Chapter 182 Whose handsome man is this?
Wang Shichong's secret?!
Guo Wenyi became alert. He had many informants in the city and had heard of the strange rumors in Duke Zheng's mansion.
He took two steps towards the sacrificial table, and the six heads and twelve eyes seemed to be staring at him at the same time.
A strange legend in Dongdu: How many heads does Duke Zheng, known as the Nine-headed Insect, have?
There is only one truth!
The sound of a door opening rang in Guo Wenyi's mind. He immediately clasped his fists and shifted his gaze from Lu Chu to the young man in white clothes whose face was mostly illuminated by the candlelight.
The young man had a happy look on his face, as if he had a plan in mind.
"Master Zhou, what secret does Wang Shichong have?"
Zhou Yi gestured to a chair nearby, and Guo Wenyi sat down.
Lu Chu grabbed a head and handed it to Guo Wenyi.
"Minister Guo, please check his head."
After hearing Zhou Yi's words, Guo Wenyi held his breath and began to check carefully.
He is also a martial artist and has some knowledge of the human skeleton and acupuncture points.
After knocking and touching it several times, and with Lu Chu's reminder, he finally found a clue: "This head is very brittle, and the bones seem to be thinner than those of an ordinary person, but near the face, it is extremely thick."
"It's like those who practice externally, putting all their hard skills into their skin."
He tutted his words and said, "No wonder Duke Zheng is always so ruthless. He's so thick-skinned."
Lu Chu handed him the second Wang Shichong. Comparing the two, Minister Guo discovered the difference in the bones and said with certainty, "They are not the same person."
"good."
Zhou Yi tapped the table lightly:
"This is an extremely sophisticated technique for altering appearances. Their skeletons are fused to their facial bones, making their facial features invisible. This is a deceptive method of appearance. Mentally, they are being tricked into believing themselves to be the real Wang Shichong, so even you, his acquaintances, will be deceived by him."
"When I killed the last Wang Shichong here, his screams seemed to be filled with pleasure, and his head was quite damaged."
"They were serious when they asked me to heal a stubborn brain disease."
"Having their faces forcibly altered must be very painful for them."
Although Guo Wenyi was curious about this strange secret method, he did not delve into it: "Is the purpose of doing this to protect Wang Shichong?"
Zhou Yi nodded slightly:
"The people behind him wanted to take advantage of Wang Shichong's power, so they needed to keep him alive. These doubles were similar in size to Wang Shichong and were definitely arranged in advance. But this kind of thing comes at a high price. The last Wang Shichong had very low martial arts skills, was a bit thin, and had a small head."
"His secret method must be more laborious to use."
"If this continues, Duke Zheng's men will be able to see the double's flaws and start to doubt whether the real Wang Shichong is dead. To prevent the army from losing morale, Wang Shichong himself will have to step forward, and that would put him in an extremely dangerous situation."
Lu Chu said sternly, "Duke Zheng's mansion has surrendered. This time, Master Zhou has won."
Guo Wenyi said, "Since they are all substitutes, there is no need for Mr. Zhou to take any more risks."
Lu Chu seconded the proposal: "Chen Changlin, Lang Feng, Yang Qing and others also led troops back from Yingchuan. Wang Shichong must have deployed more men."
Zhou Yi glanced at them and said slowly, "I have killed him seven times in total. Although these seven times were risky, they were extremely necessary. You should know that there are many experts in his mansion right now, and they pose a fatal threat to you. Duke Lu is a good example."
"If I kill him until he's afraid, he'll be too cautious to attack you. Otherwise, I'll keep going to his house, and they won't be able to accomplish anything in Dongdu."
"You will only be safe if Wang Shichong compromises."
Not to mention Guo Wenyi, even Lu Chu showed a strange look, it turned out there was another reason.
After careful consideration, what Zhou Yi said makes a lot of sense.
Although they are determined to fight to the death, it would be best if they could survive.
Lu Chu stood up and wanted to pour tea for Zhou Yi, but Zhou Yi stopped him. Facing a group of Wang Shichongs, he didn't even have the desire to drink tea.
Guo Wenyi, who was standing by, had a clear mind and knew what he was here for.
He immediately clasped his fists and bowed deeply: "Guo has unknowingly received the great kindness of Master Zhou, and I have no way to repay it. I secretly mobilized over 2,000 men, intending to protect myself. Now, Master Zhou has any instructions, and Guo will obey without hesitation."
