Shan Yu blushed slightly.
She did not know what she was thinking. She did not know if she should be excited or angry. She felt that she had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
He was back.
After disappearing for a year and experiencing unknown hardships, he finally returned to the Southern Region and picked up the sword that had fallen on the cliff of Wind Valley.
However...
Why did he not come to see her?
What happened in the Southern Region a year ago? Shouldn't he have come to tell her? Why didn't he come to find her? Was he afraid? Or unwilling?
"Your Majesty, I have already sent people to seal off all the entrances from the Southern Region to the Great Xia. In addition, should we inform the Great Xia about this …" Icy Monkey suggested as he spoke.
"No need!" Shan Yu replied without hesitation. Then, she looked at the fire in the throne room and asked, "Uncle Ape, are you willing to trust me?"
"Your Highness, you... of course I trust you!" Icy Monkey replied confidently.
"In that case, Uncle Ape, please give the order to withdraw the soldiers guarding the entrances." Shan Yu looked at the Icy Monkey and spoke with determination.
"Remove the guards? Why? Your Highness, don't you want to know the truth about the Noblelite's death a year ago? "Icy Monkey was confused.
"I do." Shan Yu replied confidently.
"Then why does Your Highness... I know that Your Highness trusts Fang Zhengzhi, but even if Fang Zhengzhi did not do it, he definitely has something to do with it. He has to give the Southern Region an explanation. We cannot let the Noblelite's death go unpunished..."
"Uncle Ape!"
"Alright, Your Highness, what do you want?"
"Uncle Ape, please get someone to forge a similar sword and insert it back into the wind valley!" Shan Yu thought for a while before she spoke again.
"Forge the same sword?" Icy Monkey's face was obviously a little surprised.
"Yes!"
"Your Highness, are you trying to help him hide this? But, since he chose to pull out the sword, I'm afraid he is prepared to not hide it? "Icy Monkey was still confused.
"I don't know if he wants to hide it, but I don't want this matter to spread to the Great Xia before I reach the Flame Capital City!" Shan Yu did not explain directly, but continued.
"The King is going to Flame Capital City?"
"Yes, Uncle Ape, do you really think that we can capture him by setting up a few ambushes at each entrance?" Shan Yu did not answer his question.
"This …" Icy Monkey's lips moved, but in the end, he didn't say anything.
"It has been a year since the Great Xia Dynasty conferred me the title of Queen of the Southern Region. According to etiquette, I should make a trip to the Flame Capital City." Shan Yu continued when she saw that Icy Monkey was silent.
"Very well, since the King has made up his mind, I will go and arrange it. What method does the King wish to use?" Icy Monkey sighed and nodded.
"Grand, the more grand the better!"
"Alright, I'll arrange for someone to send a message to the Great Xia Dynasty and tell them that Her Majesty wants to head to the Great Xia Dynasty personally!" Icy Monkey nodded his head again and bowed respectfully towards Shan Yu.
"Thank you, Uncle Ape."
…
At the foot of Sagely Mountain City.
A figure in blue stood at the foot of the mountain, slightly raising his head to look at the towering Sacred Mountain in front of him, as well as the snow-white Monarch City on the Sacred Mountain.
"Master, are you going to the Sagely Mountain City? If you are, I will arrange it immediately! "A voice rang out from behind the figure in blue.
"There's no need." The figure in blue shook his head.
"Actually, the Lord left a message for me. He said that if Lord Revered Elder comes to the Southern Territory one day and brings me along, I should pass on the message to Lord Revered Elder."
"Speak."
"A year ago, you were wrongly accused of killing the Crown Prince. The King of the Southern Region does not fully trust the Crown Prince's words!"
"Mm, continue."
"Yes, the King has been sending people to gather information on the eight henchmen who participated in the murder of the Crown Prince. However, the eight henchmen have all disappeared ever since they returned to the Flame Capital City. The King guessed that they have all been secretly killed by the Crown Prince, so …"
"So, the only witness now is Su Qing."
