After pondering for a while, Gong Lince was speechless. To be honest, he had never thought of such a thing before.
He had always thought of it with disdain. He believed that most of the others felt the same way and felt that Niu Youdao's oath of brotherhood was a joke.
But if what Yan Li said really happened, would those who saw it as a joke, including himself, still be able to laugh? Would they still think that Niu Youdao's actions were a joke? They would probably be laughing at their ignorance.
Today, he was enlightened by Yan Li. Gong Lince turned to look at Yan Li and was a little surprised. He knew Yan Li well. When did he become so smart?
"It seems that Junior Brother Yan has a deep understanding of Elder Niu." Gong Lince asked.
Yan Li still had a bitter smile on his face. "It's not that I want to understand him, but I saw some things when I was with him in the Heaven Capital Mystic Realm. At that time, he was forced to a dead end by Sha Rulai, but he came out alive. Not only did he come out alive, he even got first place! Who would have believed that he could get first place in the beginning? He didn't rely on force to protect himself. I saw the whole process with my own eyes, and I still don't understand some of the things that happened during that period. There was a time when he couldn't escape, and no one knew how he managed to escape. How could this kind of person be simple? To be honest, every move he makes now arouses my suspicion. Previously, when everyone suppressed him, I'm quite suspicious. Did we really gain any advantage? "
Gong Lince, "You suspect that there's a problem?"
Yan Li, "I don't know if there's a problem or not. I also don't see where the problem is. It seems like he didn't have a choice. I just feel that … to put it bluntly, I suspect that even if all of us put our brains together, we might not be as smart as him. How can someone like him suffer such a loss so easily? I'm quite suspicious! "
Gong Lince frowned and remained silent …
Early in the morning, Guan Fangyi came out after washing up. She was waving her fan coquettishly when she saw Shang Shuqing standing alone in the courtyard awkwardly. She was stunned for a moment and looked at the tightly shut door of Niu Youdao's room.
Guan Fangyi nodded back and smiled. Then, she quickly walked along the corridor under the eaves to Niu Youdao's room.
He knocked on the door and entered. He said to Niu Youdao, who was sitting cross-legged on the couch, "Daoye, the princess is waiting outside."
Niu Youdao opened his eyes and was silent for a moment. Then, he got up and slowly walked to the dressing table and sat down.
Guan Fangyi immediately returned to the door and waved, "Princess, Daoye is up."
Shang Shuqing then went under the eaves and went up the steps. He lifted his skirt and walked in. Seeing Niu Youdao was already in front of the dressing table, he walked over and took the comb from the dressing table and started to play with Niu Youdao's hair.
Niu Youdao sat facing the bronze mirror with his eyes closed.
Guan Fangyi, on the other hand, was busy opening the windows and peeking at the dressing table from time to time. After opening all the windows, she waved her fan and walked out as if nothing had happened.
It was quiet in front of the dressing table.
That familiar feeling came from the tip of his hair and made him feel comfortable. Niu Youdao closed his eyes and didn't speak.
As she combed her silky hair, she thought of how Niu Youdao looked when he saved her. Shang Shuqing's heart was in turmoil and she felt like she was losing control of her emotions. There were many things she wanted to say. She suddenly wanted to tell Shang Chaozong what she had told Niu Youdao.
However, when he looked at himself in the bronze mirror and saw his ugly face, he felt sad. In the end, he did not say anything. In the end, he only broke the silence with a soft voice. "Taoist grandpa, have you recovered from your injuries?"
This was nonsense. He was purely trying to make conversation. When he first came here, his sister-in-law, Feng Ruonan, had asked and Niu Youdao had answered.
Niu Youdao made an 'en' sound and slowly opened his eyes. Looking at her in the mirror, he suddenly said, "Your Highness, it is not good for you to keep combing my hair like this."
Shang Shuqing's hands froze as he looked up at the person in the mirror and asked, "Is it that Qing-er did not do well? You can point out what is wrong and I will correct it. "
Niu Youdao sighed, "I did not mean it like that. Your Highness, you are not young anymore and if this is spread out, it will affect your marriage. You should get married. "His words were already very tactful.
Speaking of which, if it was not because of Shang Shuqing's looks, there were some things that he would say directly. It was because of Shang Shuqing's looks that he was afraid that if he was too direct, it would hurt others. It was nothing for a normal person to be stimulated but for an abnormal person, they would not be able to recover after a setback. This made him hesitate if he should make a quick decision.
Shang Shuqing lowered his head slightly, "Daoye is overthinking. Qing-er does not want to get married."
Niu Youdao said, "Your Highness is healthy and healthy. You are a woman so which one would not want to get married?"
Shang Shuqing said, "I am ugly and no one would fancy me. There is no need to force others based on one's identity and status."
Niu Youdao said, "I heard that there is someone who is not forced. I heard that the Prince's subordinate, General Li, is not bad. It seems that the Princess also acted as a matchmaker for you. If the person is not bad, one can consider." He knew the situation in the Prince's residence like the back of his hand.
Shang Shuqing continued to do what he was doing, "I do not want to marry a remarried person!"
"…" One sentence made Niu Youdao speechless. After a while he said, "There are many unmarried men and there are still good men. Your Highness can observe more and if there is someone suitable or to your liking, I will personally act as a matchmaker and will definitely make it happen!"
