"Ling Xu... Where is Ling Xu!"
This was the first sentence Jiang Nandou said after waking up.
"Brother is sick, and I haven't seen anyone for several days." Jiang Lingfei squatted beside the bed, "Is uncle looking for something urgent?"
"Sick, what's wrong with him, he, cough cough, that day he was hiding in the dark and suddenly hurt me, Nizi, Nizi!" Jiang Nandou was still seriously injured, his body was still very weak, and his speech was intermittent, Jiang Lingfei Putting his ear to his lips, he could barely hear the pain clearly, and frowned, "Is it big brother?"
"I can see clearly." Jiang Nandou wanted to sit up, but his hands and feet were stiff and his whole body was in severe pain. He has practiced martial arts all his life, so he naturally knows what this means. In the future, he may not even be able to take care of himself and become a complete useless person. Thinking of this, two lines of turbid old tears could not help rolling down the pillow. He held onto Jiang Lingfei's hand and said in a trembling voice: "I know what he wants, Lingfei, the Jiang family must not, must not hand it over to that place." In the hands of the rebel!"
"Okay, I will discuss it carefully with Uncle Wu." Jiang Lingfei patted his hands and said with relief, "Don't get angry, uncle, the most important thing is to take good care of your body first."
Jiang Nandou opened his mouth wide to breathe, his lips were chapped and bleeding. After finishing those words just now, nine points of his strength had been exhausted, so his body went limp, and he continued to fall into a deep sleep.
Mei Zhusong said from the side: "Third young master, don't worry, it's a good sign to be able to wake up, take it easy to recuperate and rest, in the future if you want to walk around in the field, take care of yourself, it won't be difficult."
"It's really thanks to Senior." Jiang Lingfei stood up, "It's only for this matter. If there is any need in Qianlun Grassland in the future, the Jiang family will definitely help."
Ji Yanran and Yun Yifeng were waiting in the courtyard, and when they saw him coming out, they asked, "How is Sect Master Jiang?"
"It's a great fortune to be able to wake up." Jiang Lingfei said, "Uncle also said that the person who attacked him was the elder brother."
Yun Yifeng was taken aback when he heard that: "Really?"
It is not a rare rumor that Jiang Lingxu did not hesitate to murder Jiangnan in order to seize the position of the leader. On the contrary, among the various speculations about the murderer, this is the most popular one. After all, on the day the head was killed, even though the guards were disciples of the fifth master, everyone saw it. At least he sent three or four rounds of people to look for the young master in a hurry, hoping to share the guarding errand. , just because I was afraid that something might happen and I couldn’t explain clearly. But as for the young master, he didn't see anyone all day, and when he came back at night and asked, he said that he had gone out of the city to enjoy the snow. What kind of scenery can there be on that bare mountain, with a few white canopies here and there, like dysentery on a bald man's head.
Now that Jiangnan Dou said it himself, it just confirmed the matter, and everything seems to be quite logical.
But Yun Yifeng was still a little strange, if the murderer was really Jiang Lingxu, why didn't he find a better excuse to explain his absence, instead he used the weird "out of the city to enjoy the snow"? Or, did the other party deliberately find the worst excuse to make the whole thing look weird and blunt, so as to reverse the guilt? After all, isn't he now suspecting that the murderer is not him because of the absurdity of "appreciating the snow"
If he thinks too much, Yun Yifeng will inevitably get a little confused. After all, he is also a patient who has just recovered, and his brain is not strong enough. He often forgets to take medicine, let alone analyze the most complicated human heart.
Ji Yanran asked: "Then what are you going to do?"
"Uncle Wu is about to take over as the head of the sect. Logically speaking, this matter should be handled by the head himself." Jiang Lingfei said, "But he and the eldest brother have always been at odds. I'm worried—"
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Nanzhen had already walked in from the door. He would come to visit at this time every day. Today, he suddenly saw a courtyard full of people, and he was a little surprised, and hurriedly asked: "But what happened to the eldest brother?" ?”
