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Chapter 24 Disciple
His words did clear up Zhu Yu's confusion, and it also brought up another question: "Although donating to a scholar's name is expensive, the Lu family has controlled the winery business in Qingshui County for many years. With such huge profits, it's unlikely that donating to a scholar's name would drain their entire family fortune, right?"

"Whether he really donated his wealth for fame or not is hard to say." Lu Qing shook his head. "From what those people said today, it's clear that Second Master Lu hasn't donated his wealth for fame yet. This is interesting.

Now that something has happened to the Lu family, even if we can find Mr. Lu to ask him, he may not dare to say anything to us.

So I think that the person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. It would be better for us to go directly to the person who tied the bell, which can save us a lot of trouble.

Madam, please rest early. I'm afraid tomorrow will be quite tiring."

After saying that, he stood up, took the talisman and left Zhu Yu's room, then turned and went into his own room next door.

Behind closed doors, Lu Qing asked Fu Lu, "Is there any news about Fu Wen today?"

"Not yet." Fu Lu shook his head, "But don't worry, sir. I've already left a mark outside. If he gets to Qingshui County, he'll definitely find us!
Master, there's something I've been thinking about all day, but I'm still a little unsure...

This morning we went to that dilapidated temple. My eldest brother was poisoned by an incense. The smell of that incense... I always feel like I've smelled it somewhere before...

It seems... it was the day you got married..."

Lu Qing smiled faintly and nodded at the talisman: "Yes, although it is not exactly the same, it is somewhat familiar. However, it is mixed with too many other spices, making it difficult to tell at once."

Upon hearing Lu Qing confirm his guess, the expression on Fu Lu's face became even more solemn.

Lu Qing sat at the table, looking up at his guard with a worried look on his face, and said to him: "When the enemy comes, we will fight back. When the water comes, we will block it with earth. There is no need to worry too early. It will only make you lose your composure."

Fu Lu nodded quickly: "That's what I said!"

Lu Qing asked again: "Have you prepared everything I asked you to prepare for Madam?"

"Everything is ready as you instructed!" Fu Lu replied immediately. He glanced at the next room and swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Lu Qing seemed not to notice Fu Lu's glance and hesitation, and waved him: "Okay, you should go back and rest too. Going to the county government office tomorrow won't be easy. If Fu Wen has any news, it will only make it more tiring, so you must seize the time to recuperate."

Zhu Yu'an slept all night, and when he got up in the morning and tidied himself up, he was shocked when he opened the door. The talisman was standing with its back to the door, like a wall.

Hearing the sound of the door opening behind him, Fu Lu quickly turned around and bowed to Zhu Yu, "Second Master, you're awake!
My master told me to come and call you over, but I heard no movement in the room, and I was afraid you weren't awake, so I didn't dare knock on the door."

"That's thoughtful!" Zhu Yu also smiled at him.

Fu Lu grinned and took Zhu Yu to Lu Qing.

On the other side, Lu Qing was sitting at the table, listening to Fu Wen report his discoveries outside.

When Fu Wen saw Zhu Yu, he also hurriedly bowed and said, "Second Master!"

It seems that this has been warned by Lu Qing or Fu Lu.

Lu Qing turned his gaze from Zhu Yu who had just entered the room back to Fu Wen: "Are you sure the thieves who moved the corpse haven't been there again?"

"I'm sure." Fu Wen said quickly, "After I found it yesterday, I quietly guarded there for a whole day, and no one came from beginning to end.

Before I came back, I went to the vicinity of the dilapidated temple on purpose. The man probably hadn't been there again. He had probably just killed one person and hadn't attacked again so soon.

Master, it doesn't matter whether that guy shows up or not. We should just do what we need to do. The two of us brothers should be more cautious. I don't believe that guy has any dirty tricks in broad daylight.

If we really run into him, we might as well capture him! " As Fu Wen spoke, his fists were clenched white, as if he was still annoyed at having been tricked by the other party before.

Lu Qing remained silent and said to Zhu Yu, "Fu Wen discovered where the body was hidden. Would you like to come with me to take a look?"

"Let's set off now?" Zhu Yu was quite straightforward. When he heard Lu Qing asking him, he immediately nodded.

It has always been her principle to keep her word. The two of them had agreed before that she would definitely give her all in this ghost temple case.

As the saying goes, rest is for better work.

Her current efforts are also for the purpose of living a leisurely life in the future.

"This... I'm afraid it's not appropriate for the Second Master to go with me?" Fu Wen was stunned for a moment, looked at Zhu Yu with a hesitant expression.

"Brother, what are you talking about!" Fu Lu punched him in the shoulder. "Second Master is just how capable he is. You and I have both witnessed this firsthand!"

"Of course I know," Fu Wen looked at his brother helplessly, "but the place where the corpses are hidden is not easy to walk to..."

"It's okay. There are so many of us. We can help me no matter whether it's pulling or dragging." Zhu Yu said, "Investigating the case is more important."

Fu Wen looked at Lu Qing again, and seeing that Lu Qing did not object, he said nothing more.

However, when it was time for breakfast, facing Zhu Yu who had a good appetite, Fu Wen felt hesitant to speak. He found an excuse to go out, went to a pharmacy, bought a box of refreshing medicinal oil, and handed it to Zhu Yu respectfully.

"Second Master, this will probably be useful to you later," he said to Zhu Yu.

Zhu Yu was stunned, probably guessing his considerations. He wanted to say that he didn't need it, but then he thought that the other person meant well, so he accepted it with a smile.

After dinner, Fu Wen, under Lu Qing's instructions, went out to rent an inconspicuous little carriage. The two brothers drove the carriage in the front. The carriage was not very spacious, but it was big enough for Zhu Yu and Lu Qing to sit down.

Before leaving, Zhu Yu touched his arms and found the small cloth bag was safe inside, so he set off with confidence.

The small carriage wobbled out of Qingshui County and traveled leisurely along the forest road in the direction of the ruined temple.

"What do you think about the Lu family's affairs?" When they were already some distance away from Qingshui County, Lu Qing, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly spoke.

"There seems to be a lot involved here." Zhu Yu didn't need to think too much, as he already had the answer to this question in his mind. "Someone is deliberately plotting to cause trouble for the Lu family. I initially thought that perhaps Mr. Lu had grown stronger and was no longer as obedient and easy to manipulate as he was at the beginning, so he was silenced.

As a result, they found wine jars in the wine shop. The jars contained aged fine wine, and the outside of the jars had the same fragrance as that in the Ghost Fairy Temple, as if they were related to the Ghost Fairy Temple.

Regardless of whether Mr. Lu really went to the Ghost Temple to pray for wealth, the fact that the wine and yeast in his house turned sour and smelly at the critical moment when Mr. Lu disappeared without a trace is no coincidence.

What the other party wants may not only be the lives of the Lu family, but also to completely cut off their family's chance of returning to their old business."

After she finished speaking, she paused and asked Lu Qing, "If the Lu family really donated their fame to Second Master Lu, would that be enough for them to escape from the palm of the hand of the Qingshui County Magistrate?"

Hearing her question, Lu Qing smiled slightly and said, "The magistrate of Qingshui County is called Li Wencai. I was born in a commoner family. I was once a disciple of Lu Zhang, so I can be considered his disciple now."

　Thanks to Vegetarian Pig for the monthly ticket!

　　
　
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