After such a fuss, the inn fell silent. Until the east turned white and the sky was bright, there was no more moth incident in one night.

In order to avoid Huang Yueying's embarrassment after waking up, He Xian got up early and decided to go to the open space in the backyard of the inn to practice marksmanship for a while as usual. Since learning martial arts, morning classes have been He Xian's habit rain or shine. In the past, Zhao Yun was with him, and he practiced marksmanship for a while after the warm-up. Now, Zhao Yun needs to stick to the front line of the Tiger Prison Pass, and He Xian can only exercise on his own.

When he came to the backyard, He Xian found that Gan Ning was already practicing the halberd. In the early spring, the weather was still cold, and Gan Ning's head was steaming, obviously sweating a lot. The Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty was an era of shining stars, and there were endless generals with different talents, but to transform these talents into down-to-earth martial arts, without hard work, it was absolutely impossible!

"Xingba, would you like to practice with me?" Ho Ham Road.

"Dare to disobey!" Gan Ning Road.

In this rematch, Gan Ning's Yin and Yang Halberd lost the momentum of fighting for his life, and his power was greatly reduced. The two of you went back and forth, and they fought each other for forty or fifty rounds.

"The lord's marksmanship is like a god, Gan Ning admires it!" After putting away the double halberd, Gan Ning hugged his fists.

He Xian smiled: "Agreed!" Xingba's skill is a killing skill, and he cares about the battlefield, not about display and training. ”

After the sparring was over, the two cleaned up, finished breakfast, set up a carriage, and headed to Xiangfu. The location of Xiangfu is in the most central area of Yicheng, next to the county government. This Yicheng order is Xiang Lang's cousin Xiang Yan.

He Xian tidied up his clothes, led Huang Yueying, Xu Shu and Gan Ning, and knocked on the door of Xiangfu. The vermilion door opened, and an old butler came out.

"General Han Wei Nanyang Pavilion Marquis He Xian, I have come to meet Mr."

He Xian explained the origin, and handed over the letter of worship, Sima Hui's letter, and three simple bamboo slip books. These three volumes of ancient books are the three books of "Lonely Anger", "Five Worms", and "Difficult to Say" written by Han Feizi of the Warring States Period, which were collected by Zhu Maichen, the Taishou of the Western Han Dynasty. Xiang is a famous book collector in Jingzhou, and Xiang Lang is also famous for his love of books. Giving these three ancient books is to do what they like.

The old housekeeper took the letter and the letter, but returned the three volumes of ancient books, and said apologetically: "The master is not at home, please come back another day!" Or leave the address and visit the owner when he returns! “

He Xian asked, "I don't know where Mr. Xiang went?" “

The old housekeeper said: "The master is occasionally interested and goes out to wander. Or drive a boat to swim in the rivers and lakes, or visit the monks on the mountains, or find friends between the villages, or play the piano and chess in the caves: unpredictable, I don't know where to go. “

He Xian asked again: "When will I return?" “

The old housekeeper said: "The return date is also uncertain, or three or five days, or more than ten days. “

He Xian called out the shallow fate and was melancholy.

Gan Ning said angrily: "Mr. Xiang is gone, the lord might as well go back for the time being." “

Xu Shu also looked at He Xian and said, "The lord might as well come to visit tomorrow, perhaps, Mr. Xiang will come back!" “

He Xian understood, said goodbye to the old housekeeper, and got into the carriage and returned to the Yuelai Inn.

"Xiang Lang's house is clearly in the mansion, but he refuses to see the lord, isn't there some conspiracy being planned?" Gan Ning's face was gloomy, full of unhappiness.

Xu Shu said with a smile: "Xingba, don't be anxious!" Since the old housekeeper was willing to accept the lord's letter and Mr. Sima's letter, it was naturally Xiang Lang's meaning. If Shu guessed correctly, Liu Biao had already visited Xiang Lang, or Liu Biao had already sent someone to visit Xiang Lang. Xiang Lang doesn't meet or refuse now, he just wants to leave some time to make a decision. ”

"What Yuan Zhi said is extremely true! But if Xiang Lang can't make a decision for a long time, we can't wait in Yicheng all the time? He Xian asked.

"It won't take too long, give Xiang Lang three days. At this time tomorrow, the lord will prepare to visit again, if Xiang Lang continues to be gone. Then the day after tomorrow, at this time, the third visit. Again and again, if Xiang Lang continues to refuse, it means that Yicheng cannot do anything. Even with it, Xiangyang Cai's became untrustworthy. The lord wanted to change his plan, give up the Xiang clan and the Cai clan, and immediately go to Jiangxia to find Huang Zu first, and strive to unite Jiangxia County first. The remaining five counties can only be slowly mapped. Xu Shu analyzed.

He Xian listened to Xu Shu's advice and returned to the Yuelai Inn first. Gan Ning was idle, so he went to the underground forces in Yicheng to check the thieves on the beam last night.

On the second day, He Xian's carriage appeared at the door of Xiangfu on time, and the old butler's reply was the same as the day before. He Xian didn't say a word, and after saying goodbye politely, he returned immediately.

The news that Gan Ning inquired from the underworld in Yicheng shows that three days ago, Cen Hui, a native of Nanyang who moved to Yicheng to escape the rebellion of the party, led Chen Xiang, a famous man from Runan, to visit Xiang Lang. Cen Hui and Chen Xiang had a close relationship with Liu Biao, and this visit must have brought Liu Biao's meaning. And Chen Xiang, a famous man in Runan, is not only familiar with the scriptures, but also a must in swordsmanship and martial arts, and it is very likely that he is the gentleman of Liang Shang who came to listen the night before.

Gan Ning had already found out that the location of the two was in Cen Mansion in the southeast corner of Yicheng, and asked He Xian if he wanted to capture the two. He Xian shook his head and refused. Chen Xiang and Cen Hui are just Liu Biao's pawns, and their actions show that Xiang Lang is still hesitant and has not yet agreed to Liu Biao, which is a good thing. If He Xian did it privately, it might leave a bad impression on Xiang Lang. Dealing with each other is tolerated, political disagreements are tolerated, but force cannot be used at every turn. Even when Chen Xiang visited the inn at night, he only had the purpose of eavesdropping on the news, and he didn't plan to make a move.

And on the third day, when He Xian came to Xiangfu again, the gate of Xiangfu was opened, and a middle-aged man with a long white beard, a scarf on his head, and a soapcloth robe, his face was lofty, and he was handsome, and he was already waiting at the door.

"Grass people Xiang Lang, I've seen General Wei!" Salute to Lang.

He Xian replied: "Today's visit is a private status, not an official position. He Xian has seen Senior Brother Xiang! ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, and Xiang Lang personally led He Xian and his party to the hall of Xiangfu, sat down as the guest and the host, and the old housekeeper offered a cup of tea.

Xiang Lang said: "Lang has received the letter from his teacher. Knowing the big thing that the junior brother did in Nanyang, the senior brother was very ashamed. Only hatred is shallow learning, lack of ability, can't serve the court, can't help the people, it's really in vain to read the sage books! “

"Senior brother, don't be presumptuous! When the master was lecturing at Shuijing Academy, he often mentioned his senior brother. ”

"Oh? What does the teacher say about Lang? Xiang Lang asked curiously.

"Xiang Juda is well-informed, sensitive and studious, and can inherit my mantle!" He Xian imitated Sima Hui's tone and said.