Gong Shuwu: “???”
Gong Cheng even shouted, "Who is hiding outside and eavesdropping?"
After that, he took a quick run and leaped to the rockery on one side, then he jumped over the wall with his toes, and stabbed out with the sword in his hand without mercy. Gong Shuwu was worried that Gong Cheng would be injured, so he jumped over immediately. As soon as he landed, he saw his nephew fighting with a masked man.
Although his swordsmanship had been neglected, Gong Cheng's skills were not something that an ordinary thief could resist. Who knew that the thief was so skilled, as agile as a loach, and very slippery. He failed to stab him with his sword, and the latter's movements were always beyond his judgment.
At this time, Gong Shuwu shouted: "Stop!"
Gong Cheng subconsciously obeyed his orders.
The masked thief also stopped.
He then realized that the masked thief was probably not a thief, but a companion of the righteous warrior Gong Shuwu. Gong Cheng hesitated for only a moment and put the sword back into the scabbard. The masked thief also smiled and pulled down his scarf, revealing a face that he did not expect.
“Half a step!”
Shen Tang walked towards Gong Shuwu with a smile.
Gong Shuwu shook his head helplessly and said, "Wulang, next time you must not do something that can cause misunderstanding—"
Young Master Shen actually imitated the cuckoo's cry.
It's a poor imitation, not at all like the original!
"It turned out to be my wife's brother!"
Gong Cheng's words were earth-shattering!
Gong Shuwu was so shocked by his words that he forgot what he was going to say. The tall and strong man was petrified on the spot.
Shen Tang: "… Ha, ha, hello, Brother Yunchi."
How come you still remember the name “brother-in-law”
He was yelling like this in front of Gong Shuwu. Shen Tang suddenly felt like he was going to be socially dead, and gave an awkward yet polite fake smile.
Gong Shuwu was very hesitant and anxious.
"Wife, wife, what brother???"
His expression at this moment can only be accurately described as a black question mark face. His eyes moved back and forth between Shen Tang and Gong Cheng, and his heart was in turmoil. If there was nothing wrong with his ears, his nephew seemed to call Mr. Shen "brother-in-law"? ?
Gong Shuwu blinked blankly.
Many problems surrounded him.
When did his nephew get married and have a brother-in-law
When did Mr. Shen become Yun Chi’s brother-in-law
He couldn't help but use his eyes to question Shen Tang, one of the parties involved. Shen Tang immediately understood the doubts his eyes conveyed, and covered his face with shame and said: "This matter is really... It's a long story..."
Since it’s a long story, let’s not talk about it anymore.
Just know that there is such a strange vest.
Gong Cheng didn't notice the "undercurrent" between Gong Shuwu and Shen Tang. He was somewhat delighted when he saw Shen Tang. Out of guilt for the Shen family, after Xiaocheng was besieged, he immediately sent people to look for Shen Tang's whereabouts, but unfortunately nothing was found.
He could only comfort himself privately that his brother-in-law Shen Tang might have heard the news and left Xiaocheng with the fleeing people.
I never expected that I would see someone this time.
I was surprised but also a little worried.
Xiaocheng is a place of right and wrong.
Gong Shuwu looked at Mr. Shen quietly and said, "It's okay. We have plenty of time. You can tell me slowly."
Shen Tang: “…”
Gong Cheng did not shy away from talking about his relationship with Shen Tang. Hearing that his nephew had married the daughter of the Shen family—even though he was arrested and thrown into jail by people sent by Zheng Qiao before the wedding ceremony was completed—his eyes when he looked at Shen Tang also changed subtly.
Mr. Shen is the last bloodline of my nephew Yue’s family!
Shen Tang: “…”
If she wasn’t really short, she really wanted to jump up and grab Gong Shuwu’s neck to calm him down. You believe everything your nephew says, don’t you want to verify it? ?
God probably thought the scene wasn't chaotic enough.
"Isn't this Shen Lang? What night wind brings you here?" A teasing voice with a smile came from the courtyard wall. Shen Tang looked up and saw Gu Chi and Chu Yao standing on the top of the wall.
Shen Tang: “…”
It’s this chatterbox again. What bad luck.
Shen Tang had to put away his thoughts.
"Wu Lang, where is Qi Yuanliang?" Chu Yao jumped off the wall, his sleeves flying, and landed gracefully and calmly. He walked forward and looked around Shen Tang, but didn't see a familiar figure. He asked worriedly, "How could he let Wu Lang come out alone?"
Shen Tang said: "Yuan Liang is also..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Qi Shanzi who came out from the dark. He took off the black cloak hood that covered most of his face and said in a bad tone: "Why didn't Shanzi come? If there was no news of you and Banbu after waiting for several days, why would Young Master Shen come here?"
