Knife splashing

Chapter 680: The Ridiculous Prince

Why is Widow Wang here?
Li Yan was surprised and stepped back slightly, hiding himself in the darkness.

To be honest, he is not popular in Lijiabao and has almost no friends except Heidan.

First, most of my energy is spent on thinking about how to practice kung fu well.

The second is the conflict of concepts from previous lives.

He speaks directly, doesn't bother with human relationships or reasons, and won't suffer any loss.

Others can't afford to offend him, so they can only avoid interacting with him and gossip about him behind his back.

As for Widow Wang, they had even less interactions.

It was not until Leng Tan's soldiers showed up that the two sides were forced to join forces.

But afterwards, Widow Wang and the fox fairy she worshipped immediately fled and disappeared.

Li Yan only knew that they were spirit mediums from the northern border and seemed to be hiding from the enemy.

It would be fine if we met on the road, but now that he is here...

Things don't seem to be that simple.

Just as Li Yan was deep in thought, the atmosphere in the courtyard changed again.

"She is truly a beauty!"

A young man in white clothes fanned himself and sighed, then gestured to the servant beside him.

The servant immediately ran out with the silver bag, and soon, a tortoise shouted in the courtyard: "Mr. Lu sent Miss Hu two flower baskets. It's a good time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the full moon!"

Immediately, a maid placed two flower baskets on the embroidery tower.

"Wow, Master Lu is really generous!"

Suddenly there were exclamations from several rooms.

Li Yan knew that this thing was similar to being in a drama troupe, it was all about showing support.

Similar to rewarding in the previous life, grab the first chance and show your eyes.

The flower baskets in Chang'an City ranged in price from twenty taels to two hundred taels.

But looking at this situation, the price is definitely higher.

"Tsk tsk..."

Before he could ask, Dong Cunshan beside him sneered, "This flower basket costs five hundred taels each. It's rare to see one on normal days, but now it costs two taels each. It's a huge sum of money just to make a beautiful woman smile. The people in the Ministry of Revenue are really rich."

Seeing Li Yan's confusion, he explained in a low voice: "This boy's name is Lv Deqian. His father is Lv Wang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. His mother's family is also a wealthy family in Jiangnan. Using his father's name, he opened a weaving workshop and made a lot of money."

Li Yan frowned, "You are so flamboyant, aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"

Dong Cunshan said happily: "Lü Wang was originally a minor official in Jiangnan. Because of the opening of the sea, he was forcibly promoted by the Kaihai faction."

"In recent years, there are many officials like this who have risen to the top in the capital. Some of them know how to keep a low profile, but most of them have the habits of businessmen and are too proud to be successful. Sooner or later, they will run into trouble!"

There was obvious contempt in his words.

Li Yan nodded slightly and said nothing.

Dong Cunshan is from the Bagua Sect, a top-notch figure in the martial arts world. He has been famous since the Daxing period, and now there is a master in charge.

It can be said that he is a real local resident of Beijing.

Although the Bagua Sect was able to read the wind's direction and had made friends with the Kaihai Sect early on, and even sent many disciples to Chengdu to assist in protecting the censor, what they did and what they thought were two completely different things.

Dong Cunshan obviously did not like some of the Kaihai School's style of doing things.

When in Chengdu, Li Yan had a vague sense of something.

Dong Cunshan is now injured and has lost his motivation, so he naturally no longer cares about what he says.

"Mr. Lu is very generous."

In the east wing, a sneer suddenly rang out: "It's just that the Ministry of Revenue just investigated the deficit of grain this spring, and your father is willing to let his son squander it?"

When the young man in white heard this, his expression suddenly turned ugly, and he sneered, "It's just a thousand taels of silver. My uncle is doing a legitimate business, and some expenses are nothing."

"But you, you slandered me and even brought up the Ministry of Revenue..."

"If you think my family has embezzled money, why not ask your father to file a complaint?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the person on the other side immediately stopped talking.

