Chapter Seventy-Three: To the Imperial City
"Luoxia and the lonely bird fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky. ”
"Luoxia Valley", as one of the rare beauties outside the weir city, has become a sad place today.
At this time, although the sunset in Luoxia Valley was beautiful, no one appreciated it, and the entire Luoxia Valley was filled with a bloody atmosphere.
The people who were killed by the shadow had suffered heavy losses, and they were afraid that several major families would join forces and their combat strength was insufficient, and at this time, they had all withdrawn from the Luoxia Valley.
Yang Wu looked at Steward Yang, who was already out of breath, and he was very annoyed in his heart, thinking that Steward Yang's death was all due to his own negligence that led to this result.
He cried loudly: "Steward Yang, it's all my fault, if I didn't let you leave first that day, I wouldn't let Yan Chengtian's villain take advantage of it and capture you, and you wouldn't die now, it's all my fault, Steward Yang, I'm here to accompany you." ”
After Yang Wu finished speaking, he used his remaining internal strength and slapped his palm towards his Heavenly Spirit Gai.
Yang Jin grabbed his arm and stopped him.
Yang Jin roared loudly: "What are you crazy about, can you come back to life if you die, give me a good life, have the strength to seek death, it is better to go back and grasp the cultivation, enhance your strength, and kill the shadow in the future to avenge Steward Yang." ”
Yang Jin's roar carried a hint of anger, Steward Yang's death made his personality a little different, and he could no longer endure anything like before.
"Shadow Kill has suffered heavy losses today, and he will definitely not give up, but since he dares to provoke my Yang family, he will also bear the wrath of my Yang family. ”
Yang Jin has never been so angry, what the shadow kill did today has violated his bottom line, he will definitely not endure it anymore, he must take action.
"Zirong, take Steward Yang's corpse, and let's go home. ”
Yang Zirong came to Steward Yang's corpse, picked him up and walked out of Luoxia Valley.
Yang Jin came to several major families and hugged his fists and said: "Yang thank you for rushing in time to support my Yang family, on behalf of the Yang Mansion, I am grateful for your generosity, today my Yang Mansion housekeeper died here, now the deceased is gone, Yang needs to take Yang Steward back for burial, let him be buried in the ground, then Yang will come to thank him, and leave first." ”
Zhong Jialiang stepped forward and said: "The head of the Yang family, please mourn, the seven major families of Yancheng and our house are all good friends, and it is appropriate to help each other, but we are all late, and I hope the head of the Yang family will understand." ”
The people of the Murong family and the Li family all stepped forward and said: "I hope that the head of the Yang family will forgive me, in the face of the prestige of the shadow killing, we all hesitated, and in the end it was too late, I am ashamed." ”
"A few people can come, they can already be regarded as saving a few people from my Yang Mansion, the inheritance of Yang Mansion will not be broken, how can Yang be blamed, Yang will definitely visit another day, thank you, farewell!"
After Yang Jin finished speaking, he turned around and left. Yang Zirong also helped Yang Wu to ride on his horse and left Luoxia Valley.
Zhong Jialiang and the others watched Yang Jin and the others leave, they looked around to check the situation, and he said: "The four people of their Yang Mansion actually fought with more than 30 people in the Shadow Kill for such a long time, and they also killed so many people in the Shadow Kill, but none of them were injured, it seems that the Yang Mansion was indeed quite low-key in the past." ”
"It is worthy of being a powerful family at the beginning, although it is much more lonely now than before, but it should not be underestimated. The head of the Murong family said.
"yes. The head of the Li family also agreed.
At this time, Zhao Wouji stepped forward and hugged their fists and said, "City Lord Zhong, the two families, Zhao Mou also said goodbye first." ”
"Won't the head of the Zhao family go back with me?" Zhong Jialiang asked.
"No, I'm going to go to Yang's Mansion for a trip, so I'll go first. ”
"Please"
Zao Wou-Ki mounted his horse and headed towards Yancheng.
It didn't take long for Yang Jin and the others to rush back to the Yang Mansion, but fortunately, the Yang Mansion was not taken advantage of by others.
Yang Qing came out with the people of the personal guard team to greet him: "Dad, second uncle, you are back, Steward Yang is he...?"
Yang Jin glanced at Yang Qing and sighed: "Qing'er, go and arrange it to put Steward Yang into the ground." ”
Yang Jin's words made Yang Qing's heart tremble, and he suddenly burst into tears.
Steward Yang watched Yang Qing grow up, and he has been very good to her since she was a child, like a granddaughter.
"Dad, what the hell is going on, who killed Steward Yang?" Yang Qing asked.
"Let's arrange it first, and I'll talk about it in detail after putting Steward Yang into the ground. Yang Jin replied.
Soon Yang Jin and the others buried Steward Yang in the mound of the wind, side by side.
Most of the people in the Yang Mansion came here to pay their respects.
