Someone's colluding with Duanmu Yao?
Everyone was stunned by Long Feiye's words.
Tang Zijin, who'd been silent all this time, suddenly rose to his feet. "Someone from the Tang Clan?"
"It can't be one of your lordship's men, right?" Long Fei Ye retorted.
"Just what's going on?"
Tang Zijin had dearly hoped that Long Fei Ye would marry Duanmu Yao. That way, he could not only control Celestial Mountain's power, but borrow Western Zhou's strength as well.
But even so, he was clear that they were destined to be enemies with Duanmu Yao.
Chu Xifeng explained the entire situation to Tang Zijin and Lady Tang, who were both stunned.
Compared to their own clansmen, they trusted Long Fei Ye's Yaoshui estate more. They wouldn't dare to collude with Duanmu Yao or reveal any information.
After all, Long Fei Ye was a ruthless man when it came to disciplining his subordinates. The Tang Clan, on the other hand, was more talkative. But …
"There aren't many people who know the location of the Yaoshui estate!" Lady Tang mused.
"Lock up everyone who knows and interrogate them one by one. I refuse to believe we can't get anything out of them!" Tang Li pressed his tongue against his lips as he narrowed his eyes, emanating a dangerous aura. "Are they tired of living by colluding with Duanmu Yao?"
"Right, interrogate them one by one. We'll use that … what 's-his-name …"
Lady Tang didn't remember, but Han Yunxi reminded her. "Rat …"
"Right! Rat torture! That's the one. " Lady Tang rejoiced and gave Han Yunxi a look that said, "You know what I mean. We'll definitely get something out of them with rat torture!"
Aunt Ru stood on one side, her lips pursed in a rare moment of silence.
"This is a big deal! It's better to kill the wrong person than miss the chance! Our Tang Clan will never allow traitors to exist! " Tang Zijin's expression was stern as he said sternly, "Yiru, don't go. I'll leave this to you. You and Chu Xifeng investigate thoroughly. No matter who it is, we won't tolerate it! "
Aunt Ru dearly wanted to go with Lady Tang to propose marriage, but the situation made her uneasy. she couldn't refuse.
"Aunt Ru, is there a problem?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"No! How could there be a problem? "Aunt Ru hurriedly said," Tang Li's marriage is a big deal, but this is even more important. Don't worry, leave this matter to me! "
"Chu Xifeng, cooperate well! If there's any progress, report to me at any time. "Long Fei Ye instructed.
"This subordinate understands!" Chu Xifeng acknowledged respectfully.
Long Fei Ye's tone and attitude weren't friendly at all. However, no matter what, Tang Zijin no longer dared to use his status as an elder to pressure him. Fortunately, the traitor incident didn't cause any major losses. Otherwise, even he, the sect leader, wouldn't be able to escape punishment.
That night, Long Fei Ye stayed in Tang Li's courtyard. In Tang Li's words, he was very nervous the night before the marriage proposal because he had to have a heart-to-heart talk with his elder brother, Long Fei Ye.
Han Yunxi stayed in Mrs. Tang's room. In Mrs. Tang's words, she was very excited the night before and had to find someone to plan some things with.
As for Aunt Ru, Chu Xifeng had pestered her all night to investigate the traitor incident. She didn't get any rest at all.
Early next morning, Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye put on the Tang Clan's special human skin masks. Han Yunxi was disguised as Lady Tang's servant girl while Long Fei Ye was a guard. The two of them stood on either side of Lady Tang, looking like a perfect match.
Although it was just a marriage proposal, the procession was still quite impressive. It was lined up in front of the Tang Clan gates, far surpassing Han Yunxi's honor guard when she got married.
Four guards led the way while Tang Li rode behind them on his tall horse. Behind them was Lady Tang's carriage, with Han Yunxi sitting inside with Tang Feijin. Long Fei Ye rode beside the carriage to guard it. Behind them were the wedding nanny and fortune-teller. The betrothal gifts were at the very back. Besides the 10 assassination weapons, there were also 10 carriages full of gold and silver.
Lady Tang had only prepared two carriages as a formality, but Han Yunxi said, "Cloud Realm Trade Consortium doesn't lack money. Neither does our Tang Clan."
No one else understood, but Lady Tang knew what she meant. Using her status as the clan head's wife, she bypassed the complicated procedures and ordered people to bring out eight carriages from the storehouse.
Everything was ready and they were about to set out when Aunt Ru rushed down the mountain. "Wait!"
Lady Tang lifted the curtains and looked over unhappily. "It's the auspicious hour. What are we waiting for? We'll talk when we get back. "
"Didn't we agree on two carriages of betrothal gifts? Why are there ten now? "Aunt Ru asked.
Lady Tang wasn't good at managing money, so she didn't even know how much silver she had in her pouch. Aunt Ru was the one in charge of money.
"We'll talk when we get back. It's not good to miss the auspicious hour!" Lady Tang said unhappily.
"It's just a marriage proposal, so what's there to look at the auspicious hour? If we bring so many gifts, those who don't know will think we care about that girl a lot. Two carriages are enough as a formality! "Aunt Ru was a miser.
Han Yunxi sat in the carriage with her eyes closed. She didn't want to argue with Aunt Ru.
"I only have one son, and the Tang Clan only has one young master. No matter what, his marriage can't be shameful! This betrothal gift is the face of the Tang Clan and Tang Li. We can't lose it! It's settled! Men, let's go! "Lady Tang was very decisive.
"Sister-in-law, didn't we already agree on this?" Aunt Ru was anxious.
