red wheel

Chapter 377 The knot of heart that cannot be obtained

In the north, there is a teahouse near Yunfeng Mountain.

Today's teahouse lacks the usual elegance and quietness. At this moment, it is full of people and opinions. The reason for this excitement is that the Tianqi court has changed its owner, Mingxi Emperor Murong Xuan has become the deposed emperor, and the three imperial edicts of Emperor Qiyuan, etc., were all spread to the north as quickly as possible.

The old man with black hair and black beard sitting by the window had a dark complexion and suppressed anger. Yes, this person was Ye Qing after changing his makeup. At this moment, he murmured: "Emperor Mingxi actually Step down! Where will Xiao Tianhao go?"

"Emperor Qiyuan only recruited 10,000 troops and imperial guards, but not the secret guards. Then Xiao Tianhao could only follow Murong Xuan. Bastard! Xiao Tianhao, I came here to the north to look for you. Where did you go? Already?"

After a moment, Ye Qing hurriedly walked over to the next table and asked, "Sir, are you talking about the deposed Emperor Murong Xuan?"

The diners responded: "Yes, that's him. This person colluded with Prince Nangong Chu of Vietnam Qi, harmed Zhongliang, and provoked war between the two countries. It is a heinous crime! Now he has been deposed by the Empress Dowager Ren'an."

"That's right, the emperor of our Tianqi court is Emperor Qiyuan now."

Ye Qing asked hurriedly: "Then where is the deposed Emperor Murong Xuan now?"

The diner responded: "I don't know about that. He was originally stationed near Linfeng Ferry, but when we sent out an army to catch him today, he had already disappeared."

"This Murong Xuan must have received the news secretly and ran away long ago."

"Yes, people are looking for him everywhere now. This person colluded with Dai Viet and killed Zhongliang. Now not only the northern army, but also the heroes of the world are looking for him."

"Murong Xuan deserved it. The king of a country actually colluded with foreign enemies to deal with his own ministers and soldiers."

"You are wrong. Murong Xuan is no longer the king of a country."

"That's right, you are absolutely right. It was me who made a mistake. Murong Xuan is not worthy at all." A group of people insulted him angrily.

But Ye Qing turned a deaf ear and walked straight back to the dining table with impatience in his eyes as he murmured: "So, only by finding Murong Xuan can we find Xiao Tianhao. But now that Murong Xuan has run away, where should I go?" try to find?

"Xiao Tianhao, you bastard, you are playing tricks on me every day! When I get the Gu book, I will definitely poison you to death, so take advantage of it!"

"No, no, I have to find it quickly. Everyone is looking for Murong Xuan now. Maybe they will all die by then. Then who can I go to for the book?"

After saying that, he stood up hurriedly, put down his silver coins, and walked out.

However, just after taking a few steps, a man in well-dressed clothes walked over with a smile. This man was Yun Rui.

Seeing the man walking towards him, Ye Qing frowned and stopped instantly. His whole body immediately tensed up and became alert...

At this moment, Yun Rui walked to the dining table on one side and sat down.

Ye Qing's eyes darkened. Did I get it wrong? This person didn't come to see me? Just thinking about it...

At this moment, Yun Rui smiled and saluted politely: "Hello, Mr. Ye. Mr. Ye can just be there, there is no need to come over."

Ye Qing's eyes darkened, he looked at the person coming, and asked cautiously: "How do you know me? Who are you?"

Yun Rui smiled and responded: "Old sir, I am just an insignificant person, not worth mentioning. However, I am here to deliver a message to the old gentleman on behalf of my master, Xiao Tianhao."

"Xiao Tianhao!" Ye Qing shouted angrily: "You weren't the one who contacted me last time. Why has the person been replaced now?"

"Also, Xiao Tianhao asked me to wait for him in Yangzhou. Now that I have come to the north privately, how could Xiao Tianhao know about it? Could it be that you have been following me! Bastard! What on earth does Xiao Tianhao want to do?"

Yun Rui smiled and saluted politely: "Old sir, don't be angry. Last time, my brother had something to do and couldn't come, so my master arranged for me to come over."

"Besides, no matter how we know the old gentleman's whereabouts, as long as we can each get what we need in the end, that's enough. Don't you think so?"

Hearing this, Ye Qing remained silent, still looking at Yun Rui, vigilantly and thinking... It seems that I underestimated Xiao Tianhao. He was found as soon as he entered the Imperial Capital, but after all, no matter how big the Imperial Capital was, it was still his territory, so he could accept it if he was discovered early. But this time, I came all the way from Yangzhou to the north, and I had changed my clothes a long time ago, but they still found me. Unless, I was followed since I left Yangzhou, but after so long, I didn’t notice it. ! Is it because the person being followed is too good at martial arts? Or are there people from Xiao Tianhao along the way? But no matter which one, Xiao Tianhao's ability cannot be underestimated! Are people like this really just secret guards around Murong Xuan?

