When they got close, the masked middle-aged man in blue hesitated for a moment, then he came closer and said in a very low voice: "Little girl, I'm here to save you. Come out and leave with me."
Su Li put away her dagger and stood out from the haystack with a look of panic on her face.
When the middle-aged man in blue saw this, his eyes softened, and he immediately pulled Su Li along the alley to a locked iron gate of the courtyard. Then Su Li saw him take out a key...
With the help of the middle-aged man in blue, Su Li was able to climb out of the back window of the house and leave the alley without anyone noticing. Before she left, she saw in her spiritual consciousness that the nine killers were still in the alley and were unfolding. Blanket search.
At this moment, it was already dark and there were not many people on the street.
The middle-aged man in blue seemed worried. Instead of letting Su Li go back home, he took Su Li through the streets and came to a house that looked very dilapidated.
The middle-aged man in blue opened the door and let Su Li in. While taking off the cloth on his face, he said: "It's too dangerous at night. This is my home. If you don't mind, little girl, you can stay here for one night and wait. Go home after dawn."
Only then did Su Li see the face of the middle-aged man in blue. He was very ordinary, the kind of person who would be ignored among ordinary people. The only thing that caught people's attention was his messy beard.
"Don't dislike it, don't dislike it!"
Su Li shook her head quickly, and then gave a Wanfu gift, "Little girl, thank you uncle for saving your life."
The middle-aged man in blue had no expression on his face and showed no response to Su Li's gratitude. He turned around and said, "I'm going to see if there's anything else to eat at home."
Such a reaction made Su Li slightly startled. It seemed that this middle-aged man had an interesting temperament. He was unsmiling and seemed to have a heart of stone. He didn't seem like the kind of person who would save others, but he "saved" himself.
"interesting."
This thought crossed Su Li's mind, and she followed the middle-aged man in blue into the house. What she saw made her stunned again.
Is this place really inhabited
In the seemingly spacious main hall of the house, except for a table and two chairs, there is no other furniture! It was empty as if it had been evacuated.
Su Li walked to the inner room again and saw nothing in the room except a bed, not even clothes.
At this time, the middle-aged man in blue came out with two bowls of noodles, placed them on the table, and shouted in a traditional voice: "Come over and eat noodles."
Listening to the voice, it seems that it lacks human emotions and is more like a robot.
Su Li heard the sound and walked out. When she saw two simple bowls of white water on the table, they didn't reveal any other colors. She sat down and picked up her chopsticks to eat.
Such a reaction made the middle-aged man in blue show a hint of surprise on his face. It seemed that he was guessing that Su Li, who was wearing everyone's gold, could not eat Bai Shui Shui no matter how well-behaved he was.
Sensing the gaze of the middle-aged man in blue, Su Li smiled slightly and said, "Don't look at me dressed like this. In fact, I didn't even have to eat when I was a child. White water is already very good. By the way, uncle, I haven't asked for advice yet. Your surname is your honorable name. The little girl’s name is Su Li. I just forgot to state my name. It’s really rude.”
"Su Li?"
The middle-aged man in blue's eyes suddenly became sharp, "Which Su Li? Su Li from the Chinese Academy of Sciences?"
Su Li smiled sheepishly, "I didn't expect uncle to recognize me."
The middle-aged man in blue had no intention of chatting with Su Li. Instead, he looked at her with stern eyes and said in a cold voice, "Do you understand the origin of those killers?"
Su Li was stunned. The tone of the middle-aged man in blue reminded her of some unpleasant past events.
Seeing Su Li's silence, the middle-aged man in blue came to his senses. Su Li was not his prisoner. He smiled bitterly in his heart and reluctantly pulled the corner of his mouth, revealing a smile that he thought was kind but was actually as scary as a ghost.
"I'm scaring you. Those killers are probably related to the case I'm investigating, so I'm a little excited. Don't blame me, Miss Su."
Su Li's eyes flashed, but his tone was innocent, "Investigating the case? Uncle, like my elder brother, is he from Dali Temple?"
The middle-aged man in blue was silent for a moment before speaking out: "Besides Dali Temple, there is another place where the case can be investigated. I am the Criminal Department... Chen Gong!"
Su Li's pupils shrank, this person was actually the frightened torture official of the Ministry of Punishment!
Su Qingtan mentioned Chen Gong's name many times, so she went to the Chinese Studies Book Tower to check it out today, and found out that Chen Gong was a well-known ruthless official in Dahan State. He had noble character, uprightness, never accepted bribes, and his family was impoverished!
But on the other hand, he tortured prisoners so cruelly that even the men in the Ministry of Punishment couldn't stand it. Every household in Dahan country even uses Chen Gong's name to scare the children at home. He is really a ruthless person who can make children cry!
But... Su Li looked at the white water boiled by Mr. Chen with bloody hands, and it seemed that it was not as cruel as the rumors. However, the family is really impoverished, so it is a perfect place to use the bare walls.
"It seems you have heard of this name. If you can't eat the noodles, just don't eat it."
Chen Gong's voice was calm and his expression was neither happy nor sad. No one could tell what he was thinking.
Su Li smiled, took another sip of noodles, and analyzed Chen Gong's slightly changed expression: "I'm not very clear about the origins of those four people. I just saw that there were slightly fewer people on the street. , I kept a little vigilance in my heart, but then the carriage suddenly lost control and I jumped out of the car in time, but I was too scared at the time and hid in the alley when I saw it."
Chen Gong frowned when he heard this. He didn't get any clues from Su Li's words. He looked up and saw the girl sticking out her tongue, and his heart softened unconsciously. If she was still alive, their daughter would be twelve or thirteen years old.
