The conversation between Ye Qingxuan and Xue Gongwang did win some benefits for the teacher, but what he got was not as much as expected...
Undoubtedly, the plan to kidnap Chong Xielin can be canceled.
Now that the conditions have been negotiated with the imperial court, I can wait for someone to kidnap Chong Xielin and then I can still have an egg... Getting enough rewards without taking risks is more worthwhile than taking risks, not to mention the extremely sinister situation right now. The state of affairs.
Xie Yuanlue naturally had important talks with Xue Gongwang and the others, staying there by himself would be a hindrance to others, why not go around and have a look, it is best to stop the senior brother and his party, so as not to come again to danger.
Ye Qingxuan took a few steps up the stairs from the side hall, and came to the place where the banquet was held on the high platform on the second floor.
A group of tiger guards who maintained law and order stepped forward to question, Ye Qingxuan casually showed the "Banquet Special Envoy" badge, sent several tiger guards away, and sighed secretly that this thing really works.
In addition to inviting the guests before the banquet, these "special envoys for the banquet" are also responsible for welcoming the guests at the door and guiding them to the seats on the day of the banquet. That is to say, the current Ye Qingxuan is the staff member of this banquet , you can wander aimlessly, as long as you are cautious, you will not be suspected.
Seats have been set up on the high platform on the second floor.
Chongxuanhu's seat is set in the north of the hall facing the steps going up the stairs.
On the next floor, there are two seats. The left seat is for Chong Xie Lin, the only son of Chongxuanhu, and the right seat is for his younger brother Chong Yanhu.
The three of them sat facing south, facing the heroes, and their positions were a bit higher than ordinary people.
Above the main hall, there are 200 seats on each side, 5 seats horizontally, 40 seats vertically, a total of 400 seats, all facing the large space like a square in the center of the hall, each seat can seat five people, and the seats are divided into front and back. The front row, of course, is where many dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, military officers, ministers, and masters of martial arts sects are located, while the back row is for family members or samurai generals with special status.
The closer one gets to Chongxuanhu's banquet, the higher the status. Originally, Xie Zi'an and Xue Wengong, the two powerful men of Wen and Wu, would sit in the left and right seats respectively, so as to highlight the importance of the two people in Chongxuan. The importance in Xuanhu's heart. But unfortunately, Xue Wengong was assassinated and died. At this time, he only needs to promote Ning Antai and Xie Zi'an to sit face to face.
Seats made of rosewood wood covered both sides of the main hall, and the square-like open space in the center of the hall was already covered with moderately soft and hard red felt, which looked no different from the carpet from the previous life.
The square in the center of the hall is used for performances, and there is a partition between the seats on both sides with various flower baskets. The entire banquet venue looks neat and solemn, but full of interest.
Looking at the layout here, Ye Qingxuan couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion. This is where, in the near future, there will be a bloody storm. I don't know how many people can survive from here.
After coming to Qiu Feiyan, I think she will perform zither art in the center of the venue. With this as the center, with her sound wave skill that can affect the meridians of the human body, she will be able to control everyone in the venue...
By the way, sonic power!
Qiu Feiyan's sonic skill can be said to be an indiscriminate attack, and so is his [Seven String Invisible Sword]. If he hadn't prepared in advance, with Qiu Feiyan's skill, he might not be able to resist it, that is, He said that he and his brothers would definitely be strongly affected.
It seems that we should remind the brothers and others to pay attention to this point. It is best to prepare some cotton, and then use spit to wet the ears and plug the ears, so that the influence of the sound wave power can be minimized.
At noon, the maidservants began to be busy, preparing decorations on the seats.
Xie Yuanlue spent a lot of time thinking about this "hero banquet". He saw that there were rhino horn wine bottles, ivory spoons, bronze wine goblets, white glazed cups, emerald green bamboo chopsticks, and bone-removing sharp knives with a cold glow...
Ye Qingxuan looked at these beautiful girls with interest. When he looked up, he could see the halls on both sides and the three-story hall on the northernmost floor. Being in a high position, he could definitely see the whole scene.
Ye Qingxuan was also curious for a moment, so he walked over, wanting to climb up to see the scenery. Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived downstairs, he was stopped by the tiger guards in front of the door and warned not to enter here.
"Brother, I am the banquet envoy here," Ye Qingxuan said while taking out a token, "I don't know where..."
