Chapter 611 Xi Zhicai Encounters Trouble

Tong Weidong remembered something.

Tong Weidong went home one time and quietly eavesdropped on a conversation between his mother and a neighbor woman.

I just heard my mother say softly: "It would be nice if the other one was by my side." There was a hint of melancholy and longing in her voice.

When Tong Weidong heard this, he couldn't help but feel shocked.

There was a look of surprise on his face, and he was secretly wondering who the "other" his mother was talking about was.

Just when he wanted to continue listening, his footsteps were accidentally noticed by his mother.

The mother immediately stopped talking, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.

After Tuobayu heard about this, his face showed an excited look, and he said happily: "Then let's go ask your mother quickly, maybe we can know the truth!" His eyes shone with anticipation.

A trace of sadness flashed in Tong Weidong's eyes.

He shook his head gently and whispered: "My mother has passed away."

His voice was slightly deeper, and a touch of sadness appeared on his face.

Tuobayu's smile instantly froze on his face, and his eyes were full of disappointment and regret.

Xi Yu frowned and said to Tuobayu calmly: "Even if they are really twins, what's the use? There's no way to know where Hailan is now."

Tuobayu's face originally had a trace of expectation, but after hearing Xi Yu's words, her expression gradually became depressed.

She sighed slightly and murmured to herself: "Yes, it is true."

Her eyes also became blank, as if she was thinking about what to do next.

So, the two of them left.

The prefect stood outside the door, pacing back and forth anxiously, looking around at the situation in the cell from time to time.

When Xi Yu and Tuo Bayu came out, the eunuch hurried to greet them and asked eagerly: "Prime Minister, have you solved the problem?"

Xi Yu nodded slightly, his expression calm.

Then, the two of them turned and left.

Upon seeing this, the prefect immediately hurried to the cell.

He stared at Tong Weidong sharply and asked seriously: "What did those two people say to you just now?"

Tong Weidong raised his head and answered the prefect's question firmly with his eyes.

After hearing this, the prefect frowned slightly, as if he didn't believe Tong Weidong's words.

He asked again, with a hint of doubt in his tone: "Are you really telling the truth?"

Tong Weidong straightened his body and replied without flinching: "I am telling the truth."

The prefect also left.

In the vast land of Youzhou, there is a peaceful countryside where Xi Zhicai lives in seclusion.

He stayed away from the hustle and bustle of the world and pursued inner peace and freedom.

At first, Xi Yu persuaded him to become an official, hoping that he could show his talents in the officialdom.

However, Xi Zhicai had no interest in being an official. He preferred the life of growing flowers.

In the early morning, the sun shines in the courtyard, and Xi Zhicai takes a leisurely stroll there.

He took care of each flower carefully and felt their growth and changes with his heart.

His face was filled with a satisfied smile, as if this sea of ​​flowers was the sustenance of his soul.

In this quiet little village, Xi Zhi found his own destination.

He stays with nature, makes friends with flowers, and enjoys this simple and beautiful life.

On this day, three people suddenly appeared at the door. They all had ferocious faces and looked fierce.

Xi Zhicai was sitting leisurely in the yard drinking tea. When he saw these three people, the teacup in his hand trembled slightly, with a surprised look on his face.

But he quickly calmed down, slowly put down the teacup, looked at them and asked, "What do you want?"

The three people had expressionless faces, their eyes were as cold as frost, and they approached Xi Zhicai coldly without saying a word.

Their steps were heavy and firm, as if carrying an invisible pressure that made the air around them tense.

Xi Zhicai frowned slightly, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes, but he still remained calm and stared at the three people who were gradually approaching.

The three people stared at Xi Zhicai closely.

One of them asked: "Are you Xi Yu's brother?"

When Xi Zhi heard this, he frowned slightly and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head and said softly: "I'm afraid you have found the wrong person."

His voice was calm and firm, as if he was trying to hide the fluctuations in his heart.

Xi Zhicai's eyes flickered, showing a trace of uneasiness. He secretly thought to himself that he came to this village to live in seclusion and deliberately used a false name.

He has never revealed his relationship with Xi Yu to anyone, how could these three people know about his situation?

He continued: "I'm just an ordinary countryman, how could I have anything to do with Xi Yu? Xi Yu is the prime minister!"

The three people stared at Xi Zhicai with sharp eyes.

One of them said viciously: "Be honest! Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!"

As he said that, another person actually put a knife on Xi Zhicai's neck.

However, Xi Zhicai suddenly laughed.

He said: "How could I be Xi Yu's brother? If that were the case, why would I be in the countryside? I would have been an official long ago. This is ridiculous!"

When the three people saw this, they became even more angry and shouted angrily: "Don't be cunning! Now that we are here, we have already investigated clearly!" Their faces were full of anger and impatience.

Xi Zhicai showed a surprised look on his face, and he shouted: "You must have recognized the wrong person! Do I look a lot like Xi Yu's brother?"

There was a hint of puzzlement and confusion in his voice.

