Chapter 238 Junshan Island, Smuggling Traitors

Chapter 238 Junshan Island, Smuggling Traitors

Chapter 238 Junshan Island, Smuggling Traitors
Li Jinglong was puzzled as to why Liu Heiying did not take the official ship.
Can't even stand out?

However, he also expressed his understanding and had no objection to it.

Xu Zengshou, on the other hand, was very excited. He stood straight, chest high, and head held high, looking around like a victorious general.

Although Hua Jieyu didn't understand the nature of these children, she still felt happy.

Arriving at the ferry, I asked around and found out that

If a foreigner takes the ferry, he needs to pay one penny of silver.
If you are a local of Yuezhou, you only need to pay a symbolic fee of ten cents. The difference is huge, just to increase the popularity of Junshan Island.

Entering the ferry, it was a bit empty at this moment, with open fences all around, allowing us to look out over the lake, with only the lower half blocked.

There were rows of seats neatly arranged, with about a hundred people sitting there.

Even though there were more than 20 people in their group, less than half of the seats were occupied.
The ferry didn't move, obviously wanting to wait for more people.

Li Jinglong was scratching his head and wanted to pay money to buy all the remaining seats so that the meal could start faster.

But Lu Yunyi stopped him and said calmly:
"When you go out to play, you should follow your heart. If you are too purposeful, you will feel tired."

Li Jinglong felt that what he said made sense, so he sat back down and started flirting with Liu Ruyan. The woman's laughter echoed in the cabin.

Lu Yunyi slowly stood up and walked to the fence and stood still.

The boundless lake seemed particularly vast, and the huge ships became tiny dots on it.
Looking up at the sun in the sky, Lu Yunyi's eyes were scattered, searching aimlessly among the crowd.

At the same time, keep your body tense and ready to dodge at any time.

But unfortunately, he only found his own people who were hiding, and a few people from Yuezhou Guards who were following them.

Seeing him like this, Liu Heiying stopped playing and joking with Hua Jieyu, and walked over and reminded him:
"Brother Yun'er, this place is too dangerous. If someone ambushes us, you can shoot them with arrows."

Lu Yunyi nodded, turned around and waved to Feng Qiwu.

She was still wearing the same red dress as yesterday, her generous face was radiant, her bright eyes sparkled with excitement, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
She came closer and said softly, "Sir."

Lu Yunyi smiled and praised: "It's really beautiful."

Feng Qiwu's eyebrows curved, the smile on the corners of her mouth became wider, and her whole body was filled with brightness.

Lu Yunyi looked at Liu Heiying and said, "Go get some paper and pen. I'll draw a picture for her."

Liu Heiying was stunned for a moment, then left quickly. Feng Qiwu, on the other hand, showed doubt on his face and uttered a questioning sound:
"painting?"

"I was able to see the beauty and the scenery of Dongting Lake. How could I not leave a memory?"

As Lu Yunyi spoke, he leaned her against the railing outside the ferry.
The breeze blew her hair a little, and her bright red dress fluttered a little, revealing a section of her fair and well-proportioned calves.

Soon, Liu Heiying returned and handed over paper and pen.

Lu Yunyi smiled and waved his hand gently: "Don't stay here, go stay with your sister Hua."

Liu Heiying's face turned dark. He turned sideways to look at Hua Jieyu, who was almost emitting the aura of youth. He sighed softly and returned dejectedly.

Lu Yunyi spread out the rice paper with a smile on his face.

Gently lift the pen, dip the pen tip into ink, turn your wrist slightly, and let the pen tip jump on the paper.

First, the outline of Feng Qi Wu is sketched, with smooth and powerful lines, which have both the softness of a woman and the toughness.

Then, he described the facial features in great detail: eyebrows like distant mountains covered with dark ink, eyes like clear autumn water, nose like a hanging gall bladder, and lips like red cherries slightly parted.

After finishing the character description, Lu Yunyi turned his gaze to the vast Dongting Lake.
As well as the slightly bustling market behind him, he frowned and thought deeply, and did not start writing for a long time, his eyes always looking behind Feng Qiwu.

Feng Qiwu pursed her lips slightly, feeling a little happy in her heart. She didn't dare to move, for fear of affecting the young man in front of her.

