Nangong Xiuqi did not rush to leave. Facing the sunset, he slowly sipped the wine while thinking about how to go next.
Obviously, Hanhe Kingdom has to go this trip. Not to mention that I have agreed to Concubine Shu, I have to go this trip just for Brother Xiao’s love of swornship with me. The question now is how to tell Ximen Wuyue, should I tell the truth, or just make up a reason to make up her?
As soon as the idea came out, Nangong Xiuqi rejected the idea of telling the truth and laughed at himself for not being too naive.
It is true that Ximen Wuyue has indeed had feelings for her now, and the feelings are not shallow, but this time she wants to help her, the mortal enemy of the Ximen family. Will she be an enemy for herself and the entire family, especially her father Ximen Wuhui?
This is obviously still unlikely.
To be honest, Nangong Xiuqi did expect to rely on his relationship with Ximen Wuyue to avenge his great revenge for him through his relationship with Ximen family, but after this period of experience, he found that this idea was simply unrealistic. Others’ own things are others’ own. If they use others, no matter how high they climb, they will be rootless duckweed. As long as others shake gently, they will fall from a high place, and may fall to pieces.
Now, after careful analysis, Nangong Xiuqi said that if he wanted to choose between the two forces of the Ximen family and the Xiao Tong, it would be better to choose Xiao Tong. Although from the current perspective, the power of Xiao Tong is much weaker than that of the Ximen family, it is precisely because of him that he made such a choice.
For Ximen Wuhui, his power is already great enough and he does not need the help of Nangong Xiuqi. So he feels that if he uses his relationship with Ximen Wuhui to surrender to Ximen Wuhui, he will definitely look down on himself and belittle him. Even Ximen Wuyue will look down on him. He really regards himself as a betrayal dog and is here to seek protection. But Xiao Tong is different. First of all, he has a sworn relationship with him and has asked himself to help him again and again. Secondly, because his power is not strong and he obviously needs himself, he will also pay attention to himself and have a lot more room for his play.
After determining the direction, what Nangong Xiuqi has to consider now is how to make up a reason for Ximen Wuyue.
However, after thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with a suitable reason. You should know that Ximen Wuyue is not a perfunctory person. It's okay to deceive others with ordinary excuses, but it's not easy to fool her.
Another more important reason is that this girl is quite attached to him, and it may be a bit difficult to get rid of her for a while.
After these days of living together, Nangong Xiuqi discovered that Ximen Wuyue had already learned the truth about the bed and could not stop. She had to fight with herself almost every night. Her hunger and thirst level was far greater than that of her sister-in-law Liu Fengzi, who was in the age of a wolf and tiger. So she would have to leave her for a while at this time, and she would have difficulty agreeing. Even if she insisted on leaving, she would probably put down her work and go with her.
Forget it, it really doesn't work, so I took out my sister-in-law and the others and found a place to settle it separately, so that I no longer have to rely on the girl Ximen Wuyue, and then leave quietly. Without knowing it, even if she wanted to follow me, she couldn't follow me.Nangong Xiuqi murmured to himself.
Although he felt that this method was a bit inhumane and felt like kicking people away without having to, he could no longer think about it at this time.
After making up his mind, Nangong Xiuqi felt much more relaxed. He called the boss and asked him to serve a table of food and drinks again. He had a happy meal and replenished the energy he had just spent. It was not until the sun was completely set and the restaurant started to hang lanterns. Nangong Xiuqi got up and left, and walked slowly towards the Ximen Taiwei Mansion.
There were constant streams of people along the way. The nights in Zhenhaicheng were not inferior to Jing'an City at all. The rows of buildings were hung with colorful lanterns. Each shop was surrounded by people, and the streets were crowded with people, not less than the daytime. Moreover, compared with the streets in Jing'an City at night, the abortions here were women. They were in groups of three or five, wearing red and green, smiling, like butterflies dancing in the streets and alleys, pleasing to the eyes.
Nangong Xiuqi was slightly drunk and walked slowly and enjoyed the whole way, which was quite pleasant. Just when he reached an intersection, he suddenly heard the sound of gongs and drums. He didn't have to watch it and knew that this was a talented person who was good at attracting visitors.
Come, let’s take a look, today I will perform for you...
Nangong Xiuqin was not interested in these tricks in the world. He was about to walk away, but was attracted by the shouting sound. He felt that the sound sounded so familiar. So he looked in the sound and saw that the artist had been surrounded by circles of people, and he could not see that person at all.
At this time, the performers seemed to have started performing, and there were screams and applause from time to time in the crowd. Nangong Xiuqi was also about to squeeze in to see it clearly. At this moment, a small group of officers and soldiers rushed over noisyly and shouted: Dodge and dodge!
The onlookers quickly made way out and followed the flashing gap. Nangong Xiuqi looked inside. A familiar figure suddenly came into his eyes, which surprised and happy, and hurried over quickly.
At this time, the small team of officers and soldiers had already arrived at the artists. One of them seemed to be their leader shouted loudly: Hello, do you know the rules here?
The artist accompanied the artist and said with a smile: This official, the young man has just arrived here, and he is not very good yet...
The little boss interrupted impatiently: If you don’t know, I will tell you that if you want to sell your skills, you must pay taxes first, otherwise you will be punished for tax evasion!
Ah?Pay tax?Official, look, I just came here, and I was indeed penniless and had no choice but to sell my skills. Otherwise, Official, do you think this is a success?I'll play first, and then pay it after I get the money...
The little leader cried out and said: Boldly, can you bargain when you are the court’s laws?The person comes, take this person down.
Several officers and soldiers rushed forward, holding iron chains and were about to arrest the artists. At this time, the artists became popular, and they jumped back and shouted: I didn't break the law, why should I arrest me?
Hey, you still want to resist arrest?
