Chapter 134: Shadows Under the Lights of Pegasus Mountain City
The lights in the commander's tent were bright.
A thin old man with a sullen and yellow face was fiddling with the arm of the assassin who shot the arrow.
"If Brother Fu doesn't recognize him, then he must not be from the vicinity of Jingling County."
The old man said nothing and continued to examine the body.
Feng Ge turned to Zhou Yi, Lou Chen and the others to introduce his background.
The old man's name was Fu Hong. He was originally an aide to Master Fang, responsible for handling all matters in the villa. He was also well-versed in the martial arts world, so he knew the forces in the surrounding counties like the back of his hand.
For example, all kinds of appointment documents in the villa were discussed between him and the owner of the villa, and then issued by the left and right vanguards.
After hearing this, Zhou Yi looked more convinced.
Xu Xingzhi said that he had received an invitation from Fang Daoyuan, the right vanguard of Duba Mountain Villa.
I think this person is aware of Xu Xingzhi's abilities.
"Come and see."
Fu Hong grabbed the corpse's left and right hands respectively. The inside of the second joints of his middle finger, ring finger and index finger were covered with layers of thick calluses.
"This man is different from ordinary archers. The calluses on three fingers of his left hand are connected into one piece, with a horizontal hard ridge. This shows that he pulls the string with his left hand and holds the bow with his right hand."
When everyone looked, they found that it was just as he said.
Fu Hong turned the body over again, and with his bony hands, he pinched up and down its calves. "His legs were once broken, one long and one short. I think he's lame."
"If my guess is correct, he should be a leader named Jiao under the Four Great Bandits."
"but."
The old man frowned and looked at Zhou Yi:
"It's all because of what Master Zhou said. He's a coward, not someone who's always tough. He once fell into the hands of the Lion King of the Haisha Gang and had his legs broken. He only managed to save his life by begging for mercy."
Zhou Yi roughly guessed the reason, but he only said, "If he knows everything and tells me, I will naturally capture him alive."
Fu Hong also agreed with this.
Feng Ge didn't care about those things. He was relieved when he knew that they were from the Four Great Bandits.
If they were really Qian Yun's men, there would surely be chaos in the city.
"Is there a Baling Gang in Jingling City?"
"The Baling Gang has opened several brothels in the city."
Feng Ge asked, "What's wrong?"
"The Baling Gang is in collusion with Xiao Xin, and the four major bandits are in cahoots with them. The rumors Qian Yun mentioned must have come from them. With the strength of the Baling Gang, spreading rumors wouldn't be difficult."
After Zhou Yi finished speaking, General Feng's eyes flashed coldly: "I will send someone to keep an eye on them."
"Then I'll have to trouble General Feng to keep an eye on one person."
"Who?"
"His name is Xiang Yushan. We were attacked in Fenchuan City. It was this man who was responsible."
"Feng has made note of it."
Lou Ruodan stared at Fu Hong, thinking of the rumors Qian Yun had said, and couldn't help asking:
"The two owners of the manor are in trouble. Does Mr. Fu have any clues?"
Fu Hong remained silent for a long time, a look of nostalgia on his face:
"Half a month before the manor owner was murdered, they secretly met someone. Since then, they have been worried and unhappy no matter what they do. When I asked about it, the manor owner was vague and didn't give me any details.
Before the two owners of the manor were killed, the right vanguard Fang Daoyuan died tragically at home.
I guessed that Fang Daoyuan had heard some secret, and knew that what the owner of the manor was in was extremely dangerous. I was weak and powerless, so I didn't dare to ask any more questions.
later"
He glanced at the people in the big tent, and took a special look at Zhou Yi.
"Three days before the owner was murdered, he suddenly said something unclear to me while drunk."
Zhou Yi noticed that General Feng looked confused and looked straight at Fu Hong.
"The owner of the manor said that soon, there will be a devastating disaster inside and outside the Nine Provinces."
After hearing this, several people frowned, but then they thought about it and understood.
Yang Guang left the Eastern Capital and headed south, where he lived a life of drunkenness and debauchery in the south of the Yangtze River.
For the people of the world, how can it not be a disaster when the rebel armies are fighting each other and bandits are everywhere?
I underestimated Master Fang. I didn't expect that he cared about the people of the world and was worried about them.
