Zhong Qing looked at Chen Zongyuan holding a paper coin in his hand in a stupid daze, couldn't help but glance at Ye Cheng, and finally couldn't help asking, "What's wrong with you? Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info Maybe it's just the time of the passing of the city, burning some paper money outside the city and blowing it here with the wind, although it's a little unlucky, but you won't make such a fuss, right?"

Chen Zongyuan turned his head, his face seemed to be full of solemnity, and said slowly: "It's not like this, what do you see written on this paper money?"

Boss Zhong Qing said unhappily: "What is so beautiful about paper money, I don't want to look at it." ”

Ye Cheng walked closer to take a closer look, but saw that this paper money was really quite different from what he usually saw, the workmanship was extremely fine, and there was gold leaf paper inlaid around it.

"I wonder if there is any saying for this paper money?" Ye Cheng asked.

Chen Zongyuan nodded and said: "This paper money is not ordinary, only the elders in my father's mansion can use this paper, in other words, only my father or his relatives can, now seeing this paper money, it means that someone in the mansion must be dead." ”

Only then did Ye Cheng and the others understand why Chen Zongyuan was so surprised, and immediately Ye Cheng said: "In this case, instead of standing here and suspicious, we must go down the mountain and enter the city as soon as possible, so that we can see what is going on." ”

Chen Zongyuan nodded, then quickly saddled his horse and rushed down the hill first, and Ye Cheng and the others also hurriedly got on the horse and followed him from top to bottom.

"This guest is a sea whale, and the sea whale is barebacked", the majesty of Cangming City is really as spectacular as the description in "Chivalrous Travel" written by Yuan Zhi in the Tang Dynasty.

The closer they got to the front, the more Ye Cheng and the others could feel their breathtaking spirit, only to see that the city wall was six or seven zhang high, the city wall was as wide as a mountain ridge, and a moat crossed the edge of the city, firmly protecting the city. The peddlers and pawns were constantly shuttling at the city gate, and the five fast horses of Ye Cheng and others were whizzing through the crowd, and the soldiers guarding the city gate did not stop them.

When I entered the city, I saw that there were many people wearing linen and filial piety, crying along the street, and there were even scattered paper money floating in the wind, and the whole city seemed to be shrouded in mourning.

"What kind of person is the death of the whole city to mourn? It seems that something big must have happened in the city. Ye Cheng rode a horse and galloped with Chen Zongyuan, while thinking silently in his heart.

"Old man, could it be that their dolls have been lost too, and why are they crying so sadly?" asked the flower girl on horseback.

Hu San smiled and sighed: "Don't think nonsense, when you get to the place in a while, don't make any mess again, I can't always take care of you." ”

On the bluestone road, five horses are fighting. After a stick of incense, a large hall appeared in front of everyone's eyes.

Chen Zongyuan had no time to introduce himself to Ye Cheng and the others at this moment, and he was the first to turn over the saddle and dismount, and stepped forward in three steps and two steps, but was blocked by the six guards in golden helmets and armor at the door.

"What's the matter, are you blind! Even you, Chen Zongyuan, dare to stop me?" Chen Zongyuan shouted angrily.

"Young boy, don't blame, the king has an order, and no one is allowed to enter the palace without notification. One of the golden-armored guards bowed.

At this time, Ye Cheng and others also came down, but seeing that the majesty of this hall was no less than that of Ying Tianfu, it was really hard to believe that Chen Zuyi had only managed Sanfo Island for several years, and had created such a big foundation.

"The king has an order, what is the king, aren't you crazy?" Chen Zongyuan was about to rush in, but he was dragged out by two guards holding his shoulders one by one.

This annoyed Chen Zongyuan, and he only hated that he didn't know martial arts, so he had to stand outside the hall and scold, and for a while, the voice resounded throughout the hall door.

But even if you shout out your throat, these gold-armored guards seem to be deaf and indifferent.

"What kind of person is making noise outside the Ying Bao Palace, so presumptuous!" At this moment, a deep voice suddenly came from inside the hall.

Ye Cheng and the others hurriedly looked, but saw that the door of the temple slowly opened, and a person walked out from inside, thirty-five or sixteen years old, eight feet tall, eyebrows like stars, wide mouth, a resolute and slightly sad expression, wearing a sackcloth filial piety robe, and a sword at his waist.

"Third uncle, it's me! What the hell is going on? Why don't they let me in?" Chen Zongyuan said and pounced.

It turned out that the person who came out was none other than Wang Daoming, the son of Wang Daoming, the former owner of the Three Buddhas Island, and now Wang Ce, the third uncle of Chen Zongyuan.

Wang Ce saw that it was Chen Zongyuan, his face was even more sad, hugged him into his arms, stroked his back and comforted him, and then looked up and saw Ye Cheng and the others standing behind, with a surprised look on his face.

"Zong Yuan, my good nephew, who are these people?" Wang Ce asked.

"They are envoys sent by the fleet of the Ming Dynasty, and they want to meet my father in person, saying that they have important matters to discuss. Didn't my father mention these things to you?" Chen Zongyuan said.

Wang Ce looked at everyone, suddenly sighed, looked up to the sky and sighed: "Sad, painful! It's late, if you can come a little earlier, maybe things will take a turn, but now, alas, ....."

Chen Zongyuan saw Wang Ce's extremely sad expression, and hurriedly asked: "Third uncle, my father arranged for me to go to the shore this morning to receive the envoys of the Ming Dynasty yesterday, where is he now? Why are so many people along the road wearing linen and filial piety, crying along the street? Why are you also dressed like this?"

