The road is considered smooth, in Nanyang and Jinling two big posts, some twists and turns, with the letter in the hands of Mingyi, immediately got the courtesy of the local officials, the chief greeted, sent thousands of miles of famous horses, entangled a few. Although Xia Huanfeng and Chu Niangzi occupy the rivers and lakes, they are still very unfamiliar with this kind of officialdom and are surprised.

Even if Xia Huanfeng is not familiar with political affairs, he can also understand: "This Lord Du can spread his power all over the east and west, and sooner or later he will be in power." ”

Ming Yi was much calmer at this time, and along the way, she was even more determined, Wu Qianping's acuity was beyond ordinary people, and she bet on the right treasure.

After Jinling, the prince went east, while Mingyi and Xia Huanfeng continued to go south, and the three of them said goodbye and went their own way.

Mingyi is the first time to the late Tang Dynasty of Hangzhou City, compared to her familiar Yangzhou, the Jiangnan scene here is different, with a kind of graceful bearing, is a beautiful girl, with poetry and books, calm and graceful.

Xia Huanfeng obviously had no intention of appreciating it, he should have been extremely reluctant to come to Hangzhou, here for him, there is no Jiangnan, only forbearance.

A prodigal son of the rivers and lakes, a lady who is a in charge of the first gang in the world, even if there are some things that each takes what they need, it is not a humiliation. It's just that after the prodigal son is full-fledged and becomes famous, these pasts will inevitably become thorns in the flesh, and he can't wait to cut them away.

Xia Huanfeng's resentment came mostly from being forced in the past two years. He thought that he could gradually talk to the Tianyi gang on an equal footing, but Mrs. Gong refused to let the ministers raise their heads and be a man, she had Liu and Ye under her two fierce generals, and a group of Jianghu forces that could cover the sky, just so, Xia Huanfeng may still have a chance to fight with him and break the net. But she holds the secret of Xia Huanfeng's identity, which means that she can provoke the Shentu brothers to hunt him down at any time, and these two gangs work together to cut off his life.

Xia Huanfeng finally looked forward to it. First, Mingyi's planning and Wu Qianping's power made the interests of the Shentu family and the Shangguan gang inseparable, even if he knew Xia Huanfeng's identity, the balance was completely tilted, and personal grievances were nothing. Second, Liu Yizong is dead, Ye is accused, this is the most powerless time for Mrs. Gong, at this time, Gong Junhao, who has endured for a long time, is bound to have the heart to regain power.

Therefore, when he stepped on the land of Hangzhou, the disgust between his eyebrows quickly dissipated, leaving behind a sense of ambition and impatience.

It was already dusk, and the two were in a hurry to enter the city, and they were hungry. Ming Yi proposed to eat something first, choose a shop, and asked for two bowls of cold tao, which is a kind of cold noodles that have passed ice water, and it is also very suitable for Hangzhou, which has already entered the summer. Xia Huanfeng asked for a pot of apricot blossom stuffing, drank it dry in one gulp, and frowned: "It's really tasteless." ”

There was some flush on his fair cheeks, and he looked at the little ladies passing by and looked back frequently, snickering.

"You're also a red face." Mingyi knew that the amount of alcohol was average, so he didn't dare to touch it, so he ate a few bites of cold Tao and ate a cake.

Xia Huanfeng didn't think it was angry, but was three points proud, and pretended to be troubled: "I prefer to be mediocre in appearance, so that I can have a lot less trouble than talking to others." ”

Ming Yi rolled his eyes: "Yes, we ordinary people naturally can't understand the distress of peerless beauties. As he spoke, he still smiled. She saw that Xia Huanfeng didn't say anything, but in fact, she was still very nervous about her subsequent actions, and deliberately made a big deal to let him relax.

Xia Huanfeng watched the twilight getting darker and deeper, although Hangzhou was not as good as Chang'an's curfew, but there were gradually fewer pedestrians. Ordinary people began to close their doors, and there were only some merchants who sang songs every night, and in addition to the people who were doing business, there were many people who seemed to be in the rivers and lakes. This is the base camp of the Tianyi Gang, and naturally his family is indispensable.

