Chapter 1714 Life’s Storms Break Old Branches

Jiang Wang didn't know why Zhong Xuansheng was so sure that Lin Youxie must still be in Lushuang County.

Could it be that all other possibilities have been eliminated and the remaining one is the only truth?

But he completely believed in Chong Xuan Sheng's judgment.

So he just said slowly: "But in Lushuang County, the inspection office has already screened it... If there are clues, they will not miss them."

As long as this matter does not involve the queen, Zheng Shangming's ability and attitude can be trusted.

If Lin Youxie really never left Lushuang County, how could there be no news from Qingpai?

"Zheng Shangming is the same as you. In this matter, we can't look at things outside of the situation." Chong Xuansheng said: "Because of Wang Yiwu's incident, he had a new understanding of power. Later, he gave up his military post and returned to Qingpai. , wants to take over from his father and serve as the captain of Beiya. Who does the power of the captain of Beiya come from? "

"If he wants to be the captain of Bei Ya like his father, then he must be absolutely loyal to the emperor like his father."

"When Lin Youxie disappears, the first thing you think of is the queen, and he does the same. Because you all know the truth about Lin Kuang's incident back then, and you all know why Lin Youxie suffered from phobia. What do you think about today's situation? The queen's understanding is actually the same. You feel the same depression and fear, but one is moving forward and the other is moving backward."

"But your perceptions are incorrect."

Zhong Xuansheng's voice was very calm: "It's like you were trapped in anger from the beginning, thinking passionately about justice and justice, and almost fell into Bao Zhongqing's trap. Zheng Shangming, who was afraid from the beginning, so what? Is it possible to find the truth? Anger will blind you, and fear will make him lose his sensitivity."

He did not say more about Zheng Shangming, but instead said: "Lin Youxie's disappearance, I am more inclined to think it was an accident. Lushuang County is considered the territory of the Lei family, and they may need to rely on their help for this matter... You and Lei Zhan are doing this Were there any contacts later?”

The conflict between Jiang Wang and Lei Zhanqian originated from the Seven Star Secret Realm. That time, he used the star power absorbed by the Burning Bone Lotus to knock Lei Zhanqian out of the game in the life-and-death chess game. When they were in Qixing Valley, the two almost started fighting again, but were restrained by Tian Anping, who appeared wearing evil shackles.

There were two subsequent fights, one at the Invincible Martial Arts Arena and one at the Master's Ceremony. Both times, Lei Zhanqian was beaten to the point of losing his face.

But later Jiang Wuqi married Qiu Shuang, and before his death, he ordered to ease their relationship. There is actually no conflict at all between Jiang Wang and Lei Zhanqian.

After Jiang Wuqi's death, the Changsheng Palace was locked away, and Lei Zhanqian was almost helpless. The genius who used to be arrogant and promised to monopolize the world later became discouraged and drank to drown his sorrows all day long.

For Jiang Wuqi's sake, Jiang Wang had already erased the past and even thought about comforting him.

Chong Xuan Sheng also knows these things, so I ask this question.

Jiang Wang shook his head: "Because of the relationship with the eleventh prince, I had the idea of ​​​​visiting him, but I never made it. The tight schedule is one reason, and the other reason is that I don't know what to say..."

At this moment, Fourteen suddenly remembered something: "By the way, I met that Lei Zhanqian that day in Lushuang County."

Zhong Xuansheng frowned and asked, "Why haven't I heard you say that before?"

"I forgot... and we just met and didn't even say a word." Fourteen said in a daze: "At that time, I was worried that he was going to fight me, but he took one look at me and left directly. "

Chong Xuansheng and Jiang Wang looked at each other.

"Is it related to the Lei family?" Jiang Wang asked.

"Within Lushuang County, anyone who is close can do it. But why does the Lei family want to deal with Lin Youxie?" Chongxuan Sheng said: "Please help me think of a reason now."

