The curtain of night fell.
On the east side of the city, the street that had originally been called Peace Square was now hung with the flag of the King of Equality, Shi Baofeng.
Because it had been occupied early, it had not experienced much trouble. At this moment, Peace Square had already become one of the busiest markets in the city. Entering through the gate on the west side, one side was where the various shops and businesses of Baofeng Cruiser were gathered, and the other side was surrounded by a lot of courtyards, which became the residences of VIPs known as the Juxian Hall.
As the faction that was best at doing business and responsible for logistics and logistics, Shi Baofeng, the King of Equality, had been making friends since the beginning of his rise. Because of the complicated situation of the Fairness Party at the beginning, they did not have any obvious contact with the largest forces in the world. However, when many small and medium-sized forces that valued wealth and risk came over, they would most likely come into contact with Shi Baofeng's Baofeng Cruiser.
In this process, there were also many desperadoes who, through trading with the Baofeng Cruise Ship, carried out the dangerous transfer of goods, and gradually rose from poverty to become small or medium-sized armed groups. Because of this, they also formed a deep relationship with Shi Baofeng.
After the news of the Jiangning Meet was released, every force displayed their unique style. 'King of Reincarnation' Shi Baofeng gathered a large number of followers and even invited the leader of the Great Radiant Cult, who had been in the north for a long time, to oversee the event. 'King of Hell' Zhou Shang maintained his extreme style and gathered a large number of fearless desperadoes as well as a lot of flies who wanted to take advantage of him. On the side of 'King of Equality' Shi Baofeng, many forces of various sizes came to support him from the very beginning. In August, the representatives of the forces from all over the world, who could even mention a lot of heroic deeds, gathered at the Tranquility Square every day.
Compared to the Chakravarti and Yama factions, which had a large number of people, most of them were just a motley crew. On Shi Baofeng's side, the groups of people who came from afar were more 'proper' and 'proper'. Among them, there were large escort agencies that traveled all over the world and had a wide network of friends. There were also large chambers of commerce that were entrenched in a certain area and represented a certain faction. There were also many 'heroes' who had truly fought back against the Jurchens and had their own achievements …
After each group entered Peace Square, there would be people on the streets nearby who would begin to publicize and boast about their backgrounds, attracting the admiration and admiration of the onlookers.
Those who started their business knew best what it meant to be supported by others. Naturally, the forces that came from afar understood the logic too. For a time, the various forces that entered the Hall of the Virtuous came and went with each other. Every day, they tried to build relationships with each other and flattered each other. It was a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere. It was to the extent that some 'knowledgeable' people even began to compare the Juxian Hall here to the 'Welcome Road' in Chengdu.
Of course, with so many forces of all sizes gathered here, apart from the liveliness and harmony on the surface, there would also be all kinds of complicated matters that could be good or bad in private.
For example, the Yan Clan's convoy that arrived here a few days ago had attracted a lot of discussion and attention due to the Yan Clan's deeds of resisting the Jin Dynasty and the rumor that Yan Taiwei's only daughter might marry into the Shi Clan. Many representatives of small and medium-sized forces even paid a visit to the leader of the Yan Clan, the Second Master of the Yan Clan.
However, in the past two days, due to the sudden appearance of a certain piece of news, the matter regarding the Yan Clan quickly quieted down. Even if someone brought it up, the attitude of the crowd would become ambiguous and vague. They would stammer as if they wanted to temporarily forget about the matter from a few days ago.
On the 16th of the eighth month, Yan Yunzhi sat in the courtyard until late at night. She caressed the two short swords that she always carried with her. In the quiet night, she would sometimes hear a buzzing sound in her head.
The sudden liveliness from a few days ago had suddenly disappeared again …
In fact, the Yan Clan's purpose for coming here this time was not necessarily to be fulfilled through marriage. From the moment they set off, her father had once said that a verbal agreement might not necessarily be effective. For two large families, the most reliable relationship would always be an exchange of benefits that both parties needed. If both parties could cooperate and both appreciated each other's character, the marriage would naturally strengthen their ties. However, if they did not like each other, the Yan Clan also had their own dignity. They did not necessarily have to curry favor with the "Prince of Equality".
Of course, that being said, under normal circumstances, this marriage would most likely be carried out.
