Chapter 195 The drama begins

East Liulin Township.

The lights in the room were dim, and Di Renjie and Zeng Tai were talking.

"Master, this time we went on an incognito visit, got to know the people's sentiments, and gained a lot. Should we prepare to return and reunite with the main army now?" Zeng Tai asked respectfully.

Di Renjie nodded slightly and was about to answer when Di Chun rushed in from outside the door: "Sir, a messenger has arrived from General Quan, saying there is urgent news."

According to Quan Shancai's instructions, the messenger found the Dongliulin Town that Di Renjie had indicated before his departure, and then asked around in the town, and finally found Di Renjie's accommodation.

"Marshal, this is an urgent letter delivered by Zhao Ji, the governor of Yingzhou. General Quan asked me to pass it to you." The messenger knelt on one knee and handed a letter to Di Renjie.

Di Renjie quickly took the letter, opened it and read it, then frowned and looked solemn.

After a moment, he waved his hand to signal the messenger to retreat and turned to face Zeng Tai.

"Master, what happened?" Zeng Tai asked hurriedly.

"Something happened in Pingzhou. Chengyuan asked me to rush over as soon as possible to take charge." Di Renjie said concisely.

"Then should we rush back now and join the army?" Zeng Tai asked again.

Di Renjie shook his head and said in a deep voice, "No need. Send a pigeon to General Quan immediately and tell him not to wait for us and lead the army directly to Pingzhou. We will rest here for one night and leave for Pingzhou tomorrow morning."

Zeng Tai bowed and said, "Yes, I'll do it right away." Di Chun followed him out.

Di Renjie took a deep breath and walked slowly.

However, within two steps, Di Chun's panicked voice came from the yard: "Master! Master!"

Di Renjie's heart tightened and he hurried out, only to see Di Chun and Zeng Tai staring at the empty pigeon cage in amazement.

Di Chun's voice trembled: "Master, the pigeon...the pigeon is gone!"

Di Renjie glanced sharply at the pigeon cage. There was not even a feather left in the cage, and the cage door was wide open.

Zeng Tai said with a hint of blame in his tone: "Di Chun, did you forget to close the cage door after feeding just now?"

Upon hearing this, Di Chun's face fell, and he looked extremely innocent: "I clearly remember locking it!"

Zeng Tai was extremely confused, and Di Chun was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, not knowing what to do.

Di Renjie's eyes swept across the yard sharply, as if looking for some clues.

Zhang Huan, Li Lang, and Wang Tiehan heard the noise in the yard and came out to check.

"Has anyone entered this yard just now?" Di Renjie's voice was steady and powerful, and his eyes looked straight at everyone.

Zhang Huan and the other two shook their heads and said, "We have been waiting at the door, but no one has come in!"

Di Renjie thought for a moment, then ordered: "Zeng Tai, quickly draft the letter and give it to Zhang Huan, who will immediately ride a fast horse to deliver it to General Quan overnight."

The two of them responded and went their separate ways.

Di Chun said aggrievedly: "Master, I am clearly..."

Di Renjie waved his hand to stop Di Chun from speaking: "No need to say more, notify everyone now, pack up, we will set off to Pingzhou immediately!"

"Now?" Di Chun was surprised.

"Now, take good care of the injured person and leave now!" Di Renjie said with his hands behind his back. Di Renjie and his group acted quickly and soon left the house where they were staying.

Not long after, several men in purple found the place where Di Renjie and his group had previously lived.

"Snake Head, we haven't found any trace of Di Renjie and his group. They seem to have left early, but they didn't go far. It's still not too late to catch them now." A killer reported in a low voice.

Xiaomei heard this and let out a long breath, with an unknown color flashing in her eyes: "No need, our mission has been completed."

After giving the order, several men in purple hurried away again. In the darkness on their way out, a pair of eyes were hiding and watching everything.

Among the purple-clothed people, it seemed that only Xiaomei noticed something, but she turned a deaf ear and left.

Dark clouds obscured the moonlight. When the man in purple walked away, Li Lang jumped out first, and then Di Renjie and his party slowly emerged from the darkness.

Zeng Tai followed closely behind Di Renjie, his eyes full of admiration: "Master, you are simply amazing. How did you know that someone would come to find us?"

Di Renjie was a little scared and said with emotion: "Someone released the pigeon to deliver the message to the enemy. I was just taking precautions, but I didn't expect them to come so quickly."

"Master, we can't stay here for long. Once they come to their senses, they might turn back. We have to leave quickly!" Zeng Tai said.

"Okay, let's go to Pingzhou immediately!" Di Renjie made a decisive decision.
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As the sky gradually brightened, Di Renjie and his companions finally saw the shadow of Pingzhou City, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

They were luckier than Li Yuanfang. When Shen Tao was inspecting the city defenses, he happened to bring Di Renjie into the city.

Shen Tao was a meticulous person. He brought Di Renjie and his party into the governor's mansion but did not make a big announcement. He only informed Zhao Ji. Even Li Yuanfang, Ruyan and others who lived in the governor's mansion were unaware of the news.

When Zhao heard that Di Renjie came in disguise, he was shocked and hurried out to greet him.

When Di Renjie saw Zhao Ji, they were about to exchange pleasantries, but Di Chun suddenly interrupted: "Sir, that man's wound seems to be bleeding again."

Only then did Zhao Ji notice that Li Lang was carrying an unconscious injured person on his back.

"General Zong!" Zhao Ji looked again and found that the man was Zong Huaichang who had disappeared in the chaos!
Di Renjie and his men were all surprised to see that Zhao knew the injured person.

Everyone hurriedly carried Zong Huaichang into the house, placed him on the couch, and treated his wounds again.

Di Renjie felt Zong Huaichang's pulse again and checked his condition. After a long while, he said, "He lost too much blood and was too exhausted before, which led to his fainting."

"Originally, his condition had improved, but after the bumpy ride, his wound bled again. But at least his life is not in danger. He just needs to rest for a while longer."

Zhao Ji nodded slightly when he heard this, and then asked curiously: "Sir, how did you save General Zong?"

"It was just a coincidence. I happened to meet him on my way to Dongliulin Town in disguise. At that time, I just thought he was a wounded officer from Pingzhou, but I didn't expect him to be Zong Huaichang." Di Renjie stroked his beard and smiled.

Zhao Ji couldn't help but laugh. Should he say it or not, is this fate?

"Sir, please come this way." Zhao Ji made a gesture.

"I heard from Shen Tao that Yuan Fang is also in Pingzhou? Why don't you ask him to come over?" Di Renjie followed Zhao Ji to the inner room and asked as he walked.

Zhao Ji shook his head and laughed again: "Isn't it your good niece? They live close to each other now. If I inform Yuan Fang, it will be the same as calling Ru Yan over."

"Oh?" Di Renjie heard this, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, "Then do you have anything you want to say to me alone?"

Zhao Ji's expression became solemn, and he nodded heavily: "Yes, it's about the so-called Wang Xiaojie's defection to Khitan. Some people have arranged a big show for you!"

(End of this chapter)