"That's the son of Zhou Zhe, the imperial censor."

Dong Cunshan shook his head and said, "He is a dog of the local faction. He was once a famous scholar, but now he is biting people everywhere. Recently, foreign merchants bombarded the Tianjin docks, and he made a big fuss about it, attacking the Kaihai faction and causing several people to lose their jobs. He is not a good person either."

"The capital city is really lively..."

Li Yan also joined in the joke.

He was no longer surprised by this kind of thing, as it had existed since ancient times.

He also knew why the other party didn't dare to talk.

Everyone knows that the real person in charge of the Ministry of Revenue is the current emperor.

This emperor almost had his throne taken away when he was young. Perhaps due to psychological trauma, he has firmly controlled the financial and military power from the very beginning and did not allow any force to interfere. Although he caused a lot of trouble, he also completely controlled the court.

Of course, there are so many things His Majesty wants to do.

The accounts of the Ministry of Revenue also became a mess.

If it weren't for the profits brought by opening up the sea, the national treasury would have been in big trouble long ago.

Check the accounts?

Who dares to check?

After investigation, it is probably the emperor's fault.

Of course the emperor cannot have any problems.

Then someone will have to lose his head.

Of course, this one thousand taels of silver was not enough to intimidate the young masters from the capital who were present.

After a while, someone sent three flower baskets, then four flower baskets.

They were even sarcastic and mocking each other and trying to sabotage each other.

Dong Cunshan didn't lie, he just came to watch the fun, sipping his wine while introducing:
"The one in purple robe is Wang Chongming, the only son of Wang Xianzhao, the Minister of War. He just killed a scholar last month out of jealousy..."

"The one playing with the musket is even more troublesome. His grandfather is Zhao Bi, the Duke of Zhenguo, who is in charge of the three major camps of the Beijing Camp..."

Then he pointed at the silent scholar in blue in the north wing and said, "He looks gentle, but he is actually Feng Shaoqing, the godson of Feng Yuan, the commander of the Duwei Division. He doesn't talk much, but he is very sinister behind the scenes."

Li Yan was already looking a little impatient, "Are all the young masters in the capital like this?"

“That’s not the case.”

Dong Cunshan shook his head and said, "There are some powerful ones, but they either study or join the army and stay away from these playboys."

"Shut up, everyone!"

Suddenly, the Prince of Hai couldn't hold back any longer, and drunkenly pulled off the Panlong jade pendant from his waist, "I'll use this as a betrothal gift. I've decided to light this big candle tonight, and no one can compete with me!"

"Prince, you can't do that!"

When the two guards saw this, they were so frightened that they fell to their knees, but they could not stop Prince Hai from throwing the jade pendant towards the embroidery tower.

Just as the jade pendant flew through the air, a figure broke through the air, stepped on the rockery in the courtyard to gain leverage, and arrived first. He grabbed the jade pendant in his hand, and landed on the ground with another beautiful somersault.

It was Feng Shaoqing, the godson of the commander of the Duwei Division.

"it is good!"

Prince Hai was actually clapping happily, obviously he was drunk.

Feng Shaoqing smiled and shook his head, saying, "Prince Hai, this is a treasure bestowed upon you by His Majesty when the King of England was still alive. You can't joke about it, so please put it away."

"My...my things, why do you have to interfere?"

Prince Hai was talking with a big tongue and a look of impatience on his face.

He was not welcome in the Prince's Mansion, his monthly tax was limited, and he was punished by house arrest, so he ran away secretly without much money on him.

He was already feeling a little annoyed, and when he saw these dandies, each more arrogant than the other, and thought about how he, the son of the King of England, had fallen into such a state, he became so angry that he threw away the most precious thing he had.

As the saying goes, Buddhas fight for a breath of incense, and people fight for a breath.

But Prince Hai's tone was clearly directed at the wrong place.

"Thank you, Master Feng."

