Feng Ruonan came back with a bellyful of grievances.
It could also be said that she was persuaded to come back by her maiden family. The situation was stronger than the person, and the leadership of the two counties was in the hands of Shang Chaozong.
Just as Peng Youzai said, for the sake of the Feng family, the Feng family had no choice but to persuade their daughter to come back.
Not only did they persuade her to come back, they also wanted her to give in. The reason was very simple. They didn't know how Shang Chaozong would rearrange the power of the two counties, and whether or not he would kick the Feng family out.
Logically speaking, Shang Chaozong had to give Peng Youzai face, so he didn't dare to be too extreme.
But if he was really too outrageous and really angered Shang Chaozong, then Heavenly Jade Sect wouldn't be able to interfere too much.
Most of the people in Heavenly Jade Sect were cultivators, and their focus was different. Just like Niu Youdao, they didn't know much about military and political affairs. Since the power was handed over to Shang Chaozong, it wouldn't be good for them to interfere.
If Shang Chaozong really wanted to find a reason to trample on the Feng family, even Peng Youzai would be put in a difficult position.
Seeing that they were about to reach the county capital of Qingshan County, the weather wasn't on their side. It suddenly rained, drenching Feng Ruonan who was on horseback. This made her mood even worse.
Her mood was slightly better because when she arrived at the city gate, she saw Shang Chaozong standing at the city gate. He had personally come to welcome her with his men.
But she soon discovered that the person Shang Chaozong wanted to welcome didn't seem to be her. When they met and exchanged simple greetings, his gaze would occasionally look at the drizzling road ahead.
After a while, Lan Ruoting said, "Prince, they're here!"
Shang Shuqing shook out a cloak and helped his sister-in-law to put it on. Hearing this, he and Feng Ruonan turned their heads to look.
In the rain, a group of people appeared. Dozens of people escorted a carriage.
Shang Shuqing put down Sister-in-law and was about to go out with Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting in the rain to welcome them when a rider came galloping over. A man wearing a bamboo hat jumped down and said to Shang Chaozong: "Teacher said that it is not good to make a scene. Let the Prince go back first. It will not be too late to meet him in the residence."
Upon hearing the order, they quickly retreated.
Feng Ruonan, who was retreating, was quite curious. She did not know who it was that could cause such a huge reaction.
Bai Yao, who was accompanying them, was also curious. Who was this person?
Dozens of people wearing bamboo hats escorted the carriage into the city. Someone led the way to a sealed road behind County Governor Manor. The carriage stopped at the back door of County Governor Manor.
A wheelchair was moved out from the back of the carriage, and a person emerged from the carriage. He was being carried out.
Lan Ruoting, who was waiting respectfully at the door in the rain, bowed and cupped his hands respectfully, "Marshal Meng!"
The person was none other than Meng Shanming. They needed him now, so they invited him out of the mountain.
"Xiao Lan, long time no see." The silver-haired Meng Shanming smiled and nodded at Lan Ruoting.
"Uncle Meng!" The Shang siblings bowed together. Not only were they drenched in the rain, they even held up umbrellas to block the rain for Meng Shanming.
"I wouldn't dare to trouble Your Highness and the Princess." Meng Shanming quickly waved his hand to signal the people behind him to take up more space. He did not allow the siblings to hold up umbrellas for him. He then cupped his hands and said: "I am a cripple, please forgive me for my lack of etiquette!"
"Uncle Meng, let's go in and take shelter from the rain." Shang Chaozong waved his hand.
Someone carried Meng Shanming and placed him on the wheelchair. Then, they carried him and the wheelchair into the residence.
Bai Yao hugged his sword and stood under the eaves, looking at the group of people coming in.
Feng Ruonan did not even change out of her wet clothes. She also lingered under the eaves.
They all wanted to know who this person was. Why did the Shang siblings have to personally welcome him in the rain?
Luo An, who was wearing a bamboo hat, pushed the wheelchair to the bottom of the stairs of the main hall. Then, it was lifted up and carried directly into the main hall.
Bai Yao and Feng Ruonan followed in to see what was going on.
Inside the main hall, Shang Shuqing personally took a towel from a servant and helped Meng Shanming to wipe away the rain that had fallen on him.
Meng Shanming looked around and asked: "Why don't I see Mister Dongguo's disciple?"
Shang Chaozong said: "Daoye is cultivating in the mountains outside the city. He did not know that you are here."
Meng Shanming nodded and looked at Feng Ruonan. His eyes flickered and he asked: "Is this the Princess?"
Feng Ruonan stared at this silver-haired, skinny, and elegant man. She heard his question and answered: "Yes, who are you?"
Meng Shanming's gaze was gentle and powerful. He cupped his hands and bowed: "Meng Shanming greets the Princess! I am a cripple, so I am unable to complete the greeting. Please forgive me, Princess! "
Meng Shanming? Feng Ruonan was shocked. This man is Meng Shanming?
She was born in the army. She had never heard of anyone else in the Yan Army, but how could she not have heard of Meng Shanming? This man was the number one general under King Ning Shang Jianbo. He was skilled in both the pen and the sword. It was said that Wu Lie Graud, who served under King Ning, was trained by Meng Shanming. Meng Shanming had never lost a battle in his life!
To the soldiers of the Yan Army, Meng Shanming was like a god of war. He was the idol of all the generals in the Yan Army, including Feng Ruonan.
Feng Ruonan could look down on Shang Chaozong, but she had absolute respect for Meng Shanming. Meng Shanming was more powerful than her in terms of prestige, experience, and achievements. She had no right to behave atrociously in front of Meng Shanming.
