Prince Juncheng turned around and opened the curtain on the wall behind him, revealing a detailed map of Luoxian Lake. He pointed at the map and introduced: "This is the location where the Holy One has fixed the flower viewing every year. This is where the Royal Forest Army escorts the troops. This is where we hide our soldiers. When the time comes, we will use the fireworks as a signal. As long as the fireworks rise into the night sky and bloom, We started to take action. The Royal Forest Army said that there were five thousand people, but it was impossible for them all to come. The maximum of five hundred people were scattered. Our goal is Wen Zhe, to capture the thief and the king, as long as he takes down the rest first. "
Gu Shengchao asked: "What do I need to do?"
"Protect the safety of Your Majesty." Prince Juncheng's eyes were firm and he had unlimited trust in the Ancient Sage.
"Why me?" The safety of the king of a country was in his hands, and Gu Shengchao felt unprecedented pressure.
Prince Juncheng stared at him, "I asked Brother Fan, you are the best choice to protect the Holy Emperor. If the sword is not sharp, there will inevitably be casualties. We will inevitably have casualties in the process of eradicating Wen Zhe. The Holy Lord is the top priority. Even Brother Fan admires your close combat skills. Only you can complete this most difficult task. In the melee, it is inevitable that someone will jump over the wall in a hurry, which will be detrimental to the Holy Lord. With swords and swords flashing around the Holy Lord, you are worried about accidentally injuring the Holy Lord. , and secondly, I am afraid of scaring the Holy One. You protect the Holy One with your bare hands, which is most reassuring."
Gu Shengchao thought for a while and nodded: "Okay, I'll do it."
Prince Juncheng patted him on the shoulder excitedly: "I'm just waiting for your words." He pointed at the map and said: "When the time comes, you will put on the official uniform of a junior official and follow the official department. You should be at this location. , The Holy Emperor’s throne is here, let’s see how long it takes to get there.”
Gu Shengchao observed the map, thought for a while and said: "If there is no interference, we will definitely be able to reach it within four breaths."
"There is enough time, and it is the same as Brother Fan's prediction. In this way, as soon as you see the fireworks rising, you start to move slowly, and run to the Holy Spirit the moment they explode. Remember, no matter what happens, don't pay attention to it. I am injured and fell to the ground. Don't pay attention when your life is hanging by a thread. Our large group of troops is here. Just take the Holy One and concentrate on walking this way. As long as we arrive safely, we will win." Prince Juncheng warned.
Gu Shengchao listened carefully and then carefully observed the map. He and Prince Juncheng repeatedly deduced the whole process to make sure it was correct before leaving. Accompanied by Fan Lixin, he went to Luoxian Lake for on-site observation to ensure that his actions were foolproof.
There are a lot of flowers beside Luoxian Lake. People are busy placing various bonsais in place, and the flowers are also in full bloom. Some are graceful, luxurious and beautiful, some are elegant, quiet and independent, some hold their heads high and are tenacious, and some are lush, enchanting and beautiful. The two of them pretended to be overseers and walked by the lake, going over the issues that needed attention during the operation one by one, striving to ensure a sure victory.
Everyone lived like a year, and finally on the day of the Flower Appreciation Festival, Gu Shengchao was led to the Ministry of Personnel early. He changed his clothes and followed the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. The official's surname was Tian. He was thin but energetic and worked tirelessly, which amazed the ancient sages.
The weather was unpredictable. The clear sky in the morning turned gloomy in the afternoon, and the clouds gradually gathered. Finally, darkness pressed down and heavy rain poured down. Under people's uneasy attention, it continued to rain heavily until the evening.
The long-anticipated flower viewing festival has been canceled. Some are happy and some are sad.
Prince Juncheng's carefully planned operation came to nothing, and he was depressed from top to bottom. Juncheng locked himself in the room for a whole day without going out or seeing any guests. Fan Lixin also sighed and was listless. Gu Shengchao was even more angry. He attributed his grievances to the son-in-law who was behind the scenes when Ding Ying came to the capital and was imprisoned. No one in Dali Temple knew about it. Soon, Gu Shengchao found out about the residence of the son-in-law of the young minister of Dali Temple in the capital.
Early in the morning, a sedan pulled up to the door, and a man walked out on crutches. His left leg was lame, probably because he was injured by Ding Ying. The servants diligently lifted the sedan curtain, and the man puffed up his chest and was about to raise his feet. Gu Shengchao rushed over from the darkness, stepped forward and slapped the man on the face.
"Bang!" The man spun around twice, feeling dizzy. He covered his face and stared at Gu Shengchao angrily: "What are you doing? Why do you hit me?"
"The one I'm hitting is you." Gu Shengchao punched the man in the face again. The man stumbled and fell, throwing away his crutches. Blood seeped out from the corners of his mouth, and a tooth fell out when he opened his mouth.
The man finally understood, grinned and shouted loudly: "Hit him, hit him for me. If you beat him to death, I will be responsible."
Gu Shengchao came to the man's side and cursed: "You little bastard, you came to our Miaochun Pavilion and asked the girl without giving you money, and you still owe us gambling debts that you won't pay back." Gu Shengchao raised his foot and kicked the man's intact right leg. .
With a "click", the man's right leg was completely shattered. The man howled like a pig and rolled on the ground in pain. The bearers and the guards at the door rushed over, ready to catch Gu Shengchao.
