The meeting ended in displeasure.

Lu Shen didn't use all his strength, although that punch knocked Shen Tianyi far away, it just looked very scary, and Shen Tianyi didn't hurt it to the root.

After the Tieyang tribesmen brought by Shen Min stepped forward to check, the tense situation eased somewhat.

Although Shen Min's previous statement had made the situation a dead end, Lu Shen would not take the opportunity to vent his anger so that the contradiction would directly intensify, so when it was determined that Shen Tianyi only needed to recuperate for a period of time and would not leave hidden dangers, the heads of the other departments looked at Lu Shen with a little more recognition.

Of course, Shen Min wouldn't give Lu Shen any good looks, he asked Shen Tianyi to set up and leave Heishui Village without looking back.

The Huining Department and the Huang Department, under the leadership of their respective leaders, followed Shen Min without hesitation.

Hardy, the head of the Jinchuan tribe, delayed for a while, and then said goodbye to Luo Yaozong, who hurried back to Jinchuan to find out the details of the merchants in the north.

When these people and the younger generations retreated one after another, the spacious and empty lobby of the ancestral house fell into silence.

After a long time, Na Yan, the head of the big stone department, spoke: "Lu Hou, the current situation is obvious, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it this time." ”

Except for Hardy, who is bent on making money, the attitude of the other six is gradually clear.

The Tieyang Tribe, the Huining Tribe, and the Zhehuang Tribe, the three tribes that accounted for nearly half of the people in Shazhou gathered around Shen Min, and their resistance and disgust for Daqi were very obvious. Even if Lu Shen didn't make a move with Shen Tianyi, these people, especially Shen Min, would not change their minds.

Shuixi and Dashibu were inclined to side with Luo Yaozong, but they were also unable to convince Shen Min.

The Seven Divisions of Shazhou are a whole, and when nearly half of the people refuse to accept Daqi's kindness, it will not help to let Lu Shen's tongue bloom lotus.

A trace of regret appeared on Na Yan's face, and he said: "When I saw it today, I knew that Lu Hou could achieve great achievements at a young age, and he was by no means a fluke who wasted his fame, and he could be called polite and courteous. It's a pity that Shen Min and the others don't eat hard and soft, and we can't directly bypass them to make a decision, after all, the seven departments of Shazhou advance and retreat together, which is an old rule that has been passed down for hundreds of years. ”

Lu Shen bowed slightly.

Yang Jinyi, the head of Shuixi on the other side, also said: "The matter has come to this point, and it is useless to talk about it." Lu Hou is a man, even if we can't talk about it this time, Shuixi welcomes you to be a guest at any time. ”

Lu Shen said: "Thank you." ”

He and Luo Yaozong glanced at each other, and then said unhurriedly: "I understand the kindness of the two leaders, but I have a question in my heart that is difficult to solve, I don't know why Leader Shen and the Tieyang Department are so resolute?" Could it be that there is another entanglement in this? ”

Na Yan frowned and said, "I haven't heard of this kind of thing, maybe Shen Min is just because he can't let go of the blood feud back then?" Don't hide it from Lu Hou, that blood feud is indeed a pain in the hearts of every one of us in Shazhou, if it weren't for Lu Hou's sincerity and extreme restraint today, I am afraid we would be the same as Shen Min. ”

"I definitely don't know as much about Chief Shen as you are, but judging from the information I have, Chief Shen is obviously not the kind of person who is simple-minded."

Lu Shen's words made everyone's expressions solemn, and he continued: "I have already explained the current situation before, Qijing is deadlocked, and Shazhou, which controls the north-south arteries in the upper reaches of the Hengjiang River, will definitely not be able to stay out of the situation. The tragedy of nineteen years ago is indeed an obstacle between you and me, but compared to the murderous and ambitious Jing army, Daqi is definitely more trustworthy, and I believe that Chief Shen will not fail to understand this simple truth, so I am more and more puzzled, why he must do this, and what good is it for him. ”

Na Yan and Yang Jin couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Luo Yaozong said slowly: "Lu Hou's meaning, Shen Min is deliberately intensifying the contradiction? ”

Lu Shen nodded and said, "Judging from the appearance, he does have the intention of doing this, otherwise how dare Shen Tianyi insist on doing it on such an occasion?" If it weren't for his father's permission, I wouldn't believe it anyway. But I don't understand the reason why he did this, and insisted on provoking hatred with Daqi, is it a good thing for Shazhou? ”

Luo Yaozong looked at the young man's calm gaze, realizing that he had gradually touched the truth, and secretly felt a little appreciation in his heart.

Na Yan finally came back to his senses and said in a deep voice: "Lu Hou wants to say that Shen Min is deliberately trying to provoke civil strife in Shazhou?" ”

Lu Shen said: "It's not impossible. Today is the first fire, and he has made the various ministries have to express their positions, and in fact, they have already divided into camps, but I don't know where his second fire will burn next. ”

In other words, if the situation in Shazhou develops according to Lu Shen's inference, civil strife is inevitable.

Yang Jin said angrily: "He dares!" Shazhou will never allow the appearance of such ambitious people, if Shen Min dares to come nonsense, I will be the first to fight with him! ”

Lu Shen looked at his unpretentious cold face, and sighed quietly in his heart.

Judging from the rise and fall of the world he has seen, it is a rare special case that the Shazhou Seventh Department has been able to maintain such a peaceful and friendly relationship for hundreds of years.

