The camp of the Xirong envoys at Liquan Mountain was shrouded in darkness, with undercurrents surging and dangers lurking everywhere.
Although they were a whole in the eyes of the Great Zhou court, the delegation was actually divided into two major factions: Regent Geqi and Left Wise King Zhahemu, who were fighting each other openly and secretly, and were as hostile as water and fire.
At this time, in a makeshift tent, the chief and deputy envoys and confidants of Zuo Xian Wang's faction were sitting closely together, talking in low voices.
"A few days ago, Geqi's people disguised themselves as people from the Great Zhou and quietly entered the city." One person said solemnly.
"The Prince Regent has been secretly selling horses and copper mines for a long time. I'm afraid his visit to Beijing this time is also for this kind of business." Another person continued indignantly.
"He thinks he can do whatever he wants in the royal court. When we return, we will definitely depose him." A trace of determination flashed in the eyes of the envoy.
Regent Gezi now controls the queen mother and the young prince of the Xirong royal court, and holds the power of the government, which has long aroused strong dissatisfaction among many Xirong nobles.
"Where is Taiji? He can't afford to make any mistakes." The deputy envoy suddenly remembered something and asked anxiously.
"A suspicious person appeared last night, so Taiji disguised himself and went to track him down under the cover of darkness." Nurhadu's personal bodyguard replied.
Just as he recalled the commotion that happened by the lake last night, he couldn't help but frown and nodded, a trace of worry rising in his heart.
However, he had full confidence in Nurhatu's intelligence and ability, so he was not overly alarmed.
As the night grew darker, Nurhadu rode his BMW "Black Cloud" and galloped along the lower reaches of Liquan Lake, disappearing into the vast night.
At the foot of the mountain where we camped last night, several figures in black were wandering around stealthily.
Although their presence did not directly threaten the safety of the camp, the bloody smell in the air caused the camp's hounds to bark wildly.
Nurhadu grew up on the grassland. With his natural intuition and rich experience, he became alert.
Because any rash action near the capital may cause unnecessary trouble, he took out his beloved BMW "Dark Cloud", and he and his horse went over the back mountain and went downstream along the lower reaches of Liquan Lake, tracking the faint smell of blood all the way.
Liquan Lake on the west side of the capital has many tributaries, which nourish the vast and fertile rice fields west of the city.
Most of the land here is privately owned by local wealthy farmers and wealthy families in Beijing. In early summer, the rice fields appear a vibrant green, and the newly grown rice ears are lush and prosperous, adding a natural barrier to the land.
Nurhadu carefully surveyed the terrain and flow rate of several river forks, then slowed down his horse's pace and headed towards a farm. He followed the river, carefully searching for the clues he wanted.
"Girl, be careful standing in the water. Don't catch a cold with your bare feet."
"The river water is not cold, Xiaohe, come and see, these fish are circling around me."
The girl's voice was as sweet as clear spring water, and her carefree and free tone made Nurha look at her sideways.
In this early summer season, her laughter and words are like the breeze blowing through the rice fields, making people feel a kind of quiet and simple beauty.
Nurhadu recalled his distant childhood, when the howling of wild wolves outside the tent often kept him awake.
Whenever this happened, my mother would always gently recount her past experiences in the Jiangnan water town, where she played by the rippling water and chased the fish with laughter.
At this moment, Nurhadu seemed to see the water town in the south of the Yangtze River that his mother had described, and the girls playing with the fish.
Such a scene forms a sharp contrast with the world of struggle and intrigue in his life, and is particularly precious and rare.
He dismounted gently and stared quietly at the opposite bank, afraid of breaking the tranquility and beauty.
Xiao He smiled and turned around, planning to go back to the house to get a wooden basin. "I'll go scoop out some small fish and make fish soup for the girl tomorrow morning."
Xue Shanqiu nodded, his eyes full of anticipation, "Okay."
Watching Xiaohe's back gradually walking away, her eyes fell on a small stone at her feet. She bent down to pick up the stone, feeling its weight in her hand.
"Let's try skipping a stone." Xue Shanqiu said to himself, then walked to the lake and threw the stone out with force.
Unfortunately, the stone did not jump on the water as she imagined, but sank directly into the river.
Xue Shanqiu couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. She sighed and looked at the shimmering water under the moonlight.
Under the moonlight, Nurhadu could clearly see the girl in front of him. She was like a fairy in the Moon Palace, beautiful and elegant, exuding a natural and pure beauty.
The most eye-catching thing is the rouge mole between her eyebrows, which adds a touch of softness and charm.
At this moment, the water flow suddenly became turbulent.
Nurhadu had sharp eyes and noticed that there was an unidentified object floating rapidly along the water upstream. That should be the target he was looking for.
Turning around, I saw the girl on the other side of the river was completely unaware of this and was still playing by the river.
He approached cautiously, his steps light and steady, making no sound, then bent down and picked up a stone at his feet. The skill of skipping stones on the water was a piece of cake for him.
With a light throw, the stone streaked across the night sky like a meteor and landed on the water, stirring up circle after circle of ripples. The stone finally landed on the other side of the river, causing waves on the water.
Xue Shanqiu was startled by the sudden stone. She opened her eyes wide in surprise and looked around blankly. A trace of alertness and fear flashed across her face, and she subconsciously stepped back.
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