Chapter 20: Chasing and Killing Thousands of Miles
Sui Yun's injury was not healed, so the King of Qi went to investigate him personally. At that time, the prince, King Yong, had a clear distinction between Jing and Wei. Many people at the time were puzzled, but later they found out that the King of Qi was good at protecting himself——
"History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties Biography of Jiang Suiyun"
The next morning, I was half asleep, and I vaguely felt someone covering me with a quilt. The movements were very unfamiliar, and I suddenly woke up. To be honest, after this narrow escape, I no longer care about the things around me as before.
, I opened my eyes a little, and then I saw King Qi Li Xian sitting next to me with a stern look on his face, while Xiao Shunzi looked at him eagerly. My heart moved, and I heard King Yong say that when I was struggling at the moment of life and death,
King Qi knew that I needed bear bile to survive, so he sent me a serving of bear bile he had on hand regardless of suspicion. Princess Changle gave me scrophulariaceae and bear bile, which was something I didn't expect. King Qi's decision to do so surprised me even more.
It will offend the prince, why did he do this? But I didn't open my eyes, what can I say, I made a choice long ago, that is, not to follow King Yong, will I still follow King Qi, since it is destined
There will be no distinction between monarch and minister, so why bother to cause any more worries.
King Qi sighed, turned around and walked out, stopping at the door. Xiao Shunzi closed the door and followed him out. I pricked up my ears and heard King Qi say lightly: "I know you are not an ordinary person. Remember to tell your master,
Since he is a person who cares little about fame and wealth, why bother here? Fengyi Sect is not easy to mess with. Even if they don't take action, isn't there a master around the prince? Suiyun, a weak scholar, was lucky enough to save his life this time.
This time, I advised him not to stay in Chang'an anymore.'
I heard Xiao Shunzi's cold voice saying: 'What the prince teaches is that the slave will tell the master.'
After a while, Xiao Shunzi opened the door and walked in, his expression full of cold murderous intent. I asked strangely: 'What's wrong? Do you hate King Qi very much?'
Xiao Shunzi said angrily: 'Who wants him to come here to cry like a cat over a mouse? Does he think we don't know what role he plays?'
I raised my eyebrows to express my doubts. Xiao Shunzi calmed down and said, "His Royal Highness King Yong and I have been busy with the young master's affairs these days. General Sima was responsible for the interrogation in the palace. General Sima found out that the bow and arrow dropped by the assassin were
It is used in the military, but it is not easy to bring in bows and arrows. When His Highness hosted a banquet on the 16th, the guests were checked very strictly. Absolutely no one could bring in bows and arrows that day. If there was a traitor in the mansion, then the bows and arrows might be
It was hidden in advance, but after General Sima's investigation, no clues were found. Later, we remembered that Princess Qi had come to visit the princess on the 15th. We certainly couldn't check Princess Qi's car carefully, so General Sima suspected that those bows and arrows were from Princess Qi.
Bring it in and provide it to the assassins.'
I said calmly: "There is no way to confirm this matter. The only solution now is to re-plan the defense of the palace. Although His Highness suffered many dangers in the past, Fengyi Clan did not have an official Crown Prince at that time, so the Yongwang Palace
The defense is still good, but now it is naturally insufficient against killers of the level of Fengyi Sect.'
Xiao Shunzi said coldly: 'Master, are you sure that the one who assassinated the master is Fengyi Sect?'
I looked at the fire in his eyes, and I was afraid that after I said 'yes', he would go out and kill people, but I could only shake my head and said: 'I only said that the level of the killer should be no worse than that of Fengyimen, but I didn't say yes.
People from the Fengyi Sect did it. I saw the assassin that day, and I should be able to recognize it if I see him again. But I'm sure it wasn't Qin Qing who did it.'
Xiao Shunzi frowned and said: 'Other than that, there are only Xiahou Yuanfeng and Li Hanyou. General Pei is beside the young master. With the status of Wei Guogong, it can't be him.'
I said calmly: "Xiahou Yuanfeng said he went out for convenience, and Li Hanyou said he didn't like the noise in the front, so after congratulating him, he went to the back to see the princess. It's possible for both of them, but we can't rule out that there are other people sneaking in.
Maybe, we all know that those who have the ability to go directly to Hanyuan to assassinate must be the guests of the day or the traitors in the palace, but this cannot be used as evidence, so although the two of them are highly suspected, the prince cannot arrest them.'I always
I can't say it's Li Hanyou, after all, I haven't even seen her face, so it's better not to make any speculation without evidence.
Xiao Shunzi said coldly: 'I can do what the prince cannot do. As long as the prince allows me, I will kill them right now.'
