In the Baling County Mansion of Yueyang City, in the Zhuyuan Water Pavilion, Wu Heng sat on the couch with his eyes closed, savoring the fragrant tea in front of him, Ning Sudao stood in front of the couch, and told the story of the bloody battle under the red cliff. Wu Heng showed a light smile on his lips, and said lightly: "A good teacher, a good Ximen Rin, a good Yi Buping, this dragon and tiger fight, it is also very lively, but this time the snipe and the clam fight, but let the fisherman benefit, presumably Jiang Ning and Xin are both angry, where is this Yi Buping now?"

Ning Sudao smiled bitterly: " This must be something that Shi Ming and Ximen Rin also want to know, the spy returns, the Jinfan Society and the Skull Club have disappeared without a trace, thousands of miles of rivers, boundless, rivers and lakes are dotted along the way, the two three-masted warships are just a drop in the ocean, and it is easy to hide them, not to mention that Yi Buping and Chu Boss are both well-known water cowards who have experienced a hundred battles, and they are only afraid that the rivers and harbors above and below the river are more familiar than the backyard of their own homes, and if they really want to hide, even if they send hundreds of thousands of troops to search the river, they may not be able to do so, not to mention that once they abandon the boat and land on the shore and merge into the vast sea of people, it is impossible to find them。 ”

Wu Heng sighed: " This is really a pity, the Jiangnan water network is vertical, if you want to seize half of the world, there must be a strong water army, but we started too late, if you talk about the water army, whether it is the king of Han or the prince of Yue, are hundreds of times stronger than this king, even if the iron horse across the northern Xinjiang of Youji is now seeking to establish a strong water army, this king does not believe that Jing Feiyu will throw himself into Youji for no reason, if you can get Yi Buping, it is tantamount to getting three points of river water, not to mention that Jinfan will also be able to use the Seven Evil Fish Dragon Formation, if the news spreads, I am afraid that it is not only this king who is tempted。 ”

Ning Sudao also sighed: "It's not easy to recruit Yi Buping, Yi Buping has always had an unruly personality, since he dares to offend the prince of Yan Wang and the Duke of Yueguo, he may not value the king, not to mention that even if he has the heart to take refuge, we have to take care of it, even if we don't worry about the prince of Yan Wang because of this, we have to take care of the Duke of Yue." Yue Guogong is now the prime minister, in the imperial court to hold power, arrogant, Jiangdong and our border, once the two sides have a conflict, Yue Guogong can be in the name of the court to ask the guilty, and the extermination of the water is a legitimate reason, but we will inevitably be exhausted. Unless we wait until the prince of Yan Wang raises an army, the world is in chaos, and we can encroach on Jiangdong, so even if Yi Buping is rare, even if the Seven Evil Fish and Dragon Formation can level Jiangdong, we can't easily interfere. ”

Wu Heng said gloomily when he heard this: "Yes, Su Dao, what you said is right, this king also knows that the time has not yet come, so it is better to wait and see what happens." There is only one thing that this king really doesn't understand, why does the commander of Ximen join forces with the Marquis of Dongyang to deal with Zijing? If the prince of Yan wants to kill Zijing, he only needs a piece of paper, even if this king can't bear it, it is difficult to refuse his request, I am afraid that after thinking about it again and again, he will also seal Zijing's head in Xindu, if he wants to take revenge in person, as long as Zijing arrives in Xindu, it is not the cause of life and death, why should he kill Zijing on the way?"

Ning Sudao hesitated for a moment and said, " Wang, this minister has carefully investigated, but he has not found any clues, and Ximen Rin has gone north overnight after a little rest in Jiangxia, and did not stay to chase and kill Zijing, but the Duke of Yue Guo issued a purge, strictly ordered to exterminate the Jiangshang Shui Kou, Yi Buping is the most wanted criminal at the top of the list, and Zijing Gongzi has not been mentioned, so the minister thinks that this time it is mostly Ximen Rin and Shi Ming who have joined forces to deal with Jiang Kou, each seeking their own benefits, Zijing Gongzi is mostly due to fate, this young man is arrogant and strong, most of them are not used to these treacherous acts, so they intervene in it, maybe Jinfan will be able to get out of danger smoothly, except for the Seven Evil Fish and Dragon Formation, I'm afraid that Zijing Gongzi is also a big help. The ministers want to use their cleverness, and they should not be enemies of him. ”

Wu Heng said thoughtfully: "What Su Dao said is reasonable, but I think they may not really let go, good materials and beautiful quality, not to be thrown lightly, Zijing is so young, he already has such skills, all the overlords of the heroes, how can there be a reason to let go, that is, this king, and now he is still choking." Even so, in fact, there is no need to care too much, since Zijing has escaped, with his martial arts, there must be few people in the world who can hurt him, since the Duke of Yue has intended to clean up the water bandits, this is a good opportunity for us, immediately send an order, loosen the outside and tighten the inside, connive at those water robbers to escape to the jurisdiction, grasp their whereabouts, and then try to recruit and recruit to enrich the strength of the water army. Rather than questioning why Xindu and Jiang Ning secretly cooperated here, it would be better to be realistic. ”

