The voice was very abrupt, and Qin Xiao's heart trembled.
Given my own level, I didn't notice anyone in the house after entering the house. This only proves that the other person's level of cultivation is higher than my own.
His first reaction was that Xia Houning sent assassins to kill him.
However, he had already been prepared for Xia Houning to take risks, so Chen Xi specially called in many experts to prevent assassins from sneaking into the governor's mansion.
Even if Xiahou Ning really wanted to send someone to assassinate him, he had to consider the defense strength of the governor's office.
However, this person was still able to sneak into the house under strict protection, and his skills were really impressive.
He did not turn around and still lit the lamp. He felt that the person behind him was not approaching, but his whole body was already tense. As long as the other party made a move, he would fight to the death no matter what. As long as there was movement here, Chen Xi would definitely be there.
Will be alert.
He slowly turned around and found a person sitting on a chair in the corner of the room. Under the light, the person was dressed in gray linen clothes and had a sallow face. He looked to be in his forties, but his eyes were
It is indeed as clear as water.
When their eyes met, Qin Xiao's body trembled. For a moment, he found that those eyes were extremely familiar.
"Your Excellency, you want to take my life?" Qin Xiao did not dare to let down his guard, and deliberately went around and sat down behind the table. In this way, even if the other party made a move, there would still be a table in the way, which would delay him for a while.
The opponent's martial arts skills are obviously superior to his own, and he is definitely no match for him in a single fight.
The man said calmly: "I want to kill you, and you are already a corpse now."
At this time, I heard it clearly. Although the person had the face of a middle-aged man, his voice was clear and crisp, and he was obviously a woman.
Qin Xiao was startled for a moment, then suddenly thought of something, and said in a voiceless voice: "Hong...Sister Hongye!"
Those eyes were very familiar. When Qin Xiao thought about the voice, he immediately thought of Hong Ye and blurted out.
The man said "Huh" and looked very surprised. It seemed that he didn't expect Qin Xiao to recognize her, and said in surprise: "How did you know?" This was clearly an admission of his identity.
As an academy disciple, Hong Ye is naturally gifted. She has always been obsessed with the art of disguise. Although her method of disguise is not the best in the world, she is still one of the best.
Hongye was full of absolute confidence in her own disguise skills. Even the senior fellow students in the academy could hardly identify her from her appearance. They only relied on the feeling of getting along with her for many years and her words and deeds.
However, Qin Xiao suddenly revealed his identity, which really surprised Hongye.
"Your eyes and your voice can't deceive me." Qin Xiao said excitedly: "Sister Hongye, is it really you?"
After they said goodbye to each other in Turtle City, Qin Xiao and Hongye never spoke again. Although in Kyoto he caught a glimpse and saw a figure that looked very similar to Hongye, Qin Xiao was not even sure that it was Hongye.
Now in Hangzhou, red leaves unexpectedly fell from the sky. This surprised Qin Xiao and was naturally an indescribable surprise.
Red leaves are just a mystery to Qin Xiao.
But he knew that Hongye had been secretly protecting him for three years in Turtle City. His escape from Turtle City was all thanks to Hongye's help, and he had always been grateful to Hongye.
After meeting again after a long absence, Qin Xiao even had an urge to rush forward, hug Sister Hongye and kiss her for a few times.
But he also knew that with his own skills, he was afraid that Hongye would slap her in the face before he even kissed her.
Although his appearance has been changed through the disguise technique, his cold and aloof temperament has not changed.
Hongye stood up. She deliberately acted sloppy, but her figure was so outstanding that her slim figure could not be completely concealed.
"You have a good memory." Hongye came over, sat down at the table, and glanced at Qin Xiao: "You seem to have changed a lot."
Qin Xiao was happy in his heart. He stood beside Hongye and looked at Hongye by the light. He said excitedly: "I remember your voice and eyes. I will never forget them in my life. When I look at your eyes, I think of you. When I hear you speak,
That’s quite certain.”
When Hong Ye saw this, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes.
She could naturally see that Qin Xiao's joy really came from the bottom of his heart. This boy could confirm his identity with just his voice and eyes. It was also obvious that he always took her to heart. This made the usually indifferent Hong Ye feel...
I couldn't help but feel warm.
"Sit down first." Hongye said calmly.
Qin Xiao hurriedly sat on the edge, very well-behaved, like an obedient child.
"Someone wants to kill you, do you know?" Hongye stared at Qin Xiao and asked.
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "What I did in Hangzhou has made Xiahou Ning very angry. It is only natural that he has murderous intentions."
"You are quite clear about it." Hongye said lightly: "Why do you have to be his enemy?"
Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then said: "It's not that I'm an enemy of him, it's that he's blocking my way."
"oh?"
"Sister Hongye should already know that Xiling fell into the hands of Li Tuo. This group of people has divided their territories and has become independent." Qin Xiao's expression became grim and he said slowly: "General Heiyu died in their hands.
Many of my brothers were also killed by them, and this blood debt must be avenged."
