Chapter 148 It’s over, I’m the scapegoat!
The fact that gunpowder can explode gave Gu Shanhai a lot of confidence. He quickly prepared high-explosive black powder and took corresponding protective measures. The sky had darkened.
"It's time to go to Yuzhu Pavilion." Gu Shanhai tidied up briefly.
He also knew the specific location of Yuzhu Pavilion and had inquired about it when he went out to buy materials.
When he left the inn, he actually saw a lot of people, because he was not the only one who was invited. All the students who came to take the exam were invited, and the number was quite large.
'It seems that they are invited in batches, not all at the same time. That's right. If all these thousands of students and candidates are to be invited at the same time, Yuzhu Pavilion does not have such a large carrying capacity. ’
Not to mention anything else, there are nearly fifty candidates in the inn where Gu Shanhai is staying. He has also inquired about it. During this period, their food, clothing, housing and transportation are taken care of by the imperial court and they do not need to pay for it themselves. This is a welfare benefit. .
In order to better control these students and candidates, these are selected talents. Unified management can also avoid various accidents. It is considered to be an emphasis on the imperial examination and candidates. The more important reason is that this is the emperor's feet, so the treatment is good. This treatment would not have been available in the previous provincial and municipal examinations.
He also inquired. It was more like going to Yuzhu Pavilion for a meal to share feelings and relieve stress. The prince would not appear. For the prince, winning over was necessary, but if he showed up now, it would seem a bit condescending.
Gu Shanhai didn't have any objections to this. If he didn't want to follow the crowd and find a cover, he wouldn't even want to go there.
Because it was too much of a waste of time. It was common for literati to fall in love with each other. When the time came, they would inevitably have to recite poems and write poems, which he didn't understand at all.
When literati get together, they can still care about the country and the people without being romantic. This is inherently problematic.
The Yuzhu Pavilion was not far away, and Gu Shanhai arrived quickly alone. Deng Zhida and other fellow villagers came together, and they were in a group.
One thing can be determined from this, that is, the relationship between the character he replaced and his fellow villagers is not very good. Otherwise, if they set off, they will ask him to set off together, not one after the other.
The previous chat was probably due to chance encounters rather than intentional conversation.
After entering the Yuzhu Pavilion, servants were quickly arranging the arrangements. After Gu Shan's name was written on the poster, he was arranged to a slightly cornered place.
‘Is there a directory? Sure enough, reputation is important wherever you go. ’
The arrangement of the Yuzhu Pavilion is actually very normal. You, a nobody, want to occupy a good seat. It is simply too beautiful.
‘It’s just that this approach is inappropriate. ’ Gu Shanhai sighed inwardly. The face of a student candidate sitting next to him seemed calm at first glance, but unfortunately his micro-expression also revealed his displeasure.
The scholar Hou Weiji.
This was the hint that Gu Shanhai got. He discovered an interesting thing, that is, not everyone will have relevant hints. For example, his fellow villagers will have hints, or the famous students sitting in the front row will also have hints. Or the person sitting next to him.
And like the servants of Yuzhu Pavilion, some people who are unlikely to interact with each other at all, there is no corresponding reminder.
Therefore, Gu Shanhai boldly guessed that it was probably because the boss didn't know these people.
In other words, the person with the hint is likely to be some key, or it may just be a simple NPC.
The Yuzhu Hall quickly became lively, and the students at the front were also very popular. They were obviously good at dancing. After announcing their names, everyone began to compliment each other, but these compliments were in vain. In Gu Shanhai's ears, there was a bit of the smell of needles hidden in cotton wool.
As the atmosphere became more intense, many students and candidates sitting in the back row began to talk. First they started cheering and reciting poems, and then they planned to use those people's reputations to rise to the top.
Gu Shanhai remained motionless, watching this development with cold eyes, while Hou Weji, who was sitting next to him, became more proactive, getting up frequently and walking around with a wine glass in hand, quite like a madman.
For a moment, Gu Shanhai didn't quite understand how things were developing.
He knew there was danger here, but where exactly was the danger? It had been all afternoon and he hadn't encountered anything, so that was nothing.
At least give him a hint or something, otherwise he will be confused and can only go to the Ministry of Etiquette to steal the test questions later as planned.
