The sun is rising.
Entering October.
The sea breeze blowing from the Wei River passes through the port and pier, across the mountain villages and wilderness, all the way to Qingyang City.
Wet and cool.
Leng Buding penetrated into the collar, making people feel a little cold.
Mrs. Li Qiu gathered her clothes and looked at the young man who was fighting fiercely in the martial arts arena, with a happy smile on his beautiful face.
Seeing him standing up after finishing his work, she hurriedly took the tea cup from the tray held by the maid next to her, her smile broadening.
"Wen'er!"
"Mother! Why are you here?"
Mrs. Li Qiu handed the tea, took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped the sweat from her son's forehead, with a doting look on her face, "Are you tired?"
"If you're not tired, where are you from now!"
"Xiao Zhong gets up at 9 o'clock every day to practice for an hour. After finishing his work at night, he has to practice for at least two hours before going to bed!"
"He has only been practicing martial arts for a long time. If he goes ahead and calls me Master Wen when we meet, the child will be embarrassed to respond."
Li Shangwen said casually and drank a sip of tea.
"Slow down!" Mrs. Li Qiu patted her son's back and said with a smile, "He is a servant, you can't compete with him."
Li Shangwen said: "All people are born equal. The child's current status is given by his father. If he doesn't work hard, without his father's protection in the future, he may not be as good as ordinary people, servants or even refugees who work hard."
Mrs. Li Qiu was startled, "Is this also what your Uncle Zhong taught you?"
Li Shangwen smiled and said, "My uncle taught me about filial piety and loyalty. Although he is a poor servant, if he works hard, he can become a literary giant, a wealthy businessman, a general, or a city lord in the future. Everything is possible, and the same goes for children."
Mrs. Li Qiu was deeply touched. Less than half a month later, her son seemed to be a completely different person. He had never gotten up so early to practice before, let alone say such words.
She said seriously: "Wen'er, Uncle Zhong is willing to teach, you must study hard. Your father will also be impressed by you when he comes back one day."
"I know. I'm going to pay my respects to my aunt. I still have something to do with her."
"Well, go ahead."
Li Shangwen saluted, quickly left the martial arts arena, returned to his residence, changed his clothes, and went to the courtyard where Li Yang's family was.
"Naofumi, please say hello to your mother!"
"Get up, so early today?"
Li Shangwen stood up and stepped forward: "Mother, have you thought about it? When will eldest brother come back?"
Li Yang's eyes flashed, "Shangwen, did your Uncle Zhong tell you the news about your father in Mangdang Mountain?"
Li Shangwen: "No, there is no news from the Fang family yet."
Li Yang was silent for a while and said: "This matter is of great importance. If it is not handled well, it will affect the Li family. Didn't you say that the Zhong Mansion can solve it by itself? Let's not get involved. The last time we came forward, we already gave you enough face." .”
Li Shangwen: "Uncle Xue Shanhu is easy to capture. He doesn't need our help at all. What we give him is attitude. It will only benefit my Li family and not bring any harm."
After a pause, he continued: "Forgive the disrespect, my father has been away for almost two years. If he cannot come back, the opponents in Qingyang City alone will be enough to embarrass us on all sides. Without the support of immortal cultivators, our best choice is Stay away from Qingyang as soon as possible, my mother should know this better than me!"
Li Yang stared at him for a while, walked back and forth, and took out a black sign from his sleeve, "Shangwen, you have grown up. This is the last trump card of the Li family. You must be careful, or you will not show up..."
"Okay!" Li Shangwen's eyes were bright and he immediately reached out to pick it up, "What is this and how to use it?"
He originally just wanted his aunt to arrange for many martial artists in the martial arts school to help, but he didn't expect to bring out an important item.
Li Yang suddenly retracted his hand and said, "I'd better go with you!"
"It's natural for mother to go there in person!"
…
Zhongfu.
Early in the morning, Dongcao hurriedly came to the main hall. When he saw Xiaohuan, he immediately pulled her and asked in a low voice: "How long has it been since you went to deliver food to the second lady?"
Xiaohuan bowed and saluted: "Go back to the Sixth Madam, it's been a few days, and my slave has only delivered her once. The Second Madam has the Bigu Pill given by the Master, and said she will not be given food in confinement."
When Jiang Ping heard the commotion, she walked out with a big belly and asked, "Sister Dongcao, what's wrong?"
Dongcao stepped forward quickly, looking a little anxious, "Eldest sister, second sister is not in the house anymore!"
