The young man moved his wine bowl over and clinked his cup with his. He drained his cup in one gulp and said, "I think Xiongtai is overly suspicious. When you are alone outside, it is good to be vigilant. But as you said, there is a limit to everything. If you are overly suspicious, the one who will be implicated is you. How could I have any evil intention? I just don't want to see the Wulin Alliance Leader using his power to bully others. We all roam the Jianghu, if we see injustice, we should help. This kind of evil thing is not heard, but if I see it, I must take care of it. "
Nangong Xue agreed with him and said, "That's right. I've never seen such an unreasonable person before. Let me give you a reason for your actions. He and I are old acquaintances. First he scolded me without distinguishing between right and wrong. Now I don't know if he is regretting it, or if he is still angry, but he is forcing me to see him. If I am not willing, he will arrange everything along the way. He will force me into a corner until I take the initiative to come and see him. Luckily I met a kind-hearted person like you … tell me, is it my fault or his? "
The young man said, "Of course Miss is right. A man bullying a woman should not be done. Family matters should be resolved internally. But he involved the common people, isn't he just fooling around? "Nangong Xue praised," That's right, that's right. I agree with you! But Shixiong has always been steady, he never gave me even the slightest surprise. He has never done this kind of … earth-shattering thing. "
The young man laughed and said, "Zaixia once heard a saying. If a man who has always been calm and steady would act childishly for a girl, it means that he has deep feelings for her. "Nangong Xue spat out and said," Where did you hear this nonsense? He doesn't have me in his heart … "
Shangguan Yaohua coldly interrupted, "But Xiongtai came to strike up a conversation with the two of us. Are you not afraid that the Wulin Alliance Leader will find trouble with you? You must have seen how powerful he is. "The young man laughed and said," I am entertaining guests in my room, what does it have to do with him? Even if he is the Wulin Alliance Leader, he cannot be unreasonable. I'm not afraid of being implicated by you. Could it be that the two of you are still unwilling to be friends with me? "
Nangong Xue clapped her hands and laughed, "Good, good, I like how straightforward you are. I'm definitely going to befriend you today. May I dare to ask Gongzi's honored surname and given name? "The young man laughed and said," My surname is Ping. He's just a nobody in Jianghu. As for his name and courtesy name, it's just a code name. Friendship is valued in the heart, it's fine to ignore the superficial things. "Nangong Xue nodded, but she still felt regretful that she didn't know his true identity.
The young man who called himself Ping Gongzi poured another bowl of wine and raised his cup to the Shangguan Yaohua. He laughed and said, "This Miss is straightforward. What does Xiongtai think? Could it be that you really want to see me as your enemy? "
The Shangguan Yaohua rolled her eyes and reluctantly clinked her cup with his. "Let me ask you," she said, "Do you actually know where the Wulin Alliance Leader is?" "I have no reason to lie to you," Ping Gongzi said, "I really don't know. I'm afraid he's just like this Miss, throwing a tantrum and purposely hiding from us so that the two of you will suffer more hardships in the future. "
"Humph," the Shangguan Yaohua said coldly, "You want him to be a coward? I've always felt that you're a strange person, as if you're hiding a lot of things from us. Just looking at you makes me uncomfortable. If you have something to say, just say it, don't hide the head and show the tail, okay? The two of us are not famous people, even if we become friends, we won't gain much. If you have something to ask of us, it's best if you tell us as soon as possible and see if we can help you. I don't want you to waste your time, or else I'll feel bad. "
"Xiongtai," Ping Gongzi said, "Who doesn't have secrets? If a person is standing right in front of you, you'll never be able to see through him completely. Take you for example, I don't know how many secrets you're hiding. Even if I can't tell you everything, that doesn't mean that I have any ill intentions toward you. Only when you've been hurt too deeply, or when you've betrayed others too much, will you lose your sense of security and become suspicious of everyone, anything, or anything. "
"Humph," the Shangguan Yaohua snorted coldly. She thought about the two things Ping Gongzi was talking about, but she was actually both of them. For a moment she was speechless.
