Xu Huaigu landed directly from the wall that was two people high. He only landed lightly on the ground. His clothes stirred up a small gust of wind and made almost no movement.
This strong skill is due to his four years of hard practice in the spiritual treasure place on Fengtou Mountain. Generally speaking, the fight between low-level monks relies more on their own physical strength and magic weapons, and there are no advanced spells such as swords, energy, thunder, etc., so skills and moves are more important.
Therefore, at this stage, what is more important is one's own hard practice, and when one reaches a higher level, what is more important is the moment of enlightenment and enlightenment. For example, Sun Xiang, a Taoist priest from Mount Taihua, traveled around the world for decades. What was his purpose? I just want that little bit of enlightenment from heaven and earth.
Except for Wufu, of course. A martial artist's promotion can only rely on fighting with real swords and guns, rather than "rising in the morning and rising in the evening" as the monks say. It is precisely because of Wufu's unique training method that Wufu and his party do not pay much attention to talent. The most important thing is acquired hard work. But the hardships of martial arts training are much more difficult than those of monks.
Princess Cangyang's mansion is really big. This is Xu Huaigu's most intuitive feeling after entering. The place where he came in should be in the backyard of the Princess Mansion, so the place where he landed was full of fragrant and soft grass leaves. There was a small pond on the side. There were several willow trees with tangled branches beside the pond. It was a rare sight at first glance. good tree.
After he landed, he quickly checked his surroundings and was relieved when he found that no one was passing by. He felt that Lin Cangyang's residence should be in the center of the princess's mansion, so he headed towards the center.
There were no guards in the princess palace. Most of them were palace ladies carrying night lights walking around. There were only a few guards patrolling, and these guards were just ordinary people. Xu Huaigu easily avoided them.
As expected, there is a small building in the center of the Princess Mansion, which is extremely small and beautiful. Although this small building is not large among the surrounding buildings, its decoration is indeed the most tranquil and beautiful.
There is a small stream specially opened from the Changyang River in the distance and flows through this small building. There is also a crooked-neck southern red sandalwood tree downstairs that is as thick as a bowl. The sandalwood tree is covered with hangtags tied with red ropes. It looks quite festive. Xu Huaigu feels that Lin Cangyang probably lives here.
He walked around to the back of the small building and saw that there were still lights in the small building, and he could also see the graceful silhouettes of two women. One of them should be Lin Cangyang, and the other one did not know who it was.
Xu Huaigu approached quietly, carefully poked a layer of window screen with his fingers, and looked inside. The two women were standing and sitting, and the woman sitting there was combing her hair in front of the mirror. Xu Huaigu took a closer look, and it turned out to be Lin Cangyang.
Perhaps because she takes good care of herself, her current face is still the same as in previous years, but the way she puts on makeup and powder makes her appear more composed. However, in Xu Huaigu's view, her movements seemed a bit sad and haggard.
The person standing in the room was the palace maid in green. At this time, she was complaining very dissatisfied: "Those dog slaves guarding the door are so abominable! The princess used to be so kind to them, but now she helps others. Deal with the princess!"
Lin Cangyang sighed and said: "Stop talking, they are just obeying the orders from above, don't be angry with them. It's just that I am banned here, but I don't know what kind of chaos the court will become in the past few days. "
The palace maid in green was also a little helpless: "Hey, you said the emperor was so wise and capable before, why has he become so confused now?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she felt it was inappropriate and quickly closed her mouth, not daring to say more.
Lin Cangyang said: "It's okay. I've told you so many times that you don't need to be so restrained in front of me. My father has been very strange recently. By the way, is the whereabouts of the young man who asked for a meeting at the gate of the princess's house a few days ago? ?”
The palace maid was a little disappointed and said, "No, maybe you didn't see the signal I sent him?"
Lin Cangyang said helplessly: "Maybe, or maybe someone else is just a passerby. We'd better not count on others."
When Xu Huaigu heard this, he realized that that person was not him? He felt that the time was almost up, so he lightly knocked on the window railing.
Princess Cangyang seemed to hear some noises, and asked the palace maid with some uncertainty: "Ling'er, did you hear anything?"
Ling'er listened carefully and actually heard Xu Huaigu knocking on the window. She looked at the window bar where the sound came from in confusion, and said angrily: "Who are you and why do you come to the princess's mansion? If you don't declare your identity, I will call the guards!"
Earlier, I heard that they were counting on him to come, but now that he came, he was driven away. Xu Huaigu was a little bit dumbfounded.
He said: "I am the person you mentioned who was at the gate of the Princess Mansion a few days ago."
When Lin Cangyang heard this, he obviously couldn't control his mood, and his tone was a little urgent: "Who are you?"
Xu Huaigu replied: "I am Xu Huaigu, princess, do you still remember me?"
Princess Cangyang looked a little surprised. She thought for a while and then said uncertainly: "Are you the child who followed Sun Xiang in Taihua Mountain in Binxi four years ago?"
