Chapter 19: The Bow and Arrow Messenger
It has been nearly two months since the last war between Yi and Guguo ended, and in a few days it will be the deadline for Shu You to promise to give an explanation to Yuan Han. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
On the Yi side, although Emperor Jing was very dissatisfied with what Shu You had done, the soldiers and people of Yi State were all rejoicing at the temporary truce, and because of this sentiment, Emperor Jing only dismissed Shu You as a general and no longer used it for a year, without punishing more.
On the side of the lonely country, Emperor Xuan once personally visited King Fu in King Gong's mansion, and there were rumors among the people, saying that the little county lord who had been sick for many years had recovered and was fine, and even on the other hand, the county lord was taking care of the injured King Fu for these two months.
On this day, in the mansion of the Marquis of Leqi, located in the south of Yidu, a figure flashed in from the side door.
"Who is it?" a man of about fifty years a year greeted him with a spear.
"Uncle Mu, it's me. The figure stood still in the courtyard, and his face was exactly the same as that of the people under Shan Xiao, the master of the north gate of the Star Altar.
"It's a trace. The man withdrew his spear and stood it on the ground, a smile on his face.
"Why bothered our housekeeper to personally guard the courtyard today?" Although the tracer was joking, his demeanor was very respectful to the man in front of him.
"Qing Cang and Qing Shu were ordered to find out the information, and there will definitely be good news today. "The man is just called by the trace, he is Mu Bing, the housekeeper of the Hou Le Chi Mansion, and even the Hou Yuyang of the Le Chi respects him as an elder.
"Is it about the assassination mastermind?" Troll's eyes lit up.
"Yes, you should go to Trolley and wait for news. In addition, you tell him, Hou Ye said, so that he doesn't have to leave in a hurry today. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, you brothers should also have a good reunion. β
"Our master also told me this before I came, and he and the second master really have a good heart. Thank you very much. β
The second floor of the attic in the Hou Mansion Gardenββ
"What are you looking at?" Yu Yang, a twenty-seven-year-old owner of the Hou Mansion, put the brush in his hand on the pen holder and looked up at the woman sitting by the window and watching from afar. That woman was none other than the former "flower of the grassland" of the United States, Tuoba Yue.
"That man is here again, and yes, today is the fifteenth full moon again. β
"Ah, you mean Troll, but that wasn't the man you saw last month. β
"Not him?" asked Tuoba Yue as she retracted her gaze.
"The one who comes every single month is his younger brother Tse, and the double moon is him. β
"Where did they come from?"
"Heaven must not be divulged. β
"I've been married to you for two years, is there anything I can't say to me?"
"You are the sister-in-law and the aunt of Xiaozhi, I don't need to hide anything from you. β
"Then what else do you say that the secret of heaven must not be leaked......"
"Shall I ask you a question?"
"You ask. β
"Like you said, you've been married to me for two years, when can you consider being my real wife?"
"You...... Say what...... Real wife, I ......" Tuoba Yue blushed when she heard this, and stammered.
"Yue'er, I know you married me for a variety of reasons, but none of these reasons include what you think of me. It was the same when I married you. Even if she is the most beautiful woman on the prairie, what is the point if you can't make a promise to me?"
"Yes, you're right. "For this, I also failed a man who was so affectionate to me......
"But after two years of getting along day and night, we all got to know what kind of people each other are. You are a woman who grew up on the grassland, and your heart is straightforward, so I will ask you: Do you like me now?"
"Before I answer you, you have to answer me a question. Tuoba Yue laughed and didn't answer the rhetorical question.
"Good. β
"How long have you been asking this question?"
ββ¦β¦ It's been a few months. β
"If it weren't for today's Mid-Autumn Festival reunion night, wouldn't you have been going to ask?"
"Sometimes I want to ask, but it's too busy...... Turn around and miss the good time. β
"You don't know that when you're busy, that's when I'm looking at you the most unscrupulously. For so many days and nights, I've long liked you. β
"I like you too. β
"That'...... You promised me one condition, I won't have to sleep in the study tonight. β
"On what terms?"
