Granny Tang held his hand and looked him up and down. "Yuancheng," she said, "Quickly take a good look at Grandma. Are you all right? Did those desert bandits make things difficult for you? "Tang Yuancheng laughed and said," Grandma, don't worry. I am all right! " While saying that, he fumed and said, "Those desert bandits are really first-class bad guys. Luckily this kind-hearted Shifu saved me!" Listening to the conversation between grandfather and grandson, Chu Menglin laughed coldly and said, "I am afraid that your Shifu is the real first-class bad guy." "Shut up!" Tang Yuancheng called out.
"Yuancheng Gongzi," Shen Shiyun said, "Miss Chu is not lying. This matter is very complicated. Li Dage will explain the cause and effect to you in a moment. "
As soon as Tang Yuancheng saw Shen Shiyun, he was stunned and could not move his eyes away. He saw her moving eyes, smiling sweetly, wearing a pink gown that accentuated her graceful figure. She was so beautiful that he was lost in her beauty for a moment. He could not help blurting out, "Could it be that today I have the good fortune of three lifetimes to see an immortal descending to the mortal world? How can there be a girl in the mortal world? "Granny Tang laughed and said," Since when did you become so talkative? Yun 'er is a good girl. When you were kidnapped, it was she who comforted and took care of me. You must be grateful to her. "
Tang Yuancheng hastily said, "Thank you Miss Yun 'er for taking care of my Grandma. I … my surname is Tang, given name Yuancheng. Seeing Miss today, it is really … it is really … "He wanted to say something nice, but his mind was in chaos. Chu Menglin saw his face flushed red and was amused. He put his elbow on Tang Yuancheng's shoulder and said with a laugh," Seeing a beautiful girl, you don't even know how to speak? " Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Yuancheng Gongzi is able to return safely, Granny's heart will be at ease. Indeed, everyone will be happy. "
Chu Menglin raised his eyebrows and said, "How is it? Now you know I did not curse your Shifu wrongly, right?" Tang Yuancheng stared at her and said, "So what? Miss Yun 'er said so, I believe you. " You're the one who said it, but I don't believe you! "Menglin's almond eyes widened in anger." Gotcha! "Escort Leader Ji shouted as he swung his sword down, hitting the Kongtong sect leader's right arm.
The Sect Sect Leader's calf was struck by Escort Cui's whip. Yuancheng's arm..................................... Li Yijie's sword slanted and pierced into his shoulder, about an inch deep.
The Sect Leader of the Kong Tong Sect mused, "As long as the green hills remain, there is no need to fear lack of firewood. Right now the situation is very unfavorable for me, it is more important to preserve my own life." Immediately he reached into his pocket and pretended to wave, while calling out, "Watch out for my dart!" The three of them were afraid of the Plum Blossom Dart's formidable power; hastily they leaped away from him, each one brandishing their weapons to protect themselves. . The Sect Leader did not delay any longer; he turned around and ran away. By the time the three people reacted, they were too late to catch up. Escort Chief Cui and Escort Chief Ji cursed loudly.
Cao Zhenyan did not think too much of it; he dismounted his horse and walked toward the carriage. He lifted the cloth cover, and saw the black box was still inside. Secretly he heaved a sigh of relief. He turned to Li Yijie and said, "Young Hero Li has helped me in a righteous manner, I must thank you very much. If in the future you have any request, our mansion will do its best to help you." "I don't dare," Li Yijie hastily said, "Thank you very much. Now I have a presumptuous request. Would it be possible for me to take the thing inside the box with me? "
As soon as he said that, the crowd burst into an uproar. Escort Chief Cui was the first to raise the question, "You are a martial artist, what do you want that thing for?" "How can you say that?" Escort Chief Ji said, "Is this kid crazy? Isn't that just wishful thinking? "Cao Zhenyan's countenance darkened." You can't take it by force, so now you want to negotiate with me? Don't mention it again. "Chu Menglin angrily said," You said it yourself, yet you renege on it. How can you be so petty? "Seeing Jiang Liechen was still sitting on his horse and watching with folded arms, he anxiously said," You have to say something! "
Cao Zhenyan turned around and said, "Young Master Jiang, it's not that I don't keep my word, but that is an important object of the imperial court. Forgive me for not being able to make the decision." Jiang Liechen smiled and said, "It's all right. Even if Cao Daren wants to give that box of stones to me for free, you don't have to."
