At the request of Shang Ji, the four returned to the inn.

Shang Ji drew a few strokes on the paper, raised his head and thought about it, and then drew a few more strokes and thought about it.

It didn't take long for Shang Ji to put down his pen and look at Xing Ji happily.

"My lord, it's done!"

When the three of them heard this, they immediately came up to check.

Amon glanced at the map layout, narrowed his eyes, and twitched the corners of his mouth.

"This is the drawing you made?" Amon looked at Shang Ji in disbelief, "You tell me what this triangle is?"

"Mountain, my lord, how majestic he is. ”

“......... These ...... What is an oblate," Amon continued.

"Those are big buildings. ”

"And what are these little squares and big strips?"

"The small square is a private house, and the big strip is naturally a city wall, how obvious is this, my lord. ”

"........." Amon looked at Shang Ji speechlessly, and there was fire in his heart but he couldn't let it out.

Xing Zhen looked at those crooked, like the "straight lines" of ants walking, and smiled bitterly.

"That's it, just look at it. Xing Xuan said, "Then this ......... here"

"The woods, my lord. Shang Ji said proudly.

“......... So, the woods are connected?" asked Xing Xuan, pointing to the block, no, the house said, "Tell me what is going on with this one." ”

"My lord, the houses in this area are all ancient buildings, and the hall master cherishes them and does not include them in the planning, so the stone road in Tianyou County is not in this long line, and the terrain in this area is low-lying, so it has always been the case. ”

"From here, to the cherry blossom tree we just went to, this long line is like a dirt road in a village outside the city. ”

"To the cherry blossom tree, across a row of houses, behind it, is the window of this inn. ”

Xing Xuan nodded and said, "I seem to have some clues, this street is so wide, but there are no trees, it's difficult to hide, right?"

"Yes, that's right, for the Assassins, there really is no hiding here. ”

"So you have to pass through the woods in this area, and it's the only place where there are cherry blossom trees. Xing Xuan said, "That street leads directly to the north gate, what is the direction of the north gate?" ”

"Beyond the north gate is a small foothill, and after that, there is the Castle as a gateway. Shang Ji said, "The Yuan Hall chose the branch hall here, also because of its excellent geographical location, surrounded by mountains on both sides and by the sea on one side, which can play the role of guarding the main hall." ”

"The Assassin may have come from the North Gate and then infiltrated the woods, from where he had just arrived. Xing Zhen analyzed, "I chose the morning because the garrison had just been removed in the morning, and it was not very strict, but in the early morning, the dew was heavy, and he passed through the mud, which would definitely leave traces." ”

"Let's go to the back of the house and have a look. Xing Xuan said.

All three looked at him suspiciously, but jumped out of the window anyway.

Xing Xuan inspected the soil in the back, then ran to the other side of the street, and took it from a few suitable places for Tibetans and twisted it in his hand.

Amon and Chen followed him to get it, and then they all understood.

"I see, little squirt, you're saying that the Assassins will inevitably leave traces when they pass through this wood, and the soles of their feet will leave the soil of the woods there. ”

"That's right, that's what I mean, the only place in the whole city is low-lying, and the soil is different from ours. Xing Xuan picked up a piece of soil and said, "So, that's where the Assassins cast the spell. ”

"Okay, Xiao Zhen, I admire you so much, when will you be able to use these skills. Amon said in surprise.

"It's just a guess. Xing Zhen scratched his head and smiled, "It's just a matter of linking conjecture to some actual situations." ”

"But what is the motive, why should they, why should they harm me. Chen said with a frown.

"Miss, it may not be just you. Shang Ji suddenly spoke.

This sentence made all three of them glance at him.

"Shang Ji, what do you mean by that?" Xing Xuan said with a frown.

"Why did I choose this inn to steal? That's because this inn is a place where officials and businessmen from the three cities outside the West Gate must pass through, and ordinary external officials will rest here when they come to report on their work, and those who live in this small and standard room are generally officials and merchants who are neither poor nor rich, that is, they have no power, so I will catch you in your room and steal it." Shang Ji explained.

"You're trying to say that someone wants to take advantage of this opportunity?" Xing Xuan said as he paced, shaking his head, "Unlikely, after all, only Chen was attacked, and the time was so good that both Amon and I were out." ”

"You say, could there be someone who colludes with the officials who have registered to enter the city to harm the central officials who come back to participate in the ceremony?" Xing Xuan said, "At this time, it is the festival, and the officials sent by the central government of the twenty-one cities under the jurisdiction of the branch hall will come back. ”

"How could my lord think like this?" Shang Ji was suddenly shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly stopped Xing Ji from continuing, "My lord, this is a big sin to confuse the public and divide the ministers!"

