Xu Ziling felt relaxed as he walked off the Tianjin Bridge and returned to the southern area of the city.
He really doesn't want to see Shan Wanjing.
At this time, the city of Luoyang seemed to be coming to life. There was a constant flow of cars and sedans and it was very lively. Many of the pedestrians were wearing Hu costumes, which showed that they were business travelers from the Western Regions.
Just by looking at the prosperity in front of you, no one can realize that the world outside the city is experiencing continuous war and devastation.
Unexpectedly, Luoyang was mired in internal and external conflicts and became the axis of struggle between major forces.
He left the crowded Tianjie and walked westward along the Luoshui River. The huge boats on the river, which were more than ten feet wide, were lined up side by side and connected with large cables to maintain the boats and iron locks, creating a wonderful scene.
Looking back towards Tianjin Bridge, Ba Fenghan had disappeared without a trace.
The four tall buildings facing each other in the north and south of Tianjin Bridge make the bridge even more spectacular.
After leaving Sishi in the south of the bridge, the pedestrians on the road became sparse.
Xu Ziling strolls along the Luo embankment. The lush green locust and willow trees along the embankment make the scenery charming.
Xu Ziling collected his thoughts and couldn't help but think of the relationship between Ba Fenghan and Shan Wanjing.
That day, Shan Wanjing and Ba Fenghan agreed to meet in Jiujiang. I'm afraid it wasn't just about their personal relationship.
You must know that Shan Wanjing is the leader of the new generation of the Dongming sect, and she has already chosen Shang Ming as her husband within the sect, so although she is enamored of Li Shimin, it is not by fate.
With Shan Wanjing's strong character and acting style, she was able to restrain her feelings for Li Shimin without causing any trouble. Logically speaking, she shouldn't have been so uncontrollable as to have a secret affair with Ba Fenghan.
So there must be some cooperation between her and Ba Fenghan.
Xu Ziling would not have thought about this matter at first, but because Ba Fenghan not only knew that Shan Wanjing was in Luoyang, but also knew where she was staying, things became very complicated.
If the relationship between the two was just between a man and a woman, and Ba Fenghan's style of not caring about the personal relationship between his children and Shan Wanjing's inability to kill him that time would be enough to make Ba Fenghan never look back on Shan Wanjing.
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Blow a pool of spring water to do your business?
At this moment, a person in front of him came in a hurry. Xu Ziling took a closer look and was stunned. He almost couldn't believe his eyes.
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Kou Zhong looked out the window and his thoughts surged in his mind.
The road to hegemony is by no means a smooth road.
Not only is the future uncertain and unpredictable, it is rugged and difficult to navigate, and there is always the possibility of being shattered into pieces. The most troublesome thing is that there are so many wrong roads that one may accidentally miss the opportunity to reach the goal.
Timing is of the utmost importance.
Li Shimin was the one who knew the best about seizing the opportunity. He saw the opportunity and forced his father to rebel. Taiyuan took advantage of the elite troops from Guanzhong to go west to deal with Li Mi. He crossed the river and entered the Guan to capture the western capital of Chang'an. This strong solid force only had to go to Xue Ju and his son.
From a distance, you can watch the heroes in Guanzhong competing for deer, snipe and clams, and enjoy the benefits of fishermen.
And he is just getting started now.
Defeating Li Mi would certainly abort the Song clan's alliance with the Wagang Army, but it was Li Shimin who benefited most, not Kou Zhong.
Therefore, it is not the time to kill Li Mi yet. Even if Li Mi is waiting to be cut, he will not kill Li Mi.
well!
It would be nice to have Ling here! At least there is someone to talk to.
If Xu Ziling is killed, he will do whatever it takes to avenge him, and all plans for hegemony will be put aside.
Cock! Cock!
Kou Zhong said in astonishment: Come in!
A maid opened the door and bowed respectfully: "Sister, please come to the cabin to meet Mr. Kou."
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Xu Ziling hesitated for a moment before stopping the man before he passed by him and said in a deep voice: Brother Li!
It was Li Jing whom we hadn’t seen for a long time.
The reason why he hesitated was because he still could not let go of Su Su's matter. If it weren't for Li Jing's kindness, Su Su would not have been humiliated by Wang Bodang and would not have married Xiang Yushan.
Li Jing was wearing casual clothes, but Xuan Subaru was still cheerful. His eyes became sharper, showing that his martial arts had improved greatly in the past few years.
He stopped in astonishment and frowned with a puzzled look on his face: "Did this brother deny the wrong person?"
Only then did Xu Ziling realize that he was showing off his appearance as a scar-faced hero and whispered: I am Xu Ziling and I am just wearing a mask now.
Li Jing was shocked at first and then showed a look of surprise. He led him through the locust trees on the roadside and reached the edge of the embankment. He said happily: I also heard the news that you will come to Luoyang, but I didn't expect to meet Zhong like this?
Xu Ziling took off his mask and stuffed it into his arms.
Li Jing sighed and said: You are taller than me. Time flies so fast without realizing it. After so many years, the two former sons have become famous people all over the world. Now who is talking about you, you are not gnashing your teeth and praising them sincerely?
He hurriedly asked: Is Zhong okay?
Xu Ziling heard his sincere concern and remembered that Su Su was terribly conflicted and said: It's okay, we just broke up for the time being and each of us does our own thing!
Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief and said: Come! Let's find a place to sit down!
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Kou Zhong entered the cabin under the guidance of his maid.
Dong Shuni put on her gorgeous clothes and dressed up deliberately. The chair An was sitting in was even brighter and dazzling, adding a bit of mature and charming charm.
After Kou Zhong sat down on the chair to her left, the maid stepped back and closed the hall door for them.
Kou Zhong said blankly: Aren't you afraid of blaming your uncle?
