For a time, many forces sent people to Nanzhou with gifts to congratulate him, including envoys from various countries who went openly and openly. The Shang Chaozong was publicly ennobled by the imperial court of the State of Yan. He was not a traitor, and no one could say anything. This was the benefit of the title.
The second is that all forces come to congratulate him on his promotion to the governor of Nanzhou, and the second is to establish contact with the Shang Dynasty clan.
As for Feng Lingbo, who was previously favored by all forces, he has been forgotten...
In the Beizhou Governor's Mansion, Shao Sansheng walked into the study and walked to Shao Pingbo, who was writing at his desk in silence.
Shao Pingbo didn't even raise his head, "Just tell me if you have anything to say."
Shao Sansheng: "I locked myself in the study all day and didn't come out."
Shao Pingbo's pen stopped and he continued to write another word. Fang put the pen aside, slowly put his hands on the table, and was silent for a long time.
He knew why his father was bored in the room. News came from the Yan State's Nanzhou. After learning that the Shang Chaozong had risen to dominate Nanzhou, his father's mood felt a little wrong.
He knew that his father had always been brooding about what happened back then, and had always believed that he had betrayed King Ning. Now that King Ning's son had once again represented the power of King Ning's line, his father was probably stimulated and felt guilty again.
Shao Sansheng also understood this and asked, "Master, do you want to go and persuade me?"
Shao Pingbo shook his head.
Shao Sansheng wondered: "It's really strange. Jinzhou would actually support the Shang Chaozong at the critical moment. I don't know what Wandong Tianfu thinks, otherwise what would happen to the Shang Chaozong."
Shao Pingbo sneered, "Have you not understood it yet? Wandong Tianfu was threatened by Niu Youdao before sending troops. Otherwise, whoever sits on Nanzhou will lose nothing and there is no need to take such a big risk. This also proves that This thing... that a ghost doctor disciple cured Xiao Tianzhen is all nonsense, it was clearly the Chiyang Zhuguo stolen by Niu Youdao that played a role."
Shao Sansheng's eyebrows twitched violently, showing a look of sudden realization, and suddenly whispered: "Why not secretly leak this matter?"
"Secretly?" Shao Pingbo squinted: "You think it was revealed secretly that Niu Youdao didn't know it was me? No matter what happens to me, my first suspicion is Niu Youdao. Niu Youdao also The same is true. No matter what happens to him, I will immediately become his first suspect. Do you still expect Niu Youdao to hide it for me after he falls into the hands of Bingxue Pavilion? He will definitely take advantage of me back then. The matter of the Ice and Snow Pavilion was brought out to support me. If I hadn't been determined and I didn't dare to leak the secret, do you think he dared to do this?"
"..." Shao Sansheng was speechless, and then became confused, "So, don't we have to help him keep his secret forever?"
Shao Pingbo's eyes fell on the writing brush resting aside, and he breathed out softly, "This beast is far-sighted and has the ability to change clouds and rain. It will definitely become a big problem for me in the future! Zongwen of the Shang Dynasty had Lanruo Pavilion, Wu had Mengshan Ming, and he got This beast helps counselors solve the troubles in the world of cultivation. It is truly a powerful force, which is enviable! Shao is very thirsty for talents. The situation in Beizhou has been decided, but there are still no talents to help..."
Shao Sansheng felt sad. The reason for this was probably because the eldest son's reputation was ruined by Niu Youdao.
…
Outside the small wooden house in the mountain, Niu Youdao was lying on a deck chair and taking a nap in the sun, while Yuan Gang held a shower head and carefully watered a pot of black peonies.
When I left Maolu Villa, I didn’t take anything with me, but I took this pot of black peonies with me. Year after year, the flowers faded and bloomed again.
Guan Fangyi came calmly while shaking her fan, walked to the rocking chair and pushed hard, snickering.
Niu Youdao, who was shaking violently, opened his eyes and woke up, and said slowly, "Naughty!"
Why do you feel like you are talking about a child? Guan Fangyi rolled her eyes, stretched out her hand to support the swaying rocking chair, and said in a voice: "There is a letter from the old man in Jinzhou."
Niu Youdao: "Have the Jinzhou troops withdrawn?"
Guan Fangyi said "Yeah", "Wandong Tianfu asked Lao Ba to send a message and ask for Xiao Tianzhen, but Hai Ruyue hinted that Lao Ba should not send Xiao Tianzhen back."
Niu Youdao: "How?"
Guan Fangyi: "Wandong Tianfu has put Hai Ruyue under house arrest. Hai Ruyue finally met with Laoba and gave him a hint. Wandong Tianfu took control of Hai Ruyue and forced Hai Ruyue to order the adjustment of military and political manpower. See The meaning of Wandong Tianfu seems to be to give up the Xiao family, to cleanse the worldly power in Jinzhou, and to replace it with a new group of people. I don’t know what Wandong Tianfu means by starting such a big war."
She didn't know what it meant, but Niu Youdao knew that Wandong Tianfu couldn't be controlled by others forever, and the evidence must be destroyed. Hai Ruyue definitely didn't want Xiao Tianzhen to be sent back. If Xiao Tianzhen didn't go back, Hai Ruyue might still have a way to survive. Once Xiao Tianzhen goes back, both mother and son will die.
Niu Youdao said casually: "Send a message to Wandong Tianfu. As agreed, Xiao Tianzhen can be sent back only after the prince has completely taken control of Nanzhou."
Guan Fangyi hummed, and then asked strangely: "Since Wandong Tianfu wants to eliminate the power of the Xiao family, why is it so anxious to ask for Xiao Tianzhen? If the Xiao family is no longer needed, does it matter whether Xiao Tianzhen comes back or not?"
