14. Zhang Lan's Sassy Thoughts--For Maybe Absent Brothers [25/25](1/2)
"You can't go!"
A few days later, in Luoyang City, Leifu Villa, the Yaoqinist held Ren Hao's handwritten letter and sat aside with a closed eyes and thoughtful Chen Qiu:
"The Southern Dynasty court said it nicely. Whatever invites my husband to come and fight, it is a high-sounding saying. Even I, a young woman who is not familiar with the world, knows that what they are seeking is the birds and phoenix guns in your hands.
Besides, what is the relationship between us and the Southern Dynasties?
If the Qingqing girl is included, we have a deep hatred with the imperial court, so there is no need to pay attention to them."
Yaoqin, who has always been gentle, was also a little excited at this time.
She threw the letter in her hand on the table and said angrily:
"The letter from Daxia Ren has also made it quite clear.
He just reposted the invitation from the Southern Dynasty, but did not interfere with your decision. Husband and Hero Ren are your elders. His meaning is that he hopes you will be more cautious.
Although it has not been stated clearly, it is actually dissuading it.
If you fail to leave, Ren Daxia will make a comeback for you."
Chen Qiu nodded, but did not answer.
Yaoqin is right, Ren Hao’s letter does contain this important meaning.
But if Ren Hao didn't want Chen Qiu to pass, this letter would not have been sent to Luoyang at all.
In other words, Ren Hao hoped that Chen Qiu would go to Jinling to help out. If there were really hundreds of birds who were fighting against the phoenix, the chances of victory would be greatly increased by the Southern Dynasties' counterattack against the Northern Dynasties.
"Uncle Ren also looks very tangled."
Chen Qiu stretched out his finger and pressed it on the letter. He waved to Yaoqin and asked her to come to him. He said:
"The leader seems to have something to say, but he has not said it clearly in his heart. The person who sent the letter is still in the mansion, right?"
"Um."
Yaoqin touched Chen Qiu's hair worriedly, and she said:
"The messenger, rest in the yard."
"I'll go see him."
Chen Qiu stood up, held the letter and said to Yaoqin:
"Call Zhang Lan and Xiao Tie for me. If Shi Yin has free time, come together. I will tell them the previous story."
Yaoqin knew that things were important and didn't say much. She put on a veil and got on a carriage under the escort of several female boxers from Heluo and headed to Lei Mansion, while Chen Qiu came to the side courtyard.
The messenger who came to deliver the letter from Wulong Villa was sitting on the round table in the courtyard, holding a pot of tea in his hand, pouring and drinking on his own, which was quite leisurely.
He looked over twenties, with an ordinary appearance, with loose hair, and a strong suit in blue. Like other five dragon servants, he had a dragon-shaped emblem on his sleeve.
However, there was a black scarf-like fur around his neck, which looked a bit weird.
Seeing Chen Qiu walking into the yard, the young man who was tasting tea stood up and bowed to Chen Qiu.
"Wulong Villa, the leader of the alliance, Qin Xuming, has met the Heluo Hero."
As soon as this person opened his mouth, it made people feel uncomfortable.
It's not that there is something wrong with his words.
It's the sound.
His voice was like two pieces of sandpaper rubbing, which was hard to describe, and it was simply harsh.
Chen Qiu's eyes immediately fell on the man's throat. Although he was wearing a black fur like a scarf to protect his neck, he could still see that the scars on his neck seemed to have been corroded by poison.
"I was injured in the Battle of Suzhou, so don't blame He Luo Hero."
This man seemed to know that his voice was ugly. He touched his neck awkwardly and smiled. Chen Qiu also smiled, stepped forward a few steps and said to him:
"Brother Qin doesn't have to do this. If you have fought with the demon demons of the Demon Sect, you are a decent fellow. How could I hate you because of this trivial matter?"
Seeing that Chen Qiu's tone was sincere and there was no different look in his eyes, Qin Xuming's smile became even stronger.
He asked Chen Qiu to sit beside him. Seeing Chen Qiu holding the letter from the leader in his hand, the Five Dragon Guard would not hide.
He lowered his voice and said to Chen Qiu:
"His hero Heluo must be confused?"
"yes."
Chen Qiu put the letter on the stone table and said:
"Uncle Ren is an elder. I dare not refuse. This is another dispute between good and evil. With the matter of Luoyang, the Heluo Gang and I went to support the leader. This is a necessary task.