The little leader pulled out the steel knife in a swish.
Other officers and soldiers also showed off their weapons and shouted to surround the artist in the middle. When the onlookers saw this, they immediately dispersed in panic. The artist shouted angrily, bent his knees and stretched his arms, and acted as if they were to welcome the enemy.
Seeing that the two sides were about to fight, a loud shout suddenly came from the side: Stop, stop me!
Everyone was stunned and looked at the person who shouted this, but suddenly heard the artist shouting excitedly: Young Master!
The one who asked them to stop was naturally Nangong Xiuqi, and this artist was Fusheng. He was a servant of Nangong Mansion and had always been responsible for Nangong Xiuqi's travel and guarding work. It can be said that he was his personal bodyguard.
Later, a series of major events happened in the Nangong Mansion, the ones who were killed were killed and the ones who fled, and Fusheng disappeared.
Hello, who are you?It is a serious crime to hinder the man from doing things, and you can't afford it.The little leader questioned.
Nangong Xiuqi was about to speak when he suddenly saw that the soldiers next to him didn't seem to know him. He quickly muttered a few words in the ear of the little leader. The little leader's face changed a few times, and then he smiled and bowed: It turns out that the young master is the guest of Ximen Dashen. He is a little bit unconscious. Please forgive me...
Such a small anger, Nangong Xiuqi, was naturally too lazy to argue with them, so he waved to them and signaled them to get out quickly. These people were like a general amnesty, nodding and bowing, and smoke was found in the blink of an eye.
Young Master... Is it really you?
Isn’t that so excited about all the blessings?Baa.
It’s me, Fusheng, why are you here?Still selling skills?
I...ah...
Don't worry, let's talk about this later, let's go to have a meal first.
After what happened just now, Nangong Xiuqi knew that Fusheng was penniless at the moment and must have no money to eat. Looking at his clothes, although the materials were good, they were covered with dust. They were old and broken, and they looked quite depressed.
After finding a restaurant, Nangong Xiuqi called a table of good wine and food. Fusheng was obviously very hungry and didn't care about being polite to him and swallowed it voraciously. The table of wine and food was quickly wiped out.
It was not until after eating that Fusheng found that Nangong Xiuqi did not move a bite and was eaten up by him. He couldn't help but feel embarrassed and said: Young Master, I...
Haha, it doesn't matter, I've eaten it long ago.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled slightly and said: Tell me about yourself, where have you been since the incident happened at home?Why are you here again now?
Fusheng sighed heavily, telling that since Nangong Xiuqi entered the palace to accompany the prince, he was transferred to his second brother Nangong Xiuzhi and became his subordinate.
Nangong Xiuqi was not surprised by this, because in the basement of Jiyan Palace in Guichou City, he had seen Fusheng following his second brother Nangong Xiuzhi.
By the way, you have followed my second brother to Guichou City, right?Nangong Xiuqi thought casually.
It's Young Master Ah, how do you know?
Haha, because I was there at that time.
Ah？
Fusheng was really surprised and said for a long time: Young Master, you were there at that time, and I guess he knew the purpose of the second young master going to Guichou City.
Well, he wanted to win over He Sifang, the general of Guichou City, to rebel together, but He Sifang did not agree, so he kidnapped his concubine, and later the Sea King Xia attacked Guichou City.
Ah… Fusheng was speechless, and he didn't expect that Nangong Xiuqi knew so clearly. After a while, he shook his head and smiled bitterly: Young Master, it seems that you know everything, I don't have to continue shouting.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled and shook his head and said: Actually, I only know so much. The reason why I know the situation so clearly is because I was in the dark room at that time. I could see the scene of the negotiation between my second brother and He Sifang and others. Until later, when the Sea King Xia attacked the city, I took advantage of the chaos and naturally I didn’t know what happened later.By the way, where is the second brother now?
The second young master is now in Hanhe Country.
Hanhe Country?Nangong Xiuqi was shocked and then sneered: I thought he was still dealing with the imperial court in Huatang. If this is the case, I admire him. It would be fine now. After provoking trouble, I left when I saw that the situation was not good. Humph!
Young Master, you are right, the second young master...ah... Fusheng sighed heavily and continued.
As he told, Nangong Xiuqi fled from Jing'an City in a hurry after learning that his second brother, second uncle and third uncle failed to raise an army. After that, the situation became increasingly difficult. Under the encirclement of the imperial army, the second brother Nangong Lingfei was killed, while the second brother Nangong Xiuzhi and the third brother Nangong Lingtian fled from Huatang and took the remaining defeated generals to Hanhe Kingdom.
Because Huatang is inland and is completely surrounded by four countries, Huatang and these four countries have had wars and have not had a good relationship with each other. So when Nangong Xiuzhi, who was severely injured by Huatang, fled to Hanhe Kingdom, he not only did not be looked down upon like a tiger falling into a sunny day, but was treated as a courtesy of the Queen of Hanhe Kingdom, and also rewarded a lot of money and land, thus transforming them from a down-and-out dog into an upper class noble of Hanhe Kingdom.
Logically speaking, this was a great opportunity for Nangong Xiuzhi and others to accumulate strength to fight back. However, whether they were hit and unable to recover or were unable to extricate themselves, Nangong Xiuzhi and others did not expect to accumulate energy, eat, drink, play and have fun all day, and indulge in wine and sex, as if they were happy.
During this period, Fusheng asked Nangong Xiuzhi for many times, hoping that he would work hard to avenge the marquis, but he was indifferent. Instead, he became bored with Fusheng and removed his position as a personal guard and became a soldier. This made Fusheng finally disheartened and left Nangong Xiuzhi and wandered around the world.
After understanding the story, Nangong Xiuqi said: Then how long have you been away?
It's been more than three months.
