Who among the gangsters wants to fall in love?

Chapter 97 Everything is complete
After the interrogation, Zhao Wumian had no reason to stay in Pingyang.

Guan Yunshu knew all about this very well, and hesitated for a moment, probably wondering whether he should have a few words with Zhao Wumian quietly, but was called over by Monk Dongxuan... There were four spies in the sect, three of them were masters, and one was Dongxuan's direct disciple. With such a thing happening, Dongxuan obviously had something to explain.

Zhao Wumian and Luo Chaoyan went back first.

The snow on Phoenix Mountain was thick and lingering, and everything was white. The two walked side by side on the stone steps.

Zhao Wumian told her his plan truthfully.

Luo Chaoyan paused, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she looked at Zhao Wumian in surprise, "Even you are going to the capital? Leaving me alone?"

After she finished speaking, Luo Chaoyan suddenly pursed her lips and remained silent, thinking about what she was worried about yesterday.

It was understandable that Zhao Wumian went to the capital. After all, there was really nothing he could do in Pingyang, and hadn't I always been thinking about not relying too much on him?
Zhao Wumian went to the capital to investigate Dong Yan with Su Qingqi, while he stayed in Pingyang and led his troops into the capital when the time was right. The division of labor was clear and there was nothing wrong with it.

In this way, she had gotten what she wanted...but she didn't expect that she had just thought of this yesterday, and Zhao Wumian was actually leaving today.

She suddenly found it difficult to adapt, and her heart was filled with depression. She didn't know what to say. She wanted to keep him, but she didn't know what reason to use, so she could only remain silent.

Zhao Wumian looked at Luo Chaoyan's profile. Her eyes, which always showed a tender smile, now seemed to be shrouded in mist, with a bit of sadness and confusion, but in the blink of an eye, they returned to calm, just like before.

Although both Old Li and Monk Dongxuan felt that Zhao Wumian and Luo Chaoyan must have developed some different feelings for each other during their time together in adversity, they both knew in their hearts...there was really nothing between them.

It's not that they are not attracted to each other, but simply because of this situation, they have no mood to talk about love. Take Miss Su for example, she almost gave her heart to Zhao Wumian, but as they were about to part, they might never see each other again in the future, so she could only tell Zhao Wumian stories and coax him to sleep.

The same is true for Luo Chaoyan.

Not to mention whether she had any feelings for Zhao Wumian, she didn't even dare to say out loud the reluctance and hesitation she felt in not wanting Zhao Wumian to leave.

I just don't want to be too emotional, so as not to miss out on my great cause.

So although the two of them didn't say anything, they tried to do as much as possible. Zhao Wumian went to win over allies, investigate cases and find clues, while Luo Chaoyan was responsible for handling the logistics behind the scenes... so that Zhao Wumian could feel at ease when he came back every day, with no worries about food and drink, and someone would care for him and provide treatment if he got injured.

Everything is beyond words.

Therefore, Zhao Wumian thought about it and said directly without saying anything hypocritical: "I made some calculations on Xiaoxitian when I went up the mountain. Now they are considered our own people. It is safe for you to stay here. I will go to find Lao Li later and ask him to secretly gather all the backbone members of the Xu family in Xiaoxitian. With the protection of Uncle Xu Ran and Master Dongxuan, the two martial masters, it is as stable as Mount Tai."

Luo Chaoyan lowered his eyebrows and whispered, "You did so much when I didn't know."

Zhao Wumian raised his hand gently, "It's hypocritical to say these things. You have done a lot for me. I wish I could do more for you now. I only hope that after you ascend the throne, you will let me hug your white silk thighs."

Hearing this, Luo Chaoyan couldn't help but laugh, and the depression in her heart dissipated a little. She raised her little face, no longer thinking about the reluctance in her heart, but changed the subject with a curious voice, "I know about hugging thighs... What is white silk?"

"After this is done, I will go find the best tailor in the capital and see if I can make white silk. I will give it to you first..." Zhao Wumian felt that talking about this with the princess would damage his image in her heart, so he said perfunctorily:

"I'll leave tomorrow morning. I'll go down the mountain tonight to talk to Lao Li and Chu Changdong about what to do next... What are we having for dinner tonight?"

Luo Chaoyan smiled softly, "What do you want to eat?"

"Yellow River carp? I'll go down and buy one later. I've been eating vegetarian food these days. I don't know how the nun manages to hold on." As he spoke, Zhao Wumian extended his hand to Luo Chaoyan.

Luo Chaoyan blinked her eyes, then took out a thousand-liang silver note from her bosom and said softly, "I didn't bring much money with me after I left Guixuan Valley... I only have two thousand liang left."

Zhao Wumian chuckled, "That's enough, that's enough. Ordinary people spend less than a hundred taels of silver a year. This money is enough for me to spend for a while. When I go to the capital, I will ask Miss Su for more money if I don't have any."

Luo Chaoyan gave him a helpless look and said nothing more.

After sending Luo Chaoyan back to the villa, Zhao Wumian went down the mountain alone.

