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In view of the fact that Bai Feng and his party are currently facing the hidden dangers hidden in the dark, it can be said that they only know the surface and ignore the reality. After some discussion, it was just talk on paper, and the resulting plan could easily fall apart. This was all the result of not knowing the purpose of Taiping Dao.
If Taipingdao just wants to consolidate its own rights, maintain its position in the hearts of the people, and take the opportunity to deal with political opponents such as Zhang Yi. Wouldn't the act of burning life-saving supplies risk making more people in the countryside resent him? If you are not careful, everyone will betray you.
You know, even as believers of Taiping Dao, after hearing that the Zhang family had medicine that could cure the plague, many people flocked to the Zhang family pharmacy like ordinary people, almost crazily. In the end, if it weren't for the raging epidemics and lingering droughts, who would want to confuse people? Who doesn’t want to have a normal life?
If this is not the case, then Sima Tu must have more considerations. Maybe the chess pieces have already been laid out in front of them, and they are just waiting for the young swordsman to enter the chess game.
"From this point of view, is it most appropriate to act according to the situation?" Bai Feng was still waiting in front of the Zhang Family Pharmacy, observing the patients and people coming in and out. He just wanted to exhaust his last extravagant hope, planning to wait for "" who was cowering in the dark. "The poisonous snake" revealed its tail, "In the end, the way to break the game is still hidden in the chess game... Could it be that I can only accept the invitation?"
After a game in his mind, the familiar figure quietly appeared beside Bai Feng without knowing when. Just like a bird attached to a tall and immovable tree, it chirps and wants this "tree" to fly away with it.
"Brother Feng, why are you still here? Everyone is looking for you to eat together!" Murong Yan, who was still very frail just a moment ago, now looks as recovered as ever. At least she could imitate the posture of the young swordsman as playfully as before, and look at everyone who passed by with dignity.
When Bai Feng saw the other party appear again at the right time, without saying a word, she took the other party's hand and walked outside. I found a secluded place not far away, hiding behind the dilapidated houses, observing what was going on in front of the pharmacy and discussing what was going on.
"Yan'er, did Brother Zhao and the others explain this matter clearly to you?"
Murong Yan adjusted her appearance slightly hurriedly, and replied in confusion: "What's the matter?"
"Sima Tu insists on inviting the two of us to get together. Now it seems that the old Taoist may have recognized you. Because the secret of Yan'er's encounter with Sima Tu when she was wandering has always been known to only you and me."
"Then... what should we do?" Murong Yan couldn't help but take a step towards the other party's body, and looked around timidly, fearing that someone was watching her, "Is it possible that the pharmacy was set on fire? The matter is also related to me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a foreign object flew out of nowhere and hit the back of Murong Yan's head with lightning speed. The latter gasped in fright, and then a sword roar roared out.
"Yan'er!" The young swordsman protected the opponent, then turned to face the unknown behind him. But what I saw was not a cruel and sinister killer, but two young children who could be seen everywhere in the countryside.
When they saw Bai Feng being so majestic and full of killing intent, they were so frightened that they ran away in all directions, shouting at the same time: "We are wrong! Don't kill us, we will never play Cuju again!"
"Cuju?" Bai Feng exclaimed, and immediately looked at the spherical foreign object on the ground, a "Cuju" made of rattan and bamboo strips.
Bai Feng realized that she was overreacting, so she sheathed her sword, picked up the ball on the ground, and looked at Murong Yan with a wry smile. Unexpectedly, the other party covered his mouth and snickered back, with some good-natured ridicule in his words.
"Brother Feng, you look so vicious, how dare those bad guys come to your door?"
After hearing this, Bai Feng was suddenly enlightened, and an almost seamless plan emerged in his mind, and he said with great joy: "Yan'er, I understand! Since the enemy is in the dark and I am in the light, no matter how to defend against it, it will be impossible to guard against it! It's better to just leave it at that. We pretend to be lax and let others think that we have given up resistance...the so-called plank road is built in the open and the Chen Cang is secretly crossed!"
Although Murong Yan seemed to have no idea what the other party was talking about, she still followed him quickly back to the inn. After all, this "idiot" who had been guarding the door for most of the day was finally willing to go to dinner, so the trip was still worthwhile.
