Chapter 852: Smith's Anger

Shi Daming rode his horse at top speed and finally arrived at the Huang residence.

He saw that the red lacquered door was closed tightly, revealing a bit of desolation. He turned over and dismounted, took a few steps forward, raised his hand and knocked hard on the door.

The "dong dong dong" knocking sound echoed in front of the silent door.

After a while, the doorman slowly opened a door, leaned out half of his body, and asked sleepily: "Who are you looking for?"

Shi Daming hurriedly bowed and said with a smile: "Young man, please inform me that I am looking for an old friend, the lady Linglong in this mansion. I wonder if she is here?"

When the doorman heard this, a trace of regret appeared on his face. He shook his head and sighed: "You are late. The lady has left."

Shi Daming was stunned, and the smile on his face froze instantly. His eyes were full of surprise and confusion: "Left? How could this be... Young man, do you know where the lady went?"

When Shi Daming heard the news that Linglong had left, he was stunned and thought to himself: It turns out that the princess is not dead.

The doorman sighed and said slowly: "That day, a bad man came to the mansion and made a big fuss. The family changed drastically in an instant. The lady jumped into the well, but fortunately she was rescued. But after this disaster, the servants saw that the mansion was no longer peaceful, so they took advantage of the chaos and took away many things. Now I am the only one left in the mansion. The lady also left in a hurry to seek refuge. As for where she went, I really don’t know."

Shi Daming was furious and cursed inwardly: "This Amas is really such a waste!"

He frowned and stared at the doorman with a torch-like gaze, and asked again: "Are you telling the truth?"

The doorman was frightened by his appearance, but still stiffened his neck and replied: "Of course it is true, how dare I lie!"

Shi Daming was full of suspicion. He didn't believe that the matter was so simple, and insisted on entering the mansion to check.

Seeing this, the doorman showed a little displeasure on his face, and muttered with a pout: "It's useless to look at it, there's nothing inside."

Shi Daming didn't care about these things. Just as he was about to force his way in, the doorman stepped aside to stop him, which completely angered Shi Daming.

In an instant, Shi Daming's figure flashed, approached the side like a ghost, suddenly stretched out his right hand, pinched the doorman's neck fiercely, pressed him against the door frame, and roared in a low voice: "You'd better not lie to me, otherwise you'll be in trouble!"

The doorman widened his eyes in horror, desperately pried Shi Daming's fingers with both hands, made a "woo woo" sound in his mouth, kicked his feet wildly, but couldn't break free.

The doorman didn't expect Shi Daming to suddenly attack, his face suddenly changed, and he grabbed Shi Daming's wrist with both hands, trying to break free from the clamp-like confinement, kicked his feet wildly, and tried his best to deal with him.

However, Shi Daming's eyes were determined to kill, and the strength in his hands continued to increase, and his knuckles turned white due to the force.

The doorman's struggle gradually became weaker, his face turned from red to purple, his eyes bulged, his tongue unconsciously stuck out, his legs softened, and he stopped moving.

Shi Daming let go of his hand and let the doorman's body fall to the ground. He clapped his hands, as if he had just done something insignificant, and then strode into the mansion.

The courtyard was dead silent, and the hustle and bustle of the past was no longer there.

Shi Daming checked each room one by one, and sure enough, there was no one in the house. The tables and chairs in the room were tilted here and there, and it was obvious that someone had hurriedly searched.

He walked into the room where Linglong once lived, and saw that the jewelry box on the dressing table was open, empty inside, the bedding on the bed was scattered in a mess, and a thin layer of dust accumulated on the ground. Every step he took raised a light dust, which flew in the sunlight through the window.

Shi Daming was anxious, and hurried to the street market outside, and stopped anyone he saw to ask about the Huang Mansion.

The neighbors who were arrested were panicked at first, but when they heard him asking about the Huang Mansion, they all started talking about it.

"There was indeed something strange happening in the Huang Mansion a few days ago. The mistress left, and then there was only a doorman left to guard it. I don't know what happened." An old man shook his head and sighed.

After hearing these words, Shi Daming's doubts gradually dissipated, and he finally believed what the doorman said.

