Why am I, a cook, always involved in cases?

Chapter 206 Sorry, I can’t say it!

The Zi family, once prominent in the palace, has now fallen to this point. Among the captured enemy soldiers, there must be people from the Zi family.

Although it is a good thing to capture them, their crimes are already obvious. According to the law, those who deceive the emperor should be executed along with their entire clan.

Although the emperor might show mercy, we can't hold too high hopes.

"General Xiao's daughter is imprisoned here."

"this......"

Although there are many people with the surname Xiao, there is only one general with the surname Xiao in the court who is the wise and resourceful general.

Liu Wu was surprised that the general had a daughter, and why she fell into the hands of the enemy was even more of a mystery.

However, the only thing that is certain is:

"How can you stand by and watch someone die?"

No.

"I'm afraid that doing so will only make enemies."

Liu Wu accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

He noticed that Quan Wushuang's expression became stiff, as if other emotions were surging.

"Indeed, you have a point."

Quan Wushuang felt heartbroken, but he still moved forward firmly.

Liu Wu stood up and kept scratching his head.

At this time, I just hope to have a quick victory.

A huge roar sounded, and the avalanche came like a flood.

Lin Zhiruo judged from her experience that this was a precursor to an avalanche.

The snow rushed down from the cliff like a waterfall.

Although it stopped instantly and did not affect Lin Zhiruo's location, the former kitchen had been swallowed up by the snow waves and could no longer be seen.

Lin Zhiruo stood on the terrace, watching the scene from afar.

The explosion of the underground fire caused the cooks to flee in all directions, and the rest of the people were busy putting out the fire.

If there is another avalanche, we will need to mobilize outside forces for rescue.

She saw the soldiers running out from the outer wall, and faced with this sudden scene, they stood there silently, without saying a word.

Someone took advantage of the chaos to sneak in.

A white shadow sneaked in from the weak point of the outer wall.

Its color blends in with the snow and is difficult to distinguish from a distance.

But Lin Zhiruo saw the soldiers hurriedly fighting with them, with blood splattering everywhere.

The blood dyed the white snow red.

That white shadow was actually the enemy.

They took off their white robes, revealing the armor underneath.

(Are they here to quell the rebellion?)

The concubine's escape from the harem is tantamount to treason.

In addition, her family was hiding in the fortress and could not leave, so she had no way to defend herself.

Is it safe to stay here?

Lin Zhiruo saw the enemy troops illuminated by fire in the distance, stopped and stared at them.

She didn't understand why she recognized them, but their presence was etched in her mind.

They seemed to have the posture of immortals and the temperament of aristocrats. Standing on the battlefield, wearing luxurious armor, they looked heroic.

Are you here to save me?

(No way, they don't have time to come here.)

I must have seen it wrong.

The figure that looked like him disappeared in an instant, and the enemy troops entered the city one after another.

The person will be here soon, but the question is how Lin Zhiruo should deal with it.

After the gunpowder exploded, the smell of sulfur filled the air.

Lin Zhiruo covered her mouth and nose with her sleeves to prevent poisoning.

(I can run away too.)

At this point, she was too embarrassed to mention Hu Lan'er anymore.

Lin Zhiruo felt extremely stupid, but still stood there.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and Lin Zhiruo's heart beat faster. She just hoped that the other party would show mercy and waited quietly for them to appear.

(Hopefully they are reasonable people.)

At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a general in blue and purple armor stood at the door.

"..."

Both were silent.

After a moment, Lin Zhiruo spoke first:

"I'm so sorry, could you please, Mr. Quan, help me get out of here?"

“Are you hurt?”

The general Quan Wushuang in blue and purple armor asked, because there were bloodstains on Lin Zhiruo's clothes.

"It's okay, I was just splashed with someone else's blood."

“How can it be okay!”

“This is the blood of the snake.”

Quan Wushuang widened his eyes in surprise and was stunned.

When Lin Zhiruo saw him like this, her mood gradually calmed down.

This familiar reaction made her feel kind, and Lin Zhiruo also smiled.

“Hey, that’s…”

Quan Wushuang wanted to speak and took a few steps forward.

But when he heard footsteps approaching from behind, Quan Wushuang's expression changed.

The person in front of him was neither a weak eunuch nor Lin Zhiruo's young boss.

“Eastern Palace.”

A strong man walked in.

(He is from the Eastern Palace.)

