The lights in the room were like beans, and I felt melancholy and couldn't sleep, Xiao Shunzi pushed in the door, handed a scroll of silk in his hand, and said, "This is information related to Gao Yan, if it wasn't for the son who has already confirmed that this person is Northern Han Assassin, I can't see anything unusual about it."
I said lightly: "Is Zhuang Jun here, let him listen to him tomorrow. This is also a coincidence, this Gao Yan is a real person, I am afraid that he is also in Northern Han now. It's a pity that it's too late, and the 'washing dust' guqin is the biggest flaw. Although this qin is indeed a collection of the Goryeo royal family, it is a pity that it was stolen from the palace many years ago and was transferred to Jiangnan. This qin, the broken pattern at the end of the qin was repaired by me personally. This qin was auctioned secretly by me, and the world rarely knows, but no matter who buys it, it cannot be the real Gao Yan. I think this person originally thought Using this guqin to disguise his identity, it is a pity that such a flaw is left behind."
Xiao Shunzi said regretfully, "It's a pity that this person is talented and a beautiful woman, but he is a thief, but since he came for the son, the son just wants to use this person, so why don't he give the piano score? Isn't it a pity?"
I sighed lightly: "Although I have the intention to use this person, but the heart of giving the music is sincere. This person is elegant and loves the piano like a life. It is really good to give this volume of music to him. I just hope this Don't be too stubborn, be able to keep your usefulness, and don't let down my piano score, but although I don't know his identity, such a talent should not be an ordinary person. I think he should be able to bring the piano score back to Beihan. of."
Xiao Shunzi asked, "So, are you planning to stop using Ling Duan? Besides, it would be too risky to let Gao Yan assassinate the young master. How could the young master easily take risks with his daughter's body?"
I smiled and said: "With you by my side tomorrow, and knowing in advance that he is going to make a move, will he still be ridden by him? Don't worry, you can just do as planned tomorrow."
In the middle of the night, Xuehan, Gao Yan was at the desk urgently writing, and was busy copying the piano scores. At this moment, the assassination, the Beihan Dayong, had long been left behind by him, and it was not until the middle of the night that the transcription was finally completed, and Gao Yan started from the beginning again. Wei checked it again and found no omissions, so he cherished the copied piano scores and put away the piano scores that Jiang Zhe lent him, ready to return them tomorrow. After this was completed, Gao Yan sighed lightly, and he was going to find an opportunity on the road tomorrow. If he really had to follow him to the barracks, it would be difficult to escape even if the assassination succeeded. At this opportunity, there are not many guards around Jiang Zhe. If the assassination cannot succeed tomorrow, I am afraid that it will be really difficult for him to escape. However, it is said that the evil shadow Li Shun is highly skilled in martial arts, how can he hide the thunder blow from his ears and eyes? And even if the assassination is successful, I am afraid that he will regret it for the rest of his life, Gao Yan smiled bitterly in his heart.
It wasn't Gao Yan who couldn't sleep all night. Ling Duan also had trouble falling asleep that night. When he arrived at Wanfo Temple yesterday, he wanted to escape at night, but not long after he arrived, he found that the guards around Jiang Zhe had arrived one after another and had already taken Wanfo Temple. Keep it under control, that's all, Ling Duan believes that there is still a chance to escape. After all, he has not been taken seriously, but the guard who was in the same room with him last night brought a bowl of wound medicine. Even though he suffered some minor injuries, he did not refuse, but I don't know if the guard had intentional or not. He added some sleeping medicines to the medicine, which made him sleep peacefully all night. Today, Ling Duan secretly poured out the medicine and pretended to be asleep, but the guard was also in the room. Ling Duan did not dare to move for a while, for fear of disturbing the guard. But he already knew that he was going to return tomorrow. If he didn't want to escape, he would really have no chance. He didn't want to be executed for no reason like Li Hu. He has been thinking about this matter for a long time, and he can only think that it is related to quartz, but he still can't understand how Li Hu, a small soldier, could encounter such a tragic incident.
Finally, in the dead of night, Ling Duan got up gently and walked to the guard. He was about to kill him while he was sleeping, but then he thought that the guard's martial arts were superior to him. It would be a bit ungrateful to do so. These days, this guard takes great care of himself. Thinking of this, he just tapped the guard's sleeping hole so that he couldn't wake up.
After thinking about it for a while, Ling Duan was not polite and swept away the gold and silver on the bodyguard. He was not a gentleman. He knew that it was impossible to walk without money. He put on casual clothes and a cloak. He sneaked out of the room, perhaps because of Because he has not been taken seriously, this room can be said to be relatively remote. As long as it passes through the two lines of defense, there should be no danger. Of course, after they find out tomorrow, they may send troops to search for themselves, but relying on their familiarity with the terrain of Zezhou , Ling Duan felt that he had some confidence to cross the mountains and return to Qinzhou.