However, she was confused. Didn't they say that Meng Shanming was dead? Why is he still alive?
But she finally understood. No wonder Shang Chaozong and the others were so respectful to him. She quickly cupped her hands and bowed, "Feng Ruonan greets Marshal Meng!"
Meng Shanming waved his hand, "I don't dare, I don't dare. A cripple is not worthy of the Princess's greeting!"
He looked at Feng Ruonan and sighed in his heart. He felt sorry for Feng Ruonan's rough appearance and felt sorry for Shang Chaozong.
He wasn't judging people by their looks, but he clearly understood that unless the Shang Dynasty was in dire straits, there was no way they would marry such a beautiful woman. She was not beautiful at all.
Bai Yao was also surprised. He had heard of Meng Shanming, but he didn't expect Shang Chaozong to invite him.
Although he usually did not involve himself in military affairs, he could vaguely guess that the reason why the Shang Dynasty invited this person to come out of seclusion was probably to reorganize the Heroic Martial Guard!
This was not a small matter. He was prepared to report to Heavenly Jade Gate.
Feng Ruonan, who retreated to the side, wailed in her heart. If Heavenly Jade Gate knew that Shang Chaozong invited this person, they would support Shang Chaozong even more. It was no wonder that Heavenly Jade Gate wanted the Feng Clan to lower their heads. A centipede would never die. The Shang Clan's foundation was right there. She wondered what other trump cards the Shang Clan had hidden.
There were too many people waiting, so some things were not convenient to say.
Soon, Meng Shanming was pushed into Shang Chaozong's study room.
Meng Shanming looked at the simple furnishings in Shang Chaozong's study room. He sighed, "The Prince was able to open up the situation so quickly. The spirit of the late king must be pleased."
Shang Chaozong smiled bitterly, "It's all thanks to Daoye. Otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today. He has been paving the way for me, so I can walk smoothly."
Meng Shanming nodded slightly. He had read some things in the secret letter, so he had a rough understanding of it. He chuckled, "It seems that Mister Dongguo has his own arrangements. I didn't expect him to cause a series of troubles after leaving the secret place. I will pay him a visit later."
Lan Ruoting looked at Shang Chaozong and said, "Since I have invited Meng Shanming, there is no need to hide some things. This time, I invited Meng Shanming to reorganize Wu Lie Graud. Secondly, I hope to use Meng Shanming's prestige to contact the former subordinates of the Prince! Under the purge of the imperial court, some people were forced to gather troops. Many of them used to be Meng Shanming's subordinates. If Meng Shanming sends a letter to them, they will definitely be moved! "
Meng Shanming was silent for a while, then he shook his head and said, "Maybe they will give me some face. But things are different now. A melon that is forcibly picked won't be sweet. The Prince is not in power. The Prince is still too weak now. We can't be too hasty. We should strengthen ourselves first. When the situation is right, success will come naturally. Otherwise, it will be meaningless to make things difficult for him. Maybe they will turn against each other. Let's leave some leeway for the future … "
In the wind and rain, Niu Youdao sat alone on the top of the mountain with his legs crossed and eyes closed. He let the wind and rain hit him. His whole body was wet, and rainwater was dripping from his chin.
He was practicing the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art in the Skill of Heaven and Earth.
It was strange to practice body art in the wind and rain without moving. Of course, it had something to do with the martial art he was practicing.
The special thing about this martial art was that there was a world between moving and not moving.
How wide was the world? Moving or not moving, successful or not, it all depended on one's own understanding. The slightest difference could lead to a great difference.
To practice the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art, one must first practice the Qi of Heaven and Earth. One must know the changes of Yin and Yang and know the balance between them. Only then could one practice the Strength of Heaven and Earth. Only then could one know how to move an inch. Qian was the sky, and Kun was the earth. There was a realm of Qian and Kun between moving and not moving. After practicing it, it was called the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art.
In other words, the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art was not some kind of moving body art. It was a way to control the Strength of Heaven and Earth.
There was a saying in the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art that a man would be blocked by water, but a fish would come and go freely in the water.
How to turn resistance into freedom was the secret of the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art.
Why was it said that the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art and the Strength of Heaven and Earth were complementary?
The battle outside of Picking Star City was an example. Under the situation where the cultivation of the opponent was not much different from the opponent, he could still take the opponent's palm and forcefully resolve the opponent's attack. If the opponent's cultivation was far higher than his, whether it was the attack strength or the attack speed, he would be caught unprepared. What should he do then?
There was an answer in the Heaven and Earth Moving Body Art. It was still the same saying, there was a world between moving and not moving!
This was what Niu Youdao was comprehending at this moment. Regardless of the wind and rain, feeling every gust of wind and the process of every drizzle hitting him, he would be able to understand the big picture.
Only by comprehending the small details could one gradually face the surging waves.
This thing was mysterious and wonderful. The technique could not be clearly described in words, it could only guide one to understand it.
This kind of cultivation method was also the one that Yuan Gang hated the most …
Outside the Northern Prefecture, in a quiet mountain forest.
Two figures stopped. Lu Shengzhong, who had sent Wu Sanliang off, cupped his hands and said, "Forgive me for not seeing you off. We will meet again. Send my regards to Daoye!"
He was here to replace Wu Sanliang. Wu Sanliang had already handed over all the information to him and was about to return to Green Mountain County.
Wu Sanliang cupped his hands and said, "Farewell, take care!"
Watching him leave, Lu Shengzhong sighed with his hands behind his back. He did not know much about Shao Pingbo. In any case, Niu Youdao said that Shao Pingbo was very dangerous and repeatedly told him to be careful.
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