treacherous world

Who is the person who claims to be the most important to Zhan Zhao?

The one who walked in turned out to be Qiu Langxing who suddenly disappeared from the examination room that day and was under serious suspicion.

As soon as Wang Chao Ma Han, who was guarding the door, saw him, he immediately drew his sword and wanted to arrest him, after all, he was a serious suspect!

Qiu Lang didn't panic when he walked, he seemed so calm, as if he was ready to be arrested when he came, instead he asked with a smile, "Why arrest me?"

"Qiu Langxing." Bao Zheng walked out from the study, "You disappeared from the examination room for no reason and left behind a poem, how can you explain it?"

Qiu Langxing raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile, "My lord, I am wronged! I didn't take the exam at all."

"What?" Bao Zheng's face changed slightly, "You didn't go?"

Zhan Zhao frowned and looked at Bai Yutang - believe it or not?

Bai Yutang smiled helplessly—he wanted to deny it, but there was no evidence to prove it.

"I'm really wronged, Mr. Bao!" Qiu Langxing said with a dejected expression, "This time, I came to Kaifeng Mansion to report the case and provide clues. I don't know what someone has done with my face. Bad thing."

"What case are you reporting?" Bao Zheng observed Qiu Langxing's words and deeds. This person seemed very cunning and not easy to deal with.Since he dared to come, he must be fully prepared and must deal with it carefully. "You said, someone used your face to do bad things?"

"Yeah! I went out on the day of the exam, but I didn't expect to fall into the villain's way, and I got a soul-hunting spell. Poor me, I was thrown into the mountains. The barren mountains and wild forests are scary. Fortunately, I still have some effort, and it took a lot of effort." After a few days of hard work, I just climbed up." Qiu Langxing said, stretched out his hand, and spread out his fingers for everyone to see, "Look, I really climbed up with bare hands!"

Zhan Zhao and the others frowned, and saw that his palms were full of scars, and they were all scratches, which indeed looked like they were caused by rocks and branches.

"Would you like to look at the bottom again?" Qiu Langxing said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "The injury was really serious, my knees were worn out, and I lost a lot of weight. I have nothing to eat, and there are no tools in the barren mountains and wild forests Catching animals, did you find it?"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay - Qiu Langxing's expression made it hard for people to believe what he said was true, but there seemed to be no reason to refute him.In short, there is no evidence for both sides. Bao Zheng and the others saw him disappear from the examination room that day. Could it be that he was disguised?If you ask him to say this, that water ghost is the one who used his face to do bad things... Why did he use his face?

It's just that whether Qiu Langxing really has something to hide or refuses to admit it, no one in Kaifeng Mansion will believe him [-]%, that's the truth.

"Fortunately, I'm lucky, and I didn't come to die without a place to die!" Qiu Langxing said, reaching out to touch his bosom, and took out something to wave to Zhan Zhao, "Here, here's yours." .”

Zhan Zhaoxin said that you have fallen into the valley and still have the heart to bring me something?

"It's very important!" Qiu Langxing laughed, and a strange look flashed in his eyes, "So, I'm your most important person!"

Bai Yutang's voice sounded a bit harsh, as it was an irreconcilable relationship.

Zhan Zhao didn't like it too much, it's clear that there are people here who are more important than you!After a while, a certain mouse's vinegar jar turns over again, and it will be troublesome!

Everyone looked at the hand that Qiu Langxing was holding, wondering what kind of medicine this kid was selling in the gourd?

Zhan Zhao walked down the steps and reached out to pick it up, "What is it?"

"A good thing with a big secret!" Qiu Lang put a round stone in Zhan Zhao's hand.Zhan Zhao took a closer look, and saw a black stone that was barely missing, with some lines about the size of the palm of his hand.However, no matter how you look at it, it is just an ordinary stone, which can be found everywhere.

Zhan Zhao frowned at Qiu Langxing—is he playing tricks again? !

"Don't worry!" Qiu Langxing hurriedly pointed to the stone, "Turn over and have a look!"

Zhan Zhao turned the stone over, and saw a few words engraved on the bottom of the black stone, "The third day of the first month of the 34th year of Xiande."

Zhan Zhao was stunned holding the stone, and looked back at Bai Yutang.

Bai Yutang also frowned, "Xiande..."

"Xiande is the reign name of Hou Zhou." Bao Yan leaned over to look at it, and asked puzzledly, "Xiande will only have seven years after this year, how could it take 34 years?"

Bao Zheng frowned slightly, he had a row in his mind, and said in a low voice, "After all, it should be the reign of Yongxi, or the reign of Taizu."

