Lu Wenfeng thought a lot. Long Chen was a really outstanding person and he was really lucky to meet him.
But there are too many doubts. Why did I encounter it?
I eat steamed buns at that steamed bun shop every day. This is an old habit.
This is a weakness!
Once there is a fixed pattern of behavior, there are opportunities to take advantage of it.
Therefore, Long Chen deliberately appeared at the Baozi Shop.
All of this was arranged by Long Chen.
"Touer Lu, what are you thinking about?"
Zhang Yong followed Lu Wenfeng, the torch flickering in the cold wind.
It was already dark when we set out, and it was almost midnight now, and Yu Fuguo was on his way through the night.
Lu Wenfeng sighed: "I was wondering why Liu An happened to appear at the bun shop by such a coincidence."
"I figured it out. He did it on purpose. He deliberately let us see him and entered the Imperial City Department on purpose. Everything was arranged."
Zhang Yong said in surprise: "Isn't it possible? Could it be that we were plotted by a bad hunter?"
Lu Wenfeng smiled and said: "Smelly hunters, we have become prey."
"Stop talking and just concentrate on your journey. It's not easy to walk at night."
Zhang Yong had many questions, but Lu Wenfeng stopped talking.
The team slowly walked towards Longxing Valley.
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Longxing Valley.
At dawn in the morning, Qiu Rong and Qiu Yao slowly got up, and Long Chen was already washing up outside.
The water they used was the snow they dug out in Nanshan last night. After boiling it, they used it for washing and making tea.
"Were you okay last night?"
Long Chen asked the servant.
The servant replied: "Everyone was very careful last night and no one died of spontaneous combustion."
Long Chen nodded slightly and said: "That's good. It is indeed the Eastern Zhou assassins who are causing trouble. As long as we are careful, they will be able to get through."
The servant agreed: "Yes, your lord is still smart and made the suggestion that we all live together."
Last night, Long Chen suggested that everyone sleep together and not be alone.
In doing so, it looks like you are helping them.
In fact, Long Chen wanted to facilitate the circulation of information and let everyone know that today's competition is a matter of life and death.
Moreover, the Imperial City Division is already targeting Jianghu people.
After washing your face.
When Long Chen returned to the room, Qiu Rong and Qiu Yao had already put on their clothes.
"Sir, get up so early every day."
Qiu Yao straightened Long Chen's clothes.
Long Chen said: "The snow you dug from the southern ridge is not clean and has a bit of a strange smell."
Qiu Yao's expression changed and she said, "This slave deserves to die for not doing a good job."
Long Chen smiled and said: "Okay, if you go dig some more, I guess the snow around Longxing Valley will be contaminated."
"Today I want you to cross Nanshan and dig snow ten miles away. The snow there must be good."
Qiu Rong was a little worried and said, "If you dig snow in such a far place, will the Imperial Army let you go?"
Long Chen said: "They are very busy today and have no time to leave you."
"Besides, you have my token in your hands, and they won't stop me."
"You guys go right away after breakfast. I want to make wine from the snow this time. I just want the snow on the leaves!"
The two nodded and said: "Remember, we will definitely complete what the master has ordered."
I really lived a comfortable life with Long Chen. I had food and drink, and I was never abused.
The other sisters who are daughters-in-law, their lives are really not human.
Long Chen solemnly ordered again: "You remember! No matter what happens here in Longxing Valley, you must dig out the cleanest snow before you can come back!"
"If you can't finish it, I'll let you be the father-in-law!"
The two of them trembled when they heard it, and immediately said: "Master, don't worry, we will definitely finish it."
When Long Chen went out, the two of them ate immediately, then changed their clothes, took their tokens and barrels, and walked towards Nanshan.
It was very lively outside, and everyone was walking towards the arena in front of the west side.
The arena for the competition has been set up there, and today's competition will be there.
Long Chen saw Chen Lian walking to the west, and Long Chen followed him.
Seeing Long Chen, Chen Lian said: "My brother's method last night was really good. It was fine all night."
No one had spontaneous combustion problems last night. Chen Lian thought this was because everyone was together and the assassin had no chance to strike.
This idea was proposed by Long Chen, so Chen Lian was grateful to Long Chen.
"Brother, don't say that. If something happens, we can't run away."
"My father-in-law asked you to be the owner of the valley, and I will be his deputy. If you are questioned, I will be dead."
Long Chen pretended to be helpless and shook his head, making Chen Lian feel embarrassed.
"Brother, I did something bad and it hurt you."
Until now, Chen Lian has not suspected Long Chen.
There is no problem with the two women given to Long Chen, Qiu Rong and Qiu Yao.
As for letting Cui'e monitor, that is the custom of the Imperial City Secretary.
"Brother, what you said is obvious. We are on the same boat, who is following whom?"
Long Chen pretended to be obligated, and Chen Lian was very moved. He felt that Long Chen was actually a very good person, and he was straight-tempered.
When we arrived at the arena, there were more than 300 people standing in front of the stage, and more than 500 Forbidden Army soldiers were surrounding the outside to maintain order. There were also the Forbidden Army's crossbowmen in the distance.
There were imperial guards stationed on the surrounding ridges, and the guards did not relax at all.
There are three chairs and two coffee tables on the ring.
Lieutenant Tieshan of the Forbidden Army came up to say hello: "Master Chen Valley, Liu Yasi."
Chen Lian and Long Chen returned the gift together: "General Iron, please!"
The three of them got on the ring and sat down on the Taishi chair.
The three of them sat down and the people in the audience began to quiet down.
The officials stood on the left, and the people in the Jianghu stood on the right. There was a distance of one meter between them, and the two sides were clearly differentiated.
The officials looked good, but the people in the world were hostile in their eyes.
They already knew the truth last night.
Chen Lian picked up the booklet on the coffee table, walked slowly to the front of the stage, and said to everyone: "Everyone, today we will conduct the Longxing Valley assessment."
"This assessment is routine and everyone has participated."
"This assessment is quite special. It not only differentiates between superior and inferior, but also determines life and death."
After saying this, there was not much reaction from everyone in the audience, because it had been announced last night and everyone knew it.
It's just that the eyes of people in the world are colder.
In the crowd, Liu Jindao held his golden knife tightly. He Quan looked at Long Chen and began to think about how to leave Longxing Valley.
Sha Mengfei had the same idea. If he stayed here, he would be killed sooner or later.
"You may find it strange that the usual competition only determines the outcome, so why is it a matter of life and death today?"
"Because today's competition will serve as your grade in the future."
"How big an official you will be in the future and how many soldiers and horses you will bring will all depend on today's competition."
When these words were said, the officials were in a commotion.
They are people in the officialdom, and they value rank and status most.
"I didn't mention this last night. I didn't expect it to be like this."
"Then I must try my best to win the competition today and win the first place in the end."
"Don't think about it. Have you forgotten Captain Gu?"
"Oh, I definitely can't beat Captain Gu, so I'll take second place."
"You are overthinking again, and you have forgotten Pang County Cheng."
"Oh, you are the only one who talks a lot!"
The officials were very excited, especially the good ones.
In the past, Chen Hao's cultivation had exceeded the Emperor's level and he was the undisputed number one. No one dared to compete with him.
Now that Chen Hao is dead, everyone feels that they have a chance to work hard and earn a good future.
Compared to the excitement of the officials, the people in the world were indifferent and completely uninterested in the pie painted by Chen Lian.
Chen Lian looked at the people in the world and said with a smile: "Why are you like this? Didn't I make it clear?"
