In the Tang Dynasty, social customs were open and women could go out freely. However, some shy ladies still wore veils when going out, which was not unusual.

  The people passing by stared at this beauty, even with a veil covering her face. "Miss, let's go to the outskirts of the city now, or we'll catch the night curfew."

  The woman slowly took off the golden bangle from her hand and said softly: "Thank you, big brother."

  Che Ma Hang stared at the golden bangle, his eyes lit up for a moment, and hesitated: "Alright then."

  At the hour of You, it was just about time for the curfew, and the common people were all hurrying home in fear of being caught, because the Qian Niu Guard patrolled the city on schedule.

  Those who can still appear on the street after midnight are either carrying an imperial edict or are members of the Imperial Guard.

  Che Ma Xing chose a horse with the fastest speed and instructed the coachman to return before the curfew.

  The village was rarely visited, and the horse driver couldn't bear to remind her: "Miss, the sun will set soon, and this place is usually not patrolled by soldiers. It's better for you to be careful since you're alone."

  The masked woman turned around, her watery eyes rippling slightly: "Thank you, I will."

  The cart driver shook his head and whipped the horse back into town.

  The girl trembled and stood for a while, then pulled down the handkerchief on her face, it was Lin Jingjing.

  The letter only said to meet her here, but this place is desolate and cold all around, and there's no one else except for her.

  She calmed herself and started walking towards the forest. The words of warning from the carriage driver just now couldn't enter Lin Jing's ears again.

  "Master Fan, if it's you, come out and see me." Lin Jingjing heard the voice and suddenly turned her head back, her face paling slightly.

  Although she was born in a brothel and her life was not her own, she believed that she had never done anything wrong in this life.

  She's not afraid even if there really is a ghost in this forest.

  She continued walking in, the forest was humid, Lin Jingjing saw a row of footprints. Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she suddenly picked up her skirt and ran along the footprints.

  "Master Fan... Master Fan, are you inside? I've come to see you." Lin Jingjing was both startled and delighted to see someone under the tree shade in front of her.

  The man slowly turned around, and under his disheveled hair was a pale face. Lin Jingjing's footsteps came to an abrupt halt.

  Until she stared at him for a long time, he whispered: "Jing Er, is that you?"

  Lin Jingjing was shocked and stared at him in disbelief.

  That person became even more agitated and said: "Jing Er, I thought that in this life I would never see you again."

  Hearing this, Lin Jingjing couldn't help but shed tears.

  The figure under the tree rushed straight towards Lin Jingjing, who seemed to be stunned, staring at the person as if rooted to the spot.

  As they approached, the man brushed away the disheveled hair from his face, revealing a handsome countenance.

  This familiar look... Lin Jingjing suddenly opened her arms and hugged the man in front of her.

  "Fan Lang, how I wish I could have followed you..." Lin Jingjing wiped away her tears and couldn't help but ask, "Why did you want to meet me in this desolate place?"

  Upon hearing the question, the man holding her said in surprise: "Jing'er, wasn't it you who asked me to meet up?"

  Otherwise, he would spend his whole day wandering around Cuiyun Building, and who else would be willing to pay attention to him.

  Lin Jingjing suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She had a bad premonition. "I only came here because I received your letter, Fan Lang."

  "What?!"

  The two of them looked at each other in shock.

  The forest is quiet and silent at this time, just like a ghostly night is approaching.

  Lin Jingjing suddenly pushed the man and said, "You go quickly!"

  Just then, a cold laugh came from the woods, "I'm afraid none of you will be able to leave."

  Lin Jingjing was shocked and looked around in bewilderment. The originally dark forest, where the sun had already set, suddenly lit up with many torches.

  A man in white clothes, fanning himself, coldly smiled at the two of them.

  Liu Pinzhuo gritted his teeth and stared at the familiar face in front of him: "Fan, you actually still have a big life."

  Fan Wenjun subconsciously blocked Lin Jingjing in front of him, staring at Liu Pinxiao in disbelief: "Liu Gongzi, you..."

  "It's indeed a pair of star-crossed lovers, but don't worry, I've always been one to help people fulfill their desires. Today the moon is nice, so let's send you two together to the Western Paradise, where you can continue your love." Liu Pinzhuo said with a cold smile, his teeth clenched.

  At this time, Lin Jingjing's face turned pale and stared at Liu Pinzhuo: "So it was you, you are the one who stole Fan Lang's article?"

  Liu Ping's face turned cold. Since ancient times, beautiful women have been a source of trouble. I should have known there would be such a disaster. I should have killed this woman long ago, but instead let her escape.