Fu Hong then said to Lou Ruodan:
"The death of the manor owner has nothing to do with the ranch. We are very clear about this. Boss Lou, don't be misled by Qian Yun. I'm afraid his men don't believe those rumors.
It's just that Qian Yun is greedy for power and has a problem with his thinking."
Lou and Chen thanked him and finally heard some comforting words.
Pegasus Ranch had no reason to dominate the villa, and they were the last ones who wanted to cause chaos.
Fu Hong said no more and glanced at Zhou Yi who was lost in thought.
General Feng looked at Fu Hong.
During the last two hours of the night, everyone basically didn't sleep, but just stayed together near the tents.
At daybreak, Zhou Yi felt even hungrier because he hadn't eaten enough the previous night.
I wanted to find some dry food to eat, but unexpectedly, General Feng brought a steaming pot from the kitchen.
This is a pot of chicken soup.
Maybe Zhou Yi was too hungry and thought it was delicious.
The chicken in the soup is not dry at all and is extremely tender.
"Mr. Fu, does the army kitchen have a royal chef?"
"No."
Fu Hong swallowed a piece of chicken breast and said, "This is what Old Feng treated."
"We were supposed to drink it last night. Old Feng heard about the situation in Fenchuan and rushed there with his troops. If there's any further conflict between Jingling and Pegasus Ranch, the situation will be out of control."
The Old Feng he mentioned was naturally General Feng.
A look of surprise flashed across Zhou Yi's face.
Lou Ruodan, Chen Ruiyang and others were concerned about the ranch and did not want to stay.
After breakfast, they left the camp. Feng Ge's nephew Feng Han led thousands of troops to escort them to Nanjun.
Watching the people from Pegasus Ranch walk away, Feng Ge and his middle-aged deputy general Pu Qin gathered together next to Fu Hong.
"Brother Fu, are the things you said last night true?"
"certainly."
"Then why didn't you tell us before?"
"This matter has little to do with the situation in Jingling. Telling you will only cause more trouble. It's better for me to worry about it alone."
Deputy General Pu Qin asked, "According to what you said, they can solve the problem?"
Feng Ge stared at him closely:
"Brother Fu, you are very knowledgeable, but you recognized the identity of Mr. Zhou."
"That's right, and you all know it."
"Oh? Who is it?"
Fu Hong pointed to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and said, "It's the most famous one between the Yangtze River and the Huai River."
Pu Qin was stunned when he heard this, then realized that the surname was Zhou, and then he was shocked: "It's that General Zhou!"
He took a long breath:
"I was wondering where this incredibly powerful figure would suddenly appear. He's so young, yet so skilled in martial arts, and so incredibly courageous, daring to charge into the enemy camp alone. I didn't expect it to be this person, so that's not surprising at all."
He was puzzled and said, "Pegasus Ranch is really capable. They actually invited him to the mountain city."
“It’s not that simple.”
General Feng gave Pu Qin some pointers and dispelled his doubts:
"If I'm not mistaken, the mall owner must be having an affair with this person. He also admitted that he's from the ranch, not just an ordinary helper."
Pu Qin stroked his chin and thought:
“If that’s true, they’re a good match. If you put aside the love relationship and consider the power of the two families, it’s a big deal!
This Grand Commander Zhou is a savage force in Jiangbei. If he gets the full support of Pegasus Ranch, he will have no shortage of war horses, cavalry, money and food, and he will become the world's number one rebel king."
Fu Hongdao said, "You only know one side of the story. This man not only traverses the north of the Yangtze River, but also controls Nanyang. A single word could separate the two sides of the Huai River. He's just biding his time and hasn't yet made his announcement. Otherwise, how could he have the opportunity to have breakfast with us in the Jingling army?"
"What! Where did you get this information from?" Pu Qin was tongue-tied.
"They are from some friends in Yiyang County, and Master Fang has had contact with people from Nanyang before. If nothing unexpected happened, I'm afraid..."
Fu Hong looked at Feng Ge:
"I'm afraid Master Fang will also express goodwill to this person."
General Feng finally spoke out from the silence: "Brother Fu, do you want me to pledge my loyalty to him?"
Pu Qin also looked up.
Fu Hong said decisively: "Yes, although the Li Clan in Guanzhong, Wagangzhai, and the King of Liang have all sent people to look for you, there is no need to hesitate.