Time passed little by little, and Lu Yunyi stopped writing for nearly a quarter of an hour before he retracted his eyes.

Then he started painting, lightly outlining the tranquility and softness of the water surface with a few strokes, and sometimes using thick ink and heavy colors to show the overlapping waves.

The brightness of the early morning, the mountains in the distance, and the nearby port are all present.

In the picture, Feng Qiwu stands at the bow of the boat with a graceful figure, gentle face, and deep tenderness in her eyes.

Behind him is the sparkling lake and the mountains in the distance blending into one.

The painting lasted for nearly a quarter of an hour until the brush stopped.
Lu Yunyi let out a long sigh: "Come and take a look."

Feng Qiwu walked over with a smile on her face and took the rice paper, her eyes bursting with excitement.

"Your craftsmanship is excellent. Thank you very much."

Lu Yunyi smiled and nodded, then went straight back to his seat. Feng Qiwu was stunned and quickly followed him.

There were more and more people on the ferry, and there were already more than a hundred people.
The boatman is already hoisting the sail, probably ready to set sail.

Lu Yunyi sat there, Feng Qiwu happily went to share with the girls,
Liu Heiying took the opportunity to sit over and said, "Brother Yun'er, how is it?"

"No."

The disappointment in Lu Yunyi's eyes was no longer concealed at this moment:
"This is a long journey, please pay attention to the boats on the river."

Liu Heiying was stunned for a moment and whispered: "Jinglong is still on the boat."

"If the boat capsizes, some people will survive and some will die. He may survive, but we may not. So be careful."

"I see."

"If I want to kill someone, I will choose the place on the shore, on a boat, or on an island.
The best place is on the shore, where you can only target the target.
The worst thing on the ship would be to implicate innocent people and make things worse.

On the island, it is a bit mediocre and unable to escape.
If everything goes well, be careful once you get to the island."

Liu Heiying nodded solemnly, and looked around the boat more vigilantly.
"There's no need to look at the people on the boat, most of them are ours."

Liu Heiying's pupils dilated slightly, his body stiffened, and he nodded slightly.

Just then, the voice of the waiter at the ferry came:
"Dear guests, this ship is full. Please wait for a moment. The next ship will be here soon."

There was some noise on the dock, and the boatman's voice rang out at this time:
"Dear guests, please take your seats. This trip will take nearly an hour. There are fruits and water for sale on the boat, as well as some small items from our Yuezhou Port. Please come and support us!"

After saying that, the boatman left the cabin and waved his hand:
"sail--"

puff--

The sound of the sails being lowered was heard, and the huge ferry slowly began to move.

Lu Yunyi sat in the middle, looking around.

Soon he saw the official ship that Li Jinglong had originally found.

There were several boatmen standing above, watching the ferry leave quietly.

Ok?
Lu Yunyi's eyes narrowed, he stood up quickly, walked to the fence and looked back.

Those figures had disappeared, and the official ship slowly sailed into the port.

We chatted and laughed all the way, and it took nearly an hour before we could vaguely see Junshan Island.

At this moment, the lake is calm, with a gentle breeze creating ripples.
Not far from the ferry, there were many small boats sliding slowly, with some travelers sitting in them.

Lu Yunyi had been standing by the fence for a long time, his face calm, but with some regret in his heart.

Turning around, Lu Yunyi looked at Liu Heying who was standing quietly opposite him. The two looked at each other and both saw nothing.

Li Jinglong, on the other hand, sat there at a loss, not understanding why the two men stood up instead of sitting down when they had seats available.

A quarter of an hour later, the ferry arrived at Junshan Island Ferry Terminal.
There are just as many people here, but it's not as lively as Yuezhou Port.

"We've arrived~~"

The boatman's voice sounded, accompanied by the sound of the sail landing.
The originally quiet cabin became noisy.

Countless people began to whisper, slowly stood up, and got off the boat one after another.

"Let's go, Yun Yi, why are you still standing here?"

Li Jinglong also stood up at this moment and waved towards Lu Yunyi.

Lu Yunyi smiled, and his body changed from leaning to standing, and he said with emotion:

"The scenery of Dongting Lake is indeed beautiful. If I were not on official business, I could live here permanently."

