Chapter 108 Chapter 108 The Storm is Coming (V)...
Before leaving Jiankang City, Xie Tingyu went to Yuan Garden to check the population accounts and discussed it in detail with Yuan Wangshu. They finally decided on a strategy of starting from the simple to the difficult, starting from the north and then gradually moving south to Kuaiji County.
Even so, we still had to check information as we went along, so the journey was inevitably slow.
Fortunately, when we had previously traveled north to support Pengcheng, we had also passed through these counties, and whether they were local officials or obscure noble families, they all provided extra cooperation. Perhaps they had heard of Xie Tingyu's thunderous methods of attacking cities and dared not to deceive him, so the journey was relatively smooth.
By this night, the group had arrived in Xia Pi.
After entering the inn, everyone rested for a while. Meanwhile, several servants, who had been waiting nearby, were struck by the word "Thank You" emblazoned in gold thread on the carriage's banner. They rushed off at full speed, heading straight for the same spot.
Soon, they stopped at the gate of Chen's Garden in Xia Pi.
It was dark at night. The housekeeper hurried into the flower hall, only to see the lights shining brightly inside. More than ten girls were sitting together, their brows and eyes full of anxiety.
The butler bowed and said urgently, "Master, Mr. Xie, who came from Jiankang, has now stopped at the post station."
Chen Yan, who was sitting in the middle, was leaning against the table, her eyes closed and her expression solemn. The other girls also had worried expressions on their faces.
One girl couldn't help but say, "Sister, we all saw this Lord Xie during the siege. He had a face as kind as Guanyin, but his methods were like Yama's incarnation. I'm afraid we have no choice but to hand him over this time..."
The person next to him coldly interrupted him, "Nonsense! Do you know how many refugees are hiding in this village? During the last uprising, thugs broke into the village, killing people and looting slaves. If you hand them over now, how are you going to maintain your farmland and livelihood?!"
The girl felt a little aggrieved. "That's better than dying, right? I don't want that Lord Xie to chop off my head and kick it like a cuju."
This girl was named Chen Xi, sixteen years old, the youngest of the Chen clan. During the siege, she had seen Xie Tingyu chop off a man's head with his sword and then kick it in the enemy's face.
The scene of blood flowing in her mind kept echoing in her mind. When she covered herself with quilt at night, she could only see the horrifying scene of Xie Tingyu kicking a human head like a ball.
She really just wants to live!
Chen Yan twirled the jade ring on her thumb and said in a deep voice, "News has come from the capital that this Lord Xie is ruthless and would disdain even a huge sum of money. I guess money and gold wouldn't be enough to sway him."
"It's true that the Xie family of Chen County is a century-old prestigious family. The treasures in their gardens are piled high like mountains. It's natural that they wouldn't be greedy for what they already have. But I don't believe that everyone in the world has no weaknesses."
"I also heard that this young lady Xie has practiced cultivation at Shangqing Monastery for several years, strictly observing the rules and precepts, and has yet to be engaged to any young man in the capital. I guess she's still a bit unfamiliar with the ways of love."
She glanced at the other women in the clan, her gaze finally landing on the awkward Chen Xi. "Chen Xi, your brother Chen Yun is the most beautiful man in Huai Si. He's already sixteen and it's time to find a wife. As the clan leader, I believe Madam Xie and Chen Yun are a perfect match made in heaven."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes immediately turned to Chen Xi.
She hurriedly stood up and bowed, "Big sister, this is a brilliant idea! I, I'll go talk to my brother right away."
Chen Yan instructed the housekeeper: "Tomorrow we will host a banquet to welcome Mr. Xie. Please be sure to invite him to the banquet."
"yes."
The following night, Xie's carriage stopped in front of Chen Garden. The curtains were raised, and Xie Tingyu, dressed in a pomegranate-red dress, gracefully alighted, her skirt gleaming in the lantern lights.
Yuan Wangshu, who was watching from the side, sneered and thought to himself, "Loading."
The housekeeper led everyone to Lanting.
But among the swaying bamboo shadows, the palace lanterns were as bright as day. In the pavilion, there was a long rosewood table with delicacies laid out on it, and dozens of tables were also spread around it.
