Qiao Xi frowned slightly and couldn't help but wonder: "You mean, you want to hijack Leiyun first?"
Li Jiangyao looked at her calmly and nodded.
The little maid Caiju opened her mouth in surprise: "Leiyun's martial arts is the best in Perak Hall, even surpassing the old hall master. How could we..."
"Nothing is impossible!" Qiao Xi suddenly said categorically: "What he said makes sense. Unless Lei Yu is rescued without anyone noticing, once the people from Perak Hall find out, we won't be able to kill him alone. It's better to do it together. Don’t hesitate, take down Lei Yun first! He has basically no defense against me. As long as you help me contain the others, I will have a chance to hurt Lei Yun first, and then capture him."
Li Jiangyao secretly praised Qiao Xi's courage, and nodded: "Sister Xiaoju and I are responsible for the people around Leiyun. She has great kung fu, and I will help her. No problem."
Seeing that he was full of confidence, Caiju no longer hesitated: "Miss, I listen to you!"
Qiao Xi nodded slightly, then turned around and walked towards the stone castle.
When the gatekeepers saw it was her, they quickly stepped forward to salute and asked why they were here so late. Qiao Xi calmly said that she was here on behalf of her father, Qiao Dengliang, and had something important to discuss with the eldest son.
The gang members did not dare to neglect and quickly sent people in to report. After a short time, the man hurried out again and said that the eldest young master was meeting guests on the top floor at this time, and he would kindly ask Miss Qiao San to come upstairs to meet him.
Qiao Xi winked at Caiju and Li Jiangyao and asked them to follow her and walked into the stone castle.
The three of them followed the gang who led the way and climbed to the third floor in one breath, finding themselves in the spacious reception hall on the top floor.
At this time, there were more than a dozen people in the hall, most of them were rebel guards wearing armor or gangsters in soap clothes and hats. There were only three people sitting at three tables, drinking, talking and laughing.
As soon as he saw Qiao Xi going upstairs, one of the people who looked like a military general laughed loudly and said: "Three girls are here, come and have a drink with Uncle Wang!"
This man's name was Wang Yong, who served as the captain of Suzhou Zhechong. He and the governor Qiao Dengliang were brothers, so he always regarded himself as an uncle in front of the children of the Qiao family.
Lei Yun stood up at this time and greeted him affectionately: "Third sister, you are here at the right time. Let me introduce you. This is our richest man in Jiangnan, Brother Yan Chongxi."
Upon hearing the words "Yan Chongxi", Li Jiangyao quickly stopped, hid behind several guards, and pulled the brim of his hat lower. At the same time, he secretly smiled in his heart: This Mr. Yan will definitely be in conflict with me this year, hiding left and right. , I'm afraid he won't be able to dodge the Xingluo Knife.
Qiao Xi didn't expect that there were so many people upstairs. She had no idea for a while, so she had to give in and greet Wang Yong and Yan Chongxi.
Yan Chongxi was also a little surprised when he learned that the beautiful woman in front of him was the daughter of the governor Qiao. However, he had long heard that the young master of Perak Hall was in love with the third girl and had even proposed marriage, so he was secretly relieved and mistakenly thought that Qiao Xi came here specifically to meet Lei Yun.
The servants were quick and quick and set up an extra seat for Qiao Xi, specially arranged next to the eldest son Lei Yun.
Everyone had a drink together, and when they put down their glasses, Wang Yong spoke first: "We've just finished half of what we said, let's continue talking. Young Hall Master, what should we do with your unlucky brother?"
Qiao Xi couldn't help but change her expression when she heard the other party suddenly mentioned Lei Yu. She heard Lei Yun laugh loudly and said: "Lei Yu is obsessed with making enemies of Mr. Qiao and General Wang. Lei Mou killed his relatives and imprisoned him for justice. As for how to deal with it, what should he do? I’d like to hear the opinions of General and Brother Yan.”
Wang Lang waved his hand: "Let me tell you, if Duan continues to suffer the consequences, since everyone has been arrested, why not... just do it better!"
Yan Chongxi was a keen person. He noticed that something was wrong with Qiao Xi's expression, so he said quietly: "It's no doubt a quick and easy way to cut through the mess, but after all, the second young master is the younger brother of the young hall master. In my opinion, it should still be done Think long term.”
After hearing what he said, Wang Yong also hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "Well, what Boss Yan said makes sense. We don't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face, but we must also consider the feelings of the old hall master."
He thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "It's better to call Lei Yu here and let him admit his mistakes in person and repent. If Lei Yu is willing to change his past, then I can stop pursuing it."
Lei Yun glanced at Qiao Xi thoughtfully and asked, "What do you think, Third Sister?"
Everyone present knew clearly that Lei Yun asked Qiao Xi because he deliberately wanted to humiliate Lei Yu in front of his sweetheart. This was more interesting than directly killing his love rival brother.
Qiao Xi was stunned for a moment, then pretended to be indifferent and smiled: "Why do you ask me about your family's affairs? The eldest son can do whatever he likes."
Lei Yun laughed loudly and immediately ordered: "Go and call the second brother here!"
The gang members of Perak Hall agreed and left quickly. After a while, the second young master Lei Yu was escorted to the living room.
Looking at Leiyu who was injured, Qiao Xi couldn't help showing a distressed expression. Naturally, this detail did not escape the eyes of Lei Yun and Yan Chongxi.
Lei Yun was filled with jealousy. He slammed the table and shouted: "Lei Yu, do you admit guilt or not?"
