Chapter 41: The Trap (1)
Lan Zhi has been thinking about how to persuade Ren Yuanbai, but unexpectedly received an invitation from Ren Yuanbai. When she went to Xinfeng Courtyard on time in the evening, she saw Du Lianxue and Ren Yuanbai sitting around the table, with a somewhat depressed expression on their faces.
Seeing her coming, Ren Yuanbai instructed the maid: "It's time to serve." ”
Lan Zhi sat down across from the two of them and put her sword in her hand. In a few moments, someone entered and filled the table with dishes, and the dishes were very rich.
Lan Zhi's gaze swept over the faces of the two: "Why is it so solemn?" ”
Ren Yuanbai got up and poured wine for her: "Sister...... What you said yesterday, I thought about it later. He lowered his eyes: "I plan to leave Haotian City tomorrow." ”
Lan Zhi stared at him and suddenly asked, "Duan Ling is in trouble with you?" ”
Ren Yuanbai's eyelashes moved slightly, but he calmly denied it: "No." ”
Lan Zhi didn't believe it: "Then why do you suddenly want to leave?" ”
Ren Yuanbai poured a glass of wine for Du Lianxue on the side: "Otherwise, what? My identity has been exposed, and it is useless to stay in this vast heavenly city, it is better to leave first, and maybe I can let Yu Yuan relax his guard. ”
Lan Zhi looked at him carefully. Ren Yuanbai's attitude changed so much, Lan Zhi felt that Duan Ling should still intervene. But in view of the fact that she and Duan Ling's purpose were the same this time, Lan Zhi was not angry, but said, "It's best for you to think like this." ”
Ren Yuanbai smiled: "I plan to go back to the Central Plains, can my sister go back with me?" ”
Lan Zhi was stunned. She didn't expect Ren Yuanbai to invite her to leave together, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt that this invitation was really normal: Ren Yuanbai was her younger brother, they had lived together for more than ten years, and now they are returning to their hometown together, isn't it reasonable?
Ren Yuanbai continued: "This time back to the Central Plains, we will also go to the grave of my father and mother." It's been so many years, and I haven't been back to see it...... Although Your Highness has not yet returned to China, I have done my best, and I will not see my father without a face. ”
He seemed to be sure that Lan Zhi would agree, so he arranged it like this. Lan Zhi opened her mouth slightly, almost unable to bear to disappoint him, but Duan Ling's face flashed in her mind, and she still said in a low voice: "Yuan Bai...... I won't go back with you. ”
Ren Yuanbai sighed secretly, but his face was only puzzled: "Why?" ”
Lan Zhi coughed lightly: "In two months, I will marry Duan Ling." ”
Ren Yuanbai put down the wine jug and glanced at Du Lianxue, and Du Lianxue picked up the topic: "Why is it so sudden?" I've never heard my sister say it. She said unceremoniously: "Didn't you say that person is a pervert?" Did he force you? Did he threaten you with us? ”
Du Lianxue has always spoken directly, but Lan Zhi didn't mind, and said indifferently: "You think too much, I am voluntary." ”
Du Lianxue glanced at Ren Yuanbai, and Ren Yuanbai sighed again. He was familiar with Lan Zhi's character, and knew that she was used to taking on problems alone, and this time she would say this, Shizhi* didn't want to worry about herself, so she reluctantly smiled and said: "Even so, it's also a happy event." It's just that if you want to get married, you should always talk to your father and mother first, so it's better to take Duan Ling to sweep your father's tomb this time, which can be regarded as complete etiquette. ”
Lan Zhi was a little hesitant when she heard this. But she thought about it for a while, but she refused: "That's it, his identity, if he really goes to the Central Plains, I don't know if he will come back." She looked at Ren Yuanbai, and her eyes actually had some pleading, as if she was seeking his affirmation: "The troubled times are difficult, and the etiquette should be simple." After Yuanbai returned to China, he told my father and mother for me, okay? ”
Ren Yuanbai really had the intention of deceiving Duan Ling out of Yuyuan, and then concentrating on the elite to kill him. But Lan Zhi disagreed, and he was not disappointed, just because he didn't believe that Duan Ling Zhen would be stupid to follow Lan Zhi and go deep into the enemy territory alone. Now seeing that Lan Zhi really disagreed, he had no choice but to say some congratulatory words against his will, and then said: "Farewell tonight, our sister and brother don't know when we will be able to meet," he picked up his wine glass: "I will toast my sister with a glass, and I hope my sister will cherish herself." ”
When Lan Zhi heard this, she felt sad in her heart, picked up her wine glass, and drank the wine in one gulp. She said insincerely: "Don't say that, maybe in a few years, the war will stop, and we will still be able to communicate with each other at that time......"