"Yes, but Su Qing was one of the masterminds behind the assassination of the Crown Prince. Furthermore, he is favored by the Crown Prince. It is too difficult to get him to testify for you."
"Mm."
"What the King means is that if we can find someone from the Southern Region to testify for you, even if the evidence is fake, the Great Xia will …"
"I understand."
"Then will you be heading to the Sagely Mountain City?" The voice asked expectantly.
"There's no need."
"This … Alright, where is Lord Consecrator going?"
"The Northern Mountain Village."
"The Northern Mountain Village?! This... this cannot be done. Since a year ago, the Northern Mountain Village has been under constant surveillance by the Crown Prince's men. Once you go to the Northern Mountain Village, you will definitely be discovered by the Crown Prince's men, then... "The voice sounded terrified.
"What do you think?"
"My Lord has instructed me time and time again that Lord Consecrator can go anywhere you want, but there are two places you can't go for now!"
"The Northern Mountain Village and the Flame Capital City, right?"
"Since you know that, why do you insist on going to the Northern Mountain Village?"
"Because I want to go to the Northern Mountain Village. Is that reason enough?"
"Yes!"
"You won't send her a message in private, will you?" The figure in blue asked.
"This … I wouldn't dare!"
"Oh, why wouldn't I dare?"
"Although I belong to the Shadow Sect, I have relied on Master Consecrator's kindness to get to where I am today. Therefore, I will never betray Master Consecrator …"
"Then, you can betray Wu Yuer, right?"
"This …"
"Saying that you're loyal to me in front of me and to Wu Yuer in front of her is pretty good. Don't worry, I'll pass on your words word for word to Wu Yuer."
"…" The voice paused and did not speak for a long time.
"Looking at your expression, is there a problem?" The blue figure looked at the figure behind him and revealed a faint smile.
"No problem. Lord Consecrator, please pass on my words to His Lord!" The voice was on the verge of tears when it reached the end of its sentence.
"Since you are begging me so sincerely, I will fulfill your wish. Go, use Wu Yuer's name to send a message to the nine people. Ask them to wait for me in Huai An County."
"Are you going to impersonate the King again?" The voice sounded agitated.
"Is there a problem?"
"No problem, the King is used to it."
"Then what are you waiting for?"
"Yes!"
…
Five days later.
In a quiet mansion in the Great Xia Dynasty, Wu Yuer, dressed in a black robe, sat in the yard. She looked at the letter on the table in front of her with a depressed expression.
"Damn it!" Wu Yuer tore the letter into pieces with a wave of her hand. She raised her eyebrows and the red dot in between her eyebrows made her look even more seductive.
"Oh? Yuer, who are you angry at? "An old man appeared beside Wu Yuer. His loose white robe was not stained by a speck of dust.
"Who else could it be?"
"Fang Zhengzhi again?"
"Master, don't you think this guy is going overboard? He is just a guest of the Shadow Sect, how could he … summon the entire Shadow Sect to Huai An County? Isn't he afraid … "Wu Yuer's face was flushed with anger.
"That's right, how did he summon the entire Shadow Sect to Huai An County?" The old man asked.
"What do you mean summon, he obviously tricked them. Yes, he tricked them. He must have used my name to trick them!" Wu Yuer said confidently.
"Mm, Yuer is right, but there is something I don't understand. Why did they believe him? Furthermore, they didn't even ask Yuer if it was true, aish … "The old man was confused.
"Master, what do you mean?" Wu Yuer's eyes twitched when she saw the old man's expression. She seemed to have sensed something.
"In just a year, the Shadow Sect is no longer the Shadow Sect of the past. Didn't Yuer realize it?" The old man stroked his long beard and looked at Wu Yuer. He seemed to be implying something.
"Master!" When Wu Yuer was stared at by the old man, her face quickly revealed a reproachful expression. She was extremely charming. Then, she glanced at the shredded letter.
"Go to hell!"
Wu Yuer bit her lips, stomped her feet and stood up from the chair behind the desk. Then, she walked out of the small courtyard.
