The other three people did not dare to neglect and hurriedly followed Chen Xiaotian out of the stone room. The four of them had just come out of the tunnel when they saw Shuang'er standing in the pavilion looking around. She saw Chen Xiaotian, who took a few steps forward and said, "Master, something happened. That female devil Yin Yanlai is here again. She is now in Xuanzang Hall." People are clamoring outside to see you!"
After hearing this, Chen Xiaotian frowned and thought to himself: "It's really raining all night because of the leak in the house. Why is she here at this time?" Xiang Shuang'er nodded and rushed to the Xuanzheng Hall with the three of them.
Outside the Xuanzheng Hall, more than twenty guards were seen, each armed with a sword, surrounding Yin Yanlai and glaring at him angrily. However, Yin Yanlai stood calmly among the crowd. After seeing Chen Xiaotian and others, he smiled slightly and said, "Chen Da General, is this the way you treat guests at the residence of the General Protecting the Country?"
Chen Xiaotian waved his hand and the surrounding guards retreated. Just when he was about to speak, he heard Chen Yixin say: "Our Chen family has always treated people with courtesy. If an honored guest comes to the door, he must sweep the couch to greet him. However, when dealing with uninvited guests, we will naturally use swords and swords. .”
After hearing this, Yin Yanlai was not angry but smiled and said: "What a sharp-tongued girl. It's rare to be so handsome. If I guess correctly, you are Chen Xiaotian's precious daughter Chen Yixin, right?"
Chen Yixin smiled sweetly and said: "Senior, thank you. If you were thirty years younger, you would be a very beautiful woman." Chen Yixin's words were really mocking her old age, but Yin Yanlai didn't hear it and continued: "Xiao Nizi's mouth It's quite sweet. If your father could talk as sweetly as you, I'm afraid your mother wouldn't have left you all those years ago."
Chen Yixin was originally smiling, but when she heard this, she couldn't help but stand on her head, her almond-shaped eyes rolled, and shouted loudly: "She devil! You are not allowed to talk about my mother! You are not welcome here, please leave quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being rude. !"
Yin Yanlai laughed and said: "Xiao Nizi, you can fall out of love faster than turning the page in a book. Do you think I want to stay here longer? I will leave as soon as I finish talking to your father!" Then, she turned to Chen Xiaotian and said, "I came here because I wanted to Let me tell you, be careful these days. I don’t think the people who come to the martial arts competition to recruit relatives this time are that simple. Many people from the Jianghu who have been living in seclusion for a long time have appeared in Jinling City recently, and they are all strange and weird characters, such as the bald guest Zhang Dachui, Don't you think it's strange that Crab Island Shenlong Wang Zhuang and his gang are already in their fifties and sixties, and they still come to participate in a martial arts competition to recruit a bride? "
Chen Xiaotian said in astonishment: "Is this true?" Yin Yanlai said angrily: "When did I lie to you? If you don't believe me, forget it. If you are unlucky then, don't blame me for not reminding you!" After saying that, he turned around and walked away.
Ma Desheng stepped forward and said angrily: "Master, this female devil is really bullying people. Our General Protector's Mansion is not a place where she can come and go as she pleases. You should give the order and let us take her away." He should be imprisoned in a dungeon and taught a lesson!"
After hearing this, Pan Suxuan thought to himself: "This horse is really outspoken when it comes to winning. I think if Yin Yanlai was captured so easily, I'm afraid she wouldn't be called the Scarlet Shadow Demon."
Chen Xiaotian ignored Ma Desheng and walked quickly into the Xuanzang Hall. He was relieved when he saw Zhao Niantong still lying on the soft bed with several maids serving him around him. Chen Yixin followed into the lobby and saw Chen Xiaotian's face solemn, and asked with concern: "Father, who are this sledgehammer and Wang Zhuang? Are they also going to be detrimental to our Chen family?"
Chen Xiaotian replied: "Zhang Dachui is from the northwest outside the Great Wall. He behaves strangely and is both good and evil. Because he has developed a special skill - Tietou Gong, he has no hair on his head, so he is named Baldhead. This Crab Island Shenlong Wangzhuang is a pirate who lives on an island in the South China Sea. He often robs passing ships. Although he is highly skilled in martial arts, he has a bad reputation. These two people have not set foot in the Central Plains for many years. If it is true as Yin Yanlai said, why did they suddenly appear today? Jinling, this is really confusing..."
Chen Yixin saw her father frowning and lost in thought, and she also became worried. She was quite resistant to this recruitment. Now that the day of the competition is approaching, so many chores have arisen for no reason. Seeing her father worried and troubled about this matter, I really couldn't bear it, so I stepped forward and said, "Father, why don't we postpone the date of the competition until these things are clarified before we make plans."
Chen Xiaotian shook his head and said: "No, how can we, Chen Mansion, postpone such an important event as a martial arts competition to find a bride at will? Now that the arena has been set up, heroes from all over the world have gathered in Jinling. If we postpone the martial arts competition at this time, wouldn't we be ridiculed by the heroes of the world? "
Just when Chen Yixin was about to persuade her again, she saw Chen Xiaotian wave his hand and said: "There is no need to say any more about this matter, I have made up my mind!" Seeing this, Chen Yixin had no choice but to keep silent.
At this moment, someone outside quickly ran into the lobby and said, "Report! Report to the master, the young master is back!"
Chen Xiaotian's frowned eyebrows spread and he said, "Great, where is he?" As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Mo quickly walked into the Xuanzheng Hall, cupped his hands and said, "Father, the child is back."
Chen Xiaotian nodded, ordered the servant who was serving Zhao Niantong to retreat, and then asked: "How is the matter going?" Chen Mo said: "According to your order, the five thousand soldiers have changed into civilian clothes, and they are led by General Li Meng in batches. Entering the city, we expect to arrive outside the house before dark."
Chen Xiaotian said: "Okay, you go and inform General Li and order him to lead a thousand people to live outside the mansion and secretly protect the safety of the general's mansion. Then send another thousand people to guard around the Jinling Mansion. The last three thousand people will compete tomorrow." Sometimes you can blend in with the people watching the game, listen to my orders, and don't act rashly."
After hearing this, Chen Mo asked puzzledly: "Father, what do you mean by this arrangement? Are you saying that someone is trying to sabotage the martial arts competition to recruit a bride?" Chen Xiaotian said seriously: "We must be on guard. Many things have been very strange recently. There are various signs that there seems to be something behind this. There is a conspiracy coming towards our Chen family, so we need to be more careful."
Chen Mo said: "Then why don't we cancel the marriage recruitment or postpone it so that we can make some preparations?" Chen Xiaotian did not answer after hearing this, but looked at Pan Suxuan. Pan Suxuan understood. It was inconvenient for him to talk to the Chen family when he was present. He was about to make an excuse to leave, but heard Chen Xiaotian say: "Pan Shaoxia, there is no need to leave. I have great trust in you. Elder Houtu also told me in his letter that I can completely believe it." You and Young Master Zhao. It’s just because the things that the Chen family encountered this time are a bit tricky, and I don’t want you and Young Master Zhao to be implicated. I have no other intention than that.”
Pan Suxuan hurriedly said: "Thank you for your trust, senior. If you can be of use to me, we are willing to help you!" He said this, but thought in his heart: "Chen Xiaozhen is so meticulous, and my thoughts and actions are so unexpected." He guessed it clearly. This person is not only superb in martial arts, but also very thoughtful. Who would be an enemy of such a powerful person?"
