Shang Jun followed Murong Shuqing back to the hut, and the two were speechless all the way. After stepping into the courtyard gate, Yu Feng had been waiting there for a long time. When he saw Murong Shuqing, he immediately greeted him, "Master."
Seeing Yu Feng's gloomy face, Murong Shuqing knew something must have happened, rubbing her frozen hands, she replied lightly, "Let's go in and talk about it."
When the three entered the hut, Shang Xiao immediately smiled brightly, "Brother, Sister Shu Qing." Sister Shu Qing still had a way, Shang Xiao came to them excitedly with the two cups of tea brewed earlier, and said: " This tea is delicious, you should try it."
Shang Jun took the tea she handed over, touched her forehead, and asked, "Did you drink the medicine?" Xiao'er's complexion improved a lot, Murong Shuqing was right, Xiao'er was only him, he should be fine take this responsibility.
Shang Xiao nodded quickly and said with a smile, "I drank it a long time ago." My brother seemed to be a little different from usual today, but she didn't quite understand the difference. In her heart, nothing is more important than the two of them being together forever.
He brought a cup of tea and came to Murong Shuqing, Shang Xiao said gratefully, "Sister Shuqing, you drink too."
Murong Shuqing continued with a smile, the room was very happy, but one person's face was not very good-looking, she drank a sip of hot tea comfortably, and then said to Yu Feng, who had been sticking by the door, "Yu Feng, you Come in for a drink too."
Shang Xiao hurriedly poured another cup of tea in embarrassment, but she didn't realize that there was another person in the room from beginning to end, so she quickly brought the tea to Yu Feng and smiled embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, I didn't notice Yu Feng just now. Brother Feng is also here, drinking tea and tea."
This time, it was Yu Feng who didn't know what to do. He had been thinking about what he was going to report to the master just now, and he didn't care about the tea at all, and he was originally a bodyguard to protect the master's safety. He should not have this tea. drink. Now Shang Xiao brought the tea to him, but he didn't know whether to take it or not.
Seeing the two of them froze at the door for a cup of tea, Murong Shuqing laughed, "Yu Feng, take it! How long do you want the little girl to serve, don't you have something to say?"
Yu Feng gritted his teeth, drank the tea, put the cup back on the tray, passed Shang Xiao, and walked straight to Murong Shuqing.
Shang Xiao stared at the empty teacup, dumbfounded, is this tea so bad? Does he frown like this? and? ? Isn't he afraid of being hot
Walking in front of Murong Shuqing, Yu Feng glanced at Shang Jun who was concentrating on drinking tea, and finally said, "The goods sent to Cang Yue Youcheng have been robbed."
"In Dragon Canyon again?"
Yu Feng nodded vigorously, his face darkened, but Murong Shuqing continued to ask, "How much did you lose this time?"
"Fifteen carts of tea, twenty carts of silk, and a loss of 1,800,000 taels."
After drinking the tea in his hand, Murong Shuqing said lightly, "This is the third time in half a year."
"Yes."
For the third time, it seems this way is not going to work.
Murong Shuqing picked up the kettle on the stove and slowly filled the cup. The fresh and tender dragon birthday tea immediately rolled in the cup like a blooming chrysanthemum. While brewing tea, Murong Shuqing said, "Dragon Canyon is the only way to go through Linfeng Pass and Youcheng. If you want to trade with Cang Yue, you must take this way, but there are also famous bandits there. Wo, they relied on the dangerous terrain there, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is the junction of the two countries.
When the tea leaves in the teacup no longer floated with the water, Murong Shuqing gently covered the teacup, looked at Shang Jun, and asked, "What do you think?"
Shang Jun raised his head and said: "There is no war between the two countries now, and trade exchanges should be more frequent, but due to the rampant bandits, trade is only a small business exchanged between the residents of the two countries, but this is exactly the case, if the problem of bandits can be solved. , we can take over all the tea, silk, Cang Yue's jewelry and medicinal materials business in the east corner, and we can become the largest trader between the two countries." With his current status, it is not suitable to go to any country, this middle ground is the best for him.
Murong Shuqing nodded in agreement. If it wasn't for the huge business opportunities and benefits here, she wouldn't have taken such a risk to cross the Dragon Canyon three times, but it turned out that it was all in vain.
