Although no one knew what the warning in the young man's words meant, looking at Tian Sui's appearance, everyone knew that the young man was indeed a disciple of Duke Jin.
At this time, no one had doubted Bai Yan's identity, and now no one would question his origins.
Although the Xu family is very mysterious, Qi doctor Tian Jin is famous all over the world.
"I didn't expect that Duke Jin actually has a disciple alive!"
Chen Xu, Huan Chu and others said with emotion.
The master also nodded in agreement. At the beginning, Qi doctor Tian Jin was an upright man, but he was framed and ordered to be executed by the king of Qi. This was very sad.
Everyone thought that Jin Gong’s knowledge was peerless, but they didn’t expect to see Jin Gong’s disciples now.
"My Lord, I have long heard about what Mr. Xu did in Handan in the past, and I am lucky enough to see him today!"
Zhu Xun stepped forward and bowed his hands in front of Bai Yan.
If a descendant of the Xu family with a profound background is enough for Zhuxun to get to know him, then Xu Zixiao, who studied under Jin Gong, is enough for Zhuxun to take him seriously.
On the side, Jing Qi, Jing Shu, and even Dong Guo Gao and Huan Chu were all enthusiastically saluting Bai Yan.
They are all descendants of the noble clan.
Now that they know that the young man is Jin Gong's beloved disciple, the young man's status in everyone's hearts suddenly becomes much higher.
After all, everyone in the world pays attention to identity, background, mentorship, status, and talents.
This order of precedence is almost the criterion for most people to measure a person. According to everyone's understanding, the Xu family can provide 50,000 grains and millet, and can go to Handan on behalf of the Xu family at a young age. This obviously has the approval of the elders of the clan.
He attached great importance to it and studied under Jin Gong.
After observing this one by one, everyone has a general impression of Xu Zixiao.
In the courtyard.
Bai Yan returned the greetings to everyone one by one.
After the ceremony, Bai Yan, led by Zhu Xun, followed a group of people to the main hall and met other members of the noble clan.
In the main hall.
In addition to Zhuxun's grandfather, there were also several other members of the noble clan.
Under Zhu Xun's introduction, the principal and the men were surprised to learn that Xu Zixiao was a closed disciple of Jin Gong.
The old man came from a wealthy family, so he was quite old. Naturally, he had gone to Qi State and visited Tian Jin. Now that he learned that the young man was Jin Gong's beloved disciple, he talked about some past things out of nostalgia.
period.
The boss didn't mean to say anything wrong, but Bai Yan knelt down behind the wooden table, listened, and added a few words to what he remembered.
After some conversation, the boss nodded with satisfaction.
Everyone in the main hall saw this and knew that the master had confirmed that the young man was indeed Jin Gong's disciple.
After Bai Yan and a group of young nobles took their seats, the master stroked his long beard.
"So many years have passed in the blink of an eye!"
The old master sighed, showing nostalgia, and then looked at Bai Yan's pale cheek.
"The poison in your body is still not removed?"
The master asked with concern on his face.
At this time, everyone in the lobby also looked at Bai Yan.
Under everyone's gaze, Bai Yan bowed his hands in front of the Lord and saluted him. He said nothing, looked helpless, and shook his head slightly.
This scene made several men from other noble clans feel sorry for the young man.
Everyone knows it.
It has been so long since the incident, but the poison in Xu Zixiao's body still remains. This is obviously not an ordinary poison, and the mysterious Xu family cannot be removed.
Just when everyone feels there is no hope of detoxification.
Suddenly.
Entering the main hall, Tian Sui, who had been quiet all the time, knelt behind the wooden table, looking thoughtful.
"After assassinating Ying Zheng, Tian Sui took Zi Xiao to a place. Maybe Tian Sui could remove the poison from Zi Xiao's body!"
Tian Sui suddenly said.
When Chen Xu heard Tian Sui's words, he turned his head in surprise and looked at his friend.
After Chen Xu thought about it, he could understand Tian Sui's approach.
Although Mrs. Xu is an elder whom Yan Dan respects very much and is very important, Xu Zixiao is also a disciple of Duke Jin. It is normal for Tian Sui to help Xu Zixiao.
As Tian Sui's words fell.
In the lobby, everyone who was sitting looked at Tian Sui in confusion.
Even Huan Chu, Dong Guogao, Jing Qi and others looked at Tian Sui with surprise.
"Brother Tian Sui, do you have any idea?"
