At the east end of the city, the neighborhood originally named Zhonganfang now hangs the flag of "Equality King" Shi Baofeng.
Because it was occupied early and did not go through too much trouble, Zhong'anfang has become one of the most lively and prosperous markets in the city. Entering from the west gate, you will find Baofenghao's various shops on one side.
On the other side, there are a large number of courtyards surrounding the business, which has become a VIP residence known as the "Juxian Pavilion" by the outside world.
As the one who is best at doing business among the five forces of the Fairness Party and is responsible for logistics and moving materials, "Equality King" Shi Baofeng has taken the route of making broad connections from the beginning of his rise. Although the Fairness Party's initial complicated situation
, this place has not had any obvious dealings with the largest forces in the world, but when many small and medium-sized forces that advocate wealth and wealth come over, the one they are most likely to come into contact with is Shi Baofeng's "Baofeng Hao"
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In this process, there were also many desperadoes who, through trade with the "Baofeng", carried out dangerous material transfers, and then gradually emerged from the embarrassing situation and became small or medium-sized armed groups.
Therefore, we also formed a deep bond with Shi Baofeng.
This time when news of the Jiangning Conference was released, each line of power showed its own unique style: "The King of Wheels" Shi Baofeng gathered a large number of followers and even invited the leader of the Great Light Sect who had been in the north for a long time to take charge;
"King of Yama" Zhou Shang maintained an extreme style, gathering a large number of desperate desperadoes who were not afraid of death, and also coerced many peripheral flies who wanted to take advantage, gathering a huge momentum; "King of Equality" Shi Baofeng,
From the very beginning, many large and small forces came to support them. By August, representatives of forces with names and even many heroic deeds from all over the world were going to Zhonganfang every day.
gather.
Compared with the "Zhuan Lun" and "Yam Luo" two families, although there are many people, they are mostly a mob. On Shi Baofeng's side, the waves of people coming from afar are more "regular" and more "presentable".
", among them, there is the Big Escort Bureau, which travels all over the country and has a wide network of contacts, there is a large chamber of commerce that is entrenched in one place and represents a certain line of gentry, and there are also many "heroes" who really resisted when the Jurchens were raging and had deeds...
After each of them entered Zhong'anfang, there were dedicated personnel on the nearby streets who began to publicize and brag about the background of these people, which subsequently attracted the admiration and admiration of onlookers.
People who started in business know best what it means to carry people in a sedan chair, and for these large and small forces from far away, they naturally understand this truth... For a time, the various forces that entered the "Juxian Pavilion" had no contact with each other.
Every day, we build relationships with each other and compliment each other. There is a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere where all the talented people are gathered together. So much so that some "knowledgeable" people have even begun to compare the "Juxian Hall" here to
The "Yingbin Road" in Chengdu.
Of course, with the gathering of so many large and small forces, in addition to the liveliness and harmony on the surface, there will also be all kinds of complicated things, good or bad, happening privately like the ups and downs of the water.
Just like the Yanjiabao convoy that arrived here a few days ago, at first due to the Yan family's anti-gold deeds and the rumors that Yan Taiwei's only daughter might marry the Shi family, it attracted a lot of discussion and attention, and many small and medium-sized forces
The representative also made a special trip to visit the leader, the second master of the Yan family.
However, in the past two days, due to the sudden appearance of some news, matters related to the Yan family quickly fell silent. Even if someone talked about it, most of the people's attitudes became ambiguous and vague, and they seemed to want to hesitate.
Forget about the events of the past few days for now.
On August 16, Yan Yunzhi sat in the yard late at night. He was stroking the two daggers he carried with him in his hands. In the quiet night, there would sometimes be a buzzing sound in his mind.
The sudden excitement of the past few days suddenly disappeared...
In fact, when the Yan family came over this time, getting married was not the goal that must be achieved. From the beginning, his father had said that verbal agreements may not be effective. For the two big families, the strongest relationship has always been
It is still an exchange of interests that both parties need. If both parties can cooperate and appreciate each other's character, the marriage can naturally become more intimate. But if they don't like each other, the Yan family also has its own dignity and does not necessarily have to fawn over anything.
"The King of Equality".
Of course, having said that, according to general circumstances, this marriage will probably be carried out.