But his mood became heavier, and he was full of regret that he was a step late, letting the princess disappear without a trace under his nose.

"This Amas, he is really incapable of doing things! He can't even do such a simple thing, he is simply a waste!" Shi Daming cursed in his heart.

Shi Daming took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and thought about where to go to find Linglong next...

Shi Daming knew that he had made a big mistake and killed the doorman, so it was not appropriate to stay here for long. He hurriedly left the Huang Mansion, got on his horse, and galloped all the way until he was far away from that place of trouble, and then he pulled the reins in front of a remote inn.

The innkeeper came up to lead the horse, Shi Daming lowered the brim of his hat, walked into the inn quickly, and asked for a room.

After entering the room, he locked the door, took a long breath, and sat tiredly on the bed, his heart full of regret and confusion.

He knew that he had caused a big disaster in a moment of impulse. Now he not only had to avoid the possible pursuit, but also had to find a way to continue looking for the princess.

The dawn light quietly fell on the quiet village. Xi Yu got up early and ordered the dark guards to escort Gan Mei back with a stern look.

The dark guards took the order and left, and their figures quickly disappeared at the end of the village road.

Xi Yu stood alone at the entrance of the village, looking into the distance, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Finally, when the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky orange-red, the figures of the dark guards appeared at the entrance of the village again.

They walked quickly to Xi Yu and knelt on one knee.

"Master, Madam Gan Mei has been sent back safely."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, with a slightly relaxed expression on his face.

"You have worked hard, go and rest."

Then, Xi Yu turned to Luo Xiaoyu and Xiaohong's room and said, "Stay another night tonight, and we'll set off early tomorrow morning."

Luo Xiaoyu's soft response came from inside the room.

"Everything will follow the master's arrangements."

As night falls, the village is shrouded in silence, with the occasional barking of dogs heard.

Xi Yu lay on the bed, but couldn't sleep for a long time. His mind kept thinking about various situations that he might encounter next, and how to deal with them...

Ganmei finally returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

She ignored the fatigue of the journey and walked straight towards her residence.

As soon as he stepped in, several sharp-eyed little girls came up to him. After curtsying and saluting, one of them said: "Madam, you are back. The young master has been very well-behaved these past few days. He eats well, sleeps soundly, and doesn't cry. ”

After hearing this, Gan Mei's heart that had been hanging slowly eased down. She breathed a sigh of relief, and a happy smile appeared on her face: "That's good, that's good."

With that said, he quickly walked into the house.

I saw Xi Ping'an sitting on the couch, playing with the small objects in his hands, his eyes focused.

Hearing the footsteps, he raised his head and saw Ganmei. His eyes instantly flashed with surprise, and he shouted in a sweet voice: "Mom!" He opened his arms to hug her.

He had just learned to speak.

Ganmei's eyes were hot, and she quickly stepped forward and hugged Xi Ping'an tightly in her arms, kissed her again and again, and murmured: "Ping'an, Mom, I miss you."

Xi Ping'an held the hem of Ganmei's clothes tightly with her little hands, snuggled into her arms, and said softly: "Ping'an misses my mother too, where has she gone?"

Ganmei gently stroked his head and said softly: "Mom went to do some things, and now she is back. She will never leave Ping An again."

At this time, the maid hurriedly came in to announce.

"Madam, Miss Ouyang Linlin wants to see you."

Ganmei was startled for a moment, then immediately let go of her son in her arms, straightened her hair on her temples, and said softly: "Please come in quickly."

Ouyang Linlin moved lightly, crossed the threshold, bowed down Yingying, and called softly: "Sister, Linlin is here to pay my respects."

Ganmei hurriedly stepped forward to help her up, with a smile on her lips.

"Sister, please stop being so polite. Your body is in good shape and you should be resting in your room. Why did you come out?"

Ouyang Linlin straightened up and shook her head slightly, with a bit of stubbornness in her eyes.

"Sister, please don't think of me as so delicate. I have been feeling uncomfortable all over after lying in bed for the past few days. I heard that my sister came back home, and I thought about it, so I wanted to come and see my sister.