"Hey." Pang Yu asked Qiu Langxing, "Did you carve it yourself? Don't play tricks, this thing is really rebellious."

Qiu Langxing laughed, "It's all over the valley, except for the white bones and stones! The dates on each stone are different, and they all date from Xiande's year. I really can't tell which year is the latest! Then But it’s all over the place, it reminds me of something... oh yes! It’s hard work, isn’t that what you’re saying, Mr. Zhuangyuan?”

As he said that, Qiu Langxing looked at Bao Yan with a smile.

Bao Yan hurriedly turned his head to look at Bao Zheng, anyone could understand the meaning of Qiu Lang's jargon.Now it's the Song Dynasty, but there is a person hiding in the mountains who uses the post-anniversary number to mark the time... This person has been squatting in the mountains for too long, so that he doesn't know about the change of dynasty outside, or else, he is rebellious.

When it comes to what happened in the past few days, it seems that they all point to the grievances between the Chai family and the Zhao family back then, and the grievances against the Hou Zhou Kingdom.

"Where is the valley?" Zhan Zhao asked him.

"In the mountains in the western suburbs, I made some marks along the way, the road is always difficult to walk!" Qiu Langxing sighed helplessly, "You will know after a look, the stone is less than a few thousand, Don’t say that I can’t carve it alone in the barren mountains and wild forests, even if I find a hundred craftsmen, it will take several years to carve it.”

Bao Zheng nodded, "Qiu Langxing, the government will send people to verify what you said, but you are still under serious suspicion and must be imprisoned."

"Hehe, don't worry, Mr. Bao." Qiu Langxing shrugged nonchalantly, "I don't care about being in prison or anything, anyway, I have never done anything bad. I believe that Bao Qingtian, who is as bright as a mirror and as clear as water, will not let me sit Unjust prison. I’m afraid that if I don’t lead the way, instead of finding the place in the mountain, you will still be stuck in the deep mountain, and it won’t be worth it.”

Bao Zheng raised his eyebrows slightly, and shook his head inwardly—this Qiu Langxing spoke glibly, and there were hidden mysteries in his words, which showed that he was full of ideas.It is said that this person is also capable of both civil and military skills, and thanks to his failure in the autumn test this time, otherwise, not only would such a person not be able to become a pillar of the country, he might even harm the country and the people.

Zhan Zhao felt depressed, what's wrong with Qiu Langxing?Ever since I came here, I've always been looking for trouble, especially this time... It's like a different person, not so ignorant before.Besides, he, Qiu Langxing, was born in an ordinary family, and has nothing to do with the royal family of the previous dynasty, so why is it all about him?

"Besides." Seeing that the crowd didn't say anything, Qiu Langxing went on to say, "It's not that I'm obsessed with others. The place is steep and difficult to walk. There are not many people who can go there. You must have excellent lightness skills, boldness and carefulness, and have special skills." Only a skilled person will do."

"Just draw the route map, other things..." Before Bao Zheng finished speaking, Qiu Langxing clicked his tongue twice, "Master Bao, you are too cruel, this is a beautiful mountain forest, if no one Just take a road map with you, what if the people who go in get lost? Then don't send Zhan Zhao into the mountain, I don't worry, you might as well send someone else." As he spoke, he glanced at Bai Yutang who had been standing silently at the door .

Zhan Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly——What does Qiu Langxing mean?

Bao Zheng sighed and looked at Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang.

"My lord." Zhe Ying was afraid that Qiu Langxing was up to some conspiracy, so he deliberately pushed Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao away, and whispered to Bao Zheng, "Why don't I take Yingweimen with him."

Bao Zheng hesitated for a moment, but he listened to Qiu Lang's words, "That won't work."

"Why not?" Bao Zheng was puzzled.

"The Shadow Guard is a member of the royal family." Qiu Langxing smiled, "You have also seen that this is the name of Xiande's reign. What if you see something rebellious and unscrupulous at that time, what if you kill me? I don't believe it. these people."

Ziying's teeth beside Zheying were gritted, and she said in her heart—I'll kill you!

"The whole world is the king's land, and most of the officials in the court are courtiers of the emperor, so you can rest assured who will go with you?" Bao Zheng asked him.

"Hmm." Qiu Langxing smiled, "Two people."

Bao Zheng stared at him, "Which two?"

"Oh, Zhan Zhaohe... Bai Wuye." Qiu Langxing replied with a smile, "I can trust these two people. After speaking, the corners of my mouth will be raised."