He suddenly felt that his hair was being grabbed and his scalp was slightly scratched. He also felt that the breathing behind his back was slightly disordered. He heard Shang Shuqing's voice trembling, "If Qing-er were to name a person, will Daoye really make it happen?"
When these words were said, Niu Youdao felt that something was wrong and coughed dryly, "I am confused. This kind of thing requires both parties' consent and cannot be forced. How can there be such a thing as making it happen? I was wrong." A pun.
Shang Shuqing lowered his head again to comb his long hair and said softly, "Thanking Daoye for his concern but I do not want to get married!"
"…" What else could Niu Youdao say?
After a while, Shang Shuqing suddenly asked, "Does Daoye have a liking to a woman?"
Niu Youdao, "Yes!"
Shang Shuqing bit his lips and asked weakly, "Can Qing-er know who it is?"
"Do not wish to say. It has been a long time since we met." Niu Youdao murmured and slowly closed his eyes and did not say another word.
…
The door opened and the housekeeper Fan Zhuan who was waiting in the courtyard immediately came to the door. He saw two beautiful ladies helping Gao Jiancheng to tidy up his clothes and did not enter rashly.
"Prime Minister!" Fan Zhuan stood at the door and nodded his head.
Gao Jiancheng understood and knew that there was something so he waved his hands to indicate the two ladies to leave.
Fan Zhuan then came in and took out a secret letter from his belt, "A letter from Daoye."
Regarding the matter of Niu Youdao becoming an elder of Zijin Cave, this side had already received the news. Gao Jiancheng also sighed and realised that his previous worries were unfounded. That person had already prepared a backup plan and did not need to worry about the conflict with the three major sects.
After reading the letter, Gao Jiancheng turned to the candlestick and personally burned the letter. Looking at the flame in his hand, he frowned deeply.
Fan Zhuan who had already read the letter walked to the side and whispered, "Prime Minister, I'm afraid this matter is not easy to handle."
Throwing away the ashes in his hand, Gao Jiancheng paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. Finally he stopped and closed his eyes to think for a while. When he opened his eyes, he squinted and said, "He has always been very careful in protecting us. If it is not an urgent matter, he would not easily use our side. Since he opened his mouth, it must be an urgent matter. This old man cannot refuse and can only take action!"
After finishing his words, he turned and left the residence. After having breakfast, he took a horse carriage and went straight to the Imperial City to attend the morning court.
In the court, below the Emperor, he was the chief.
After the hundred officials finished their discussion and the court was dismissed, Gao Jiancheng asked a eunuch to announce that he wanted to see Emperor Shang Jianxiong alone.
In the imperial study, the emperor and his subject met. Shang Jianxiong was not in a good mood and his emotions were written all over his face.
Gao Jiancheng asked, "Is Your Majesty troubled by the matter of Niu Youdao becoming an elder of Zijin Cave?"
Shang Jianxiong patted the armrest of the imperial table and stood up. He walked around the table and walked to Gao Jiancheng's side. With a straight face, he said, "Thief Niu has changed. With his current status, it will be even more difficult to touch him. There is almost no chance. With him backing Shang Chaozong … "He shook his head," This is a big problem! "
Gao Jiancheng whispered, "We can't touch him, but that doesn't mean the three major sects can't touch him."
Shang Jianxiong's interest was immediately piqued. "What wise opinion does the Minister of Public Works have?"
Gao Jiancheng said, "This old subject has received news that Heavenly Jade School's Sect Master Peng Youdao has gone to Zijin Cave in Beizhou. He has already met with Niu Youdao and is accompanied by Prince Yong's consort. Peng Youdao has also received a heavy gift from Niu Youdao. He should be wearing the same pair of pants."
Shang Jianxiong was puzzled. "What can I do even if I know about this? My hands are tied! "
Gao Jiancheng said, "There are many officials sent by the imperial court in the Northern Region. In recent years, they have also received many impeachments against those officials. We can send people to investigate them one by one and leak the charges to Shao Dengyun!"
Shang Jianxiong was even more puzzled. "Why should we leak it to Shao Dengyun?"
Gao Jiancheng said, "Peng Youdao and Shao Dengyun have both become Thief Niu's men. How can they allow others to sleep beside their beds? As long as there is a reason to take action, it is very likely that Beizhou will kill the officials sent by the imperial court."
Shang Jianxiong said, "Would Beizhou dare to act rashly? Those people are more or less related to the three major sects … "At this point, he was startled and seemed to understand something." What Minister of Public Works means is … "
Gao Jiancheng nodded. "If we don't do anything, everything will be normal and we won't lose anything. If we do, it will intensify the conflict between Thief Niu and the three major sects. If we can't fall out with just one, we can find an opportunity to add a few more in the future. Sooner or later, the three major sects will completely fall out with Thief Niu! "
Shang Jianxiong hesitated. "If we really make a move, won't we be giving Thief Niu an opportunity to completely control Beizhou?"
Gao Jiancheng said, "Your Majesty, Shao Dengyun and Peng Youdao have both become Thief Niu's men. With them in control, Beizhou is already Thief Niu's Beizhou! Since that is the case, why don't we take advantage of this opportunity and see if we can harm the interests of some people in the three major sects? Let those people and Thief Niu become like fire and water! "
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