The sky was slightly bright, and Sima Liang stood on the second floor of the inn after dressing.

"It's snowing again."

Sima Liang stretched out his hand and caught some snowflakes. When it turned into snow, he picked it up again.

After so many changes, the door behind him was opened.

"Lord Wang, get ready. Let's go. Xiao Ye wore a new dress and walked out.

Sima Liang poured out the snow water in his hand, and then turned his head.

"Let's go, it's time to go back." There was expectation and uneasiness in Sima Liang's tone. He didn't know what was waiting for him, but it was good to be able to go back.

The big palace and the small home are a concern that Sima Liang can't let go.

Before getting into the carriage, Sima Liang took one last look at the inn and the street.

Here, as always, there is no change.

Pedestrians coming and going, their expressions are still so numb. The arrival and departure of Sima Liang will not change their lives at all.

Sima Liang sighed and got into the carriage.

Starting from Beicheng District, we went around to the fishing village on the northeast coast. Then, follow the road next to the pier and head south.

After a pause, the carriage stopped.

Sima Liang and Xiao Ye stepped out of the carriage.

"Hello Wangye."

"Hello Lord Yanwang."

Sheng Ding and Yang Yu, who were waiting early, said hello.

"It's all good." Sima Liang returned the salute.

The four of them waited a little longer, and another carriage came. Then four people came down from above. They are, Excellence, Shangguan Shaolan, Xu Wu and Yan Lingyun.

Originally, Xu Wu and Yan Lingyun were not used, but the two of them wanted to send them on the boat, so they followed.

The group came to the side of the big ship and said their final goodbyes.

"Lord Wang, everyone, go all the way, there will be a period later."

"Lord Yanwang, my lords, sister, have a safe journey."

Xu Wu and Yan Lingyun saluted.

Sima Liang patted Xu Wu's shoulder and nodded.

"If you need it in the future, you can tell the people who came to trade with me. Whoever can help will help. If there is a change in Qingquan Bay in the future, it will be too powerful. When you come to Yancheng, I will try my best to take care of you. I hope this farewell is not a farewell. ”

Sima Liang's words moved Xu Wu very much. He couldn't help himself.

"Thank you for the opportunity to start again. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely go back to Yancheng to see you. ”

"Okay, that's a deal."

After speaking, Sima Liang touched Yan Lingyun's head.

"You, just follow Xu Wu well. When you are older, you can come to Yancheng to play. ”

"Well, thank you, Lord Yan." Yan Lingyun smiled back.

The rest of the people also said goodbye to the two of them alone. Even Yang Yu and Sheng Ding, who were not very familiar with each other, stepped forward to say goodbye.

Put away the springboard and set sail.

Sima Liang stood at the stern of the boat, quietly watching Xu Wu and Yan Lingyun on the shore.

Just then, a familiar figure ran to the dock.

"Lord Yanwang, goodbye." Chai Xiu ran all the way and waved all the way.

"Goodbye, Chai Xiu." Sima Liang said goodbye loudly.

He still has a good impression of Chai Xiu, who has helped him and is loyal by nature.

Sima Liang's departure this time, although everyone in the upper echelons knew about it, they were all told not to send it.

But Chai Xiu still came in a hurry, which was very heartfelt.

Sima Liang stood at the stern of the boat for a long time. It wasn't until Qingquan Bay disappeared from view that he came back to his senses.

"It's really gone. It feels like a dream. Sima Liang, who had no real sense, pinched himself.

"Oops. It's true, that's great. ”

Sima Liang smiled, then turned to the bow of the boat.

"Wow, Yancheng Sima Liang is back."

On the way home, coupled with the endless sea, Sima Liang's depression accumulated in the country of Qi was swept away.

After venting for a while, he gradually calmed down.

"I hope everything is fine in Yancheng, I hope my father will help me withstand the pressure of the court, and I hope that the third son will persevere."

Joy is always short-lived, and Sima Liang became worried again.