"Stop talking nonsense, didn't your boss tell you that you are not allowed to come and peep here? Get out, get out, if you are one step late, I will kill you..."
Ye Qingxuan hurriedly slipped away.
Looking back at the halls on both sides and the pavilions in the front with deep meaning, Ye Qingxuan secretly thought: Could it be that Chongxuanhu ambushed the legendary "five hundred swordsmen" here? Is it a bit too obvious, this can't be hidden from the innate master.
After another thought, at this moment, the imperial court and Chongxuanhu are like a pair of opponents playing "Stud". It's the final showdown. Now it seems that the court's cards are much bigger than Chongxuanhu's, but Chongxuanhu has a chance to come back. Everything depends on the last hole card shown by both sides tonight.
Win or lose, the outcome will soon be seen.
Neither side of the gamble can afford to lose.
The same is true for Ye Qingxuan, his own teacher can't afford to lose. If Chongxuanhu wins, not only himself, but the entire Qingyun temple will be wiped out by the Xingbing, and the foundation of the Kunwu faction may be completely destroyed.
For the sake of caution, I still have to meet with the elder brother and the others. In particular, the negotiation with Xue Gongwang must be communicated to Shimen. Chong Xielin's kidnapping plan can be canceled as soon as it can be cancelled. This desperate place still seems too dangerous.
Ye Qingxuan, who had just arrived at the door, encountered an accident again.
"I am the special envoy for the banquet here, and I was ordered to go out of the mansion to meet the martial arts comrades who rushed over..."
"There is an order from Shangfeng, the general's mansion is allowed to enter and not allowed to leave!"
Ye Qingxuan was dumbfounded, his hands and feet became cold instantly...
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The banquet is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm, but who dares to order the banquet of General Zhennan
Just after two o'clock in the afternoon, some guests arrived with invitation cards.
Lu Qingzheng and his group also rushed over when the first batch of martial arts professionals arrived. Although they had studied the architectural model of the General's Mansion before, the sooner they get familiar with the actual situation, the better the success rate will be. point.
Xie Zian loosened his hair, stuck a beard on his face, and painted a few strokes of makeup powder between his eyebrows, and his whole appearance changed drastically. Even familiar people, at first glance, couldn't tell them apart.
It's just that Xie Zi'an is a little allergic to the glue that sticks his beard, and his chin is itchy badly, and he keeps scratching and scratching.
"What are you doing? Got lice?" Taoist Qingyan looked down on the apprentice who fell from the sky, and when he saw him scratching his head, he couldn't help scolding him sharply.
A group of people dressed up as bodyguards of the Yuanshan Bodyguard Bureau followed Fang Yuanshan to the venue.
Although Fang Yuanshan did not directly participate in the actions of the Taoist priests in Qingyun Temple against Chongxuanhu, he was willing to support him, even if he was implicated in it. In addition to the moral reasons mentioned above, the more important thing is that it is difficult to hide the fact that the Yuanshan Escort secretly assisted the patrol team. If Chongxuanhu really benefited, he will not be able to get any favors from the Yuanshan Escort when he settles accounts after the fall. , so basically he and Qingyun Temple are grasshoppers tied to the same rope, they can't run away from you, and they can't run away from me...
The five people all came on foot, dressed in all kinds of brocade clothes along the way, or riding tall horses, or sitting in a splendid carriage, bustling past the crowd, and at the same time, their colleagues who were defiant, glanced at them. The five walking people all showed expressions of contempt, sneering and showing contempt.
There was one who went too far, intentionally galloping around the five of them, kicking up the dust all over the sky, then staring at them with disdain, laughing arrogantly and walking away.
"Fuck—these idiots, they didn't know they came all the way to die, and they're still here showing off to the young master. They deserve to die early..." Xie Zi'an has always been an image of riding a horse and despising everything, now Now that I have swapped identities with someone, I can't bear such cold eyes and sneers.
"Second young master did not act like this back then, did he?"
"Damn, who is brother? Even if brother is a dude, he is also a dude with style and face. As soon as he gets out, all the pretty girls in Jingnan City will rush out to have a look at him... Just these guys... Can your stuff be compared to brother?"
Xie Zi'an was talking eloquently, and when he was feeling complacent, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. When he looked up, he saw Master Qingyan Taoist looking at him with a sneer on his face, and he was shocked. He dared to call his master "Brother". What is the rhythm
When they arrived at the "Zhennan General's Mansion", several people entered the mansion smoothly holding the greeting cards.