Xi Yan asked.
Next to Corpse Yan, Wu Gao, who was sitting on his knees, had already stood up with excitement.
"If Mr. Tian knows where the antidote is, please tell me. Wu Gao is willing to set off immediately to get the antidote!"
Wu Gao said.
After finishing speaking, he looked at Xu Zixiao who was kneeling opposite him with an expression full of joy.
In Wu Gao's heart, the biggest worry and worry was the poison in Xu Zixiao's body. If he could remove the poison from Xu Zixiao's body, he would be willing to pay any price.
"Um?"
Bai Yan was also full of surprise when he heard Tian Sui's words, and when he saw Wu Gaona's eyes looking at him, he was full of excitement and joy.
this moment.
Bai Yan felt a little uncomfortable for some reason.
Speaking of which, if it weren't for the conflict of status, or if he was a general of Qin, Wu Gao was determined to fight against Qin.
Maybe he and Wu Gao will become old friends who talk about everything.
Regardless of his position, Bai Yan also knew that there were very few people in the world who could be as sincere and caring about him as Wu Gao. One less person would be completely irreparable.
"This is a secret poison!"
Bai Yan did not look at Wu Gao, but turned to look at Tian Sui and reminded him.
What is a secret recipe is that it is difficult for others to get the antidote except the person who made the poison.
And when I saw Tian Sui didn't answer.
Bai Yan was a little surprised, but he quickly realized it and already guessed in his heart that Tian Sui probably knew that it was Mrs. Xu who assassinated him!
Looking at Tian Sui's appearance, it was not only Bai Yan who had this idea, but also the other nobles in the main hall, and even Wu Gao, who looked excited just now, had already reacted, and vaguely guessed in their hearts that Tian Sui
It seemed that he knew who he was and sent people to assassinate him in Handan.
"Tian Junzi! If Tian Junzi knows who assassinated Zixiao in the first place, please speak up. Wu Gao will be grateful!"
Wu Gao raised his hand to Tian Sui again, but this time, there was no smile on Wu Gao's face, and there was already a hint of anger in his eyes when he looked at Tian Sui.
Tian Sui always knew who assassinated Xu Zixiao, but was unwilling to tell him. This was in Wu Gao's eyes.
Tian Sui has been quietly put into the same category as the person who assassinated Zi Xiao.
That is the enemy!
"Brother Tian Sui! If you know, please speak up!"
Corpse Yan was sitting on the wooden table next to Wu Gao. At this moment, it could not be seen that his friend Wu Gao had murderous intentions and he quickly looked at Tian Sui.
At the moment, Shiyan also doesn't understand why Tian Sui knew who assassinated Xu Zixiao but didn't tell him before.
Xu Zixiao had saved Wu Gao and Wu Yun's lives. Without Xu Zixiao, Wu Gao and Wu Yun would have died in Zhao Di.
Moreover, when Wu Yun was humiliated by Wei Gongzi Wei Ji, Xu Zixiao was the only one to stand up and not hesitate to offend Wei Jiji.
Under such circumstances.
Tian Sui should know that although Wu Gao is not that kind of reckless man, Wu Gao really dares to risk his life for Xu Zixiao, even though Tian Sui has Qi's martial arts and even though Tian Sui is a member of the Qi royal family.
In the main hall.
Whether they were the elders or other members of the noble clan, they all looked at Tian Sui.
In everyone's minds, after understanding that Xu Zixiao was a closed disciple of Jin Gong, and Xu Zixiao's previous help to Zhao Guo, they all regarded Xu Zixiao as one of their own.
Naturally, at this time everyone hoped that Tian Sui could tell what he knew and the murderer of Xu Zixiao.
When Chen Xu saw this scene, he turned around and saw Tian Sui's embarrassed look, so he raised his hand first.
"The person who assassinated Mr. Xu in the past was not related to Tian Sui. There was a reason. If Tian Sui was unwilling to save Zi Xiao, he would not have said this today. I hope you all will not get excited!"
Chen Xu explained with a smile.
Chen Xu's words also made Wu Gao, who was staring straight at Tian Sui, slightly dissipate the anger in his eyes.
Although Wu Gao was angry, he still had sense.
Wu Gao knew that what Chen Xu said made sense. If Tian Sui had not intended to save Zi Xiao, he would not have spoken at this time.
but!
For Wu Gao, the person who assassinated Zi Xiao must not be let go and must die.