Lu Chu was surprised at first, but then he thought about it and felt that Guo Wenyi's attitude was normal.
Zhou Yi stood up and helped him up with a smile.
"I don't have any orders to make, but if we want the stability of the Eastern Capital, we have to ask Minister Guo to contribute."
"It is my duty, and Guo has no choice but to do it."
Zhou Yi took this opportunity to ask, "Among the seven nobles, besides Wang Shichong, does Duan Da have the largest number of troops?"
"It's Huangfu Wuyi."
Lu Chu said, "Earlier, Tiger Guard General Liu Changgong was defeated by Li Mi, and his remaining troops fled to the Eastern Capital to defend it. Brother Huangfu has dismissed many of his troops, but if we were to muster all the men, it would probably be around 10,000."
"After Brother Wendu's death, Duan Da was gathering forces under the Duke of Lu's mansion."
Guo Wenyi was not stupid, and said with a hint of disbelief: "Could it be that Duke Chen, he and Wang Shichong..."
"Exactly."
Lu Chu said cautiously, "Wang Shichong has mobilized a large army under the guise of the Imperial City Council. We must be prepared for a sudden attack. He not only wants the Heshi Bi, but also the city of Luoyang."
Turning to Zhou Yi, he said:
"Mr. Zhou, we will go to Dugu Mansion in three days. We must find a way to change Dugu Feng's attitude. If this old man remains on the sidelines, our troops will never be able to defeat Wang Shichong. He will hurt others and himself."
Guo Wenyi said firmly, "I'll go find Brother Huangfu and Brother Zhao."
They were originally in an awkward situation as they wanted to fight Wang Shichong, but there was a huge gap in their strength.
Dugu Feng’s black car can’t get on.
But now, there is a large ship docked in Dongdu.
Boss Lu has already boarded the boat, and after weighing the pros and cons, Boss Guo also decided to grab the ticket.
If Dongdu suffered a crushing defeat, he would still have a way to retreat, and he could take his family and his forces to Jianghuai.
Although I have left my hometown, I still have the opportunity to come back.
Lu Chu's face darkened again. "The Li Clan has brought quite a few people this time. I'm afraid Dugu Feng will be even harder to persuade. However, he has a lot of say in the Dugu Clan."
When Zhou Yi heard this, he missed Dugu Sheng in Jiangdu even more.
The old man listened to advice.
"What is the relationship between the Dugu clan leader and his first wife?"
Lu Chu didn't understand the deeper meaning and replied, "I heard that their relationship is average. His wife Wang is mostly with the old lady. Dugu Feng is the head of the family after all. Apart from his own mother, he doesn't listen to others if he doesn't want to. No one can stop him."
"yes."
Guo Wenyi echoed, "The trouble lies in the close relationship between Madam Dugu and the Li family."
"The Prince of Dai's enthronement in Chang'an was orchestrated by the Li Clan, but Emperor Taizong showed no ill will. Instead, he avoided the solemn imperial city and went to the Dugu Clan. This seems to be a matter of kinship, and we cannot assess their attitude. The person with whom Emperor Taizong communicated most frequently was Dugu Feng."
"If they reach an agreement privately, we will be in a very passive position when we go to the Dugu family this time."
After Lu and Guo finished speaking, they looked at Zhou Yi, wanting to hear his opinion.
But Zhou Yi looked quite confident.
The two were confused, wondering where his confidence came from.
They knew very well what kind of person Dugu Feng was. This old man and Li Yuan had similar tastes in some aspects, and there was a high possibility that he would lean towards the Li family.
"It's not appropriate for you to speak in this situation. I'll just listen to what you have to say."
Zhou Yi smiled slightly: "As for Madam Dugu, I will find a way."
Lu Chu reacted: "I almost forgot that Master Zhou is also proficient in the art of medicine."
Guo Wenyi did not respond. The Dugu family searched for famous doctors all over the place, but no one could cure the old lady's old illness, and knowing a little medical skills would be of no help.
He looked at Wang Shichong and said, "The Wang Shichong who went to the Dugu family this time is probably fake."
Suddenly he asked again, "If the real person appeared, would you be able to identify him?"
Zhou Yi's smile faded: "I'm not going to the Duke's Mansion right now, so that he can let down his guard."