Chen Yan greeted him from afar with a bow: "I have been waiting to thank you, sir, for a long time! I was afraid that you would find my humble home too simple and unsuitable to honor me. I am relieved to see you here."
After saying this, he personally led Xie Tingyu to the main seat.
She clapped her hands gently a few times, and suddenly, behind the mica screen, stringed instruments began to play, their melodious music swaying the shadows on the screen. Then, two pairs of young men in dancing skirts emerged gracefully from the bamboo forest path, dancing with swish sleeves, showcasing their slender waists.
Xie Tingyu didn't move his chopsticks and raised his hand to take a sip of tea. "I didn't expect that Master Chen would have such leisure time."
"Master Xie, you are wrong. This world is full of troubles, and you must have many worries when you are traveling. If you don't have delicious food, good wine, and beautiful women to accompany you, how boring it would be!"
Having said that, Chen Yan laughed out loud.
Xie Tingyu looked up and saw a young man approaching from the shadows of the palace lanterns, stepping gently towards him and quietly sitting beside him. His hands folded lightly on his knees, his eyes full of affection, "Thank you, sir."
Chen Yan said at the right moment, "This is Chen Yun, a young man from my clan. I have long admired you for your heroic performance during the siege, and I begged for a long time before I was finally allowed to sit by your side."
Before he finished speaking, Chen Yun had already poured a cup of clear wine and placed it next to Xie Tingyu: "Please enjoy it, sir."
"ah……"
"Actually, I'm not really into men."
Chen Yan and Chen Yun's expressions froze. Chen Yun's chopsticks had already picked up the delicacy, but it hung in the air for a moment before he silently turned the chopsticks and dropped it into his own bowl.
"After all, I came here to supervise the affairs of the Tuduan, not to travel around and have fun."
Xie Tingyu turned to Chen Yun and said, "Get up and leave. I don't like strangers sitting too close to me."
Chen Xi, who had been secretly watching the food at the neighboring table for a long time, suddenly became expressionless, and the delicious fish sashimi in his mouth suddenly became tasteless like chewing wax.
Tears welled up in Chen Yun's eyes. He had only been seated for a moment when he was driven away. It felt like two invisible slaps in the face, burning with pain. He stammered, "Thank you, sir. I..."
"Go down."
Xie Tingyu's smile remained gentle, but his tone was as cold as ice. "I have never been violent with my son, but if you refuse to change despite repeated admonitions, don't blame me for being heartless."
Chen Yun had no choice but to cover his face and leave in tears.
The Chen family members put down their chopsticks one after another and saw Lord Xie, who had come from afar, stand up with his cup in hand.
"The last time I saw you, I was being beaten by the rebels, huddled in a garden like a frightened rat, unable to move. But in just a few days, I've been able to live a life of luxury again. I'm so relieved. This shows that the people of our Great Zhou have a strong spirit that cannot be broken by ordinary forces."
Xie Tingyu tapped the wine cup lightly with his jade chopsticks, clapping his hands in response to the sound of stringed instruments.
She sighed deeply, "Everyone, enjoy the wine and the food. I'd like to ask, where did all this come from? Could it have fallen from the sky?"
She placed her palm lightly on Chen Yan's shoulder and patted him twice. "These are the fruits of the hard work of the tenants and refugees in your garden. They were once granted free status by the imperial court, but now they are forcibly conscripted into slavery, trapped in the garden, and reduced to being someone else's servants. It's a pity! They should have been free, but they are thrown back into shackles. How can I not cry for this?"
As soon as his fingers loosened, the celadon wine cup suddenly fell to the ground, with a crisp shattering sound, and the wine splashed, sprinkling drops on Xie Tingyu's skirt.
This sound was like a guillotine falling from the sky, hanging directly above the heads of the Chen family.
Chen Yan abruptly stood up, then his knees gave way and he tumbled to his knees. The others, pale as death, followed suit and kowtowed, leaving the room in a dead silence.
Xie Tingyu's voice suddenly dropped. "I hope you can cooperate with me in this matter. If anyone hides, please don't blame me for being ruthless."
He smiled again, "The food is good today, but unfortunately I don't feel like sitting down anymore. In order not to spoil everyone's fun, I will leave first."
Yuan Wangshu also stood up and left, walking side by side with Xie Tingyu. "You're so intimidating that they dare not even pick up their chopsticks. You've already ruined their interest."