Now Tian Sui obviously intends to protect the person who assassinated Zi Xiao in the past!
Think of this.
Wu Gao's hands under his broad embroidered robe were tightly clenched into fists.
"Zixiao also wants to believe Tian Junzi! Zi Xiao can see that Tian Junzi is in trouble and won't ask more questions. However, he is going to assassinate Ying Zheng. If Tian Junzi knows where the antidote is, can he get the antidote earlier? Zi Xiao
I want to give him a helping hand by learning all my life."
Bai Yan looked at Tian Sui and bowed his hands in greeting.
When it became clear that Tian Sui actually knew that it was Mrs. Xu who assassinated him, Bai Yan was surprised and relieved, because he had been thinking of reasons before, how to transfer Tian Sui without arousing Tian Sui's suspicion.
"good!"
When Tian Sui heard Bai Yan's words, he did not refuse, but looked at Bai Yan apologetically: "I will take Zi Xiao there on this trip and personally seek the antidote for Zi Xiao!"
"I am coming too!"
"Can you bring Wu with you?"
After hearing Tian Sui's words, Wu Gao and Bai Yan spoke in unison. After speaking, the two looked at each other.
Bai Yan was looking for an excuse to take Wu Gao and leave Zhongmou City.
Wu Gao, on the other hand, was uneasy, worried that the mastermind of the assassination knew that Zi Xiao was alive, poisoned him again, and followed him. If something happened to Zi Xiao, he would fight Tian Sui for the rest of his life.
"Then I'll go too!"
"I'm coming too. Anyway, it's going to rain. It will take some time for Ying Zheng to arrive at Zhongmou!"
Chen Xu and Xi Yan said helplessly when they saw Wu Gao and Tian Sui's appearance.
They have to go together, otherwise they are really worried that if something happens halfway, Wu Gao and Tian Sui will take action.
Since Yingzheng has not yet arrived, there must be no internal trouble.
In the lobby.
The master looked at Wu Gao and Tian Sui. When he heard that Chen Xu, Wu Gao and Xi Yan all went together, they nodded lightly.
"Very good!"
The master said.
The top priority is to wait for Ying Zheng to come and assassinate Ying Zheng. Wherever Tian Sui is, Chen Xu and Xi Yan are there, so everything should be fine.
And as the master opened his mouth, this matter was confirmed.
Naturally, the other noble men had no objections.
Looking at Xu Zixiao's young and pale face, everyone had heard that in Handan, Xu Zixiao once killed several assassins with his own hands after being ambushed, forcing the remaining assassins to disperse.
Such martial arts cannot be underestimated.
Perhaps not only the Xu family's forces, but also Xu Zixiao would be of great help in this assassination of Ying Zheng.
An hour later.
As it got dark, men from other noble families arrived in the mansion, and the banquet was filled with laughter, toasts, and conversations.
Perhaps due to physical reasons, no one made things difficult for Bai Yan during this period. Instead, like Zhu Xun and others, they all told Bai Yan that if he felt unwell, he should not force himself and go and rest early.
Wu Gao was no longer as excited as he was at the beginning, at least the look he looked at Tian Sui was no longer as close as before.
Tian Sui naturally knew it, but other than helplessness, he didn't explain anything.
During the banquet.
Shiyan and Wu Gao also learned from the master that the Qin general Bai Yan did not come to Zhongmou City, but took a carriage and suddenly turned to Tangyin City when he was in Chaoge City.
According to the news coming, it was said that the Qin general Bai Yan was suspicious. The place he initially suspected was not Zhongmou City, but Tangyin City.
"pity!"
Corpse Yan said with regret.
Wu Gao also nodded, it would be great if the Qin general Bai Yan came to Zhongmou City.
When Ying Zheng was about to arrive at Zhongmou City, everyone immediately launched an attack and used all their forces to get rid of Bai Yan.
"Cough cough cough~!"
Bai Yan coughed a few times, interrupting Wu Gao and Shiyan's thoughts.
Wu Gao turned around and saw a painful expression on Bai Yan's face.
"Zixiao, you are not feeling well, can you go and rest first?"
Wu Gao asked softly.
Only a very close relationship would make Wu Gao so concerned and his tone so worried.
Bai Yan did not hold on any longer, nodded to Wu Gao, stood up and said goodbye to everyone.
Everyone in the banquet saw Bai Yan getting up to say goodbye, and they all expressed that they didn't mind. The master even ordered his granddaughter, Zhu Mei, to see Bai Yan off.
