The penitent Shang Jianxiong's eyebrows twitched, his face glowing with anticipation. He quickly kowtowed to the ancestral tablets. After three kowtows, he spread out his sleeves and stood up. He turned around and strode out of the ancestral shrine.
"Your Majesty!" Tian Yu and Gamiao Shui, who were waiting at the door, saluted.
Shang Jianxiong waved his hand impatiently, indicating that there was no need for formalities. He stared at Tian Yu and asked, "Have you confirmed that there's been a change in Nanzhou?"
Tian Yu replied respectfully, "We've received the news a few days ago. We've already sent people to confirm that Shang Chaozong is indeed under their control. His subordinates are also under their control. Just as Niu Youdao said, Heavenly Jade Sect's intention is clear. They want to suppress Shang Chaozong and support Feng Lingbo! We can be sure of this. There's no mistake. "
Previously, when Gamiao Shui and Imperial Consort Zhou brought the news from Niu Youdao, they were worried that it was a trap. This time, when they received the news from Nanzhou, they didn't dare to believe it. They only dared to report it after confirming it repeatedly.
"Haha!" Shang Jianxiong suddenly threw his head back and laughed maniacally. He laughed in an unbridled manner. Then, he pointed to the outside world and furrowed his brows as he angrily rebuked, "Shang Chaozong! As a descendant of the Shang Clan, you actually destroyed the foundation of your ancestors. You spent so much effort, but in the end, you made clothes for someone else. How detestable. Even the heavens cannot tolerate you. This is your fate … "
After venting his anger, he paced back and forth at the entrance of the ancestral shrine.
After a while, he stopped in front of the two. Shang Jianxiong hesitantly said, "Niu Youdao is that unfilial son's man. Why would he help Guaren with this idea? Why does Guaren find it absurd?"
Tian Yu said, "It's not hard to understand. Now that things have come to this, he's powerless to reverse the situation. The Heavenly Jade School ruined his plans, and they might not let him off the hook if they have the chance. If he has the chance to take revenge, how could he let the Heavenly Jade School off?"
Gamiao Shui cupped his hands and said, "Your Imperial Majesty, think about it. The Heavenly Jade Clan supports Feng Lingbo, but the Imperial Court conferred Shang Chaozong the position of Nanzhou's Provincial Governor. Feng Lingbo's ascension to the position is illegitimate and illegitimate. The main point is that within Nanzhou, there are still one to two hundred thousand troops under Shang Chaozong's direct command. This edict can incite conflict. Once there is conflict between the two sides, the Imperial Court can take advantage of this opportunity to instigate disharmony in the dark, widening the conflict between the two sides. When the civil strife begins, the Imperial Court will have an easy time to reclaim Nanzhou. Although the plan came from Niu Youdao, he had to admit that it was a good idea. At the very least, we can stir up unrest in the Southern Province and make the Heavenly Jade Gate feel uneasy! "
…
Under the cool breeze and bright moon, the moon butterfly perched on the treetop, glistening brightly.
Under the treetop, two people sat across from each other at a stone table. Niu Youdao and Xiao Tianzhen played chess under the moon, the river of stars glittering in the distance.
After placing a chess piece, Xiao Tianzhen finally broke his silence, "What exactly do you want to do with me?"
Niu Youdao smiled, "I already said, I won't do anything to Young Master. Living in a bustling prefecture for a long time, occasionally coming to the mountains to relax. With the high mountains and flowing water, the cool breeze and bright moon as your companion, don't you think it's an elegant thing to do? "
Xiao Tianzhen said, "Daoye is elegant, but I'm afraid a kidnapped person wouldn't have such an interest. I once expressed my feelings to Yuan Gang, I presume Yuan Gang has already relayed them to Daoye?" Hearing that everyone here addressed Niu Youdao as Daoye, he also followed suit.
After placing a chess piece on the board, Niu Youdao withdrew his hand and said, "I did."
Xiao Tianzhen immediately stared at his reaction, "I don't know what Daoye thinks?"
