Chapter 17 Comparison with the Dead

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"Why don't you hurry up and take a look!" Yun Chuan came back to his senses and turned to urge Yang Qingyuan.

"She will be back soon." Yang Qingyuan looked at the still shaking door curtain and said indifferently. He thought about Yu Wenhan who was going through hardships, and the pain in his heart became even heavier. Although this matter is not directly related to Yu Wenling, if she had not insisted on following and being used, the situation would not have developed to such a situation. Why can't I protect the person I desperately want to protect in the end? Thinking of this, Yang Qingyuan couldn't help frowning and clenching his fists.

Yunchuan looked at Shengze helplessly. Shengze tilted his head and said immediately: "Don't look at me. I won't do this to bring trouble to myself?"

"Let me go and have a look. She is from a girl's family, and she is not familiar with the place. Yun Chuan, you can help me warm up the soup in a moment." After Yun Xi finished speaking, he stood up and chased after her.

Yun Chuan stood up and walked to the curtain, looked at Yun Xi's retreating back, and sighed: "Although this little girl has a hot temper, she can be regarded as a sweetheart. She originally set her heart on the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch. Think about it. A poor man."

"This sister is too affectionate and too crazy. When it comes to feelings, it's best to just try them briefly." Sheng Ze looked at Yang Qingyuan, who was sitting beside him like a rock, shook his head and sighed.

"It's just a taste of it, but there are quite a few sisters who have become crazy because of you." After Yun Chuan said this, he turned around and took a secret look at the man who made Yu Wenling crazy, and saw him sitting on the edge of the couch, slightly closed. His eyes were indeed handsome, cold and heroic, and for a moment he felt his thoughts were a little turbulent.

"My heart is too soft, which is why I always have so many troubles. I guess I'll be just right if I compromise on the hardness of Brother Yang's heart." Shengze finished a cup of tea, stood up and stretched his waist. Looking at Yunchuan who was playing with the candlestick boredly, he said: "Let's talk about business. Yunchuan, if I guess correctly, do you disagree with him taking this wounded man back to the Central Plains, and also having to follow him? Will he go to Huangbei to get snow lotus together?"

Yun Chuan raised his head and looked at Shengze in surprise, "The young prince knows me!"

"If you don't do this, can you still call Yunchuan?" Shengze pretended to be angry and knocked Yunchuan on the head. "Then let me ask you, do you know where to get the century-old snow lotus?"

"Of course we are going to Huangbei! If we go over here, we can get there in a day or two if we hurry." Yun Chuan said, patting his head.

"The Centennial Snow Lotus is not in Huangbei." As soon as Shengze said that, both Yunchuan and Yang Qingyuan pricked up their ears, "However, you promise me three things, and I will tell you some important information."

"Haha, I knew you wouldn't just sit idly by. Why do we need to negotiate terms for our friendship? Stop being so pretentious and hurry up!" Yun Chuan approached Shengze and urged.

Shengze stared at the smile as gorgeous as a spring flower in front of him, but remained unmoved. He approached Yunchuan with a charming smile from the corners of his eyes, stared into her eyes and emphasized: "Promise me first!"

"Okay, tell me, tell me, I promise you!" Yun Chuan glared, sat back and said to the table.

Shengze sighed softly and said: "First, you are not good at martial arts, so you can't show off, and you have to ensure that your life is safe; second, you can't agree to make a deal with Mingcheng, no deal will work; third, if the matter is exposed, you just say I want to take it, I just want to embarrass Huang Bei."

Yun Chuan said with some confusion: "What kind of exchange conditions are you talking about? The first, of course I know; the second, if there is such a good thing as exchange, I can act according to the situation; the third, of course not I got you into a trap. I still know the interests involved behind this matter."

"You don't have to worry about the things behind this. You just agree to these three points." Shengze said firmly, with a rare solemn look on his handsome face. "If you don't agree, you won't know where Xuelian is." , where are you going to get it?”

"Actually, I've already thought about it. If I can't steal it, I'll do a trick." Yun Chuan said calmly. In fact, she was not completely sure about the century-old snow lotus, but even if there was a glimmer of hope, she was willing to give it a try.

"What kind of bitter trick? No wonder the guard said you wanted an assassin's poisonous sword? Why, you want to stab yourself!" Shengze asked, frowning and raising his sword eyebrows.

"Am I that stupid? Of course I hijacked someone else." Yun Chuan glanced at Shengze unhappily. His own life was paid for by someone else's risk, so how could he do such a stupid thing.

"What's your bad idea?! Don't you think about yourself or your father and brother? Huang Bei and I are already incompatible. If I were to be surrendered, it wouldn't be any worse than it is now. Besides, You may not be able to get to this point, so don't worry too much about wasting time." Shengze's guess was indeed right, Yunchuan was devoted to righteousness and seldom investigated the clan affairs, so he would definitely make dangerous decisions.