When Ling Duan carefully sneaked out of the ancient temple according to the observation of the day, a few pairs of eyes were watching him secretly, Hu Yanshou laughed in a low voice: "This kid is quite smart, and the road he chooses is safer, of course, this is also ours. The main purpose of the defense is to protect the adults, and there is only this gap for him to slip away. The adults said that Ling Duan will inevitably escape today, and as expected."
The guard standing beside him said: "It's still the wise man. Yesterday, a bowl of medicine settled this kid, and tomorrow he will return to the camp. If this kid doesn't run away tonight, when will he run away, he is suffering enough these days. , but Lao Zhao was unlucky, he was beaten with a sap, and he was looted."
Huyanshou smiled and said: "Tomorrow, according to the plan, he will be ordered to arrest Ling Duan. Whether he can escape or not depends on his own ability, but if you hint, say that the adults are actually quite sympathetic to him and are not in a hurry to get his head, but Don't leave too many traces, you know all these things, it's better for this person to let him escape. Well, we have something to do tomorrow, everyone go back to sleep. "
Standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, Qiu Yufei looked indifferent. Today is the day when life and death will meet. He needs to make his mind as ethereal as before, in order to complete the task of assassinating Jiang Zhe and escape from the siege. The maid Jin Zhi brought water in. Serving him and grooming, he looked at Jin Zhi, and suddenly said in Goryeo, "Whether you succeed or not today, both of you will die, do you regret it?"
Jin Zhi looked out the window cautiously, and said in Goryeo, "Your Majesty has received Duan's great favor, but I can't repay it. Jin Zhi and Cui Lao are both willing to die, so please don't mind." Qiu Yufei sighed again. , picked up the sheet music from the table, and gently stroked the cover of Huang Ling, her expression infinitely melancholy. Jin Zhi saw it, and asked suspiciously, "Young Master, I saw that Mr. Jiang was gentle and elegant, with unparalleled talent, and he also trusted the Young Master. The Young Master is so tempted, he must be unwilling to kill him, so why do you have to force yourself? Jin Zhi It's not that I'm afraid of death, I just feel that if the son loses such a confidant and good friend, I'm afraid that he will not be happy in his life."
Qiu Yufei smiled bitterly and said: "The teacher is very kind, this matter cannot be taken care of, you were not in the main hall yesterday, and did not hear his words, no matter what kind of person he is, one day with him, it will be difficult for me as a soldier of the Northern Han Dynasty. Sleeping peacefully, in fact, I also know that the general situation is like this, it is difficult to support a single tree, but even if you can avoid the hard battle this spring, you can save a little more vitality for Beihan."
Jin Zhi sighed and said, "Since this is the case, the slaves have nothing to say."
Qiu Yufei sighed and stretched out his hand to take the square towel. Suddenly there was a faint breathing sound in his ear. Qiu Yufei was shocked. Could it be that someone was eavesdropping on the outside, but he didn't realize it just now? You can hide it from your own ears, why is it being discovered by yourself now? He pretended to be unaware and put on his robe, and said, "Go to see Mr. Jiang first. You and Mr. Cui are ready to pack. Today we have to go on our way."
After that, he pretended not to know that someone was outside and pushed open the door. Sure enough, he saw a little novice standing not far away, his expression seemed a little embarrassed, and when he saw Qiu Yu flying out, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: " The little monk Jingxuan, on the order of the abbot, asked to see Gao Tanyue."
Gao Yan's heart widened, knowing that Jingxuan was waiting there because Jin Zhi was in his room and it was inconvenient to ask for an opinion. However, this little monk's martial arts was quite good. He carefully looked at Jingxuan and saw him Although he is only eighteen or nineteen years old, but the treasure is solemn and dignified, he has the appearance of an eminent monk, and he does not want to be rude, so he said: "I don't know what Master Abbot has to teach?"
Jingxuan said: "This morning, the Marquis of Chu Township was furious and was scolding the guards around him. These things should not have been asked by Buddhist disciples, but Master Abbot was worried that if the Marquis was angry, he might open a killing ban. Abbot couldn't bear it, and wanted to ask Young Master to go I advise you to treat your son like a close friend, and you will definitely give this face."