"Yes, Xiao Zhen, besides, this assassination, Chen is also in danger. Amon reminded, "We didn't encounter anything along the way. ”

"I just listened to Shang Ji say this, and I suddenly had an ominous premonition in my heart. Xing Xuan frowned and said, sighed and said, "But in the end, it's just a premonition, it's a festival at this time, and the reason why I didn't tell Master Li about this matter in the morning is because of this reason, I know that it won't help if I say it." ”

Xing Xuan said solemnly, and Amon and Chen also fell into thought.

And the Shang Ji behind them, hearing Xing Xuan's words, his eyes wandered a little for a moment.

A day later

Several people moved to the Yuan Palace, and Master Li did not let go of this good opportunity, driving them back and forth, and letting them do a lot of work up and down.

Shang Ji said that he wanted to go home to visit his mother, and he took the lead in saying goodbye.

Xing Xuan and Amon are not worried about him running away, the poison is still in his body, and he does not dare not come back.

And because of Li Moqi's constant drive, Xing Zhen and Chen couldn't bear it, and gave full play to the skills of heavy sex and light friends, and left Amon shopping.

Xing Xuan is actually there to scout the information, and to protect Chen, well, yes, that's right.

Amon looked at the empty, messy broom, and shook the broom in his hand fiercely, really angry.

On the street - in front of a store

Xing Zhen put a gorgeous hairpin on Chen and smiled.

"Is it pretty?" asked Hoshi.

"Good looking. Chen said happily.

"Boss, how much does it cost to get this?" Xing Xuan said to the chubby boss.

"These two days of sacrifice, little brother, this hairpin is not valuable, so I will give it to you. The owner of the shop held a pu fan and said with a smile.

"Thank you to the owner. Xing Yu bowed slightly, and continued to walk forward with Chen.

The boss poked his head out, looked at their backs, smiled, and couldn't help but sigh: "It's good to be young." ”

On the other side, Xing Xuan and Chen continued to walk around with a smile.

"Chen, next year, as soon as you are ready, you can wear a hairpin, and at that time, I will find you a better one. Xing Xuan said.

"Brother Xu's heart is the best. Chen said with a smile.

At this time, the street is full of lights, the lights are brilliant, the street is more crowded than during the day, and the yellow hair hangs down, all vying to come out and cherish this rare beauty.

Xing Xuan and Chen came out at this time, and they were not big-hearted, but it can be said that they had no fear, after all, there were so many people on the street, there should be nothing wrong, and besides, they had been hiding in the Yuan Palace, and they were afraid that they would not be able to find out anything.

If you can't find out anything for a while, it's better to take it easy first, and perhaps, you will encounter a turning point in this matter.

Since it is a festival celebrated by all the people, of course I have to participate.

Just when Xing Xuan and Chen stopped in front of a certain shop, the street was full of people, and thousands of people suddenly began to rush towards Beicheng with excitement.

"Well, what's going on, shopkeeper?" Xing Xuan said with a puzzled look at the jubilant people.

"You are from outside, this is the city Oiran parade through the streets, and the festival is going to perform in the square. The boss said with a smile, "That is, above the ceremony, I usually have to watch him perform, which is like raindrops of Yuan Ye to sprinkle out, we ordinary people are simply discouraged, but even so, it is often full, and there is no market." ”

"This Oiran is so attractive that it can empty thousands of people. Interesting. Xing Zhen smiled and looked at Chen, "Let's go up and have a look." ”

With that, the two also followed the crowd towards North Street.

At this moment, a fragrant chariot slowly drove under the banner of singing and dancing, the umbrella cover decorated with tassels slowly swayed, and the silver bells on it made a crisp sound.

The bouquet of flowers was divided into two sides, and two wandering girls led the way in front of the chariot with incense burners.

The floral incense is mixed together, refreshing people's hearts and spleens, and the fragrance is fragrant.

The musicians followed behind the incense, their slender fingers plucking the piano in their hands, counting the notes in one step and the notes falling in one step.

The red Luo skirt drooped down from the top of the incense chariot, and the phoenix tail gold thread on it was woven with luxurious and generous.

The people of Tianyou County cheered and cheered, vying to see the face of the Oiran.

