The southern suburbs of Yanlan City.

Shen Yu and Qing Yi followed the three robbers all the way north, and finally arrived outside the southern gate of Yanlan City. Seeing that the person pretending to be himself was questioned and arrested by the soldiers guarding the city, Shen Yucai was sure that there was no Mingzhang's ambush along the way.

In the past few days, Shen Yu has been living and eating with Qingyi, which sounds good is "inseparable", and if it is not good, it is "surveillance". Shen Yu has always been wary of Qingyi contacting outsiders and leaving secret messages, and he himself does not dare to easily get in touch with the Yun Clan's secret guards.

One is afraid that the dark guard has mixed into Mingzhang's eyeliner; Second, he can't completely rest assured of Qingyi, lest it be the other party's "bitter plan", and once he contacts the secret guard, he will fall into the trap of Mingzhang and Qingyi.

Fortunately, along the way, Qingyi behaved very properly and honestly, not asking too much, not saying much, not making small movements, eating, sleeping, and hurrying every day.

It wasn't until he arrived outside the south gate of Yanlan City that Qingyi took the initiative to say: "I have been away from Jingzhou for many days, and I don't know if the eldest prince suspects me." ”

"Didn't you leave Beijing and send news to Mingzhang, saying that you were ordered to arrest me?" Shen Yu stated the facts: "In this case, he may not be able to think that you betrayed him...... Moreover, you are his brother. ”

Speaking of the word "brother", Qing Pasta was ashamed, lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Shen Yu again: "I...... How dare you call the eldest prince's brother? I'm just a slave ......."

"Blood is thicker than water, no matter how humble your background is, you are also his half-brother." Shen Yu showed a sarcastic smile: "What's more, the Ming family has fallen, and he Mingzhang is nothing." But you have an official position in the army, and now you are a rank above him. ”

Hearing this, Qingyi didn't know whether to be ashamed or moved. He thought about it, and it was still important to get down to business, so he said to Shen Yu: "I don't know the whole plan of the eldest prince, but he instructed me to connect with his people when I arrive in Yanlan City. ”

Qingyi paused, and his tone was very sincere: "For the sake of safety, you find an inn to rest first, and I'll come when I go." ”

Shen Yu frowned: "How do you go to find the person who connects?" ”

Qingyi was reluctant to leak the news for a long time, which shows that he is still suffering from the bottom of his heart.

Shen Yu knew what he was thinking, so he persuaded: "What is the reputation of the Yun family, you don't know it, hundreds of years of benevolence and good business, and countless reputations. Although I am not a person of high moral character, you know best what my conduct is. ”

Shen Yu sighed and continued: "Qingyi, you are no longer a slave of the Ming Mansion, but a martial artist with an official position, and you have been well received by the army for many years under my command...... You haven't understood a little bit over the years? Do you want to let Kyushu start chaos again for the sake of your own personal vendetta? What are we working so hard to bring about the peaceful reunification of the North and the South? Have you forgotten? ”

Qingyi lowered his head very ashamedly, was silent for a long time, and said in a low voice: "But the eldest prince said...... The revenge of killing his father is not shared. ”

Hearing this, Shen Yu sneered: "Mingzhang said it nicely. The Ming Mansion has fallen for many years, he will not take revenge sooner or later, why did he choose to take revenge here? After all, it wasn't because of the debt of 50 million taels of gold, he couldn't swallow this breath in his heart! Now I have found a high-sounding reason, pretending to be a filial son! ”

Qingyi still hesitated and did not answer.

Shen Yu was anxious in his heart, lest his intention be shaken. At this time, it has arrived outside Yanlan City, and at the last moment, once the intention of Qingyi changes, all efforts will be in vain!

For a while, the master and servant were speechless, each with its own thoughts and struggles.

After a long time, Shen Yu's low sigh slowly sounded: "Qingyi, do you know how our family fell?" ”

Qingyi was stunned for a moment, then understood Shen Yu's intentions, and nodded unconsciously: "I know." Because the Marquis of Wenchang supported King Fu to seize the throne, but King Fu lost to the current saint...... The Marquis of Wenchang's mansion was raided for the crime of rebellion, but you were the only one who survived. ”

Shen Yu said "um", and a gloomy look appeared on his face: "My father only has two sons, I am the youngest son, I am usually favored by the family, and I am willful. At that time, there was an accident at home, and I couldn't help, but it was still relying on the relationship of the Yun family that King Cheng and Zhuang Xiang jointly saved their lives. ”

"The Marquis of Wenchang has been from the Wen Mansion for generations, although my father is not as loved as Zhuang Xiang, but everyone in the court also respects three points, and there is no real power in his hands. In addition to putting some high interest, he is honest and honest, but he bets on the wrong person in the matter of seizing the heir......"

For many years, Shen Yu deliberately avoided talking about this past, burying the bitterness and pain deep in his heart. He thought that when he mentioned it today, he would be angry, sad, and excited, but no, he was very calm at the moment.

Even if there were waves, it was because of the fear of going out, and it had nothing to do with the rise and fall of the Marquis of Wenchang.