"Last night I secretly went to see my second sister and wanted to give her some food, but she was not there. I waited for a long time and didn't go back to the house. I went there again this morning and the bed was cold. Maybe Xiaohuan hadn't sent her something for a long time. It’s time to eat, eldest sister, second sister, did she run away long ago..."
Jiang Ping's heart moved, and she thought for a moment and asked, "Have you ever told anyone about this?"
Dongcao shook his head, "Not yet. I wanted to tell my eldest sister last night. It was too late and you had already gone to bed."
Jiang Ping said: "Nothing happened in Bendang, don't tell anyone."
Dongcao was stunned for a moment and nodded.
Xiaohuan responded, "Yes, I have remembered it."
Jiang Ping moved to the door of the hall and said seriously: "Yan Sandao made a big mistake. I am merciful. If you are punished with death, you will not be able to escape life. From now on, no one is allowed to bring her food!"
The maids passing by in the courtyard and corridor stopped and bowed their heads.
"Yes, ma'am!"
Jiang Ping: "Xiaohuan, sir, are you up?"
Xiaohuan: "No, madam, this morning I saw Madam Seven going to Master's training room."
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Training room.
[You and your concubine have worked hard together once, and you will gain +1 skill comprehension, +1 Talisman experience, and +1 cultivation progress]]
Zhong Yan used the old man to push the tree. After finishing his morning lesson, he glanced at the panel and snorted in his heart. It was a waste of time and elite soldiers.
Tang Xiaoshu looked at Hong Chao, and while helping him put on his clothes, he looked at the calligraphy and painting hanging on the wall, "Sir, did you write this?"
"How's it going? Not bad, right?"
"That's of course. My husband's calligraphy is natural, and his writing skills are mysterious. He will definitely realize his long-lasting dream in the future."
fart!
It's like crawling on chicken feet.
I was used to using ballpoint pens in my previous life, but when I came to Xianwu Continent, I practiced every day. It would be great if I could learn to write. There was no time to practice calligraphy.
Everyone likes to hear good words, but if you know that what you mean is not what you mean, you will not feel at all happy.
Even though the woman in front of him was stunningly beautiful, Zhong Yan was a little dissatisfied with her, but on the surface he looked satisfied. He stretched out his hand to grab a soft one and said, "Come back tomorrow morning."
"Yes, husband."
Not long after.
The two of them left the training room and came to Courtyard No. 9.
Zhong Xiaozhong quickly stepped forward to greet you, "Sir, Madam Seven."
"Master, I have sent a message from the city lord's palace, inviting you to a banquet at two o'clock on the third day of the lunar month."
Zhong Yan raised his eyebrows and asked earlier than expected, "Is it the third year of junior high school?"
Zhong Xiaozhong: "Yes, he just left."
Tang Xiaoshu noticed his expression and asked carefully: "Husband, is there any problem?"
"You go and rest, Xiaozhong will come with me."
Zhong Yan said something and led Zhong Xiaozhong to the study.
Sitting in front of his desk, he cast a spell to condense the soundproof shield and asked, "Is there anything abnormal at the dock?"
"I haven't sent any aquatic products here today. Master, could it be that the second lady came back early?"
Zhong Yan pondered for a moment and asked, "Who delivers food to the soldiers outside on weekdays?"
"Xiao Qing and Xiao Cui."
"Besides them, who else has come into contact with them?"
Zhong Xiaozhong said directly: "Xiaohuan accompanied the eldest lady and said some words of thanks to General Hou. The fourth lady and the seventh lady also went to toast once, and there was no one else. Xiaohuan stayed in the outer courtyard every day."
"Go wait and come back and tell me later."
"Yes, sir."
Zhong Yan pursed his lips and pondered, wondering what detail he had overlooked that caused the change.
When he didn't release any signals, Qin Ben's best way to deal with it was to wait and see.
Now, the time for negotiation has been directly determined, and there are only two days left.
"On the sixth day of the sixth grade...it's not a big problem."
After some thought, Zhong Yan took out several transmission notes and cast them one by one to condense the sounds.
Zhong Xiaozhong returned again, followed by Li Shangwen and Li Yangshi.
"uncle!"
"Liu'er has met uncle."
Li Yang stepped forward from the light green palace complex, leaned forward, and went straight forward to place a black token with the word 'year' engraved on it on the table.
"I know that my uncle is going to fight with the Xue family, and the Li family is willing to help. This thing is my Li family's 'Black Year' order. I control three hundred dead men, distributed in all walks of life inside and outside Qingyang City... Except for my concubine, my husband occasionally asks for news. , I have never used it yet, I think it can be of some help to my uncle."
