A carriage drove on Xunlong Street, and a total of four cavalrymen escorted it all the way.

Sitting in the carriage was Song Liuyun, the city lord of Beiwanggu.

Song Liuyun opened the curtains slightly, the streets were already bustling with people, and the place where the carriage drove by must have been full of people.

Although the streets still bear traces of the aftermath of the Battle of Jingmo, and the carriages jolt and shook along the way, the residents of Beiwanggu were overjoyed when they learned that the envoys from the four districts of Dongmen were coming, and they arranged the streets in a big way. Merchants and travelers from overseas have applied for an extension of their residence permits.

Four guards escorted Song Liuyun to the Dragon Mansion in Longjiachuan.

It is very different from the universal celebration of the streets outside, the Dragon Mansion is heavily guarded, and idle people are not allowed to approach, and the outer walls and gates are finely carved, but only a few soldiers stand guard and patrol.

Song Liuyun stepped out of the carriage, and there were four family soldiers in front of the Dragon Mansion, but none of them opened the door for Song Liuyun, and no one went to greet them, as if Song Liuyun was a passerby in front of their door.

"The city lord of Beiwanggu is here, why don't you open the door quickly to greet you?" Wei Chao, the leader of the four guards, said.

"The old lady has an order, and she is not allowed to open the door without instructions." A certain soldier of the Long family said.

Song Liuyun and Wei Chao glanced at each other, the two had long been friends of life and death, and they had long expected this situation.

Just as Wei Chao was about to angrily reprimand the soldiers, the door was opened.

Walking out of the gate of the Long family was a short and thin old man, his beard had long been gray, and his body was only half the height of Song Liuyun's body.

Song Liuyun knew at a glance that this was Tang Chuanzhong, the head of the Long family, who had served the old lady of the Long family for decades.

Mo said that the Long family was the second richest family in the city, and the head of the Long family was dressed like the clothes on Song Liuyun's body.

"Hehe, Lord of the City, the old lady is invited to the garden for a gathering." Mr. Tang said with a hippie smile.

"Then please ask Manager Tang to lead the way." Song Liuyun sneered.

"This way, please." Manager Tang invited Song Liuyun into the house.

The Longjia Mansion is more magnificent than Song Liuyun imagined, not to mention the scraping of Yingda Township in the hall, the corridor that walks into the inner courtyard is also carved and jade, compared to the elegance of the City Lord's Mansion, the Dragon Mansion can be called more luxurious and extravagant.

Song Liuyun and several guards couldn't help but appreciate this glitz and glamour along the way.

There were many guests in the Long Family's Mansion, but they didn't notice Song Liuyun's arrival, and the few who saw Song Liuyun only nodded slightly.

"Husband." A voice as crisp as a wind chime came, and Miao Qing came from the face, "Manager Tang, I wonder if you can let me talk to my husband?" ”

"But the old lady—" Mr. Tang hesitated.

"The old lady is having lunch, and is not in a hurry. I'll explain it to her. Although Miao Qing spoke slowly, there was no compromise in his tone, and Manager Tang had no choice but to retreat.

Miao Qing took Song Liuyun to the pavilion in the middle of the inner courtyard, where four guards stood guard in the distance.

"I heard that the old lady is very dissatisfied?" Song Liuyun asked.

"If you are dissatisfied, the big wedding will be held in a few days, and it will disappear." Miao Qing said, "You have also seen that this road is full of nobles and wealthy businessmen from all walks of life, all for the marriage of the Long family and the Lian family. ”

"The Long family is rich and strong, that is the credit of Shaoyuan." Song Liuyun said with a sigh.

"But you're the lord of the city." Miao Qing said, "I heard that all the merchant ships will go to the port in the future, and the old lady will definitely propose it to you later, you should be careful." ”

After Miao Qing finished speaking indifferently, he walked out of the pavilion without waiting for Song Liuyun to reply.

Song Liuyun wanted to stay, but was interrupted by a sudden cough, and Miao Qing had already walked away.

Song Liuyun followed Manager Tang to the study of the Dragon Mansion.

Old Madam Long was writing with a heroic pen.

"Sit down, Lord Castle." Old Madam Long's eyes never left the painting.

Song Liuyun also walked over unceremoniously, pulled the chair in front of the table away, the sound of the chair rubbing the ground pierced everyone's ears, and Song Liuyun sat down with peace of mind.

Old Madam Long smiled lightly and stamped the words with a seal.

"Take it and frame it." The maidservant took the scroll and walked out with Manager Tang, and only Mrs. Long and Song Liuyun were left in the study.

Old Madam Long also sat down, and picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Are you less and less interested in your old body?" Old Madam Long said.

"Don't dare, the old lady is highly respected and always respected by Song." Song Liuyun said, "If the old lady is unhappy about Mrs. Leng's affairs, then I hope the old lady is considerate, and Song is just doing business."

"The city lord of Song is naturally on official business, the Long family's port, although it has been newly built for a year, but it pays a lot of taxes, and now it is so difficult to borrow money from Yinhui Pavilion?"

"The entire Beiwang Valley is in ruins." Song Liuyun said, "In the fourth district of the East Gate, we can't be lazy." ”

Old Madam Long, as Song Liuyun expected, couldn't answer for a while.