Before Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye came, she and Lady Tang had been discussing this matter all day. From the marriage proposal to the wedding, to the marriage, and even how they would make things difficult for Ning Jing when they had children in the future. She gave Lady Tang many brilliant ideas, and Lady Tang accepted them all.
They were just about to propose marriage, so why did she change her mind? What did Han Yunxi and Lady Tang talk about last night?
"Even if we agreed, it can change," Lady Tang said in a low voice. Lady Tang said in a low voice, "Don't interfere in Tang Li's affairs. Hurry up and find that traitor. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy."
With that, Lady Tang lowered the curtains and the carriage set off. Aunt Ru watched in a daze, and her heart became more and more uneasy.
Although Mrs. Tang liked to argue with her on some small matters, she would still listen to her on important matters. Lady Tang didn't even tell her about the betrothal gift.
Ever since her sister, Tang Yiwan, passed away, she had taken over her sister's role in investigating the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion. She didn't have any say in other matters of the Tang Clan. After all, her brother and sister-in-law were in charge.
Later, because Lady Tang was lazy and didn't care much, she helped her. As she helped, her power grew, and she even took control of the Tang Clan's finances.
Aunt Ru was dedicated to the Tang Clan and East Qin, but she was still selfish! After being in power for so long, she was always afraid of losing it. She was already the second-in-command of the Tang Clan, after Tang Zijin. She didn't want to fall to third or fourth!
At first, she was wary of Tang Li's wife, worried that the future Young Madam would take her place and take over Lady Tang's affairs. After Tang Li and Ning Jing's marriage was confirmed, she secretly exhaled in relief. Ning Jing would never be able to win Lady Tang's trust.
But she never expected Han Yunxi to stick her foot in!
It looked like she had to find a way to deal with that woman quickly, both for public and private reasons!
Han Yunxi's group traveled for three days before Cloud Realm Trade Consortium sent a guide to show them the way. After rushing north for a few days, they reached a large canyon.
The further north they went, the thicker the snow.
In the south, the grass was long and the orioles were flying. Flowers were blooming everywhere, making it seem like summer. But in the north, especially in the mountainous regions, it was still chilly and the ice was beginning to melt.
Before entering the canyon, the guide stopped and whistled to summon a group of black-robed attendants.
"What's the meaning of this?" Tang Li grew wary.
"Young Clan Head Tang, please don't blame them. They're here to lead the horses. Please cover your eyes. It'll only take an hour to reach Ten Thousand Commerce Hall, "the guide said respectfully.
They didn't want them to know the way into the canyon, did they? But they'd only come to propose the marriage today for the sake of the medicine. Their main goal was to scout the way!
"And if this young lord isn't willing?" Tang Li asked Coldly.
He sat atop a tall horse, his eyes cold and disdainful. Although his snow-white robes made him look like an immortal, his expression was that of an ignorant and incompetent hedonist. The guide couldn't understand why President Jing had been so blind to take a liking to such a person.
He didn't dare to slight his future son-in-law. "Young Lord Tang, please calm your anger. These rules aren't aimed at you, but are set by Cloud Realm Trade Consortium. Anyone outside of Ten Thousand Commerce Hall, even if they're on our side, must be blindfolded when entering the canyon. I hope you'll forgive us. "
"How big is this canyon? Do we have to walk for an hour? "Tang Li's expression was impatient, but he was testing the waters.
The guide was smart enough to answer, "The mountain roads are difficult to traverse. Walk slowly and be careful."
"In other words, we don't need an hour if we're fast?" Tang Li asked again.
The guide avoided the question. "Young Lord Tang, let's hurry into the canyon. President Jing and the rest are already waiting for us."
"She can't wait?" Tang Li chuckled, his tone full of ridicule.
The guide was furious. President Jing was such a good woman, so how could she be stuck in a pile of cow dung and humiliated like this?! The guide almost couldn't take it anymore, but in the end he suppressed his anger and pretended not to understand. Patiently, he urged, "Young Lord Tang, let's go."
"Then let's go! Men, set out! "
Tang Li purposely ignored the blindfold, while Long Fei Ye watched from behind, mulling over the guide's words. Han Yunxi and Lady Tang, on the other hand, were laughing up their sleeves in the carriage.
Tang Li was so good at acting that they even wanted to give him a good beating.
The guide couldn't bear it anymore and ordered the black-clothed attendants to stand in front of the carriages.
"Young Lord Tang, I heard that your mother has asked someone to calculate the auspicious time for the two families to meet. If you delay any longer, I'm afraid that the auspicious time will be missed. Please blindfold yourself and follow me into the canyon." The guide's tone was heavy.
"There are still two hours before the auspicious time my mother calculated. Didn't you just say that it only takes an hour to enter? What's the hurry? In my opinion, let's rest here for an hour, and then we can enter the canyon! "
Tang Li said and waved his hand. "Men, rest here. Bring me my wine. "
Should they go or not?
The guide was eager to let these people go as soon as possible. President Jing wouldn't marry a playboy like Tang Li.
However, he couldn't make the decision. Moreover, if he didn't take them to Wan Commerce Hall, it would be all his fault if his superiors blamed him.
He sent someone back to report the situation here to President Jing, while suppressing his anger and patiently persuading him.
Who knew that no matter how he persuaded, Tang Li wouldn't accept blindfolded entering the canyon.
Ning Jing was already in a bad mood, and after learning about this, her whole person was in a bad mood.
"Whether they come or not, don't rush them! I'd like to see how long they can wait and see who is begging whom! "She ordered Coldly.
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