Lei Yu glanced at Qiao Xi first, and then looked at his brother firmly and unblinking: "What crime am I guilty of?"
"Dare you speak harshly?!" Lei Yun deliberately angered Wang Yong and other rebel officials: "Didn't you proudly tell me a few days ago that you were going to defect to Li Jiangyao? You wanted to go against His Highness the King of Jin, and you said you were not guilty. ?”
Lei Yu laughed loudly when he heard this: "Li Jiangyao is the hero in my heart! He guarded the western border for the Holy Tang, eliminated the Turks for the Holy Tang, and quelled the Huaiyang rebellion for the Holy Tang. He is a good man who is upright and upright. There is nothing wrong with joining him. Yes? As for you saying that defecting to Li Jiangyao means going against the King of Jin, then I would like to ask you, why did the King of Jin go against the great hero of the Shengtang?"
"Presumptuous!" Wang Yong slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Leiyu, don't be so arrogant! Believe it or not, I will kill you right away?"
Lei Yu glanced at Wang Yong and snorted disdainfully: "You are just trying to show off your power with me. The Zhenjiang Army has begun to attack Changzhou and will soon be at the gates of Suzhou. By then, let me see if you are still there Now with this kind of momentum, I dare to fight against the best team in the world!"
Wang Yongyong's beard almost fluttered. He pointed with his hand and was about to ask his men to drag away the thunderstorm, but Yan Chongxi, who was sitting opposite, said: "Second Young Master, why are you so impulsive? Your brother and General Wang both want to give you a chance. , as long as you admit your mistake and say a few soft words, the matter will be revealed. What do you think, Miss Qiao? "
Qiao Xi didn't expect that Yan Chongxi would deliberately throw the words at her. He obviously had some clues, but he didn't know what the profiteer had in mind.
However, now that she had the opportunity to speak, she should not miss it. Qiao Xi was stunned for a moment and looked at Lei Yu: "Brother Yu, a good man doesn't suffer the immediate consequences. He stays useful until he can show his ambition..."
Lei Yu smiled and said warmly: "Third sister, I understand your good intentions, and I also know that since you called me here tonight, you just want me to be subdued in public, and then the big problem will be reduced to a trivial matter. However, although I, Lei Yu, can't help Like Li Daduhu, who traveled the battlefield and killed thieves for the country, he also has a heart that is not afraid of powerful enemies. A man who stands upright, how can he bow to Xiaoxiao!"
Hearing this, Lei Yun couldn't help but smile ferociously and said: "Okay, you are really hard-boned. You are very much like our father in this way. However, if you don't know the current affairs, you are in vain. Since you don't want the opportunity, then don't Blame me for being a ruthless brother. Governor Qiao made me the deputy lieutenant of Suzhou Yihui, and I am responsible for Jing'an. Spies like you who have surrendered to the enemy will not be able to uphold the law until they are eliminated! Come on!"
All the men responded in unison, "Yes!"
"Take Leiyu downstairs and execute him on the spot!"
Lei Yun gave the order and immediately killed his own brother. Qiao Xi, who was sitting next to her, could no longer sit idly by and took out the dagger hidden in her waist. She rushed towards Lei Yun and placed the sharp blade across her neck. She scolded, "Don't even move!"
Everyone present was shocked by her actions, and Wang Yong even exclaimed: "Third girl, what are you going to do?! Are you crazy!"
Qiao Xi faced the rebels and gang members with their swords unsheathed, and sneered: "Uncle Wang, I'm not crazy, I'm just like Lei Yu, hoping to abandon the dark side and join the bright side!"
"Why are you abandoning the secret and turning to the bright?" Wang Yong said anxiously: "Your father is the governor of Suzhou! He is the humerus minister of His Highness the King of Jin! We have been in the same boat with His Highness for a long time, and the one who is in the dark is the imperial court!"
Yan Chongxi also advised: "Miss Qiao, please don't be impulsive. Speak slowly if you have anything to say. Let go of the young hall master first. We are all our own people, so why make it so embarrassing."
Qiao Xi was unmoved and ordered coldly: "Everyone, step back and let Lei Yu go, or I will kill him immediately and die with you!"
Wang Yong was so anxious that he broke into sweat, and he changed his persuasive look again: "Girl, listen to uncle, don't be confused. Lei Yun is your future husband-in-law, and this is what your father has personally agreed to. Moreover, His Highness the King of Jin has said that not only will he attend your wedding, but he will also reuse Perak Hall and Leiyun. Good days of glory and wealth are waiting for you in the future, so don’t act recklessly."
"General Wang, you don't need to persuade her." Lei Yun, who was held hostage by the dagger, said quietly at this time: "I can see that the third sister only has my unfulfilled brother in her heart, not me."
Qiao Xi couldn't help but sneered: "It's good if you know! Leiyu has more backbone than you, I just like it..."
Unexpectedly, before the word "him" was uttered, Lei Yun suddenly slapped Qiao Xi's ribs with a backhand, followed by a quick squeeze, snatching Qiao Xi's dagger away, and at the same time twisting her arm to suppress her. .
A cruel sneer appeared on Lei Yun's face: "With your little skill, you still want to deal with me? There is no more poisonous heart than a woman! Tie her up and send her to Mr. Qiao later, so that the governor can punish her in person!" Before that, I want her to die watching Lei Yu with her own eyes!"
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the corner of the hall: "Everyone, can you listen to me for a few words first?"