Ning Sudao nodded slightly, and was about to speak, but Wu Heng frowned, waved his hand to stop him, and said coldly: "Whoever is outside, don't remember this king's decree, no summons, no trespass into Qingshui Xuan." ”

A soft and charming voice came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, the concubine has an urgent matter to report, and Fairy Ping asked me to tell the king that her injuries have healed and she is about to leave, and the concubine is inconvenient to stop her, so she has to come to report to the king." Before the words fell, a plain-clothed beauty came in, it was Wu Heng's favorite concubine, Mrs. Huang, but the pair of autumn waves that had always been bright and kind were already frightened, obviously shocked by the coldness of Wu Heng's tone.

Wu Heng's expression soothed when he heard this, his eyes lingered on his concubine for a moment, and said with a smile: "I see, no wonder you have always been cautious, this time you will go against the king's edict, this time you will be credited, Su Dao, follow this king to send Fairy Ping, don't you say that Cuihu seems to have someone involved in that incident, if you ask Fairy Ping, you may be able to get some information." With that, he got up and walked out, Ning Sudao hurriedly followed, the two of them walked extremely fast, but they had already walked far in a moment. When Mrs. Huang heard Wu Heng's praise, she showed a hint of joy, and sent each other off with a smile, until the backs of the two disappeared, she walked out, without the slightest intention of entering Qingshui Xuan, after a cluster of bamboos, Duan Yue's figure flashed, and her eyes fell on Mrs. Huang's graceful back, and instantly changed from sharp and cold to gentle as water.

When Wu Heng hurriedly walked into the courtyard, he saw Ping Yan standing in front of the steps with his hands in his hands, and he was faintly looking at the aster that was more frosted. Pingyan is dressed in green clothes and green skirts, simple and unpretentious, although it is just an ordinary fabric, but the stitches are fine, the workmanship is excellent, it is obviously sewn by a skillful craftsman, it fits perfectly, and it is lined with a long body and jade, rich as jade, and the three thousand green silk of the waterfall is also loose and scattered, only tied with a brocade belt, a thin belt of light blue color is tied around the waist, the silver wire is wound at the belt, exquisite, only a light yellow bamboo flute is hung on the belt, in addition, there is no long thing. Even with Wu Heng's Qi cultivation skills, when he saw Pingyan's beautiful face as cold as ice and snow, he felt his heart move.

Walking to the front of the stairs with a smile, Wu Heng said loudly: "Has Fairy Ping's injury healed, Yueyang is picturesque, why not coil for a while, the fairy's martial arts are strong, Wu Heng is also a martial arts practitioner, and he still wants to have a fight with the fairy?"

Although Pingyan's expression was indifferent and cold, he still walked down the stairs, bowed slightly, and clenched his fists and said: "The grace of the prince to save his life, Pingyan will be rewarded, but Pingyan has an urgent matter, so he has to say goodbye in a hurry, if there is any rudeness, please also ask Wang Ye Haihan." Although she used masculine etiquette, her demeanor was down-to-earth and not far-fetched. For a long time, although Pingyan was recuperating here, Wu Heng was careful, knowing that Pingyan was an arrogant person, and he would not want to meet him under the weakness, so he did not come to visit, this time the two met for the first time, although there were some calculations in his heart, but Wu Heng had a hearty and open-minded temperament after all, and at first sight, he felt that Pingyan was arrogant, and he was quite proud in his heart, and he stepped forward to stretch out his hand to help him, and said with a smile: " Fairy Ping doesn't have to be polite, although Wu is now a prince, he has never forgotten that he is also a Jianghu person, and it is a chivalrous man who should help in danger, if the fairy is bound to thank each other, isn't it sarcastic Wu?"

Pingyan didn't have any impression of Wu Heng, and he thanked him just according to etiquette, and he just wanted to repay once in the future and have nothing to do with it, but after seeing Wu Heng, he also felt that although this person was a prince, he didn't seem to be superior in clothes or words, although his appearance was ordinary and his spirit was introverted, but the powerful power contained in his body was like a river under the glacier, even if he couldn't see it, he could clearly feel that if she didn't have something in her heart, she was afraid that she really wanted to stay and compete with Wu Heng, but thinking of the inexplicable uneasiness in her heart a few days ago, she still said coldly"The grace of dripping water, should be reciprocated by a spring, the prince's bearing is extraordinary, he is willing to learn the prince's knife skills, and he will say goodbye." ”

Although Pingyan was not polite, Wu Heng was not annoyed, he was also a disciple of Cuihu, compared to Yan Zishuang, who was scheming, Pingyan was more pleasing to him, so he asked with a pleasant face: "It seems that Fairy Ping is really in a hurry, I don't know if I can tell this king, if this king can do it, he will definitely not stand by." ”

Pingyan's eyes moved slightly, but after all, she was just uneasy, she wanted to rush to the colorless nunnery to visit her teacher, but she didn't need others to help, not to mention that she was arrogant, even if she was out of her power, she would not ask others for help, bowed down again, and walked to the courtyard gate, although it seemed rude, but her every move was extremely solemn, but Wu Heng and Ning Sudao could not have evil thoughts, so they could only smile bitterly and send each other all the way.