Yan Yunzhi is seventeen years old this year, and she is not very out of line or rebellious in her thoughts. She has already been mentally prepared for marrying into the Shi family.
Arriving in Jiangning a few days ago, it is said that the "Ping An King" Shi Baofeng is still presiding over other affairs in Jiangbei. The virtuous people live here, led by several big shopkeepers from the "Ping An King" Tiandiren and Shi Baofeng's second son Shi Baofeng.
Wei Yang hosted the reception. If there were not too many changes, this young master of Shi Wei Yang would be the one to fulfill her engagement.
In the sudden contact, Yan Yunzhi's impression of the other party was not bad. With the assistance of several "big shopkeepers", Mr. Shi handled various matters appropriately, and his conversation was considered safe and not bad.
Amid rumors of good looks and martial arts skills, Yan Yunzhi was worried about the future of marrying such a person, but he did not reject it too much - everyone will experience such a life, and there is always no way to escape.
But as the news came out, everything quickly changed.
Among the enthusiasm in the past few days, most of the positive praise was about the Yan family's fight against the Jin Dynasty. The marriage contract with the Shi family had not yet come to make a final decision, so it was only circulated in the gossip. But the power of the "Ping An King" was willing to let such people
When the gossip came out, it was obvious that he was not going back on his word.
But after the news about Tongshan County suddenly appeared, the virtuous people from all walks of life who kept coming to the door in the past two days have far away from the area where the Yan family lives. Regarding matters such as marriage contracts, people are not making fun of them, but directly
He chose to remain silent. In the eyes of others, it was obvious that Shi Baofeng would not accept the engagement. If everyone talked about it, the person who would actually offend him would be the "King of Equality".
The seventeen-year-old girl has experienced a lot, and even killed two Jurchen soldiers with difficulty, but at any stage of her life before, had she ever seen such a change in the atmosphere around her?
She can still fight hard when she encounters an enemy, but when she encounters something like this, she just feels that being here is a huge embarrassment. She wants to cry out or defend, but she actually has no way to speak.
A few days ago, she liked to sit quietly in the front lobby and listen to people talking about various things in the city. However, these two days, she felt unnatural even leaving the courtyard, eating and relaxing.
I can only stay in this courtyard.
Around Hai hour, her uncle Yan Tiehe came over and sat with her for a while, talking for a while.
"...Several big things happened outside today. The most exciting one is that Lin Zongwu, the leader of the Great Guangming Sect, single-handedly challenged Zhou Shang's five-party challenge. Now it's rumored outside that it's amazing..."
Perhaps because he was worried that she would feel depressed here, Yan Tiehe specially told her some new news in the city. However, Yan Yunzhi was not in that mood at this moment.
"What should we do about our Yan family's affairs?" Yan Yunzhi tried his best to calm down, "otherwise... I will go back..."
"It's not this far." Yan Tiehe said, "This matter... no one actually said anything else. Because... in the end, your uncle Shi has not entered the city yet. He is a very thoughtful person. What's the matter?
Everyone understands, and when he comes, he will handle it properly, don't worry."
"But..." Yan Yunzhi sniffed and paused slightly, "Who released the news? Have you found out?"
Yan Tiehe lowered his head and was silent for a moment: "Five-foot Yin Demon... Such a nickname cannot be given by the little demon himself, and the matter of Tongshan, except for us and that thing that deserves to be killed...
Who else knows?"
"...Li family? Why are they doing this? Didn't we have a good talk in Tongshan?" Yan Yunzhi's eyes widened.
Yan Tiehe shook his head: "...Li Yanfeng is in the city now. His father is the protector of the Great Light Sect, and he has now taken over the position of protector. I am just spreading this kind of news to embarrass your uncle Shi."
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"Xu Zhaonan doesn't want to deal with this side?"
"You've been in the city for the past few days and you still can't understand? Who among the five Fairness Party families is going to deal with whom? And there are other reasons. You forgot...where that kid came from..."
Yan Yunzhi thought for a while and then understood: "He wants... this side... to make enemies from the southwest..."
"If things get serious, you... King Ping Ping's daughter-in-law is humiliated, how can she not seek justice here, and how can that boy from the southwest be so good? Li Yanfeng is known as the Monkey King, but he is actually scheming.
