Perhaps Wang Yanzhou's intuition was particularly accurate, but a guest had actually arrived before midnight. Wang Nianqing, sword in hand, leaned against the door like a door god, looking up at the starry sky and saying, "I wonder what brings you here so late at night."
In the originally deserted courtyard, a figure slowly descended upon the wall. "The legendary Qilin Guard is truly extraordinary. Judging from your demeanor, you must be the legendary Shadow Master."
Wang Nianqing put on the Qilin mask and took two steps forward. "It doesn't matter who I am. A guest who arrives uninvited should clearly state his purpose and identity." This sudden, unidentified visitor didn't possess any murderous aura. Wang Nianqing's expert eye suggested he might not even be carrying a proper weapon. He was just like that: if someone showed him respect, he'd show them respect.
Yun He saw that although the legendary Shadow Master was imposing, he didn't seem to have much hostility towards him. He jumped down from the wall with a light tap of his foot and stopped in front of Wang Nianqing. "I came from outside the town at night. I just wanted to see your master."
Wang Nianqing held the sword and looked up and down at the man in the nightgown and mask. He sneered and said, "...If you take off the veil, you might consider it."
Before Wang Nianqing could react, the person in front of her had already removed the veil. Looking at the person in front of her who looked quite similar to Wang Yanzhou, Wang Nianqing had a rough idea of the person's identity. However, she had not expected that Xiahou Qing's people would come at this time when the battle was about to begin. "Oh, he is indeed an interesting person. Please come in. The master has been waiting for you for a long time."
Yun He was a little surprised. No wonder the Shadow Master had no hostility towards him. Did he know he was coming? If that was the case, Wang Yanzhou was even more impressive than he had imagined. "Oh, King Qingliang knew I was coming?"
Wang Nianqing explained seriously, "I don't know, but my wife said that when encountering such a situation, subordinates usually say this to build momentum for their master."
Yun He's forward steps were stunned for a moment, and he couldn't help laughing: "...Pfft, hahaha, I didn't expect the leader of the Qilin Guard to be such a humorous person. Isn't Shadow Master afraid that I'm here to kill people?"
Wang Nianqing continued to lean against the wall and said, "We are all from the martial arts world. I can tell at a glance whether you want to kill someone or not. Since you have no murderous intentions, I will let you in and nothing will happen. I believe in the master's skills. He will not easily let someone who doesn't threaten to kill take advantage."
Yun He, who was originally a little nervous, was inexplicably calmed down by Wang Nianqing's sudden action: "Interesting, what an interesting young man."
After Wang Nianqing accepted this compliment, he said, "Your Excellency too."
...When Yun He entered the room and saw the strange yet familiar face in the candlelight, an inexplicable emotion welled up within him. It turned out that the rumors weren't just rumors. He had actually inquired about Wang Zhen's only child that morning. When he saw his portrait, he had assumed it was a posthumous attempt to confuse Wang Zhen, hoping his only son would grow up peacefully without him. He had never imagined that the man who had lived in Qingliang Valley, grown from a child into a young man, and then established a family and became a real man, was actually his son.
Wang Yanzhou turned around and saw this person standing in the room, looking at him with a complicated expression but saying nothing. After glancing at him, he turned back to look at the "treasure" Huangfu Ning gave him under the candlelight: "I heard what you and the Shadow Master said just now. If you don't mind, please find a place to sit."
After saying that, Wang Yanzhou thought that this person would say something to him now; but who knew that this person was still standing there like a piece of wood, neither speaking nor moving, as if he was lost in thought.
Wang Yanzhou said helplessly, "If you have anything to say, please speak directly. I don't have much time. I need to rest well and prepare for the battle with you tomorrow."
Yun He quickly came to his senses after hearing Wang Yanzhou's order to leave. However, for a moment, he was so nervous that he completely forgot the purpose of his trip: "You, your eyebrows and eyes are so similar to your mother's."
Wang Yanzhou chuckled and replied calmly, "I know. Everyone who knows me says so. Did you also know my mother in the past?"
Yun He did not answer Wang Yanzhou's question, but continued to sigh to himself: "When I saw you, I finally understood what it meant to be in the dark under the lamp."
"Really?" Wang Yanzhou was slightly startled, but his expression immediately returned to normal. It was just a person who suddenly appeared and had nothing to do with him. There was no need to worry about the grudges and hatreds of the previous generation.
Facing such a calm Wang Yanzhou, Yun He could no longer remain calm. He rushed to Wang Yanzhou and stretched out his hand but still did not dare to touch him: "Did your mother ever tell you about someone named Yun He?"
Wang Yanzhou looked down at Yun He's hands, which had stopped in mid-air and were trembling uncontrollably, and replied impatiently, "No, or maybe it's too late. Which one do you think it is?"
Yun He said that Wang Yanzhou really had no doubts about his life experience after seeing his face. "Your mother and I have a close relationship. When you saw me, didn't you have any questions for me?"
Wang Yanzhou smiled and said, "Of course there are. For example, what exactly does Xiahou Qing want you to do here, and what are your plans for tomorrow."
Yun He had originally thought that someone as intelligent as Wang Yanzhou couldn't possibly not notice something was amiss. He had already said so much, so why was he still playing along? Since that was the case, he simply asked bluntly, "...Do you really not have any doubts about your identity?"
Wang Yanzhou said calmly, "Not really. I only believe what my mother, Queen Wang Zhen, says. I am whoever she says I am. My identity won't change just because of a look-alike in Xiahou Qing's hands, right?"
Yun He saw Wang Yanzhou's resolute attitude, even convinced that he was Xiahou Qing's ulterior motive. Since he didn't believe his identity, there was no point in saying more. "Besides what you can see right now, Xiahou Qing has prepared many other tricks. You may not gain any advantage from this battle."
Facing Yun He's kind reminder, Wang Yanzhou showed no gratitude: "Your Excellency also said that it might not be the case. It hasn't even started yet. Who can predict what the outcome will be?"
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