"It's a good thing." Jiang Lingfei had no choice but to say, "Uncle just woke up for a while, and Senior Mei said that if he recovers well in the future, he should be able to take care of himself."
If you recover well, you will be able to take care of yourself. If you recover poorly, you may have to lie in bed for the rest of your life. Jiang Lingfei said this to reassure Jiangnan Zhen, let him know that Jiangnan Dou will never return to the top, and let him not have any malicious thoughts that he shouldn't have—after all, under the temptation of the head, he really doesn't know Everyone in this family will do something.
When Jiang Nanzhen heard this, he was really happy. Let's assume that he was happy for Jiangnan Dou from the bottom of his heart. After entering the house to see it, he thanked Mei Zhusong again and again, and sealed the golden altar on the spot as a thank you gift.
Xu Shi was talking loudly in the room, Jiang Nan Dou's eyelids trembled twice, and he woke up again.
Jiang Nanzhen hurriedly sat down beside the bed: "Brother."
Yun Yifeng stood by the window, held his breath, looked in, and then returned to Ji Yanran: "Lingfei stood aside, Jiang Nanzhen also looked serious, and Jiang Lingxu's matter was probably repeated again. Young Master Jiang, I'm afraid I'm going to drink a pot."
Ji Yanran led him outside the courtyard: "Lingfei was worried that Jiang Nanzhen would use this to make things difficult for Jiang Lingxu, but in my opinion, it would be a good thing to find out about this matter while he and we are still in Jiang's house."
Yun Yifeng nodded, and asked: "The prince will not return to the royal city for a long time, is it okay on the emperor's side?"
"The Northwest has been settled, and I am happy to be at leisure." Ji Yanran said, "Brother Huang has just selected a group of talents from all over the country during the imperial examination. Now that the world is settled, it is time for these civil servants to show their strengths and ambitions. My prince, Diao Erlang, who holds the military power in his hand, should not be doing his job properly, but it is a good thing." After finishing speaking, he bowed slightly, "Of course, if Yun'er is willing to cooperate, let me add another crime of being obsessed with beauty... What are you hiding, come here Let my father-in-law give you a kiss."
Master Yunmen calmly reminded that Jiang Wuye had come out.
Ji Yanran stood up straight with her hands behind her back, looking calm and breezy.
Jiang Nanzhen looked hurried, with sullen brows, he only greeted Ji Yanran hastily, and then led his subordinates straight back to the residence. Jiang Lingfei looked at his back and sighed, "I'm afraid the house will be in chaos again."
…
Only half an hour later, the Honghu Building was surrounded by disciples from various sects, and it was full of swords, guns and sticks. Jiang Lingxu stood in front of the door, staring at the people in front of him coldly, without saying a word. Only a dozen days ago, many of these faces were still sharpening their heads and moving closer to him, wishing to engrave flattery and flattery on their foreheads, but now they all changed their appearance, and everyone put on a face of awe-inspiring righteousness Look at the posture, as long as Uncle Wu gives an order, this group of people will rise up and attack, razing Honghu Tower to the ground.
"Brother." Jiang Lingsi was also among them. The plan to join forces with Li Qinghai fell through, and he was well aware of his future position in the family, even if it was only for the sake of expediency, he had to show his favor to Uncle Wu first, so he changed his usual image of being gentle and refined, not asking about family affairs, and proactively said, "Uncle has woken up, and he said that it was you who made a surprise attack that day, which made him go crazy. Fifth Uncle has ordered a thorough investigation, what else do you have to say?"
"Ridiculous!" Jiang Lingxu was furious when he heard the words, "I was not at home that day, how could I murder uncle?"
