Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 6: Pretty Girl in Fresh Clothes and Angry Horse (2)
The visitor looked to be less than thirty years old, with red lips and white teeth, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes. He was holding a silver-wire iron gun in his right hand and a divine arm bow on his left shoulder. He looked quite charming. He saw
Totuo was fighting fiercely with the remnants, so he rode past Lu Ning with his whip raised, and picked up his silver spear to join the battle.
This savior from the sky caused this group of well-organized men in black to quickly disorganize their positions and show their strength, and the battle situation was instantly reversed. However, they did not notice that a sinister gaze in the bushes was staring at the military advisor.
woman.
As the gaze suddenly tightened, a tall and powerful man in black jumped out of the trees, brandishing a meteor hammer. The meteor hammer in his hand spun faster and faster above his head, and when it was too fast to see the trace clearly, it
He hit the woman hard.
However, between the electric light and flint, a red light flew towards him. Lu Ning wrapped his hands around the silver whip and struggled to block the fatal blow. The force of the meteor hammer was extremely fierce, and Lu Ning was pushed back dozens of feet before he finally regained his footing.
, the tiger's mouth of both hands was split open by the huge force, and the silver flowers colliding with the hammer and the silver whip stung her so much that she couldn't open her eyes.
The assassin was not polite. He pulled back the meteor hammer and circled it above his head a few times, preparing to use it again. Lu Ning didn't give him this chance. She immediately flicked it with her backhand and danced with a silver fire.
The meteor hammer was finally knocked to the ground.
Before Lu Ning could take a breath, the assassin shouted again and drew out his sword, slashing at the woman on horseback like crazy. Before Lu Ning could take action again, a black whirlwind fell from the sky, and a golden light flashed in his hand. The assassin had no time to see clearly.
The person who came here had already had half of his head cut off by the wolf-fang thug, and scarlet blood mixed with white brain matter flowed all over the place, emitting waves of fishy stench.
The three people finally got out of trouble and couldn't help but look at each other and smile bitterly.
Lu Ning hurriedly walked up to the man in white robes, cupped his hands, and said sweetly: "Thank you so much, brave man, for saving me. I don't know your name, but I will definitely thank you very much in the future!"
The man quickly returned the gesture with his fists clasped, laughing loudly and saying, "Girl, you're so polite! It's us who should thank you for helping us bring people into the capital!"
Lu Ning was slightly startled and asked: "So, you are from His Highness King Yi?"
The man held his hand again and said politely: "I am Yan Rong, the personal bodyguard of His Royal Highness King Yi. The prince guessed that someone would try hard to stop you when you entered the capital, so he specially ordered me to come to meet you! Fortunately, there was no danger!"
Upon hearing the identity of the visitor, Lu Ning and the old man beside him looked at each other meaningfully.
The old man took a step forward, cupped his hands and said: "It turns out to be Master Yan. Your ability to cross the Yangtze River with a hundred steps is really eye-opening to me. I am Murong Yanzhao. I am just an idle member of the caravan. Brothers, please call me sir. This is our new appointment."
Young gang leader Lu Ning." When he said this, he pointed to Lu Ning beside him, and his words were very respectful.
Yan Rong was a little surprised and couldn't help but look at her a few more times before saying: "I didn't expect the leader of the caravan to be such a young girl. I heard rumors in the world that the leader of the caravan was brave and heroic, so I thought she was a man.
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"What!" Toto's eyes were as wide as copper bells, and he spoke unceremoniously: "The person you are talking about is the old gang leader of the caravan, and he is also the adoptive father of me and Xiaolu! Even though Xiaolu is a woman, her martial arts is very powerful.
, is my adoptive father’s self-designated successor!”
"Brother." Lu Ning pulled Toto, and then apologized to Yan Rong: "I'm sorry, my brother is a bit impatient, but he is simple-minded and not a bad person."
