"How can I do that? How am I going to face your father in the future!" Nan Lan's face was pale as she shook her head.
Tian Qingwen sneered, "Why are you pretending to be a chaste woman? Weren't you the wife of another man before you and my father? In any case, you're not pure. Accompanying the heir for a few nights can save my father's life. He definitely won't blame you when he comes out. "
"Bastard, how can you speak to your elders like this?" Song Qingshu couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to glare at Tian Qingwen.
Tian Qingwen was startled by his aura and said with an unnatural expression, "I'm speaking the truth." With that, he ran into the inner hall.
"Madam, don't mind her words. Children don't know any better." Song Qingshu quickly turned around to comfort Nan Lan.
"She's right." Nan Lan was a little dazed as she muttered to herself, "Fine, I'll go find Fu Kangan."
"Bullshit!" Song Qingshu grabbed Nan Lan's shoulders and shook her a few times. When she finally came back to her senses, he said sternly, "Tian Qingwen doesn't know what his father is thinking. I believe that any man would rather die than let his wife exchange her body with another man for a chance to live. If you do this, I don't know if you can save Brother Tian, but I do know that Brother Tian will regret it for the rest of his life."
"But do I have to watch him die?" Nan Lan bit her lip and said.
"This happened because of me. I'll help you save him." Song Qingshu said in a low voice.
"Really?" Nan Lan was used to seeing men's ugliness. When Song Qingshu took the initiative to save her, her heart immediately warmed.
"Of course, but I need time. No matter how much Brother Tian suffers, you must endure it. Don't do anything stupid. I promise you, I'll definitely save him. "Song Qingshu pondered. Saving Xia Qingqing was the same as saving her. What harm was there in saving Tian Guinong as well?
"Thank you, Prince Song!" Nan Lan was overjoyed and bowed.
"Madam, no need to be so polite." Song Qingshu subconsciously helped her up. A unique fragrance came to his nose. He was stunned. This woman seemed to be weightless. She was so light and soft …
With both her arms held in the other's hands, Nan Lan sensed that something was amiss. She discreetly stood up and took a step back, asking, "May I know where Young Master lives now? How can this concubine find Young Master?" She was counting on Song Qingshu to help her save her husband. Naturally, Nan Lan didn't want to be unable to find him when she wanted to.
"I'm currently staying at the Ru Family Inn in the west of the city. If Madam needs anything, you can find me there." Song Qingshu got up and said goodbye. "Madam, it's getting late. I'll go back first. I'll inform you if there's any news. By the way, it's best not to tell anyone about what happened today. I'm worried that it'll be harmful to Madam. "
"I understand. I won't even tell Qingwen about Young Master's identity, lest I ruin Young Master's plans." Nan Lan used to be a daughter of an official. Seeing that Song Qingshu, an official of the imperial court, had secretly come to Shengjing City, her mind was clear. Chapter 205: Invitation to Battle
Translator: Transn Editor: Transn Song Qingshu had only taken two steps when he suddenly turned back. He took out two ingots of gold and handed them to Nan Lan. "After Brother Tian's accident, Madam went around asking people for help. You must have spent a lot of money. This is a token of my appreciation. I hope Madam won't refuse."
Nan Lan was startled. She hurriedly pushed the gold ingots back to him. "Young Master has acted righteously to save Gui Nong. I can't repay you anymore. How can I accept your gold? Please, Benefactor, don't make things difficult for me."
"Madam, these are special times. Why be so particular? When Brother Tian comes out, it won't be too late to thank me properly. "
"I really can't accept it."
…
The two gold ingots were pushed back and forth between the two of them. In the end, their hands were even holding each other's. Nan Lan finally reacted. There was a hint of embarrassment in her voice. "Since Young Master is so kind, I'll accept it." She hurriedly pulled her hand back.
Song QingShu was taken aback and took the opportunity to take his leave. When he left the Tian Mansion, he rubbed his fingertips in front of his eyes a few times. He could still feel the smooth and tender feeling of his hand from before. He praised inwardly and walked back to the inn.
