Manor Lord Ping was afraid that she would continue to blabber and say things that would get out of hand, so she hurriedly interrupted, "Lord Jiang, I've spoiled this daughter of mine since she was young. She doesn't know what she's talking about. If she offends you, it must be an unintentional mistake. Please don't mind her. "Jiang Liechen asked," What do you mean? "
Manor Lord Ping glanced at Ping Ruoyu, who was still dressed in men's clothing. He held a folding fan in his hand and gently waved it, looking remarkably like an elegant young master. He laughed dryly and said, "I won't hide it from you. Although my Yu 'er is a girl, her personality has been like a boy since she was young. She is careless and careless. Recently, she has been influenced by my nephew and often goes to the Central Plains to fool around. As a girl, it is inconvenient for her to travel the Jianghu. In order to avoid gossip, she dresses as a man. Over time, I've gotten used to this attire. I always dress like this when I'm entertaining guests. "
Xuan Shuang said, "Ping … Sister Ping, half a year ago, I followed my master to your manor for the first time, but I didn't notice you. I thought that if you wore women's clothing, you would definitely shine. I was afraid that all the men passing by would open their eyes wide and wouldn't even know if their eyeballs fell out. Let's make friends in private. Why don't you let me take a look? "When he opened his mouth now, he truly had some childish charm.
Ping Ruoyu was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "Sure, Little Brother Shuang. I am very happy that you are so supportive! When the time comes, I will show you something good. Oh right, father, Jiang daren, wait for me to change my clothes, then I will take you to see my treasure, okay? He is really too cute, but he likes to be difficult with me … "As he spoke, he had already slipped into the inner room. Xuan Shuang frowned and said, "What treasure does she have? Could it be … the Scarlet Sand Pearl again? "
Manor Lord Ping laughed dryly and said, "That is a Central Plains man we caught recently. He seems to be a high-ranking official of the Manchurian Qing imperial family. According to Yu 'er, she had offended that person many times along the way, but this child just had to meet that person's eyes. Originally, I wanted to kill him, but Yu 'er firmly refused. Moreover, no matter what, she would go to the prison to look for him to play … "Thinking about how Xuan Shuang was so young, yet he was already so mature while his own daughter was like a child, he felt ashamed.
Jiang Liechen casually replied, "Is that Li Yijie still in your hands?" Although it was a question, there was clearly an undeniable imposing manner. Manor Master Ping was on tenterhooks as he said, "He's still locked up in the bridal chamber, guarding it obediently. That kid doesn't have anything else, but he is very loyal to his woman. My daughter's condition is so good, yet he still refuses to marry her … "This time he was really afraid that Jiang Liechen would do something. If he really hurt Li Yijie, it would be difficult to explain in front of his precious daughter.
With a faint smile Jiang Liechen said, "What? So you didn't manage to capture Nangong Xue?" Manor Lord Ping said, "She's just a woman, no matter how outstanding she is, she can't be his lifeline. We'd better follow your instructions and force him to hand over the Meng Zhu command tablet as soon as possible and abdicate the position to Yu 'er. "
Xuan Shuang interrupted, "If it were other people, of course they would love the country more than the beauty. But for Li Yijie, his feelings are his biggest weakness. Knowing how to exploit this weakness to force him to submit is the real wisdom. "Manor Master Ping said," Ling Shaoye's advice is correct. But that Li Yijie, I have tried every possible way to persuade him, but he just won't budge … "Xuan Shuang was at a loss for words. He couldn't possibly admit that he had found Nangong Xue and used this bargaining chip to his advantage, could he?
Jiang Liechen coldly said, "Manor Master Ping, how come I have never noticed before that when you are working for me, you are this enthusiastic? I am afraid that if your daughter becomes the Wulin's Meng Zhu, you will also benefit from it, won't you? "Manor Master Ping's heart skipped a beat." Jiang Shengjun … "he said," What do you mean? "Jiang Liechen said," Everybody knows what I mean, do you really want me to make it clear? "
Manor Master Ping's heart turned cold. If Ping Ruoyu could have his wish fulfilled and sit on the Wulin's Meng Zhu throne, it could be said that the Ping family had control over the Wulin world's affairs. At that time, even if he turned his back on the alliance and refused to help Jiang Liechen, he would still have enough power to establish his own family. Right now he appeared to be more enthusiastic and more eager to establish his own independence. In a split second a thin layer of cold sweat appeared on his back.
