The old east wind comes to dream

Gu Zizhan and Xing Kang over there ran a long way, passed through a corridor, and came to another cave.

Xing Kang took out a torch, climbed up the mountain wall nimbly, and lit the candlestick and torch.

The voice stopped before, and it was silent for a while.Gu Zizhan looked around vigilantly, and suddenly, she heard a rustling sound not far away.

Immediately afterwards, there was another strange cry, which rushed into his ears suddenly.

This time, the sound was very close, like thunder exploding in the ear, shaking the scalp numb.

The two looked at each other, and Gu Zizhan suddenly jumped up and ran towards that place.

Turning around a corner of the mountain, I saw a figure squatting on the ground, screaming shrilly.

Gu Zizhan threw the fire bag in his hand towards the man's feet, the flame flashed, and he saw that the man's face was distorted, his white teeth were bared, and he was stuffing something into his mouth.Seeing the two of Gu Zizhan, the man suddenly grinned, threw the things in his hands, and rushed towards Gu Zizhan!

Gu Zizhan didn't dodge, he stepped forward and grabbed the man's shoulder, and fell to the ground hard.The man fell on his back, twitching and laughing strangely.He was dressed as a farmer, with disheveled hair, filthy face, and blood around his mouth. Not far away, there was half a white hand bone!

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After a brief shock, Gu Zizhan immediately recognized that this person's appearance was undoubtedly Liu Wu.

It's just that he was crazy and stupid at the moment, and he was brought in front of Ma Chengda and others, but he couldn't ask anything.Seeing his appearance, Wang Xing remembered that he was scared out of his wits by his howling before, and immediately became annoyed, kicked him to the ground, and cursed: "You bastard! How dare you pretend to be a ghost here to scare your grandfather, act recklessly!"

Ma Chengda gave him a cold look, frightened Wang Xing to stop quickly, and said angrily: "Xiaguan, Xiaguan will teach this thing for you..."

Ma Cheng paid more attention to him lazily, and waved to the officials of Dali Temple who followed him, telling them to take Liu Wu out first.After that, he looked at Xing Kang and said, "Xing Sizheng, let's start looking for clues."

Xing Kang hurriedly bowed his hands and took Gu Zizhan by his side, and they split up with Ma Chengda and the others.

Walking in this cave, Gu Zizhan deliberately lagged a few steps behind.She turned around abruptly and walked in the other direction.

Entering a cave, Gu Zizhan looked at the wooden prison cell in front of him, the wooden boxes scattered in the distance, and the corpses lying everywhere. He felt an unbearable pain in his head, as if it was about to explode.This place is too familiar, so familiar that it makes her terrified and chills to the bone!

This scene clearly appeared in her dream!

Gu Zizhan only felt that many fragments hit her head, and she seemed to be able to hear the screams of the women here, to hear the bursts of miserable howls, and to feel the temperature and stickiness of the blood sprayed on her body.Her nose was filled with stench, she had a splitting headache, she clenched her teeth tightly, and could feel the blood coming out of her mouth due to excessive force.

With the long knife propped on the ground, Gu Zizhan was covered in cold sweat, took a few deep breaths, and his mind was a little clear.

Suddenly, Gu Zizhan's mind flashed, because of too much force, his body shook a few times.She stood up, held the handle of the knife, and walked quickly towards the wooden boxes.

After searching for a while, except for some broken silver, there was nothing more.

Gu Zizhan was stunned.

She remembered that in that dream, it was she, no, it was Gu Che who led people to kill many bandits here, and she clearly remembered that at that time, this place was full of official money!

How did this happen, where did the official bankers go?Who is responsible for the mountain of corpses here?What kind of secret is in it, and what does it have to do with Gu Che!

When the long knife in his hand fell to the ground, Gu Zizhan hugged his head tightly, suppressing his heartbeat that was about to burst into his chest, and knelt down on the ground.

After a long time, Gu Zizhan got up slowly.Now is not the time, she faintly feels that this body contains many hidden secrets, and the current crisis is surrounded, and she does not know what unknown dangers are hidden in those dark corners.She mustered up her spirits, she must not allow anyone to discover her flaws at this time.

Looking around again, Gu Zizhan came out of the cave and saw Fu You and Zhang Guan who were looking for her.

Seeing her pale face, Fu You felt that the mole at the end of Gu Zizhan's eyebrow was as red as blood in the light of the fire.Just as he was about to ask, he thought that his face was pale at the moment, so he stopped thinking, forced a smile and joked: "Master Gu, don't be lazy, let's go with everyone."

Gu Zizhan nodded and followed them.

Fu You walked a few steps, then looked back at her worriedly, only to see that Gu Zizhan's face had returned to color, and found that her red mole was also the same, feeling a little strange in his heart, and felt that he must have read it wrong, He also shook his head and said no more.

Over there, several groups of Ma Chengda and Xing Kang also came back.

