A few hours later, Zhou Chen got the information he wanted from the Jiangzuo Alliance's stronghold.
Mei Changsu sent word that he would follow Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin to Daliang Capital in the near future, and also sent a message asking him to go to Jinling as soon as possible so as not to miss the time.
"Is it finally starting?"
Zhou Chen's eyes flashed. Mei Changsu had waited for twelve years, and he had also waited for twelve years. If it weren't for the mission, he wouldn't have endured that long.
"Jinling City in Daliang, the place where the world will meet in the near future, how can I be missing?"
Having made a decision in his heart, he stopped delaying and immediately ordered horses and dry food from the stronghold, and asked his subordinates to send a message to Mei Changsu, saying that he would leave for Jinling City in the near future.
His original plan was to go to Beiyan after breaking through, and as the deputy leader of the Jiangzuo League, Rakshasa, challenge Beiyan Tuoba Hao, who was third on the Langya master list, to increase the confidence of Jiangzuo League and Mei Changsu.
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After all, there is a deputy sect leader who is the third most expert in the world. Those who want to touch Mei Changsu should carefully consider whether they will be retaliated against.
But now there is no time for him to go to Beiyan to challenge Tuoba Hao, so Zhuo Dingfeng from Tianquan Villa is a good choice, but he still needs to discuss this matter with Mei Changsu, so as not to mess up Mei Changsu's plan
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Not only Mei Changsu and Zhou Chen are going to Jinling City, but also many forces are sending people to Jinling City, because not long ago, Emperor Liang suddenly issued a decree to prepare a memorial service for Princess Nihuang in Jinling City.
Choose a son-in-law.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused shock in the world, and countless people flocked to Jinling City.
Princess Nihuang is a famous female general in the world. She is in charge of hundreds of thousands of cavalry in the south of Daliang. She is also a famous beauty. She has also been on the Langya master list...
All of these make Princess Nihuang shine brightly. If she can marry Princess Nihuang, how can she soar into the sky?
So many people have this purpose. In addition, other countries have also sent special envoys to ask for marriage.
Princess Nihuang is a famous general in the world. If she can marry someone in China, it will be equivalent to attracting a famous general to her country. How can the royal families of various countries not be interested.
That's not right, at least the Nanchu royal family would not have this idea. On the contrary, they would like to get rid of Princess Nihuang and then quickly.
Princess Nihuang guarded the southern border for ten years, causing them many defeats and setbacks in Nanchu. Everyone in Nanchu was filled with hatred and resentment towards her.
In short, as Zhou Chen said, today's Jinling City is really a place where great things happen.
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Mei Changsu followed Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin all the way from Langzhou to Jinling City. Because of his weak body, he was not very fast. It took him more than ten days to reach Jinling City.
As they were about to arrive at Jinling City, Mei Changsu couldn't hide his emotions. Sitting in the carriage, he looked towards both sides of the road.
The closer we get to Jinling City, the more vendors there are on both sides of the road, and the flow of people is also increasing. Even near the city gate, there are still many people gathering.
Looking at the three characters "Jinling City" on the city wall, Mei Changsu's eyes were blurred and his expression could not hide his sadness.
This is the place where he has lived for seventeen years, and it is the place that haunts him. He has dreamed of this place many times, but he always wakes up with a fright.
Twelve years, exactly twelve years passed, and he finally returned to the familiar yet unfamiliar city of Jinling.
Mei Changsu murmured to himself: "I'm back, Xiaochen, please hurry up too, we are finally going home, but do I still have a home?"
In Jinling City, at least his friend Zhou Chen still has his mother, but he has no relatives at all.
Therefore, he sometimes thinks how great it would be if he were like Zhou Chen.
He can have a healthy body, travel everywhere, do whatever he wants, and still have relatives at home waiting for him to return.
But he has none of these, but he feels that he is also lucky. At least Zhou Chen can accompany him, which is his best friend in life.
He envied Zhou Chen, but was not jealous. He wanted to see Zhou Chen happier because he seemed to see his old self in Zhou Chen. This was his best friend who was willing to risk his life to protect him. Zhou Chen was the only one in the world.
Chen is the most special to him.
There were many people entering Jinling City, and Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin were not playboys, so they did not jump in line, so the group stood behind the crowd and lined up slowly.
At this moment, a pair of soldiers guarding the city gate suddenly rushed out, dispersed the crowd at the city gate, and shouted loudly.
"The princess is arriving, pedestrians should give way! The princess is arriving, pedestrians should give way!"
Queuing is only for ordinary people, like those dignitaries. How many people really need to queue up to enter the city?
What's more, the person coming this time is the princess, the only female general in the Daliang army, Princess Nihuang of Mu Mansion in Yunnan. Apart from her, other princesses will not be allowed to show up at will.