"Your father...... He's dead. ”

"What!" Chen Zongyuan jumped up when he heard Wang Ce's words as if five thunderbolts had hit the top. In fact, it was not only him, but even Ye Cheng, Zhong Qing, Huo Ran and others behind him were also shocked.

"Chen Zuyi is dead, that famous Jiangyang thief is actually dead?" Ye Cheng couldn't believe his ears, let alone the words of Wang Ce in front of him.

"Yes, my poor nephew, your father is indeed dead. Wang Ce repeated again in a deep voice.

"How is it possible? My father was obviously fine yesterday, and he said that he wanted to rest well, and he received the envoys of the Ming Dynasty ceremoniously today, how could he say that he would die?" Chen Zongyuan asked sharply.

Wang Ce looked at Chen Zongyuan, then at everyone, and sighed: "This is not a place to speak, since you are here, it is better to follow me into the house to pay homage to the deceased, and then let Wang tell the past story." ”

Chen Zongyuan still wanted to question, but was stopped by Ye Cheng. Ye Cheng looked at Chen Zongyuan, asked him to calm down for a while, turned around and arched his hand to Wang Ce and said: "This must be Brother Wang Ce, we have been chopping waves all the way, traveling and traveling, and we have come thousands of miles just to see the island lord Chen Zuyi, but I didn't expect that the way of heaven was unfair, and it actually fell. Then it will be bothering Brother Wang Ce to lead the way. ”

Wang Ce nodded, his expression was extremely sad, he turned around and walked inside, and Ye Cheng and the others also rushed in and walked towards the main hall.

But seeing that both sides of this Ying Bao Hall are full of spirit flags, white streamers can be seen everywhere, and the incense in the hall is strong, obviously someone is worshipping. But all the people in the palace who met him, no matter how high or low, all had a miserable look, and they were busy with their own affairs with their heads down.

"Brother Ye, I think there must be something strange in this, a pirate leader who dominates the rivers and lakes, how can he say that he will die? Zhong Qing whispered to Ye Cheng as she walked.

Ye Cheng was worried about this matter, so he nodded immediately and did not speak.

Through the hallway, everyone followed Wang Ce all the way and stopped next to a large hall.

Ye Cheng raised his eyes to look, but saw that a huge treasure hall had been changed to a mourning hall, and the hall had been hung with white flags, and the couplets were hanging low, but there was no inscription written on it, thinking that it had not been written in a hurry.

But seeing that the entrance of the main hall and the hall were crowded with people, they came and went in a hurry, and the sound of whimpering surrounded the front of the hall, making the whole hall silent in a state of sorrow.

This is the spiritual seat of Chen Zuyi, the first island master, please pay your respects first.

Chen Zongyuan couldn't suppress the amazement and pain in his heart, and was the first to cry loudly, kneeling and crawling in front of the spiritual seat to beat his chest, as if it was still difficult to accept the scene in front of him.

Although Ye Cheng and others shouldered the heavy responsibility of sweeping the sea and rescuing the children, at this moment, the crimes of the people on Sanfo Island were not revealed, and Chen Zuyi died mysteriously.

Ye Cheng peeked at the door while hanging, but saw that there were men and women in the two rows, it seemed that they were family members and relatives, and there was a copper incense burner in the center of the mourning hall, and three long incense sticks were inserted in the furnace. Behind the misty incense, there is a three-foot-long tablet, and the words of Chen Zuyi, the owner of the Three Buddhas, are written in white letters on a blue background.

At this moment, suddenly, Ye Cheng and the others saw Wang Ce suddenly kneeling on the ground, crying loudly, and said sadly:

"Woohoo, it's painful! The ancestor of the island owner, who can be called my brother, has been righteous for generations, swaying freely, elegant and elegant, and in the age of heroism, he is not blessed by God, and the middle way collapses, which hurts my heart. The ancestor of the island, the civil and military strategy, knows the heavens and the earth, builds the city, benefits the people, heroes and spirits, and the spirit of Haoran, unfortunately falls, and it hurts my heart. ”

Zhong Qing listened to it while lowering his head and whispered to Ye Cheng: "It's very sad to read, but I don't know what medicine is in this gourd." ”

Ye Cheng also knelt there and listened to Wang Ce's recitation silently, but saw that he was too sad, and since he wanted someone to help him up.

"Everyone, don't blame, you were originally guests from afar, and we should do our best to be the landlord, but now you suddenly encounter adverse events, which is really unprepared. Wang Ce sighed.

"These are all trivial matters, and the affairs of the island owner are big, but if the reason for them can let me know a little bit about it, it is good to return to the court. Ye Chengdao.

Wang Ce nodded, and said in a sad voice: "Then please move to the side room, and let me slowly explain the cause and effect of the matter to you." ”

Chen Zongyuan was the first to stand up and walk to the side room, Ye Cheng and the others also followed Wang Ce's guidance to the side room next to the main hall, but saw that although the room was not very large, it was elegantly arranged, but the beams and pillars were also wrapped with white flags.

"Third uncle, don't talk about it anymore, hide it, how did my father die, please tell your nephew quickly!" Chen Zongyuan couldn't wait to ask after entering the house.

"Your father was killed. Wang Ce said slowly in a deep voice.

"What!"

"I said he was killed. Wang Ce repeated it again in the same tone.

"Even if I take the liver and gallbladder of all the beasts on the Three Buddha Islands, I will not dare to harm my father, who has such courage? I must find him, break his body into ten thousand pieces, and throw it into the sea to comfort my father's spirit in heaven. Chen Zongyuan jumped up, his brain tensed.

"You do have a reason to do that. Wang Ce said.

"Then tell me who that person is!" Chen Zongyuan couldn't hold himself back.

"It's me. Wang Ce looked at Chen Zongyuan and did not dodge in the slightest.