The person sitting in the incense chariot wore half of the mask, held a jade fan in his hand, the gold hairpin and silver hairpin on his head shook countless crowns, and his slender and white legs loomed in the silk skirt, which made the hearts of everyone present ripple.

The pair of beautiful Danfeng eyes passed through the tent, glanced at the people who surrounded him, the arms tattooed with plum blossoms seemed to be like jade, and the index finger and thumb pinched a golden rose, lazily stretched out from the chariot.

Suddenly, the crowd on both sides of the street shouted even more joyfully, waiting eagerly for her to throw the flower down.

Yes, this is a rule, the Oiran will throw the flower in the direction of the person he is interested in, but whoever grabs it will be counted, and then at the ceremony, the person holding the golden flower can go on stage and drink a glass of fragrant wine with the Oiran.

It's an almost crazy honor for everyone!

This rule is new to this year's ceremonial oiran, and has never been done before.

You can drink with an Oiran with a flower, which is more than ten times more precious than the value of that golden flower.

Oiran has always been a performer, not only that, but her appearance price is quite high, and even the men who are lucky enough to see her perform can't get within five meters of her.

There was a man who tried to get close to Oiran by force and money, but the end was very miserable, and he was cut off by the guards around Oiran and thrown into the river.

The chariot moved slowly, and when it was not far from where the two of them were, she slowly turned her head.

Xing Xuan's eyes widened when he saw this, and his heart was suddenly shocked.

The mask.........

Xing Xuan instantly remembered that three years ago, the man in black on the roof, the man in the mask, suddenly froze in place, looking at her blankly.

Oiran naturally didn't know what Xing Xuan was thinking, she thought that Xing Xuan was surprised by her beauty, and her thick lips immediately rose slightly, and her beautiful eyes carefully looked at this young man who was dressed in a dark robe, still childish, but magnificent.

After a while, the golden rose was gently thrown down.

Seeing this, the people around Xing Zhen immediately shouted and rushed up, competing with all their strength to fight for the golden rose, and those individuals even wrestled together, and attracted other people from farther away to fight, and the fight was inextricable for a while.

But the flower seemed to be controlled by someone hanging in the air, and no matter how those people tried to grab it, the golden rose would always bypass their fingers and float slowly towards the star.

Eventually, the golden rose fell into Xingxi's hands.

Xing Xuan was stunned for a moment, and a soft and tactful voice appeared in his mind.

"This golden rose is yours. ”

Xing Xuan looked up suddenly, and the incense car had already driven past him.

Xing Zhen vaguely saw that the people in the tent were holding jade fans to cover their faces, turned their heads and smiled charmingly, and then left by incense.

Xing Xuan narrowed his eyes, and was about to think, but a strong wrestler was already standing in front of him.

Xing Zhen only reacted at this time, and he himself with the golden rose in his hand had become the target of these people.

"Boy, I beg you to hand over the Golden Rose!" said the Hercules fiercely, "no matter how precious this thing is, it is not as precious as life." ”

Xing Xuan glanced at the wolf-like people, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

"You guys, do you want to grab it?" snorted and laughed.

"So what? I advise you to hand it over quickly, don't be ignorant. The big man clenched his fists, and his bones creaked.

"What if I don't pay it?" Xing Xuan tilted his head, pulled Chen behind him, and said coldly looking at the big man.

"Toast and don't eat and drink!" The big man immediately showed a fierce light in his eyes, and punched at Xingxi.

Between the lightning and flint, there was a loud "plop", and the big man suddenly fell far away, foaming at the mouth and fainting.

Xing Xuan still maintained a punching posture, and a thin layer of red light on it rendered his hand like blood jade.

He slowly took out the jade order, glanced at the group of people, and said loudly: "The Yuan Palace is a knight, and the chief of the court guard sent by the central government is here!

As a result, those people were suddenly frightened, no one dared to step forward anymore, and those who had ideas had to retreat into the crowd in a gray manner, looking at Xing Zhen with unwillingness and gritted teeth.

Seeing that this group of people retreated to the crowd and didn't dare to make another attempt, Xing Zhen nodded with satisfaction.

"Chen, let's go. Xing Xuan stretched out his hand and pulled Chen behind him, but found that Chen was motionless.

He turned his head in confusion, and the corners of his mouth twitched violently

I saw Chen holding his arms, tilting his head, his face was extremely ugly, and his lips were very thin, like a volcano about to erupt, looking at Xing Zhen with murderous eyes.