The group continued to move forward, passing through Jinzhou and heading straight to Qingshan County.
Originally, returning to Qingshan County through the Yan Kingdom could shorten the distance a lot, but just in case, the group took a long detour...
After returning from a long journey, Qingshan County and the city were in sight. Niu Youdao did not enter the city, but entered the nearby mountains and forests.
The sunset was infinitely beautiful, and the forest was dyed golden. Niu Youdao stood on a hill and looked out. In the distance in front was Qingshan County, and in the back were the trees and the rolling hills. He was also coming back for the first time.
Yin Jian saw a horse galloping away on the official road, heading straight towards the city gate. It was Duan Hu who was ordered to go to Yuan Fang to inquire about the situation. If the situation was suitable, Yuan Fang would be asked to inform Shang Chaozong that he was back!
After waiting for a while, a group of people galloped out from the direction of the city gate and headed straight for this place.
A large number of people arrived, and led by Duan Hu into the forest, dozens of monks flew over from the tree crowns.
Shang Chaozong, Shang Shuqing, Lan Ruoting, Yuanfang, Bai Yao, Liuxian Sect leader Fei Changliu, Fuyun Sect leader Zheng Jiuxiao, Lingxiu Mountain leader Xia Hua, a large group of people came and rushed to the hill
Underfoot.
They all looked up at the hill, and saw Niu Youdao standing with his sword and sword facing away. Under the setting sun, his whole body was shrouded in hazy light.
Seeing this familiar figure again, especially the familiar standing posture with a sword and pestle, the old people of Shang Chaozong were obviously a little excited.
Niu Youdao turned around, looked at the people at the foot of the mountain and smiled slightly. The setting sun slanted on his face, making the smile on his young face look mysterious and reserved.
With a crash, a group of people jumped off their horses, and Shang Chaozong couldn't wait to rush up the mountain, feeling very excited.
Shang Shuqing looked excited, looking at the people on the mountain with a strange look in her bright eyes, and ran towards the mountain together with Lan Ruoting.
Yuanfang had already flown up, and when he reached Niu Youdao's side, he happily held his hands and said, "Master Dao!"
Niu Youdao nodded, pushed his palms towards the people rushing down the mountain, indicating that there was no need to come up, and floated down in a flash.
After not seeing each other for a long time, we finally reunited with the Shang brothers and sisters.
"I've met the prince, the princess, and Mr. Lan." Niu Youdao cupped his hand.
Shang Chaozong quickly put his hands on each other and said, "Master Tao, why don't you let someone notify you in advance when you come back, so that I can come and greet you!"
Niu Youdao smiled and said: "To be on the safe side, beware of villains rather than gentlemen!"
Hearing the word 'safety', Shang Chaozong knew a little about the risks of this trip. Because of this, he was so excited that he didn't know what to say. He suddenly lifted the hem of his robe, knelt down on one knee and said, "Master Tao, please accept me.
Wang Yibai!"
"No way!" Niu Youdao quickly supported him, looked at the group of people walking behind, and whispered, "There are many people with mixed eyes, so if you have anything to say, you might as well talk to us later."
"Okay!" Shang Chaozong nodded.
Shang Shuqing's eyes were full of expectation, and she was about to say something, but Niu Youdao just smiled and nodded at her, and his attention turned away from her in a flash, making Shang Shuqing's eyes slightly disappointed.
Then it fell on Black Peony and Lei Zongkang behind Niu Youdao.
Black Mudan and Lei Zongkang looked at each other and were both secretly surprised. They didn't expect that Master Tao had such high prestige among Prince Yongping and could actually make the noble prince kneel down!
This scene made the two of them a little excited. It seemed that as long as they followed the Taoist closely, there would be no problem in establishing a foothold here, and the future was promising!
Fei Changliu and others came over, and after greeting Niu Youdao with hands, Xia Hua asked Niu Youdao: "Why did it take so long to come back?"
Niu Youdao: "I encountered some delays."
A few people were chatting, Bai Yao was watching coldly, seemingly expressionless, but in fact he was filled with emotion. This guy was really extraordinary. He even managed to get rid of the head master. He often mentioned it, wondering how he could return the favor.
not coming back!
In fact, the leader of Tianyu Sect, Peng Youzai, has also come. He has lived in Qingshan County for a while and is waiting for Niu Youdao to come back. After all, some things have to be seen with their own eyes before they can feel at ease. This is the most important thing for Tianyu Sect.
There is no room for carelessness when it comes to important things!
Hearing that Niu Youdao was back, he was eager to meet him. However, due to his identity, he represented Tianyumen's face, so he couldn't come in person, otherwise he would be suspected of being a downgraded person. After all, Tianyumen is not a Liuxian sect.
Not only the leader of Tianyu Sect, Peng Youzai, came to Tianyu Sect, many of the senior leaders of Tianyu Sect came to discuss it and wanted to see it with their own eyes. However, Niu Youdao has not returned yet, which made Tianyu Sect very anxious.
, worried that something might happen to Niu Youdao on the way.
Seeing that everyone was busy as soon as they met, Lan Ruoting interjected: "Everyone, Master Dao is tired from traveling for a long time. If you have anything to say, why don't you go back to the city and rest for a while?"
Niu Youdao: "If I appear here in public, the Yan Kingdom's court will lose face. It's good that everyone knows some things well. The situation has finally been stabilized. There is no need to tear up the face again for the time being."
This was easy to handle. Shang Chaozong gave the order and immediately sent someone back to the city to get a large carriage back.
As soon as the carriage arrived, Niu Youdao got into the carriage and everyone returned to the city.
