Ten miles outside the city, on the banks of the Luoshui River.

It is the season of spring and the recovery of all things. The riverside is full of flowers and grass. When the first round of bright moon, the stars are like a bucket, shining brightly. The breeze is coming, the weeping willows are blowing, and the blue waves are rippling. Especially in the dead of night, everything is silent, the sky and the earth are clear, and the air is new.

Liu Xunyi and Qin Wei stood by the water, their faces filled with a touch of excitement about the reunion of their best friends.

"Brother Qin, I'm ......"

"Brother Liu, I ......"

The two spoke almost at the same time, both seemingly eager to ask each other. But as soon as the words came out, they came to an abrupt end. In this regard, the two couldn't help but glance at each other, and then smiled indifferently.

Liu Xunyi took the initiative to back down and said, "Brother Qin, you speak first." ”

"I want to ask the last time I was at the Ruyi Inn, the one named Tang Cong...... Can you detect the clues of you and me?" Qin Wei muttered, "And that woman named Xun Qin, I met her head-on when I left, can she see through my identity?"

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi's expression darkened, and he smiled bitterly: "That day, Tang Cong did find a trace of strangeness, but he didn't denounce me. As for Xun Qin...... I didn't recognize your identity. ”

"Tang Cong can't stay for a long time, so as not to cause endless troubles in the future......"

"Brother Qin!" Liu Xunyi interrupted, "There is no need to mention this matter again, because ...... Tang Cong is dead. ”

Qin Wei was stunned for a moment, then secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said happily: "That's very good!"

Regarding Qin Wei's relieved and even some gloating reactions, Liu Xunyi neither agreed nor blamed. After all, he has a different position from Tang Cong.

Qin Wei didn't know anything about Liu Xunyi's thoughts, and asked rhetorically, "Brother Liu, what did you want to ask me just now?"

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi's eyes were straight, and he said tentatively: "I want to ask, after you leave the Ruyi Inn, can you tell the news of Luo Tianjin's fornication with the Mongols...... Tell Master Hou?"

On the same day, Tang Cong blurted out the news that Luo Tianjin intended to accept the Mongols' recruitment, which happened to be heard by Qin Wei, which made Liu Xunyi uneasy.

"Brother Liu, I'm sorry!" Qin Wei looked guilty and said bitterly, "I can't hide it in front of the Hou Ye, let alone lie, I can only tell the truth." ”

"This ......" Liu Xunyi was stunned, but what Qin Wei said was not unreasonable. For a while, the five flavors in my heart were mixed, and there were thousands of flavors.

"However, I have truthfully conveyed your thoughts to Master Hou. Qin Wei added, "In this matter, Master Hou trusts your judgment. So you don't have to worry about ......"

"Brother Qin, you did the right thing!" Liu Xunyi looked straight and nodded, "You and I are all given by Master Hou, how can you lie in front of him?"

"In the Tianji Pavilion, the most important person in the Hou Ye is you, and the most trusted person is also you. Qin Wei said, "He trusts your instincts, and he believes in your loyalty." After my return, Hou Ye never mentioned this matter again, and the prime minister did not mention it. Therefore, I am sure that the Hou Ye has suppressed this matter for you, otherwise the DPRK will never be silent. ”

"Master Hou's great kindness, I have nothing to repay, I can only abide by my loyalty and strive to complete the errand as soon as possible. After that, Liu Xunyi restrained his mood, then changed his words, and said: "Brother Qin came here this time, I don't know what happened?"

"Master Hou ordered me to pass on the news, you handled the matter of Erhexi in early August last year, and you handled it very well. Qin Wei said, "The Prime Minister's intentions are very clear, and he wants you to do your best to promote Luo Tianjin to sit on the throne of the Martial Arts Alliance." Only when the 'King of the Northern Immortals' becomes the 'Martial Arts Alliance Leader', can the prime minister's plans go smoothly. ”

Recalling the strange things that happened in Hexi, Liu Xunyi couldn't help frowning, and boldly speculated: "Brother Qin, do you know that on the second day of August last year...... Did the imperial court send another person besides me?"

"Who are you referring to?"

