When the head butler came crying and told him that Shen Lie and the others had left, Guo Zhaohai stood up from his desk.
The onlookers outside the gate of Guo Mansion were cleared by the Guo family guards.
When Li Fuyin, who was only in name but had no real power, came with official officials, there was only a numb-looking Guo Yanchuan sitting there.
Guo Hongbo was taken away as a hostage.
Before leaving, Zhai Jinsheng promised that Guo Hongbo would be returned to them after they left Zuilu safely.
Several of Guo Hongbo's wives and concubines fainted from crying and fell unconscious.
As for Guo Yanchuan, he didn't want anyone to touch him.
He held his severed finger that was bleeding profusely and looked blankly at the plaque hanging on the gate of Guo Mansion.
The lintel of Guo Mansion is tall and magnificent, and the lights in front of the door are bright. It has been here for thousands of years, and it has brought not only the most extreme wealth and wealth in the world, but also the arrogance of being powerful enough.
But today, all their pride and dignity were crushed by Shen Lie.
"Master!" Nangong cried and knelt down ten steps in front of him and called him.
The concubines and daughters all knelt down.
Guo Yanchuan seemed unable to hear.
Until Guo Zhaohai appeared.
Seeing his second brother, Guo Yanchuan's tears suddenly fell down.
There was no big expression on Guo Zhaohai's face.
After serving as an official for decades, Guo Zhaohai managed several state capitals, including Jiangzhou, all of which were safe and secure for the people.
He is a good official and does not want to see the people suffer any harm.
But now when he sees his brother holding his severed finger, there is no trace of emotion on his face.
He turned his head and told the chief steward to go before taking tough measures. After bringing Guo Yanchuan back to his house, Guo Zhaohai didn't stay long and turned around to go back.
Guo Yanchuan looked at his back and shed another tear.
Shen Lie did not go back immediately.
His subordinates just went back and prepared to leave. He went to Zuilu's Zihefang.
The shops are closed, but the lights on the streets are still there.
The entire long river is quiet and peaceful, and the night breeze is cool and comfortable, taking away the heat of the day.
He's here to stop.
If he makes trouble today, there will be no possibility of returning to Zuilu in the future, and Zuilu is indeed his second hometown.
He quietly looked at the entire river, reflecting the sparkling lights on the bank. During festivals, there would be a long river of lights here, and there would be a huge and bright fireworks feast in the square along the river.
The stern eyes became deep, and the bright and clear eyes became distant.
"Master, don't you read the letter?" Dai Yu whispered.
"We'll watch it when you're not here."
"……Um."
After a while of silence, Dai Yu said again: "I don't know what the old man will think when there is a commotion in the Guo Mansion today."
Shen Lie didn't say anything, his handsome features were extremely handsome at night.
"Master," Du Xuan came back at this time, "I have asked clearly."
"Is this really Tanzhou Lin's person?" Dai Yu asked.
"Well, Tanzhou is now preparing for the war at Wanghua. The Lin Gong of Tanzhou wants to invite the young master to come. Here are five letters," Du Xuan handed them over. "Young master, they are from Liu Mo and Ruan Yingjie."
Shen Lie picked it up and looked at the cover.
"Liu Mo has been in Cangjin in the past few years. Miss Ali's second brother, General Xia, seems to be also in Cangjin." Dai Yu said.
"Yeah." Shen Lie nodded.
Xia Zhaoxue made it clear at the beginning that he did not want his identity to be known about his rejoining the army, so Shen Lie never mentioned it or asked about it to avoid arousing curiosity.
As for Xia Zhaoxue, he really took self-protection to the extreme and used a pseudonym that Shen Lie still doesn't know what it is called.
The only one who can know his identity is probably her.
"If you can gain the trust of Liu Mo and the others, maybe it's worth visiting the Lin family in Tanzhou?" Dai Yu said.
"But, we still have yet to avenge Jin Hongkang." Du Xuan said.
Thinking of Jin Hongkang's pursuit of Yuan Ying, Dai Yu said angrily: "We can't kill those turtle grandsons!"
"Master?" Du Xuan looked at Shen Lie who didn't speak.
Shen Lie lowered his eyes and looked at the envelope: "You can go."
"Young Master is going to explore the state?" Du Xuan was stunned.
Dai Yu was also stunned: "Master, do you really want to go?"
"Mr. Lin doesn't know that if I really go to explore the state, Song Zhiyi will never let them go. Now there is another Zuiluguo family, but they still insist on inviting me, so they might as well go. What's more, So many lobbyists.”
Du Xuan glanced at the letter in his hand and said in a low voice: "In this way, the house in Muzhou will be empty for a while."
"But Jin Hongkang's side..." Dai Yu said.
"We can also arrange for Zhai Jinsheng and his family to live in Tanzhou." Shen Lie added.
"So that's it," Du Xuan nodded, "Master, I understand."
Shen Lie looked at the envelope and took out several letters from his arms.
The handwriting on the letter was elegant and elegant, and he was very familiar with it.
Lost and found again, I am overjoyed.
He wanted to open it immediately, but his strong self-control restrained him from doing so.
He didn't look in front of them because he was afraid of making a fool of himself.
He can do it...
Although he really wanted to control it, based on past experiences, he was sure that he would definitely be like this and that he couldn't help it.
What a wonderful thing it is to be able to read a letter written by your beloved.
Who can help but laugh.
"...Young Master?" Du Xuan said.
Shen Lie came back to his senses, raised his eyes and said calmly: "I once asked Ah Li if she likes ambition."
"Huh?" Du Xuan's eyes lit up, "Master, do you want to..."
If it was related to Ah Li, Du Xuan would be very excited.
"Although Tanzhou is not among the six northwest states, it is very close to Cangjin, Panyu, and Juezhou." Shen Lie's eyes sank, "Beiyuan is the biggest knot in Ah Li's heart after all."
"Okay!" Dai Yu said happily, "Then let's go to Tanzhou! This bitch, Jin Hongkang, won't let him feel better after the storm in Tanzhou subsides. Let him breathe now for a few more months!"
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Wang Xudu and Lin Yiping were waiting in the inn, feeling uneasy.
Wang Xudu has been in contact with Zuilu Guo for a long time, and he likes Shen Lie very much. He has always been the one who invites Shen Lie.
They had already considered Shen Lie before Liu Mo recommended him.
But Shen Lie has a cold and distant temperament, is not easy to get close to, and is notoriously cold. They don't think they can persuade him.
Now that I have received these letters, Drunken Deer came and actually happened upon this incident.
There are family members everywhere in the world who are at odds with each other.
But there are too few people who have done it so absolutely and cut it off so hard like Shen Lie.
This is the rhythm of old age and death.
This made Wang Xudu have a great opinion of the Zuilu Guo family.
Shen Lie is a calm and sharp person, and Wang Xudu is sure that he will not be reckless or impulsive, so there must be a reason why Shen Lie chooses to be so cruel and cruel.
It must be the Guo family’s fault!
Everyone in the inn is well prepared and waiting to set off.
Hearing the news that Shen Lie and the others were back, Wang Xudu impatiently wanted to go downstairs to ask, but then he saw Du Xuan coming to see him.
"Young Master agreed." Du Xuan said.
Wang Xudu was overjoyed: "Shen Langjun agreed to go to Tanzhou? Did you really agree?!"
"Yes, but the young master has something to say first," Du Xuan said.
"Tell me, tell me! Tell me quickly!" Wang Xudu said hurriedly.