Gan Mei took her hand and led her to sit down on the chair. He looked at her carefully, his eyes full of concern: "Look at you, you are still so strong. It's just that your body is just right. Don't be careless. If you need anything, just ask me." said my sister.

Ouyang Linlin nodded lightly and glanced at Xi Ping'an beside her, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "The young master is becoming more and more cute. My sister is really lucky to have the young master by her side."

Ganmei followed her gaze and looked at her son, with a happy smile on her face: "Yes, with peace by your side, no matter how hard or tired you are, it's all worth it."

Ouyang Linlin leaned forward slightly, folded her hands on her knees, and asked softly: "Sister, I heard that you have been out for the past few days, but have you gone to find a husband?"

Ganmei nodded slightly, with a hint of exhaustion and relief in his expression, and gave an overview of his experiences over the past few days, but concealed the dangers and twists and turns, saying that the matter had been resolved smoothly.

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Ouyang Linlin frowned slightly, with a worried look on her face: "Sister, how is Xiaohong...how is she now? I've always been thinking about her."

Ganmei raised her hand and patted the back of Ouyang Linlin's hand gently, and comforted: "Don't worry, sister. She and I were in the same room in the inn. This girl is very well-behaved. Although she has temporarily lost her memory, I looked at her eyes. "She must have been frightened for a moment. I have made arrangements, and I believe she will get better soon."

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, but the worry in her eyes had not completely dissipated.

"I hope so. Miss Xiaohong is also a hard-working person. She is lucky to have her sister taking care of her."

Gan Mei had a smile on her lips and firm eyes: "Sister, please be at ease, everything will be fine."

The dim light of the morning sun shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves like a veil, shining on the road ahead, and a new day begins.

Xiyu continued on his way on horseback.

Luo Xiaoyu's eyes always fell on Xiao Hong unconsciously. Looking at Xiao Hong's innocent face, the corners of his mouth would raise unconsciously.

Luo Xiaoyu's heart was full of joy. How she wished that this journey could be extended indefinitely and the carriage could go slower so that she could spend more time with Xiaohong.

Whenever he wanted to open his mouth to express his inner feelings, the words reached his lips but he swallowed them.

He was afraid that once he expressed his love, it would break the beauty of the moment, and he was also worried that Xiaohong would change his feelings after regaining his memory. The entanglement in his heart entangled him like a tangle, making Tian hesitate between love and fear.

Xiaohong didn't seem to notice the turbulence in Luo Xiaoyu's heart, and still enjoyed the journey innocently. Occasionally, she would feel warm to Luo Xiaoyu's meticulous care, but this warmth had not yet become a concrete emotion in her ignorant heart. .

Xi Yu occasionally looked back at them, vaguely guessing Luo Xiaoyu's thoughts, but he just shook his head secretly and continued to focus on the road ahead, leading them step by step towards Kunlun Mountain.

The sun was getting higher, and at noon, after running all the way, the three of them saw a teahouse at the entrance of a village.

The tearoom is not big, but it is kept quite neatly, and the cover at the door is fluttering in the breeze.

The three of them walked into the tea room and found a seat by the window to sit down. Xi Yu's posture was tall and straight, and his expression showed a bit of fatigue from the journey, while Luo Xiaoyu was a little absent-minded, and his eyes drifted to the door from time to time, as if waiting for something.

After a while, Xiaohong got up and said she was going to the toilet.

After Xiao Hong left, Xi Yu noticed something strange about Luo Xiaoyu with keen eyes. He put down the teacup in his hand, raised his eyebrows and asked, "You seem to have something wrong today, what's going on?"

When Luo Xiaoyu was asked this question, her cheeks suddenly turned red, like a ripe apple. Her hands unconsciously grabbed the corners of her clothes and her eyes averted.

Seeing this, Xi Yu suddenly understood. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and whispered, "Do you like Xiao Hong, but are embarrassed to tell her?"

Luo Xiaoyu seemed to be poked into her thoughts. She was startled at first, and then nodded quickly, as if she was afraid that Xi Yu wouldn't see her thoughts.

