The short man raised his right palm to block, but Cheng Jiaxuan bent his waist and slipped through the gap between the short man's arms and circled behind him. His elbow struck the short man's back, while his palm pushed forward. The short man had just turned his head when his eyes were blindfolded. The tall man did not wait for help, he rushed forward to snatch the zither. Shen Shiyun's three fingers pressed down on the end of the zither, and then he suddenly pulled the zither back to his bosom. His feet staggered several steps backward until he reached the window. The tall man leaped over the table and continued to charge forward. Shen Shiyun plucked the strings twice, several high notes rang out. The tall man's footsteps halted, his eyes gradually turned blank.
Shen Shiyun softly sang, "Do you know the shining spears and armored horses, the sound of war drums, the flashing of white blades, the sound of cannons three times like thunder …" The tall man's whole body convulsed, he could not help but raise his hand and wave it stiffly in front of his eyes. Even his legs were affected, his right leg was moving up and down, his left leg was moving in circles on the ground. The sound of the zither was slow, his movements were slow; the sound of the zither was fast, his movements were fast.
Shen Shiyun sang again, "Pulling the embroidered armor, mounting the battle saddle, organizing the universe. Outside the gate, layers upon layers of armored soldiers lined up in formation. In front of the tiger tent, the fish scales were dazzling …" The tall man returned to his normal state, he shook his arm hard and was about to pounce forward again. But behind him there was a 'whoosh' sound, the short man abandoned Cheng Jiaxuan and took out a large steel hammer to chop the tall man.
The tall man was startled, "Er Di, what are you doing?" He asked. While dodging left and right, the short man's attacks were getting more and more urgent, his martial art skill seemed to have advanced several times. The tall man angrily said, "Er Di, do you really want to use force?" 'Dang!' he took out a chain spear and blocked the attack.
Shen Shiyun sang, "Nothing diminishes the bravery of the champion of the three armies, the golden flower girl changed into military attire, graceful and vigorous …" The short man's hands turned, the steel hammer swept toward the enemy's lower body. The tall man leaped up, kicked the hammer's handle, and leaped into the air. He stretched out his finger to seal the acupoint on the short man's chest.
Shen Shiyun sang, "Xiao Wenguang valiantly holds his spear and awaits orders, this son is willful and delicate. Beat the drum three times and enter through the Yuan Gate. Officers and soldiers, listen to my order … "The short man retreated several steps, the bronze hammer danced wildly in front of him, and then he pushed it forward. The tall man raised his spear to block. 'Crack!' the spear broke from the middle, but the bronze hammer was still pushed toward his chest. The tall man tapped the ground with his toes and leaped backwards, grabbing a stool along the way.
Shen Shiyun sang, "I have the strength to pull up a mountain, my aura is unrivalled in the world. What can I do about Qian Bu Shi? What can I do about Yu Xi? What can I do about Yu Xi? "The short man's hands and feet trembled violently. Suddenly, he turned his wrist around and knocked the steel hammer three times on the top of his head. Immediately, his body cracked and he collapsed to the ground.
Still in shock, the tall man threw the stool away. Although he and his brother were brothers, he had always regarded him as an attendant, and did not have any feelings for him. Seeing his brother die tragically, he felt that there was one less obstacle in his way. He opened his arms wide and was about to pounce on Shen Shiyun. Suddenly he felt a chill on his back, a bloodstained sword pierced through his chest. Cheng Jiaxuan seized this opportunity to stab him.
Shen Shiyun repeatedly plucked the zither, the melody was loud and clear. The wound on the tall man's chest grew bigger and bigger, from a thin slit it became a ghastly bloody hole. His whole body twitched, his hand stopped in midair, he did not have the strength to wave it again. Cheng Jiaxuan's sword chopped off his arm, and the tall man fell to the ground with a thud.
In the guest room, two people suddenly died. Cheng Jiaxuan disdainfully kicked the corpses away. He saw Shen Shiyun gently stroking the zither with a cherished expression on her face. He could not help but be astonished, "Niangniang, what is going on? I have never heard that you know martial arts! This zither … "
Shen Shiyun hesitantly said, "Ben Gong has a general understanding of this zither's function. Following the user's thoughts, it can transmit sound waves into the air, bewitching the enemy's body, mind, and soul, controlling them. It can also sense the enemy's hostility and counterattack automatically. It is indeed a rare treasure. When it reaches a high level, one song can cause blood to flow like a river. But this is the first time I am using it, my skill is not yet proficient. "
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "It's already very good. This zither can avoid the defect of insufficient internal energy. As long as you practice more, it will definitely be suitable for Niangniang." But in his heart he thought, "What a close call! But this zither won't recognize its master, will it? " Shen Shiyun smiled slightly, but suddenly her expression changed. "Let's not talk about this for now," she said, "Oh right, what did you say to him just now? The 'Seven Evils Treasure'? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was startled. Just now he was fighting fiercely with the enemy, he had almost forgotten about this matter. For a moment he was unsure whether he should admit it and then defend himself, or flatly deny it. While he was still hesitating, Shen Shiyun said, "Forget it, who else would tell you this? When His Majesty and the others come back, tell Hu Wei to come to my room. I have something to ask him, you don't have to stay by my side. But in front of His Majesty and the generals, you must not reveal a single word. "
"Yes," Cheng Jiaxuan said, "Hu Daren has always been worried about Miss Jin. At night he often goes to the inn's rear courtyard to stare blankly, he sits there for the whole night. Usually he doesn't talk to anybody." Shen Shiyun coldly said, "That is not something you should be concerned about." Cheng Jiaxuan was startled.