Flowers are placed on both sides of the road leading to the "Yangqi Hall" of the banquet, indicating a way to the banquet venue. Even if people are stupid and don't understand the reason for this, those who want to take the fork in the road will be stopped by the elite soldiers on both sides of the road.
Xie Zi'an, who had deeply studied the layout here, said in a low voice: "'Zhennan General's Mansion' has five halls and eighteen palaces, we can only go to the deepest 'Nursing Qi Hall', if the rest of the places are ambushed by heavy troops, it is almost impossible for us now. Stepping into the encirclement of the enemy..."
He Qingzhu did not hold a broken book this time, and nodded with his hands empty: "The layout here is huge, and there are high walls between each building. Chongxuanhu designed this place as a fortress. Regardless of offense or defense, They are all very lawful, if someone attacks by force, I am afraid that there will be a lot of casualties."
Then he stretched out his hand and pointed to the "Huwei Hall" which is located in the center and the highest position, and said: "That is the key point of the whole mansion. Have you seen that there is even a taller watchtower on the top of that hall? Whether there are foreign enemies attacking or encircling and annihilating a group of heroes in the mansion like this time, this place will be centrally dispatched. During the day, the banner is used as a sign, and at night, the lights are used as an order. With drums and golden gongs, tens of thousands of soldiers will be defeated. …”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
He Qingzhu, a nerd, is clever and wise, and has a wide range of knowledge. He can tell the truth about the purpose of the buildings in the mansion at will.
Fang Yuanshan couldn't help admiring this Taoist priest who didn't talk much. Although this person didn't talk much, he was sure to hit the point. Listening to what he said about the function of the hall, I couldn't help asking: "If there are foreign enemies in normal times, after the city is broken, this mansion will definitely become the last place of defense. At that time, Chongxuanhu must be in command. But for this banquet, Chongxuanhu probably lacks the ability to separate himself, I don't know who will command the army tonight, this person is extremely important, who can take on the important task?"
It was rare for Xie Zi'an to use his brain once. He listened carefully at this time, and suddenly said in shock: "There are only two people Chongxuanhu trusts. Could it be Chongxielin? If he is in command here, then our plan will not work." At once… "
"It's Chong Yanhu—" He Qingzhu softly interrupted Xie Zi'an's worry, "When life and death are at stake, Chong Xielin is not enough to deal with it, regardless of his qualifications or experience. Chong Yanhu will definitely let Chong Yanhu come when he is cautious. Sit down..." Then with a faint sigh, he said in a deep voice: "During the dinner, as long as Chongyanhu leaves the banquet with an excuse, it must be the moment when Chongxuanhu decides to act..."
"If Chong Xie Lin has been by Chong Xuanhu's side..."
"That's impossible—" Xie Zi'an categorically denied, "I know that you are worried that something will go wrong, there will be a contingency... But I bought the servants around Chong Xielin, four times before and after, and secretly observed him for four full years. This habit of his has never changed. Every time before killing someone, he must go to a secret room to stay for half an hour, and then take a bath and change clothes... This has been the case for four years, and every servant who notices this habit will eventually be baffled. The disappearance of... He must be hiding something, but it doesn't matter if you don't know, his habit will definitely not change, the more important the killing moment, the more he will be like this, even if he is going out to fight, he will prepare a special tent. Stay for half an hour. And it must be before the killing, not after, or a day earlier... "
Everyone was silent, and they didn't understand Chong Xie Lin's weird habit, but everyone may have different habits, which is understandable, the key is that the younger brother trusts Xie Zi'an in this point, so the information he provided , everyone will not doubt it.
oh
Lu Qingzheng, who was walking in the front, suddenly let out a light sigh, and then stood up abruptly.
Everyone looked forward, Ye Qingxuan was rushing over from the front with a gloomy face, that serious look made everyone's hearts sink.
"I saw Xue Gong looked—" This was Ye Qingxuan's first sentence.
Everyone's nervousness was raised.
"The plan to kidnap Chong Xielin is immediately cancelled—" this was Ye Qingxuan's second sentence.
Everyone looked at Ye Qingxuan suspiciously.
"Let's find a way to escape immediately—" This was Ye Qingxuan's third sentence.
Everyone's heart is cold...