Nangong Xiuqi looked at Fusheng's dusty appearance and felt very strange, so he said: Fusheng, I heard that you were also a famous thief in the world before you came to the mansion. Now, how could you become so popular that you want to make a living by selling your skills?
Fusheng smiled and said: Young Master, you only know one thing, not the other.Yes, I used to be a thief. Not to mention wealth as a country, but I am definitely rich. However, since I followed the Marquis, I have been washing my hands, so although I am now re-entering the world, I will never re-enter my old career.
So that's it.
Nangong Xiuqi nodded thoughtfully. Since you have been away from Hanhe for so long, I guess you don’t know much about the situation there.
Uh, young master, you mean...
After Nangong Xiuqi learned the reason why Fusheng left Nangong Xiuzhi, he no longer concealed it and briefly said what had happened to him over the past few days. Fusheng was shocked and opened his mouth wide.
After listening, Fusheng didn't say anything for a while. After a while, he sighed and said: To be honest, young master, there has been such a big change in the Nangong Mansion. I thought that among the three young masters, only the second young master might be able to restore the Nangong family to its previous glory, because the eldest young master is content with the status quo, and young master, you are addicted to having fun. Only the second young master has ambitions and a certain courage. However...ah, I didn't expect that it was young master, you took on the responsibility of restoring the Nangong family.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled faintly, turned to look at the crescent moon hanging high in the sky outside the window, and said quietly: Actually, it’s not like you, even I didn’t expect that I would change to what I am now.
Fusheng sighed: Young Master, you have finally grown up!The Marquis... He will also feel relieved in the spirit of heaven.
I will never forget the scene when my father was dying.Nangong Xiuqi murmured, as if he was choking.
Master…
Nangong Xiuqi turned his head back, raised his glass, raised his neck and drank the wine in the glass, then put it down heavily, and said firmly: I can't let my father die in vain.
right!We must not let the Marquis die unjustly, we must avenge him!
Fusheng clenched his fists and said: Young Master, I, Fusheng, will follow you from now on. Young Master Ren sent me to ask the young master to avenge the marquis as soon as possible.
Why do you need to say this?
Nangong Xiuqi said sternly: Not only do I want to avenge my father, I also want to make the glory of the Nangong family even better than before!
OK, great!
Fusheng was infected by Nangong Xiuqi's heroic spirit and suddenly stood up and said: Young Master, what do you think you need me to do?
Fusheng, are you really willing to follow me?You have to know that the current situation is no more than before, and the future is more difficult...
Before he finished speaking, Fusheng quickly interrupted Nangong Xiuqi and said: Young Master, who do you think of me Fusheng as?My blessing is like that... OK, it is useless to say more, but my blessing is able to stop pointing out my ambition!After saying that, he stretched out one of his little fingers on the edge of the table, and clenched his other hand into a fist and was about to smash it down.
Nangong Xiuqi was shocked. He didn't expect Fusheng to react so fiercely. He quickly stretched out his arms and blocked his fist. Then he pressed his backhand to control his pulse. Fusheng couldn't use any strength at all, and his burly body fell down as if he had pulled away his bones.
Fusheng, what are you doing?I believe you are.
But Fusheng seemed to have never heard of Nangong Xiuqi's words, and just looked at him blankly, and after a while, he said: Young Master, why... you... have become so powerful...
Nangong Xiuqi smiled and did not directly answer Fusheng's words, but said: If I were still the same as before, could I still avenge my father and restore the Nangong family?
Fusheng looked at Nangong Xiuqi in a daze for a while, and suddenly sighed: Young Master, you have changed so much that I don’t know you anymore.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled and waved his hand and said: I won’t talk about this anymore. Let me tell you, I’m going to go to Hanhe Country, but I’m worried that I’m not familiar with it. Now that I meet you, I can be a guide, haha!
Fusheng was surprised and said: Ah?Young Master, what are you doing in Hanhe Country?Could it be that I want to find the second young master...
Fusheng, you have been thinking too much. Although my first brother and I have always been disagreeable, he can't get out of the relationship with this family upheaval, but he and I are brothers after all, and we will not be able to get along with him.Nangong Xiuqi waved his hand.
Then Master, you are going...
The story is long, mainly to find my righteous brother, Xiao Tong, the prince of the Sea King Xia.
Fusheng was quite surprised again, but he did not ask any further, but said: Young master, nothing else is good. I am quite familiar with the way to Hanhe Country. So when will we set off?
Nangong Xiuqi pondered for a while, then took out a silver note from his arms and said: Take this first, it’s too late today. You can find an inn to rest first, and buy two fast horses tomorrow. We will meet here at noon to discuss the next step of painting.
OK, Master, I remember.
Nangong Xiuqi nodded and said: OK, I'll take a step first.
After coming out of the restaurant, there were many people on the street. He found that he had been talking to Fusheng for nearly two hours without realizing it, and the night was already deep, so Nangong Xiuqi accelerated his pace and rushed back to the Taiwei Mansion.
When I arrived at the back door of the mansion, the night became darker. Even the bright moon that had been hanging in the sky had quietly hid in the clouds. It was so dark that I could hardly see my fingers. At this time, Nangong Xiuqi didn't want to alarm the others, so he quietly climbed over the wall.
When entering the mansion, there are lamp posts at every distance, the light is much brighter. Nangong Xiuqi walked along the small path paved with pebbles and stones toward the small building where he lived.
Looking outside, it was pitch black upstairs and downstairs. It seemed that my sister-in-law and Jiaojie had already fallen asleep.
Thinking about the fact that he would definitely be interrogated by his sister-in-law and Jiao sister tomorrow morning, Nangong Xiuqi couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head, raising his foot to push the door in. Suddenly, a light sound came from above his head. Nangong Xiuqi was shocked and looked up. He saw a window above the building being pushed open, and a masked man jumped out of it.