"As long as the real Wang Shichong dares to show himself before me, I will definitely help cure his brain disease and eradicate the root cause completely and thoroughly."
Lu Chu and Guo Wenyi had no doubt that Mr. Zhou said this with gritted teeth.
Duke Zheng is truly blessed.
Guo Laoer had suffered a lot of anger from Wang Shichong. At this time, he stared at Wang Shichong's head and thought to himself, "Good and evil will be rewarded in the end."
"Brother Guo, if you want it, take Wang Shichong back."
Lu Chu’s words made Zhou Yi speechless. What a bad taste! Do you think it’s a figurine?
"Forget it, it's useless for me to take it back."
Guo Wenyi waved his hand. Lu Chu thought of the people who were killed in Yuan Wendu's mansion, and hatred filled his bloodshot eyes.
"It's useful. This evil man can be made into a urinal."
…
Guo Wenyi and Lu Chu worked together to contact Huangfu Wuyi and Zhao Congwen.
Zhou Yi stayed at the mansion for two days.
News of a fight in Dongdu's martial arts world came from Dongdu Lixiang Garden. Not only Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were involved, but Ba Fenghan also showed up. After receiving the news, Tuoba Yu and Chunyu Wei left the house at the same time.
The world-famous Wang Bo and Yuchi Jingde had a whip fight in Lixiang Garden.
Zhi Shilang has the title of the World-Setting Whip and is ranked among the top overlords in the world, but he didn't expect that he couldn't do anything to this young man.
When Zhou Yi heard that Yuchi Jingde was here, he knew that Erfeng had arrived.
The housekeeper of the Lu Mansion came to report that the Three Dragons of Yangzhou also had a fierce battle in Chunlou.
The opponents included not only Liang Shidu and Liu Wuzhou's men, but also Tuyuhun prince Murong Fuqian.
This is very complicated. It is related to Princess Shan Wanjing of the Dongming Sect, and Liu Heita's men are also involved.
However, for Dongdu at that time, the battle between so many forces was just a small event.
However, the comments of people in the martial arts world on the younger generation of masters are becoming more and more harsh.
Kou and Xu have already made a name for themselves. Ba Fenghan and Kedazhi from Mobei, Master Yijian's youngest disciple Fu Junqiang also appeared in Dongdu. The descendants of Cihang Jingzhai and Yingui Sect, as well as the pearl in the palm of the Dugu family who has not been hidden recently,
Many masters have emerged from the younger generation and have appeared in Dongdu.
While everyone was fighting for the precious He Shi Bi, they were also discussing who was the best among the younger generation.
As for the Taoist Heavenly Master, no one discusses him among the younger generation anymore.
When many people in the martial arts world see Master Yijian's disciples, the brave ones will ask when Fu Cailin will come to Middle-earth.
Is the Taoist swordsmanship more exquisite and wonderful, or is the traditional Yi swordsmanship better?
When the topic of the competition for the world's best swordsman arose, news from Bashu once again reached the Eastern Capital.
Because Taoism occupies two seats among the four great masters, even people who originally didn’t care about Taoism would inevitably ask, who is the number one person in Taoism?
This question was sent to the Duzun Castle, which started the topic of the Four Grandmasters.
Jie Hui, the absolutely fair and impartial judge of the martial arts world, bluntly stated, "Ning Sanren has fallen far behind the Heavenly Master in his pursuit of ultimate martial arts."
Those who support the Heavenly Master are very happy.
However, some old-fashioned people were dissatisfied with these impetuous young people. They said that the position mentioned by the martial arts judge was just "based on lightness skills."
If that were the case, the Heavenly Sword General, whom no one dared to confront head-on, would not even be able to see the Heavenly Master's back.
Therefore, this evaluation is too biased.
Those who support the Heavenly Master believe that this is a strategy of the decadent old antiques to "surround the Heavenly Sword and save the scattered people."
The martial arts world in Dongdu is really hot because all the major forces in Jiuzhou have gathered together.
Messages from various places are exchanged.
The Li clan, the Seven Nobles, and Emperor Huangtai's visit to the Dugu clan should have been a topic of heated discussion in the Eastern Capital.
But it was instantly overshadowed by the Rong Mansion’s birthday banquet.
According to reliable rumors, the holy land of martial arts may take out the Heshi Bi when all the heroes in the world gather together.