Ping Gongzi continued, "I see that the two of you are in a hurry, may I ask, where are you going?" The Shangguan Yaohua said in her heart, "You're being too talkative. What does this have to do with you? " But before she could say anything, the Nangong Xue replied, "Ping Gongzi, may I ask if you've heard of the Scarlet Sand Pearl? It's a legendary treasure. It's said that you can only see it in the desert. We're going to look for this … this kind of pearl. "
Ping Gongzi was startled at first, but then he laughed and said, "Scarlet Sand Pearl? Oh, I know, the two of you are also going to the Ping family to ask for her hand in marriage, right? But as far as I know, the Scarlet Sand Pearl is not in the desert. I'm afraid that you've been misled and are going in the wrong direction. "When the two of them heard this, they were delighted. As long as the Scarlet Sand Pearl was real, even if they were going in the wrong direction, there would be a day when they would succeed. The Nangong Xue hurriedly expressed her gratitude.
Ping Gongzi laughed, "Don't thank me too early. Not only do I know about the Scarlet Sand Pearl, I also know where it is. Since you have nothing else to do, why don't I take you there? I'll take care of all the food and lodging along the way. After all, the two of you haven't escaped from the Wulin Alliance Leader's tight encirclement, right? "
The Shangguan Yaohua said, "You're so righteous, but you don't want us to repay you? Then why are you doing this? Don't tell me it's because it's fun? "Ping Gongzi laughed," If you really want to put it that way, it's fine. This matter is very interesting. I don't have any other hobbies in my life, but I like to come in contact with strange things. For example, this small merchant is so uncomfortable, and there's such a sentimental Alliance Leader. This is something I've never heard of before. Following the two of you will be an eye-opener. "
Before the Shangguan Yaohua could decline again, the Nangong Xue said, "If Ping Gongzi is willing to come along, it's my honor. How can I refuse?" The Shangguan Yaohua looked at her, his five fingers gripping the wine cup tightly. Looking at the murky wine in the cup, he resisted the urge to spit it on the floor.
After the three of them had their fill, they went downstairs together. Ping Gongzi said to the innkeeper, "The food and drinks of these two guests will be on my tab. You're not breaking the rules, right?" The innkeeper quickly said, "Thank you, Gongzi. We … we … shouldn't kill anyone. "
Ping Gongzi smiled faintly. At this time, the Shangguan Yaohua was staring at him. Seeing the sinister look in his eyes, the corners of his lips curled up into a cold smile. He said softly, "You've done well. In the future, you'll be rewarded for your loyalty."
The Shangguan Yaohua's first thought was to turn his head to look at the Nangong Xue to see her reaction. Unexpectedly, things didn't go as he wished. The Nangong Xue had already walked to the entrance of the inn. Her back was facing the two of them, so she didn't see this shocking scene. When Ping Gongzi turned his head, he regained his amiable countenance and said with a smile, "I'm really sorry to have made you wait. Let's go. "
The Shangguan Yaohua had many doubts in his heart, but it wasn't convenient for him to ask all of them at the moment. He could only be more careful when they travel together. His suspicions towards this Ping Gongzi who had appeared out of nowhere grew.
The three of them arrived at the main street. A four-wheeled carriage was parked in the middle of the street. The horse was tall and its hair was combed neatly. It was a good horse that was used to running long distances. Its hooves were like the wind. The interior of the carriage was also very luxurious. The curtains at the front of the carriage were embroidered with a few golden lines. It looked like a royal carriage.
The Shangguan Yaohua sneered, "Brother, your family's business is really big." Ping Gongzi glanced at the carriage and said, "You're too polite. If I were traveling alone, riding a small horse would be enough. However, I can't be shabby when I entertain the two of you. I specially rented this carriage from the market. I only hope that the two of you don't mind. " The Shangguan Yaohua snorted. When he heard the Nangong Xue repeatedly thanking him, he really wanted to treat this carriage as a token of gratitude and beat it up.
