Black Dragon's Wife: Myriad Spirits and White Phoenix

Chapter 19 The Junming Mountain Bandit (1)
Xuan Haiyue is wearing a light blue wide-sleeve cross-neck waist-length skirt today, with an indigo-colored ribbon tied around her waist, and a long gown with long sleeves and floor-length hair, and her hair is combed into a lily bun. Insert two orchids and pearls, and insert white pearls obliquely on the right side. The complexion is crystal clear and white, like a fairy in the water, with restrained brilliance.

The person who came to greet Xuan Haiyue today was a man about 50 years old who was wearing a straight brown dress. This person was Dugu Xiong, the current head of the Dugu family. At this time, Dugu Xiong's face was a little pale with deep wrinkles. His footsteps were a little erratic, and it seemed that he must be seriously ill.

"Wanfu, Uncle Dugu, long time no see, Haiyue is polite." Xuan Haiyue still politely saluted Wanfu as always.

"Girl Haiyue, I haven't seen you for a long time. I didn't expect you to grow up so big. It may be ten years since we last met." Dugu Xiong spoke to Xuan Haiyue kindly, and entered the hall with her happily.

"I heard that Uncle Dugu has been feeling unwell recently, Haiyue is very concerned about it, and brought a lot of supplements today to replenish Uncle's health." Xuan Haiyue asked Yanxia to give the supplements to the servants of Dugu Mansion.

"Haiyue is too polite, our two families have been friends for so many years, why should we be so polite."

"The most important thing is your body. My father's health has not been as good as before this year, so all the affairs in the palace are handled by Haiyue. Haiyue is still young, and many people are needed to help her. My father is worried, and I feel guilty. .” Xuan Haiyue frowned and said softly.

"Haiyue don't need to be overly humble. You are only 15 years old and you manage the entire Xuanxin Palace. It is already amazing. Your ability is beyond the reach of many women from big families." Duguxiong looked at Xuanhaiyue with a gleam in his eyes. Well, if a woman like Haiyue could be allowed to marry into the Dugu family, and with the protection of the Xuan family, the Dugu family's reputation would definitely be improved, and it is very likely that it will surpass other aristocratic families.

Xuan Haiyue saw the glint in Duguxiong's eyes, and already guessed about half of what he was thinking, hum!Old fox, you have a good idea, toad wants to eat swan meat, and if you want me to marry into Dugu's family, you have to see if your family is good enough!Xuan Haiyue put away the contempt in her heart, smiled lightly and said: "Actually, Uncle Dugu, Haiyue has something to confirm with Uncle this time."

"Oh! What's the matter." Dugu Xiong said curiously when he came back to his senses.

Yanxia handed an account book to Duguxiong, and Xuan Haiyue said: "Uncle Dugu, you must have heard about the dismissal of the former Lingzhou prefect Lu Jindong and the destruction of the Black Tiger Gang. To be honest, these two things are related to Xuan Haiyue It is related to my family or more precisely to me. The account book you are holding in your hand is found from the helm of the Black Tiger Gang. It clearly states the secret transactions between the Dugu Family and the Black Tiger Gang last year. How does Uncle Dugu explain this?" Xuan Haiyue suddenly spoke sharply, staring at Duguxiong closely, which was in stark contrast to the amiable expression just now.

Dugu Xiong looked at the account book, his hands trembling unconsciously, his face trembling with fear, "This... this... Haiyue, I don't know anything about the things recorded on it! I was seriously ill last year. I went to Jiangnan to recuperate last month, and I just came back in February this year, during which all the matters were handled by the old man's eldest son, and Ming'er didn't explain anything to the old man after he came back!"

