As he spoke, he took Shang Chaozong's hand and squeezed it tightly. His words were sincere and heartfelt.
Shang Chaozong was touched and nodded.
Niu Youdao continued, "There's one more thing Your Highness needs to remember. These thirty thousand warhorses were obtained by the Heavenly Jade School. They were the ones who drew up the plan. The money for the warhorses was also paid by them. I'm just an errand boy."
Shang Chaozong was shocked, "How is that possible? Heavenly Jade School spent so much time without any results. It's obviously your credit, Daoye. "
Niu Youdao waved his hand, "No, it's all part of Heavenly Jade School's plan."
Shang Chaozong said, "That's impossible. If it really was their plan, why didn't they know you were coming back? Why did they come to capture Yuan Fang and the others? Daoye, could it be that Heavenly Jade School is going overboard and wants to take credit for this? "
Niu Youdao said, "Prince, have you forgotten what I said? We're weaker than them and we should endure it. What's more, Heavenly Jade School needs face more than I do and this might not be a good thing for me. "
Shang Chaozong understood but still advised, "Daoye, isn't it a pity to give away the credit that you've risked your life for? Daoye's reputation in the cultivation world will be greatly boosted if you keep it! "
Niu Youdao shook his head, "The loudest sound is silent and the elephant is invisible. I wish no one knew of my existence, but things don't go as I wish. Many things are beyond my control and I have no choice but to make a name for myself. Adding to my reputation will only be a burden to me and show that I'm arrogant. Someone will come to kill me. If Heavenly Jade School wants it, just give it to them. I'm looking forward to it … Prince, those who are good at fighting have no illustrious achievements! "
Shang Chaozong was stunned and finally understood. After a while, he let out a sigh and nodded his head. He looked around and asked, "Where's Master Yuan? Why didn't I see him? "
"The world is different now. He has his own path to walk. Let him be …"
Although it was late at night, a large number of warhorses had just arrived and they were not prepared at all. Shang Chaozong still had many matters to attend to and it was not advisable for him to stay here for too long. The party had no choice but to leave.
Niu Youdao led them back to the villa that they had been away from for a long time.
The small villa built on the top of the mountain was naturally not very big. Guan Fangyi, who had climbed to the top of the mountain, looked around with the help of the moonlight, and her heart sank.
This small villa was not even half as big as her Fufang Garden in the Capital of Qi, where every inch of land was worth gold. The environment here was incomparable to her Fufang Garden.
Looking at the lights of Qingshan County from afar, there were only a few of them, not even comparable to a corner of the Capital of Qi.
The mountain here was not very tall. It was neither beautiful nor magnificent. It was just a poor mountain cave in the wilderness.
To think that Linghu Qiu praised her as if she was a flower. How could she be that good?
"A bunch of liars!" Guan Fangyi gritted her teeth and scolded, "What's so good about this poor and desolate place?"
Niu Youdao knew that this woman was used to living a luxurious life and was not used to it. He turned around and smiled, "Yuan Fang!"
"Daoye!" Yuan Fang immediately came over.
Niu Youdao said, "I've been drifting on the ship for the past few months and haven't eaten anything good. We have important guests coming. Prepare a few tables of good wine and dishes. Bring out all your specialties."
"Alright!" Yuan Fang patted his chest as a guarantee and ran away.
On the small mountain next to the villa, there was a tinkling sound and the glow of the moon butterfly. Niu Youdao left the villa and walked over.
Under the pine tree on the small mountain, there was a new grave. The inscription on the tombstone belonged to the Black Peony. Naturally, the Black Peony was also buried in the grave.
Duan Hu and the others carried stones to repair the grave and piled it up. Their eyes were all red.
Shang Shuqing's eyes were also red. He squatted down and painted the engraved words on the tombstone.
Niu Youdao stopped at a distance. His expression was calm and his eyes were deep. He stared at the grave silently for a while and then turned back without disturbing them.
…
In the Prefectural Governor's Mansion, Shang, Lan, and Meng Shanming sat by the lamp.
After listening to Shang Chaozong's story, Meng Shanming sighed softly, "What a good fighter! It seems that he has given a satisfactory explanation to Peng Youzai. There shouldn't be any more conflicts between the two sides for the time being. "
Lan Ruoting stroked his beard and also sighed softly, "What an outstanding man!"
…
In the villa, Niu Youdao asked the group of people from Fufang Garden to choose a place to stay.
Guan Fangyi saved herself the trouble. She directly barged into the courtyard where Niu Youdao lived and occupied a room.
When everyone had chosen a place, Yuan Fang also prepared a few tables of food and wine among the pavilions.
Mother Harpy and the others did not join in the fun. Because they were ghost cultivators, they had long lost contact with good food and wine in the human world.
The group of people from Fufang Garden, however, circled around the tables and looked at them.
They were experienced in eating and drinking in Qi Capital. However, they had never seen most of the dishes on the table. There were too many different kinds.
Especially the alluring fragrance, it made people salivate.
Guan Fangyi blinked her bright eyes and stared at the dishes for a while. She raised her head and asked Niu Youdao, "Is this the world's number one that Linghu Qiu mentioned?"
"Whether it's good or not, we'll know after eating it!" Niu Youdao gestured for everyone to take a seat. "Everyone, please feel free to try."
Someone picked up a pair of chopsticks and wanted to start eating. Guan Fangyi glared at him and said, "Are you in a hurry to reincarnate? Let's test it first! "
The group of people from Fufang Garden immediately looked at Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao said helplessly, "I say, Hong Niang, are you strong or not? What benefits do I get from harming you?"