Ping Gongzi helped the two of them into the carriage while he drove the horse in front. The Shangguan Yaohua was still worried. From time to time, he would peek out to observe Ping Gongzi. However, with the Nangong Xue by his side, he could only lower his guard.
In just a few short days, everything was peaceful. The three of them ate and slept as usual. The Shangguan Yaohua was not satisfied that he could not find anything that could be used against Ping Gongzi, so he kept a close eye on him. That night, when they arrived at the inn, he proposed to stay in the same room as Ping Gongzi. Usually, they would have three rooms in the best room. This sudden change made everyone uncomfortable. The Nangong Xue laughed, "Ah Hua, you're not a child anymore. Why are you still relying on me? Don't you dare to sleep alone? "
The Shangguan Yaohua said, "The journey has been tiring. If we stay together, we can take care of each other. Moreover, Ping Gongzi is so enthusiastic. I don't want to reject his sincerity. "Ping Gongzi laughed," The two of us can talk about anything and everything. However, it's not proper for me to sleep. I don't want to disturb you. "
"It's all right," the Shangguan Yaohua replied. He thought, "Look at you, pretending to be refined and courteous. Even if your sleeping posture is not elegant, how rude can you be? In my opinion, it's most likely an excuse. "The Nangong Xue did not know what to do with these two people. She could only let them be.
The Shangguan Yaohua followed closely behind Ping Gongzi. When they reached the room, they put down their luggage. Looking around, they only saw a wooden bed. It could not be considered very spacious. If the two of them squeezed together, it would look very cramped.
The Shangguan Yaohua took out a book and pretended to be reading under the lamp. His real purpose was to find an excuse for staying up late. His eyes were fixed on the book, but from time to time he would steal glances at Ping Gongzi. He was secretly pleased with himself. He thought, "When I was at the Prince Fu's mansion, I had a backlog of tasks during the day. Even if I had to stay up late for two or three months, it would not be a problem. If you want to play any trick, don't think you can hide it from me. "
However, from beginning to end Ping Gongzi's expression did not change. He was lost in thought for a while. Then he got up, tidied up the bedding, and crawled into the bed. The Shangguan Yaohua did not expect this. He frowned and said, "What's wrong, Ping Gongzi? It's still bright today, why are you sleeping so early?"
"Excuse me," Ping Gongzi said, "Traveling outside is not as comfortable as home. Besides, I have nothing else to do. I might as well rest early and conserve my energy for the next day. Xiongdi is really working hard. Could it be that you want to be the new Zhuangyuan Gong? "
"I am ashamed," the Shangguan Yaohua said, "Based on Xiongdi's shallow knowledge, if I can become the Zhuangyuan Gong, I will make all the scholars in the world throw away their books and commit suicide." As for fame and fortune, he did not need to study too much. Suddenly he had an idea. "Ping Xiongdi is full of scholarly knowledge," he said, "I can see that you are someone who knows everything above the heavens and below the earth. I am sure you also know a lot about politics. There are a few areas where I do not understand. Could I ask you for some advice? "
According to his plan, the more distant the two were from each other, the more difficult it would be to detect if there was anything unusual between them. It would be better to establish a good relationship first. Perhaps he would be able to find out some hidden secrets. Talking about the country's affairs would be the best way to draw out political opinions. Then he would be able to understand him better. That was why he had this idea.
Ping Gongzi was startled. "Ah," he said, "I am a mountain commoner, full of ambition. Unexpectedly there is someone who is willing to pay attention to me? Besides, it would be fine if it were someone else. But looking at Xiongdi's calm demeanor, and the bold and heroic manner that you are intentionally or unintentionally, I know that you are a high-ranking official in the imperial court. I do not dare to show off my slight skill in front of an expert. "
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