Niu Youdao smiled, "I can't make the decision on this matter."
Xiao Tianzhen shook his head, "Do I need to say more about Daoye's influence on Shang Chaozong?"
Niu Youdao said, "Young people, don't do stupid things. Isn't it good for mother and son to help each other in the same boat?"
Xiao Tianzhen said, "Is being young a problem? Daoye, you were under house arrest by the Shanghai Sect for five years when you were in your teens. When you were in your twenties, you persuaded my mother to help Shang Chaozong seize Qingshan Commandery, took the risk of killing the envoy of Yan, and then did all kinds of heroic deeds in the State of Qi, helping Shang Chaozong get thirty thousand warhorses. Can all the things that Daoye has done be judged by age? Daoye was under house arrest by the Shanghai Sect for five years, but I was manipulated for more than ten years. You and I have something in common! "
Although he had always been under control in Jinzhou, Butler Zhu Shun would still secretly provide him with some information and information.
Niu Youdao's lips curled into a smile as he asked, "You want to talk about cooperation with me?"
Xiao Tianzhen's spirit was lifted, "It's a mutually beneficial matter, what's the harm in talking about it?"
Niu Youdao said lightly, "What do you have to talk about it with me? What can you do in Jinzhou? Wait until you have the qualifications to talk to me! "His tone was full of disdain, and his slightly raised eyebrows were deliberately provoking.
Xiao Tianzhen slightly clenched his fists, his face slightly flushed, and his mood was a little embarrassed.
He obviously didn't have the mood to continue playing chess.
After Xiao Tianzhen left, Niu Youdao walked to the edge of the cliff. His big sleeves fluttered in the wind, and he clasped his hands behind his back, gazing at the stars and moon with profound eyes.
In the night wind, Guan Fangyi's graceful figure came to the side, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and said indifferently, "The situation in Nanzhou has been settled, and there is a life-threatening danger over there. If we continue to wait like this, we might play Shang Chaozong and the others to death."
Under the moonlight, Niu Youdao closed his eyes and listened to the wind with his clothes fluttering. Slowly, he said, "There's no hurry. Let's wait a little longer. The peach will only taste good when it's ripe! I have already left a way to resolve the life-threatening danger for them, and they should be able to sense the approaching life-threatening danger. "
Guan Fangyi said, "You always do things in the clouds, and you don't reveal the bottom line. What if something unexpected happens?"
Niu Youdao said, "If the bottom line is revealed, they won't be able to wait until the end. It's possible that they will open the brocade pouch early to avoid the risk. Once the Heavenly Jade Sect contacts the Ten Thousand Heavenly Abode in advance … they have to leave enough time for Yuan Gang to make his move in Jinzhou, right? If something really happens, it can only be said that they are unlucky. "
Guan Fangyi said, "They are now under the strict control of the Heavenly Jade Sect, and it will be difficult to contact them. What exactly did you leave in the brocade pouch? "
Niu Youdao chuckled …
Early in the morning, Luo An pushed Meng Shanming, who was sitting in a wheelchair, out of the courtyard and headed towards the magistrate office where Feng Lingbo was staying.
The wheels of the cart made a 'gudu gudu' sound as it rolled on the ground. Meng Shanming's expression was calm as he welcomed the first rays of dawn.
The sun gradually rose. In the courtyard, Shang Chaozong and the others, who had finished packing their belongings, appeared one after another. They were ready to return to Nanzhou Prefecture City with the Heavenly Jade Sect.
When they met, they realized that one person was missing. Meng Shanming was not there.
Everyone naturally waited. Shang Chaozong waved his hand and signaled for a personal guard to go to Meng Shanming's courtyard.
After the guard left for a while, he hurriedly returned and reported: "Your Highness, Meng Shuai is not here. I asked the guard at the door, and the guard said that Meng Shuai went out and left a letter for you." The letter was presented with both hands.
They looked at each other. Shang Chaozong quickly took the letter and opened it. When he read the contents, he frowned.