"The richest man in the Great Song Dynasty, Shen Dongshan!" Liu Xunyi got straight to the point and said bluntly, "Thinking back to the situation of that day, if there was no Shen Dongshan to rescue the scene, I am afraid that it will be difficult to do anything with my own strength." More importantly, the reopening of the martial arts conference and the election of the leader of the martial arts alliance are obviously Shen Dongshan's side strikes and good temptations. Moreover, he still had the seal of Lord Shilang in his hand that day. All this makes me have to suspect that he is an inside line deliberately arranged by the prime minister, and he cooperates with me in the light and in the dark. Otherwise, how could he, a calculating businessman, risk his life and death to go in and out of the rivers and lakes, and how could he gamble his own net worth and life to become an enemy of the Mongols?"

"This ......" Regarding Liu Xunyi's speculation, Qin Wei couldn't help but hesitate, shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know about this! Whether you have a heart or an intention, it's not a bad thing for you. ”

"That being said, I'm afraid I'll be ...... without knowing it Accidentally injuring a colleague. Liu Xunyi said embarrassedly, "Brother Qin, please go back and tell Master Hou, if the prime minister secretly sends more helpers, please tell me in advance, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings." ”

"Good. Qin Wei happily agreed, and said, "Brother Liu, Master Hou will tell you the true intention of the prime minister, I believe you already know what to do later." Master Hou instructed you, 'If you want it to come naturally, you must go further'!"

"Further?"

"Yes!" Qin Wei nodded mysteriously, "One step closer to Luo Tianjin." ”

"This ......"

"Don't be surprised!" Seeing Liu Xunyi's shocked face, Qin Wei couldn't help but smile indifferently, and said secretly, "Although Master Hou and you have always been vague, I have already guessed your errand through several secret meetings with you. Brother Liu, the real purpose of your sneaking into the Xianwang Mansion is to get close to Luo Tianjin, right? The prime minister intends to nominate Luo Tianjin to sit on the throne of the martial arts alliance leader, and his real intention is to prepare for the future recruitment, right? You are a sharp sword placed by the imperial court beside Luo Tianjin, if he is obedient and loyal to the imperial court, you will overcome obstacles for him and move forward. But if he is obsessed and has a different thought, you can turn the blade of your sword at any time and take his life in an instant, right?"

Qin Wei's words shocked Liu Xunyi. For a while, he was speechless, and he didn't know how to respond. Tonight, Qin Wei asked three "yes or no" in a row, which is enough to show his intelligence, and he is by no means under Liu Xunyi.

However, rules are rules. Even if Qin Wei guessed everything, Liu Xunyi couldn't admit it.

Seeing Liu Xunyi's complicated expression and his eyes fluctuating, Qin Wei suddenly understood everything in his heart, and said with a sneer: "Brother Liu, I know that you are in charge, so you don't have to answer me." ”

"Brother Qin, the reason is ...... After I return to Tianji Pavilion, I will explain to you slowly. ”

"Okay! I'll wait for you!"

Liu Xunyi's eyes moved, and he quickly calmed down from his apprehension, and said in a condensed voice: "Go back and tell Master Hou, I know what to do next, please rest assured." ”

"Brother Liu, you are now a well-known hero in the rivers and lakes. Qin Wei joked, "Even if I am far away in Lin'an, I can hear a trace of wind about you." ”

"You can hear it, and I'm sure other people should hear it too. Liu Xunyi laughed at himself, "Master Hou once said that the more people know about me...... The more sinister. ”

"Therefore, you must complete your errand as soon as possible and return to Tianji Pavilion. Qin Wei replied nondeniably, "Do you remember what I said to you last time?"

"Of course I do. Liu Xunyi smiled bitterly, "You said that as long as I successfully solve the matter in Hexi, I will not be far from the day of returning to Lin'an." At that time, I thought I had seen hope, but unexpectedly...... Alas!"

"The ninth day of the ninth month of September!" Qin Wei said solemnly, "When Luo Tianjin sits on the throne of the martial arts alliance leader, you will soon be able to reinstate your position." ”

"Day after day, year after year. First it was the second day of the eighth month, and then it was the ninth day of the ninth month of September...... Liu Xunyi smiled disappretently, "Sometimes, even I can't tell the difference, whether I am the young protector of Tianji Pavilion or the master of the Xianwang Mansion? The longer I walk the rivers and lakes, the more confused I become...... Which one is the real me?"

"People are not iron and stone, how can they be ruthless?" Qin Wei sighed, "Brother Liu's distress, although I can't empathize with it, I can also understand it." ”

"That's it!" Liu Xunyi shook his head, as if he wanted to shake off all the worries in his mind, and then his heart was shocked, and he asked, "What else is there?"