Zhong Yan was surprised and glanced at Li Shangwen. Even if he persuaded him, Li Yang would have to be brave enough to come up with such an important thing.
Li Henian actually married a good wife.
Zhong Yan smiled, stood up and handed it over, picked up the token, looked at it and handed it back to her, "Thank you sister-in-law, I'd better save this for critical moments in the future. Zhong can still handle the current situation."
Money can make the world go round.
He has not just arrived in Qingyang. He has made good friends with many monks, soldiers, and local snakes on weekdays. He often sends gifts during festivals and festivals, so he has a level of personal connections.
As far as the chaotic area in the West District is concerned, my family's business there has never had any trouble.
Moreover, he just visited Yang Yanqing last night and spent more than eight spiritual stones to buy Yu Qingyao's information. However, Yang Yanqing's power in Qingyang City was not comparable to Li Henian.
Li Yang and Zhong Yan looked at each other for a moment, then looked down at the token, took it, and said with a smile: "I am too worried, but uncle, if you ask for anything, just give me your orders."
"Sister-in-law, please go there in person. Considering the relationship between the Zhong and Li families, you and I don't have to be polite."
"What uncle said is that Liu'er won't bother you much."
Li Yang leaned forward again and said to Li Shangwen, "Wen'er will stay here to help your uncle run errands."
"Mom, walk slowly!"
Watching her go out and leave, Li Shangwen immediately stepped forward and said: "Uncle, my aunt is also a powerful character. Before I told her more about you, she took out the 'Black Year Order'. I didn't even know about it before." There is such a thing.”
Zhong Yan nodded. Li Henian usually only taught his children and focused on his cultivation and side business. All secular affairs at home were taken care of by his wife and housekeeper.
He looked at Zhong Xiaozhong and asked, "How is it?"
"I have inquired carefully and found that there were three conflicts and fights at the Westport Pier yesterday, but this situation was also common in the past. In addition, there was no change in the change of defenses by the city guards."
Zhong Yan frowned, and couldn't help but suspect that Qin Ben wanted to force himself to take the initiative to create opportunities against Xue Mansion.
However, he was not yet sure that Tang Xiaoshu, the spy, was sent by the City Lord's Palace.
He pondered for a long time.
Zhong Yan said: "Well, Xiaozhong, you go to Li Mingqiang for a drink and reveal the information about the Water Transport Gang to him. Do you know what to do?"
Zhong Xiaozhong thought for a while and said, "The younger one said, let him help me establish connections and arrange for me to work in Wan Tang."
Zhong Yan nodded and waved.
Li Shangwen watched Zhong Xiaozhong leave quickly and asked, "Uncle, are the Water Transport Gang and Wan Tang also involved?"
"They don't care about things that don't benefit them, but it's not up to them whether to participate or not."
"Wouldn't this offend them?"
"Won't."
Li Shangwen was puzzled and asked again: "What does the child need to do?"
"you?"
Zhong Yan glanced at him and asked with a smile: "Is there a woman you like?"
"ah?"
Li Shangwen looked confused.
Zhong Yan said: "I heard that Xue Laohu's third concubine was pretty and was once known as the second most beautiful woman in Qingyang. Have you seen her?"
Li Shangwen blinked, uncle couldn't wait to destroy the Xue Mansion and then send the concubine to me. His heart moved, "I have seen her from a distance, it is indeed okay, but she is in her thirties, and children don't like being too old." big."
Zhong Yan glanced at her, half smiling, "I heard that the first time you went to a brothel, you called a woman in her thirties."
"..." Li Shangwen's eyes widened and his face turned red. How could such a secret thing be discovered?
"You go and seduce her."
The corner of Li Shangwen's mouth twitched, "Uncle, she is in the third level of innate realm. She can smash me to pieces with one slap!"
Zhong Yan threw a talisman in front of him, "There are scenes of Guo Qingxue and Xue Hongyi in it. It's a one-time use. Just give it to her. If you like it and she is willing, she will be yours afterwards."
Li Shangwen suddenly realized and said with a smile: "My child knows what to do, so go ahead!"
Seeing the excitement in his eyes, Zhong Yan couldn't help but laugh.
Then, he picked up a writing brush and wrote a letter. He left the study and called Tang Xiaoshu.
"Send this letter to Xue Mansion."
Tang Xiaoshu was stunned.
Zhong Yan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Afraid of being detained?"
Tang Xiaoshu immediately accepted the letter, "Yes, husband, I will change my clothes and go."
Zhong Yan called Xia He again, and swaggered out of the house amidst many sergeants and secret spies.
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