Although Pingyan is light and strong, it will be rude if she flies away, and she has a calm and cold temperament, even if she is worried in her heart, she will not make a hasty trip, so the three of them walked slowly to the middle gate, and Wu Heng stopped and said goodbye.

Pingyan left the Baling County Guard, and before he took a few steps, he suddenly froze, and looked at a woman in Tsing Yi who was standing in front of him, it was his junior sister Yan Zishuang, but Yan Zishuang, who had always been elegant and calm, was as colorful as snow today, with sadness and desolation between his eyebrows, and his eyes were slightly red, obviously the result of crying for a long time. At this time, Ning Sudao was still in the rear, and he was shocked when he saw this, and hurriedly waved his hand to order the sergeant guarding the door to quickly clear the scene and not allow pedestrians to stay. Ping Yan didn't notice it at all, just looked at Yan Zishuang, clenched his silver teeth, and spit out words that fell to the ground and turned into ice on his lips: "What happened?"

Yan Zishuang was just about to speak, two lines of tears had already rolled down, knelt on one knee, and said sadly: "Senior sister, it's all my little sister's fault, Uncle Ping, she passed away." Ping Yan only felt like five thunderbolts, her delicate body trembled, she reached out to hold the hilt of the sword on her waist, and the green tendons on her hand burst out, and after a long time, she asked calmly: "Teacher, she, how did she die." ”

Although Ping Yan's tone could not hear the slightest fluctuation, Yan Zishuang understood that Ping Yan had lost her mind, otherwise in front of herself, she would never take the risk of calling Ping Yuehan her teacher, not other titles, after all, their nominal master was only Yue Qiuxin, the sect master of Cuihu. has already thought about how to say it, Yan Zishuang said in a trembling voice: "It's the fault of the little sister, for the sake of her own selfishness, please ask the uncle to deal with Zijing Gongzi, the uncle cherishes his talents, and his subordinates are merciful, but unexpectedly, this son is ruthless, and he actually repays virtue with resentment, so that the uncle will be injured to death." I only hated that the little sister was busy with affairs, and she was not on the spot, and she failed to remind the uncle to be careful of the despicable and shameless little demon emperor, and failed to rescue immediately, so that the uncle did not know where to go, and the little sister committed an irreparable crime, and was willing to let the senior sister punish her, whether she was beaten or killed, and the little sister was willing to accept it. ”

Ping Yan's heart flashed, and he had already guessed why the master died, most likely because he saw the sword style he taught to Zi Jing, and he would show mercy to his subordinates for himself, but Zi Jing didn't know the truth, so he didn't leave his hand at all, and I don't know how many twists and turns there would be such a result. Looking up at the sky, his eyes were already full of tears, but he forcibly endured them and didn't let them drip down, but his tone was still cold and indifferent, and Sen Ran asked: "Why did the master make a move, the generations are different, what kind of identity is the master, how can he bully the small with the big?"

Yan Zishuang lowered her head and said: "It is also a filial piety of the little sister, knowing that the uncle is attached to the old Cuihu, so I sincerely invite the uncle to return to Cuihu, and it is also good to fulfill the wish of the senior sister Chenghuan, I didn't expect this change, it is the fault of the little sister, and the senior sister does not have to resent Zijing Gongzi, although he is ruthless and does not miss kindness, but after all, it is to survive, not to fight against the uncle and the sister, if you want to blame the little sister should not disturb the uncle Qingxiu." ”

Ping Yan muttered: "I see, I see, you even used the order to return the favor, no wonder the master will make a move." As she spoke, two lines of pearl-like tears finally fell down her cheeks like ice and snow, but she quickly turned her head, refusing to show anyone her weakness, and no longer questioning, and with a stomp of her foot, her figure had turned into a faint green smoke, and in the blink of an eye, she had disappeared without a trace.

Yan Zishuang slowly stood up, her head lowered, her shoulders trembled, obviously she was also sad and unbearable, and it took a long time to raise her head, look at Ning Sudao, who was standing far away, seemed to avoid suspicion, but her eyes were full of strange colors, and said lightly: "Please tell His Royal Highness the King of Dian that it is no wonder that Zishuang does not enter the door, Zishuang really has unspeakable secrets, and will return to the sect to deal with the sin, if he sees His Highness again in the future, he will personally apologize." ”

Ning Sudao didn't even dare to say it, Yan Zishuang took it as a courtesy, and flew away, Ning Sudao thought about the words he had just heard, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly understood, it turned out that the colorless nunnery master who was born in Cuihu had a very close relationship with Pingyan, thinking of the bloody battle between Pingyan and Zijing that day, he only felt a chill in his heart, and faintly felt an ominous sign.

