Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 34 The Unlucky Scoundrel in an Old-Fashioned Novel 33

At 5 PM, in Yongyang Ward.

In the southwest of Chang'an, only within Yongyang Ward were two Buddhist temples: Dazhuangyan Temple and Dazongchi Temple. Both temples were identical in structure and scale, each featuring a seven-story wooden pagoda of the same design. The establishment and existence of these temples attracted a large number of believers and tourists.

This is a place where you can take advantage of the chaos. Inside the neighborhood, you can move around freely in the evenings, and there are also basic amenities such as restaurants and shops.

The three of them split up to search, while the system continuously filtered the data, with unfamiliar faces as the main targets.

Xia Youmi simulated the movements of the robbers; they were hiding here and had deliberately gone to the city gate. This was likely to mislead the group from the General's Mansion who were investigating.

In the original text, she died the next day.

So, someone would definitely come to rescue the female lead that night. If she hadn't chased after them, she might have had an alibi. But now, she's perfectly fallen into the trap of being framed.

If this comes to light, how will she explain her presence here?

I can't exactly reveal that I have the ability to predict the future.

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After searching the area, they found no clues and were unable to enter anyone's property. As soon as they stopped, a cacophony of sounds assaulted their ears.

She heard her stomach growling.

She took a deep breath, inhaling the rich, irresistible aroma of meat. Xia Youmi left a message for Zhu Wu and Wu Zi, then headed towards the shop. The winter night was cold, but the shop was warm and cozy—one of the few eateries open in the evening. They had mutton soup and steamed buns; she planned to buy three sesame seed cakes to eat as she walked.

"Hey buddy, two servings of mutton soup, please!"

A male voice sounded from behind her, slightly deep, but with a familiar tone.

Xia Youmi turned around, her eyes sparkling.

They met each other's gazes, looked at each other for a moment, and spoke almost simultaneously.

"summer......"

"Brother Dazhu!"

"Miss Xia!" Wang Dazhu snapped out of his daze; neither of them had expected to run into each other here.

After exchanging pleasantries, upon seeing the three sesame cakes in Xia Youmi's hand, Wang Dazhu instructed the waiter to bring an extra serving of mutton soup.

The two sat down and chatted about their recent situations.

Wang Dazhu held the position of Principal Officer in the Department of Rites under the Ministry of Rites, a rank of Lower Eighth Grade. He studied at the Imperial Academy in Luoyang, passing the imperial examinations smoothly and successfully. Knowing that Xia Youmi was searching for someone, he even provided several opportunities to exploit loopholes in the system.

"It is truly an honor to meet Brother Dazhu today."

Indeed, this mutton soup is delicious.

"My lady, please forgive me. It's me. I haven't been back for a while. Something happened in Luoyang, and I left in a hurry. I feel really guilty for not being able to say goodbye."

Have you encountered your brothers?

"Never met."

What a strange coincidence! Wang Shaoyi had also spent several years in Luoyang, and Xia Youmi often wandered around Chang'an. Yet, they had never run into any old acquaintances.

After the meal was over, Xia Youmi got up to say goodbye.

She held a simple map drawn by Wang Dazhu in her hand, along with a few ounces of mutton, intending to deliver it to Zhu Wu and Wu Zi.

In the cold wind, there were hardly any pedestrians on the road.

"There's rice!"

The system called out in his mind year after year. Xia Youmi stopped and looked around.

"There's rice. Look to the right, in the alley. There's a pair of eyes through the gap in that bamboo basket. After testing, they match Zhu Liu's characteristics."

"Thanks, Nian Nian."

If it weren't for the system, how could she have noticed it?

"Go ahead without worry, there's no one else in sight." Hearing this, Xia Youmi tiptoed toward the bamboo basket.

She lifted the lid, and it was indeed Zhu Liu. But! He didn't react at all, only his eyes remained open. He was probably frozen stiff. She took off her coat, wrapped it around him, and put the still-warm sesame seed cake into his hand. She didn't dare let it warm up too quickly, only protecting it from the wind for now.

