Nine swords

The final conclusion of the assassination incident on the night of the emperor’s birthday was that Prince Nan was escorted to death, while Prince Taiping pleaded guilty and committed suicide—the two old princes, Nanwang and Taiping, both had the same old tears and grief, but they were different. What's more, King Nan took this opportunity to enter the court and began to take power, while King Taiping was imprisoned in a house in the suburbs of Beijing to live his life, eat and die.The emperor still offered food and drink to the uncle, but all the subjects in the world understood that this represented the future life of King Taiping... In fact, it was just like that.

However, Nan Wang "emerged suddenly", leaping from an idle prince, not only his grandsons were directly taken into the palace by the emperor, even the original team of Nan Wang's mansion were transferred to Beijing. Entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

The turmoil of the assassination incident came to an end, but some caring people couldn't help but think about the ending: the current emperor had only two cousins, but this time he died cleanly and cleanly... To say this There is no truth in it, it is just a pure coincidence, and I am afraid few people will believe it.

But what if you don't believe it?That was the business of the emperor's family, and ordinary people just watched it.

Lu Xiaofeng was also one of the people who watched the excitement, but he forgot that the excitement is often not so good-looking, and besides... Lu Xiaofeng is not an ordinary person.

At this time, Lu Xiaofeng was drinking in the tavern, leisurely.A few months ago, he was swept out of the gate of Shenzhen Villa by the angry Xue Bing, and he was involved in a series of incidents in Yinhook Casino.

But now everything has been settled, Lu Xiaofeng just settled the matter of the Silver Hook Gambling House, so it is rare for him to be free.In this incident, Lu Xiaofeng dealt with the misty Jade Rakshasa, and finally returned the Rakshasa card, and understood that he was only a spearman for Jade Rakshasa this time. All the troubles were created by Yu Luocha himself: the death of the fake son, the exile of the Luocha card, and Yu Luocha's fake death were all to take the opportunity to cut off some restless guys in the Western Demon Cult.

Thinking of this, Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help laughing: Is it really because his reputation for being a troublemaker is too great, why do so many people want to take advantage of him?First Huo Xiu, Jin Jiuling, and then Yu Luocha... Alas, Lu Xiaofeng shook his head, drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, and then went on one after another, one after another... as if he wanted to borrow wine Soothing in general.

But in fact, the optimistic Lu Xiaofeng quickly figured it out, there was no need for him to look for trouble, because the facts proved that what he did was still meaningful—at least the truth was revealed to the world, right?Life is alive, just ask for a clear conscience.

Of course, Lu Xiaofeng has a clear conscience, and he has solved several major cases, and his reputation is getting bigger and bigger, which naturally means that he will have more and more troubles - no, troubles, troubles will come.

Ye Gucheng stood in front of Lu Xiaofeng, looked at him indifferently, neither spoke nor drew his sword, but Lu Xiaofeng had already jumped up from his seat, because Ye Gucheng's eyes were enough to make him restless.Lu Xiaofeng touched his nose helplessly, and said with a wry smile: "Master Ye... why are you here?"

Ye Gucheng said flatly, "Looking for you."

Lu Xiaofeng blinked in confusion, and suddenly realized that the other people in the tavern had disappeared at some point, he smiled even more helplessly, and said: "Gong Jiu is here too, you two are so big It really makes me feel like my back is creepy..." As soon as he finished speaking, the curtain of the back door of the tavern was lifted, and Gong Jiu came out.

Lu Xiaofeng was a little surprised when he saw Gong Jiu, because at this time Gong Jiu's eyes were red and his face was haggard, he was not at all like the powerful and proud young master Jiu.Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Ye Gucheng, and said with a dry smile: "Ahaha, it must be the two of you who quarreled, if it's just a peacemaker, I think I'm pretty good at it..."

Gong Jiu didn't respond to the dry joke, but walked up to Lu Xiaofeng and said very directly: "Lu Xiaofeng, I need your help with something." At this moment, Lu Xiaofeng realized that even Gong Jiu's voice had A bit hoarse... It seems that the matter is not small!

For a moment, Lu Xiaofeng felt the cold sweat on his back. He subconsciously gathered the red cloak on his body, and said tremblingly, "How can I help...?" Gong Jiu and Ye Gucheng were about to come to him for "help", Lu Xiaofeng's heart was pounding endlessly.

Gong Jiu stared at Lu Xiaofeng, and said seriously: "I'm not joking, this is a major matter of killing families and clans, if you don't intend to help, just shake your head, and I will leave immediately, from now on, the bridge will return to the bridge, and the road will return to the road. We never knew each other."

Lu Xiaofeng's brows twitched when he heard that, Gong Jiu was usually not serious, at that time he would always make people feel speechless or laugh; but once Gong Jiu became serious...the pressure on people was really not ordinary ah.