At this time, Qiu Yufei felt strange in his heart, how could Jiang Zhe be so angry, could it be that something major happened, he said to Jing Xuan, "I met the Hou Ye on a stranger's way, and the Hou Ye loves him and treats him like a confidant, but it's just that Lord Hou monitors military affairs, I am afraid it involves military aircraft, it is inconvenient for me to intervene, but if possible, I will not stay out of it. Little Master, please lead the way."
Under the guidance of Jingxuan, he walked to the guest house where Jiang Zhe lived. Qiu Yufei was shocked and saw that the gate of the guest house was wide open, and more than a hundred guards scattered around the guest house. Although they were all in casual clothes, they were murderous. Majestic and majestic, and Jiang Zhe was wearing a light fur, standing on the steps with his hands behind his back, his expression was cold, and several guards knelt under the steps. Xiao Shunzi and Hu Yanshou stood around Jiang Zhe respectively, Xiao Shunzi looked indifferent, but Hu Yanshou was worried. Qiu Yufei slowed down and wanted to take a look at the situation.
At this time, he heard Jiang Zhe coldly say: "Zhao Weiyi, I once ordered you to monitor Ling Duan carefully, how did you pay attention to being restrained by a Shuzi, although Ling Duan didn't know much, but if he escaped back Northern Han, if someone with a heart can see through the clues, wouldn't it be harmful to our army's great cause, come here, drag Zhao Weiyi down for thirty sticks, and then drive me back to Chang'an for the emperor to deal with."
The guard next to him obeyed the order, dragged one guard aside like a wolf like a tiger, and blamed him in court. Although the guard was beaten with blood, he didn't dare to cry out, he just gritted his teeth and endured it.
I had already noticed that "Gao Yan" was standing outside the courtyard gate, with a very complicated expression in his eyes, and I couldn't help but feel regret. It wasn't that he didn't want to deceive himself, but this Gao Yan was the Prince of Koryo, but there was a flaw in "cleaning the dust" first, and then Yesterday, when I presented the score, I tried repeatedly. Although he performed perfectly, there were finally traces in his words. A troubled Koryo prince, a kind of idiot of Aegean, if it was not related to his own secrets, how could he treat the affairs of the Central Plains. Such concern, no matter how cleverly concealed it, could not hide from the scout eyes.
Deliberately pretending not to see "Gao Yan", my eyes have fallen on the other guards, showing a hesitant look, as if thinking about how to punish them. At this time, Hu Yanshou's eyes fell on "Gao Yan" at the right time, showing a vague joy, and said, "Sir, Young Master Gao is here."
When I heard Huyanshou's report, I pretended that someone was coming, I looked up, and after seeing "Gao Yan", I calmed down and said with a smile, "So it's the thread, I'm punishing here. Guard, let Xu Zhi laugh."
Qiu Yufei stepped forward and saluted: "I've disturbed Brother Jiang to handle military affairs. I don't know what happened to make Brother Jiang so angry."
I motioned for him to come closer, and said with a somewhat annoyed expression: "Xuzhi, sometimes a woman's kindness is really unworthy. A few days ago, His Royal Highness King Qi broke the Northern Han Tan Ji in the temple slope. Almost all of General Tan's troops died, only one of them died. Ghost Rider Ling Duan survived. I saw that he was young, and he was a guard by General Tan. He didn't take it to heart, but pityed him for being loyal and brave, unwilling to harm him, always thinking that in a year or two, after the Northern Han Dynasty was settled, he would be set free. Unexpectedly, this young man didn't know what to do, and he escaped the surveillance of the guards last night without permission. Escape, although I was careful not to let him touch the military plane, but after all, he has been by my side for many days, I am afraid he will know something that should not be known, you say, are these guards useless, let a child who is still underage from their eyelids He escaped from below. Before you and I met for the first time, this son was moved by the sound of Xuzhi's violin, and he even intended to assassinate me. If I hadn't pity him, I would have given him to death long ago, and Xuzhi may still remember him. "
Qiu Yufei was shocked in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face. When he and Jiang Zhechu met that day, he did see Ling Duan kneeling on his knees to plead guilty, but he didn't pay attention to it at the time. In retrospect, the young man looked stubborn. Kneeling on the ground, he still showed an unyielding attitude. He didn't expect that the young man was actually Tan Ji's personal guard, and he never thought that Jiang Zhe would keep the young man by his side.
Qiu Yufei calmed down and said: "I do remember that Ling Duan, but I think it is inappropriate for Lord Hou to do this. Lord Hou is the supervisor of the Zezhou camp, how important is his identity, and Ling Duan is such an identity. , Marquis shouldn't let him get close, although there is nothing wrong with blaming your subordinates now, but Marquis missed it first, and logically shouldn't blame them too much."
