Chapter 82: A Smile Conceals a Dagger
Xiaoyao Lang and Murong Hanchan were walking hand in hand in the market when they saw sachets for sale.
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "Chan'er, these sachets are nice, let's buy a pair!"
Murong Hanchan smiled sweetly and said, "Okay!"
The two of them smelled the fabric one after the other, then chose a pair, both in blue brocade. Xiaoyao Lang tied them on for her and smelled them again.
Murong Hanchan laughed and said, "Brother Xiaoyao, didn't you already smell it?"
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "It smells even better now. Chan'er's fragrance is truly refreshing and delightful!"
Murong Hanchan pouted and said, "You're such a smooth talker!"
Upon hearing the mention of body fragrance, Xiaoyao Lang immediately thought of Yu Linglong and exclaimed, "Oh no! I forgot to tell Linglong when I came out!"
Murong Hanchan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Brother Xiaoyao. She knows that neither of us is here, so she will think of us being together and will definitely not worry!"
Xiaoyao Lang sighed, "I hope so! Chan'er, you didn't get to eat the bamboo tube rice dumplings earlier, but the restaurant up ahead should have some, let's go find them!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Hanchan happily exclaimed, "Let's go!"
Meanwhile, in the Murong residence, Murong Mingde stood alone in the manor.
Just then, a woman walked over and said softly, "You're thinking of Han Chan, aren't you?"
Murong Mingde sighed, "They've been gone for so many days, and there's still no news."
The woman said, "Don't worry too much. Yunfeng and Xiaosheng are both here, so I'm sure they'll be fine."
Murong Mingde: "It's all my fault for spoiling her too much. What kind of behavior is it for a girl to run around in the martial arts world like this?"
The woman said, "Han Chan has been proud and aloof since childhood. She is intelligent and unconventional, and she is like a person from the martial arts world."
Murong Mingde: "I've thought about it. After she comes back this time, I'll make arrangements for her marriage. The sooner she gets married, the sooner I can save myself the trouble."
The woman asked, "Are you really planning to let Han Chan marry Shangguan Qinghuan?"
Murong Mingde: "The two families have made a vow long ago, how can we go back on our word?"
The woman said, "But I heard Yunfeng say that Shangguan Qinghuan is frivolous and might harm Hanchan."
Murong Mingde: "When you're young, who doesn't act recklessly? Besides, how good can Han Chan be? She's arrogant and unruly, disregarding all propriety and law. Which young master from a family of equal social standing would want to marry her?"
The woman said, “Since I came to the Murong family, I have treated Han Chan as my own daughter. Now that she has ended up like this, I feel very sorry for her.”
Murong Mingde: "Alright, Shangguan Qinghuan may be dissolute, but after they get married, with Han Chan's abilities and arrogance, how much trouble can he cause?"
At this moment, a subordinate came and said, "Master, Master Shangguan has come to visit and is already in the main hall."
Upon hearing this, Murong Mingde's expression immediately turned serious, and he said, "Alright, I understand."
Woman: "What is he doing here on the Dragon Boat Festival?"
Murong Mingde said, "Anyway, they're not here to offer congratulations. I'll go and meet them." With that, he quickly walked away.
When Murong Mingde arrived at the main hall, he saw four burly men standing at the entrance; they were the four of the twelve generals.
Inside the hall, Shangguan Yanxin stood with his hands behind his back, facing the door. Murong Mingde said, "I'm truly sorry to have kept Brother Shangguan waiting!"
Shangguan Yanxin turned around and laughed heartily, saying, "Brother Murong, what are you saying? I only arrived recently."
Murong Mingde: "Brother Shangguan, please sit down! May I ask what brings you here today?"
The two sat down one after the other, and Shangguan Yanxin said, "It's the Dragon Boat Festival, can't I come and see my brother and daughter-in-law?"
Murong Mingde laughed and said, "Brother Shangguan, you flatter me. To be honest, my daughter has been away from home for several days and has not returned yet. Brother Shangguan, please speak freely."
Shangguan Yanxin sighed and said, "Brother, we are both nearing the end of our lives and should be enjoying our retirement. But I've been thinking about it. Baiyun City is currently in turmoil. As the leader of the Dongyue Gang, I must seek the good of the martial world and bring peace to the people of Baiyun City. Therefore, I plan to lead the Tiantian Sect to conquer Baiyun City. What do you think, brother?"
Murong Mingde: "Brother Shangguan, I think this is inappropriate. To conquer Baiyun City, we must first take Shanshui City. Shanshui City has countless capable and righteous people, many of whom are experts who have been retired for many years. If we stir up trouble, we might capsize."
Shangguan Yanxin: "So, according to Brother Murong, I should just sit here and do nothing?"
Murong Mingde: "I no longer wish to concern myself with matters of the martial world. I have already decided that once Han Chan returns, I will have him marry Qing Huan. As for the affairs of the Murong family, I will leave them to Yun Feng to handle. I am old and do not wish to engage in martial arts anymore."
Shangguan Yanxin was taken aback and said, "But my niece has a strange temper; I'm afraid she might object!"
Murong Mingde snorted coldly: "No matter how stubborn she is, she will eventually get married. She is already an adult, how can we let her act recklessly?"
Shangguan Yanxin asked happily, "Then, Brother Murong, when do you think would be a good time for such a joyous occasion?"
Murong Mingde: "I don't know when my daughter will return. The time is hard to predict, so let's set it for the eighth day of next month. After a month, I think everything can be arranged properly."
Shangguan Yanxin: "Alright! Since Brother Murong has this idea and wants to retire from the martial world, then I have no choice but to give up my conquest."
Murong Mingde: "Brother Shangguan, I only said a few words. If you insist on attacking Baiyun City, the entire Murong family will naturally give you their full support."
Shangguan Yanxin said, "That's enough. As you said, I'm tired too. Why bother anymore? Brother Murong, I've disturbed you today. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Murong Mingde: "Brother Shangguan, we're all family, why be so formal? Please!"
Shangguan Yanxin: "Please!"
After Shangguan Yanxin left the Murong residence, Long Bailian said, "Master, that demoness and her two disciples are not in the residence. Why not take this opportunity to make a move?"
Shangguan Yanxin sighed, "Forget it, I've seen through it all. I only have two brothers in my life. If I offend one and then unjustly eliminate the other, what will I become? What good is dominating Dongyue? In the end, it's all just fleeting smoke. Let's talk about everything after Qinghuan's wedding!" With that, the group rode away.
Inside Xie Yu Manor, Ling Xueyan, dressed in men's fashion and wearing a tall black hat, looked dignified. Seated high in the main hall, she exuded an imposing aura.
Nie Hanyan, standing below, said, "After several days, we robbed all the mountain roads and seized the existing horse farms. The number of horses we obtained was only five hundred."
Ling Xueyan: "Five hundred horses is no small number. Once we are ready, we will do everything we can to take Longyang City."
Shi Jianfeng: "It might be inappropriate to act so quickly."
Ling Xueyan said seriously, "The Brahma Emperor has limited patience. We can't delay any longer. If he becomes suspicious too soon, our situation will be precarious."
Nie Han: "We'll have to fight sooner or later, so why worry about everything else? Once we get rid of Yi Yunke, Longyang City will be ours for the taking."
Ling Xueyan: "Very good. As long as we join hands and work together, the grand plan for the world will be just around the corner."
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Xiaoyao Lang and Murong Hanchan strolled around for half a day, and by evening, they returned to the Qingyun Inn, where everyone was already resting.
When Xiaoyao Lang saw that the lights in Yu Linglong's room were still on, he knew that she was waiting for him, and his heart warmed.
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