Volume 1: A stone strikes a thousand waves, the world surrounds Li Daosheng Chapter 45: There is no eternal turmoil in the world
When Bai Yaoer woke up, it was early morning when it was about to dawn.
She found herself lying in a government courtroom, her cheek pressed against the cold ground and her body freezing.
The court was very large, with red pillars surrounding it supporting the roof. The utensils on display were all carved with majestic and ferocious animal-faced blades.
But what was strange was that there was no one on either side of the court. Only a middle-aged man in a black robe and silver fishnet clothes was sitting in front of the court, looking at her expressionlessly.
"Where is this?" Bai Yaoer covered her forehead and sat up from the floor of the courtroom.
Her head hurt, her mind was in a mess, and she seemed to remember nothing.
What's going on and why am I here?
She thought blankly.
Shouldn't I be on the way to Wudang Mountain with Li Si?
"Bang!" At this moment, the middle-aged man in front of the court suddenly took the gavel on the table and slammed it heavily.
The sound was very loud, and it awakened Bai Yaoer a little.
The middle-aged man was sitting at the table. He opened his tightly closed mouth and spoke slowly.
"I, Bai Yao'er, escorted the great thief Li Si to the capital government at 3:00 pm this morning. He was taken into custody by Yan Tingzhi, the chief constable of the southeast of the Six Gates. Soon, I will announce it to the world and accept the emperor's grace. I decree this."
After saying this, the middle-aged man took out a roll of yellow silk cloth from his arms. This was the emperor's handwritten edict that he had received from the palace early this morning.
Although it is not as formal as an imperial edict, it has the same effect.
He has already reported this matter to the Emperor.
It was just because there was another story behind this matter , so the emperor only gave him a handwritten order and asked him to handle it alone.
Li Si, Liushenmen, detained by the government?
Hearing these words, Bai Yaoer even thought that she had not fully woken up yet, so she had heard it wrongly. She didn't know when she had taken Li Si to the government office.
With her mouth slightly open, Bai Yaoer looked at the man in the hall and said.
"This, what is…"
But the man interrupted her.
"You still don't understand?"
The voice was dull and carried an indescribable authority that made it difficult for people to breathe.
Bai Yaoer's face turned pale. She couldn't resist, so she had to kneel down and put her hands above her head.
"Daughter, I obey your order."
The middle-aged man walked down from the court, put the silk cloth in Bai Yaoer's hand, and said lightly.
"Get up."
But Bai Yaoer did not get up immediately. Instead, she opened the silk cloth in her hand and confirmed the contents on it again.
The handwriting on it was very clear, saying that she had caught Li Si and the emperor would reward her.
At this moment, she seemed to remember something.
She remembered that she was knocked unconscious, and just before she fainted, Li Si seemed to say something to her.
"Remember you owe me ten thousand taels of gold."
Ten thousand taels of gold...
In an instant, Bai Yaoer's heart trembled as if she had figured out everything, and an indescribable feeling spread in her heart.
She understood why Li Si was talking about trouble, and also understood why Li Si did not take her to Wudang Mountain again.
He helped her with one more thing, something that was beyond her control but more important than her life.
Looking at Bai Yaoer's stunned expression, the middle-aged man walked to the side, took out a knife from the corner and hung it around his waist again.
"It seems that you don't know everything."
It is not allowed to carry a sword in the court, but now he has come down from the court.
"Sir." Bai Yaoer turned her head blankly and looked at the middle-aged man as if she wanted to say something.
But the middle-aged man didn't let her continue. He was always decisive in doing things and would not waste unnecessary words.
"My name is Yan Tingzhi. You don't have to call me sir. Li Si has already told me the whole story. This time, I will take you to claim the bounty and escort you back. In addition..."
He turned his head, glanced at Bai Yaoer, took out a piece of paper from his arms and placed it in front of her.
"This is what Li Si left for you. Come out after you read it."
After saying that, Yan Tingzhi walked outside holding the knife.
In the empty courtroom, Bai Yaoer sat on the ground in a daze. After a while, she picked up the piece of paper in front of her and tore it open.
On the paper was a letter Li Si left for her.
Girl, I'm glad to see you in this letter. You should have enough money to save your father now, right? Haha, don't thank me. I said that we will be friends in the future. It's only natural for friends to take care of each other. You don't have to worry about it.
Although Yan Tingzhi is old-fashioned, he is a good man. You can trust him. With him around, no one can take your ten thousand taels of gold away, unless I come here in person.
After your father recovers from his illness, you should take good care of him and stay in the mountains. Your martial arts skills are too poor and the world is not suitable for you.
Okay, I won’t say much more. I know the way to Ji County. If I have the chance in the future, I will come to visit you. Don’t forget to prepare some good wine then.
——Li Si
It was almost dawn outside, and some dim light came in, shining on Bai Yaoer.
She never thought that when one day she was able to save her father, she would feel like this.
She suddenly thought, could this be another joke?
When she was about to cry, Li Si would jump out from some corner and say with a smile.
Haha, I was just kidding, did you really believe it?
But Li Si did not jump out again, and this was not a joke.
She was the only one sitting in the hall, with red eyes.
…
Three days later, a piece of news spread throughout the world - the thief king Li Si was arrested.
This made those people in the martial arts world who were still mocking the Royal Family for losing face this time quiet down and have nothing to say.
No one has ever heard of the person who captured Li Si. It seemed that she was just an unknown little girl.
No one knows how she captured Li Si, so there are many different opinions.
Some people said that she used poison and other despicable means, but this statement was quickly refuted, because if that could have caught Li Si, Li Si would have been caught long ago.
Some people said that she used the beauty trap, but soon someone said that Li Si didn't seem to fall for it, because he didn't even go when the top prostitute of Wanhualou invited him to be her guest.
Finally, some people believe that this woman named Bai Yaoer might also be an undiscovered master, which is why she was able to capture Li Si.
Another group of people believed that she was just lucky enough to run into Li Si who was injured after a fight with someone, so she arrested him.
But no matter what, the result will not change. Li Si was caught, and his legend in the martial arts world came to a temporary and hasty end.
Those who were planning to capture Li Si returned home in disappointment, those who were chatting loudly in the restaurant started talking about other gossips, and those who were related to the matter each had their own thoughts.
The storm has passed, and the world seems to have calmed down again..