First, he has the ability to resolve the Jingling crisis. Second, he's doing you a favor by protecting you. Third, he's beloved by the people of Jianghuai and Nanyang. Fourth, this is also Master Fang's last wish."
"nonsense!"
Feng Ge's eyes were stern. "I agree with your first three points, but it's absolutely impossible to say that it's the owner's last will. Although the owner is waiting for a wise leader, with so many heroes competing for power now, no matter how well-intentioned he is, he wouldn't say such a thing."
Fu Hong's old face showed a trace of vicissitudes of life: "I have been friends with the owner of the manor for many years. His temperament is indeed as you said, but...
In the final moments of his life, he changed in ways you wouldn’t expect.”
Feng Ge sighed, his eyes gleaming. "What else did the owner of the manor leave you? Is it related to the person who killed him?"
"I've already told you, this is Master Fang's last wish."
Fu Hong once again played the role of a staff member: "Now we have to do three things well. The first is to wait for news from Pegasus Ranch to deal with the four major bandits. The second is to take preemptive action against Qian Yun and remove his military power. The third is to keep an eye on Xiangyu Mountain that was specifically mentioned."
Pu Qin looked at Feng Ge, waiting for his decision.
As a deputy general, he had no objection to Fu Hong's words, and even didn't want Feng Ge to object.
He used to be a man of the world, and he was shocked by Master Zhou's skills last night.
Now I know from Fu Hong the other party's identity and his relationship with Pegasus Ranch.
The Li clan, the Wagang Camp, and the King of Liang should all stay aside.
General Feng thought for a long time and looked at Fu Hong with a frown.
Finally, he breathed a sigh of relief:
"We'll do as you say first, but we still have to see with our own eyes what Jingling City's final attitude will be. We can't trust what others say after all."
Feng Ge looked towards the southwest, and Fu Hong and Pu Qin did the same.
In the southwest, the team coming out of Jingling City was marching non-stop onto a plain, gradually leaving the mountains and hills behind.
After arriving in Nanjun, the young general Feng Han from Jingling turned back.
Zhou Yi and his party headed southwest again. After several days of traveling, the scenery before them changed drastically.
The Zhangshui and Jushui rivers, two tributaries of the Yangtze River, have carved out a large triangular fertile plain in this area.
There are fertile fields on both sides of the river, and it finally flows into the big river.
When Zhou Yi set foot in this area, he felt strange, as if this paradise was beckoning to him.
All the geographical knowledge in my mind is useless at this moment.
I only felt that the water and grass were lush, the soil under my feet was becoming more and more fertile, and I saw more and more houses.
When we arrived at the entrance of the cave, a huge mountain suddenly appeared.
Lou Ruodan led the way. Seeing Zhou Yi looking around, Chen Ruiyang explained:
"The ranch is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are only two gorges on the east and west sides for entry and exit. We are taking the eastern gorges."
Zhou Yi nodded and walked towards the higher place with them.
Looking down at this time, you can see a large grassland with more than ten lakes dotted in it like mirrors, surrounded by lush green pastures. Every place is like a painting, pleasing to the eye.
The vibrant scene of all things competing to flourish is right before our eyes.
In the afterglow of the setting sun, the grassland stretches endlessly, and herds of cattle, horses and sheep wander freely.
Zhou Yi finally understood what it meant to "have a grassland at home."
There are watchtowers and bunkers along the gorge, all guarded by elite soldiers.
After walking out of the gorge, we saw a tall city wall. The tunnel dug in front of the building was three meters wide and more than five meters deep, and there were spikes all underneath.
You have to rely on a suspension bridge to get through, which gives you a feeling of being alone against a thousand enemies.
Of course, for martial arts masters, it is just a matter of a few steps.
With Lou Ruodan leading the way, the journey was naturally smooth.
After passing the city wall, there is another scene.
Below them were villages stretching out to pastures, and farms and cultivated fields.
There were many shepherds shouting at the livestock in the pens, and others driving the horses back.
Since Shang Xiong established the Pegasus Ranch, over the past 160 years, the business has spread to the two major cities of Dangyang and Yuan'an, where half of the population are from the ranch.
Therefore, there are many people who know how to ride and shoot.
