After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

Shangguan Zhu paid close attention to the Taoist priest when he heard this. "Since this Taoist priest is from the Taoist religion, does he have any skills?"

The Taoist was stunned for a moment, and then his heart tightened, fearing that he would be asked something he didn't know, which would be embarrassing, so he modestly said, "I know a little bit of boxing, the Five Elements and the Eight Diagrams, and the Qimen Dunjia..."

The man in the bamboo hat looked at his second brother with admiration, thinking that he didn't know anything about those things, he was the ancestor. But unlike the eldest and third brothers, the second brother was very humble, especially humble. Humility is the ladder for the ancestors to progress...

When Shangguan Zhu heard this, he roughly understood it in his mind. He was afraid that he could not subdue the pig demon with just a superficial understanding. Shangguan Zhu winked at the servant, who understood it immediately and lowered his head in disappointment.

Seeing the disappointed faces of the master and servant, the Taoist regretted being too modest. This warrior was his creditor. Suddenly, the Taoist suddenly had an epiphany. He patted his chest and said with great pride, "My warrior, I used to be a thug and I'm pretty good at it. If you don't mind, I'm willing to be your guard to pay off your debt. Do you think it's okay?"

Shangguan Zhu looked at the Taoist priest carefully after hearing what he said. He found that although he was tall and strong, he looked a little thinner than the ordinary security guards and not majestic enough.

Shangguan Zhu was skeptical, and it was the Taoist's turn to show off. Suddenly, two burly men appeared on the street and bullied a skinny beggar. The Taoist got furious and drew out the peach wood sword behind him and slashed towards the two men. The sword flew as fast as the wind.

Although the sword blade was blunt, it felt sharp enough to break hair when used. After a few moves, the two men were scared away. The beggar kowtowed to express his gratitude, but the Taoist just waved his hands expressionlessly, as if this was something he was accustomed to and was not worth mentioning in his heart.

The Taoist tied the wooden sword back on his back and walked towards Shangguan Zhu.

As soon as he got close, the man in the bamboo hat came over and said in surprise, "Second brother, you are so awesome!"

Shangguan Zhu was greatly surprised. He did not expect that this Taoist priest was so capable. Then a strange look flashed across his eyes.

When the Taoist priest came closer, Shangguan Zhu got straight to the point and asked, "Brother Taoist just said...you used to be a thug?"

The Taoist priest nodded.

"Well, I happen to have an enemy here..."

The Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat were slightly surprised. They looked at each other, then looked at Shangguan Zhu and asked, "Who?"

……

study.

Shangguan Shu put down his pen and stretched. He had almost finished today's chores. Among them was a book with something that Zhao Ying didn't understand during the day, so he asked him about it. Shangguan Shu marked them one by one and waited for him to go to the palace and hand them to Zhao Ying personally.

Well, he will enter the palace soon!

Although the palace was locked at this time, the newly appointed commander of the imperial guards was once his subordinate. If he climbed over the wall or went through a side door, he would not be stopped.

Shangguan Shu is going to be a flower thief tonight and attack Guangming Palace at night!

But before leaving, he wanted to go to the south of the city to buy some snacks and candied fruits that the children usually liked to eat, so as to shut their mouths and avoid disturbing his secret meeting with Zhao Ying!

Shangguan Shu stood up and called Yu Xi and Yu Jie to fetch him water for a bath. He took a fragrant bath, shaved his beard, and changed into a dark-colored robe with gold-plated patterns. He looked really handsome and dignified.

Yu Jieshi, who was standing next to him, was praising Zhao Ying like crazy, saying things like "His Highness won't be able to take his eyes off you when he sees you later and won't want to let you go", "This is Pan An being born early, otherwise the word should be 'As handsome as Runzhi'"... Shangguan Shu felt so happy with the flattery that he couldn't help imagining the scene of meeting Zhao Ying and charming her to death later.

Stuffing the booklet into his arms, Shangguan Shu walked out of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion with his hands behind his back, rode his horse alone, and went to the south of the city first. The whole street was full of delicious food. Shangguan Shu thought that the greedy girls and boys liked to eat a lot of different things, and he was afraid that the servants could not buy them all, so he just came by himself.

Walking through the streets, Shangguan Shu's outfit was out of place and very eye-catching.

In the carriage not far away, Shangguan Zhu opened the curtain, pointed at Shangguan Shu's back, and said, "That's him!"

The Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat leaned over to take a look. The Taoist priest asked, "My benefactor, what is your grudge against him?"

Shangguan Zhu was very secretive and said, "You don't need to know this, just help me beat him up and vent my anger." Shangguan Zhu thought for a moment and then instructed, "He is very skilled in martial arts, I'm afraid you two are no match for him, it would be best if you can win with wisdom!"

After saying this, Shangguan Zhu felt a little regretful. Looking at the two people in front of him who were obviously not very smart, he thought to himself that in a battle of wits, they were no match for his brother...

Forget it, a dead horse is a living doctor!

When the Taoist heard about the “high martial arts skills”, his brows knitted together. The man in the bamboo hat beside him patted his chest confidently and assured, “Don’t worry, benefactor, this man is definitely not a match for the two of us. Just wait for our good news!”

Shangguan Zhu nodded.

The two brothers got off the carriage. The man in the bamboo hat was about to go over, but the Taoist stopped him and said, "Fourth brother, don't be rash. I see that man's steps are steady and his gestures are powerful. He must be an expert. If you and I want to avenge our benefactor, we must be careful!"

The man in the bamboo hat was the most obedient. When he heard what was said and looked at Shangguan Shu's back, there was a look of vigilance in his eyes.

"What should I do?"

The Taoist saw the worn-out sack under his feet and was immediately delighted. He pointed at the sack on the ground and said, "Look, fourth brother, let's use this!"

"When I was a thug for my brother, I often used this thing. I would put a sack over the victim's head and then beat him with my fists and kicks, and he would be safe!"

The man in the bamboo hat took a look and said solemnly, "Okay!"

……

Shangguan Shu came out of a shop carrying an oil-paper bag. The Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat saw him and followed him stealthily with sacks in their hands.

The man in the bamboo hat asked softly, "Second brother, when will we act?"

Taoist priest: "Don't worry, wait until we get to a place with fewer people..."

In front, Shangguan Shu stopped at the door of a roasted lamb shop. Yue'er liked the roasted lamb from this shop the most. Not only did she like it, but many people liked it too. There was a long line in front of the shop. Shangguan Shu took a deep breath and went to line up.

He was standing in line here, while the two brothers squatted on the street corner waiting. After a while, the man in the bamboo hat looked up at the Taoist priest and said plaintively, "Second brother, it smells so good!"

The Taoist priest was puzzled, "What?"

"I say, this mutton smells so good!" said the man in the bamboo hat, swallowing his saliva and looking eagerly at the mutton in the shop assistant's hand, "How about we buy some to try?"

The Taoist frowned and scolded, "Is this the time to eat?"

The man in the bamboo hat deflated when he heard that. The Taoist priest seemed to sense his disappointment and comforted him, "Don't worry, fourth brother. Once this matter is settled, I will buy it for you!"

"All right……"

Shangguan Shu waited in line for a moment before he was able to buy the item. Seeing that he finally moved, the two brothers who had been following him at the street corner breathed a sigh of relief. Just as they were about to follow him, they discovered that Shangguan Shu had turned to the candied fruit shop across the street.

The man in the bamboo hat said angrily, "Eat, eat, eat. How can a grown man be so greedy? Even greedier than me!"

Taoist: ...It’s not easy for you to realize that you are greedy.

Finally, half an hour later, the Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat saw Shangguan Shu carrying large and small bags, walking under a tree, tying all the things on the horse's back, then climbing on the horse, and riding!

gone……

The Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat were both confused. The man in the bamboo hat said weakly, "Second brother, he rode away on his horse..."

The Taoist priest reacted and immediately said, "Why don't you chase him quickly!"

The two of them chased after him on foot.

The man and the horse did not go towards the palace, but went to the suburbs instead.

By the river, the grass is growing and the birds are flying in early spring.

The bright moon was hanging high in the sky, reflected on the river surface, casting sparkling light. The surrounding woods were pitch black. The Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat, with their hands on their hips, ran after them breathlessly, only to find that the man had disappeared. Only the horse was left, stopping by the river and eating wild grass.

The Taoist frowned and looked around, wondering, "Where's the person? Did he lose him?"

"No, the horse is still here..."

The man in the bamboo hat almost fell to the ground, his mouth open, his face pale. Hearing this, he gasped and said, "Ah? Did he jump into the river?"

The Taoist shook his head and said, "It must not be..." Having said that, he still walked towards the river.