108. The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

Miss Zhang Er came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

The steed named Zaozao spewed out breath like white arrows and flew away carrying the fiery red figure.

She Dengke listened to the sound of receding horse hooves, looked around at everyone in astonishment and asked, "How can she be so arrogant?"

The clinic was silent and no one answered his question.

After a long silence, Liu Quxing sighed, "In the entire Luocheng, apart from the Liu family and Prince Jing's Mansion, there is indeed no one more arrogant than the Zhang family."

She Dengke said in a muffled voice, "But the princess is not like her. I think the princess is very good. She never bullies others or puts on airs. The reputation of the palace should be more powerful than the Xu family behind her mother, right?"

The prince leaned an elbow on the counter and suddenly smiled meaningfully, "The status of the vassal kings of our Ning Dynasty isn't necessarily higher than that of the Xu family. Even in this small piece of land in Luocheng, the prince's palace has to consult with the Liu family on everything. The three northern families of Qi, Chen, and Hu, and the three southern families of Liu, Xu, and Yang, although they don't get along with each other, they have always been united when it comes to imperial power."

He continued, "My father wanted to figure out the cement formula before, but when Chen Ji said he would take the formula back to the Chen family, my father immediately gave in. Why? Because if the cement formula fell into the hands of the Chen family, even Prince Jing's Mansion would be in jeopardy."

She Dengke's eyes widened: "No matter how powerful the aristocratic family is, can they really compete with the imperial court for things?"

The prince laughed and said, "In their eyes, they are the imperial court..."

"Stop," Old Man Yao squinted at the prince. "Is this what an old man like me should hear? Are you tired of seeing me live to ninety-two, so you're planning to give me a ride?"

The prince said awkwardly, "I won't say anymore."

At this time, Bai Li walked to the other side of the mahogany counter and stared at Chen Ji opposite him: "Aren't you angry? She said that to you, why are you acting like nothing happened?"

Chen Ji did not answer, but turned around and walked towards the backyard with the chessboard and chess basket.

Just after taking two steps, he saw Bai Li standing on tiptoe, grabbing Chen Ji's arm across the counter and pulling Chen Ji back: "I'm talking to you, don't go!"

Chen Ji stood still helplessly and asked with a smile: "My princess, are you talking about the fact that she looked down on me?"

Bai Li said seriously, "She has never understood you at all. Why would she say you are not as good as Chen Wenzong? In any case, she is wrong to say that."

Chen Ji asked back, "Does the princess want me to prove myself to her?"

Bai Li thought for a moment and said, "At least let her know that you are no worse than Chen Wenzong."

Chen Ji smiled and said, "And then?"

"Um?"

Chen Ji said, "Then she found that this marriage was actually not bad, so she happily agreed to the marriage. Then Master Zhang will find a son-in-law from the list of successful candidates and force me to go to the wedding. After the wedding, we can't go out drinking together anymore. I have to learn needlework at home."

Bai Li was stunned: "Ah? Then... then let's not do that."

At this time, Liu Quxing asked, "Miss Zhang Er didn't recognize the princess and the prince just now. Haven't you met before?"

The prince explained, "As far as I can remember, Master Zhang came to Luocheng to take up his post in the 27th year of the Jianing reign. He didn't bring his family with him at the time. It seems he only brought them here before the Lantern Festival last year. By then, Bai Li and I had already gone to the Donglin Academy. Have you heard of this Second Miss Zhang? What is she like?"

Liu Quxing muttered, "I've only seen her twice. Both times she was galloping through the city, startling passersby. She seems to be quite good on horseback, but I've never heard of her hitting anyone on horseback."

Liang Maoer said on the side: "I heard about her when I went to drink with my brother. It is said that the young master of the Liu family liked her. The Liu family sent a matchmaker to propose marriage, but was rejected by Mr. Zhang. Not only the Liu family, but also

There are quite a few scholars here.”

Bai Li muttered, "I don't know what these people's eyes are on. Why do they admire her?"

The prince chuckled cheerfully and said, "Miss Zhang Er is beautiful and Lord Zhang's favorite daughter, so naturally, many people flock to her. If a scholar from a poor family marries her, he can save himself thirty years of detours."

Bai Li suddenly looked at Chen Ji: "Chen Ji, do you also think she is pretty?"

Chen Ji exclaimed, "I didn't look carefully."

Bai Li leaned against the counter, feeling a little depressed.

The prince asked curiously, "Are you still angry?"

Bai Li said angrily, "When Zhang Xia was here just now, she was the only one who pissed me off, but I didn't get angry at her. Now that I've figured out how to refute her, she's already gone!"

The more I think about it, the angrier I get!

Baili turned and walked out.

The prince quickly grabbed her and asked, "Where are you going?"

Bai Li said angrily: "I'm going to go find her and talk to her about it!"

The prince was at a loss whether to laugh or cry: "Stop making a fuss, they've all gone far away."

He looked at Chen Ji and said with a smile, "If we talk about family background, Miss Zhang Er is also a good choice. Maybe she just heard the rumors and is in a hurry to make three rules because she doesn't know you well. But as time goes by, she will eventually get to know you again...would you like to reconsider?"

Chen Ji smiled and said, "If you don't understand now, you won't have to understand in the future."

…

…

When the night is quiet.

Chen Ji came out of Qingshan’s dream and slowly opened his eyes.

He silently counted the snoring sounds, and only got up quietly after making sure that everyone around him was asleep.

However, as soon as Chen Ji opened the door, he saw Old Man Yao standing under the apricot tree with his hands behind his back, staring at the red strips of cloth on the branches.