Xie Tingyu chuckled: "It's okay, as long as you and I can eat it when we get back to the inn."
When the two reached the garden gate, they suddenly saw a man anxiously waiting by the shaft of a carriage. Seeing them emerge, he hurriedly pulled a letter from his bosom and presented it to Yuan Wangshu with both hands: "The Third Young Master has an urgent letter. He was waiting here to find his wife, but she was not at the posthouse. He has been instructed to deliver it to her personally."
"A letter from Fuxue?"
Yuan Wangshu frowned and took it, then leaned into the carriage with Xie Tingyu. He pressed the envelope with his fingertips, "It's bulging inside, I wonder what's written on it. This is the first time I've seen him write such a thick letter—"
Before she finished speaking, she had only read a few lines when her face suddenly darkened. She threw the letter on Xie Tingyu's lap and said in a stern voice, "This is a letter from my third brother. Read it yourself."
"Ah?" Xie Tingyu spread his hands. "Heaven and earth can bear witness. Since returning from Pengcheng, I haven't spoken a single word to your brother."
"Of course I know." Yuan Wangshu snorted coldly, "Stop talking nonsense and read your letter!"
Yuan Wangshu picked up a piece of pork jerky and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing while observing Xie Tingyu's expression as she read the letter. She had a gentle smile at first, but as she read, she felt as if she had fallen into an icy cave. When she raised her eyes again, they were cold and murderous, as if she could draw her knife and kill at any moment.
"What, what happened? What's in the letter?"
Yuan Wangshu snatched the letter back and said in astonishment, "How come we suddenly got engaged to Zhou Qin after leaving Beijing? Given the current situation, war between us and Northern Qin is inevitable!"
A closer look brought even greater shock. "My third brother even detailed the Northern Qin delegation's return route. So they were planning to return home via Pengcheng?"
She shook the letter paper, and a map of the area around Pengcheng fell out, with the Luliang Mountains and the Sishui Ferry clearly marked.
"Come back to the posthouse later. I won't have dinner with you. I need some men and horses to rush to Pengcheng overnight."
Yuan Wangshu was puzzled, "Why are you going to Pengcheng?"
"Rob someone."
"who?"
"Lian Lian."
"Who is Lianlian...?" Yuan Wangshu realized it belatedly, dumbfounded, "No... When did you have an affair with Di Qing?!"
"It was probably from the time you held the flower banquet at Qingliang Villa." Xie Tingyu said in a flat tone.
Yuan Wangshu looked at her and then at the letter: "So my brother is writing to ask you to interrupt this marriage?"
"What else? Yuan Lang wouldn't write to tease me, would he?"
"Xie Tingyu!"
Yuan Wang held her shoulder solemnly, "If you kidnap the bride, you'll be putting the Xie family of Chenjun on the fire! Before you act, at least think of Grand Tutor Xie and the entire Xie family!"
Xie Tingyu nodded. "That makes sense. Then I must be more careful when doing this. I must not let anyone see that I did it."
"That's exactly the time to be cautious... Bah!" Yuan Wangshu said anxiously, "No! This matter concerns the diplomatic relations between Zhou and Qin. If you cancel the engagement, it will be tantamount to tearing apart the last bit of dignity between the two countries!"
"Bei Qin has already lost its face. Do they still need me to tear it apart?"
Xie Tingyu brushed her hand away and adjusted the hem of her skirt. "It's useless for you to talk me into it. I act according to my heart, and no one or anything can change that."
She raised her eyes calmly, but with a cold rage in them: "I entrust all matters related to Xia Pi to you. Once I have rescued the person, I will return to meet you."
"No, Xie Tingyu, you, hey! Xie Tingyu!"
Yuan Wangshu was too late to catch up and shout, only to see her go straight into the guest room. But after a cup of tea, she came out again, wearing a dark outfit, with a red silk sword hanging at her waist.
It was obvious that she meant what she said about snatching people away.
Yuan Wangshu stretched out his arms to stop him: "I don't mean to break up your marriage, but you should always consider the overall interests of the Great Zhou!"
"Mother Wangshu, if I don't go and snatch that person away, I know I'll regret it my whole life."
