Chapter 15: Secret Meeting
Although he deliberately changed his outfit and was mentally prepared, as soon as he stepped into the door of Yiqing Garden, Feng Wuxian still felt a peculiar * aura, and he was a little uncomfortable. The grade here is different from that of Zuixianglou, and most of the guests who come and go are dignitaries who are trying to try the new, so those welcoming maids are rarely coquettish, just standing there quietly, it gives people an unusual attraction. Since the time had been set in advance, a maid walked forward quickly as soon as she saw the wind without a trace, and led the guests to the side door without saying a word, and then walked through the garden and alleys, and after a while they came to a secret place, the maid motioned for the three to enter on their own, and retreated quietly.
Counting all the way, there were dozens of people lurking in the garden, and just listening to the breath could tell that they were all trained good hands. If he hadn't been a killer before, he wouldn't have believed that there would be such a delicate arrangement in this seemingly warm and beautiful garden, and his vigilance couldn't help but mention ten. He didn't know what the master had to do with the boss here, and in the eyes of the loyal guard, since Feng Wuxian had entrusted him with all the safety, he had to do his best not to make a mistake. What's more, in the past few years of following the new master, Feng Wuxian has almost given him the highest trust, and even after his past was exposed last time, he did not shy away from it. If a soldier dies for his confidant, all he can sacrifice is an insignificant life.
Xiao Fangzi cautiously opened the door, and then led the two in. It was the first time for Feng Wuxian to see these two people who had done a great job for him, and he saw Brother Lang hugging Cui Niang's waist tightly, looking sweet, and he didn't shy away from outsiders at all. However, Cui Niang, who had been in the party for many years, pushed Brother Lang's hand a little embarrassed. "The people of the mountains and grasses, where you don't know the etiquette, please don't be surprised by Your Highness." Brother Lang put down his hand, bowed and bowed, neither humble nor arrogant, Cui Niang just got up on her own, and even the hell couldn't help frowning, Xiao Fangzi was even more frightened, which mountain and grass people in the world dare to be so snub to the prince.
Feng Wuxian didn't care, and actually returned the salute. "The two of them have given so much help to this king in the past few years, and it is too late for this king to be grateful, so why should there be any reason to blame? However, this king received the hospitality of the two and did not visit early, which is indeed a great faux pas. "Speaking of which, Feng Wuxian is indeed grateful to these two Insights, after all, he only gave them a small amount of information help, and they returned a lot of useful information to themselves. If you don't have a good communication, I'm afraid that the other party will think that you are not sincere enough.
Cui Niang was deliberately dressed up today, and the full head of pearls and cui had already been removed, leaving only a diagonal hosta, and a few strands of hair fluttering in front of her forehead showed her charm. Wearing the best silk robe given by an official, it is a tribute to Jiangnan weaving, and the exquisite embroidery and Cui Niang's natural beauty are combined, just like a living lady. Half of the jade arm was exposed under the sleeves of the silk robe, and there was no jewelry on his hands, which was natural and seductive. As early as the moment Feng Wuxian entered the door, she ran the secret skills of the master to the end, but who knew that none of the three people reacted.
Cui Niang was not angry in her heart, if she wanted to say that Xiao Fangzi was a eunuch, it would be okay if she didn't react, the man who stood on the side to protect him was too much, and his face was cold, as if someone owed him a debt. But what annoyed her the most was Feng Wuxi, although she glanced at her several times, her eyes were always focused on Brother Lang's body, could it be that the dead ghost was more attractive than her beauty? She looked this Tianhuang noble up and down, only to see that his eyes were calm, and there was an undoubted sincerity in his words, and she already understood the reason why Brother Lang chose this person in the first place, but she never expected that the man around her was also the first time to see this prince.
"Your Highness is so courageous!" Brother Lang couldn't help but praise that he didn't make a wrong choice at the beginning, this young man was still inconspicuous at that time, but now he is a figure of some weight in the court, not to mention that his idea has earned a lot of savings for himself, "Your Highness can value the two of us so much, it shows that you are sincere, please take a seat." ”
"What are the two of us," Cui Niang stepped forward without Brother Lang, and actually put her left hand on Feng Wuxi's shoulder, "Your Highness, don't listen to that dead ghost's nonsense, the slave family is still single, don't ruin your reputation." If His Royal Highness is interested, the slave family is willing to serve the pillow seat. ”
Feng Wuxian has never seen such a battle, and it is not good to retreat Cui Niang, and he is embarrassed for a while. Still snorted coldly, and stood directly behind Cui Niang, there is a big meaning that if you don't let go, I will do it. Cui Niang smiled and left, but her eyes were a little more angry.
Brother Lang said helplessly: "Your Highness, Cui Niang has always been this character, she loves to play tricks on others the most, and the grass people were played by her at the beginning, please don't be weird." ”
How could Feng Wuxian really care about this kind of thing, as early as from Xiao Fangzi's mouth, he knew that this woman was a highlight in the Qinglou in the capital, but he didn't expect that she would dare to make such a joke with other men in front of her sweetheart, so he let it go with a smile.