"Steward Yang, you have paid too much for my Yang Mansion in your life, and now you are killed by traitors in front of my eyes, and I can't do anything, I, Yang, swear here, my Yang Mansion will devote all the strength of the Yang Mansion to kill the murderer and avenge you. ”
Yang Qing asked with tears in his eyes, "Dad, who killed Steward Yang, I'm going to kill him." ”
"Senior sister, Steward Yang's death was done by Yan Chengtian. Yang Wu, who was crying, replied.
Yang Qing didn't understand how this matter could have anything to do with Yan Chengtian, she asked, "How can it be Yan Chengtian?"
"We only learned today that Yan Chengtian had already joined the Shadow Killing Organization, and it was he who captured Steward Yang that day, and then used Steward Yang as bait to wipe out the Yang Mansion. Yang Wu replied.
"Yan Chengtian, I'm going to kill him. ”
"Come back" Yang Jin scolded: "It's still so impulsive, can you kill him if you go and find him." ”
"Little sister, don't be impulsive, this matter has to be considered in the long run, now that Yan Chengtian is in the shadow killing, not only do we not know where the shadow killing's stronghold is, even if we find it, we can't do anything with him, so we need to plan well. ”
Yang Qing turned around and said, "Steward Yang, don't worry, we will definitely avenge you, definitely." ”
Everyone returned to the council hall, and after Yang Jin sat down, he said: "The people who killed the shadow have suffered a big loss this time, and they will definitely not give up, we have to find a way to deal with it." ”
"Father, Shadow Kill has summoned so many strong people to Yanyan City this time, it seems that he really wants to get rid of the three of us, what should we do next?"
"Master, today the people from the City Lord's Mansion, Murong Mansion and Li Mansion have all come forward, why don't we unite with other families to find out the stronghold of the Shadow Killer in Yancheng and wipe them out, break their wings, and make them fearful. Yang Wu said.
Yang Jin was about to speak, when a subordinate came to report: "The head of the family, the head of the Zao Wou-Ki family asks to see you." ”
Yang Jin replied, "Please call him." ”
"Yes," said the subordinate, and withdrew.
Soon Zao Wou-Ki walked in and said: "Old Yang, I came here to compensate you, I should have walked with you to rescue Steward Yang, but although I am the head of the family, you also know the situation of my Zhao Mansion, they don't allow the Zhao Mansion to wade into this troubled water, not to mention that the enemy is still shadowing, so..."
"Okay, Lao Zhao, I can understand, I won't blame you, you didn't go in the end, sit down first. ”
Zhao Wou-Ki did feel a little sorry for Yang Jin in his heart, the relationship between the two of them was already very good, but when Yang Jin and they needed help the most, he was not there, Zao Wou-Ki really wanted to speak at this time, and he really didn't know how to say it.
Yang Haoran said: "Uncle Zhao, you don't have to be like this, we won't blame you." ”
He knew that Yang Jin and the others would definitely not blame him, but he couldn't get past his own level.
"Old Yang, Shadow Kill has suffered heavy losses in Luoxia Valley this time, they will definitely not stop there, what are you going to do?"
Yang Jin sighed and said, "Actually, I don't know what to do, just now Yang Wu proposed to unite several major families to find out the stronghold of the Shadow Killing Organization, and then eliminate them all." ”
"It's just that this matter is not as simple as imagined, do you know that Yan Chengtian of the Yan family actually joined the Shadow Killing Organization, so many people can't believe it. ”
"You mean that Yan Chengtian joined the shadow killing, is there any evidence, let's go to the Yan Mansion theory. Zao Wou-Ki replied.
"There is no evidence, this is what Steward Yang told us at the last moment, they will not admit it without evidence, and now they can only make two preparations. ”
"Dad, tell me, what should we do?" Yang Haoran asked.
Yang Jin thought for a while, he looked at Yang Zirong and said: "It seems that it's time to find a backer, Haoran, Qing'er, and Yang Wu, after recovering from their injuries, they set off to the imperial city, looking for the third prince, and taking refuge in him, I believe that he will arrange for you, and your second uncle will stay and unite with several major families who can be trusted, find traces of shadow killing, and then find an opportunity to kill them." ”
"Dad, let's not leave, we have to advance and retreat with you and the second uncle. ”
Yang Haoran knew that Yang Jin was worried about their safety and wanted to take them away, although the imperial city was not very safe now, but as long as there was a strong backer, there was no problem in saving their lives.
Yang Qing and Yang Wu also refused: "Master, I won't leave either." ”
"Dad, I'm not leaving, I'm going to stay and face it with you. ”
"Okay, this matter is settled, I also know about the movements in the imperial city in the past few years, although it is not peaceful there, but at least it is better than staying here, the third prince is not bad, you have to listen to Haoran after you go, don't be so impulsive in doing things." ”
Yang Haoran still didn't give up, and wanted to say no, but was interrupted by Yang Jin: "Okay, this matter is settled, you are still young, shouldering the future of the Yang Mansion, besides, it is also a good thing to go out and have a good time, I and your second uncle are not something that anyone can handle." ”
At this time, Yang Zirong stood up and said: "I agree with this opinion, only by going out to experience can we better improve our strength, and only then can we have a greater grasp of saving our lives." ”
"But...," Yang Haoran said.
