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

"cough-!"

He Yu suddenly asked this, and Lin Lezhi couldn't help but cough lightly.

In fact.

Lin Lezhi was indeed waiting to talk with He Yu to confirm what he was thinking. He had been intentionally directing He Yu's attention since they were on the boat, including the conversation just now.

But he didn't expect He Yu to ask this.

Seeing Lin Lezhi's movement, Xiao Yihuo and Jiang Lian'an who were present also looked at Lin Lezhi.

Looking at Lin Lezhi's back, Xiao Yihuo's eyes showed an interesting look of inquiry, waiting to see how Lin Lezhi would respond next.

"Lezhi, what's wrong with you?"

He Yu came up and asked with concern.

"Nothing... nothing, I just didn't expect Brother He to ask that." Lin Lezhi smiled, looking at He Yu who looked a little embarrassed, and pretended to be a little surprised and said, "I wonder... how did Brother He find out?"

After getting Lin Lezhi's definite response, He Yu's eyes showed more joy.

"The book "Four Strange Cases" was just published not long ago. Because it is not a story suitable for all ages, not many people have read it, but those who have read it have praised it highly. I have read this book. The cases in it are really wonderful and bizarre, with ups and downs in the plot. The experience of the murderer in the case is also very touching. After reading it, it is really unforgettable. It is amazing and wonderful!"

This was the first time I heard someone praise a book I wrote in person. I don’t know why, but I felt embarrassed.

Not knowing how to respond, Lin Lezhi chose to smile politely.

"Because I just read it not long ago, I still remember the story in the book clearly. It was a sentence you said on the boat that made me guess that this was possible. I wanted to ask, but I never found the opportunity."

"Let me think about it. What Brother He said is..." Lin Lezhi pretended to think for a while, then said, "We are strangers from a foreign land, and we met by chance. There is a way to part and reunite, and we are reunited and dispersed as fate dictates."

After Lin Lezhi said this, the amusement in Xiao Yihuo's eyes faded, and was replaced by an ambiguous emotion.

Jiang Lian'an listened quietly at the side with a faint smile on his face.

"Yes, that's it! The protagonist in the story said this when he left, and there's another sentence..." As he spoke, He Yu's mood, which had improved slightly, visibly dropped, and his voice became much lower.

"And the sentence you just said, Lezhi, 'It's easy to die heroically, but difficult to die calmly', the two sentences are consistent, and the story that corresponds to the two sentences can also be called chivalrous. Few people have read this book, and I think there shouldn't be such a coincidence in the world. Now the opportunity is right, so I want to ask."

"I see. Yes, I have read this book. What I just said to Brother He was inspired by this book." Lin Lezhi asked with a smile, "Brother He, have you read all four cases in the book?"

He Yu shook his head slightly and said, "Military affairs have been urgent these days, so I just saw the third case. I'll look at the rest after I get out of here."

As he spoke, He Yu looked at Lin Lezhi and said, "Lezhi, since you asked this, you must have finished reading the whole book."

"Yeah." Lin Lezhi replied softly, "Since Brother He hasn't finished reading it yet, I have to be careful not to reveal the later plots, so as not to spoil Brother He's interest. But since Brother He has finished reading the first two cases, as a fellow book friend, I would like to discuss a few things with Brother He and listen to Brother He's opinions."

He Yu scratched his head, smiled a little embarrassedly and said: "It's not really an opinion. What does Le Zhi want to ask?"

Because he had wanted to ask this question for a long time, Lin Lezhi did not think too much and asked directly: "When we were on the boat, Brother He mentioned stories of filial piety such as picking mulberries to support one's parents and working as a servant to support one's mother. Just now, he also said that he was deeply moved by the murderer's experience. If you were in his shoes, what would you choose?"

Hearing this, He Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and then his eyes darkened. He said with a wavering look: "If I were in your shoes, I would probably make the same choice. It's a pity... I don't have such an opportunity anymore."

"Feel sorry."

Lin Lezhi showed some self-blame in his eyes and apologized loudly.

"How can this be your fault? We were just discussing the story in the book." He Yu said quickly, and then asked with a smile: "If Le knew you, what would you do?"

"As for me..." Lin Lezhi's eyes dimmed slightly. Fortunately, it was dark in the cave and no one would notice. Lin Lezhi smiled lightly and said slowly: "If it were common sense, I would make the same choice."

"According to common sense...?"

A look of confusion appeared in He Yu's eyes.

While he was talking, he had already walked to the oval-shaped hole he had just seen. The hole was horizontal, and the vertical distance was not high enough, so he had to bend down to walk through it.

Jiang Lian'an, who was walking behind, said with a smile, "You two are indeed book friends. Listening to your conversation, I have never read this book, but it is quite interesting to guess the riddle. I am also a little curious about this book. When I return to town, I will definitely buy a copy to read."

He Yu shone the torch in his hand into the cave entrance. Compared to the distance they had walked, the cave entrance did not look very deep. He Yu said, "If Jiang Guitan wants to see it, you can take mine after I'm done."

"In that case, I would like to thank General He first."

With the help of the light from the torch in He Yu's hand, Lin Lezhi looked at the marks on the earth wall. The surface of the cave wall was not smooth and the color of the earth looked darker.

The soil is not soft to the touch, but has a distinct granular feel.

He Yu turned around and said with a look of admiration: "Tan Jiang Guitan does not serve the rich and powerful, but seeks justice for the people. He is deeply loved by the people. Although we have been in the barracks for many years, everyone knows the name of Tan Jiang Guitan. It is a blessing to meet Tan Jiang Guitan. Books are meant to be read. If Tan Jiang Guitan is interested, let alone one book, even ten books will do."

"Brother He, what you said is good." Lin Lezhi agreed, then turned around and looked at Jiang Lian'an, joking with a smile on his face, "But if Jiang Gui read this book, he would probably guess who the murderer is as soon as he opened it."

Jiang Lian'an smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, you are joking."

After thinking about it, He Yu stood aside and responded seriously: "Don't say... I think what Le Zhi said is very likely."

"I can't see everything clearly right away." Jiang Lian'an walked forward with a torch and said, "Mr. Lin was staring at the wall just now, and I think he also found that this hole is a bit strange."

They only brought two torches with them when they came in. With Jiang Lian'an's approach, the marks on the earth walls in the cave became clearer.

"Yeah." Lin Lezhi turned around and looked inside the cave and said, "As we walked along, the soil walls on both sides were relatively compact and flat. Because they were exposed to the air all year round, their color was also lighter. But the soil inside this cave is darker and does not feel smooth to the touch."

Lin Lezhi's eyes darkened, and he said slowly: "This cave should not have been dug for long."

Hearing this, He Yu took a torch and looked carefully inside and outside the cave, and touched it with his hands. He said with surprise in his eyes: "Really, it's really different. I didn't notice these all the way because I was busy walking forward. How did you notice them?"

"I just happened to post it by accident..."

I was wondering why Xiao Yihuo was so quiet since he followed me in. When I spoke, I glanced at him unintentionally and met his serious expression.

Xiao Yihuo made a 'hush' gesture, signaling the others to be quiet, and stared at the dark cave entrance with vigilant eyes.

As early as when the few people were talking just now, Xiao Yihuo noticed some movement in the cave, and one of his ears moved slightly.

Several people immediately understood and quieted down.

There was a rustling sound coming from the cave. If you didn't calm down, it would be hard to notice, and the sound was getting closer and closer to the cave entrance.