The day before the execution, Li Chouxin took Zhang Xiaopan to the area around the execution site to see the situation and plan an escape route after successfully rescuing the person.
The two found that the execution place was empty. There were three streets leading directly to the execution place from three directions. They were all main streets. It was easy to save people, but it was a little difficult to escape from here. However, at this time, the arrow was on the string and they had to shoot.
After the two of them walked around, Li Chouxin said: "Xiao Pan, success or failure depends on tomorrow. If you can't escape, you can only fight to the death."
Although Zhang Xiaopan was young, when faced with such a choice, he still said firmly: "With Master and Brother Pei here, there is no need to fear death!"
Li Chou sighed with emotion, his disciple has such courage at such a young age, he really deserves to be a master and disciple.
Just as the two were about to leave, a group of people came from a distance.
Li Chouxin and Zhang Xiaopan lowered their heads, fearing to arouse suspicion.
"Come here, tie up this evil villain!"
Just listen to the person taking the lead immediately shouting sternly.
Then the three people dismounted and walked towards Li Chouxin. Li Chouxin was shocked that these people were coming towards him.
Li Chou was about to resist, but suddenly realized that the voice just now seemed familiar.
Just when a few people were about to take action, Li Chouxin looked towards the voice just now, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
The person who came to take him felt confused and thought he had met a fool.
"Brother Xu, it seems that Eling has returned with great success!"
Brother Xu's voice stunned several of his men, and they all turned to look at Xu Sanqiu.
"That's all, please step aside. This is Mr. Li Chouxin, the friend I told you in the past. It was just a joke." Xu Sanqiu said as he got off the horse.
"Brother Xin Xin, don't mind if you are joking."
Hearing Xu Sanqiu's words, Li Chouxin smiled at Xu Sanqiu.
At first, he thought that he and Xiao Pan were acting suspiciously, but it turned out to be a joke about meeting old friends. Li Chouxin also asked Xu Sanqiu, "What are you doing here, brother Xu?"
Xu Sanqiu said with some distress: "Brother, you don't know, now is not the time to talk about this, why not find a place to talk about it?"
Li Chouxin said: "Then go to my place. I think the food should be ready now."
"Listening to what I said, I think this journey has been very nourishing. It seems that I have a good wife in my family."
Li Chouxin smiled quickly and said, "Brother Xu, please stop laughing at me. Are you going or not?"
Xu Sanqiu then said seriously: "Go, go, of course."
Xu Sanqiu then ordered his men to continue checking around the execution ground, while he, Li Chouxin and Zhang Xiaopan headed towards Li Chouxin's yard.
As soon as we arrived outside the courtyard, we could smell the fragrance, which aroused the greed of several people.
Several people opened the door and went in, only to see two women busy in the kitchen in the courtyard, and bursts of aroma wafted from the kitchen.
"Master's wife, Master's wife, what are you cooking? Xiaopan is hungry." Although Zhang Xiaopan knew that his two mistresses would not be able to cook such a dish, he still couldn't help but ask after smelling the aroma.
When the two people in the kitchen heard that Li Chouxin and the others were back, they immediately walked out of the kitchen.
The moment the two of them stepped out of the kitchen, three pairs of eyes were stunned.
The old people on the second floor met again, and both sides were a little unbelievable.
"Mr. Xu?" Seyu asked in surprise.
When Xu Sanqiu saw Qinyin and Seyu, he was stunned for a moment, then looked around the courtyard, and then replied: "Miss Seyu, why are you here? Apart from Miss Qinyin and you, Shuyi and Chess Where is Miss Yun?"
Before Se Yu could answer, Li Chouxin asked the two girls to bring out the wine and food in a somewhat affectionate manner, and wanted to reminisce about the past with Xu Sanqiu.
Xu Sanqiu was even more amazed when he saw the two girls being obedient to Li Chou. Although the four girls on the second and second floors had taken refuge with Li Chou at that time, they did not expect that their relationship would become so bad after not seeing each other for these few days. subtle.
Several people came to the table and sat down, and the two girls also brought out dishes from the kitchen. They were braised carp and lion's head, as well as some soups and dishes that nourished qi and aphrodisiacs. Li Chouxin looked at the dishes and asked awkwardly: "You guys?" The two of them actually took advantage of me to go out and buy delicious food. Isn't this too extravagant?"
But looking at the dishes carefully, Li Chouxin suddenly felt embarrassed, because Xu Sanqiu was also puzzled by the dishes on the table. Except for two or three normal dishes, the rest were all supplementary dishes, so he turned his attention to Li Chouxin .
But at this time Qin Yin said without hesitation: "Brother Chou Xin hasn't had much rest these days. He is exhausted every day. Of course he needs to make up for it, right? Sister Se Yu."