Hongye smiled disdainfully and said: "Are you out for revenge? Qin Xiao, the time you spent with Heiyu was so short that it can't even be said that you had any deep feelings. His death is worth such a big fight for you, and you don't care about your own life.
?”
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "General, I am in awe. He was devoted to the country, but he died in the hands of those traitors. It is my duty to avenge him. There is also Meng Baotou. He was kind to me for saving his life. Who harmed him?"
I want someone to pay with my life."
"What does the incident in Xiling have to do with Hangzhou?" Hongye asked.
Qin Xiao did not hide anything from Hongye, and whispered: "I made a deal with Princess Sheyue. As long as I can drive Xiahou Ning out of Jiangnan, she will support me in recruiting and training a new army. The purpose of the new army is to serve in the future."
Recapture Xiling. If Xiahou Ning really controls Hangzhou or even Jiangnan, then my purpose of preparing to build a new army will be in vain, so it is Xiahou Ning who is blocking my way."
"Even if you protect Jiangnan for She Yue, if he supports you to build a new army, will your new army be able to regain Xiling?" Hongye said in a calm tone: "Let me tell you something, you probably don't know yet. After Li Tuo became independent,
He sent an envoy to Muchila City, the palace of the King of Utu, and met Brother Nalusheng, the Khan of Utopia. Do you know what he sent the envoy to do?"
Qin Xiao shook his head.
Although he never forgets Xiling, after the Jiayuguan Pass was blocked, the connection between the two sides was cut off, and he didn't know much about the news from Xiling.
"Li Tuo has already recognized Brother Nalusheng as his godfather." Hongye sneered: "He is now the godson of the Wutuo people, and he has truly recognized a thief as his father."
Qin Xiao was taken aback.
He had thought before that Li Tuo was causing trouble in Xiling, and there must be the shadow of the Wutuo people behind him, but he never thought that Li Tuo would act so viciously, and would be willing to kneel at the feet of the Wutuo people and recognize the thief as his father.
He clenched his fists with murderous intent in his eyes.
"But this matter has not been widely publicized." Hongye said lightly: "At least the people of Xiling don't know about it yet."
Qin Xiao asked: "How did you know?"
"I didn't want to know about these things that have nothing to do with me." Hongye said, "But I thought you would be very concerned about it, so I asked people to pay attention to these things. Don't worry, the source of the information is very reliable."
Qin Xiao sighed: "Sister is really unfathomable."
Hongye's identity is indeed a mystery to Qin Xiao.
He didn't know where Hong Ye came from, nor why she was willing to stay alone in Turtle City to protect him for three years.
But now he also vaguely knows that Hongye has a close relationship with Zhimingyuan, and Gu Baiyi also came from Zhimingyuan, so the two may have a connection.
He even felt that there must be a lot of power behind Hongye.
Hongye people are in Kyoto, but they can know what is happening far away in Wutuo. The source of this news is unusual.
"I'm telling you this to remind you that Li Tuo has the support of the Wutuo people." Hongye clasped the fingers of his hands together, placed them on his chest, and said calmly: "Wutuo claims to have one hundred thousand cavalry, since Li Tuo is
The godson of the Wutuo people, once Xiling is attacked, the Wutuo people will never sit idly by."
Qin Xiao nodded and said, "I understand."
"So even if you get the support of She Yue and train a new army, will this army really have the strength to recapture Xiling?" Hong Ye doubted: "If you want to compete with the Wutuo cavalry, if you don't have cavalry, you are asking for death.
Road. But the Tang Dynasty simply cannot provide enough high-quality war horses for your new army. Even if there are enough war horses, it is simply impossible for you to train an elite cavalry." After a pause, he sighed softly: "I
I know that you are bent on regaining Xiling, but this matter is not as simple as you think. Training cavalry that is good at fighting requires more than just having people and horses. Without being tempered on the battlefield, the so-called cavalry is just decoration.
.”
Qin Xiao knew that what Hongye said was indeed reasonable, and smiled calmly and said: "I know that this matter is difficult and may even fail in the end. But if I don't do it, it seems that no one else in the court will do it. Regardless of success or failure,
Someone has to do it."
"Actually, given your situation, you could have had both sides without offending both sides." Hongye's beautiful eyes stared at Qin Xiao: "The emperor values you very much. As long as you stay out of many things, it is not difficult for you to be a high-ranking official and get a good salary. You have offended me.
Xiahou Ning has become a mortal enemy of the Xiahou family. Even if Xiahou Ning is really forced to retreat this time, the situation in the future will be very dangerous. As you said yourself, what you have done in Hangzhou these days has indeed angered Xiahou Ning.
He must also have murderous intentions towards you. Since he is ready to kill you, you are actually not far away from death."
Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "Sister Hongye, you came here tonight just to tell me that you will die soon?"
"I'm advising you to rein in the situation." Hong Ye said calmly.
Qin Xiaodao: "Xia Houning has already sent a notice that there will be a banquet at the Sanhe Building in the city tomorrow night, and I will be invited to the banquet."
"So tomorrow night is the day you die." Hongye looked coldly: "Do you want me to collect your body for you?"