He quickly unfolded it and was overjoyed. He quickly ran back and handed the cloth strip to Hengyi.
These days, Huo Qijing and Yan Shiyue's shadow guards were divided into several groups and hardly ever got off the boat. Hengyi led his men around for who knows how many times, and then headed east with a glimmer of hope. Somehow they found this island. They never expected that there would be such an unexpected surprise.
The strip of cloth was written in code, which meant that the master was safe and so were we, but we were unable to leave for the time being.
Hengyi and his friends immediately smiled happily and tried to talk to others.
But they couldn't communicate in the same language, and after talking to each other for a long time, they still couldn't understand what they were saying. They wanted to leave and find someone, but they were stopped. Hengyi and others guessed what they meant, and it seemed that there would be special people to deal with outsiders coming to the island, so they waited for a while.
By the third day, the shadow guard had secretly circled the area several times and tried to send out a signal again.
But Ryukyu Island was too big, and Yan Shiyue and the others were far away in the royal city and couldn’t see it at all.
Fortunately, on the afternoon of the third day, a man in luxurious clothes came and could speak a few words of Chinese... Well, he just learned it from Yan Shiyue and others.
Then the two sides tried to communicate for a long time, and Hengyi and others finally found out that Yan Shiyue was treating the King of Ryukyu, so he was currently in the royal city, treated as a guest of honor, and could not leave for the time being... but he could take them to find them.
Hengyi left ten people to guard the boat and took another dozen people on the deer cart.
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...
The Ryukyu officials were all smiling the whole time. Although they didn't speak the same language, they were very enthusiastic and talked to Hengyi and the others about everything they saw.
Their simple and warm smiles were very confusing, so Hengyi and the others gradually let down their guard.
Then the Ryukyu officials led them into the royal city. Hengyi saw the cloth strips used as identification by the Shadow Guards at a glance, and knew that they were indeed here, and he instantly felt relieved.
Ryukyu stood aside, smiling, and did not stop them until they had finished looking. Then he led them into the royal city and into a small building. Hengyi and his companions entered the hall, and before they could come to their senses, they heard a bang and the door was closed.
When Hengyi and his companions turned back, it was already too late.
The Ryukyu officials had seen the shadow guards moving around high up, so they were very wary. The place they chose had a door made of metal and was very heavy. Even if the shadow guards knew kung fu, they couldn't open it. The window was also small, so people couldn't get out.
The Ryukyu official then spoke a few words loudly outside the door.
What he meant was that you will only stay for a few days, and he will not harm you. He will also bring you food, so just stay there peacefully... Of course, Hengyi and the others didn't understand.
They were just angry and hateful, but they didn't expect that being too impatient would lead to trouble.
The good news is that Yan Shiyue is definitely still alive.
The bad news is, Yan Shiyue, isn’t she also imprisoned?
Of course Yan Shiyue was not locked up, and they were actually quite free to move around.
The shadow guards have been secretly planning to steal other people's medicine in order to make the knockout incense and smoke these days, and they have not run to the shore. They have basically given up hope for rescue, and they can't see any ship coming.
Xiao Tangzhi went out early and came back late for a few rounds, then came back to find her and said, "There is a legend about a saint in Ryukyu, do you know?"
Yan Shiyue glanced at him listlessly.
Xiao Tangzhi smiled and said, "It is said that the previous Ryukyu King married a saint who came from heaven. This saint brought them new grains and fruits, and taught them how to cultivate trees, medicinal herbs, etc. There are several saint shrines in Ryukyu, all dedicated to saints. The Ryukyu King is the descendant of the saint."
Yan Shiyue said coldly: "Such legends are everywhere. Give me two taels of silver and I can make up ten for you."
Xiao Tangzhi took out ten taels of silver and said, "Fifty first."
Yan Shiyue: “…”
Her emotions were not interrupted by the accident, and she continued, "Besides, the title of Saint Maiden is so common, isn't it? The last time I heard this title was from that group of Gu players, and now their Saint Maiden is being held captive by my master for research!"
Xiao Tangzhi laughed when he heard this: "Do you still want to listen?"
Yan Shiyue snorted.
Xiao Tangzhi continued, "I went to the Saint's Shrine and saw a mural of the Saint's miracles that covered an entire corridor. I looked carefully and found that the others were a bit difficult, but there was one... It is said that when the Saint stood in the medicinal field, butterflies would fly around her. How about we give it a try?"
What kind of melodramatic Xiangfei plot is this!
Yan Shiyue frowned in disdain: "You want me to pretend to be a saint?"
"Yeah." Xiao Tangzhi said, "I think this is a good idea."
Yan Shiyue said: "The previous previous Ryukyu King married a saint. Do you think this method will be of any help to our current situation?"
"Yes," Xiao Tangzhi said, "I assume that you are not another saint, but the reincarnation of a saint. The King of Ryukyu...should not want to marry his ancestor, right?"
Yan Shiyue: “…”
That’s right!
Xiao Tangzhi said: "I think you are a good actor, let's discuss it carefully, it should be possible."
Yan Shiyue looked at him thoughtfully.
Xiao Tangzhi's eyelashes trembled, and she also looked up at her.
He has a smart appearance, and it is hard to tell whether he is a man or a woman. When he raises his eyes, his pupils are clearly black and white, giving him a very transparent youthful look, just like a peach just plucked from a branch, still covered in dew, so bright.
He said, "You don't believe me?"
Yan Shiyue said directly: "Xiao Tangzhi, I do believe it, but are you Xiao Tangzhi now?"
Xiao Tangzhi was silent again.
The two of them never talked about this topic again since the day they came ashore.
Xiao Tangzhi said after a while: "I can tell you. I know this is strange, but what I said is true... I followed that fake Taoist priest out that day, and someone called me Mr. Tangzhi on the way. I remember I took a look at the carriage. It was ordinary in style, with mud on the wheels but not much. It should have come from a very nearby place. Then an ordinary-looking young man came down and talked to me, saying that he was my old friend...
He paused. "But after that, I don't remember what I said to him or when he left. Anyway, when I came to my senses, the carriage had already left. If I was possibly tricked, it should have been at that time, but I was very alert. I don't think I could have been tricked. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remember what happened during that time. It was as if I had fallen asleep while standing. That period of memory was blank."
Yan Shiyue asked: "What did that person do?"
"What action?" Xiao Tangzhi was puzzled: "Nothing, just a salute."
"Is there any sound?"
"Sound?" Xiao Tangzhi thought for a moment and said, "It does sound like there are bees buzzing, and the sound is quite loud. Is it related to this?"
Yan Shiyue pondered in silence.
Xiao Tangzhi asked: "Do you believe me?"
Yan Shiyue said: "I believe it halfway."
Xiao Tangzhi said: "Master, I really never thought of kidnapping you. I just wanted to tease you at most. I also wanted to build a steam engine for you. I wanted to play with many interesting things. I would not cross your bottom line. I don't know what happened to me at that time."
Yan Shiyue did not answer.
Xiao Tangzhi continued, "What do you think is going on? What did you mean by saying that Tang Shiyue was fake that day? She...she really believed it at that time."
Yan Shiyue said: "I'm just guessing, it might be hypnosis."
She briefly explained the principle of hypnosis: "But you were away for a short time, and I don't think the other party has very advanced hypnosis skills. Maybe, just strengthened your inner desires..." She spread her hands.
Xiao Tangzhi looked dazed, and murmured, "Hypnosis..."
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