roccoschili Chapter 1624: False and True
Chapter 1624: False and True
The silver ingot was found in a secret compartment in Li Sugui's room, and indeed, there was a tablet of the old prime minister Sima inside.
He looked carefully and found that the tablet was not newly made, but the incense burner, offerings and other items had been used for many years and nothing was new.
Yinding frowned slightly, looked at it carefully, and after confirming it again and again, he went back to report to Yan Ruyu and Huo Changhe.
Huo Changhe nodded to Uncle Sima.
Uncle Sima helped Li Sugui up and said, "You should have told us about this earlier, so there wouldn't be so many misunderstandings."
Li Sugui looked ashamed: "It's not that I don't want to say it, it's just that... I haven't made much progress in these years. I always feel ashamed to see my benefactor again. This strange thing happened, so I want to find out the truth before I say anything."
After their identities were revealed, the atmosphere in the room eased a lot.
Huo Changhe signaled Yinding to let Li Si go as well.
Just as he said this, Li Wanglin strode in: "Father!"
He looked nervous, but he relaxed a little when he saw that Li Sugui was fine.
Li Sugui signaled him, "Lin'er, come here quickly and meet Mr. Sima."
"Sir, this is my son, Li Wanglin."
Li Wanglin hurried forward to pay his respects and wanted to kneel down, but was supported by Uncle Sima.
Yan Ruyu glanced at Li Wanglin without saying anything.
Uncle Sima asked, "So, is there any progress in the valley? When can we set off?"
"I don't know yet," Li Sugui shook his head. "We plan to go into the valley again tomorrow. The bodies of six people we brought back that day were really... horrible to look at. We are also worried that such things will happen again, so we let everyone stay for a while."
"Have there been any ghosts in the mountains before?" Yan Ruyu asked, "Or, any strange people, or rumors?"
Li Sugui shook his head: "No, that's why I feel it's strange this time. If it had always been there, I wouldn't be panicking."
"Where did you find those six bodies?" Huo Changhe asked.
"Where the incident happened, they were lying or sprawled on the ground."
Huo Changhe nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Li Sugui looked at him: "Who is this..."
Uncle Sima took over and said, "Oh, he is my nephew. His father and I are old friends. They were originally escorting the caravan. When they heard that I was going back to Beijing, they came to see me off. But they were delayed by something and arrived a day later than me."
Li Sugui bowed and said, "I see. Nice to meet you."
Huo Changhe thought to himself that Uncle Sima's words came out quite quickly and sounded plausible.
After chatting for a while, Li Sugui apologized again, and Li Si also apologized repeatedly. Then they left together.
Uncle Sima asked in a low voice: "How is it? Do you think what he said is credible?"
Huo Changhe smiled slightly: "I thought you believed him."
Master Sima blushed, "I do believe it 90%, but I also know that I must always remain vigilant and rely on the prince's judgment."
Yinding said: "The spirit tablet he worshipped doesn't look fake. I looked at it carefully and it has indeed been there for some time."
"The account books are not false. We do buy offerings frequently."
Uncle Sima breathed a sigh of relief: "Then we..."
"However, this can only prove that these are true, not that all his words are true."
Yan Ruyu smiled lightly: "You don't have to worry too much, just keep everything as usual. The prince is here and will protect you."
"I know, I'm just troubling you, my lord and princess," Mr. Sima thanked him, "It's getting late, I'll go back to the yard first, if you have anything to say, please..."
He glanced at Xiaolan with fondness in his eyes: "This bird is very pleasing and very smart."
"Oh my," Xiaolan got excited when she heard that, and walked forward with her chest puffed out, "Don't be afraid, Master Sima, relax your brows and smile, Xiaolan, Xiaolan will protect you, the bad guys are scared to death!"
Uncle Sima only knew that it could speak, but this was the first time he heard it read this. He was stunned for a moment and then burst into laughter.
"Okay, relax your brows and smile. I won't be afraid with Xiaolan protecting me."
He walked away with a smile on his face.
Yan Ruyu asked Huo Changhe: "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"You are right. The spirit tablet and the offerings are real, but that doesn't mean he is completely sincere."
Jiang Paopao frowned: "I think what he said... is quite reasonable, but it's just too coincidental."
Yinding nodded: "That's what I meant."
Yan Ruyu glanced at their faces and said, "Have you all forgotten? I drew your portraits and asked you to remember them. How come you didn't pay attention just now?"
The two looked at each other - really no, it was night time, Li Sugui came later, Li Si arrived first, and all their attention was on Li Si.
When Li Su returned, he didn't pay attention to his figure and appearance, he just listened to him speak.
Yan Ruyu pointed at her shoulder and said, "Paopao, did you hurt him here?"
"Yes, that's right."
Yan Ruyu asked again: "When Li Wanglin came in just now, did you notice it?"
"What did you find?"
Huo Changhe took over the conversation: "He has a jade pendant on his waist, and there are three jade beads on the jade pendant."
"That's right," Yan Ruyu nodded, "You and Li Zaibiao, pick up a small jade bead from the cabin as well."
Jiang Paopao's eyes suddenly changed: "Princess, you mean they..."
Yan Ruyu took out the jade bead. Others might not be able to see it, as they could only see the color of the jade, but she could see more clearly.
Among the three jade beads on Li Wanglin's jade pendant, one is different from the others.
It must have been added later.
In addition to the beads, the knot on the jade pendant also has signs of being opened and re-woven. Although it is extremely subtle, it is still visible. After it was opened and the new jade beads were woven in, it is impossible for it to be exactly the same as the original one.
More importantly, she just switched her eyes and saw the wound on Li Sugui's shoulder.
Therefore, this father and son definitely did not tell the truth.
At least, it is related to the death of Li Zaibiao's friend.
They lied about what happened to the six bodies.
"Let's wait and see what they will do tomorrow."
"Yes."
The three of them retreated and returned to the wing room.
Yan Ruyu told Huo Changhe about her suspicions about the Li family father and son. Huo Changhe sneered and said, "The old prime minister is dead. Who knows what is going on? Whatever they say is true."
"Wait and see," Huo Changhe hugged her to sleep, "We'll talk about it tomorrow."
……
Li Sugui returned to the yard, his brows immediately frowned and he covered his wound.
In order to appear nonchalant, your movements need to be more natural.
"Shopkeeper, are you okay?"
"Father, how are you?"
Li Sugui waved his hand: "I'm fine, everyone must be careful. I think that couple is not simple, not like ordinary guards. Even if they are, they are people who have seen big scenes."
"Tomorrow's affairs must be carried out according to the plan we agreed upon. Don't be careless and don't create any more complications."
"Yes."