But Uncle Ren said in this letter that he was confused and seemed to not want me to go there.
I hope Brother Qin will solve my doubts for this contradictory attitude.”
"Seven days ago, Weihou Zhao Lian visited Wulong Villa."
Qin Xuming held the teacup and said to Chen Qiu:
"He held the Southern Dynasties edict and wanted to recruit the leader to serve the Southern Dynasties, but was flatly rejected by the leader. The Marquis of Wei also said that he hoped that the leader would gather up the upright people as the leader of the martial arts world to help the Southern Dynasties.
They offered generous conditions, and the jade scroll edict stamped with the seal of the king, probably will spread throughout the world in these days."
Qin Xuming seemed to have no affection for the Southern court. He explained to Chen Qiu with a sarcastic smile:
"The edict invited each other for fame and fortune, and promised that as long as you go to help the battle formation, the wanted warfare of the upright middle-aged people who have committed crimes in the South China over the years will be written off.
Marquis Wei asked the leader to invite some experts from the world to guard the generals of the Southern Kingdom so as not to cause serious trouble in Zhengzhou.
He made a special request to ask the Hero Hero to go to Jinling to assist in the war with his military treasures.
The leader could not refuse, so he came up with this letter.
But before I left, the leader specifically told me that Hero Hero He will not interfere with your decision, and if the hero is determined to go to Jinling to help the war, there is no need to worry that the Southern Dynasty will go back on its word and force it to stay with you."
Qin Xuming breathed a sigh of relief. His throat had been injured. He said so many words in one breath, which made his throat uncomfortable. He drank tea and moistened his throat. Then he continued to say:
"The leader specially prepared two levels of protection for the hero, so that the hero can be safe."
"oh?"
Chen Qiu blinked and asked:
"If I brought the birds to the phoenix spear with a hundred birds, Uncle Ren will definitely protect me with all his strength. With the protection of the leader of the alliance, even if the Southern Dynasty turns against me, I can escape unscathed. This should be the first level.
What is the second level?”
Qin Xuming did not answer. He stretched out his finger, dipped it in tea, and wrote the word "Tai" on the table.
"Um."
Chen Qiu immediately understood.
Is this the intention of inviting the palace master of the Jade Emperor Palace, Huang Wusan, the Taoist Priest of Ziwei, to protect him in secret?
He calmed down and looked at Qin Xuming again. If he could be sent to Luoyang by Ren Hao, the young man in front of him must be Ren Hao's confidant. Seeing that he had a well-proportioned figure, wide knuckles, sitting on a chair, his waist was straight as loose, his eyes were sharp and vigorous, and his whole aura was magnificent.
This must be a man with high martial arts skills.
Chen Qiu asked:
"Brother Qin, I have talked with Uncle Ren before, but I have never seen you. Are you a character like a 'secret guard' under Uncle Ren?"
"Haha, He Luo was joking."
Qin Xuming laughed and answered truthfully:
"Including the servant guards in Wulong Villa, there are less than 500 people in total, so how can there be any secret guards?
The leader of the alliance is well-intentioned and he will not set up such an institution.
As for me, my father is the butler in the leader's hometown. He grew up in Wulong Villa since he was a child. He is also a junior of the leader's family. On weekdays, he commands a guard to protect the leader's safety.
But you said, with the efforts of the leader, we need to protect us.
So, if we really talk about it, our more than 200 people should be considered disciples of Wulong Villa.
Just like the Taoist priest of Jade Emperor Palace and the monk in Nirvana Temple, he practices kung fu under the guidance of the leader on weekdays, and when necessary, he performs various tasks for the leader.”
Chen Qiu nodded, and he understood.
If Wulong Villa is regarded as a small sect, then Ren Hao is the head of the sect. A person like Qin Xuming is an inner disciple. With Ren Hao's reputation and status, he wants to enter Wulong Villa every year, which is definitely an astronomical figure.
But when you choose the best, less than 300 people were selected to enter the villa to practice martial arts. Although the number of people was small.
But everyone is certainly capable.
"Brother Qin is waiting here for a day or two."
Chen Qiu stood up and bowed to Qin Xuming and said:
"When I make a decision, I will return with Brother Qin then, okay?"
"Um."
Qin Xuming also stood up and gave him a look. He stretched his body and said with a harsh sound:
To be continued...