Yan Yunzhi was seventeen years old this year. She did not have much of a rebellious mindset. She had already mentally prepared herself for the matter of marrying into the Shi Clan.
When they arrived in Jiangning a few days ago, it was said that the "Prince of Equality", Shi Baofeng, was still in charge of other affairs in Jiangbei. At the Virtuous Gathering Residence, the shopkeepers of the "Prince of Equality", as well as Shi Baofeng's second son, Shi Weiyang, were in charge of receiving them. If there were not too many unforeseen events, this Shi Weiyang, Young Master Shi, would be the one to carry out the marriage agreement with her.
From the sudden contact, Yan Yunzhi's impression of him could not be considered bad. With the assistance of a few 'managers', Young Master Shi was able to handle all kinds of matters appropriately. His style of conversation was also rather reliable. Furthermore, he was quite good-looking and was rumored to be highly skilled in martial arts. Yan Yunzhi felt uneasy about the future of marrying such a person, but she didn't feel too much aversion to it. Everyone had to go through such a life, and there was no escaping it.
However, following the spread of that news, everything quickly changed.
In the past few days, among the enthusiasm of the public, most of the positive talk was about the Yan Clan's resistance against the Jin Dynasty. As Shi Baofeng had not yet come to approve the marriage agreement with the Shi Clan, it was only spread through the grapevine. However, the "Prince of Equality"'s power was willing to let such grapevine spread. It could be seen that they did not have the style of going back on their word.
However, after the news about Tongshan County suddenly appeared, the various virtuous people who had been visiting the Yan Clan for the past two days had already avoided the area where the Yan Clan lived. As for matters like the marriage agreement, people did not ridicule, but chose to directly shut their mouths. In the eyes of others, it was obvious that Shi Baofeng would not accept this marriage agreement. If they continued to discuss it, they would actually offend the "Prince of Equality".
The seventeen-year-old girl had already experienced many things, and had even killed two female soldiers with great difficulty. However, at any stage of her life before this, when had she ever experienced such a change in the atmosphere around her?
When encountering enemies, she could still fight with all her might. However, when encountering such a situation, she only felt that her existence was a great embarrassment. She wanted to shout and defend herself, but in fact, she did not know where to open her mouth.
A few days ago, she liked to sit quietly in the front hall and listen to people talk about various things in the city. However, these two days, she felt that it was unnatural to even leave the courtyard. She could only eat and relax in this courtyard.
Around nine o 'clock in the evening, her uncle, Yan Tiehe, came over to sit with her for a while and talk for a while.
"… A few major events have happened outside today. The most popular one is the leader of the Great Radiant Sect, Lin Zongwu. He single-handedly challenged Zhou Shang's Five Direction Arena. Right now, the news outside is spreading like wildfire …"
Perhaps worried that she would feel bored here, Yan Tiehe deliberately told her some of the latest news in the city. However, at this moment, Yan Yunzhi's mood was not on this.
"The matter of our Yan Clan … What should we do?" Yan Yunzhi tried to calm herself down. "How about … I go back …"
"It hasn't reached that stage yet," Yan Tiehe said. "This matter … Actually, no one said anything more. Because … in the end, your Uncle Shi still hasn't entered the city. He's a clear-minded person and can understand everything. When he arrives, he'll handle it appropriately. Don't worry. "
"But …" Yan Yunzhi sniffed and paused for a moment. "Did you find out who released the news?"
Yan Tiehe lowered his head and was silent for a moment. "The Five-Foot Y-devil … This nickname can't possibly be released by that little devil himself. As for the matter of Mount Tongshan, other than us and that damned thing … who else knows about it?"
"… Li Clan? Why would they do that? Didn't we have a good discussion on Mount Tongshan? "Yan Yunzhi's eyes widened.
Yan Tiehe shook his head. "… Li Yanfeng is in the city now. His father is the guardian of the Great Radiant Sect. He has also taken over the position of guardian. Releasing this kind of news is just to make things difficult for your Uncle Shi. "
"Is Xu Zhaonan not on good terms with this side?"