  "Fan Wenjun, I'm willing to help you out, a country bumpkin like you. It's your good fortune for generations to come that I'm willing to take you under my wing. If you dare to put on airs in front of me, don't blame me for being ruthless and unscrupulous."

  Fan Wenjun's voice began to tremble: "So you sent someone to kill me, Liu Gongzi. Killing people is a crime punishable by death, I never thought you would dare to trample on human life!"

  Lin Jingjing suddenly said, "You guys who play with people's lives, the noble sons of officials, do you really think there is no king's law?"

  Liu Pingzhuo had long since begun to speak recklessly: "You, a lowly person, dare to hope that I, the young master, would give my life for you? The king's law is not made for the likes of you."

  It is even more unbearable that those inferior people he looks down on can actually write better articles than these noble young masters.

  "Kill them, leave no survivors." Liu Pinzhuo's pale face twisted like a ghost. After racking his brains to find such a place, he lured these two fools here, and after killing them, the bodies would be buried in the dense forest, where no one would ever discover them.

  The killers around him, each holding a knife, rushed towards Lin Jing and her companion.

  Before he could finish speaking, the assassin's knife had barely descended when another knife suddenly appeared from beside him and blocked it.

  In this life-and-death moment, Lin Jing's face turned white.

  Suddenly appearing were two bailiffs, Pei Tan slowly walking out from behind a tree.

  Just now I didn't notice anyone at all, Liu Pinxiao's eyes were about to split open as he stared at Pei Tan: "It's you this plague god, you're here again to ruin Young Master's good fortune!?"

  Pei Tan stared at him without a word. He looked at Lin Jingjing, and Lin Jingjing's eyes dodged slightly.

  "This official followed Lin Niang all the way here and unexpectedly discovered the transaction between Liu Gongzi and the Liu family."

  Liu Pinzhuo's right hand trembled violently, he never thought that Pei Tan would bump into them. Now the people in the know are not only this pair of men and women, but also the Dali Temple.

  He was frantically thinking in his heart, what to do...

  "Lord Liu, I advise you not to make mistake after mistake."

  Liu Pin suddenly fixed his gaze on Pei Tan.

  Pei Tan stood in front of Lin Jingjing, obviously wanting to protect her and Fan Wenjun.

  Liu Pingzhuo looked at the five people in front of him, one of whom was an imperial officer. But what did that matter? If it came to a confrontation, the five were no match for the twenty or so killers.

  Liu Pinzhuo suddenly revealed a ferocious smile.

  "What are you standing there for? Didn't you hear me? I told you to take him down..."

  The assassins around were shocked and immediately stared at Ryu Hyeon-joong, fearing they had misunderstood.

  It was Pei Tan who spoke, staring at Liu Pinxiao's face, his eyes sank and said after a long time: "Liu Gongzi, do you want to kill the imperial officer?"

  Liu Pinzhao burst out laughing and stared at Pei Tan, saying: "Who saw this young master kill someone? Pei Temple only brought two men to capture the escaped prisoner, but was resisted to the death by the prisoner. Five people died together here. What does it have to do with this young master?"

  Pei Tan's eyes were deep and somber.

  I really didn't expect it, for a person to be so crazy about fame and wealth.

  "Come on! What are you waiting for!" Yu Pung-tae's face twitched as he glared at the killer beside him.

  Pei Tan lowered his head, seemingly giving up resistance, but as the killer approached, he suddenly said: "Prince Liu, I'm sure Liu Gongzi also feels sorrow for you."

  Liu Ping snorted coldly.

  Just then Pei Tan raised his head, his face calm and unruffled: "Then don't blame this official for not giving you a chance, young Master Liu."

  As soon as the voice fell, Liu Pinzhuo was still in a daze, and many archers emerged from the surrounding forest, like ghosts, silent and stealthy. Countless arrows were aimed at the killers, and with just a slight movement, they would be pierced through their intestines.

  A figure emerged slowly from the thicket of trees.

  "Who is it! Who else is there!" Ryu's face twisted, almost mad. In fact, maybe he was originally a lunatic, otherwise who would do the things he did.

  This dense forest is suitable for murder and abandonment, a perfect place for sneaky affairs. Liu Pingzhuo was delighted by this, thinking that after tonight, no one would ever know what he had done.

  Unfortunately, a place that can hide dirt and filth is naturally more suitable for hiding people.

  Pei Tan slowly approached the figure, bowed his head and saluted, "Your subordinate pays respects to Lord Wei."

  When he heard Pei Tan's title, Liu Pinzhuo was completely stunned.

  The torch shone on the man's body, his face was as pale as a ghostly well, he stared at Liu Pinxiao, just like staring at something dead: "Liu Gongzi, you really disappointed me."

  So many hints are not understood, only such fools will walk the dead end.