Gu Shengchao deliberately grabbed a handful of sand and threw it over, turned around and ran away. The bearers relied on their strong legs and feet to catch up with them, but they couldn't catch up. They kept chasing but couldn't find Gu Shengchao, so they had to return in despair.
Back at Donglai Inn, Gu Shengchao told Liu Ximei with a smile. Liu Ximei was not very clear about the ins and outs of this matter. Gu Shengchao told Liu Ximei in detail about how he and Ding Ying met in the cemetery, as well as the incident of seeing Feng Wu's swordsmanship in the cave of Luoyaowan. Finally, he told Liu Ximei how he was He was falsely accused and sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. Liu Ximei was angry after hearing this: "It's not an exaggeration to beat a heartless and ungrateful person like this to death. How can I just break one of his legs? It's too merciful to him."
The ancient sage was speechless, "Oh, I thought I was being too harsh, but it turned out that I was too merciful and soft-hearted."
"What are you going to do next?" Liu Ximei looked at him and asked.
Gu Shengchao had a headache: "It's difficult to handle. His Highness Juncheng is very weak in the capital. He doesn't have strong helpers. It's very difficult to overthrow Wen Zhe. It won't be done easily."
Liu Ximei frowned and said, "That's not what I'm asking. I'm talking about what are you going to do if Miss Ding Ying comes back safely? Can she accept my existence?"
"This?" The ancient sage Chao Liushenwuzhu. Before he met Liu Ximei, he really wanted to marry Ding Ying. Later, he met Liu Ximei. After the two of them became intimately connected, he sometimes thought of Ding Ying and fantasized about the two of them meeting again. In the encounter scene, I often find myself in trouble, not knowing how to face Liu Ximei. Now that he suddenly had to face such an embarrassing situation, he was really helpless.
Liu Ximei smiled, "Are you worried that I will get angry and get jealous of you, embarrass Miss Ding Ying, and make it difficult for you two to get off the stage?"
Gu Shengchao nodded and said truthfully: "Yes, Ding Ying and I met in the cemetery. One is lame and the other has lost all his internal strength. We can be regarded as friends in need. We have gone through so much hardship all the way to Qixing Cliff. This kind of life and death depends on each other. His experience is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people." He looked at Liu Ximei and hesitated: "A beautiful woman like Miss Amei who is knowledgeable and reasonable is willing to accompany me to grow old. How can I have any wrong thoughts? It is really difficult to get off the tiger. Don’t dare to make independent decisions.”
Liu Ximei leaned on Gu Shengchao and said softly: "I saw too many intrigues in Miaochun Pavilion. I always thought that men in the world are heartless and unjust. It wasn't until I met you that I realized that there are really upright gentlemen. As long as Sister Ding Ying is willing, I am willing even if I am a child, as long as I can accompany the young master, I will be satisfied."
Gu Shengchao was greatly moved, held her soft little hand and said: "Don't worry, as long as Ding Ying comes out safely, I will discuss it carefully with her and never wrong you."
Liu Ximei smiled reassuringly: "What if Ding Ying comes back and doesn't agree with you having a new love, and wants to stay with you wholeheartedly and not tolerate others trying to steal your love?"
Gu Shengchao was in trouble, he frowned and said: "I will definitely discuss it with her. One day does not make a month, and one month does not make a year. People's hearts are fleshy and they will eventually be reasonable and cannot be messy. Strong words."
Lying in Gu Shengchao's arms, Liu Ximei said quietly, "Don't take it to heart. I was just talking casually, there is no need to do so in front of you."
In the evening, the two of them had nothing to do. Liu Ximei wanted to go to Wase to watch the fun, saying that she had never been to Wase. Gu Shengchao looked Liu Ximei up and down and shook his head: "I think it's better to forget it. You can't hide your graceful figure even if you wear a mask. You're just here to cause trouble. I don't want to be jealous and fight with other men for your sake. It’s not worth it, it’s better to hide your beauty in a golden house.”
Liu Ximei smiled mysteriously, took out the things she had prepared a long time ago and said, "Don't be impatient. We'll see if it works later." After that, she hid behind the screen to dress up so that Gu Shengchao wouldn't peek.
Not long after, Liu Ximei walked out from behind the screen. Gu Shengchao looked at it dumbfounded and couldn't believe his eyes.
Liu Ximei wore a man's robe, her long hair was tied up and she wore a bun commonly used by ordinary people, and she had fake beards on her cheeks, upper and lower lips, and her forehead and the bridge of her nose were lightly painted with gray and black paint to cover up her fair skin. Something was added to make her belly bulge, making it seamless from the bottom of her neck to her lower abdomen, making it impossible to see her towering breasts. At first glance, he saw a man with a beard and a big belly.
"How's it going?" Liu Ximei walked around the room several times and showed the results to Gu Shengchao. Her outfit was successful, but her soft voice suddenly slipped through the cracks.
Gu Shengchao gave a thumbs up and praised: "That's great. It's hard for me to tell the truth from the lies. Just don't speak loudly when you get to Washe. No one will notice."
"It's up to you." Liu Ximei was excited to go out and play. She put her arms around Gu Shengchao's shoulders, held her voice in a lower voice and said, "Brother Gu, how about we go to Washe and have some fun?"
Gu Shengchao laughed loudly and put his arm around her shoulders: "Brother Liu, let's go have some fun."