"Alright, this matter is settled, and when your injuries are healed, you will set off for the Imperial City. ”
They knew that they couldn't change Yang Jin's meaning, and the three of them replied in unison: "Yes, Dad." ”
"Yes, master!"
Yang Jin looked at Zhao Wuji and said, "Old Zhao, thank you very much today, I want to trouble you to go to the City Lord's Mansion and several other major families, and inform them of Yan Chengtian's affairs first, so that they can take precautions." ”
Zhao Wouji also knew that Yang Jin and the others were injured, so he replied: "You can rest assured that you are recuperating from your injuries, this matter is on me." ”
"Thank you!" replied with Yang Jin clenching his fists.
"Don't be polite to me, I'll go first and come back another day. After Zhao Wuji finished speaking, he turned around and left the Yang Mansion.
"Go down and rest. ”
In the past three days, their injuries have basically healed, but Yang Wu is still a little weak.
Yang Haoran's injury was not very serious, he had already recovered yesterday, and he went to Zhong Ying last night and told him that he was going to the imperial city.
The relationship between the two of them has always been very good, although they have not yet married, but even Zhong Jialiang has already identified him as a son-in-law.
Originally, he said two years ago that he was going to propose marriage, but because of the unknown whereabouts of Feng Liji and the relationship between the shadow killing, it has been delayed until now.
And this time, Yang Haoran didn't know how long it would take to come back, so he had to come to say goodbye.
"Ying'er, I..." Yang Haoran looked at the woman in front of him, and he didn't know how to tell her about leaving, because he felt that it was too unfair to him.
Zhong Ying seemed to see Yang Haoran's concerns, and she said calmly: "Is there anything else that can't be said between us?"
In the end, Yang Haoran plucked up the courage to tell Zhong Ying about his imminent departure: "Ying'er, I'm leaving Yancheng, and I may not be able to come back in the short term." ”
Zhong Ying, who was pouring tea for Yang Haoran, heard Yang Haoran's words, and after pausing for a moment, she still said calmly: "Is it because of the events of the previous two days?"
Yang Haoran knew that Zhong Ying was unwilling to hurt her in his heart.
"Ying'er, this time the shadow kill is determined to deal with our family, for our safety, and at the same time let us go out to have a good experience, my father let us go to the imperial city to join the third prince, the last time we escorted him back to the dynasty safely, it is a debt to our family, go to him, he will be able to temporarily protect us from nothing, you can rest assured that I will come back as soon as possible." ”
As far as I know, the battle between the three princes and the crown prince has never stopped in the past two years, and that side will only be more chaotic than Yancheng. Zhong Ying looked at Yang Haoran and said.
"We also know that you should also be clear about the strength of the Shadow Kill, although the seven major families of Yancheng do not have any fighting on the surface, but there are too many families who are secretly discordant, and they can't be counted on at all, you can rest assured, I will protect myself when I get to the Imperial City, at least in the Imperial City, the Shadow Kill does not dare to be rampant enough to kill people on a large scale. ”
Zhong Ying knew in her heart that Yang Haoran's departure this time was doomed, and she couldn't keep it.
"I support everything you want to do, I just hope you take care of yourself, although I can't go with you, my heart will go with you, with you. ”
Zhong Ying's words made Yang Haoran very happy, he hugged Zhong Ying into his arms and said: "Ying'er, you are so good, it is enough to have you in this life, I Yang Haoran swears here, I will never fail you in this life, you take care of yourself in Yancheng, and when I come back to marry you, you can rest assured, it won't be too long." ”
"Go, men should be determined in all directions and make contributions, I will wait for you. ”
The morning sun is so soft and gives people a warm feeling.
In the Yang Mansion, Yang Haoran and the three of them had already prepared their respective salutes, and in order not to attract the attention of others, they all changed into inconspicuous clothes.
The three of them went out separately and embarked on a journey to the imperial city.
Everything went smoothly for them to go, because of their own strength, they became the right-hand men of the three princes.
The status of the three of them is also constantly improving in the court, giving the three princes a stronger backing when fighting for the position of prince.
The war in the imperial city also became more and more intense, not only the shadow of shadow killing, but also the intervention of people from the Wu Dynasty. This makes them have to be more careful.
And in the month after they left, with the mediation of the City Lord's Mansion, the Seven Great Families of Yancheng City joined forces with the City Lord's Mansion to find the stronghold of Shadow Kill.
After a month of overt investigation and covert visits, they finally found the hiding place of Shadow Kill in Yancheng City, but, to their surprise, when they joined forces to kill the Shadow Kill stronghold, the building was already empty.
This made Yang Jin and their hearts suspect again that there were still people who were killed by shadows in the several major families united this time, although Yancheng temporarily restored the previous peace, but they all knew that this was only short-lived.
Yan Chengtian's plan against the Yang family this time, although the shadow kill suffered heavy losses, but he still escaped the catastrophe again through his own ability, and the people who were killed by the shadow stayed in the Yancheng City, always paying attention to the movements of the seven families in the Yancheng City.