Dong Shuni imitated Wang Shichong's tone and said in an old-fashioned voice: How can this moment be the same as that moment and now?
Then she couldn't help but smile coquettishly, showing off her charming charm.
Kou Zhong suddenly felt enlightened.
Dong Shuni is actually Wang Shichong's secret weapon, using her beauty to win over valuable people or to spy on information. Otherwise, Wang Shichong might have died this time and still not know how to fall into Li Mi's trap.
In order to subdue himself, Wang Shichong now plays the Dong Shuni card.
Dong Shuni smiled sweetly and said: You are really capable. I have never seen my uncle value someone so much, but now they don't like you anymore!
Kou Zhong lost his voice and said: What?
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The houses stretch to the left and right on the other side of the Luo River. Not far away, there is a majestic and towering bell tower, overlooking the Luoshui that divides the city into two.
Li Jing sighed and said: I didn't expect that we would meet again after we said goodbye that day. It's so rare to see Su Mei. Without her, I, Li Jing, would never have thought I could sit here and reminisce with you today. So when I heard about Li Mi's rebellion, I knew something was wrong and immediately rushed to Xingyingyang.
Only then did I realize that you had rescued her.
Xu Ziling swallowed hard and almost burst into tears. He barely held back his voice and said in a deep voice: Why did Brother Li let Sister Su return to Xingyang that day? Didn't he know that Dalongtou Mansion in Xingyang was a dangerous place?
Li Jing smiled bitterly and said: Sister Su has been so kind to me, how can I, Li Jing, be such an ungrateful person? It's a pity that she had no intention of leaving and knew that I would stop her, so she left a letter and left quietly. At that time, I was still recovering from my internal injuries and met her when I chased her.
I went to Xingyang to look for her after a serious illness due to wind and rain. But Sumei refused to see her, so I had to go to Luoyang first and then enter Guanzhong. Now I am working under the King of Qin.
Xu Ziling was stunned when he heard this.
It turns out that there is such a thing!
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Dong Shuni Rong Baozhuan said coldly: I don't like anyone who my uncle likes.
Seeing Kou Zhong looking at her with wide eyes and stamping his feet, he said angrily: Is it so strange that people like it but can't make their own choices? My uncle has never been happy with my father, but my mother is happier than any other woman. My mother used to be happy with them.
You can freely select objects in Wildfire.
Kou Zhong felt relieved and smiled: "Can I get out now?"
This time it was Dong Shuni's turn, her eyes widened and she said: "Aren't you sad to hear that I am no longer happy for you?" Kou Zhong stood up, stretched out and walked toward the cabin door, saying as he walked: "Of course I am terribly sad." Now I have to go back to my room and cry bitterly. Ha...
Kou Zhong turned around and then Dong Shuni casually picked up the expensive porcelain vase thrown at his back and said with a smile: I also have a bad habit of not liking to be manipulated by others! He raised his hand and threw the porcelain vase back to Dong Shuni.
When Dong Shuni hurriedly followed, he had already opened the door and walked away.
boom!
The vase fell out again and was thrown against the door, scattering pieces on the floor.
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Li Jing asked with genuine concern: How is Su Mei doing?
Xu Ziling heard his own voice and replied: She is married in Baling.
Li Jing said happily: Then I am really happy for her. Whose son is so lucky?
Xu Ziling was shocked and looked at him.
Li Jing wondered: Why do you look so weird, Ling? Is there something wrong with Su Mei's husband?
Xu Ziling asked curiously: Aren't you disappointed that Sister Su married someone else, Brother Li?
Li Jing frowned and said: If Sister Su finds a good home, I will be happy before it is too late. Is there something wrong with this person?
Xu Ziling looked at Li Jing for a long time and then shook his head and said: I'm not sure either.
Li Jing smiled and said: I almost scared you to death. Who is this person? Isn't Baling Xiao Mian's place? Xu Ziling said: This person is Xiao Mian's subordinate named Xiang Yushan.
Li Jingse changed his mind: What?
Xu Ziling was surprised and asked: Is there really something wrong with this person?
Li Jing showed a painful look on his face for a while before sighing: I don't know if this person has a problem, but I do know... Oh! Please forgive me for having an unspeakable reason and not being able to speak freely. Oh my god! Why is it such a coincidence?
Xu Ziling thought in his mind and said in a deep voice: Brother Li was working under King Qin just now. Is King Qin Li Shimin, the second son of Li Yuan?
Li Jingtou said: Even he appreciates you very much. Don't you really want to create a career? He will be a good emperor.
Xu Ziling sneered and said: Will he become the emperor? He is only the king of Qin, but the eldest son is Li Jiancheng. Just listening to Brother Li's words, he knew that there was a rift between the two brothers. The Li family's disaster was about to cause chaos. Brother Li still wanted to mess with this. Muddy water?
Li Jing Su Rong said: "Ling, you have grown up and your knowledge has changed a lot. But I, Li Jing, am not the kind of person who retreats when faced with difficulties."
After a pause, he stared at the endless flow of Luoshui below with cold eyes, and said slowly: The country is in trouble now and in the past, and it cannot be brought to order unless it has a sage monarch. How can those who serve the country be restrained? Who knows today that the territory of the Li Clan was conquered by the King of Qin? Only he has the ability and virtue to benefit all people. Do you understand what I mean?
Xu Ziling felt disgusted in his heart, and his chest felt like it was being weighed down by a big stone. He let out a long breath before feeling relieved and said:
Why did Brother Li come to this dangerous place when he was not in Guanzhong?
Li Jing lowered his voice and said: I came to Luoyang this time for really important things, but I can't come out now.
Then Xu Ziling stood up and said: Come with me quickly. Your sister-in-law must be anxious about the wait!