Records of the Lost Cases of Helaitang in the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 66 Cangjiang Fengyue Tower

Xiao Lu led everyone from the river port to the east along the embankment for a long distance. Gradually the lights dimmed, and a small water bridge platform appeared in front of them.

Xiao Lu's eyes turned from the water bridge to the river. A very large awning boat was slowly sailing to the middle of the river, heading east.

At this time, two figures walked from the cabin to the bow and looked towards the embankment. A female voice said: "That dead girl, it doesn't matter if she has escaped, we have to take care of ourselves and settle accounts with her later."

Another said: "I will go through her baggage. They are all rags, bedding and sheets, and there is not a single piece of valuable clothing."

The female voice that spoke before said: "It can be seen that she is very scheming, and she originally planned to escape." After saying that, she went in bitterly.

Xiaolu was so frightened that she hid behind the shade of a tree and whispered, "That's the boat."

Yue'er stomped her feet, only slowing down a few steps. Although the boat was slow now, it only had to cross this small section of water before it could travel at full speed. At this time, she rushed to the west of Shibanqiao and called Lao Lu. I was afraid it would be too late. The area around the river port will soon be in complete darkness. You won't even be able to see the boat clearly, and you will definitely not be able to follow it.

Thinking of this, Yue'er moved her hands and feet and said to the others: "You go to save Yueting first. I will swim over and climb on the stern of the boat. This boat is so big that they can't find it."

Before anyone could react, Yue'er plopped into the water and swam from the water bridge to the middle of the river. She was a very good swimmer. After a while, she held the stern of the boat and climbed up. She seemed to wave to everyone on the shore.

Wang Cai and Wang Heng looked at each other in confusion. They asked themselves that they did not have Yue'er's good skills, and of course they did not dare to take such a risk.

Wang Heng thought in his mind that the immortal sect had nothing to do with him. As the saying goes, there seems to be no reason to meddle in other people's business. Fei Yuer's desire to save her father was ultimately just her own speculation. However, Yu Ming My husband was involved again, and Master Huiyun was poisoned. I still have to find out what else is going on inside.

Wang Heng said: "Yue'er is right. Let's rescue Yueting first, and then rush to Liujiagang. The ships on the left and right will set sail from the dock."

Wang Cai asked Xiao Lu: "You just said you were going to Wuling Street in the city. Is there a suitable place to go?"

Xiaolu said: "It's Yin Qian's natal family who owns Cangjiang Fengyue Tower on Wuling Street. It's the first one on the west side of Wuling Bridge. They have been performing at Huanggu Temple every year in the past few years and they often come and go. I guess it's okay to stay for a few days. Besides, I have Xiaocui as my helper."

Such a smart parrot, I'm afraid there won't be another parrot within hundreds of miles. Wang Cai nodded repeatedly.

So the top priority for the remaining three people was to find the boat they came from. There was an old neem tree on the east side of the stone bridge, and a leaf of the small boat was tied to it. Zhouzi Lao Lu was waiting on the boat, and it didn't take much effort to punt the boat back.

Xiaocai told Lao Lu that after the boat entered the city, it would dock at the west bridge of Yantietang Bridge. They were going to search for a companion.

The temple fair had not ended yet, the river was very smooth, the boat was moving very fast, and it entered the city in a short time. When they arrived under the Yantietang Bridge, everyone found a problem. This place was very desolate. It was the end of the month tonight, and it was almost pitch black. .There were a few lights in the distance, but it didn't help.

Lao Lu smiled and handed over an oil lamp and said: "The villain has been prepared for the guest officer."

Armed with oil lamps, a few people stepped onto the stone steps of the West Bridge and could vaguely see their surroundings.Yantietang Bridge is very majestic, with flowers and willows planted on both sides of the bridge. The evening breeze blows, and under the dim lights at night, it looks a bit like a group of demons dancing wildly.