Saw this scene.
Not to mention those noble men in their thirties and forties, even some young nobles could see that this master always intended to marry the Xu family.
Looking at the thirteen- or fourteen-year-old Zhu Mei, many people looked at the young man with a hint of envy.
Although Zhumei is not a peerless beauty, she is still fair-skinned and beautiful. Coupled with the background and connections of the Zhu clan, it can be said to be of great help to Xu Zixiao in the future.
What Zhu Lao wants is as long as Zhu Mei is his legitimate wife, and he doesn't care how many beautiful concubines Xu Zixiao has.
"Thank you sir!"
Bai Yan looked at Zhu Xun's grandfather and said with gratitude.
Then he bowed to the woman named Zhumei next to the old master with gray temples.
"Thank you!"
After Bai Yan finished the ceremony, he watched Zhu Mei stand up and bow to him with a shy face.
When Zhu Mei came up, he followed Zhu Mei towards the door.
In the main hall.
Wu Gao frowned slightly as he looked at Bai Yan's back as the girl left.
But even after a sudden change, Wu Gao was not worried, because in Wu Gao's eyes, he understood Zi Xiao's character, and the Wu family was not much worse than the Zhu family.
His eldest sister is much more beautiful than the underage Zhumei.
In the corridor.
Bai Yan looked at the girl leading the way and turned to look outside the corridor at the dark sky.
There is not a single star tonight, and the brighter ones are obscured by dark clouds.
Calculate the time.
The person who made the arrangements should have arrived at Zhongmou City soon. Tomorrow, there will be a bloodbath here.
Boom~!!!
From time to time, lightning flashed across the sky in Zhongmou City, accompanied by the roar of thunderstorms.
Within the mansion.
Bai Yan was sitting on his knees in the room, wearing a thick fur coat. Under the candlelight, he was writing on a bamboo slip.
Hear the thunder outside the window.
In front of the wooden table, Bai Yan stopped his brush, slowly raised his head, and looked out the window.
It rains in winter and thunder rarely occurs. I thought it was just light rain, but I never thought there would be thunder.
I remember what my grandmother taught me since I was a child: when thunder hits in winter, thunder hits snow, and the saying that when thunder hits winter, nine out of ten cattle pens will be empty!
At this time, listening to the thunder outside, Bai Yan knew that in the coming period, the weather would be very cold, with snow in the rain, and the temperature would be cold enough to freeze the cattle to death.
Back in Qi State, when Bai Yan was a child, he saw a few families in the village who only had cattle for farming. In this kind of weather, their cattle were frozen to death.
Think back to my childhood.
Bai Yan looked nostalgic. At that time, his father often talked about how great it would be if there was a cow at home.
Tuk-tuk-tuk~!
There was a knock on the door, Bai Yan came to his senses, then got up and walked to the door.
Open the door.
The biting cold air hit his face, and what Bai Yan didn't expect was that the person standing outside the door was actually Tian Sui.
"Tian Sui takes the liberty of interrupting!"
Tian Sui looked at the pale Bai Yan and bowed his hands.
Bai Yan looked at Tian Feiyan's eldest brother and knew that the other man came here because he had something to say to him, so he returned the favor and invited Tian Feiyan to enter the room.
inside the room.
Bai Yan brought Tian Sui to the wooden table, knelt down and then reached for the teapot and poured tea for Tian Sui.
After pouring the tea.
Looking at the young Tian Sui in front of him, Bai Yan was filled with emotion.
All this time, Bai Yan never thought that he would meet Tian Feiyan's eldest brother in such a way and on such an occasion. The last time he met Tian Feiyan's other eldest brother, Tian Cong, his identity was Qin General Bai Yan.
, but now it is Xu Zixiao.
"Just now, Mr. Xu, can you blame Tian Sui for not informing the person who was assassinating me in front of Handan?"
Tian Sui looked at the steaming tea on the wooden table under the candlelight and asked softly.
When Bai Yan heard Tian Sui's words, he didn't take it seriously.
"No! Zi Xiao knows very well that Mr. Tian must have something unspeakable!"
Bai Yan said, putting the hot teapot aside.
"But if Zi Xiao guessed correctly, it should be Mrs. Xu!"
Bai Yan opened his mouth and said.
Knowing that Mrs. Xu was the one who helped Yan Dan forge the dagger, Tian Sui knew that he was Jin Gong's disciple, but still concealed it.
