Chapter 2677: Don’t let the harmony be damaged for the sake of outsiders
When it was time for dinner, Xue Huai'en asked someone to invite Murong Qiuming and Song Zhiwen to his tent. When the two walked in, they saw several dishes on the table and even a pot of wine.
Both of them were stunned for a moment.
Xue Huai'en said: "You are all here, please sit down first."
Murong Qiuming and Song Zhiwen looked at each other, then walked over and took their seats.
Song Zhiwen said, "Brother Xue, why did you ask us to come here——"
Xue Huai'en personally picked up the wine jug and poured wine into the glasses in front of them, saying, "I've noticed that everyone has become a little estranged these past few days because of the city surrender and the Jinyiwei. You know, whether we surrender the city or not, we are all from Bailong City and are as close as family."
“…”
"So, I specially prepared some light wine and invited the two brothers to come over."
“…”
"Whatever it is, we are all fine. We can't ruin the harmony because of outsiders."
Song Zhiwen glanced at him and said, "I'm sorry to have worried you, Brother Xue."
Murong Qiuming was originally indifferent, but after hearing this, he looked at them and said, "Huai En, who is making a fuss about what you said? We all just want to solve the problem."
“Yes, yes.”
As Xue Huai'en spoke, he poured wine for the three of them.
Then he raised his glass and said, "In that case, I'll drink first as a token of my respect."
After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing him like this, Murong Qiuming and Song Zhiwen also drank the wine in their glasses. Xue Huai'en smiled and said, "That's good."
Putting down the cups, everyone picked up chopsticks and started eating.
Although they were outside, the cook who accompanied them was not careless and the dishes he prepared were quite delicious. Only Song Zhiwen found the food tasted like wax and his slightly furrowed brows never relaxed.
Murong Qiu Ming sat opposite him, took two bites, and looked at him again.
Said: "Zhiwen, have you thought about it?"
"Should we go back to White Dragon City?"
“…”
Upon hearing this, Song Zhiwen's expression became more serious. He sighed lightly and slowly put down his chopsticks.
Murong Qiuming gave him a cold look and said, "Why, haven't you made up your mind yet?"
Xue Huai'en advised: "Okay, didn't we agree not to make a fuss?"
"Wynn, I'm not making trouble. I just want to solve the problem."
Murong Qiuming said coldly, "Uncle Cheng's body is still there. We can't leave it there forever. Sooner or later, we'll have to carry the coffin back. What will we say when we get back?"
“…”
"Zhiwen, Uncle Cheng has watched us grow up."
“…”
"Can you bear to see him suffer injustice?"
Song Zhiwen frowned even more tightly, looking at the two of them, speechless for a moment.
The atmosphere became increasingly heavy.
After waiting for a long time, Song Zhiwen said softly: "I——"
But before he could finish his words, there was a sound of hurried footsteps at the door. Then, the person outside seemed to say something anxiously. Xue Huai'en immediately asked, "What's the matter?"
His guard walked in and said, "Sir, someone from the Cheng family came over and said they have something important to report to you gentlemen."
"Oh? Let them in."
The three of them put down their chopsticks and looked up, only to see several guards from the Cheng family walking in with angry faces, and curtly saluted them with their fists clasped.
"Several gentlemen."
Xue Huai'en asked, "What's the matter?"
One of the remaining men stepped forward and said, "Gentlemen, we'd like to ask, what are your plans for dealing with that Li man? Do you plan on returning to White Dragon City?"
"this--"
Xue Huai'en hesitated, but Murong Qiuming said coldly, "Don't ask Master Xue and me about this. Ask Master Song instead."
“…”
"If he doesn't agree, we can't leave."
Song Zhiwen glanced at him, then looked at the guards with some embarrassment. Just as he was about to say something, several of them said coldly, "Our master was assassinated, and we originally didn't expect others to avenge him. However, we respect you gentlemen and have always listened to your mediation, so we haven't acted rashly. But now, the other party has already made a move!"
"What?"
Song Zhiwen frowned: "What do you mean by that?"
The man said, "We just secretly saw that the Jinyiwei were already packing their luggage. They are ready to leave."
"ah?"
The three of them were stunned and looked at each other.
"Are they leaving?"
"But isn't that Li Bushan still in our hands? Can they get away?"
The men sneered and said, "Gentlemen, don't forget, they are the Jinyiwei. They can rush into our camp in the middle of the night and kill people without being discovered. If they want to leave, is it still difficult?"
"That's right, especially the one named Li, who is their leader. I'm afraid his skills are even more powerful."
"If you guys can't come up with an idea and let them go, then we will—"
Song Zhiwen's brows were twisted into a knot.
He said hurriedly, "Please don't worry, let's go over and take a look. We can ask clearly first. We must not make a big deal out of this misunderstanding."
The Cheng family members said, "We didn't take direct action, and that's why we came here. Please go over and take a look. If those Jinyiwei are really going to leave without even an explanation, we won't agree so easily."
Murong Qiuming sneered and said, "Let's go and take a look."
Then all three of them stood up and walked out of the tent.
At this time, it was already dark outside, and bonfires were lit everywhere in the camp. Many guards had finished their dinner, some had already rested, and some were still patrolling inside and outside the camp.
As soon as they saw them come out, everyone immediately surrounded them: "Gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
Xue Huai'en asked first: "Um, is Li Bushan still in the tent over there?"
"Yes, our people have been guarding him the whole time. He hasn't gone out all day today."
"That's good."
At this time, Ma Yuanju also came up and asked, "Sir, what happened?"
Song Zhiwen didn't answer, just waved his hand. Ma Yuanju saw his serious expression and sensed something was wrong, so he waved for someone to follow. When they reached the camp gate, they found that the Cheng family's guards were gathered there.
After a while, the group arrived at the gate of the Jinyiwei camp.
The guards stopped them immediately.
"What are you doing?"
Song Zhiwen said, "Please ask your manager to come out. We have something to ask you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Murong Qiuming sneered and said, "It's already like this, why are you still asking?"
Song Zhiwen turned around and looked at him: "Huh?"
Murong Qiuming pointed inside and said, "Didn't you see? They've even taken out the stove!"
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