Not far from the mutton shop, she covered Zhu Liu up and then ran out, hoping that Wang Dazhu hadn't gone far.

Fortunately, Wang Dazhu was not full.

After Xia Youmi left, he resumed his normal appetite and ordered a few more dishes.

Seeing that the other person had returned, and was missing an outer garment (though winter clothes are thick and don't matter much in terms of appearance), he still asked the shopkeeper for a blanket and hurriedly followed Xia Youmi to the alley.

The two men together brought Zhu Liu back to his residence. It was a simple temporary place, but everything was exquisite. Wang Dazhu, still catching his breath, gave a few brief instructions and then went to fetch a doctor he knew well.

After a flurry of activity, they finally breathed a sigh of relief once Zhu Liu's condition stabilized.

Her signal to Zhu Wu and Wu Zi was to suspend the search and settle down on their own first. The place they agreed to meet was between two temples, where there was a shelter that could temporarily house refugees and beggars.

Therefore, I can take care of Zhu Liu with peace of mind for the time being.

Their original goal was to find Zhu Liu and create an alibi. Now, by sheer accident, they've achieved both.

The next day, Wang Dazhu called a horse-drawn carriage to take them back.

She first sent Zhu Liu back. Only then did she drag her exhausted body and Wu Zi home.

At noon, in Zhaoguo Ward.

A group of soldiers stood outside the house, including two county officials who were watching and waiting impatiently.

The two approached and saw no disorder; the others must have set off as planned.

My eldest uncle, eldest brother, and second brother were on duty early in the morning, while my aunt and mother went to Fangniang's house early in the morning. The hired helper was off today, and she and Wuzi searched for people late at night. Therefore, the group of soldiers should have just missed them.

The two most suspicious individuals have already coordinated their statements with the Zhu brothers, so this time, she won't be the one to take the blame!

As expected, thanks to the mediation of the Wannian County government, they were not forcibly dragged away.

In court, facing accusations from strangers, she insisted that Zhu Liu had witnessed the bandits robbing people and intervened to help, resulting in the injuries of several of his brothers. They wanted to help find the missing person and chased them all the way to the city gate, where the gate guards could testify. They chased them to Yongyang Ward, where the owner of a mutton shop could testify. Furthermore, Wang Dazhu also came to testify, stating that they had been searching solely for the hot-blooded young Zhu Liu. The doctor's testimony added another layer of intrigue.

The person who framed him was left speechless. His face was ashen; he knew his fate was sealed.

Xia Youmi returned victorious, finally escaping the fate described in the book.

The next day.

They wanted to relax, so they brought their two older brothers and Wang Dazhu along for a meal, but they overheard some outrageous remarks at the restaurant.

Driven by hatred born of love, the princess had General Fang's lover kidnapped, demanding he be tortured to death, for which the evidence was irrefutable. Unable to withstand the torture, the princess's maid, Danguo, revealed the truth and led a search party to uncover further evidence of the princess's infatuation with the general.

The general was furious and ordered the princess to be severely punished. In court, Song Jing was impeached for failing to properly educate his daughter. Song Heng was brought up again for his past actions, accused of being greedy for merit and reckless, and of failing to properly treat the families of fallen soldiers. There were also witnesses and physical evidence, but when these witnesses were trained remained unknown.

The news spread quickly, and within a few days, everyone in the Song family was calling for their destruction.

The male lead and the male supporting character are constantly jumping around and speaking insolently to the princess.

Zhao Xin was also dismissed. The entire Wannian County government was purged, accused of forming cliques, abusing their power, and covering up wrongdoing.

The Song faction was indeed deeply entrenched, with numerous followers spread throughout the court and the countryside.

The accusations involved were a mix of truth and falsehood, and were far-reaching. Every single one of them, including the princess, was imprisoned in the Dali Temple prison, awaiting their fate.

At this moment, one after another, the ghouls jumped out.

Afraid of being too late,

The benefits have already been divided up!

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