The courtyard where Pei Yue temporarily lived was located to the east of Mingtang, while the residences of Xu Churong and Xu Xi were to the west of Mingtang, which was a little far away.

After Xu Churong left the small courtyard, he walked forward in silence. The guards beside him all held their breath and concentrated.

In the eyes of the people of Li, they were reckless heroes with outstanding skills, unrestrained and wanton, but they never dared to show off as masters in front of a wealthy family like the Xu family in Qinghe. Not only because the Xu family gave them enough generous rewards, but more importantly, because they were incompatible with such a wealthy family.

After the Hua Shi clan established a relationship, their own family and even their descendants benefited a lot.

After learning martial arts and selling them to the emperor's family, for these rough people with only martial arts, being able to be taken care of by the Xu family in Qinghe is an opportunity that can change the fate of the family, so no one dares to be disrespectful to Xu Churong.

They carefully protected Xu Churong. Fortunately, it was the opening of the cultural conference, and lanterns were hung on both sides of the main road in Donglin. Although the light was not particularly bright, it was enough to see the road ahead clearly.

However, when he returned to his residence, Xu Churong did not turn onto the trail, but continued westward.

The guard leader Yuan Yan asked in confusion: "Miss, where are we going?"

Xu Churong said firmly: "Go to Shangguan Shangshu."

Yuan Yan immediately understood her plan, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face, and he hesitated: "Miss, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."

Xu Churong kept walking and asked: "Why?"

Yuan Yan could naturally hear the dissatisfaction in her tone, but he did not want Xu Churong to be involved in this big trouble, so he could only sincerely advise: "Miss, I know that you are tolerant and generous, and you will not stick to trivial matters because of the past.

What happened in Beiliang Kyoto

I have a grudge against the Marquis of Zhongshan, but those assassins are well-trained and are definitely not ordinary bandits. To be honest, I suspect that those assassins are related to military officials. You'd better not get involved in this kind of thing, otherwise you won't even be able to get involved with the chief minister.

It’s hard for adults to handle.”

Xu Churong said calmly: "That makes sense."

Yuan Yan continued: "The villain is just making random guesses, but if the person who wants to kill Marquis Pei is... related to some noble people, your intervention will arouse the jealousy of others. After all, this is a losing business.

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Xu Churong suddenly stopped and looked at the worried Yuan Yan and said, "You are wrong. I am not as generous as you think. I have never let go of what Pei Yue has done. However, he cannot die in my court."

You can't die inside the country, let alone outside Jian'an City. This is a family and country matter that concerns the overall situation. How can you deal with it as a personal grudge?"

The guards looked at the sixteen-year-old girl in the night in surprise.

Xu Churong spoke quickly: "Yuan Yan, I know that dad gave you permission to enter and exit Jian'an City after nightfall, so you should ride back immediately and tell my dad about Pei Yue's attack."

Yuan Yan sighed softly in his heart, looking at the girl's unquestionable eyes, he had no choice but to accept the order and leave.

Xu Churong continued to move forward under the protection of other guards, and about a quarter of an hour later he arrived at the official residence where Shangguan Ding, the Minister of Rites, was staying.

Before entering the mansion, Xu Churong suddenly raised his head and glanced at the deep sky, stretched out his white palm, and sighed in a complicated tone: "It's raining."

Suddenly, in the main hall, Shangguan Ding walked in hurriedly and asked with surprise: "Four girls, why are you here late at night?"

Xu Huiyan's first wife had two daughters and two sons. The eldest daughter was already married, and the second son suffered from a strange illness and had been trapped in the house all year round. Then there were the third son Xu Xi and the youngest daughter Xu Churong.

Shangguan Ding is the official of the Ministry of Rites, and according to the practice of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Minister of Rites is very likely to join the cabinet and become an assistant minister. Logically speaking, there is no need to be so polite to Xu Churong. However, even Zhima officials of the sixth and seventh ranks of various ministries know that this minister is considered important

With Xu Shoufu's right hand, his promotion all the way was also due to Xu Huiyan's support.

Xu Churong stepped forward to greet him and said solemnly: "Uncle Shangguan, I just went to visit Zhongshan Marquis of Beiliang, and happened to encounter dozens of assassins trying to assassinate him. Please inform the court as soon as possible and send someone to protect Zhongshan Marquis."