Before she could finish speaking, she felt dizzy in her head, and she couldn't even lift her wine glass, and fell headlong on the table, unconscious.
Ren Yuanbai solemnly put down his wine glass, got up and said, "Duan Ling is afraid that he will find out tomorrow, and I am going to leave the city now." Ah Xue, you should be careful in everything. ”
Only two quarters of an hour after Ren Yuanbai left the city, Duan Ling received the news. The person who was watching replied: "Ren Yuan Baixu left Xinfeng Courtyard by car at the beginning of the year (19 o'clock), and now he has left the city and driven onto the post road." ”
Duan Ling secretly breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he has always been worried that Ren Yuanbai will not be obedient, and when the conflict starts, if he shoots too hard, he may even make Lan Zhi angry. He asked again, "What was the look on Lan Zhi's face when she sent him out of the city?" ”
Stalking back: "My subordinates didn't see Miss Lan Zhi send her off. ”
Duan Ling frowned slightly. He was a little puzzled, but more of a weak heart: it stands to reason that it is impossible for Lan Zhi not to give Ren Yuanbai a ride, and now he is not showing up, is it because ...... She found out that she was secretly threatening Ren Yuanbai, and she was unhappy, so she stayed in Xinfeng Courtyard to drink alcohol?
Thinking like this, Duan Ling only felt a headache. He waved his hand to let the stalker step back and called the housekeeper in the house: "Are the things I told you to buy ready?" ”
The butler bowed and replied, "It's all ready." There are 18 dresses, 30 tiaras, 28 pairs of embroidered shoes, and 40 pairs of golden hairpins......"
After a long list of reports, it took a stick of incense (5 minutes). Duan Ling listened patiently, and finally nodded with satisfaction: "Very good." Put them all in the hall, and they will be used tomorrow. ”
The housekeeper should be, but he said: "My lord, forgive the old slave for talking too much, Miss Lan Zhi doesn't look like a picky person, and she doesn't like to dress up, you have prepared a lot of things for her to choose, I'm afraid it will be in vain......
Duan Ling was in a good mood, and it was rare to explain to him: "Who said that, these can be of great use. He smiled and said: "As soon as she appears tomorrow, I will let her choose wedding supplies, she is dizzy and dizzy, how can she have time to be angry with me?" ”
Duan Ling consciously arranged it very properly, so he was relieved to enter the palace on duty. It was midnight (22 o'clock) after the inspection was completed. He walked on the remote path in the palace, and when the Imperial Garden was empty at night, the scenery was pleasant, and he heard the slight breathing of someone not far away.
Duan Ling turned his head and frowned,
Before he could stand still, the man swooped down on him! Duan Ling turned around to dodge, and the man pounced into the air, only touching the corner of his clothes. The man complained and called, "Xiao Lingling, how about letting me hug me?" Why do you always avoid me! "It turned out to be a man.