The news has been circulating for many days, but the Holy Land of Martial Arts not only did not give any explanation, but also sent experts to come, which made it more credible.
This is very useful for people who practice martial arts, and it represents a treasure that is a trace of destiny, which makes the Rong Mansion surrounded by people from the martial arts world.
The visitor has already broken down the door.
For all the major forces, the reputation that this Heshi Bi can bring will spread throughout the Nine Provinces and let everyone know who the destiny falls on.
The Luoyang Gang has sent thousands of people to provide protection.
Rong Fengxiang, the big boss of the Rong Mansion, mobilized his connections and invited top masters from Laojun Temple and White Horse Temple to take charge.
Matters related to the banquet are being prepared intensively.
…
"After crossing the bridge ahead and walking through a long street, you will see Dugu Mansion."
At noon, a horse-drawn carriage was driving steadily on the busy avenue of Dongdu, and the roadside was already crowded with people.
Seeing Zhou Yi looking away, Lu Chu lowered the curtain again.
He asked curiously, "Mr. Zhou, what do you think of this birthday banquet at the Rong Mansion? Will the Heshi Bi appear?"
Zhou Yi didn't need to think at all: "No, Cihang Jingzhai is just taking advantage of the opportunity to build momentum."
"As for Rong Fengxiang's purpose, I have no idea, but this is a big risk. If things go wrong, it might turn a happy event into a funeral, turning the birthday party into a funeral."
Lu Chu looked surprised but didn't say much.
After walking for a while, the carriage stopped.
Several footsteps greeted them. Lu Chu got off the carriage. Dugu Feng's eldest son Dugu Lang bowed and said politely, "Lord Lu."
Lu Chu smiled and introduced the person next to him: "This is Mr. Zhou."
"Mr. Zhou."
"General Dugu."
Zhou Yi responded politely. Dugu Lang looked at him a few times but didn't recognize him. "Please."
Next to the stone lions at the gate of the magnificent mansion, another young man was also welcoming the guests: "Duke Chen, please come in."
Duan Da also arrived, and not far away were Huangfu Wuyi, Zhao Congwen and Guo Wenyi.
Everyone understood each other tacitly, just exchanging glances.
Dugu Ce over there asked the steward to welcome these distinguished guests in, and then he and Yun Yuzhen came to Dugu Lang's side.
It had only been over a month since they returned from Jiangdu with news of Dugu Sheng.
At this time, a big thing happened, and under Dugu Feng's instructions, I helped out a little.
Although all the guests were distinguished, Dugu Ce didn't care much.
The Seven Nobles of Luoyang have great reputations, but they are rising stars and their foundation is far inferior to that of the Dugu family, not to mention that their father is the de facto chief of the imperial guards.
Of course Lu Chu Dugu Ce, the highest official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, recognized him.
However, when he looked at the handsome young man next to Lu Chu, his step stopped abruptly in mid-air, and then fell with a hint of hesitation.
This... this person looks so familiar.
Dugu Ce looked at Yun Yuzhen beside him and found that Yun Yuzhen had a similar feeling as him.
This time, Dugu Ce seemed to have received confirmation and kept thinking about where he had seen this person.
As he was thinking, Zhou Yi had already walked away from them with a smile on his face.
"Yuzhen, do you remember who he is?"
Dugu Ce frowned.
Yun Yuzhen couldn't remember it at first, but when she looked at the back, a person suddenly popped up in her mind.
"Sir, do you think he looks like the man from Jiangdu?"
"Jiangdu."
“Yes—!”
Dugu Ce's fist slammed against his palm, making a "pa" sound. He widened his eyes and said, "Just now, big brother called him Mr. Zhou. His last name is also Zhou, just like Mr. Zhou in Jiangdu."
"He changed his appearance?!"
"Sir, perhaps this is his true appearance."
Yun Yuzhen's words pierced Dugu Ce's heart. He took a breath and said, "Then why is he with the Internal Affairs Commissioner? I asked my grandmother if there was such a person, but she ignored me."
Dugu Ce was shocked and suspicious, and felt that this matter was not simple.
He glanced around and muttered, "If that's true, then he's having an affair with my little sister."
Thinking of the situation in Dugu Mansion, Yun Yuzhen reminded: "Young Master, please don't make it public."
"I see."
"Let's go and take a look. This guy is so mysterious. Let's see what tricks he is playing."