After bowing his head and pondering for a while, Lu Xiaofeng guessed that Gong Jiu might have encountered a huge trouble, but he really didn't want to cause any more trouble, but Gong Jiu was Lu Xiaofeng's friend, and Gong Jiu had helped him before, This refusal is really hard to say, so Lu Xiaofeng can only sigh and say: "Gong Jiu, if you have anything to say, just tell me, at worst I will risk my life to help you!"

Gong Jiu stared at Lu Xiaofeng for a while, finally smiled slightly, and said seriously: "Lu Xiaofeng, you are indeed a good friend, just based on your words, I will be good friends with you forever."

Ye Gucheng, who was watching silently, was speechless about this: he is still a good friend for a lifetime, so he should make good use of Lu Xiaofeng for the rest of his life... It really is not kind to be a pervert.

After hearing Gong Jiu's words, Lu Xiaofeng also laughed happily, and said bluntly: "I have many shortcomings, but the biggest advantage is that I am a good friend. Tell me, what happened? Could it be that even you and City Lord Ye joined forces?" Can't we solve it together?"

Gong Jiu didn't answer, but pointed to the backyard of the tavern, and said, "Go in and say, there's fine wine."

Of course Gong Jiu knew Lu Xiaofeng well, if he wanted to talk about things with him, how could he not prepare good wine and good food?Not long after, the three of them sat around a table in the yard. The wine was filled and the dishes were served. The gentle wind blew by, taking away a lot of the dignified atmosphere surrounding them.

Lu Xiaofeng picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and sighed with a smile: "Good wine, good wine. In comparison, the ones I drank in the lobby just now are all lees! This tavern owner is not kind!" Obviously, this The behind-the-scenes owner of the tavern is Gong Jiu, is it a pun in Lu Xiaofeng's words?After all, Lu Xiaofeng is not a fool, so how could he like to be taken advantage of?Everyone knows how to pat their chests to say loyalty, but when things come to an end, it depends on the situation whether it is true or false.

Regardless of whether Lu Xiaofeng was punning or not, Gong Jiuquan acted as if he didn't hear it, he drank a glass of wine as soon as he raised his head, and then smiled bitterly: "Lu Xiaofeng, if I die, you won't be able to drink such good wine .”

Lu Xiaofeng's heart sank, he laughed on purpose, and said: "You join forces with City Lord Ye, who in the world can be the enemy? Ninth brother, don't come and play me."

Gong Jiu looked straight at Lu Xiaofeng and said, "Emperor."

"Huh?" Lu Xiaofeng couldn't react, Gong Jiu nodded seriously, and said, "Brother Lu did not mishear, the emperor wants to kill me."

Hearing this, Lu Xiaofeng put down the wine glass in his hand, frowned and pondered for a moment, then said carefully, "What earth-shattering event did you do... to offend the emperor?" He smiled wryly again, and said, "Lu Although I have a lot of friends and my kung fu is decent, but I am not a god in the sky, if you really make the emperor angry, how can I help you?"

"The problem is that I didn't do anything." Gong Jiu said flatly: "I went to Feixian Island a few days ago, and when I came back, I heard...the son of Prince Taiping conspired to assassinate the emperor, and he committed suicide."

Lu Xiaofeng said inexplicably: "So that's what happened. I've heard about it too. The man is dead and the case is closed. What does it have to do with you?"

"How could there be no connection?" Gong Jiu said with a bit of self-mockery in his tone, "I am the son of Prince Taiping."

Lu Xiaofeng stared at Gong Jiu dumbfounded, Gong Jiu sighed, and explained: "Lu Xiaofeng, I am the real Prince Taiping's heir, but when I was young, I was unwilling to stay in the palace to be an idle dandy, so I He ran away from home and wandered the rivers and lakes... As for the eldest son in the palace, he is just my substitute."

Lu Xiaofeng's heart thumped, but he forced himself to ask calmly, "Then?"

Gong Jiu's expression was faint, but with a rare bit of sadness, he said quietly: "What's next? Then it's the emperor's birthday, my substitute died, and my father was also put under house arrest... "

"During this time, you really didn't do anything?" Lu Xiaofeng lowered his eyes, staring at the wine glass in his hand, and asked.

"No." Gong Jiu said firmly, but he glanced at Ye Gucheng, but added: "I can't say no, it's just that what I did during this period has nothing to do with the emperor."

Lu Xiaofeng raised his eyes, met Gong Jiu's eyes, and asked, "Oh? Can you tell me what it is?"

Gong Jiu smiled lightly: "It's not a big deal, I just went to Feixian Island and became the wife of Baiyun City Lord."

Ye Gucheng felt that his stomach ached from holding back his laughter. Gong Jiu said this so solemnly, the effect...Look at Lu Xiaofeng, his jaw almost dropped, and he stammered, "Aha ...What?! Madam City Mistress... City Mistress Ye..." Lu Xiaofeng stared blankly at Ye Gucheng.