Once the Yellow River is crossed, the scenery is already completely different, and after going deep into the north, you can feel the bleakness of late autumn. Ximen Rin and Ling Chong did not stay in Liyang, but set off overnight, from Liyang along the post road to the north, along the way fast horses and whips, day and night, this section of the journey is nearly six or seven hundred miles, but the post road is wide and smooth, there are post stations every fifty miles, both of them are important ministers, there are tokens that can go all the way unimpeded, and they can change horses at the post station, get food and drinking water, so they arrived at Xindu in two days and two nights, but when they arrived at the city, they were already dusty and embarrassed.

In fact, the two of them didn't need to travel day and night like this, but as soon as the group arrived in Liyang, they received an edict from Xindu, although they only asked Ximen Rin to go and meet him alone, but Ling Chong had many doubts and dissatisfaction in his heart, so he insisted on going back together. In any case, Ling Chong was still the deputy commander of Yan Shanwei, and Ximen Rin was not easy to stop, so they would go on the road together, even so, the two of them barely said a word along the way. Since the defeat of Chibi, Ling Chong has not given Ximen Rin a good face, he saw the scene of the day, although he had to save Ximen Rin's life, but he couldn't agree with his ungrateful behavior, and Ximen Rin's words He also heard seven or eight points clearly, and he naturally despised Ximen Rin even more, although he was loyal to King Yan, but he would not appreciate Ximen Rin's deception. He had a good impression of Yang Ning, so he didn't want Ximen Rin to play right and wrong in front of Luo Chengyu, so he insisted on accompanying him despite his injury, but after such a long gallop, his face was as pale as paper, and his tired color was outward.

When he arrived, it was night, the city gate had already been closed, Ximen Rin stopped at the bottom of the city, and said in a loud voice: "Who is patrolling the city tonight, this seat Ximen Rin, and the deputy commander Ling Chong returned overnight on the orders of His Royal Highness, please open the city gate and let this seat in." ”

The sergeant defending the city did not dare to specialize, and after a while, he had invited the general to patrol the city, but it was a rather strange young captain, he looked down, Ximen Rin had already lit the fire, and his face was clearly visible, and the captain said loudly: "Please show the commander, otherwise the general will be limited by his duties, and he will not dare to open the city easily." ”

Ximen Rin smiled slightly and said softly, "Be careful." After that, he took out a gold-painted bag from his arms, which was no more than the size of a palm, but it was a sinking in his hand, and it was obviously quite weighty. Ximen Rin didn't wait for the city to put down the bamboo basket rope, and threw the brocade bag as a hidden weapon with a shake of his hand, Xindu City is fifteen zhang high, such a high city wall, he can throw the brocade bag into the city, even Ling Chong and he have a knot in their hearts, and they feel secretly admired. The captain of the city patrol in the city caught the bag and took out a token inside, only to see that the color of the token was crimson, the material was not gold or silver, and the tentacles were cold, it was made of jade from the Yanshan Red Jade Cave, and the token material was unique, and it could be distinguished at a glance, but the young man still carefully checked the inscription on it, and only hurriedly walked down the city tower after confirming that it was indeed the commander token, and after a while, the heavy city gate opened a line of gaps.

The young lieutenant went out of the city to greet him, bowed and saluted: "Your Excellency, Your Royal Highness has issued an edict, as soon as your lord arrives, please go to the county lord's mansion to meet you immediately." ”

Ximen Rin nodded slightly, his eyes swept over the young captain's face, and said as if unintentionally: "You are Zhang Shunqing, didn't you originally garrison in Anle County? I remember that the captain of Nancheng should be Ren Sheng as the captain?"

A flush flashed on the young captain's face, and he said excitedly: "Lord Commander still remembers the disciple, Shun Qing was only promoted to Xindu as the captain of Nancheng half a month ago, and the previous captain has been transferred to Qinghe County. ”

Ximen Rin's eyes sank, but he said with a smile: "I see, it's very rare for you to say it, it's only been three years since you left the Yanwutang, and you have been promoted to a captain, and you must have military merits for promotion in the army, and the border has been relatively safe these years, and it is quite rare for you to be able to make such military achievements." With that, he waved his whip and clasped his fist on his horse, and rode into the city, leaving only the young lieutenant still there excited.