Shang Xiong was born a military general and promoted martial spirit, so everyone on the ranch was brave and good at fighting.
Continue walking forward and you will enter Pegasus Mountain City.
Various buildings were built on the rocks, undulating and winding along the terrain. A large city was carved out of the mountain. There were continuous houses on top, and people and cars were coming and going. Zhou Yi was shocked when he saw it.
The ancestor of the Shang family was truly a remarkable person.
Going up the slope, to the highest point is the inner castle where the city lord lives. It is grand in scale, with five-story halls and pavilions. There are gardens and flowers between the large and small houses.
Lou Ruodan, Chen Ruiyang and others greeted people along the way.
The caravans returning from outside were not limited to Nanyang. Zhou Yi saw a large number of people.
Moreover, he could also sense that the atmosphere was not right.
When acquaintances meet, they smile politely and then frown.
Even if Lou Ruodan and others came back, they could not enter the inner castle directly. It was the owner's residence, so they needed to report before entering.
"A lot of people came to the mountain city."
"Um."
When Lou Ruodan responded, Chen Ruiyang pointed to several four-story wooden buildings with lanterns on them on the east side.
"That's the residence for entertaining guests. Whenever there's red silk hanging on the window, there are guests."
Zhou Yi took a look and estimated that there were dozens of people living here.
Not knowing whether Li Mi's men were there, he smiled slightly.
"Can you help me find out who's inside?"
Chen Ruiyang was embarrassed at first: "This is absolutely not allowed on the ranch."
Suddenly he laughed again:
"However, Master Zhou is a special case."
"Thank you very much."
Before Zhou Yi could bow, he was held down by Chen Ruiyang.
"Are you going to see the owner now? I can go and inform him."
Zhou Yi thought for a moment: "What are the rules in the mountain city?"
"The rule is that any outside guest must first be reported to the chief steward and meet with him."
"Follow your rules."
Chen Ruiyang nodded, gave some instructions to the caravan members, and then went to the housekeeper's residence with Lou Ruodan.
Just as I reached the door, a man in his forties, dressed like a scholar, came over.
He looked arrogant, but became more polite when he saw that they were the two gang leaders.
Greet each other and follow the rules.
There have been many distinguished guests visiting the mountain city recently. As the right-hand man of the chief steward, Liang Qian has met all kinds of people.
The powerful forces from all over the world are no strangers to Pegasus Ranch.
So after glancing at Zhou Yi, he didn't say much and just followed the rules.
He led the group inside and arrived at the entrance to the central hall.
Zhou Yi was about to go in, but Lou Ruodan and Chen Ruiyang stopped and invited Zhou Yi to the main hall.
This scene stunned Liang Qian.
He frowned and reminded, "Boss Lou, the butler is in the inner hall."
"I know."
Lou Ruodan said, "Go and invite the chief steward to the main hall."
Um?
Liang Qian was surprised and suspected that he had heard it wrong.
Chen Ruiyang had an expression that said he was going to kill the butler, and urged him, "Go, go quickly!"
Liang Qian took a confused look at the young man sitting in the hall. He keenly noticed that Lou Ruodan and Chen Ruiyang were standing beside them.
Pegasus Ranch has a unique status, and all major forces want to make friends with it.
Therefore, the subordinates all spoke in a very hoarse voice.
In his eyes, the major families were just doing business with each other, which was nothing big.
The two men were so humble that although Liang Qian was suspicious, he did not dare to neglect them.
As he was about to step into the inner hall, he saw a bald man in his fifties lying on a recliner, with two charming women behind him giving him a massage.
The chief steward Shang Zhen was holding a pipe and puffing out smoke, with a trace of worry on his face.
It seems that he is thinking about the recent events on the ranch.
"Butler, Lou Ruodan and Chen Ruiyang have brought a visitor to the mountain."
"Where are the people?"
"Outside."
Shang Zhen glanced at him suspiciously: "Since they brought him here, just bring him in directly. Is there anything wrong with his identity?"
"no."
Liang Qian hesitated for a moment: "They want me to ask the steward to go out and meet the guests."
"Um?"
Shang Zhen sat up and uttered four neat circles in succession: "Who is this person?"
"It is said that it is Mr. Zhou from Nanyang."
Liang Qian didn't know who this person was, he just repeated what Chen Ruiyang said when he entered the mansion.