Shen Tang: “…”
The atmosphere seemed even more tense than before.
Shen Tang, who was in the middle, was thinking about how to find a topic when she heard something in Chu Yao's arms move and make a slight meow. She moved closer out of curiosity, and a furry head popped out from Chu Yao's collar.
She looked delighted: "Su Shang!"
Su Shang followed Lin Feng.
The cat is here, so Lin Feng must have been found too.
Hearing Su Shang, Qishan took two steps forward.
Chu Yao said unhappily: "For you."
He threw the well-rested Su Shang back to Qishan.
Suddenly leaving the warm embrace, the kitten kept tugging at the familiar breath. Seeing Su Shang intact and with bright fur, Qi Shan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Holding the lost cat in his arms, the look in his eyes when he looked at Chu Yao became a little more gentle and kind.
Shen Tang asked: "Wu Hui, where is Lin Feng?"
Chu Yao: “Hasn’t found it yet.”
Shen Tang's heart, which had just calmed down, was hanging again. She said, "Hasn't he found him yet? But Su Shang is not... Aren't they together?"
Gong Shuwu replied: "When we went there, we only found Su Shang in the firewood room of Tu Rong's house, and no trace of other people..."
Shen Tang: "Then Lin Feng—"
Chu Yao comforted him, "As long as we haven't received any bad news or seen any bodies, then it's good news. Maybe he has fled the city with Tu Rong's family. Don't worry, Wu Lang."
It was hard for Shen Tang not to be anxious.
She had not been with Lin Feng for a long time, but she felt pity and sympathy for this orphan who lost her relatives overnight, not to mention that she had promised to protect Lin Feng until she grew up. It had only been a short time, and she had lost him, and now it was unknown whether Lin Feng was alive or dead!
Seeing Shen Tang's anxious expression, Gong Cheng offered to help his brother-in-law relieve his worries. He now had some manpower and might be able to help find someone.
Shen Tang suppressed his anxiety.
She said, "Thank you, Mr. Gong."
Gong Cheng smiled faintly: "It's just a piece of cake. Has my wife's brother found a good place to stay? If you don't mind, you can stay at the county governor's mansion for two days."
Shen Tang did not refuse.
One of the purposes of her trip was to find out what was happening in Xiaocheng now.
Because it was too late, there was not enough time to clean up the extra guest house to entertain Shen Tang and Qi Shan, so they had to squeeze in with Chu Yao. Before Gu Chi left, he looked at Shen Tang meaningfully. After the outsiders left, Chu Yao raised his hand to set up the anti-eavesdropping words.
Chu Yao said: "Why let Wu Lang come at this time!"
He was the first to attack Qishan.
Qi Shan held Su Shang in his arms, stroking the cat girl's fur from time to time. He asked, "Why can't Wu Lang come?"
Chu Yao tapped the low table with his fingers, signaling Qi Shan to be more serious and stop perfunctory: "Do you know what the rebels want to do?"
Qi Shan said: "I guessed it a little bit."
Chu Yao became even angrier when he heard this.
"Since you have guessed it, why did you let Wu Lang in? The rebels are after the national seal! They know that the national seal is in Xiaocheng, so they want to create a plague to deliberately stir up public resentment and consume the country's fortune. Once the national fortune is consumed, the location of the national seal will be completely exposed!"
Isn't this just seeking death
Qi Shan raised his eyebrows, looked at Shen Tang and said, "You have to ask Mr. Shen about this, or you can convince Mr. Shen to leave overnight."
Shen Tang, who was sitting like a good kid: "..."
No, how come this fire has burned her again
Shen Tang said with a stiff face: "I am also doing this for the people of Xiaocheng. If I can save the lives of tens of thousands of people in the city, it is worth taking a little risk. I, I don't think Wuhui would want me to be cold-hearted and treat the people as ants, right?"
Chu Yao: "These are not your people!"
Shen Tang tugged at the corner of his clothes with his fingers, and said aggrievedly: "I know it's not the case now, but it may not be the case in the future...right?"
Chu Yao: “…”
He didn't come back to his senses for a while.
He subconsciously looked at Qi Shan, asking what was going on.
Although he had made countless plans in his mind, he knew in his heart that Shen Tang did not have much ambition, at least not the kind of ambition he wanted. Wu Lang was just a little kid who could be happy for most of the day by riding a pig, walking a dog, or playing with a mule.
Definitely not saying what he just heard.
Qi Shan shrugged and said with a half-smile: "So, you know why I can't stop it? I can't stop it even if I can."
Chu Yao: “…”
The atmosphere fell into an eerie silence for a moment.
Shen Tang didn't understand what the two were talking about, but Gong Shuwu on the side understood it a little. It was simple to say, because no matter Qi Shan or Chu Yao, they both positioned themselves as "ministers" and hoped to achieve their own goals with the help of the future "king".