Deep, that's why we were able to establish that foundation in Tongshan. When the other party made trouble in Tongshan, he threw the problem to the other party with a backhand. Now the one who has a headache is either us or your uncle Shi. His awesomeness,
We saw it."
Yan Yunzhi lowered his head and was silent for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Everything is fine in Tongshan... Now I just want to question him face to face and then kill him..."
The girl sitting here was thin, holding the sword in her hand, and her eyes seemed to be bleeding. Yan Tiehe looked at her for a while, then reached out and patted her hand: "...You can't beat her.
Just be patient for now, things will turn around in a few days." When he said he couldn't beat him, he meant that he wasn't even sure he could beat the "Monkey King" Li Yanfeng.
The two chatted for a while, and Yan Tiehe tried his best to explain, but in the end it had little effect. After he left, the lanterns under the eaves of the courtyard swayed gently in the night wind. Yan Yunzhi held his sword and sat down at the stone table in the courtyard.
After thinking about it for a long time, my mind sometimes thought of the hateful people I had seen these days, and sometimes I thought of the little devil with great martial arts skills in Tongshan County... He said he would come to Jiangning... I wish I could do it right now.
Go find him and kill him with one sword.
Time gradually passed midnight, and the hustle and bustle in the distance turned quiet. Then in the silence, some people came back here laughing and joking. They seemed to be drunk, and they were fighting and making noise along the way. The atmosphere was quite lively.
Yan Yunzhi sat at the table and ignored them. She expected these people to go around the side of the courtyard, but she didn't expect them to pass by the courtyard gate noisily. She turned her back, not wanting to show that she had seen them.
The other party looked like people who came home late passed by the door one after another.
After a while, tiny footsteps came in from the door.
When Yan Yunzhi turned around to look, Shi Weiyang was already approaching, holding a lantern. He smelled of alcohol, but his words were quite polite and gentle: "Miss Yan, you're not asleep yet."
If nothing major happens, this will be her future husband. He lowers his head and bows slightly: "Young Master Shi."
"I have neglected to greet you these past two days, which is really a sign of neglect."
"Master Shi has a lot of things to do, but there was no need to..."
"No." Shi Weiyang shook his head and smiled, "In the past two days, there have been a lot of rumors outside, so I had to... deal with it first, but... I should have thought that Miss Yan would be the most saddened by such rumors... Yes
I was negligent, so today... I came here to apologize."
"No..." Yan Yunzhi shook his head. For a moment, his heart felt warm and he was speechless. Shi Weiyang took a step forward, stretched out his hand and touched her shoulder: "Sit."
Yan Yunzhi took a step back slightly and sat down on the stone bench. Shi Weiyang also sat down beside him. Now that he was close, he felt that the smell of alcohol was getting heavier, but his tone was still gentle: "I know Yan
In fact, you don’t need to take this matter too seriously as to the girl’s mood. I have heard my father talk about the Yan family’s character and character since I was a child, and I will definitely believe Miss Yan’s side... hiccup... I’m sorry..."
He comforted her with a few words, Yan Yunzhi bowed his head to thank her, and then said: "By the way, Miss Yan hasn't gone out to play yet after entering the city, right?"
"Oh, I'll get bored if I sit here all day long..."
Shi Weiyang's voice was warm and considerate. The two of them talked like this for a while, and then he said, "Miss Yan is learning swordsmanship. This sword looks really interesting. Can you show it to me..."
Yan Yunzhi nodded and handed over the dagger. Shi Weiyang reached out and held it in Yan Yunzhi's hand. Yan Yunzhi suddenly withdrew his hand and the dagger fell on the stone table. There was a clang, and Shi Weiyang was stunned.
He was stunned, and then laughed: "Miss Yan's sword is really interesting. I heard that the sword technique passed down by Miss Yan's family is called."
"Tan Gongjian."
"Ah, that's right..."
Shi Weiyang played with the dagger for a while and said softly: "Actually, the Yan family girls should also know that when their father comes over, they will make the final decision... Well..."
"Brother... I have heard about the Yan family's sister killing a golden dog in the past. In fact... I have been looking forward to meeting you, a heroine..."
"Brother, in my heart... I am actually willing..."