Xie Tingyu's eyes were sharp as a knife. "Don't you know the nature of those corrupt officials in Fengge? They would rather be cowardly and stick to the status quo than dare to have the slightest intention of resistance. This is the Great Zhou today! They would rather sacrifice a man than give up and fight!"
"If they really had any blood in their veins, why would they resort to marriage to seek a safe haven? No."
"Only when the Northern Qin cavalry breaks down the Great Zhou city gates and swords are pressed to their throats will they even begin to harbor the slightest thought of resistance."
Xie Tingyu walked around Yuan Wangshu and jumped on his horse. "I will never watch Lianlian marrying far away in a foreign country. This would be unfair to him and to me."
"You...you...are you really in love with this His Highness the Emperor?" Yuan Wangshu asked again in disbelief.
Xie Tingyu said firmly, "Yes."
In the inky darkness of the night, she reined in her horse and barked a command. The steed neighed loudly, then stood firm, trotting resolutely towards Pengcheng. Several of Xie's personal guards followed closely behind, their hooves thundering through the silence.
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“Tear—”
The sound of clothes ripping suddenly rang out, followed by a scream that was muffled by a large hand. Jiangzhu was forcibly dragged to the back of the team.
A cold rebuke, both shocked and angry, cut through the night sky.
"Stop! What are you doing to my maid?!"
Jiangzhu felt the grip suddenly loosen, she took a deep breath to hold back her tears, covered her torn lapel and ran towards Ji Lian.
"Your Highness..."
Ji Lian held his trembling hand, pressing the tip of her tongue against the roof of her mouth to suppress the trembling. "This is still within the territory of the Great Zhou, not your Northern Qin territory! Don't be rude to my palace maid."
The man took a few steps forward and couldn't help but look at Ji Lian again. She had long coveted this stunning imperial concubine. Whether it was her appearance or her figure, she was first-rate.
The thought that such a beauty would belong to the imperial sister made him even more angry.
Helian Yi sneered and said, "We're almost in Pengcheng now. Right before us is the Luliang Mountains and forests. After we pass through this jungle, we'll soon enter our Northern Qin. By then, will you still be as arrogant as you are now?"
Her voice gradually deepened: "If you don't want the servants to serve you, why don't you do it yourself-"
His words stopped abruptly when he saw Ji Lian pull out a golden knife from his sleeve and put it to his throat.
"If you dare touch me or my servants, I will die before your eyes. How will you report back to Northern Qin without me?"
"You really have a fierce temper."
Helian Yi spat on the ground, and the desire in his heart to roughly pin down the beauty in front of him and ravage her became even stronger.
She snatched the reins from the attendant, stepped on the stirrup, and mounted her horse, whipping the horse and shouting, "Order to speed up. We must reach Northern Qin within a month!"
Ji Lian and Jiangzhu stepped into the carriage.
The car door closed, blocking out the noise outside.
Jiangzhu fell on Ji Lian's knees, sobbing and crying, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.
Ji Lian remained silent, just reaching out and gently stroking his back.
Since leaving Jiankang, these people from the Northern Qin delegation have become somewhat uncontrollable. Several palace maids have fallen victim to their murderous attacks, and the incident has continued despite repeated bans.
Although he was an imperial minister, he wanted to rebuke and intimidate them, but because he was imprisoned, he was helpless. A few days ago, a palace maid could not bear the humiliation and jumped into the river to die.
If this is the case in the Great Zhou, how will he cope if he goes to Northern Qin?
Ji Lian closed her eyes and whispered softly in the empty darkness: I miss her so much.
Helian Yi rode his horse at the front of the team, leading everyone into the Luliang Mountains and forests.
It was the end of the evening, the sky was thick with purple clouds, the setting sun was half hidden behind the clouds, and a few rays of light shone through the sparse branches of ancient trees. The mountain path was rugged and steep, and fearing continued rain, we had to travel at night.
Helian Yi was sitting on the horse with a piece of grass in his mouth. He stopped suddenly and narrowed his eyes. He saw a man riding a horse in front of him. He was wearing a black tight-fitting clothes, a hat with a hanging veil, and his face was hidden in the twilight.
"Hello!"
Helian Yi's heart trembled as the man continued in fluent Xianbei language, "Excuse me, is the person sitting in the carriage behind you a minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty?"
