After walking for about ten steps, Xiang Shaolong's legs went weak and he fell down in the snow garden. The place where the sword was struck was covered with blood stains, soaking through his clothes. At this time, he began to feel severe pain in his heart.
He struggled to get up, his head felt dizzy, and he realized that he had exerted too much effort, and due to the loss of blood, he no longer had the ability to leave here.
If you stay in this freezing cold place, it will be strange if you don't become stiff ice bars tomorrow.
There were faint voices in the distance. It seemed to be the sound of two people fighting, which alarmed everyone in the palace. However, due to Cao Qiudao's strict order, no one dared to come over to investigate.
Xiang Shaolong took out the dagger, tore through his clothes, took out the healing medicine Xiao Yuetan had prepared for his journey, applied it to the wound, bandaged it properly, cheered up, and got up.
The previous voices had subsided and there was silence.
Xiang Shaolong abandoned Xuelang in a bush, tied the Baizhan Knife on his back, endured the heart-pounding pain, and moved towards the outer area step by step.
After passing several buildings, Xiang Shaolong could no longer bear it and stopped to rest. He thought it would be great if there was a carriage at this time. No matter where he was taken, he would not refuse. In his current state,
Skiing back to Xianyang is just a dream.
Thinking of this, I hurriedly sneaked into the square in the front yard.
According to general custom, after the horses were taken away, the carriages were left in the square. He only had to get into one of the empty carriages and wait until dawn. Maybe he could find another way to leave.
After a while, he came to the driveway leading to the front square. Most of the surrounding buildings were dimly lit, with only two or three windows showing light. It was unknown which bachelor was still studying hard under the lamp, despite the severe cold.
Due to blood loss and exertion, Xiang Shaolong's body temperature dropped sharply and he was shivering from the cold, making it difficult to move.
At this moment, the sound of wheels came from behind.
Xiang Shaolong was shocked. Who would want to leave the palace by car at such a night? He hurriedly hid aside.
The carriage came closer and closer. It was Han Jie's car. Xiang Shaolong still recognized the attire of the charioteer.
Xiang Shaolong cried out "Thank God" and dodged out while the carriage was passing by. He used his remaining strength to climb onto the roof of the carriage and let the carriage take him back to the ancient city of Linzi.
That night he worked hard to get close to Tingsongyuan, fell down on the mat and immediately fell unconscious. He was still lying in the same place until three o'clock in the morning. The person who woke him up was Xiao Yuetan, who asked in shock: "Why do you look so ugly?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "I stabbed Cao Qiudao, how can I look good on my face?"
Xiao Yuetan lost her voice and said: "What?"
Xiang Shaolong told what happened last night, and then said: "Now we have finally confirmed two things. First, Feng Fei's lover is indeed Han Jie, and second, Han Chuang betrayed me."
Xiao Yuetan said distressedly: "With your current condition, where can you go?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "I will be able to recover in three days. Then I will fly far away and not care about anything."
Xiao Yuetan said: "Let me tell others that you are sick. Try not to leave Tingsongyuan for these three days. It is safer here than outside."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly: "I hope so."
After Xiao Yuetan left, Xiang Shaolong pretended to sleep so as not to deal with people who came to ask for medical advice.
At the end of the afternoon, Xiao Yuetan came back to change the medicine for his wound. He whispered: "It's strange. There is no news from Jixia Academy. It seems that nothing happened last night, but at least they should have spread the news about the Hundred Battle Sword."
Something that’s gone missing.”
Xiang Shaolong muttered: "Do you think Cao Qiudao guessed that the person who stole the knife last night was me, Xiang Shaolong?"
Xiao Yuetan clapped his legs and said, "It should be so. Only those who are accustomed to wielding the Hundred Battles Sword can fully display the power of the sword. Only Xiang Shaolong can kill Cao Qiudao until it is difficult to fight back."
Xuan frowned and said, "If Cao Qiudao tells Qi people about your stay here, things will become more complicated."
Xiang Shaolong said: "I'm going to leave anyway, what's the big deal. The best thing is that no one dares to deal with me openly, like Han Chuang who wanted to use other people's hands to kill me." After saying this, he couldn't help but sigh.
Tone. Being betrayed by a good friend makes people and gods heartbroken.
Xiao Yuetan understood how he felt, patted him and said, "Did Li Yuan and the others send someone to find out the news?"
Xiang Shaolong shook his head and said: "It stands to reason that Li Yuan knew that I had come to see him, so why should he come to see what happened to me?"
Xiao Yuetan pondered for a moment and said, "Maybe he has a guilty conscience and is ashamed to face you. Is Cao Qiudao really that powerful?"
Xiang Shaolong still said with lingering fear: "His swordsmanship has indeed reached the level of breaking through physical limitations and reaching the level of a saint. When I faced him, I was completely helpless and could only get beaten."
Xiao Yuetan said: "Did you know that when a so-called master fights against him, he can't even stand firmly and will throw his sword and admit defeat without even using a move."
Xiang Shaolong felt the same and said, "I feel that way too."
