In the distance, the square was still bustling with activity. 'Long Xian' was still executing the members of the Fairness Party, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.
Zuo Xiuquan, who understood the other party's intentions, had already left. Even though everyone was used to seeing all kinds of bloody scenes in the chaotic years of war, as a gentleman who had spent his life studying, he had no interest in watching the beheading of more than ten people and the flogging of nearly a hundred people. When he left, he also brought Yin Ping, Yue Yun and the others away from the square.
"Although the possibility of Zhou Shang making trouble now is not high, if that Wei Yiwen really goes crazy and directly sends people to attack this square, even if you are highly skilled in martial arts, you may not be able to escape."
He had seen the methods of the 'Prince of Justice'. Under the protection of a few Beiwei Army experts, he returned to think about the possibility of contacting the other party. Yin Ping and Yue Yun were more curious about the liveliness in the city. At this moment, they stayed in the market near the square, waiting to see if there would be further developments.
The streets near the Grand Square were extremely chaotic. Many places had traces of fire. Some of the houses and shops that were originally built with blue bricks had been greatly damaged. Yue Yun and his older sister, who was dressed as a man, walked for a while before they found a booth that was set up to sell tea and sat down.
"Teacher Cheng has already said several times that He Wen's parents, wife, and son died at the hands of the old officials of the Wu dynasty. Later, he fled with the people and was left behind in the deathtrap of Jiangnan. He will no longer serve the Emperor. This time, Elder Zuo's warm face was snubbed. He will definitely return empty-handed. "
The seventeen-year-old Yue Yun was the same height as the cross-dressing elder sister, but his muscles were firm and well-proportioned. After spending a long time in the army, he looked like he was bursting with masculinity. He was also in the prime of his youth. He already had his own views on many things and was quite confident when he spoke.
Of course, we may still remember that when he was younger, he was already straightforward and full of courage. Back then, even when he was captured by the numerous villains who had defected to the Nüzhen, he fearlessly cursed and resisted to the end. Now, he had only gained a greater understanding of this world. Although he had become less adorable, he was also maturing in his own way.
Yin Ping, who was two years older than him, smiled slightly. "How can political matters be so simple? Although He Wen doesn't like our Southeast, he still accepted Teacher Cheng's rice and other supplies when they came to help us. "
"You also said that this is a political matter. Of course, we should take advantage of it. Even if we take advantage of it, we might not owe them a favor."
"You're right." The waiter served two bowls of disgusting looking tea. Yin Ping moved the teacup and did not argue with his brother. "However, from the moment we entered the city until now, it seems that only this' Long Xian 'has a bit of spirit in what he did today. If we were to talk about the other families, which one do you think is better?"
"Elder Zuo seems to have decided on He Wen and Gao Chang. I don't like either of them." Yue Yun used a disdainful gaze to sweep across the market. He looked at the impetuous Jianghu people coming and going. Some were swaggering about, some were submissive to the Fairness Party. "They say that Gao Tian Wang is the least troublemaker among the five factions of the Fairness Party and is good at managing the army. However, I see that the people under him are just a bunch of ruffians. If they have the guts to fight against our Beiwei Army, we can casually cut them up. As for He Wen, I bet that he won't be able to come to an agreement. Although we are talking about the big picture, He Wen is only one person. The blood feud of his entire family is not so easily resolved. We are not the Hua Xia Army now, we can't lower our heads to him. "
"You always have your own ideas." Yin Ping smiled.
"Let's make a bet."
"What bet?"
"I bet … that I won't be able to come to an agreement with He Wen. As for that Gao Chang, if He Wen is willing to cooperate with us in the future, I naturally have nothing to say, although I don't like him."
"How many people do you like?"
"I like all of the Hua Xia Army. Just like Father said, if there is a day in the future when I fight a fair and square battle, even if I die on the battlefield, it will be the work of a hero. Even if I die, it will be a glorious death." As Yue Yun spoke, he waved his fist to the side in high spirits. Then, he lowered his voice. "Sis, do you think that this time, there will be people from the Hua Xia Army here?"
"If there is, what are you going to do?"
"Get to know each other. You don't know, but I am very familiar with Brother Wenhuai. I have asked about many things in the Southwest. Once we meet, we will be able to establish a relationship very quickly." Yue Yun smiled. "When the time comes, we might even be able to exchange pointers with them. Or … we might be able to find a good husband for you … Ah."
Before he finished speaking, Yin Ping's arm waved lightly. A knock on the forehead of this unreliable younger brother. "What nonsense are you spouting!"