Nangong Xiuqi was shocked and immediately shouted: Who?
The masked man seemed to have not expected someone under the eaves to tremble slightly, then he kicked the tiles under his feet. The man jumped out ten feet away like an arrow from a string. Nangong Xiuqi was not vague and stood up to chase him.
Originally, Nangong Xiuqi thought he was just an ordinary flying thief, but after chasing him, he realized that this person's skills were absolutely extraordinary, even less than him. This made him feel furious, afraid of being hit by someone else's plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain, so he chased for a while and found that he could not catch up in a short period of time, so he hurriedly turned around and returned.
After returning to the mansion, he found that the place was brightly lit. Ximen Wuyue, who was wearing only one coat, led two female guards to patrol around. When he saw Nangong Xiuqi coming, he hurriedly came forward and said: What happened?
Just now I saw a masked man jumping out of the building.
Ah？
Ximen Wuyue was also very surprised. This is the Taiwei Mansion. Who is so bold?
Unfortunately, he ran away.Speaking of this, Nangong Xiuqi suddenly thought of something and slapped his head and said: Oh!No, sister-in-law and the others...
While talking, Nangong Xiuqi hurriedly went upstairs to inspect, while Ximen Wuyue observed the surroundings, then waved her hand and signaled her two female guards to strengthen their guards and hurriedly followed her in.
When Nangong Xiuqi hurriedly pushed open Liu Fengzi's door, an exclamation came from the room: Who?
It's me, sister-in-law.
Nangong Xiuqi breathed a sigh of relief and lit up the lights.
As the palace lanterns were lit, the room gradually became brighter. Liu Fengzi sat lazily on the bed, her body was slanted, her breasts were half exposed, and a very deep cleavage could not even project the candlelight, which seemed deep, like a canyon.
Liu Fengzi squinted her eyes, supported her with one hand on the brocade quilt, grabbed and rubbed her scattered hair with the other, and yawned: Qi'er, why did she come back so late?Really, sister-in-law, I'll wait for one night...Ah!
As she was talking, Liu Fengzi suddenly found that there was another person behind Nangong Xiuqi. She was shocked and screamed. She also retracted her quilt. However, she then found that the person behind was Ximen Wuyue, so she breathed a sigh of relief and sat up lazily again, stroking her chest while angrily: I said, why are you two running to my room in the middle of the night?Want to scare people!
No, a man in black just now came out of the house. I was afraid it would be unfavorable to you, so...
Ah?Black...man in black...
Liu Fengzi's pretty face turned white and she trembled: Will it be Hua Tang... Could it be there... over there...
Obviously, Liu Fengzi was still in fear when he was in Huatang. Nangong Xiuqi hurriedly stepped forward and comforted: No, the sky is high and the earth is far away, so they can't chase after him.Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid, I’ll go and see if there is anything wrong with Sister Jiao.
Brother Qi, what happened?
At this time, Wang Rujiao had arrived and was standing at the door with sleepy eyes.
Seeing Wang Rujiao standing there without any damage, Nangong Xiuqi finally let go of his heart, but another doubt surged into his heart and said to himself: Since the purpose of the thief is not to be lust, what is he doing to me?For wealth?Although this place is located in the Taiwei Mansion, it is remote and no matter how stupid the thief is, he should know that the magnificent lord's mansion over there is a good goal for money.
Nangong Xiuqi simply described what had just happened. Wang Rujiao's face also changed, but unlike Liu Fengzi's fear, she felt more embarrassed and angry, because she thought that her half-naked sleeping position might fall into the eyes of a thief.
Qi'er, my sister-in-law feels so scared. We... let's change the place...
Liu Fengzi jumped out of bed barefoot and threw herself into Nangong Xiuqi's arms, like a little girl seeking adult protection.
Madam, this is just an occasional accident. I will ask someone to strengthen the guards here.Ximen Wuyue hurriedly said.
snort!
Liu Fengzi gave her a blank look and ignored her.
In fact, Liu Fengzi and Wang Rujiao were a little dissatisfied with living here. Although the conditions here are very good and unrestrained, they were still someone else's place, and it was Ximen Wuyue's place. This made them feel a little uncomfortable and feel like they were living under someone else's roof. Sometimes they wanted to show off their might in front of her and felt at a loss.
At this time, Wang Rujiao also said: Brother Qi, I see that the wife is right. No matter whether this thief is from Huatang or not, we cannot be careless. The best way is to change to a more secret place.
Nangong Xiuqi also became embarrassed. In fact, he also tended to leave here and find another residence, but finding a residence is not something that can be done in a day or two. He didn't have so much time to stay here and search slowly.
Seeing that Liu Fengzi and Wang Rujiao were both clear about their intention to leave here, Ximen Wuyue couldn't say anything else, so she turned her eyes to Nangong Xiuqi, hoping that he would not want to move away. As long as he said he would not move, they would be helpless no matter how dissatisfied they were.
Nangong Xiuqi felt a headache, so he had to use a slow-down plan and patted Liu Fengzi's back and comforted: Let's not talk about this for now. This man in black has been driven away by me. At least he will not come again tonight. Sister-in-law, you can rest with peace of mind.
While talking, Nangong Xiuqi helped Liu Fengzi back to the bed, and gently covered her with a silk quilt, then gently stroked her cheek and said: It's getting late, go to bed.After saying that, Nangong Xiuqi stopped and stood up, but Liu Fengzi grabbed his hand, but Pity begged: Qi'er, sister-in-law is still afraid, can you stay with me?
For Nangong Xiuqi, it is also necessary to stay. In fact, although there is his own room on the upper floor, he rarely sleeps in his own room, either spending the night at Liu Fengzi or spending the night at Wang Rujiao. Of course, if Ximen Wuyue comes to seek pleasure, he will be in his own room, but Ximen Wuyue rarely stays in this building for the night.