Under normal circumstances, there will definitely be a situation where big fish eat small fish, merging and splitting alternately, because people's greed will naturally expand, and the owner of a small village wants to become the head of the entire tribe, and then wants to become the lord of Shazhou.

Lu Shen doesn't know much about the history of Shazhou, but he firmly believes that a figure like Shen Min is definitely not the first and will not be the last.

As soon as he thought of this, his gaze stayed on Luo Yaozong's face, what was this middle-aged man who controlled the strongest power in Shazhou thinking?

Luo Yaozong sensed Lu Shen's eyes, and then said to Na Yan and Yang Jin: "Lu Hou's worries are not unreasonable, everyone should be careful in the future, and tell each other in time if there is anything." ”

The two responded, chatted for a while and then said goodbye one after another.

"Jiujiu, Hengshan, you go out first."

Luo Yaozong sent a pair of children out, and only he and Lu Shen were left in the empty ancestral house lobby.

He got up and came to the incense case, looked at the portraits of the ancestors of Shazhou hanging on the wall, and took three long incense sticks to light and worship, with an extremely pious gesture.

Lu Shen watched this scene quietly.

After a while, Luo Yaozong turned around and sat in Shen Min's previous position, facing Lu Shen.

There seems to be a big river running through the middle, just like the Hengjiang River that feeds countless people, running through the east and west.

Lu Shen took the lead and said: "Great Chief, we Qi people have a saying that you can't have the heart to harm others, and you can't have the heart to defend people. ”

Luo Yaozong was silent for a moment, and suddenly sighed.

……

Outside the ancestral house, Luo Jiujiu was pacing back and forth in a slight trance.

The excitement calmed down, and the blood that poured into his brain gradually subsided, followed by irrepressible embarrassment and panic.

"Luo Jiujiu, what do you think!"

"Saying that you like him in front of so many people, do you know how to write shameful words?"

"What's next? How do you get along with that guy? Do you want to act as if nothing happened? ”

There was no one around, and Luo Hengshan, who usually likes to be funny, also knew that his sister was not in a stable mood, so he had already found an excuse to slip away, so Luo Jiujiu could whisper to himself.

She raised her hand to touch her hot cheeks, and said without tears: "I don't have a face to see people now!" ”

In fact, she doesn't regret it, what she thinks is what she has always believed in is the norm she has always believed, all Shazhou people know her temperament of daring to love and hate, but not regretting it is one thing, and then not knowing how to deal with it is another.

There is no contradiction between the two.

Time passed quietly, and I don't know how long it was.

"Alas......"

Luo Jiujiu couldn't think about it, and couldn't help but sigh heavily.

"Why is Miss Luo sighing?"

Lu Shen's voice sounded behind him.

Luo Jiujiu was suddenly shocked, only to find that the sun was setting in the west, and he had been standing outside the ancestral house for at least half an hour.

She turned to look at Lu Shen, her gaze shifted slightly, not staring at him without scruples like before, and her tone was a little erratic: "You...... You and my Abba finished talking so quickly? ”

"Yes."

Lu Shen said with a smile and said, "If Miss Luo doesn't mind, let's go for a walk together?" ”

In the past few days, the two have been inseparable during the day, and they have seen the scenery around Heishui Village, and Lu Shen's proposal is not excessive.

Luo Jiujiu felt nervous for no reason, and quickly turned his head away, and said in a low voice: "Okay." ”

The two walked through the village, and the passers-by gave a kind smile, obviously they didn't know what was happening in the ancestral house today, and Luo Hengshan didn't have the courage to publicize it.

After walking out of the road, Lu Shen raised his eyes to look at the brilliant sunset on the horizon, and said softly: "Miss Luo, actually-"

Luo Jiujiu interrupted hurriedly: "Actually, I just saw that Shen Tianyi was unhappy, and I didn't want to show weakness in front of him. He thinks he can pinch me with those words, but I'm going to come to him in front of everyone and see what he can do with me. I just like to watch him jump in anger and be helpless, so don't get me wrong. I know that you have a marriage contract with someone you want, and now that you have the will of your emperor to give marriage, you don't need to take my words to heart. ”

Lu Shen stopped suddenly, turned his head to look at her handsome eyes and eyebrows, and unexpectedly saw a little insincere.

Luo Jiujiu was slightly flustered by him, and said unnaturally: "Okay, I admit that I like you a little, the first time I felt this way was when I was in the palace of Qi State, even though I knew that you had little to do with me when you came forward, but seeing you stand in front of me and block all the blame, I have a good impression of you." ”

Lu Shen smiled gently, and said calmly: "Miss Luo, I am a very boring person. ”

Luo Jiujiu lowered his head, gently kicked the pebble in front of him, and said in a low voice: "But I just like your stuffy and responsible character in big things, what can I do?" ”

Lu Shen was slightly moved.

Such a confession is very simple, but it is extraordinarily moving.

Luo Jiujiu obviously couldn't bear this strange atmosphere, so he changed the topic and said, "You talked to my father for so long just now, what did you say?" ”

Lu Shen looked up at the sky and said leisurely: "We talked a lot." Miss Luo, Ling Zun is an elder worthy of my respect, and his existence is not only the luck of Daqi and me, but also the luck of Shazhou. ”

"Of course!"

Luo Jiujiu pulled away from the embarrassment, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

She never seemed to be immersed in an emotion, which was a powerful talent.

Lu Shen looked at the radiance on her beautiful face, and felt a little pity in his heart.

She's beautiful, and so is Shazhou.

Because of this, just like Luo Yaozong said, there are some things that have to be done.

(End of chapter)