After a moment of sea breeze, he returned to the cabin. He had four days left to think carefully about what might happen.

"Lord Wang, Sheng Gongzi asks to see you."

"Let him in." Sima Liang paused, then put down the brush in his hand and put it away.

After Sheng Ding entered the room, Sima Liang directly asked him to sit opposite.

"What's the matter?"

"It's not much, I just want to report to you some of what I've seen and heard in Saki Country this time." Sheng Ding's performance is still very restrained.

Sima Liang glanced at Sheng Ding.

It seems that I have lost some weight, so I guess I am not used to eating and drinking.

"Say it." Sima Liang took a sip of tea.

Sheng Ding took out a booklet from his pocket. Then it opened.

"I am mainly responsible for the merchant shipping. So learned about something unusual. Like the Sakikuni Wharf area, there are actually three forces in charge. The first one is the official of Saki Province that we have been handing over. The second is Hu Lao, who has been in contact with us. The third is a group of people who seem to be a gang force headed by a man named Zhang Lao. ”

"Elder Zhang?"

Sima Liang's eyebrows jumped. He thought that he had met a big brother Zhang before. I wanted to get some information about the dock from the other party, but for some reasons, it was shelved after several delays.

It can't be such a coincidence.

Could it be a heavy surname? Brother Zhang doesn't look that old.

Forget it, it's not really important. It doesn't matter if it's true.

Putting away his thoughts, Sima Liang continued to look at Sheng Ding.

"Go on."

"Okay."

Sheng Ding continued to read the booklet, and when Sima Liang was distracted, he didn't reply, for fear of disturbing the other party.

"These guys, it's weird. The goods they collect are all heavy goods. Like salt, iron, leather, and oil noodles and the like. It doesn't feel right. And after Hu Lao and the others gradually withdrew, the rest of the place seemed to be gradually taken over by this group. Although it doesn't matter to us, I feel that it will affect the stability of Qingquan Town, and there may be problems with trade at that time. ”

"Did you tell the princess?"

"Debriefed." Sheng Ding replied.

Sima Liang breathed a sigh of relief. He doesn't really have much hope for trade to continue. But I don't want anything big to happen in Qingquan Bay. After all, he has a few acquaintances here, and if there is a good one, he regrets being sad.

"Anything else?" Sima Liang asked.

Sheng Ding hesitated for a moment, then closed the book.

"Lord Wang, say something that shouldn't be said. Yang Gongzi did some secret things and seemed to want to contact some people. But it seems to have failed. I don't know the specifics, but I may have thought about it too much. ”

Hearing this, Sima Liang became alert. He knew who Yang Yu might be in contact with. If you're not mistaken, it's probably the one who died. If that's the case, the other party will naturally not find anyone.

When a person dies, there should be no problem.

Yang Yu came over to finish, was it acquiesced by his father?

Sima Liang once again entered the circle of suspicion. Just as he wanted to continue, he noticed the strangeness of Sheng Ding.

"What's the matter, is there anything else?"

Sheng Ding hesitated for a moment. Then he took a breath.

"Well, someone came to me. Said to be the brother under the bottom. He looks fierce, but he is very kind to his subordinates. And in the next memory, there was indeed a figure like an elder brother when he was a child, but he disappeared later. I asked my father about it, but he denied it. So I'd like to find you and help you confirm. It's a request. After all, if I inquire about my identity, it is difficult to know the truth. ”

Sima Liang glanced at Sheng Ding, then sighed.

He didn't know whether to say it or not. Because this is something that King Sheng wants to hide, in fact, it is not his turn to say.

After thinking for a long time, Sima Liang looked into Sheng Ding's eyes.

"First of all, after you know the truth, you can't question your father, and secondly, you don't want to get too close to the affairs of Saki Country. In the end, what you think may be the truth. ”

Sima Liang's words made Sheng Ding's expression change. He had apparently guessed some traces. It's just that I don't have enough experience and can't believe what I know.