They don't need a puppet, Shen Tang doesn't need instructions, and he doesn't need to influence Wu Lang's choices in the name of doing good for him. Within the scope of their control, the young Shen can try to learn how to be a wolf leader.
It's not a bad idea to take a risk.
Perhaps it won't be long before the two of them will change their own positioning. This made Gong Shuwu look at them with new eyes.
It seems simple to see clearly your own position and identity and do things that are equal to your identity, but few people can do it, because people are fickle. They often have the illusion of having power because they are closer to power.
For example, eunuchs, relatives by marriage, and favorite ministers.
What's more, Mr. Shen is still penniless now.
The sense of propriety between Qi Shan and Chu Yao is even more precious.
One is rare, but Shen Wulang encountered two.
What kind of luck is this
Chu Yao asked, "What's Wu Lang's plan?"
"At first, I wanted to 'borrow someone's strength to defeat him', using the news of the national seal to attract Zheng Qiao, and with the help of his troops to restrain the rebels. Even if the crisis in Xiaocheng could not be resolved, the people in the city would have plenty of time to flee. But how to pass the news on became a problem, and then -" Shen Tang glanced at Qi Shan and continued, "Yuan Liang said there is a way to do it, but we have to enter the city first..."
Chu Yao took the opportunity to look at Qi Shan.
Qi Shan looked at Gong Shuwu who stayed out of the matter.
Gong Shuwu: “…???”
He was slightly stunned as he was watching the show and eating melons and missing his nephew.
Is there anything about him involved here
Yes, Qishan was coming for him.
Qi Shan said, "The rebels are obviously coming for the national seal on Banbu, right? Banbu, have you thought about what to do with this national seal?"
When Gong Shuwu heard this, the relief on his face disappeared.
His eyes were as sharp as a knife, and he said in a bad tone: "This matter has nothing to do with Yuan Liang, right? Or do you have the confidence to get this national seal from me? There is no need to think about it!"
Qi Shan: "Half a step to think that Xin Kingdom can be restored?"
Gong Shuwu's eyes flashed with a hint of ferocity, and he said with a hint of murderous intent: "I dare not have such extravagant hopes, but I am the emperor's salary, and the king has entrusted me with this. Gong Wen will protect this national seal even if he dies. It is my duty, and I hope Yuanliang will not make things difficult for me."
The air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.
Shen Tang asked: "Banbu thought I wanted your national seal?"
Gong Shuwu's tense back muscles relaxed slightly, but he still looked like a ferocious beast ready to attack. If Qi Shan had any ill intentions, he would attack without hesitation - even if there was no chance of winning, it would not be a complete disappointment to the old king.
This has nothing to do with loyalty.
Just to live up to my own moral principles.
Gong Shu said: "Shen Wulang can't do that."
The same may not be true for Qishan and the other two.
When his identity was exposed by Chu Yao, he was thinking about a question - Qi Shan and Chu Yao both knew his true identity and knew that he had the national seal of the Xin Kingdom, so why did they pretend not to know and help him conceal his identity for so long
The kindness of strangers always comes with ulterior motives.
He didn't dare to be completely relieved before he knew what the two of them were planning.
Qi Shan sneered and said, "Don't worry about this matter. I have no intention of coveting the Xin Kingdom's national seal, but I do intend to borrow it."
Gong Shuwu frowned: "Borrow?"
Qi Shan: "Today, Sibao County belongs to Zheng Qiao and is also Zheng Qiao's territory. If the second national seal is activated on his territory, it will be a provocation between the two countries to the national seal in Zheng Qiao's hand. This speed is much faster than any messenger."
As the holder of the national seal, Zheng Qiao will receive the signal first and naturally know the whereabouts of the national seal of Xin State which has been missing for a long time.
Gong Shuwu: "... You said borrow?"
He had never thought of this operation.
You should know that this kind of example often occurs when the ruler of one country personally leads an expedition to another country, which is equivalent to the prelude to a war between the two countries.
Although "leading the army in person" falls within the special scope of the national seal and can boost the morale of the three armies, not many rulers have the courage to do so.
The most recent one was Zheng Qiao leading his troops to attack the State of Xin.
If we put aside the positions of the two countries and Zheng Qiao's unspeakable dark history, just based on this courage, Gong Shuwu would be able to look at him differently.
but-
Gong Shuwu hesitated.
It's not that I doubt Qi Shan will borrow without returning it - after all, if these three people join forces, they will most likely be able to keep him, and the national seal will naturally be in their hands, so there is no need to use deception -
He was just worried about one thing.
"Who can activate the national seal of Xin State?"
Qi Shan smiled and said, "Isn't there a ready-made one here?"
Shen Tang, who was stared at by three pairs of eyes: "..."