I laughed and said, "Nonsense, how can we be unreasonable? If they do it, they will still make things difficult for us in the future. Are you afraid that you won't have a chance to deal with them? Well, let's go after the evil hands and evil intentions. No matter what, we will always
We can't let him go in vain and leave trouble in the future.'
Xiao Shunzi said calmly: 'Don't worry, Young Master, I have rearranged Hanyuan's defense. Young Master didn't like them being too close to each other before, but this time I can't let Young Master do what he wants.'
I said awkwardly: ‘Well, I just won’t chase them away.’
When Xiao Shunzi saw me like this, he said: 'When I come back, you can do whatever you want. If I'm not here, the young master must not be left alone.'
I nodded repeatedly. This time I was assassinated. Xiao Shunzi felt very guilty and felt that he had not protected me well. But he is not a self-pity person, so from now on he will never let me do whatever I want. Although I like to be free,
But thinking about it, my life is still important. They didn't know my importance before, and I almost died. In the future, I'm afraid that I will be surrounded by dangers every step of the way. How can I dare to act casually? Anyway, it's just that there are more guards around me.
I just pretended I couldn't see them.
Xiao Shunzi left in a hurry. I knew he was going to hunt down the poisonous hand Xiexin. It was said that he had escaped several pursuits because of the poisonous hand Xiexin. If he didn't rush away, I was afraid he would have to escape back to Nanchu.
And if he couldn't personally kill the assassin who participated in the assassination that day, Xiao Shunzi would never be able to forgive himself.
I lay down comfortably. Now my most important task is to take good care of my body. Thinking of Mr. Sang's warning, I don't want to live for only ten years. I have to practice the long-lost Qigong again. Life is so rich and colorful.
, wouldn’t it be a pity if I died early, but after escaping from death this time, I feel that many things have been taken lightly. Even when I think of Piao Xiang, I no longer feel pain in my heart. Instead, I only remember her beauty and what I once had.
Happy.
After leaving Prince Yong's Mansion, Qi King Li Xian returned to his mansion with an indifferent expression. As soon as he walked to the gate of Jingu Garden where only he could enter, he saw Qin Zheng waiting there with several maids. Jingu Garden is Li Xian's own residence.
, no one is allowed to enter without permission, not even Princess Qin Zheng, so she waited at the door.
Seeing Qin Zheng, Li Xian showed a sarcastic smile and said: 'Oh, the princess is pregnant with Liujia. Why are you standing here? I can't bear it. I don't know what the princess's admonishment is.'
Qin Zheng shook his body and said: "Your Highness, I don't understand why Your Highness is so kind to me. You and the prince are on the same boat, but you have been delivering medicine and making inquiries in the past few days.
To make the prince unhappy, and now he goes to visit him again, doesn't it mean that he doesn't take the prince seriously? I am only thinking about His Highness, why is Your Highness——'
"Shut up." Li Xian's expression became cold and heartless, and he said coldly: "Princess, what did you do? Do you want me to tell you? Why did Fengyimen suddenly think of assassinating Jiang Zhe? How did you bring in the bow and arrow?"
, Do you think this king is a fool? Jiang Zhe once saved my life. Although I do not have the blessing to let him be used by me, who asked you to overstep your authority and ask you to come out to kill him.'
Qin Zheng looked flustered. Although Li Xian had been moody in the past, he had never been as angry as today. She couldn't help but defended: "I didn't mean it, I just said that both Your Highness and King Yong value Jiang Zhe, and the order is from the inner hall."
It has been passed down that I am also following orders." After saying this, Qin Zheng's face turned pale, and she realized that just now, she admitted the fact that she was spying on Li Xian, and also admitted that she participated in the assassination of Tiance.
The facts about Sima Shuaifu.
Li Xian glanced at Qin Zheng coldly and said lightly: "If you weren't my wife, why would I have to work so hard to make things right for you? Zheng'er, you are so stupid. You don't know who is really nice to you. That's all. Go ahead."
, have a good rest, don’t go out for a walk during this period, and take good care of your baby at home.'
After speaking, Li Xian turned around and walked into Jingu Garden. Looking at his cold and proud back, Qin Zheng wanted to follow him, but the black door was closed. Qin Zheng only felt that his heart was getting colder and colder. For some reason, he just felt
Feeling dizzy, he fell softly into the maid's arms.
The moon was sinking and the stars were faint. Standing on the bank of the river, the poisonous hands in black robes looked at the reeds on the opposite bank in the misty moonlight. There was a burst of joy in their hearts. This is the outskirts of Guangji County, located in Hetianjia Town, Yongning County, Qizhou Prefecture.