"The Ming clan is a descendant, and the right minister Ming Cheng has been in charge of the government for many years, how many things have he done that hurt heaven and reason? Buying and selling officials, looting people's fat and people's ointment, you followed me when I was running errands, and everything was seen with my own eyes. Isn't my Wenchang Marquis Mansion more honest and decent than the Ming family? Why don't I go to the Heavenly Emperor for revenge? ”

Shen Yu's words were said to Qingyi, and he was also firming himself: "The saint is tolerant enough to the Ming family, and he only disposed of the former queen and the right minister, at least leaving a way for his children to live; My house is full of slaughter, and there is no one left alive except me......"

Shen Yu looked at the three big characters of "Yanlan City" on the city gate, and finally said: "The winner is the king, and the loser is the villain. Whoever wants future generations to prosper forever is violating the laws of officialdom, and there is no such good thing in the world. ”

"But the Yun clan has been thriving for hundreds of years......" Qingyi tried to retort.

"Have you ever seen the Yun Clan? Even if they are involved in politics, they never put it on the surface. Shen Yu analyzed it thoroughly: "You only see the longevity of the Yun family, but you don't know the difficulties behind it. Furthermore, each generation of Lixin Hou is Wen Tao Wu strategy, good conduct, this kind of incense transmission is the foundation of prosperity. It's a pity that looking at the world, few families can guarantee that each generation of children and grandchildren will become successful, and the same is true for the Ming family. ”

"Master Hou......" Hearing this, Qingyi couldn't help but want to cry: "You are really different from before." I...... I'm so happy for you! ”

"I'm twenty-eight, are you still a gentleman?" Shen Yu accepted the praise very calmly: "I have experienced ups and downs over the years, if I don't change, my father will not be blind to the spirits underground." ”

At this point, Qingyi seemed to be moved, and the hesitation on his face became more obvious. He muttered the phrase "The winner is king, and the loser is the villain", as if he had entered a demonic barrier, and he didn't know how to stop.

Seeing this, Shen Yu could only persuade again: "Whenever your desire for revenge is angry, you can compare with me, are you worse than me?" If everyone has a desire for revenge and can't tolerate the slightest betrayal, then should I kill you? Or are you going to kill me right now? ”

As soon as these words came out, Shen Yu really took out a dagger from his arms, and handed it to Qingyi with a solemn expression: "I will only give you one chance, this dagger is as sharp as clay, if you stab me in the throat, I will definitely die." ”

Suddenly, Qingyi was dazzled by the luster of the gem on the dagger. This dagger...... He recognizes! Small and delicate, cold and cold, and there is an emerald on the handle!

The past five years ago swept over like a tide, and immediately occupied all of Qingyi's mind. At that time, he guarded Shen Yu's house day and night, and it was Mrs. Zhuxiu who saw him as loyal, not only gave him a sum of silver, but also sent someone to send him to Beijing. Before leaving, she personally handed over the dagger to him and instructed him to go to Beijing and hand it over to Shen Yu!

If you want to be serious, these two are his benefactors. Shen Yu gave him silver to "bury his parents", and Mrs. Xiu gave him a way to serve in Beijing......

Qingyi raised his right hand tremblingly, took the dagger from Shen Yu's hand, and finally burst into tears......

Eight years of master-servant affection, five years of personal service, longer than the time he has been with Mingzhang! Who treats him better and better, and he is not a fool, how can he not tell the difference?

The winner is the king, the loser is the villain, since he chooses to be a leader, he must be able to bear the risk of the court. Whoever wants future generations to prosper forever is violating the law of officialdom, and there is no such good thing in the world......

Shen Yu is so right! How can ministers and kings fight? Besides, the eldest prince is weak, or to vent his own personal anger...... If the children and grandchildren are not on the right path, how can the family be able to prosper forever?

Finally, Qingyi wiped a handful of tears, and said with a slight purse of his lips: "Where is the connection between the eldest prince and me...... Arashiyama. ”

Arashiyama? It's a familiar name. Shen Yu thought about it for a while, and then remembered that he had heard this name in Yun Cheng's mouth - the last time Izuku was kidnapped, it was in Lanshan Temple!

Shen Yu has been to Yanlan City several times, and he has lived here for a long time, but every time he comes over, he is preoccupied, where can he care about seeing the mountains and rivers? So now, he still doesn't know where Lanshan is, in the east and west of the city? Or is it south and north of the city?

"Where's Arashiyama?" He asked eagerly.

"It's just south of the city, and we're just ...... Passing by there......" Qingyi replied truthfully, and handed back the dagger in his hand as he spoke.

Shen Yu stretched out his hand to take it, and said after a moment's silence: "I'll go to the joint with you." ”

Now, Qingyi can't say no. After thinking about it, he asked, "Master Hou, I have a reluctant request." Can you ......"

"I can't." Shen Yu didn't wait for Qingyi to finish speaking, and then replied by himself. He knew what Qingyi was going to say, he must have hoped to let Mingzhang live.

Qingyi was so anxious that he wanted to cry again: "Master Hou, I'm not favoring the eldest son. If he wants to kill you, I'll intercede for you!" ”

"I know." Shen Yu simply replied: "But Mingzhang made too much trouble, even if I let him go, the Yun clan will not spare him, and the saint will not give up." ”

This is true, and the pure meaning is only dumb.

"If you really want to save him, go and persuade him to do less sin and stop it quickly." Shen Yu said that he had turned over and got on his horse, turned around and galloped towards Lanshan.

Qingyi was silent when he heard this, and then rode away......