Ling Chong also rode his horse to follow, his eyes flashed with a light of deep thought, although he was trapped in shallow water in Yanshanwei, but after all, he had stayed for many years, he had no impression of this Zhang Shunqing, but Ximen Rin recognized it at a glance, although it was also because he didn't have much room to meddle in Yanwutang back then, but Ximen Rin's deep intentions and good memory also made him deeply admire. But deeper reflection made him sense a hint of ominousness. Generally speaking, unless it is a special circumstance, the adjustment of the general's soldiers will only occur every spring, and the middle-level generals of Xindu suddenly adjust their defense at this time, if it is aimed at King Yan, then Ximen Rin will not expose it in front of him, unless he didn't know about this matter in advance, so is His Royal Highness the Prince really jealous of Ximen Rin?

After entering the city, Ximen Rin walked slowly, as if he didn't want to break the calm and quiet of the night, Ling Chong was puzzled, but it was not good to ride a horse alone, so he could only walk with him. It's just that it was Ximen Rin who originally received the order to return to Xindu, if he rashly went alone to ask to see the prince, I was afraid that he might not be able to see Luo Chengyu, so it was better to follow Ximen Rin, or take the opportunity to meet Luo Chengyu.

Ximen Rin's face sank like water, and his heart turned back and forth, although he had already prepared, but he was still uneasy when it came to the end, if His Royal Highness the Prince really misunderstood his mind, then what should he do, suddenly, he suddenly felt in his heart, or he made such a decision without authorization, and he also had the intention of testing His Royal Highness the Prince's mind, who is not afraid of the fate of the bird's bow, who is not worried about the situation of the master, but at this moment, he suddenly regretted it, if Luo Chengyu is not as open-minded and tolerant as he thought, then what should he do? Although the road is long, when it finally ends, Ximen Rin's heart is going up and down, and a familiar mansion has appeared in front of him.

Xindu County Lord's Mansion is located in the center of Xindu, covers an area of nearly 100 acres, although it is not a gold brick paving, carved beams and painted buildings, but it is a bluestone building of all colors, the pattern is broad, magnificent and magnificent, it is the common architectural style of northern Xinjiang, the outer wall is as high as five zhang, there are battlements and arrow holes on it and the city wall, there are bunker lookouts every twenty zhang, it is like a shrinking city, if it is guarded, even if there are thousands of troops and horses, it may not be able to break through. Every time he stands in front of the gate of the Xindu County Lord's Mansion, Ximen Rin will be full of emotion, and only such a strong woman will build her mansion into a fortress, worthy of being the Fire Phoenix County Lord who has spent his life in the army.

The county lord's mansion has been the residence of Luo Chengyu, the son of King Yan for more than ten years, and now it is the actual military and political center of seclusion, not only to guard against the prying eyes of the court and other vassal kings, but also to guard against the power of King Yan. Dismounted at the gate of the palace and threw the reins of the horse to the sergeant guarding the door, Simon Rin collected all the disordered thoughts in his heart and walked inward. Ling Chong, who was behind Ximen Rin, walked a little slowly, unlike Ximen Rin, this place was like a Longtan Tiger's Den to him, but somehow, the words of Yang Ning in the past sounded in his mind. "What kind of person Luo Chengyu is, I can know it just by seeing him, don't you know it yet?" Thinking of this, Ling Chong only felt that his heart suddenly settled down, and he also took a big step and walked into the mansion.

The two of them had just walked into the mansion, and they had already seen Mo Qingyun standing with a smile, Ximen Rin frowned slightly, and said coldly: "Mr. Mo, it's so late, why haven't you rested, if you are tired, this seat can't afford it." ”

Mo Qingyun knew that Ximen Rin had always disliked him, perhaps after he entered the shogunate of His Royal Highness the Prince, he inevitably weakened His Royal Highness's favor for him, so he was so cold, he was deep and wise, even if he was dissatisfied, he would not be disgraced by this, but said lightly: "Why don't you go to bed below, Your Highness estimates that you will arrive tonight, and you are still waiting for you in Wan Songxuan at the moment, so the Lord Commander should go quickly." ”

Ximen Rin looked startled, and he didn't care about saying anything to Mo Qingyun, and hurriedly walked in the direction of the study, Ling Chong hesitated slightly, and was already blocked by Mo Qingyun, Mo Qingyun said calmly: "Deputy Commander Ling has a tired journey, Qingyun has prepared a guest room for the commander, it is better to go to the bath and change clothes first, if His Royal Highness the Prince wants to meet the deputy commander, it can also be etiquette, I don't know what the deputy commander wants?" Ling Chong sighed lightly and said, "That's fine, please also ask Mr. to present his case to His Highness on behalf of Ling, Ling must meet His Highness, lest His Highness mishear one side of the story, and make a strong enemy that should not be easily offended." Mo Qingyun's expression moved slightly when he heard this, but he just ordered to go down and arrange for Ling Chong to take a rest in the guest room.