"There are plenty of benefits. Either you burn the bridge after crossing it, or you covet my belongings. I've seen your tricks for myself. You're sinister and cunning. I'll have to guard against you. " Guan Fangyi did not try to hide anything. She immediately shouted at the crowd, "What are you spacing out for?"
A few of them took out the medicinal powder and poured it into the dishes to test.
After all the dishes were tested, Xu Laoliu said, "Big Sister, it's fine."
Guan Fangyi nodded, indicating that it was time to eat.
Xu Laoliu picked up a fried meatball with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. After chewing a few times, his eyes lit up and his chopsticks quickly moved on to other dishes.
Seeing this, the others also picked up their chopsticks.
It would have been better if they had not tasted it. Once they tasted it, they opened their mouths and dug in.
Even Uncle Chen, who had always been quiet, was shocked after tasting it. His chopsticks moved quickly.
"You're from the capital after all. Haven't you eaten before? What a bunch of shameful things! " Guan Fangyi cursed, but she could not help but pick up her chopsticks to try it. After a small taste, she immediately smashed Xu Laoliu's chopsticks away. "Reincarnation of a hungry ghost! Why are you snatching it? "
The scene was full of noises. No one sat down anymore. They all stood there and ate.
Niu Youdao smiled and turned around to get a pot of wine. He walked to the railing and looked up at the moon. Then, he poured a cup of wine and poured it on the floor.
After pouring three cups, Niu Youdao raised his cup and drank slowly. He faced the empty moon alone.
When the group of people had eaten and drunk to their heart's content, there wasn't even a scrap left in the bowls and plates on the table. The group of people patted their stomachs in satisfaction, obviously feeling very satisfied from eating.
There was nothing left on the plate. Guan Fangyi, who was late and concerned about her manners, glanced at everyone. She had no choice but to put down her chopsticks. She shook out a handkerchief and gently wiped her lips.
She finally understood why Linghu Qiu said that the food here was second best in the world. No one dared to say that they were the best in the world.
"You're indeed from the capital. Even your food is cleaner than ours!" Niu Youdao leaned over to the table and muttered in Guan Fangyi's ear.
Guan Fangyi flew into a rage and immediately retorted, "It's obviously your plate that is smaller!"
Niu Youdao could not be bothered to argue with her. This woman could be unreasonable. He turned around and left with a smile.
After he left, Guan Fangyi immediately pointed at the group of people and scolded, "You've embarrassed me!"
The people who were scolded looked at each other and looked at the plates on the table. It was embarrassing enough.
The people who were scolded chased after Niu Youdao. They talked with Niu Youdao for a long time before coming out …
The room was still the same, but one person was missing.
There was a bucket of hot water. Niu Youdao, who was soaking in the bathtub, closed his eyes. The woman who always bathed with him naked would never appear again.
After the bath, he sat next to the lamp on the study table with his hair disheveled. The moon butterfly landed on the beam and shone brightly.
He spread out the paper and wrote in black and white with the word "Taiyi" written at the beginning.
He wrote every word carefully and seriously until the sky was bright. He only finished writing and put down the brush.
When he opened the door, he saw Shang Shuqing waiting outside with his back facing him.
"Princess, you're here!" Niu Youdao smiled and returned to the room. He sat in front of the dressing table.
Shang Shuqing followed him in and stood behind him with a comb to comb his long hair.
After being away for so long, Niu Youdao could skillfully comb his hair. However, he did not reject Shang Shuqing because of the old rules between him and Shang Shuqing.
In fact, after being separated for so long, Shang Shuqing was also a little nervous. He did not know if Niu Youdao would let him continue combing his hair. In the end, it was fine.
"Daoye, the light in your room was on all night. Didn't you rest last night?" Shang Shuqing asked softly.
"Yes, something happened." Niu Youdao stared at the person in the mirror. "Looking at your complexion, you didn't rest well, did you?"
He did not rest for two nights. It would be strange if his complexion was good. Shang Shuqing said, "I'm alright!"
Niu Youdao said, "Princess, you've lost a lot of weight. You look like you're going to be blown away by the wind. Did Yuan Fang slack off when I was not around? Did he not take good care of the princess's food? "
Shang Shuqing said with a smile, "Nope. "No, I was just worried about the situation in the two counties. The warhorses did not arrive for a long time, so my appetite was affected. Fortunately, Daoye came back in time."
Niu Youdao also smiled. It was just a joke to ease the awkwardness of reunion. Yuan Fang had been with him for so long, so he knew a little about him. Yuan Fang was not that kind of monster.
After a moment of silence, Shang Shuqing asked, "Is that woman the famous Capital Matchmaker? Is there a rumor that Daoye wants to marry her? "
"I don't have the fortune to enjoy this woman. It's just a rumor spread to deal with the situation at that time. Don't take it seriously." Niu Youdao explained with his eyes closed.
The corners of Shang Shuqing's mouth curled up slightly. His hands moved more nimbly and his tired eyes regained their vigor.
After tying up his hair, Niu Youdao got up and picked up the things he had written on the desk last night. He went straight to the outside of the villa and went to the new grave under the pine tree on the small peak.
With one hand holding the sword on the ground, he raised the stack of papers in his other hand. With a buzz, the papers spontaneously combusted and turned into ashes that were blown away by the wind.
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