Bao Zheng wanted to say something, but Zhan Zhao stopped him and said, "My lord, why don't Yutang and I go with him."

"Very good!" Seeing that Zhan Zhao agreed, Qiu Langxing nodded again and again, "Sure enough, he is a cheerful person, so he decided to leave early tomorrow morning! As for today... I will be wronged overnight in the prison in Kaifeng Mansion Well, I hope the food in Kaifeng Mansion is okay."

When Bao Zheng saw that he had come prepared, with a look of satisfaction in achieving his goal, he became even more worried, always feeling that Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang had fallen into the trap of this villain.But it's useless to talk nonsense with him at this time, it's better to have a good discussion with Zhan Zhao Bai Yutang in private.

Soon, Qiu Langxing was taken down and put in a prison.

Bao Zheng let Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang into the house, and said worriedly, "Guard Zhan, if you really want to go, I always feel..."

"Hmm!" Zhan Zhao nodded to comfort Bao Zheng, "don't worry, my lord, we know what Qiu Langxing must have in order to ask us to go. This is a good opportunity to do something!"

"Could it be that there are too few people?" Bao Zheng was still worried, "It is necessary to be on guard against others, why not bring more shadow guards?"

Both Ziying and Zheying nodded.

Zhan Zhao felt a little embarrassed.

"What's wrong?" Bao Zheng was puzzled, "Why is Zhan Wei worried?"

"I'm afraid it's to divert the tiger away from the mountain." Bai Yutang helped Zhan Zhao.

Zhan Zhao nodded, "Zhao Pu is busy with affairs in the palace, and the shadow guards not only need to help him, but also the Kaifeng Mansion." Zhan Zhao said, "It is very dangerous in this world to be difficult for Brother Bai and me. Fewer. If there's something that neither of us can fix, it's no use going to more people."

Bai Yutang nodded lightly, Zhan Zhao was right!

"I'll go with Big Brother Zhan and Master!" Tang Shitou stroked his arms, Bai Yutang gave him a supercilious look, and the bastard master was placed behind Big Brother Zhan, "Aren't you going to take the martial arts championship?"

"Uh..." Tang Shitou opened his mouth, "That's right..."

"I'll show you a set of knives in a while, and you can practice this until the day of the exam." Bai Yutang said calmly, "If you fail the exam after practicing, you'll just jump into the lake and die."

Everyone was shocked, so fierce!

Tang Shitou grinned and asked, "Why did you jump into the lake to die?"

"It saves you the trouble of collecting the corpse." Bai Yutang replied.

Tang Shitou curled his lips, "I won't lose! You have to type it up for me later, don't forget!"

Bai Yutang nodded.

The shadow guards were speechless—does it count as a lesson if they hit it once?Sure enough, the one who can be Bai Yutang's apprentice is not an ordinary person.

Xiao Liang glanced enviously at Tang Shitou, and the fourth son looked at it, and immediately pulled Bai Yutang's sleeve and asked, "Bai Bai, can Xiao Liangzi see it too?"

Bai Yutang nodded and signaled - of course there is no problem.

The fourth son hurriedly turned his head and blinked at the happy Xiao Liang.

The shadow guards looked at each other again—yo!See how much the fourth son cares about Xiao Liang? !

Now that the matter has come to this point, it is useless for Bao Zheng to worry, Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang seem to have made up their minds, and indeed this action is indeed necessary.Bao Zheng played with the black stone in his hand and felt chills in his heart. If such a person really existed and caused such a big storm, it would be really amazing.

After everyone discussed it, they began to prepare.

Zhao Pu wanted to take the gray shadow to Zhan Zhao and the others, no matter what, it would be nice to have someone to take care of him, but Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang declined, and even refused to take the gray shadow, and only confessed that if they went into the mountains for three days and did not come out , let Zhao Pu and the others bring rock-paper-scissors to look for them!

Zhao Pu felt that the two might have some plans, so he didn't ask any more questions.He doesn't worry about the safety of these two like Gongsun Baozheng.No matter what kind of ambush the other party has, if you want to settle Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang together, let 20 people come out first!

That afternoon, Zhan Zhao was sitting in the yard, stuffing a lot of dry food bought for him by the little four in his arms, saying that he would eat it on the road. Going to investigate the case is not an outing!"

"Be prepared!" The fourth son earnestly urged, fearing that Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang would be hungry.

Gongsun was no better than the fourth son, he kept stuffing medicines into Zhan Zhao's pocket, and he explained clearly which poisons and antidotes, there were a lot of them.