"Brother claims to go out to enjoy the snow, but he didn't even bring a single entourage with him. Now that his uncle and father have identified him, if he wants to prove his innocence, he must at least find a personal certificate, right?" Jiang Lingsi said patiently, and the others listened to him. I also feel that this is indeed the truth—otherwise? Saying the last sentence with empty teeth, is it possible that the suspicion can be cleared
Jiang Lingxu's cheek muscles trembled slightly, he knew Jiang Nanzhen's purpose too well. I thought that I would be able to escape the catastrophe if I voluntarily handed over my power and said that I would stay behind closed doors, but now it seems that I still think things are too simple. Seeing that he had been silent for a long time, Jiang Lingsi winked and signaled all the disciples to take the man, but Jiang Lingxu threw his sleeve aside and said sharply, "You guys are so courageous!"
"Brother, you are meaningless." Jiang Lingsi drew his sword out of its sheath and pointed it straight at him, "Uncle Wu just wanted to ask Brother to go to Hong Tang for a question, why be so guilty."
Hong Tang, that's the Jiang family's punishment hall, only those who violated the family rules, defrauded teachers and exterminated ancestors would be escorted there, at least they have been imprisoned for five years. The meaning of humiliation is tantamount to stepping on Jiang Lingxu's feet in public. He was almost out of control, and wanted to go back to Honghu Tower with his sleeves, but there was a burst of wind behind him.
Jiang Lingsi moved fiercely, and the rest of the people also rushed forward. Jiang Lingxu took two steps back and pulled out the long spear on the weapon rack with his backhand. Before he could make a move, his arm was numb from the shock. With a "clang", the tip of the gun fell to the ground, leaving only a bare wooden pole in his hand.
"Brother." Jiang Lingfei held his wrist, "Don't be impulsive."
"Are you even going to take the opportunity to step on me?" Jiang Lingxu gritted his teeth.
Jiang Lingfei reminded: "If the eldest brother has really done nothing wrong, and now he hurts his own people, it will be even more difficult to clean up in the future."
Jiang Lingxu said: "Stop talking sweet words!"
"Uncle has indeed personally identified eldest brother. It is reasonable for fifth uncle to investigate, and he did not intend to frame him." Jiang Lingfei said, "Now eldest brother can repel a hundred people, but there are thousands of disciples in the family, or you might as well kill him alone today. Leaving Jiang's house will confirm the identity of the murderer even more, besides, there are still your wife and children in Honghu Tower, have you left them alone?"
He let go of his hand and continued: "Brother, if you believe in me and your innocence, don't be impulsive now and endure this moment of grievance. I will take care of my sister-in-law, nephew and niece."
Jiang Lingxu looked at him for a moment, and finally let go of his right hand, letting the half of the spear slip out of his palm.
All the disciples rushed forward, tied them up and took him to Hongtang.
The crowd dispersed, leaving only a mess in front of the Honghu Building. There were faint crying sounds from the courtyard, it was the timid maids and children.
Jiang Lingfei felt pain in his head, turned around and said, "I don't have any confidantes in Jiang's family, I'm afraid I will bother the prince, so I will borrow a few hundred soldiers to protect this place first."
A few people returned to Yanyuesha for a while, Yun Yifeng asked: "Brother Jiang, won't you go to Hongtang to have a look?"
"The Fifth Uncle escorted Eldest Brother over there, more for the purpose of humiliation than torture." Jiang Lingfei made tea for the three of them, "Of course Eldest Brother will not admit it, but it doesn't matter, with Uncle's testimony, it is enough to He was imprisoned, which is what Uncle Wu wanted most."
Yun Yifeng thought to himself, if he wants to clear Jiang Lingxu's charges now, he must first find out where the young master sneaked alone on the day when Jiangnan Dou was attacked, so that he would rather take the responsibility of murdering him. The suspicion of the head is not willing to confess truthfully, how shameful is it
Ji Yanran warmed the tea for him, and added sweet honey into it: "Do you still remember that when we were in Shiba Villa, Mrs. Xu would rather admit that he had an affair with the Red Crow Sect than to cover up Baihe?"
