Kyoto, Guangping Houfu.

In the Xinuan Pavilion in Zhao's courtyard, Gu Zhen sat next to her mother and comforted her softly: "Mom, since Brother Pei has specially sent someone to tell you, there will definitely be nothing wrong with the fourth brother. Don't worry too much."

"How can you not worry?"

Zhao sighed and said sadly: "Your father and three brothers are all in the army. There have always been many risks on the battlefield. No one knows what kind of accidents will happen. I thought your fourth brother would be a peace of mind.

Even though your father may feel disappointed occasionally, our family doesn’t need him to gain fame immediately. As long as he is safe, that’s better than anything else. I didn’t expect that now...sigh."

Gu Zhen thought for a while and persuaded: "Mom, although the fourth brother has a loose and informal temperament, he has always been reliable in major matters. My daughter doesn't know what he wants to do, but since Brother Pei also agrees, even if you are worried about the fourth brother,

You should always trust Brother Pei."

Mrs. Zhao couldn't help but laugh and said: "You kid, before you get married, you already know how to speak for your husband."

"Mom——" Gu Zhen grabbed her hand and said coquettishly in a long tone.

Mrs. Zhao patted the back of her hand and said gently: "My mother and I want to talk freely, don't be so nervous. Zhen'er, it's not that I don't believe your fourth brother. He was clamoring to marry that woman, but at first she didn't

I agreed, but later I had no choice but to relax for the time being. If I had known this would happen, my mother would have let that woman leave Kyoto even if he hated me."

Gu Zhen was slightly startled. Of course she knew the danger hidden in these seemingly calm words, so she quickly shook her head and said, "Mom, you can't do this. With Fourth Brother's temper, I'm afraid it will cause big trouble."

Mrs. Zhao sighed: "Even if mother wants to do this, it's too late. Well, with Brother Yue watching, nothing will happen. Mother just hopes that this matter can be settled as soon as possible, otherwise I will wait for you

There will be another big scene when dad comes back."

Gu Zhen also had a headache after hearing this. Even without this incident, it would have been impossible for Nan Qin to marry into the Guangping Marquis Mansion. Her father would definitely not agree. Now that she has been kidnapped by thieves, this matter has made a fuss in Kyoto.

, even the palace already knew about it, which completely eliminated the possibility of her marrying Gu Fan.

While Zhao was worried about this matter, she was also worried about Gu Fan's safety. The day before yesterday, the palace sent an eunuch to pass the order. Emperor Kaiping was furious about this matter and reassured everyone in the Hou family that Taishitai Pavilion would definitely arrest him as soon as possible.

Thief. However, Mrs. Zhao is not an ordinary woman without knowledge. The story of pirates can be hidden from Gu Zhen, but she cannot be deceived. She has seen many conspiracies and tricks in these years following Gu Liang. She almost knew it the moment she learned about it.

Sense the unusual meaning in it.

Gu Liang sent a letter a few days ago, saying that he was setting off from the south in early February. Calculating the time, it was almost time to return to Beijing. It would be great if he could arrive a few days earlier.

As soon as she thought of this, Zhao said to Gu Zhen: "Zhen'er, you go to Zhongshan Hou Mansion and see if you can help Brother Yue."

Gu Zhen shook her head and said, "Mom, my fourth brother went out of the city today to redeem someone, so how could brother Pei stay in the city? In fact, my daughter doesn't know where he is."

Mrs. Zhao nodded and couldn't help but fell into sorrow.

…

Xicheng, Qingyangfang, in an ordinary-looking house.

In the clean and tidy main room, four men in their thirties or forties were discussing in low voices. If Geng Yi were here, he would be able to recognize the middle-aged man sitting in the north seat at a glance. He was the one who gave Geng Yi the gift.

Qinzhou goods merchant Lu Fang.

This man's real name was Fang Qi, and he was a descendant of the Fang family in Pingjiang, Southern Zhou Dynasty. Sitting opposite him was his younger brother Fang Zhen.

"Brother, I think the news that person sent is probably false. I'm afraid the ten thousand taels of silver will be wasted." Fang Zhen has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks younger than his actual age.

Fang Qi frowned and said: "Young master will judge the truth and falsehood on his own. What we have to do is send the news. You don't need to worry about other things."

Fang Zhen clicked her tongue and said, "That's ten thousand taels of silver, enough to buy a five-income house in our capital."

The man in the east smiled and said: "Second son, I don't feel sorry for you, but you have to act like a girl. It's really ridiculous."

Fang Zhen didn't care and scolded with a smile: "You know what the heck, brother is too loyal. He only thinks about serving the king and never considers his own safety. Of course the young master won't say anything now, but after we go back,

If he ever thinks of this one day, my eldest brother will probably suffer a lot."

Fang Qi said in a deep voice: "Okay, just say a few words."

Fang Zhen curled her lips, but out of respect for her eldest brother, she did not continue the topic.

The man in the east looked at Fang Qi and asked, "Brother Fang, what should we do next?"

Fang Qi raised his head and glanced at the sky outside the door, and said slowly: "All the people over there have gone outside the city now, and they will definitely not be able to come back tonight. After nightfall, we will go to Dongcheng and kill all the Guangping Hou Mansion.

, set a fire and escape overnight."

The man sitting at the west end was in his early thirties and had an ordinary face. But at this moment, there was a violent look in his eyes, and he said ferociously: "I heard that the daughter of Marquis Guangping is a delicate beauty."

Fang Zhen glanced at him sideways and said, "It's not your turn. It's said that that little girl is Pei Yue's sweetheart. I have to give it a try no matter what."

The man smiled strangely and said: "It doesn't matter, you go first."

Fang Qi frowned, but did not scold him.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded in everyone's ears: "Oh, now you may even want to die."

The four of them were horrified and immediately picked up the weapons at hand, then stood up and leaned on each other.

A middle-aged man with an elegant face appeared three feet outside the door.

Fang Qi said coldly: "Who are you?"

The middle-aged man said calmly: "Taishitai Pavilion, Jingchu."

"Shoulder to shoulder!" Fang Qi yelled and jumped out first, slashing at the opponent's head with the long knife in his hand. The other three people also moved quickly and cooperated with him very well. Immediately, four knives struck Jing Chu from different directions.

.

The middle-aged man calmly pointed his toes to the ground, his body floating back like a floating cloud.

At the same time, seven or eight figures flew from the side, holding Taige's special iron rod in their hands, and easily pierced the sword light. In less than half a stick of incense, all four of them were knocked to the ground, and then

They were tied up with big five-flower bundles.

Jing Chu ordered his subordinates to stand up the four people, turned to look at the two young men in the distance, and asked one of them, "Is it him?"

Geng Yi and Deng Zai came forward. He stared at Fang Qi, whom he had just met in the morning, and nodded solemnly: "It's him."

Fang Qi's nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and the image of the graceful and wealthy businessman in the past was gone forever. He stared at Geng Yi fiercely and said, "Don't forget, it was you who told me Pei Yue's secret in the first place!"

Geng Yi lowered his head slightly, his expression gloomy.
Chapter completed!