Hearing that she was going to move to a big house tomorrow, Ning'er happily packed her things. Old Wu was still the same, leaning lazily on his chair and drinking his small drink.
Shao Xi went to the stables in the backyard of the inn to take a look at their two horses. The white horse has been with Shao Xi for ten years, and now it is the best time. Because the horse is smart and steady, and its fur is as white as snow, Shao Xi named the horse "Tingxue".
While brushing the horse's hair with a brush, Shao Xi was thinking about the relationship between the man in black robe and Gao Cai and Dongmu Kingdom.
The man in black robe must be the mastermind behind the Fengjiazhuang incident, and Gao Cai is at most an accomplice.
The man in black robe bought the Yunxia Glazed Bead and "Fairy's Tears" from Taihe Trading Company, but the Yunxia Glazed Bead appeared in the hands of the envoy of Dongmu Kingdom, which means that the man in black robe has some kind of connection with Dongmu Kingdom. At the same time, the man in black robe looks very familiar to Zhang Huanzhi, the boss of Taihe Trading Company. So what role does Zhang Huanzhi play in it?
The Dongmu Kingdom and the Jingyuan Empire have been hostile for more than a hundred years. The black-robed man has contact with the Dongmu Kingdom. What is his purpose? In short, Shao Xi will not take this matter for good. If you think about it this way, Zhang Huanzhi has a close relationship with the black-robed man. Zhang Huanzhi said that he went to the northern grassland this time to do business, but now it seems that this may not be the case. So, what is the purpose of his visit?
What makes Shao Xi most uneasy is that this man in black robe is actually related to the royal family. If he really colludes with Dongmu and the northern barbarians to harm the Jingyuan Dynasty, then his royal status is actually the most dangerous. As the saying goes: Guard against day and night, house thieves are the most difficult to guard against. Who could be this mole hiding in the royal family?
I just analyzed the situation around Jing Yuanguo with Xiao Changyi today, and now it seems that someone else has thought of what I thought of. It's just that I thought of it to prevent this situation from happening, and the other person who thought of it wanted to use the convenience of royal status to promote this situation.
Thinking about it this way, there is a more reasonable explanation for Nan Zhao's sending of envoys to pay tribute. It seems that the development of things is indeed proceeding according to my own analysis. From this point of view, it is imperative to send an envoy to Nan Zhao, and the point of breaking the situation should be in Nan Zhao.
What is the purpose of the man in black robe trying to create a situation where the Jingyuan Dynasty is surrounded by enemies on three sides? It is impossible for foreign spies and spies to penetrate so deeply. Someone within the royal family wanted to cause a crisis in Jing Yuan Kingdom, and Shao Xi could only think of one motive - to seize power.
Some people want to take the opportunity to subvert the imperial power and usurp the throne by creating internal and external troubles. There are not many people with this motivation and ability, and it is easy to draw a line.
I remember that Old Wu once told himself that when Feng Changlin resigned from his position as Minister of Rites, but did not resign from his position as Supervisor of the "Jingcheng Division", it was actually to secretly investigate a major event. What is this big deal? Is there any necessary connection with Fengjiazhuang’s brutal destruction?
The men in black robes and Gao Cai had been trying to find the nine-color glazed button on their bodies, so what secrets were hidden in this nine-colored glazed button?
Shao Xi roughly drew a relationship between characters and events in his mind.
The man in black robe - his identity is unknown, but he is related to the royal family. He was the mastermind behind the destruction of Fengjiazhuang and bought the Yunxia Glazed Beads and "Fairy's Tears" from Taihe Trading Company;
Gao Cai - the royal father-in-law next to the Holy Emperor has a close relationship with the black-robed man. He was a participant in the massacre of Fengjiazhuang, and he should have taken orders from the black-robed man;
Zhang Huanzhi, the head of Taihe Trading Company, has close relationships with officials at all levels in the DPRK and China, and also has a close relationship with the men in black robes. The specific relationship is questionable, and the purpose of going to the northern grassland is questionable;
The envoy of Dongmu Kingdom - receiving the Yunxia Glazed Bead from the man in black robe should mean that Dongmu State has some kind of connection or even cooperation with the man in black robe;
Envoy from Southern Zhao Kingdom - The purpose of the mission is unknown, but the motivation is impure;
Luo Hancheng, the leader of Wandaomen's Golden Knife Hall, was the man who hunted down himself and Lao Wu, and participated on behalf of Wandaomen in the extermination of Fengjiazhuang.
There are several key questions that need to be resolved: First, who is the man in black robe? Second, what was the major incident that Feng Changlin investigated that year? Third, what secret is hidden in the nine-color glazed button they have been looking for?
Other questions can be answered by inference to a reasonable logical answer, but these questions cannot be answered by inference, and one can only find ways to find out the exact answer.
The most disgusting thing is that Old Wu knows the answers to these questions, but this old guy just won't say anything and is not in a hurry to kill someone?
The few people who can get into the field of vision currently have no way to start the investigation. The Wan Dao Sect, which is the easiest to get, seems to be a trap and should not get any valuable information. It seems that to find out this matter, the important entry point is Nan Zhao.
Only by sending an envoy to Nan Zhao can we get some relevant information through Nan Zhao. Even if we can't find out the internal problems of the Jingyuan Dynasty, we can at least know what little tricks Dong Mu is doing behind the scenes.
