The yellow road passed through the forest and turned into a courtyard. Several carriages of various sizes were tied to the front of the courtyard. Sunlight shone through the gaps between the trees, bringing with it the sound of cicadas chirping in the summer. The sinister laughter was mixed in with the chirping of the cicadas.
Ning Yi looked at the wretched man who was hugging his arm and laughing so hard that he was out of breath. After a while, a smile finally appeared on Ning Yi's face. Beside him, Lu Qian held his saber and quietly approached with the attendants of the Grand Commandant's Estate. Gao Muen was still laughing. "What can you do …"
The group of people stared at Ning Yi's reaction. After a while, Ning Yi finally moved. He raised his hand and held the back of Gao Yanai's hand, nodding with a smile.
"That makes sense. We meet again. This brother, we are really fated."
There was a hint of sorrow in his words, and he spoke unhurriedly. Gao Yanai smiled as he looked at his hand that was being held. He struggled a few times before breaking free. He took a step back and stood straight with a smile, one hand holding the hem of his robe, the other pointing at Ning Yi.
"Don't give me this. Let me tell you! I, Huahua Taisui, will not be fooled by you again! You really have guts! But let me make it clear to you today. How dare you fool me! If I find out, I won't be able to swallow this anger! "
Gao Muen said excitedly. His body subconsciously jumped up and down. Ning Yi's hand was broken free by him. His hand paused in the air regretfully, but the smile on his face didn't change. "I understand. You won't be fooled by me again." After nodding in agreement, he turned to Lu Qian with a warm smile. "However, Marquis Lu Yu has already investigated my identity?"
Lu Qian pressed on his saber with one hand. There was no expression on his face. He only narrowed his eyes and looked at Ning Yi. "You're just a scholar, and you even married into my family. What identity do you have?"
Everything happened too abruptly. Perhaps the conversation between these two was the main point. Lu Qian and Gao Yanai came this time because they heard that there would be a show to watch. They actually didn't know much about Ning Yi's identity. But when Gao Yanei realized that he had been tricked the last time, Lu Qian naturally had to stand on his side first, and first suppress this reckless scholar with his imposing manner. These two sentences were the truth. On the other side, Gao Muen was still jumping and talking excitedly.
"I can't take this lying down, so you have to give me an explanation! Let me tell you, my father is Gao Qiu, so of course everyone in Bianliang City is afraid of me! You tricked me last time, which proves that you're afraid of me. Don't you think so? "
"The yamen is perceptive." Ning Yi smiled at him. "This one is impressed."
"You're afraid of me, which means you can't beat me! I've caught you red-handed! I know your name. You can't run away! (I want to take revenge on you … Hehe. However, I, Gao Muen, have no interest in men. I'm only interested in three things. Beauties — more beauties! " He smiled lecherously in excitement. "Those women I saw last time, those beauties, they must be your people, right? Unless you're willing to bring them to see me and introduce me …"
The Flower Taisui had been running amuck in Bianliang City for many years. This wasn't the first time he had played such a trick. When he was unreasonable, he wouldn't show mercy. Now that he was in the right, it was even more impossible for him to show mercy. The family guards at the side had already started laughing. The sunlight shone down, and the shade of the trees swayed. They were also waiting to see how the scholar would react and what he would say. Before Gao Yanei finished laughing, the scholar shook his head. It was as if he was talking to himself, "You guys still don't know who I am …" It was as if he was saying that they didn't know who he was and yet they dared to provoke him.
But such words naturally wouldn't make the scholar back down. Gao Muen smiled and said, "I don't care who you are! I've already said that my father is Gao Qiu! You dare to be in Bianliang City … "
Before he could finish his words, Ning Yi, who was in front of Gao Muen, nodded and raised his gaze. "Got it." After that, he stepped forward. A family guard came over. "What are you trying to do?!" He also took the opportunity to block Gao Muen. It was because this approach was different from when Gao Muen took the initiative to approach him earlier. However, what followed next was a scene that no one could react to. At the very least, it had been a very long time since something like this had happened in Bianliang.