Of course he was not afraid of falling out with Ping Ruoyu; sooner or later the two of them would have a winner. What he was afraid of was that before his foundation was stable, even if he could barely deal with Ping Ruoyu, his vitality would be greatly damaged and he would not be able to think about taking over the Central Plains in the short term.
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, the Xuan Shuang hastily changed the topic. "Dare I ask Manor Master Ping," he said, "Does your honorable Manor Master Ping have any unique beauty preserving technique?"
Manor Master Ping listened to these two people's conversation, which was completely unrelated; he could not help but stare blankly. The Xuan Shuang continued, "Half a year ago when I saw you, you were already this … ahem, heroic and handsome. Half a year later, you are even more handsome than before; you don't look the least bit older. When you go out and walk together with Sister Ping, who has disguised herself as a man, people will not treat you as father and daughter, but as brothers. "
Manor Master Ping laughed heartily and said, "Young Master Ling, you really know how to talk. Half a year ago, you were only this small. " He gestured with his palms in front of him and said, "Now you have grown quite a bit. With your small face now, you should be able to attract the attention of many young ladies when you go out, right?"
Just as the three of them were talking, Ping Ruoyu suddenly walked out of the room. She had changed back into her emerald green long dress, which set off her entire being as bright as the bright moon in the night sky. She smiled sweetly at them and walked straight to Jiang Liechen. She lifted the hem of her dress slightly and twirled it around. "Lord Jiang, look at me. Do I look good?"
Before Jiang Liechen could reply, the Xuan Shuang beat him to it and said, "Yes! Yes! You are really too beautiful! " Ping Ruoyu's vanity was finally satisfied. Her smile was lovelier than a flower as she said, "Good little brother, you are the one who is willing to support me." The Xuan Shuang laughed dryly and said, "No, I just want you to stop bothering my Shifu. You asked a few more questions because you wanted to get this answer. I will fulfill your wish in advance. Is that okay? "
Ping Ruoyu angrily stomped her foot and said, "You don't look like an obedient child at all. You are a rotten little demon." The Xuan Shuang said, "You flatter me. Little brother has never said that I am an obedient child. If you go out and ask around, it would be strange if people don't laugh until their teeth fall out. "Ping Ruoyu pursed her lips and said," It's all a lie. If I am really good-looking, why would he not want me? In what way can I not compare to his women? "
Jiang Liechen ignored the two's obvious and veiled sarcasm. His gaze swept over Ping Ruoyu's body and he said thoughtfully, "So this is the Ping family's young miss who charmed thousands of aristocratic young masters to walk into her trap during the Jiangnan betrothal. Today, I have learned something new. "
Manor Head Ping could not bear to see her daughter embarrassed so she stepped forward and said, "That's enough, Yu 'er. It's enough that Jiang daren and Young Master Ling have seen her. Didn't you say that you want to take us to see your treasure? Since it's still early, why don't we go now? "
Ping Ruoyu made a sound of agreement. When the Shangguan Yaohua was mentioned, her originally low spirits immediately rose again. Along the way, she could not help but think about what she said just now. She thought, "What do you mean by learning something new? Is it beautiful or not? "
Ping Ruoyu led the way alone. The four of them walked in single file toward the prison. Manor Head Ping followed closely behind them. Jiang Liechen and Xuan Shuang walked at the end of the group, whispering to each other. Manor Head Ping wanted to hear what the two of them were talking about, but she was too far away. Even if she strained her ears, she could not catch a single word.
Jiang Liechen said faintly, "That person just now called himself Mu Zixun. Who do you think he looks like?" Xuan Shuang could roughly guess what Mu Zixun was thinking. He said vaguely, "What does he look like? People from the Central Plains all look the same. He's just a young master from an aristocratic family who knows a little martial arts. Who do you think he is? "Jiang Liechen snorted. He knew that his disciple was playing dumb with him, but he was not in the mood to bicker with him.