Seyu answered: "Sister is right. Brother Chouxin still needs to pay attention to nourishing himself. Otherwise, what will my two sisters do in the future?"
After Xu Sanqiu heard this, he realized that the relationship between these people had reached such an extent. He said to Li Chouxin: "Brother Chouxin is really good at it. You have conquered these few people, so you really need to make up for it." , It seems that I came at the wrong time today, hahaha."
Li Chou couldn't hide his embarrassment and said, "Brother Xu, please don't make fun of me. Brother, I see that Brother Xu has been so thin over the years, so I should take this opportunity to make up for myself."
After Li Chouxin said this, everyone laughed.
At this time, Xu Sanqiu turned to Qinyin and asked, "Miss Qinyin, where are the others?"
Qinyin heard the words: "Mr. Xu, Ziwei and Shuyi went to Tianmu Mountain a few days ago, so only sister Seyu and I were left to serve brother Chouxin."
"Tianmu Mountain? Is it that ancient religion that only practices immortality and doesn't care about worldly affairs?"
Seeing Xu Sanqiu's expression, Li Chouxin asked: "What? Brother Xu has heard of this religion?"
Xu Sanqiu said: "How can you not know about such a great ancient religion? I just haven't seen it. But in recent years, the court has sent many people to Tianmu Mountain to seek immortality, but they all returned without success. It’s just because grandma didn’t care about worldly affairs that day.”
"I see, then what's so special about Tian Lao Cult?" Chou Xin continued to ask.
Xu Sanqiu said: "The Heavenly Mother Sect is very mysterious. We only know that it has supreme attainments in the Tao, and almost no one knows about the rest. However, it is rumored that the current generation of leaders are close to breaking through the Tao, but they are suffering from the last One step is the secret of the Cangxuan Sword Technique, so it has not been achieved for a long time. Now he is more than one hundred and thirty years old, which is really rare in the world, and it is precisely because of this that the man in the court keeps sending people."
After listening to Xu Sanqiu's words, Li Chou suddenly thought that the reason why Ziwei became a saint was because of the Cangxuan Sword Technique. From this point of view, if they could not understand it, it would be extremely difficult for Ziwei and others to go down the mountain.
Li Chouxin wanted to continue asking, but Xu Sanqiu said: "Only you and I can understand what Grandma teaches today. But having said that, why did your master and disciple go to the execution ground today?"
The two chatted while drinking. Li Chou knew Xu Sanqiu was a good person and had no intention of hiding it.
"To be honest, brother Xu, the two of us are only going to save people tomorrow."
Xu Sanqiu's expression changed: "Brother, are you talking about Pei Chen?"
"Exactly."
"But Pei Chen is the person that Master Gao wants to kill. This trip will be extremely thrilling."
"Even so, my master and apprentice still have to go a long way. If it were not for Pei Chen, I would not be the apprentice I am today." After speaking, Li Chouxin looked at Zhang Xiaopan.
"Why is Brother Xu also at the execution ground today?" Li Chou was curious.
Xu Sanqiu also confessed: "Well, my brother, since I came back from Eling, my official position has been promoted one level, from the weapons supervisor to the minister of Dali Temple. Although when I get to Dali Temple, I don't have to do whatever the superior officer says. After all, There are too many people here.”
"That's not the way to be an official. Brother Xu, don't worry about it."
"Brother Qianxin, I don't know that the Young Minister of Dali Temple sounds good to me, but he can't help himself. What's more, Dali Temple has a good relationship with Master Gao and the Ministry of Punishment. The superiors always ask us to do this and that in the name of Master Gao. In Kyoto, many things have to be done. When I went to the execution ground today, I was ordered to check the defense. It was said that the Ministry of Punishment was short of manpower, so I asked Dali Temple to send people to assist, but I did not receive any paperwork."
Li Chouxin saw that Xu Sanqiu was a little depressed and said: "Brother Xu, this is not the case in officialdom. As long as there is a big tree behind you to rely on, the parasitic weeds and rocks under the tree can give orders in the name of the big tree. There will always be people who think they are Holding chicken feathers in your hands, you can strangle other people's throats and show off your power in front of others. But often, the chicken feathers in these people's hands are rarely given to them by others. More often, they may be plucked from their own bodies. They are used to seeing this. alright."
After listening to Li Chouxin's words, Xu Sanqiu was thoughtful and said: "I didn't expect that although Brother Chouxin is not in the officialdom, he can see everything so clearly. Today's words made Sanqiu enlightened."
"Brother Xu, you're too polite. Now that we've said that, I hope that Brother Xu can tell me about tomorrow's events, so you can do me a favor."