Jiang Wang thought for a while and shook his head: "Unexpected."

Chong Xuan Sheng pondered: "I can't think of it either. There is really no such reason in terms of emotion, reason, or profit."

Lin Kuang died investigating the case of Concubine Lei. The Lin family had only kindness and no hatred towards the Lei family. Lei Zhanqian and Lin Youxie are two people who have almost no intersection at all.

On the contrary, when Jiang Wuqi was still alive, he was very willing to give Lin Youxie a chance - he was not only willing to give opportunities to the heirs of the Qingpai family, but also to the run-down families like the Fengxian Zhang family. Because he was such a person, he gave Ping Ping an opportunity to build the Zhang Yong Crying Temple. Also because he was such a person, he was mourned by people for a long time after his death.

Whether starting from the Lei family itself or Jiang Wuqi, the Lei family and Lin Youxie are friends rather than enemies.

"But why did Lei Zhanqian appear there at that time?" Jiang Wang asked puzzledly: "Although it is the territory of Lushuang County, the dense forest is inaccessible. Lei Zhanqian is not a person who wanders around."

"How about asking directly?" Chong Xuansheng did not rush to make a judgment, but just said: "He may know something."

…

Lin Youxie's disappearance was obviously not as simple as Zhong Xuansheng said. He said it was simple, mostly to curb Jiang Wang's impulse and calm Jiang Wang's anger, so that he would not face the black wall recklessly.

After peeling away the cocoon, it still seems that all the clues are useless.

If Zhong Xuansheng's judgment is correct and Lin Youxie really has not left Lushuang County, then where is she and what is her condition? Do we have to turn the entire Lushuang County upside down?

Even if he and Chong Xuansheng, two marquises, were here, it would not be easy to thoroughly investigate a county. Moreover, the person they were looking for had already removed his green badge and was no longer a Qi person, and was no longer important to Qi.

Under what pretext could they do such a thing?

Lin Youxie had been missing for a long time, and there was no time to delay.

Chong Xuansheng and Shisi went to their courtyard to change into casual clothes, and then set off with Jiang Wang to Lu Shuang County.

"The Lei family and the eleventh prince are in a relationship of mutual prosperity and mutual loss. However, since the eleventh prince is dead, their situation will not be too bad. Because for the other palace masters, the Lei family is no longer a threat, and they don't mind showing kindness to the Lei family. But after losing the support of the Changsheng Palace, the decline of the Lei family is inevitable. What they ate and took before, they must spit out now."

In the carriage speeding on the official road, Zhong Xuansheng narrated slowly: "There were no outstanding figures in the previous generation of the Lei family. Among the younger generation, there are only Lei Zhanqian and Lei Yikun who can be considered outstanding. The latter is not as good as the former, but the former is also frustrated. If there is no other change, in another ten or twenty years, even in Lushuang County, their Lei family may not have a loud voice."

Jiang Wang said objectively: "Lei Zhanqian's talent is definitely not bad. If he can cheer up, he may not be unable to shoulder the future of the Lei family."

The heart of the strong can be more evident in adversity than in prosperity.

Judging from the mentality Lei Zhanqian showed after his failure, his prestige, which was once on par with Wang Yiwu, was mostly supported by the Lord of Changsheng Palace.

But he was able to hold the Thunder Seal, to shock the world, and even entered the preliminary list of the Yellow River Meeting, so he was definitely not a mediocre person.

"No matter how good his talent is, if he wastes it for too long, it will really be useless. So I say, the most important thing is to see how he spends the next ten years." Zhong Xuansheng said calmly: "Wait and see."

...

Under the guidance of Qingzhuan, the carriage of Marquis Wu'an drove straight to the Lei family ancestral land in Lushuang County.

The old house of the Lei family where the patriarch lived opened the middle door, and the patriarch of the Lei family, Lei Zongxian, personally greeted him outside the door, shouted the honorific titles of the two marquises, and bowed to the end. Lei Zhanqian, Lei Yikun and other younger family members also saluted respectfully afterwards.

