0203. Undercurrent (2)

Zheng Cunjianhui reports.

"Liu Wufeng? This is a tough hand. Twenty-four styles of [Immortal Sword in the Clouds], which is known as the swordsmanship of immortals, contains defeat. King Zhenxi seems to be really angered this time." Li Gang's face was like a crown jade, black Xu Ranran, elegant and graceful, said with a smile: "In addition, in the past few days, there are dozens of sects such as Wuliang Sword Sect, Fengyu Tower, Qingsha Dao, etc., which are all forces that are personally suppressing the West Prince's Mansion. Haha, this momentum, But it’s a bit big.”

"Do you want to reveal some information to the young master?" Zheng Cunjian asked tentatively.

Li Mu has no foundation in Chang'an City, so he must not know a lot of information. Revealing this information to him may be of some help.

Li Gang shook his head and said, "You can figure it out yourself."

Zheng Cunjian nodded, wondering about the meaning of this sentence.

For the first time, he felt unable to fathom the thoughts of the prefect.

What are his inner thoughts about this son who has severed the relationship between father and son?

Want to win over?

Then why did he not stay at the scene after the battle at Tianjian Martial Arts Hall that day, and he never had any intention of meeting Li Mu.

Or adding insult to injury?

But secretly, he was still very concerned about Li Mu's news.

Zheng Cunjian couldn't see clearly.

"Mr. Zhao from Prince Zhenxi's Mansion has also come to Chang'an City and asked to see the Lord several times. This Mr. Zhao is said to be the son of King Zhenxi's wet nurse. He was King Zhenxi's companion when he was a child and has a very good relationship with King Zhenxi. , the authority is not small, do you have to take time to meet him?" Zheng Cunjian asked again.

"No." Li Gang sneered: "The King of Zhenxi is here in person. Maybe I gave him a favor and sent a servant here just to see me?" King Zhenxi's sphere of influence is between Fengxiang Mansion in the east and Chang'an. In the middle of the mansion, there is a large imperial province like Fufeng Mansion. Li Gang, as one of the empire's frontier officials, has the confidence to be a frontier official. What he said is full of courage.

Zheng Cunjian nodded, wrote it down, and then said: "Lu Lizi from the General Department of Supervision also entered Chang'an City for inspection today. He has sent a letter to the Yamen, hoping that we will arrest the second son and send him to the Supervision Department of Chang'an City. Branch, they will interrogate and convict.”

Li Gang smiled coldly: "Do you still need me to teach you how to respond to this kind of thing?"

Zheng Cunjian was startled, then understood, and said: "Okay, my subordinates understand."

Li Gang added: "Recently, there has been an undercurrent in the city of Chang'an. The troops stationed outside the city are ordered to enter the city for duty. Every night, at midnight, the whole city is under curfew. No one is allowed to go out except for official duties. Anyone who dares to cause trouble in the city will be punished regardless of their background. Catch me, the order of Chang'an City must not be disrupted. Anyone who dares to cause trouble in the city will have trouble with me."

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In the manor.

Princess Qin Zhen frowned, looking at the map of Chang'an City in front of her, staring at the countless streets and alleys from Jiaofangsi Liufang Street to the West City Gate, and outlined one route after another in her mind.

"The worst-case scenario is that we fail to participate in the auction, so we can only snatch people. After we succeed, we can bypass the troops guarding the Yamen in Dongcheng District. The fastest speed will take half an hour... half an hour. It is absolutely impossible for the opponent to do so. Give us that long time.”

There was sadness in her brows and eyes.

The orphans and widows who need to be rescued have little ability to move, which will delay even more time.

During these days, she has tried various methods, but she has been unable to rescue the person in advance. Now, her last hope can only be placed on the day of the Oiran selection.

"Are your two old friends reliable?" Princess Qin Zhen looked at [Feng Junzi] Wang Chen.

Now, she had to invite more helpers. Wang Chen's two old friends, she did not intend to use them at first, because it was very dangerous for a person who had retired to step into the world again. It's almost impossible to go into seclusion. Once you enter the world, you can't help yourself.

"Absolutely reliable." Wang Chen said: "I have made an appointment with them to meet them outside the city. It is foolproof."

Princess Qin Zhen nodded, planning over and over again in her mind.

She wants to invite a friend from Chang'an City who can help when the time comes.

It's just that... everything is planned and implemented, but there are various variables. In the past, when she did things, she always considered various accidents and arranged various back-ups. However, this time, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. With limited manpower, she can only take care of the immediate situation. Road, where can we prepare for the unexpected?

"Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly, why don't you ask Lord Li Mu for help?" Feng Junzi has been a die-hard Li Chui from the beginning. He admires Li Mu very much and always believes that it is best to win over Li Mu or form a good relationship and ask Li Mu for help. A very good choice.

Princess Qin Zhen frowned slightly and did not refute immediately.

She was still very confused in her heart.

