The gods appear?
Over there, Lu Xiyun picked up the teapot on the table. Before the spout touched the edge of the bowl, Xie Lingyan pressed it down with one hand, and the porcelain bowl was turned upside down on the table.
Xie Lingyan frowned, her tone filled with dissatisfaction: "When you're out and about, don't eat raw food. Look at what you've learned from following Qin Shu day by day."
Lu Xiyun sighed softly, as if feeling somewhat helpless: "Brother Xie, please don't involve him in everything. You don't like him anyway."
It's not that I don't like it, it's that my blood pressure soars when I see it.
Xie Lingyan sighed, a complicated expression on her face: "How do you want me to explain this to your brother?"
Lu Xiyun handled the situation with ease and took over the topic: "If you can't explain, just stay alive. If you stay alive and don't go to see him, then you don't have to explain, right?"
As if to make his words more credible, Lu Xiyun casually chatted, "The son of the mayor here was shot in the calf by a poisoned arrow during the bandit uprising two years ago. Ever since then, he's been lame, drinking and living in a daze. But last month, after a miracle doctor saw him, not only was his leg healed, but he's also feeling much better. Everyone's saying there's an immortal in Qingtong Town who can summon magical water that can cure any disease."
Ren Xuan narrowed his eyes.
Sure enough, they also came for this god.
But here’s the thing…
Lu Xiyun has always been disrespectful to ghosts and gods, and he even dared to offend Qin Shu.
Lu Xiyun actually went to Qingtong Town in person just for a rumor. I'm afraid Xie Lingyan's body is almost half buried in the ground.
No wonder Xie Lingyan was able to be killed by hundreds of Yanshi in the previous life. It seemed that she was about to die.
In this way, Qin Shu is extremely unlucky.
I need to argue with my boss about this new information.
Ren Xuan turned around and left the inn.
At the street corner, Ren Xuan opened the craftsman's book.
He said solemnly: "Your Highness, the Yanshi clan does not seem to be a good family. It is better to take action as soon as possible."
The golden blade slowly unfolded, and light blue words emerged:
"Not Ren Xuan? Did you let Master Yan wash you? How can you be qualified to punish evil and promote good?"
Ren Xuan: “…”
If you want to curse, just curse, but can you please not be so precise?
Even though they were thousands of miles apart, Qin Shu was able to grasp the key points accurately, and even began to doubt whether his mental state was normal.
Ren Xuan rubbed his nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
Frankly speaking, he and Qin Shu were about the same. Expecting them to "punish evil and promote good" was better than hoping that the gods would appear in the temple across the river.
Since the noble route was not feasible, Ren Xuan simply spoke the truth: "Your Highness, even if you have a problem with Xie Lingyan, letting him die is still too much."
Thousands of miles away, Qin Shu's attitude remained nonchalant: "He can't die."
After a pause, he added, "The scourge will last for a thousand years."
Ren Xuan: “…”
The dislike between you two has been consistent from beginning to end.
To be honest, Ren Xuan had never thought that Xie Lingyan, the dignified Lord of Yinshu City, could actually be defeated by hundreds of Yanshi.
But the fact is, this person is really going to die!
And then what? Then your sweetheart will break up with you.
Even when Ren Xuan took the initiative to take the blame, he was unable to help Qin Shu regain the impression of "not helping someone in need".
We only have one life, but there are more than one things that can kill us.
Saying directly to the boss, "Your Highness, if you continue like this, your partner will run away, and it's impossible to coax him/her away," seems like you have very low emotional intelligence.
Ren Xuan was a man of measure, and euphemism was his professional skill. He changed his tone and said, "Your Highness, I have received intelligence that Xie Lingyan has been seriously ill recently."
He paused, then calmly described a future where the blame fell from the sky. "This man was already dying of illness, and yet you just happened to cause him this. When the time comes, everyone will think, 'Hey, Xie Lingyan's death, Yinshu's destruction, Yanshi's entry into the city... Who do you think Prince Lu will blame for this?"
At that time, even if I am willing to take the blame for you, how much do you think Lu Xiyun will believe me?
Leaving Yinshucheng alone and letting Xie Lingyan die are two completely different things. Qin Shu was unusually silent for a while.