"Daren, you want to explore the Bao Prince's Residence at night?" Zhang Kangnian asked in surprise when he heard Song Qingshu's plan.
"Uh, you can actually lower your voice." Song Qingshu was very depressed. The soundproofing of this inn wasn't very good.
Zhang Kangnian hurriedly lowered his voice. "Daren Song, this is too dangerous. Why don't I find a few brothers to accompany you?"
"Are you going or not?" Song Qingshu looked at him playfully. Seeing his awkward expression, he immediately laughed. "I'm just teasing you. Your Qing Gong isn't good enough. If you go, you'll only cause more trouble. I'll go alone. I'll come and go like the wind. I'll be back soon."
After changing into his nocturnal clothes, Song Qingshu snuck near the Prince's Residence. Looking at the quiet Prince's Residence, he thought to himself, 'You You, I hope you haven't done anything stupid …'
He arrived at a remote courtyard wall. Seeing that there was no one around, he tiptoed and quietly flipped over the wall. He avoided the patrolling guards along the way and slowly approached the inner residence.
Hiding behind a fake mountain, Song Qingshu's expression immediately turned ugly as he watched the guards coming and going from afar. He didn't expect the security of the Bao Prince's Residence to be so tight. He observed for a long time and realized that the other party's defense had no blind spots. He couldn't find a single gap. Although Song Qingshu's Qing Gong was high, he was not an invisible person. As the saying goes, a wild goose leaves a sound. If he tried to force his way through, he could get rid of a few hidden guards and create an opening. However, with their patrolling frequency, they would be discovered by the other guards in a minute. After a minute, a stealthy investigation would become a forceful intrusion. Most importantly, Song Qingshu didn't think that he could find Xia Qingqing within a minute, let alone bring her away. Otherwise, he would definitely take the risk.
After taking a deep look at the residence in the distance, Song Qingshu took a deep breath and turned to leave.
"The security of the Bao Prince's Residence is so tight. Could it be stronger than the Forbidden City?" Hearing what Song Qingshu said, Zhao Qixian and the rest immediately surrounded him.
"In my opinion, the Bao Prince's Residence is so heavily guarded.
It's actually easier to break into the Forbidden City. After all, the Forbidden City is too big. It's impossible to set up security at every step. As long as one's Qing Gong is good enough, it's enough to sneak in through the gaps between the patrolling guards. The Bao Prince's Residence is relatively smaller. Moreover, Prince Bao holds the military power. It's not difficult to build the Prince's Residence with a sentry every few steps and fortify the Prince's Residence like an iron bucket. "Song Qingshu knew that it was impossible to sneak in, so he had to think of another way.
"A mere Royal Highness made the security of the residence even tighter than the palace. Hehe …" Zhang Kangnian and Zhao Qixian looked at each other. The meaning in their words was self-evident.
"Lord Song, what do you plan to do next?" Another guard asked.
"Tomorrow, we will openly enter the Prince's Residence as imperial envoys." Song Qingshu harrumphed. "Everyone, go to bed early and rest up. There might be danger in the future."
The night passed uneventfully. The next day, Song Qingshu and his entourage left the city first. After putting on their official robes, they took out their banners and sent someone to inform the officials of Shengjing. Not long after, Shengjing sent someone to escort them to the Four Quarters Embassy. As the former capital of the Manchurian Qing, Shengjing had specially set up guest houses to receive envoys from various countries. The Four Quarters Embassy was one of them.
Not long after the entourage settled down in the Four Quarters Embassy, Prince Bao, Hong Li, along with Crown Prince Fu Kangan and the civil and military officials of Shengjing, came to have an audience.
"By the will of the Heavens, the Emperor decrees … Prince Bao led the soldiers to resist the Mongols and made a great contribution to the country. Here is the special bestowal!" After reading the imperial edict, Song Qingshu folded it up and handed it to Prince Bao, Hong Li.