Murong Shuqing said regretfully: "I thought so too, but the terrain of the Dragon Canyon is too complicated, forming a natural barrier for them, and the people inside are all vicious people, and their martial arts are not weak, let alone the imperial court. If you will send troops, even if you really want to send troops to encircle and suppress them, I'm afraid it will be futile."
"Have you sent someone to check?"
Sure enough, she glanced at Yu Feng and motioned him to come over and say that Yu Feng told Shang Jun what he knew truthfully, "The Dragon Canyon is five hundred miles long, and there are about a dozen bandit dens gathered in it. Among them, two The most powerful of these villages is the Feiying Village, which specializes in robbing goods and hostages. As long as they obediently leave the goods or pay money to redeem people, most of them don’t kill people, they just want to make money; the other is the risk of life and death Wolf Village, they are brutal and bloodthirsty, as long as they are eyeing, almost no one will survive."
After listening to Yu Feng's words, Shang Jun said thoughtfully: "If you want to do business between the two countries, this bandit must be eliminated."
"What are you going to do?" Murong Shuqing raised his eyebrows slightly, he said that he must get rid of it, is there any good way
Shang Jun replied easily; "I don't know now, I have to go to Long Canyon first."
"No way!" Shang Xiao, who had been sitting obediently by the side, jumped up immediately and shouted, "Brother, that's too dangerous." It was an eagle and a wolf. Brother Yufeng also said just now that they are cruel by nature, and she forbids him to take risks! Shang Xiao tugged at the corner of Shang Jun's clothes tightly, for fear that if he let go, he would disappear.
Murong Shuqing disapproved and persuaded: "Shang-Jun, I also think it's too risky. I know you have martial arts skills, but after all, you are outnumbered, and you are not familiar with the terrain there. Let's think of other ways."
Shang Jun smiled and said, "Didn't you think about it for half a year? If there was a way, you would have used it long ago."
Shu Qing was speechless, she had indeed tried everything she could, and even thought about detours, but unfortunately there were canyons on both sides, and there was nothing she could do.
Gently patted Shang Xiao's shoulder, Shang Jun comforted: "Good, I'll be fine."
Shang Xiao was still reluctant to let go, but she knew that what he had to do was always done. In the end, Shang Xiao obediently let go.
"Don't worry, I won't rush in. If you don't enter a tiger's den, you won't get a tiger's son." Looking directly at Murong Shuqing, Shang Jun smiled confidently, "You can just test whether I am worthy of your help. "
"Have you made up your mind?" Murong Shuqing admitted that such a confident and even arrogant business gentleman is very exciting, and she likes and appreciates him more.
"Yes." Shang Jun replied calmly.
"Let Yufeng accompany you. He has been in and out of the Dragon Canyon many times, and he has some experience." This also shows that Murong Shuqing agreed with him to enter the Dragon Canyon.
"No, I plan to meet these bandits well. It's good to be alone." He has lived on the cliffs of secluded mountains since he was a child, and he never cared about all the steep mountains. He will try his best to do it.
"You should try to believe that your... is a partner?" Shang Jun frowned deliberately, teasing Murong Shuqing.
Murong Shuqing chuckled lightly, it seemed that it was a foregone conclusion. "Okay, I will wait for you to come out at this end of the Dragon Canyon. Yufeng enters the canyon every three days. If you have any news, let him send it out. You don't have to worry, Xiaoxiao, I am here."
"Okay." With Shu Qing's promise, Shang Jun has no worries. It was their first time working together and his first step in fulfilling his promise.
He has to win.
In the early morning, the early spring sunshine crossed the clouds and bloomed with its soft light. Standing in the dragon canyon with strange rocks, Lord Shang could only see a long and narrow sky like a pink ribbon. He had to marvel that this place was born to breed bandits and robbers. The mountain road of more than ten feet was the only path in this canyon. There were steep rock walls on both sides of the canyon, as well as high and low rocks. The special terrain of the canyon makes it not cold here, so even after winter, the bushes and shrubs among the rocks are still lush, which is simply an excellent hiding place.
