Two figures, one on the left and one on the right, walked from the remote village street in the north towards the inner city.
Both sides of the street looked dilapidated and chaotic, with scattered beggars and homeless people lying on the ground, their eyes numb and without any light. They stared blankly at the flow of people not far away, all looking defeated.
appearance.
The inner city and the outer city are separated by a wall, just like heaven and hell.
"The capital of the Ming Dynasty is the most beautiful place. I thought the place was famous for its outstanding people, but I didn't expect that the scene in the outer city was not as good as some rich small villages in the south of the Yangtze River?"
“It’s so unexpected!”
"It turns out there is a place like this in the capital!"
The man looked at this scene, marveled, put his hands on his chest, and looked at these beggars and homeless people with some curiosity.
The woman on the side was tall and elegant, with calm eyes. She wore a bamboo hat and a white curtain to cover her face. She said in a cold voice: "The emperor has been practicing Taoism for many years and ignores government affairs. All the officials only know about party fighting, amassing wealth and exorbitant taxes.
As fierce as a tiger, how can the people fare better?"
"This is true in the capital, let alone other places."
"The reason why Jiangnan is OK is because there are gangs and martial arts forces. They know how to measure and will not ask for excessive amounts like officials."
"The irony is that it is the Jianghu forces that maintain the livelihood of the people!"
"This Ming Dynasty is rotten to the core..."
Hearing the woman's words, the man chuckled and said, "Elder Liu is still so jealous of evil! No wonder the disciples he taught can also become prominent figures in Jinyiwei."
"Maybe, not as good as Elder Qi. After so many years, there is not even a disciple with potential." Liu Yuming glanced at the man next to him and said coldly.
"Forehead……"
Qi Jingsheng was immediately speechless by Liu Yuming's words.
Qi Jingsheng forcibly controlled his emotions, forced a smile, and said: "Elder Liu is still as straightforward as ever."
Liu Yuming ignored him, but looked at the approaching inner city, and asked: "Why have the saint's messages been interrupted since a few days ago? Has something happened to her?"
"Something happened? It shouldn't be possible! The saint's cultivation is not weak, she is already close to the peak of the ninth rank, and she lives in Fusi, Beizhen. Even a master-level expert cannot take him away easily, right?" Qi Jingsheng frowned,
Open your mouth and say.
"In any case, go to Beizhen Fusi as soon as possible. I always feel that something is wrong. In the past, even if something happened, the saint would send a message back the next day. There has been no news for so many days, I'm afraid..."
Liu Yuming said this and did not continue, but Qi Jingsheng understood the meaning.
The original cynicism gradually subsided, and Qi Jingsheng's expression became serious and said: "Elder Liu, go to Jinyiwei North Town Fusi as soon as possible."
…
The fourth prince's residence, inner courtyard.
A woman with outstanding charm and enchanting figure is arranging her hair at the window, looking at the mirror with yellow decals.
The woman's face is gorgeous, her brows are full of charm, and her eyes are seductive. In the words of a network anchor in her previous life, just one word is breathtaking.
However, such a breathtaking woman was sighing in front of the mirror at this moment.
"Hey, His Highness hasn't been here for a long time, and I don't know what he is doing now..."
This sighing woman is none other than the charming courtesan Liu Ruyan.
"I don't know if someone has a new love and forgets the old love."
The figure of a woman appeared in front of Liu Ruyan's eyes unconsciously. She was so beautiful and beautiful that I felt pity for her when I saw her.
The woman was kept in the inner courtyard and was cared for by a master, who was obviously instructed by Zhu Youji.
The profound meaning is self-evident.
The woman is raised in the inner courtyard and the man is unmarried. It is clear what he wants to do.
What Liu Ruyan didn't understand was that Zhu Youji had the opportunity to take advantage of others' danger, but he gave up on his own.
When Liu Ruyan sighed, a warm pair of hands hugged her slender waist from behind her.
She was suddenly startled, and just as she was about to struggle, she smelled a familiar smell, and then she calmed down.
Soon, a familiar voice sounded in her ears.
"Beauty, what are you thinking about?"
Hearing this wistful voice, Liu Ruyan snorted and said angrily: "I was wondering if some men like the new and hate the old. When they have a new person, they forget about the old one?"
"It's a pity for me! I am old and beautiful, and I am no better than those young sisters."
Hearing Liu Ruyan's resentful voice, Zhu Youji looked a little embarrassed and smiled bitterly: "What are you talking about?"
"There's no such thing as a new person or an old person. Besides, you're not old either. It's just right."
As he spoke, Zhu Youji's An Lushan hand touched an indescribable place.
Liu Ruyan's pretty face turned red, she opened Zhu You's sinful palm, and said coquettishly: "Why are you moving?"
"Why do you think I moved around?" Zhu Youji bit Liu Ruyan's earlobe and blew lightly.
Suddenly, Liu Ruyan's delicate body trembled, her face flushed even more, and her eyes gradually became blurred, just like a river of spring water flowing eastward.
She naturally put her hand on Zhu Youji's back, leaned against him, and murmured: "It doesn't matter how many women you have in the slave family, as long as you don't let down the slave family..."
Hearing the beauty pouring out her melancholy, Zhu Youji silently extended An Lushan's hand again, and while slowly doing so, he said: "Don't worry, I will love you well..."
Next, the two had a pleasant exchange.
…
Jinyiwei, Fusi, Beizhen.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Qinglong resigned early because of his busy business.
Only Zhuque was left to entertain the two masters who came from the Holy Sect.
Liu Yuming and Qi Jingsheng were both veterans, and they were keenly aware that something was wrong.
Qinglong's attitude and Suzaku's attitude are problematic.
"Xiaoqing, tell me, what happened?" Liu Yuming looked at Zhuque and said calmly.
Zhuque knew the master's character and said directly without hesitation: "Master, I'm sorry, the saint has been kidnapped."
"who?"
Although Liu Yuming was shocked by this answer, he expected it.
"The undefeated naughty boy's ancient three links." Zhuque said.
"nameless?"
Upon hearing this familiar name, Qi Jingsheng's face darkened and he asked, "When did it happen?"
"Four days ago." Suzaku whispered.
"Why don't you send someone to inform us and inform the Holy Sect?" Liu Yuming asked with a serious expression.
"I'm sorry, Master, I'm in a dilemma too." Suzaku said after being silent for a while.
Liu Yuming took a deep look at Suzaku, nodded, and said, "What did you find?"
Although Jinyiwei North Town Fusi did not notify the Holy Sect immediately, Liu Yuming believed that Suzaku must have investigated.
The master did not go into details. Suzaku breathed a sigh of relief and said: "We found out that Ding Xiu, who once followed Wuming to Mobei, is now following the fourth prince Zhu Youji. We suspect that he may be related to Wuming..."
"But his identity is unknown and we cannot investigate him."
"Okay, got it."
Liu Yuming didn't waste any words, got up and prepared to leave.
"Master, the fourth prince is the son of Concubine Wan Gui. He has a special status and may be the future prince. You must be careful not to offend him..."