Ruan Xingzhu didn't believe it at first. She confirmed it with the spy again and again, and then she learned that it was true. It had happened two or three days ago, and the Ruan family had sent a messenger pigeon along the way.
"Xia Zhen?" Song Qingshu frowned. He had stayed in Lin 'an for a while, and the name sounded strange to him. However, the people he had been dealing with back then were either princes or ministers of state. Even if he had seen such an official, he wouldn't have had any impression of him.
"How could Xia Zhen have the guts to do that? It must be Jia Shidao's doing, "Ruan Xingzhu said with hatred. She clenched her fists so hard that her knuckles turned white.
Song Qingshu still shook his head. "As far as I know, the Jin Kingdom wouldn't ask for Han Xingzhou's head. They don't want a full-scale war with the Southern Song Dynasty, so they wouldn't ask for the head of the head of the Southern Song Dynasty's officials.
Back in Jiangling Prefecture, Ruan Xingzhu had personally witnessed the Jin Kingdom's cavalry annihilating a group of experts from the Isle of Heroes. Although Song QingShu had never mentioned anything about it, she was smart and meticulous enough to guess that he must have some connection and influence with the Jin Kingdom. Of course, no matter how imaginative she was, she would never have guessed that he was the one in charge of the Jin Kingdom. Therefore, when she heard what he said, she believed that the Jin Kingdom had no intention of taking Han Xingzhou's head.
"It must be Jia Shidao who colluded with the envoy to tell this big lie!" Ruan Xingzhu bit her lip so hard that it almost bled. The Han Faction and the Jia Faction had been fighting for years, and now they had ended up like this. She couldn't accept it. "All the officials in the court didn't know what was going on in the Jin Kingdom, so they were fooled by him. Seeing that it was done, they had to acquiesce to his behavior for the sake of the big picture!"
"But Han Xingzhou had so many masters and guards around him. How could he be killed so easily?" Song Qingshu was confused. Han Xingzhou had been saved by Linghu Chong on his way to Yangzhou. Since then, he had strengthened the guards around him. Every time he traveled, there were several masters half a step to the Supreme Power Realm. Even the masters from the Isle of Heroes under Jia Shidao might not have been able to kill him, let alone Xia Zhen.
If Jia Shidao really had the ability to destroy Han Xingzhou's body easily, he wouldn't have been at a disadvantage after fighting with him for so many years.
Moreover, he was doing it inside the palace. Even if there were fewer guards around Han Zhouzhou, there was still the unfathomable Huang Chang in the palace. How could he allow Jia Shidao to do as he pleased?
Ruan Xingzhu suddenly exclaimed, "I remember now. A few days ago, Zuo Lenchan and that Shi Potian suddenly left Chengdu. At that time, we were wondering why they were transferred away when the situation in Sichuan was so unstable. Now, it seems like they have something more important to do, and that is to assassinate Minister Han!"
Song Qingshu was startled, feeling that her speculation was somewhat reasonable. With Shi Potian's current level of martial arts, although he might not be able to defeat Huang Chang, it would not be a problem for him to stop him. Then, he could ask the other masters to surround and kill Han Kuang Zhou, who at that time did not have much protection.
Ruan Xingzhu gritted her teeth and abruptly stood up. Then, she directly knelt on the ground and bowed to the other party, "Your Highness, do you still remember our agreement?"
Song Qingshu was startled, "What agreement?"
Ruan Xingzhu replied, "Back in Jiangling, you said that the fall of Minister Han was inevitable. If he fell, I would bring the Ruan family to you."
Song Qingshu had actually thought of this, but she had just heard such bad news, so it was not convenient to mention it in front of her.
Before he had time to answer, Ruan Xingzhu continued, "From now on, I will bring the Ruan family and the Yang family to worship you as our master. My only request is that you can kill Jia Shidao in the future to avenge Minister Han."
As she spoke, she shed tears, "The Han family has been a great benefactor to the Ruan family for generations. Now that Minister Han has fallen to such a state, how can I not do anything?"
Song Qingshu nodded and said in a deep voice, "Okay, I promise you!" It was not an impulsive decision. He had thought about it carefully. First of all, gaining her loyalty was equivalent to gaining the top royal merchant in the world and half of Sichuan. Second of all, his interests with Jia Shidao could not be reconciled, so there was bound to be a life-and-death battle in the future.
"Thank you, my lord!" Ruan Xingzhu was worried that he would not agree so easily because Jia Shidao was too powerful. Now, she was overjoyed.
Song Qingshu grabbed her weak arm and helped her up, "But I have to say this first. I will avenge you in the future when the time is right, but I will not fight Jia Shidao for you now."
Ruan Xingzhu replied softly, "I understand that. I am not the kind of woman who pesters others endlessly, and I will not harm the interests of my lord for my former master."
Song Qingshu couldn't help but feel that mature women were really understanding. He did not need to say much to her, and she would naturally understand.
At this moment, Pearl suddenly reported from outside the door, "Mister, Madam, Shen Xiaolong wants to see you."
"Shen Xiaolong?" Song Qingshu raised his eyebrows, "Hurry up and invite him in. No, let's go out and greet him." In ancient times, Cao Cao welcomed Xu You without wearing shoes. Although he did not have to be so deliberate, he still had to show his respect.
The Mirror Lake was now docked by the shore, and Shen Xiaolong stood alone on the dock this time. Soon, he was invited in. Song Qingshu was a little confused, "General Shen is now concerned about the safety of Sichuan. Why did you go out alone? We don't know where Murong Fu is now. Maybe he is hiding somewhere to ambush you. " Murong Fu's actions were exposed. Not only could he not be the Deputy Xuan Fu of Sichuan, but he also did not dare to return to Swallow Dock in the south of the Yangtze River. Now, no one knew where he was.
Shen Xiaolong sighed and said, "It is not a big deal to go out alone. I will probably be alone in the future."
"What do you mean?" Song QingShu did not understand. It should be known that he was now the number one official in Sichuan. When he went out, he would have a group of guards, not to mention that he was surrounded by people. Moreover, the imperial court of Lin 'an had not revealed any news of replacing him.
"I've decided to give up my post and go look for my family." Shen Xiaolong sighed, revealing a deep sense of exhaustion.
"General Shen has a promising future. Why did you leave at this time?" Ruan Xingzhu could not help but ask.
Shen Xiaolong said with a wry smile, "You two should know what happened in the south of the Yangtze River, right?"
Song Qingshu and Ruan Xingzhu looked at each other. They did not expect that they would get the news so soon. However, with his current status, he must have his own sources of information.
"As far as I know, General Shen should not be on the side of Han Xingzhou. Why …" Song Qingshu was confused.
"I am neither on the Han Faction nor on the Jia Faction. I am only loyal to this country." Shen Xiaolong unconsciously raised his voice as he said, "But look at the imperial court now. The Prime Minister sacrificed the interests of the country for power and let countless soldiers and civilians die in vain. Moreover, the imperial court even acquiesced to Jia Shidao's behavior in order to make peace with the Jin Kingdom. They gave the head of the head of the officials to the enemy country. It is an unprecedented shame! I have completely given up on such a country and such a minister. That's why I decided to abandon my post and go save my poor cousin. "
"Who is your cousin, General Shen?" Ruan Xingzhu asked curiously.
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