Chapter 272: The Great Elder Seeks a Backer
Liang Jingyao was extremely puzzled. How could it be such a coincidence? Just as the assassins of the Jianghu Order, disguised as refugees, broke through the gates of Yangming Town, the Jianghu Order's mansion was attacked by murder and arson?
Could this person be helping me? But why didn't he tell me? Could it be that this person's identity was inconvenient to reveal?
Liang Jingyao shook his confused head and said, "Well, you did a great job. I'll send other people to handle the rest. Let's get going!"
Zhan Tian and Zhan Wei retreated behind Zhan Ying and said, "Yes, I obey your command!"
Liang Jingyao was concerned with other things and had no time to think about who had burned the Jianghu Order. After seeing Yin Zhanwei leave, he hurried back to the tent where Jiu Laoguai was seeing patients.
"I'm back!" Liang Jingyao sat down on the chair, picked up the teapot and poured tea into his mouth.
Seeing this, Lin Xiaoyue said with a mixture of amusement and heartache, "Drink slowly, drink slowly! No one's going to snatch it from you! You'll choke like this!"
Liang Jingyao put down the teapot, reached out to wipe the tea from his mouth, and said, "Ha! I'm so thirsty! The Silver Slash Guards have already set off, and now they are waiting for my father's safe return!"
Lin Xiaoyue asked curiously, "Who is guarding Yangming Mountain now?"
Liang Jingyao replied, "When I went to Bamboo Courtyard, the princess wanted her son to come with me, so I agreed. Now Jiacheng is with his men on the mountain, and I feel safe with him guarding them. However, this means there's no one left who can replace Zhan Ying. Now, there are only ten Cheetah Soldiers patrolling the perimeter of Bamboo Courtyard."
Lin Xiaoyue thought about it in her mind. All the Silver Slash Guards were transferred to assist Master Zhao. Chen Hu was guarding the city gate. There really was no one else to choose! Unless Yao Jinheng from the capital was called over!
"Brother Liang, if Yao Jinheng can leave the capital, he would be a good candidate!" Lin Xiaoyue suggested.
Liang Jingyao shook his head and said, "No! I just got the news that something happened to the Jianghu Order! The leader of the Jianghu Order was killed. I wonder if the situation in the capital will be stricter? Jin Heng is the boss of Linglong Pavilion. If he's not here, it will easily attract other people's attention."
Lin Xiaoyue felt a little regretful. If Yao Jinheng couldn't come, then there would really be no one else to choose from!
"If it really doesn't work, just send two more groups of people over. There's strength in numbers!"
Liang Jingyao felt that Lin Xiaoyue’s idea was the only solution when there was no other way. If there was really no other way, this was the only way!
"It's okay, I'll take a look. I'll go back to the Bamboo Courtyard more often these days. Once I find a candidate, I won't have to go there every day."
Lin Xiaoyue nodded and said, "Okay, then let's do as you say."
In the imperial palace in the capital, Emperor Liang was reviewing memorials at his desk when suddenly, a young eunuch ran in in a panic.
"Your Majesty, someone from Jianghu Order has reported that an assassin broke into the Order and not only killed their leader, but also set fire to the Order. Now the barrier around the Order has disappeared!" The young eunuch knelt on the ground and reported.
The pen that Emperor Liang was holding tightly trembled, and the words on the paper became crooked. In anger, Emperor Liang threw the pen and the memorial in his hand at the young eunuch who was kneeling on the ground. "How can this be absurd? Is there anyone who did this?"
The young eunuch shook his head and said, "No, they are still investigating. But now the position of Commander is vacant, and they hope that the Emperor can help them choose a suitable Commander!"
Emperor Liang's eyes lit up and he asked, "Who is this person? Are you still waiting outside?"
The young eunuch nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, this man is the Grand Elder of the Jianghu Order, and he hasn't left yet."
Emperor Liang beckoned, saying, "Let him come in and answer. I have something to ask him."
"Yes! I'll go right away." The young eunuch responded and left.
After a while, the elder came in with the young eunuch, "I, Cheng Deming, pay my respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
Emperor Liang sat on the dragon throne, gave it a false prop and said, "Please rise quickly! I heard that your Jianghu Order was in trouble, and I am deeply saddened. I wonder how I can help you?"
Cheng Deming knelt on the ground and replied, "Your Majesty, our Jianghu Order has not only the Lord, but also eight elders, four branches, and sixteen bureaus. Now that the Lord has suddenly passed away, we are leaderless. The capable and experienced elders all want to compete for the position of Lord. If this continues, our Jianghu Order will become a loose sand and will never be able to rise again! Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty can make the decision for our Jianghu Order and select a Lord who is both virtuous and capable!"
Emperor Liang nodded and said, "I see. Don't worry, I will not only help you choose your Lord, but I will also avenge your deceased Lord. The suffering of the Jianghu Lord will not be in vain!"
Cheng Deming kowtowed excitedly on the ground and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Emperor Liang was very satisfied with Cheng Deming's attitude and continued, "To be honest, I do have a candidate in mind."
Cheng Deming asked curiously, "Excuse me, Your Majesty, who is it?"
Emperor Liang said with a smile, "It is Elder Cheng! In terms of seniority, you are the oldest in the Jianghu Order; in terms of martial arts, you are not inferior to others. I believe that under your leadership, the Jianghu Order will rise to a higher level!"
Cheng Deming was delighted. He didn't expect that it would be so easy to achieve his goal. Emperor Liang was indeed very easy to talk to!
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am willing to serve you till my death!" Cheng Deming kowtowed on the ground, making a "dong dong" sound.
Emperor Liang stepped down from the dragon throne and personally helped Cheng Deming to his feet. He then spoke to him, using both reason and emotion: "When the old Lord was still alive, I had a close friendship with him. I often heard him praise the Great Elder for his ability and courage, and for having helped him resolve many of his worries. So, I hope that in the future you will be able to do the same for the old Lord and serve me well. I will not treat you unfairly!"
Cheng Deming is indeed the confidant of the former Lord, and knows a lot about the former Lord, so this time he dared to take the risk and enter the palace to take a gamble. If Emperor Liang is willing to stand on his side, then he will definitely support Emperor Liang with all his strength in the future!
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. From now on, Jianghu Order will only obey Your Majesty. Anyone who dares to go against Your Majesty is going against Jianghu Order!" Cheng Deming said in a resounding voice.
Emperor Liang was deeply touched by Cheng Deming's flattery and said with satisfaction, "Very good, you will return with my imperial edict shortly. Anyone who dares to disobey my order will be killed without mercy! Remember, I want absolute loyalty, not two-faced infidelity!"
Cheng Deming patted his chest and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will never betray you!"
Emperor Liang returned to the desk, opened a brand new imperial edict, picked up a pen and began to write on it. After he finished writing, he blew on it gently, and after the ink dried, he rolled up the imperial edict again.
"Deming, this is my imperial decree. I will send someone back with you later. He can protect your safety. If you need anything, you can ask him to take you to the palace."
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