You have truly caused me great suffering!

Chapter 23 Corpse Sinks to the Bottom of the Bian River

Anyone who commits murder knows that killing is easy, but disposing of the body is difficult.

There are specific methods for disposing of corpses, including throwing them far away and burying them nearby.

In the alley, Chen Shao opened the gate and sat at the door watching them slaughter pigs.

As dusk approached, groups of three or five people returned from time to time, all looking over with curiosity.

At this time, Chen Shao would greet him with a smile.

Upon hearing that this was the newly arrived commander of the pro-Japanese army, the imperial guards all rushed forward to curry favor, hoping to become acquainted with him.

After cooking a large pot of meat soup, Chen Shao ordered his personal guards to serve it to each household.

They simply said it was to celebrate the promotion and the housewarming, so that everyone could share in the joy.

Such opportunities to befriend superiors are rare, and everyone is happy to give them face, with many returning gifts in return.

Chen Shao carefully observed the expressions of each household but did not find anyone with a strange expression.

After nightfall, Chen Shao returned to the courtyard, and the behavior of his personal guards far exceeded his expectations.

They remained remarkably calm, ate with relish, and spoke to outsiders without stuttering or showing any signs of anxiety.

The four men looked at Chen Shao, waiting for his order.

Chen Shao said in a low voice, "Wrap them up in straw mats, and wait for me."

The Northwest has been a place of constant warfare for a hundred years, and people have certainly seen countless deaths and injuries.

These personal guards, it seems, are barely qualified now.

His personal guards were his most trusted confidants, and Chen Shao had absolutely no fear of them betraying him.

Correspondingly, you must treat them sincerely. Even the most cold-blooded and ruthless person is good to their personal guards.

Back in his room, Chen Shao placed a bowl on the table.

Watching the little girl wolf down her food, he poured her a cup of tea and handed it to her.

The young maid didn't accept the tea. Suddenly, she came to her senses, knelt down, and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "Thank you, sir, for saving my life."

Chen Shao found it amusing; this person was quick-witted, able to spout off without hesitation.

"What life-saving grace is there?"

"Yes, I was saved by them. If they had taken me back, they would have killed me."

"What's your name? Tell me what happened when you went back and were killed." Chen Shao helped the little girl up and let her sit on the wooden stool to tell him slowly.

His gaze was calm. The little girl sat on the stool somewhat awkwardly, and seeing such a calm gaze after killing someone made her even more afraid.

But she composed herself and was about to speak when Chen Shao interrupted her, saying, "No rush, let's finish eating first."

The little girl suddenly remembered something: it was true that they had slaughtered a pig today, but they had also killed two people.

This meat
Is it pork?

"Don't worry, it's pork."

The little girl was startled; the person opposite her was terrifying, able to see what she was thinking.

She lowered her head, not daring to look at Chen Shao again.

I didn't get a good look at her from outside, but now that I see her, she's quite pretty.

Especially when viewed from above, his neatly trimmed eyebrows, straight nose, and subtle dimples on his cheeks, combined with his youthful appearance and still somewhat childish, made him even more adorable.
Especially the beauty mark at the corner of her eye, which made her look pitiful.

After they finished eating, Chen Shao said, "Drink some tea first, otherwise you'll easily get indigestion."

Watching her tremblingly finish her tea, she tilted her head back, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopped.

Chen Shao wasn't in a hurry to press for details, and slowly asked, "What's your name?"

"Chun Tao."

"What's your surname?"

"Wu"

"Whose maid is she?"

"I am not someone's maid, nor am I a runaway slave. Someone came to our house, killed my parents, and kidnapped me. I was saved by my benefactor, otherwise they would have killed me too!"

Chen Shao glanced at her clothes.

Chun Tao immediately said, "They told me to wear this too." Chen Shao reached out and grabbed her arm, glancing at her hand, which was very soft.

He doesn't seem like someone who has served others since childhood.

Thinking of those two people, who were also dressed as servants but were definitely not ordinary servants, Chen Shao believed them to some extent, but not completely.

Why did they kill your whole family?

"No, I don't know."

Chen Shao didn't speak, he just smiled and looked at him.

Chun Tao felt increasingly uneasy under his gaze.

Chen Shao slowly approached. The little girl covered her face, her beautiful eyes wide open, filled with boundless fear.

"No, don't kill me! I really didn't know!"

What are your parents' names? Where do you live?

"My father's name is Wu Tong, and he lives on Ma Xing Street!"

She was just a little girl, and although she was clever and quick-witted, she was also timid.

Chen Shao nodded and said, "Since your family has suffered a disaster, you should stay here for now."

Chun Tao was smart; she knew she couldn't leave for the time being, and it wasn't safe outside either.

She nodded, then looked cautiously at Chen Shao and said ingratiatingly, "My lord, you are truly my savior. I will definitely repay you. I have some money in my family, I will give it all to you!"

"I'm going out for a bit. As you can see, my men are reckless and quick to kill. Try not to go out and move around in your room."

Chuntao nodded quickly.

Chen Shao looked at her; this girl was secretly watching him again, she really had a lot of nerve.

"You don't need to be afraid. After a few days, once I find out who's after you and it's safe outside, I'll send you away."

After listening, Chun Tao thought of her deceased parents, the vicious thieves, and her own predicament.

With her head bowed, her long eyelashes fluttered, and a few tears rolled down her cheeks.

Actually, at this point, if she were really asked to leave, she wouldn't dare to go.

The person in front of you kills without blinking an eye, but they only kill their own enemies.

This gave her a sense of security and dependence.
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Wearing the waist badge of the commander of the Japanese army and the military jacket of the Japanese army.

Chen Shao rode out and circled around Bianliang, searching for a place to dump the body.

Disposing of corpses sounds horrible, but he had seen it all too often when he was protecting grain in Hengshan.

Many laborers along the way were beaten to death.

When Chen Shao first witnessed it, he felt very uncomfortable and almost vomited several times.

Gradually, you get used to it; this is just the kind of era we live in now.

To survive here, he must adapt.

As for killing those two people, Chen Shao wasn't too worried. With the current level of criminal investigation, murder cases aren't so easy to solve.

Moreover, as long as he wasn't caught on the spot, Tong Guan would most likely be able to save himself.

After looking around, Chen Shao realized that burying the body was not a good idea. Bianliang was too prosperous, and burying it there would be too much trouble and would make it easier for people to find it.

On the contrary, the shimmering Bian River was a good choice for disposing of the body.

After wandering around for a while, they returned to the courtyard. Chen Shao waved his hand, and Dong Dahu and Zhao He, who were already prepared, quickly followed.

Chen Shao led the way, while Dong Dahu, carrying a straw mat under his arm, followed behind Zhao He, slowly leaving the alley.

They didn't go far, but walked to the Bian River, to a relatively secluded spot.

Chen Shao was leading his horse, about a hundred paces away from them.

Dong Dahu and Zhao He tied stones to the body and rolled it down.

Then they did the same thing again, going back and sinking the second body to the bottom of the river.

After disposing of the body, Chen Shao wandered around Bianliang again, instructing them to lock the doors and windows when they returned.

He wandered around Bianliang before returning to the alley.

(End of this chapter)