Send Back to the Prison

Lao Mu was very angry about the turmoil caused by the secret records of the agency again, and scolded Situ Xie for his wishful thinking.

Lao Mu's apprentice Mu Yu joined the Ministry of Industry as a craftsman under Su Liang's recommendation last year. He was assigned to a secret foundry two years ago and has not been back for several months. When Shaoyao came to the capital, she wanted to catch Mu Yu and ask for the exact information about the secret record, but unfortunately she couldn't find him at all.

The secret book had been passed on to Gu Ling by Lao Mu, and Gu Ling had already studied it thoroughly, because he found that most of the weapons recorded in it had complex structures but limited power. After communicating with Duanmu Chen, he did not invest too much energy in it. Make weapons from the secret book.

But Situ Xie didn't know the inside story and planned to go to war with Qian Guo, but he still didn't give up on getting the secret record.

Finally, it was decided that Lao Mu accompanied Gu Ling to the riverside for an appointment to rescue Mrs. Xing. When Gu Ling was not at home, Cen Man came to Yuanming Pavilion to stay with Su Liang and the child.

When it was time to set off, Gu Ling wrapped the forged secret in cloth and stuffed it into his arms. He leaned over and kissed Gu Xiaonuan gently on the forehead, then kissed Su Liang, patted the quilt and said, "Let's get some sleep." , I’ll call you when I get back.”

Su Liang shook his head and picked up a book from the pillow, "Go quickly and pay attention to safety. I'll wait for you."

Gu Ling's eyes warmed up, and she pinched Su Liang's cheek, then went downstairs without saying anything else.

Cen Man happened to come over and when she saw Gu Ling coming down, she warned, "Safety comes first, don't be impulsive." Although she knew it was nonsense, Gu Ling had always been cautious.

Gu Ling nodded slightly and watched Cen Man go upstairs. When he went out, Lao Mu, who was waiting outside, turned around several times, "Let's go, let's go!"

…

At this time, Shaoyao and Nian Ruting were talking in the dense forest by the river. There was a sack at their feet, containing the unconscious Mrs. Xing.

"You take her on the boat to exchange the secret records. Get the secret records, confirm that there is no problem, throw the sack into the water and retreat. I will cover you in the dark." Shaoyao said her specific plan.

Nian Ruting frowned, "How to confirm that the secret record is true?"

Shaoyao took out half of the secret record and a luminous pearl and gave it to Nian Ruting, "This is part of the authentic copy of the secret record. You can check it when the time comes. If it matches this one completely, it is authentic."

Nian Ruting used the light of the night pearl to flip through the incomplete half of the secret book, but she couldn't understand what was painted on it. It was difficult for her to adapt to the one-eyed vision. Everything she saw flickered between blur and clarity, requiring special adjustment of angles and concentration.

"Put it away, people are coming soon." Shaoyao raised his head and glanced at the crescent moon in the night sky. "Don't panic then. You have a hostage in your hands. I will protect you in the dark. I will carefully check that the secret records are correct before releasing them." people."

Nian Ruting silently stuffed half of the secret book into her sleeve, and then said one word, "Okay." Then she added, "I will listen to Master."

Shaoyao patted Nian Ruting's shoulder gently and said in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. Tonight it will be done. Tomorrow, I will gouge out Lin Xueqing's eyes to avenge you. When I return to Liang Kingdom, I will meet you as a master." Report your merits to the master and ask famous doctors to treat you. As for the Gu Ling you want, only if we help the master achieve great things can we make him bow his head. Do you understand?"

Nian Ruting looked at Shaoyao with her only remaining eye, her eyes serious and obedient, "Thank you, Master, it would be great if this is the case!"

"Go." Shaoyao pushed Nian Ruting gently again. When she needs Nian Ruting to do something, she always likes to do this action, as if Nian Ruting is her child, encouraging her to do something.

Nian Ruting leaned over and picked up the sack on the ground. However, she turned around and took two steps. She hit a tree and fell to the ground. The sack pressed on her body and she groaned.

Shaoyao frowned, but still stepped forward quickly, moved the sack down first, and then pulled Nian Ruting up, "Are you okay?"