In the middle of the courtyard, Bai Yutang showed Tang Shitou the saber technique he promised to teach him.Tang Shitou and Xiao Liang watched with wide-eyed eyes. Bai Yutang's set of knives was exquisite, with few moves but endless changes.Tang Shitou finally realized the difference between being taught by others and learning by himself.I read it and memorized the moves, but I didn't quite understand the changes, so I came to ask Bai Yutang.Bai Yutang became impatient after saying a few words, and told him, "I figured it out after I started, but I can't explain it clearly."

Zhan Zhao held his forehead.

Tang Shitou didn't think there was anything wrong, so he ran to the side and tried to figure it out with Xiao Liang, and he really got a taste of it.Both Zhao Pu and Bai Yutang are free-ranging apprentices. The so-called Kung Fu teaching is to say a few words when you are in a good mood.The two got together and found a partner to learn kung fu together.

Bai Yutang went back to the table and sat down, Zhan Zhao poked him, "Hey, you are being sincere in accepting him as your apprentice!"

Bai Yutang was helpless, "That's what my master taught me."

Zhan Zhao has nothing to say, what kind of master makes what kind of apprentice!

That night, Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang washed up early and returned to the house, preparing to rest early and leave early tomorrow morning.

Zhan Zhao sat at the table, looking at the geographical map of Xishan that Ouyang Shaozheng gave him. The terrain around the Xishan col is indeed complicated. Just now Ouyang specifically instructed him to pay attention to some details, so that he must pay attention to ambushes.

Bai Yutang was sitting by the window, holding a Bai Yutang cup in his hand, staring at the apricot tree in the courtyard ecstatically.

Zhan Zhao walked over to him and sat down next to him, lying down in front of the window, blocking his sight.

Bai Yutang stretched out his hand, and brought the remaining half of the wine in the white jade cup to Zhan Zhao's mouth. Zhan Zhao drank it, smacking his lips, "It's delicious, what kind of wine?"

"Xinghuabai." Bai Yutang said, bowing his head.

Zhan Zhao felt the warmth on his lips, but Bai Yutang's face in front of him flickered and went back again, it was neither painful nor itchy, just touched the water, but his heart jumped like a bump.

When Bai Yutang's second glass of wine was delivered, Zhan Zhao didn't bother to burn his face, but continued to drink from the glass.Bai Yutang stretched out his hand to help him push his hair behind his ears, "Blush after half a drink? Wouldn't the two drinks make you have sex after drinking?"

After Zhan Zhao heard this, he stretched out his hand and tugged at his collar, "Do you want to try it?"

"It's rare for you to be so active, but it's a pity that you have important things to do tomorrow." Bai Yutang poured himself a glass of wine, and suddenly asked Zhan Zhao, "By the way, did you see it just now?"

"I can see it!" Zhan Zhao nodded, as if he was relieved, "I knew you must have found out too!"

"Only the two of us found out, and the others didn't seem to know." Bai Yutang frowned, "Maybe it's because we didn't meet Qiu Langxing before, and...haven't seen that water ghost before."

While the two were talking, they saw Gongsun running in from the yard holding the fourth son in his arms, holding a kettle in his hand, Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang looked at each other and smiled—this father and son are really...

"Don't forget the kettle, don't drink unclean water when you go out!" Gongsun urged with one hundred and one sentences.

"Yes..." Zhan Zhao quickly nodded in agreement, took the water bottle, and seeing that Gongsun didn't seem to want to leave, he asked him to sit down.

"Meow meow, you guys have to be careful tomorrow." The fourth son was as verbose as his father, "What is that hatred, it's so scary!"

"Scary?" Bai Yutang looked at him, "Where is it scary?"

"His face!" The fourth son said seriously, "It's so scary."

"Where is it scary?" Zhan Zhao asked again, "In terms of appearance, Qiu Langxing is not bad."

"It's not about good-looking or ugly." The fourth son pinched the ear of Xiaohu who jumped on his knees, "I think his face and eyes don't match!"

"Little Four." Gongsun pinched his cheeks, "What kind of argument is that?"

"Don't you think Daddy?" The fourth son seriously asked, "Especially when he smiles!"

"That's true, that kid can be considered a superficial smile." Speaking of this, Gongsun suddenly froze, looked at Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang, and suddenly realized, "Oh..."

"Oh?" Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang saw that Gongsun had finally awakened, so they also looked at him with a smile.

"No wonder you two decided to go this time, and you would rather take risks than bring anyone!" Gongsun shook his head with a smile, "Don't say it, I really almost overlooked such a big mystery!"