"If Old Madam Long is in a hurry, why don't you use your own treasury first?" Song Liuyun said, then took a sip of tea and waited for Old Madam Long to answer.

"You only dare to say that to me." Old Madam Long raised her eyebrows and said, "If Shaoyuan is still here..."

"Shaoyuan will always be my good brother." Song Liuyun was really afraid that Old Madam Long would say something irreparable.

At this time, there was a lot of discussion outside.

A servant girl walked in briskly and whispered in the ear of Old Madam Long. Old Madam Long only showed joy on her face at this time.

"The lord of the city might as well greet the distinguished guests with the old body?" The old lady said.

"Song will definitely do his best to be a landlord." Song Liuyun said.

The two went to the gate together, and on the way, Old Madam Long asked where Young Master Long was, but no one knew.

Song Liuyun ordered the guards to look for them in the city, and they should join the Long's house in the house.

A lot of people had gathered in the front yard, and Miao Qing also heard the sound and came to meet Song Liuyun.

"The Long family ran out of the house on a young day." Miao Qing said in a low voice.

"He doesn't like the marriage." Miao Qing answered Song Liuyun's doubts.

Old Madam Long stood at the door, the maidservant girl came to pass the word and did not find Master Long, the old lady looked embarrassed.

Song Liuyun and Miao Qing whispered before walking to Old Madam Long.

The door was opened, but it was empty, and the soldiers were still on duty.

It was a long time before the sound of horses' hooves could be heard at one end of the street, and two carriages were driving side by side, and behind them were two wagons carrying several boxes of goods.

By the time the carriage heard the door, everyone's smiling faces had already frozen.

Stepping out of the carriage were the head of the family, as well as his wife, who was also holding their young son.

Mrs. Lien handed her youngest son over to the nurse to lift the curtain of another carriage.

The person in the carriage stepped his right foot first, leaned out gracefully, and slowly walked out of the carriage holding Mrs. Lian's hand.

Although there is a veil to cover the face, just looking at the eyebrows and eyes has attracted a lot of discussions, and the voices of praise have come and gone.

Even Song Liuyun had to recognize that this woman had Miao Qing's eighty percent appearance.

"The little woman Lian Xin, I have seen Mrs. Long." Lian Xin saluted Old Madam Long.

"Hurry up, you're tired all the way." Old Madam Long helped Lian Xin up before leaving.

"You didn't have that gift either." Miao Qing said sarcastically in a low voice.

A group of people just watched the Long family and the Lian family shushing and asking for warmth, and the head of the family couldn't wait to introduce his daughter's dowry, showing the wealth of the Lian family in and out of the words, don't neglect your daughter.

It wasn't until the youngest son of the Lian family suddenly cried that the conversation was stopped.

"Let's put everything in place first, let's go inside." Old Madam Long used these words to dissolve this boring short gathering.

Old Madam Long took Lian Xin's hand and walked into the house, Song Liuyun let go of the two of them first, but turned around and entered the house without waiting for the old couple of the Lian family.

Miao Qing finally smiled secretly.

What followed was the frightened sound of the maidservant, who spilled the gift in her hand on the ground, and shouted with a disgraced face.

"Miss Lianjia's neck!"

Song Liuyun saw it, and he was sure that Miao Qing also saw it, because Miao Qing grabbed his sleeve.

Old Madam Long took a closer look and took a cool breath, and let go of the hand holding Lian Xin.

Only Lian Xin didn't know what had happened to him, until he touched the original smooth skin, which was now as rough as the bark of a tree.

The brownish-gray bark gradually spread all over Lianxin's body, her feet broke through the exquisite embroidered shoes, her ten toes turned into roots and went deep into the front yard of Longfu, and her hair grew into branches.

Under Lian Xin's screams, she gradually turned into a tree, leaving only a vague bark face on the trunk.

The audience was silent, and everyone watched in amazement as a living person suddenly turned into a tree.

It wasn't until Mrs. Lian ran away crying that everyone came to their senses and fled in fright.

Song Liuyun pulled Mrs. Lian back and didn't allow her to get close to Lian Xin, and Lian pushed Song Liuyun away to protect his wife.

"Lock the door, and don't let anyone leave!" Song Liuyun gave a loud order, and the guard door immediately blocked the door.

"The soldiers of the Long family immediately blocked the entrance and exit of the Dragon Mansion." Miao Qing also hurriedly said.

The soldiers looked at Mrs. Long, and did not start to act until Mrs. Long nodded.

Song Liuyun summoned Wei Chao.

"Remove the Demon Pavilion immediately, please come over the wooden float." Song Liuyun said in a low voice, "Remember to keep a low profile." ”

"Subordinates obey." Wei Chao immediately set off.

"Youkai?"

"The people of the family are youkai?"

"Or did a youkai get in?"

"Let us out!"

The scene was chaotic for a while.

"Quiet! This matter must be investigated, and no one is allowed to leave until the truth is revealed! Song Liuyun yelled, and everyone was stunned.

Miao Qing also hurried to discuss with Old Madam Long, only to see Old Madam Long nodding in agreement.

Song Liuyun looked back at the tree, and the branches were unconsciously dense and blooming yellow flowers.

At this time, a maidservant girl came to the front yard with freshly framed calligraphy and paintings.

"Old lady, the calligraphy and painting have been framed."

The calligraphy and painting read: Flying with wings.