Behind them, the Northern Qin guards immediately drew their swords and surrounded them. They were in the lowlands of a mountain valley, surrounded by giant bushes and a steep slope on the east side that leaned like a screen.
Helian Yi shouted, "Who are you?"
The man raised his head and drew his sword, the red silk wrapped around the handle flashing in the residual light.
"He's here to take your life."
Before he could finish his words, a hail of arrows suddenly came from the steep slope on the east side, and a group of masked men in black night clothes suddenly jumped out from the bushes, their faces could not be seen clearly.
Xie Tingyu leaped from his horse's back, his sword piercing the wind as he slashed straight at Helian Yi's face. Helian Yi rolled off his horse, hastily engaging his sword with his ring-handled sword, only to feel his palms numb.
This man's moves were as sharp as lightning and his strength was immense, forcing her to retreat step by step.
She prided herself on her immense strength and was known as the Iron-Armed General in the army, but the man before her was so powerful, in terms of moves, speed, and strength, that she gradually felt she could no longer withstand him.
Who is this person? Why is he so brave? And how can he speak Xianbei?
Helian Yi raised her ring-handled sword to block Xie Tingyu's attack. With a clang, the blades clashed, sparks flying. Her guards rushed forward to defend their master, but were swept to the ground by Xie Tingyu's long legs. With a twist of her wrist, Xie Tingyu thrust his sword downward, piercing the guard's throat. He then pulled it out with a powerful force, spraying a stream of blood onto the nearby bushes.
Xie Tingyu fought and approached the carriage shaft. Helian Yi raised his sword to block him, but Xie Tingyu's sword flashed and cut his wrist, knocking his arm to the ground. Xie Tingyu then kicked him in the chest, pulled open the car door, and got in.
Helian Yi rolled on the ground in pain, her eyes wide open as she yelled, "Stop her!"
Seeing this, Yu Wen Yue turned over, raised his knife to protect the car door, and blocked the attackers, not allowing anyone to get close.
Outside the car, heart-wrenching screams and the sound of golden swords clashing came one after another. Ji Lian tightly grasped the golden sword in his sleeve, staring at the car door without blinking.
The car door was suddenly pushed open, and the moment the man took off his hat, he suddenly covered his mouth to suppress the exclamation that was about to come out.
"It's me."
Xie Tingyu leaned against the carriage wall with one hand and said solemnly, "I will rush out on horseback later. You must stay close to the carriage wall and don't move."
At this moment, Ji Lian's heart was filled with shock beyond words, but he knew this was not the time to talk. He forced himself to remain calm and whispered, "Then be careful."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Tingyu put on his hat again, the door closed again, and the carriage sped out in an instant.
The mountain road was rugged and rocky, and the car was shaking violently. Even though the two of them pressed themselves tightly against the wall, they were still dizzy. Ji Lian felt a churning in his chest, as if his stomach was being turned upside down.
The wheels rolled and galloped without slowing down, and I could still hear the sound of horses' hooves chasing me closely behind.
After an unknown amount of time, the carriage finally stopped. Jiangzhu hurriedly reached out to support the shaky Ji Lian. He rubbed his solar plexus, slowly suppressing the pounding and panic in his chest, finally managing to calm himself down.
Stepping on the Moon Zhui came up from behind and rubbed Xie Tingyu's cheek affectionately.
Soon, Yu Wen Yue led a group of people to catch up, "Master!"
Xie Tingyu nodded and instructed, "We'll rest here for a while. Go find some wild fruits to fill your stomachs and bring back a few live animals."
"yes!"
The car door was pushed open, and Xie Tingyu's eyes flickered slightly, only to see Ji Lian, dressed in a wedding dress, step out. Her hair was disheveled, and her face was pale, but when their eyes met, tears welled up in her eyes, and her lips moved slightly as she whispered, "Xie Tingyu, you're here."
Xie Tingyu blinked, the corners of his lips curved slightly, and he smiled softly, "Do you want to bring a change of clothes? And the soapberry, I'll take you to a quiet place and take good care of it."
"good."
Ji Lian nodded, turned around and got into the car again, and soon came out with a small bag.
