Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 503 The Calm Before the Storm (Added for Screen Capture)

At the foot of Mount Saba, Shangguan Luo and Li You remained vigilant.

They let the soldiers water the horses at the creek and fed them some beans.

But the saddle on the horse's back was never removed, so the horse was kept in a state of being ready to fight or break out at any time as long as he jumped on the horse.

Although the soldiers were resting, they were all close to their horses so that they could mount their horses and kill the enemy at any time.

Shangguan Luo not only paid attention to the movements on the mountain, but also sent scouts to the other three directions, more than ten miles away.

After more than two hours, there was still no movement on the mountain, and Shangguan Luo gradually became anxious.

He was just about to go to the mountain gate to inquire when he suddenly saw a few horses coming out from the winding mountain road.

Wugu Lun Yuanyi had a gloomy face and personally led his men down the mountain to meet them.

"I am Ugurun Yuanyi!"

Yuan Yi introduced himself to them with a sour face.

He didn't see his sister, but he saw two mysterious women on the mountain.

As a result, he didn't have the chance to teach that guy a lesson, because his father had just told him to go down the mountain to welcome the guests and entertain them. He was so angry that he almost died.

Yuan Yi suppressed his anger and said loudly, "My father is hosting a banquet on the mountain to entertain all the distinguished guests. Please invite Mr. Shangguan and Li Youmeng'an to climb the mountain."

"Thank you very much, Da Bojin!"

Without waiting for Li You to answer, Shangguan Luo rushed forward and started talking with a smile.

“I am Shangguan Luo, and I can go up the mountain with Brother Yuanyi.

Because there are still two thousand brothers at the foot of the mountain who need someone to take care of them, Li Youmeng'an will not go up the mountain. Please forgive me."

Shangguan Luo said this and gave Li You a subtle look.

Li You understood, but he did not dare to go up the mountain. If the two thousand people were leaderless, it would be much easier for others to deal with them.

Li You nodded and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Yuan. It is my duty, so I will not go up."

Yuan Yi said indifferently: "That's fine, but I, Sabashan, will not treat guests badly. I will ask someone to send some cattle and sheep for you to use on the spot."

They didn't send ready-made food, because even if they did, Li You and his men would probably not dare to enjoy it.

Therefore, it would be better to drive some live cattle and sheep over and let them slaughter, roast and cook them for food.

After Yuan Yi finished speaking, he waved his hand and led Shangguan Luo up the mountain.

On the mountain, Yang Yuan and his father-in-law E Lun had already agreed on their testimonies.

Wugu Lun'e Lun always called him a good son-in-law, but of course he didn't call him by his name.

Princess Bi disappeared, saying that she had gone to accompany her daughter.

This reason was very reasonable, so Shangguan Luo naturally would not become suspicious.

Wugu Lun'e Lun told Shangguan Luo that he had listened to his son-in-law's advice and decided to be loyal to the King of Yue.

Soon, he would gather a group of elite soldiers and travel to Dading Prefecture to assist the King of Yue in defending the city. He asked Shangguan Luo to write a letter about this and send someone to report it to Huanxiling in advance.

Yang Yuan quietly told Shangguan Luo that Li Taigong wanted Wugu Lun Yuanzhong to cooperate with them to plot against Wanyan Yong, but he disagreed with this theory.

You choose not to follow me anymore, that's okay.

But because you chose not to follow me anymore and then stabbed me in the back, that would be really hurtful to me.

Frankly speaking, no one dares to employ such a person.

If you follow a new master and have made your sides clear with the old master, then it doesn't matter whether you fight openly on the battlefield or use schemes and cunning tactics in private, it all depends on your own abilities and abilities.

But this is different from the conspiracy before the position is clear.

After hearing this, Shangguan Luo also understood the concerns behind the false rumors.

Moreover, it was precisely because of his refusal to do so and his preference to send troops to Dading Prefecture to help defend the city that his loyalty seemed more sincere.

After the banquet, it was getting late.

At this time, even if the winding mountain road was suitable for horse-drawn carriages, it was still very dangerous in the dark.

Besides, there is no need to go down the mountain now. It is too late to leave overnight anyway.

Therefore, Ugulun'elun arranged accommodation for both of them.

There are no guesthouses on this mountain, just a few large houses of the Ugur family.

Whichever house was unused was randomly assigned to them for use, so Yang Yuan and Shangguan Luo's residences were separated by several houses.

In addition, it was dark at this time and there was not even a street light, so there was no need to worry about Shangguan Luo coming to discuss things with Yang Yuan.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ugulun'elun brought Yuanyi and several brothers of his generation and quietly rushed to Yang Yuan's residence to continue discussing things.

Before, I was afraid that Shangguan Luo and Li You would wait too long at the foot of the mountain and something might happen.

Therefore, after the false theory was decided, someone had to be sent to pick them up the mountain first.

But since Shangguan Luo had gone up the mountain, some things couldn't be discussed in front of him.

Not until this time was Elun able to find someone to continue the secret discussion with Yang Yuan.

The winter in the north is cold, so northerners especially like to drink. At this time, they just get some dried fruits and pickles, and everyone talks while drinking.

After all, this matter concerns the major choices for the future of the entire Ugun clan, and the entire clan will be recruiting soldiers later, so the important figures in the clan must be aware of it.