Duan Ling took a step back with a cold face: "Qiu Yucheng, you haven't gotten tired of playing yet?" ”
Qiu Yucheng straightened up. This person's age and figure are all about the same as Duan Ling's, but he is wearing bright colorful clothes that are rare for women to wear. But he has a face that is more beautiful than a woman, and with that colorful body, he can afford it. He grinned and said, "Don't say that! I just heard that you were going to get married, so I came to talk to you. Our relationship for so many years, isn't it reasonable to hug each other and express excitement? ”
When he mentioned getting married, it made Duan Ling's face soothe a little. Qiu Yucheng saw it, and wanted to lean forward again: "Woo woo, I'm so sad!" I thought that Xiao Lingling was so persistent that she would never marry for the rest of her life, but I didn't expect that after only a few years, Xiao Lingling didn't want to stay alone in the empty house. He blinked his eyes and wanted to hug Duan Ling's arm: "Xiao Ling Ling, aren't you looking for your King Nalan?" ”
Duan Ling was vigilant in his heart, but his face was still cold. He took a few steps back to avoid Qiu Yucheng's hand: "I can't find King Nalan, what are you doing." ”
Qiu Yucheng made an exaggerated expression of heartache: "But if you don't look for King Nalan, I won't be able to verify the authenticity of that legend!" ”
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt his throat grabbed! Duan Ling used real strength in his hand, squinting at him, his eyes were full of coldness: "Qiu Yucheng, don't hit my woman's idea." ”
was so choked by someone, but Qiu Yucheng didn't care at all. He glared at Duan Ling aggrievedly: "Xiao Lingling, what are you talking about!" Am I such a casual person? There are so many women in the saint, and I have only slept with two! ”
Duan Ling choked on these words, but he let go of his hand and pulled the corners of his mouth and said, "You can rest assured, and you are not afraid of being listened to." ”
Qiu Yucheng pursed his lips: "What are you afraid of." He suddenly smiled: "If it is heard by an irrelevant person, it is killed." The Holy One treats me so well, will I still block him? ”
Duan Ling wasn't surprised, but he couldn't wait to ask, "What are you looking for me?" ”
Qiu Yucheng smiled and took out an invitation from his arms: "Half a month later is my little peach's birthday, I want to hold a banquet, Xiao Lingling must appreciate his face to participate." ”
Duan Ling recalled for a moment, only to remember that Xiao Taohong was a concubine of Qiu Yucheng. He couldn't understand Yi Qiu Yucheng's character, why he would suddenly want to hold a banquet for his concubine, but he simply refused: "Don't go." ”
Qiu Yucheng stabbed Duan Ling with the invitation again: "Go, go, go......" He approached mysteriously: "If you go, I will be with Xiao Taohong that night...... Take you along. ”
Duan Ling looked disgusted: "Do you think anyone is as disgusting as you?" Don't go! ”
Qiu Yucheng indignantly accused: "Xiao Lingling, I will go to your wedding in two months, how can you not attend my banquet!" ”
Duan Ling said coldly: "The problem is that I didn't plan to invite you at all. ”
Qiu Yucheng looked shocked at being abandoned, just watched Duan Ling turn around, and only reacted after a moment: "Hey, wait! He finally put away his invitation, but he took out a bright yellow scroll from his arms: "There is a decree from the Holy Saint to order the Zongren Mansion to renovate the major palaces this year." For the sake of convenience, you first give me the entry and exit tokens of your Mingde Hall and Proton Mansion. ”
Duan Ling took the bright yellow scroll and unfolded it, and sure enough, he saw the will of the Holy Lord. He lowered his eyes for a moment, handed back the holy decree, and took out two tokens from his arms, threw them to Qiu Yucheng, and waved his hand lazily: "Here you go." Next time I have something to say, don't waste my time. ”
Qiu Yucheng watched Duan Ling go away, and there was no expression on his face. When he left the palace and returned home, a confidant came to report: "My lord, that person is here." ”
The maid brought warm water, Qiu Yucheng cleaned his hands in the basin, and said expressionlessly: "Let him in." ”
The henchman retreated, but after a while, he led a Central Plains man into the house. Qiu Yucheng took a sip of hot tea and asked lightly, "What's the matter?" ”
The Central Plains man was very nervous: "My lord, the leader is ...... tonight It's time to leave Skyland! ”
Qiu Yucheng's action of sipping tea paused, and his eyes slashed towards the man like electricity: "What did you say?" He said slowly: "I have been planning for a long time, and now I have started to act, but you told me that the leader has left......
The Central Plains man knelt down with a plop! His face turned pale and kowtowed, "My lord! Don't worry, my lord! The leader is gone, but he will return! His plan still has to be executed! It's just going to be postponed for a while! ”
Qiu Yucheng looked at him coldly for a moment, put down the teacup, and beckoned to him: "You come here." ”
The Central Plains man's body was trembling, but he didn't dare to disobey, so he had to crawl in front of Qiu Yucheng in fear. Qiu Yucheng pinched his arm, and suddenly his five fingers became claws and grabbed it heavily! He tore off a piece of meat with his clothes attached!
The man fell to the ground with his arms folded, screaming like a pig. Qiu Yucheng threw the flesh and blood to the ground, wiped his fingers on the man's clothes, and said slowly: "Write to your leader, tell him that the token is with me, and I will hold a banquet for the concubine in half a month." If he doesn't come back...... Don't even think about seeing your wife and daughter again. ”