Chapter 1408 Beware of bandits
Jing Xi and Jing Yang were sitting on their tall horses and saw Meng Wanzhou among a group of colorful flowers and green willows.
Jingyang teased Jing Xi expressionlessly, "That Meng Wanzhou is waiting for you there again."
Jing Xi chuckled and said, "Yin Wenxiu is here too, but she's hiding in the sedan."
Jingyang shook the reins and walked alongside Jing Xi, "Are you going to accept Meng Wanzhou's snacks today? From the looks of it, they are your favorite."
Jing Xi curled her lips, "She forced it on me before, and I don't want to take her stuff!"
Besides, if you accept her snacks in public, isn't this causing trouble for each other?
Jingyang glanced at the well-dressed ladies, among whom there were some nearly twenty years old. He snorted coldly and said: "You and I are only eleven years old, and some old ladies are still here. It's really..."
Jing Xi smiled and said, "Maybe he has his eye on one of the imperial guards."
Jingyang thought it made sense and nodded, "Probably!"
Being surrounded by so many women, they felt uncomfortable and ordered in a deep voice: "Speed up."
As a result, the guard in front clamped down on the horse's belly and sped up.
A group of royal guards galloped past, protecting Jingyang and Jingxi. The dust raised by the horses' hooves hit the faces of the women, but no one was disgusted.
After returning to the palace, it was time for lunch.
Jing Yu was drinking tea while waiting for the two brothers. When he saw two handsome boys who were exactly the same, one warm and one cold, coming side by side, he showed a loving and doting smile.
Ahem, Dongming Ziyu and Shangguan Ruoli were not in the capital. The eldest brother was like a father, so he took on the responsibility of educating his two younger brothers.
Dongming Ziyu and Shangguan Ruoli were not at home with Ling Yu, and Ling Yao was getting married. There were only three brothers. They were busy with their own affairs, but as long as they were in the palace, they would eat together.
Jing Xi sat down on the chair, picked up the tea bowl and drank it, complaining: "Brother, from now on, there will be a fixed date for martial arts performances in the camp in the suburbs of Beijing."
Jing Yu smiled lightly and said, "What? Are you annoyed by those little girls? They didn't pounce on you, so what are you afraid of?"
A faint blush appeared on Jing Xi's face, and she pouted, "It's annoying to be stared at like that."
Jingyang suggested: "I think it's better to let the female students take a bath once a month, so that they have free time!"
Jing Yu chuckled lightly and said: "This is indeed a problem. The martial arts performance in the camp in the suburbs of Beijing is to test the training of generals and soldiers. The date may not be accurate. But it is really inappropriate for you to travel regularly like this."
It's okay if it attracts flowers and butterflies, but it's not good if it attracts assassins.
He really neglected this matter.
"From now on, you can go there secretly, and don't go every month. Just go once in a while."
Jing Xi sighed, "Really, you have to be sneaky when you go out."
Jing Yu smiled lightly, "Once you enjoy the honor that your status brings, you have to bear the inconvenience and responsibility that your status brings."
Jing Xi and Jing Yang both looked serious, "My brother, I know."
Jing Yu said: "Let's have a meal."
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Shangguan Ruoli and Dongming Ziyu did not receive anything from Ling Yao. They had already followed the He family's caravan to Beiling.
Beiling's inspection of Daming merchants was very strict, and various procedures and vouchers were very cumbersome.
Fortunately, they followed the He family's caravan, otherwise it would be really difficult to move in Beiling.
They have arrived at a city in the middle of Beiling and sold a lot of goods.
The queue for leaving the city was long. Young Master He was a little irritated while waiting and complained: "You didn't check before leaving the city. Why are you so strict? There is something abnormal!"
Dongming Ziyu understood that this must be because Beiling knew that the iron mine was exposed and had made strategic preparations.
He simply changed his appearance and looked more like a businessman who has been doing business all year round.
Shangguan Ruoli, Zi Yan and Ling Yu also changed their faces, their skin color became darker, and their faces had a blush unique to the cold northern regions.
When their team was inspected, they relaxed their vigilance because they saw women and children, so they drove them out of the carriage and checked the carriage inside and out.
After finally getting out of the city and onto the official road, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Young Master He rode up to Dongming Ziyu and rode alongside him, "I think Beiling is going to be unstable. Let's sell all the goods in the next town and then go back."
Dongming Ziyu said calmly: "Okay."
This kid is quite sensitive, and he can smell danger from this point on.
He Dashao said: "Ahead is Hulong Mountain. We must be careful. It is said that Hulong Mountain Villa is very mysterious and very strong. No one has been able to go up there privately for more than a hundred years."
Dongming Ziyu nodded and said, "Okay."
This Hulong Villa is where the person who raised snow lotus insects confessed. That person came from Hulong Villa.
Hulong, Hulong, serves the imperial court, and they are all poison masters. It is said that they have won over some remnants of the Tang Sect and the Black Robe Sect.
Since the Black Robe Sect came into the hands of Shangguan Ruoli, they have corrected their evil ways and stopped practicing zombies. However, some people did not want to take the right path and rebelled against the Black Robe Sect.
Back then, Beiling Mo Xue had teamed up with the Black Pao Sect and Yunxia Palace to refine Gu and zombies in the ancient tomb on the outskirts of Dongming.
Therefore, the Black Pao Sect and Yunxia Palace are closely related to the Beiling Royal Family, and it is not surprising that they collude together.
Shangguan Ruoli felt that she should go to Hulong Villa. After all, the Black Robe Gate was handed over to her and she should clean up the gate.
Walking into the area of Hulong Mountain, I felt something was wrong.
It's too quiet.
In summer, the mountains and forests should be filled with chirping birds and the fragrance of flowers. But now, there are no birdsong, let alone flying birds, around.
Young Master He immediately became alert, "Everyone, be careful, there aren't even any birds, I'm afraid there are bandits!"
Dongming Ziyu glanced at him approvingly, "Okay."
They had relatively high internal strength, so they realized something was wrong. Young Master He, who only knew some boxing and kicking skills, discovered something was wrong in time.
This guy is careful, smart, and bold, and he also behaves more responsibly along the way.
Although some dandy boys are generous, they are generally good.
Walking further inside, you can smell the smell of blood in the air.
Then, the person walking in front of the team discovered blood stains on the ground.
Young Master He dismounted and went to check, "There should have been a fight here! Many people died! Let's retreat!"
But it was already too late. Many burly men carrying scimitars rushed out of the woods.
Young Master He immediately ordered a warning and stepped forward to negotiate with the bandits.
He grew up in Mozhen, has been doing business for generations, has had many contacts with Beiling people, and speaks Beiling fluently.
He cupped his fists and saluted, and said: "Fellow heroes, we are traveling merchants. Fortunately, we sell some goods and make a living by selling some goods. Please be merciful, heroes. We can use this money to drink wine!"
As he said that, he threw a bag of silver over, at least two hundred taels.
The burly man at the head caught the silver bag, opened it, looked at it, and sneered: "That's it?"
Young Master He smiled and said: "There are many heroes, as long as I can do it, the definition must be fulfilled!"
Chapter completed!