Sensing that the atmosphere in the banquet was out of control, the fifth prince's face was slightly gloomy, but he was not flustered, but smiled instead, and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, this matter is a little nephew's thoughtlessness, as for Mr. Jiang Ming, in order to put this matter aside for the time being, I will wait for the pleasure of the banquet first, and then talk about anything else, okay?"

With a word of relief, he simply changed the topic of the moment, which not only saved the embarrassment and anger of the guests, but also turned Jiang Ming's deterrence into resentment and backlogged, and Sam Ziqi invisibly shook the initiative of the words in his hands.

Jiang Ming sighed, and saw that Sam Ziqi began to toast the guests one by one, so he had to sit down unwillingly, if he could continue to suppress the other party's momentum, maybe it would be enough to restrain these powerful people, so that they could get out safely.

Jiang Ming scolded in a low voice: "What a fox, these five princes really have some means." Mu Qinglan smiled noncommittally on the side, because at this time, all the guests were waiting for the fifth prince to toast, so they didn't pay attention to the other conversations, so the two of them chatted with their usual peaceful attitudes, no matter what palace they were in.

"This palace is so eye-catching that I can feel the pleasant atmosphere even at night, far better than the smell of sauced beef in Linqing Lane. Mu Qinglan thought that there was a shop specializing in sauced beef in Linqing Lane, which was really fragrant, but it was disgusting to smell it.

"Yes, it is really a pleasure to live in such a courtyard, listening to the mountain wind, watching the clouds and smoke gather, brocade clothes and jade food, this kind of rich day is really not something that ordinary people can associate with. Jiang Ming also agreed, and inevitably aroused a lot of indignation at the injustice of heaven.

"Jiang Ming, if, if we were born to be the children of a rich family, we don't have to go through those hardships, we don't have to look at people's eyes, can we avoid those predetermined sorrows?" Mu Qinglan's eyes sank, and there were clearly unfinished words to confide, but they were stuck in her throat.

Jiang Ming knew that she was sad, how many tears she wiped for separation, how many struggles she couldn't bear to hide, but she could only make a living in this Qing banquet, he didn't know how to comfort her, his strength was different from her stubbornness, he could only say: "We were born ordinary, but we have an extraordinary fate, and we can only build that heart stronger through all kinds of weight." ”

When Mu Qinglan heard this, she raised her gaze, she looked at the young man opposite, and she didn't know what to say, so she had to lower her head again.

The two were silent for a moment, and Sam Ziqi had already been drinking with the waiter, and the fifth prince did not show anything because of the unpleasantness of the previous time, and he already had such a kind smile: "Mr. Jiang Ming, Miss Mu Qinglan, Xiao Wang is apologizing on behalf of my fourth brother who does not know the number of etiquette, please forgive me for the offense." ”

The prince held a glass of wine, the wine was as clear as a spring, and his face was like a sunny day.

Jiang Ming took the wine glass, but he didn't drink it, he said coldly: "I don't care about this matter, and I can't decide to understand, if His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince can't let it go, I can't help it." He poured the wine in the cup casually, and then looked at Sam Ziqi's expression, guarding against Sam Ziqi's annoyance.

Mu Qinglan looked at Jiang Ming at this moment, but she couldn't bear it, her eyes were as cool as water, and she couldn't hold back the pearls in them.

The silence was cold, but it only lasted for more than ten seconds, this kind of undignified provocation did not make Shen Ziqi unhappy, he personally bowed down, and poured another glass of wine and served: "Since this is the case, then it is not for anything else, today is my eighteen-year-old adult feast, Mr. Jiang Ming, I admire you as a hero and hero, with the courage of ten thousand people, can you come to my mansion in the future and communicate with me in detail about martial arts understanding?"

As we all know, the fifth prince of King Hou Feng is good at strategy and literature, and is not proficient in martial arts. This is the second time that Sam Ziqi has put down his body to recruit this poor boy at the banquet.

Jiang Ming hesitated slightly, then took the wine, poured it on the ground as before, and his face was full of indifference: "In the eyes of the fifth prince, in the eyes of all the guests present, I am just a poor man, how can I have the qualifications to let His Royal Highness the prince ask for advice?

This time it was a real refusal, not only pointing to Sang scolding Huai to satirize the powerful in Jiang Ming's eyes, but also showing unyielding dignity, but as soon as the words came out, he offended many people.