After everyone had finished discussing, Elun said, "Yuanyi, tomorrow morning you will go down the mountain before Ziyue and rush to Liaoyang City. Tell your eldest brother about our clan's decision and ask him to meet Ziyue and wait for an opportunity to cooperate with you."

It was only at this time that Ugulun Yuanyi learned where his younger sister had gone and the true identity of his brother-in-law.

Yuan Yi nodded solemnly. Of course, sending someone to contact Yuan Zhong would be the safest option.

If I take a keepsake or write a letter and let Yang Yuan take it himself, it is not clear whether it is safe or not.

It is hard to say whether Yang Yuan had the opportunity to meet Yuan Zhong in private or to convey a message to him.

……

In the city of Dun'en, on the most magnificent ship anchored by the river.

Mrs. Jin's bedroom was decorated very luxuriously, and its space was much more spacious than the cabin where General Wang and the Nineteen Beauties were previously imprisoned.

Mrs. Jin and Yingge, each wearing a soft and thin bathrobe, with their wet, black hair tied up, walked out of the bathroom gracefully.

Both of their faces were healthy and rosy, like peaches covered with dew after bathing.

Yingge fell comfortably onto the soft big bed, and rubbed her beautiful legs, which were extremely smooth and soft like jade after bathing, against each other. She turned over comfortably, lying on her side with her chin in her hand, looking at Jin Yuzhen.

Mrs. Jin sat in front of the dressing table, combing her long, beautiful hair with an ivory comb.

Yingge said: "We have agreed that I will not go to Song Dynasty for now, but stay at your Jin family in Qingzhou.

When Erlang leaves here, I will go with him."

"I know, long-winded."

The face in the bronze mirror is truly ruddy, showing both joy and anger.

Mrs. Jin combed her hair and curled her lips as she said, "You and him are really inseparable.

I remember someone was abducted crying and screaming, but he is reluctant to leave so soon. Is he that good?"

"Of course he is fine!"

Yingge proudly praised her man and defended herself, "It's not a question of whether I want to kidnap him or not.

The main reason is that people knew him when they were in Lin'an.

At that time, I already liked him very much.

I just didn’t think we would ever have a chance to be together.”

At this point, Yingge smiled sweetly and said, thinking of the past she and Yang Yuan had experienced in Lin'an:
"Sister Yuzhen, let me tell you, Erlang is very smart and has a lot of ideas."

Mrs. Jin responded calmly, "That's true. I've seen it, too."

Yingge rolled her eyes and suddenly asked mischievously, "Hey, you said that when Master Li locked you up in his room that night, you two really didn't do that... hehe..."

Yingge narrowed her eyes and smiled sinisterly.

Mrs. Jin glared at her and said angrily, "What are you talking about? Your man is a gentleman, okay?"

Yingge said: "I don't know whether my man is a gentleman or not, but I know that you are not a gentleman."

Jin Yuzhen rolled her eyes at her charmingly, then looked at herself in the mirror and said teasingly, "Yes, I am not a gentleman. I stole your man. You should cry now."

Yingge curled her lips and said, "I'm not crying."

She sighed, sat up, and said listlessly: “Go to Song Dynasty, nothing else matters.

I am just worried that I will be away from home, without any relatives or friends, and I will not even have a single person to call home. If you can really keep me company, I will be more than happy to do so."

Jin Yuzhen said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense, I have a man."

Ying Ge said, "Didn't you say that your man was just forcibly brought together by the two major families in order to combine their power?"

Mrs. Jin said sadly, "Even if we are forced together, he is still my man!"

She sighed quietly, and then said to Yingge, "Besides, I am also a well-known figure in Qingzhou.

Even if I really stole your man, I couldn't have followed him to the Song Dynasty. I can't abandon my husband and elope, and let the entire Jin family be disgraced because of me."

At this point, she sighed somewhat sadly and said quietly, “My grandfather really didn’t care about my feelings about this marriage.

However, he really loves me and is the elder who dotes on me and loves me the most..."

Love and affection are one thing, family interests and responsibilities are another.

Sometimes, the two are in conflict.

As the head of a family, loving someone does not mean you have to give up everything and sacrifice everything, and use everything in the family to satisfy the person you love.

That's a naive childish idea.

And Mrs. King has grown up.

Although she didn't like it, she could understand her grandfather's approach.

Yingge stuck out her tongue and said, "You can't help me? Forget it, I won't let you steal my man anymore."

Jin Yuzhen threw the ivory comb at her angrily and said, "Look at how snobbish you are. Just because you said that, I will definitely steal your man."

Yingge picked up the comb and rubbed it unconsciously, looking at Jin Yuzhen with her lacquered eyes, but she did not return the comb.

Jin Yuzhen raised her eyebrows in surprise: "What? Are you serious? You mean, I just said it casually, how can you be so shameless, ah!"

Yingge said quietly, "Erlang always looks like there is no problem and he can solve any trouble.

But I know that he has been in danger more than once. Promise me that you will help me... bring him out safely, okay?"

Jin Yuzhen stared at her, and when she lowered her eyes, she concealed a hint of envy in her eyes.

She reached out to take the comb back from Yingge's hand, combed her waist-length hair, looked at herself in the mirror, and nonchalantly said, "Ah, la souyo~"

(End of this chapter)