Nian Ruting's forehead was bruised. She pursed her lips and said in a bitter voice, "Master, it's too dark in the forest and my eyes can't see clearly."

Their location was not far from the river. They could hear the sound of water flowing, but they couldn't see the river. They had to go to the edge of the forest to have a wider view.

Shaoyao looked impatient, but her tone was acceptable, "You were injured today and have not yet adapted. I will send you to the edge of the forest. They are coming soon."

After saying that, Shaoyao picked up the sack on the ground. Nian Ruting's hand gently held Shaoyao's arm, and she led them out together.

On the way, Shaoyao sighed again, "You are injured. As a teacher, I shouldn't let you take risks. But you also know how powerful Gu Ling and Su Liang's gang are. We must be extremely cautious and well-planned. We cannot suddenly You are all exposed in front of them. I can only protect you in the dark."

"Yes, I understand." Nian Ruting responded. Her steps were small and fast, as if she were a blind person led by peony.

The light gradually became less dim, and the sound of the river seemed to be in my ears, becoming increasingly clear.

If you walk a few steps further, you can emerge from the woods and reach the riverside.

"Master, I feel better." Nian Ruting let go of Shaoyao's arm after she stopped, then stretched out her hands to pick up the sack.

Shaoyao handed over the sack and at the same time paid attention to the movement on the riverside, fearing that it would delay the opportunity and cause trouble.

The next moment, Nian Ruting used the two sharp knives, which were hidden under the cover of the night and the sack, from the ribs on both sides, diagonally upward and inward, and pierced Shaoyao's body fiercely, stabbing her heart!

Nian Ruting moved so quickly that by the time she reacted because she was unprepared and was distracted by the peony around her, the tip of the knife had already pierced her heart.

"You..." Shaoyao's mind went blank for a moment. She looked at Nian Ruting with bulging eyes and reached out to kill her, but her body fell back uncontrollably.

The sack that had just been released at this time pressed down on Shaoyao, cushioned it, and rolled to the ground next to it.

Nian Ruting seemed to hear something moving by the river, her eyes narrowed, she strode forward, raised the two blood-stained sharp knives in her hands, and pierced Shaoyao's neck from the collarbones on both sides!

Shaoyao, who was already bleeding from a vital wound, died completely. She didn't even have the chance to hear Nian Ruting explain why she did this.

Nian Ruting really explained, after confirming that Shaoyao was dead. She pulled out the knife, looked at Shaoyao's horrified death state, and sneered, "I have been used by others all my life, and I know very well what you want to do. Your face tonight, and the words you said, really resemble each other." I killed my good sister Nian Ruxue, but this time, you are my pawn."

After saying that, Nian Ruting stood up, threw the knife on the ground, walked to the side and untied the sack.

Mrs. Xing was still lying inside with her eyes closed tightly. Nian Ruting felt her breath. She was still alive and breathing steadily.

Nian Ruting pulled off the sack, then took Old Mrs. Xing's arm, pulled her onto her back, picked her up, and walked steadily out of the forest.

…

Gu Ling stood by the river. He saw a small boat on the shore, but he did not see Shaoyao and Nian Ruting appearing, and he did not look for them.

Gu Ling raised his head and looked at the crescent moon in the night sky. He thought of his sweet daughter who smiled and had crooked eyebrows. She really wanted to finish the work and go home quickly.

As for the goal tonight, it is just to rescue Mrs. Xing safely. Whether she can kill Shaoyao and Nian Ruting is secondary. To be on the safe side, it would be a good idea to let them go back to Situ Xie with the fake secret records if they couldn't be killed.

Lao Mu was hiding in the dark, and just when he felt something was wrong, he saw someone coming out of the woods near the boat!

Gu Ling also saw it.

At the same time, Nian Ruting saw him, "Gu Ling, is that you?"

Gu Ling didn't answer. But I am more certain that it is Nian Ruting. Her voice was impossible to fake.

"I saved Mrs. Xing. Everything was made of peony. I was controlled by her for a long time, and she was just killed by me." Nian Ruting was some distance away from Gu Ling. When she spoke loudly, she seemed to be pinched by someone. My neck is almost breathless.