Ren Xuan continued to attack while the iron was hot, "You and Lu Xiyun had a fight last time, and now you want me to go to Yinshu City to pick someone up for you. If you fight again this time, I'll be busy this Mid-Autumn Festival, and you'll have to be alone, toasting to your reflection and making it three people."
Qin Shu: “…”
Seeing that Qin Shu still remained silent, Ren Xuan felt confident.
If he doesn't reply, it means he is thinking seriously. Over the years, he has come to understand the Dog Emperor too well.
So, Ren Xuan took the opportunity to make an offer: "How about this, Your Highness? I'm a kind person, and I'm familiar with those bastards in Yanshi. If you can give me an extra half month's leave during the Mid-Autumn Festival, I'll settle this matter for you."
As expected, Qin Shu did not refuse: "How do you want to settle it?"
Ren Xuan felt that when it came to military and political affairs, he was truly a worm in Qin Shu's stomach: "Anyway, it won't involve you."
Qin Shu: "Try not to let him do anything."
Although he got a positive answer, Ren Xuan almost couldn't hold it in.
Ren Xuan couldn't bear it any longer, and his tone became completely gloomy: "Yes, yes, yes, I am just a fifth-rank official. I will definitely protect you, the prince, and serve you with all my heart and soul until my death. Even if Prince Lu can beat ten of me, I will worship him as my ancestor."
Qin Shu was not bothered by his sarcasm and even seemed to be in a good mood: "Just do your best and die for it."
Qin Shu paused for a moment, then added another blow: "Oh, and one more thing—this Mid-Autumn Festival, either I accompany Xiyun for a drink, or you accompany me for a military inspection. It's up to you."
——It’s hard, my fist is hard.
The dog emperor only knows how to plot against his leave!
MD, only a dog will accompany you to work overtime during the Mid-Autumn Festival!
Back then, he shouldn't have been so active in showing his loyalty to Qin Shu. He got caught up in the chaos and ended up getting his colleagues and himself killed.
In the end, Qin Shu said "I only trust you", and he, a general leading troops, actually had to do the work of coaxing his girlfriend...
——This is outrageous!
Ren Xuan was angry in his heart and cursed, but he did not stop. He turned into the alley and hurried back to the inn along the same route.
Overtime is fate, scolding Qin Shu is emotional management, and after scolding, you still have to work.
But at this moment, he paused and his eyes fell on the opposite side of the inn.
The wooden door of the pharmacy creaked open.
Almost at the same moment, people who were drinking and having fun in Fengyu Inn stopped what they were doing, exchanged glances for a moment, and then stood up at the same time, walked out of the inn door, and gathered on the street.
Ren Xuan narrowed his eyes and stood on the corner of the street watching all this quietly.
——The scene is wrong, and the atmosphere is wrong.
Footsteps were heard in the pharmacy, and a middle-aged man was supported and walked out.
"Thank you, miraculous doctor! Thank you, sir!" The man bowed repeatedly in excitement, his voice even choking with sobs, "You are truly a living god!"
Well, the magical plot has officially begun.
In front of the medicine hall, a gray-robed "man" stood silently, as expressionless as a statue, and just nodded slightly.
On the street, the crowds of people seeking medicine were suddenly in an uproar. Some of those near the doors simply knelt down, muttering prayers for "the gods to appear."
Ren Xuan stood at the corner of the street, his eyes slowly sweeping over the scene in front of him, his expression calm.
A moment later, Jiang En squeezed out of the crowd, quickly found Ren Xuan, and approached him with a low voice: "General, why does this man look even colder than City Lord Xie?"
Ren Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes passed over Jiang En's shoulder and fell on the gray-robed "man". With just one glance, he saw the clue.
Ren Xuan could not feel the breathing or the flow of Qi of this gray-robed "person".
Cold? How could it be cold? It was clearly not even popular.
The kneeling heads surged like a tide, forming a dense black mass. In this dense crowd, Ren Xuan quickly noticed a figure that seemed particularly "unsociable" -
Lu Xiyun.
The prince frowned slightly, folded his arms, and stood outside the crowd, looking like he was neither sure what to do nor what to retreat.
Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents, and Teachers: there are only a handful of people Lu Xiyun has ever knelt to in his life.
Let him bow down and worship with a group of people who are praying to gods and Buddhas?
Ren Xuan wanted to laugh when he saw this.
Come to think of it, when has a noble prince like Lu Xiyun ever asked for help from others?
Not to mention being humble, this ancestor basically didn't even have the chance to speak when he was with Qin Shu.
This is also what drives Ren Xuan crazy the most about Qin Shu - this dog emperor just doesn't know how to fall in love!
It is outrageous for an emperor to be so diligent in trying to figure out the "intentions of his superiors" and what his subjects want every day!
Initially, Qin Shu had his own political considerations. The Jingxi Palace dominated the southwest, and it was understandable that he wanted to curry favor with Lu Xiyun, leveraging his influence.
But the problem is, as he continued to perform the role, Qin Shu got so into the role that he couldn't even change it!
Arrogance leads to disaster, and spoiling hurts children, let alone Qin Shu, who directly worships people as his ancestors.
Today, Lu Xiyun dared to use the military seal to write a leave note himself - he left the camp alone, ran to Yinshu City, and did not return on time.
Tomorrow, he would dare to use the imperial seal to write his own imperial edict - arbitrarily changing the military orders and withdrawing all the "death squadrons" whom he considered to be inhumane.
Lu Xiyun is used to being independent, and in the future, the dog emperor will cry.
Ren Xuan glanced at Lu Xiyun silently, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
This guy is Qin Shu's natural weak spot, but he is ridiculously strong and has no idea of it at all.
At this moment, Lu Xiyun stood outside the crowd, looking a little helpless, which was rare.
However, even Lu Xiyun couldn't help but feel anxious when he saw the overwhelming sound of kneeling.
Everyone else is bowing, but he's the only one standing there. Doesn't this clearly show that he's insincere?
The prince can only choose one between decency and sincerity.
Lu Xiyun was torn between inner and outer conflicts, thinking to himself, it's already this time, why should I care about face?
With a determined heart and a firm footstep——
However, just as Lu Xiyun took a step forward, two hands, one in front and one behind, stretched out at the same time, accurately blocking his movement.
Xie Lingyan frowned slightly, loosened her hand on Lu Xiyun's shoulder, and cast a cold glance at Ren Xuan who was blocking the way ahead: "Who are you, sir?"
Ren Xuan slowly lowered his hand that was blocking Lu Xiyun, bowed respectfully to Xie Lingyan, and said in a serious tone, "I am General Ren Xuan, serving under King Xiang Qin Shu. I am honored to meet City Lord Xie."
Xie Lingyan's brows knitted together immediately, and the displeasure in her eyes was not concealed.
He never liked to hear the word "Qin Shu" in his life.
Lu Xiyun's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly raised his hands, starting to prove his innocence: "Xie, brother, I really don't know him!"
...the acting was quite realistic.
Ren Xuan received Lu Xiyun's hint and understood that this was asking him to cooperate in acting.
So, he simply went along with the situation in a serious tone: "Thank you, City Lord. His Highness Prince Xiang has received reliable intelligence that a group called the Yanshi has set their sights on you and Yinshu City. His Highness has specially sent this general to assist you."
This lie was so perfect, half true and half false, that it sounded plausible.
Xie Lingyan's brows furrowed even tighter, obviously still not figuring out what Qin Shu was up to this time.
But no matter what the story was, Xie Lingyan didn't believe Qin Shu's claim that he wanted to help him. "Please tell Qin Shu that Yinshu City doesn't need him to worry about it."
Ren Xuan sighed in his heart, hey, one by one, two by two, they are all the same.
I want to die, but I feel like someone else should die.
Qin Shu! Look at you, what kind of impression do you make on your brother-in-law?
But his expression remained unchanged, still as gentle and elegant as ever: "Thank you, City Lord. Yinshu City may not need me. But you do need my help now, don't you?"
After saying this, Ren Xuan met Xie Lingyan's gaze with a calm expression: "You have been hiding this all along. I assume that you don't intend to let Master Lu kill these people, right?"
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