Why is Prince Zhennan here? !
Guanshi Deng's sharp eyes widened, his eyeballs almost popping out.
Last time it was the second son of Xiao, and now it is Xiao Shizi again, this is Xiao Yi!
Different from the second generation ancestor Xiao Luan, "Killing God" Xiao Yi is their sworn enemy!
Can I still get out of my body today
Guanshi Deng felt as if his whole body was soaked in ice water. He was so cold that his body shivered slightly unconsciously, and his heart was constantly churning with thousands of thoughts.
At this time, Guanshi Deng already felt that something was wrong with the actions of Second Young Master Xiao back then. In fact, he had doubted something for a moment before, but his peaceful life made him quickly throw away that trace of doubt. After all... he was careless after all!
After a while, Guanshi Deng suddenly said in a deep voice, "Why?...Why did you wait until today?"
While asking questions, the answer naturally came to Guanshi Deng's mind. Could it be because Xiao Yi was still on the battlefield at that time
But Second Young Master Xiao is the stepson of King Zhennan. It is said that the two brothers have always been incompatible, so how could Second Young Master Xiao have the same heart as Xiao Yi? !
Wait a minute, is that young son really Xiao Luan, the second son of Xiao
Guanshi Deng suddenly understood something. The "Xiao Luan" in his memory was frivolous and sissy, with a thin and weak figure. Although Xiao Yi in front of him was described as beautiful, and his face was brighter than a woman, but that careless heart revealed With a somewhat fierce temperament, people will never mistake his gender...
These two people seem to be very different in appearance and temperament, are they really brothers
Could it be that the so-called "Second Young Master Xiao" just used Xiao Luan's name to come here to explore the way? But he was so stupid that he was tricked into taking away two hundred and fifty shi of iron ore by the other party? Sending a large amount of military salary to the Southern Border Army? !
Guanshi Deng felt a sweetness in his throat and almost vomited a mouthful of old blood.
interesting! Xiao Yi looked at Guanshi Deng with a half-smile and raised his eyebrows slightly. They hadn't asked any questions yet, but the other party tried to test their tone first. But since he decided to hand over Deng Guanshi to Guan Yubai, he didn't intend to speak out.
Guan Yubai nodded slightly, stroked his sleeves, then looked at Steward Deng, and said softly, "Brother, whether or not your surname is really Deng, I will call you Steward Deng."
Guan Deng remained silent, as if he didn't care about him at all.
Xiao Si narrowed his eyes slightly, and a murderous look flashed in his eyes.
The official language, Baiyu, was not surprising and continued endlessly: "Guan Shi Deng, you are right, you have already missed the trick. Also, 'that person' is indeed not the Second Young Master Xiao."
Guanshi Deng shrank his pupils sharply, staring in shock at the gentle and elegant young man sitting next to Xiao Yi.
The other party can sit on an equal footing with Xiao Yiping, so he must not be an ordinary character.
However, Xiao Yi was so eye-catching both in appearance and temperament, that just now Guanshi Deng almost ignored this impotent gentleman scholar, until now, he had no choice but to look directly at the existence of the other party.
Guanshi Deng remained silent, but there was a turmoil in his heart, and questions emerged one after another:
Who is this person? !
How does this person know what they are thinking? !
Is there a trick to spy on the heart, or is the other party just deceiving himself? !
What is the opponent's intention? !
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Even Zhou Dacheng looked at Guan Yubai in surprise, thinking: this An Yihou, his words and deeds are still so unpredictable.
Guan Yubai smiled lightly, and continued: "Guan Deng, when I was in the capital, I met your lord Kui Lang a few times. His Highness Kui Lang is indeed a hero. A steward like this is loyal to him."
Xiao Yi and the others really knew about it! He knows that he is from Baiyue, and he knows that he is loyal to His Royal Highness Kui Lang! After comprehending this fact, Deng Guanshi calmed down and thought about many things.
Since the matter of "Second Young Master Xiao" is a trap, then the fugitive slave who went to sue the officials must be with "Second Young Master Xiao", so...
"You intercepted the letter I sent to His Highness the Sixth Highness?" Steward Deng said slowly, his heart like a mirror.
In the beginning, in order to raise the two hundred stone iron ore requested by "Second Young Master Xiao", I wrote a letter for Lao Song to send to Ruijiang City to seek help from His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince... Now that I think about it, everything was calculated by "Second Young Master Xiao" Yes, forcing myself to ask for help. Yes, and only in this way, they will know that this mine is related to His Highness Kui Lang.
Then, they must have known that this is a salt mine, not an iron mine.
It's strange, and I still blame myself for being here for nearly twenty years, being too comfortable, so I stumbled...
