Early the next morning, Liu Yuan and others gathered at the city gate to say goodbye before leaving.
Gu Qingcheng and Jiang Tianyi could not leave the city with Liu Yuan, so Duguye was the only one who came to see the master and apprentice off.
Several people each led a horse and walked along the official road outside the city. Seeing that no one was following him, Liu Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "I feel too miserable. Why do I feel like Jing Ke stabbed the King of Qin? The wind rustled. The water is cold, and a strong man will never return once he is gone."
Dugu Ye had already ordered the soldiers guarding the city. This morning, except for a few people he specially ordered, ordinary people and Jianghu visitors were not allowed to enter or exit through the city gate, so as not to expose Liu Yuan's whereabouts and disturb their mood of separation. That's why, apart from the soldiers guarding the city, there are only three Duguye people outside the city.
It stands to reason that Dugu Ye does not hold any official position. Although he is a famous swordsman in the world, in the eyes of court officials, he is just an ordinary citizen who cannot mobilize the army, let alone order such important people to defend the city. Soldier.
However, Dugu Ye does not have an official position, but with his peerless martial arts and the large Dugu family, he could not move his orders during the prosperous times. But in today's troubled times, in Fanyang City, what Dugu Ye said is more important than anything he said. It's easy to be an official. Even the local governor looked up to Duguye.
Fan Yang's governor knew very well that if Duguye didn't move him, it would be to give him face. Otherwise, how would he have survived until now.
In order to save his life, the governor of Fan Yang was afraid that Fan Yang's affairs would be handled by Duguye, in order to show that he had no second thoughts. In this way, although he did not hold real power, he would still have his life and be happy at leisure. If one day in the future, when the army comes to the city, it will not be him, but Dugu Ye who will take the trouble.
Who told him that he held real power?
Of course Duguye knew what the governor was thinking. This was a complete conspiracy, but Duguye had to jump into the pit. Just because in these troubled times, Duguye must ensure that he occupies a city and has a certain number of troops on hand. Otherwise, when the world is in complete chaos, even if he has the ability to protect himself, there is no guarantee that nothing will happen to the Dugu family. He is the head of the Dugu family and has to consider the entire family.
If Dugu Ye had not been dealing with government affairs, he would have been at Luoxianfang last night. The thought of him burning the midnight oil to deal with government affairs while his friends were having fun in Luoxianfang, watching beauties dancing, made Duguye panic.
When Dugu Ye thought of this, his already bad mood became even worse. With a stinking face, he said, "Where do you get so many complaints from? Do you all know what I said yesterday?"
Liu Yuan smiled bitterly and said: "I know, I know, Duguye, you have said it for the third time. When did you become so mother-in-law and like a woman?"
When Chen Ying heard this, she was immediately dissatisfied and said angrily: "Women don't know how to act like a mother-in-law! For example, I don't know how!"
Being disturbed by Chen Ying, the annoyance in Liu Yuan and Dugu Ye's hearts immediately disappeared. Liu Yuan held Chen Ying's hand and said, "Girl, be more vigorous and resolute, let's go."
Chen Ying was so embarrassed that she quickly withdrew her hand and said, "Master, what are you doing?"
Duguye and Liu Yuan hit Chen Ying on the head at the same time, until Chen Ying was dizzy and had stars in her eyes. Chen Ying was dizzy and couldn't figure out why she was hit on the head again.
Duguye said angrily: "Girl, have you forgotten your senior's advice?"
Liu Yuan did not protect Chen Ying this time, but "helped the emperor to do evil" and said: "Girl, I said it just now. Going out this time is no better than wandering around Fanyang City, so you have to be careful. Girl, you pretend to be Li Qiuchi, then you can You can’t call me master, otherwise your secret will be revealed.”
Chen Ying covered her head and said: "Master, no, Mr. Liu, why do you want to hold my hand? Men and women cannot kiss each other!"
Liu Yuan sighed, touched Chen Ying's head, which slightly relieved the pain in her head, and said: "You girl, sometimes I really don't know whether you are smart or stupid. Li Qiuchi and I are together We must have a very good relationship when we go to Jiangnan together. In that case, if I don't hold your hand, wouldn't it seem alienated? This would be another big flaw."
Chen Ying understood and took the initiative to reach out and hold Liu Yuan together.
Anyway, it’s Master, just holding hands, it won’t violate the three obediences and four virtues.
Liu Yuandao: "Duguye, has Li Qiuchi received your flying pigeon letter?"
Duguye said: "The carrier pigeon was trained by me personally. It is enough to fly from here to Bashan in one day. I must have received the news last night in Qiuchi and went to retreat for you."
Liu Yuan selectively ignored Dugu Ye's last words.
Liu Yuandao: "Have you told her that after I left Jiangnan, I was going to Bashan?"
Duguye shrugged and said: "If I tell her, will you still want to come out as soon as you enter Bashan? Don't worry, I won't harm my brothers."
Liu Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Duguye looked at Chen Ying and said, "Girl, don't forget. Don't take off your veil in the first few days. Wait a few days before talking."
Chen Ying nodded, indicating that she understood.
Bashan leader Li Qiuchi and Sword Master Duguye are of the same generation in the world, so naturally they only need to nod their heads, and there is no need for so many mundane etiquettes like the younger generation.
Liu Yuan couldn't help but feel a little funny at this situation, and said: "You girl, you are quite into the drama."
I really thought of myself as Li Qiuchi.
Chen Ying immediately broke through and said, "Master, you want me to pretend to be someone else."
Liu Yuan and Dugu Ye looked at each other and laughed. Duguye said: "Brother Liu, if this journey is boring for you, you might as well ask the girl to chat and laugh with you. It will relieve the boredom of this journey."
Liu Yuan stretched out his hand to tie Chen Ying's veil tightly and said, "That's right. With this girl here, I'm not afraid that I will be too boring along the way."
Chen Ying lowered her head deeply and did not dare to say anything.
Liu Yuan's smile faded and he said seriously: "After seeing you for thousands of miles, we must say goodbye eventually. Brother Dugu, Fan Yang still needs you to be in charge. You can't leave the city too far, so let's say goodbye."
After staying together for so long, Chen Ying and Liu Yuan heard their master call Dugu Ye "Brother Dugu" for the first time instead of calling him by his first name.
Duguye stopped and looked at Liu Yuan with a complicated expression. After all, he bowed his hand towards Liu Yuan and said, "Brother Liu, take care of yourself all the way."
Liu Yuan also offered his hand to Dugu Ye and said, "Chen Shao, please speak on behalf of the girl."
Chen Ying pulled Liu Yuan's sleeve and said, "Master, I told Uncle Chen last night."
Liu Yuan was startled and said: "If this is the case, then there will be no more negligence."
Duguye suddenly chanted: "The morning rain in Weicheng is lightly dusty, and the guest house is green and the willows are new. I advise you to drink a glass of wine. There is no old friend when you go west to Yangguan. Brother Liu, there is no wine here. I will give you this glass of wine in my house." Keep it ready and drink it when you come back."
The atmosphere suddenly became sad. Liu Yuan was silent for a moment and said, "I want to drink your jar of wine that is nearly two hundred years old."
Duguye said: "No problem, when you come back, I will pour you wine myself."
Liu Yuan and Chen Ying got on their horses, Liu Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Goodbye."
Duguye said seriously: "Farewell."
Liu Yuan turned around, looked at the road ahead, nudged the horse lightly, and the horse neighed and ran forward. Chen Ying followed closely behind Liu Yuan.
Duguye looked at the retreating figures of his master and apprentice, let out a long sigh, got on his horse, turned his horse's head, and went straight back to the city.
