Wuling Palace.

In the evening, Zhang Gou came to taste wine with Xiao Ye as usual, and during the banquet, Zhang Gou said: "Your Highness, there is news from Yang Gengxiu's side, saying that tomorrow evening, the prince will go fishing in Qianhu Lake." ”

Xiao Ye only listened to it, and didn't take it to heart, so he just asked: "Do you know who is with you?" ”

"I didn't go into details, but... said that he invited Zhou Servant of Shangshu Province to go with him. ”

As soon as he heard about Zhou Xuyi, Xiao Ye became serious, his eyes that were originally lowered were raised immediately, and he was staring at Zhang Gou intently, Zhang Gou peeked at him, and then said: "Zhou Servant has been serving in Shangshu Province for some days, this prince is with him on weekdays, but he is quite close, not only in front of people, but also behind people, and the same is true of the lower officials, Xia Guan heard Yang Gengxiu say that the prince invited Zhou Servant to the mansion every once in a while......

When he said this, he didn't continue to speak, and everywhere in and out of his words, he was hinting to Xiao Ye that Zhou Xuyi and Xiao Zhen were too close, Xiao Ye also heard it, but he didn't speak, and Liu Fang, the chief bookkeeper who was waiting on the side, asked with an interrogative tone: "Zhonglaw enforcement, what do you mean by this?" ”

Zhang Gou just glanced at him, ignored him, and only said to Xiao Ye: "Xiaguan guesses, is the prince trying to win over Zhou Servant?" ”

Xiao Ye lowered his face coldly and said, "Uncle Cousin, he has never mentioned this matter to this king!" ”

Hearing Xiao Ye's words, he seemed to be suspicious of Zhou Xuyi, a trace of cunning flashed in Zhang Gou's eyes, and he clearly succeeded, but he pretended to be surprised, and exclaimed: "What does His Highness mean... Zhou Fuzhu intends to take refuge in the prince? ”

Xiao Ye was silent, Zhang Gou pretended to be frightened, and hurriedly explained Zhou Xuyi again, saying, "Your Highness! Zhou Servant was pulled by you, not to mention that he and Shuyi Niangniang are cousins and brothers, and you are also uncles and nephews, this is a close relative, no matter what, he will never turn his elbow out. ”

After hearing this, Xiao Ye glanced at Zhang Gou meaningfully, and seemed to have seen that he had ulterior motives, but he didn't break it, but just said: "I know, this king is tired, you go down." ”

Zhang Gou was stunned, glanced at Xiao Ye in a daze, and wondered if he was suspicious of Zhou Xuyi, Liu Fang saw that he was still clubbing, and said in a strange manner: "Zhonglaw enforcement, Your Highness, please go back." ”

Hearing this, Zhang Gou came back to his senses, he hurriedly retreated, but he seemed a little flustered, and after he left, Xiao Ye pondered: "Why does this king think, this Zhang Gou is aimed at his cousin in and out of his words?" ”

Liu Fang seemed to have already seen through Zhang Gou's thoughts, and this was broken: "Zhou Servant and His Highness are cousins, and His Highness's trust is understandable, and he is just a dog next to His Highness, and he is not as close as Zhou Servant Shooting to His Highness, he is now slandering Zhou Servant Shot everywhere, just because he is afraid that he will be robbed of the limelight in the future and will not be able to reap the benefits in front of His Highness." ”

"You can see it!" Xiao Ye glanced sideways at Liu Fang, and then said, "Then tell me, what is my cousin's intention in approaching the prince?" ”

How dare Liu Fang say that Zhou Xuyi is not, for fear of provoking Xiao Ye like Zhang Gou, so he only replied: "This... It's hard to say, it's hard to say! ”

Xiao Ye glanced at Liu coldly, and then didn't say anything more.

The next day, it was almost evening, Xiao Zhen really invited Zhou Xuyi to go fishing in Qianhu Lake together, and there were two people accompanying him, one was Xie Zheng, the other was Yang Gengxiu, but Yin Luo was not seen alone.

Xiao Zhen sat on the stool and fished quietly, quietly around, for fear of startling the fish in the water, Xiao Zhen caught one, Yang Gengxiu was helping to throw it into the fish basket next to him, Xiao Zhen suddenly said to Zhou Xuyi: "I heard that Zhou Fu shoots Yaxing who collects calligraphy and paintings on weekdays?" ”

"Yaxing is not counted, but it is just idle at home in the past, and it is boring to pass away."

"Lonely has always liked to collect calligraphy and paintings, a few days ago I happened to get Wang Xizhi's "Huang Tingjing", and I was planning to invite Zhou servants to shoot and enjoy it, I wonder if you will be free tomorrow?"