Thinking about it, Steward Deng felt bitter. This time, he was going to be killed here, and he only hoped that His Highness Kui Lang who was far away in the capital would not be affected.
Guan Yubai didn't answer, and said to himself: "Kui Lang entrusted you with such an important task, presumably you and him are not ordinary masters and servants, or your old master is different from Kui Lang. Extraordinary affection."
Nineteen years ago, Kui Lang was just a boy less than ten years old, so the original owner of this salt mine was obviously not Kui Lang.
Salt is a daily necessity for everyone. Since ancient times, illegal salt has represented huge profits enough to make countless people take risks, let alone Baiyue, which is short of salt. The old owner of the salt mine is willing to hand over the salt mine, which represents a huge benefit, to Kui Lang. He must have a close relationship with Kui Lang, such as his parents' blood relatives...
And after Kui Lang had this salt mine, it is no wonder that he could have such a great influence in Baiyue when King Baiyue was alive. Military pay support.
Steward Deng remained silent, his lips pursed into a straight line.
Now that things have happened, he has nothing to say, and the other party can't even think of learning anything from him, and he will only die! ...Furthermore, even if he recruited, would Xiao Yi let him go
The corner of Deng Guanshi's mouth drew a sarcastic arc.
For a while, there was silence in the study, and the three soldiers stared at Guanshi Deng coldly, thinking: This damned Southern barbarian is already a prisoner, how dare he be so arrogant!
And Xiao Yi still looked nonchalant, not in a hurry, even if Guan Deng didn't say anything, Xiao Bai would naturally have a way to pry what he wanted to know from the other party's mouth.
He casually picked up the teapot beside him and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Clatter—"
The sound of tea echoed in the small study room, the sound was not loud, but in Deng Guanshi's ears, it seemed to be infinitely magnified, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead unconsciously.
"Xiao Bai, drink water." Xiao Yi also poured a glass for Guan Yubai.
Guan Yubai took it bluntly, and drank the tea leisurely, looking at the two of them, it was as if they were listening to books and drinking tea in a teahouse.
"I heard that the mother of Your Highness Kui Lang is the saintess of the previous generation in your country?" Guan Yubai played with the teacup in his hand and said leisurely, "The two generations of saintesses in your country are extraordinary women with great wisdom. , it's really 'women don't give way to men'!"
Guanshi Deng was startled, why did this person suddenly mention the queen who had already gone first, or the queen mother. ... However, to compare that clothes with the queen mother, it is too much to think highly of the clothes, how can the clothes be as far-sighted and scheming as the queen mother! Back then, if it wasn't for the queen mother, how could the former king sit on the throne! It is only natural that His Highness the First Prince succeeds to the throne!
Guan Yubai had been observing every change in Guanshi Deng's expression, and naturally he didn't miss the scorn in the other party's eyes.
It seems that he guessed right. Since ancient times, the royal family has no father and son. When it comes to the struggle for the throne and power, even the father and son will turn against each other. How could King Baiyue hand over the salt mine, which is related to the lifeline of the country, to Kui Lang? Sure enough, it was Kui Lang's mother, who was the last saint of Baiyue, who passed it on to Kui Lang.
Guan Yubai put down the teacup in his hand, and said with a smile: "Director Deng, your country has held this mine in your hands for nineteen years, and even killed Deputy Manager Yuan of the Fang family to silence it... Could it be that all these years, the Fang family Did you never suspect it? Did you never send anyone to investigate?"
Guanshi Deng squinted at Guan Yubai, and said with a sneer, "Are you trying to ask if we are in collusion with the Fang family?... Would you believe me if I said no?" There was a trace of disdain in his eyes. Humans are nothing more than that, the previous ones who made mysteries, it really is the other party who is defrauding me! ... Well, let them Dayu people go dog-eat-dog!
Thinking about it, Deng Guanshi's eyes became sinister.
Guan Yubai always had a slight smile on the corner of his mouth. Judging from Guanshi Deng's tone, the other party obviously didn't know that the old Zhennan King had come to Siglei Mountain to investigate. That's right, how could a person like the old Zhennan Wang miss his feet so easily! If the death of the old Zhennan King was related to the mine, with his brilliance and martial arts, he might have fallen into the hands of an acquaintance... Is this person in the Xiao family or the Fang family? !
So, there is one last question left...
Guan Yubai's eyes flashed, he stretched out a slender index finger, and asked, "Guard Deng, I have one last question to ask. Did you ever go to Heyu City nineteen years ago?"
last question? He Yucheng? ! What's the meaning
The doubts in Guanshi Deng's eyes could not be concealed, and he looked confused. He obviously didn't say anything, why did the other party act as if he had already confessed? !
Guan Yubai got the answer from his eyes, and stood up suddenly.