However, the butler recognized him.
He was the one who delivered Chen Ruiyang's letters to the top of the mountain city. He also instructed his subordinates to carry out the owner's arrangements.
At this moment, he was stunned and reacted instantly.
When Liang Qian saw Shang Zhen throw away his pipe, he took two steps at a time and rushed out.
He was shocked.
The butler's pipe is like a sword in the hands of a swordsman.
You know, this steward is very arrogant. Sometimes he acts arrogantly on purpose to make people feel the majesty of the ranch. Later, when he visits guests and negotiates business with the ranch owner, he can still act like a bad guy.
When I met people from the Li family and Wagangzhai a few days ago, the chief steward was still smoking.
How come you threw aside even the shelf at this moment?
Liang Qian quickly chased after him.
When he arrived at the central hall, Lou Ruodan was already helping to serve tea. The butler's expression was very different from usual, and he was sitting next to Mr. Zhou with a friendly face.
"Mr. Zhou, you came too suddenly. I wasn't even prepared."
He smiled apologetically and glanced at Lou and Chen.
The two pretended not to see it.
"I would like to thank you for your help at Nanchaohu Manor last time, which saved my ranch from a disaster."
"Oh, that's nothing."
Zhou Yi put down his teacup. "This visit was a sudden impulse. I remembered that the owner of the field said he wanted to treat me to a drink last time. Since the two gang leaders were about to return, I just happened to drop by. I'm sorry for being so presumptuous."
A feeling of gratitude flashed through Lou and Chen's hearts.
Although they invited Zhou Yi here to solve the ranch problem, they did not get the ranch owner's permission.
Shang Da Guanjia thought to himself, "So that's how it is." He pushed his hands and said with a smile:
"Mr. Zhou is my most important friend at the ranch. We welcome you anytime you come to the mountain city. I'm sorry to have neglected you in such a hurry this time."
The butler was very polite.
Zhou Yi could sense his good intentions: "It's getting late today. I'll visit the owner tomorrow. Please let the steward know."
Shang Zhen hesitated for a moment and said:
"My owner is in a bad mood right now, so I don't dare disturb him now. I'll report it tomorrow morning. Mr. Zhou will have to wait a little longer."
"Oh, what's bothering the owner?"
Liang Qian stood aside and thought to himself, since you asked so directly, how could the butler tell you?
But Shang Zhen was more direct:
"The owner has met with both the Li Clan and the Wagang Clan. The Li Clan's people were quite nice, but the Pushan Public Camp's people were extremely despicable."
He sneered:
"Li Mi's son is still dreaming about the Spring and Autumn Period. His disrespectful words have angered the ranch owner. If it weren't for the rebellion in Jingling, the four major bandits operating in the west, and the many skilled bandits who attacked the ranch, they would have been driven down the mountain long ago."
Zhou Yi nodded and pondered for a moment:
"Among the four great bandits, there shouldn't be anyone the ranch can't deal with, right?"
Shang Zhen showed a trace of fear:
"That's normal, but among those we repelled a few days ago, there might be a martial arts master."
Zhou Yi asked a few more questions, and Shang Zhen was still confused.
Thinking of the person he met in Jingling City, Zhou Yi knew that this matter was not simple.
We didn’t talk any more and just said we’d talk about it after meeting the mall owner tomorrow.
When Butler Shang personally escorted the man out, Liang Qian could no longer hold it in.
"Butler, how are you?"
"My attitude is weird. It doesn't seem like I'm talking business, does it?"
"Yes, you were very honest this time. You answered every question immediately, which is very different from usual."
"Because he has done a great favor for my ranch, and he's not here to discuss business."
Shang Zhen, under Liang Qian's astonished gaze, pulled out his pipe from somewhere and puffed away. "The ranch is in crisis. Perhaps this Mr. Zhou can be of great help."
Liang Qian wanted to ask more questions, but Shang Zhen had already hurried back.
Zhou Yi did not live in the magnificent wooden building used to entertain foreign guests.
Chen Ruiyang arranged for him to stay in a not very luxurious but quite elegant attic near the inner castle.
On the second floor, you can overlook the night view of the mountain city.
When night fell completely, Chen Ruiyang visited again and brought the visitor list.