Xiaoxitian is already one of the safest places in Jin, so there is naturally no need to take Luo Chaoyan around at this moment.

He had just come down from Phoenix Mountain when someone came to see him. It was the former chief eunuch, Lao Li.

Apparently, seeing that there had been no news for several days after Zhao Wumian took Luo Chaoyan up the mountain, Old Li had been monitoring the outskirts of Xiaoxitian.

The two men walked through the streets and alleys without saying a word, making sure that no one was following them, and entered a brand new courtyard... In the courtyard, two thousand-mile horses were busy eating grass. When they saw Zhao Wumian, they raised their heads and called out softly a few times, which meant something like "Long time no see."

"Where is the young lady?" Old Li asked hurriedly after leading Zhao Wumian into the house, his tone slightly resentful, obviously displeased that Zhao Wumian and Luo Chaoyan had not been heard from for several days.

"I left her in Xiaoxitian. It's safe there." Zhao Wumian simply repeated his plan to Lao Li.

Old Li touched his smooth chin, his face unable to hide his surprise and approval, without any resentment at all, he stood up and poured a cup of tea for Zhao Wumian, his attitude was somewhat polite and respectful,
"I have always said that you are a man of extraordinary wisdom and courage, and you are extremely loyal. In less than three days, you have used your status and external forces to recapture Xiao Xitian. You are a genius! You are truly a genius!" Old Li exclaimed in amazement.

"When the previous emperor was alive, he was often disturbed by these martial arts sects. The so-called knights violated the law with force. Most of the martial arts sects did not work, but shouted for fighting and killing all day long. They were purely a factor of instability for the country. He wanted to regain the three major sects and use them as anchors to control the martial arts. However, for so many years, only Wugong Mountain had a good relationship with the court. What the young hero is doing now is no less than what Emperor Taizu Gao did in the past..."

"Stop, stop, stop." How come Zhao Wumian didn't know that Lao Li was so good at flattering before? He could only say that he was worthy of being a top student who had studied in the palace.

He asked directly: "Is Xiao Xuanzi an envoy from the capital? He originally wanted to come to Xiao Xitian to ask for the real pearl relic treasure tower, but he was intercepted and killed by you halfway?"

Old Li was slightly stunned, and the look of approval and appreciation in his eyes became more intense. "Yes, but the young lady is too kind-hearted. In order to prevent her from feeling guilty, the old servant did not dare to say it clearly." After that, Old Li took out another text message and showed it to Zhao Wumian, "Something happened to the master of the family. He was targeted by the people of King Jin...

...The young man has stolen the horse from the King of Jin, and will now rush to the capital at any time. Therefore, the King of Jin is almost at the end of his rope. At this point, he probably doesn't care how the world views him. Once the young lady's exact location is exposed, the King of Jin may send a large army to besiege the city...

...A martial arts master is still a human being after all. Although he can fight one against a thousand, it is extremely difficult for him to escape the encirclement with the young lady. Therefore, the head of the family did not dare to set out for Pingyang at this moment. Once he arrived in Pingyang, he would be ready to take the young lady all the way to the Chu navy. But it is obviously not the right time yet, and the troops have not yet arrived in Langfa. "

"Prince Jin should have made this decision long ago. As long as he can capture Xiaoyi... the legitimate princess, he can lead his troops into the capital on the pretext of 'assisting Luo Chaoyan's ascension to the throne', no matter what the world thinks." Zhao Wumian shook his head slightly after saying this.
"It's okay for Patriarch Xu to stay in northern Jin. It can also attract the attention of King Jin. Anyway, the army has not yet arrived in Langfa. Before that, I will go to the capital first and work with Miss Su to find out who is behind Dong Yan's murder. This will also prevent the legitimate princess from being poisoned after she ascends the throne."

Old Li raised his eyebrows slightly, "Young man, do you want to leave the young lady alone in Pingyang?"

"Is there any place in Jin that is safer than Xiaoxitian?"

"That's not the case, but the Grandmaster of the Xu family has already come to Pingyang secretly. Do you need me to take you to see him?"

"No need." Zhao Wumian drank a sip of tea and stood up, saying:
"Senior, please send the Xu family's masters to Xiao Xitian in batches to secretly protect the legitimate princess. I have already informed them, so remember to act in secret and never let anyone guess that Xiao Xitian is on the 'Empress's side'. I will go find the Sword Sect's helmsman later and ask him to keep his mouth shut. Finally, I will go to the capital and kill the only person who can guess that Xiao Xitian has an affair with us."

"Who?" Old Li frowned slightly.

"'Northern Spear' Ye Wancang."

"His martial arts are very good, I have heard of it. He learned from the Spear Master, and his Tianluo Spear has reached the highest level. Even the Ghost Master Liu Yuezhi may not be able to stand a good chance in his hands. I think the young man is very young, probably less than 30 years old... Can he be his opponent?" Old Li was a little skeptical.

"You won't know until you fight."

Old Li said no more, but took out a token from his pocket and presented it with both hands.

