"Prince Song, ever since the last time we parted, this old man has never forgotten about you." After the group of people arrived at the main hall, Situ Bolei said with a clear laugh.
You old glass …
Song Qingshu felt a burst of disgust in his heart, but his face was full of smiles. "We haven't seen each other for many days, Old Hero Situ's elegant bearing is still the same."
As if Wei Xiaobao's words had touched his heart, Situ Bolei heaved a long sigh. "What kind of old hero am I? I can only hide in this deep mountain and old forest, turning into grass and becoming a bandit."
"Uh …" For a moment, Song Qingshu did not know how to console him. He subconsciously glanced at Xia Qingqing beside him, thinking that your Golden Snake Battalion's construction of spiritual civilization was indeed somewhat backward, making your subordinates unable to see the goal and hope.
Xia Qingqing was bewildered by his glare. Just as she was about to ask in a low voice, Situ Bolei opened his mouth again, "How can you be like Prince Song? Not making a move is nothing, but once you make a move, the world will be shocked. Gongzi compromised to compromise for the sake of the general interest, the magnificent feat of assassinating Kangxi really reignited the hot blood of the Han people all over the world. "
Song Qingshu laughed in embarrassment and said, "In the end, the assassination this time still failed. Old Hero Situ, please don't mention it again. Otherwise, Song Mou would really be too ashamed to show his face."
"Hey ~" Situ Bolei waved his hand and said, "Prince Song, there is no need to be modest. The Tatar Emperor is exceptionally cunning, not to mention that he has many martial art experts by his side like the clouds. In the end, the failure is pardonable. What this old man admires is Gongzi's heroic spirit of knowing perfectly well that it is impossible to do it, even if there are millions of people, you will still forge ahead. "
Song Qingshu felt as if he was floating in the air from his fierce praise. Because he had a guilty conscience in his heart, he instead felt very embarrassed. He thought that this ancient man was indeed simple; he was just bluffing a bit, yet he unexpectedly had such an enthusiastic reaction?
In fact, this was just Song Qingshu's misunderstanding. In this world, although there were many assassins who tried to assassinate the emperor, they usually did not cause much of a stir. Most of them were killed by the guards before they could even see the emperor's face. It was also very difficult to leave behind the names of the assassins.
Song Qingshu was an assassin with such a high rank and official rank. It must be known that at that time, Song Qingshu was the most popular person in the imperial court after Wei Xiaobao. In the future, if he became a general or a minister, it would not be difficult for him to be conferred the title of duke or marquis. It could be said that he was about to achieve the glory that a man could achieve in his lifetime.
It was precisely under such circumstances that Song Qingshu had chosen to abandon glory, splendor, wealth, and rank to take the risk of narrowly escaping death to assassinate Kangxi, and this had brought such a great shock to the people of the world. The Han people all over the world asked themselves if they had everything that Song Qingshu had, it would be very difficult for them to make the same decision. People had always been extremely respectful towards people and things that they couldn't do.
In addition, the Sect Leader of the Five Lakes Sect, Sang Feihong, had received a great kindness from Song Qingshu in the past. He thought that after Song Qingshu failed and died, he had the thought of repaying the kindness, hence he ordered his disciples to spread the news of Song Qingshu's deeds all over the world. Of course, it was inevitable that some artistic manipulation was used.
For all kinds of reasons, Song Qingshu's reputation in the hearts of the ordinary people of Jianghu was a lot greater than he had imagined.
Standing by Situ Bolei's side, Zeng Rou's beautiful eyes were shining with extraordinary splendor as she stared blankly at Song Qingshu. In the past, although she had a peculiar feeling toward Song Qingshu, when she thought that the other party was serving in the imperial court, she knew that the two of them were destined to be irreconcilable enemies. Consequently, she could only quietly hide that trace of affection in the deepest part of her heart, and spent all day in melancholy and depressed.
Later on, when she heard the news that Song Qingshu had assassinated Kangxi, all of a sudden she was in high spirits. Who would have thought that when she heard the news that Song Qingshu's bones were ground and scattered into ashes by Kangxi's order, it was as if all the blood in her body was suddenly drained, she became despondent. When the Wangwu Pai people saw this, they sighed one after another. This was also why Situ He knew that she was in love with Song Qingshu.
Later on, as Song Qingshu wandered the Jianghu in the south, the news that he was still alive slowly spread to Wangwu Pai. At first Zeng Rou thought it was a prank by her fellow disciples, but it was not until the news grew more and more that she realized that the man whom she missed day and night was really still alive. This time she saw with her own eyes Song Qingshu standing in front of her, her excitement was beyond words.
Situ Bolei and Song Qingshu exchanged conventional greetings for a while, suddenly he changed the subject, "Prince Song has come to Shandong this time, what is the purpose of your visit?"
Song Qingshu and Xia Qingqing looked at each other, noticing the smile in each other's eyes, Song Qingshu hastily coughed to cover it up, "Song Mou heard that the Manchurian Qing army is going to the south to encircle and annihilate the Golden Snake Camp, I came to see if I can contribute my meager strength."
A trace of excitement appeared in Situ Bolei's eyes, he continued to ask, "Does Gongzi know that the Golden Snake Camp is inviting all the heroes under the heavens to re-elect the Golden Snake King?"
Song Qingshu nodded, "I have heard about it."
Situ Bolei inquired further, "Does Prince Song have the intention to participate in the contest?"
Song Qingshu was silent for a moment before replying, "Since Qianbei has asked sincerely, Zaixia also does not want to conceal anything. This time I indeed came to compete for the Golden Snake King."