Dugu Ce stepped onto the stairs and quickened his pace to catch up with the wide open door.
Chased through two courtyards.
He saw a surprising scene. It turned out that Young Master Zhou had an acquaintance in the mansion, and this person's identity was not simple.
"Brother Zhou."
"Brother Li."
Zhou Yi saw Li Shimin. After not seeing him for many days, Erfeng had changed a lot, especially in his aura. His martial arts had improved a lot and he exuded more vitality than before.
At this moment, there was a beautiful girl next to him, with a sword on her waist, who was dignified and graceful.
Erfeng followed his gaze and introduced with a smile: "She is my wife, Zhangsun Wugou."
Miss Changsun's smile made her and Erfeng look like a married couple: "Shimin always mentions Brother Zhou, and it can be said that he can't forget him. This time I finally saw him in person."
Zhou Yi was just about to be polite with the couple.
Unexpectedly, after Lu Chu and others entered, another man with a similar build to Li Shimin walked in. His face was rather narrow and long, and although he lacked Er Feng's majestic righteousness, his eyes were compelling.
This person interrupted as soon as he arrived, acting more like the head of the family than Dugu Ce who was following behind:
"Mr. Zhou, you are a distinguished guest, how can you stop here?"
"Come in."
This person seemed polite, but in fact he was harboring deep hostility. Unfortunately, no matter how well he hid it, he could not escape Zhou Yi's eyes.
So I ignored him and turned to Erfeng and his wife and said:
"Brother Li, Miss Changsun, please."
The two of them walked forward with Zhou Yi. When they came to the man, Er Feng took the initiative to resolve the awkwardness: "Brother Zhou, this is my eldest brother Li Jiancheng."
As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Lang walked over quickly.
"Everyone, the Emperor has taken his seat, please come in."
Dugu Ce watched from behind, his expression becoming increasingly strange.
He had noticed the attitudes of the two young masters of the Li family. He actually knew these people, but he was completely confused.
"What's going on?"
He was about to go in, but Yun Yuzhen said, "Young Master, don't forget that the old lady asked you to welcome the guests."
"No need, all the important people are here."
"Come with me."
…
"Xiaofeng, Xiaofeng"
In the inner house of the Dugu family, Sha Zhijing, the fifth daughter of the Sha family, the richest family in Luoyang, was a little excited and ran and shouted.
As a good friend and relative, no one stopped her from entering and leaving the inner house.
The Fifth Miss walked through several courtyards, crossed a small bridge and flowing water, and came to a quiet courtyard with two apricot trees and many exotic flowers. She climbed up to the wooden pavilion with wings spreading out at the four corners.
She jogged all the way and finally saw the beautiful girl sitting on the third floor with her black skirt pressed down.
But no matter how charming the girl in front of you is, or how extraordinary her temperament is.
Sha Zhijing didn't care at all.
She reached out and took the book from the girl's hand.
"Huainan Honglie again. This book is so difficult to read. What's so interesting about it?"
"It's so lively outside, Xiaofeng, go take a look."
Dugu Feng took the book back and saw her eyes shining. She couldn't help but ask with a smile, "What did you see?"
Sha Zhijing squeezed her slender body towards Dugu Feng and said mysteriously, "Xiaofeng, I just saw an incredibly handsome man outside. He was with the two young masters of the Li family. He might be someone from the Li family."
A smile immediately appeared on Dugu Feng's pretty face.
She rolled up Huainan Honglie, poked Sha Zhijing's waist, and said jokingly, "Who is so lucky to be favored by the Fifth Miss?"
Sha Zhijing was a little expectant. "I don't know his name. I'm not very familiar with the Li family. Can you ask him for me later?"
"Please help me get to know him."
Dugu Feng laughed: "You are not joking, you are really moved. However, I have only spoken a few words with the young master of the Li family, so I can ask my brother for you."
Sha Zhijing took her hand and shook it up and down:
"Come on, I'll take you to see him. Honestly, no matter if it's Chang'an or Dongdu, any young master I've met can compare to this one."
Dugu Feng seemed to have little interest in her words and did not follow her arm to get up.
Knowing the truth, Sha Zhijing shook her head helplessly. Looking at the girl leaning against the railing, she said sincerely:
"Xiao Feng, you are really ruined."
"I don't know which idiot has made you so worried that you've lost the ability to appreciate a handsome man. I don't know how you're going to spend the rest of your life."