Judging from past experience, Lei Zongxian is mediocre in ability. The most important reason why he can hold the position of clan leader is that... Concubine Lei, who was once favored by the emperor, is his biological sister.

Presumably, he has a lot in common with Gao Xianchang, the current clan leader of Jinghai Gao family.

Of course, Lei Zongxian also gave birth to Lei Zhanqian, who has the magical power of taking off the thunder seal. He was once known as the hope of Lei family for the next 500 years, which makes him completely qualified to have the final say in the family.

So why is it said that things in the world are unpredictable and people are ups and downs.

If we really push it forward a year, if Jiang Wuqi is still alive, even if Jiang Wang and Chong Xuansheng also come to the door as the honor of the state marquis, there is no need for Lei Zongxian to go out and greet them personally. Letting Lei Zhanqian to greet them on behalf of him is enough respect.

The wind and rain of life are not only breaking old branches and soaking old friends.

Jiang Wang did not put on the airs of a marquis. He quickly got off the carriage, greeted Lei Zongxian first, and then took the initiative to hold up Lei Zhanqian.

The last time the two met was not long after Jiang Wuqi passed away.

At that time, Jiang Wang was still Qingyangzi, but today he is Wu'anhou.

Lei Zhanqian was depressed at that time, but today's Lei Zhanqian is even more depressed, and even his eyes are a little numb.

He is still the same person, with the same facial features, the same clothes, and the same hair, but the domineering aura of dominating the world and looking down on the world has been completely dispersed.

He saluted honestly in the crowd, and at first glance, he was far less eye-catching than Lei Yikun standing next to him.

Lei Zhanqian is the son of the clan leader Lei Zongxian, and the short and strong Lei Yikun is the grandson of Lei Zhanqian's great grandfather. The two are cousins ​​who are a little distant.

Jiang Wuqi and Lei Zhanqian are closer in blood, and they have a deeper relationship. However, when Jiang Wuqi was around, Lei Yikun always accompanied him to do things.

Back in Yunwu Mountain, Lei Yikun, who had a tough personality, was almost glaring at Jiang Wang. Today, facing Jiang Wang's eyes, he just smiled kindly.

Chong Xuansheng and Shisi walked out of the carriage hand in hand, and said directly: "Uncle Lei, don't be too polite. To be honest, Marquis Wu'an and I came here today to ask for something. I wonder if it would be convenient for us to be alone with Brother Zhan Qian for a while?"

Chong Xuansheng today is no longer the same as he was a few days ago, although he was wearing the fine clothes of a duke.

It was not obvious when he was alone with Jiang Wang, but in front of outsiders, his change was almost completely reborn.

It was not just a change in status, but also a real impact on the spirit and spirit, which was related to personal cultivation. In his fat body, the extraordinary power was growing vigorously.

There was still a gentle smile on his face, but it did not make people feel that he was kind and could be deceived. What people felt more was his majesty and kindness.

Jiang Wang always felt that among all the peers he knew, Chong Xuansheng was the most suitable talent for the officialdom and the one who could make the most of the advantages of the officialdom. Now that he had inherited the title, he was indeed like a hidden dragon leaping out of the abyss.

As soon as he got off the carriage and opened his mouth, he had an aura that dominated the situation.

Compared with Jiang Wang, who became a state marquis earlier, he had more majesty of a duke.

There were no fierce words, but Lei Zongxian was actually frightened by his momentum and stood there for a while, not knowing how to respond.

"Of course it is convenient. If there is anything the Lei family can do for the two marquises, I will not refuse." Lei Zhanqian took a step forward, took over the conversation, and extended his hand to guide: "You three, please follow me this way. ”

His brows were still gloomy, but he still managed to brace himself up to deal with the two unexpectedly visiting princes. After all, he is the only person in the Lei family who can hold up the situation.