After listening to his advice, I thought to myself, he was right, if it wasn't for me who wanted to use Ling Duan, I would have been more wrong in this matter, but I have a heart for this "Gao Yan". He understands things clearly, speaks euphemistically, and is good at persuading, but unfortunately he is an assassin of the Northern Han Dynasty and cannot stay by his side. Naturally showing an air of persuasion, I let out a soft sigh and said, "Xuzhi is right, but this is my fault, that's all, although Zhao Weiyi is wrong, thirty sticks are enough to justify the crime, so there's no need to drive him back. Zhao Weiyi, you are convinced."
Zhao Weiyi's shirt was covered in blood, and he was helped by his colleagues and bowed down: "This subordinate is negligent and let the thief escape. Although he is punished, it is of course a matter of course. Young Master Gao pleads for mercy, and the adults forgive him. Endless."
I glanced at the bloodstains on his body, and said with some guilt: "I was so angry just now that I made you suffer. Go down and apply medicine to heal your wounds. As for the arrest of Ling Duan, although it is important, you don't need to do it. When I returned to the camp, I asked His Royal Highness King Qi to pass down a military order to arrest this man. However, although this son is ungrateful, I pity him for his loyalty and righteousness. I will try my best to capture him alive. Xuzhi, I am making you laugh. You might as well have dinner with me. set off."
Qiu Yufei leaned over and saluted, "If you dare not obey the order, the original piano score will be returned, please accept it." After speaking, he handed over the piano score with both hands solemnly.
I took the sheet music from his hand, and sighed in my heart, knowing that from now on, I would be careful about his assassination at any time, so as soon as I got the sheet music, I immediately handed the sheet music to Xiao Shunzi, and Xiao Shunzi also took the opportunity to get close to me , to avoid the opportunity for "Gao Yan" to take the opportunity to assassinate.
When Qiu Yufei took Jiang Zhe's piano score, he subconsciously grasped the hidden weapon, but when he saw the pair of deep and indifferent eyes, he couldn't help but soften. With this hesitation, Xiao Shunzi was already close to Jiang. Zhe, naturally protecting Jiang Zhe, Qiu Yufei sighed in his heart that he lost an opportunity, but secretly rejoiced, he hoped that Jiang Zhe could die unknowingly, and it was best to let him not know that he was the assassin who killed him. it is good.
I took back the sheet music, and extended my right hand to invite "Gao Yan" to come in and have breakfast together. Seeing him staring at me in a daze, my heart also moved. I couldn't bear to kill him, and it seemed that he couldn't bear to do anything to me, so I smiled. Said: "What is Xuzhi thinking?"
Qiu Yufei reacted, and was trying to find an excuse for his lack of attention when suddenly there was the sound of fast horses galloping in the distance, and everyone looked at the courtyard gate. After a while, four or five knights in fire-colored armor were standing under the courtyard gate. Ma, a mighty knight came hurriedly, walked to the front of the steps and bowed down, with his hands over the top, holding a brocade bag with documents, he said eagerly: "Zhuang Jun pays a visit to your lord, Your Highness has an order, and there is an urgent military situation, please lord immediately Back to business negotiations."
Huyanshou took the brocade bag, opened it for inspection, and handed the two documents inside to Jiang Zhe. Qiu Yufei's eyes flashed, and he saw that one of them had the word "Gao Yan" written on it, and the other had only the upper and lower paragraphs. Although it was only a quick glance, he also saw that it was a letter from King Qi to Jiang Zhe. . I saw Jiang Zhe opened the letter first, and after reading it, there was a hint of joy on his face. Although it was fleeting, Qiu Yufei could see it clearly. Jiang Zhe folded the letter and handed it to Xiao Shunzi, who put the letter in his arms. As for the other document, Jiang Zhe took it over and hurriedly read it, and then looked at himself, Qiu Yufei knew that it must be the secret spy of Yong Jun who would send information on his identity investigation, although he believed that the senior brother would not leave any flaws. , Qiu Yufei was still uneasy in his heart, but his face showed an unaware appearance.
I showed a cheerful smile and said: "Xuzhi, I wanted to take you back to the camp, but the camp has already sent information, Xuzhi, your identity is no problem, I will be the master once, give you the identity document, let me You are free to leave, although I would like to spend a few more days with you, but I don’t want you to be in danger either. If you want, you can stay in my mansion in Chang’an, for up to two years. In less than a year, I will return to Beijing, and then I would like to hear how much your piano skills have improved."
Qiu Yufei was shocked, and watched Jiang Zhe walk into the room. After a while, he took out a document with ink marks Youxin, smiled and said to himself: "With this document, the government along the way will not be embarrassed, I will wait for you. When you arrive in Chang'an, you can go to see your wife, and she will naturally arrange a place for you. Chang'an is the imperial capital and is extremely prosperous, so Xu Zhi will definitely be satisfied with the life there."