Little Phoenix laughed and pouted, "What a jerk! Don't talk about him like that."
The fifth young lady uttered an unhappy "tsk" and became more and more excited as she spoke:
"You're still defending him. He hasn't come to see you in a while, so he's probably forgotten about you. Besides, your family is rich and powerful, so he might not have the courage to come."
After Sha Zhijing finished speaking, she found that Xiao Fenghuang's cherry-red lips were holding a sweet smile, and her beautiful eyes were blinking with reverie.
What does it mean to be unwilling to listen to advice and refuse to be persuaded?
That's it.
Sha Zhijing rolled her eyes and said, "Forget it. You've gone too far. When you're hurt by love one day, I'll come and comfort you."
"But don't forget to ask your elder brother to introduce that handsome man to me later."
"Hey, Xiaofeng, are you listening?"
"I heard it."
The Fifth Young Lady stood on the waterside pavilion, gazing at the distant residence, and murmured, "That young man has such a unique aura, so different from the common people in the market. He was dressed in white and carried a sword. The first time I saw him, he noticed me immediately."
"I shouldn't have run away. I should have taken a few more glances."
Dugu Feng suddenly woke up from his reverie after hearing her words.
Just about to ask.
There were footsteps outside, and a maid came quickly: "Miss, the old lady is calling you."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Dugu Feng straightened her expression and said to Sha Zhijing, "There are many distinguished guests today, and Grandmother must show up. Please accompany me to see Grandmother."
Sha Zhijing nodded.
They entered the center of the inner house, and before they reached the old lady's residence, they saw a woman supporting an old man out.
The old woman was wearing a black robe with a white silk smock on the outside. Her hair was speckled with white and her eyes were half-covered by her eyelids, as if she were blind. Her face was covered with deep wrinkles, but her hunched figure gave people a sense of imposingness.
Don't be fooled by the fact that she is leaning on a jade bamboo stick and seems to have difficulty moving.
But when facing this old woman, if you want to underestimate her, you must think carefully about whether you have the ability to block the instantaneous burst of nearly a hundred years of power.
"Xiaofeng, please help grandma out."
"Yes, mother."
Dugu Feng took over from her mother, Wang, and suddenly asked, "Grandma, why are you so anxious?"
The old woman coughed lightly, and her cloudy eyes swept over Dugu Feng and Sha Zhijing. Her cheeks were sunken as she spoke.
"Ahem. I didn't expect such a distinguished guest to visit my house today. Even I can't be so careless."
Wang, who was standing by, heard the waiter's secret report and let out a long sigh following the old lady's words.
If there is only one Emperor Taizhu, it doesn’t matter whether I meet him or not.
But the identity of this guest is not simple.
He suddenly visited the Dugu family, and his intention was still unknown. If Dugu Feng made a mistake in receiving him, it would be a disaster.
Wang glanced at her mother. Considering the future stability of the family, this man had reached the point where she had to be cautious.
Dugu Feng and Sha Zhijing had not received any secret information, so they were surprised at this moment.
I wonder what kind of distinguished guest he is?
The old lady coughed several times. Dugu Feng didn't bother to ask, but rubbed her back with a worried look on her face.
When they arrived at the banquet hall of Dugu Mansion, Dugu Feng, Dugu Lang and Dugu Ce all came to greet them.
One person calls her mother, and two people call her grandmother.
Dugu Ce followed his grandmother's gaze and flew towards the young man in white in the lobby, his heart beating wildly.
As soon as he entered the door, he discovered something unusual again.
As for the second son of the Li family, Yuchi Jingde, who had just fought a draw with Zhi Shilang in Dongdu a few days ago, actually bowed and greeted this man after seeing him.
The attitudes of the Seven Nobles of Luoyang, including Wang Shichong, were rather subtle.
Even the always calm master of Cihang Jingzhai who was present at the scene showed a strange look for the first time.
Some people know the truth, while others are kept in the dark.
Dugu Ce looked at his elder brother Dugu Lang, who was similar to him.
However, Dugu Ce has an advantage that others do not have.
He glanced at his younger sister, and when he saw her expression, his heart started beating wildly and he understood most of what she meant.
Good job~!
"Everyone, please take a seat."
Dugu Feng first invited the young man who looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old and had his hair tied up with a golden crown to sit on the right of the two main seats in the hall.
He is the nominal master of Dongdu.