Ye Gucheng nodded calmly and said, "Yes."

Lu Xiaofeng was silent for a long time before digesting the "explosive" news, then he nodded, looked at Gong Jiu, and said, "I understand...but since the matter has come to this point, your real identity is not If it’s not leaked, why don’t you join hands with City Lord Ye and enjoy the rivers and lakes together, wouldn’t that be good? What do you want me to do for you?”

Gong Jiu restrained her smile, and said coldly: "Do you think I shouldn't seek justice?" As he spoke, his eyes were slightly sad, and he continued: "But have you ever thought that if I never leave the palace, Wouldn’t it be me who died in vain?”

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, and said: "Since ancient times, the blood of the royal family has killed each other less often? Since the emperor is like this... he has dealt with Prince Taiping and Prince Nan in one fell swoop, why do you want to seek justice? Isn’t it in vain?” Even if the assassination was arranged by the emperor, it was deliberately used to kill his two cousins, but who made him the emperor?In this regard, Lu Xiaofeng has nothing to do.

Gong Jiu sighed and said: "Perhaps you are right. Anyway, my father was only under house arrest but did not die. It seems unnecessary for me to worry about it..."

Lu Xiaofeng nodded again and again, persuading: "Ninth brother, I understand that you must be very uncomfortable now, but this is the end of the matter..."

"No," Gong Jiu interrupted Lu Xiaofeng, and said, "If the emperor really fears me, I have nothing to say if he wants to get rid of me. Anyway, I didn't die, and I will live my life in the rivers and lakes from now on. It's over. However, this matter is not so simple!"

"Oh?" Lu Xiaofeng focused his eyes and said, "I would like to hear more about it."

Gong Jiu half-closed his eyes, and said with a sneer: "My father's place of house arrest is strictly guarded, and it took me a lot of effort to get a piece of paper... I can understand everything just by looking at it." He said Then he took out a crumpled note from his bosom, unfolded it and handed it to Lu Xiaofeng.

Lu Xiaofeng took a closer look, his complexion suddenly changed, and his whole body was dripping with cold sweat - he saw the scrawled note on the note, which read: My son, be careful, the appearance of the prince of the Southern Prince is the same as that of the emperor!

Lu Xiaofeng's heart sank, as if he had fallen into a bottomless abyss, and kept sinking... He stared at Gong Jiu, and asked: "You mean..."

Gong Jiu shook his head and said: "I don't mean anything, but you have met the son of Prince Nan before you handled the case of the embroidered robber. If he looks the same as the emperor, you can go to the capital to find out."

Lu Xiaofeng remained silent, Gong Jiu said again: "Aren't you and Aunt Gongsun also friends?"

Lu Xiaofeng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Ms. Gongsun...why did she get involved in it and even die? I came back from the West Frontier, so I really don't know anything about it."

Gong Jiu looked at Lu Xiaofeng with burning eyes, and said: "I don't know about other things, I only know that last time A Cheng was going to compete with Aunt Gongsun, but in the end..."

Ye Gucheng continued calmly: "In the end, I fled without a fight and returned to Feixian Island with Ah Jiu."

Ah Cheng and Ah Jiu... Lu Xiaofeng rubbed the corners of his twitching mouth vigorously, and then touched his mustache in a concealed manner. Then he came to his senses, and said in disbelief, "Master Ye...how are you?" Maybe flee without a fight?" Would Ye Gucheng flee without a fight before agreeing to a sword fight?This is as ridiculous as Ximen Chuuxue saying that he doesn't practice sword anymore!

A bunch of inconceivable things were mixed together, which almost made Lu Xiaofeng's brain dizzy.

I only heard Gong Jiu say in a cold tone: "Because I have received the news in advance that Aunt Gongsun borrowed the strong crossbow guards of the Nanwang Mansion. If Ah Cheng leaves as promised, the consequences will be obvious... How could I let him go to the appointment? ?”

Hearing this, Lu Xiaofeng's heart seemed to have a flash of inspiration, and a bunch of messy clues seemed to be gradually connected together: Aunt Gongsun, Nanwangfu, the emperor... What's the secret in all of this?Lu Xiaofeng suddenly had a vague feeling - this may be the biggest conspiracy he has encountered in his life!

After contemplating for a while, Lu Xiaofeng finally breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Gong Jiu: "I know the cause and effect, I will investigate carefully, and get to the bottom of this matter..." He smiled smartly and said : "If I can understand such a big secret, I will be worth it even if I die!"

Gong Jiu smiled "haha", clapped his palms with Lu Xiaofeng, said: "Yes, this matter haunts my heart, it will only make me uneasy for the rest of my life, but with Brother Lu's help, the truth must not be far away... If it is true in the end If the sky is broken, we will go to Huangquan together, what is it?!"

Lu Xiaofeng suddenly felt proud, nodded, and said, "No matter what, I always believe that justice is in the hearts of the people."