Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

A cold smile appeared on Xiao Zhixue's lips. The whip in her hand drew a graceful arc in the air, and then she lashed at the approaching official fiercely.

Wherever the whip wind passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, leaving behind a string of blood-red marks.

Several officers cried out in pain from the whip, and their hands holding the knives began to tremble.

At this moment, Fan Yanmu and his two followers, Ying Yi and Ying Er, walked into the house with steady steps. Their movements were clean and neat, and they subdued the aggressive officials in an instant, forcing them to kneel on the ground, unable to move.

Yu Fugui, lying in bed, witnessed this series of events, his heart was full of ups and downs, mixed feelings, gratitude and confusion. He felt sympathy for those officials who seemed to be betraying him, but he was worried whether they were really in collusion with the rumored Xuan Yutang.

Xiao Zhixue's figure flashed, and the sharp blade in her hand was unsheathed. The tip of the blade gently pressed against Liu Yu's neck, and the chill penetrated his skin and went straight into his heart.

Her words were low and cold: "Don't try to hide it from me. You were instigated by Xuan Yu Tang to lead us into this abandoned ancient temple. Your purpose was nothing more than to capture us all in one fell swoop."

Xiao Zhixue's accusation made Liu Yu frown and look more and more uneasy.

"What do you mean? What Xuan Yu Tang? The only one we are loyal to is the mayor of Sanma Town."

As soon as Liu Yu finished speaking, he was echoed by the other officials, all of whom were eager to distance themselves from the matter: "That's right, we are only loyal to Mayor Yu and have nothing to do with Xuan Yu Hall."

When Xiao Zhixue heard this, she felt as if she had heard the most absurd joke in the world. She couldn't help but laugh out loud, with sarcasm and disdain mixed in her laughter.

"In that case, you must look carefully. Who is that person lying on the bed?"

She tapped her finger and pointed at Yu Fugui who was lying on the bed.

The officers looked in the direction indicated and were stunned again.

With just a quick glance, they thought it was the mayor without a doubt, as he looked so similar.

But the mayor should be safe and sound at home, so how could he appear in such a dilapidated place, looking so weak and emaciated?

Could it be that there are two mayors in Sanma Town?

This series of doubts and surprises left everyone present deeply bewildered and puzzled.

Yu Fugui's emotions were like waves blown up by strong winds, rising and falling. Under his calm appearance, he hid an indescribable excitement.

He clenched his teeth and tensed all his muscles, as if he wanted to force the tearing pain back into his body. He endured the severe pain like burning fire and slowly and resolutely straightened his body. Every inch of movement seemed to weigh more than a thousand pounds.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Wei hurried forward, put his arms around Yu Fugui, carefully supported his weak body, and gently leaned him against the head of the bed.

This seemingly simple action, however, drained the last bit of Yu Fugui's strength. His chest rose and fell violently, and every breath was accompanied by a heavy gasp deep in his throat.

Liu Yu's gaze was like an iron clamp, tightly locked on Yu Fugui's haggard face.

Although the years and illness have left deep marks on his body, his face is so thin that it is almost skin and bones, and his complexion is as dull as old wax that has lost its luster, but for Liu Yu, this familiarity is worth more than a thousand words. Even on the doomsday when everything is reduced to ashes, he can still recognize the figure of this mentor among the crowd of millions.

Having been by his side for many years, Yu Fugui is his benefactor. His benevolent deeds not only benefit the common people, but even Liu Yu's family members praise him and call him the living Bodhisattva in Sanma Town.

In Liu Yu's mind, Yu Fugui's noble character and outstanding political achievements made him the undisputed most outstanding leader in this small town, and no one could match him.

Since Yu Fugui took office, he has devoted all his enthusiasm to improving people's livelihood, never had the slightest selfish desire or greed. Not only has he not taken a single cent from the people, but he often opens his granaries to distribute grain and relieve the poor, allowing the people of Sanma Town to enjoy unprecedented peace and prosperity.

However, just half a month ago, everything changed dramatically.

The mayor, who always had a kind face, killed his wife with his own hands and imprisoned his own daughter in a deep house.

Whenever night fell, when Liu Yu patrolled past the young lady's residence, the heart-wrenching cries that drifted through the gaps in the window lattice pierced his soul like needles.

He begged the mayor on his knees more than once to revoke his decision and stop his heinous behavior, but all he got was ruthless indifference and rejection.

In recent days, the young lady's room has been unusually quiet, and the mayor has frequently stayed out all night. This series of strange behaviors makes him completely different from his usual self.

Liu Yu's inner doubts and anxieties grew like weeds. He became more and more convinced that the mayor in front of him might not be the same person anymore, but he just couldn't find conclusive evidence to prove it.

If he had not accidentally caught a glimpse of the smoke rising from the abandoned temple today, he would probably never have found any clue to the truth.

At this moment, Liu Yu stared at Yu Fugui blankly, his lips trembling, and he could hardly speak: "You, are you really... Master?"

Facing this trembling question, Yu Fugui's eyes closed gently, a barely perceptible sadness passed across his brows, he sighed softly, his voice weak and distant: "Xiao Zhuang, if you have really surrendered to Xuan Yu Tang, then I am no longer your master."

In this sentence, a nickname that had not been mentioned for many years slipped out of Yu Fugui's mouth, like a key, opening the door to Liu Yu's dusty memory.

His eyes widened with disbelief. Apart from his family members, only Yu Fugui knew this nickname.

This sudden address dispelled all doubts in Liu Yu's heart, and he was sure that the person in front of him was the real mayor to whom he had served for many years.

A warm feeling surged into his heart, and Liu Yu fell to his knees with a plop. His knees hit the cold ground heavily, and his eyes instantly became moist.

"Master, what is going on? Why are you here and so badly injured?"

As soon as he said this, tears were already welling up in Liu Yu's eyes, crystal clear like dewdrops about to fall.

When the officials around saw this, they all suddenly realized that the person lying on the bed was their real master.

But they were full of doubts in their hearts. Why didn't the master stay in his mansion and enjoy peace, but instead appeared in this dilapidated temple and suffered such hardship?

Yu Fugui looked at Liu Yu's tearful eyes and suddenly realized that these loyal subordinates had not betrayed him.

There must be some unknown secret in this, and he is kept in the dark.

He took a deep breath, as if gathering his last bit of strength to dispel the fog that shrouded everyone's heads.

Late one night half a month ago, Yu Fugui and his wife had planned to go to bed peacefully, but unexpectedly, the peaceful night was completely disrupted by a sudden intruder.