Yuan Fang, who was accompanying him, knew what was going on.
Fang Zhe, on the other hand, couldn't take it anymore. He looked at Niu Youdao in shock. What's going on? Kill Song Long?
He really wanted to drag Niu Youdao out and ask him. You're here to work for the Prince. Kill a country's envoy? Are you helping the Prince or causing trouble for the Prince?
The people behind Zhuge Qing looked at each other.
Zhuge Qing gulped and quickly took a sip of his tea to suppress his shock and hide his loss of composure.
He put down his teacup and smiled, "Brother Niu, are you joking?"
Niu Youdao, "I'm not joking. I'm serious."
Zhuge Xun shook his head, "Whether you're serious or joking, just pretend I didn't hear anything. Have some tea!"
"Alright! Have some tea! " Niu Youdao took his teacup and raised it with both hands to show his respect. He then slowly tasted the tea and didn't say anything else. He finished the tea and signaled for someone to refill it.
Zhuge Xun waited for a while before asking, "May I know where Brother Niu is from and what position you're in?"
Niu Youdao, "I'm from Yan Country. I'm now an attendant sorcerer under Shang Chaozong, the Prince of Yongping. It's the Eldest Princess's fortieth birthday. The Prince is busy and ordered me to congratulate his aunt on his behalf. "
Shang Chaozong?
Zhuge Xun replied with a complicated expression. He wasn't unfamiliar with this name. When Shang Chaozong committed a crime in Beijing and was locked up in the Imperial Prison, Han was also paying attention to it.
King Ning and Shang Jianbo had put a lot of pressure on Han in his early years. Ten thousand cavalrymen defeated a hundred thousand strong army of Han. They were unstoppable and dealt a heavy blow to the morale of Han. As long as King Ning wasn't dead, Han wouldn't dare to attack Yan Country. King Ning's sons were naturally known to him.
Zhuge Xun tilted his head and gave a look. Immediately, someone retreated quietly. He slowly took a sip of tea and asked, "As a fellow subject of Yan, why did Brother Niu kill Song Long?"
Niu You said, "I've only just arrived at Jinzhou Prefecture City today, and Song Long already tried to kill me. I was lucky to escape, but my brother was captured by him. I had to ask the people from the Provincial Governor's Mansion to save him. He wants to kill me, so why can't I kill him?"
Zhuge Xun was curious. "Why would Song Long kill Brother Niu for no reason?"
Niu Youdao replied, "I was originally a disciple of Yan's Shanghai Sect. I was from the same sect as Song Long's nephew, Song Yanqing. After I was chased out of Shanghai Sect, Song Yanqing still refused to let me go. He tried to kill me along the way. I killed Song Yanqing to protect myself, and that was how the feud was formed!"
A cultivator behind Zhuge Xun blinked his eyes and approached him. He lowered his head and whispered into Zhuge Xun's ear, "Speaking of this, I remember now. The Shanghai Sect seems to have a person called Niu something. That seems to be the case. The announcement that Shanghai Sect sent out to the cultivation world included this line of accusation against the Song family. However, it did not mention whether the disciple who killed the Song family's disciple was chased out of the sect. Not long ago, I heard that the Shanghai Sect has already submitted to Shao Dengyun, the Provincial Governor of North State of Korea!"
Zhuge Xun seemed to be deep in thought. Soon after, he sighed and said, "No wonder Brother Niu has such a grudge with the Song family. As an envoy of a country, Song Long did not prioritize the country's affairs and instead did such a thing for personal reasons. It's really outrageous."
"But then again, an envoy of a country represents the face of a country. No matter which country the envoy is sent to, no one dares to do anything unless there is a definite crime. Otherwise, it will easily cause a conflict between the two countries. Brother Niu asking me for help is really a little abrupt."
"Although the State of Korea and the Yan are enemies, it is rare for any country to kill an envoy. Even when two armies are at war, they do not kill envoys. How can I do such a thing?"
Niu Youdao said, "I did not ask Brother Zhuge to do it, nor did I ask Brother Zhuge to bear the responsibility. I just wanted Brother Zhuge to create an opportunity for me to do it!"
Zhuge Xun's brows twitched. In that case … He picked up his teacup again, his eyes showing that he was in deep thought.
Not long after, the person who went out earlier quietly came back again. He bent down and whispered in Zhuge Xun's ear, "Go to their courtyard and confirm with the guards. Yes, his name is Niu Youdao. He is indeed the person sent by the Yan Commandery Prince Shang Chaozong to congratulate Hai Ruyue on her birthday."
Zhuge Xun was waiting for this news. He could not just let Niu Youdao say what his identity was. He definitely had to verify it.
After knowing the situation, he put down his teacup happily and sighed, "Brother Niu, it is not that I do not want to help you. In fact, I am doing this for your own good. Think about it, killing an envoy of a country is not a small matter. How can the Yan Commandery Prince let you off so easily? I am afraid it will be difficult for you to even leave the Jin Province! "
"This is the third time the Song family tried to kill me. I was in a passive position every time. How can I let this kind of thing happen again and again? Even a rabbit will bite when it is anxious! " Niu Youdao stretched out three fingers and showed them. He put down his hand and asked, "Does Brother Zhuge think that if I do not kill Song Long, Song Long will let me leave the Jin Province easily? I have made up my mind! "
Zhuge Xun smiled. The smile on his lips was mysterious and thought-provoking …
In the Yan Guesthouse, Song Long was also reading the documents under the lamp. He was reading the news about Zhao Capital. As an envoy stationed in Zhao, he definitely had to pay attention to such news every day. He also filtered through the information. If there was anything useful, he would immediately send it to Yan Capital using the golden wings.