Shen Ziqi frowned, then exhaled lightly, poured a glass of wine, put his hands on Jiang Ming, and said peacefully: "My father instructed me to learn martial arts, and I am also young and frail, so I don't want to learn." It's just that I often listen to my father and Uncle Wei discuss state affairs, and every time I think of the gains and losses of the national war, I am not indignant, but Xiao Wang is incompetent and cannot make this situation stop and ease. I know that Mr. Jiang Ming has great ambitions, and he is not in the pool, so I dare to ask you where you are going in the future?

Jiang Ming was frightened for a while, but he felt a kind of lonely drifting flu, unable to return to his hometown Huangshi, and didn't know where to be. He had thought about the direction earlier, and although it was good to follow the black-clothed Tooth Catcher, he had already set his heart on the powerful sect called the mysterious Yi Xuanzong, so he couldn't get it at the same time, and now he was recruited by King Feng and the Fifth Prince, although he thought that he could solve the situation, survive, and let more people see his ability, and let his military exploits become a reason for tens of thousands of people to be impressed by his glory, but he knew that he could not accept this edict. When Father Mu died, when he and Mu Qinglan learned that it was King Hou Feng who was manipulating the murder, the crime of the Shen family would not be forgiven! If it was the mastermind of the fourth prince Shen Ziheng, he would definitely go on the opposite side of him in the future, how could the crime of killing the prince be forgiven, and he would be a subordinate of King Hou Feng or the fourth prince, and the crime of killing the lord's relatives was enough to wipe out the nine clans; if it was the fifth prince or the mastermind of King Hou Feng, how could he admit that the thief was the master, and he would be against him in the future, so it was better to directly hold the halberd at the beginning.

Jiang Ming shook his head gently, his face was still indifferent, but there was a trace of gratitude for the appreciation of the fifth prince in his eyes, and he also understood that Shen Ziqi was afraid that he would go elsewhere and become an enemy of King Houfeng, so he said: "I don't know where to go, but I will not lead the troops to be the enemy of His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince, I have my own plans for other things, thank you for the prince's kindness." ”

Take a glass of wine, bend your wrist and pour it, and the sake is like a spring river.

The prince served three wines, and the poor poured them all.

Shen Ziqi let out a long sigh, knowing that this person could not be subdued, although Jiaolong was not used by me, a deep sense of frustration came to his heart, but he did not show it, suppressed his emotions, and said: "Please Mr. Jiang Ming to the inner hall to talk, my father is waiting for you." ”

Jiang Ming doubted Dou suddenly, isn't Shen Ziqi the spokesperson of King Hou Feng? Since the prince has already asked everything that should be asked, when did King Hou Feng invite him? Could it be ...... Could it be that they were already preparing to start a murderous plan? Jiang Ming remembered that he had eavesdropped on the Senate between King Hou Feng and the Fifth Prince before, and he felt that he had guessed too much, so he grabbed the Fang Yuan halberd, smiled at Mu Qinglan and said, "Qinglan, let's go, let's go see King Hou Feng!"

If you regard this kind of resolute steps as heroic, you don't need to say much if you regard death as home, you will already be a heroic person who goes to death as usual!

"Mr. Jiang Ming is slow, Miss Mu Qinglan is better to stay here, if she goes, it will be a drag. But here, all the guests were there, and no one dared to coerce her. "The fifth prince ginseng bowed down strangely, but he didn't have the demeanor of a prince at all.

"You...... She is the only one here, how can she ensure her safety? Your Royal Highness Prince, don't force me, if something happens to her, I will turn the Houfeng Palaces upside down. Although Jiang Ming knew that at this banquet, everyone was watching, and no one dared to coerce and bully Mu Qinglan for no reason, after all, whether it was King Hou Feng or these guests and officials, they all wanted to save face. But he didn't dare to leave her here alone, out of worry, out of infinite worry, he was afraid that he would not be able to see each other if he had already been separated.

"Please also ask Mr. Jiang Ming to understand that they want you, not Miss Mu Qinglan. It is far better for Miss Mu Qinglan to stay here than to follow you into the inner hall. Sam Ziqi still didn't bow his head, he seemed to be revealing something.

Jiang Ming was silent, despite all the things, he was determined to take Mu Qinglan with him. He believed that even if he died, he would be able to leave with Mu Qinglan.

