Xiang Shaolong and Mrs. Ya, who was disguised as a folk girl, walked toward the annex, talking and laughing along the way, and were very harmonious.
Masato said: "I have heard a lot about the Samurai Annex, but everyone advised me not to go there, saying that the tastes there are complicated. Your Wushi Annex and Guo Style Annex are the highest-end, and they have no status."
None of the samurai are qualified to live in it."
Xiang Shaolong said with great interest: "Does the annex where I live have such status? Even I don't know. I don't even know how many warriors and who live there."
Mrs. Ya said: "You don't know where Lian Lian Jin lives?"
Xiang Shaolong was stunned and asked: "Really?" No wonder he brought Wu Tingwei that day.
Wouldn't it be detrimental to Shu'er if he came back in a rage last night? Thinking of this, he wished he could fly back to the annex.
Mrs. Ya was about to speak when an unnatural expression suddenly appeared on her face.
Xiang Shaolong followed her gaze and saw among the pedestrians across the street, a group of more than ten warriors, surrounded by a tall and domineering scarred man in brocade robes, turned away and stared at them.
Two people.
Mrs. Ya lowered her head and whispered to him: "Let's go quickly."
Xiang Shaolong hurried forward, full of doubts, and chased after her.
Out of the corner of his eye, the group of people separated into two warriors and chased them across the street where cars and horses were passing. One of them shouted: "Madam, go slow."
Mrs. Ya stopped and sighed helplessly, Xiang Shaolong could only stop with her.
The two people walked around and glared at Xiang Shaolong unkindly, then saluted Mrs. Ya respectfully and said, "Master Marquis, please come and meet Mrs. Ya."
Xiang Shaolong originally thought that Mrs. Ya would refuse, but she sighed and said: "You go back first, tell Mr. Marquis that I will explain a few words, and then go over to see him."
The two of them looked at Xiang Shaolong with disdain before walking back to the opposite street.
After Mrs. Ya glanced at him in fear, she lowered her head and said, "Shaolong, I'm sorry I can't accompany you today. I'll see you later, okay?"
Xiang Shaolong got angry and said, "Then who is the Marquis? Why can you be snatched away from me with just one word?"
Mrs. Ya begged: "Please don't ask, I'm going." Then she left.
Xiang Shaolong watched Mrs. Ya walk up to the big man in the group of people who was dressed in fine clothes and had a scar on his face. He picked up his waist and hugged him. His chest felt as if he had been punched.
He became increasingly unclear about the relationship between these people. Given Mrs. Ya's status, how could she seem to be afraid of the Marquis and let him hug and hug her in front of his eyes, clearly showing that he was going to lose face?
He stood there for a while, having difficulty breathing. His heart was full of humiliation, but he had nowhere to vent it.
It's really boring to hook up with a slut, you never know how many more sides she has. He doesn't even want to know anything about the marquis anymore, and he doesn't want to see Mrs. Ya again in the future.
The sound of hooves sounded.
Xiang Shaolong woke up with a start, looked up, and saw Li Shan and several warriors arriving angrily, shouting: "Brother Xiang, we just came to see you at Madam Ya's place, saying that you and Madam Ya just left."
Xiang Shaolong had an ominous premonition and asked, "What's going on?"
Li Shan cried and said: "Shu'er was raped and killed."
These words were like a bolt from the blue. He was so shocked that he fell back and hit a wall behind him. There was not even a trace of blood left on his face.
Lifting the brocade quilt, Shu'er's naked body covered with bruises lay cold and lifeless on the couch, and the blood oozing from his eyes had solidified black.
The fatal thing was the red rope wrapped around his neck, which was deeply embedded in his neck, leaving his lower body in a mess.
Shu Er was tortured and killed in the most humiliating and cruel way.
Xiang Shaolong's whole body was cold and he was completely unable to accept the facts in front of him.
**'s death was isolated, he did not witness it with his own eyes, and in this time and space more than 2,000 years ago, everything was a bit dreamlike and unreal, even death seemed like a joke. Although the story was sad, it was not profound.
So when he was distracted by other things, it was easy to put aside the suicide of his wife, or even forget about it. But Shu'er was another matter.
