Chapter 168: Gather in Zhongzhou
Three days later, Xia Qingcang and the four finally came to Zhongzhou City, and the strange thing is that since they took down Black and White Impermanence, no other villains have appeared. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info may be because of the proximity to Zhongzhou, the security measures in all aspects will be upgraded, and the security will be relatively improved.
Slowly walked into the city gate, the official messenger at the gate stepped forward to check, Xia Qingcang and the three of them took out the nameplate of Tianzhao Academy, and the official messenger let him enter the city, but he was a waste of words about the monk Sang, because he did not bring any items that could prove his identity. In the end, under the protection of the three of them, the official was reluctant to let him go.
After entering the city, everyone sighed in their hearts: This world is in chaos, and Zhongzhou's security is really strict.
Walking on the road, I saw that although there were many shops on both sides of the street and there was an endless stream of people entering and leaving, the constant appearance of the Imperial City Guards among pedestrians still brought people an inexplicable oppression.
"The festival is approaching, and the atmosphere on the street is different from usual. Sikong Yelin said softly.
"All the civil and military officials will be present at the sacrificial ceremony, this is a major event involving the fortune of our dynasty, and there is no room for any mistakes. Therefore, we must inform Lord Shangguan of Yang Mingjing's matter as soon as possible. Sikong Yehua said.
"Let's go. Xia Qingcang's expression was solemn, and he quickened his pace and walked in the direction of Tianzhao Peak.
In Tianzhao Academy, a cadre of students strictly abides by Shangguan Longhan's ban order and continues their daily study schedule in the college.
Xia Qingcang and the three of them were taken to the lobby as soon as they returned to the academy because they violated the order.
Seeing the three of them return safely, Shangguan Longhan breathed a long sigh of relief, and after being relieved, his face immediately turned serious, and he said angrily: "The three of you didn't obey the order and went down the mountain without permission, do you know what the crime is?"
"Lord Shangguan, we have learned an important news when we go down the mountain this time, and after this matter passes, we are willing to be punished. Xia Qingcang replied respectfully.
"What's the matter?" you say. Shangguan Longhan regained his composure and asked.
So, Xia Qingcang invited the monk Sang Yu, and he described what he and Master Bu Wan had learned. In fact, they don't know much, they only know that there are some people behind Yang Mingjing, who are planning something together, and the purpose is this sacrifice ceremony. As for the specific details, they don't know.
Hearing that the other party's goal was the sacrificial ceremony, Shangguan Longhan raised his eyebrows, the stakes were very high, no matter what, he must try to do a good job of prevention as comprehensively as possible, and immediately sent Zhuang Siqi to Prince Zhou's mansion to remind him to be more vigilant. As for the guilt of the three people, let them go back to their rooms to rest for the time being.
After going out, the monk said goodbye to the three of them, saying that he had returned to the temple in the city to live temporarily, waiting for news from the master who was not greedy. After saying goodbye, as soon as I returned to the mountain gate, I saw a person on the steps walking briskly towards the academy.
"Xin Yao!" Looking at the visitor, Xia Qingcang shouted happily.
"Qingcang!" Seeing that Xia Qingcang was safe and sound, half a stone fell to the ground in Jing Xinyao's heart, "What about the other people in the academy?
"I just returned to the academy, but Li Muyan must be fine, he just went to Prince Zhou's mansion with Teacher Zhuang to report the news. Zhongzhou is estimated to have a big incident. After finishing speaking, Xia Qingcang briefly described his experience of going down the mountain to Jing Xinyao. Hearing Jing Xinyao's amazement, especially the vicious battles on the way back to Zhongzhou, Jing Xinyao also felt the same way, because she also encountered several waves of gangsters on the road, and what she didn't expect was that the mysterious old man taught her own swordsmanship was so superb, and she had unconsciously reached a new realm. Although his martial arts have improved by leaps and bounds, his heart for revenge has become less eager.
Back at the academy, Jing Xinyao reported what she saw and heard along the way to Shangguan Longhan, and then returned to her residence to rest.