When Yang Gengxiu heard this, he instinctively pricked up his ears and listened carefully, only to listen to Zhou Xuyi's reply: "Naturally, I am free, speaking of Wang Xizhi, Xia Guan also collected his "Clear Post When the Snow is Fast", which is the authentic work that I spent a lot of money in Langya a few years ago!" ”

Xie Zheng laughed in his heart, what did he spend a lot of money to ask for? It is clear that he took a number of ruffians and hooligans to other people's homes to rob them, this waste, he doesn't even know a few big characters, and he has to learn from literati and ink writers to collect calligraphy and paintings.

Others collect calligraphy and paintings for appreciation, but he collects calligraphy and paintings just to show off his grandeur.

Xiao Zhen quipped: "It seems that Zhou Fushu is very fond of "Sunny Post When the Snow is Fast", and he is really willing to take it out and enjoy it with Lonely?" ”

"If it is those who don't know the goods, the lower officials are naturally reluctant, but when they meet a confidant like His Highness, if they are reluctant, it will be a waste of the baby!"

Zhou Xuyi's words were excited, with a flattering look on his face, Yang Gengxiu saw him cater to Xiao Xun so much, and he couldn't help but ponder in his heart, but he didn't know that the praying mantis was catching cicadas, and the yellow finch was behind, and the expression on his face changed, and Xie Zheng also saw it all in his eyes.

As the sun sets, the picturesque scenery is reflected on the surface of the lake, and it is quiet with few pedestrians.

Suddenly, a man in black rushed from behind the tree, Yang Gengxiu saw it for the first time, although he knew that the assassin was coming for their group, but he was not frightened, but as if he was expected, he pretended to exclaim: "There are assassins!" Quick, protect Your Highness! ”

Hearing this, Xiao Zhen and Zhou Xuyi also stood up, and when they saw the assassin, Zhou Xuyi turned pale with fright, and stood there stiffly, not daring to move, but Xiao Xun secretly looked at Xie Zheng and smiled, as if he had already expected to be assassinated.

Seeing that the assassin was approaching, Xie Zheng took advantage of Yang Gengxiu's unpreparedness and secretly dragged Zhou Xuyi, pulled him to Xiao Zhen, and pretended to look like Zhou Xuyi wanted to protect Xiao Zhen, Zhou Xuyi was already frightened, and let Xie Zheng pull him, Yang Gengxiu turned around and happened to see him blocking in front of Xiao Zhen, so his suspicion became a little heavier.

Yang Gengxiu originally thought that the assassin was sent by the King of Wuling to kill Xiao Xun, but unexpectedly, the assassins all walked up to Zhou Xuyi, but the sword turned and pointed at Xie Zheng, could it be that he didn't want to hurt Zhou Xuyi?

At this moment, Xiao Zheng and Xie Zheng were also stunned, the assassin took advantage of Xie Zheng's unpreparedness and stabbed her in the left shoulder, Xie Zheng was dumbfounded for a while, seeing that the assassin's eyes were full of killing intent, only then did he realize that this assassin was a real assassin, not that she and Xiao Zhen had arranged in advance to come to pretend to assassinate, but actually designed Zhou Xuyi and Yang Gengxiu's Yin Luo!

The assassin stabbed the sword a little deeper, Xie Zheng tightened his eyebrows, Xiao Zheng also realized that something was wrong, and immediately kicked the assassin in the abdomen, the assassin stumbled, took two steps back, and the sword in his hand was also pulled out of Xie Zheng's left shoulder, Xie Zheng was in pain, and he staggered backwards, Xiao Zheng hurriedly held her up.

The assassin then pointed the sword in his hand at Xiao Zhen, at this time, another man in black fell from the sky and fought with the assassin, Xie Zheng now knew, the black-clothed person who came behind was Yin Luo, but it was too late, today she only blamed her for being negligent, but she didn't expect that Yang Gengxiu, who was accompanying her, had already revealed Xiao Zhen's whereabouts to King Wuling, this assassin must have been sent by Xiao Ye!

Yin Luo fought with the assassin and gained the upper hand, the assassin fled, Yin Luo saw the situation and did not chase after him, but turned around, wanting to see Xie Zheng's injury, Xiao Zhen was afraid that the plan would be revealed, so he hurriedly gave him a look, signaling him not to reveal his identity, he had to leave, but he also hid not far away to protect.

For the later man in black, Yang Gengxiu was really confused, it could be seen that the two assassins were gone, and he was helpless, and then he pretended to be panicked and said, "Xie Langjun is injured!" You have to bandage it quickly! ”

Xie Zheng covered the injury on his left shoulder, Xiao Zhen frowned, suddenly picked her up, and went to the carriage, Yang Gengxiu was about to follow, but he didn't look back, and reprimanded: "Don't follow!" ”

Yang Gengxiu froze his footsteps, seeing that Xiao Zhen was so nervous and thanked, he couldn't help but be more careful, if he said that he cared about his friends, this is human nature, but he is also a man, why should he be so shy about bandaging his wounds, he was suddenly startled, should the prince be... Shouldn't it be good to have Longyang?