After half a day of repairs, the miserable situation in the back hall of the pharmacy has been sorted out. At least everyone can set up a few small tables as usual, put some dry steamed buns and pickles, and occasionally have some clear soup. To satisfy cravings.
After dinner, Bai Feng, Zhao Kuo, Zhang Yi and others gathered together in the dormitory to discuss the strategy that the young swordsman suddenly came up with. During this period, Miss E Wu, who had been away for half a day, also came to visit with some servants from the E family, accompanied by a messenger.
This so-called messenger is actually Lord Li, the town official. I don’t know when he started, but he seemed to be becoming the spokesperson of Taiping Dao outside the world. I saw him serving some fine wine and delicacies, and then he caught a little medicine boy and greeted him respectfully: "Excuse me, are the Bai Shaoxia and Miss Murong here? The lower official represents the governor of E, and Wu Gu Taoist priest, come here to invite you two to participate in the heaven-sacrifice ceremony together..."
The little drug boy shook his head to express that he didn't know the details, but E Feiying had already entered the back hall with familiarity and didn't take Mr. Li seriously at all. Mr. Li saw that he had no control over whether he was good or bad, so naturally he could only stand there and wait, otherwise he wouldn't be able to do anything when he returned.
When everyone in the dormitory saw E Feiying arriving, they felt that God had given her a "good match". Why not use his ways to counter his body?
All of this is, of course, due to the story that has spread throughout Jimingyi and its surrounding areas, about the fifth young lady of the E family who was ordered by the emperor to get married to a knight. According to Bai Feng, Sima Tu was behind this story and was manipulating it for his own sake. So what's the point of countering his body?
Bai Feng said this: "Sima Tu must be very confident about his poisonous plot. He never thought that it would be discovered by someone like me who can't even defeat a woman... We might as well take advantage of this and use the scheme to pretend to be close to Taiping Dao. In fact, it is to explore the mystery of the "Eternal Fire" and find the ironclad evidence of the Taiping Road arson, which will then be used to expose Sima Tu's conspiracy. In addition, they have previously indulged believers in distributing "Wangyou Wine" to confuse the people. If things go well, maybe he can be removed from the position of 'National Preceptor'..."
At first, Miss E Wu felt that this plan would never work because she felt that it was making fun of her and Murong Yan's future, so she was very dissatisfied and tried many times to unite with her good sister Murong Yan to oppose it. But who would have expected that Murong Yan would be extremely generous about this matter. Perhaps out of hatred for Taiping Dao, or for other reasons, she stood by Bai Feng without reservation.
Seeing how foolish and loyal this woman was, E Feiying couldn't help but said angrily: "Sister Murong, sister, I am trying to steal a man from you! Are you really willing? But you can rest assured that I will never fall in love with such a young boy. Yes! Oh, I’m afraid that I can’t help it and suddenly change my mind! Sister Murong, please don’t resent me when the time comes?”
"No way, I have always believed in Brother Feng."
Zhao Kuo on the side also said harmoniously: "Although Brother Bai is relatively dull in terms of human relations, he is really a rare gentleman. If he really follows the plan truthfully, I will actually be more worried about you, Miss E Wu..."
After talking for a while, E Feiying suddenly interrupted and said: "Me? What's wrong with me? I don't like him! I only like gentlemen like my cousin who care about the world!
"Cousin..." Zhang Yi smiled bitterly on the side, and his expression seemed to be mocking the other person's "no silver here".
"Then... what should we do if Bai Shaoxia's strange plan goes wrong? Our E family and Sima Tu are close friends, so there is no need to be afraid. But cousins, you have deep grudges with Taiping Dao! If they take advantage of this, Your safety..."
"In this regard, we have to ask Doctor Zhang to build the 'road across the river' for us." Bai Feng looked friendly at Miss E Wu and Zhang Yi who were sitting on the same bed, "If the plan fails, we have to make excuses Run away and never come back.”
"I can really make some arrangements for the boat to cross the river." Zhang Daodao said: "The ferryman, Lao Zhou, was my father's friend during his lifetime. Moreover, he also had many contacts on the other side of the river. No matter how big the boat is, he can arrange it properly... …”
The secret crossing is established and the plank road is completed. Bai Feng immediately took Murong Yan out of the back hall to accept Mr. Li's invitation, waiting for the heaven-sacrifice ceremony to come tomorrow.