Li Jinglong smiled and said: "What's so good about this big lake? You haven't been to Qinhuai River yet, it's just as spacious.
At night, there are thousands of lights on the shore and pleasure boats on the river. If there is a beauty by your side, the scenery is so beautiful. "

"Okay, let's go take a look next time we return to Beijing."

"Success, that's it."

The group walked and talked.

After getting off the ferry, the moment I stepped on solid ground,
Almost everyone in the group looked comfortable. Compared to the uncertainty on the boat, being down-to-earth was more direct.

The ferry at Junshan Island is not big, and there are various kinds of boats docked there, and at a rough glance there should be more than a hundred of them.

Lu Yunyi did not leave quickly, but strolled slowly, pretending to feel the breeze, and quickly glanced at the nearby ships.

Soon, a government ship caught his attention. It was much smaller than the ferry.
The flag of the Yuezhou Navy was flying on it, and there were two soldiers on duty.

"Yun Yi, hurry up, Junshan Temple is still a long way away." Li Jinglong shouted from a distance, waving his hands high. Lu Yun Yi glanced at the official ship, made a few gestures with his hands behind his back, and then walked away from the ferry.

Feng Qiwu followed closely at the side, pursed his lips slightly, with a look of loss in his eyes.

Although she is a prostitute, she still has the desire to get close to a rich man.
Compared with the other gentlemen, the one next to her didn't seem to be that interested in her.

The group chatted and laughed, gradually moving away from the ferry.
It was not until this moment that Chen Jingyi, who was acting as a boatman, came out.

He had changed his clothes at this moment, wearing a sweatshirt, his dark face was full of wrinkles, and he was wearing a huge hat.

He called over two of his men and ordered:

"Go check the origin of that official ship."

"Yes!"

The scenery of Junshan Island is indeed well-deserved.

The island is shaded by green trees and lush pines and cypresses, with an occasional few peach and apricot blossoms peeking out from the branches, looking pink and delicate.

A group of people walked slowly along the bluestone floor.

The breeze brings bursts of fresh air mixed with a faint floral scent, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Not long after walking, the bluestone paved road disappeared completely.
Instead, there are intricate winding paths made of cobblestone.
There are carefully trimmed bushes on both sides, and from time to time birds jump up from the branches and sing happily.

Li Jinglong muttered as he walked, "It's smooth on the outside but rough on the inside. This road is too rough for my feet."

Liu Ruyan, who was holding his arm, explained with a smile:

"Sir, it is said that there are many acupuncture points on the soles of our feet. These stones are used to press the acupuncture points. I heard that they are very good for the body."

Li Jinglong was stunned. It actually has this effect?
He looked forward and saw that some of the passers-by had taken off their shoes and were walking on the ground barefoot.

"It seems that I am ignorant. Yun Yi, do you know?"

Lu Yunyi smiled and shook his head: "I don't know."

For some reason, Li Jinglong suddenly became excited:

"Finally there is something you don't know!!"

Several people present laughed.

Walking along the path, you can see a slightly wider circular square with some stalls around it.
There are also stairs spreading upwards, with some travelers climbing up on them.

At the top, a slightly quaint temple is faintly visible, with red walls, green tiles, and flying eaves and corners, which looks even more solemn and sacred under the sunlight.

At this moment, there was smoke curling and melodious bell sounds.

"Yun Yi, I heard that the temple here is very powerful. I plan to pay my respects there. I hope everything goes well for us."

Li Jinglong excitedly introduced all kinds of things about Junshan Temple to Lu Yunyi, but it was just hearsay.

Lu Yunyi's expression became more and more strange, and he couldn't help but say:
"Jiujiang, Black Hawk said the same thing the last time he took me to Tianjie Temple.
The fortune that the old monk interpreted for us was very good, but it's a pity that it has been burned now, otherwise you could go and pray for it."

Li Jinglong's expression also became strange, with some fear in his eyes.

As the Duke of Ming Dynasty, he also knew some inside information about the Tianjie Temple.

"Yun Yi, don't say such unlucky words.

Tianjie Temple is a mixed crowd, with all kinds of high-ranking officials and dignitaries. The monks there have long since changed their character.

This remote temple is purer. I heard that there are many enlightened monks here with great merits and virtues."