Emperor Huangtai, Yang Tong.
Old Madam You Chuhong should have sat down next to him, but she took a step forward.
Everyone looked at the old lady who looked frail and frail, but they could not ignore the graceful and beautiful girl beside her, who was known as the most talented girl in the history of the Dugu family.
The old lady nodded slightly towards Lord Huangtai and Teacher Cihang, and then walked away from the seven nobles, the Li family and other guests.
His eyes were fixed on the young man in white.
Seeing this commotion, not only did Dugu Ce's heart jump to his throat, but Dugu Feng beside him also could not have expected it.
The old lady's voice, old and slightly hoarse, rang out: "The arrival of the Heavenly Master truly brings honor to our humble home."
When Dugu Ce heard the word "Tianshi", his head shook violently and his pupils dilated.
It was him!
The leader among all heroes in the world, the youngest martial arts grandmaster of the time.
Whether in the underworld or the court, he has an identity that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve.
Dugu Ce was originally the most confused person in the mansion, but at this moment, he glanced at his younger sister again without leaving a trace, and instantly became the most sober person.
Xiao Fenghuang's ability to keep secrets is probably not inferior to Lu Miaozi's.
Zhou Yi's mind moved. He took a step forward, smiled, and bowed as he continued, "Old Madam, you are too kind. I am an outsider today, and it would be inappropriate for me to appear here."
Wang Shichong's expression didn't change much.
Li Jiancheng and the old nun Cihang both had a stern look on their faces.
After hearing this, Dugu Feng immediately looked at Dugu Feng, but his father was still in a trance and could not grasp the current situation.
"Master, there's no need to be so formal. Today we're just chatting about family matters. There's no distinction between inside and outside."
A warm smile appeared on the old lady's wrinkled face.
Judging from this person's attitude, there is no malicious intention in his visit today.
In her early years, she fought hard in the underworld and knew what kind of people should not be offended.
"Ahem. Heavenly Master, please take a seat."
Zhou Yi sat in the first seat on the right, below him were Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and others.
The person sitting opposite is the nun Juexin from Cihang Jingzhai, who is also one of the masters who came from Zhongnan Mountain.
Like Yixin, she didn't wield a sword, but held a whisk.
I guess her broom skills are not inferior to those of the old nun Yi Xin.
Wang Shichong, Duan Da, Lu Chu and others also sat on the left.
It sounds like a casual chat, but it seems real.
After the old lady sat down, Li Jiancheng, who had been holding back for a long time, was the first to speak.
He started with the relatives of the previous generation, of course, repeating the story to them in Li Yuan's tone.
Don't think he's long-winded, it's really useful for him to bring up old things.
It's not just about the Dugu clan, but also about the Emperor Huangtai.
Whether it is the King of Dai or the King of Yue, they are both grandsons of Yang Guang and are all relatives. There is no need to fight to the death and let others take advantage of them.
During this period, Dugu Feng often spoke.
When talking about the situation of King Dai in Chang'an, Lord Huangtai of Luoyang would also ask a few questions.
Li Shimin, Zhangsun Wugou and the other seven nobles would occasionally speak.
The only ones who remained silent were Zhou Yi and Nun Cihang.
After listening for a while, Zhou Yi finally understood the Li family's intention. They actually came to persuade King Yang Tong of Yue.
Although it was not stated directly, Zhou Yi could clearly hear the sound of the abacus.
No wonder they came to the Dugu clan.
There was a Dugu Feng in Dongdu and a Dugu Sheng in Jiangdu. When the world was in chaos, Yang Dan, Yang You and Yang Tong were all grandsons of Yang Guang and sons of Prince Yuande.
Brothers should unite.
Then, the three largest capitals with magnificent walls, Dongdu, Jiangdu and Chang'an, will create new hope for the Sui Dynasty.
The Li clan wanted to get something for nothing, and the Dugu clan was the best glue.
Because Zhang Xutuo of Jiangdu is loyal to the Sui Dynasty, he may be persuaded.
From the perspective of the Li family, this is indeed a feasible method.
Zhou Yi listened silently, not in a hurry at all. Occasionally, he made eye contact with the little phoenix standing next to the old lady. She held back her laughter and winked at Zhou Yi playfully from time to time.
In public, no one noticed the two people's little actions.
When the waiter served the third round of tea, the fifth lady of the Sha family glanced at Xiaofeng who was standing beside her.
