What suddenly appeared in front of Xu Zizhen's eyes was Zhao Chang, the concubine of Emperor Rong Xi whom he had not seen for a long time. Before Xu Zizhen could speak, Zhao Chang had already lifted him up and carried him aside to a dark place. His movements were so light that he did not make a sound.
A characteristic of Shanxi architecture is that there is usually a ridge that is more than a foot wide on the roof. Zhao Su and Xu Zizhen hid behind such a ridge, and no one in the yard could see them.
Before the two of them could hide safely, Xu Zizhen said in shock and joy: "Rong Xi, why are you here?"
Under the moonlight, Zhao Chang's eyes were clear and bright, but there seemed to be a hint of anger: "It's my turn to ask you this, why are you here?"
Xu Zizhen chuckled and said deliberately: "Me? I'm here to assassinate Wanyan Zonghan."
Zhao Chang rolled his eyes at him: "Are you that stupid?"
Xu Zizhen was not embarrassed if he was exposed. Zhao Chang knew him so well that this little trick couldn't be hidden from her.
Zhao Chang continued: "Let me ask you, why did you go into danger alone outside Taiyuan City? How did you end up here?"
Xu Zizhen was stunned: "Huh? Have you already been to Taiyuan? By the way, how are Miss Gao and Lao Yan? Are they okay?"
Zhao Chang said angrily: "With ten thousand enemies like you to lure away the Jin soldiers, they will be fine."
There was so much resentment in her words that Xu Zizhen did not dare to answer for a while, so he could only laugh twice. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly heard someone in the yard calling softly: "Commander Zuo, Song Chen, surnamed Hu, has come to see you again.
"
There was no answer from the room over there. After a while, a rough and deep voice came out: "Let him come in."
"yes."
Xu Zizhen immediately realized that he was referring to that boy Hu Chang. He stabbed Zhao Chang with his backhand and pointed to the roof over there, indicating that he could come closer to eavesdrop. However, he accidentally stabbed Zhao Chang in the upper side of the ribs, almost killing him.
Rubbing the trembling and towering place on the chest.
Zhao Chang's face suddenly turned red, and she could see clearly even with half of her face covered. She subconsciously shrank back, glared at Xu Zizhen fiercely, and then pinched Xu Zizhen's arms.
With the skin on the back of his neck, he lifted his body and jumped to the roof over there lightly.
Xu Zizhen felt something was wrong when he pricked it with his fingers. The soft and warm feeling from his fingertips instantly made his heart tremble, but then the severe pain on his neck made him grin for a while. It was really painful and happy, and he didn't know what was going on in his heart.
I didn't know what it was like, but I didn't dare to say anything, but I just happened to see Zhao Chang's glare that seemed to be electric under the moonlight, and I was suddenly fascinated by it.
Fortunately, footsteps came from the courtyard at this time, and his soul was finally called back. Hu Chang was seen wearing civilian clothes, with his head and waist bowed, as if he did not dare to show his dignity. Zhao Chang left Xu Zizhen and ignored him.
He gently opened two tiles, and the situation inside the house was immediately clear.
After Hu Chang was brought into the house, he greeted him with great courtesy. He lay low on the ground and said respectfully: "Little man Hu Chang, pay homage to Mr. Zuo Shuai!"
There was a desk in the room, and there was a person sitting behind the desk. He was nearly mid-year-old and tall, with a thick beard and sharp eyes. He glanced at Hu Chang and said lightly: "Master Hu, you don't have to be polite. I don't know Hu Chang."
What is your position in the Song Dynasty? Why do you come all the way here to me?"
Hu Changdao: "For your information, sir, I am currently a doctor in the official department of the Song Dynasty. I came here to admire you wholeheartedly and have the courage to come to see you. I have some news that may be of interest to you."
Wanyan Zonghan glanced at him: "He is a doctor in the Ministry of Civil Affairs? He is only a sixth-grade man. Is there any news that I am interested in?"