Lao Mu was stunned, while Gu Ling still stood calmly, watching Nian Ruting walk over, carrying someone on her back. It might be Mrs. Xing, or it might be Shaoyao in disguise.

It should be Mrs. Xing... Gu Ling thought, he was speculating on what happened to cause such an unexpected result.

Lao Mu, who was hiding in the dark, frowned when he heard Nian Ruting's words. Seeing Nian Ruting approaching Gu Ling and Gu Ling not moving, he hesitated for a moment, then appeared and stood in front of Gu Ling. , looked at Nian Ruting coldly, "Put the person on your back on the ground! Go back!"

"Okay." Nian Ruting responded, slowly putting down Mrs. Xing, letting her lie on the ground, and then she moved backwards.

Lao Mu tilted his head and asked Gu Ling, "Should I go take a look?"

Gu Ling walked forward, "I'll go."

Lao Mu stayed where he was, staring at Nian Ruting's actions. Seeing that her eyes were always fixed on Gu Ling, he snorted coldly, feeling that this woman was still obsessed with Gu Ling.

Soon, Gu Ling confirmed that it was Mrs. Xing. He first felt his breath, then took his pulse, and then said, "Old lady, I am Gu Ling."

Mrs. Xing slowly opened her eyes and looked at Gu Ling with a somewhat excited expression. The first thing she asked was, "Is Qing'er okay?"

Gu Ling nodded, "It's okay. I'm at home. I'll take you back." After saying that, he helped Mrs. Xing up and carried her on her back.

Nian Ruting looked anxious when she saw Gu Ling was about to leave. She took two steps forward, but was immediately stopped by Lao Mu, "Stop, don't move!"

Gu Ling didn't look at Nian Ruting at all. Hearing Lao Mu ask what to do next, he whispered, "I'll go back first. Master will arrest her and send her to the prison. He only said that she was a fugitive from before."

Lao Mu was stunned for a moment, "She said..." Although Lao Mu hates Nian Ruting, the ins and outs of what happened tonight are not clear yet. According to Nian Ruting, she killed Shaoyao and saved Mrs. Xing. Although she didn't save him, Gu Ling still had a way.

Gu Ling said nothing more and flew away with Mrs. Xing on her back.

Nian Ruting clenched her fists and then unclenched them, looking warily at Lao Mu who was walking towards her.

"My apprentice will send the old lady back first." Lao Mu's attitude was very polite, "You take me to see Shaoyao's body first, and then we go back together."

"Going back?" Nian Ruting looked happy, "You mean going to Gu's house?"

Lao Mu shook his head, "It's the Su family."

Nian Ruting turned around and walked towards the boat, "Senior, follow me."

…

After dragging Shaoyao's tragically dead body outside the forest, Lao Mu checked the wounds and asked Nian Ruting how he found the opportunity to kill her.

Nian Ruting sighed deeply, "When the emperor asked Shaoyao to kill me, I thought she pitied me and spared my life and accepted me as her apprentice. Who knew she just wanted to treat me as a slave and push me out to die when needed. In order to survive, I had to temporarily submit and listen to her. Shaoyao sent people to capture the young master of the Wan family. I only found out afterwards. Yesterday on the mountain, I wanted to explain to Miss Lin and help them deal with Shaoyao. Who knew Miss Lin thought I wanted to kill her... Tonight Shaoyao forced me to hold Old Lady Xing hostage to exchange the secret record, and asked me to push Old Lady Xing into the river after I got the secret record and checked it. "

As she said, Nian Ruting took out the half of the secret record that Shaoyao gave her and handed it to Lao Mu.

Lao Mu was too familiar with this. This was his thing. It had passed through Mu Yu before and fell into Situ Xie's hands.

"I know this is my last chance. I don't want to hurt Old Lady Xing, so I set up a trap and found an opportunity to sneak attack and kill Shaoyao." Nian Ruting said in a deep voice, "No matter what the seniors heard about the past, I was forced to do it. My sister used me and dragged me into the abyss. I wanted to climb out, but I was dragged back... Now that things have come to this, I just want to atone for my sins and ask for a chance to start over. I'm already like this, how dare I still want Gu Ling?"

