The old man in front of him, who was on the verge of death, was thrown into the crowd and was inconspicuous, but Yu Chihai did not dare to underestimate him.
This old man served three emperors, and there was nothing outstanding about him in terms of talent, learning, or political affairs. However, many high-ranking officials came and went, but he remained standing. His official position became higher and higher, and he became more and more trusted.
This is his greatest ability.
Yu Chihai saluted solemnly.
"I am stupid, please give me some advice from Mr. Huang," he said.
Huang Cheng slowly turned the tea cup in his hand.
"Master Yu, you were originally a refugee from Yan. When you were young, you also studied the books of saints and passed the scholar examination. It was said that it was because the school supervisor made things difficult for you and you failed, so you became angry and defected to the Jin people. You recognized your godfather, changed your name, and became a scholar.
Get up, Jinren." He said.
Having his origins revealed and not very glorious, Yu Chihai didn't feel the slightest bit ashamed.
"That's right," he said.
"Then have you ever heard a sage's words?" Huang Cheng continued.
"Although I have read a few books, I don't dare to do anything in front of Mr. Huang." Yu Chihai replied respectfully.
Huang Cheng smiled, put down the tea cup and leaned forward. The shadow cast by him covered the area like a mountain, and Yu Chihai's vision became dim.
"The sage said, don't take it if it smells good, but take it if it smells bad," he said.
Yu Chihai was stunned.
What saint said this?
Huang Cheng sat upright with a smile, and Yu Chihai's eyes returned to brightness.
"You are now taking the initiative to seek peace. This is all due to Duke Cheng." Huang Cheng said while pouring tea, "Gong Cheng is a person who likes to beat up drowned dogs. If you are asking for mercy now, doesn't that prove that he is very capable?"
sharp."
Yu Chihai smiled bitterly.
"He is indeed very powerful," he said.
Huang Cheng picked up the tea cup.
"Then in this case, not only Duke Cheng is in the north, but Duke Cheng is the only one in the entire Zhou Dynasty." He said.
Yu Chihai understood something and his eyes flickered.
"What does Mr. Huang mean..." He leaned forward and asked.
Huang Cheng turned the tea cup.
"So what I mean is that it depends on your sincerity." He said, "Xianjun."
He reached out and knocked on the gift list beside him.
"Gold and silver. These are good, but they are nothing more than external possessions. Using these external possessions to show sincerity is, on the other hand, very simple and there is no loss."
No loss?
Yu Chihai looked at him.
"Do you dare to fight hard and show your sincerity with the flesh and blood of your Jin soldiers?" Huang Cheng asked with a half-smile.
What?
Yu Chihai was stunned.
"Sir, what are you..." he blurted out and asked, and as soon as he finished speaking, he saw the old Huang Cheng's cloudy eyes turn cold.
Yu Chihai boasted that he had seen the cold eyes of life and death, but seeing this look at this moment, it was still as if a basin of biting cold water had been poured over his head, and his whole body was chilling.
"...Seriously?" The rest of his words came out in a hesitant voice.
Huang Cheng's eyes had dropped, he blew the teacup in and took a sip of tea.
"I'm so sleepless in the middle of the night. Could it be that I came here to tell you a joke?" he said.
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Until he stood outside the door, looking at the pitch-black night, Yu Chihai was still feeling a little chilly.
"By the way, there's one more thing." He stood for a moment, suddenly thought of something, turned around and said to the servant who was sent out, "When I came here, I saw Mr. Lu from the Imperial Guard on the street."
The servant's expression could not be seen in the night.
"Master Lu?" He said, his voice was very calm, "Don't worry, Master Lu won't see you."
It seems that Huang Cheng has also said hello to the famous Lu Qianhu.
Although he knew that the other party could not see his expression, Yu Chihai still saluted with great respect.
"Thank you, sir." He said.
The servant hummed through his nose and turned around and went in.
Yu Chihai took a while to adapt to the darkness before walking out. When he reached the entrance of the alley, the lights on the street came over, allowing him to see the road clearly and allowing others to see his expression clearly.
There was no trace of humility on his face to please compliments, and his body was upright, not as humble as before.
"Reading books from saints." He said to himself, with a hint of sarcasm in his expression, "I am also reading books from saints."
After saying this, the sarcasm disappeared, and his expression became gentle again. He walked slowly along the street, and soon came to the night market. Looking at the still bustling street in the middle of the autumn, one could imagine the grand scene in the daytime.
Yu Chihai stood on the street with eyes full of surprise and envy.
The chattering and laughing people passed by him without paying any attention to him, and at most they smiled understandingly.
When outsiders first come to the capital and see the night market, they always have this look on their face.
This great river and mountain is as prosperous as a fairyland on earth. Yu Chihai slowly walks along the streets of the night market with people, and he can no longer hide his greed in his eyes.
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"How could he meet Lu Yunqi?"
On the other side, Huang Cheng asked the servant.
"I'm going to ask. Lu Qianhu just left the city." The servant lowered his head and replied.
Huang Cheng frowned.
"What are you doing out of the city this late at night?" he said. "How many people want to eat his flesh and drink his blood?"
At this time, in front of a cemetery in Lujiazhuang outside the city, torches were lit, illuminating the cemetery as if it were daytime, but Lu Yunqi was the only one in the cemetery.
He looked at the tombstone in front of him and slowly reached out to touch it. He didn't say anything or made any other movements. He just touched the word Jiu Ling over and over again.
How painful it is.
How painful it is.
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At this time, there were many people who were awake late at night. On Yangcheng Street, where there was no bustling night market, a group of people were galloping past. The young man at the head was shining brightly under the light of the torch. That was because his jade crown was decorated with
Because of a luminous pearl.
The young man took the lead and galloped down the street. The Fang family's house soon appeared in front of them. Before they could approach, the door had been pushed open.
Fang Chengyu rushed in without stopping.
"What are you doing this late at night? How dangerous it is."
Mrs. Fang shouted angrily.
Fang Yunxiu and Fang Yuxiu are also in the hall.
"If grandma finds out, she won't be able to sleep all night." Fang Yunxiu also said.
Fang Chengyu smiled at them, bowed and apologized, and then waved the letter in his hand.
"I'm going to get Jiuling's letter." He said with a smile, "I really can't wait for tomorrow."
You know that as long as it comes to Jiuling, the child will ignore it. Mrs. Fang sighed and looked helpless.
"You don't know that something happened to Jiuling." Fang Chengyu shook the opened letter and said with a solemn expression.
Fang Yunxiu was shocked.
"What's wrong?" she asked hurriedly.
"She was kidnapped by bandits." Fang Chengyu said.
Fang Yunxiu covered her mouth, while Mrs. Fang and Fang Yuxiu looked calm.
Fang Yuxiu even yawned.
"Okay, okay, it's okay now that we're back, let's all disperse." She said, holding Fang Yunxiu's arm.
Dispersed? At this time?
"But Zhen Zhen..." Fang Yunxiu said in confusion.
"Zhen Zhen must be fine." Fang Yuxiu said, "Sister, instead of worrying about her, you might as well worry about the bandits."
Fang Yunxiu burst into laughter. (To be continued)