Qin Wei pondered for a moment and said in a low voice: "There is one more thing, although it has not been confirmed, but it ...... It's not for nothing. ”

"What?"

"Xifu!" Qin Wei said in a condensed voice, "It seems that Xifu is also going to interfere in the martial arts conference on the ninth day of the ninth month of September." ”

"What?" Liu Xunyi's face changed suddenly, and he said busily, "What did they do?"

"I don't know. Qin Wei shook his head and said, "The Privy Council has covered this matter very strictly, if it weren't for the Prime Minister's vast powers, we might not even be able to get this bit of news." ”

"Ding Qinghong!" Liu Xunyi had a flash of inspiration and blurted out subconsciously, "Ding Qinghong once secretly colluded with Xifu, and behind him is Peach Blossom Sword Island, one of the four pagan sects of martial arts. ”

As for this, Liu Xunyi's eyes suddenly became nervous, and he said worriedly: "I was worried about whether Peach Blossom Sword Island would make a comeback with the power of Xifu. Today, it seems that I am really afraid of something. The only difference is that it is not that Peach Blossom Sword Island borrowed the power of Xifu to kill back to the Central Plains, but that Xifu wants to borrow the power of Peach Blossom Sword Island...... Insert in the martial arts!"

"That makes sense!" Qin Wei thought for a moment and nodded slowly, "It is impossible for the Xifu to personally intervene in the disputes between the rivers and lakes, they will definitely use one side to be strong." And Peach Blossom Sword Island...... Most likely indeed. No, I will return this matter to the Hou Ye as soon as possible, so that the prime minister and the Dongfu can take precautions as soon as possible, so as not to be caught off guard. ”

After saying that, Qin Wei quickly grabbed Liu Xunyi's arm and said, "Brother Liu, if Peach Blossom Sword Island has Xifu behind it, it will definitely be fierce. Legend has it that Peach Blossom Sword Island had the deepest feud with King Xian's Mansion, and their previous owner was injured by King Beixian more than ten years ago, so he was defeated and went overseas, and made a pact never to set foot in Middle-earth. This matter has always been regarded as a great shame by Peach Blossom Sword Island, and if they really want to make a comeback, they will definitely find trouble with the Xianwang Mansion. You are in the rivers and lakes, isolated and helpless, and now you are by Luo Tianjin's side...... Be careful not to spread the disease. ”

"Don't worry!" Liu Xunyi grabbed Qin Wei's arm with his backhand and promised, "I will definitely go back alive!"

"Good brother!" Qin Wei grinned, and then bowed his hand, "It's not appropriate to stay here for a long time, so say goodbye." Back to Lin'an another day, you and I will rest as soon as we get drunk!"

"Wait a minute!"

Without waiting for Qin Wei to turn around and leave, Liu Xunyi suddenly spoke: "Brother Qin, there is one more thing...... I want to ask you. ”

"What?"

"County Lord, she ......" As soon as Zhao Xin was mentioned, Liu Xunyi suddenly felt a pain in his heart, and his expression became a little complicated, "Is she okay?"

Hearing this, Qin Wei's face couldn't help but change, but in an instant, he regained his composure, and nodded casually: "County Lord, she...... Everything is fine, Brother Liu doesn't have to worry about it. ”

"And her sick ......"

"Healed. Before Liu Xunyi finished speaking, Qin Wei couldn't wait to reply, "This is not the place to talk, it's better for you to hurry back to King Xian's Mansion so as not to arouse suspicion." ”

"Brother Qin, the county lord ......"

"Brother Liu, the eldest husband should put his fame and career first! The personal relationship of children and daughters is inevitably heroic and short-lived, and we must not make mistakes because of this. Qin Wei interrupted, "I'll say it again, the county lord is all right, you don't need to worry." If you miss her, get done as soon as possible and try to return to her as soon as possible. I'll go first, farewell!"

"But ......"

Before Liu Xunyi could speak, Qin Wei suddenly turned around and quickly disappeared into the night.

On the bank of the Luoshui River, only Liu Xunyi, who looked dazed and even a little overwhelmed, was left.

Although Qin Wei kept saying that Zhao Xin was fine, but for some reason, Liu Xunyi always had a trace of indescribable worry in his heart, as well as a trace of sorrow that seemed to be nothing, but lingered.

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