"Mr. Lang, Mrs. Cui, this king has come this time for the sake of the future. Now that the chaos in the imperial court has started, ordinary people in the northwest may not know about the affairs of the northwest, but the two of them should already know. I'm afraid the next battle for the heir is about to begin, although this king has already expressed his intentions, but in order to protect himself, he may have to get involved. Both of them are experienced personalities, what advice do you have for this? ”
Feng Wuxian got to the point so straightforwardly, and both Brother Lang and Cui Niang felt a burst of surprise in their hearts. "Your Highness, Mr. Lang will never dare to be called, you still call the grass people Ah Lang, as for Cui Niang, don't you see her face red?" Brother Lang first teased Cui Niang, and then said with a straight face, "The grass people helped His Highness in the past just for news and intelligence, and as for the court party to compete for the concubine and us, the grass people have nothing to do, so I can't say anything about it." Does Your Highness mean that we should pay attention to the changes in various places from the official side? ”
"Since that's the case, then the king is not polite, just call Brother Lang, you don't have to be long and short in front of this king, it's too raw." Feng Wuxie's words made Brother Lang and Cui Niang smile at each other.
"To tell the truth, this king does mean this, and the movements of the court officials have always been what this king is most worried about." Feng Wuxian has long lost his relaxed face at the beginning, "It is also the recklessness of this king, which has aroused the suspicion of too many people in Fujian, so now it is impossible to hide it, and it is impossible to show it, and the movement of the court officials can only ask the two of them." Speaking of which, this king also wants to ask, has the Zuixiang Building changed hands now? ”
"With such a lucrative business, how can the slave family be willing to let go easily." Cui Niang glanced at Brother Lang, and then turned her head, "There are a lot of people staring at Zuixianglou, but what is buying and selling at the moment is just ordinary news, and occasionally take care of some nobles." Don't say anything about the best people, Zuixianglou has been going back and forth a lot, if it weren't for Yiqingyuan taking advantage of a pure and quiet place, who would give up that place to come here? Even Lord Yin Yangtong of Shuntian Mansion is also a lord who often comes and goes, and even if the emperor knows, he acquiesces. If you really copy it one day, it's just some girls there, and the real valuable things are all here, and the slave family can turn everyone upside down when they change their faces. ”
Feng Wuxian only felt a burst of crying and laughing, however, Cui Niang's words did make sense. Although the Yue family and the Luo family have money, they are not inexhaustible after all, and if they are not there, how can they withdraw money endlessly? In the past few years, if it weren't for the continuous money coming in from Brother Lang and Cui Niang, his own Zhuangzi and Yulu would not even be enough to maintain the daily expenses of the palace.
Brother Lang suddenly spoke: "Your Highness, although this is the first time we have met, we have been friends for a long time, so you are so relieved to cooperate with the two of us who don't know the details?" In case we are a spy bribed by another prince, His Highness will never recover. ”
As soon as he said this, Brother Lang felt a chill on his body, and it turned out to be a gaze full of murderous intent. He couldn't stand the disrespect that others had for his master, not to mention that Brother Lang knew too many things, if it weren't for Feng Wuxian giving him a warning look, I'm afraid this evil star would have to do it.
"Brother Lang, as the saying goes, don't doubt people, don't use suspicious people, not to mention where does this king get the capital to suspect people?" Feng Wuxian smiled bitterly, "If the two of you had a heart, this king would have been doomed a long time ago, and would you still be able to live unharmed to this day?" Although it is true that your origin is unknown, I think it has nothing to do with officialdom. The big hidden in the court, the hidden in the city, the small hidden in the wild, the two are also considered to be the hermits, since the king has been entrusted with big things, why bother to get to the bottom of it, and break each other's trust? ”
Brother Lang and Cui Niang's hearts both felt a throbbing, they came to the capital because they had no choice but to come to the capital, so what they were most afraid of was that others would investigate their identities, and they didn't expect Feng Wuxian to care about this. Thinking about the tragic scene of wandering around back then, the two of them shuddered in unison. In the rain of blood, one of the same people was in a different place, and the two of them did not escape death until they were hidden in the capital. And those who chased and killed them searched for them in the rivers and lakes for more than ten years, and only after setting off a huge storm did they stop fighting. What kind of piano witch, what holy hand Langjun, all of them can't compare to a trumped-up charge.
"Your Highness, since you are so confident, then I might as well ask, the two of us are notorious in the rivers and lakes, and the martial arts people want to kill them quickly, isn't Your Highness afraid of endless troubles in the future?" Brother Lang asked solemnly, the fingers behind him were already tightly clenched into fists, and the green tendons on his forehead were also exposed. What he is most afraid of is that after the matter is completed, the wind will come without a trace to hide a bird, he and Cui Niang will not be able to hide for a lifetime, if they really lose their protection, they may not be able to get a good end when they are old.
Feng Wuxian and Stygian's faces changed drastically at the same time, the difference was that Stygian thought that his situation that time was strikingly similar to the two in front of him, if it was a risk, I am afraid that the risk of the master protecting himself was even greater, right? Feng Wuxian thought of what he had been missing, what was hidden behind the successive assassinations, and the plan was indispensable to those martial arts people with outstanding skills, how could he ignore the largest civil force in the Central Plains? If those people have any bad intentions, or are bought and surrendered by someone, I am afraid that the future battle for succession will have to add another weight.