Xi Yu chuckled and shook his head. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Xiao Hong jumping back. Luo Xiaoyu hurriedly put away her shyness and pretended to be calm while picking up the teacup and drinking tea, but her face was trembling slightly. His hands still betrayed his inner nervousness and shyness...

On the other side, Shi DaMi was sitting alone in the inn room, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of anxiety and helplessness. The candlelight on the table flickered, as if he was also uneasy about his current predicament.

He thought hard about how to find the princess. But when he thought about the vast territory of the country, the numerous cities and towns, and the countless people, his heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.

Looking for a person who deliberately hides his traces in this vast world, isn't it like looking for a needle in a haystack? Moreover, after this incident, the princess must know that there are many dangers, so she will be more vigilant and act more cautiously.

Shi DaMi stood up irritably and paced back and forth in the room, every step seemed to step on the apex of his anxious heart.

After struggling for a long time, he still had no clue. He knew in his heart that finding the princess would be extremely difficult.

After thinking about it, he sighed heavily and finally made a decision: simply go back and report the situation to the king truthfully. Although this may disappoint the king or even blame him, there is really no better way at the moment.

Shi Dami packed his luggage, blew out the candles, took advantage of the darkness, led the horse out of the inn, and galloped away in the direction he came from. The sound of the horse's hooves spread far in the silent night sky, but was soon swallowed up by the endless darkness. …

Liu Xiaoyu and Wang Hu carefully protected the treasures, hired several carriages with Linglong, and prepared to leave. The carriage stopped at the door, the horse snorted and scratched the ground impatiently, as if urging everyone to start quickly.

Wang Haipeng stood at the door, with a somewhat reluctant and complicated look on his face, saying goodbye to them one by one.

Liu Xiaoyu smiled and said: "Brother Haipeng, see you later. Thank you for taking care of me this time."

Wang Haipeng nodded slightly and responded with a forced smile.

"You are so polite. It is fate that we can meet each other."

Watching the carriage slowly drive away, raising a cloud of dust, Wang Haipeng kept following the carriage until the convoy completely disappeared at the end of the road, and then he slowly looked back.

He turned around and walked back, but his mood became increasingly heavy and complicated. He was very upset when he thought that the treasure had been lying quietly under his secret room before, and he had no idea about it. He had never stepped into the secret room and had no idea that such a secret existed.

If he had known about this earlier, he might have already taken possession of those treasures as his own. How could he be like now, where he could only watch them being taken away, leaving only regret and unwillingness in his heart.

Wang Haipeng kept sighing as he walked. The sighs echoed in the empty yard, seeming to express his helplessness and melancholy at the moment.

Linglong was sitting in the carriage. The carriage kept bumping with the rhythm of the horse's hooves. Her body also swayed slightly, and her heart was full of sourness and emotion.

Looking at the unfamiliar scenery passing by outside the car window, she felt more and more that she was really wandering these days.

Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Parthia, she was a princess and lived a carefree and well-fed life. She only needed to admire flowers and read books every day. Everyone around her was respectful, and her life was stable and comfortable.

But who would have thought that Hesheli's arrogant ambition would usurp the throne. Once the situation suddenly changes, all the good things in the past will shatter and dissipate like bubbles.

Now, she is far away from her homeland and in this strange place. For her own safety, she can only run here and there, hoping for the help of others.

Linglong sighed softly, her eyes full of nostalgia for the past life and helplessness about the current situation. She just hoped to see Xi Yu soon, get rid of this embarrassing situation, and return to peaceful days.

At first, she just bit her lip silently, trying not to let the tears fall, but the sour feeling kept swirling in her eyes, and she couldn't suppress it no matter what.

Finally, crystal tears came out of her eyes and slowly slid down her white cheeks, one drop, two drops...

She raised her hand to wipe away the tears, but the tears were like broken beads and could not be wiped away no matter how hard she wiped them away.

Linglong simply stopped suppressing it and let herself sob quietly. The suppressed grievances, helplessness, and longing for her relatives in her hometown all filled the small carriage space with her cries.

Outside, the sound of horse hooves continued, and the wheels rolled forward, but it seemed that it could not take away the endless sadness in her heart at the moment... (End of this chapter)