Xiao Yuetan thought about it: "Suppose you used the Baizhan Dao in the beginning, what would be the outcome?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "The ending may be that even your life is not saved."
Xiao Yuetan said in surprise: "You are truly humble, and you don't care about victory or defeat. According to me, the biggest reason why you are at a disadvantage is because you know that you have been betrayed by your friends, and you are so shaken that you cannot gather your fighting spirit, and you are too focused on it.
I want to escape, so I can't exert half of my usual strength. If the environment were changed and I used the sword of hundreds of battles, you would be Cao Qiudao's formidable enemy."
Xiang Shaolong's self-confidence had been driven away by Cao Qiudao last night, and he sighed: "Now I just want to escape so far and never come back again. No matter how dangerous and bad the situation was before, I never thought about it."
I will die soon, but Cao Qiudao's sword seems to be able to arouse my fear of death. It is really amazing that the swordsmanship has reached this level."
Xiao Yuetan sighed and changed the subject: "Has Feng Fei been here?"
Xiang Shaolong replied: "Everyone has been here, but she is the only one who doesn't pay attention. I have already become indifferent to her."
At this time, Dong Shuzhen knew that he had "awakened" and wanted to see him, so Xiao Yuetan took the opportunity to leave.
This beautiful woman sat down on the edge of the couch with a lot of steps, put her hands on his cheeks, her beautiful eyes showed deep emotions, and said quietly: "Are you feeling better? Oh, how can such a good person suddenly fall ill?"
Xiang Shaolong wanted to ask her why she would hook up with a despicable person like Sha Li, but he finally resisted the urge and said calmly: "You have to ask God about this."
Dong Shuzhen suddenly fell on his chest and began to cry sadly.
Xiang Shaolong understood her mood, stretched out his uninjured left hand, touched her shoulder, and said lovingly: "Is this the time to cry? The second young lady must be strong for her own destiny."
Dong Shuzhen said sadly: "My fate can only be decided by you men. Now that you are ill for no apparent reason, what should I do?"
Xiang Shaolong's anger surged upwards, and he muttered: "It's not like I'm the only one who can help you. Why is the second lady so miserable?"
Dong Shuzhen's delicate body trembled, she sat upright, and said with tears in her eyes: "What do you mean by saying that? Xiuzhen and I only place our hopes on you now, and there is absolutely no half-hearted intention."
Xiang Shaolong said disdainfully: "If that's the case, why did you still secretly communicate with Sha Li yesterday?"
Dong Shuzhen said anxiously: "Who started this rumor? If Xiu Zhen or I still collude with Sha Li, we will die badly."
Xiang Shaolong carefully examined her expression and realized that she was not acting, so he was shocked. At the same time, he realized that Chi Zichun was from Sha Li, and he deliberately said these words to frame Dong and Zhu and gain his trust.
In order to carry out a certain conspiracy, he almost fell into the trap.
But another headache came again. If the fate of the two women was entirely in his own hands, how could he leave alone. But now that he couldn't protect himself, he had the ability to protect them.
Dong Shuzhen's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, two large tears rolled down her face, and she said bitterly: "Xiu Zhen and I trust you wholeheartedly now, you..."
Xiang Shaolong put his hand on her plump red lips, cut off her words, and whispered: "Is there any way you can inform Lord Long Yang and teach him to come see me?"
Dong Shuzhen nodded and said: "I understand. Shuzhen can handle this matter immediately and will never let others know about it."
After Dong Shuzhen left, Fengfei, who seemed to be indifferent to him, came. Somehow, Xiang Shaolong felt that her expression was a little strange, and there was something hidden in her eyes that he could not understand.
With her usual graceful and charming demeanor, she sat next to him, stretched out her right hand, touched his forehead, and said softly: "Fortunately, it's just a little feverish. Mr. Youyan will treat you, and you should be cured soon."
Xiang Shaolong thought of Han Jie and sighed: "Thank you, Miss, for your concern. How is the song and dance rehearsal going? The birthday banquet of King Qi will be held in five days."
Feng Fei said bitterly: "You sound like a stranger when you speak. Why did our relationship become like this?"
Only then did Xiang Shaolong realize that her temples were a bit messy. He looked like he had no intention of taking care of them, so he raised his hand to tidy up her hair and said smoothly: "Didn't Xiao Ping'er do your hair and makeup today?"
Feng Fei smiled bitterly and said: "How can I feel when I heard that you suddenly fell ill all alone?"
Having said this, he naturally raised a pair of delicate hands to show off.
Xiang Shaolong's eyes first fell on the delicate and convex lines of her breasts that were emphasized by raising her hands. Then his eyes moved upwards and immediately the exquisite silver ring on her slender finger attracted his entire attention, and his heart was shocked.
Feng Fei stopped reasoning and asked in surprise: "Why does your face become so ugly?"
Xiang Shaolong's heart was filled with huge waves.
This silver ring was the assassination weapon with a hidden poisonous needle. That day at Zui Feng Tower in Xianyang, Feng Fei confessed to him that someone taught her to use this ring to poison Xiang Shaolong, and she abandoned the ring on the ground.