Hu Chang raised his head slightly and said with a flattering smile: "I'm here to inform you that Mr. Zhao Ji has sent reinforcements to Taiyuan Mansion."
Wanyan Zonghan snorted disdainfully: "Reinforcements? Are you talking about Yao Gu's fifty thousand troops?"
Hu Chang smiled slightly: "No, the reinforcements the villain mentioned are only a few people."
Wanyan Zonghan's brows moved: "Oh? How many people? Is this considered reinforcements?"
His tone was still so indifferent, but Hu Chang heard the trace of curiosity and said slowly: "I wonder if you know Xu Zizhen?"
Xu Zizhen's heart moved on the roof. How did this grandson know that I went to Taiyuan? And what did he mean by telling Wanyan Zonghan about this? Did he ask the Jin people to assassinate me?
Wanyan Zonghan's eyes narrowed slightly: "Xu Zizhen, I have heard a little about him, but he is just a commoner, so what's the big deal?"
Hu Changdao: "What your Excellency said is absolutely true. Xu Zizhen has the ability to reach heaven and does not have military power, so there is nothing to be afraid of. It's just that this person has always been cunning and cunning. Besides..." He gave up for a while and then continued,
"I heard that this man has created a kind of firearm, which is very powerful. If the adults don't know about it, I'm afraid they will suffer from him."
Wanyan Zonghan said: "Well, it's called Fire Gun, right?"
Hu Chang paused: "Exactly, it turns out that your Excellency already knows."
Wanyan Zonghan did not comment, waved his hand and said: "Okay, if Mr. Hu only wants to tell you this matter, then please go ahead. I have other important matters and I won't keep you here."
Cold sweat broke out on Hu Chang's forehead. The purpose of his coming was to get close to Wanyan Zonghan. He originally thought that the news about the gun would be enough to surprise him, but he didn't expect that others already knew about it, but he really didn't have anything else.
What valuable news could it really just leave like this?
He was a little unwilling, hesitated for a moment and said: "My lord, please forgive me, but I have one more thing to do."
Wanyan Zonghan was already a little impatient and said, "Is there any other news?"
Hu Chang knelt so hard that his knees were numb, but he did not dare to get up. He said respectfully: "To be honest with you, I have a sister who looks like a willow. Because I have admired your reputation for a long time, I asked you to propose marriage on your behalf.
I am willing to serve you, and I hope you will accept me."
Wanyan Zonghan didn't expect him to say this, so he was slightly startled, then looked at her playfully and did not answer immediately.
Xu Zizhen on the roof was furious. Hu Chang first told Wanyan Zonghan about his fire blunderbuss. Although this thing had appeared before, and Jin Bing had experienced it, what happened to Hu Chang this time?
It's like leaking secrets to the enemy.
As for the second thing, Xu Zizhen still remembers the desperate look in Hu Qing's eyes. Hu Chang clearly forced her to do this. Xu Zizhen still has a deep memory of this willful and rebellious young lady, and he understands it quite well.
No matter what happens, Hu Qing will never serve the enemy with his own life, let alone take the initiative to propose marriage.
Bastard! What a traitor! Xu Zizhen now wished he could jump down and stab Hu Chang to death to relieve his hatred.
It doesn't matter to him that he leaks secrets, but Hu Qing is kind to him. When he escaped from Suzhou City, this eldest lady secretly helped him. Xu Zizhen is a person who misses old friendships, so he will not let Hu Qing do it anyway.
Chang's evil plan succeeded, but it seems a little too late now. Hu Qing has been betrayed by this crazy brother.
Zhao Chang noticed that Xu Zizhen was trembling slightly, and quickly whispered in his ear: "Xu Zizhen, make a decision before taking action!"
Xu Zizhen took a deep breath to calm down and nodded: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
At this time Wanyan Zonghan finally spoke: "I understand, you can go back."
Hu Chang tentatively said: "That villain's sister..."