Xu Sanqiu said: "Brother, I know that Gao Bishan is not a good person, let alone a good person. Tomorrow, everyone in Dali Temple will only be responsible for guarding the outside. Then inside will be the people from the Ministry of Punishment, and above the execution ground will be the personal guards of Gao Bishan's mansion. , the situation is very serious, please think twice."
Li Chouxin looked at Zhang Xiaopan again. Zhang Xiaopan's eyes were firm. Li Chouxin also said immediately: "Brother Xu, there is no need to persuade me. I have already made up my mind. Even if there is a mountain of fire tomorrow, I have to fight my way out. We can save Pei Chen." .”
Xu Sanqiu looked at Li Chouxin and Zhang Xiaopan's unswerving expressions and did not try to persuade him. He just thought about it and then said: "Brother Chouxin, in fact, these Gao Bishan brothers don't want to see you either. It's just that they have been deeply entrenched in the court over the years, and their forces are intertwined. , so no one has dared to oppose him. If he can suffer some losses tomorrow, many people must be willing to see it, but it is a bit difficult. If the worried brother succeeds like this, it will tell the whole troubled Kyoto Everyone, this old thing is not unshakable, it is bound to cause some shock."
"What does Brother Xu mean?" Li Chouxin asked.
Xu Sanqiu paused and said: "If brother comes tomorrow, Sanqiu will definitely not be too embarrassed and will give me some help. If I can successfully save Pei Chen, just come from the intersection where Sanqiu is guarding and he will help me." You wait until you are out of trouble."
After listening to Xu Sanqiu's words, Li Chouxin knew that this was the greatest help Xu Sanqiu could give him, so he picked up his wine glass and made a toast, and the two of them clinked their glasses and drank.
However, Li Chouxin thought that if Xu Sanqiu helped him, after all, those people under his command were not blind, and they might cause trouble to Xu Sanqiu.
Xu Sanqiu knew that Li Chou was worried and said: "Brother Chouxin, don't worry. The people under me are all people who know the truth and will not betray Sanqiu. It's really not possible. Let's just put on a show when the time comes. Brother Chouxin, just press on." Just do as I say."
Li Chouxin looked at Xu Sanqiu's sincere look and said, "I didn't expect that you and I would say goodbye in a hurry, but now we meet for such a matter of life and death. It's really a trick of fate. Thank you very much."
Xu Sanqiu waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. Who hasn't been a passionate man? If this happens, everyone in the world will be happy. Besides, Sanqiu can only do this with this little power, so he is bound to do it."
Then, at Li Chouxin's suggestion, the few of them didn't say anything more about the matter, but just drank happily, as if they hadn't drank so happily for some time.
After this conversation, it was already evening. They didn't eat much food, but drank a lot of wine. They stopped after Qin Yin and others persuaded them because of tomorrow's events, otherwise the two of them didn't know how long they would drink. go.
And Xu Sanqiu also wandered out of the yard with Li Chouxin seeing him off.
Li Chouxin returned to the courtyard and said to Xiao Pan: "Xiao Pan, although we have Brother Xu's help, tomorrow will still be dangerous. We have to rely on ourselves for everything. Don't be careless. Please review all the skills and sword moves carefully." , there can be no mistakes tomorrow."
Xiaopan said hello and went back to the room.
Li Chouxin sat in the courtyard, still worried. What he said must be done tomorrow, but everything can only be done by force. There is no plan at all. If he succeeds, he will definitely become a wanted criminal in Kyoto. If he fails, he will be completely destroyed on the spot. He doesn't know what he has done. Decide whether it is correct or not.
At this time Qinyin came over, saw Li Chouxin's sad face, and said: "Brother Chouxin, take me and Seyu with you tomorrow. There will be multiple people and helpers, just in case..."
Li Chouxin knew what Qinyin was going to say, but he didn't let Qinyin continue speaking. He stretched out his fingers to stop Qinyin's speaking lips.
"Qinyin, I know what you mean, but tomorrow is too dangerous, so you and Seyu can wait here. If we don't come back, you and Seyu can leave and go to Ziwei and the others. With Tianmushan and I staying, With the money you bet, you will be safe for life."
Se Yu also came over, with tears streaming down his face. His beautifully made-up little face instantly made people feel distressed. Li Chouxin held the two of them in his arms and comforted them softly.
"You are both good sisters of Brother Chouxin. Brother Chouxin knows it. But for tomorrow, please two sisters, please listen to me. This can be regarded as Brother Chouxin's last request to you. Don't let down Chouxin's heart." , Be obedient." Li Chouxin said as she patted the two of them on the shoulders, but Zhang Xiaopan could clearly see this scene while hiding behind the door.
