Debunking rumors

Recently, rumors about Huangfu Renhe plotting to usurp the throne have become increasingly rampant within Sifang City. Therefore, no matter what happens to one's friends, as the Lord of Sifang City, the most important thing is to stabilize the people's hearts.

During the morning court session, Ouyang Mingri went to the palace with Huangfu Renhe.

"Today, I have something to announce to you." Huangfu Renhe and Ouyang Mingri looked at each other and nodded.

"When the old City Lord Ouyang was in office, he once told me that Huangfu Renhe's father, Huangfu Zhong, was the City Lord of Sifang City. After the incident in Sifang City, my father, City Lord Ouyang, temporarily took over the management of Sifang City on behalf of City Lord Huangfu, while trying his best to find the whereabouts of the young master Huangfu Renhe. Finally, he lived up to expectations and Huangfu Renhe returned to the court safely. Afterwards, Huangfu Renhe married Princess Yingying. Although Princess Yingying passed away, the Ouyang family and the Huangfu family have become relatives. I, the old City Lord and I agree that Huangfu Renhe is the only choice for the position of City Lord. I have reason to believe that Huangfu Renhe would never do such a dishonorable thing as killing his wife and regicide, which would put himself in an unjust position." Ouyang Mingri's voice was sonorous and powerful, "Therefore, the rumors outside are pure nonsense!"

"City Lord, Imperial Master," a civil official took two steps forward, raised his tablet, and said, "With just one side of the story, I'm afraid it won't be enough to silence the gossips."

"Here is a handwritten edict from the old City Lord Ouyang during his reign as proof, and it's also stamped with the imperial seal of Sifang City!" Ouyang Mingri unfolded the edict, which read: "I, Ouyang Feiying, have been acting as the administrator of Sifang City on behalf of City Lord Huangfu for over ten years. Upon Huangfu Renhe's return, the City Lordship will be passed to him. I decree this."

"This is indeed the handwriting of the old City Lord Ouyang!" said the old minister excitedly.

"I will announce this imperial edict to the world. I believe the rumors will be quelled soon." Huangfu Renhe said.

I'm sure everyone has guessed it. The handwritten note was written by Ouyang Mingri imitating Ouyang Feiying's handwriting, and then stamped with the imperial seal. This childish trick can only fool those who wear ancient costumes. But fortunately, the rumor has finally passed.

"Brother, this time it's all thanks to you," said Chou Doufu.

"There's no need to thank me between you and me." Ouyang Mingri said.

"Brother, what are your plans regarding Leng Yue?" asked Chou Doufu.

"Alas," Mingri sighed, "I only regret that my martial arts skills are not good enough."

"Brother, I believe Leng Yue is a lucky person and we can definitely find a way." said Chou Doufu.

Ouyang Mingri nodded.

The stars are twinkling and the night is gorgeous.

"Sai Huatuo," Shangguan Yan asked, "are you worried about Leng Yue?"

Ouyang Mingri did not give a direct answer, but simply said: "There are still doubts about Leng Yue's matter."

"I find it a little strange, too," Shangguan Yan said. "If Leng Yue was truly a member of the Divine Moon Sect, why did they rescue her? If she had no connection to the Divine Moon Sect, why did Ban Tianyue bring her back?"

"Chou Doufu said that Leng Yue is a lucky person, but I can't find any celestial phenomena related to her. Why is that?" Ouyang Mingri said quietly, looking at the night sky.

"Perhaps Leng Yue is really different from us." Shangguan Yan said.

"She is indeed different," Ouyang Mingri said. "Although she doesn't know martial arts and I've never seen her write poetry, I always feel that she is quite extraordinary. I can't explain why I have this feeling."

"I have the same feeling. Leng Yue always has some ideas that are different from ordinary people and we have never heard of them." Shangguan Yan said.

"She once said that everything is like a dream. Ouyang Mingri prides himself on being smart, but he still hasn't figured out the true meaning of her words." Ouyang Mingri said.

"Sai Huatuo, I can see that Leng Yue likes you, and you like Leng Yue too." Shangguan Yan said, "Since Leng Yue left, you seem like a different person."

"So what if I like her?" Ouyang Mingri sighed, "It's all my fault for being so clever, otherwise..."

"Tomorrow! So you were hiding here!" The old man from the frontier and Gumutian came.

"Yan'er will take her leave first." Shangguan Yan said.

"Xiaoyanzi, why do you want to leave as soon as we two old guys come? Don't you want to see us?" Gumutian asked with a pout.

"How dare Xiao Yan'er," Shangguan Yan said with a smile, "Yan'er just thought that Master and Uncle had something to say to Sai Hua Tuo, so they said they were leaving."

"Ah, hahaha, what a clever little swallow!" said the old man from the border with a smile.

"Go ahead! Hehe!" Gumutian also said with a smile.

"Master, Uncle-Master," Ouyang Mingri bowed to the two seniors.

"Are you worried about Leng Yue?" asked the old man from the border area with blinking eyes.

"Master, do you have any solution?" A gleam of light flashed in Ouyang Mingri's eyes.

