Sure enough, after hearing that Yang Qing's true identity turned out to be a beggar, Song Linyuan's face was as dark as the bottom of the pot.

Jing Ci hadn't let go of Song Linyuan yet, and he shook the letter in his hand proudly at Song Linyuan.

"In addition, Ling'er also thanked me for helping her hide her identity and keep her clean for a while." Jing Xi took back the letter in his hand and carefully put it into his arms.

His eyes raised slightly, "Shizi, it seems that Ling'er hates you for sending people to chase her."

Song Linyuan's anger erupted like a volcano, and he raised his sword and slashed towards Jing Xi.

Jing Ci also moved, drew his saber, and swept away the sharp tip of the sword in front of him.

The two fought back and forth, Jing Xi was secretly surprised, Song Linyuan's skills were very good, and he could fight back and forth with him.

Seeing this, Shizi's guards and Jing Ci's secret guards wanted to make a move, but with the fighting state of Jing Ci and Song Linyuan, they couldn't intervene at all.

The invisible sword qi gathered around the two of them, and the people ran away as early as when the two were ready to fight, leaving only the guards and secret guards in place, and from time to time they had to watch out for the sword qi swept by their master.

The battle between Song Linyuan and Jing Ci lasted from day to night, and in the end, the two of them were not even able to hold the sword, so they stopped each other.

Song Linyuan was out of strength, knelt on one knee, and when the guards saw this, they hurriedly stepped forward to support Song Linyuan.

Jing Ci was better than Song Linyuan, and he was still able to stand firmly, he glanced at Song Linyuan coldly, and turned around to leave with Xi Jian and another secret guard.

Song Linyuan was unwilling, and shouted in a low voice, "Stop!"

"The prince of the world should take care of himself first." Jing Xi's pace did not stop, and he walked away with his men.

Because Yang Qing exposed his identity when he was begging for rain, the matter of someone impersonating the county lord caused a stir among the people in public, and was heard by the emperor's people in Muyang County, and it reached the ears of the emperor in Kyoto.

After the emperor learned about it, he issued an edict asking Jing Ci to retrieve Shen Ling, but Jing Ci didn't think about it and immediately burned the holy decree.

Xi Jian looked at him like this, and asked carefully, "Lord, after such a long time, the county lord also sent us a message, does it mean that she is not angry, we can go to her?"

In the days when the county lord was no longer there, the air pressure in the house was very low, and he didn't even think he was comfortable with them as subordinates.

Jing Xi's eyes dimmed, "No."

When he received Shen Ling's letter, Shen Ling had already made it clear in the letter that he didn't want to come back, so Jing Xi couldn't help but not look for Shen Ling.

Xi Jian wanted to come up with an idea, "The drought here is managed by the prince, so we might as well follow the county lord from afar, so that we can protect the county lord's safety and not disturb the county lord's play."

Jing Ci was said to be moved, his eyes lit up a little, and he just wanted to agree, but another secret guard appeared quietly in the house.

"My lord, news has come from Kyoto that the stronghold of Ichigendo has been attacked, and the information list received has been repeatedly intercepted halfway."

Jing Xi frowned, this kind of news should not be reported to him, thinking that it was a few hall masters of Yiyan Hall who handled this matter.

"How many hall masters?"

"The hall master was seriously injured, the second hall master defected, and as for the third hall master, he is dealing with the matter of intelligence leakage."

Jing Ci pinched his brows, "Do you know who did this?"

"It seems to have something to do with the Son."

Jing Xi pursed his lips, then took out a waist card from his arms and handed it to Xi Jian, "This is a sign to mobilize the authority of the secret guard, you go and follow the county lord and secretly protect the county lord."

Xi Jian looked at the sign in his hand, and then looked up at Jing Xi, "Then what about you."

"There's such a big mess in Yiyantang, I have to go back and take a look."

This Yiyantang is a place used by Jing to collect intelligence, and occasionally take on assassination missions, and the target of the mission is generally the most vicious people....

On the surface, Jing Xi didn't say anything, but in fact, he had scolded Song Linyuan several times in his heart.

If it weren't for Song Linyuan making trouble at this time, he might have to go to Shen Ling!

According to Shen Ling's letter, Jing Ci could feel that Shen Ling's attitude had softened, and if he could take advantage of the victory to pursue, Shen Ling would most likely forgive him.

Xi Jian didn't think about it so much, but secretly regretted that Jing Xi couldn't go over to find Shen Ling in person.

He patted his chest and promised, "Rest assured, Lord, I will definitely protect the county lord!"

"Well, Ling'er is smart, don't get too close to her, lest she find out."

"Yes."

On the other side, Shen Ling was happy, and she came to the border all the way to the border, and her deeds were passed on by many people.

Since the mask was stolen by Yang Qing last time, Shen Ling has regained his original appearance, so that when he first came to Yancheng on the border, he was recognized by many people.

"Look, isn't that the county lord?"

"Really, I heard that there is a young man and two beautiful maids next to the county lord, don't you see that."

"Great, is the blessing of the Phoenix Heart finally coming to the border?"

On the way to the inn, Shen Ling could always hear the discussions of the people around him.

When he arrived at the inn, even the shopkeeper recognized Shen Ling, and he said excitedly, "You are His Royal Highness the county lord who punishes evil and promotes good."

Facing the shopkeeper's enthusiastic eyes, Shen Ling nodded calmly, "It's me."

"Great, it's a blessing for you to choose a small shop."

Taojuan, who followed on the side, knocked on the table twice and handed the silver ticket to the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, three upper rooms."

The shopkeeper refused, "I can't ask for your money."

Shen Ling was helpless, "I'm not short of money, you just take it."

After several tugging, the shopkeeper finally accepted the money.

After Shen Ling took the room card and returned to the room, not long after he sat down, there was a knock on the door.

Pinching his eyebrows, Shen Ling said loudly, "Come in."

The person outside the door pushed the door in, it was a little guy that Shen Ling had never seen.

The little servant respectfully handed the invitation to Shen Ling, "County Lord, my prince invites you to come over to the mansion."

"Your lord?"

"Yes, the lord of the city, too."

Shen Ling thought about it for a long time, and finally picked up some memories from his distant thoughts.

The city lord here is the emperor's fourth son, Song Qinyu, the king of freedom, and Song Qinyu is also the only one among the princes and princesses who did not beat and insult Shen Ling's original body.

The emperor was drunk and disorderly, and he spoiled a palace maid, which led to Song Qinyu, because Song Qinyu's mother was not favored, and her status was low, so Song Qinyu's life in the palace was not good.

"I'll be on time."

Shen Ling accepted the invitation, and there was no malice towards this prince who could guard the people on the border.

Seeing Shen Ling accept the invitation, the little guy pushed out of the room.

At night, Shen Ling went to Song Qinyu's house according to the invitation on the invitation.