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Canglu County, Ningwang Villa.
Before dawn, there was a servant knocking on the door outside the house, "Your Majesty!"
Shang Chaozong, who was still sleeping with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, tilted his head and asked, "What's the matter?"
Feng Ruonan, who was sleeping nearby, also woke up. He looked up at the sky outside the window and frowned slightly. It wasn't even bright yet. Could something have happened
Nowadays, the two of them will naturally no longer hide in the house and fight. After so long, Feng Ruonan has gradually become accustomed to the person next to him, and has become accustomed to sleeping together.
Someone from outside replied: "The princess wants to see you."
Shang Shuqing actually came back not long ago, she arrived just before evening yesterday. As soon as Niu Youdao left the village, she no longer wanted to stay in the village. In addition, she was worried about things here, so as soon as Niu Youdao left, she almost packed up her things and returned with Yuan Gang.
Coming back is much smoother and easier than going there. The village has prepared boats that can be carried directly into the secret passage and go down the river, which is easy and convenient.
Shang Chaozong also looked at the sky outside the window, knowing that if there was nothing special, Shang Shuqing would not disturb him at this time. He immediately took off the quilt and got down on the bed. He quickly put on his shoes in the dark without wearing a coat and took off a cloak. Wrap it around your body and leave quickly.
Feng Ruonan sat up, with a puzzled look on his face.
As soon as Shang Chaozong came out after closing the door, someone immediately approached and whispered: "Your Majesty, the princess has something urgent. She said that it is not convenient for the prince to discuss it here, so let the prince go to the princess."
Shang Chaozong heard the meaning of these words and glanced around. There were many secret whistles from Feng Ruonan here, but Shang Shuqing was all his own people, so he nodded slightly and strode away.
Arriving at the small courtyard where Shang Shuqing lived, Shang Chaozong discovered that Lan Ruoting was also there, standing with Shang Shuqing, obviously waiting for him.
Without saying much when they met, Lan Ruoting motioned to go to Shang Shuqing's study. At the same time, he gestured to the guards to be on guard and not to let anyone get close.
Shang Shuqing's study is very elegant, with paintings and calligraphy hung by herself. The flowers and paintings are elegant, and the handwriting is beautiful.
The lamp was already on. As soon as he entered the study, before Shang Chaozong asked anything, Lan Ruoting had already taken out a secret report from his sleeve and handed it to him.
The secret report was not the original, but a code word used by the military. Lan Ruoting had translated it and copied it down, making it convenient and direct. Despite the use of code words, using golden wings to communicate is still risky. The journey is full of unpredictability, and it may be deciphered if it falls into the hands of others.
Shang Chaozong quickly spread out and looked at the light, with a look of surprise gradually appearing on his face. He was surprised because he didn't expect that Niu Youdao would meet Song Long and be in danger as soon as he went to Jinzhou. What he was happy about was that Niu Youdao not only The danger was resolved, and Hai Ruyue's side was settled, which opened up the situation for this side to be in trouble again.
In the secret report, the process was explained in detail. Hai Ruyue's side may have been persuaded to make preparations in advance.
After putting down the things in his hands, Shang Chaozong suddenly looked up to the sky and sighed, "I have help from Taoist Master, like a fish in water, it is really God who helps me!"
Lan Ruoting also said with emotion: "Yes! I didn't expect it to be so fast. Master Dao arrived in Jinzhou yesterday and almost settled the matter that night. He is really a rare talent! It is enough for the prince to have such a wise man." With a hundred thousand soldiers, it is right for General Meng to send a message and make good friends!"
Shang Shuqing was in a daze. She remembered that when she was in the mountain village, she blocked her and thought it was a waste of time. She really didn't expect Niu Youdao to get the matter settled so quickly. She had just received the good news when she came back. .
However, because of this, she suddenly said coldly, "Fang Zhe made a mistake! The Song family didn't know anything about the situation when they arrived. If Master Dao hadn't saved the day, he would have almost harmed Master Dao, almost made a big mistake, and missed a big event!"
Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting looked at each other in confusion. Shang Shuqing's tone and attitude were rare.
Lan Ruoting pondered for a moment and said: "Princess, in fact, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on Fang Zhe. We don't have many manpower in Jinzhou. Fang Zhe has limited manpower, so it is understandable that he cannot keep an eye on too many faces. What's more, Fang Zhe didn’t know anything about Master Dao’s situation before, and he didn’t know about the grievances between the Song family and Master Dao, so it’s understandable!”
Shang Shuqing said in a deep voice: "We don't have enough manpower to find ways to develop some informants? Did we not bring enough money when we set off? If there is such a flaw, it means that it is not done well. Do you need to make excuses? I think His abilities are limited!”
Her attitude was obviously dissatisfied with Fang Zhe, and the princess' aura suddenly burst out. After all, she was a person who had lived in the world for a long time, and she had that background in her bones.
Others didn't know how she was feeling. If she hadn't told Niu Youdao about it because she wanted to ask Niu Youdao for advice, Niu Youdao, who was in seclusion, had no need to intervene in this matter. As a result, people ran out and tried their best to take care of her family's affairs, but... I almost lost my life because of this mistake here.
Seeing the situation in the secret report, it was too dangerous. As the envoy of Yan, how could Song Long be without a master by his side
After being in contact with Niu Youdao for so long, she could feel that he was a casual person who had no intention of getting involved in too many disputes. It was she who tried her best to use Yuan Gang to keep him here, and it was because of her that he ran away. She had worked so hard for her family, and yet she almost lost her life in this accident. She was inexplicably worried just thinking about it!
