Chapter 47
It was the sound of two ships lightly touching each other
The sound was not loud, and the slight rocking of the ships from the collision was not obvious
It was just like the rocking of the rippling water
Those who were in deep sleep would not even notice
At this time is already late at night, this official ship and leaning on the shore, will never block the waterway
Where did this boat come from?
What’s more, what kind of boat would be traveling in the middle of the night?
Ling Jingshu’s whole body tensed up, she didn’t even care to put on her clothes and shoes, so she got out of bed with her bare feet, fumbled for the bamboo tube by the pillow, and quickly walked to the window
She lifted the curtains and looked out
This glance caused her whole body to shake and go cold
Tonight there was a small crescent moon hanging in the sky, and the stars in the sky were also covered behind thick clouds, so the light was very dim
But even if the light is dim, can also see a boat close to the official ship, the bandits holding a shiny sharp blade, one by one lightly jumped on the board of the official ship
These bandits, surprisingly, are masked with black scarves, and wearing black night clothes
They were like devils walking in the darkness of the night!
There were also two other ships that gradually drew closer
The boatmen who fell into a deep sleep noticed nothing
The few guards who were on night duty did not know what had mesmerized them and collapsed softly on the ship’s board
Ling Jingshu did not have time to think too much, quickly pushed open the window, pulled off the lid of the bamboo tube, and threw the bamboo tube out with all her strength
The bamboo tube made a sharp sound in mid-air, then exploded with a bang, suddenly emitting a blazing flame of light that shot up into the sky
The bandits who quietly touched the board of the ship were startled by this sudden sound, their movements were stuttered, and the temples of the leader’s triangular-eyed strong man jumped straight up
If the timing wasn’t unsuitable, the second leader would have simply risen up and cursed his mother
Tailed this official ship for two whole days, mapped out the ship’s guards and boatman manpower, before choosing this night to take action
He waited until the fourth night, which is the time of the day when people are most sleepy and sleepy
Even the guards on night duty can’t help but feel a little sleepy
Find a person who knows water swimming a few miles of water, quietly touched the side of the board, and then released the incense
The guards on the shipboard will be mesmerized
Then, approach the official ship and quietly touch the ship
While the people on the boat were sleeping, quickly restrain everyone
With minimal casualties and the fastest speed
Grab the people and get on the boat and leave
If things go well, it only takes half an hour to do a job
This kind of precise planning, careful and prudent action, but I did not expect to lose all my efforts
Before all the people get on the boat to take action
Already alarmed the people on the boat, but also released a distress signal
Scarface, who was closely following the second leader, had a tight heart and asked in a low voice, “Second leader, what should we do now?”
This is the unique distress signal of the official ship, as long as the ships that see it will come in the shortest possible time
They were different from those bandits who killed people and sold goods, taking the high-level route of capturing and selling people, and would never want to do the killing and extermination of people until the last moment
The Second Lord gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words, “Proceed as planned!”
And at this moment, the escorting boatmen were all startled by the sharp noise and reacted immediately
Ling’s family members who were in the third floor cabins were all awakened as well
The maids and maids-in-law stumbled and lit their candlesticks, and when they looked out the window, they screamed
It was impossible to act quietly at this point
With a grim face, the Second Lord quickly brought the whistle close to his mouth, and the sharp whistles, two long and two short, flew to the ears of the bandits on the other two ships
This was the code word that had been agreed upon before
No need to hide their tracks, quickly grab and attack!
The two ships no longer covered their tracks, swiftly approaching the official ship, one by one jumping onto the board
At this time, the guards and boatmen on the official ship also rushed out from the cabin
In the darkness, they exchanged blows
Then some people cried out miserably
In a situation like this, it was impossible to stay in the fight and not injure anyone
The Second Boss did not take the lead, instead he took a few steps back and the whistle sounded again
One long and three short!
Try not to hurt anyone’s life
Lest a life and death grudge be formedHow can there be bandits!”
Master Ling was shocked and scared, he wanted to shout an angry curse, but he was afraid that the bandits would follow the sound, he lowered his voice with a furious face, “How could bandits come out of nowhere!
Are these bandits crazy?
They even dared to rob an official ship!”
Sun, a woman, was even more frightened, her voice trembling: “Master
These bandits are just looking for money
We give them all the cash silver and jewelry, as long as they don’t hurt anyone’s life ” Before the words were finished, they were interrupted by a miserable scream
Sun’s whole body shivered, and the skirt underneath her got wet
In the end, Master Ling was a court official, not so scared out of his wits like Sun, gritting his teeth, he said, “Wait first
We have brought so many highly skilled guards along with us this time, as well as so many strong boatmen, we may not be unable to defeat these bandits
Also just now I don’t know who, has cleverly released a distress signal, maybe there will soon be a ship to save us ” The door of the cabin was knocked hard
The thumping sound was like a vicious ghost that was demanding for its life!
These bandits had actually killed their way to the third floor!
Master Ling’s face changed as well, his legs weakened and he could barely hold onFather, Mother,” Ling Jingyan’s cries rang out, “It’s me, open the door quickly, I’m so scared”
It turned out to be Ling Jingyan
Master Ling a heart slightly put back, quickly opened the door, a face of fear and tears Ling Jingyan rushed in, and Ling Ji and Jiang, at this time are in a hurry and unkempt clothes, and no one cares about this
Close the door, bolt the door, and then laboriously move over two wooden boxes to block the door
As if this will be able to keep all the bandits out
Ling Jingyan flung herself into Sun’s arms and cried non-stop
Jiang was also shivering, hiding in Ling Ji’s arms and whimpering
Master Ling and Ling Ji’s father and son were pale, looking at each other, looking at each other without words
The sound of shouting and killing on the ship’s board, however, became clearer and clearerFather, what are we going to do now?”
Ling Ji had experienced such a menace for the first time in so many years, and to be able to hold back from crying and breaking down at this point was already considered to have self-control
Master Ling pretended to be calm, but his trembling voice betrayed his true mood at the moment, “Don’t panic first!
There are guards and boatmen blocking the way, these bandits simply can’t rush up
Moreover, someone has already sent a distress signal, someone will definitely come to save us”
Right, who sent out this distress signal?
Was it the boatman or the guards?
Ling Ji thought wildly, and suddenly remembered an important question, “Where are Ah Shu and Ah Xiao?
Shouldn’t we call them both over?”
Although it might not be useful to get together, staying together at a time like this always strengthens one’s courage
Master Ling and Sun glanced at each other, neither saying anything
At a time like this, who would have the guts to leave the cabin?