This list is not a secret within the ranch, but it is never leaked outside.
Zhou Yi took a quick glance and was both surprised and delighted.
Chen Ruiyang then told Zhou Yi all the details he had learned in the mountain city. After he left, Zhou Yi burned the list. It was really not easy for the Master of Xindao this time.
When Yang Guang went south, the businessmen from the past also began to break the rules.
The temptation of Pegasus Ranch is too great. I can’t get it myself, and I can’t let others have it.
Late in the evening, Zhou Yi woke up from his meditation.
I got up and went to the second floor of the attic, looking at the highest point of the mountain city.
Thinking about what Chen Ruiyang said just now, there was a master who broke into the ranch and fought all the way to the inner castle, but in the end that man escaped.
Everyone on the ranch practices martial arts, but they have no way to deal with the top masters. They can repel them but it is difficult to kill them, and they have to be on guard all the time.
With a thought, his figure flashed out from the attic.
Without anyone noticing, Zhou Yi had already arrived at the second hall of the inner castle under the cover of night.
Although there were guards along the way, with his lightness skills, he was able to enter an empty place.
The word "mountain city" sounds like it should be a stone city.
But with the presence of elegant scholars like Lu Miaozi, pavilions and towers can be seen everywhere inside.
Approaching the third hall, we are already in the center of the inner castle.
There are wind and fire walls all around, and lights are everywhere under the nine-curve corridor.
Zhou Yi walked on the top of the corridor, looking at the beautiful garden scenery under the lights, and knew that this place was not far from the Feiniao Garden where Shang Xiuxun lived.
It is extremely rude to break into a girl's home in the middle of the night.
Zhou Yi took a look, turned around and prepared to leave.
Just then
Suddenly there was a slight sound of breaking wind, and when I turned around I saw a dark shadow falling into the yard.
He took a step forward and gave chase.
After passing the triple-height corridor, I suddenly saw a study.
Standing on the roof and looking down, you can see palace lanterns everywhere, brightly lit. The four treasures of the study are placed on the table, and the cabinets and shelves are full of antiques, calligraphy and paintings.
He was sure that the dark shadow fell nearby.
It landed lightly in front of the study without making any sound.
The black shadow's movement skills were far inferior to his.
"There is joy in the Five Relationships, and there is no other meaning outside the Six Classics."
As soon as Zhou Yi landed, he saw this couplet hanging on the wall of the study. Next to the couplet, there were many familiar paintings.
Before I could take a closer look, I heard footsteps coming from the depths, and with a leap, I stepped onto the roof again.
Three footsteps entered the study and followed the two people out.
There was one person left in the study, and Zhou Yi knew who she was. He stayed there for a while, but couldn't find the shadow. He listened carefully, but apart from the even breathing below, there was no other sound.
The man must have noticed me and was scared away by me.
His Qinggong skills are not as good as mine, but he is very familiar with this manor.
Um?
Zhou Yi seemed to understand something and thought of someone.
It's normal for a father to come and check on his daughter occasionally when she's in danger.
He smiled and prepared to leave.
At this moment, two sighs suddenly came from the study.
It is probably difficult for outsiders to imagine that the owner of Pegasus Ranch would also experience such helpless moments.
Zhou Yi paused and stared at the dim moon in the distant sky.
He dropped from the roof, his footsteps making noises not far away, and the people in the study could definitely hear them.
But she didn't care.
Zhou Yi shook his head slightly and walked out of the inner castle.
"who?"
At this time, the people in the room noticed that the footsteps were different and different from those of the maids.
When I went out, I saw a figure in green walking in the corridor.
The figure seemed familiar, and the profile of the face flashed by under the palace lantern, making the sense of familiarity even stronger.
The pair of beautiful eyes in front of the study were filled with surprise, and there was also a barely perceptible hint of joy.
She used her lightness skills to step over the lotus pond in the yard and suddenly landed in front of the man in green.
She took a look at his face, made sure she was not mistaken, and said with a stern face:
"General Zhou, why did you come to my bird garden when you weren't at Wuzhuangguan to pray?"
Shang Xiuxun's eyes were fixed on his face.
"I was indeed busy with worldly affairs, but when I heard that there was a large-scale rebellion in the Jingling area, I thought that Miss Shang might be in trouble. I also remembered our last appointment, so I came to the ranch."