The county lord's mansion is continuous, Ximen Rin often comes and goes, and no one has to lead, not long has come to a magnificent and majestic pavilion in front of it, the plaque hanging above the pavilion door is the three big characters of "Fengtai Pavilion", although it is midnight, but the pavilion is brightly lit up and down, the figure flickers, obviously not because of the night and silence. Ximen Rin's footsteps only paused in front of the pavilion, and then turned to the bluestone road between the green pine forests next to him, and just a few steps out, a black-clothed Xiushi had already walked out of the pavilion door, and opened his mouth to call: "Is it the commander of Ximen, please stay." ”

Ximen Rin was slightly stunned, stopped, and stared at the black-clothed showman, who was about fifty years old, with an elegant appearance and star-stricken-eyed temples, although the years have left indelible marks on his face, but he can still see the elegance of his youth, the only flaw is probably the pair of dull eyes, although he looked straight at Ximen Rin, but there was no ripple.

It seemed to feel that Ximen Rin began to breathe disorderedly, and the black-clothed Xiushi walked down the stairs, with a gentle smile on his face, but Ximen Rin seemed to be in an ice cave, and couldn't help but take a step back, perhaps the steps were a little hurried, the black-clothed Xiushi's body stumbled, and almost fell, Ximen Rin didn't have time to think about it, he had already jumped over and hugged him, and as soon as he touched the body of the black-clothed Xiushi, he already regretted it, he knew that although this person couldn't see with a pair of eyes, he felt sensitive, going up and down the mountain and going down the water, like walking on the ground, how could a few small steps trip him, but he was still deceived by him, but his heart turned a thousand times, but he could only complain in a low voice"Mr. Wu, why did you come out by yourself, why did no one serve you?"

It turned out that this black-clothed Xiushi was Wu Cheng, the lord of Fengtai Pavilion, and he was also the west seat of Luo Chengyu, the son of King Yan. This Wu Cheng has a peaceful temperament, must bow down to everything, is thoughtful and meticulous, and treats people gently and politely, and even gives people a somewhat pedantic impression, no matter who he is, when facing him, he will let down his guard. But only people of Ximen Rin's status know the horror of this man hidden beneath his gentle and elegant exterior. Maybe it's because his eyes can't see, Wu Cheng's reaction to accidents is always three points slower, but he unconsciously lays a heavy net, and suddenly attacks when you are caught off guard, vigorously and resolutely, cutting the grass and eradicating the roots, that kind of cool means is like a different person. Whenever that time comes, anyone who sees the ruthlessness hidden beneath his gentle exterior will feel a chill from the bottom of their hearts, but once things have changed, they will be unconsciously confused by his kind appearance.

Although I don't know where the Lord of Huofeng County discovered this person, over the years, from Luo Chengyu to ordinary soldiers, they have all been respectful in front of Wu Cheng, and they dare not have the slightest rudeness, even Ximen Rin does not dare to have the slightest slack. What's more, both of them are important ministers who were appointed by the lord of Huofeng County to assist Luo Chengyu, and Wu Cheng has more power to restrain Ximen Rin, but this time Ximen Rin is arbitrary, so when he sees Wu Cheng, Ximen Rin is particularly uneasy.

It didn't seem to feel Ximen Rin's mood, Wu Cheng chuckled and said, "The commander came just in time, and I also want to see His Highness." Ximen Rin was about to excuse himself, but he felt that his wrist was tightly held by Wu Cheng, Ximen Rin raised his head slightly, only to see that Wu Cheng's dazed and gloomy eyes seemed to show a cold light, and his heart was cold, so he had to say: "Yes, I obey the order, Mr. Wu, please." With that, he helped the black-clothed Xiushi and walked towards the forest path.

There were no lights in the pine forest, and the two of them walked on the bluestone path, only to hear the pine waves, like the sound of heaven, Ximen Rin felt too silent, and couldn't help but ask casually: "Mr. Wu, Wan Songxuan has always been uninhabited, why would His Royal Highness the Prince of the World summon him there?"

Wu Cheng smiled slightly and said, "Wan Songxuan was originally uninhabited, but now that there are guests, that person should also know." ”

Ximen Rin's heart moved, and blurted out, "Is it Miss Luqi?"

Wu Cheng said: "Yes, Miss Lu Qi has a blue heart, and she is deeply admired by the prince, these days, if His Royal Highness the Prince has leisure, he will go to Wan Songxuan to listen to the piano, tonight His Royal Highness the Prince does not know when the commander will arrive, and he does not want to wait in the Fengtai Pavilion or the study, so he went to Wan Songxuan and Miss Lu Qi to play chess and taste tea." ”

Ximen Rin couldn't help frowning when he heard this, but he was silent, but Wu Cheng seemed to be able to see through his thoughts, and said with a smile: "My Fair Lady, good gentleman, since Miss Lu Qi is a rare talented woman, her temperament is also quiet and elegant, although she has been involved in the dust, but it is just an expedient measure, and she is a disciple of Mr. Qingjue, regardless of identity and appearance, she is worthy of His Royal Highness the Prince, although His Royal Highness's concubine has already selected Miss Fang, but if Miss Lu Qi is hired as a side concubine, no one must be speechless." I think His Royal Highness is already quite willing, but Miss Luqi may not be willing to give in, hehe. ”

Ximen Rin only felt that his heart sank, he would not forget the friendship between Yang Ning and Dongting, especially Qingping, who did not hesitate to live and die for Yang Ning, if Luo Chengyu really had affection for Lu Qi, then it would be even more troublesome.

