The carriage walked slowly all the way. This imperial capital was ruined after a war. At night, the streets were already empty, and there were no pedestrians and vehicles. Even if I occasionally encountered some patrolling soldiers, the driver of this carriage was the dignified Lord Minas' son, Little Sir Roddy.
At first, Xia Ya couldn't help but secretly glanced at the girl, but seeing that the girl looked calm and calm, just holding the book and reading quietly, ignoring herself at all. After watching it for a long time, Xia Ya also felt a little boring.
Occasionally, I opened the corner of the car window and looked out, only to find that the carriage was driving all the way, but it was heading towards the city wall.
The wheels rolled, and soon they arrived at the Arc de Triomphe.
Looking at it like this, it is actually going to go out of the city overnight!
Although the imperial capital has been subdued and the rebels have long since been driven out, after all, the war has not yet ended, and the whole city is still very closely guarded.
Although these days, the reinforcements outside the city and the defenders in the city have spread their tentacles and began to focus on subduing the surrounding acropolis, so Osgilia will keep the Arc de Triomphe open even at night, but This only allows the military to enter and exit, and civilians are absolutely not allowed in and out!
However, the checkpoint of the city gate is naturally useless for Rodi, the young lord of the Minas family. After showing his identity and showing some warrants, the carriage left the Arc de Triomphe and went all the way west.
Xia Ya wanted to ask, but looking at the girl in front of her with a peaceful face, she only felt that the other party was calm in the early days, and she didn't know how to cultivate this energy at such a young age. , but weakened the momentum. Moreover, Xia Ya was certain that with his current skills, even if there were any ambush traps, he would definitely not be able to help him, Master Xia Ya, so although he was curious, he was not panicking. He simply followed the girl's appearance and sat quietly on the seat. He couldn't read the book, so he just closed his eyes and rested.
The carriage had been running for an unknown time, but after leaving the city, I heard Roddy whipping his whip outside, driving the horses pulling the carriage to speed up, and the carriage galloped with all its strength.
Finally, just when Xi Ya's patience was about to run out, the bumps of the body intensified, but it seemed like he was driving on a mountain road. In the distance, you can still hear the sound of the waves coming from the window.
The road was bumpy, and Xia suddenly felt a move in her heart, and vaguely guessed a possibility.
Finally, the carriage arrived at its destination, and after it stopped, Xia opened the window to look out, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Haha... As expected, why did you bring me to this place."
He was the first to open the car door and jumped out, stretched hard, and looked at the big mansion in front of him.
This is a small hill not too far on the outskirts of the city of Osgilia. The beach is not far down the hill. The old mansion in front of us was built on the hill. It occupies a very wide area and is surrounded by trees. There is the sound of the waves and the sea breeze, accompanied by the sea breeze and the surrounding shady trees, it is quite quiet and profound.
But this mansion, Xia Ya recognized it.
This is the secret old house of the Tulip family outside Osgilia! I have been here before!
Moreover, speaking of it, this house has already been given to him from the name of the Duke of Minas, and it is his own property.
When Xi Ya came to the imperial capital last year, after getting this big mansion, he handed it over to Yulia, the widow of bald man Kevin, to take care of it. After the official position, he left the imperial capital with his family and his family, and the house was temporarily vacant.
Unexpectedly, this female disciple of Cavie Hill brought herself here tonight.
Xia Ya's expression changed a bit, and she heard movement behind her. The girl had already stepped off the carriage and stood beside Xia Ya. A smile appeared on her peaceful face, and she pointed to the large and towering gate of the house. Indifferently said: "Lord Xia Ya, please come in."
Roddy still sat in the driver's seat and didn't move. He just sat there, still staring at Xia Ya with unfriendly eyes, then snorted heavily and turned his head away.
The door of the house had been opened, and a middle-aged waiter in a linen robe stood at the door. He bowed to greet the two of them as they walked up the steps, and then personally took over a cloak that the girl had taken off.
"Please come in, you're welcome."
The girl's smile almost made Xiaya's nose crooked.
This is clearly Lao Tzu's house! Why does this girl seem to live here? And also posing as a master
Xia Ya endured the doubts in her heart and walked into the house with her head held high.
The outside hall is fairly clean, but it can be seen that many places have just been repainted and repaired. The original furniture and other things have been damaged a lot. The carpets that used to be on the ground are gone. The polished and smooth stone floor was bare on the ground, and Char's leather boots walked on it, making a crisp sound.
"This place was occupied by a group of rebels before, and the house was badly damaged by those rebels. Many valuable things were stolen. Even the original carpet in the hall was woven from pure wool. It was also taken away by the rebels." The girl's calm voice rang in Xiaya's ear: "I also just moved here a few days ago to live. It was repaired hastily, and many places have not been repaired in time."
Xia Ya said "um", noncommittal.