The old man didn't say anything. He looked at Wu Yuer's back and smiled. He seemed to be thinking about something.
…
Northern Lands, River of Trust Province, Huai An County.
Countless people were moving about. It was very lively. Spring was the season when a young girl would have the heart of a young man. She would carry a zither, carry a book, and recite poems.
Carefree and happy.
Of course, this kind of happiness was usually done by poor scholars.
To put it bluntly, they didn't have much silver in their pockets, but they couldn't control the excitement in their hearts. Therefore, they could only walk around with books and recite poems.
When it came to wandering around.
Of course, it wasn't Dao Nan Mountain. In this world, the mountains were very dangerous. How would scholars who hadn't accessed Dao dare to go deep into the mountains?
Therefore, the River of Trust was the best place to go.
It was close enough and quiet enough. Most importantly, there were many boats on the River of Trust.
If there were boats, there would be girls.
If there were girls, there would be talents.
Especially …
Pretentious talents!
For example, there was such a talent on the River of Trust. He wore a golden robe and had an emerald sword at his waist.
He was the leader of Huai An County.
Meng Residence, Meng Yushu.
In the previous Law of Dao examinations, Meng Yushu was unfortunate enough to meet Fang Zhengzhi. Not only was he accused of cheating in the theory examination, he was also punched in the combat examination.
His life had hit rock bottom.
Luckily, Meng Yushu was very strong.
Failure wasn't scary!
As long as he stood up again, his life could still be rewritten.
Just like in this year's Law of Dao examinations, he had obtained first place in the combat examinations in Huai An County. It could be said that he was living his life to the fullest. His face was flushed with the spring breeze and the peach blossoms were blooming.
As such …
He was prepared to relax and show off his skills on the River of Trust.
Even though the boat was small, it was exquisite. Golden lines decorated the sides of the boat. Most importantly, the flag on the boat had the word "Meng" written on it. This was a symbol of his status.
Then, with this small boat, Meng Yushu was confident that he could definitely board any passing pleasure boat.
Of course, he was a person of status.
How could an ordinary boat catch Meng Yushu's eye?
Furthermore, his name was enough to shake the entire Huai An County.
"This one!" Meng Yushu pressed his hand on the jade green longsword at his waist. Raising his head slightly, he gazed at a dazzlingly huge pleasure boat that was heading towards him.
He leapt up and left a shadow in mid-air.
Then, the boat continued to sail forward. This was an extremely carefree scene. Many of the spectators gasped in shock and many of the candidates looked on with envy.
If the other boats on the River of Trust were fishes...
Then, this pleasure boat was a dragon, a dragon that shuttled through countless fish. Exquisite carvings covered the body of the pleasure boat, and all kinds of colorful flags were inserted on the boat.
The flags fluttered in the wind.
Countless scholars stared at the small boat sailing towards the pleasure boat. They were all anticipating, anticipating that they would be able to bask in Meng Yushu's glory and catch a glimpse of the beauty on the pleasure boat.
Closer, closer …
As the boat stopped in front of the boat, Meng Yushu bowed slightly. He squinted as he looked at the boat. His eyes shone with confidence.
"Huai An County, eldest son of the Meng Family, Meng Yushu, requests to see the beauty!" Meng Yushu's confidence was not without reason.
After all, in the Huai An County, who could surpass his glory?
Furthermore …
A gaily-painted boat. Those who could sit on a gaily-painted boat naturally couldn't be those young ladies of prestigious families who hid deep in their chambers and never stepped out of the house.
Talented women, beautiful women, and extraordinary women.
All of them!
However, this was not a problem for Meng Yushu.
He was confident that since the other party had come to Huai An County, they would have heard of him. Since they had heard of him, why couldn't he stop them?
What a joke!
As Meng Yushu thought about this, the corners of his mouth subconsciously curled into a calm smile.
However, very quickly, the smile on his face became a little stiff. Then, it became stiffer and stiffer. It was so stiff that it almost solidified.
"Aish, stop, stop... stop!"
"Dong!"
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