Niu Youdao said indifferently: "The devil knows what they are planning."
Guan Fangyi looked suspicious, a little suspicious that Niu Youdao was not telling the truth.
She felt that there must be something wrong with this Xiao Tianzhen, otherwise how could Xiao Tianzhen coerce Wandong Tianfu to take such a big risk, plus Wandong Tianfu's abnormal behavior this time.
Suspicions are suspicions. After following Niu Youdao for so long, I know that if Niu Youdao doesn't want to say anything, it's useless to ask, and it's useless to ask. He changed the topic and asked happily: "I heard that the capital city of Nanzhou is very lively now. Envoys from various countries and various forces have sent people to congratulate the prince on his promotion. I believe that the prince will soon take control of Nanzhou. We are Isn’t it time to prepare to enter Nanzhou?”
Although the time in the mountains is peaceful and leisurely, she is a person who can't stand the life in the mountains and forests. She prefers the prosperity of the colorful world. Thinking about it, she can tell that the prosperity of Nanzhou Fucheng is definitely not comparable to that of the countryside in Qingshan County. She has long been itchy. .
Niu Youdao lay there with his head tilted, looking at her with a half-smile.
Guan Fangyi immediately covered her face with a fan and said coquettishly: "Have you never seen a beautiful woman?"
Niu Youdao said cheerfully: "I've seen beauties before, but never such a beautiful one."
"Haha..." Guan Fangyi laughed so hard that her branches trembled with laughter, but after catching a glimpse of Yuan Gang's disgusted look, she stopped laughing. She coughed dryly and muttered something to herself, probably not Yuan Gang. What nice words.
After being in contact for a while, she had to admit that Yuan Gang was attracted to her. She had intended to give Yuan Gang a chance. Unexpectedly, Yuan Gang didn't understand the amorous feelings and even sent her a tough sentence, "Old woman!"
As soon as these words came out, Guan Fangyi was really hurt, and she didn't like Yuan Gang ever since.
It's not just her who doesn't like Yuan Gang, Yuan Gang also doesn't like her.
Putting his hands on the armrests, Niu Youdao left the recliner and stood up. He walked to the edge of the mountain with his hands behind his back, looked at the distant mountains, and said leisurely: "The incident in Changping City exposed a problem. Our emergency response capabilities are too poor."
"So?" Guan Fangyi followed and asked.
Niu Youdao: "Of course we have to learn from each other's strengths to offset our weaknesses."
Guan Fangyi: "What's the best way to make up for it?"
Niu Youdao looked back at her and smiled brightly, "It's really troublesome to travel long distances for something. Should we also get a few bird mounts to keep as backup?"
"Bird mounts? How many more are there?" Guan Fangyi was stunned, subconsciously taking a step back and staying away from him, and said warily: "I can tell you, I have no money, so don't make any plans for me."
"You and Lao Xiong are really a perfect match." Niu Youdao raised his chin towards Yuan Fang, who was walking by with his sleeves swinging at the foot of the mountain. "Don't worry, you won't be asked to pay. Are you interested in taking a trip to the Song Dynasty with me?" There should be no shortage of these things in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. If we get acquainted with them, maybe they can give us a few."
"How many will I give you? You are so beautiful, you should think this thing is cabbage..." Guan Fangyi was stunned mid-sentence, as if she thought of something, and suddenly looked back, looking at the pot of black peonies next to the wooden house, her expression changed. Su turned around and said in a deep voice: "Master, you are not looking for the person named Chao, are you? I can tell you that the person named Chao is more dangerous than Tianyumen. We can't afford to offend him."
When Black Mudan was seriously injured and died on the ship when she escaped from Qi, she heard the conversation between Niu Youdao and Duan Hu with her own ears. Niu Youdao asked who was the person who had insulted Black Mudan in the early years, and the person Duan Hu answered was the important person surnamed Chao from Wanshou Sect.
Now Niu Youdao suddenly mentioned that he was going to the Ten Thousand Beasts Gate in the Song Kingdom, which immediately reminded her and she had to be vigilant.
Niu Youdao: "You are overthinking. It is not the time to look for trouble now. I can still run into you and try to kill you. The purpose is to mount the bird, and there is no other intention."
Guan Fangyi said suspiciously: "Really?"
Niu Youdao: "Really, are you going?"
"No!" Guan Fangyi refused with a firm attitude.
…
Time flies to half a year later.
In thatched cottage, Shang Shuqing, wearing a purple cloak, stood on the attic of the cottage and looked into the distance.
After more than half a year of purges and rectifications, the secular power of Nanzhou has been completely in the hands of Shang Chaozong. However, Niu Youdao still has no trace. He only communicates through letters occasionally and has no intention of returning to Shang Chaozong. So Shang Shuqing returned here to check.
According to the three factions guarding here, Niu Youdao has never come back.
The three sects have also been waiting here for Niu Youdao, and the wait is so painful...
In the wooden house, Niu Youdao soaked in the steaming tub.
Someone knocked on the door and then pushed the door open directly. It was Yuan Gang.
Niu Youdao, who squinted his eyes, asked lightly, "Has Wandong Tianfu received someone?"
Xiao Tianzhen was sent back as promised.
Yuan Gang hummed and said in a solemn tone: "You should know that once he goes back, both mother and son may have no way of living."
Niu Youdao: "You should also know that there are some things that I have no choice but to care about. Some people must disappear. If Wandong Tianfu doesn't kill them, I will kill them. I am not a gentleman. You and I There is no point in talking about this. Okay, let’s pack up and get ready, and when Lao Ba comes back from Jinzhou, let’s set off.”