The three people were immediately confused after hearing his words.

They frowned and looked at each other, with a hint of confusion in their eyes.

One of them murmured to himself: "Did we really make a mistake?"

The other person also echoed: "Looking at his appearance, he doesn't seem to be lying."

Finally, the three people looked at each other, nodded in tacit understanding, and decided to leave.

They stared at Xi Zhicai coldly.

One of them warned: "We believe what you said for now, but if you are lying, you will bear the consequences!"

His voice was cold and threatening, making the whole air seem to condense.

Xi Zhicai's heart tightened, and he silently watched the three people leave with a hint of worry on his face.

After the three people walked out of Xi Zhicai's house, they came to a bridge.

The three of them are brothers.

The eldest frowned and said seriously: "I think Xi Zhicai must be lying."

The second and third brothers looked thoughtful, as if they were weighing the eldest's statement.

The second scratched his head and said softly: "Maybe we are really wrong."

The third brother also nodded, agreeing with the second brother's opinion.

Seeing this, the eldest brother crossed his arms and said confidently: "We can do an experiment to verify it."

The second and third brothers immediately came forward and asked eagerly: "Brother, what are you going to do?"

Their eyes were full of curiosity and expectation.

The eldest brother narrowed his eyes slightly, raised the corners of his mouth, and confidently told the plan one by one.

His voice was steady and firm, and his eyes flashed with a shrewd light.

The second and third brothers listened to the eldest brother's story, and at first there was a little doubt on their faces.

But as the eldest brother explained in detail, their expressions gradually became clear.

"So that's it!" The second brother suddenly realized and clapped his hands excitedly.

The third brother nodded frequently, with a flash of admiration in his eyes: "Brother, this is a good idea!"

Then, they immediately took action and looked for suitable people in the village.

Finally, they found two women.

The eldest brother smiled and said to them kindly: "Two sisters, we have a favor to ask. As long as you cooperate with us to perform a play, you can get some benefits."

As he said, he took out some money from his arms and handed it to them.

The two women took the money, looked at each other, nodded, and agreed to their request.

Next, the eldest brother told them the plan and asked them to cooperate to perform well.

After an incense stick of time, the two women came to the door of Xi Zhicai's house.

One of the women frowned and said solemnly: "I heard that there was a plague in Qingzhou. Xi Yu went there and was infected with the plague. It is said that he has died."

There was a trace of regret in her voice.

The other woman heard it, opened her mouth in surprise, and questioned: "I'm afraid this is impossible?" Her eyes were full of disbelief.

The first woman waved her hands and said in a low voice: "How can it be impossible? But this matter is still a secret, so it is generally not open to the public."

Her expression seemed a little mysterious. While she was talking, she was looking around, as if she was afraid of being heard by others.

Xi Zhicai, who was drinking tea leisurely in the yard, suddenly heard the news. The teacup in his hand shook violently, and a few drops of tea splashed out.

He widened his eyes and was shocked.

He put down the teacup and hurried outside, his steps a little flustered.

"What did you just say? What's going on?"

Xi Zhicai's voice was trembling.

The two women were frightened by his appearance and couldn't help but step back a few steps.

Xi Zhicai was anxious. He grabbed the two women's arms tightly with both hands and shouted anxiously: "Hurry up and tell me!" His face turned pale and veins bulged on his forehead.

However, the two women ran madly as if they had seen something terrible.

Seeing this, Xi Zhicai chased after them without hesitation.

At this moment, the three brothers appeared beside him like ghosts.

The eldest brother looked cold and said to him coldly: "You are Xiyu's brother, otherwise why would you care so much about his news?"

His voice seemed to come from the Nine Nether Hell, which made people shudder.

Xi Zhicai was shocked when he heard it, and his face showed astonishment.

He suddenly realized that the three brothers had set up a trap just to test him.

Xi Zhicai frowned slightly, and a trace of annoyance appeared on his face.

He was not stupid, but because he was too concerned about Xiyu, he fell into their trap.

Seeing this, the eldest brother still said coldly: "Don't you admit it yet?"

His eyes were like knives, staring at Xi Zhicai tightly.

Xi Zhicai took a deep breath, nodded, straightened his body, and said solemnly: "I am indeed Xiyu's brother, what do you want?"

The three brothers looked sharp.

The boss said to Xi Zhicai in a cold tone: "Follow us quickly! As for why, don't ask anything. As long as you cooperate obediently, you will suffer less!" Their faces revealed unquestionable majesty.

Xi Zhicai's heart sank. He knew that he couldn't resist, and a trace of helplessness and frustration appeared on his face.

He bit his lip, nodded silently, then lowered his head and followed the three brothers away.

His steps seemed a little heavy, as if he was carrying a heavy burden.

The three people stared at Xi Zhicai closely. Seeing his obedient attitude, their tense expressions relaxed slightly, and they all let out a long sigh of relief.

They looked at each other, their eyes showing the joy of victory.