The Moon-Stepping Horse neighed, and the two mounted side by side. Ji Lian wrapped his arms tightly around Xie Tingyu's waist, his chin resting lightly on her shoulder. The clatter of hooves was as rapid as drums, but he could only hear the frantic beating of his heart inside his chest.
Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom.
At this moment, he seemed to come back to life.
The Moon-Stepping Horse stopped before a clear lake. The surrounding countryside was deserted, the water clear as a mirror, and the only sound was the rustling of insects.
Ji Lian took out a night-shining pearl from her bag and tied it to a branch of a bush with a silk ribbon.
The faces of the two people were reflected in the bright candlelight.
Xie Tingyu gently stroked his cheek and rubbed his jaw with her fingertips. "You seem to be thinner than the last time we met."
Ji Lian's nose turned red, and she felt a lump in her throat. "When I'm away from home, even if I stay at an inn, I still find it hard to eat delicious food."
"Why?"
"Because you're not with me."
The voice was hoarse, with a hint of grievance and helplessness.
Ji Lian opened his arms and wrapped them around her waist, buried his face in her neck, and whispered to her ear with his lips touching her earlobe, "I can't sleep at night, I can't eat, I'm so scared, so scared, so scared."
The little fox cried out in fear three times and sobbed softly with a feeling of grievance.
"They are not human at all. They wantonly teased my palace maids and ignored my orders. Woo woo woo, Xie Tingyu, luckily you are here."
Ji Lian raised her head, tears streaming down her face, "Look, I told you my dreams are accurate, but you still don't believe me."
Xie Tingyu wiped the tears from his eyes and said, "I didn't disbelieve you. Look, I came right here."
She gently held his cheeks with both hands, which was an action that Xie Tingyu liked to do to Ji Lian.
"My dear, eat more later so you can have a good sleep at night."
"Will you sleep next to me?"
"meeting."
Ji Lian hesitated, "You disrupted the marriage between the two countries for me. Will my status be a burden to you?"
"Won't."
Xie Tingyu pressed his forehead against his, their breaths intertwined. "I was just disguising myself as a Xianbei, speaking the Xianbei language and wearing black clothes without any markings, so no one could detect me."
"Lianlian, go take a bath. Step Moon and I will be here to protect you, don't be afraid."
The horse stepping on the moon neighed softly in response.
Ji Lian's eyelashes trembled slightly. She hugged Xie Tingyu tightly and whispered softly, as if she had made a great decision: "Xie Tingyu, how about bathing with me?"
Xie Tingyu's eyes deepened slightly, "Do you know what will happen if you invite me to bathe with you?"
"I know."
"I originally thought I could wait until our wedding night to go to Wushan with you, but I can't wait. The sudden arranged marriage has broken my heart to pieces."
"There's no need for a wedding night to do this kind of thing."
"Now is the best time."
Ji Lian took a deep breath, "Xie Tingyu, tonight, let me be yours completely. I want you to possess me completely."
"Here?"
"Here."
As her fingertips trembled, the bright red sash fell to the ground. "As you said last time, the sky is your blanket and the ground is your bed."
He leaned in close, the chirping of insects in his ears like a flute and a zither: "Listen, even the heavens and the earth are celebrating for us."
The tip of his tongue lightly traced her lips, and his voice was soft and gentle, "I don't want to wait anymore. Endless waiting will only drain my soul."
As their breaths blended, they murmured, "When life is happy, we must enjoy it to the fullest. As long as it's you, as long as it's Xie Tingyu, any time, any place, I will be happy."
When her lips parted, he breathed in her warm breath: "Tonight, you will teach me what Wushan Clouds and Rain are."
The long-awaited deep kiss ended, and the two separated breathlessly.
Ji Lian took a few steps back and, under the soft light of the night pearl, she took off her clothes piece by piece. Her wedding dress, undergarment, and underwear fell to the ground one by one.
The bright and clear light outlines his beautiful body like a jade sculpture.
A spot of bright red toad blood is dotted on the flawless skin and on the lower abdomen, rising and falling gently with the rapid breathing.
Long legs, narrow waist, and winding curves, every part of her body contains thrilling temptation.
He turned around, his black hair cascading down his smooth back, and he stepped slowly into the lake barefoot, creating ripples.
Ji Lian looked back in the water and stretched out her hand to the people on the shore: "Want to come?" "Come."
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