Traveling through ancient times, the empress insisted on having a child with me

Lingchuan's convoy traveled all night and did not dare to stop even after leaving Ruyin County. They only stopped to rest when it was light.

However, not long after they rested, two fast horses arrived one after another, one was a bailiff from the county government, and the other was Xu Kui.

The yamen runner said arrogantly: "Since you are the officers of the Criminal Investigation Department, you should know the laws of the court. How can you kidnap people without any evidence?"

Ling Chuan glanced at the yamen runner and didn't even bother to argue with him: "Go back and tell County Magistrate Luo that he can't escape the charge of dereliction of duty. Let him think carefully about how to deal with the accountability of the Ministry of Personnel."

The bailiff wanted to say something but was chased away by several guards.

Then it was Xu Kui's turn. The arrogance on his face was gone. "Lord Ling, can you please slow down this matter? We can discuss everything. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask."

As he spoke, he took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket: "Here is one thousand taels of silver for you brothers to drink. You have come to Ruyin with great difficulty, and the Xu family did not treat you well. This is an apology..."

Ling Chuan held Xu Kui's hand and pushed the banknote back: "Don't try to fool me. You want to win people's hearts in front of me? If I take your money, our lives will be in danger. Get out of here now, or I'll arrest you too."

Zhang Tong at the side drew his sword. Xu Kui wanted to say something, but the next moment the sword was on his neck: "Why don't you get out of here?"

Xu Kui walked away, looking back every few steps. Ling Chuan instructed, "It will take another seven or eight days to reach the capital. I'm afraid it won't be easy along the way. Let's hurry up and help the brothers. I'll treat you to a drink when we get to the capital.

On the way, Duan Xifeng asked Ling Chuan: "We have neither witnesses nor physical evidence, only Xu Lang. I'm afraid this case will be difficult to understand in the end."

Ling Chuan frowned: "Then let's come back after we find the evidence."

Duan Xifeng was stunned: "Come back after you find the evidence? How to find it... You don't want to go back to Ruyin again, do you?"

Ling Chuan snapped his fingers: "That's right, let's go back to Ruyin."

"You're crazy. The Xu family is right behind you. If you turn around now, you'll be walking into the tiger's mouth."

"What you said is not true. I didn't say that everyone should go back." Ling Chuan said, "How about this, you take the people back to Beijing, and Chuyi and I will take Xu Lang and sneak back to Ruyin secretly, without anyone knowing..."

"No, no, this is too dangerous. If you are exposed, you will be dead."

"Bah, bah, bah, can't you say something auspicious? What do you mean I'm doomed? I have Chuyi protecting me. The worst that can happen is I can just walk away. Who can stop me? Chuyi, don't you think so?"

Chuyi looked at Lingchuan with sidelong eyes, raised his eyebrows, but said nothing.

"It's still not appropriate. How about I go with you?" Duan Xifeng patted the white horse beside him and said, "I'm a good rider. If anything happens, I can take you with me."

Ling Chuan waved his hand and said, "Your mission is to take the brothers back to the Investigation Bureau and report the progress of the investigation. When the news reaches the capital, the Xu family will definitely take action. If we don't seize the initiative, we will be passive by then."

"But……"

"No buts." Ling Chuan said firmly: "It's settled. I'll bring Leng Wushuang with me to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

When Ling Chuan led Xu Lang back in a different direction, Xu Lang noticed something was wrong: "Where are you going?"

Ling Chuan laughed dryly: "I plan to find a deserted place, dig a hole and bury you alive."

Xu Lang snorted coldly, still with a disdainful expression on his face. After a while, he said again: "Are you planning to go back to Ruyin? Do you want to investigate the case?"

"Oh, you have some brains."

"Hmph, don't waste your time. You won't find anything in Ruyin."

"Aren't you the Third Young Master? I don't believe you are unaware of the dirty things the Xu family has done."

"Do you think I'll tell you?"

"So I plan to dig a hole and bury you."

Xu Lang couldn't beat Ling Chuan in an argument, so he simply closed his eyes and stopped talking.

However, Ling Chuan ordered Leng Wushuang: "From now on, don't let this guy sleep. Whenever he closes his eyes, wake him up."

Leng Wushuang had a puzzled expression on his face and made a gesture, as if asking how to wake him up?

Ling Chuan pointed at the knife on his waist and said, "Remember how many times this guy stabbed you? Now is your chance to take revenge."

Leng Wushuang's eyes lit up, and he drew out his sword with a clang, then gently stabbed Xu Lang in the waist. Xu Lang shivered in pain and glared at Leng Wushuang.

But Leng Wushuang smiled at him, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

From Xu Lang's perspective, he only saw Leng Wushuang's empty, tongueless, bloody mouth, which made him feel creepy.

At this time, Xu Lang had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem. He turned his head and looked away. However, the next moment, he was poked in the waist again. He looked at Leng Wushuang with a start: "What are you doing? I'm not sleeping."

Leng Wushuang stretched out two fingers, pointed at his own eyes, and then pointed at Xu Lang's eyes. The meaning was very clear: you have to let me see your eyes.

Xu Lang had no choice but to change his posture so that he and Leng Wushuang could look at each other.

It was naturally impossible for Lingchuan to turn around and go back to Ruyin directly, so the carriage headed south all the way until dark, when he found a dilapidated temple to rest.

"Wushuang, you keep an eye on it first. I'll take a nap and then I'll take your place."

Ling Chuan looked at Xu Lang and said, "We three take turns to greet you. You should feel honored."

Xu Lang's eyes almost rolled up to the sky, but the next moment, he felt a sharp pain in his waist, and he had to open his eyes wide and stare at Leng Wushuang.

Chuyi and Lingchuan were eating dry food and couldn't help asking, "Why don't you let him sleep?"

Ling Chuan thought for a moment and said, "This is called fatigue interrogation. No one can stand not sleeping for a long time. You can tell whatever you are asked."

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On the other side, Duan Xifeng and his men rushed back to the capital. The first thing he did was to go to the Criminal Investigation Bureau to report the case.

When Wu Kun heard that the matter had become so serious, he couldn't help but start to worry.

"I understand. You can go back and rest."

Duan Xifeng was anxious: "Sir, Lingchuan is in danger now. Please send troops to rescue him, otherwise...otherwise Lingchuan might be in trouble."

Wu Kun glared and said, "I will make the final decision on this matter. Please leave."

Duan Xifeng wanted to say something, but Zhang Tong beside him gently tugged at his sleeve, and the two of them left the criminal investigation department.

Outside the Criminal Investigation Department, Zhang Tong said, "Master Duan, no matter how Master Wu handles the matter, we should first notify Master Ling's family. Maybe his family has some connections."

Duan Xifeng slapped his forehead and said, "Yes, yes, you are right. Brother Ling's family should have some power. Let's go there quickly."