Not long after Tang Yi left, a female disciple named Tian Xiang came quickly and whispered a few words in Tang Susu's ear. Tang Susu raised her eyebrows and sneered. She then whispered a few more words.
After a while, another person came to greet her. It was none other than Song Yanqing.
Song Yanqing, who was allowed to enter, saw Tang Susu handing a letter to Tian Xiang and said, "Ask Niu Youdao to pass it to the abbot of Nanshan Temple at Xiaonanshan Mountain in Guangyi Prefecture after he goes down the mountain. If it's convenient, ask him to deliver it!"
"Yes!" Tian Xiang received the letter with both hands. When she turned around and left, she secretly glanced at Song Yanqing.
Song Yanqing stared at the letter in her hands and paid attention to it. He turned around and bowed to Tang Susu respectfully, "Greetings, Elder!"
Tang Susu raised her hand happily, indicating that there was no need to be overly courteous.
However, Song Yanqing was expressionless and said calmly, "Elder, I heard that Niu Youdao is going to go down the mountain to be Shang Chaozong's follower?"
Tang Susu nodded slightly, "That's true."
Song Yanqing's face tightened a little and said in a deep voice, "Elder, you promised that the Shanghai Sect would not send a follower to Shang Chaozong." He returned to the Shanghai Sect before Shang Shuqing. He had already informed the Shanghai Sect beforehand. Now that the Shanghai Sect was going to send someone to Shang Chaozong, he would not be able to explain this to his family.
Tang Susu sighed, "It's really unexpected. Commandery Princess Shang took out the token of gratitude that the Shanghai Sect had given to King Ning and went up the mountain to look for him personally. How could the Shanghai Sect deny it? Shanghai Sect is a righteous sect. You owe them a favor and now they want you to return it. If you don't return it, how can the Shanghai Sect face others in the cultivation world in the future? People will laugh at you. Yanqing, this is not a trivial matter. I really have no choice. "
Song Yanqing replied, "Whether or not to repay a debt of gratitude, your disciple is not clear about the past, so it is not convenient for me to make a rash judgment. Your disciple only knows that the words from the capital have been conveyed to the Shang Qing Sect. Now that the Shang Qing Sect's actions have exceeded the expectations of the capital, your disciple would like to ask, Elder, how should your disciple answer to the capital?" His tone was slightly heavy and somewhat aggressive.
Tang Susu laughed and said, "You worry too much. Don't you know Niu Youdao's situation? Can he be a follower of others? It's just a perfunctory greeting to Shang Chaozong. " In fact, the Shanghai Sect did not think of sending people to Shang Chaozong at first. But they came to find them and took out the token. It was related to the reputation of a sect, so it was not good to refuse directly, so they had to deal with it. Asking Shang Shuqing to see Niu Youdao was also to make Shang Shuqing back off. After all, Niu Youdao was too old. Who knew that Shang Shuqing actually agreed, which made it difficult for the Shanghai Sect to back down.
Song Yanqing said indifferently, "I haven't been in the Shanghai Sect for years, so I don't know about Niu Youdao's situation. I only know that the capital's intention is not to send anyone to Shang Chaozong, not even one!"
"You!" Tang Susu pointed at him and shook her head slightly, "I'm thinking for your sake. Can't you see it?"
"Uh …" Song Yanqing was stunned for a moment, "Thinking for my sake? I don't see how you're thinking for my sake! "
Tang Susu casually said, "There's one thing you may not know. Sect Head Tang Yi doesn't like Niu Youdao at all. She has only seen him a few times over the years. Until now, she has not consummated her marriage with Niu Youdao. Sect Head is still a virgin until now. Just like what I told you in the early days, Sect Leader is only doing this to shoulder the heavy responsibility. You don't really want to marry Niu Youdao. How could Sect Leader fall for a country bumpkin? Compared to you and Niu Youdao, could it be that Sect Leader can't tell which is better? But Sect Head is the daughter of the previous Sect Head. She has to bear some responsibilities. As a man, you have to understand her difficulties as a woman. "
"…" Song Yanqing was completely stunned. He looked like he wanted to say something but stopped. His eyes gradually lit up and his heart became active again. Tang Susu had hinted very clearly what she meant.
Tang Susu paid attention to his reaction and continued, "Everyone knows Shang Chaozong's situation. He is destined to be in danger and not have a good ending. What's more, Niu Youdao doesn't have the ability to protect himself. What's the difference between following Shang Chaozong and courting death? There are some things that Shanghai Sect can't do openly. You should understand the reason. It's not suitable for people to have an accident in Shanghai Sect. If they are implicated by Shang Chaozong, it's another matter. You also know the relationship between King Ning and Dongguo Haoran. If Shang Chaozong wants to find Dongguo Haoran's disciple, the other disciples of Shanghai Sect can understand and won't doubt it. "
Song Yanqing's eyes suddenly flashed. No one knew what he was thinking. In short, his tense face relaxed.
The hall was silent for a while. Tang Susu, who was observing people's expressions, suddenly smiled and said, "Of course, there are accidents in everything. Maybe Shang Chaozong can get through all the crises and protect Niu Youdao's safety. That can only be said to be his good fortune. Then the relationship between Sect Head and him will continue to be maintained. Yan Qing, Shanghai Sect has its own difficulties. Niu Youdao is not a master's follower. You have to explain the situation to the capital on behalf of the sect! "
Song Yanqing squeezed a smile on his face. He nodded and said, "I'm also a disciple of the Sect. Of course, I'll speak up for the sect. Elder, don't worry. I know how to explain it to the capital."