Just when his heart was in turmoil, a gentle voice with a cold heart in his ears said: "Commander Ximen, is that Zijing Gongzi the Ninth Highness?"

Ximen Rin was caught off guard, coupled with his deep belief in Wu Cheng, and said, "Yes!" As soon as the words came out, his face was as pale as snow, and he even let go of the arm that was holding Wu Cheng and stopped. Wu Cheng didn't seem to be aware, continued to walk forward, walked a few steps, and seemed to realize that Ximen Rin didn't follow, so he stopped and said: "But you know this matter, Your Highness attaches great importance to friendship, treats the county lord as his own mother, and also has brotherly feelings for His Royal Highness Jiu, unless it is a last resort, he will not intentionally hurt His Royal Highness Jiu, not to mention that he is familiar with His Royal Highness Jiu, and he will not kill without permission, so it is better not to tell His Highness about this matter, so as not to mess up the overall situation, do you say yes." ”

Ximen Rin followed behind Wu Cheng in a daze, only to feel that all his intelligence seemed to be gone, although he never thought of hiding from the world for a lifetime, but still couldn't understand why Wu Cheng was so sure of Yang Ning's identity, unconsciously, the two had arrived at the center of the pine forest, there was a small courtyard in a clearing, although it was simple and unpretentious, but it was unique, very quiet.

As soon as the two of them walked to the gate of the courtyard, they heard the sound of the Qingyue piano coming from the courtyard, and couldn't help but stop and listen, Wu Cheng was a peerless talent who had extraordinary achievements in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, needless to say, it was Ximen Rin, and he was also a figure of both civil and military, but for a moment, both of them heard that the skills of the person who played it were ordinary, but they were very affectionate, so they played an ordinary song "Pu Jia" lingeringly and compassionately, and it was extremely moving. Hearing the sound of the piano, a smile flashed between Wu Cheng's eyebrows, but Ximen Rin frowned, this is Wan Songxuan, who can stroke the piano here, except for Lu Qi, who is temporarily the master, there is only Luo Chengyu, this piano sound is obviously not called "piano" to be played by Lu Qi, so naturally it is played by Luo Chengyu, this song is to express his admiration for a beautiful woman, and Luo Chengyu plays, so Luo Chengyu's intention is obvious. Wu Cheng seemed to be happy to see this, but Ximen Rin couldn't be reconciled. After the sound of the piano stopped, Wu Cheng stepped forward and knocked on the door, the courtyard door opened quietly, and it was the blood arrow Hua Wuxue and the thousand-armed Tang Ping who were guarding the door, after the two of them gave a salute, Wu Cheng and Ximen Rin walked into the courtyard one after another, and the courtyard door was quietly closed behind the two.

The courtyard is paved with blue bricks, spotless, except for a pure pine wood pavilion, there is nothing else, but the pine waves make people feel that this place is very quiet, and no longer feels too empty. There was a solemn person standing outside the Xuanmen, with long hair and a shawl, carrying a long knife, with a cold expression, it was Lian Wuxian who served as the guard of the prince, his status was not low, so when he saw Wu Cheng and Ximen Rin, he only bowed slightly, and then said loudly: "Your Highness, Mr. Wu, Ximen Commander, please meet." ”

Luo Chengyu's clear and graceful voice came from inside the door: "Mr. Wu, Commander Ximen, when are you so restrained, come in." ”

Ximen Rin is still the first time to enter Wan Song Xuan, a walk into the Xuan only feel a smell of rosin, not only Wan Song Xuan itself is built of pine, a table and a chair in the Xuan, a couch and a few, are made of pine, although the style is not very exquisite, but the ancient meaning, wild and interesting, smelling rosin in the nose, listening to the pine Tao faintly, quiet and elegant, better than the blessed land. There is a guqin on the piano platform under the west window, Luo Chengyu is wearing a dark blue wide robe, more and more leisurely, sitting behind the piano at the moment, one hand is still on the strings, occasionally gently flicking the strings, from time to time there is a sound of "Xianweng, Xianweng" in his ears, obviously he stroked the piano just now. On the couch facing the Xuanmen, there is a chess table, on which there is still a game of chess, black and white are intertwined, and the victory and defeat are not yet clear. Lu Qi leaned in front of the chessboard, playing with a black jade chess piece in her hand, as if she was figuring out the chess game, her body was thin, although the Xuan was very warm, but she was still wearing a snow-white brocade cloak, covering most of her delicate body, and she looked more and more weak and slender. Hearing Ximen Rin come in, she seemed to be alarmed, turned her head to look at the door, and under the bright light, Ximen Rin could see her beautiful face clearly at a glance. In fact, if you talk about appearance, Lu Qi is not a country and a city, or compared to Qingping, she is a little less charming, but her kind of Lingling style that is far away from the hustle and bustle makes any man can't help but feel love and pity, and it is no wonder that characters like Luo Chengyu will fall in love in a short period of time.