Cao Zhenyan was startled. "What did you say?" He asked. Ignoring the rules, he brandished his sword to chop the box. The sword was a sharp weapon capable of cutting gold and breaking jade. With one chop, the iron chain was cut in half, and the big lock was also cut in half. Everybody held their breath, waiting to see what was inside. Cao Zhenyan took a deep breath and lifted his hand to open the box. Inside the box, he saw a dense mass of stones. 'Buzz!' his mind buzzed as he took a step back, almost unable to stand steadily.
Everybody pointed and whispered, "How can this be?" and "It's really stones." Tang Yuancheng, however, burst out laughing and said, "Turns out the priceless treasure you were talking about is stones. Ha ha … Miss Yun 'er, don't you think it's funny?" "Shut up!" Chu Menglin reprimanded him. "This is the Tear of Severing Soul … I saw with my own eyes that he put the box in here. How … how could it turn into stones?" Jiang Liechen laughed and said, "You are so ignorant and inexperienced. Wulin people have their own preferences. This Taoist priest likes to collect stones, so it's only natural."
Cao Zhenyan's mind was suddenly enlightened. He thought, "Since he knew the box was filled with stones, he must have tampered with it. Naturally he would know the real box's location." He had no choice but to brace himself and said, "Young Master Jiang, this object is extremely important. I sincerely ask Young Master … to return the box."
Jiang Liechen laughed and said, "That's only natural. As your brother, I won't make things difficult for you. I came here this time just to watch the fun, I have no other intention. You must have prepared this box of stones in Changzhou to deceive other people's eyes and ears, right? It was stolen by the desert bandits on the ship. You wanted me to capture them, so you gave me the opportunity to 'steal the beam and replace the post'. However, that box belongs to your Qing army, so naturally I will return it to you. Right now it is in the wine cellar of the Banished Immortal Building, you can go and get it yourself. " Cao Zhenyan was actually thinking of using all his strength to retrieve the box, but he also knew that it would be difficult to reach an agreement. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Jiang Liechen to be this straightforward.
Chu Menglin's reaction was far more dramatic. He ran toward Jiang Liechen's horse, pulled his sleeve and called out, "What are you talking about? How can you hand over the Tear of Severing Soul? " Jiang Liechen leisurely said, "The Tear of Severing Soul is out of the question, but I wonder what do you want the Qing government's siege artillery for?" "Siege artillery?" Chu Menglin asked in surprise. "That's right," Cao Zhenyan followed up, "This box of goods is the artillery and ammunition that our army needs to capture Tongguan in one fell swoop."
Chu Menglin was stunned for half a day before asking, "Is … is it very formidable?" With a cold laugh Jiang Liechen said, "In the past, Qing Taizu Aisin Gioro Nurhaci fought for many years without tasting defeat, yet he was still killed by the Ming Dynasty general Yuan Chonghuan's artillery. You can imagine its formidable power." Chu Menglin stuck out his tongue and mumbled, "So that's how it is. When that Miss said 'as soon as this thing appears, blood will flow like a river', presumably she was referring to this. It makes sense."
"Cao Daren," Li Yijie said apologetically, "We thought it was the Wulin world's most precious treasure, the Tear of Severing Soul. We have caused you a lot of trouble along the way, we are very sorry." "Young Hero Li need not blame yourself," Cao Zhenyan said, "My knowledge is shallow, I still need to ask for your advice." Now that the thing he was escorting had been recovered, he was overjoyed, so his tone toward Li Yijie gradually became more polite.
