However, due to his lack of ability, he was assigned such a dead-end job.
Escorting her to Jinling was tantamount to exiling her from the capital.
That's pretty unlucky.
Who could have imagined that such an arrogant person would eventually serve her without complaint, helping her take care of and protect Yan Ge'er?
Liu Qi gave a half-smile and bowed: "Young lady, I greet you."
Liu Liu glared at his younger brother, fearing that his careless actions might bring disaster upon him.
He quickly and sincerely apologized: "My younger brother has lived in the mountains for a long time to learn his skills from a master. He is unfamiliar with worldly customs and etiquette. Please forgive him."
Su Wanwan simply said, "It's alright. What is the origin of the White Lotus Sect you mentioned?"
Liu Liu's expression turned slightly serious as he recounted what he knew.
"There are rules in the martial arts world. I, Liu, am a disciple of Master Zhang, the grandmaster of martial arts in Bazhou. Any martial arts sect that wants to enter Bazhou must give him a heads-up."
“This group of people from the White Lotus Sect came from Shanxi and brazenly recruited followers, completely disregarding my master.”
Shanxi?
Su Wanwan shuddered.
She remembered that Lu Xingjian had gone to Shanxi a while ago.
Lu Qijun, who secretly entered the capital and defiled the palace, was from Shanxi.
Furthermore, the burden of royal expenses in Shanxi was far greater than in other regions.
Things were far more serious and complicated than she had imagined.
If the regional princes colluded with the royal family, the Grand Princess of Yixing's residence, and Prince Rong, etc...
Su Wanwan suppressed her inner turmoil and continued to press for answers:
Where are these people operating? Have they had any conflicts with you?
"It hasn't reached the point of conflict yet. They have the support of the imperial family and associate with only high-ranking and wealthy families. They look down on people like us."
A hint of humiliation flashed in Liu Liu's eyes.
In the martial arts world, they were considered prominent figures, with a good reputation and chivalrous name. Everyone who met them had to respectfully call them Liu Liuxia (Sixth Hero Liu).
Once the opposing government officials and powerful figures are defeated, they will be utterly crushed and their title will be reduced to that of a mere Liu Liu.
Even the outsiders from the White Lotus Sect didn't take them seriously.
Su Wanwan's heart sank even further.
really.
Seeing his brother remain silent, Liu Qi lazily took over the conversation:
"Zhang Zhong was arrested for tracking those people; you might as well ask him."
Su Wanwan said, "I am very grateful for your help this time. I will remember this kindness. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me."
Liu Qi smiled lazily, looking at Su Wanwan: "Little lady, until we meet again."
After saying that, he winked at Heying, who was standing to the side.
He Ying watched the two brothers leave, stomping her foot in anger: "How rude of them to treat Your Majesty so lightly!"
Su Wanwan was preoccupied and didn't pay attention to any of this. "Call Zhang Zhong over."
The Liu brothers walked out.
After descending the stairs, Liu Liu rebuked, "At a time like this, how can you act so frivolously as usual? If you offend someone important, you'll only bring trouble upon us!"
Liu Qi said casually, "Sixth Brother is too old-fashioned. The young lady doesn't mind at all."
"Maybe she even likes a dashing young swordsman like me!"
As they were talking, a group of people walked towards them, with a young man in armor and a frosty expression in the center.
A cold gaze swept over Liu Qi.
Liu Liu felt a pressure coming from above, so he quickly lowered his head and pulled Liu Qi aside to avoid it.
The young man slowed his pace as he passed them, but did not stop, and went straight up to the second floor where Su Wanwan lived.
Liu Liu felt a wave of fear wash over him and muttered a complaint in a low voice:
"Judging from your outspokenness, this is probably someone's husband. If he were to discipline you, could you handle it?"
Judging from that expensive and exquisite armor, the young man must have been a high-ranking military officer.
A true privileged elite.
It was a stroke of incredible luck that Liu Liu was able to make a good impression on Chen Qiong, the Earl of Pingjiang.
Having finally gotten a chance to be driven by the Earl of Pingjiang, how could he possibly waste it?
She was afraid that her younger brother would ruin this opportunity to curry favor with the important person.
In the end, even the most chivalrous heroes are nothing more than ordinary men, and they are not worth much in the face of the powerful and wealthy.
Liu Qi shrugged, looking innocent: "What did I do?"
Liu Liu was furious. "Don't think you can get ahead just because you have some martial arts skills. In their eyes, we're nothing but ants!"
After saying that, Liu Liu flicked his sleeves and left.
Liu Qi looked thoughtfully at Liu Liu's retreating figure.
...
Su Wanwan yawned, but then saw a military officer wearing armor and a helmet enter through the door.
It was Lu Xingjian.
He froze, halfway through his yawn.
The visitor removed his helmet and handed it to Heying, who was bowing, gesturing for her to leave.
"It's so late, why aren't you asleep?" His simple opening line made Su Wanwan relax a little.
Su Wanwan decided to take the initiative, remembering his trip to Shanxi which he had deliberately concealed from her, and went straight to the point:
"Is it the White Lotus Sect deliberately causing trouble?"
Lu Xingjian frowned, looking somewhat impatient. "You don't need to worry about this."
After a pause, she got straight to the point, "You left the palace because of that child?"
As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on her face, a sharp glint in them, full of scrutiny.
The atmosphere instantly became tense and hostile.
Su Wanwan felt as if her blood was about to freeze.
He doesn't beat around the bush.
From the moment she heard Lu Xingjian's voice on the canal, she knew she couldn't escape his questioning.
We had already planned out countermeasures along the way.
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