"I'm not a member of the East Palace anymore."

Quan Wushuang denied his statement.

"The prince has been born."

This means that Concubine Yuyao has safely given birth to a prince, and it's a boy.

not to mention......

(This is his true identity.)

Apart from eunuchs, any man who entered the harem without permission was guilty of a capital crime.

Only those who were ordered by the emperor or members of the royal family could obtain this privilege.

"Manager Quan looks much older than his actual age."

Although Lin Zhiruo's voice was soft, Quan Wushuang gave her an unhappy look.

“Where is Liu Wu?”

Quan Wushuang asked a military officer next to him, and the familiar honest man immediately ran over.

"The rest is up to you."

After Quan Wushuang finished speaking, he left in a leisurely manner.

Liu Wu tilted his head, crossed his arms, frowned, and walked to Lin Zhiruo.

"Excuse me, you look very similar to the imperial chef Lin Zhiruo in the palace. Why is that?"

"I am Lin Zhiruo."

Although Liu Wu's question seemed stupid, he was wearing armor and was holding a long stick in his hand.

“Why are you here?”

"It seems to have been taken away by thieves."

Liu Wu's neck tilted even more, almost sideways.

"I wonder if your father is..."

"I believe it is as you expected. Please do not mention his name. Just call me little girl."

Liu Wuyi didn't say anything else, but his expression was obviously surprised. Then, with an inexplicable understanding, he clenched his fist and clapped his hands.

Although I didn't understand what he realized, I felt a little unhappy.

Liu Wu pointed at Lin Zhiruo and said, "This girl is her."

His subordinates looked puzzled and took out flutes from their arms and played them.

"Oh, sorry, now that you put it that way, it shouldn't be wrong. But why are you disheveled and covered in blood? Are you injured?"

“It was just splattered with someone else’s blood.”

Although Liu Wu was rude as usual, his concern was evident in his words.

He walked closer and saw that the only mark on the wound was that Fei Ling had hit him with a fan.

This lovable military officer was also covered in blood, and one could smell the odor of rust when one got close.

"Don't get hurt. I was disabled but I insisted on coming, but now I can't move."

Liu Wu actually called himself "old man".

The plan for this surprise attack was most likely created by this old man.

Lin Zhiruo thought that the avalanche must have been caused by him.

Although Liu Wu seems leisurely, he is very serious about his work.

"Why? Are the children asleep?"

Liu Wu strode forward, and Lin Zhiruo stretched out her arms to stop him.

"They are all dead. It seems that they committed suicide by eating poison."

Lin Zhiruo's words made Liu Wu's face twisted.

Perhaps he felt the scene was too cruel.

But even if you can survive now, you will die in the end.

If the attempt to murder the imperial concubine fails, the criminal will be hanged, his property will be confiscated, and the punishment is inevitable.

This crime is far more serious than that one.

Neither women nor children could escape the fate of execution.

Looking at Liu Wu with a sad face, Lin Zhiruo wanted to find out one thing.

"Will the bodies of those who were punished be abandoned in the wilderness?"

"Probably not. He will be buried in a special cemetery. However, he will be cremated."

“Can the child be buried with the mother?”

Liu Wu looked embarrassed when he heard Lin Zhiruo's words.

He scratched his head and whispered:

“I don’t know. It’s not my business.”

However, Liu Wu walked over and picked up a child.

He tore the blanket in half and wrapped the child in the cloth.

"It was like it was asleep. I thought we could hold it together, but it turned out to be quite heavy."

After Liu Wu finished speaking, he wrapped another child with the remaining bedding.

He continued to tear the bedding and wrap the children one by one.

When he realized that the last child was not covered enough, Liu Wu called the subordinate guarding the door and asked him to take off his outer coat so that he could use it.

"Hey, call two more people."

He finished briefly, then tucked the child under his arm.

"Master Li?"

"Although we can't bury them together, it's not appropriate to put them here. I can bury them secretly near the cemetery."

Liu Wu showed his white teeth and smiled brightly.

“Will you not be punished?”

"I don't know. If you are held responsible, please find a way to save me."

"What can a little girl like me do?"

Lin Zhiruo was unhappy and clasped her hands together.

At this time, Liu Wu showed a cunning look.

“Oh! I have a great idea!”

After Liu Wu finished speaking, the corners of his mouth rose up and he revealed a wicked smile.