"Jiang Ming!" said softly, Mu Qinglan stuffed her delicate and lubricated hand into Jiang Ming's hand, looked at him with a vein, flashed a trace of reluctance and warmth, but in an instant, it was the resoluteness accompanied by Yingying's smile: "Jiang Ming, I'll stay here, this time I won't drag you down, you must come back safely, cherish your life, we will see you again." ”

It's just that knowing each other is accidental, and I don't know when we will meet again. This kind of spell is simple and popular, but it is imprinted in Jiang Ming's hands and Mu Qinglan's heart, and it will be difficult to get rid of for a long time, and after many years, it should not be forgotten.

Jiang Ming took the Fang Yuan halberd and followed Shen Ziqi away, walking towards the real Houfeng Palace, towards deeper fear.

Mu Qinglan watched Jiang Ming leave step by step, and the enthusiasm in her heart slowly cooled down, only to see that there was still his residual warmth, but there would be nothing left after today.

"Three pours of wine, don't look back! Is that because you are afraid of me? If you didn't have these things, you might have directly agreed to Shen Ziqi's solicitation, right? These were enough to move me, but, but, since that day, I can no longer tolerate a burning heart. ”

Mu Qinglan was stunned, her eyes were blurred, she sat here, like a cold and beautiful statue.

I don't know when, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps in my ears, and then a feminine and even disgusting voice sounded: "Miss, can you accompany Xiao Wang to have two drinks?"

Mu Qinglan came back to her senses in an instant, and her eyes raised, as if she had a bleak and murderous look.

The fourth prince, Sam Ziheng!

......

Jiang Ming walked forward by Shen Ziqi, and gradually entered the depths of the palace, because he had probably browsed the structure map of the palace, he was not afraid of the unknown place, but his heart was eager to move, maybe only by going down from this Houfeng Palace, he could have a future.

Shen Ziqi suddenly stopped, pointed to a tall isolated attic 100 meters ahead, and his expression instantly became cold: "In front is the inner hall, which is the place where the government affairs of the palace are handled, the first floor is isolated, without any concealment, and a thousand iron horsemen can be placed within 100 meters, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a dangerous place." Are you sure you want to go?"

Jiang Ming smiled kindly, although he didn't know Shen Ziqi's true thoughts, but two solicitations, three toasts, and many reminders, this is rare and valuable in a complex situation, and gentlemen cherish each other, probably so. He could only let go of everything and said thoughtfully: "There are some things that I must understand that people will not die in vain, and tears will not be shed in vain." Even if the net is all over the place, I am determined. ”

Sam Ziqi didn't say anything more, regained his plain color, walked quickly, and stepped into the inner hall.

A few minutes later, Jiang Ming also stepped into this richly decorated pavilion, he saw King Hou Feng, at this time Shen Ziqi and the military advisor Wei Dao'an were there, and more than a dozen ironclad generals were standing on the left and right, the military appearance was strict and orderly, and the scene was cold.

"Don't you have to think about it?" Hou Feng Wang Ginseng Zhengfeng's face was cold, and behind his back, he seemed to know the scenery of a state.

The long halberd was on the ground, and the floor suddenly cracked a big crack, Jiang Ming took off his shirt, revealing his naked body, but not strong, and he said: "King Hou Feng, let me ask you, who instructed the mountain bandits in Ganyong Village? Is it you, or is it Shen Ziheng?"

No one has ever dared to question the prince so presumptuously, even if it is the leader of the entire Nine Provinces Alliance, when he sees the king, he salutes, and the king does not have to kowtow, this is the greatest etiquette among officials. However, before the civilians came to the court in anger, the torrent was like thunder, who dared to do it?

Shen Zhengfeng said: "It's me? Is it Heng'er? What does it matter? Without my instruction or permission, he dares to hire bandits to kill people? ”

"Okay, with this sentence, I'm not afraid of killing the wrong good person. Of course, maybe there are no good people. Jiang Ming's eyes secretly glanced at the indifferent and speechless Sam Ziqi on the side, and with the dazzling edge of the halberd, he concealed the trace of hesitation.

"Generals obey orders!"

"The last general!"

"The anti-thief Jiang Ming stole into the palace and stole the palace structure map, the evil of his heart was clearly revealed, and now he went to the banquet with a halberd, his intention was very poisonous, and there will be a plan to kill the king. This Wang Zhaoling understands the arrest of Jiang Ming, and if he resists, he will be blameless. ”

In an instant, more than a dozen generals who had been fighting for many years drew their swords and burst out, the cold light flashed, and the killing intent suddenly appeared.

In the chaotic battle, Jiang Ming held a halberd in the middle, resisting the crazy attack of the generals, and at the same time quickly retreated backwards, exited the inner hall, and fought in the wide open space.