A guard stepped forward and carefully took the jade pendant. When Prince Hai saw it, he was even more furious, "Stop it, I said I would give it to you! Even if you want my head tomorrow, I will give it to you today."

"My Lord, stop making trouble..."

The two guards were about to cry.

If the things were really sent out, Prince Hai would not know what would happen to them, but they would surely die.

"hehe…"

Another playboy said happily: "Xiao Chenghai, you are crazy, we dare not follow you, let's go!"

After saying that, he just got up and left.

At the same time, a few people shook their heads slightly and left, but the look they gave Xiao Chenghai was like that of a dead person.

Li Yan then realized that this Prince Hai was called Xiao Chenghai.

The King of England's original surname was Qin, but as the Emperor's trusted and beloved general, he changed his name to the country's surname, so all of the King of England's descendants have the surname Xiao.

What happened today was originally nothing.

If you give the jade pendant away, you can just secretly exchange it back, and no one will pursue the matter strictly.

But although Feng Shaoqing seemed to be saving the situation, he actually broke the window paper in public.

This is clearly digging a hole.

Some playboys have noticed that something is wrong, so even if a beauty is in front of them, they will leave quickly to avoid getting into trouble.

Dong Cunshan seemed to be thinking about something, and whispered: "The Yingwang Mansion has been targeted, and someone wants to use them as a stepping stone..."

"Xiao Chenghai!"

Just then, an angry voice came from outside the door.

But a square-faced, dark-faced middle-aged man came quickly with a few people. Seeing the drunken, timid Prince Hai, he snorted coldly, "Bring him back to me!"

Then he looked at the two guards with a gloomy look, "What did you do?"

The two guards were so frightened that they trembled all over and quickly recounted the whole story.

"Oh?"

This middle-aged man was obviously experienced. He immediately turned his head to look at Feng Shaoqing. A hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but he didn't say much. He directly brought his men and dragged Prince Hai out of the room like a dead dog.

"That's Xiao Jingyan, the second brother of the current King of England."

Dong Cunshan drank a glass of wine and whispered, "He and the King of England have the final say over all the big and small items in the King of England's palace. If you want to know something, he knows it best."

Li Yan bowed slightly, "Thank you, Brother Dong."

He knew that Dong Cunshan, the old veteran, had already figured out who his target was.

"Haha, it doesn't matter."

Dong Cunshan smiled and raised his glass, "This place is really not presentable today. When Brother Li is ready, I will host a banquet for you. By the way, you can teach my disciples a lesson and let them know that there are always people who are better than you."

"Brother Dong is joking."

Li Yan drank the wine in the glass and responded with an ambiguous statement.

He knew that Dong Cunshan's invitation was not that simple.

There are three masters in the capital.

In addition to Huo Yin, the master of Bagua Sect is also among them.

Rumor has it that the two did not get along well when they were young, and the Dong family also forbade their children to join the Shenquan Society.

No matter how famous he is, he is just a junior. It is nonsense to ask him to give instructions.

Who knows what's going on there, so of course we can't agree to it easily.

Dong Cunshan laughed and said nothing more. He just kept urging people to drink. After drinking a few glasses, he stood up and said goodbye.

Before leaving, he turned his head deliberately and said, "Don't worry, brother Li, I haven't seen you tonight."

Obviously, he knew that Li Yan entered the city with a concealed identity and must be doing something big. Pretending not to see it was already very much in accordance with the rules of the underworld.

"Brother Dong, let's meet again later."

Li Yan also bowed and said goodbye, but his attention was on the courtyard.

A drama about a brothel girl getting married turned into a farce.

However, Feng Shaoqing did not rush to leave. Instead, he waited until everyone else had left before turning around and walking towards the embroidery building.

The pimps and thugs of Wen Xiang Lou not only did not stop them, but also nodded respectfully and retreated.

This kid is related to Huweitang!
Li Yan's mind moved, and he immediately pinched the Yang Jue and slightly raised his little finger.

brush!
A straw spirit paper figure flew out from the leather bag at the waist, slid quickly along the dark corner of the wall, and silently entered the embroidered building.