The girl continued with a smile: "I know that this house is your property. It would be considered rude for me to temporarily live in without the owner's permission. But come to think of it, you are also my teacher's disciple, and it is mine. Classmates. Seeing that my little sister is homeless, compared to my senior brother, I will definitely not blame me for borrowing the house."
Xia Ya was speechless, coughed, and said vaguely, "Kavi... Well, where's the teacher's house in the city?"
"After the rebels entered the city, they were burned." The girl shook her head, and it was only at this moment that she finally showed a hint of emotion on her face, but it was a touch of sadness.
The two walked in side by side, passed through the hall outside, and after walking through a doorway, they came to a small reception room, and the girl said softly as she walked, "I have already shipped all the books from the teacher's collection here, and for the time being. It was placed in the study, and there were also some utensils collected by the teacher during his lifetime, which were also brought out. At this moment, there are only a few of us girls in this house, and two servants from the house where the teacher was alive. It's a quiet place to live in. It's a pity that there was a garden at the back of the house. It is said that many of the trees, flowers and plants in the house were planted by the original owner of the house in the past. It was cut down, and I haven't had time to sort it out. Xia, do you want to go and have a look?"
"No need." Xia Ya shook his head. He didn't care much about the garden. What he remembered at the moment was the secret tunnel in the old Tulip House, and the magic circle hidden under the tunnel, and the magic circle controlled by the tunnel. Four mysterious magic doors!
I don't know if that place was discovered by the rebels...
With this scruple in his heart, Xia followed the girl to the door of a reception room. The door is closed.
Standing in front of the door, the girl suddenly stopped, looked at Xia Ya, and said in a low voice, "Okay, this is it. Mr. Xia Ya, please come here tonight, naturally there are some things I need to discuss with you carefully. Let's talk. Well, there is someone you know who is waiting to see you at this door right now."
As soon as he said these words, Xia's heart almost stopped! !
Inside the door... Someone is waiting to see Lao Tzu? !
Oh shit! who is it
Shouldn't it be... That old guy from Cavie Hill? !
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It's no wonder that Xiaya thinks so, I'm afraid that anyone who is standing in Xiaya's position at the moment will have such thoughts in their hearts!
Although it is said that Caviehir was assassinated, but... With the legend of Caviehir's life, and his own wisdom and skills, he has been in charge of the real power of the empire for decades!
To be honest, although everyone said that he was assassinated, in fact, there are many people who suspect that Cavie Hill is still alive!
Maybe that old guy is playing dead!
Xia Ya's heart sank for a while, almost stopped beating, and then jumped up quickly.
For a time, Xia Ya felt that her breathing was a little unstable! Then he took a breath and slowly stretched out his hand to hold the door handle in front of him, and turned it hard...
As the door slowly opened, in this small living room, a figure was standing in the room, standing there quietly, with his back to Xiaya...
When Xia Ya saw this figure, she suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and the heart that she was originally carrying also quietly fell.
Although this person turned his back to himself, he saw that this figure was strong and majestic, and his figure was definitely not a literati like Cavie Hill. Just from the back view, it is full of lean and sturdy taste, definitely a martial artist!
As the door opened, the man in the door also turned around, and after finally facing Xia Ya, Xia Ya was stunned for a moment.
He really knew the person in front of him, and he had indeed seen it before.
"You are..." Xia Ya frowned. Although this person had met him, for a while, the other person's name was on his lips and he couldn't remember it.
This person is about forty years old, with a square face, a calm expression, and occasionally flashing eyes, also with a hint of sturdy and shrewd taste, but he doesn't look very angry, and his face is a little too pale. Seeing Xia Ya coming in, this person's eyes were a little weird. After glancing at the girl next to Xia Ya, he seemed to hesitate for a while, and finally took two steps forward.
"Your Excellency Xia Ya, hello." The middle-aged man said solemnly, "You shouldn't have forgotten me, my name is Junker, yes..."
"I remember you." Xia Ya nodded, but frowned tightly: "You are Junker, I have seen you in the palace, you are... the leader of the Dark Night Royal Forest? You are the chief of the personal guard beside the emperor, right? ?"
Saying that, Xia Ya turned to look at the girl with a puzzled expression, meaning: you brought me here, what are you doing when you see such a royal confidant
Could it be that... for tonight's meeting, Emperor Garcia ordered this Junker to see him
The girl pursed her lips and smiled, but didn't say anything, but turned around and closed the door first. Then she turned to look at Xia Ya, and said lightly: "There are some things, please let Mr. Junker talk first."
That Junker's expression became more and more complicated. He looked at Xia Ya, his voice suddenly became hoarse, and his tone was a little dejected: "You are right, I am Junker... It's just that the identity you said about me is in the dark night. The leader of the royal forest... Before this status, the word 'predecessor' should be added. I... have long been a person without an official position. In fact, the current dark night king forest has another leader, I... I Just a... homeless man!"