This fight, Jiang Ming is deeply uncomfortable, these dozen soldiers are extremely strong, the moves are all towards the tricky angle attack, these are all galloping battlefield for many years of generals, mutual cooperation is quite tacit, even if Jiang Ming's ability to fight alone is excellent, but under such an orderly continuous attack, soon fell into fatigue.

All the generals attack together, one look at the other is clear, one person loses the momentum, and the other person quickly makes up for it, even if it is a wheel battle, Jiang Ming will feel a very headache, and it is the full force of more than a dozen people, he is very lucky that he did not lose immediately.

"I can't be held back all the time! the longer I'm here, the more danger Qinglan may encounter there. Jiang Ming wanted to get rid of it, but he felt deeply powerless, and he couldn't help but feel that his strength was still not enough. At that moment, he took out two ink-black hexagonal crystals from his arms, and quickly threw them into the battlefield while the generals were at the mercy of the formation, only to hear two banging sounds, and the power of the black jade gold steel was like a high explosive, directly injuring four or five people, and even two of them were unconscious.

"There is a hidden weapon!" the generals were frightened and hurriedly retreated, but when they were impressed by the terrible lethality of this unknown hidden weapon, they no longer knew where the target enemy had gone.

At this time, Shen Ziqi and Shen Zhengfeng both hurriedly walked over, and the former asked: "What's the matter?" What is this, it has this kind of lethality?" All the generals shook their heads, but it was the military advisor Wei Daoan who inspected the injured general's injuries, and noticed a kind of black residue, twisted his chin, and said: "According to my speculation, this hidden weapon should be a medium-grade metal black jade gold steel, this metal is jet-black, hexagonal, and when it is violently impacted, it will produce a power comparable to explosives." Lord Wang, these three people can be regarded as wasted. ”

Hou Fengwang's face was gloomy, he didn't expect that he had just fought each other, and he had lost three veterans, and immediately shouted angrily: "The rest of the people, holding signal flares, when they see Jiang Ming, they will ask everyone to besiege and kill them." Now lead people to search the palace separately, and they will not let that kid out of the Houfeng palace alive. ”

"Yes!"

Shen Zhengfeng said to the gray-haired old man behind him: "General Ning, you can also make a move, otherwise the palace will suffer even greater losses." ”

"Yes!"

Jiang Ming returned to the banquet, and more than a dozen guards wanted to round him up, but Jiang Ming beheaded several people in a row, and he was so shocked that he didn't dare to move. When dozens of guests saw the scene of Jiang Ming fighting with his halberd, they were terrified in their hearts, for fear of harming the fish pond.

When Jiang Ming saw that Mu Qinglan was no longer here, he immediately panicked, casually picked up an ironclad guard, and shouted to many guests: "Where is the woman who was walking with me?

Where could the guests sit at the table in peace, and when they wondered why this man was so murderous, the angry shout had already raised their hairs in shock. One of the guests was an official, who plucked up the courage to respond: "This little friend, that young lady was invited away by His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, as for where to go, we don't know." ”

"Boom!" a short knife slashed through the sky and plunged into the throat of the man who spoke, whose eyes widened in anger and clutched his neck, which was constantly spilling blood, and finally collapsed weakly.

"Ahh ”

The panic of the guests finally came unexpectedly, they were all noble officials, almost no one could really go into battle to kill the enemy, and when they saw Jiang Ming killing people without care, they were already scared and their legs trembled.

"Tell me, where did Shen Ziheng take her? or she will die!"

One of the guests fell to the ground on his knees and shouted: "That young lady should be treated by His Royal Highness to the Yuheng Building of the East Mansion, which is the residence of the fourth prince, and that young lady took the initiative to go with His Royal Highness the Prince, and no one forced him, please also ask the gentleman to be aware of it, if you hurt His Royal Highness the Prince, you will be with the King of Hou Feng endlessly." ”

"You're talking too much!" Jiang Ming flew out with two short knives, killing the official and an official next to him who wanted to escape on the spot, and the knives hit the eyebrows.

"Qinglan, did you really leave voluntarily? Didn't I ask you to wait for me there? In case something happens to you, what will I pay back!" Jiang Ming didn't dare to stop for a moment before he ran towards Yuheng Tower, and when he saw a guard who dared to block him, he immediately killed him with a halberd. He's scared, he's worried.

If you have an accident, I will stir up this Houfeng Wangfu into a chicken and a dog!