"You can't take me down. β
"Fool, what kind of condition is this. I Feng Yuyang will not have a negative Tuoba Moon in this life and this life. β
"Feng Yu Yang...... Your surname is Feng?"
"Hmm. β
"What about brother-in-law, is Konglin his real name?"
"The eldest brother uses his own name. King Mingjun's right-hand man is bright and dark, and the eldest brother is the replacement of the left-handed 'dark' who happens to be sent to other countries to carry out missions, so he is not worried about being recognized. β
"Master. At this time, two men reached the stairs on the first floor of the attic.
"You're back, how's it going?" asked Yu Yang as he walked to the staircase on the second floor and looked down.
"Surprisingly, it was neither the second prince, nor the fourth prince, nor the sixth prince who sent someone to assassinate King Fu. The man on the left replied.
"It's not about fighting for the throne at all, it's about power. The man on the right answered.
"Fighting for the right to fight?"
"Let's get straight to it, if you don't, you won't guess. The man on the left shook his head and said, "It's Taifu Shushao!"
"Interesting, framing your own son?"
"Master, do you remember the great general Shui Qi who died eleven years ago because of Emperor Jing's suspicion and gratuitous crime? Mrs. Shu kept this in mind, for fear that his family would take over the political and military affairs of the court. The man on the left explained.
Therefore, what he is fighting for is the greatest power within the tolerance of Emperor Jing. For this reason, he did not hesitate to throw the sensitive issue of 'secret calculation' to his son. The man on the right said.
"In this way, if Shu You pursues King Fu like Chang Li, he will lose the morale of the army and the people, and he will not be able to threaten Emperor Jing. If you don't pursue, you will lose your position as a general. Shu Shao, the old fox...... It's really ruthless. With a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, Yu Yang instructed the two men on the left and right respectively, "Qingcang, tell the news to Tuse." Qing Shu, you are responsible for informing the fourth master that he will assassinate a person in Jinmanlou east of Yidu tonight. β
"Yes. β
"You asked Qing Shu to find your fourth brother, is he a killer?"
"The fourth brother is arrogant by nature, but he is the most stubborn in his bones, and he believes that the prince is the master, and he will do everything for revenge, even if he is a killer in any harsh environment...... What else do you want to know? We'll stay up all night tonight, and I'll tell you all about it. β
"Hmm. β
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When you are in the unit, the lonely capital Gong Wangfu -
King Fu's injuries were already fine, the residual poison had been cleared, and the little county lord had already "healed", and the entire palace was filled with a festive atmosphere.
Hearing that Chan'er had returned, the master of Yinchen Xuan Xiaoxuan couldn't hold back his excitement, and deliberately took the black crown and searched for the destruction to sneak into the lonely capital, and lived in King Gong's mansion, which has been more than a month.
It was night, Yuan Han, Chan'er and Plug Rut were planning to have a reunion banquet in the main hall. At the moment of the unitary hour, the palace suddenly announced that Yuanhan entered the palace, and at this moment, only Chan'er and the plug were left sitting at the table.
"Cousin, because of me, you and your uncle were not able to get together on the night of the reunion, but separated from each other, and when you see your uncle, please help me convey my apologies. I salute you for this cup. Chan'er picked up her glass and said to the blockade.
"Silly girl, my dad and I are together every day, and it's not bad for a few days. He touched a glass with Chan'er, drank it all, and said, "But if you don't want me to be angry, don't apologize and toast." We weren't like that before. β
"Then what were we like before? You and Uncle Sanhuang seem to be hiding something from me. β
"You don't remember the past, and I don't want to remind you of the pain of amnesia over and over again, so I didn't ask you to change your name...... But since you asked, I'll tell you that you used to call me 'Brother Zhe', and Jia Lu called me by my name directly. Correction Chan'er said.
"I see. Brother Zhe, you are very good to me, I really want to be the sister who has no guesses with you. β
"Even if you can't remember when we were kids...... You will always be my favorite sister and my father's favorite pearl. β
"Have you told your uncle when you will return to Yinchen Xuan?"
