In Tushan Inn.
The people from Liudaotang gathered in the hall and discussed how to deal with Zhou Jian.
In the courtyard outside the hall, there was a group of guards exercising.
On a cold day, they were shirtless, with obvious muscle lines on their bronzed skin.
On the orders of Ning Yuanzhou, Yu Shisan went to inquire about Zhou Jian's situation in the army.
He passed by the group of guards and could see their thoughts at a glance, and gave them a thumbs up.
After a while, Ren Ruyi and Xiao Yuxi walked out of the hall and headed out of the inn.
The two walked down the steps.
The group of guards deliberately blocked their way and even tried their best to flex their muscles.
Ren Ruyi had a strange look in his eyes and asked one of the guards, "Isn't it cold?"
Xiao Yuxi looked at the group of guards, but seemed to see another person through them.
The two left here quickly.
After a long while, Ren Ruyi said: "What are you thinking about?"
Xiao Yuxi was surprised by Ren Ruyi's sensitivity.
She was stunned for a moment and replied: "A good friend."
Ren Ruyi turned to look at her: "Another friend out of nowhere?"
Xiao Yuxi chuckled: "This time we are really a good friend."
Ren Ruyi responded: "Well, what next?"
There was some nostalgia in Xiao Yuxi's eyes: "I remember that she particularly liked a TV series before, and this plot was in it."
"If she were here, she would definitely want to experience the happiness of a young lady!"
Ren Ruyi didn't understand and asked: "What is a TV series?"
Xiao Yuxi answered: "It's just a storybook."
Ren Ruyi nodded and motioned for her to continue.
Xiao Yuxi continued: "It's quite a coincidence that she has the same name as you."
"oh?"
"Her name is Xixin."
"She is also from your Wu country?"
"No, she disappeared many years ago and told me not to look for her."
After Xiao Yuxi finished speaking, he paused: "I originally thought that... the characters in the phone book were all fictitious."
"Now that I think about it, she might be living a good life in another place!"
Ren Ruyi said comfortingly: "Those who are destined to meet will meet again."
Xiao Yuxi came back to her senses and said with a smile: "Of course! Aren't you and I the same?"
The corners of Ren Ruyi's mouth raised, with an obvious smile.
The two talked and walked farther and farther apart.
…
It's getting late.
Everyone who went out has returned.
In order to prevent Zhou Jian from sending people to assassinate Yang Ying, Ning Yuanzhou wanted Ren Ruyi to live with Xiao Yuxi and Yang Ying.
Private room on the left side of the hotel lobby.
Ren Ruyi stood in front of the door: "I need the hanging bell and the pearl bird."
"Already preparing."
After Ning Yuanzhou finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yuxi and asked her about her wishes with his eyes.
Xiao Yuxi leaned against the door frame: "I am just following orders, so I will naturally put His Highness' safety first."
Ning Yuanzhou nodded.
He talked a lot more, trying to get the two of them to join in the evening deliberations.
Xiao Yuxi didn't have any objections: "Okay, see you in the lobby tonight."
"But I have something that I need to inform my boss in advance."
Ning Yuanzhou asked aloud: "What's the matter?"
Xiao Yuxi said: "I am leaving the mission at the next stop, but I can meet you all in Xucheng."
Ning Yuanzhou frowned: "Lingzhou?"
Xiao Yuxi nodded and responded: "Act as ordered."
Ning Yuanzhou hesitated for a moment and said: "Since it is the Queen's secret order, we can't stop it."
"It's just that we have gone this way, and outside spies know that there is a person like you in the mission."
"If you are separated from the mission, I'm afraid..."
Xiao Yuxi was naturally aware of Ning Yuanzhou's concerns: "Don't worry, boss, I will tidy things up outside and change to another identity."
Ning Yuanzhou then relaxed: "Okay, then I wish the second lady a smooth journey."
"Accept the good news from the Dong family." Xiao Yuxi turned to look at Ren Ruyi and then at Ning Yuanzhou.
She smiled and made room for them with great discernment: "You two chat slowly, I'll go see His Highness."
Xiao and Xi passed through the center of the hall and walked toward Yang Ying's room at the back on the right.
At the table in the center of the hall, Yuan Lu and others watched Xiao Yu Xi leave, then turned to look at Ning Yuanzhou and Ren Ruyi who were talking.
Yu Shisan commented with a smile: "Lao Ning arranged for these two beauties to protect each other closely. Even a fly next to His Highness can't get close!"
Yuan Lu was puzzled: "Sister Ruyi is very skilled, and she defeated Brother Thirteen and Brother Qian in just a few moves."
"It's just that I've never seen you fight with Sister Xi. Is she also very powerful?"
Qian Zhao glanced at Yuan Lu: "I've seen it before."
Yu Shisan patted Yuan Lu on the head: "The evil reputation of the madman is not groundless."
"You and Sister Xi are also fierce rivals!"
At the door of Ren Ruyi's room, the two talked for a while, each telling what Liu Daotang and Zhu Yiwei were searching for.
Finally, Ning Yuanzhou spoke sincerely: "I said a long time ago that you are a companion!"
Ren Ruyi's eyes darkened slightly.
Ning Yuanzhou immediately explained: "But this is not a grudge. King Danyang has too many men. We can only work together..."
Ren Ruyi interrupted him: "Call me then."
She dropped these words coldly and closed the door, isolating Ning Yuanzhou from outside.
The guards on the side couldn't help but laugh when they saw Ning Yuanzhou being rejected.
Ning Yuanzhou turned to look at them: "Laugh if you want to! Don't hold it in!"
A burst of laughter sounded: "Hahahaha..."
Ning Yuanzhou walked towards them and said in a serious tone: "You can laugh at me, okay!"
"But don't be disrespectful to Miss Ruyi in the slightest!"
"Understand?"
The guards all replied: "Understood!"
In the house, Ren Ruyi heard Ning Yuanzhou's words, and her heart moved slightly. Finally, she couldn't help but open the door a crack and stared at Ning Yuanzhou's back.
That night.
Yang Ying, Du Changshi, and the rest of the mission all fell asleep.
Sun Lang led people on a tour.
The four people from Liudaotang, Ren Ruyi, Xiao and Xi, gathered in the hall.
There is a map spread out on the table.
Yu Shisan circled around the table, patted Ning Yuanzhou on the shoulder, and sat down again: "You know, we won't be let out of Tushanguan alive this time!"
As he was speaking, he raised his hand and pointed to the location marked with a red circle on the map: "This is right here. This is the only way for the mission to pass."
Yuan Lu proposed to take the small road instead of the official road, but Ning Yuanzhou rejected it.
Qian Zhao asked: "What if we forcefully break in?"
Yu Shisan claimed that Zhou Jian arranged a thousand people at Tushanguan, as well as various masters.
This move is extremely inappropriate!
Ning Yuanzhou asked Ren Ruyi what he proposed?
Ren Ruyi said concisely: "Kill, capture the thief first and capture the king first!"
"If I kill Zhou Jian, at most I will lose an arm."
Yu Shisan slapped the table: "Refreshing!"
Ning Yuanzhou shook his head, feeling that this move was too dangerous and Ren Ruyi could not escape unscathed.
Ren Ruyi glanced at Xiao Yuxi and pointedly said: "If there is someone with special skills behind me, they will be safe and unscathed."
"I remember that you can control objects. You can change the direction of flying flowers and fallen leaves when I strike."
Yu Shisan clapped his hands and applauded: "Beautiful!"
"So magical!" Yuan Lu looked at Xiao Yuxi: "Sister Yuxi, is it true?"