Obviously, Hanhe Kingdom has to go this trip. Not to mention that I have agreed to Concubine Shu, I have to go this trip just for Brother Xiao’s love of swornship with me. The question now is how to tell Ximen Wuyue, should I tell the truth, or just make up a reason to make up her?
As soon as the idea came out, Nangong Xiuqi rejected the idea of telling the truth and laughed at himself for not being too naive.
It is true that Ximen Wuyue has indeed had feelings for her now, and the feelings are not shallow, but this time she wants to help her, the mortal enemy of the Ximen family. Will she be an enemy for herself and the entire family, especially her father Ximen Wuhui?
This is obviously still unlikely.
To be honest, Nangong Xiuqi did expect to rely on his relationship with Ximen Wuyue to avenge his great revenge for him through his relationship with Ximen family, but after this period of experience, he found that this idea was simply unrealistic. Others’ own things are others’ own. If they use others, no matter how high they climb, they will be rootless duckweed. As long as others shake gently, they will fall from a high place, and may fall to pieces.
Now, after careful analysis, Nangong Xiuqi said that if he wanted to choose between the two forces of the Ximen family and the Xiao Tong, it would be better to choose Xiao Tong. Although from the current perspective, the power of Xiao Tong is much weaker than that of the Ximen family, it is precisely because of him that he made such a choice.
For Ximen Wuhui, his power is already great enough and he does not need the help of Nangong Xiuqi. So he feels that if he uses his relationship with Ximen Wuhui to surrender to Ximen Wuhui, he will definitely look down on himself and belittle him. Even Ximen Wuyue will look down on him. He really regards himself as a betrayal dog and is here to seek protection. But Xiao Tong is different. First of all, he has a sworn relationship with him and has asked himself to help him again and again. Secondly, because his power is not strong and he obviously needs himself, he will also pay attention to himself and have a lot more room for his play.
After determining the direction, what Nangong Xiuqi has to consider now is how to make up a reason for Ximen Wuyue.
However, after thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with a suitable reason. You should know that Ximen Wuyue is not a perfunctory person. It's okay to deceive others with ordinary excuses, but it's not easy to fool her.
Another more important reason is that this girl is quite attached to him, and it may be a bit difficult to get rid of her for a while.
After these days of living together, Nangong Xiuqi discovered that Ximen Wuyue had already learned the truth about the bed and could not stop. She had to fight with herself almost every night. Her hunger and thirst level was far greater than that of her sister-in-law Liu Fengzi, who was in the age of a wolf and tiger. So she would have to leave her for a while at this time, and she would have difficulty agreeing. Even if she insisted on leaving, she would probably put down her work and go with her.
Forget it, it really doesn't work, so I took out my sister-in-law and the others and found a place to settle it separately, so that I no longer have to rely on the girl Ximen Wuyue, and then leave quietly. Without knowing it, even if she wanted to follow me, she couldn't follow me.Nangong Xiuqi murmured to himself.
Although he felt that this method was a bit inhumane and felt like kicking people away without having to, he could no longer think about it at this time.
After making up his mind, Nangong Xiuqi felt much more relaxed. He called the boss and asked him to serve a table of food and drinks again. He had a happy meal and replenished the energy he had just spent. It was not until the sun was completely set and the restaurant started to hang lanterns. Nangong Xiuqi got up and left, and walked slowly towards the Ximen Taiwei Mansion.
There were constant streams of people along the way. The nights in Zhenhaicheng were not inferior to Jing'an City at all. The rows of buildings were hung with colorful lanterns. Each shop was surrounded by people, and the streets were crowded with people, not less than the daytime. Moreover, compared with the streets in Jing'an City at night, the abortions here were women. They were in groups of three or five, wearing red and green, smiling, like butterflies dancing in the streets and alleys, pleasing to the eyes.
Nangong Xiuqi was slightly drunk and walked slowly and enjoyed the whole way, which was quite pleasant. Just when he reached an intersection, he suddenly heard the sound of gongs and drums. He didn't have to watch it and knew that this was a talented person who was good at attracting visitors.
Come, let’s take a look, today I will perform for you...
Nangong Xiuqin was not interested in these tricks in the world. He was about to walk away, but was attracted by the shouting sound. He felt that the sound sounded so familiar. So he looked in the sound and saw that the artist had been surrounded by circles of people, and he could not see that person at all.
At this time, the performers seemed to have started performing, and there were screams and applause from time to time in the crowd. Nangong Xiuqi was also about to squeeze in to see it clearly. At this moment, a small group of officers and soldiers rushed over noisyly and shouted: Dodge and dodge!
The onlookers quickly made way out and followed the flashing gap. Nangong Xiuqi looked inside. A familiar figure suddenly came into his eyes, which surprised and happy, and hurried over quickly.
At this time, the small team of officers and soldiers had already arrived at the artists. One of them seemed to be their leader shouted loudly: Hello, do you know the rules here?
The artist accompanied the artist and said with a smile: This official, the young man has just arrived here, and he is not very good yet...
The little boss interrupted impatiently: If you don’t know, I will tell you that if you want to sell your skills, you must pay taxes first, otherwise you will be punished for tax evasion!
Ah?Pay tax?Official, look, I just came here, and I was indeed penniless and had no choice but to sell my skills. Otherwise, Official, do you think this is a success?I'll play first, and then pay it after I get the money...
The little leader cried out and said: Boldly, can you bargain when you are the court’s laws?The person comes, take this person down.
Several officers and soldiers rushed forward, holding iron chains and were about to arrest the artists. At this time, the artists became popular, and they jumped back and shouted: I didn't break the law, why should I arrest me?
Hey, you still want to resist arrest?
The little leader pulled out the steel knife in a swish.