The tangle is that she disdains Li Mu's behavior, extortion, and lingering in brothels. However, she has to admit that Li Mu's strength far exceeds her estimate. This is a person she cannot see through, including Li Mu. [Inscription on the Humble Room] Three poems, including his killing of the young prince Qin Lin who was rebellious in the military cemetery... What kind of person is Li Mu?

She can't understand it now.

Since the last brothel night poem came out, she has stopped letting her subordinates mention anything about Li Mu. But the problem is that the things that Li Mu breaks out time and time again are so big that even if Qin Zhen doesn't want to hear it, it will still reach her ears. , such as killing Qin Lin. Although they were both members of the royal family, Qin Zhen made no secret of his dislike for Qin Lin. Therefore, Qin Zhen not only did not regret Qin Lin's death, but instead applauded him.

On this point, she was completely on Li Mu's side.

However, after causing such big trouble, Li Mu's miraculous path may have to come to an end.

"Your Highness, I think you have always been a bit prejudiced against Mr. Li Mu. Li Mu is definitely not that person. This time, if Mr. Li Mu comes to help, the success rate of saving people can be increased by more than 30%." Wang Chen said : "It's important to save people."

Qin Zhen was a little moved.

"Are you friends with Li Mu?" she asked.

Wang Chen said: "We have met several times, but not a deep friendship, but Li Mu is quite loyal, compassionate, and sympathetic to the weak. He has an inveterate look on his face as an old minister. Maybe we can get him to take action."

Qin Zhen hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed and said, "Okay, then go ahead and do it."

"Yes." Wang Chen was overjoyed.

Is Her Royal Highness finally willing to let go of her prejudices?

This is really a good sign.

As long as they cooperate successfully once, the grudges and misunderstandings between them can be eliminated. It will be much more convenient to find a way to draw Li Mu into the camp of Her Royal Highness in the future.

Wang Chen excitedly turned around and went out to do errands.

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In another manor not far from the manor where Qin Zhen and others were.

The strong men on the prairie, who had been bored here for dozens of days, became a little impatient.

"Li Mu got into trouble. Now the number of Qin masters in Chang'an City has increased. For us, the situation has become increasingly unfavorable."

"This little poetry fairy from the Qin people is really a troublemaker."

"What should we do?"

"Let's take action now and go directly to snatch Her Highness the Saint."

"Yes, whoever dares to stand in our way will be hacked to death."

A group of barbarians from the prairie, with more muscles than brains in their brains, started to act impulsively again.

The young military advisor shook his head and said: "Don't worry, the money has been raised. If you can't use force, don't use force..." He rubbed his temples. The key is that there is no chance of winning by using force.

Save people, save people.

Then.

"If you can only use force in the end, be prepared to fight hard. Li Mu is a variable. He provoked so many Qin masters and gathered in Chang'an City. But for us, it is not a bad thing. The dragons and snakes are mixed. Fishing in troubled waters." The young military advisor said with a smile.

His smile always has the power to make people trust and calm.

Many prairie barbarians, who were regarded as barbarians, were originally restless and noisy, but when they heard what the young man said, they immediately calmed down. They all nodded like primary school students and said, "Listen to the military advisor. "

The man from the prairie who looked like an iron tower also nodded.

It is rare to see a grassland people trust a Qin person.

"I will find a way to send someone to notify the Saint and others in advance, so that we can cooperate with each other." The young military advisor added.

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There is a mysterious place in Chang'an City.

The young man with a handsome and demon-like face had a sharp curve in his mouth: "Haha, rejected?"

A middle-aged warrior below, wearing a gray robe and hoodie, said: "Yes, I found Li Mu in Wenshengzhai and handed over your Highness's greeting card to express Your Highness's goodwill, but , He will definitely serve you, Your Highness."

"This is simply arrogant. We need to teach him a lesson."

"Hmph, what does he think he is? His Highness has already given him face by paying him a courtesy call, but he is so ignorant of praise."

"Destroy him."

In the room, other people who looked like counselors and military attaches couldn't help but started making noises angrily.

On the main seat, the handsome young man chuckled softly and said: "A genius must have some pride of genius. I, the king, can forgive him once, and then send me a greeting, with a lower tone and posture. If he is willing to be used by me, he can do whatever he wants."

"As commanded."

The middle-aged master turned around and left.

Everyone else who was doing it looked at each other.

If a monster like Li Mu is really recruited, it will undoubtedly be a huge competitor for them, which they don't want to see.

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Liufang Street.

Jiaofang Siguan's house.

This is the administrative place that manages the brothels of all sizes on Liufang Street. It is also an important place for imprisoning some official women who have not yet been trained to be released.

"Mom, sister, I'm so hungry, I'm cold." A delicate little girl who looked to be only about five or six years old curled up obediently in the arms of a beautiful middle-aged woman, but a cold wind blew over and she hit her I was so excited that I finally couldn't bear it any longer and whispered.

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