Amidst these heart-warming words, Yan Yunzhi lowered his head, his face was hot, but the smell of wine next to him became stronger. Shi Weiyang leaned over while talking, he stretched out his hand and touched her gently.
He lifted Yan Yunzhi's face with his chin.
"Sister Yan...you are so beautiful..."
he said.
Yan Yunzhi stared at him, looking at him and about to press her lips to him. She pushed her hands forward, and her body suddenly jumped back.
"Uh..." Shi Weiyang was pushed backwards, a little surprised.
Yan Yunzhi stood there, his chest heaving: "Shi, Mr. Shi... no, we can't do this..."
"No, it's okay..." Shi Weiyang stood up. He opened his mouth to breathe, and his eyes were a little excited. He took a step forward and grabbed Yan Yunzhi's left hand, "Sister Yan, I...I think it's you,
We...we will become husband and wife sooner or later, I...I want you..."
He hugged her with his other hand, and Yan Yunzhi said: "No." Then he stepped back, but Shi Weiyang's grip on her was so strong that Yan Yunzhi felt a pain in his left wrist, and he pulled her towards her.
In front of her, she touched his chest with her right hand and flipped her left wrist, already using the means to escape from the restraint. At this moment, Shi Weiyang was almost hugging her. Feeling her resistance, he smiled: "Hey, you can't escape with your martial arts skills.
Take it off..."
Both of them have many years of experience in martial arts. At this time, one wanted to hug, the other struggled, and pulled on the spot a few times. Shi Weiyang said in his mouth: "Sister Yan family, I want you... I will marry you...
"The smell of wine in his mouth was imprinted on Yan Yunzhi's face. Yan Yunzhi had only practiced swordsmanship for many years, and most of his skills were skillful. At this time, he could not avoid the full strength of such a mature man. He struggled backwards with all his strength under his feet, and also with all his strength in his hands.
She resisted, and finally the lips were in front of her eyes. She cried out "Ah" and pulled out another dagger from behind.
With a brush, Yan Yunzhi took two steps back and got rid of Shi Weiyang. She was holding the sword in front of her right hand and her left arm behind her head. There was only pain in her wrist. Shi Weiyang stood there and shook, then slowly
He moved forward slowly and raised his left arm. A scratch was already visible on his arm, and blood was oozing out from there.
"you you……"
"Don't come over..." Yan Yunzhi held his sword and retreated towards the rear.
A trace of ferocity flashed in Shi Weiyang's eyes. He walked towards the other party, stretched out his hands and pulled open his clothes, exposing his chest: "Come on." He strode over, "I'm going to kill you today!"
"Go away!"
Yan Yunzhi screamed and swung her sword. After all, she still had reason in her mind. The sword only struck half, and she did not dare to really hit the opponent. However, the light of the sword also passed in front of Shi Weiyang's eyes, and Shi Weiyang was striding away.
His head shook violently, he broke out in a cold sweat, and swung his right hand out violently.
A "pop--" sounded on Yan Yunzhi's face.
At this moment, both of them were stunned.
Yan Yunzhi's face was beaten to one side, and her hair covered the side of her face. She didn't respond for a while. Shi Weiyang gasped for breath for a while, looking at Yan Yunzhi fiercely, and then left again.
Past: "Yan Yunzhi, if you don't obey me today, I will tell your family to get out of Jiangning..."
He only thought that Yan Yunzhi had been stunned, but the next moment, Yan Yunzhi's body shape changed, and the sword in his hand stabbed forward. Shi Weiyang staggered back and exited, and saw the body of the girl opposite him standing upright at this moment.
The sword is held forward with the right hand and the left hand is behind the back, which is the standard starting position of Tan Gongjian.
This Tan Gong sword is said to be an assassination sword, but the sword intention in it is similar to that of the knight in "The Assassin's Biography". It has the essence of preferring to bend rather than bend, and to die without mercy. Yan Yunzhi had just faced his future husband-in-law, so naturally he didn't care.
There was no killing intention, but at this moment, the girl under the moonlight pursed her lips tightly, her eyes were cold, and her body stood erect, but she already showed an energy that was difficult to achieve during her usual practice.
Shi Weiyang's chest rose and fell, and his martial arts skills were not low, but at this time, even though the wine helped his ferocity, he did not dare to pounce directly for a while.