The place to stay is in a garden behind the Sheriff's Mansion. It was originally the home of a local wealthy businessman. Before Qingshan County changed hands, the wealthy businessman fled with his family, and the garden became ownerless. The garden was originally separated from the Sheriff's Mansion.
One road, after receiving news from Tianyumen that Niu Youdao might be coming back, and Peng Zao waiting for someone to come, the middle road was sealed, and the connection between the two houses was opened.
As soon as he came back here, before he stopped, Tianyumen sent someone over, saying that Peng Youzai wanted to see Niu Youdao, and invited Niu Youdao away in full view of everyone.
When they came to a courtyard, Niu Youdao met with the senior officials of Tianyumen and paid tribute.
After the greetings, Peng, who was sitting at the top of the living room, said in a deep voice: "When are you going to start brewing wine?"
"Step by step, don't rush out. At least you have to choose the venue first and buy things." Niu Youdao advised him to be calm and asked again: "How did I hear about the military and political power of the two counties?
Not unified yet?”
Peng Zai said: "You should seize the time to take care of the wine matter. As long as you see the results, there will be no problems in Quang Guang County."
Niu Youdao nodded, and he could understand. If Feng Lingbo was deprived of his power, things would get messed up again, and it would be difficult to explain to Feng Lingbo.
An elder from the Tianyumen who met him for the first time asked: "Isn't it too little to produce only 10,000 jars a year? It's still such a small jar. Can the quantity be increased?"
Greed and insufficiency can be seen everywhere. It's not that Niu Youdao cannot be satisfied. The key is that this thing consumes too much food. It is a disaster for the people who are hungry, so he controls the quantity and limits it to a certain amount.
Ten thousand altars.
"I have no reason not to think about greater benefits, but the current conditions can only be like this." Niu Youdao shook his head and said: "Besides, there is no benefit in increasing the quantity. If the quantity is large, the price cannot be raised.
It's also false. Even if the price can go up, Tianyumen is not afraid of making people jealous and getting into trouble if the benefits are too great? Even if it is these ten thousand altars, I would like to advise you that it is best not to publicize the ten thousand altars to the outside world.
As for how to justify it, Tianyumen might as well think about it carefully."
Everyone was silent, and Peng said again: "You don't need to worry about this, just take care of your own affairs."
After talking about the wine, Niu Youdao took his leave. As soon as he arrived in the courtyard arranged for him, Fei Changliu invited Niu Youdao to the side to talk.
"Can the disciples of the Immortal Sect who I left in the Ice and Snow Pavilion withdraw?"
The men who were originally brought to the Ice and Snow Pavilion to intercept and kill Niu Youdao were now secretly deployed in the Ice and Snow Pavilion at Niu Youdao's request.
"Don't withdraw yet, continue to keep an eye on me!" Niu Youdao shook his head and changed the topic directly, "I wonder how you prepared the certificate of nomination that I want?"
The heads of the three sects each waved to their disciples.
Soon, thirteen wooden boxes were brought and placed on the flower bed.
Fei Changliu personally opened a wooden box, which contained Song Jiu Ming's head that was choked with lime. "Except for the Song Shu you designated, along with Song Jiu Ming and housekeeper Liu Lu, there are thirteen heads in the Song family."
Everyone’s heads are here, please identify them!”
"Dispose of it." Niu Youdao said lightly, with no intention or need to check.
He didn't know Song Jiu Ming and others. If it was true or false, he would turn around and ask Shang Chaozong about the news about Chen Guishuo. He would know that there was no need to do anything unnecessary. It was not an elegant thing to admire so many heads when night fell.
But it was true that he had solved a worry. The big problem of the Song family was finally eliminated. As for Song Shu who had " slipped through the net ", without the influence of the Song family, he didn't take it seriously at all. Under normal circumstances, the current Song Shu
Even being close to him is difficult enough, but if you want to solve a matter that only requires one word from him, you won't have to worry about it.
After Niu Youdao finished dealing with this group of people, it was his turn to sit down and talk slowly with Shang Chaozong and others.
A maid brought tea outside. Black Mudan took the initiative to take it and put it in front of Niu Youdao. Then she, Yuan Gang and Yuanfang stood behind Niu Youdao.
Duan Hu and Lei Zongkang did not come in and were guarding outside. Because of this, the sudden appearance of the black peony once again attracted Shang Shuqing's attention.
It was precisely because it attracted her attention that Shang Shuqing noticed that Black Mudan's attitude towards Master Dao seemed a bit unusual, especially the way he looked at Master Dao.
After some thoughts flashed through her mind, Shang Shuqing felt that maybe she was overthinking it, as there was an obvious age gap between the two.
Black Mudan, who stood behind Niu Youdao, accidentally met Shang Shuqing's eyes.
Shang Shuqing smiled slightly, looked away and fell on the tea cup in her hand.
Black Mudan was also curious about this ugly princess, who had attracted her attention from the very beginning of their meeting. She also noticed that the way the ugly princess looked at the Taoist priest seemed abnormal.
There is empathy between women, and sometimes empathy is not a good thing.
After the tea was served, Niu Youdao served the tea and said, "I haven't congratulated the prince on taking over Qingshan County. I'm so happy to congratulate you!"
Shang Chaozong responded, shaking his head with emotion, saying nothing, feeling that some words of thanks were too light.
Putting down the tea cup, Niu Youdao smiled again and said: "Since the heads of several sects are here, they must have said everything they need to say to the prince. I remember that I told the prince at the beginning that as long as the prince takes Qingshan County,
I will give the prince a generous gift. I wonder if the prince likes this gift?"