The Prodigal Son of Northern Liang: Starting with Signing in to Find the Four Ghosts of Western Huna

The two powerful figures exchanged pleasantries at first.

Xu Xiao then ordered a banquet to be held.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Zhu Wushi finally spoke up, "Brother Xu, I wonder if your son's Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom was a gift from you?"

“Not bad.” Xu Xiao nodded: “After my wife passed away, I unexpectedly obtained this treasure, four in total, which I gave to my son for self-defense.”

"Brother Xu truly loves his son deeply."

Zhu Wushi took a sip of wine and didn't ask any more questions.

This is because Xu Xiao's words were absolutely accurate.

∞The wife received the treasure before her death, so why didn't he give it to her? Therefore, it was obtained after her death.

Having obtained it unexpectedly, the implication was that they were unwilling to reveal the origin of Tianxiang Doukou (a type of cardamom).

They were both old foxes, and since Xu Xiao didn't want to talk about it, Zhu Wushi wouldn't press him for details.

But to his surprise, when he stopped asking, Xu Xiao brought it up again: "Brother Zhu, rest assured, if I find Tianxiang cardamom again, I will be the first to offer it to you."

The two are of different ages.

They both addressed each other as "brother".

Clearly, neither side wanted to act superior, and both were careful to maintain a proper balance.

"Brother Xu's kindness is deeply appreciated!" Zhu Wushi said excitedly, "If I find another Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, Brother Xu, please give me any instructions, and I will do my best even if it means my death!"

Anything else wouldn't have made Zhu Wushi lose his composure like this, but Tianxiang Doukou was too important to him.

and.

Since Xu Xiao got four, he might get a fifth.

Or perhaps, Xu Xiao already had one more!

Zhu ignored his words, partly out of excitement, and partly to show Xu Xiao his determination and his dedication to Tianxiang Doukou!

"Hey, Brother Zhu, you're too kind. Since we're brothers, there's no need to be so formal. What's mine is yours, isn't it?"

"I, Zhu, would like to offer a toast to Brother Xu!"

"It should be me toasting Brother Zhu, hahaha! Come, drink! After we're done drinking, I'll take you to Tingchao Pavilion to play chess. There's an old man there who's incredibly good at chess."

"..."

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The Ming Dynasty.

royal palace.

East Warm Pavilion (Study)

Zhu Houzhao was writing calligraphy with great interest.

Standing to the side was Guihai Yidao!

Guihai Yidao looked extremely haggard at this moment.

His eyes were lifeless, and he had a bluish stubble around his chin.

That's right.

Before leaving, Zhu Wushi arranged for him to become the emperor's personal bodyguard.

Why?

the reason is simple.

Zhu Wushi knew about Yidao's feelings for Haitang.

This time, by forcibly giving Haitang to Xu Fengnian, he had already offended Guihai Yidao.

One blow to the heart will surely throw him into chaos.

At least, they won't be as united with Zhu Wushi as before.

However, would Zhu Wushi entrust such an important position as the Protector of Dragon Manor to someone who is alienated from him?

The answer is, of course, no.

They can't give him a high-ranking position, but they still have to keep an eye on him.

At the same time, they couldn't kill him and discourage the other subordinates.

Therefore, placing him as the emperor's personal bodyguard was a brilliant move.

He protected the emperor with a single sword.

Doesn't the emperor also essentially "watch" being stabbed?

In that case, how could he possibly have the chance to go to Liyang territory to cause trouble for Xu Fengnian?

All it takes is one stab and one dash.

The wanted posters were immediately spread all over the world!

After all, how dare you abandon your post to protect the emperor, such an important task? That's treason!

This is the method of the Iron-Blooded Marquis.

Every step was carefully planned, and every step was a deadly move!

"Yidao, what do you think of my handwriting?" Zhu Houzhao asked casually.

“Very good,” Yidao said without even looking at it.

At this moment, he was filled with utter despair.

How could they possibly have the mind to pay attention to the emperor?

"Hehe, something on your mind?"

Zhu Houzhao was not annoyed.

He simply rubbed his temples gently with his right index finger: "Let me guess... you're missing Miss Haitang, aren't you?"

The news that Zhu Wushi and Haitang had gone to Liyang was no secret.

Haitang's true identity as a woman was thus revealed.

"Hmm." Yi Dao nodded, his heart filled with despair, and he couldn't be bothered to deal with the person in front of him.

He was nothing more than a foolish and incompetent emperor.

"Fine, I am in the palace, there is no safer place in the Ming Dynasty than here. Since you miss Miss Haitang so much, then I will grant your wish. Go wherever you want."

Zhu Houzhao slowly sat down.

I picked up the teacup and took a small sip.

However, Guihai Yidao was not calm upon hearing this!

"what?"

"Your Majesty, you've agreed to let me go?"

Guihai Yidao swallowed hard.

Unfortunately, the excitement he had just felt quickly faded again: "Oh, thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, I... Your Majesty, I will serve you. I will not leave."

He knows.

The moment I leave, I will die.

The Divine Marquis's plan must not be disrupted by anyone.

Xu Fengnian and Iron-Blooded Marquis had a deal.

Making trouble for Xu Fengnian is tantamount to slapping Shenhou in the face.

"I know what you are worried about."

pop-

He clapped his hands.

Just then, another one, Guihai Yidao, walked in through the door!

"This is..."

Gui Haiyi's pupils contracted: "The Thousand-Faced Gentleman! Cao Zhengchun's subordinate from the Eastern Depot?"

The words trailed off.

The man cupped his hands and smiled, "That is indeed me."

Hear the words.

Gui Haiyi looked at Zhu Houzhao again, and said incredulously, "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you...?"

He just couldn't understand it.

Why would Zhu Houzhao go to such lengths for himself?

"To be honest, I have many concubines, but due to the busy affairs of state, I am unable to give them all my favors."