Yun Yifeng frowned slightly and understood what he meant, so maybe Jiang Lingxu didn't dare to reveal his real whereabouts that day to cover up a bigger crime
A thought flashed in his mind, and he was surprised: "Could it really be related to General Lu? I went out that day to see old people from the past, and I was planning something secretly?"
Jiang Lingfei: "..."
Ji Yanran patted him on the shoulder: "Besides, there was a piano of unknown origin in Yaleju. Yun'er's analysis was correct. Tell me honestly, what's going on in your house?"
Jiang Lingfei didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "What can I explain, but then again, if the truth is true, then I really underestimated this elder brother." After finishing speaking, he said, "It's better to find out this matter as soon as possible. General Lu is concerned, let's discuss what to do next."
Jiang Lingxu didn't stay in Hong Tang for long, just as Jiang Lingfei expected, because he has been refusing to admit that he was involved in the assassination of the leader. Not allowed to visit—Of course, the "anyone" certainly does not include the nosy Prince Xiao, the master of Yunmen who loves to wander around, and the third young master who everyone in the family fears.
At night, there is a little rain in the sky.
Ji Yanran changed into a thicker set of clothes for Yun Yifeng, and warmed her slightly cool hands: "What are you thinking?"
"General Lu." Yun Yifeng recovered. Because of his own background, he is always extra sensitive about this matter, and he wants to find out the truth, but also fears that his parents are really traitors and traitors.
"Don't be afraid." Ji Yanran squeezed his chin, "Now you and I are investigating this matter, even if we really find out something, we don't have to report it to the emperor, huh?"
Yun Yifeng said: "What about the crime of deceiving the emperor?"
"It's not like I haven't been bullied before." Ji Yanran smiled, hugging him in her arms and coaxing him, "For example, how many times have you said bad things about him behind his back? I kept it well and didn't leak any news."
Yun Yifeng: "..."
Jiang Lingfei is coughing outside the hospital, you are almost fine, I am really a little cold.
And my elder brother's current situation is also very miserable.
It's really miserable.
The Jiang mansion is magnificent, but the cell is very gloomy. In addition, Jiang Lingxu sneered at Jiangnan Zhen in the afternoon, so he was imprisoned in the worst water prison by the other party. It was a rainy autumn night. In the waist-deep black and dirty water, the smell - when Jiang Lingfei brought him out of the prison, Jiang Lingxu's complexion was pale and his whole body was trembling, partly cold, nine partly shameful.
Jiang Lingfei ordered someone to fetch clean clothes and brought hot tea. This is the resting place of the cell boss on weekdays, the space is cramped and dim, with only two or three residual candles picking out a small glimmer of light.
Ji Yanran and Yun Yifeng were considered outsiders as well as members of the court, so they didn't show up, and only listened in a hidden place.
Jiang Lingfei poured tea slowly: "I visited my uncle when I came here, and asked about the situation that day. He did see the face of the attacker and thought it was the eldest brother, but then again, it is possible that someone else disguised himself. I would like to ask my elder brother, where did I go that day? If I don’t explain this clearly, then even if I want to help, I’m afraid I will be powerless.”
Jiang Lingxu's voice was cracked: "Is the attacker really my face?"
Jiang Lingfei nodded: "It's absolutely true, so I guess the reason why uncle was able to save his life was not a fluke, but the murderer deliberately kept a fortune for the current situation."
The air was silent, and there was no one talking in the room for a long time, as if Jiang Lingxu was struggling with something in his heart. Yun Yifeng was quite nervous outside, her palms were sweating thinly, and after a while, she heard a sentence: "I was indeed in the mountains outside the city that day."
"Appreciate the snow?"
"no."
Yun Yifeng and Ji Yanran looked at each other, and continued to listen carefully.
According to the two people's guesses, the following confession should be somewhat related to General Lu, Xie Hanyan, or other famous people. In the end, Jiang Lingxu said: "I went to the mountain that day to meet a woman."