"Are you familiar with where they live?" Ming Yi's heartbeat also began to speed up, in the territory of the Tianyi Gang, it was not easy to sneak into Gong Junhao's side.

Xia Huanfeng nodded: "I'll lure that person away first and send you in to see Gong Junhao." I'm not worried here, it's just that you have to be careful. ”

Ming Yi knew what he meant, it was he who was going to lure Mrs. Gong away, but Xia Huanfeng was no longer willing to say this name.

"As long as I have time to meet Gong Junhao alone, I am sure to convince him." Ming Yi clenched his fists, his palms sweating a little.

Xia Huanfeng asked for another pot of wine, and drank it dry in one gulp: "Okay, let's go." ”

The headquarters of Gong Mansion and Tianyi Gang are not in one place, occupying a secluded and elegant place adjacent to the West Lake.

At night, this place is particularly quiet, the trail is winding, fortunately there is a bright moon in the sky, and fireflies are everywhere. There are faint lights in the distance, and you can see the lintel of the gate of Gongfu. Ming Yi secretly sighed, in this paradise on earth, to have such a paradise, it is really a soil emperor.

Xia Huanfeng led her to make a detour to the back of Gong's mansion and entered over the wall. There is no one around, there is a small building, all plain white, hidden in the plum forest. In summer, there are no plum blossoms, only lush greenery.

Xia Huanfeng said softly: "This building is her resting place, and she has built a Buddhist hall. If it is done, you will bring Gong Junhao to come, and it will be done today. ”

Mingyi nodded.

Xia Huanfeng took her forward again, it was the main building of Gong Mansion, and it was magnificent.

"I'll take a look and send him a letter." Xia Huanfeng took out a piece of letterhead from his arms, "Tell him that you have something to ask to see, and let him retreat." ”

According to Mingyi's heart, Gong Junhao is a conceited person, and he will not be too jealous of her, a powerless woman. hid under the tree and waited for Xia Huanfeng to come back.

Suddenly, Xia Huanfeng floated over and nodded to her. Ming Yi saw that not far away, several people rushed out of the building, knowing that Gong Junhao had accepted the invitation. Xia Huanfeng walked towards Mrs. Gong's small building, Ming Yi took a deep breath and went to Gong Junhao's residence.

The hall was empty, and there were pearls on the four walls, shining like day. The figure flashed, and made an inviting gesture to Mingyi, Mingyi saw that it was an old man with white hair, and when he was stunned, he knew that it was Gong Junhao's personal steward, so he followed him to the inner hall.

The old man took Ming Yi upstairs, turned to a study, made an inviting gesture, closed the door, and retreated.

Ming Yi entered, Gong Junhao was sitting in danger, still with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, and the light in his eyes was not reduced.

Gong Junhao didn't say much, asked Mingyi to sit down, and said: "The Feng Gang Master came in the middle of the night, there must be a critical time, so it's better to say it directly." ”

Ming Yi settled down: "I am here for the long-term harmony between the two gangs, and also for the gang leader." ”

Gong Junhao laughed dryly: "What? Feng Gang Leader thinks that my Tianyi Gang is twilight, and I need to rely on the Shangguan Gang? ”

Mingyi was not afraid, looked directly at him, and said, "Don't dare." I also stepped down as a helper early, but I was just a lobbyist. Over the years, the Shangguan gang has been able to favor Yangzhou, thanks to the help of the Tianyi gang. You and I are already in the same spirit, the rivers and lakes are not the rivers and lakes of the same family, the two gangs are fighting, and the people who benefit are also others. ”

Gong Junhao sneered: "I think that the Shangguan gang has the backing of the imperial court, and it no longer needs Gong's help. It's my Tianyi gang, this year, the loss of soldiers, the silk business has also plummeted, here, the credit of the lady is insignificant. ”