His heart is bleeding
Tao Fang's voice seemed to be heard in the distance: "Shu'er was like this when Chunying came into the room this morning. Alas, I don't know what to say. The murderer must be someone from the annex."
Xiang Shaolong didn't want to ask any more questions.
There were only two people who dared to touch Shu'er, one was Wu Tingwei and the other was Lian Jin. He didn't believe that Wu Tingwei was so bold, so the murderer must be Lian Jin, and he also had his sights set on him, so why not him?
At least I dare not touch him before the decisive battle.
He wants to use any means to defeat himself.
No one, including Tao Fang or Wu Yingyuan, would stand up for a gift from Yan State.
He had never wanted to kill someone as much as he did right now.
Tao Fang said: "How about you move in with me? My wife and daughters would like to see you very much."
Xiang Shaolong calmly covered Shu'er with the brocade quilt, shook his head and said: "No, I want to sleep here, but from now on, I don't need anyone to serve me, and I don't want anyone to come here. Give it to me for Shu'er."
I want to be alone to think about my son’s funeral arrangements.”
Tao Fanglu said authentically: "Shaolong, please don't torture yourself. Tomorrow night is the important day for the competition between you and Lian Jin. Now the whole city is waiting to know the result."
Xiang Shaolong became as cold and calm as ice and snow, and said calmly: "Don't worry, no one will value tomorrow night's date more than me."
After so many cruel blows, he finally put away his cynical prodigal feelings and turned back into the killing machine he had carefully cultivated in the era before the future here and a ruthless warrior who would do whatever it takes to achieve his mission.
Throughout the afternoon, Xiang Shaolong stayed in the room where Shu Er was killed.
He did not cry bitterly or shed tears.
Sadness is never the behavior of the weak.
In this Warring States period, in this era when most people do all kinds of evil for their own benefit, only the strong can survive. When he saw Shu'er's body, he deeply realized the ruthlessness of reality and realized that this was a lawless power.
society.
If he wants revenge, he must become the strongest person.
After Tao Fang and everyone else left the house, he picked up the wooden sword and concentrated on practicing the sword, studying the essence of Mozi's swordsmanship.
After his heart and spirit came together, he practiced the ten most exquisite postures over and over again.
Mozi's swordsmanship emphasizes defense rather than attack, but the remaining force of each move implies offensive.
If this offensive attack can be interpreted, the sword technique of defending without attacking can become both offensive and defensive. Thinking of this, I felt ecstasy in my heart. I raised my hand and swung my sword. For a moment, the sword force was hesitant, like a horse flying in the air.
When he started to dance, Xiang Shaolong rushed out of the hall, using the wider space to perform, and fully integrated his understanding of human body structure and mechanics into his swordsmanship.
In the fierce wind of the sword, one moment he was wandering uncertainly, and the other moment he was like a horse flying in the sky, nowhere to be found.
Every attack is a transformation of Mozi's swordsmanship that combines attack and defense.
He yelled wildly and struck out more than a hundred swords in a row, but not a single move was taken on the defensive.
As soon as the sword shadow was withdrawn, the wooden sword was moved to the center of the eyebrows, and the sword was used to straighten the eyes.
A delicate figure rushed into the hall and called anxiously: "Shaolong"
Xiang Shaolong put down his wooden sword, and Wu Tingfang threw herself into his arms desperately, crying: "Shaolong, Shaolong"
Xiang Shaolong pointed his sword at the ground with one hand, and held the beauty in his arms with the other. The grief of Shu'er's tragic death surged in his heart, and his internal organs were all twisted into a ball, and he said sadly: "You know what happened to Shu'er."
Wu Tingfang nodded while sobbing, feeling sorry for him.
She raised her pretty face with pear blossoms and raindrops, looked at him with tears in her eyes and said: "Mr. Tao came to see my father to inquire about my eldest brother's doings. At that time, I blamed you for not coming to see him. But after hearing about Shu'er, he didn't
Dad Li's objections came immediately. Brother Shaolong has been locked up by Dad since yesterday morning and has absolutely nothing to do with this matter."