Xi Yu and Tuo Bayu returned to the inn room.

Xi Yu stood by the window, looking at the street outside, and said firmly: "We must get on the road immediately."

Tuobayu sat at the table, his head lowered, his face full of exhaustion and helplessness.

She slowly raised her head and looked at Xi Yu, with a trace of struggle in her eyes. She sighed and said: "Hailan must be in danger. My brother is so cruel that there is no way that Hailan is still alive. I have been holding on to hope. , now that I think about it, maybe it’s really too naive.”

Xi Yu turned around and looked at Tuobayu, his eyes full of concern: "Tuobayu, don't be too sad. We have more important things to do."

Tuobayu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I know, but I still can't let go of Hailan."

Xi Yu frowned slightly and said seriously, "Some things take time to slowly forget."

After Tuobayu heard this, a complicated expression flashed across his face.

She bit her lip, with a hint of firmness and determination in her eyes, and said, "Xi Yu, as long as you don't dislike me, I'm willing to follow you, even as a maid."

Xi Yu looked at Tuobayu, a softness flashed in his eyes.

He nodded slightly and said, "Okay, let's hit the road."

Tuobayu's face showed a relieved smile, but there were faint tears in his eyes.

Four people hit the road.

Xi Yu stopped, turned to look at Guan Yu, and said seriously: "Guan Yu, you can't say anything that makes Tuobayu sad again, do you understand?"

Guan Yu nodded slightly, with a trace of guilt flashing across his face. He clasped his fists and said, "I understand, Prime Minister, I will definitely pay attention to it in the future."

Xi Yu frowned slightly, still a little worried in his eyes, but still nodded.

Tuobayu stood aside with a grateful look on his face, glanced at Guan Yu secretly, and then quickly lowered his head, seemingly a little embarrassed.

That night, the sky was covered with clouds and the moon was completely covered.

Xi Yu looked up at the sky, frowned, and said, "The sky is very gloomy today, and there is no inn nearby. We have to find a place to stay."

He turned to look at the others.

Guan Yu nodded and said, "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true. Let's find a place as soon as possible."

Tuobayu and another person also agreed.

Xi Yu then said: "Then let's go into the farmers' homes and give them some money."

No one had any objections, so the group quickened their pace.

After a while, they came to a village and after looking around, they found a family.

Xiyu stepped forward and knocked gently on the door.

There was a sound of footsteps inside the door, and then the door slowly opened.

Xi Yu smiled and said politely: "Excuse me, we missed Sutou due to our rush and want to stay in your house for one night. This is some money, please accept it."

He said, handing over some money.

The farmer was an old man. He looked at them in surprise, hesitated for a moment, and then let them in.

Everyone followed the farmer into the house, with a look of relaxation on their faces.

After the farmer let them into the house, everyone saw a stove in the house with steaming vegetables simmering on it.

With a kind smile on his face, the farmer said with emotion: "Oh, I don't know what God has arranged for me today. But it also gave me a chance to do good things! I even treated a patient today. But it’s a great thing with boundless merit!”

He smiled as he spoke, the wrinkles on his face stretched out, full of relief and pride.

Xi Yu and others listened and nodded in response with a smile.

Xi Yu said: "I am really a kind-hearted person. We are really lucky to meet you."

Guan Yu clasped his fists and said, "What I said is absolutely true. Your kind deeds are admirable."

The old man sighed softly and said with regret on his face: "Well, when I was walking outside, I saw a patient lying there. I quickly picked him up and went to the doctor, but in the end I couldn't save him. Ah. The poor body is in the west room. I plan to bury him tomorrow."

After that, he looked at Tuobayu, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes, and asked with a smile: "Girl, I didn't scare you, did I?"

Tuobayu was slightly startled and her face turned a little pale. She forced out a smile and said, "Old man, I'm fine. Don't worry."

Xi Yu frowned, with a worried look on his face, and said, "Old man, you are really kind-hearted, but this ending is really regrettable."

Song Shuwen also sighed softly and said, "Life is impermanent, you have done your best."

Suddenly, Guan Yu frowned, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Song Shuwen, aren't you a miracle doctor? Maybe you have the ability to bring the dead back to life. You might as well go and see the patient!"

After hearing this, Song Shuwen showed a wry smile and said helplessly: "Everyone is already dead, what can I do?"

Xi Yu frowned slightly, looked at Song Shuwen and said, "It's not necessarily hopeless. It might as well go and have a look."

Guan Yu said firmly: "Yes, why not go and have a look, just in case there is a miracle!"

Song Shuwen's face flashed with hesitation, but he finally nodded and said: "Okay, let's go and have a look."

The old man widened his eyes and looked at Xi Yu and others.

Thinking, they are too whimsical! People are dead, how can they be saved?

His face was full of disbelief.

But he still sighed and said: "Okay, since you insist so much, I will take you to the west room to have a look."

Tuoba Yu followed closely behind, his face full of curiosity and expectation. (End of this chapter)