Nangong Xue suddenly stepped forward and said in a clear and melodious voice, "You have said that you are willing to help us. If you insist on refusing, it would appear that you do not know how to appreciate kindness. Now I do have a favor to ask, will you help me or not?" "Speak," Cao Zhenyan said. Nangong Xue said, "This Miss Yun is holding a letter, she wants to see the Prince Regent. With our status, it is difficult for us to do so. Since you want to escort the goods, why don't you allow us to go with you?" Seeing the hesitation on his face, she continued, "Don't worry, the goods are not what we want, we won't have any ideas about them."
Cao Zhenyan cast a glance toward Shen Shiyun, thinking, "Judging from her temperament, she seems to be a daughter of a noble family. Why does she want to see the Prince? Could it be the Prince's daughter? Then I must not neglect her. "Thereupon he said," When do you want to leave? " Li Yijie interrupted, "Jianghu is dangerous, I really hope that Yun 'er can find a place to stay as soon as possible. I want to leave right now." Cao Zhenyan laughed, "You are even more impatient."
Shen Shiyun heard that after days of running around, she finally got what she wanted. She could not help but shed tears of gratitude and said, "Thank you Li Dage, thank you Cao Daren. Yun 'er really has nothing to repay you with." She bent her knees and was about to kowtow when Nangong Xue pressed her shoulder and coldly said, "There is no need to be so touched. I just want to take care of your matter as soon as possible so that I can go with Shixiong to look for the Tears of Severing Soul with peace of mind."
Tang Yuancheng was still reluctant to part. He said in a low voice, "Miss Yun 'er, are you going now? Once you enter the Prince's mansion, I … I am just a little scholar. It will be very difficult for us to meet again … "Granny Tang gently patted his back and advised," Yuancheng, you just need to go home and study hard. In a few months you will take the exam and become the Zhuangyuan. What else can't you do? "
Tang Yuancheng was overjoyed. He said, "That's right!" He then imitated the Jianghu etiquette and cupped his fists to Shen Shiyun, saying, "The green mountain will not change, the green water will flow forever. We will meet again someday." Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Then it's a promise." After a moment of concentration, she took out a handkerchief from her clothes and gently placed it in his hand. Tang Yuancheng saw a delicate and beautiful lotus flower embroidered on the handkerchief. It also emitted a faint scent of incense. He was intoxicated. Even after Granny Tang pulled him away, he still looked back three times with each step and kept waving goodbye.
They then went to the Banished Immortal Tavern and took the boxes out. They put them on the carriages and headed to the Prince Regent's Mansion. Escort Leader Cui and Escort Leader Ji took the reward and left first.
When they arrived at the mansion, they saw many guards. The security was very tight. Cao Zhenyan only said, "The Magistrate of Yanghe Prefecture has delivered the goods. He has another important matter to discuss with the Prince." The guard went inside to report and soon returned. He reported, "The Prince said that Cao Daren has worked hard this time. Please come in for a chat." He led the way. Cao Zhenyan ordered several guards to find a suitable place to put the boxes. Only then did he follow in. When the guards saw that Li Yijie and the others were with him, they did not stop them. They all respectfully saluted.
The Prince Regent's Mansion was divided into three parallel roads: east, middle, and west. There were five main doors, seven main halls, five back halls, and seven back bedrooms. There were side halls on the left and right. There were three courtyards on each side, which corresponded with the buildings on the middle road. The last part was a garden. The guard led them to the main hall and said, "Daren, please." When they stepped in, they saw that the decorations in the hall were very simple. It was a big contrast to the luxurious courtyard. But because there were few miscellaneous things, it felt more spacious and comfortable. There were some paintings and paintings hanging on the walls on both sides. Shen Shiyun had been taught by her father and was proficient in painting. She recognized that they were the authentic works of famous masters. She was secretly amazed.
Several mahogany tables were set up along the wall. The Prince Regent Dorgon was sitting on one side. He was wearing an official's robe with a flower plume trailing behind his hat. There were eyes on the plume, which was a symbol of noble status.
Cao Zhenyan saluted and said, "Greetings to the Prince." Dorgon nodded and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Cao Daren. Ben Wang will report to the Emperor and reward you accordingly." He then glanced at Li Yijie and the others, indicating that he wanted to inquire about them.
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