Other officers and soldiers also showed off their weapons and shouted to surround the artist in the middle. When the onlookers saw this, they immediately dispersed in panic. The artist shouted angrily, bent his knees and stretched his arms, and acted as if they were to welcome the enemy.
Seeing that the two sides were about to fight, a loud shout suddenly came from the side: Stop, stop me!
Everyone was stunned and looked at the person who shouted this, but suddenly heard the artist shouting excitedly: Young Master!
The one who asked them to stop was naturally Nangong Xiuqi, and this artist was Fusheng. He was a servant of Nangong Mansion and had always been responsible for Nangong Xiuqi's travel and guarding work. It can be said that he was his personal bodyguard.
Later, a series of major events happened in the Nangong Mansion, the ones who were killed were killed and the ones who fled, and Fusheng disappeared.
Hello, who are you?It is a serious crime to hinder the man from doing things, and you can't afford it.The little leader questioned.
Nangong Xiuqi was about to speak when he suddenly saw that the soldiers next to him didn't seem to know him. He quickly muttered a few words in the ear of the little leader. The little leader's face changed a few times, and then he smiled and bowed: It turns out that the young master is the guest of Ximen Dashen. He is a little bit unconscious. Please forgive me...
Such a small anger, Nangong Xiuqi, was naturally too lazy to argue with them, so he waved to them and signaled them to get out quickly. These people were like a general amnesty, nodding and bowing, and smoke was found in the blink of an eye.
Young Master... Is it really you?
Isn’t that so excited about all the blessings?Baa.
It’s me, Fusheng, why are you here?Still selling skills?
I...ah...
Don't worry, let's talk about this later, let's go to have a meal first.
After what happened just now, Nangong Xiuqi knew that Fusheng was penniless at the moment and must have no money to eat. Looking at his clothes, although the materials were good, they were covered with dust. They were old and broken, and they looked quite depressed.
After finding a restaurant, Nangong Xiuqi called a table of good wine and food. Fusheng was obviously very hungry and didn't care about being polite to him and swallowed it voraciously. The table of wine and food was quickly wiped out.
It was not until after eating that Fusheng found that Nangong Xiuqi did not move a bite and was eaten up by him. He couldn't help but feel embarrassed and said: Young Master, I...
Haha, it doesn't matter, I've eaten it long ago.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled slightly and said: Tell me about yourself, where have you been since the incident happened at home?Why are you here again now?
Fusheng sighed heavily, telling that since Nangong Xiuqi entered the palace to accompany the prince, he was transferred to his second brother Nangong Xiuzhi and became his subordinate.
Nangong Xiuqi was not surprised by this, because in the basement of Jiyan Palace in Guichou City, he had seen Fusheng following his second brother Nangong Xiuzhi.
By the way, you have followed my second brother to Guichou City, right?Nangong Xiuqi thought casually.
It's Young Master Ah, how do you know?
Haha, because I was there at that time.
Ah？
Fusheng was really surprised and said for a long time: Young Master, you were there at that time, and I guess he knew the purpose of the second young master going to Guichou City.
Well, he wanted to win over He Sifang, the general of Guichou City, to rebel together, but He Sifang did not agree, so he kidnapped his concubine, and later the Sea King Xia attacked Guichou City.
Ah… Fusheng was speechless, and he didn't expect that Nangong Xiuqi knew so clearly. After a while, he shook his head and smiled bitterly: Young Master, it seems that you know everything, I don't have to continue shouting.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled and shook his head and said: Actually, I only know so much. The reason why I know the situation so clearly is because I was in the dark room at that time. I could see the scene of the negotiation between my second brother and He Sifang and others. Until later, when the Sea King Xia attacked the city, I took advantage of the chaos and naturally I didn’t know what happened later.By the way, where is the second brother now?
The second young master is now in Hanhe Country.
Hanhe Country?Nangong Xiuqi was shocked and then sneered: I thought he was still dealing with the imperial court in Huatang. If this is the case, I admire him. It would be fine now. After provoking trouble, I left when I saw that the situation was not good. Humph!
Young Master, you are right, the second young master...ah... Fusheng sighed heavily and continued.
As he told, Nangong Xiuqi fled from Jing'an City in a hurry after learning that his second brother, second uncle and third uncle failed to raise an army. After that, the situation became increasingly difficult. Under the encirclement of the imperial army, the second brother Nangong Lingfei was killed, while the second brother Nangong Xiuzhi and the third brother Nangong Lingtian fled from Huatang and took the remaining defeated generals to Hanhe Kingdom.
Because Huatang is inland and is completely surrounded by four countries, Huatang and these four countries have had wars and have not had a good relationship with each other. So when Nangong Xiuzhi, who was severely injured by Huatang, fled to Hanhe Kingdom, he not only did not be looked down upon like a tiger falling into a sunny day, but was treated as a courtesy of the Queen of Hanhe Kingdom, and also rewarded a lot of money and land, thus transforming them from a down-and-out dog into an upper class noble of Hanhe Kingdom.
Logically speaking, this was a great opportunity for Nangong Xiuzhi and others to accumulate strength to fight back. However, whether they were hit and unable to recover or were unable to extricate themselves, Nangong Xiuzhi and others did not expect to accumulate energy, eat, drink, play and have fun all day, and indulge in wine and sex, as if they were happy.
During this period, Fusheng asked Nangong Xiuzhi for many times, hoping that he would work hard to avenge the marquis, but he was indifferent. Instead, he became bored with Fusheng and removed his position as a personal guard and became a soldier. This made Fusheng finally disheartened and left Nangong Xiuzhi and wandered around the world.
After understanding the story, Nangong Xiuqi said: Then how long have you been away?
It's been more than three months.
Nangong Xiuqi looked at Fusheng's dusty appearance and felt very strange, so he said: Fusheng, I heard that you were also a famous thief in the world before you came to the mansion. Now, how could you become so popular that you want to make a living by selling your skills?
