Sima Liang and Xu Wu rode their horses, and then walked forward slowly.

Entering the slightly dilapidated Beicheng District, the speed of the two of them became slower and slower.

Looking at the more and more retrograde people of Qi Country around him, Sima Liang was a little distracted.

Xu Wu, who was always paying attention, thought that he was thinking about killing the swordsman later.

So they came closer.

"Lord, you should stay at the residence. If something happens, it's not going to be easy. Xu Wu comforted.

Sima Liang came back to his senses, glanced at the people of Qi Country who didn't look at him at all, and then looked at Xu Wu.

"Nothing, that's not what I'm worried about. Maybe I'm a little ...... Forget it, there's no need to say, let's go. ”

Sima Liang laughed to himself, and then continued on his way.

Xu Wu didn't understand the meaning, so he had to follow.

At the same time, two blocks away from them, some special people mingled in the crowd. They were dressed ordinarily, their expressions were solemn, and even though they walked together, they were silent.

Further north, in the mountains and forests, on the inaccessible mountain road. With the sound of horses' hooves, the forest birds were startled one after another.

These uninvited guests went in the same direction as Sima Liang, and they were all fishing villages in Qingquan Bay.

"Lord Yan, don't go in. Inevitably, there will be accidental injuries. When the time comes, it's hard to explain. Hu Lao advised.

Sima Liang walked to the window.

Where he is now is on the second floor of a teahouse across the road from the fishing village.

Listen to the noise under your feet and look at the depression on the other side.

Sima Liang kept tapping his fingers on the edge of the window.

After a moment, he sighed.

"Okay, then I'll watch here."

Sima Liang came out this time, mainly to avoid Dongfang Jin. He's not so stupid when it comes to risking alone.

Of course, there is another reason, that is, he is suffocated in the mansion and wants to come out to breathe.

Seeing that Sima Liang agreed.

Xu Wu and Hu Lao glanced at each other, and then both breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm going to use a knife next door."

"It's horrible. Won't the lieutenants take care of it? ”

"If you pay the money, what's the matter."

"Stay away, it's not good to hurt the fish in the pond."

"Indeed, let's see from a distance."

……

Some passers-by gathered at the entrance of the fishing village watched the fishing village chatter endlessly.

An ordinary-looking man took a look at the fishing village. Then he glanced back at the teahouse where Sima Liang was.

However, he didn't see Sima Liang.

"Do you want to unload the mill and kill the donkey? No, you have to get in. ”

With that, the man went backwards and disappeared into the crowd.

Crunch.

Crunch.

With the sound of footsteps, a burly man appeared on the second floor.

Hu Lao was a little surprised, but when he saw Xu Wu and Sima Liang, his demeanor was calm, so he didn't ask anything.

"Lord Yanwang, the assembly is over. In order to avoid accidental injury, the people below were all gathered on the retreat road. I don't think your men will run to these places. I don't know if it's good to arrange it like this. ”

Sima Liang nodded.

"Good. I'm sorry for you. Oh yes, I didn't ask for advice. ”

"Down, Shangguan Xun. It's a distant relative of the county guard.,But there's no contact.。 The strong man replied.

Sima Liang was slightly surprised.

However, since Dongfang Jin employs people, there should be no problem, and he is too lazy to ask.

Sima Liang's request for help this time was mainly to shut up the county guard, in fact, Dongfang Jin could just arrive alone. The main reason for more soldiers is to be safe.

He glanced at the puzzled Hu Lao.

"This Shangguan sergeant is the person of the third prince Dongfang Jin. If it weren't for the prince's arrival, I might still be restricted from entering. Sima Liang smiled.

Hearing Dongfang Jin's name, Hu Lao swallowed wildly.

It was as if he had seen something very terrible.

Hu Lao's hand holding the teacup kept trembling, and even the tea began to tremble.

He stopped talking a few more times.

This made Sima Liang feel a little strange.

Could it be that Hu Lao is afraid of official interference?

No, why is this happening?

Could it be that he is afraid of Dongfang Jin?

Thinking of this, Sima Liang glanced at Shangguan Xun.

"Sergeant Shangguan, we have some personal matters to talk about, can you avoid it?"

"Okay, Lord Yanwang." Shangguan Xun left neatly.

After the other party left, Hu Lao began to gasp for breath.

"Lord Yan, why did you call that evil star? How did this end? ”

"Evil Star?" Sima Liang was puzzled.

"Don't you know something about Saki Country? Don't you know that the third prince, Dongfang Jin, is notoriously tyrannical. Basically, everywhere you go, you have to torture and kill many people. Especially for some people who violate the rules of the court. ”

Sima Liang was stunned for a moment.

"Is there anything wrong with killing someone in question?"

Hu Lao looked at Sima Liang like a fool.

Then he understood.

"I forgot, you are not legitimate." Sima Liang died of embarrassment.

He subconsciously counted Hu Lao and Dongfang Jin as his available forces. The fundamental difference between the two types of people was not thought of.

"Dongfang Jin is indeed a little different from ordinary people, but do you really want to be as terrifying as you say?"

Elder Hu put his trembling hands in front of Sima Liang's eyes.

"My lord, I'm doing smuggling. I knew a lot of friends, but they all died in the hands of Dongfang Jin. And the death is miserable, every time I think about it, I will have nightmares. If you had said that you would cooperate with this person, it would have been impossible to say yes. ”

Sima Liang was silent.

Looking at Hu Lao's trembling hands, he realized that he had invited a plague god.

Sima Liang closed his eyes and tapped his forehead.

"I'm sorry, I really don't know. I really didn't think about it that much. I just got the news to the king's ears and didn't expect ......"

"That's it, it's nonsense to say anything now. Hu Lao, your safety, I will definitely protect you. If Dongfang Jin is paranoid, I will also find a way to let you leave the country safely. ”

Sima Liang didn't know Dongfang Jin's methods, but people like Hu Lao, who had gone through ups and downs, were afraid of becoming like this. He understands the tyranny of the other party, which must be exaggerated.

But now, he can only remedy it, and he can't change the established fact that Dongfang Jin came. Even he didn't know if his remedy would be useful.

But Sima Liang will really do it.

He is a man who believes in reciprocal deals, and if he owes someone else, he will definitely pay it back.

Xu Wu saw Sima Liang's embarrassment.

He patted Hu Lao on the shoulder.

"Old Hu, we've known each other for some years. I haven't seen each other for two years, but you know my personality. The prince is a trustworthy man. Dongfang Jin's arrival should not have been what he thought of. ”

"Since the prince has made a promise, you should believe him."

Xu Wu poured a cup of hot tea again and handed it to Hu Lao.

Sima Liang did not speak, but looked at Hu Lao sincerely.

Maybe it's a little sincerity. Or maybe there's no turning back.

Hu Lao picked up the hot tea and took a sip.

Then, he looked at Sima Liang.

"Lord Yanwang, I hope you can really stop Dongfang Jin. At the same time, the transaction between us, I hope it will take effect after the fact. I don't want to stay in Clear Springs Bay anymore. ”