Although this small ferry is unknown, it is the place he is most familiar with. It is located on the remote edge of the three counties. The rolling Yangtze River flows through both sides of the place. There are mountains, lush vegetation, and the river is very narrow. It is the secret of Nanchu and Dayong.
The ferry most commonly used by spies, he looked at the four big characters "Chujiang Key" on the cliff on the river bank, but he did not relax at all. Although this place was only known to night travelers as the best place to sneak into the river, the people who were chasing him now
Either they are secret spies in the army or they are masters of the Dayong martial arts. This must be their ambush. Although as long as they cross the narrow strip of Yangtze River, they can be safe, but this is not easy.
Along the way, he was always walking on thin ice. King Yong's orders were spread throughout the territory of Dayong. Although he disguised himself in disguise, he still showed his presence several times. Fortunately, his martial arts skills were outstanding, and stealth was his strong point.
, managed to escape by chance. The most hateful thing is that the people in the world of Dayong who are not subject to government restrictions also targeted him. One reason is because of King Yong’s lofty status in their minds, and the other reason is that he is ordered to
He couldn't laugh or cry. The reason why Xiahou Yuanfeng, the number one young expert in Dayong, was recognized was because he defeated Pei Yun, the commander of the imperial army, in a martial arts exercise. However, many people thought that if the fight continued, the outcome of the two would still be undecided, so those in the arena were
After knowing that he and Pei Yun "both lost", all the young masters thought that if they defeated him, they would be qualified to challenge Xiahou Yuanfeng, so these young masters with many connections began to entangle themselves. After he broke through several sieges and interceptions, this
The young man felt that he had lost face. Rumors spread that if the poisonous hand returned to Nanchu alive, the masters of Dayong Jianghu would be disgraced. As a result, he was really besieged on all sides. Although he was lucky enough to get here, there might be someone in front of him.
Just wait for yourself. He smiled slightly, tied up his clothes, and walked proudly to the river.
Less than a hundred steps away from the riverside, he heard the sound of a bowstring, and a silver arrow passed over his cheek like lightning, disappearing into the night. The poisonous hand and Xiexin stood still, and slowly turned around, only to see a young man in white under the night.
Holding the silver bow, he looked at himself proudly, while a woman in red beside him smiled sweetly. The poisonous hand's evil expression changed, and he said calmly: "Okay, it turns out to be Duan Muqiu, the prodigal son of the silver bow, and Qiao Yan'er, the Fire Rakshasa, that day
If it weren't for your assassination, how could the prince be injured? If I can kill you today, it will not be in vain for Da Yong and his party.'
At this time, someone behind him chuckled and said: 'Oh, Duanmu, your great achievements are still remembered by others. It's a pity. It would have been better if you had succeeded that day.'
Following the clear laughter, a small boat floated across the river. Standing on it was a thin-looking young Taoist priest. His arms were slightly longer than ordinary people. Matching his strange appearance, he looked somewhat immortal.
, but his bright and lively eyes show that he is a cheerful person.
After hearing what he said, Duanmuqiu couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: 'Bitter bamboo, you are always unable to spit out ivory.'
At this time, several people came out from the left and right sides. On the left were two beautiful girls, one was as elegant as a fairy, and the other was innocent. On the right were three young people with exactly the same appearance. The two girls were both
There are long swords at the waist, but one of the three young men wields a sword, one holds a gun, and the other has a soft whip wrapped around his hand.
Poisonous Hand Xiexin smiled slightly and said: 'Sure enough, you are the only ones chasing after me. Strangely enough, the people in Prince Yong's Mansion are not in a hurry, but the Prince, Prince Qi and Fengyi Sect are very anxious.'
This sentence penetrated people's hearts like a sharp sword. Except for the young man on the boat, everyone present changed their faces. He took off the leather bag from his waist with a vicious hand and took off the leather bag from his waist. He slowly took a sip of the wine in the bag and said: 'Big
Everything in Yong is good, but the wine here is not as good as the wine in Nanchu. Alas, I can only endure it. After crossing the river, I will go to the wine shop to taste the delicious wine. Today, who of you comes first? It is Yin Gong under the command of King Qi
Rakshasa, or Zhongzhou Sanyi from the prince's residence, or the third girl from Fengyi Sect, or the seventh girl, is it possible that Taoist Master Langliyoulong Kuzhu takes action first in your matter?'
The three young men took a step forward, and the young man wielding the sword said coldly: "You have poisonous hands and evil intentions. You are just running rampant in Prince Yong's Mansion. However, you have implicated the prince and are suspected by others. His Highness has an order to send you to Prince Yong's Mansion to deal with your crime."
It's fine if you just surrender, but if not, don't blame our men for being ruthless.'
