Sealing Sword

Chu Xiwei hadn't been back to Tianjing City for ten years.

After the palace change that year, although Chu Xiwei survived, no matter whether it was for his own safety or Chu Ziyu's peace of mind, he never took a step closer to Tianjing. He thought that he would have nothing to do with this place for the rest of his life, but it turned out that he was not as good as a human being. God knows.

He was supposed to take Lu Mingyuan back to the Sanmai Academy as promised, but within two days of departure, he received a tip from a spy - the emperor asked King Li for Ruan Feiyu's death, and all his sons and daughters on official careers went to the Sanmai Academy.

Ruan Feiyu's death involved many things, Chu Xiwei had already guessed that this matter would not be good, but he did not expect it to become such a big mess in a short period of time.

From Beijiang to Tianjing, at least it would take nearly ten days. Chu Xiwei wouldn't believe that there was no one behind it to make such a big fuss in such a short period of time.

Ruan Feiyu's death, King Li could not escape being involved, and he would definitely drag King Duan into the water, and at that time, I am afraid that King Cheng would not be alone.

Beijiang, Tianjing, and Dongling are now all connected in a line because of this incident, and the Sanmai Academy in the South is also a place where wind and cloud gather, which can be said to be a mobilization of the whole body.

After thinking about it, Chu Xi made a decision.

He asked Lu Mingyuan to copy another copy of the letter, and made his confidantes disguise themselves as Lu Mingyuan, and took the forged letter to Sanmai Academy with Sun Mifeng and others, while he took Qin Lanshang and the real Lu Mingyuan, and took another The small team diverted to the north and headed for Tianjing.

This road is really not easy. Even if Sun Minfeng and others attract attention, there are still various forces setting up hidden stakes along the way. The closer you get to Tianjing, the more difficult it will be.Fortunately, he is now in control of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, and he is best at stealth and stealth, transforming into shadows, and finally brought Lu Mingyuan to Tianjing City without any danger.

Although Tianjing was the birthplace of Chu Yao, and he had spent 13 years here, the descendants of the royal family still grew up under the green eaves of the red building, and their understanding of the market was not as good as that of the guards in front of the palace gate. Xiao became his master, and secretly took him out of the palace for a walk from time to time, and barely managed to visit several famous street shops in Tianjing City.

But now that the vicissitudes of life have passed, he has long been neither a thing nor a person, and he has changed from an unparalleled little grandson to a Jianghu man who licks blood at the edge of his knife, and he has no sense of belonging to this place.

It is not difficult for them to enter the city, but Chu Xiwei keenly sensed that the situation in Tianjing had changed.

The bustling market was still there, but it always made him feel like he was being spied on. He held it back calmly, and the subordinates around him quickly dispersed into the crowd and disappeared.

When Lu Mingyuan arrived in Tianjing, he had his own channel to contact King Duan.After Chu Xiwei got a room at the inn, he settled down to rest. After all, he was the one who had the heaviest burden on the road for several days, and his iron body couldn't bear it anymore.

Qin Lanshang didn't dare to disturb him, and because he didn't know the place he was born in, he didn't dare to run around and cause trouble, so he dragged Lu Mingyuan, who had returned after leaving a secret signal, to play chess in the room.

This girl is a born stinky chess player, with Lu Mingyuan's chess strength, she can be defeated with less than half a cup of tea, but he has a tepid good temper, doesn't talk much, just guides her with the way of chess, tossing for a long time , Qin Lanshang, who had been called to lose several times, was embarrassed to get angry.

After a while, the closed window was suddenly knocked lightly three times. Chu Xi, who was sitting cross-legged, opened her eyes slightly, opened the wooden window with her palm, and saw that there was no one outside, only a flower made of silk. The golden chrysanthemum was placed on the windowsill.

Qin Lanshang stepped forward to inspect it vigilantly. Outside the window was a remote alleyway with only one big tree. At this time, there was no wind but the branches trembled slightly. It could be seen that the person who climbed up it just now left not long ago.