"Then I'm sorry." Jiang Wang was very polite and followed Lei Zhanqian to the house.

Chong Xuan Sheng and Shi Shi also followed closely behind.

Qing Zhuan was guarding the carriage and waiting outside the house.

At this time, Lei Yikun suddenly followed a few steps and said sincerely: "As my cousin said, if the two marquises need it, the whole Lei family will do their best."

"Okay." Chong Xuansheng turned his head and glanced at him with a smile: "Brother Yikun, please stay."

Lei Yikun stopped with a smile on his face: "I'll be waiting outside. If you have any orders, please feel free to tell me."

Lei Zhanqian was still leading the way silently, as if he was unaware of all this, or in other words, he didn't care at all.

Walk into the mansion, pass through the moon gate, and walk on the gravel path.

Jiang Wang walked beside Lei Zhanqian and said casually: "Based on Brother Lei's previous personality, I think the fist has already fallen on him."

"In the past..." Lei Zhanqian walked steadily and said in a calm voice: "I can't see the future, and I can't remember the past."

"There was nothing bad in the past. Everyone has their youthful and energetic days." Jiang Wang said.

"Maybe there is nothing wrong with it, but it is no longer appropriate. What kind of strength matches what kind of temper, are you right?" Lei Zhanqian turned around and bowed to Jiang Wang seriously: "Zhanqian used to You are too arrogant and self-centered. Although Marquis Wu An is generous, I still want to apologize to you. "

Jiang Wang immediately supported him: "Those old things have been erased long ago. What are you doing, brother Lei? I am not here to raise an army to hold him accountable."

Lei Zhanqian was startled for a moment, and then he said in a solemn voice: "Forgive me, the Lei family really can't afford to offend you now. I'm so incompetent because of my incompetence."

Things can change a person so completely.

Although he had no contact with Lei Zhanqian later on, it seemed that everything he and the Lei family had encountered and experienced since Jiang Wuqi's death could be gleaned from these few conversations.

His edge was blunted and his vigor was drained.

Back in the secret realm of Seven Stars Valley, he used one move to attack the dragon and snake, and took the initiative to attack everyone without caring about anyone's identity. Among them are Li Fengyao and even Jiang Wuxie!

Now my waist is so bent and my head is so low.

In the past, I was ignorant and fearless, but now I am a helpless person.

The big tree in Changsheng Palace fell over, and the Lei family of Jiang Wuqi's mother clan was the only hozen that could not escape.

Jiang Wang didn't know what to say.

Chong Xuansheng said: "On the way here just now, Wu Anhou and I were still worried about the future of the Lei family. Now that we see Brother Lei reborn and so stable, we know that we have worried too much."

Lei Zhanqian smiled bitterly: "It's just a matter of growing up, facing the wind and rain, and gradually knowing how much you weigh...how can you deserve the praise of the Marquis?"

As he spoke, he arrived at a quiet courtyard.

Lei Zhanqian waved his hand to drive away the servants, and then asked the three of them to sit down at the stone table in the courtyard.

When Jiang Wang and the others sat down, he was still standing, so he stood and asked, "I wonder why you two are here today? If there is anything Lei can do, please don't hesitate to teach me."

Jiang Wang said helplessly: "Brother Lei, please sit down and talk. If you do this, it will make us look like unwelcome guests."

Lei Zhanqian then sat on half of his buttocks.

Chong Xuansheng pointed at Fourteen and said, "This is my wife."

Lei Zhanqian then looked at Fourteen seriously and said politely: "I have met Mrs. Bowang Hou."

"Have you seen her before?" Chong Xuan Sheng asked calmly.

Lei Zhanqian showed an expression of "Sure enough," and sighed: "I've seen it before."

He stood up again, bent down and saluted: "I dare to inquire, the two princes are here today, but are they here to hunt for Lin Youxielin?"

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