Xiang Shaolong nodded and said: "Don't worry, I already knew who the murderer was."
Wu Tingfang lowered his head and asked softly: "Do you doubt Lian Jin? Although he... is proud of his talent, he is very... Oh, it can't be him?" Xiang Shaolong sighed and said: "He is pursuing
You, of course, act like a gentleman in front of you, tell me, who led your eldest brother to Shu'er?"
Wu Tingfang was speechless, but it seemed that he still didn't believe that Lian Jin would commit such a crime.
There was a dry cough outside the door, and the two people hurriedly separated.
Tao Fang walked in and winked at Xiang Shaolong, indicating that he had something to say to him.
Xiang Shaolong said to Wu Tingfang: "Miss, why don't you go home first? I'll come to see you immediately after I finish a few things."
Wu Tingfang said anxiously: "There won't be many people waiting for you."
Tao Fang glanced at her in surprise, never expecting that this arrogant young lady would be so tame and obsessed with Xiang Shaolong.
Xiang Shaolong said helplessly: "Well, you can sit here for a while. Mr. Tao and I will go to the garden to have a few words and ask him to do something for me."
Wu Tingfang was unhappy when she saw that he and Tao Fang were not allowed to listen to each other, but after hearing the last sentence, she readily agreed.
The two came to the garden. Tao Fang had a heavy expression on his face. He pondered for a long time before saying, "Shaolong, do you know who is the real person with power in Handan?"
Xiang Shaolong said in astonishment: "Isn't he the king?"
Tao Fang looked around the quiet garden. Except for the samurai at the entrance, he was sure that there was no one around. Then he put his arm on his shoulder and whispered: "Of course he has the most power on the surface, but there is another person who can influence and control him.
This man is the true master of Zhao."
Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "Who can influence the king?"
Tao Fang smiled bitterly and said, "Is he his man?"
Xiang Shaolong lost his voice and said: "What?"
Tao Fang sighed: "Our king has long been famous for his love of men. According to the news from the palace, every time the king sees this person, he puts on women's clothes. You know what I mean."
Xiang Shaolong suddenly asked: "Who is this person?" He secretly thought that it was no wonder that Wu Yingyuan did not want Wu Tingfang to marry into the palace, and King Zhao was willing to let Wu Tingfang such a charming beauty go.
Tao Fang lowered his voice and said: "That is Zhao Mu, the Marquis of Julu. This man is the best in scheming and swordsmanship in our country. He has many better masters under his command. There are strange people and strangers from all over the house. He is implicitly the successor of Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng."
, the most powerful person in our country.”
Xiang Shaolong thought of the Marquis who forcibly summoned Mrs. Ya. He must be Zhao Mu. No wonder Mrs. Ya was so afraid of him and asked, "Is Mrs. Ya his woman?"
Tao Fang was shocked and said, "How did you know?"
Xiang Shaolong hurriedly told what happened this morning.
Tao Fang's face turned even more ugly. After he asked again and again, he said: "For Julu Hou, Zhao Ya is just one of his wonderful playthings. He has countless beauties and handsome men. Once Lord Pingyuan who suppressed him in the past died, he will be gone again."
He is unscrupulous. Now, except for my master, Guo Zong and several generals, none of the rest of my sons take him seriously, and the nobles dare not speak out against him."
Xiang Shaolong felt a headache, but he finally figured out the power structure of Zhao State.
Tao Fang said generously: "Before the Battle of Changping, although our country was remote and had less inhabited land, its military was invincible in the world. We had Lin Xiangru as a civil servant, and repeatedly foiled the Qin people's schemes. We had Zhao She and Lian Po as military commanders.
Li Mu and Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng are both talented in civil and military affairs. With him as prime minister, the people of Qin have nothing to do with me. However, after the death of King Hui and these famous ministers and generals of the generation, our King Xiaocheng had an honest man but did not use it.
The appointment of Zhao Kuo, the son of Zhao She, brought about a disastrous defeat in Changping, turning us from strong to weak, which is really sad."
Xiang Shaolong remembered that Zhao Kuo, the late husband of Mrs. Naiya, was the great criminal in the Changping War, and took the opportunity to ask: "Why did the king replace Lian Po with Zhao Kuo?"