As soon as they heard about the princess, everyone at the city gate couldn't help but look towards the back. Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin looked expectantly. Even Mei Changsu in the carriage perked up and looked towards him expectantly.
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"Ta-ta-ta..."
The violent sound of horse hooves came from far away and was approaching rapidly, as if there were thousands of troops galloping.
Not long after, dozens of horses were seen galloping towards the city. As they approached the city gate, they slowly slowed down.
Then, everyone at the city gate saw a female general wearing a white shirt and silver armor appearing with a group of armored soldiers.
Everyone was fascinated by his heroic appearance, but they quickly lowered their heads and did not dare to look any further.
When Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin saw Princess Nihuang, they both looked overjoyed and drove their horses closer.
"Sister Nihuang."
Mu Nihuang is older than Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin. They often played together when they were children. Every year when they return to Jinling City, they get together for a short time. Their relationship is like that of brother and sister.
When she met Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin at the gate of the city, Mu Nihuang was very surprised, but she quickly smiled and said hello without saying hello. She suddenly pulled out the sword on her horse and jumped towards Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin.
Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin were not surprised. They also drew their swords and faced them. Mu Nihuang was one against two, their swords flashing and their attacks fierce.
Although Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin both practiced martial arts since childhood, they were far behind Mu Nihuang. It didn't take long for them to be defeated.
The three of them chatted happily for a while. When they parted, Mu Nihuang suddenly said to Yan Yujin: "Yujin, when I return to the city and settle down, you can come to my house to see me in two days. I have something to do."
I need your help."
Although Yan Yujin is over 20 years old, his personality is still like a child. When he heard that Mu Nihuang came to see him for something, he was immediately happy.
"Sister Nihuang, if you need anything, just tell me."
Xiao Jingrui also agreed from the side: "Yes, Sister Nihuang, although Yujin is very unreliable, as long as he is doing things for you, he will definitely not dare to do anything wrong."
"You Jingrui, you actually arranged this for me in front of Sister Nihuang. Are you jealous because Sister Nihuang wants to find me alone instead of you?"
"Eat your head."
"Okay, you two, stop acting poor. I don't have time to talk to you here so much. I have to go back to the palace to return to my life."
With that said, she gave Yan Yujin another instruction, then got on her horse.
When passing by the carriage, she took a curious look. She was a little curious about the friend Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin mentioned. The person who could be recognized by these two and escorted all the way must not be an ordinary person.
But she didn't see anyone, but she didn't care and left immediately.
It wasn't until Mu Nihuang's figure entered the city that Mei Changsu opened the curtain of the carriage again and watched with complicated eyes.
Although he had already made a decision in his heart that he would no longer have anything to do with Mu Nihuang, seeing the little girl who had been following him all the time made him feel uneasy and difficult to control himself.
When Mei Changsu followed Xiao Jingrui to live in the Xie Mansion, Mu Nihuang also entered the palace to meet Emperor Liang.
Emperor Liang said hypocritically that it was for Mu Nihuang's consideration that he decided to set up this son-in-law selection competition, and also decided the process of the competition privately. He said that he wanted Mu Nihuang to consider it, but he did not give it to Mu Nihuang at all.
Nihuang's room for rejection.
Mu Nihuang had already seen through the true nature of Emperor Liang, so he was just conciliatory and conciliatory. He only said good things, but at the end he also added his own conditions and needed to compete with the last ten winners.
After hearing this, Emperor Liang's expression changed, and his tone became cold: "Nihuang, you are someone who has been on the Langya master list. Who is your opponent? If these ten people are not your opponent, how can you be this time?
Aren’t you unable to get married again?”
Mu Nihuang smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, if you really meet the person you are destined to be, no matter how good his martial arts is, Nihuang will naturally lose."
While talking, she unconsciously thought of the man from two years ago. Even though two years had passed, she still had not forgotten that man.
'will you come?'
Emperor Liang was still dissatisfied and frowned: "Nihuang, enough is enough, do you understand? Don't waste all my hard work on you."
When Mu Nihuang was walking with Emperor Liang, Xia Dong, the commander of the Xuanjing Division, came to see him according to the order. After Xia Dong accepted the order, Mu Nihuang and Xia Dong left the palace together.
The two of them had known each other since childhood and were considered close friends. However, the incident involving the Red Flame Army had caused subtle changes in their relationship.
Xia Dong believed that the Lin family had killed her husband Nie Feng, while Mu Nihuang believed that the Red Flame Army was unjustly accused. Their different views caused the two to break up on bad terms.
But after all, many years have passed, so now the relationship between the two has recovered a lot. As long as they don't mention what happened back then, there will be no disputes.
To be continued...