Lan Ruoting was a little embarrassed, nodded and said: "Yes, the princess is right, I will write a book to reprimand you later!"
Shang Chaozong didn't want Lan Ruoting to be too embarrassed. After all, Fang Zhe was the person designated by Lan Ruoting to go there. Her sister spoke like this, which was a bit disrespectful to her husband. She said loudly: "Qing'er, we are no better than before. We have less available manpower." , Fang Zhe also lacks the experience of being an envoy, and most of his talents are honed... Of course, there is no way to compare talents like Master Dao, who are born with them. But you will learn a lesson, and he should pay attention to it next time. .”
Shang Shuqing also realized that her mood was a little wrong and that she had gone too far. Because Fang Zhe couldn't handle this matter, she nodded and said, "I also hope that he will be more vigilant and considerate. After all, he cannot afford to make this kind of mistake."
Lan Ruoting nodded and said, "The princess is right." But she looked at Shang Shuqing with a slightly suspicious look.
Shang Chaozong raised his hand to stop and waved the secret message in his hand, "Let's discuss how to communicate with Tianyumen first."
Shang Shuqing interjected, "Master Dao asked us to publicly declare our disassociation with him. What should we do?"
There was silence in the study again, and Lan Ruoting sighed, "Master Dao is interested, and it is for our own good. In fact, Master Dao doesn't care about status. It doesn't make any difference if you have it or not. Just do as he says." "
Shang Shuqing pursed her lips. What she wanted to say was, if the title was cut off, would Niu Youdao just leave
After the results of the conspiracy and discussion here were reached, it was daybreak.
Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting left hand in hand, leaving Feng Ruonan alone and went to Bai Yao's residence.
After meeting with Bai Yao, the two told the situation selectively and even slightly arranged it.
Bai Yao looked solemn when he heard this, and wandered in the courtyard thinking.
Lan Ruoting stared at his reaction and asked: "Since Hai Ruyue has this intention, I wonder if we should take the Qingshan County in front of us or not?"
Bai Yao stopped and turned his head to look, "It won't be too late to make a decision after I go to report to the master and get a reply!"
Lan Ruoting and Shang Chaozong looked at each other. Shang Chaozong cupped his hands and said, "In that case, we will wait for news from the Master."
Bai Yao squinted coldly and said, "Didn't you say that Niu Youdao escorted the princess to contact Prince Ning's old department? Why did he escape to Jinzhou?"
Lan Ruoting hurriedly explained: "Jinzhou sent a message here, and we don't have much manpower outside, so we had to trouble Niu Youdao to make a trip. In fact, we really didn't have any preparations. If we really wanted to, we wouldn't run into Song Long." This issue."
"I don't understand!" Bai Yao replied unceremoniously and said coldly: "My lord, next time something like this happens, it's best to say hello first to avoid any unpleasantness!"
Lan Ruoting smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't know this was the case at first. Hai Ruyue only said that we had something to discuss..."
In the vegetable field, among the group of monks weeding the vegetable field, there was an extra person, Wei Duo!
Yuan Gang, who was standing under the tree, looked at this man who had died once from time to time. When he heard about it, he almost knelt to death outside the door and was almost buried. Fortunately, Bai Yao stepped in and asked about it. Then he was rescued.
I heard that his vitality was seriously injured that time, and it took him a while to recover. After he was able to get out of bed and walk around, Bai Yao left him here.
Niu Youdao is not here, so I don't know how to deal with this stutter, but Yuan Gang doesn't seem to have any intention of chasing him away.
A monk wearing a bamboo hat walked quickly from a distance. He went to the city to purchase some things for monks and came back, carrying a basket on his back.
"Master Yuan, I just saw the announcement in the city. Prince Yongping said that he has expelled Master Dao from Canglu County. There is no longer anything to do with Master Dao here."
Yuan Gang turned around suddenly.
The monk continued: "What's going on? Is it true? Will Master Tao come back? Where is the host? Will the host come back with Master Tao?"
Yuan Gang said in a deep voice: "What exactly does the announcement say?"
"What is it that Master Dao killed Song Long, the envoy of Yan State, in Jinzhou of Zhao State? It was his personal grudge and had nothing to do with this place..."
After hearing the general meaning, Yuan Gang turned around and left.
The guards guarding the door of the Shang Dynasty sect failed to stop Yuan Gang. Yuan Gang kicked one over, threw another over his shoulder, and was finally stopped by a monk.
The commotion outside also alerted Shang Chaozong and others to come forward. Seeing Yuan Gang taking action, Shang Chaozong and others immediately guessed the situation.
Several people came over quickly, asked the monk to step aside, and asked Yuan Gang to come into the room to talk.
As soon as he entered the room, Yuan Gang immediately asked coldly: "What does it mean to issue an announcement to sever ties with Taoist Master?"
"Brother Yuan misunderstood. This is not what we meant. Master Dao sent a message for us to follow suit..." Lan Ruoting immediately explained the general situation.
Yuan Gang understood. It turned out that Niu Youdao left the mountain village not to find anything useful for cultivation, but to help these people with things. He encountered an accident and had a confrontation with the Song family. He stared at Shang Shuqing coldly, "Have you known it for a long time? Why did you hide it from me?"
Shang Shuqing was embarrassed by being questioned. Why did she say, "Master Dao repeatedly told me not to tell you."
It was okay not to know this. As soon as he knew this, Yuan Gang immediately turned around and left.
"Brother Yuan, Brother Yuan..." No matter how much the three of them shouted, it was no use. Yuan Gang left without looking back. ,.