Tao Fang shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's not just his speaking ability that makes him so talented. He is good at analysis and proficient in military science. When they started debating, even his father Zhao She, who defeated the Qin army in Han with a small number and a large number, was not impressed.
He said he was not good enough, but Zhao She thought he could not be a general. So when the king wanted to appoint him as a general, even Mrs. Zhao She objected, but the king was deceived by his beautiful words on paper and insisted on going his own way."
Xiang Shaolong was puzzled: "Why would Zhao She tattoo his son at such a young age?"
Tao Fang sighed: "Because Zhao She has seen through that his precious son is too conceited and intelligent, does not listen to others, only talks empty words, and is willful. No one can speak to him, but he cannot beat others."
Then he said angrily: "In the battle of Changping, he took advantage of the terrain to supply supplies, while the previous commander Lian Po did the work with Yi Yi, which made the Qin expeditionary army short of food and soldiers. Who knew that he ordered the entire army to empty the city as soon as he arrived?
He came out and hurriedly penetrated deep into the enemy's position. As a result, he was not only forced back into the city by the Qin people's counterattack, but also cut off the supply line. After more than a month, the city was out of food and the city was defeated. Qin general Bai Qi carried out the most brutal massacre in history. Your Majesty.
It is hard to escape the blame for this fact. If he hadn't exchanged Zhao Kuo for Lian Po, why would this have happened?" Then he lowered his voice and said, "Young Master Ying Yuan is indifferent to the king because of this matter. Does Shaolong understand now?"
Xiang Shaolong knew that Tao Fang had been instructed by Wu Yingyuan, so he confided in him and asked, "Why did Mr. Tao suddenly mention Zhao Mu, the Marquis of Julu?"
Tao Fang said in a deep voice: "Because he came to the villa with Lian Jin last night and left after dawn. Killing beautiful women with red blood is one of his many hobbies. There are many precedents."
Xiang Shaolong said in shock: "What?"
Tao Fang said: "Don't be excited, let alone act rashly, otherwise you will be killed. Although he has never cared about Zhao Ya's affairs, Zhao Ya has allowed you to stay overnight twice for the first time, which will definitely arouse his jealousy. After Lian Jin's visit,
The traitor who knows best about killing people with a borrowed knife instigated a plan, and this happened. Therefore, in the meeting tomorrow night, with his support, Lian Jin will definitely kill you with all his strength. But if you kill Lian Jin, you will give him the mercy of the king.
You are guilty, I decided to make it clear to you after discussing this situation with the eldest young master."
Xiang Shaolong once again longed to have a heavy machine gun in his hand, but unfortunately it was just a wooden sword. Even Wu Shi couldn't help him in trouble, let alone Wu Yingyuan and Tao Fang.
Tao Fang advised: "It's best to go out less these two days. If you can defeat Lian Jin and gain the king's trust, Zhao Mu may change his attitude towards you. Then the young master will have other big plans, but everything must wait until
We can only talk about it after the competition."
A cold smile emerged from the corner of Xiang Shaolong's lips and he said, "I know how to do it."
Tao Fang felt a chill in his heart and reminded him: "When you see Zhao Mu, you must pretend that nothing has happened. This man is narrow-minded. If you offend him, you will definitely attract revenge."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly in his heart, what kind of world is this.
When he returned to the room, Wu Tingfang pouted so much from waiting.
Xiang Shaolong was heartbroken over Shu'er's death, and was not in the mood to be intimate with her. After talking to her for a while, he said, "If one day I want to leave the country of Zhao, will Fang'er be willing to give up everything and fly away with me?"
Wu Tingfang was stunned and said: "What about father and mother?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "Don't think about their problems yet, I just want to ask you what you think."
Wu Tingfang was obviously not used to having his own ideas. He hesitated for a while and then said: "Of course I will follow you, but that will only affect my father and mother."
Xiang Shaolong said clearly: "Of course, how could I only care about myself and ignore your parents and family."
Wu Tingfang moved over happily, threw herself into his arms, raised her cute little mouth and said, "How is Shaolong's family doing?" She tasted it for the first time, and she naturally enjoyed it.