Xiao Yi also stood up.
Sun Xinyi's aunt said that the person who went to Fang's mansion was a man, so it must not be Kui Lang's mother, nor this Guanshi Deng. No matter who it is, this person may still be alive, and Guanshi Deng obviously knows nothing about it.
The two left the study room without hesitation, and the ending of Guanshi Deng and the others was self-evident.
Guan Yubai suddenly said, "A Yi, don't worry."
They will definitely find the real culprit behind the scenes, so that the spirit of the dead can rest in peace!
It's just four words, the official language is understated, but these four words come from his mouth, but there is a kind of calming power.
Xiao Yi looked at Guan Yubai, at this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun was shining softly on him, casting a faint halo on him, gentle, but containing incomparably powerful power.
Xiao Yi stared at Guan Yubai without a moment's notice.
Could it be that when he was at his lowest ebb, Guan Yubai told himself over and over again: Guan Yubai, don't worry.
The corner of Xiao Yi's mouth twitched, and he smiled at Guan Yubai in relief.
The Sri Lankan is gone, and the most important thing is the present.
Xiao Yi said slowly: "Xiaobai, let's take our time."
That's right, there's no rush.
It's been almost twenty years, and even when grandfather was alive, he was only at the beginning of the clues, the other party must not be underestimated, they have to take it step by step...
Xiao Yi's fist could not help but clenched tightly.
At this time, the sound of several people's footsteps came from behind, Zhou Dacheng and several soldiers came out, and said: "My lord, it has been resolved."
After a pause, Zhou Dacheng asked again: "Master, what should we do with the miners here?" Let them go, or...
Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, then ordered in a deep voice: "These people cannot be let go for the time being. Zhou Dacheng, half of the manpower we brought this time will stay here, and you will also stay here for the time being. This mine must continue to 'operate' go down!"
Xiao Yi meaningfully increased the volume of the word "management".
Zhou Dacheng realized immediately, clasped his fists and said, "Yes, my son."
As long as this mine is still there, it is just a bait, and the "fish" from Baiyue will naturally take the bait by themselves!
Half an hour later, dozens of horses galloped out from the iron gate at the foot of the mountain, galloping along the official road in the setting sun, leaving Mount Siglai far behind...
When the willow twigs were on the moon, Xiao Yi and his party finally arrived at Hehe Town to join the army.
The army was stationed on the river and a weedy field one mile outside the town. Under the moonlight, countless camps were densely scattered around. The surrounding area is quiet, and most of the soldiers have already rested, only the footsteps of some soldiers during the night patrol, the hissing of the bonfire, and the occasional bursts of loud eagle cries in the night sky...
"Brother, Lord Hou!" Before Yu Xiufan fell asleep, he saw Xiao Yi's group returning from a distance, ran towards them excitedly, and shouted excitedly, pointing at the sky, "Brother, Lord Hou , look quickly! This little guy Han Yu has learned to fly!"
Chang Huaixi, who was with Meng Buke and Jiao Buli Meng, followed behind him in a leisurely manner.
Everyone followed the crowing of the hawk and looked up, and saw two hawks, one gray and one white, circling around the big silver moon, making cries of triumph and joy. During the day, they flew crookedly as if they would lose their balance at any moment. Feather was already flying in the night sky and under the moonlight like a fish in water, flapping his wings for a while, spreading his wings for a while, the silver moonlight sprinkled on the lustrous feathers of the gray eagle and white eagle, as if covering them with a layer of silver gauze. .
The night sky, the silver moon, and the double eagles look so harmonious, just like a picture of the night moon chasing an eagle drawn by a famous artist.
Suddenly, Han Yu swooped down quickly, and shot at Guan Yubai and Xiao Si like a sharp arrow, and then leisurely circled above their heads from time to time, screaming triumphantly, as if to say , Look, look, how well I fly!
Looking at the lively Han Yu, even Xiao Si, who was always expressionless, had the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, his black eyes shining brightly under the moonlight. He rarely gave Xiao Hui a good look, and thought: For the sake of teaching Han Yu how to fly, prepare some dried meat for it tomorrow.
Xiao Yi was also looking up at the double eagles in the sky. Ever since he came out of the mine in Sigley Mountain, there had been a trace of depression deep in his heart, and it was only at this moment that he suddenly felt enlightened.
Xiao Yi showed a bright smile, and said as a matter of course: "Xiao Hui, well done! You are one step closer to marrying a wife and going home."
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and it happened to be heard by Xiao Si, and the smile on the corner of his mouth froze instantly.
Xiao Yi glanced at Xiaosi, let out a hearty laugh, and said loudly: "Xiaobai, Xiaofanzi, and Xiaoxizi, it's getting late, let's all go to rest early! We have to leave early tomorrow morning!"