"Next month, I'll wait for Emperor Xuan to finish giving you a seal before leaving. Otherwise, I don't feel at ease. β
"What's upset?"
"It has always been customary for royal men to be officially crowned princes and princes when they are eighteen years old, and princesses or lords of the royal family when they are sixteen years old, and to marry within one to three years thereafter. Due to your special circumstances, you were only awarded the title at the age of seventeen, and I wonder if your marriage will be decided together......"
"I didn't even think about getting married. Besides, the Third Emperor Uncle hasn't gotten married yet. β
"He belongs to starting a business first and then starting a family, but your business is not necessarily. That's why I didn't go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival. If Emperor Xuan's appointment to you is not suitable, I will abduct you!"
"Haha. Chan'er burst out laughing, "It's okay to have your words, but I can't let Uncle Sanhuang help me clean up the mess." β
"Speaking of which, why did Emperor Xuan urgently summon him into the palace?"
"It should be Shu You of Yi Guo who found the main messenger of the assassination. β
And the reason why Yuan Han entered the palace was indeed as Chan'er guessed, it was about the person who assassinated the mastermind, but the news from Yi Guo was that the three people who assassinated Yuan Han had been killed, and Ba Gong did not know where to go, so Shu You wrote a letter to explain the situation.
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On August 17, it was not yet dawn. On the streets of the lonely capital, one person and one rider marched slowly.
The man on horseback is the same age as Guo Ye, and he is the famous killer "Lightning Fox" on the rivers and lakes who is called the fourth brother by Feng Yuyang. He learned the news from Qing Shu's mouth and rushed to it day and night.
One of the things that distinguishes the killer from ordinary martial arts practitioners is that every time he fights with his prey, he forgets life and death and can burst out in an instant. This is why the killer's martial arts are not necessarily high, but they are extremely lethal. As far as "Lightning Fox" is concerned, his martial arts are still under the original meaning, but he can fight with the ruts. Years of life as a killer have allowed him to exude a compelling power around him even when he is unconscious.
It's just that at this moment, he has changed from his previous fierceness, and his expression is full of irrepressible loneliness.
When the horse walked in front of Prince Gong's mansion, the man gently grabbed the reins and jumped down.
"Lord Wang......" The man knelt down on one knee, his eyes seemed to pass through the gate of the palace, and many memories came to his mind in an instant, "It's been nine years, and my subordinates have finally returned to this land, but I can't worship you today, nor can I see the little county lord." I beg your pardon. β
The man kowtowed to Prince Gong's mansion again, then stood up again, stepped on the horse, took off the bow and arrow from the horse, pierced a note and shot out. The arrow hit the center of the knocker, and the remaining force on the arrow shook the door of the house, and the knocker also made a buzzing sound.
Hearing the sound of voices and footsteps approaching the door, the man flicked his horsewhip resolutely, and the figure quickly disappeared at the end of the street.
"What happened? Early in the morning I heard a mess at the door. "Plugging into the front yard, I was encountering Yuan Han.
"Someone shot this note at the door. Yuan Han handed the note to the plugging rut.
"The main messenger is Shu Shao, and in order to avoid self-destruction of the future, the Shu family does not take into account the political and military affairs. Plugging read the words on the note, "This is ......"
"Do you think you can believe it?"
"It's reasonable to think about. Otherwise, the identity of the eldest prince of Taifu will really make the clues cut off and nothing can be found?"
"But who is the person who sent this message to me? β
"Uncle Sanhuang, can you let me take a look?" Chan'er walked over with the maid Xitao from the side.
"Hmm. Yuan Han handed the note to Chan'er and asked casually, "How is it?"
"Not impressed...... I'm just looking. Chan'er stuck out her tongue.
"Well, anyway, I have a bottom in my heart. If you don't make a noise to the outside world, it won't do us any good, and it won't do much damage to them. Yuan Han said, "Let's go, have breakfast." β
"Oh. Chan'er casually threw the note to Xi Tao behind her, and followed Yuan Han and the block to the main hall.