Xiang Shaolong couldn't do anything, not to mention it wasn't a painful thing, so he hugged her and kissed her.
After a while, Wu Tingfang's body was squirming, his face was as red as fire, and he even took the initiative to caress his back.
Xiang Shaolong was secretly frightened when he thought about conserving his strength, so he left her sweet mouth and used both soft and hard tactics, scaring and coaxing, to force her to go home.
Tao Fang and a group of warriors had already waited for her at the gate with their horses. When they saw Xiang Shaolong escorting her out, he was relieved.
After the two incidents between Shu Er and **, no one dared to take the woman who was close to Xiang Shaolong lightly. Although Wu Tingfang's identity was very different from that of the two women who died tragically, no one was sure that the same thing would not happen to her.
On her. And no one can afford the consequences.
Before mounting the horse, Wu Tingfang pulled Xiang Shaolong and said: "I can't see you until tomorrow night. Grandpa agreed to take me to the palace to watch your competition. You must not lose."
Just as he was about to mount his horse, Lian Jin came out of the annex and shouted: "Miss Sun, please stay."
Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.
But Xiang Shaolong had already decided on a strategy not to reveal his inner feelings at all, and even moved aside to watch Wu Tingfang's reaction to his ex-boyfriend.
Jin Yanwei didn't even look towards Xiang Shaolong, Tao Fang and others, and strode to Wu Tingfang.
Wu Tingfang glanced at Xiang Shaolong and said a little at a loss: "Brother Lian, I have to go home in a hurry."
Lian Jin looked at her deeply, with a smile on his face that any woman would find charming when he saw it, and said softly: "Then let me give you a ride."
Wu Tingfang was startled, glanced at the expressionless Xiang Shaolong, shook his head and said, "No, Guild Tao will send me back."
Lian Jin smiled up to the sky and glanced at Xiang Shaolong with disdain. Tao Fang and others glanced at him and muttered: "If they can't even protect their own women, what qualifications do they have to protect Miss Sun."
Tao Fang and more than a dozen warriors suddenly changed their expressions. They looked serious, but Xiang Shaolong remained calm as usual, not revealing the anger in his heart and just watching with cold eyes.
Tao Fang said angrily: "Lian Jin, you'd better be more careful with your words."
Wu Tingfang was not very polite to Tao Fang before, but because of Xiang Shaolong's relationship, he loved Wu Tingfang and said: "How can you talk like this? Go back quickly, I don't want you to give it away."
Lian Jin looked sideways at Xiang Shaolong, sneered and said to Wu Tingfang, "Has Miss Sun forgotten our eternal oath?"
Wu Tingfang glanced at Xiang Shaolong in fear, stamped his feet and said: "Don't talk nonsense, who has anything to do with you... Lian Jin smiled calmly and said: "I won't hold on until tomorrow night." He confidently told Xiang Shaolong
Long said: "Let's see, even Mrs. Ya can't protect you now." After saying that, he walked away.
Wu Tingfang was so insulted that he shouted: "I want to tell grandpa."
Lian Jin only responded with wild laughter, as if even Wushi didn't care.
Xiang Shaolong and Tao Fang exchanged glances, both feeling something was wrong.
Could Zhao Mu really support him? Otherwise, how could he be so arrogant?
As soon as Xiang Shaolong returned to the house, a servant came to report that Madam Ya sent a carriage to pick him up.
Xiang Shaolong thought of what happened to her this morning, and his heart became angry, so he refused.
After dinner, he studied Mozi's swordsmanship again. The more he realized that it was profound, profound and wonderful, and could push human physical ability to the limit.
While intoxicated, Mrs. Ya came to visit in person.
Xiang Shaolong ignored her indifferently until she came into his arms, then frowned and said, "What else are you doing here?"
Mrs. Ya said sadly: "Shaolong, I'm sorry."
Xiang Shaolong was still going to speak, but he felt a bite on his neck like a poisonous mosquito. He looked at her in shock and saw that she was holding a small needle with her slender fingers. The tip was shining with a strange green luster. His mind was confused for a while.