"Senior Brother Lu, oh Senior Brother Lu, why were you so careless?" An Xiaoman lamented.
The matter was of great importance and the situation was urgent. He did not dare to delay any further. He quickly wrote a secret report under the lamp and used the golden wing to communicate with the sect to send it out urgently.
After that, he paced back and forth in the room, all kinds of distracting thoughts surging into his mind. How much influence did Liu Lu have on Zhou Shouxian? How would Zhou Shouxian treat him? After thinking about it for a while, An Xiaoman decided to leave this place. It would not be too late to come back if there was nothing else, but it would be too late if he waited until something happened.
He did not even turn off the lights in the room. He packed up his things, called out to his fellow sect members, and disappeared into the night …
Outside the window, the mist in the mountains was faintly discernible.
In front of the dressing table, Niu Youdao sat upright, looking at the woman in the mirror combing and tying up her hair. The illumination from the bronze mirror was limited. He had wanted to say that he would get her a mirror with clear illumination in the future to repay her. However, after considering her face, it would be insulting to give her a mirror with clear illumination. Thus, he suppressed that thought.
"Daoye, Mister Lan has arranged everything. We can set off anytime after breakfast," Shang Shuqing reminded him.
"Alright!" Niu Youdao responded. After a moment of silence with his eyes closed, he suddenly opened them and said, "I'll go to Prince's for breakfast later."
Shang Shuqing was stunned for a moment, then he nodded and said, "Alright! I'll go back and inform him. "
She was stunned for a moment because Shang Chaozong and Feng Ruonan had been living together normally. They ate together every day as well. Everyone felt that Shang Chaozong was no longer the single man he used to be, and it was no longer appropriate for them to eat together so often. First, Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang withdrew, then Lan Ruoting also withdrew. When Shang Shuqing withdrew as well, Bai Yao seemed to feel that he was a little redundant and withdrew as well.
She was surprised that Niu Youdao suddenly wanted to go back for lunch …
At mealtime, when Niu Youdao arrived at Shang Chaozong's courtyard, he noticed that Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing had arrived as well. He guessed that they wanted to know why he suddenly returned.
Feng Ruonan, who had just returned from the training grounds, also stared blankly for a moment. Naturally, she discovered that there were many people in the morning. Every morning, she would ride a horse, shoot arrows, and practice martial arts.
"Greetings, Princess!" Niu Youdao took the initiative to come forward and cup his hands in greeting.
Although one shouldn't slap a smiling person, Feng Ruonan's anger towards him wouldn't dissipate so quickly. Back then, she had been played so miserably. She coldly grunted, but then realized that Niu Youdao was sizing her up strangely, as if he was staring at her abdomen.
Is there anyone who stares at a woman like that? Why do I feel like he's not treating me like a woman! Feng Ruo Nan was instantly enraged and shouted, "What are you looking at?"
Niu Youdao rubbed his chin and muttered, "Not pregnant yet?"
Lan Ruoting and the rest were slightly speechless. How can one get pregnant so quickly? Even if she was pregnant, it wasn't obvious now!
Shang Chaozong had a headache. He realized that this Daoye seemed to have a bone to pick with Feng Ruo Nan and would pinch her whenever they met.
"…" Feng Ruo Nan was stunned, but she quickly reacted and understood what the other party was talking about. She flew into a rage out of humiliation, "None of your business!"
Niu Youdao's expression instantly turned ugly, "Princess, what are you saying? Did I say anything wrong? King Ning only has one son, Prince. If he were to marry you and you can't even give birth to a son, wouldn't the Prince have no descendants? Princess, could it be that you were injured during the war and can't give birth? If that's the case … "He turned back to look at the embarrassed Shang Chaozong and shouted," Prince, why don't I find two beautiful concubines for you? "
Feng Ruo Nan clenched her fists in anger, "Bullsh * t!"
Niu Youdao, "Princess, speak properly, why are you scolding me? I know that Guangyi Prefecture might not put us in their eyes, but how much better can you be? Do you think that Guangyi Prefecture cares about you? For the sake of benefits, didn't the governor give you to the Prince like an object? Does he care about your feelings? I just want to remind Princess, in the future, will the governor's business be passed down to his grandson or to your son? I advise Princess to think clearly about your future and consider which side you should stand on! "
Feng Ruo Nan was so angry that she laughed, "Are you trying to sow discord?"
"You can think whatever you want. In any case, the one who will suffer in the future, live under someone else's roof, and have to look at someone else's face isn't my son, and the one who will regret it isn't me." Niu Youdao shrugged his shoulders and turned to leave indifferently. He beckoned to Yuan Gang, "Monkey, they don't welcome you. Why do you have to hold back your anger? Let's go!"
Shang Chaozong wanted to urge him to stay, but Lan Ruoting secretly tugged on his sleeve and shook his head slightly. He cupped his hands and said, "Prince, this subordinate remembered something and will take his leave first." When he left, he gave Shang Shuqing a look.
Shang Shuqing then followed and left.
Feng Ruo Nan's hand grabbed the hilt of the sword at her waist. Her mood was inexplicably heavy. She turned around and met Shang Chaozong's gaze. They stared at each other and suddenly shouted, "What are you looking at!"
Shang Chaozong was speechless. He was sandwiched in the middle with no one to his left and right, which was the most uncomfortable.