Fusheng smiled and said: Young Master, you only know one thing, not the other.Yes, I used to be a thief. Not to mention wealth as a country, but I am definitely rich. However, since I followed the Marquis, I have been washing my hands, so although I am now re-entering the world, I will never re-enter my old career.
So that's it.
Nangong Xiuqi nodded thoughtfully. Since you have been away from Hanhe for so long, I guess you don’t know much about the situation there.
Uh, young master, you mean...
After Nangong Xiuqi learned the reason why Fusheng left Nangong Xiuzhi, he no longer concealed it and briefly said what had happened to him over the past few days. Fusheng was shocked and opened his mouth wide.
After listening, Fusheng didn't say anything for a while. After a while, he sighed and said: To be honest, young master, there has been such a big change in the Nangong Mansion. I thought that among the three young masters, only the second young master might be able to restore the Nangong family to its previous glory, because the eldest young master is content with the status quo, and young master, you are addicted to having fun. Only the second young master has ambitions and a certain courage. However...ah, I didn't expect that it was young master, you took on the responsibility of restoring the Nangong family.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled faintly, turned to look at the crescent moon hanging high in the sky outside the window, and said quietly: Actually, it’s not like you, even I didn’t expect that I would change to what I am now.
Fusheng sighed: Young Master, you have finally grown up!The Marquis... He will also feel relieved in the spirit of heaven.
I will never forget the scene when my father was dying.Nangong Xiuqi murmured, as if he was choking.
Master…
Nangong Xiuqi turned his head back, raised his glass, raised his neck and drank the wine in the glass, then put it down heavily, and said firmly: I can't let my father die in vain.
right!We must not let the Marquis die unjustly, we must avenge him!
Fusheng clenched his fists and said: Young Master, I, Fusheng, will follow you from now on. Young Master Ren sent me to ask the young master to avenge the marquis as soon as possible.
Why do you need to say this?
Nangong Xiuqi said sternly: Not only do I want to avenge my father, I also want to make the glory of the Nangong family even better than before!
OK, great!
Fusheng was infected by Nangong Xiuqi's heroic spirit and suddenly stood up and said: Young Master, what do you think you need me to do?
Fusheng, are you really willing to follow me?You have to know that the current situation is no more than before, and the future is more difficult...
Before he finished speaking, Fusheng quickly interrupted Nangong Xiuqi and said: Young Master, who do you think of me Fusheng as?My blessing is like that... OK, it is useless to say more, but my blessing is able to stop pointing out my ambition!After saying that, he stretched out one of his little fingers on the edge of the table, and clenched his other hand into a fist and was about to smash it down.
Nangong Xiuqi was shocked. He didn't expect Fusheng to react so fiercely. He quickly stretched out his arms and blocked his fist. Then he pressed his backhand to control his pulse. Fusheng couldn't use any strength at all, and his burly body fell down as if he had pulled away his bones.
Fusheng, what are you doing?I believe you are.
But Fusheng seemed to have never heard of Nangong Xiuqi's words, and just looked at him blankly, and after a while, he said: Young Master, why... you... have become so powerful...
Nangong Xiuqi smiled and did not directly answer Fusheng's words, but said: If I were still the same as before, could I still avenge my father and restore the Nangong family?
Fusheng looked at Nangong Xiuqi in a daze for a while, and suddenly sighed: Young Master, you have changed so much that I don’t know you anymore.
Nangong Xiuqi smiled and waved his hand and said: I won’t talk about this anymore. Let me tell you, I’m going to go to Hanhe Country, but I’m worried that I’m not familiar with it. Now that I meet you, I can be a guide, haha!
Fusheng was surprised and said: Ah?Young Master, what are you doing in Hanhe Country?Could it be that I want to find the second young master...
Fusheng, you have been thinking too much. Although my first brother and I have always been disagreeable, he can't get out of the relationship with this family upheaval, but he and I are brothers after all, and we will not be able to get along with him.Nangong Xiuqi waved his hand.
Then Master, you are going...
The story is long, mainly to find my righteous brother, Xiao Tong, the prince of the Sea King Xia.
Fusheng was quite surprised again, but he did not ask any further, but said: Young master, nothing else is good. I am quite familiar with the way to Hanhe Country. So when will we set off?
Nangong Xiuqi pondered for a while, then took out a silver note from his arms and said: Take this first, it’s too late today. You can find an inn to rest first, and buy two fast horses tomorrow. We will meet here at noon to discuss the next step of painting.
OK, Master, I remember.
Nangong Xiuqi nodded and said: OK, I'll take a step first.
After coming out of the restaurant, there were many people on the street. He found that he had been talking to Fusheng for nearly two hours without realizing it, and the night was already deep, so Nangong Xiuqi accelerated his pace and rushed back to the Taiwei Mansion.
When I arrived at the back door of the mansion, the night became darker. Even the bright moon that had been hanging in the sky had quietly hid in the clouds. It was so dark that I could hardly see my fingers. At this time, Nangong Xiuqi didn't want to alarm the others, so he quietly climbed over the wall.
When entering the mansion, there are lamp posts at every distance, the light is much brighter. Nangong Xiuqi walked along the small path paved with pebbles and stones toward the small building where he lived.
Looking outside, it was pitch black upstairs and downstairs. It seemed that my sister-in-law and Jiaojie had already fallen asleep.
Thinking about the fact that he would definitely be interrogated by his sister-in-law and Jiao sister tomorrow morning, Nangong Xiuqi couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head, raising his foot to push the door in. Suddenly, a light sound came from above his head. Nangong Xiuqi was shocked and looked up. He saw a window above the building being pushed open, and a masked man jumped out of it.
Nangong Xiuqi was shocked and immediately shouted: Who?