Ma Chengda glanced at Xing Kang, who shook his head lightly. Seeing that it was getting late, Ma Chengda told everyone to leave here first.

Going back to the top, and leaving the Dali Temple guards at the entrance of the grave, he took everyone back to Dancheng first.

Chu Lan could tell that Gu Zizhan's complexion was not good at a glance, and knowing that she had something on her mind, she followed behind her, gently patted her arm, and silently comforted her.

Back at the inn where he was temporarily staying, Gu Zizhan locked himself in the house.

Chu Lan quietly pushed the door open and entered, seeing Gu Zizhan sitting on a chair with blank eyes, hurriedly came to her.

Gu Zizhan looked up at Chu Lan, gently wrapped his arms around her waist, and buried his head in Chu Lan's waist.

Chu Lan froze for a moment, then quickly relaxed.This action, for them, was a bit embarrassing because it was familiar.It was the same day that Gu Zizhan had just been attacked in the mountain temple, and when he returned to Qixia Town, he was full of sadness and weeping in the inn. When Chu Lan came to see her, the two of them embraced like this.

After a long time, Gu Zizhan wrapped his arms around Chu Lan's slender waist again, feeling like a dream.She almost forgot that she was just a lonely soul who came here from another world.

Chu Lan stroked her forehead gently, and asked slowly, "What happened?"

Gu Zizhan stood up, pulled her to sit beside him, and asked firmly, "Alan, do you understand Gu Che?"

Chu Lan shook her head, "It's hard to say I understand her. She has always been withdrawn and her thoughts are hidden deep. I have never had a deep friendship with her."

Gu Zizhan nodded, said with a wry smile, "I don't understand, not at all. I'm a little scared."

Chu Lan was startled, and went to see her, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Gu Zizhan slid down, leaned back against the back of the chair to look at her, and grinned, "Alan, can you hug me?"

Her smile made Chu Lan feel distressed.Opening his arms, Chu Lan took Gu Zizhan into his arms.The two looked at each other, with supreme warmth lingering in the plain.

Leaning back into Chu Lan's arms, leaning against her shoulder, looking into her eyes, Gu Zizhan spoke calmly, telling her what happened today.

He confides his doubts to Chu Lan again. "The official silver in the cave should have been robbed by bandits, but the bandits were killed. There must be another party behind, and I suspect that the oriole should be Gu Che. But I can't figure it out. Why on earth did Gu Che do this, and who was she assigned by? If it really has something to do with King Yu, then why is he so bold and not at all worried that Dali Temple will find out the clues?"

"I'm afraid Gu Che has many secrets that I don't know. I don't even know if she has done anything more terrible or bad. I'm afraid that one day, when I am unprepared, she will appear Fell into the fire pit she once left."

Chu Lan frowned after listening to her, and became serious.Putting his hand on Gu Zizhan's wrist, he asked, "Zizhan, besides these intermittent memories, do you have any other discomfort?"

Gu Zizhan's heart warmed, and he smiled obediently, "Don't worry, Ah Lan, I'm fine."

Chu Lan was still not at ease, and tugged at her ear, "If you feel uncomfortable, please tell me, don't make me worry, okay?"

Gu Zizhan nodded obediently and smiled at her.

Seeing that her mood had improved, Chu Lan continued, "Are you worried, is Gu Che related to those bandits who died in the cave?"

Gu Zizhan frowned, "Yes."

Chu Lan was also lost in thought.After a long time, he spoke slowly: "Don't worry, I don't think Gu Che did it so simply. From what you said, the official bank has been removed there, and the corpses of bandits have been piled up artificially. In this case , I think, besides Gu Che, the oriole, there should be another party involved."

On the second day, Gu Zizhan arrived at the Dancheng county government office.

She went straight to the morgue where Wu Zuo was located, pushed the door open and entered.But I saw that Xing Kang was already inside.

Seeing Gu Zizhan, Xing Kang and several of his assistants stopped talking, and when Gu Zizhan approached, Xing Kang said with a smile: "It's shady here, why is Gu Sicheng here?"

Gu Zizhan saluted him, and said: "This is the first time for an official to investigate a case, and I have come across such a complicated case. I want to follow my lord and learn more." After some analysis, they all felt that the top priority was to start with this case and find a breakthrough.

Xing Kang was very satisfied, and said with a smile, "It's great that young people are enterprising. It just so happens that Zuo Zuo just finished investigating these corpses, so come and listen to them."

Gu Zizhan followed Xing Kang and stood aside.

According to Wu Zuo, the scars on these corpses were deep, and there were many fractures in the bones.

Gu Zizhan stepped forward, but he was not afraid when he saw the bones on display.Seeing the scars all over the bones, he couldn't help but raised his head and asked Xing Kang: "Master Xing, why are there so many scars on the bones? How much force did the murderer use to injure the bones of these people like this?"