"… I'm speaking the truth." Yue Yun clutched his head and smiled with his head lowered. "Actually, I heard Uncle Gao and the others say that if Brother Wenhuai and the others did not already have a wife, they would have arranged a marriage for you. However, the sisters-in-law from the Southwest are all extraordinary heroines. Ordinary people cannot afford to offend them … Also, there is talk of sending you to the palace to be a princess. However, although His Majesty is the ruler of the country, I do not wish for Sister to go to the palace. That is not freedom. "
He sat there and explained these matters clearly and logically. Yin Ping's face turned red. She was annoyed and amused at the same time. "You brat who hasn't even grown a beard, yet you have arranged everything well. Who I marry in the future has nothing to do with you. Are you going to chase me out of the house so that I won't get a share of your assets? "
"Father doesn't have any money. Don't look at how fiercely he gives gifts. In reality, he doesn't even let me touch a single copper coin. He is stingy even when buying a pot of wine. Our family is just a pauper. " Yue Yun laughed and licked his face. "Also, I already have a beard. Sister, look, when it grew, I shaved it off. Uncle Gao and the others said that if I shave it a few more times, it will grow back black and dense, looking very impressive."
"Get up." Yin Ping pressed his face to the side.
Yue Yun turned his head and smiled as he drank his tea. The two of them sat like this for a while. Yin Ping said, "He told me about entering the palace once. It is not to become a princess, but to protect His Majesty's safety. Of course, if I really enter … perhaps I have to consider my status." She paused for a moment, then looked at her brother with a smile. "In addition, he also thought about you. Send both of us into the palace. One of us will be a princess, and you will be a little eunuch serving the princess."
"Uh …" Yue Yun's mouth twitched. It was as if someone had stuffed a pile of feces into his mouth.
"… There are not many people around His Majesty that can be trusted. Especially in this past year, he has proclaimed that he should respect the King and withdraw his authority. Then, he opened up sea trade and fought with several large sea merchants. Many problems have been accumulating in private. You are always fighting fiercely in the military camp, you don't even know … "
Yue Yun was silent for a moment. "… Speaking of which, if you really enter the palace, sister, are you really willing to become a princess?"
"His Majesty refused." Yin Ping smiled. "He said that this matter should not be brought up again in order not to ruin your reputation. What you usually listen to are just gossip. What do you know about the ups and downs? "
"…" Yue Yun lowered his head for a moment, then nodded. He picked up the teacup and raised it towards the southeast. "With this matter, His Majesty is worthy of me, Yue Yun, working my life for him."
"His Majesty's reform is a narrow road. Only by going through it will there be a future. A little carelessness will lead to eternal damnation. So, under the premise that it does not harm the foundation, it is always good to have a few more friends. Not to mention He Wen and Gao Tianwang, even the others … even the most unbearable Zhou Shang, as long as he is willing to talk, Zuo Gong will also talk to him … "
Yin Ping's words were gentle, but it hit the nail on the head. Yue Yun was silent for a while, but did not continue to debate on this topic.
The siblings had experienced many years of war and had naturally seen all kinds of inhumane things. But on their side, their father Yue Fei had always been upright. The original crown prince, who was now the current emperor, Jun Wu, did not have any bad morals either. The nineteen-year-old Yin Ping had already begun to accept the complexity of the world, but the seventeen-year-old Yue Yun was still a little obsessed with cleanliness. After entering the city this time, he especially looked down on the so-called 'King of Hell' Zhou Shang and 'Turning Wheel King' Xu Zhaonan … Of course, this matter concerned the overall situation. Although he had his own thoughts, he was still willing to be an obedient soldier.
The two of them drank a few mouthfuls of tea. There were no loud noises from the distant square. It seemed that Zhou Shang did not intend to leave and fall out with them. At this moment, Yue Yun tugged at his sister's sleeve and pointed to one end of the street. "Look."
They saw a hidden battle taking place in the crowd. The combatants were a young girl with a bag on her back and another person who seemed to be trying to stop the other party. The young girl was hiding in the crowd and was not easily noticed. But once someone noticed her, they would know that she was trying to avoid being pursued. A tall and thin person from the Green Forest Sect blocked the way. When the two parties met, the person from the Green Forest Sect reached out to stop them, but the young girl also reached out to push him away. Both parties tried to capture each other and exchanged blows.
This quick exchange of blows did not attract much attention. After covertly tearing each other down, the young girl sidestepped and leaped into the air. With a backhand, she struck the tall and thin man's head with her palm. Her attack was so accurate that the tall and thin man did not even have time to cry out before his body swayed and he fell to the side.
"This is … the Tangong sword technique?" Yin Ping's eyes narrowed.
Yue Yun's gaze swept across the long street. At this moment, he saw a few specific gazes. He said in a low voice, "She has been discovered."
The previous exchange between the two did not attract much attention. However, the tall person from the Green Forest Sect trembled and suddenly fell to the ground. His companions on the long street immediately noticed this abnormality.
"Father once said that the Tangong sword technique is bitingly cold. When the Jurchen people first came to the south, one of the seniors was inspired by Grandmaster and stabbed Sticky Han to death. I wonder how the descendants of this sword technique fared … "
Yue Yun said in a low voice. He picked up his teacup and looked at his sister. Then, he finished the tea in one gulp.
Yin Ping also lowered her head and picked up her teacup. Her eyes were filled with ridicule. "Look at that move just now. Her skills and technique are just average."
"She is still young after all …"
Yue Yun stood up. Yin Ping had no choice but to stand up and follow him. The siblings moved forward and blended into the crowd …
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