"Light kungfu is brilliant."

Qin Lanshang was born and raised in Baiguimen, and has seen many masters, not to mention those who have attained in lightness kung fu. Not to mention Shen Wuduan and Chu Xiwei, Erniang's "Phantom Step" alone is already It is a rare method of light work.Therefore, it is really not easy for her to praise "Gao Ming". So far, the person she has seen the fastest light kung fu is Ye Fusheng who has an inexplicable relationship with her uncle, but before that she was Never heard of this person's name.

There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in this world, so don't dare to be slighted, or you will suffer a loss sooner or later.

Thinking in her heart, she wrapped Jinju inside with a handkerchief, and found a wax pill of the same color the size of a small fingernail in the stamen.

Lu Mingyuan crushed it, and hid a small note inside, on which was written in petite characters - three quarters of a child, Zuichunlou Anxiangju.

Qin Lanshang looked at the signature, and did not write his name, but only drew a small flame.

"Yu Zhe, Yi Ye, means the brightness of the fire." Lu Mingyuan saw the flame, and made up his mind, "He is the man of King Duan."

It was the first time for Qin Lanshang to come to Tianjing, and she blinked and asked, "Where is that Zuichunlou? A restaurant?"

As soon as the word "Zuichunlou" came out, Chu Xiwei frowned. He actually didn't know Tianjing City very well, but this Zuichunlou was an exception.

The most famous brothel in Tianjing City, there are many official prostitutes from Jiaofangsi, it can be regarded as the place where dignitaries like to expose their ugliness and pretend to be romantic.

Back then when Gu Xiao was in Tianjing, he often ran to this place. Chu Yao, who was still young, followed in by mistake the first time, but he was so confused by the makeup and fragrance that he couldn't find the south, east, north, south, or west. Six's guy turned around and took him out.

Although later he knew that Gu Xiao came here to inquire about intelligence and monitor officials, but he couldn't hold back his temper for a while.What's more, at that time, the top lady in Zuichunlou had a close relationship with Gu Xiao, even if she passed by downstairs, whenever she saw her by the railing, she would throw a sachet down.

It's just that ten years have passed, and the top card is probably also faded, and I don't know where he is.

As he was thinking wildly, Lu Mingyuan coughed lightly, his face flushed red, he hesitated and said, "It's... a strange restaurant."

He was vague, but Qin Lanshang was aroused instead: "Then I'll go and learn more!"

Lu Mingyuan was dumbfounded, wishing he could transform into a monkey scratching his ears and cheeks, so as to dispel the idea of ​​the eldest lady.But before he racked his brains, Chu Xiwei said, "You stay."

Qin Lanshang was very dissatisfied, and Chu Xi said in a cold voice: "I will leave the summoning order to you. If Lu Mingyuan and I have not returned in Choushi, you will call the disciples to leave Tianjing."

At present, the undercurrent in Tianjing City is surging, and Chu Xiwei must explore the tiger's den, but she can't get all her own people into it.Although Qin Lanshang was unruly, fortunately she knew the seriousness, so she didn't argue when she heard the words, and obediently accepted the token.

After a boring meal and a short rest, Qin Lanshang went out, pretending to be wandering in the street, and soon changed her appearance under the cover of her subordinates, completely hiding herself.

Chu Xiwei waited until midnight before going out with the fidgeting Lu Mingyuan.

Since the founding of the Great Chu, only the "curfew" was established during the period of Gaozu. Later, it was abolished by the first emperor and the night market began to develop. After Chu Ziyu ascended the throne, he did not stop it. Day and night bloom."Therefore, even though it is already late at night, the Ten Mile Long Street is still brightly lit. There are lanterns hanging in front of the shops, big and small. There are all kinds of shouts and various items emerging one after another, and there are more people playing at night.

However, Zuichun Tower can still be seen clearly at a glance in this bustling and dazzling area.

It is only three storeys high, it should have been renovated recently, and the railings and pillars have been replaced with new ones. The veils are blown by the wind, and you can vaguely see the lights inside. There is only an ambiguous fire covered by the red cloth.