That night, following Shen Shiyun's signal, Cheng Jiaxuan pushed open the door and quietly went down the stairs. Sure enough, he saw Hu Wei in the rear courtyard. He saw the full moon hanging in the sky, a man was sitting alone on the steps, his long sleeves trailing on the floor, covering the bleak and lonely shadow by his side. There was no wine cup in his hand, the scene looked even more desolate.
Hu Wei was holding a piece of flannel cloth in his hand, he was wiping his sword under the moonlight. The surface of the sword was as bright as a mirror, it could reflect the shadow behind him. He had already noticed Cheng Jiaxuan behind him, but he did not bother to pay him any attention. Cheng Jiaxuan tiptoed forward, raised his palm, and slapped him hard on the back. But Hu Wei was still as motionless as a stone statue. She jumped to the side and sat down next to him, hugging her knees. Pouting, she said, "Really boring! Can't you pretend to be frightened? It's good to praise me! "
Hu Wei did not even look at her, he coldly said, "To you? That's not necessary. Don't you like to stick to the Lord Baylor all day long? Why didn't you go to him? " Cheng Jiaxuan shook his hand, pretending to be mysterious, he said, "Because there are some things that only Hu Daren can answer for me. You are more erudite than the Lord Baylor. Let me ask you, what is the 'Seven Demons Treasure'? "
When Hu Wei heard the first half of her flattery, he only snorted disdainfully. But when the words "Seven Evils Treasure" entered his ears, he suddenly quivered and turned his head. He stared at her with his eyes wide open and said, "Seven Evils Treasure? How did you know? Who told you that? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was very satisfied with his reaction. She laughed and said, "Other than the Noble Consort Yun, who else would know this big secret? I was thinking that the two of us are friends, so I specially came to remind you, so that when she asks you later, you won't be caught off guard and reveal everything. In the end … humph, my good intention was taken as ill intent! "Hu Wei mumbled," Niang Niang asked me … this … how did this happen? What were her exact words? "
Cheng Jiaxuan held his forehead and said, "She said that when everybody comes back, I am to find you, Hu Daren, and ask you to come into the room for questioning. She also said that I must not mention it in front of His Majesty. Think about it, isn't she trying to interrogate you privately? When the time comes, who knows what kind of punishment she will use … Ay, how many shameful things have you done that you need to be so guilty? "Hu Wei stood up, flung his sleeve, and said," It's none of your business. "Finished speaking, he turned around and walked into the inn.
Cheng Jiaxuan stared at his back several times and muttered, "Really hard to please! You don't want to talk, but do you think I can't do anything about it? " She quickly followed him to the 'Sky Room No. 2' and peeked around. Seeing that nobody was paying attention, she quietly leaned against the door. She had been playing with the Xuan Shuang for many years, and the only thing she had learned was her eavesdropping skill.
The room was silent for half a day. Shen Shiyun was sitting on a rattan chair, flipping through a book of poems. For a long time, she did not open her mouth. Hu Wei's fingers repeatedly clenched into fists. In terms of psychological contest, he had already shown his timidity. He could not help but ask, "Niangniang, what instructions do you have for lowly officer?" His voice was cold and indifferent. It was a completely business-like attitude. Shen Shiyun laughed coldly. She closed the book of poems and said, "Mr. Hu, you have been working for me for a long time. Over these many years, how have I treated you?"
Hu Wei had long been accustomed to this kind of cliché talk. Following the usual practice, he said, "Niangniang's kindness to lowly officer is as heavy as a mountain." Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "I can't say that your kindness is as heavy as a mountain, but I feel that I have not let you down. I know that because of what happened to Luojin in the past, you have always held a grudge in your heart … "Hu Wei interrupted," Lowly officer does not dare. "Shen Shiyun said," Not daring is one thing, but your real thoughts are another. Your idea is really not small. You have done everything behind my back, but on the surface you are pretending to be ignorant, trying to deceive me. "Hu Wei said," Lowly officer did not. "
Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Oh, you didn't?" She flipped her hand and took out a zither. She placed it on the table and said with a smile, "This is one of the seven evils treasures, the 'Jueyin Zither'. Do you recognize it?" Hu Wei was so shocked that he jumped forward and said, "Jueyin … Jueyin Zither? I heard that yesterday His Majesty gave you an unprecedentedly good zither. Could it be … could it be this Jueyin Zither … "Shen Shiyun said," That's right. Let's hear your explanation. "
Hu Wei swallowed his saliva. His breathing gradually stabilized. He said as if nothing had happened, "That doesn't mean anything. Lowly officer has always been magnanimous. I have a clear conscience. I have never done anything to let Niangniang down. There is no need to explain."