Shang Jun lifted his anger and jumped, and landed lightly on the rock wall three feet above. Standing here, you can clearly see all the people or teams within dozens of miles before and after the mountain road, and walking in the canyon, absolutely It's impossible to spot someone on a bushy rock wall, which is too good for a bandit! If they were ambushed with bows and arrows in the surrounding rocks, the people in the Zhangyu Trail would not have the strength to fight back.
Shang Jun fell into deep thought. His enemy was not the viciousness of the bandits, but the magic of nature.
Still thinking about it, Shang Jun found that a group of carriages and horses were slowly approaching here not far away. There were three carriages and a dozen people. They should have some travel experience.
The two people in front of them were riding horses, watching their surroundings vigilantly. Judging from the imposing figure, they should have good martial arts skills. Behind them, several men in strong suits were holding long swords and guarding the carriage. Behind them, on the tall red horse, sat a young woman in dark purple clothes, holding a golden longbow in her hand. In the quiver behind them, several short feathered arrows gleamed in the sunlight. Looking at that majestic leadership, she should be the leader of this team of horses. Behind her, there are a few people in the rear, and the group is cautious and careful.
Shang Jun secretly sighed, a woman with good spirit.
Suddenly, a flash of light struck him, and he had a decision. He has already looked at the terrain of this canyon, and there should be those bandits next, but he is alone and probably won't attract their interest, and this team of people should be able to lead snakes out of their holes. Join them and you will have the chance to "run into" bandits.
Dodging and jumping off the stone wall, Shang Jun held his breath and hid in the bushes by the canyon.
When the convoy passed by, Shang Jun deliberately stepped on the dead branches beside him, and with a click, it attracted the attention of several people in the back of the hall.
"Who is there?"
With a loud shout, a meniscus knife arrived almost at the same time as the sound, and was firmly placed on Shang Jun's neck.
Shang Jun deliberately pretended to be frightened and stared at the woman in yellow in front of him.
Seeing the appearance of Shang Jun, the woman in yellow was also surprised. His handsome face, carved like jade, was clear and handsome, and his slightly raised eyebrows made him look high-spirited. She had never seen it before. Such a good-looking person.
She was in a daze for a while, until Shang Jun coughed lightly before she came back to her senses. How could she lose her mind because of his good skin, it's really hateful, the woman said angrily and sternly: "Come out!"
I smiled bitterly in my heart, is this lady angry? Shang Jun lifted the hem of his clothes, stepped on the stones carefully, and walked down slowly and clumsily on purpose. Because of the woman's shouting, the convoy stopped. Shang Jun just stood firm on the mountain road, and several long swords were pointed at him.
Shang Jun pretended to be afraid and took a few steps backwards, but the woman in yellow would not let it go easily.
The magpie looked up and down at the thin man. He couldn't even walk well, and it was too useless. Embroidered pillow. Moving the knife away, the magpie asked impatiently, "Who are you? Why are you sneaking behind us?"
Shang Jun hurriedly bowed to a scholar before replying: "I am a traveler in the city. My sister married to Linfengguan a few years ago. She gave birth to a child this year. I want to go and see her. But I heard that this dragon There are many bandits in the canyon, I see you have a large group of people, and they all carry weapons, so I want to follow you to be safe."
Wow! Is it a good-looking person, and his voice is particularly nice, soft and low, making people inexplicably comfortable. After listening to his explanation, the magpie put away the machete and replied with a little smugness: "It turns out that you have some vision." This scholar is not too dumb.
The magpie trotted two steps, came to the purple-clothed woman, and said, "Miss, you see that he is quite pitiful, why don't you just let him follow."
Magpie's voice just fell, and a stern male voice immediately said: "No, our car is full of valuables, this person appears strange, it's better not to mind his own business." If this man is really as clumsy as he just behaved, why? They didn't feel anyone along the way, and the car was filled with precious medicinal materials selected from Cang Yue, which were invaluable, and they were all life-saving medicines, and they must not fall into the hands of bandits.
Magpie glared at Yang Mu fiercely, he liked to oppose her, first forbid her to come, and now he questioned her vision, she was going to help this man today.
Magpie pointed at the innocent-looking Shang Jun and said loudly, "But he is obviously a scholar, so what threat can he pose to us? He walks in this canyon alone, not to mention thieves, even a few beasts can put him down. It's not the actions of our Ruan family if you eat it and die!"