The masked man seemed to have not expected someone under the eaves to tremble slightly, then he kicked the tiles under his feet. The man jumped out ten feet away like an arrow from a string. Nangong Xiuqi was not vague and stood up to chase him.
Originally, Nangong Xiuqi thought he was just an ordinary flying thief, but after chasing him, he realized that this person's skills were absolutely extraordinary, even less than him. This made him feel furious, afraid of being hit by someone else's plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain, so he chased for a while and found that he could not catch up in a short period of time, so he hurriedly turned around and returned.
After returning to the mansion, he found that the place was brightly lit. Ximen Wuyue, who was wearing only one coat, led two female guards to patrol around. When he saw Nangong Xiuqi coming, he hurriedly came forward and said: What happened?
Just now I saw a masked man jumping out of the building.
Ah？
Ximen Wuyue was also very surprised. This is the Taiwei Mansion. Who is so bold?
Unfortunately, he ran away.Speaking of this, Nangong Xiuqi suddenly thought of something and slapped his head and said: Oh!No, sister-in-law and the others...
While talking, Nangong Xiuqi hurriedly went upstairs to inspect, while Ximen Wuyue observed the surroundings, then waved her hand and signaled her two female guards to strengthen their guards and hurriedly followed her in.
When Nangong Xiuqi hurriedly pushed open Liu Fengzi's door, an exclamation came from the room: Who?
It's me, sister-in-law.
Nangong Xiuqi breathed a sigh of relief and lit up the lights.
As the palace lanterns were lit, the room gradually became brighter. Liu Fengzi sat lazily on the bed, her body was slanted, her breasts were half exposed, and a very deep cleavage could not even project the candlelight, which seemed deep, like a canyon.
Liu Fengzi squinted her eyes, supported her with one hand on the brocade quilt, grabbed and rubbed her scattered hair with the other, and yawned: Qi'er, why did she come back so late?Really, sister-in-law, I'll wait for one night...Ah!
As she was talking, Liu Fengzi suddenly found that there was another person behind Nangong Xiuqi. She was shocked and screamed. She also retracted her quilt. However, she then found that the person behind was Ximen Wuyue, so she breathed a sigh of relief and sat up lazily again, stroking her chest while angrily: I said, why are you two running to my room in the middle of the night?Want to scare people!
No, a man in black just now came out of the house. I was afraid it would be unfavorable to you, so...
Ah?Black...man in black...
Liu Fengzi's pretty face turned white and she trembled: Will it be Hua Tang... Could it be there... over there...
Obviously, Liu Fengzi was still in fear when he was in Huatang. Nangong Xiuqi hurriedly stepped forward and comforted: No, the sky is high and the earth is far away, so they can't chase after him.Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid, I’ll go and see if there is anything wrong with Sister Jiao.
Brother Qi, what happened?
At this time, Wang Rujiao had arrived and was standing at the door with sleepy eyes.
Seeing Wang Rujiao standing there without any damage, Nangong Xiuqi finally let go of his heart, but another doubt surged into his heart and said to himself: Since the purpose of the thief is not to be lust, what is he doing to me?For wealth?Although this place is located in the Taiwei Mansion, it is remote and no matter how stupid the thief is, he should know that the magnificent lord's mansion over there is a good goal for money.
Nangong Xiuqi simply described what had just happened. Wang Rujiao's face also changed, but unlike Liu Fengzi's fear, she felt more embarrassed and angry, because she thought that her half-naked sleeping position might fall into the eyes of a thief.
Qi'er, my sister-in-law feels so scared. We... let's change the place...
Liu Fengzi jumped out of bed barefoot and threw herself into Nangong Xiuqi's arms, like a little girl seeking adult protection.
Madam, this is just an occasional accident. I will ask someone to strengthen the guards here.Ximen Wuyue hurriedly said.
snort!
Liu Fengzi gave her a blank look and ignored her.
In fact, Liu Fengzi and Wang Rujiao were a little dissatisfied with living here. Although the conditions here are very good and unrestrained, they were still someone else's place, and it was Ximen Wuyue's place. This made them feel a little uncomfortable and feel like they were living under someone else's roof. Sometimes they wanted to show off their might in front of her and felt at a loss.
At this time, Wang Rujiao also said: Brother Qi, I see that the wife is right. No matter whether this thief is from Huatang or not, we cannot be careless. The best way is to change to a more secret place.
Nangong Xiuqi also became embarrassed. In fact, he also tended to leave here and find another residence, but finding a residence is not something that can be done in a day or two. He didn't have so much time to stay here and search slowly.
Seeing that Liu Fengzi and Wang Rujiao were both clear about their intention to leave here, Ximen Wuyue couldn't say anything else, so she turned her eyes to Nangong Xiuqi, hoping that he would not want to move away. As long as he said he would not move, they would be helpless no matter how dissatisfied they were.
Nangong Xiuqi felt a headache, so he had to use a slow-down plan and patted Liu Fengzi's back and comforted: Let's not talk about this for now. This man in black has been driven away by me. At least he will not come again tonight. Sister-in-law, you can rest with peace of mind.
While talking, Nangong Xiuqi helped Liu Fengzi back to the bed, and gently covered her with a silk quilt, then gently stroked her cheek and said: It's getting late, go to bed.After saying that, Nangong Xiuqi stopped and stood up, but Liu Fengzi grabbed his hand, but Pity begged: Qi'er, sister-in-law is still afraid, can you stay with me?
For Nangong Xiuqi, it is also necessary to stay. In fact, although there is his own room on the upper floor, he rarely sleeps in his own room, either spending the night at Liu Fengzi or spending the night at Wang Rujiao. Of course, if Ximen Wuyue comes to seek pleasure, he will be in his own room, but Ximen Wuyue rarely stays in this building for the night.
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