When the book-traveling little detective meets the two-faced prince

Hearing the sound, everyone looked in the direction where the sound came from.

The man was still some distance away from the team and was walking quickly, but the disability in his foot caused him to walk with a limp.

The lame foot left a mark on the pebbled ground.

When he saw who was coming, a hint of surprise flashed in Lin Lezhi's eyes.

He was the man who was so frightened that he threw his father's body when he saw Wu Sanshan's body.

Some people among the people who knew the man said to the people beside them, "Isn't this the second son of the Zhou family, Zhou Yuanliang?"

After confirming it, the person next to him echoed, "Yes, it's him, but shouldn't he be preparing for his father's funeral? Why is he here?"

"Oh...! He's a poor boy. He had a leg disease when he was young. His father spent a lot of money on this leg, but not only did it not get better, it became more and more lame. If he hadn't become disabled, he would have been a good candidate for passing the imperial examinations."

"Not really. Old Zhou always blames himself whenever he mentions this matter, blaming himself for not having money and ability. For his son's leg, he would come to every lantern festival to make a wish. Alas... it's a pity that he died before he could cure his son's leg."

There were not many people left originally and they were quiet. Now even those who did not know Zhou Yuanliang knew about this and felt sympathy for him.

After all, they were just talking about other people's family affairs behind their backs. When they saw Zhou Yuanliang getting closer, they quickly kept quiet.

Zhou Yuanliang limped all the way to Cheng Su, then knelt down in front of Cheng Su and kowtowed, saying, "General Cheng, please let me stay."

Hong Mingxu frowned slightly, looked at Cheng Su and said, "General, if he comes with us to the island in this condition, it may be inconvenient."

After hearing what Hong Mingxu said, a hint of consideration appeared in Cheng Su's eyes.

After all, this trip to the island is not for fun. If something really happens, a lame person will find it difficult to protect himself.

"I can do it. I won't cause any trouble to the general. I don't want any reward, nor do I want any food. I don't want anything. I just ask the general to take me to the island. Please, general!"

Zhou Yuanliang knocked his head to the ground with a determined look on his face.

After thinking for a moment, Cheng Su asked, "Why do you want to go to the island with me?"

"I..." Zhou Yuanliang first raised his head, then lowered it, his hands buried in the stones on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "The general went to the island to investigate the case for the sake of the people of Pinghai Town, regardless of his own safety. As a citizen of Pinghai Town, how can I retreat at this time!"

"Is this what you really think?" Cheng Su asked with a gloomy look in his eyes. From his words, he seemed to have seen through Zhou Yuanliang's true thoughts.

Zhou Yuanliang clenched his fists, took a deep breath, raised his head, and shouted with self-blame in his eyes, "I want to go to the island to find the murderer and avenge my father who died in vain!"

Finally hearing Zhou Yuanliang's true thoughts, Cheng Su raised a smile, and a hint of admiration appeared in his cold eyes.

"Well said. I will allow you to go to the island with me."

Zhou Yuanliang kowtowed with gratitude and said, "Thank you, General!"

Deng Yang was also moved by Zhou Yuanliang's impassioned speech. He looked determined, clenched his fists and shouted loudly, "General, I won't leave either. Now that I'm here, I will never leave, whether I live or die. I only want to follow you to the lake island, find out the truth, and let Pinghai Town return to its former peace!"

"That's right. Until the truth is revealed, there will be no peace in Pinghai Town, and I won't leave!"

"I won't leave either. For my family, I want to stay!"

"........."

After Deng Yang's words, more and more people were encouraged. Their hearts, which had been hesitant and uneasy due to fear, became firm at this moment. Everyone agreed with his idea and were willing to follow Cheng Su to the lake island.

There were even a few people who had already left for some distance, but after hearing everyone's calls, they returned here.

To restore the past in the midst of disaster is the most urgent and simple wish in the hearts of every citizen of Pinghai Town.

Seeing this scene, Cheng Su's eyes lit up with satisfaction. He raised his hand to stop the people from shouting and said loudly, "Okay! You are all true warriors. I promise that I will never treat you unfairly. When the truth is revealed, there will be a generous reward!"

After saying that, Cheng Su turned towards the direction of the lake island, his eyes darkened, and he shouted in a loud voice: "Let's go——!"

Following Cheng Su's order, the soldiers standing aside immediately took action and dispersed to the front of each ship according to their previous assignments.

Everyone boarded the boats according to the number of people. Including General Cheng Su's boat, Lin Lezhi took a rough look and saw that there were eleven boats.

There are about six or seven people on each boat.

Zhou Yuanliang and Deng Yang, who arrived late, boarded the same boat with Cheng Su and Hong Mingxu. Jiang Lian'an and Qiao Ying also boarded Cheng Su's boat, and Chang Feizhang followed.

It would take at least half an hour to get from here to the lake island. Although Cheng Su's ship could carry more people, we would have to be very careful even with our breathing if we went on that ship.

Lin Lezhi turned around and decisively boarded another boat. Guo Yong followed Lin Lezhi onto the same boat. There were two soldiers and two civilians from Pinghai Town on the same boat.

These three soldiers were the ones who had been scolded by Hong Mingxu in front of the tent.

In addition, Lin Lezhi remembered that they also appeared in the Guojianghe Inn.

After all, the soldier named Xiao He was so eye-catching when he was promoting his book in the inn that it was hard not to notice him.

but……

Lin Lezhi shifted his gaze to a soldier next to him. He looked as if he was worried and anxious.

Xiao Yihuo and Qingchuan went to the boat next to Lin Lezhi.

Liu Yunhe looked left and right, struggled in his heart countless times, and finally, he got on the same boat with Lin Lezhi.

As the boats gradually set sail, each boat gradually distanced itself from the others. Everyone took turns taking the oars and rowing, pushing the boats on both sides.

Lin Lezhi took the initiative to step forward and replaced the people who were rowing the boat.

However, as soon as he took the oar, it was snatched away.

Liu Yunhe looked away, pursed his lips slightly and said, "Let me do it, you go and rest."

Lin Lezhi smiled, not teasing but asking from the bottom of his heart: "Can you?"

When Liu Yunhe heard this, he felt that he was being looked down upon, and immediately retorted: "Who can't row a boat?"

Besides, even if I don’t know how to do it, I have just watched it for a long time.

As it happened, there were only Lin Lezhi and himself on this side of the boat. Liu Yunhe whispered, "You're right. All the clothes we changed out of were stained with blood."

After listening to Liu Yunhe's words, Lin Lezhi seemed to be thinking about something.

Just now when Hong Mingxu opened the tent, Lin Lezhi accidentally discovered that all the soldiers in the tents were not fully dressed.

It stands to reason that for soldiers who fight on the border all year round, every minute and every second is very important. It is impossible for them to move so slowly and need others' help to put on clothes.

When Hong Mingxu turned to leave, Lin Lezhi happened to see the blood-stained clothes thrown on the ground by the soldiers.

But...why is this happening?

Lin Lezhi's eyes darkened and he glanced at the little soldier beside him who had a look of fear in his eyes.

There is still time to reach the lake island.

Perhaps, I can get something out of him.

"Now, can you tell me how you found out?"

Lin Lezhi turned around and looked at Liu Yunhe who was rowing hard, and said with a harmless smile: "I did say I would tell you, but... I didn't say I would tell you now."