Poisonous Hand Xiexin smiled lightly and said: 'That's fine, let me teach you how to join forces with the three of you first. I heard that the three brothers from one mother and one mother share the same mind. They were in such a hurry the day before yesterday that they didn't have time to learn from each other. I have free time today, so please three of you.'
The three young men stepped forward. Although they stepped at the same time, the steps were slightly different. The young man wielding the sword took the lead, but the other two were half a step behind him. The three walked like this, with an uneven yet harmonious rhythm.
It made people feel depressed for no reason. After walking a few steps, the figures of the three people flashed, and they had already surrounded the poisonous hands and evil hearts. The shadows of swords and the light of swords, combined with the long whips like dragons, surrounded the poisonous hands and evil hearts. These three people had the same mind and joined forces.
They were flawless, and Poisonous Hand Xiexin had already learned how powerful they were. In order to deal with these three people, he had already thought of a way to deal with them. Just when the formations of the three people were about to close, he had already pounced on the whip wielder with all his strength.
Young man, he knew that the whip-wielding boy among the three was always smarter, and smart people tend to be timid. Sure enough, the young man couldn't help but take a half step back. If the battle was completed, his two brothers would
They took the opportunity to attack from both sides, but now there was a slight difference between the two people. Just this small difference was the difference between life and death. When the evil-hearted figure of the poisonous hand passed by the whip-wielding young man, his throat flashed with blood. It was just the poisonous hand.
Xie Xin was not having a hard time either. His back was crossed with swords, and blood burst out. However, the two did not chase him. Looking at the body of their own brother, they suddenly froze. At this time, the two women stopped Xie Xin, the poisonous hand.
But it was Huo Luosha and the seventh girl from Fengyi Sect. Although Huo Luosha was a woman, she was heroic, but the seventh girl had a childish face and sweet appearance, and both girls were ruthless people.
One of the two long swords was cruel and ruthless, and although the other was gorgeous, the murderous intent in the swordsmanship was only stronger. Xie Xin, the poisonous hand, was already sweating after only taking a few moves. At this time, Duanmu Qiu opened his bow and nocked an arrow, and shot a ray of silver light.
Although Xiang Xiexin dodged sideways, Qiao Yaner took the opportunity to use a few swords to force him into more danger. The sword skills of the seventh girl became more and more brilliant. Both girls became more and more brave as they fought. At this time, Zhongzhou Sanyi
The remaining two people had already rushed from behind, and the four of them surrounded Poison Hand Xiexin, making Poison Hand Xiexin's situation become increasingly difficult.
While the elegant fairy held her sword and remained silent, the third girl from Fengyi Sect looked a little uneasy. She said loudly: 'Seventh sister, be careful, this person is full of tricks, beware of his deception.'
The four young men and women were alert at the same time. They knew that Poisonous Hands Xiexin was not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also very cunning. Otherwise, how could they have escaped here? But at this moment, Poisonous Hands Xiexin suddenly laughed and said, "It's too late, haha." Everyone just said
I felt dizzy and fell to the ground.
The third girl wondered when she was being plotted. Suddenly she felt the gentle breeze in the river. Looking at Ku Zhuzi again, she sighed: 'I didn't expect that Ku Zhuzi, who was famous all over the country, was actually a secret spy of Southern Chu. It was really unexpected.'
Buzhuzi smiled slightly, put away a silver tube in his hand, used both arms hard, and stopped at the shore a few times. He smiled and said: "The 'Secret Fragrance Floating' of Tianji Pavilion is indeed a good thing. The fragrance is colorless and odorless, and it can be blown away by the wind."
It spreads in medium, but the potency of the medicine is not reduced. It's a pity that this tube of incense can only be used once. A thousand taels of gold is really too expensive.'
Poisonous Hand smiled evilly and said: "If I hadn't begged His Highness the Prince to buy a bottle, you wouldn't have used it yet. Do you know that Brother Kuzhuzi is the descendant of my famous family in Nanchu. Although he became a monk since he was a child, he still never forgets that he finally conquered Nanchu."
Don't blame those people who are unjust for their own benefit. Don't blame them for your suffering." After saying this, he walked up to the two brothers from Zhongzhou Sanyi, picked up the long sword, made a gesture, and was about to stab him.
At this time, a cold and gentle voice came from the wind: 'If you kill them, wouldn't it be a pity that no one will watch the next good show.'
Poison Hand Xiexin felt a chill in his heart. He looked up and saw a young man in Tsing Yi standing not far away. He was not taller than his age, but his appearance was delicate, but with a bit of femininity. He stood with his hands behind his back in the dim moonlight, his expression as bright as ice and snow.