Although this time it was for his own savior, he could not fall into injustice. Could it be that the grievances between Tusang and Huang Bei were great, but the grievances between Xia Yi and Huang Bei were nothing? Yunchuan was thinking in his mind and was about to defend himself when a firm voice sounded from behind him: "Miss Yunchuan, you don't need to take such risks. You just need to help me lure Huang Bei's people away, and leave the rest to me. Even if you have to When it comes to blackmail, I can do it, you don’t need to get involved.”

Yun Chuan turned to look. After Yang Qingyun finished speaking, he walked to the side of the case and continued: "Thank you for your kindness. No matter what the outcome is, I, Yang Qingyun, will remember it in my heart. But this matter is indeed my family matter, and I don't want you to be innocently involved. Just do as I say.”

"This matter is no longer your family matter. The century-old snow lotus is Huang Bei's treasure handed down from generation to generation. What you have offended is the authority and dignity of the entire Huang Bei. Once the matter is exposed, it will be a major event among the ethnic tribes. So, if The best thing is to get it without knowing it. Otherwise, what I said is the best way." Sheng Ze looked at the two people in front of him intently and said seriously.

"Well, Shengze, tell me, I will listen to you." Yunchuan said. It seems that Shengze has already considered the powerful relationship, unlike himself who only thinks about how to get it but doesn't know how to get out.

"Okay. Now let's talk about where the century-old snow lotus is hidden." Shengze motioned for the two of them to sit down at the table and move their food on the carpet. "The century-old snow lotus is not in Huangbei at this time. Huangbei Khan put it there." Brought to the Yuezhi tribe."

"Is it the Yunshi Conference? Why did you bring Centennial Snow Lotus there?" Yun Chuan asked in confusion.

"The day after tomorrow, on the 15th day of the fifth lunar month, the rare stones will be unveiled, and the Yunshi Conference will be held. Huangbei's century-old snow lotus, Tusang's full-moon sword, Xiyu's psychic tourmaline, and my ethnic group's Qinlong bow and arrow will all be on display - this is also Huang Bei finally made a proposal to participate in the Yunshi Conference. But there are many eyes and ears at this time, so it is not appropriate to take action. The four major ethnic groups will attend the welcome banquet tomorrow night, which is the best time to take action." Shengze said.

"Thank you for being well-informed. I only knew that Huang Bei decided to participate in the Yunshi Conference not long ago. I didn't know that the heirloom treasures of the four major ethnic groups would be on display." Yunchuan looked at Sheng with a smile on his face. Ze.

Shengze still had a serious expression and took out a small black box and handed it to Yun Chuan: "A century-old snow lotus will wither when exposed to light and melt when exposed to water. You can take three petals and put them in this small box to preserve its medicinal effect."

"I heard that the method of storing century-old snow lotus comes from Huang Bei's secret technique. How did you get it?" Yunchuan asked curiously. He took the box and looked at it carefully. It was cold in his hand, but he could not see any material. .

"I have my own way to do this. You should put it away quickly. Tomorrow night is the welcome banquet of the four major ethnic groups. Only outsiders with plaques can enter the day after. You should set off early in the morning. It is already dark by the Yuezhi tribe. The timing." Shengze dipped his fingers into some butter tea and gestured on the desk, "This is the yurt of Mingcheng Monk Du Khan. Huang Bei rests nearby, and the banquet is here - the Yuezhi tribe's yurt. The center is about a mile away. Tomorrow you will disguise yourself as Yuezhi guards and sneak in. The Yuezhi tribe is very strict these days. If you fail to steal it, don't make too much noise and wait and see what happens."

"Aren't you afraid of someone snatching such an important heirloom from the four major ethnic groups at the same time?" Yang Qingyuan asked in confusion.

"Except for the centuries-old snow lotus and its legendary medicinal effects, these four treasures are just objects. This Yunshi Conference can be said to be the first time in the past 20 years that the four major grassland ethnic groups have gathered together to produce products passed down from generation to generation. The treasure is also a symbol," Shengze explained.

"Shengze, you are very thoughtful. I didn't expect you to find out so clearly in just half a day." Yun Chuan praised, "Maybe I can get the snow lotus back tomorrow!"

"You must not be careless. Once you alert the snake, it will be difficult. I originally wanted to go with you to take care of you, but my appearance might make Huang Bei wary, which would be a bad thing." Shengze frowned. Suo, rehearsed the deployment in his mind again, fearing that if he missed a link, Yunchuan would be in danger.

"Shengze, don't worry, just wait for us here with peace of mind!" Yunchuan patted his arm and said.

"Thank you, young prince, I will definitely not put Miss Yunchuan in danger." Yang Qingyun stood up and bowed her hands, saying with great gratitude.

Shengze waved his hand, glanced at Yang Qingyun, and said, "You don't have to thank me. Whether you were attacked on my territory or to save her, Yunchuan wants to repay the favor. Of course I will not stand idly by."