The main reason is that Gu Shanhai thinks that there may be relevant circumstances in this Yuzhu Pavilion, otherwise it would be impossible to let him come here without any reason. Maybe the original owner's past experience can be included in the illusion, so there must be something wrong.
The banquet became more and more lively, and he even saw that all his fellow villagers had gone up, leaving only a few students who might have been withdrawn but still did not move.
At this time, Gu Shanhai was also thinking about getting up to inquire about something, when he suddenly heard a scream.
Everyone was also shocked.
"Dead, Geng Sheng is dead!" Then, a student was heard shouting.
A scholar named Geng died, and Gu Shanhai was also a little curious about it. He had an impression that the man was called Geng Wu, and the prompt also had the word "student" in front of his name like Hou Weiji.
Seeing this, Gu Shanhai also squeezed in and saw the other party lying on the ground bleeding from all his orifices and no longer breathing. For a moment, the Yuzhu Pavilion became chaotic.
The soldiers who heard the commotion outside the door also rushed in and began to maintain the scene. After Gu Shanhai took a look, he sat back down again.
I thought in my heart that danger might be coming.
He didn't know what happened. Now that he was mortal, he naturally didn't know what happened just now, but it looked like he was probably poisoned.
The scene was quickly settled. The government office, the city government, etc. all sent people here. Under normal circumstances, there would not be such a big fight for the dead. The main reason was that they died in Yuzhu Pavilion, and they were about to take the exam. This situation definitely alarmed the prince and even the current emperor.
Therefore, a small matter becomes a big deal, not to mention the suspicion of poisoning.
All the candidates and students present were feeling uneasy. After all, everyone just ate the same food, and they were afraid that they might also be poisoned.
Gu Shanhai also followed the trend and pretended to have a similar expression.
The investigation was carried out quickly, with a large number of officials involved and the students having to be searched.
"." Gu Shanhai also felt a little nervous. He had three tubes of black powder hidden in his arms. It would be troublesome if they were found.
When he was thinking about how to deal with it, he reached out and touched it, and his expression froze.
Not for anything else, just because he didn't know when he had an extra bag of things in his arms, just a small bag.
He was certain that before he came to Yuzhu Pavilion, he had nothing on his body except black powder.
‘Damn it, is this being framed? No, with their little ability, how could they possibly frame me. Gu Shanhai's first thought was that someone had poisoned him and framed him, but when he thought about it carefully, he realized that this thing was put together with black gunpowder. His pocket was not the original pocket. In order to facilitate himself, he sewed it again. It's been a while.
If the person who framed him was really capable, there would be no need to poison him.
So now Gu Shanhai has good news and bad news.
The good news is that he doesn't have to go to the Ministry of Rites to steal test questions and he doesn't have to think about the tribute exam. The bad news is that he may face jail time and beheaded by his queen.
The reason is very simple. The person who poisoned is probably 'him', his original body. This is one of the inheritance tests.
The other party has done this before, and it is an inevitable historical development. Even if he doesn't do it, the whole world will help him do it.
As for why he killed Geng Wu, Gu Shanhai guessed that he might have killed the wrong person. The person he wanted to kill should be Deng Zhida, for no other reason than because the person who had a drinking and poetry fight with Geng Wu just now was Deng Zhida, and his reminder The most special thing is that all the other students from the same town are just so-and-so students from the same town. Only Deng Zhida said: Come with him to participate in the tribute examination ten days later.
Therefore, the two may have had some grudges before, or it may be that 'he' is unilaterally jealous, which makes him angry just thinking about it.
It doesn't matter whether Gu Shanhai takes action or not. What matters is that everything will develop according to history. If he doesn't find a way to break the situation, he will not be able to escape death.
What? Can 'he' break the situation? But Gu Shanhai is not 'him', and he will be in trouble if he doesn't save himself.
But even if he saves himself, he seems to be forced back to the right path.
So Gu Shanhai planned to give it a try to see if the inheritance mechanism was flexible. If it was flexible, he would be able to do more operations. If it was not flexible, he would have to fight head-on.
He took out the bag of poison without leaving a trace, and the reminder came to mind as expected.
