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When Li Lan and the other two returned home, it was already dark.

"Why did you come back just now?"

Seeing them, Zhang hurriedly came forward and said.

"I was delayed by something."

"I'm glad you're back. Come in quickly. Everyone is waiting for you to eat."

"Okay, mother."

Looking at the meat and ribs in his hands, he sighed in his heart and curled his lips, thinking that he would not be able to eat meat tonight.

Li Lan was lamenting that he couldn't eat meat at night, while Chen San was so hungry that he just wanted to have something to eat.

"Sir, what should we do now?"

"Go directly to Lijia Village."

A gloomy voice came from the carriage. Chen San shuddered and immediately said respectfully:

"Yes, uncle."

The first quarter of the hour of Hai (21:15).

Li Lan was awakened by a distinctive bird song. He glanced around and saw that Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Zhang were breathing evenly. He stood up, dressed, got off the kang, opened the door, and walked out.

"Madam, the carriage has entered the village and knocked on the door of Widow Chen's house at the entrance of the village."

"Oh? Widow Chen showed us the way?"

"No. They gave Widow Chen some silver and said they wanted to stay overnight."

"Widow Chen agreed."

"Yes, Widow Chen was a little hesitant at first, but when she saw that the money was a lot, she nodded and agreed."

"Wow, you really are not afraid of death."

"Ma'am, what should we do next?"

After hearing Zhou Liu's words, Li Lan frowned and thought for a moment. After a moment, he said, "Li Yan, go to Mr. Youtian's house and tell Li Zhong and Li Liang to be on high alert."

"Yes, girl."

"Oh, I didn't realize that Senior Brother You Tianye was so capable. What on earth does he want to do?" Li Lan wondered.

"Madam, do you think this person is related to Master Arita?"

"It's almost certain. This person definitely isn't just here for the sake of appearances. He must have other motives. Friday, keep a close eye on them."

"Yes, ma'am."

The next morning, many villagers gathered at the door of Li Youtian's house, looking at the carriage parked outside the yard and talking about it.

"Is this a relative of the Arita family?"

"I don't know. I just heard from that bearded man that the person coming is Arita's senior brother."

"Brother, aren't they relatives? I'm afraid the Arita family is going to make a name for themselves."

……

Inside the main hall, Li Youtian and his wife were a little flustered at this moment, looking at the middle-aged man in front of them with a slightly shocked look on their faces. He always looked gentle and elegant.

"Junior brother, Junior sister, I hope you are well."

"Brother, I haven't seen you for many years, but you haven't changed at all."

Mrs. Wu couldn't help but want to pierce the man's gentle and elegant appearance. Seeing her like this, Li Youtian held her hand tightly.

"Junior sister, I haven't seen you for many years. You seem to have aged."

"Oh, I am old, but at least I am still alive. Poor my father, he didn't even think about the blessing of his apprentice and was burned to death."

When she said this, Mrs. Wu couldn't help but reveal a look of anger on her face.

"Junior sister, you're stabbing me in the heart. In that accident, Master died in the fire, and I've always hated myself. It's my fault. I shouldn't have been so angry with Master back then. He wouldn't have been so angry and drank so much. If he hadn't drunk so much, he wouldn't have knocked over the candlestick."

"You..." After these words came out, Mrs. Wu stood up angrily, covering her chest with one hand and pointing at him with the other hand tremblingly. She was breathing rapidly and unable to speak.

Li Youtian quickly stood up and supported her, then reached out and gently patted her on the back.

"Brother, is this really the case?"

"What? You don't believe me?" He stood up with red eyes, trembling lips and pale face, and asked in a trembling voice.

"Zhu Qingshan, you don't have to act like this here." Looking at his grief-stricken expression, Mrs. Wu couldn't help but shout.

"Junior sister..."

At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a girl in light-colored tights and a high ponytail walked in.

"Wow, it's so lively. Grandma Wu, what happened? Were you bullied? Who has the guts to bully the people of Lijia Village?"

Zhu Qingshan looked in the direction of the voice, a flash of displeasure passed through his eyes, but he said in a surprised tone: "So it's you, little girl."

"Do we know each other?"

"We had a chance encounter."

"Oh? You are?"

"I am their senior brother."

"Senior Brother? Master Youtian, why have I never heard you mention him?"

"Lan girl, you don't know, I learned carpentry in the first place just to support my family. Now, I finally became a disciple of a master, and I have to work hard every day to hone my skills. So, in those years, I didn't have much contact with anyone other than my master. As for him saying he was my senior brother, then he must be it."

After these words were spoken, Zhu Qingshan, who was standing opposite him, was so angry that he laughed.

"Junior brother, you really worked very hard back then." As he said this, he glanced at Mrs. Wu next to him.

"Oh? Then it seems that the relationship between the brothers and juniors is not very close. If that's the case, how could they have angered Grandma Wu?"

"Miss, I feel wronged. My junior sister is still brooding over Master's death. She thinks I was the one who harmed Master. It's true, I shouldn't have angered Master back then. Otherwise, he wouldn't have drunk so much, and he wouldn't have overturned the candlestick in the end..."

When he said this, he covered his face and choked up.

"If that's the case, then what Grandma Wu said is correct. You are indeed the indirect murderer of your master."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Qingshan, who was covering his face and sobbing, paused, his gentle face full of fierceness. He lowered his sleeves, his face full of tears, and said:

"Girl, you're right. It's my fault."

Having said that, he walked out. Just as he reached the yard, he was stopped by a loud shout.

"Master, since you've admitted to being the master's murderer, you must atone for your sins. Come and ask for Grandma Wu's forgiveness more often. Don't just say it. Also, seeking forgiveness requires patience. Don't lose your patience one day and try to silence someone."

"How can you say that, young lady? Master has given me a new life, and I am his daughter. I will definitely treat her well."

"That's good. All of us must testify for this master."

Li Lan shouted loudly to the crowd watching the excitement outside the yard.

"No problem, Lan girl. We can all testify for him."

……

Zhu Qingshan took Chen San and left amidst the discussion of the crowd. At this time, Zhu Qingshan, sitting in the carriage, had a gloomy face and thought to himself: I didn't accomplish anything today, and it was all ruined by this girl.

Thinking of this, he suddenly sneered and said, "Since you all want to die, then I will grant your wish. Cheng Shuying, please don't let me down."

Here, Li Lan and others watched the carriage leave, then turned and walked into the main hall.

"Master Youtian, I'm afraid we won't have a peaceful night. Let's do this..."

……

"Madam, the carriage is heading towards Bozhou City."

"Oh? Returned empty-handed? This man appears gentle and polite, but he's actually extremely cunning. Friday, go check him out."

"Yes, ma'am."

Late at night, Lijia Village was completely silent, with everyone fast asleep. Suddenly, several dark figures leaped across the rooftops and arrived at Li Youtian's house.

"Boss, is this the one?"

"That's it, that's right."

At this time, outside the house where Li Youtian and his wife lived, a thin round bamboo tube extended into the window covered by linen, and bursts of white smoke came out of the thin round tube.

After waiting for a moment, they quietly entered the room. Looking at the two people sleeping soundly on the bed, they exchanged glances, raised their knives, quickly stepped forward, stood beside the bed, and swung their knives. Just as the knives were about to fall on the two people on the bed, a white, sharp sword stopped them.