He remembered Luo Mingzi's advice that there were many secular gods in the capital and that he must not use magic without permission.

Although he was not afraid at all due to his identity as a Heavenly Official, he still tried to avoid trouble as much as possible, so he used the paper man that made the least noise and was the most secretive to investigate.

As he closed his eyes, his vision followed the paper man as he moved rapidly.

It first floated up from the darkness in the corner of the wall, and then fell into the gap in the eaves.

The situation in the embroidery building is also clear at a glance.

I saw that Miss Hu was already sitting in the main seat in the room, her eyelids drooping, her slender jade fingers holding the teacup, lightly skimming the tea foam.

Although still extremely bright and beautiful, she has the air of a superior.

Widow Wang served carefully by the side.

Even Feng Shaoqing lowered his head and stood respectfully in the hall.

Sure enough there is a problem!
Li Yan became interested and became more careful to conceal his breath.

Miss Hu drank a sip of tea and then glanced at him calmly, "Tell me, why did you interrupt the plan?"

"Master Xiang, please don't be angry."

Feng Shaoqing quickly clasped his fists and said in a flattering manner, "I am not the only one who knows about the Panlong Jade Pendant. If I pretend to be deaf and dumb, they will make a big fuss about this matter tomorrow. The Ying Palace will be angry and will definitely investigate further, and the identity of the incense master will be exposed."

"If I make this clear, they will think that it is my Commandery that wants to cause trouble for the Prince of England."

"Hahaha…"

The woman surnamed Hu suddenly sneered, "So, I should thank you?"

Five parts of charm, with five parts of wildness, which makes people feel uneasy.

What a powerful charm!

Li Yan was startled and inexplicably thought of the fox.

Feng Shaoqing's face was also full of obsession, but his body trembled, and sweat immediately broke out on his forehead. He explained: "Master Xiang, I really have no bad intentions. There was an incident in Tianjin a while ago. Foreign monsters bombarded the docks, and the Jinghai Gang controlled by the British Palace was involved."

"This matter has caused a great uproar in the city. Many people want to take action against the Yingwang Palace, but none of them succeeded. Does Xiangzhu know why?"

The woman surnamed Hu raised her eyes and said, "Don't keep me in suspense."

"Yes Yes."

Feng Shaoqing quickly replied, "Over the years, Your Majesty has successively reduced the power of the feudal lords and collected military power. The meritorious officials who followed the emperor in the past have been imprisoned one after another. Even his brother, the King of Shu, has rebelled. There are bad rumors in the market that Your Majesty is heartless and wants to purge the old officials in the court."

"After the incident in Tianjin, the King of England entered the palace overnight and knelt outside the palace all night. Although His Majesty paid attention to him, he also intentionally or unintentionally controlled the court dispute between Kaihai and the local faction, and obviously wanted to let the King of England's palace go."

"As long as the Yingwang Mansion is not destroyed, even if you hire a living ghost messenger and control Xiao Chenghai, you probably won't be able to force Wuleji out..."

It turned out that they came for the "Five Dark Immortals".

Li Yan suddenly realized and guessed the identities of these people.

The Five Immortals Hall of Northern Frontier!
At this moment, the woman surnamed Hu suddenly raised her hand, her eyes became fierce, and she looked outside the door.

"Which bastard dares to peek at me!"

Li Yan thought he was exposed, but he frowned slightly and suddenly opened his eyes to look outside the yard.

He smelled a pungent smell of blood.

But there was a slight sound coming from the darkness, and the heads of the pimps and guests in Piaoxiang Tower fell off one after another.

All the people were like possessed by demons, and refused to make a sound even though they died.

At the same time, Li Yan also smelled the scent of incense floating above the courtyard.

The face of the woman surnamed Hu in the embroidery building suddenly changed.
"Oh no, it's the Night Wanderer!"

(End of this chapter)