I am afraid you have no intention …
Situ Bolei heaved a long sigh, he said with a smile, "Prince Song, do you know that the heroes who are contesting for the Golden Snake King this time must be nominated by each of the mountains before they are qualified?"
"Here it comes." Xia Qingqing could not help but look at Song Qingshu. Song Qingshu nodded, "Yes, I have also just received the news."
"I wonder if Prince Song has found a mountain to recommend?" Situ Bolei looked at him apprehensively.
Song Qingshu looked back at Xia Qingqing, he thought that Xia Qingqing's current status in the Golden Snake Camp was sensitive, it was not convenient to involve her in this. After hesitating for a moment, he shook his head and said, "Not yet."
A trace of joy appeared in Situ Bolei's eyes, "What if this old man is willing to recommend Gongzi?"
Although he had already received the news from Xia Qingqing in advance, Song Qingshu was still somewhat shocked, "This nomination is of great importance, Qianbei and this humble one have only met once, why would you recommend this humble one?"
Situ Bolei sighed and said, "Last time on Mount Wangwu, Gongzi was fortunate to rescue me, this kindness is equivalent to giving me a new lease on life, this is the first reason; Gongzi assassinated the Qing Emperor Kangxi, you are truly one of my generation, this is the second reason; Gongzi's martial arts talent is well-known throughout the world, this is the third reason, but …"
Situ Bolei suddenly changed the subject, "Although this old man has decided to recommend Gongzi, I also hope that Gongzi can agree to this old man's condition."
Sure enough, there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world!
Song Qingshu let out a wry smile, he thought to himself: This time I am determined to win the Golden Snake King, as long as his condition is not too excessive, I will agree to it first.
Having made up his mind, Song Qingshu asked, "May I know what the condition is?"
"Once I recommend Gongzi, regardless of the final success or failure, in other people's eyes, our Wangwu Pai's fate will be tied together with Gongzi's. In order to strengthen this alliance, this old man hopes that Gongzi can marry this disciple of mine." Situ Bolei suddenly pulled Zeng Rou to his side, pointed to her and said.
"Ah!"
"Ah?"
"Nani?"
Three exclamations rang out at the same time. The first one was Zeng Rou. She was silently sizing up Song Qingshu. Suddenly hearing her Shifu throw this heavy bomb, she was dumbfounded for a moment. In her heart, she was both happy and frightened. Happy because she had the opportunity to marry the man of her dreams, but frightened because all of this was too sudden, so sudden that it was somewhat unreal.
The second exclamation came from Xia Qingqing. Previously, when Situ Bolei came to her camp, he had quietly divulged some information. At that time, she was secretly delighted. Who would have thought that the other side actually had a condition? Moreover, Song Qingshu must marry someone from Wangwu Pai as his wife!
Although Xia Qingqing understood that with her identity, it was impossible for her to marry Song Qingshu and could only be together with him in secret, understanding was one thing, watching another woman marry him was another thing.
Thinking of this, she could not help but glare at Song Qingshu. Humph, you still say that you have nothing to do with my Youngest Martial Sister? If you have nothing to do with her, would she look at you like that? Would Situ Bolei betroth her to you?
As a woman, with her sensitivity, Xia Qingqing had noticed the way Zeng Rou looked at Song Qingshu just now. Her eyes were full of tenderness and adoration, it was absolutely not fake.
The third exclamation came from Song Qingshu. His first reaction was whether or not Situ Bolei knew that he had taken liberties with Zeng Rou in the past. In this era where etiquette prevailed, he had indeed gone too far when he hugged and hugged her. But just because of this, he had to take responsibility for marrying her as his wife. Wasn't this a bit too melodramatic?
However, this thought was quickly thrown to the back of his mind. After thinking about it carefully, he understood the reason why Situ Bolei did this. In the past, there was a story about Lu Buwei being a rare commodity. Now, Situ Bolei was recommending him to compete for the Golden Snake King, which was also a political investment.
If he succeeded in the future, this would be a business with a small capital but a big profit, but in case he fell out with them at that time, Wangwu Pai would lose everything. As the helmsman of Wangwu Pai, naturally Situ Bolei must take precautionary measures.
But understanding was one thing, and agreeing was another.
In history, there was no lack of ambitious and ruthless people who succeeded by marriage. Let's not talk about other things for the time being. Just take Liu Xiu, the Son of the Plane, for example. He was handsome, good at fighting, and could come and go freely among tens of thousands of troops. Moreover, it was said that he had magic attributes and could summon meteorites from outer space … He was such a perfect person. Later, in order to get the support of King Zhending in Hebei, he had to marry his niece, Guo Shengtong, in exchange for the 100,000 troops under King Zhending.
But Song Qingshu had his own pride. He was not willing to use marriage to complete his pursuit. Liu Xiu's choice made the perfect love of "becoming an official and taking a wife as Yin Lihua" imperfect. In the end, after he became the emperor, he could not make his most beloved wife, Yin Lihua, as his empress …
Because of this, Liu Xiu hid a resentment in his heart. Later, he found an excuse to convict King Zhending of treason, and took the opportunity to abolish Guo Shengtong's empress position. Finally, as he wished, he made Yin Lihua his empress.
Regarding this, Song Qingshu had always looked down on Liu Xiu's approach. In his opinion, he had promised to marry her, but in the end, he went back on his word and burned the bridge after crossing the river … Song Qingshu knew that he absolutely could not do it.
Zeng Rou was a good girl. Song Qingshu knew that there was no love between him and her. It was impossible for him to marry her, and he could not harm her for life …
Song Qingshu struggled in his heart for a long time. Finally, he faintly sighed and tactfully declined, "Thank you, Old Hero Situ, for your kindness, but unfortunately, Song Mou is already married."
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