"Master? Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Old Man Yao said indifferently, "Why sleep so long when you are alive? You must sleep forever after you die. I don't know what's wrong with me, but lately I just feel like I can't get enough of the scenery in this world."

Chen Ji was startled: "You are still in good health."

Old Man Yao sneered: "I said, I want to see more of this world before you get me killed."

Chen Ji: “…”

Old Man Yao turned around and looked at him: "Playing the role of the Chief of Jing Dynasty Military Intelligence Department in front of the Liu family is like walking on the edge of a knife. The slightest mistake will lead to eternal damnation."

"You know everything?"

Old Man Yao asked, "What are your plans?"

Chen Ji was stunned.

An old man and a young boy stood under the apricot tree and looked at each other.

Chen Ji recalled when he first came to this world, he followed his master and walked slowly along the bluestone road. He wanted to say something urgently, but the old man was afraid of danger and didn't want to listen to anything.

But now, the old man took the initiative to ask.

Chen Ji smiled and said, "You never asked about these things before."

Old Man Yao was also startled, then said angrily: "If you don't want to say it, then don't say it. Don't act like I care about you that much. I am just worried that you will get involved!"

Chen Ji pondered for a moment, and finally said, "It's better not to tell you."

Old man Yao sneered: "If you don't want to say it, then don't say it. Take care of yourself."

Chen Ji changed the subject: "Master, where is Uncle Crow? I haven't seen him for a long time."

"It went out to avoid the limelight."

Chen Ji asked again: "What about the dark cloud? I didn't see it today."

"It also went out to avoid the limelight."

Chen Ji: “?”

Is this a yard full of outlaws?

Chen Ji wondered, "What did Wu Yun do wrong that he had to hide out?

”

Old Man Yao turned and walked slowly back to the main house. "If you want to find it, walk a mile east along Anxi Street and turn into the alley next to Chaiji Grain and Oil Shop. It should be there tonight. As for why it's hiding, you'll understand when you see it."

Chen Ji walked out, and under the moonlight, he walked east along Anxi Street.

But he had only walked halfway when he suddenly heard extremely light footsteps behind him.

Chen Ji turned around suddenly and saw that the long bluestone road behind him was like a transparent tunnel. There was no one in sight at the end!

In the long street and moonlight, only the thin Chen Ji stood still and looked back.

open.

In an instant, the hairs on the back of Chen Ji's neck stood up.

He recalled the story of the mountain flower ghost money and thought of the Liu family's carriage, which had no one to drive it, but the reins moved automatically without wind...

On this bluestone road, it seemed as if there was an invisible shadow sticking to his back, like a maggot on the tarsal bone, wrapped in endless black resentment, and it was freezing cold.

Was he being targeted by that old Beggar Gang member named Zhang Guoer? How did he find his way to the Taiping Clinic?

No, it shouldn't be the Mountain Flower Ghost Money. Things driven by the Mountain Flower Ghost Money shouldn't make footsteps.

Chen Ji turned around and walked quickly with his head down. After just a few steps, the sound of footsteps behind him sounded again.

This time he did not look back, but gradually quickened his pace until he was running.

The next moment, Chen Ji suddenly turned into a dark alley.

However, just when his body had just entered the shadow, he suddenly pulled out a dagger from his arms, turned around and slashed down.

The dagger slashed from the shadow into the moonlight, as if it had been hidden in the shadow all along, and then suddenly appeared.

But then someone screamed and subconsciously swung his long sword to block it, but the short sword that came from the shadow hit the waist of the long sword squarely, and with a clang, the long sword broke!

After the short knife cut off the long knife, it was thrust upwards. However, Chen Ji heard a "ah" sound and realized something was wrong. The tip of the knife just stopped at the jaw of the uninvited guest.

Not more, not less, if you penetrate a little deeper you will see blood.

Chen Ji stood in the shadows, looking at the uninvited guest in front of him, stunned.

Princess!?

In the moonlight outside the alley, Bai Li was seen holding a broken knife, with a look of horror on his fair face.

Behind her are the prince, Liang Maoer, and Liang Gouer!

I guess it was Liang Maoer and Liang Gouer who helped the prince and Bai Li to hide, so that I didn't discover their traces.

At this moment, the prince and Liang Maoer stared at Chen Ji blankly.

Only Liang Gou'er's pupils shrank slightly and his expression became solemn.

He, who was originally carrying a long sword on his shoulder in a nonchalant manner, suddenly stood up straight.

The prince and Liang Mao'er were stunned because they were shocked by Chen Ji's sharp knife just now, but they were just surprised that the Chen Ji at this moment was completely different from the Chen Ji they knew.

Only Liang Gou'er knew that there was no flaw in the previous knife attack.

Even a genius like Liang Gou'er could not perform such exquisite, accurate and domineering swordsmanship at Chen Ji's age.

This is not the kind of swordsmanship that an apprentice in a medical clinic should know!

Chen Ji glanced at Liang Gou'er, slowly put the dagger into the sheath, and slowly walked out of the shadow of the alley.

He looked at the knives in the hands of the prince and Baili, and said helplessly: "Prince, Princess, Brother Cat and Dog, why are you following me?"

Bai Li was still in shock. "These past two days, you've been out at night and back during the day. Everyone thought you must have run into some trouble and wouldn't tell us, so we pooled our money and asked Brother Liang Gou'er to come and take a look. Chen Ji, if you really have any troubles, don't keep them to yourself. We'll all help you solve them together!"