Jiang Lingfei asked: "Who?"
There was another silence.
"Yu Mianmian."
Yu Mianmian, who is this
Yun Yifeng was confused when he heard it, and Ji Yanran also shook his head, unheard of.
Jiang Lingfei obviously didn't understand it either. Jiang Lingxu's originally pale face turned red from the humiliation, and he gritted his teeth and said, "She is a... woman in Danfeng City, Danfeng City."
Yun Yifeng: "..."
Ji Yanran: "..."
Jiang Lingfei's eyes were quite indescribable.
According to Jiang Lingxu's confession, a few months ago, he happened to meet a group of ruffians who were bullying the girl selling embroidery, so he came to his aid and the hero saved the beauty. Although the other party is not a peerless beauty, she has a charming demeanor, and has a delicate voice, which is very pleasing to people. The next thing is the rich and wealthy drama that is often performed in dramas. Jiang Lingxu originally thought of accepting as much as possible It's not a big deal to go home and be a personal servant girl. Unexpectedly, a few days later, the other party invited him to the snowy mountain in midwinter, crying that she was not the daughter of a shopkeeper, but a house-filler newly married by Xie San in the city.
Who is Xie San, the most useless man outside of Danfeng City, who earns his living by juggling and selling fake medicines and stealing chickens and dogs at the street corners. He looks ugly, and his hair is covered with dirt all the year round. Jiang Lingxu's face turned pale when he heard this, but Yu Mianmian was still leaning forward delicately, talking about Xie San's dirty things on the bed, and said that he would also try to serve him.
Yun Yifeng grabbed Ji Yanran's hand, originally thought that he would hear a treacherous story, but never thought about it, it was exciting, horrifying and erotic.
After the incident, Yu Mianmian ran away crying, and Young Master Jiang also returned home in shock and weak footsteps. As soon as he entered the door, he heard the news that the head of the sect had been attacked, and his life and death were uncertain.
"At that time, I had actually vaguely guessed some inside information." Jiang Lingxu said, "I sent someone to inquire the next day, and sure enough, Yu Mianmian had disappeared without a trace, leaving only a letter saying that he had found someone richer. The concubine. Xie Sanyi was so angry that he rolled and spilled on the road, crying and scolding the unsavory adulterer all afternoon."
Yun Yifeng is in a complicated mood. If what Jiang Lingxu said is true, then this situation is really... let Yu Mianmian hook up with Xie San first, and then Jiang Lingxu, the most noble and prominent rich young master in the city, and the most useless and dirty The old liar had a woman together, and it was the young master who stole it from her. If it was spread out, it would be more than embarrassing. I am afraid that people will poke the spine and laugh at him for the rest of his life.
Taking a step back, even if Jiang Lingxu confessed to the truth, what about Yu Mianmian? I don't know where I went for a long time, and I have no evidence and no certificate. The reason is the same as "going into the mountains to enjoy the snow". Who would believe it? It's not as good as the latter, it can be more decent.
Jiang Lingfei asked: "Did brother ever go to her?"
"I've searched, but found nothing." Jiang Lingxu looked downcastly, "So I've already guessed that I will have today."
If Jiang Lingxu was indeed framed, the biggest beneficiary now would undoubtedly be Jiang Nanzhen.
Yun Yifeng said: "Tsk."
Jiang Lingxu's eyes were alert, and he stood up suddenly: "Who is it!"
Ji Yanran knocked on the head of the person in his arms, her eyes helpless, the master of Fengyumen
Yun Yifeng touched his nose and said, I'm having trouble with my brain recently.
Now that their whereabouts had been exposed, the two had no choice but to push the door open and go in.
Yun Yifeng looked at Jiang Lingxu with innocent eyes. How should I put it, I came here entirely to understand the thrilling scenes of treason and treason, not to inquire about your sex history on purpose.
real.