"Miss-"
Yang Mu wanted to persuade again, but the woman in purple said, "Okay, stop arguing, just let him follow at the end."
Ruan Tingyu has been observing this man secretly. Although he is polite and polite, he is not like a scholar. He has no pedantic air in him. Woolen cloth? Really just a passerby? Even if she had some doubts in her heart, Magpie's sentence of "don't save me at death" still defeated her. The Ruan family has practiced medicine for generations, and it cannot happen to the Ruan family.
Shang Jun also looked at her with a smile. In addition to her vigor, she was also an uncompromising beauty. Even if she didn't wear a red dress or makeup, she still had a natural beauty.
Seeing that Shang Jun was also looking at her, Ruan Tingyu didn't turn her head away, turned her horse's head, and returned to the middle of the team. When she passed by Yang Mu, Ruan Tingyu still whispered: "Yang Mu, if you are worried, let me Just keep an eye on him."
Yang Mu immediately clasped his fists and replied, "Yes."
"Go!" Ruan Tingyu gave an order, the convoy continued to move forward, and Shang Jun also followed at the end of the convoy as wished.
The mountain road was rugged, and because it was all dark, they still could not get out of the canyon. In order to prevent the bandits from raiding at night, they stopped at a backing place in the canyon and rested here tonight.
Shang Jun leaned against a huge boulder, and secretly looked at the surrounding environment. The mountain road here is slightly wider, the boulders are relatively few, and the back is a smooth and steep rock wall. If there is a thief attack, at least they will not be attacked. This purple-clothed woman really has some skills.
Shang Jun sat down casually on the boulder, and suddenly something attacked him, Shang Jun subconsciously wanted to fight back, but in the corner of the light he saw the woman in yellow, Shang Jun immediately withdrew his strength and deliberately hurriedly caught it.
Seeing how embarrassed he was, Magpie laughed, sat down beside him, and said with a smile, "My name is Magpie, what's your name?"
magpie? What a festive name, Shang Jun replied with a chuckle: "Shang Jun."
Shang Jun looked at the thing he took just now, it was actually a zongzi, but it was probably for the convenience of carrying it out, it was tightly tied with straw ropes.
The magpie thought to himself: He is handsome and has a nice name.
Seeing him staring at the zongzi for a long time, thinking that he couldn't break the densely tangled straw rope, the magpie raised the machete in his hand, and the knife fell, and the hemp rope was divided into two sections.
Shang Jun looked at the magpie with tears in his eyes, isn't that how weapons are used!
Magpie retracted the knife neatly, and found that Shang Jun still didn't eat it, just stared at her knife with a strange expression, patted the scabbard, and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, my knife skills are very good, and it won't hurt you. ."
Shang Jun laughed, glanced at the woman in purple who was sitting beside the fire, and asked in a puzzled way, "This Dragon Canyon is so scary, why would you and your young lady come here to take an adventure?"
Magpie pouted and said unconvincingly: "What do you know. My swordsmanship is handed down from the family, and it's very powerful. Besides, my young lady is not allowed to be a man, and her Xingyue bow is a perfect example to deal with those little thieves. More than enough."
Star Moon Bow? Is it the Xingyue Bow of Tianxu Palace? Tianxu Palace has long since retired on the rivers and lakes, why is this bow in the hands of the purple-clothed woman
Shang Jun nodded and said casually, "I'm relieved if you say that. What's your lady's name?"
"Ruan Tingyu." After the magpie proudly announced the name of the young lady, she suddenly felt that something was wrong. She put on her hips and said with a warning face, "You are very concerned about my young lady's affairs. I tell you, don't be delusional, although You're not bad looking, but a character like our young lady is naturally a hero, so you little scholar should dream less!"
Shang Jun was stunned for a moment, restrained his smile, and immediately replied: "I dare not dare."
The magpie nodded in satisfaction, and wanted to teach him a few more words, when Ruan Tingyu's voice came over, "Xiaoxi, come here."
"Oh, here we come."
The magpie just ran over, and Ruan Tingyu asked, "What are you talking about with that person?"
Magpie replied with a smile on his face: "It's nothing, I just warned him not to try to hit you."