An attendant came in and reported, "Milord, I have already confirmed with the Provincial Governor's Residence. Niu Youdao has nothing to do with the Provincial Governor's Residence. He was sent by Shang Chaozong to congratulate Hai Ruyue on her birthday."
Song Long leaned against the back of the chair. After a moment of treachery, he said, "Invite Huang Xusheng in for a moment."
"Yes!" The attendant took his leave.
After a while, Huang Xusheng came in and asked, "Milord, what is the matter?"
Slowly, Song Long said, "Niu Youdao was sent by Shang Chaozong to congratulate Hai Ruyue on her birthday. As the host, it was impossible for Hai Ruyue to ignore the fact that a guest who came to congratulate her got into trouble under her watch. Naturally, she had to step forward to resolve the matter. It was indeed us who acted rashly previously. "
Huang Xusheng didn't say anything. However, he was grumbling in his heart. With your current status as an envoy, you shouldn't have done such a thing.
At the same time, he was also waiting for Song Long to continue. He knew that Song Long wouldn't just say this. There must be something else. Otherwise, he wouldn't have called him over.
Song Long looked up at the sky and sighed. "I know that with my status, it isn't suitable for me to do such a thing. However, it was something that happened in passing. If I let go of something that happened in passing, it would be hard for me to answer to my third brother when I return! My third brother only has this one son. I heard that my sister-in-law is crying every day. How am I going to explain to her when I see her? Brother Huang, keep an eye on Niu Youdao. Once you find a suitable opportunity, get rid of him immediately! "
After saying that, he stood up and bowed to Huang Xusheng. "I'll leave it to you!"
Huang Xusheng frowned. In the end, he still nodded. "I'll try my best!"
Song Long smiled. "Rest assured, Brother Huang. After this matter is settled, the Song family will definitely thank you!"
At this moment, an attendant came in and placed an invitation card on the table in front of Song Long. He reported, "Envoy Han, Zhuge Xun sent someone to deliver this invitation card, inviting you to a banquet!"
Song Long casually took the invitation card and opened it. After reading it, he frowned. "What is Zhuge Xun up to, inviting you to a banquet in the middle of the night? Did he say anything about it? "
The attendant replied, "He didn't say anything. He only said that it's a banquet to talk about romance. He has also sent out invitations to all the envoys from the various countries."
"All of them?" Song Long was suspicious. If he was the only one invited, he would have to consider the meaning of it. But since all the envoys from the various countries were invited, he became alert. He didn't want to be betrayed by these people. He definitely had to be there to see what was going on!
As an envoy himself, he understood the nature of these people all too well. They were all people who would resort to unscrupulous means for the benefit of their respective countries.
These people, each with their own ulterior motives, gathered together to talk about romance? It would be weird if he believed him!
Looking at the time on the invitation card, it was almost time. He immediately ordered people to make some preparations.
The Hundred Flower Pavilion was located in the garden in the middle of the Fragrance Pavilion. The pavilions were exceptionally elegant under the illumination of the bright lights. There was a small lake beside it.
Before the guests arrived, the host of the banquet arrived first. Zhuge Xun paced back and forth beside the railing of the pavilion with his hands behind his back. A few singers were playing the zither and flute beside him. The sound of the zither was melodious and the flute was slow. The night was empty.
After waiting for a while, the envoys from the various countries arrived one after another. Naturally, Song Long was among them.
The first to arrive asked Zhuge Xun what was going on. Zhuge Xun only smiled and replied that he would know in a while!
As he turned back, his gaze met with the eyes of the Song Country's envoy, Tu Huaiyu.
When everyone arrived, wine and delicacies were served one after another. Zhuge Xun extended his hand and invited everyone into the pavilion to take a seat.
After everyone sat down, they realized that there was still an empty seat. Envoy Sui Pai asked, "Zhuge, did you invite someone else?"
Clap! Clap! Zhuge Xun clapped his hands three times.
The zither music and flute music at the bottom of the stairs stopped abruptly. At the other end of the pavilion where everyone was sitting, the closed door of the pavilion opened. Niu Youdao walked out, followed by Fang Zhe and Yuan Fang, who was limping and carrying a sword in his arms.
Some were suspicious, some were puzzled. Song Long squinted his eyes and looked coldly at Zhuge Xun.
Yuan Fang and Fang Zhe stopped outside the pavilion and did not enter. The attendants of the others did not enter as well. They did not want to be special.
When everyone saw Niu Youdao enter, no one was worried that he would do anything rash. With so many experts around him, it would be more likely that he was tired of living.
After Niu Youdao entered, he cupped his fists and said, "I am Niu Youdao, serving under Prince Yan Yongping. This time, the Prince should have come personally to celebrate aunt's birthday. However, he was unable to leave due to some matters, so he sent me here on his behalf. To be able to meet all of you here, it is my honor! "
Everyone had different expressions and no one made a sound. Zhuge Xun gestured with his hand and Niu Youdao sat between Envoy Chu Xiangyu and Envoy Sui Pai.
As soon as he sat down, Song Long sneered, "Everyone here are the envoys from the various countries. Who do you think you are to be seated here?"
Niu Youdao's expression was calm. He lowered his eyes and did not make a sound, allowing everyone to mock him.
The others watched.
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