Poetry meet, noon, sunlight, cicadas chirping. In the open space in the forest outside the courtyard, the scholar who was stuck on the road took a step forward. The family guard came over. Then, the scholar's hand suddenly grabbed onto the family guard's clothes. At the next moment, the scholar's body was pulled over. With a pu sound, blood and teeth flew into the sky. Under the sunlight, everything was spinning. The podao let out a long clang and flew out of its scabbard. The blade's edge slashed down. Lu Qian's gaze sharpened and he also took a step forward!
In that instant, Ning Yi grabbed onto the family guard's clothes and pushed his lower jaw with his right palm. After that, he lifted the family guard's waist saber and slashed out in Lu Qian's direction. Lu Qian raised his saber and swung it upwards. The saber light in his hand was like a pool of clear water. With a snap, the broken saber flew into the sky. At the next moment, something exploded in the sunlight. The bag of lime powder that flew out from the family guard's sleeves along with the force of the saber was slashed apart by his saber and came flying toward Lu Qian!
Gao Yanai stood there. Before he could even finish his words, he saw the other party's eyes suddenly turn dark when he raised his head. It was like a completely different person compared to the joking before. The family guard's blood, teeth, and body flew into the sky and fell to the ground. On the other side, Lu Qian, after making contact, waved his saber into a ball of light and flew back. The air was filled with the smell of lime powder. The sunlight was dazzling. In front of him, the scholar's figure grew larger and closer. He opened his arms and for a moment, he felt as if he had covered the sky. Then, with a bang, he was firmly hugged!
Lu Yuhou took a few steps back and stood still. When he waved away the hands that were blocking his eyes, he saw that the scholar and Gao Yanai were actually hugging each other. Gao Yanai didn't dare to move at all. The surrounding family guards also pulled out their sabers and didn't dare to move forward anymore. A man hugging another man. Normally, it would seem disgusting and laughable, but right now, no matter how one looked at it, it seemed so strange and indescribably dangerous.
Lu Yuhou was definitely not a weakling. Those who could fight against Lin Chong were all top-notch experts in the pugilistic world. Moreover, he had climbed up from the bottom, so his vigilance was very strong. In terms of scheming and scheming, he wasn't any weaker than others. But even so, in the first exchange of blows, he still couldn't defend against that bag of lime powder.
Firstly, it was because of the environment. That scholar was participating in the poetry meet inside, and he had a graceful and righteous look on his face. Lu Qian didn't expect that the scholar would be so skilled in martial arts, and he didn't expect that the scholar would suddenly make a move at this moment. Not to mention, when a scholar attacked someone, the first thing he threw out was a bag of lime powder. Secondly, this kind of sinister method had already been practiced thousands of times. Lu Qian couldn't imagine that there would be someone in the pugilistic world who would put so much effort into practicing this. The treasured saber in his hand was sharp. Although only a little bit of lime powder had entered his eyes, by the time he reacted, the gaze of the scholar who was hugging Gao Muen had already become … deep and indescribable.
Ning Yi hugged Huahua Taisui with both hands. He used a bit of force, causing his bones to creak lightly. Gao Muen didn't dare to move at all. He didn't understand what kind of person this bastard was. He could feel the scholar's head moving slowly beside his head. Sometimes, the scholar's face would even stick to his hair, causing goosebumps to rise all over his body. After a moment, the scholar heaved a sigh of relief. "None of you know what kind of person I am …"
His voice was soft and unhurried, as if he was mumbling beside Gao Muen's ear. Gao Muen felt a hand moving up from behind and grabbing the back of his neck, causing the two of them to lean even closer together. "None of you know why you're doing this. I know there's a phrase called 'scam'. I'll give it to you, alright?"