"I naturally believe in Uncle's character, but it's clearly written in black and white, I'm not talking nonsense, and the Black Tiger Gang wants to deal with our Xuan family. It is said that there is something tricky behind the Dugu family. Whether this is a rumor or a fact, uncle can decide for himself I didn't hand over this account book to the court because I was concerned about the face of the Dugu family. If this matter gets to the court, the face of the Dugu family will disappear. So I handed this account book to Uncle Dugu , I just want my uncle to give the Xuan family an explanation and thoroughly investigate the matter. If the Dugu family cannot give the Xuan family a satisfactory answer, then I can only report this matter to the imperial court. I want to rely on my father and the Xuan family I believe that the emperor will give justice to the Xuan family, and I believe Uncle Dugu can understand Haiyue's actions when it comes to the interests of the family."

Xuan Haiyue pressed on every step of the way, aggressive, Duguxiong was startled by Xuan Haiyue's words so that he almost fell to the ground.He held the armrest of the chair tightly, looked pale and weak, raised his head and said tremblingly: "Of course, don't worry, Haiyue, tell Qiming, the old man will definitely give the Xuan family an answer."

"Okay, I'll wait for Uncle Dugu's reply. It's getting late, and I should go back to the palace. See you again, uncle." After speaking, Xuan Haiyue and Yanxia stepped out of the hall of Dugu Mansion.

After Xuan Haiyue left, Duguxiong stood up and shouted loudly: "Come here! Hurry up and find me the young master, you bastard!"

Boom!
"Master! Master! Come quickly! Master has passed out!" The servants were in a mess.

On the carriage, Xuan Haiyue was in a good mood, closed her eyes and rested her mind, with a smile on the corner of her mouth.After finally solving the troubles in Lingzhou, there will be no one in Zhongnan who threatens the Xuan family in the future.

"Palace Master, I don't understand something." Yanxia asked softly.

"What's the matter?" Xuan Haiyue still closed her eyes.

"The first is that the Palace Master is already the master of Xuanxin Palace, so why should we rely on the authority of the old Palace Master? The Palace Master can completely dispose of the Dugu Family based on his own status. The second is that we have managed to grasp the handle of the Dugu Family. If you hand over the account book to the Dugu family so simply, isn't the palace master afraid that Duguxiong will protect his son?"

Xuan Haiyue opened her eyes, and said calmly: "First, I have just become the lord of the palace, and I still have to rely on my father's prestige. If the news of my father's death is made public, there will be many people who covet the status of the Xuan family." People take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble. Although I am not afraid of them, Xuanxin Palace will never have peace. Relying on others will never work, and you can only rely on yourself. When I am full-fledged, I will not be afraid of anyone. Before that, everything Second, Duguxiong is an old fox. Since I dare to hand over the account books to him, I am not afraid that he will cheat. The Dugu family already has the handle in the hands of the Xuan family. What needs to be done now is to appease the Xuan family. Besides, he already knows that the destruction of the Black Tiger Gang and the dismissal of the prefect of Lingzhou were all done behind the scenes by Bengong. He already knows the strength of Bengong, so he should know How to fight against the noble Xuan family, I just want him to understand that in Zhongnan, it is the Dugu family that has the final say or the Xuan family has the final say. So you don't have to worry."

"The palace lord is wise, and the servant understands."

Within a few days, it was reported in the Dugu family that Master Dugu deprived the elder son Dugu Ming of the right to manage the family affairs and was banned for a month.At this time, Xuan Haiyue no longer puts her mind on the Dugu family, she knows how to deal with the Dugu family, and at this time she is going to Junming Pass on the Southwest Road to solve the robbery of Jinxiuxuan silk.

The east of the Sichuan-Shu Road is the Sichuan-Shu Basin, the west is the Hengduan Mountains, and the Junming Pass located in the south of the Sichuan-Shu Basin is the only way from the Huaxia Kingdom to the Nanzhao Kingdom.Due to the numerous mountains, dangerous terrain, and high altitude near Junming Pass, there are many bandits who make huge profits by robbing traders. In addition, these bandits are very familiar with the terrain outside Junming Pass, and the local government once suppressed it. Several times, but all in vain.Therefore, these bandits have become a cancer that is difficult to get rid of in the western part of China.

(End of this chapter)