Xu Huaigu nodded and said, "It's me."
Princess Cangyang was still surprised, but she immediately regained her composure and said quickly: "Come in quickly, don't be discovered by people outside."
The palace maid in green opened the door for Xu Huaigu under Lin Cangyang's instructions, and Xu Huaigu quickly ducked into the small building.
The layout of the small building is extremely luxurious, with finely carved beams and pillars everywhere, as well as large expanses of golden embroidered curtains.
There is also a small bead curtain between the main door and the couch, which is sparkling with light. There is a small triangular hairpin flower table in the corner of the room, and above it is an antique small incense burner, which is burning intoxicating incense, and the atmosphere is somewhat ambiguous.
But Lin Cangyang and Xu Huaigu had no intention of taking this into consideration.
She asked him anxiously: "I didn't expect it would be you... Why did you come to Xingqing City?"
"I originally planned to go north to Fuso Country, but something happened on the way and it was delayed for several years, so I arrived in Xingqing so late."
"Then why did you come to me that day...?"
Xu Huaigu was a little embarrassed and said with a shy face: "I ran out of money, so I was wondering if I could borrow some from your royal family... so I came to you."
Lin Cangyang's expression suddenly became weird, but she immediately became calm again and said: "It doesn't matter, money is a trivial matter. I have a very urgent matter now and I need your help. Can you help me?"
Xu Huaigu looked a little unhappy.
As soon as he came in, Lin Cangyang was eager to ask him for help. I'm afraid it was not a simple matter.
Seeing Xu Huaigu's hesitation, Lin Cangyang became anxious and begged: "This is really an urgent matter. I only thought of begging you as a last resort."
Xu Huaigu asked: "First of all, please tell me what is going on in Dayu Country now. Why are you banned here? What happened to the emperor of Dayu Country recently?"
Lin Cangyang sighed and began to recall: "The chaos in Dayu's court happened about a month ago. Originally, my father knew about the impending invasion of the demon clan. Although he was very distressed, it was not despair. He had been looking for a solution. Save this country.
The first was the Hamanishi alliance, but as you saw, everyone broke up unhappy. He later also signed a contract with the other three major countries in the Eastern Fuyao Continent to form a four-nation coalition. The army marched to a line of defense in the south of the Dayu Kingdom, which also cost a lot of financial and national resources.
Originally, these measures were necessary for survival, and no one objected. But a month ago, my father, for some reason, began to become very irritable and restless for no reason. He began to scold the ministers below at every turn, and killed several personal guards for no reason. Now he no longer even attends the morning court, and all affairs in the court are handled by the Imperial Preceptor.
Originally, we thought it was because our father was overly anxious and it would be fine if we rested for a while. However, another terrible thing happened a week ago. "
Xu Huaigu guessed a bit and asked, "Is someone trying to kill him?"
Lin Cangyang nodded worriedly: "Yes. Just a week ago, an assassin with extremely high cultivation level appeared in the palace, but fortunately, he was discovered in time by the formation arranged in the palace. That night, the assassin and the people stationed in the palace all year round The eight-level martial arts master there fought against each other and both sides were injured. In the end, no one could keep him and let him run away."
Xu Huaigu frowned and asked, "Are you from the Demon Sect?"
Lin Cangyang said: "Most likely. If you want to kill your father at this juncture, and you can also bring out a monk who is at least the eighth level to assassinate him, only the Demon Sect can do it."
Xu Huaigu looked at Lin Cangyang, a little confused: "Since there are eight monks involved, what help do you ask me for? How can I help?"
Lin Cangyang said: "There is no need for you to go against the people of the Demon Sect. I only need you to do one thing, to find out the current situation of my father. Since that assassination, my father has been keeping himself tight." No one can be seen in the deepest part of the palace. He also sent people to confine many ministers, princes, princesses and princes. Now no one knows his situation. "
Xu Huaigu asked: "Is he doubting you?"
Lin Cangyang said: "That's right, since then, he has been unable to trust anyone. He only lets the eighth-level martial artist protect him."
She leaned forward and looked at Xu Huaigu eagerly, with anxious eyes: "Can you do me this favor? I will give you enough compensation."
remuneration? Xu Huaigu immediately thought of killing Qi Wen. But the governor of a county has an official of the first and second rank, and even the emperor has to think carefully about killing him, let alone a princess?
But other than that, there is nothing he wants at the moment.
As for money... Although he is short of money, he will never do anything tantamount to committing suicide for money.
So he looked embarrassed and refused: "No, the current situation in the palace is too tense, and my level is too low. Not only will it not be of any use, but my own life will be at risk. Please forgive me for not agreeing."
Lin Cangyang was not surprised when he heard Xu Huaigu's rejection. It seemed like it should be like this.
But she added: "What if I tell you that Sister Bai, who was with you in Binxi back then, was also involved in this matter?"
Xu Huaigu raised his long eyebrows, narrowed his eyes into a willow leaf, and looked directly at Princess Cangyang coldly.