The general meaning of the letter was that they couldn't just sit here and wait for Niu Youdao to put all his eggs in one basket. Meng Shanming wanted to find someone to resolve the crisis, so they didn't have to worry. He had his own ways to deal with it, so they could leave first. But because he was afraid that they wouldn't agree, he secretly left a letter for them not to alert the Heavenly Jade Sect.
The letter passed through Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing's hands. They frowned as well. The handwriting was indeed Meng Shanming's own handwriting, but this decision came out of nowhere.
Shang Chaozong was suspicious. "Who are you looking for to resolve the crisis? There are Heavenly Jade Sect disciples guarding outside. Will Uncle Meng be able to get out? "
Lan Ruoting hesitated. "Commander Meng isn't a rash person. He must be confident."
The three of them looked at each other. They didn't know what to do. Should they inform the Heavenly Jade Sect to help find him? But doing so would go against Meng Shanming's advice.
With such a sudden occurrence, the group of people was in a state of confusion.
Before long, Bai Yao arrived and urged them to depart.
They had no choice but to meet up with Peng Youzai and the others from the Heavenly Jade Sect. They rode out of the city.
Along the way, Shang Chaozong and the others felt uneasy because of Meng Shanming's incident …
At the city gate, Feng Lingbo, who had personally sent Peng Youzai and the others off, heaved a sigh of relief. He looked up at the sky, knowing that his era of Nanzhou was about to arrive.
"Let's go back." Peng Yulan, who had sent them off, urged.
"Mm!" Feng Lingbo nodded. He turned around and led his guards back to the city.
Back at the magistrate's office, Feng Lingbo strode to the side courtyard of the inner residence. From afar, he saw Meng Shanming and Luo An, who was pushing the wheelchair behind the waterside pavilion. They weren't running away. He heaved a sigh of relief.
Before he left, Peng Youzai reminded him again that they weren't people to be trifled with. They had to be careful not to make any mistakes. Especially the missing Niu Youdao. No one knew what he would do. They had to be extremely careful.
Niu Youdao's sudden disappearance had become a sore point for Peng Youzai. He was worried that Niu Youdao would intervene, but he couldn't think of a way for Niu Youdao to get his hands on him. He was someone who could get thirty thousand warhorses from the State of Qi!
Feng Lingbo smiled and walked quickly to the waterside pavilion. He cupped his fists at Meng Shanming. "Commander Meng, it's my honor to have your help in stabilizing the situation in Nanzhou. I look forward to your guidance in the future."
Meng Shanming nodded. "You're too polite. I will do my best!"
"Good!" Feng Lingbo didn't have time to waste here. He said politely. "I have many things to do. I will take my leave first. If you need anything, just let me know."
Meng Shanming replied calmly. "Don't worry about me. Go ahead!"
Feng Lingbo left. When he reached the Moon Gate, he stopped and looked back at the old man on the wheelchair beside the waterside pavilion. His eyes flashed. He then disappeared outside the Moon Gate.
"Luo An, are you afraid of death?" Meng Shan Ming, who was staring at the fish in the water, suddenly asked.
Luo An grinned, "Grand Marshal, we, the Heroic Valiant Guard, charge and break through enemy lines, when have I, Luo An, ever feared death?"
Meng Shanming's voice was not loud. "Your son is not young anymore, right?"
Luo An laughed. "The older one is twelve years old. The younger one is seven." As he spoke, he scratched his head, seemingly a little embarrassed, and said bashfully, "Marshal, my wife said that when Boss grows up, she would like to ask Marshal to help train him."
Meng Shanming smiled. "Your wife doesn't want your son to join the army. It's your own idea, right?"
"Hehe, it's all the same." Luo An laughed awkwardly. He was being petty.
Meng Shanming turned to look at him. He reached behind him and patted the back of his hand. "Your wife said that she wanted your son to learn some literature from Lan Ruoting. Since she asked, Little Lan wouldn't refuse. Just listen to her and let your boy follow his highness. His highness will take good care of them, don't worry! "
Luo An was a little listless. Meng Shanming patted him, so he didn't say anything.
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