Taking a deep breath, Ximen Rin stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, and said in fear: "The subordinates did not get the order of His Royal Highness, and transferred the headquarters of Jing Feiyu without authorization, so that His Highness's operation on the river came to naught, and there were many arbitrary and arbitrary behaviors. When he said this, although Ximen Rin had three points of temptation, but also seven points of truth, his actions this time, although he couldn't tell whether he was winning or losing, but in any case, it was not something that he could think of in advance, as long as he thought about the dangerous situation he might face in the future, Ximen Rin felt a little short of breath.

Hearing Ximen Rin's words, Lu Qi didn't need Luo Chengyu's hints, stood up, bowed to Luo Chengyu, turned around and walked to the east side of the couch, there was a door with a low curtain in the corner of the house, the door was not closed, Lu Qi picked up the bamboo curtain and walked into the inner room, obviously not interested in intervening in Youji's internal affairs.

Luo Chengyu nodded to Lu Qi and returned the salute, then stepped forward, picked up Ximen Rin with his own hands, and said with a smile: " What is this, I have obtained relevant information, this time Jiang Ning took the initiative to provoke, and intended to take the opportunity to clean up the water cowards, if the commander ignores it, I am afraid that the chess pieces we laid will be uprooted by them, although the commander suffered a small setback, but Jiang Ning did not get the benefit, and the Jinfan will rise to the peak, the situation on the river will be completely disturbed, it is beneficial and harmless to us, why should the commander be angry, but there is something unclear in this world, why the commander will turn against Zijing, whether Zijing is the righteous brother of this son, please give me a clear understanding。 ”

Ximen Rin had already expected Luo Chengyu to ask like this, and he was already prepared in his heart, and said respectfully: "Your Highness Qiqi, Zijing is indeed a disciple of my martial arts sect, but he is not the person His Highness imagined, but the descendant of his senior brother Xuanjie, although he refuses to tell his life experience in detail, but his subordinates can already be sure that his parents are former generals who died at the hands of the county lord, so he will have great hatred for His Highness." It's also that his subordinates are not broad-minded, and they feel that he is really a hidden danger, so they want to get rid of him, but they can't think of it, but they miss, and they lose the opportunity to resolve their grievances, which is the responsibility of their subordinates, and I ask Your Highness for forgiveness. ”

Luo Chengyu only looked slightly moved when he heard this, and did not leak obvious emotions, it seemed that he just accepted Ximen Rin's explanation calmly, such a reaction made Ximen Rin feel uneasy, and hurriedly continued: "The subordinates have to do this, Zijing Gongzi has an unruly temperament, only knows himself, does not know anyone, it is extremely difficult to restrain him, if he really arrives in Xindu, he is afraid that if he is near, he will not be tamed, and he will be resentful if he is far away. ”

Luo Chengyu was noncommittal when he heard this, and suddenly smiled: "This matter is just that, but I don't know when the son of this world began to be jealous of Commander Ximen, and he also chose a successor, Commander Ximen wants to deceive someone's ears and eyes?"

Ximen Rin's heart was wide, although Luo Chengyu may not really believe it completely, but at least he will not pursue Yang Ning's matter anymore, as long as this matter is delayed, when Luo Chengyu officially inherits the throne of King Yan, it doesn't matter if it is accidentally leaked, as for whether Luo Chengyu will be dissatisfied with himself because of this matter, this is not in his consideration, and Luo Chengyu did not shy away from it, and directly asked about his words that can be said to be evidence of rebellion, which shows that Luo Chengyu still trusts him, so his mood suddenly brightened, and a smile unconsciously leaked from his lips, and said happily"Since Your Highness already knows, presumably this adjustment is to cooperate with the strategy that his subordinates came up with on a whim, right?"

Luo Chengyu said lightly: "That's not necessarily, maybe you are self-defeating, I was already suspicious of you, otherwise how could I have carried out the transfer of soldiers so quickly, if you hadn't been prepared in advance, how could you be so orderly?"

Ximen Rin was stunned when he heard this, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Luo Chengyu's expression calm and calm, with a strange expression on his face, and he couldn't judge what Luo Chengyu's mind was for a while. In a trance, Luo Chengyu's faint voice had already come to his ears: "Commander Ximen, this time you transferred the Jingfei Yu Department without the permission of this prince, and you lost the assassin who assassinated the prince, the crime is not light, you have always contributed to Youji, this prince will not severely punish you, wait for me to write to the king, remove you as the commander of Yanshanwei, take charge of the token, and make meritorious contributions." ”