Ning Yi's gaze was cold as he looked at the guards and Lu Qian in front of him. He spoke softly beside Gao Muen's ear. Gao Muen didn't react for a moment, but a moment later, the hysterical look disappeared. "You, you, you, what are you doing …"
"I'm not." Ning Yi spoke softly and patted Gao Muen's back with his other hand. "I like people like you very much. You're naive, adorable, and scammer. But … you said that you want me to introduce them to you. Don't do it, alright? "
His head leaned against Gao Muen's hair. The hand that was grabbing Gao Muen's neck had already moved over and pressed against Gao Muen's face, bringing the two of them closer together. He paused for a moment and said softly, "I like them very much. You see, you don't even know what kind of person I am. What if I'm a lunatic? What did you do to make me have no choice but to run to the streets to kill you? If this happens, you'll kill me and I'll kill you. That wouldn't be good, right? Let alone hurting you, it wouldn't be good even if you hurt some kittens or puppies. You still have so many women to play with … "
"Oh, of course, I'm definitely not a lunatic. Your father is Gao Qiu, and I've always admired him. I've long said that it's fate that we met. You're so adorable, and I like you very much. Don't quarrel with me, alright? "
He let go of Gao Muen slightly and held Gao Muen's head with both hands. Their gazes met, their foreheads pressed together, and a smile broke out on his face. "Mhm?"
Gao Muen looked at him. "… Alright."
"That's great. From the first time I saw you, I knew that we could be friends … "Ning Yi held his head and kissed it." Good friends. "
After letting go of Gao Muen, the smile on Ning Yi's face faded. He looked at Lu Qian and said, "It's a misunderstanding. Marquis Lu Yu, how did things turn out like this?"
Gao Muen hurriedly pushed him away. The family guard who had his teeth knocked out had already stood up. Ning Yi grabbed his clothes again and swung him forward. For a moment, everyone present didn't know if they should make a move or not. Yamen Gao wiped his forehead, wanting to say something or stomp his feet and curse. However, he had always been a rather neurotic person. At this moment, when he encountered someone who looked even more neurotic, he actually didn't know what to say. He could only curse, "M-Lunatic, Lu Qian!"
He originally wanted Lu Qian to kill Gao Muen, but when he turned his head and saw that Lu Qian's entire body was covered in dust, he also didn't know what this scholar's background was and how terrifying he looked. In the end, he said, "I-I'll leave first … Damn it, lunatic … Just you wait …"
If they swarmed over, Lu Qian naturally knew that they should be able to kill this scholar. However, it was one thing to be tyrannical. If they killed this scholar who had made a name for himself outside the courtyard, even Yamen Gao might not be able to shoulder the responsibility. Although Gao Qiu's position as a Grand Commandant was high and powerful, he was only a favored official of the Emperor after all. He might not be able to receive the support of the civil and military officials of the imperial court. Moreover, with that mistake earlier, he knew that Gao Muen, whom he was protecting, had already died once. If this scholar still had similar messy methods and they were to fight to the death right now, if the scholar really killed Yamen Gao, it would be impossible for him to shoulder the responsibility.
In fact, the development of the matter, from the moment they suddenly made a move, was completely out of their expectations. They realized that they had been tricked and came out to capture Gao Muen. They clearly had the upper hand and expected that the other party wouldn't dare to offend the Grand Commandant's Manor. However, with the sudden change in attitude, they also didn't know what they were up against.
Generally speaking, a person's attitude toward others would always be traceable. The previous time, Gao Muen's face was filled with radiance because he didn't want to offend them. He was afraid of the Grand Commandant's Manor. This time around, after being exposed, they would at most try to make a joke or say the same joke in an attempt to muddle their way through. However, no one had expected that the other party's attitude and decision would change so quickly. In just a few sentences, they directly flipped the table.
Both sides confronted each other for a moment before Gao Muen shouted. Ning Yi stood there and looked at them coldly. His fingers gently rubbed against his palms. When he saw that the group of people had finally left, his gaze turned gloomy again.
Not far away, there were two pairs of eyes watching this scene. They watched as Gao Muen and the others left. The person who was closer was Zhou Pei who was hiding behind a carriage. She had concealed herself and watched as the scene unfolded and ended. In the end, she didn't jump out. And a little further away, in the shadows near the courtyard's gate, the man named Cheng Zhouhai was watching Zhou Pei's expression throughout the entire process. He then looked at Ning Yi, and as if he had discovered something interesting, a playful smile appeared on his face. Not long after, when that smile turned to Gao Muen and the others who had left, it turned into a cold and sinister expression.
This second confrontation ended as soon as they clashed.
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