"Look," the old man from the frontier handed Mingri a sword.

Ouyang Mingri pulled out his sword a few inches, and it flashed with an icy blue light. "Isn't this Bai Tong's Wuwo Sword?"

"Yes, it's the Wuwo Sword!" said the old man from the border. "Tomorrow, I will teach you all the essence of my medical skills, but this swordsmanship, because you previously..."

"Disciple understands." Ouyang Mingri said.

"Well, so, your master has passed all the swordsmanship to Bai Tong. This Wuwo Sword is the life's work of your master, as well as the life's work of Bing Xin and Bai Tong. Now it is handed over to you. Tomorrow, although your medical skills and internal strength will be fully inherited from your master, your actual combat skills are still weak. Now, you can only practice the Wuwo Swordsmanship well so that you can cooperate with the Dragon Soul Knife and the Phoenix Blood Sword. Only in this way can you completely eradicate Bantian Yue and save Leng Yue from the sea of ​​suffering." said the old man from the border.

"Yes!" Ouyang Mingri said excitedly.

"I'll tell you tomorrow that you can't forget Leng Yue's deep affection for you!" said Gu Mutian.

"Hey, you old fellow, didn't we have a plan when we came here? Why did you change your mind again?" The old man from the border said, "Tomorrow, don't listen to him. If you want to master the Wuwo Sword, you must put Leng Yue aside for now and concentrate on practicing the sword. Otherwise, you won't be able to achieve anything."

"Tomorrow, don't listen to him! Love is the most important thing in the world!" Gumutian said, jumping up and down.

"Love is the biggest trouble in the world!" said the old man from the border angrily.

"Hmph!" Gumutian pouted.

"You old fellow, you're so unreasonable when it comes to love!" said the old man from the frontier. "Aren't you putting the children in a difficult position?"

"Mingri obviously likes Lengyue, but you insisted on letting her go. It's you who made things difficult for him, not me!" Gumutian said with a pout.

"I didn't say I wouldn't save Leng Yue!" the old man from the border said, "If you don't put her down temporarily, you won't be able to practice the Wuwo Sword well. If you can't practice the Wuwo Sword well, you won't be able to protect Leng Yue. Mingri, do you understand?"

"Disciple understands." Ouyang Mingri said.

Leng Yue woke up and found herself still lying in the antique room. Could it be that not only did she fail to wake up, but she had fallen into a deeper dream? This was really troublesome.

Leng Yue walked out of the room and felt that this place was very strange. All the buildings had black roofs, and it felt eerie, like a prison, but not like a prison.

"You're awake." A voice suddenly came.

Leng Yue was startled to find a man in black standing in front of her with his back to her. She guessed that it was him who had spoken just now, so she walked over bravely.

This is a man wearing a mask.

"Who are you?" Leng Yue asked.

The man in black ignored her question and only asked, "Why do you want to die?"

"So it's Bantian Yue." Leng Yue ignored his question and spoke to herself.

"Do you know me?" Bantianyue asked.

"Someone threw me off a cliff. Even if I'm deaf, I can still recognize his voice." Leng Yue sneered.

"You are really sharp-tongued." Ban Tianyue said, "You are not allowed to take a single step out of here, and you are not allowed to commit suicide."

After saying that, he walked away.

It was said that Ban Tianyue was practicing martial arts outside the city that day when he suddenly heard the neighing of a horse. Following the sound, he saw a young girl. This girl turned out to be the young palace maid pretending to be Madam Yuzhu. She didn't look seriously ill at all, and she had actually left the palace carrying her bag. It seemed strange that she hadn't died after falling off the cliff that day.

What's even more strange is that she actually wanted to commit suicide for no reason.

The only explanation is that the Dragon Goddess and others drove her out of the palace. Or, do the Dragon Goddess and others have a bigger conspiracy?

If it is the former, then this person must hate the people in the palace very much and can be used by the Shenyue Sect; if it is the latter, Bantianyue also wants to see what conspiracy they are planning.

So, Bantianyue enlightened her on the way and brought her back to the main temple of Shenyue Sect.

Leng Yue was no fool. The idea of ​​wearing two masks was hers. Now that she was captured by Ban Tianyue, it must have been because Ban Tianyue had removed Shangguan Yan's first mask and seen her appearance before recognizing her in the suburbs. So she had to half-seriously bluff Ban Tianyue.

But what exactly is this guy planning?

"Forget it. There is food and drink here anyway. What can we do if the owner won't let us leave? The king asked me to patrol the mountain..." Leng Yue hummed a song and returned to the room.

A modern woman, no matter how gentle and refined, is not as easily bullied as a woman in ancient times. Although men and women are not truly equal, the status of modern women is still much higher than in ancient times. Therefore, although Leng Yue's personality is relatively gentle, she is definitely not a soft girl.

Even though Leng Yue was quite gentle when she spoke to Ouyang Mingri, once she was in the same place with someone like Ban Tianyue, her female masculine nature would inevitably be aroused. As a result, she lost her refined demeanor.

Perhaps, it is a blessing to have a bit of the spirit of a dead pig not afraid of boiling water.