"You still don't understand after entering the city for a few days? Who among the five parties of the Fairness Party is dealing with who? Moreover, there are other reasons for this. You've forgotten … where that brat came from … "
Yan Yunzhi thought for a moment and then understood. "He wants … this side … to make an enemy of the Southwest …"
"If this matter gets out of hand, your … the daughter-in-law of the Prince of Equality will be humiliated. How can this side not seek justice? And how can that brat from the Southwest be a good person? Li Yanfeng is known as the Monkey King, but he's actually very scheming. That's why he was able to establish such a foundation on Mount Tongshan. When the other party caused trouble on Mount Tongshan, he threw the problem to the other party. Right now, the one with a headache is either us or your Uncle Shi. We've all seen his prowess. "
Yan Yunzhi lowered her head and was silent for a moment. Then she raised her head and said, "Everything was fine on Mount Tongshan … Right now, I just want to question him face to face and then kill him …"
The girl sitting there was thin and frail. She gripped the sword in her hand, and her eyes looked like they were about to bleed. Yan Tiehe looked at her for a moment, then reached out and patted her hand. "… You can't beat him. Endure it for now. There will be a turn for the better in a few days. " He said he couldn't beat him. That meant that even if he attacked, he wasn't confident that he could defeat the Monkey King Li Yanfeng.
The two chatted for a while. Yan Tiehe tried his best to explain, but it was ultimately to no avail. After he left, the lanterns under the eaves of the courtyard gently swayed in the night wind. Yan Yunzhi pressed down on her sword and sat in front of the stone table in the courtyard for a long time. Sometimes she thought of the hateful people she had seen these days, and sometimes she thought of the little devil with great martial arts in Tongshan County … He had said that he would come to Jiangning … She wanted nothing more than to find him and kill him with one strike of her sword.
Time gradually passed midnight. The clamor in the distance turned quiet. Then, in the silence, people came back laughing and laughing. They seemed to be drunk. Along the way, they messed around, and the atmosphere was rather lively.
Yan Yunzhi sat in front of the table and ignored them. She expected these people to go around the side of the courtyard, but she didn't expect them to pass by the courtyard gate while messing around. She turned her back, unwilling to act as if she had seen them. One by one, the people who returned late passed by the gate.
After a while, there were soft footsteps coming in from the gate.
When Yan Yunzhi turned her head to look, Shi Weiyang had already approached her with a lantern in his hand. His body reeked of alcohol, but his words were polite and gentle. "Miss Yan, you haven't slept yet."
If there were no major changes, he would be her future husband. She lowered her head and bowed slightly. "Young Master Shi."
"I have neglected to greet you for the past two days. I have been neglectful."
"Young Master Shi has many things to do. There was no need …"
"It's not that." Shi Weiyang shook his head and smiled. "In the past two days, rumors have been flying around, so I had to … deal with it first. But … I should have known that Miss Yan was the one who suffered the most from these rumors … It was my negligence. Today … I came to apologize."
"It's not that …" Yan Yunzhi shook her head. For a moment, her heart felt warm and she couldn't speak. Shi Weiyang took a step forward and reached out to put his hand on her shoulder. "Sit."
Yan Yunzhi took a step back and sat down on the stone bench. Shi Weiyang also sat down at the side. Now that he was closer to her, he could feel the strong smell of alcohol. However, his tone was still gentle. "I understand Miss Yan's feelings. You don't have to take this matter to heart. I've heard my father talk about the Yan family's character and temperament since I was young. They will definitely believe Miss Yan … Burp … I'm sorry …"
He comforted her a little. Yan Yunzhi lowered her head and thanked him. He then said, "Oh right, Miss Yan, you haven't gone out to play since you entered the city, right?"
"Sigh, being cooped up here all day will get boring …"
Shi Weiyang's voice was warm and considerate. The two of them chatted like this for a while. Then, he said, "Miss Yan, you practice swordsmanship, right? This sword looks really interesting. Can I take a look …"
Yan Yunzhi nodded and handed the dagger over. Shi Weiyang reached out and grabbed Yan Yunzhi's hand. Yan Yunzhi suddenly retracted her hand, and the dagger fell onto the stone table with a clattering sound. Shi Weiyang was stunned for a moment, then he laughed, "Miss Yan's dagger is really interesting. I heard that the sword technique passed down in Miss Yan's family is called 'Sword Technique'."
"Tangun Sword."