At that time, Bai Yan guessed that Yan Dan had already begun to make plans to assassinate Ying Zheng.
If the assassination here in Zhongmou City fails, Yan Dan will start his plan and use the map of Yan State's city to let the righteous men assassinate Ying Zheng.
However, Bai Yan did not inform Tian Sui of this speculation at this time.
"Um?"
Tian Sui was a little surprised when he heard the words of the young man in front of him. However, when he heard the second half of Bai Yan's words, the pupils on his handsome face suddenly widened, and he looked at Bai Yan with horror, staring at Bai Yan's pale face.
cheek.
"how do you know?"
Tian Sui asked.
Bai Yan looked at Tian Sui and explained with a smile,
"Tian Junzi underestimated Zi Xiao. If he hadn't been worried that Mrs. Xu would commit suicide and there would be no antidote at this point, or if he had disturbed Mrs. Xu and made her escape, Zi Xiao would have ordered people to take action in Handan."
After Bai Yan finished speaking, he looked out the window. After taking a look, he turned to look at Tian Sui.
"I have troubled Mr. Tian to get the antidote for Zi Xiao. Zi Xiao is very grateful!"
Bai Yangong's handwriting ceremony.
Tian Sui looked at the young man in front of him, thought for a moment, and raised his hand in return.
No wonder he was able to be accepted as a disciple by Duke Jin.
Late at night, there was a sudden roar.
Inside the gate of Zhongmou City, several Qin officials were standing guard against the wall while yawning.
The cold wind blew the torch inside the city gate swaying and almost going out. The weak fire light naturally dimmed from time to time.
"This weather is going to rain again!"
A Qin official looked up at the night, shook his head and said.
When the other three Qin officials saw this, they couldn't help but nod slightly. It was already cold in the winter, and the wind was blowing like a bone. It was actually going to rain now.
"Why don't you find an opportunity tomorrow and ask Lord City Lieutenant to do you a favor and stop for us? Who are you?"
Among the three people, one of the Qin officials was talking when he suddenly saw several figures suddenly appearing under the dark shadows, which startled him.
It's so scary in the middle of the night.
What I thought were Qin officials from other places turned out to be several men dressed in black.
"who are you?"
The other three were also startled and looked at the men in black with vigilance.
However, before he could say anything, he saw the leader of several men in black take out a wooden sign from his arms.
"The city guard ordered us to come here!"
Huai, dressed in black, handed the wooden sign to the leading Qin official.
After checking, Qin officials nodded.
"What do you mean?"
Qin officials asked.
"Open the door! Don't let the people on the tower know!"
Huai said.
When several Qin officials heard Huai's words, they looked at each other, and then their eyes gradually changed when they looked at Huai, and they looked at the wooden sign in their hands.
"Sir, wait!"
The leading Qin official said to Huai, his tone had changed, he looked around, and then asked a Qin official to go to the tower.
Huai was not anxious, but looked around.
After waiting for a while, it seemed that the Qin officials waiting on the city tower had been led away. At this time, the three Qin officials turned around and opened the city gate behind them.
With the opening of the city gate.
Three Qin officials suddenly saw dense numbers of figures suddenly appearing in the dark night outside the city.
"ah!"
Seeing this, the leading Qin official's legs softened and he dropped to the ground. The other two Qin officials also stumbled back two steps. However, they felt they bumped into something. When they turned around, they saw the man in black standing behind him just now.
, has quietly drawn his sword.
In the horrified eyes of the two Qin officials, they didn't wait for them to react.
Phew~!
Two men in black stretched out their hands to cover Official Qin's mouth. The other two men raised their swords and pierced Official Qin's abdomen with one sword.
Accompanied by severe pain and struggle, within a short while, the legs of the two Qin officials pressed against the ground several times and slowly collapsed until there was no movement.
Plop~!
The sound of two corpses falling to the ground brought another Qin official back to his senses. At this moment, this Qin official's face was pale. He looked at the dense cavalry figures outside the city gate in front of him, full of fear, and kept retreating.
However, after hearing the noise, Qin Li turned around and saw the other two people, who had turned into corpses, with their eyes open and lifeless. He was so scared that he peed.
Until then.
The Qin official came back to his senses and realized that either the city guard had betrayed the nobles, or the incident had occurred and he had been killed.
"Big. Sir!"
Official Qin looked at Huai in horror.
Huai looked at the Qin official, raised the corners of his mouth, and slowly came to the Qin official.