Jiang Zhe's expression was so happy, but Qiu Yufei was like falling into an ice cave. How could he have thought that Jiang Zhe would send him away immediately after his identity was "confirmed", although this showed that Jiang Zhe was very fond of him. Shen, it was so easy to let himself go freely, but in this way, where would he have the chance to assassinate him? When he reacted, the document had already been stuffed into his hands, but Jiang Zhe had already retreated.
After handing the documents to "Gao Yan", I safely returned to Xiao Shunzi, and I thought to myself, there won't be too much danger now, but I didn't dare to show a happy mood, my face was full of regrets. Tun said: "Xuzhi, I'm going to leave immediately. If we have fate, we will meet again." At this time, a few guards came out of the room with luggage in their hands. Xiao Shunzi took the blue cloak and helped me tie it on On my body, I bowed again to "Gao Yan" and said, "Xu Zhi is precious." After saying that, I walked out. Xiao Shunzi and a few guards guarded me and walked out.
Qiu Yufei knew that this was the last chance, and there was no possibility of assassination if he didn't think about it. He was impatient and said loudly, "Brother Jiang, take a step slowly." He bowed down on one knee and said, "For those who are in distress, I have received the love of Brother Jiang, and I have given me a piano score. I will treat you like my own brother, and I will not be able to repay you. Brother Jiang please accept a certain worship. After that, there should be no time to meet each other for many years." After saying that, kowtow.
I was shocked, I clearly guessed that he was trying to lure me to approach, but my heart was still sad. Of course, I had a good way to deal with it. I just had to turn my back to him and pretend to say a few modest words, and then say something embarrassing. The false words of the pain of parting can not help him. But the person who is ecstatic is only different, not to mention that after separation today, he is an enemy, and there is no chance to get together to discuss the piano. Looking back on the few days we met, although I also revealed my true feelings, but I always calculated on him. Although he is a Assassin, but I think his sincerity is a bit more than mine. Feeling a little guilty, I don't know why, my heart is hot, and I can no longer keep calm, so I will give him a chance to assassinate me, and then I will not owe him any more. Thinking of this, I turned around and walked towards him, reached out to help each other, and said: "Xuzhi doesn't need to be too polite, today is just a temporary farewell, and there will be a time for us to meet in the future."
Just when Jiang Zhe suddenly turned around, Xiao Shunzi and the guards who knew it all trembled in their hearts, but they didn't dare to stop them. They can't bear the guilt, but Jiang Zhe's life safety is better than others. Except for Xiao Shunzi's special status, he quickly followed and guarded Jiang Zhe's side. They also subconsciously approached Jiang Zhe. Fortunately, Qiu Yufei was in his heart. Excited, I didn't notice any abnormality of these guards.
Just as my right hand was touching "Gao Yan", he raised his head, I could clearly see the determination in his eyes, and then I saw a black shadow like a dragon and snake flying up from his sleeve, so close. From the distance, I could clearly see that it was a soft black whip. At this moment, the whip was full of infuriating energy and stabbed at my face like a sharp arrow. Obviously I knew in my heart that there would be an assassination, but I heard a sad and angry cry in my ear: "Xuzhi!" It was obviously my own voice, why did I not know how to shout it out
Just as I was dying, I felt a pain in the bend of my knees, and the moment my knees became weak, I wanted to kneel down. The black whip brushed slightly from my bun, and then a strong force was pulled towards me from behind. I fell on my back, my knees were about to break, I couldn't help screaming in pain, but saw a flash of blue in front of my eyes, and then someone dragged my arms and grabbed me aside. It wasn't until I woke up that I saw that Xiao Shunzi was already fighting with that "Gao Yan", and it was Hu Yanshou and another bodyguard who saved me. Now I can understand, it must be Xiao Shunzi who saved me by some means, but this kid is probably annoyed that I take risks lightly, or there is no other good way to make me suffer a little bit, but according to me As far as I know about him, the reason is mostly the former. The weakness after escaping from the dead made me secretly swear in my heart that I will never be impulsive in the future, and I will never do such a stupid thing again. I gently wiped away the cold sweat I didn’t know when, and I said loudly, “Xiao Shunzi, give me a high Yankee. Captured alive, I must ask him if he still has a conscience." No need to pretend, my tone and expression were absolutely sad and angry. The guards surrounded the surrounding area, and the scene that Jiang Zhe was almost assassinated just now made them also have lingering fears. They hated the assassin deeply and would never allow him to escape.