Xing Kang also frowned, and the assistant on the side said: "If it is a normal murder, one or two fatal wounds will be left in the vital parts, and the corpse will turn into bones. At most, the throat or sternum should be broken. It takes a lot of effort to cut out so many bone wounds."

Hearing this, Xing Kang asked: "What about after death?"

Wu Zuo pondered for a while, and replied: "It should be easier." Then he wondered: "But everyone is dead, why bother?"

But Xing Kang looked at Gu Zizhan and asked her, "Does Prime Minister Gu have any ideas?"

Gu Zizhan frowned and thought about it, and replied: "The lower officials guess, maybe there are so many murderers, and they have deep hatred with these people."

Xing Kang nodded, and then asked Xiang Zuo: "Did you find anything on the scar?"

Wu Zuo hurriedly replied: "It is indeed found. From my humble opinion, these injuries should be knife wounds."

When Gu Zizhan heard this, he couldn't help recalling the dream scene carefully in his heart.At that time, she should have been holding a sword. Among the people following her, none of them seemed to be holding a sword.Surprised in my heart, is it true that as Chu Lan said, after them, there was another party coming?

Can't help but look at those bones again.

The scar was indeed like a knife wound, but the knife mark was a bit strange.The depth in the middle is very short, and the knife marks on both sides are lighter. Gu Zizhan was startled, and couldn't help but said: "Master Xing, this knife wound seems to be caused by a machete!"

When Xing Kang heard this, he hurried forward to check it carefully.There was a sudden jump between his brows, and he pulled Wu Zuo forward.Wu Zuo also re-examined the bones, suddenly his expression changed drastically, and his body became a little weak.Looking at Xing Kang, he tremblingly said: "My lord, this, this is like an official knife!"

Xing Kang also saw it, and his expression suddenly turned cold.He pulled up his hand and hurried out.

Gu Zizhan quickly followed, and knew that Xing Kang was looking for Ma Chengda.

Gu Zizhan wanted to stop outside the courtyard, but Xing Kang stopped him: "Gu Sicheng, this matter is thanks to your carefulness, let's come in together."

After talking about the discovery with Ma Chengda, Ma Chengda's expression also changed.Looking at Xing Kang, Xing Kang's face was tense, and he said in a low voice: "My lord, according to my experience, this should be the official sword of the Hexi Xiao cavalry guards!"

The Xiaoqiwei are stationed in various places, they are the elite troops of Gongwei. Although the weapons are all official knives, but the places where they are stationed have different blades.The official sword of Hexi Xiaoqiwei has a thin blade and a wide blade, and the double-sided blades of the whole sword are like a crescent moon, which is very distinctive.

Both Ma Chengda and Xing Kang had serious faces, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.

After calling everyone and explaining the situation, everyone thought differently.

Wang Sicheng claims that someone forged the official sword of the Hexi Xiao cavalry guards, and this matter should not be made public, so as to avoid a gap with the Hexi Xiao cavalry guards.

Xing Kang disagreed. He interrupted Wang Sicheng, looked at Ma Chengda and said, "Not to mention weapons, but ironware for ordinary civilians. The imperial court has been strictly controlling them. If the people want to make a scimitar, they must Firstly, there is a lack of pig iron, and secondly, there are few craftsmen who can make it. These knife wounds can show that the number of murderers must be several times that of the dead. How can there be so many scimitars among the people? According to the officials, these scimitars are very likely It’s a thief! It’s not too late, we should go to the Hexi Mansion as soon as possible, and go to Xiaoqiwei to find out in person!”

Immediately, Wang Sicheng argued with Xing Kang again.

Ma Chengda didn't say a word, and let the two of them quarrel with each other.

Xing Kang's words had become sharp, and he asked Wang Sicheng, "My investigation in Dali Temple has always focused on clues and evidence. When do you want to look at people's eyes and please people? Wang Sicheng, you are so submissive. The prestige of my Dali Temple!"

Wang Sicheng's face turned red immediately, and the situation between the two of them had become hot and cold.

At this moment, Ma Chengda stood up and stopped the argument between the two.So everyone's eyes were focused on Ma Chengda at this moment.

I saw Ma Chengda walking up to Gu Zizhan's side. He was burly and more like a military general. He looked at Gu Zizhan with heavy eyes and a strong sense of oppression, and said in a cold voice: "Gu Sicheng, you immediately write a secret letter for me and report the case. Report to His Majesty, saying that I will go to Hexi Mansion Xiaoqiwei, please allow me to do things cheaply!"

Gu Zizhan quickly bowed his head in response.

Ma Chengda didn't leave, Gu Zizhan was suspicious and couldn't help but look up.I saw Ma Cheng staring at her intently, with an inexplicable look in his eyes, and suddenly said in a deep voice: "The memorial you wrote for Sir Siqing last time is very good. In the future, you should also remember that no matter what happens, you must uphold justice and hold on to it." Sincerely!"

He laughed again suddenly, and when he turned to leave, he took a deep look at Gu Zizhan and added, "Young people are awesome!"