Suddenly I realized that she was looking at the handsome man.
She secretly poked Dugu Feng with her finger and gave her a look that said, "You say one thing and mean another."
Wait until Dugu Feng looks at her sideways.
Sha Zhijing pointed in Zhou Yi's direction, then quickly withdrew her hand.
She leaned towards Dugu Feng, half covering her mouth with her hand, and whispered in a concentrated voice, "Xiao Feng, the person I was talking about before is him."
"Well, is he so handsome that you've forgotten your sweetheart?"
"Please be generous and look at it. Although I discovered it first, this guy is too powerful, so it will be difficult to get him."
Dugu Feng lowered his eyes and suppressed his smile.
At this time, Wang Shichong, who had said little, smiled sinisterly:
"Dongdu and Chang'an should indeed join forces. We have no objection to this, but in terms of legality, the Emperor must be given precedence."
"Can the Li clan leader and the Dai prince acknowledge this?"
Wang Shichong's words were very straightforward, and Li Jiancheng responded, "This matter can be discussed."
"How can we negotiate? If we can't negotiate well now, we'll still have to fight in the future."
Wang Shichong looked loyal and bowed to Yang Tong:
"If we work together to assist Emperor Huangtai, and then join forces with Jiangdu, we can immediately attract many forces from all over the world to join us, and we can restore the glory of the Sui Dynasty in no time."
While speaking, he also glanced at Zhou Yi.
I thought he would say something, but Zhou Yi seemed to be oblivious.
For a moment, Wang Shichong didn't understand the specific purpose of his visit.
Li Jiancheng glanced at Li Shimin. His second brother did not speak. He then glanced at the old nun Cihang and met Yang Tong's gaze, saying:
"Does the Emperor Huangtai share the same sentiments as Duke Zheng?"
Yang Tong didn't nod. He spoke in a young man's voice and in a gentle tone, "I want to hear your opinion."
Li Jiancheng said: "We can't discuss it at this time, but the Heshi Bi has a special connection."
"The three families can cooperate first, and then hold a grand sacrifice after the world is stable, and let the Heshi Bi choose the common ruler of the world. What do you think, Lord Huangtai?"
Lord Huangtai looked at Dugu Feng first.
Dugu Feng looked at the old lady, who was not feeling well and coughed. Wang Shichong then said, "This is easy to handle."
He turned to the old nun Cihang and said:
"Master Juexin, only the Holy Land knows where the Heshi Bi is. Why not just take it out and let Emperor Taizong give it a try? If the destiny is with Emperor Taizong, wouldn't everyone be happy?"
Wang Shichong also started to calculate.
But the old nun would never be fooled: "This matter is not my responsibility, I can't make the decision."
"oh?"
Wang Shichong asked, "Why did the nun come here today?"
"I have some connection with this girl, and I was invited by her to come and treat the old lady."
She shook her whisk and pointed it at Changsun Wugou.
Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wugou clasped their fists together and said, "Trouble you, Master."
Dugu Feng's eyes lit up. Master Cihang had been practicing in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain and could not be invited. Perhaps she had some skills that ordinary doctors did not have.
Wang Shichong asked again: "Does the Heavenly Master have the same goal as the Nun?"
Lu Chu continued, "Duke Zheng is absolutely right. Master Zhou was asked by a friend to come here to treat the old lady. Otherwise, why would he come here so suddenly today?"
Dugu Feng was surprised, but also happy.
Legend has it that the Taoist Heavenly Master can revive the dead and transcend yin and yang, and he's actually willing to treat my mother?!
Li Jiancheng said: "The person targeted by the Heavenly Master's Yin-Yang magic is very different from the old lady's situation."
Zhou Yi shook his head slightly: "You are too narrow-minded. You must know that the source of all things is the same."
"Duke Zheng had a headache, and it was I who cured him."
Li Jiancheng and Dugu Feng both looked at Wang Shichong, knowing that he could not go with Zhou Yi.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Wang Shichong touched his head and neck and said: "This is true, the Heavenly Master is indeed a miracle doctor."
Others were confused, but the seven nobles knew what was going on.
Lu Chu and Guo Wenyi stared at Wang Shichong's movements, their eyes twitching slightly.
If he dares to talk nonsense again, he will lose his head. This nine-headed monster is really scared.
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(End of this chapter)
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