Different from other brothels, there is no delicate woman leaning on the door to solicit customers in front of Zuichunlou. I can vaguely see the figure of a person, but I can't hear it or see it clearly, but it can arouse the deepest itching in my heart.

Chu Xiwei lifted the curtain and entered, and sure enough, she saw the atmosphere of wine, sex and wealth in the hall, and there were entertainers and entertainers laughing and playing on the second floor, but the third floor could not be seen, it can be said that it is a clean place inside.

He frowned and didn't speak. Lu Mingyuan tactfully blocked the woman who was coming up, looking at the world but not daring to look at the half-open shoulder coat of the other party. He handed out the golden chrysanthemum and said in a stuttering way: "This girl, please, please!" Take us to the Dark Fragrance Residence."

The third floor is an elegant place for entertaining nobles. There are twelve rooms in total named after a flower. The so-called "dark fragrance" refers to Qiuju.If the latecomer is invited to enter the reserved room, he must present the corresponding flower specially made by Zuichun Tower as a token.

The woman took the golden chrysanthemum in his hand, and touched the back of the scholar's hand, Lu Mingyuan shrank back behind Chu Xiwei like a scalded rabbit, without raising his head.

Chu Xiwei deeply felt that this guy lost his identity. Fortunately, the woman could see that his face was cold and not easy to provoke, so she checked the token wisely and said: "Please go upstairs with the slave's house, two distinguished guests."

The two followed her up, without a word, until they stood in front of Anxiang Residence, Chu Xiwei's eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, and there were only four ordinary attendants guarding outside, but he held his breath, There are at least four people who can detect the breath.

This kind of skill of concealing one's presence is rare in Hundred Ghosts Sect. In Tianjing City, there is probably only...

When she narrowed her eyes, Chu Xiwei subconsciously wanted to walk away, but in the end she endured it. Lu Mingyuan didn't notice the change in his eyes at this moment, and went in after the attendant informed her.

Chu Xi took a step behind. There was no strong fragrance of makeup and powder in Anxiangju, only a faint fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus lingered in it. Behind the screen, there was a Qingguan playing a ditty. Apart from that, there were no prostitutes.

There is a small nanmu table on the large soft couch. On the top is a young man in yellow clothes and jade crown who is pouring himself a drink. The man in brocade clothes on the left is listening to the tune with his eyes closed, and he didn't turn his head until they stepped forward.

Chu Yu is not young anymore. The Qin Gong case more than 30 years ago lost his best years. Since then, he has lived in seclusion.

Whether it is Zangfeng or deserted, he is now in his fifties, and the coldness and sternness of the year have long since been tempered by the years, and have settled down to a steady and steady mountain.

When Lu Mingyuan saw him, he felt as if he was looking at Cangshan Mountain, and he saluted immediately.

However, Chu Yu's eyes only turned around on him, and then fell on Chu Xiwei, with a trace of quick doubt in his eyes.

Lu Mingyuan understood. Just as he was about to introduce Chu Xiwei, he heard the man in yellow speak.

"Xiwei, I didn't expect to see you here." The man in yellow lightly put down his wine glass, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he fixedly looked at Chu Xiwei, "I thought you would never see you again in this lifetime. Set foot in Tianjing for half a step."

When these words came out, both Chu Yu and Lu Mingyuan's expressions changed. Anyone could hear the familiarity in the man's tone.

Chu Yu didn't know Chu Xiwei's identity, but Lu Mingyuan guessed who this yellow-clothed man was - he could live in the same room with King Duan and be at the top, the only person in the world who has such honor.

However, he originally thought that Chu Xiwei should not have anything to do with the other party.

One is the mysterious new head of the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

One is the current emperor of the Great Chu Dynasty.

There is not only the difference between the rivers and lakes and the temples between the two people, but also a gap that should not be able to reach each other.

After hearing what he said, Chu Xiwei's face remained unchanged, but her hands in the sleeves tightened.