Yan Rong hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands, and said with a wry smile: "Master Lu, you are so humble! The nine-section whip you just used is soft yet strong, and it is very powerful. Not even a man can use it so gracefully and elegantly!"
He turned to Toto and handed over his hand again: "Brother Toto, don't be angry. I never meant to look down on the young gang leader. You brought people into Shengjing City this time and helped us a lot. It's not too late for us to thank you."
Lu Ning interrupted his conversation and asked: "Master Yan, I wonder who these assassins are? They act in a very orderly manner and use the weapons in their hands with ease. They must have a lot of background."
Yan Rong smiled faintly and said perfunctorily: "It's a long story. I'll tell you again when I have the opportunity in the future."
Toto stared at him again, pointed at him and shouted: "Boy! We have been on a dangerous journey to bring people back! But you didn't even tell us who the assassin was! Do you think we can still get away with this matter now?
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Mr. Murong took over and said: "Toto is right, the other party must have known that the caravan was involved in this matter, and he will not let us go in the future! Why not explain to us the ins and outs of the matter, so that we can respond well. This is also
For the sake of the safety of our brothers!"
Yan Rong sighed and said: "This matter involves the imperial court and cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences. How about I take you into the city to rest first. After I ask the prince for instructions, we can meet again to discuss it in detail, okay?"
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Seeing that Yan Rong looked troubled, they had no choice but to give up.
Lu Ning hesitated for a moment and then asked: "Master Yan, I wonder how our brother who got into trouble... is doing now?"
Yan Rong said with a smile: "Don't worry, the brothers from your gang have been sent back to Zhuanglou. The prince thought that he killed someone accidentally and did not do it intentionally, so he did not make it more difficult!"
Lu Ning cupped his hand and said seriously: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for showing mercy! However, whether intentional or not, killing is killing. I will definitely give you an explanation!"
Yan Rong smiled and asked: "Oh, by the way, where is that girl now?"
Lu Ning smiled slightly and waved his white jade-like right hand. Mr. Murong beside him turned around and carefully helped the woman off the horse.
The girl was no more than sixteen or seventeen years old, with fluffy buns and a slim waist. Her brows were furrowed and her face was drooped. She walked timidly in front of everyone and respectfully said thank you:
"Daughter Han Yan, thank you all for risking your lives to save me! I will repay you for your kindness and kindness by working as a cow or a horse in the future!"
Yan Rong raised his hand to help her, and said hurriedly: "Miss Hanyan, please get up quickly, you've been frightened along the way!"
Han Yan stood up and raised her teary eyes. Although she didn't have a very pretty appearance, she looked quite moving.
Yan Rong couldn't bear it when he saw her ragged clothes and pear blossoms covered with rain, and said: "It's getting late, so it's not a good time to stay here for a long time! If these assassins failed in their assassination, the people behind them will know about it soon. We still have to
Enter the city before it gets dark! After entering the city, we will make arrangements for Miss Hanyan!"
After hearing this, everyone jumped on their horses without delay and followed Yan Rong into the city.
On the way into the city, Lu Ning and Yan Rong walked side by side in front, and Tuo Tuo and Mr. Murong followed closely behind with Han Yan.
"I don't know something, and I'd like Mr. Yan to give me some advice!" Lu Ning thought for a moment and then asked.
"It's not about giving advice, but it's okay for Gang Leader Lu to talk!" Yan Rong smiled, showing his white teeth.
"Brothers from our gang caused trouble in the tavern and accidentally killed someone. How could this matter be related to the prince?" Lu Ning was a little confused.
Yan Rong thought about it for a moment and then said: "Actually, this is no secret. The biggest boss behind the tavern where your subordinates caused trouble is the prince."
Lu Ning was slightly startled and looked a little embarrassed: "It was the flood that hit the Dragon King Temple! It seems that I have to come and apologize in person!"
Yan Rong smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, we will meet someday in the future!"