After eating the noodles, Su Li took the initiative to clear away the dishes. Chen Gong looked at her petite back, with bitterness in the corners of his eyes full of vicissitudes of life, and murmured: "You don't allow me to bring a woman back, this girl is older than our daughter." One or two years old should not be counted."
After finishing cleaning up quickly, Su Li returned to the house, but did not see Chen Gong. Her spiritual consciousness expanded, and she discovered that there was another room behind the house. She immediately looked for it and walked to the door. Before she could step in, she heard a cold shout from inside the door:
"stop!"
That was Chen Gong. Su Li paused and stepped back out of the door. But it didn't prevent her from seeing clearly the scene inside the house, which was... lanterns
There are all kinds of lanterns in the house, colorful... They are all connected by ropes and hung in the air. There are traces of burnt candles on the ground. They are piled up very thickly, as if they have been burned dozens or a hundred times. .
Chen Gong stood in the lanterns, with his back to Su Li, saying nothing, but Su Li could feel the aura on his body, which was heavy and decadent.
After a while, Su Li did not disobey Chen Gong's order and turned around to leave. After resting in the house all night, she didn't see Chen Gong come back. She seemed to have stood in that house all night.
At dawn the next day, Su Li got up and tidied the floor. When she came to the kitchen, she saw that there was nothing else except flour. She couldn't help but roll her eyes. Chen Gong ate plain water every day, but he still had the energy to investigate the case. It was really rare.
Walking to the vegetable patch in the backyard, Su Li finally found a few cabbage and green onions, picked them out, and added some fresh seasonings that she brought with her. In a short time, two bowls of fragrant Yangchun noodles were ready.
When Su Li brought the noodles to the table, Chen Gong came out of the back room. He sniffed and was startled when he saw the two bowls of Yangchun noodles on Table Mountain.
"Uncle Chen, Su Li has nothing to repay for saving his life yesterday. He can only make a bowl of noodles as a thank you gift."
Su Li held the chopsticks and handed it over with a bright smile, "I haven't done it for a long time, uncle, please try it out."
Chen Gong lowered his head and hesitated for a moment. He took the chopsticks and picked up the noodles, took a bite and chewed it, then ate it fiercely, making endless slurping sounds as he devoured it.
Seeing that he was happily eating, Su Li immediately handed over his bowl. Chen Gong actually didn't refuse. He took it and continued to eat, his cheeks bulging, and he didn't say a word the whole time.
Soon, the second bowl also bottomed out.
Su Li smiled so hard that she narrowed her eyes. She would be very happy if someone liked to eat what she cooked. "Uncle, please wait, I will make it again!"
With that said, Su Li got up and went to the kitchen. Turning his back, he didn't see the middle-aged cool official behind him who had always kept a serious smile. He lowered his head and wiped his face with his hands.
In the kitchen, Su Li was pouring out the flour when Chen Gong suddenly appeared at the door and said in a deep voice: "That's enough. You go back and report that your family is safe. I'm leaving."
Without waiting for Su Li's reply, Chen Gong turned around and entered the house. Soon he changed into official uniform and left the courtyard without locking the door.
Su Li stopped her movements, her eyes flashed with light. This Chen Gong whom her eldest brother admired seemed a little interesting.
After tidying up and closing the courtyard door, Su Li returned to Su's house along the lively street. Su Qingtan had just returned from searching all night and was running around anxiously in the house. When he saw Su Li coming back safe and sound, he was immediately overjoyed and went to greet her fiercely. Hug Su Li:
"You girl, you haven't seen anyone all night, do you want to worry about big brother?!"
"Brother, I almost couldn't come back."
Su Li's nose became sore and she burst into tears. Su Qingtan felt heartbroken when she saw her. He quickly coaxed her while listening to what happened yesterday.
"A killer intercepted you? Did Mr. Chen Gong save you?"
Su Qingtan was filled with fear. If Chen Gong hadn't happened to save Su Li, then the consequences of yesterday... he didn't dare to think about it.
"Second sister didn't cause any trouble in Yunjing, how could there be a killer..."
Su Qingtan was puzzled. He had tried his best to keep Su Li in seclusion. He didn't go anywhere except the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Even at the last banquet, he tried his best to block Su Li from being seen by the Wu family. So... still Trouble is coming!
For the first time, Su Qingtan felt the malice emanating from the forces in Yunjing City.
"It's okay, brother. After this incident, I will definitely walk through a crowded street and won't call a carriage casually. I believe those bad guys won't be so rampant as to do anything in broad daylight."
Su Li comforted him softly, and Su Qingtan couldn't help but sigh. This girl comforted him even though she was in danger.
"Li'er, you're finally back, and you've made us worried!"
Su Huanli appeared outside the door at some unknown time. After seeing Su Li, his eyes lit up and he immediately walked in and said, "By the way, Li'er. The new location of Baiwei Building has been selected. You can go over today to see if it's suitable." , if it’s suitable, design the kitchen boiler immediately so that I can order someone to build it.”
Su Qingtan frowned and said in a deep voice: "Dad, the second sister just escaped death and needs to rest. The matter of Baiweilou is not urgent for now. We will talk about it later."
"After what?!"
Su Huanli immediately became angry and reprimanded loudly: "You are a kid who doesn't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are. Our Su family has moved to Yunjing, and it has been a month since we have finished! The maids need money, and the servants also need money, and food for the family." Everything you need to wear costs money! And the medicine your aunt uses to treat her injuries is not cheap either. If we continue like this, we will all have to drink from the northwest wind!"
Su Qingtan was also annoyed and was about to retort, but Su Li stopped him and said softly: "Dad, brother, please stop arguing. I will go to Baiwei Building with my father to have a look. Brother, go and do your work." "