Seeing Ye Qing looking at him silently, Yun Rui was not in a hurry. He just stood there quietly and let him look at him. The master said that when he finds Ye Qing, his strength will be exposed. But now, he has It doesn't matter, he can guess at will, but Ye Qing will still compromise in the end, because he has already run from Dayue to the Imperial Capital, Yangzhou, and now to the north for the Gu Book. The temptation of Gu books has penetrated deep into his bones. No, it should be said that the temptation of Miao books has penetrated deeply into his bones. Miao territory is something Ye Qing has never wanted in his life.

After a moment, Ye Qing smiled: "What? You sit so far away, you are afraid of me. Since you are afraid, you still dare to provoke me! You don't know whether to live or die!"

Yun Rui shook his head and said with a helpless smile: "Old sir, I'm just following orders. I don't have the choice, and I can't help it. Although I am a small person, I know your abilities, old sir, so I am naturally afraid."

"Although I am here to do things for the master, I have to take care of my own life. After all, if my little life is left here, there will be no loss to the master."

"At most, you won't be able to meet with the master this time. Next time my master wants to see you, just send someone else."

"The young one is just a common man who is greedy for life and afraid of death. He is afraid of the majesty of his master and your methods. All in all, he is only worried about his own life. Do you think that's the case?"

The implication is that if Ye Qing poisons him, it will be useless. He will not be able to threaten his master. The final result will only delay the meeting and delay Ye Qing's time to get the Gu book.

Ye Qing sneered at the corner of his mouth: "The people Xiao Tianhao sent are all eloquent. They have hidden many tricks along the way. It really surprises me! Now I am more and more interested in Xiao Tianhao. Interested."

Yun Rui smiled and saluted politely: "Master is naturally very capable. Unfortunately, my ability is limited and my knowledge is also limited. When the old gentleman meets Master, we can have a good chat."

After a moment, Ye Qing finally said: "Where is Xiao Tianhao?"

Yun Rui smiled in his heart, his master was right, even if he was angry, as long as Ye Qing knew that killing a little person like him would only be self-defeating, Ye Qing would accept his thoughts.

Then he saluted politely and replied: "At three o'clock in the morning, at the pavilion on the south peak of Yunfeng Mountain, my master is waiting for Mr. Ye to arrive!"

Ye Qing responded in a deep voice: "I understand, don't forget the book I asked for."

Yun Rui saluted politely again: "Okay, this is natural. Don't worry, old gentleman, my master has said that the book the old gentleman wants will be given to you as promised. Then I will go back to my master."

"Wait a minute." Ye Qing immediately stopped Yun Rui.

Yun Rui replied politely: "Old sir, please speak."

Ye Qing's eyes flashed sinisterly, and he smiled: "Tell Xiao Tianhao, if he dares to play tricks again this time, I will definitely not let him go! I am good at poison and poison, and if he wants to have a taste, I don't mind letting him Taste each one."

Yun Rui smiled and saluted politely: "Old sir, you are joking. My master has always sincerely wanted to meet you. It's just that there are always emergencies. Otherwise, I would have met you in the imperial capital." It’s not like the tired old man has to travel back and forth between the Imperial Capital, Yangzhou, and the northern border.”

"Furthermore, my master is very interested in what you have, so he went to such trouble to find you. You know, you are the only one in the world who has made this treasure. Apart from you, my master can find you There is no second person left. The old gentleman is such a capable person, and my master is very much looking forward to meeting you." Ye Qing finally had to respond: "I understand, when the time comes, I will naturally go."

Yun Rui saluted politely: "Okay, I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he turned around and left. When he turned around, a slight smile flashed in his eyes.

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At the same time, a private house in the north.

This is where Nangong Chu met Xiao Jinxi and Mo Yi.

The appointment was originally for tomorrow, but at this moment, Qing Feng appeared in front of the private house.

Qing Feng smiled, stretched out his hand and knocked on the door, knock... knock..., and the sound of knocking sounded.

After a moment, a man's voice came from the door, asking: "Who is it?"

In fact, when Qing Feng appeared in the distance of the private house, the people in the dark had already noticed it, but they just kept silent and continued to observe in the dark.

Qing Feng smiled and responded: "On the orders of Miss Xiao and the Eleventh Prince, I come here to send a message to your master."

Miss Xiao! The eleventh prince! The people in the dark and inside the door were all shocked for a moment. The prince clearly made an appointment for tomorrow. Why are you here now?

The person in the dark immediately pressed his weapon and was on guard...

This aura made Qing Feng feel the defensive power around him.

But the two men inside the door looked at each other, hesitating...should they open the door? Mr. Zhou explained that this meeting was very important and asked them to guard the house and not let irrelevant people approach the house. Is this person really sent by Miss Xiao? But the time is wrong.

After a moment, a man said: "You are looking in the wrong place. I don't know the person you are talking about."