, to show her disapproval. Now this dangerous ring suddenly appeared on her jade finger. Needless to say, Han Jie forced her to kill herself to show her loyalty to Han Jie. No wonder her expression was so unusual.
Of course Feng Fei didn't know that he had seen through its conspiracy, and said slightly angrily: "Why don't you answer me?"
Xiang Shaolong suppressed the turbulent emotions in his heart and felt a severe headache at the same time.
What should he do if Feng Fei stabs him with the poisonous needle in the ring?
Of course he couldn't take this injection forcefully, but if it was revealed and he told her that he was Xiang Shaolong, this situation would be a dilemma.
When he was dumbfounded, Feng Fei threw herself on his chest and said sadly: "Why did Feng Fei meet you in this situation?"
Xiang Shaolong knew that she had feelings for her, but what he cared about was the murder weapon on her jade finger. He hurriedly grabbed the "poisonous hand" that wanted to wrap around his neck, and at the same time asked her: "Why does the eldest lady fall in love with you?"
Where is Miao Du colluding with others?"
There was something wrong in Feng Fei's heart, her delicate body trembled violently, she sat up straight, withdrew her "poisonous hand" again, pretending to be angry and said angrily: "Don't make wild guesses, okay? I don't know Han Jie at all."
Xiang Shaoneng focused all his attention on the poisonous ring and said, "You still want to lie to me? Miss, do you want to know who Han Jie went to see after he sent you back last night?"
He just said these words smoothly, but when the words came out, his heart trembled.
Isn't Zhongsunlong a man willing to get Fengfei? Is there anything wrong with Han Jie going to see Zhongsunlong's son?
Feng Fei shouted "Ah" and stared at him speechless.
Xiang Shaolong felt relieved, knowing that she would never plot against him before he knew who Han Jie was meeting. He smiled slightly and said, "If the eldest lady still denies it, we don't need to continue talking."
Feng Fei lowered her pretty face and whispered: "Who is he going to see?"
Xiang Shaolong said calmly: "It's Zhongsun Xuanhua."
Fengfei lost her voice and said: "What?"
Xiang Shaolong stretched out his hand and patted her face, and said vaguely: "Miss, think about it carefully. I am so tired that I have to take a nap. Only in dreams can I, Shen Liang, find ways to escape this world full of deceit and vendetta." Peach Blossom Spring. ”
Feng Fei said in astonishment: "What is Peach Blossom Spring?"
Xiang Shaolong narrated Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" eloquently, but of course the characters and times were changed smoothly.
Feng Fei suddenly burst into tears. When she wanted to speak, she burst into tears. She threw herself into Xiang Shaolong's arms again and said sadly, "What should I do now?"
Xiang Shaolong said frankly: "This matter remains to be seen. Han Jie going to see Zhongsun Xuanhua does not mean anything. Miss, can you give me some time to check it out?"
Feng Fei shook her head and said: "But he should at least tell me that he will go to see Zhongsun Xuanhua."
Xiang Shaolong apologized: "Many men are used to not telling women what they want to do."
Feng Fei was silent for a while, and then said quietly: "If it were anyone else, in this situation, they would never say a good word for Han Jie. Oh, Shen Liang, what kind of person are you?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "Don't you understand yet? I'm just an out-and-out fool. I know that the eldest lady lied to me and harmed me, but I still can't bear to see you sad and crying."
Feng Fei sat upright and let Xiang Shaolong wipe away her tears with a dull expression.
Xiang Shaolong didn't know what to say, but fortunately Lord Long Yang came and broke the deadlock.
When Feng Fei's place was replaced by Lord Long Yang, Xiang Shaolong said as if nothing had happened: "I almost lost my life to Han Chuang to see you Lord."
Long Yangjun said in shock: "How do you say this?"
Xiang Shaolong knew that Long Yangjun would never lie because of his "feelings" for him, so he judged that he really didn't know about it, so he told what happened last night.
Long Yangjun's expression kept changing, he pondered for a while, and said decisively: "The snow has just stopped. After the weather improves in the past two days, the slave family will immediately escort you out of Linzi."
Xiang Shaolong said: "This must not be done, otherwise the general will not be able to escape the responsibility of your country. Now I just want to know if Han Chuang has told Guo Kai about me."
Long Yangjun said: "This matter can be taken care of by me. Now that I think about it, Han Chuang did test me with words. This thief said one thing and did another. He is despised."
Xiang Shaolong said: "I won't blame him. He did this out of necessity. With our friendship, it won't be difficult to deal with him. I'm afraid it would be much more dangerous if he informed Guo Kai."
Long Yangjun stood up and said: "The slave family will go and investigate immediately. As long as I lie to Han Chuang and want to harm you, I guarantee that he will tell me everything."
After Long Yangjun left, Xiang Shaolong's mood improved, and his injuries seemed to be mostly healed immediately.
This time he made the right bet.
With the friendship between Long Yangjun and him, it would be difficult for him to be cruel enough to harm him a second time.
After thinking about it, I fell into a deep sleep. When I woke up, it was already dusk.