Lu Yunyi nodded, looked at the temple at the top, and nodded thoughtfully:

"Thanks to your good words, let's go and pay our respects. This trip to the west will surely be smooth."

"Hey, that's natural!"

"Black Hawk, let's go."

"Coming, coming." Liu Heiying, who was wandering around the stalls, quickly paid and followed.

A group of people slowly crouched down the stairs.

Lu Yunyi looked normal, looking around and looking back from time to time.

There were no problems for passers-by, and no one was found hiding in the dark.
However, a few officials walked by in the square behind him from time to time, asking questions to the people passing by.

This made Lu Yunyi's eyes flash with a hint of doubt, as if he was thinking about something.

His appearance also made Liu Heiying, who was not far away, secretly nervous. His body tensed up involuntarily and he stared around vigilantly.

This made Hua Jieyu, who was standing by, look puzzled, and she asked softly:

"Sir, are you feeling unwell? Do you want to stop and rest?"

Liu Heying was stunned for a moment, then he straightened his chest, strode forward, shouting something like "I'm in great health."

Hua Jieyu smiled, lifted her skirt and followed.

Not far away, Xu Zengshou was standing next to them and there was a sweet scene of love between them.

The two held hands and smiled.

Xu Zengshou felt the sweat on Xue Lingqing's hands, turned his head and saw that her forehead was already covered with sweat, so he said with a little concern:

"Qing'er, you must be tired, how about I carry you up?"

Xue Lingqing was stunned on the spot, her face flushed and she quickly shook her head, whispering:

"Sir, don't do this. You will be laughed at."

"What's that!"

Xu Zengshou seemed to be in high spirits. He came to Xue Lingqing, bent down, picked her up on his back, and walked upstairs.

Guo Quan, who was following not far behind him, was stunned on the spot, lowering his head and covering his face, somewhat afraid to look, his toes already digging into the ground.

Li Jinglong and Lu Yunyi were the last to fall, and their faces turned dark when they saw this scene.

Soon, the group climbed the stairs and arrived in front of Junshan Temple on the top of the mountain.

Stepping onto the stairs and looking around, Lu Yunyi frowned. He spotted the two people hiding in front of the door at a glance.

Although they were dressed as merchants, one could clearly sense the military aura emanating from them.

The two of them were looking around at the travelers coming and going.

Lu Yunyi took the initiative to look at him, and soon doubt flashed in his eyes.

The two men's expressions didn't change at all, as if they didn't recognize him at all.

Lu Yunyi pursed his lips, and had a plan in mind.

He asked Feng Qiwu to stay where she was, and he stopped in front of the stall, looking at the small souvenir items on it.
Lu Yunyi quickly picked out a string of Buddhist beads, a bracelet, and an ornament, and asked:

"Big brother, how much silver is it in total?"

"Three money."

The man stated a price in all seriousness.

Lu Yunyi concluded that these two were not plainclothes officers, nor were they the security guards of Junshan Island.

But the spy who was just assigned here,
This is a scenic spot, three cents of silver is too cheap.

He paid the money, his eyes flickered, and asked directly:
"Big brother, when I was down there earlier, I saw some government officials asking around. What happened on the island?"

The man stiffened, and Lu Yunyi's eyes gleamed as he waited quietly.

At the same time, he took out a banknote and handed it over, pointing to Feng Qiwu not far away, and whispered:

"My dear brother, my wife is pregnant.

I want to come here today to pray for your health. If there is anything, please tell me so that I can avoid it and come back in a few days."

The man's eyes lit up when he saw the one-dollar bill.
Lu Yunyi's eyes also lit up. Without any hesitation, he pulled out two more cards and stuffed them into a bamboo tube with an expectant look on his face.

The man hesitated, his expression changing back and forth. He looked at the three strings of banknotes, gritted his teeth, and whispered:

"I can't tell you the details, I can only tell you that there are smugglers on this island, they are people who escaped from Yuezhouwei a few days ago."

Lu Yunyi looked shocked!
The man pressed his hands again and again:

"It's daytime now and there should be nothing to worry about. Remember not to stay overnight. Go back early. We will search carefully at night."

Lu Yunyi nodded repeatedly, took out two more bills and handed them over:

"Thank you, big brother. I will leave after I finish my worship."

(End of this chapter)