When they arrived at the prison, a dark and damp aura hit them in the face. Ping Ruoyu walked to the front of an iron cage. He stretched his arm through the bars and patted the head of the person inside. That person's head was hanging very low. The messy hair in front of his forehead covered his entire face. For a moment, it was impossible to see his appearance. Ping Ruoyu laughed and said, "Hey, I've come to see you again. Are you still not willing to pay attention to me?" That person groaned and hung his head without saying anything.
Jiang Liechen was indifferent to this. He stood far away with Xuan Shuang and Manor Head Ping. Suddenly he opened his mouth and asked, "Manor Head Ping, were those prisoners who were brought here directly from Jiangnan?"
Manor Head Ping's heart skipped a beat. He was afraid that Jiang Liechen had paid attention to Nangong Xue. However, he could not blame anyone else. Nangong Xue was in the limelight today. He stood out from the crowd. It would be difficult for him not to be noticed. He forced himself to remain calm and replied, "That's right. As soon as they enter the room, the servant serving them will offer them a cup of tea and ask them to wait for a moment. The master will be here soon. After drinking this cup of tea, they will sleep for three days and three nights. We'll stuff them into the carriage and transport them all the way to Ping Jia Village … this is all according to Master's plan. Is there anything wrong with it? "
"Is that so?" Jiang Jianchen asked. "What if one of them is switched out halfway through the journey? In other words, do you have any recollection of that Mu Zi Xun? "
Manor Head Ping forced a smile and said, "I've never been to Jiangnan. When the suitors first arrived, I didn't even see them. When they arrived at the village, they were directly stuffed into the prison cell and never touched. I really don't remember clearly. But it's impossible for them to be switched. Besides, the impostor knew that he was a prisoner on death row. Why would they spend so much effort to impersonate him? "
Jiang Liechen said, "Oh, it's okay if you don't remember. After all, there are so many suitors. It's not easy for you to remember each and every one of them. "Manor Head Ping hurriedly said," Yes, yes. Thank you Master for your understanding. "
Jiang Liechen didn't give him any mercy. He pressed further and said, "I remember that during the first marriage proposal, you have to report your family background, name, and present a congratulatory gift. Then, someone will register you one by one in the name list. If there's nothing wrong with that Mu Zi Xun, he should be registered as well. I'll have to trouble you to fetch the name list for me to look through. "
Manor Head Ping's hands trembled. He said, "At that time, I was busy catching people. The name list … I only jotted down two lines. I don't know where I threw it … the bedroom is in a mess. You know … "
Jiang Liechen interrupted, "Oh, so Manor Head Ping thinks it's troublesome? That's not important. My disciple doesn't think it's troublesome. Shuang Jin, I'll have to trouble you to make a trip for me. You should know very well what you want to investigate. "Xuan Shuang replied," As you wish. "
Manor Head Ping raised his hand slightly, wanting to call out to him. However, Xuan Shuang's footsteps were quick and he was already far away. With one arm hanging in the air, Manor Head Ping had no choice but to turn around and scratch his head. Jiang Liechen looked at his movements with a faint smile on his face. He said, "Manor Head Ping, what are you so nervous about?"
Manor Head Ping smiled embarrassedly. He said, "Lord Jiang seems to be particularly concerned about that Mu … Young Master Mu?" At this moment, he was already planning his escape route. If Xuan Shuang really went to flip through the name list, this matter would definitely be exposed. Fortunately, they still didn't know that Mu Zi Xun was Nangong Xue. He could only pretend that he didn't know and push the responsibility away. At most, he would accompany them in cursing the guards for not doing their job.
Jiang Liechen said, "Since he's joining my sect, he'll be one of us from now on. Naturally, I have to be more concerned about him. Moreover, this Young Master Mu is a disciple of a famous sect. During the chaotic battle, I saw the sword technique he used clearly. It wasn't Kunlun's sword technique, but … Did you know? "
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