Outside the courtyard, Shang Shuqing and Lan Ruoting met up. The two of them strolled together. Lan Ruoting sighed softly, "Daoye is considering leaving this place and is worried about this place. He intentionally planted a seed in Princess Consort's heart, hoping that Princess Consort will consider a way out, so as to not force Prince to go too far just to find that thing! Some things are not easy for us to say. Since he doesn't have a good relationship with Princess Consort, he might as well continue to be the bad guy and say whatever he wants … Daoye is too considerate! "
Shang Shuqing replied softly, "Although it is a deliberate psychological attack, these words are too vicious and will make the hearts of all the women in the world turn cold."
Lan Ruoting was stunned for a moment. How could he forget that the person beside him was also a woman …
Capital City, Song Residence. A beautiful concubine opened the door from inside the room. Song Jiuming, who had just woken up in the morning, walked out and saw the housekeeper, Liu Lu, who was waiting outside. He noticed that Liu Lu's expression wasn't right and he looked haggard.
Liu Lu revealed a sorrowful expression and handed over a secret report with both hands. "Old Master, I didn't do a good job. This old servant has let Old Master down."
He had actually received the secret report from Keeping Immortal Sect some time ago, but since it involved him, he didn't want to disturb Song Jiuming's rest and waited until now.
What happened? Song Jiuming frowned. He took the report and read it. Only then did he know that Liu Lu's son, Liu Ziyu, had died a tragic death in Canglu County. He couldn't help but look at Liu Lu. How could he let him down? He was the one who let him down. Liu Ziyu only went to Canglu County because he gave the order.
"Old Liu, my condolences! Don't worry. I will definitely give you an explanation! " Song Jiuming consoled in a low voice. His own grandson had died. If he had to endure it, he could have suppressed it. However, Liu Lu was the son of a loyal housekeeper for many years. He couldn't suppress it. Otherwise, he might lose the trust of others.
Liu Lu bowed and said, "He didn't do a good job. He can't blame others."
Song Jiuming snorted coldly. "Those people from Mount Five Liang are quite daring. They even dared to betray my men. Inform Keeping Immortal Sect. They must give me an explanation!"
"Yes!" Liu Lu answered.
Song Jiuming walked closer to him and caressed his back. "Old Liu, it's already happened. It's useless for me to comfort you. Look at the reality. Find a few more young ones … Listen to me this time. While you're still healthy, give birth to a few more children. I will guarantee the future of your descendants!"
Liu Lu nodded with reddened eyes. He felt helpless in his heart. After giving birth to a few more children, I don't even know if you're still alive. The imperial court is the most heartless. Don't be fooled by the Song family's current glory. Once you're gone, who knows what will happen? Overturning might happen overnight …
The courtyard where Shang Chaozong and Feng Ruonan resided was the main courtyard of the entire villa. In the middle of the morning, the few of them met here again.
Shang Shuqing had changed into a set of well-trained attire. Niu Youdao couldn't help but take another look. He didn't know why this woman was dressed like this. Could it be that this woman was going to go with them?
Shang Chaozong and the other two couldn't help but look at Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang. They wanted to say something but hesitated.
Seeing that Niu Youdao had no intention of letting Yuan Fang leave, Lan Ruoting couldn't help but remind him. "Daoye, the place we're going to is more secretive." He glanced at Yuan Fang, hinting to Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao understood what he meant and smiled. "We're all brothers. There's nothing to worry about. I'm going to bring him along."
Yuan Fang blinked his eyes. He still didn't know what they were going to do. He only knew that Niu Youdao had asked him to settle the matters on hand and said that he was going to leave for a period of time.
Since Yuan Fang said so, they could only drop the matter. Lan Ruoting walked to the side and patted the large and small bags on the table. "These are the dry rations and other items we prepared for the journey. You need to bring them along."
Niu Youdao walked over to check and found that it was indeed dry rations and other items. He couldn't help but asked suspiciously, "Bringing so much dry rations, is it very far?" He estimated in his heart that this was at least a few days' worth of dry rations. It would be enough to eat out of Canglu County. Not to mention Canglu County, it would be enough for them to leave Qingshan County. Wasn't it said that the secret realm was in Canglu County?
Shang Chaozong said, "Daoye will naturally understand when we get back. Qing-er will accompany us."
Niu Youdao was surprised. "Princess is going too?"
Shang Chaozong said, "The place they are going to must be accompanied by one of us. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient. Daoye will understand when we get back. However, it is not convenient for Teacher and I to leave for too long. Otherwise, it will easily arouse suspicion. So we can only let Qing-er make the trip. Qing-er is a weak girl and her physical strength is not good. We will have to trouble Daoye to take care of her during the journey. "
Niu Youdao nodded. From another point of view, with Shang Shuqing by her side as a hostage, there was no need to worry in certain aspects. He reminded, "Princess's side still needs to be covered up."
Lan Ruoting said, "Rest assured. We have already prepared an excuse for the cover up. There is no time to lose. While Princess's side is training, we should leave as soon as possible … "
After a series of instructions, Niu Youdao then knew that they did not have to leave the mountain village. Instead, they had to go through the secret passage. The entrance to the secret passage was in a well in the backyard.
That well was not a gushing well but a water storage well. It was dug to store water in case the water source was controlled during the war. It was similar to a water cellar. There were several similar wells in the mountain village. It was convenient to store water. The stream that flowed through the mountain village could be channeled into the well with a bamboo tube. It was obvious that much thought was put into the design of this mountain village.
The few of them picked a bag and carried it on their back. They came to the exit of the back hall but were not in a hurry to leave.
Even though Lan Ruoting had already set up hidden sentries in the surroundings to guard against people approaching, but to be careful and avoid being too conspicuous, it was still recommended to go out one by one.
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