Tang Susu nodded, "That's good. That's good. I didn't misjudge you."
"If Elder has no other instructions, I'll take my leave first!" Song Yanqing cupped his hands and said goodbye.
Tang Susu happily waved her sleeves and said, "Go, go."
Song Yanqing took a few steps back respectfully. He then turned around and left quickly.
As soon as he left, he immediately went back to look for his two followers, Xu Yitian and Chen Guishuo. One of them asked him to prepare a horse, and the other asked him to take a leave from the sect. The reason was that he needed to go back to the capital.
When everything was ready, the three of them quickly left the Sect.
Along the way, Song Yanqing was quite excited because of Tang Susu's words. It turned out that Tang Yi and Niu Youdao only had a nominal relationship. It was really surprising. It seemed that he still had to pick the flower. He made up his mind to get Tang Yi this time. Tang Susu should know the consequences of deceiving him again and again. She dared not to cooperate with him!
"Senior Brother, we're going in the opposite direction. We're not going to the capital!"
The three of them ran out of the Sect's territory. When they crossed the river and reached the other side, Song Yanqing, who was leading the horse, galloped in the opposite direction. Chen Guishuo, who caught up, quickly shouted to remind him.
"Nonsense! I'm not blind. Just follow me! "Song Yanqing turned around and scolded.
Xu Yitian and Chen Guishuo looked at each other. They didn't know what he was going to do, so they just sped up and followed him …
Tang Susu, who was sitting cross-legged on the cattail hassock with her eyes closed, was silent. The lights in the hall were not very bright, so the light was half immersed in the darkness.
Tian Xiang rushed in from outside the hall and knelt in front of Tang Susu. She whispered, "Elder, they're not going to the capital!"
"You fool! Dream on!" Tang Susu opened her eyes and sneered …
The next day, when the sky was just beginning to brighten, a disciple of the Sect came to the Peach Blossom Spring. He asked Niu Youdao to come down the mountain and asked if he needed any help to pack.
It was obvious that this disciple's eyes were filled with curiosity towards the Sect Leader's husband. However, when Niu Youdao asked him something, he was careful and refused to say anything.
Niu Youdao didn't have much to pack, so he packed two sets of clothes and the like into a bundle. Together with the sword that Shang Shuqing had given him, he carried them on his back and descended the mountain.
He followed the 'Z' shaped steps in the middle of the cliff all the way to the foot of the mountain. After crossing a stone bridge, he saw Shang Shuqing waiting there.
There were four burly men following behind Shang Shuqing. Two of them were dressed in green robes, while the other two were dressed in earthy grey robes. They wore leather bracers on their wrists and leather waistbands on their waists. All of them exuded a fierce and murderous aura. Weapons like crossbows, sabers, and swords were hung on the horses beside them.
"Master!" Shang Shuqing cupped his hands in greeting.
Niu Youdao nodded and smiled. Tian Xiang led a beautiful maroon horse over. After greeting him, she pointed at the package hanging on the horse and said, "Martial Uncle, this is the gold and silver that the sect has prepared for you. There are also some dry rations for you to use on the road." She then took out a sealed letter from her sleeve and handed it over. "This is a letter that the Sect Leader wants you to deliver to the abbot of Nanshan Temple in Guangyi Prefecture. You will pass by that place on the way. You can ask for the details. The Sect Leader wants you to remember to deliver it."
Niu Youdao took the letter and flipped it over. He didn't see any signature on the letter. He stuffed it into the package hanging on the horse and raised his head to look in the direction of Shangqing Palace. He asked, "Don't I need to say goodbye?"
Tian Xiang smiled and said, "The Sect Leader said that there's no need. He said that the Princess and the others are still in a hurry."
"Oh! Then let's go. "Niu Youdao gave a self-deprecating smile.
For so many years, he had never had a choice here. It was the same this time. It would be pointless to say more. He took the reins and nimbly mounted the horse.
The princess and her entourage quickly mounted their horses and took the lead to turn and gallop away. Niu Youdao followed closely behind them.
The group of horses galloped wildly and galloped away.
Under a pine tree by the cliff of Shangqing Palace, Tang Yi looked down with her fluttering clothes. She frowned as she watched the scene of Niu Youdao riding. She became more and more suspicious of Niu Youdao's background. Looking at the agile way Niu Youdao galloped, could it be that Niu Youdao had undergone riding training in his early years? How could a poor lad in a mountain have such qualifications?
Amidst the crisp sound of the horse's hooves, Niu Youdao looked back at the 'Peach Blossom Spring'. The peach blossoms were still as bright as ever. He didn't know if he would have the chance to come back …
The Shangqing Sect's territory was not small. The fast horses galloped through the forest for a while. When they were about to leave the boundary, a few riders in front suddenly stopped on the forest road. This forced Niu Youdao to stop as well. He looked out and saw the one-eyed crippled Tuján blocking the road in front of him.
"Princess, I have something to talk to him alone." Tuján pointed at Niu Youdao behind him. His voice was rough.
Shang Shuqing looked back and saw that Niu Youdao had no objections. He waved his hand and left with his four attendants.
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