"Ah, that's right …"
Shi Weiyang played with the dagger for a while and said softly, "Actually, Sister Yan should know that when father comes over, you have to be the one in charge … Hmm …"
"In the past … I've heard about Sister Yan killing the golden dog. Actually … I've always been looking forward to meeting a heroine like you …"
"In my heart … I'm actually willing to …"
Yan Yunzhi lowered her head amidst these heartwarming words. Her face was burning hot, but the smell of alcohol was getting stronger. Shi Weiyang leaned over as he spoke. He reached out and gently touched her chin, lifting Yan Yunzhi's face up.
"Sister Yan … you're so beautiful …"
He said.
Yan Yunzhi stared at him and was about to press her lips on his. She pushed her hands forward and her body suddenly leaped backward.
"Uh …" Shi Weiyang was pushed backward and was a little surprised.
Yan Yunzhi stood there, her chest heaving up and down. "S-Young Master Shi … No, you can't do this …"
"It's, it's okay …" Shi Weiyang stood up. At this moment, he opened his mouth to breathe and his eyes were filled with excitement. He took a step forward and grabbed Yan Yunzhi's left hand. "Sister Yan, I … I'm sure it's you. We … we'll be husband and wife sooner or later. I … I want you …"
His other hand hugged her. Yan Yunzhi said, "You can't." She retreated backward, but Shi Weiyang's grip on her was strong. Yan Yunzhi only felt a pain in her left wrist as he pulled her forward. Her right hand pressed against his chest and her left wrist flipped. She had already used a method to get rid of his grip. At this moment, Shi Weiyang was almost about to hug her. Feeling her resistance, he smiled. "Heh, with your martial arts skills, you can't escape …"
Both of them had many years of experience in martial arts. At this moment, one wanted to hug and the other struggled. Shi Weiyang said, "Sister Yan, I want you … I'll marry you …" The taste of alcohol in his mouth was about to be printed on Yan Yunzhi's face. Yan Yunzhi had only practiced swordsmanship for many years. What she practiced was more skillful. At this moment, how could she avoid the full force of such a mature man? Her feet struggled to move backward and her hands pushed with all her might. Finally, his lips were in front of her. She cried out and pulled out another dagger from behind her back.
With a swoosh, Yan Yunzhi took two steps backward and got rid of Shi Weiyang. At this moment, her right hand was holding the dagger in front of her and her left arm was behind her head. Her wrist was only aching. On the other side, Shi Weiyang stood there and swayed. Then, he slowly moved forward and raised his left arm. A scratch had already appeared on his arm and blood was seeping out from it.
"You, you …"
"Don't come over …" Yan Yunzhi held the dagger and retreated backward.
A trace of fierceness flashed in Shi Weiyang's eyes. He walked toward her and reached out to open his clothes, revealing his chest. "Come on." He strode forward. "I'm going to have you today!"
"Go away!"
Yan Yunzhi screamed and waved her sword. She still had some reason in her mind. She only thrust her sword halfway, not daring to really stab him. However, the sword flashed in front of Shi Weiyang's eyes. Shi Weiyang was walking away when his head suddenly shook. He was also shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. His right hand suddenly swung out.
"Pa — —" A sound rang out on Yan Yunzhi's face.
This time, both of them were stunned.
Yan Yunzhi's face was slapped to the side and her hair covered the side of her face. She didn't react for a moment. Shi Weiyang panted heavily for a while and looked at Yan Yunzhi fiercely. Then, he walked over again. "Yan Yunzhi, if you don't obey me today, I'll make sure your family gets out of Jiangning …"
In his heart, he only thought that Yan Yunzhi had been beaten senseless. However, in the next moment, Yan Yunzhi's figure changed and the sword in her hand stabbed forward. Shi Weiyang staggered backward and saw that the girl in front of him was standing straight. Her right hand was holding the sword forward and her left hand was behind her back. It was the standard starting position of the Tangong Sword.
This Tangong Sword was a sword for assassination, but the sword intent imitated the swordsman in the Biography of the Assassin. It had the essence of 'rather break than bend' and 'die without regret'. Yan Yunzhi was facing her future husband just now, so naturally, she didn't have any killing intent. However, at this moment, under the moonlight, the girl's lips were tightly pursed. Her eyes were cold and her body was straight. However, she had already displayed a spirit that she couldn't achieve even when she practiced normally.
Shi Weiyang's chest heaved up and down. His martial arts skills weren't low, but at this moment, even though he was boosted by the alcohol, he didn't dare to directly pounce on her.
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