Zhang Xiaopan suddenly felt extremely sad. If he hadn't been obsessed with it, his master and his wife wouldn't have to be like this, so he had a plan in his mind.
Zhang Xiaopan pushed the door open and said, "Master, you ate too much just now. Before it gets too late, Xiaopan go buy some fruits to quench the thirst of Master and Madam." After that, Zhang Xiaopan ran towards the door.
Li Chouxin and the other three didn't think much about it.
After a while, Zhang Xiaopan came back with the fruit, washed it and put it on the table to eat with his master and his wife.
"Master and Master, Xiao Pan has never served you a proper tea since I joined you. Let Xiao Pan solemnly perform the apprenticeship ceremony tonight!"
The three of them looked at Xiaopan, feeling very touched, and then nodded.
Zhang Xiaopan walked into the kitchen and started making tea. He put a bag of powder and tea leaves in at the same time, and came out soon with a teapot and teacup.
He put it on the table and poured three cups of tea in front of several people. Then he knelt on the ground, kowtowed to the three of them, and solemnly shouted: "Master and Master, please bow to Xiao Pan."
After speaking, he knelt down and turned to the table, picked up the plate, returned to Li Chouxin and the others, and said, "Master and Master, please have tea."
The three of them looked at Zhang Xiaopan's sensible look and didn't think much. They took the tea cup from the plate and started drinking. After drinking the tea, the three of them put down the cup and helped Zhang Xiaopan up from the ground.
"Good disciple, my master and my wife know your thoughts. It's getting late. Go back to your room quickly. Practice for a while and rest early. Don't delay your business." Li Chouxin touched Zhang Xiaopan's head and said.
Zhang Xiaopan looked at Li Chouxin's compassionate look, and felt very sad, but he couldn't show it, and said, "Xiaopan knows, master and wife should go back and rest early."
After Zhang Xiaopan finished speaking, he turned back to the room, turned back to the door again and looked at the master and his wife outside.
At this time, Qinyin felt dizzy and sleepy.
Upon seeing this, Li Chouxin said: "Let's go, I'll take you two sisters back to the house to rest." After saying that, one of them helped the two sisters and walked towards the room.
In the room, Li Chouxin just helped the two of them to the bed, and they fell down and began to fall asleep.
Li Chouxin thought she was too tired recently, so she didn't think much about it and wanted to turn around and go back to her room.
Unexpectedly, just when he turned around, he suddenly felt dizzy and his limbs became weak. He fell back and fell asleep next to the two sisters.
When Zhang Xiaopan heard that there was no movement, he opened the door and walked towards the room. He gently opened the door and found that the three of them had fallen on the bed. Then he walked over slowly, put the three of them to sleep on the bed and covered them. Quilt.
"Master, I'm sorry. It was Xiao Pan who drugged the tea. The amount of drug is enough for Master and Master to sleep until noon tomorrow. Let Xiao Pan face tomorrow's matters alone! Xiao Pan can't bear the thought of Master and Master for Xiao Pan's sake. Pan Er is separated again, Master and Master, please forgive Xiao Pan for being unfilial!" Zhang Xiaopan stood by the bed and looked at the three sleeping people with tears in his eyes. Then he knelt on the ground with a plop, kowtowed three times to the three people again, and then stood up and closed the door. go out.
Zhang Xiaopan returned to the room, took out the Heart-Luring Jue that Li Chouxin gave him, went to Li Chouxin's room, and put it together with the Flying Elephant Jue under Li Chouxin's pillow. Then he sat down at the table, picked up a pen and paper, and wrote on the paper. I just learned a few crooked words.
"Master, Xiao Pan is gone, don't look for him!"
Then Zhang Xiaopan returned to his room again, picked up the wooden sword to banish the immortal, put on a pair of tattered clothes, pretended to be a little beggar, walked towards the execution ground overnight, and slept in a corner next to the execution ground.
Zhang Xiaopan thought to himself that he was a child and a beggar. Even if someone saw him tomorrow, he would only scold him a few times and not take it too seriously. No one would think that a normal person would spend the night beside the execution ground. At this moment, he just Wait until tomorrow comes.
Li Chouxin and the other three were given the Mongolian sweat medicine and were sleeping soundly at this time. Little did they know that Zhang Xiaopan had already left alone, because Zhang Xiaopan had given more of the medicine than the medicine seller said, and he would not be there until noon tomorrow. You can't wake up.
But if you wake up at noon and go to the execution ground, everything should be over. Zhang Xiaopan could only keep praying that Li Chouxin would never wake up before noon.
Half asleep and half awake, the sky is getting brighter.