Jiuxue Powder is colorless and odorless. Those who take it will bleed to death.
'Sure enough, it is this thing.' Gu Shanhai complained, and then stuffed it into the seam of his coat at a very fast speed. This seam was also newly sewn by him. It was originally intended to be used to put the dagger. It was very It's obscure, at least from the outside, you can't see any problems or protrusions. Unless he is the person who sews it himself, it will definitely be impossible to find it.
After putting it in, it closes again. Even if the opponent picks it up and throws it, he can't notice it. And there is no need to worry about the three tubes of black powder in his hand. The reason is very simple. He can push this thing directly onto the peace charm. After taking this thing, it will not look like bleeding to death from the seven orifices.
Now we can only choose the lesser of two harms.
Of course, if he were to be killed in a plot, he would have no choice but to escape with the help of black powder.
The inspection came to him quickly. After a lot of trouble, the package of Jiu Xue Powder was not found. Then he also asked about his three tubes of black powder. After Gu Shanhai answered the questions, he verified it and found that it was not poison.
Drinking too much ink can kill you. Could it be that the ink is poison?
After returning the things to him, he went to check on the others.
Other candidates and students are also whispering that once the Yuzhu Pavilion case comes out, the next tribute examination may have to be postponed.
‘Is it possible that the other party hasn’t been caught after he killed him? ’ Gu Shanhai was thinking about this.
The inevitable development had an accident, so if there are still dead people next, it means that not only has 'he' not been caught, but he has dared to commit crimes many times.
‘It’s not the kind of idea that you should be the first to kill your competitors. ’
This torment lasted most of the night, and most of the students and candidates were released. Except for some people who were left to continue interrogation, these people were all suspects. The most unlucky one was Deng Zhida. People who engage in drinking fights are naturally the most suspect.
'The original situation should be the same. He killed the wrong person and borrowed a knife to kill. Not only did he solve the famous Geng Wu, but he also dealt with Deng Zhida, who had a grudge against him. ’
Next, the other party will definitely not be able to participate in the tribute examination. Even whether he can participate in the future is one thing, and his immediate future will be ruined.
If the murderer is not found in the future, he will be the scapegoat. Forget about fame and other things, just wait for death.
If you kill people in other places, you may be able to save your life by removing your honorary title, but if you kill people in the Yuzhu Pavilion of the Crown Prince and Crown Prince, it will not only slap someone in the face, but also the prince, the government office, the city government, etc. Everyone's face.
On the way back, the candidates and students were also protected by soldiers. They were really worried that something would go wrong again. It would be such a big deal if one of them died. If another one died, Long Yan would be furious tomorrow morning.
Gu Shanhai went back smoothly. Many candidates and students on the way seemed very silent. It was not clear whether they were frightened or did not dare to say anything. Anyway, Gu Shanhai was thinking in his heart.
‘In this case, don’t even think about stealing papers. There will definitely be martial law in the near future. ’ Gu Shanhai was quite helpless. If he had known better, he would not have taken the risk to prepare the black powder. Fortunately, he did not bring a dagger with him this time, otherwise it might have been more troublesome.
‘I hate puzzle books! ’
At this point, he finally understood. This was definitely a puzzle book, and it was also a very difficult one. If he hadn't been superior in skills, he would have failed before.
‘This boss was a highly intelligent criminal in the early stage, with methods and intentions, and he was vicious in his attacks, but he just didn’t know where the turning point was. ’
Gu Shanhai is not good at solving puzzles at all, especially in this situation where he has no memory, which makes him even more passive. Unless puzzle players come over, they not only have the digital assistance of "The First Era" , as well as the skills of the corresponding system, it is definitely not like him just entering with a blank slate.
Gu Shanhai has experienced a similar situation in his previous life, and his skills were only temporarily sealed, but all kinds of digitization are still there, and he can gradually unlock skills by completing tasks and collecting clues. Because of the interference of "First Era", it is naturally more If we already favor the players, is it possible that we should also favor the colonized world?
The player is his biological son and an employee of Volume 996's Takeoff, while the colonial world is just material and has different status.
Gu Shanhai doesn't have this kind of treatment. Temporary workers should stop thinking nonsense and be honest and down-to-earth. (End of chapter)