After hearing the previous part, Lao Mu thought it was nothing, but after hearing the last sentence, he felt something was wrong: If she hadn't been blind and disfigured, would she think she was still qualified to want Gu Ling? Isn't the key point that Gu Ling and Su Liang are in love and have already married?

In the deep night forest, Nian Ruting talked about her broken life with a broken voice, which was very pitiful.

But Lao Mu didn't feel anything, he only remembered Gu Ling saying that he wanted to arrest this woman and send her to the Heavenly Prison.

Old Mu thought he didn't know Nian Ruting, and he knew that you can only know a person's face but not his heart, but he didn't show anything on his face, and only said that Shaoyao's body should be taken back with him.

"Let me do it." Nian Ruting took the initiative to say.

When Nian Ruting leaned over to pull up Shaoyao's body, Old Mu was behind her and slapped her on the back of the neck, knocking her unconscious!

Then Old Mu sent the unconscious Nian Ruting to the Tianlao, saying that he was the master of Changxin Hou Gu Ling, and that he had arrested the previous fugitive.

It is well known that Changxin Hou and his wife are the most trusted people of the emperor. Even if they randomly arrested someone and put him in Tianlao, the people in Tianlao would accept him first.

What's more, when they learned Nian Ruting's name, the officials on duty in Tianlao tonight immediately said that this person was really a fugitive.

The matter dates back to when Nian Ruting was thrown into the Heavenly Prison for cheating in the martial arts exam and then betrayed Nian Jincheng. In order to save Nian Jincheng, Su Liang asked Yan Shiba for help. Because the situation at that time required Nian Ruting to be pulled out of the death row, Nian Ruting should have died afterwards, but Yan Shiqi saved her life.

Therefore, Nian Jincheng had long been rehabilitated, but Nian Ruting had not, and was still a prisoner who was kidnapped in the Heavenly Prison records.

Then Lao Mu returned to the riverside and took Shaoyao's body back to the Su Mansion.

…

After Gu Ling sent Old Lady Xing back to the Zhongxin Marquis Mansion, he went straight home. Cen Man left Yuanming Pavilion when she saw him coming back.

"How is it?" Su Liang asked.

Gu Ling took off his coat, sat down by the bed, and briefly told Su Liang what happened.

This was beyond Su Liang's expectation. "Nian Ruting killed Shaoyao? Is she going to turn over a new leaf or use this opportunity to get close to you?"

It's not Su Liang's malicious speculation. It's just that Nian Ruting's behavior has always been abnormal, especially her obsession with Gu Ling, which has reached the point of madness. And her character is also problematic. In order to achieve her goals, she has no moral values ​​and bottom line.

If she really doesn't want to be with Shaoyao, why didn't she run away earlier? Since she has the ability to sneak attack and kill Shaoyao. And Shaoyao can't be watching her all the time.

Let's talk about what happened in the Huguo Temple during the day. If she really turned over a new leaf and wanted to stop Shaoyao, why didn't she say anything at that time?

First help Shaoyao catch the person, then find an opportunity to kill Shaoyao, and run to Gu Ling and say that she saved the person? Anyway, Shaoyao is dead, and what happened before that, Nian Ruting is what it is.

Gu Ling's expression is indifferent, "Don't worry about what she is thinking."

Su Liang nodded, "It's okay to send her to the Heavenly Prison, that's where she should be."

Back to the starting point. As a person with normal intelligence, Nian Ruting volunteered to help Nian Ruxue cheat in the martial arts exam. As for being used, it was just that Nian Ruxue deceived Nian Ruting and did not intend to fulfill her promise to her, not that Nian Ruting did not know that she was doing something that violated the criminal law and violated fairness and morality.

According to the criminal law of the country, Nian Ruxue and Nian Ruting are both undoubtedly guilty of capital crimes.

Lao Mu returned to Suliang and went to the outside of Yuanming Pavilion. Seeing that the lights inside were off, he threw down Shaoyao's body and left.

As a result, when Lao Mu was ready to go to bed, he just sat up straight after lying down, ran to the outside of Yuanming Pavilion, took Shaoyao's body away, and threw it into the vacant yard. After he was done, he went back and muttered, "This way, Nuan Nuan will not be scared by dirty things."

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