"Speaking of which, when was the last time I had such a chat with Mr. Shang?"
In the dark dungeon, there was a small table and two small lamps, the fragrance of tea overflowed, and the bright chirping of cicadas seemed to be heard outside the window. This comfort made Shang Jidao feel a bit relaxed that he had not seen for a long time.
If it weren't for the jingling of the chains tied to his wrists, he might even have thought it would be good to stay here like this.
"Brother Lu came early."
After blowing on the tea, Shang drank it all in small sips and sighed: "If it were another half moon at night, all the peaches on Huashan Mountain should be in full bloom."
Although his right hand was chained and connected to the wall, his left hand could move freely, which was considered preferential treatment in this prison.
"Perhaps it's just a lack of luck. The steep peaks of Huashan Mountain are also a wonder in the world. It's a worthwhile trip."
Sitting opposite Shang Jidao, Lu Hanjiang filled Shang Jidao's cup with tea and said calmly: "Mr. Shang, is the tea satisfactory to your appetite?"
Shang Jidao's face was a little pale. His injuries were not yet fully healed. He just smiled slightly and said, "I'm sorry, Brother Lu, I'm sorry. It's just a nobleman's tea. We, the people in the mountains, really can't get used to drinking it."
"In that case, why bother forcing yourself?"
Lu Hanjiang drank the tea in his cup, stared at it for a long time, and said, "That girl is doing well in my place. I hired a little master to teach her martial arts. Although she may not be able to navigate the world, at least she can protect herself.
"
Hearing this, Shang Jidao smiled and cupped his hands: "Brother Lu is troubled."
Lu Hanjiang shook his head: "Mr. Shang, since you have been invited back by me, but that girl is still alive, do you want to continue to hide it? This is not how we are friends."
However, Shang Jidao did not panic. He said calmly: "Brother Lu, please forgive me. I really spoke this lie so smoothly. When I opened my mouth again, I couldn't tell what was true and what was false."
Although he pretended to be free and easy, in fact his words were full of bitterness. Shang Jidao smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Lu, if you want to know anything, just ask."
Lu Hanjiang put down the empty cup, looked at Shang Jidao, and said softly: "If my guess is correct, the two children I took away from Huashan in the first place are your children, right?"
"Brother Lu is right," Shang Jidao no longer concealed anything. He nodded slightly and said, "I deliberately created a false impression for the nobles above and those who wanted to catch me, Brother Lu, so that you all thought that
The two children are a cover to divert your attention to that 'Shang Luo'."
"Demon Town Museum"
"Mr. Shang is very calculating."
Lu Hanjiang praised: "Lending my hand to send the two children to the capital not only keeps them away from the troubles in the world, but also avoids the attention of the Jin Yiwei. It is really a good method."
"Speaking of which, I have to thank Brother Lu for taking care of them." Shang Jidao bowed and said sincerely: "This bow is a thank you to Brother Lu, and it is also an apology to Brother Lu. He is in the world and has no control over himself.
"
"Mr. Shang, you're welcome."
Lu Han Jiangxu gave him a hand, and then asked: "In that case, why did you call 'Shang Luo' again? - I almost forgot to ask, does Mr. Shang know what that girl's real name is?"
Shang Jidao shook his head: "Since the child was given to me, I have borrowed my daughter's name. This has been the case since she was a child. The name is just a code name. Brother Lu must be used to calling her 'Shang Luo'.
Is it right."
"That's true."
Lu Hanjiang shrugged and continued to ask: "Then please tell me, Mr. Shang, why you entrusted that girl to Li Guishou. Don't tell any more lies about old friends. Now it's just you and me here.
I hope you can be honest with me sir."
"...I only know that it has something to do with her."
After Shang Jidao hesitated for a moment, he said: "She was the one who asked me to give Shang Luo to Li Guishou. As for why, I don't know... It seems that Brother Lu has guessed the true identity of the child.
Already."
At the end of the sentence, Shang Jidao's tone seemed a little sad and silent.
"Since we brought Mr. Shang back with great fanfare, we naturally know everything that needs to be known."
Lu Hanjiang picked up the teapot and shook it, filling up the last cup for himself and Shang Jidao: "One last question, why did Mr. Shang help her?"
This question made Shang Jidao silent for a long time, and then he slowly said: "For fame and fortune, the future of the Huashan sect has long been bet on this by our ancestors. I am just Xiao Gui and Cao Sui. Why is Brother Lu suspicious of this place?"
?”
"Mr. Shang is a smart man. If it was not the path he chose, how could he go on it without knowing why?"
Lu Hanjiang raised his eyebrows, and the smile on his face was a little dull: "I have met Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess several times. In terms of magnanimity, she is indeed worthy of being followed. In terms of scheming, she wants to pull Mr. Shang into the chariot.
It doesn’t seem impossible.”
"In that case, does Brother Lu have any questions?" Shang Jidao asked.
"We have the scheming and the ambition, but where are the means?"
Lu Hanjiang looked at Shang Jidao calmly and said: "If we only talk about the first two, I ask myself that I am not inferior to Her Highness the Crown Princess. Why is it that Sir is just putting on a show with me, but is willing to serve Her Highness sincerely? The difference probably lies in this method, right?
, Sir, can you help me clarify my doubts?"
Shang Jidao half-closed his eyes and stared at the tea in the cup. He did not answer Lu Hanjiang's question, but instead asked: "...Brother Lu, does he know why the Jianghu Huang family can do so?"
Call it a family."
Lu Hanjiang tapped his fingers on the table: "A tree is big and its roots are deep. The strength of a family lies in its foundation."
"Brother Lu is right. If that's the case, why is it that the Huangfu family is like a castle in the air? After Huangfu Yushu betrayed the devil, it completely collapsed overnight and disappeared from the world without any news." Shang Jidao said goodbye.
Something pointed out.
Lu Hanjiang narrowed his eyes: "Mr. Shang means that the things left by the Huangfu family have been moved away in advance."
Shang Jidao raised his eyes and said: "Your Highness has in his hands an intelligence network based on the Huangfu family and the cooperation of the Xuantian Sect for decades. It covers every corner of the world, and its capabilities are not much worse than those of the Jin Yiwei.
"
Lu Hanjiang understood: "I see, thank you very much, Mr. Shang, for informing me, but I don't know what this has to do with Mr. Shang?"
Shang Jidao said seriously: "Your Highness will know about the fact that I fell into the hands of Jin Yiwei in the near future, and I will definitely die by then."
"Sir, are you afraid of death?"
"Is there anyone in the world who is not afraid of death?"
After Shang Jidao asked a question in return, he smiled bitterly and said: "I have fallen into a certain death situation today. What Brother Lu wants to ask, whether I say it or not, I think the Crown Princess will never forgive me in the future."
"If I were Your Highness, I would definitely not let you live."
Lu Hanjiang nodded solemnly, and then said: "Since Mr. Shang knows everything, why bother worrying about it anymore? Why not do a good deed before you die, and I will give you a happy life."
"This is what I want from Brother Lu."
Shang Jidao sat upright and said with serious eyes: "Brother Lu, please wait and kill me. Send me to His Royal Highness's residence in the capital and let her handle it personally. If you are willing to agree, I will tell you everything."
"Mr. Shang, would you like to take a final guess at His Highness's thoughts?" Lu Hanjiang seemed very interested.
"Exactly, I don't want to die." Shang Jidao said calmly.
Lu Hanjiang agreed without hesitation: "I promise you."
"Thank you."
Shang Jidao took a deep breath and slowly opened the clothes on his chest. He saw a purple-black mark on his heart, like an ink droplet falling into the water. At this moment, it was still there.