Shen Shiyun laughed coldly and said, "What a fearless attitude! A zither may not be able to speak, but the conspiracy behind it is really sinister. If you don't admit it, I will say it for you. You used money to bribe two brothers from Hetuala's old village to get the Jueyin Zither for you. Then you gave it to Qing Tian Village. You wanted to rope in the bandit gang and rebel against me. I also know that you hate the Devil Cult and don't want to be friends with them. But those two were greedy and changed their minds at the last minute. They wanted to take the zither for themselves. This was outside of your plan. "
Hu Wei was stunned for a long time. He then lowered his head and laughed bitterly. He cried like a beast and said, "Niangniang, you are thinking too much. Lowly officer admits that the knot in my heart about Luojin has not been untied. But I am not that despicable! Since you are already suspicious of me, there is no point in me explaining. At most, our master and servant relationship has come to an end. But before I leave, I want to prove my innocence!
I will be honest with you. That year in the royal mausoleum's Hall of the Dead, I saw the Tear of Severing Soul right in front of me. In order to avoid Prince Yu's attention, I did not dare to touch it. That witch from the Devil Cult attacked me viciously, causing me to be seriously injured. After I escaped from the tomb, I fainted in the village because of my lack of strength.
When I entered the village, I was wearing a mask made of human skin. I had already torn it off during the fight in the Hall of the Dead. Thus, the villagers did not recognize me. They only thought that I was passing by and lost my way. A kind-hearted person saved me and applied medicine to stop the pain. After I woke up, I was still thinking about the Tear of Severing Soul. But I really did not want to enter the tomb again. My injuries also did not allow it.
Coincidentally, that family had two sons. They were young and probably did not know much about worldly affairs. I drew a map and guided them to find the treasure. I was talking about the Tear of Severing Soul. Who knew that they were so amazing that they unexpectedly dug out the Jueyin Zither. At that time, I was in a hurry to report to the Empress and did not have time to delay. Thus, I traveled day and night back to the capital.
After that, the two brothers went back on their word. I originally wanted to go back and reason with them. But after the incident with Luo Jin, I was disheartened and no longer had the mood to care about worldly affairs. I was so focused on working for you, but in the end, I was cursed as a traitor. Isn't this world laughable? Haha! Haha! "
Shen Shiyun deliberately made her guess sound serious. Originally, she wanted to make him angry and tell the truth. Seeing that her goal had been achieved, her expression immediately changed and she said warmly, "This consort has wronged you. I'll apologize to you. Of course, you're still my good subordinate. Apart from you, who else would be so loyal to this consort?"
Hu Wei sneered. Shen Shiyun continued, "Do you know the truth about the Jueyin Zither? According to the jade annulus, Prince Heshuo Zhuang obtained three of the Seven Evils Treasures. This is not false. The Jueyin Zither was originally a relic left behind by Princess Yong 'an. In the past, she and Senior Mu Qingyan helped Prince Zhuang search for treasures. But times had changed, and so had her mentality. She didn't want her sweetheart to stand out and become a supreme figure. As long as he could be her husband peacefully, she would be satisfied.
In the end, when she saw that Prince Zhuang was about to die, she put the Seven Evils Arts in the ancient book and gave it to her son who was swapped away when he was just born. He was also her and Prince Zhuang's only child. She only wanted her son to learn powerful martial arts so that he could protect himself in troubled times. She did not ask for anything else. Until she saw Prince Zhuang being buried with his clothes and brought the Jueyin Zither to the ancient tomb alone, she was willing to be buried with Prince Zhuang and bury the Jueyin Zither forever.
Prince Zhuang also just gave the Tears of Severing Soul to his youngest son. The Shadow Sword was his most valued sword when he was alive. It had killed countless enemies on the battlefield … I reckon that the Demon Sect is most likely related to Prince Zhuang. Perhaps it was created by one of his former subordinates. The Dark Map was restored, and the treasured sword was rightfully inherited. If you were Prince Zhuang, you would have already accounted for the two treasures in your hands. As for the remaining 'Death Seeking Chop', what would you do? "
Hu Wei guessed based on the first thought in his mind, "Buried together in the ancient tomb?" Shen Shiyun clapped her hands and said, "That's right. You and I have the same idea! Tomorrow, we will leave halfway during the ancestral worship. You have entered the ancient tomb and are familiar with the mechanisms inside. Then, you will lead the way and take me to the royal tomb. "
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