Shangguan Ding sighed: "These people are so bold."

Xu Churong looked at him with confusion.

Shangguan Ding realized that his reaction was too calm, so he smiled and explained: "The Marquis of Zhongshan came to Donglin with fifty soldiers this time. They are the elite who have followed him in hundreds of battles. A mere few dozen assassins should

There is no threat."

Xu Churong frowned slightly and his voice became colder: "Uncle Shangguan, did you already know that someone would assassinate Pei Yue?"

Shangguan Ding shook his head and said: "How could I know in advance? Fourth girl, assassinating the Northern Liang envoy is such a serious crime. You can't pin such a crime on your uncle."

Xu Churong would not be easily fooled by him, and asked in confusion: "Since Uncle Shangguan knew the seriousness of this matter, why didn't he want to send someone to check the situation immediately after I told you, but he was sure that Pei Yue would not do it?

Is it dangerous?"

Shangguan Ding smiled slightly when he heard this, walked to the main seat and sat down. He pointed to the first chair on the left and said, "Four girls, please sit down."

It's not like Xu Churong doesn't even have this little patience, not to mention that she doesn't want anything to happen to Pei Yue out of consideration for the overall situation, at least in her own opinion, without any other emotions involved.

Shangguan Ding continued: "Others may not know how powerful the guards around you are, but how could I not? With how much the chief assistant values ​​you, without the protection of these top experts, he would never allow you to be as casual as you are now.

Travel. As long as you let them help, it will be easy for the Zhongshan Hou's personal soldiers to deal with a group of assassins."

Xu Churong suffocated slightly, and then asked in a complicated tone: "Why do I have to ask the guards to help?"

Shangguan Ding smiled gently and said calmly: "Because of the status of the Marquis of Zhongshan, he cannot cause trouble in our territory. The fourth girl is so smart that she will understand this truth."

Xu Churong always felt that there was something in his words, but after all, the Minister of Rites was considered an elder, so he could not be too tough in front of him, so he changed the subject and said: "Uncle Shangguan, I don't think this matter will be that simple. Pei Yue has relatives around him.

The protection of soldiers is not a secret. If someone wants to murder him, they will definitely send more than dozens of ordinary assassins. According to the judgment of the guards around me, the martial arts cultivation of those assassins is ordinary, and they are more like pawns to test the reality. "

Shangguan Ding nodded and said: "Actually, before you came in, I had already received the news. I immediately sent two hundred guards to the residence of Zhongshan Marquis in Beiliang. At the same time, I ordered people to return to Beijing quickly to report. At dawn at the latest, in the middle of Beijing

We will ask a whole team of Jinwu Guards to come to Donglin."

Xu Churong said angrily: "Uncle Shangguan is not a good person. He has already made arrangements for tomorrow, but he just wants to deceive me for a while."

Shangguan Ding said with a smile: "It's not that I deliberately deceive you, it's just because the fourth girl is very talented, and I want to hear your opinion. Now it seems that this matter is indeed not simple. I will handle it carefully, so you don't have to worry."

Xu Churong stood up and said, "If that's the case, then I'm relieved."

Seeing that she was about to go back, Shangguan Ding listened to the increasingly loud sounds of rain outside and quickly ordered his servants to prepare rain gear. Then he personally sent Xu Churong to the corridor and gave some good instructions to her guards.

After Xu Churong left, Shangguan Ding whispered: "Here comes someone."

A personal attendant came forward and said: "Please give me your instructions."

Shangguan Ding stared at the rain in the night and said slowly: "Send a few clever boys to follow the daughter of the Xu family. If she still wants to interfere in this matter, be sure to stop her and say that this is His Majesty's will."

"Yes!" He bowed and bowed before retreating.

Shangguan Ding stood in the corridor with his hands behind his hands, recalling Xu Churong's address to the Northern Liang dignitary just now, and murmured to himself: "Pei Yue? Mr. Chief Assistant, it seems that the apple of your eye has something on your mind."

He turned his head and looked toward the northeast. The heavy rain curtain blocked his sight, and there was only deep chaos under the sky.

"Your Majesty, do you really believe in the loyalty of Marquis Jubei?"

Shangguan Ding sighed quietly and looked deeply.
Chapter completed!