time, Tan Yaoxian was alarmed. He hurriedly stood up to stop her. "Don't dance anymore. Be careful of falling into the water. Stop quickly."
Shao Liuer stopped with her sword. Tan Yaoxian came over to support her, and she also pulled on Tan Yaoxian, not letting him go back.
Thus, the two of them stood at the stern of the boat and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the sunset.
"Splash!" The boatman at the bow suddenly swayed and fell into the water.
Lu Shengzhong suddenly turned around and appeared at the bow of the boat in a flash. His eyes were filled with bewilderment as he looked for the boatman who had fallen into the water. He didn't know if the boatman had done it intentionally or unintentionally.
However, at this moment, he suddenly felt his vision blur and his mind go blank. He shook his head forcefully.
At the stern of the boat, Shao Liuer, who was paying attention, slashed the sword in her hand and cut the rope binding the sheepskin pouch. Then, she decisively kicked the pouch into the water.
Tan Yaoxian stared in shock at the direction where the boatman had fallen into the water. However, Shao Liuer grabbed his collar and pushed him into the water.
Shao Liuer waved her hand and threw Lu Shengzhong's murderous treasured sword into the river. Then, she also jumped into the water.
"Bitch!" Lu Shengzhong seemed to have sensed something. He suddenly pointed at her and shouted angrily. He wanted to throw his treasured sword to kill her. However, when he touched his waist, he realized that his treasured sword was no longer with him.
Suppressing the discomfort in his body, he dashed over. However, the moment he landed at the bow of the boat, his body swayed and his steps became unsteady. He almost fell into the water. He hurriedly sat down cross-legged, took out an antidote pill, and popped it into his mouth.
Tan Yaoxian floated up and down on the water's surface, crying out.
Shao Liuer, who had emerged from the water's surface, had already grabbed the floating sheepskin pouch and swam towards Tan Yaoxian.
Who said she couldn't swim? As she swam towards Tan Yaoxian, she turned around and looked in Lu Shengzhong's direction.
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