His hands were uncomfortably loose, and his eyes were flickering. Finally, it turned into a sigh.

"My brother has carried too much, I must run the Sheng family well. Otherwise, I'm sorry for his efforts. ”

Sheng Ding is a smart person, he knows that some things are forced, and there will be no good results at all, and only by accepting the status quo can it be good for each other.

Sima nodded and expressed his relief.

Suddenly, he thought of the girl Sheng Ding had been looking for first.

"Speaking of which, you are also a lucky general, and as soon as you come, my business will basically be over. Maybe when you go back to Yancheng this time, you can find the girl you want. ”

Speaking of love, Sheng Ding was restrained again.

"Lord Wang, I laughed again. This vast sea of people, how can it be so easy to meet. Not to mention that I was drunk that night, maybe it was just a hallucination. ”

"It's okay, as long as you want to, it's possible." Sima Liang stood up and patted Sheng Ding's shoulder as a sign of encouragement.

Bang bang bang.

There was a knock at the door.

"Lord Wang, are you free? I'd like to talk to you. The voice of excellence came from outside the door.

Good guys, they're all here, aren't they? Okay, let's talk about things with peace of mind.

"Nothing else, Sheng Ding, you go out first, and let Excellence come in by the way. And let Xiaoye help me make a pot of tea. ”

"Yes, lord."

Sheng Ding left the room, and Excellence walked in. He looked very depressed, as if he had been hit.

"Sit down."

"Thank you, Lord Wang." Excellence sits upright.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Sima Liang asked.

"I want you to stop taking revenge on the Lu family. First, it is difficult to match in Xialiwei. Second, it's a bit ridiculous to think about it now. It's ridiculous to say that you are fighting so hard for a prostitute. And Fluttershy may have forgotten who I am. What's the use of me trying? "Excellence is like ashes, as if it has lost hope and its future.

Sima Liang touched the empty tea bowl. He knew that excellence wasn't because of it. As the other party said, if you don't care about it, how can this happen.

"Is it Shangguan Shaolan's matter, I heard Zhuo Zhuo mention it before. Actually, I have nothing to do with Shangguan Shaolan. If she's good, it's okay. Sima Liang's persuasion was a little unbelievable. But he knew that there was such a thing as feelings. Some big problems can go unnoticed.

Excellence sighed.

After getting on the boat, I made up my mind to ask Mrs. Shangguan. I don't care about her past, and I hope to have the opportunity to be together. But it was denied. She said that she was not worthy of being superior, and she had a daughter in her heart, so she didn't want these things for the time being. ”

"To be honest, I'm angry. Of course, it was not Mrs. Shangguan who refused. It's just that it's useless to be angry with yourself. After ten years of studying, he still has no achievements. I don't know what I can do or what I can do. People who are muddy and embarrassed are indeed not looked down upon. ”

Looking at the discouraged appearance of Excellence, Sima Liang could understand. He knew that the other party wanted to prove himself, but after the incident with the salt boat, he would not reuse the other party.

Sima Liang's trust is very valuable, and for normal acquaintances, he will give him a chance at most. And the excellence has already been used.

Now, he didn't turn his face but also thought of excellence, and he didn't do anything to hurt himself.

Sima Liang banged on the table, thinking about how to deal with the other party.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Lord Wang, the tea is ready." Xiao Ye's voice came from outside the door.

"Come in."

After Xiao Ye finished pouring the tea, he walked to the door.

"Wait, come back a bit."

Xiao Ye turned his head suspiciously, and then walked back to the table.

"Xiao Ye, you help Zhuo Accounts come up with ideas and see how to win Shangguan Shaolan's heart."

"Huh?" Xiao Ye was dumbfounded, she didn't expect Sima Liang to give a hot potato.

Excellence was also dumbfounded. He's given up on these things. I was just thinking about Sima Liang, if he could give him a better way out.

But that's all the talk about, and I can only bite the bullet.

"Then the slave and maid do your best."

"Then I'll bother Miss Xiaoye."