Not bad, very cautious. Qing Feng smiled and responded: "It doesn't matter. If you don't know me, you don't know me. You just need to pass on a message. Tell your master that this evening, Miss Xiao will meet with your family at Yunfeng Mountain. The master's old friend meets. Miss Xiao knows that your master has always been concerned about her whereabouts, and she must have received the news a long time ago. However, Miss Xiao specially ordered me to tell your master that she has something to talk with this old friend today. , your master should not get involved. In addition, I sent a special letter. Miss Xiao said that your master will definitely be interested in the content in it. "

"What!" The two men exclaimed with astonishment on their faces: "Evening!"

Although the voice was not loud, Qing Feng listened attentively outside the gate and heard it clearly. He smiled and said, "That's it. I have delivered the message, and the letter was placed at the door. Farewell."

After saying that, he placed the letter on the threshold, turned around and walked away.

After a long time, after Qing Feng had gone away, the person in the dark gave a signal. The man inside the door hurriedly opened the door and picked up the letter: "Let's go and send a message to the prince quickly."

Soon, the two people in the courtyard prepared the carrier pigeons and released the pigeons in their hands.

A man asked: "Hey... do you think the prince will go?"

The other man shook his head: "I don't know. Just wait. When Mr. Zhou replies, we still have to guard this place."

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At the same time, there was a huge mountain in the north.

In the house, on the main seat, Murong Xuan listened to the secret guard's report with a dark face...

The secret guard continued to speak tremblingly: "Master, all twelve people are dead. They were simply buried. The traces of the fighting at the scene were not dealt with. It is obvious that Xiao Jinxi did not...not want to cover up the matter."

"When we got there, it was easy to find the body. Maybe Xiao Jinxi buried it just because he was afraid that the body would scare passers-by."

"Master, when we got there, Duan Lei's people and Xiao Jinxi's people were no longer there. Later we found out that Duan Lei had already led... the Royal Forest Army and set off back to the imperial capital."

Bang... With a sound, Murong Xuan swept the chair on one side with his palm. The wooden chair instantly shattered to the ground. A piece of broken wood instantly bounced onto the secret guard's face, and the secret guard's face was instantly eaten. It hurt. The next breath, a blood mark appeared, and the blood flowed out, but the secret guard did not dare to move at all. He still lowered his head tremblingly, letting the blood flow down and drip on his clothes, and he did not dare to move at all. !

The same was true for the surrounding secret guards. They all lowered their heads fearfully and did not dare to breathe!

They all know that this master knows martial arts! But in the past, when the master was in the palace, he would only practice martial arts in the training room, and no one was allowed to be present when practicing martial arts, so they never knew the depth of the master's martial arts.

What's more, whether he was in the palace or stationed at Linfengdu during this period, he had some scruples, so no matter how big something happened, the master would never use martial arts easily, no matter how angry he was, and would throw things at most. !

Now here, without any care, they are even more frightened. They are afraid that in the next breath, the master will slap them to death!

After venting his anger, Murong Xuan laughed at himself: "Ha...ha...ha..."

Then, he gritted his teeth and roared: "Xiao Jinxi, Mo Yi, you are really good. The people I trained so hard are just killed by you one by one!"

"So, you are going to go to Yunfeng Mountain to deal with Ye Qing next!"

"Okay, I will give you time to deal with Ye Qing, but in the end, Ye Qing must die in my hands!"

Then, he shouted: "Let's go to Yunfeng Mountain!"

Hearing this, all the secret guards were shocked and hurriedly knelt down to persuade:

"Master, no! Yunfeng Mountain is too dangerous now!"

"Master, Mo Yi must have met Xiao Jinxi now. I heard from the commander that Mo Yi's martial arts is unfathomable and it is too dangerous for you to go there now."

"Yes, Master, the commander has taken many brothers away now. If we go to Yunfeng Mountain now, we don't have enough manpower and it will be too dangerous."

"Master, please think twice!"······

The secret guards persuaded anxiously, no, there is something else they dare not say, that is Emperor Qiyuan's third imperial edict, which has now been spread throughout Tianqi. For this reward, there must be many people eager to try it. He is good at martial arts. If Master goes out now and encounters these people by chance, if these people join forces with Xiao Jinxi and Mo Yi again, they will be attacked from all sides.

Hearing this, Murong Xuan clenched his fists instantly, "Ye Qing, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been injured since I was a child. I couldn't even practice martial arts, and I wouldn't be so constrained today!" At this moment, there was frustration hidden in Murong Xuan's eyes, and he hated Ye Qing even more. He sneered in a low voice: "Ha...ha...ha...ha..."

The laughter was bone-chillingly cold, and the secret guards kneeling on the ground were trembling in their hearts. They could only kneel with their heads down in fear, not daring to breathe. They had no choice but to worry. It wasn’t how sincere their feelings for this master were. Rather, they are just afraid that if this master dies, they will have no place to stay, and they will even die faster.

Slowly, Murong Xuan stopped after laughing wildly. His palms were still clenched and his eyes were closed in silence...

After a long time, when he opened his eyes again, the frustration in his eyes had disappeared, and there was undisguised cruelty!

Then he shouted: "Go to the dungeon!"

"Yes, Master." Several secret guards stood up in a hurry and followed closely.

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(End of this chapter)