Thinking of this, Shao Xi threw down the horse brush and returned to the room, telling Lao Wu and Ning'er about their mission to Nan Zhao in two months.
When Old Wu heard that the Holy Emperor had not clearly specified the itinerary and date of the mission, he said to Shao Xi: "It's just right. Let the mission go ahead and stop and wait for us when they arrive at Nanshui County near the border of Nanzhao. Let's go together." Go to Yujiang City."
"Going to Yujiang County? Isn't that going to the southeast? But going to Nanzhao is going south. How far is it now? Besides, why are we going to Yujiang County? If you don't make it clear, this time I will I won’t go with you.”
Old Wu raised his eyes and looked at Shao Xi, sighed helplessly and said, "It seems it's time to tell you something. Come with me!"
Shao Xi was baffled by Old Wu's mysterious expression and wondered what kind of tricks this old guy was going to do?
The two came to the tea pavilion and sat down. Old Wu was silent for a long time before finally speaking.
"Master, what I am going to say to you next may be a little unacceptable to you, but no matter what, please believe that what I am telling you is the truth. There are also some things that I cannot say, or it is not convenient to tell you at the moment. You'd better not ask any more questions. Again, when you have the ability to control your destiny, the old slave will tell you everything."
Shao Xi said impatiently, "I've long been accustomed to you talking like you're taking a shit. If you have something to say, you'll fart, so don't procrastinate."
Old Wu rolled his eyes again when Shao Xi said this.
"Well, I will tell you today that you are not your father's biological son?"
Shao Xi's eyes widened and he cursed: "Damn it, you old man, you are not your father's son."
Old Wu shrank his neck and realized that there was something wrong with what he just said. He quickly explained: "I didn't mean that. You are your father's biological son! But you are not the village owner's biological son."
"What are you talking about? I'm not Feng Changlin's biological son? Isn't my name Feng Yuyan? Feng Changlin is not my father, who is my father?"
Shao Xi has been thinking about how to find out the real culprit who caused the destruction of Fengjiazhuang for so many years. Although he is not the real Feng Yuyan, at least this body belongs to Feng Yuyan. After so many years, he has gradually begun to accept Feng Yuyan's identity. Now he actually tells himself that he has no relationship with Feng Jiamao. This plot is too Isn’t it bloody?
"Look, look, I knew you would be anxious. Just listen to what I have to say!"
"Tell me! I can't explain why I won't let you go today. I see your butt is itchy again."
Old Wu was shocked when he heard this. The scene when the young ancestor slapped his butt with a Cuiyu sword is still vivid in his mind.
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious! Listen to me and tell you slowly. As for who your biological father is, I really can't tell you right now. I'm not an old slave and I'm unreasonable. There are actually many connections in this matter. , if you are not careful, many people will die because of you, including yourself, please forgive me, young master."
"I know this even if you don't tell me. The Fengjiazhuang incident back then was not that simple. When you mention it today, I feel that the incident back then might actually have something to do with me." Shao Xi said calmly.
"Young Master, the incident at Fengjiazhuang does have something to do with you, but the main reason is not because you are not the son of the owner of the village, but because of the nine-color glazed buckle you are wearing that is related to your life experience. They are looking for That’s the secret.”
Although Shao Xi had long felt that there was some secret hidden in the nine-color glazed button, but today when Lao Wu really mentioned it for the first time, he still felt very confused. What secret could be hidden in a stone?
"Get rid of what you think you can't say, and tell me carefully from beginning to end what you can say. I can't understand you talking about this with a hammer and a stick here and there."
Old Wu lowered his head and thought for a moment, and finally said: "Back then, your parents couldn't be together for some reason, but your mother was already pregnant with you, so your father placed your mother twelve miles south of Daliang City. In Jingci Nunnery. The original plan was for your mother to take you away and raise you alone after giving birth to you, but things didn’t work out and your mother died due to dystocia. It’s not that your father didn’t want to take care of you. Mother and son, just because of some special reasons, they are indeed powerless. The nine-color glazed button you are wearing was left to your mother by your father. It is precisely because of this that your father handed you over to the village. Originally, the owner’s wife only went to the nunnery to take care of your mother. After your mother passed away, the owner made up a story about the wife going to Jingci Nunnery to make wishes and pray for a child, so as to hide it from outsiders. "
"Hmph! Scumbag!"
"What is a scumbag?"
"A scumbag who abandons his wife and children. No matter what the reason is, if he leaves his wife and children alone, he is not a man, and he is not worthy of being my father."
When Lao Wu heard such treacherous words from Shao Xi, he immediately became angry. He angrily shouted: "Don't speak out! Your father also has his helplessness. Your mother is the person your father loves most in his life. If there is even a slight chance, he will not do such a helpless thing. How can you evaluate yourself like this?" 's father."
"Isn't it? A man abandons his wife and son, no matter what the reason is, it cannot be justified."
"Master, you should understand that no matter who you are in this world, there are always things you cannot control. Not everything can be in your own hands. If your father didn't have your mother and you in his heart, he would not give up the most precious treasure in the world. Liuli will leave it to you."
Shao Xi touched the nine-color glazed button hanging around his neck and muttered thoughtfully, "I only know that this is a relic left by my mother to me."