"You two don't need to be so worried. We are just going to steal something, not to kill people or set fires. Why are you nervous! My little prince, I will leave Yun Xi and my savior to you these days. Take good care of them. . As for me, with the protection of God, I will definitely return safely with the snow lotus." Yunchuan patted Shengze on the shoulder and smiled at him.

"Oh, by the way, I promised Yun Xi to warm the soup. Look at my memory! I won't talk to you anymore. Yun Xi said he would wake up in a while, so I hurriedly went to warm the soup!" Yun Chuan took the photo. He patted his head, picked up the cold soup, said hello and walked out.

"I still have some things to deal with, so I'll take my leave now." Shengze stood up, met Yang Qingyun's sending gaze, and said in a low voice, "Brother Qingyun, please stay with me to take good care of your brother Wenhan. These days Day, I will definitely take good care of your brother on your behalf, and you don’t let Yun Chuan be in any danger."

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On a hillside not far from the tribe, a pair of green figures sat, one crying softly and the other listening quietly.

"Why didn't he come to me?" Yu Wenling said with a choked voice.

"He has to take care of Brother Wenhan and can't leave, so he asked me to follow you." Yun Xi handed over a silk scarf and said softly.

"I know, brother Qingyun is angry with me. This time he is really angry. He thinks it was me who made things so bad, but I don't want to either." Yu Wenling wiped his tears and said Crying.

Yun Xi gently stroked Yu Wenling's back, as if he was a child again. Although this sister has been somewhat arrogant since she was a child, she is very dependent on herself. Every time when she wanted to follow Yang Qingyun, she could only come and beg Yunxi to take her with her. She would raise her little face, hold all kinds of delicious food, and cry "take me with you", which always made her unable to refuse. This kind of The warmth seems to be right in front of you.

"No one will blame you. Everyone knows that it has nothing to do with you. It's just that the situation is complicated now, and I'm afraid that you are in danger, and your brother has no time to do anything else, so I let you go back first." Yun Xi said comfortingly.

"But, is he, is he really worried about me?" Yu Wenling lowered his head and asked with a trembling voice.

Yun Xi thought to herself: Yu Wenling's friendship for Yang Qingyun must have been there since childhood. In the past two days, Yu Wenling looked at Yang Qingyuan with eyes that were intoxicated. Although he and Yang Qingyuan were childhood sweethearts and had a close relationship, it was not like this. But seeing Yang Qingyuan's indifferent attitude towards Yu Wenling, Yun Xi felt mixed feelings in her heart, which was difficult to explain.

"You are his sister, why isn't he worried about you? I think he looks indifferent, but he is always looking out for you." Yun Xi gently smoothed the black hair scattered around Yu Wenling's face, and then said, " Arrange a carriage for you, find someone to pick you up in the border town, and escort you back to Dawei Jing City. If I'm not worried about you, why should I make such thoughtful arrangements for you? Think about it carefully, right?"

Yu Wenling stared into Yun Xi's eyes, sighed and said, "You are very much like my sister. My sister taught me this way before." After speaking, Yu Wenling was silent for a while, looked up at the fluffy clouds in the sky, and slowly He said: "But your eyes are not like hers. Your eyes are too heavy. Her eyes are so bright and bright. As soon as she appears, she is as light and dazzling as an oriole. When she stands there, no one will notice the others." everything of."

Yun Xi was speechless for a moment and lowered her head to avoid Yu Wenling's sad eyes. Yes, that bright and dazzling little girl is no longer there. Now there is only this silent and melancholy woman, hiding herself under the cold moonlight in the vast desert.

"This sister of yours..." Yun Xi's mind echoed, and the long-lost family affection came to her heart. How she wanted to taste the companionship of her relatives a little more.

"Hey, let's not talk anymore. Why am I telling you this to an outsider? Besides, I can't even remember her. Why should I compare with a dead person!" Yu Wenling wiped away his tears and said to Yun The warmth ignited in Xi's heart was extinguished. She stood up, handed the scarf back to Yun Xi, and said, "But I still have to thank you. Although we have just met, I like your character. You are gentle and considerate, unlike the young lady you are with who always opposes me. . Thanks to what you said to me, I know the good intentions of brother Qingyun. I will go back and apologize to him. I will obey his arrangements. As long as he promises me, he must do well and do what he wants me to do. I’m willing to do anything.”

When Yun Xi heard the word "dead person", her heart felt like needles pricking her heart, and her eyes dimmed again. She always felt that "relatively unknown relatives" was the greatest pain in the past. Only after meeting Yu Wenhan and the others a few days ago did she realize that "relatively unknown" It's not bitter. As long as your original intention remains unchanged, you can still be happy. But the greater pain is that in the heart of the person I miss, I have long been forgotten like ashes, and I don't want to be mentioned like a piece of grass.

Yun Xi shook her head and tried to enlighten herself: She has been a "dead person" for eight years. This is an indisputable fact. What does it have to do with Yu Wenling? What's the use of them always worrying about themselves? Why should I care so much about a "truth"? !