In the blink of an eye, a group of people had arrived at the city gate. In order not to make the target too obvious, Yan Rong took Miss Han Yan to say goodbye to the three of them. Looking at the two people's retreating figures, Lu Ning couldn't help but sigh secretly.
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This is the emperor's feet, and their future life will not be easy!
The spring breeze has first dyed the capital, the willows are painted on the bridges, the cities are lined with pearls, and the houses are filled with beautiful flowers.
Shengjing is the capital of Beiyu. Its layout is very neat, as if measured with a ruler. Every road in the city is straight. There are no curves or redundant designs in the whole city. Both the buildings and the scenery are perfect and neat, like
Like a giant potted plant on a gold painted tray.
Taking Ziwei City, where Emperor Zhengbei lived, and the straight Imperial Street in front of the gate as the central axis, the entire city is divided into two areas: east and west. The west area is lively and prosperous, where not only the common people of Shengjing live, but also people all over the city live there.
There are various shops, large and small.
The rows of red lanterns in front of each store are all lit up at night, making the whole city brightly lit even at night, as bright as day, giving it the reputation of the "city that never sleeps".
In addition to the things that people need every day, there is nothing here that you can't think of, and there is nothing you can't buy. As long as you have money, you can live a life of intoxication and dreaming all day long, which is guaranteed to make you happy!
Compared with the West District, which is bustling with entertainment and teeming with people from all walks of life, the East District is obviously much deserted:
Almost all the officials of the imperial court lived in the East District, so the buildings here were high-end and elegant, and signs symbolizing status were hung in front of every house.
There are fewer pedestrians on the road in the East District, but more horse-drawn carriages. I occasionally see a few shops on the roadside, and they buy valuable curiosities: antique vases, celebrity calligraphy and paintings, thousand-year-old snow lotuses, mink velvet tiger skins...
In addition to these, there are private schools in the East District. Those who can study in private schools are the descendants of officials. Even the descendants of the richest man in Shengjing City are not qualified to attend classes.
The teahouse here is full of elegant music, and literati often hold poetry competitions here, as well as chess clubs, piano clubs, etc. From time to time, there are palace officials who give lectures and sermons to some students here.
After entering the city, Lu Ning and the other three followed the map, controlling their horses and driving slowly through the bustling streets. They came from the border of Beiyu and were used to seeing the barren deserts of southern Xinjiang. Everything in Shengjing felt new to them.
As far as the eye can see are green trees, bustling crowds, brightly colored pink walls and black tiles, and straight drainage ditches on the roadside.
Of course, while they were looking at the scenery, the passers-by on the street were also looking at them as if they were looking at the scenery - these three people, so dusty and out of place, looked like strangers in their behavior and appearance.
The three of them walked through the crowd to the busiest Zhuque Street and stopped in front of a magnificent mansion.
This is a mansion with five consecutive entrances. A pair of majestic white stone lions squat at the door. In the stone altar next to the lions, there is a flagpole about two feet high. A red flag is flying on the top of the pole. In the middle of the flag is embroidered a horse with four legs.
The golden horse has soaring hooves, and the flag is fluttering in the wind, making the horse appear vigorous and vigorous.
On the gate with a red lacquer and copper ring, the plaque on the top of the door solemnly reads "Mabang Zhuanglou" in four large gold characters, and below it is written horizontally in four small characters "Shengjing Semicolon".
Lu Ning took a deep breath - this was the end of their trip, and it was also the place where she would show off her skills in the future. But for such a magnificent building, there was not even a gatekeeper in front of the door, which made her feel a little strange.
She turned her head and winked at Toto, who immediately lay on the door with his right ear against the door and listened carefully for a while. Then he turned his head and nodded to the two of them, indicating that there was someone inside the door!
Then he made a gesture of pushing the door open. After getting Lu Ning's nod of approval, he was about to raise his hand, but rolled his eyes and instead raised his leg and kicked the door open. This chapter has been completed!