Zhou Yi looked at Shang Xiuxun under the palace lantern and said sincerely:
"I met with Butler Shang today and was planning to visit you tomorrow. I didn't expect to see a dark figure darting about in your garden, so I came over to investigate if there were any thieves."
Thinking of his identities in Nanyang and Jianghuai, as well as the martial arts rumors he had heard recently.
Then I realized how difficult it was for him to come to the ranch.
Shang Xiuxun was not angry at all, she was just looking for an excuse to talk.
I was very happy at that time, but I was too embarrassed to show it.
Then he asked, "Since we were going to meet tomorrow, why did you deliberately let me hear your footsteps?"
Zhou Yi said calmly:
"I didn't find the black shadow and was about to leave, but then I heard you sigh twice, so I wanted to talk to you. If that Li Tianfan made you angry, since he and I have an old grudge, I'll just chop him up."
Shang Xiuxun smiled after hearing this, and the worry on her face disappeared:
"How can I just chop it off casually? If the news gets out, people will say that my Pegasus Mountain City is a den of thieves and a black market."
She said this, but she was even happier in her heart.
At times like this, she would like to hear some reassuring words.
Suddenly he asked again:
"Why didn't you reveal your identity the last time you saw me?"
"Because our last encounter was just a chance encounter. You knew I was in Nanyang, and I suddenly ran to Chaohu and happened to appear at your manor. In that case, you might misunderstand me and think I had ulterior motives."
Zhou Yi smiled slightly: "Actually, I'm too lazy to explain all this. Why don't you just sit down and eat? You don't have to worry about anything."
Shang Xiuxun pursed her lips into a smile, knowing that he was not teasing her, and complained, "You underestimate my mind. It's not that easy to misunderstand."
She glanced at the profile of the young man beside her.
She thought of their previous correspondence, their encounter at Chaohu Lake, and this night that made her feel a little helpless.
There seemed to be warmth in his eyes.
After taking one look, I dared not look again.
"Mr. Zhou, Master Yi, Grand Commander Zhou, you have so many identities, so how should I address you?"
"Whatever you like."
Shang Xiuxun thought about it and simply didn't call anyone. He pointed towards the study and said, "Then Mr. Yi, please sit here."
Zhou Yi followed her back to the study and sat on two mahogany chairs. There was a plate of cakes on the narrow table in the middle. The beautiful owner was in a bad mood, so the cakes were neatly arranged and had not been touched.
There are several scrolls near Zhou Yi's side.
They were all spread out, and it was obvious that she was looking at them just now.
Being seen by him at this time, I felt a little embarrassed, as if his thoughts were discovered.
Zhou Yi didn't think it was a big deal and helped her organize the scroll.
Shang Xiuxun brought the cakes to him and said, "These are my favorites. I wonder if they suit your taste."
Zhou Yi joked, "I'm not that picky, but Miss Shang needs to treat me to a few good meals this time. I even went hungry on the way south because of the ranch."
"good."
She hurriedly asked, "What day do you want to eat it? I'll ask someone to prepare it right away."
"Just wait until all the troubles on your side are resolved."
Zhou Yi ate his cake while saying, "The four great bandits, Li Mi's men, the trouble with Jingling City, the martial arts master."
Zhou Yi looked up at her: "Are there any other troubles?"
Shang Xiuxun was silent for a while, then lowered her head and said slowly, "That's all."
She flicked her silk sleeves and reached out to hand Zhou Yi the small piece of her favorite cake on the plate.
Zhou Yi didn't answer it, his brows suddenly darkened: "No, there's more."
After saying that, he flashed out and rushed towards the back of Asuka Park!
The black shadow was listening to them talking, and was distracted and made a noise. At this time, he rushed out from a door. He was frightened by Zhou Yi and ran towards the back mountain in a panic.
Shang Xiuxun felt something was wrong and hurriedly ran after him and shouted:
"Don't, don't chase him!"
“…”
At the moon cave in the Feiniao Back Garden, an elegant old man with a tall hat and a wide belt flicked his long sleeves.
Hearing the voices of a man and a woman talking behind him, he frowned slightly:
"I'm so angry, where did this brat come from?"
He recited a sentence, laughed again, and went straight to the back mountain.
…
(End of this chapter)
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