Song Qingshu had long heard of Hong Li's name. This time, he finally saw Hong Li in person. He had a square face and wide ears. His upper lip was covered with a thick moustache, giving him a dignified air. The corners of his eyes drooped, adding a gloomy air. "What big bags under his eyes!" Song Qingshu secretly clicked his tongue. Of course, his mouth was praising the other party for his extraordinary valiance.
"I have long heard that Lord Song is a young hero. Seeing you today, you are even younger than I imagined. This prince is very impressed." Hong Li handed the imperial edict to his personal attendant and came over to hold onto Song Qingshu's hand to show their closeness.
"Your Royal Highness has been guarding the Great Qing's northern border. Over the years, you have defeated the Mongols many times and shocked the world. You are indeed a pillar of the Great Qing Kingdom. In front of Your Royal Highness, this lowly official dares not call himself a hero." Song Qingshu felt disgusted but he had to feign civility.
"Hahaha, Lord Song is really good with words. No wonder you are favored by His Majesty at such a young age," Prince Bao laughed loudly.
The two of them chatted in the room for a while. Hong Li stood up and bade farewell. Before he left, he said, "Tonight, this prince will hold a banquet in the residence to welcome Lord Song. Lord Song must come."
"Thank you, Your Royal Highness. This lowly official will definitely be there on time!" Song Qingshu bowed and saw him off.
Night fell unknowingly as he handed over the complicated documents to the officials of Sheng Capital and discussed how to reward the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the northern border. Song Qingshu was worried and could not wait to go to the Prince's residence to attend the banquet.
After Song Qingshu took his seat, Hong Li introduced to the officials at the banquet in a clear voice, "Today, this prince will introduce to everyone a young hero.
This Lord Song is still young, but he is already the Deputy Chief of the Imperial Bodyguards of His Majesty. He is publicly recognized as the number one expert in the capital. In the past, Lord Song was ordered to reorganize the Wulin world. His martial arts made all the sects submit to him wholeheartedly. He once defeated the Wudang expert, Reverend Chongxu, with one strike of his sword and punched the Five Mountains Alliance Master. He shocked the world. He is truly the world's top expert. "
The people below immediately whispered to each other. Suddenly, a cold laugh was heard, "Rumors are always exaggerated. Your Royal Highness must not be deceived. Lord Song, that day you bullied Mount Tai Sect. Although I am no longer a disciple of Mount Tai Sect, I still remember the friendship between us. I will be so bold as to ask for advice from Lord Song and experience Lord Song's peerless divine skill. "
Song Qingshu turned his head in astonishment. He saw that the person who spoke was dressed like a Daoist. It was True Jade, whom he had met once at Shanhai Pass. He could not help but laugh and say, "Last time, didn't we exchange blows at Ping Xi Wang Fu?"
Thinking about how he was sent flying several meters with one palm strike, True Jade's old face turned red. He coldly snorted, "Last time, I underestimated Lord Song. This time, I will not underestimate the enemy again." True Jade was one of the top experts in the 《Sword of Blood Jade》. In more than half of the book, his martial arts were higher than Yuan Chengzhi's. Last time, he was easily forced back by Song Qingshu because he had underestimated the enemy. Although his internal energy was not weak, it was not his strong point. What he was most proficient in was his strange movements combined with swift and fierce swordsmanship. He had traveled unhindered in Jianghu for dozens of years, yet he had rarely met a worthy opponent.
"This Daoist True Jade is a rare expert in this Prince's fu. Lord Song, you can give him a few pointers." Although Hong Li was smiling, his heart was cold. He had praised Song Qingshu as the number one expert under Kangxi's command, but he had clearly stated that True Jade was only an ordinary expert in the fu. If he lost, it was reasonable, but if he won, heh heh, it would be a great loss of face for that child Kangxi.
Seeing that not only did Hong Li not stop him, but he was also encouraging him, Song Qingshu knew that this fierce battle was unavoidable. Thinking about how he had changed to practice the Joyous Dhyana, his current internal energy was far inferior to before, he could not help but frown.
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