"I used to be in charge of the Imperial Palace and the Imperial City Department. I haven't been to the capital for many years and have long since given up my power. However, my adopted son has taken over many of them. Politics is not about favoritism, but I hold the lifeblood and black materials of many of them in my hands, so they still listen to me. When you come to the capital, if you want to go to the palace to investigate a case, you can take this token to the Imperial City Department to find the Left Chief Li Zhengkong."

Zhao Wumian took the token and asked, "Left Division Master Li Zhengkong?"

Old Li said calmly, "The Imperial City Department is divided into two major departments, the left department is in charge of the palace guards, and the right department is in charge of spying and monitoring. They share power. Among them, the left department head Li Zhengkong was just a small eunuch more than ten years ago. I was promoted all the way up by this old slave. But working in that place, it is impossible not to have some dirty secrets on your hands. If any of it is exposed, you will be beheaded. He dare not disobey...

...But you should always be on guard against others. In the palace, even your closest relatives cannot be fully trusted."

The token is small and made of pure gold, with the word "Li" engraved on it. It is presumed to be Lao Li's personal token.

He nodded slightly, and after briefly discussing future plans with Lao Li, he left the villa and went to the Sword Sect branch.

The Sword Sect branch is located in the west of Pingyang City, in a beautifully shaped courtyard. However, when thinking of Chu Changdong, this beautiful courtyard looks a bit coquettish.

Zhao Wumian gestured with the token in his hand to the disciple outside the door, and respectfully invited him into the hall. At that moment, a burly man, wrapped in a white cloth like a mummy, strode over.

Before the person arrived, a flattering voice was heard, "Young Sword Master, I haven't seen you for a few days and you look more handsome. I just don't know how my little book..."

Zhao Wumian slapped the Secret History of the Harem on the table, looking a little amused, and then looked at the mummy Chu Changdong, "Are you injured so badly?"

Chu Changdong took the Secret History of the Harem, patted the non-existent dust on it, and then laughed, with a hint of pride in his tone, "My wife is quite exaggerated in her actions. She wrapped this white cloth for me."

Zhao Wumian's eyebrows were frivolous, and he thought of Luo Chaoyan. Every time Zhao Wumian's wound was torn, she would talk for a long time. For a moment, he seemed to have some common language with this northern man.

He sat on the armchair and briefly recounted his plan in Xiaoxitian... Although Chu Changdong looks rough, he is a delicate person.

In the past, he always called Zhao Wumian 'Young Sword Master Su', but now he doesn't even mention his surname. I'm afraid people have some guesses about his identity, but they probably haven't guessed that he is related to Luo Chaoyan.

Therefore, Zhao Wumian avoided the main point and only secretly warned Chu Changdong not to talk too much, and at the same time pay more attention to King Jin's people. If King Jin sent people to Pingyang, he should convey the message to Xiao Xitian as soon as possible.

As long as Chu Changdong pretends that he doesn't know Zhao Wumian and only knows "Su Yanran", King Jin will not think that the Sword Sect also stands on the "Empress faction"... Now the attitude of the Sword Sect is completely unknown. After all, Mu Lier is only the Sword Master and not the Sect Master. Chu Changdong, as the leader of a branch, naturally dare not get involved in such sensitive political affairs.

As soon as these words came out, it was considered as a hint of his identity. Chu Changdong's face changed slightly, and then he laughed a few times, "In just a few moves, Xiao Xitian was recaptured... With the young sword master here, there is no need to worry about the revival of the Sword Sect."

After saying that, Chu Changdong patted his chest and guaranteed that he would not talk too much. However, he used too much force and ended up grimacing in pain. At this moment, a tall woman strode directly into the house.

Chu Changdong's expression changed drastically, and he quickly threw the pornographic book to Zhao Wumian again. Just as he made a look at Zhao Wumian, he was grabbed by the ear by the woman, "Old Chu! Your injury hasn't healed yet, why are you taking pictures? Don't you want to live anymore? I'm telling you, I just gave birth to a daughter for you. If you let her lose her father before she can remember anything, I won't let you go even if I have to go to hell!"

"Well... hello, sister-in-law." Zhao Wumian's expression looked a little strange. He put "Secret History of the Harem" back into his arms without leaving a trace, said hello, and prepared to leave.

The woman realized at this moment that Zhao Wumian was also there, and quickly let go of Chu Changdong. After asking Zhao Wumian to wait here for a while, she trotted out a few "frozen pears" wrapped in white cloth and smiled embarrassedly:
"I'm so sorry to embarrass my guests. This is our Yanyun specialty. If you don't mind, take it and eat it."

"You said at the beginning that there was only one frozen pear left." Zhao Wumian looked at Chu Changdong.

"This was all done by my wife. I, Old Chu, indeed only had one left on my body at that time." Chu Changdong said with a smile.

Zhao Wumian shook his head slightly, took the frozen pear, thanked him, stood up and said goodbye, leaving under the gaze of the couple.

(End of this chapter)