At night, Jing Xinyao practiced swords in the courtyard as usual, a habit she had never changed in the past seven years. After finishing the sword, he suddenly heard a movement at the door, opened it and saw a man leaning on the door beam in the moonlight, full of alcohol.
"Mu Yan?" This person turned out to be Li Muyan, in Jing Xinyao's eyes, Li Muyan has always been mature and steady, and he was not surprised by chaos, and he never imagined that he would have the appearance he has today.
Jing Xinyao helped Li Muyan up and slowly walked into her room.
As soon as he sat down, Li Muyan lay on the table, still holding a wine jug in his hand.
Jing Xinyao poured a cup of tea and wanted to relieve his hangover.
Suddenly, Li Muyan sat up and grabbed Jing Xinyao's hand.
The two looked at each other, Jing Xinyao only felt that the other party's eyes were full of sadness and pain, and hurriedly asked with concern, "Mu Yan, what happened?"
"What would you do if you met the enemy who killed your parents again?" Li Muyan asked Xiang Jing Xinyao slowly.
Jing Xinyao was stunned for a moment, and slowly replied: "Fight to the death, and sword the enemy." ”
After listening, Li Muyan took a sip of the wine jug and sighed, "Xin Yao, do you remember the story of my father and mother that I told you?"
"Yes. Jing Xinyao nodded quietly.
"It turned out that my father was killed. Li Muyan spit out a few words lightly.
Jing Xinyao was shocked, she had heard him say that she couldn't find the cause of her father's death at all, why did she suddenly ......
Li Muyan's eyes were empty, he looked ahead, and continued: "But this murderer is in a high position, but I can't attack him, what do you say I should do?
Forcibly pouring in a sip of spirits, Li Muyan calmed down a little, and then said, "If it were you, what would you do?"
Jing Xinyao paused and replied, "Do you think your father deserves to die or not?"
This sentence was a bit of a surprise to Li Muyan, and he muttered to himself: "Damn, shouldn't die, damn, shouldn't die?"
"What is deserving to die? What is not deserving to die? I only know that he is my father, I only know that after he left, my mother also hanged herself, and I know that after my mother died, I went from heaven to hell overnight. Saying that, Li Muyan actually cried.
After listening to this, Jing Xinyao already knew in her heart that it must be Li Muyan's father who did something wrong to be killed, which is the root cause of Li Muyan's sadness tonight.
Should this revenge be avenged or not?
This question may be difficult for ordinary people, let alone the future elite of the Dragon Imperial Pavilion who has been cultivated by Shangguan Longhan since childhood.
Good and evil, onlookers naturally feel that it is easy to distinguish, but once it falls on themselves, it is often the most difficult to choose.
That's human nature.
Suddenly, Jing Xinyao felt that Li Muyan was very pitiful, even more pitiful than herself.
My father stood up to the sky and the earth, and did good all his life, but he caused the disaster of extermination, and I must avenge this revenge, and I will not hesitate in my heart. But what about you?
At this time, Li Muyan had already drunk all the wine in the pot in one go, collapsed on the table unconscious, and a few soft sobs came from time to time.
With a sigh, Jing Xinyao helped Li Muyan to her bed and placed him well.
Looking at Li Muyan's painful expression, Jing Xinyao sat on the edge of the bed and gently stroked his forehead, her eyes full of pity.
In fact, since the two of them came back from Baicao Village that day and opened their hearts to spit out the secrets of the past in their hearts, before they knew it, Jing Xinyao found that she had gradually fallen in love with Li Muyan. Seeing Li Muyan so miserable today, he felt both sad and pity in his heart, and sat on the edge of the bed for a long time and refused to leave.
Suddenly, I don't know if I had achieved any nightmare, Li Muyan screamed, sat up, threw himself into Jing Xinyao's arms, and trembled all over.
Jing Xinyao hugged Li Muyan tightly and kissed him lightly on the forehead.
As if touched by something, Li Muyan suddenly raised his head and kissed Jing Xinyao's lips lightly.
At first, Jing Xinyao resisted, but gradually, feeling the other party's trembling body and warm lips, Jing Xinyao let go of her rejection and threw herself into it.
Two poor people can meet, know each other, fall in love, and love each other, is it also a gift from God to them?