Xia Ya's heart froze!
What kind of power is the Dark Night Royale? If Xia Ya didn't know too well before, but as his status gradually increased, and now he is also a high-ranking force, he really realized the weight of this "Dark Night Royal Forest"!
It was the secret weapon that the emperor trusted most, and an elite lineage that was absolutely loyal to the emperor himself! As the leader of such a secret elite army, he is definitely the emperor's most trusted confidant!
How does this Juncker say "ex-"? !
Junker sighed and smiled bitterly: "Your Excellency Xia Ya, please sit down. There are some things, please listen to me and explain to you slowly."
Xia Ya looked solemn, and after sitting down slowly, the girl sat next to Xia Ya, but this Junker was still standing, his face gradually showed a bit of bitterness, and after a long sigh , the first sentence made Xia Ya moved!
"Actually... I'm also a disciple of Lord Caviehir."
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Junkers! The leader of the Dark Forest! The head of the emperor's most trusted secret guard! The closest direct descendant responsible for the safety of the emperor's life and family! It's actually... Caviehir's disciple? !
How important such a thing is, it is not difficult for even a dull person to think of it! !
This Cavie Hill, the tentacles are actually stretched out so long? !
What Xia Ya can be sure of is that the first emperor, Emperor Kangtos, absolutely did not know about this situation!
Otherwise, the emperor would never allow Caviehir's disciple to serve as the leader of his most trusted secret guard!
Even if the emperor trusts Caviehir and reuses Caviehir, it is absolutely impossible for him to hand over his direct line of guards, the secret elite guards that are related to the safety of his own family, to Caviehir's disciples! !
This is definitely a no-no! !
It was one thing for the first emperor to trust Caviehir, but with Emperor Cantos' mind, even if he trusted another person, he could not completely entrust his life and wealth to the other party without reservation! Not even if this person is Cavie Hill!
As an emperor, the art of the emperor lies in balance! If you trust Caviehir in government affairs, then it is absolutely impossible to hand over your most personal secret elite guard to Caviehir! On the contrary, this kind of secret elite of the emperor's own personal armed color, the emperor has always chosen to choose a person who has no background and is absolutely loyal to himself!
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Junker's first sentence changed Xiaya's expression. He raised his eyebrows and was about to speak when he saw Junker wave his hand, and the middle-aged warrior said lightly, "When I was young, I was already a disciple of the teacher, and the teacher arranged for me to enter the Royal Forest Army. After staying in the Royal Forest Army for three years, I was secretly selected into the Dark Night Royal Forest. After staying up for eight years, I was promoted to the leader of the Dark Night Royal Forest. No one knows the relationship between me and the teacher. Even when I was arranged to join the Imperial Forest Army, the teacher made special arrangements."
Xia Ya listened and took a deep breath: "What a deep arrangement!"
Junker shook his head: "Teacher's actions have always been unpredictable and far-reaching. It's not something we disciples can speculate."
Xia Ya sneered: "Is it because the old man arranges things like this to deal with the royal family? When the first emperor was there, he trusted his old man very much. Is this kind of arrangement... "
Junker said lightly: "I don't know this, but the teacher has never asked me to do anything that is detrimental to the royal family. Although I am secretly a disciple of the teacher, but I have been loyal to the royal family for many years, which is worthy of my conscience."
Xia turned to look at the girl: "You brought me here, let me see Mr. Junker, and told me such a secret... and why?"
The girl smiled lightly and said slowly, "Xia Ya, the teacher has always been very optimistic about you and has high expectations for you, do you know that?"
"I don't know." Xia Ya flatly denied. But when I said this, I felt a little guilty in my heart.
Thinking about it carefully, when he came to the imperial capital last time to be sealed, Caviehir did secretly put in a lot of effort to help him. Including making a name for himself and so on, and even getting the appreciation of the old emperor, it seems that there is also the shadow of Cavie Hill!
He also helped him to get this mansion back from Duke Minas, and met several times. Caviehir was very trusting of himself... He even forcibly accepted himself as a disciple in the end.
Putting all these things together, if Caviehir has no expectations for himself, then I'm afraid that Xia Ya doesn't believe it himself.
When the girl saw Xia Ya's denial, she was not angry, and said lightly, "Mr. Junker is here to see you, but he doesn't mean anything else. First, it's to explain something to you, and secondly, it's to win your trust, and Show the sincerity of our conversation."
She then looked at Junker and said slowly, "Juncker, go ahead."
"Yeah." Junker took a deep breath, and his expression suddenly became solemn. He looked at Xia Ya and said slowly: "The matter... It's about to start with the assassination of the teacher."
Xia Ya's expression suddenly lifted!