Seeing Xiao Hui happily circling Han Yu, Xiao Yi's beautiful peach eyes sparkled, he couldn't wait to go home and see his stinky girl!
The night passed quickly, in order to allow Guan Yubai to rest for a while, Xiao Yi didn't order to leave the camp until Chen Shi the next day.
Tens of thousands of troops marched northward towards Luoyue City in a mighty manner.
From time to time, people from nearby towns came to the place where they passed, and they lined the road to welcome and applaud warmly.
On February 15th, around You time, the army arrived at Luoyue City.
As the only second son of Zhennan King, Xiao Luan led the generals out of the city to welcome Xiao Yi on behalf of Zhennan King.
However, Xiao Luan's scalp tingles whenever he thinks that the eldest brother of the Great Demon King is coming back.
Xiao Luan waited in fear in the outskirts three miles away from Luoyue City, until the army appeared at the end of the official road.
At that moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the flags flying wildly in the midair—
This is the banner of Prince Zhennan's son!
Xiao Luan became more and more uneasy staring at the banner, but he couldn't run away, he could only watch the banner approaching little by little with fear...
Then the elder brother's half-smile face came into view, Xiao Luan was so frightened that his heart skipped a beat, and he got off his horse in a hurry to meet him.
In sharp contrast to him was Yao Yan and other officers and men's swift dismounting movements. Many officers and men secretly shook their heads when they saw it, and thought: Fortunately, there is still a prince in the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.
"Brother!"
"I've seen my son!"
Xiao Luan and all the soldiers clasped their fists to salute Xiao Yi one after another, each with a loud voice, Xiao Yi immediately raised his hand to signal them to avoid the salute.
Xiao Luan swallowed, clasped his fists as if endorsing a book, and said, "Brother, my father ordered me to welcome you back to the city. Brother," he said, looking at Guan Yubai beside Xiao Yi, "Master Hou, you have worked hard all the way. , let's hurry back to the palace!"
Xiao Yi just raised his eyebrows, but Guan Yubai smiled slightly, and said in a warm voice: "Second Young Master Xiao, I'm sorry."
His warm smile made Xiao Luan, who had been tense all of a sudden, relax a lot. He thought to himself: An Yihou has a good temper. Last time I was in trouble, he kindly guided me to write; I can listen to Xiao Hui for a day if I say it... How come An Yihou is not my big brother? !
Xiao Luan said courteously: "Brother Guan, I see that you have lost weight. You must not be able to eat or sleep well outside, right? When you return to Luoyue City this time, you should take a good rest. When you have enough rest, I will take you Take a stroll around, there are several restaurants in Luoyue City that have delicious food, Brother Guan, you will definitely like it... "
Seeing his enthusiastic speech, Yao Yan and others beside him were a little speechless, and couldn't help looking at each other.
It wasn't until Xiao Yi coughed impatiently that Xiao Luan suddenly came to his senses, closed his mouth in embarrassment, and got on his horse in desperation.
Everyone continued to walk towards the city gate. As for Xiao Luan, he naturally didn't dare to follow behind Xiao Yi, and cowered beside Guan Yubai...
The common people have already heard the news that the son will lead the army back to the city today, and they all spontaneously gathered at the gate of the city.
The entire Luoyue city was immersed in the joy of the army's triumphant return.
Amidst the lively sound of firecrackers and gorgeous fireworks, the army marched into the city mightily. At that moment, the dark sky in the evening was reflected by countless huge fireworks as gorgeous as daytime, which was too beautiful to behold.
Xiao Yi didn't have the heart to enjoy the fireworks at all, and went to report to Zhennan King with all the generals, somewhat absent-mindedly.
During the whole process, Xiao Yi's left ear went in and out of his right ear, and when King Zhennan finally sent everyone back to his mansion, he finally returned to his original place, and returned to Bixiao Hall impatiently, with a silly brilliance on his face. smile.
How happy the stinky girl must be to see him!
Thinking about it, Xiao Yi's steps became more and more brisk, and he walked into the entrance of the yard with a breeze under his feet.
"Master!" Huamei came up to meet her, curtsying to Xiao Yi with a stiff expression.
"Excuse me." Xiao Yi didn't even look at Huamei, and strode towards the house with strides, thinking that this maid is really ignorant, delaying himself from seeing him.
Huamei could only follow quickly, and hurriedly said: "Master Shizi, concubine Shizi... she is sick!"
Xiao Yi stopped suddenly and looked over in disbelief, only then did he notice that the servant girl was worried, her whole body was listless, and she had no energy.
Xiao Yi's face turned serious, and he quickened his pace and rushed towards the house like a gust of wind.