The Moon Pavilion is lying on the stone steps going up close to the bridge. It is very conspicuous and does not block the way.

Wang Cai picked up Yueting and said, "This fairy girl is very conscientious and has treated you two well."

Yueting's eyes were open. It seemed that his mind had recovered somewhat, but his body was limp.

Wang Heng said: "Oops, I forgot to ask Yue'er for the antidote."

Wang Cai said: "I remember Yue'er said that it will take a day and a night for this Shenxian Shenzui Powder to relieve itself. His life is not affected, but he can't exert his strength and is drowsy." Wang Heng said: "Today's Plan, first send Xiaolu to Yin Gan's house on Wuling Street, and then send Yueting back to Wangyaqian Lixiang Courtyard, Xiaocai and I will go to Liujiagang Pier to meet Yue'er."

Xiaocai kept saying yes, but this was all he could do. Yueting, who was highly skilled in martial arts, was poisoned and his side lost one of his generals. He had no choice but to brave the world with his bare hands.

The two of them helped Yue Ting back to the single canopy boat, and asked Lao Lu for a cup of tea to feed him. Yue Ting felt much better.

In less than a moment of burning incense, the boat reached Wuling Bridge and stopped in front of the first water bridge on the west side of the bridge.

Wang Heng said: "Little green girl, let's stop here for a while. If you feel that Yin Qian's family is not okay, just go back to the ship. If everything goes well, you don't have to go out and say goodbye to us. Just say that you are coming by passenger ship." of."

Xiao Lu smiled and said: "Thank you, Master, I know."

Wang Cai thought about it and said: "If you can't stay here any longer, just go to Wang Yamen and look for me. Say you're looking for Wang Cai. Someone will definitely inform you. Besides, I'll send you back home safely." is allowed."

Xiao Lu was so grateful after hearing this, her eyes were red, and she stood on the bank to bless her. Then she turned around, took a few steps forward, and knocked on the door.

The wooden door creaked, and a young young man's surprised voice came: "Little green girl, why are you here?"

"Brother Yin, today is the last day of the temple fair. I came by passenger ship. From now on, I will be at your house." Xiao Lujiao said with a smile.

The young man happily said, "I've never asked for it. I've told my mother about it a long time ago, and my mother is also very willing."

The wooden door immediately closed again.

Wang Cai said: "It seems that Yin Ganniang's son is Xiaolu's lover."

"No wonder she refused to go to sea and had the courage to rebel and run away." Wang Heng said.

"If it were me, I wouldn't dare to go. There is a wave on the sea. I heard that you will be so dizzy that you will vomit out the bitter bile and the boat will capsize for you. Halfway through, the tea is gone and you are still thirsty. If you die, if the food is gone, you will starve to death sooner or later." Wang Cai clicked his tongue.

"Hey, last time we had tea, who told me to become a maritime merchant and travel around the world?"

Wang Cai said: "Wealth is gained through danger. If you are doing big business, you will have to travel at sea. Xiaolu and the others are escorting a prisoner. Can you get it?"

"That's right. Wealth is sought in danger. What is the purpose of the Immortal Sect going to sea?" Wang Heng thought hard.

After a long time, seeing that the back door of Yin Qian's natal house was no longer open, Wang ordered Lao Lu to sail the boat. The sound of oars in Zhihe Pond was accompanied by the chirping of insects in the autumn night, and soon it docked at the Zhouqiao revetment.

Wang Heng asked Lao Lu's boat to park under the bridge. They would board the boat again within an hour at most, and then sail to Liujiagang Pier. He would still charter his boat for one day tomorrow.

Lao Lu happily agreed, and Wang Cai asked: "Uncle, how long does it take for us to drive from Zhouqiao to Liujiagang Pier?"

Lao Lu said: "I am very familiar with this waterway. We can arrive there in two hours during the day. If we go slower at night, we will arrive before dawn tomorrow. There will be no problem."

In this way, there is still enough time.

(End of this chapter)