The valley here is quiet and quiet, and the steaming mist stretches for dozens of miles, making the area look like a fairyland. In the forest, a thrush chirped for a while, a hoopoe chirped for a while, and a cuckoo chirped for a while.
Zhu Xiaochen sat cross-legged on a high and awe-inspiring rock, overlooking the illusory scenery in front of him, listening to the crisp and clear birdsong like fairy music in his ears, but his heart was not calm at all. In his mind, the ghostly figure of the young man could not be removed. How conceited he used to be, but now he is so hesitant, "How can his movements be so fast?", "My Xuan Yan Palm clearly hit his vest, how can he still use his skills?", "Could it be them? Is it true, is there something fishy here?"
That night, after coming out of the General's Mansion and reporting his mistake to the man, Zhu Xiaochen left alone. He was the number one expert among the thirty-two people on the trip, so when that person sent him to kill Rui Rumin, the most important of the ministers, he gladly accepted the order. "Let the most confident people do the most important things." Since Duan Mulan ascended the throne seventeen years ago, he has become the leader of the country's political affairs and talent selection. In the next seventeen years, countless capable people and ministers emerged in Jue Kingdom, and their efforts to govern the country greatly increased their ability, almost as good as that of Dahua.
Obviously, that person had high hopes for Zhu Xiaochen. Originally, he thought that he would be able to decapitate the enemy and fulfill his mission, but unexpectedly, he became one of the seven who missed out of the twenty-four people who took action that night. Although the man did not blame Zhu Xiaochen, the strange looks from his colleagues were unbearable, so he left the man and made an appointment to meet in Jinzhou eight days later. Zhu Xiaochen arrived in Jinzhou three days ago, but instead of going to the meeting place, he found this valley and hid himself.
Today is the last day of the eight-day period. Zhu Xiaochen is a big figure in the martial arts world of Jue Kingdom and has no habit of breaking promises. He glanced at the valley again, then turned around and ran down quickly, disappearing into the forest and disappearing again.
"Uncle Junior, we have passed the border of Jinzhou, and we are not far from the Salt Transport Government Office. Just relax!" Zhicang, Zhantong's junior disciple, saw that Mei Yuanchen was tense all the way. , with an anxious look on his face, couldn't help but comfort him. Although Zhi Cang is much older than Mei Yuanchen, he is only twenty-five years old this year. However, he has been a disciple of Zhan Tong for eleven years. His martial arts skills are not weak at all. At this time, he is sitting on a grass stalk with him to take a rest. .
Mei Yuanchen turned his head and gave him a forced smile, but did not answer. He picked up the steamed bun in his hand and ate it in several bites, patted his butt and stood up. When the twelve old and young Taoist priests from Zhenwu Temple saw that Mei Yuanchen had stood up, regardless of whether they had finished eating the steamed buns in their hands, they all got up from the grass stalks and jumped on their horses one after another.
"Bang!" A burst of dust rose up, and Thirteen rode on the post road and ran towards the west with all his strength. Under the afterglow, the thirteen backs seemed to emit a faint golden light.
At the beginning of Xu hour, while having lunch, there was a burst of noise from the Anxian Salt Transport Government Office.
"Don't even think about it! But if Mei Siyuan holds the position of Anxian Salt Administration for just one day, there is no way that your salt gang members will get involved in the Fuzhou Salt Fields! No more words, see the guests off!" Mei Siyuan scolded angrily.
A tall, thin old man with a goatee said with a sinister smile: "Master Mei, it is said that those who know the current affairs are heroes. Do you really think that you can cover the sky with one hand and no one can control it?"
"I, Mei Siyuan, act in a way that is worthy of heaven and earth, worthy of the people, and worthy of my heart. Although your salt gang is powerful, it is still too powerful to handle! You conduct your private salt business honestly and according to the rules, and I will not restrain you. You, if you dare to have an idea of official salt, I, Mei, will fight with you to the end even if I risk my life!" Mei Siyuan pointed at the tall and thin old man and glared at him.
"Huh, huh! Cooperation will benefit both sides. Master Mei, you have to think clearly. This is the end of Li Xueci's words!" After finishing speaking, the tall and thin old man threw up his sleeves and left.
Mei Siyuan looked at Li Xuechi's leaving figure with deep worry in his eyes.
"Master, we've sent him off. You go and have a meal. Madam is waiting in the side hall!" Fu Zhen walked over quickly and said solemnly.
Mei Siyuan took a few deep breaths, forced a smile and said: "Second brother Fu, don't think too much, let's go have a meal together!"
Fu Chu lowered his head, suppressed his tears, and said softly: "I'm not going, I'm just waiting outside. There are too many bad guys around the Government Office, and I can't relax for a moment."
Mei Siyuan didn't force it and turned around to go to the side hall. After Mei Siyuan left, Fu Zhen raised his head, and two lines of tears flowed down his cheeks. Through the dim light of the lamp, one could vaguely see a large scar on his face and the hollow socket of his left eye.
"Simei, the food tonight is so delicious! I will definitely eat a few more bowls!" Mei Siyuan sat down at the table with a smile and said to Baili Si with a smile.
Bai Lisi forced a smile, served Mei Siyuan a meal and placed it in front of his seat, and said softly: "Brother Yuan, you'd better not do this as the Salt Administration Secretary! This is the first group of people."
Mei Siyuan was picking at the food in the bowl. Hearing his beloved wife's advice, his hands froze and he simply put down the bowl and chopsticks. He stretched out his hand to hold Bai Lisi's hands and said warmly: "Next month, how about you, Aunt Yun, Bai Ling and the others?" How about going to the capital alone? Don't you miss Chen'er too much? It's time to go find him, otherwise you wouldn't even know what he looks like!" There was endless love in the eyes when he looked at his beloved wife.
"Brother Yuan, I'm not going anywhere! Do you think I don't know what your plans are? Since you have put life and death aside, why should I cherish this life? Chen'er has grown up, and there is nothing in my heart anymore. I care about you, if you are determined to die, I will naturally accompany you to the underworld. Isn't it nice to have you and me as companions along the way!" Bai Lisi smiled, tears already wet her face.
In the past seven or eight months since the Fuzhou Salt Farm has been producing large amounts of salt, Mei Siyuan has turned away countless wealthy businessmen. In the past six months, there were countless people who wanted to kill him, secretly or overtly. More than twenty groups of killers had been sent, each one stronger than the other. Mei Siyuan naturally knew that until he died, the assassins they sent would never stop.
"Sisei, now Dahua is troubled internally and externally, and the people's life has just improved. How can I leave at this time?" Mei Siyuan said with a sincere face, "Mei Mansion has been deeply favored by the emperor for generations, and now it is I who serve the imperial court. How can I only care about my own safety when I'm here? Everyone is going to die, and there's nothing to be afraid of. But in this life, I can do my best to benefit the people and relieve the troubles of the court! Master Xue and Master Liu can do it How can I, a man of the Mei family, be so strong and unyielding that he sacrificed his life for his country?"
Bai Lisi bit her lips tightly and nodded heavily with tears in her eyes.
"The country is in danger, the people are suffering, the border war has started, and the soldiers are waiting for danger. The salt produced in Fuzhou is not only used by the people, but also the source of military pay and resources. Some people not only do not want to serve the country, but actually want to embezzle the salt production for How can I allow my husband to hold such an important position for me, because I have already made money from the country's crisis?" Mei Siyuan stood up and said loudly, "When our country is in danger and our lives are in danger, I am willing to commit suicide and commit suicide!"
