Chapter 1

The situation was much beyond Cheng Zongyang's expectations. After walking along the path less than two miles, he encountered three enemies. Each of them had at least five people with his current cultivation level. Without Li Shishi's help, he could deal with any group of enemies. However, if he wanted to do it cleanly, he would probably have to practice for a few more years.

Otherwise, once a group of enemies is attracted to siege, Cheng Zongyang will be seven points confident of breaking through the siege, but Li Shishi is even three points confident of being siege.

Seeing that the enemy's searches became more and more stringent, Cheng Zongyang had to take Li Shishi back into the depths of the forest.

Looking at the fierce men behind the tree, Cheng Zongyang couldn't help but see the scene of visiting Lin Chong before leaving. At that time, he knocked on the door of Lin's house and reported his identity. After a while, Lin Chong came out...

Seeing Lin Chong's eyes were covered with blood and his hangover, Cheng Zongyang couldn't help but smile and said: Teacher Lin got the treasure knife yesterday and drank a good wine.

Lin Chong shook his head and sighed: I drank with Senior Brother Lu until the third update of the third day of the year, but Lin drank too much. He still has a hangover and is ashamed.

The two of them sat down with the guest and the host, Lin Chong said: Brother Cheng is here, I don’t know what advice is there?

Cheng Zongyang said: Miss Shishi has just returned to Lin'an for a few days. I heard that Fenghuáng Ridge in the south of the city is very beautiful. It is rare that the weather is just right today. I would like to ask Miss Shishi to visit Fenghuáng Ridge.

Lin Chong smiled and said: Isn't it suitable?

Lin Chong's tone was somewhat blameless. Li Shishi was still an unmarried girl no matter how much she said. It was not suitable for a man who had no relationship with him to come to him several times.

Cheng Zong coughed and said with a thick face: I have heard for a long time that Teacher Lin is a hero. He should not be a sour literati who teaches men and women not to kiss each other, right?

Lin Chong was stunned, then laughed and said: Come! Go and invite Miss Shishi, and then Mr. Cheng came to visit.

The maid Jin'er went upstairs to invite Li Shishi. The old servant brought tea to Lin Chong and asked for tea. He stroked his knees and sighed: Lin is just a martial artist, and don't insult the word "hero".

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: Brother Lin has a lot of skills and said in front of the 800,000 imperial guards, that's not a good deal?

Lin Chong smiled bitterly and said: Brother Cheng doesn't know anything. The 800,000 imperial guards coach is just a nice saying. He only starts from a ninth-rank small martial arts job, and he runs a lot of money in the imperial guards' vehicles.

As he said that, Lin Chong let out a long sigh, saying "Heroes, heroes, dragons and phoenixes among men", but Lin was ruined by the word "Heroes" for the rest of his life!

Although Lu Zhishen and Lin Chong are both heroes with a weak moral character, their personalities are very different. Lu Zhishen is open-minded, good wine and meat. He keeps the rules and regulations of Buddhism whenever he wants to keep them, and does not care about them all. He is bold and unrestrained and self-righteous when he becomes a monk.

Lin Chong's personality is steady and restrained. He has been in trouble with the imperial guards for many years. He has some deep emotions in his nature. Maybe it is because of a hangover today. Cheng Zongyang saw the depression in his heart for the first time.

Cheng Zongyang wanted to chat with Lin Chong, holding a tea bowl in his hand and slowly turned it around. Why did Brother Lin say this?

The hero...

Lin Chong smiled at himself, has Brother Cheng ever seen a twelve-year-old boy called a hero?

Yeah?

Cheng Zongyang is interested

When Lin was twelve years old, he was called a hero by a big man, and since then he has lost my life

Lin Chong picked up the tea bowl, drank it all in one gulp, and then wiped the water marks on his beard.

My father was also the instructor of the imperial guards back then. Lin went to the school to deliver food to his father. When he met Yue Shuai who came to train soldiers, Yue Shuai heard Lin's name and said, "This son will definitely be a hero in the future!" When he heard the word Yue Shuai, Cheng Zongyang became angry. Yue Zhaoren Ah Yue Zhaoren, why is it you again?

Lin Chong said: "Mr. Yue just said casually, but Mr. Yu Lin suffered a lot of burdens for several years. Mr. Yue died in Fengbo Pavilion. Since then, Lin wasted his officialdom. Every time he was promoted, the chief official said: "Teacher Lin is rare, so let's go to train troops." In more than ten years, he has no progress.

When Lin Chong talked about the past, he was proud of his tone, but seventy-sixty-sixty-sixty-six-shy. Lin still doesn’t understand why the famous Yue Shuai was so famous to me, the inconspicuous little baby?

You have asked the right person, the reason for this, I am afraid that only I know that Cheng Zongyang looked at Lin Chong with sympathy, but I definitely won't tell you, Teacher Lin

Lin Chong's personality has a cruel and aroused revenge side. Yue Pengju's praise became his original sin. He was repeatedly suppressed in the officialdom, causing him to feel deep and restrained. This humble breath has been depressed for a long time. At this time, Cheng Zongyang revealed it with his unresolved intention to drink, and he couldn't help but feel a little difficult to control himself.

The footsteps sounded outside the curtain, and Madam Lin came in with a wooden tray. She was still wearing yesterday's brocade jacket, and a golden phoenix hairpin was on her bun. However, there was less charming between her eyebrows and eyes, and more elegant and quiet temperament. Only by listening to her footsteps, I knew that she was indeed ignorant of martial arts.

Ruan Xiangning put the wooden plate on the table, held up the soup bowl inside, and said softly: I just made sober soup. The official drinks it while it is hot, otherwise I will have a headache again.

Lin Chong took the soup bowl and said to Cheng Zongyang: Let Brother Cheng laugh.

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: My sister-in-law is so virtuous, I am too late to envy her.

Lin Chong took a few sips and whispered to his wife: You don’t need to peel these walnut kernels anymore. You are weak, and you have to peel the walnut kernels for making soup. Although they look good, they are crushed in a lot of effort. Where can you not eat them?

Cheng Zongyang praised: My sister-in-law is so patient, and the walnut kernels need to be peeled again, which is too detailed

But it's not difficult

Ruan Xiang stared at her husband and said softly: After scalding it in boiling water, peel it carefully and let it be. The layer of the walnut kernels tastes bitter in the soup. You have to peel it before you can finish your mouth.

I really envy Teacher Lin's good fortune

Ruan Xiangning smiled softly: The official is running around every day, and I have no other skills, so I can only take care of my official family in terms of food and clothing.

Cheng Zongyang knew Ruan Xiangning's background, which was originally implicitly ironic, but when he saw that the walnut kernels in the soup were carefully peeled and then crushed them, they were as crystal clear as jade, and his heart moved slightly.

Can you be so careful about a man, is Ruan Xiangning just using Lin Chong? Could it be that she was wrong from the beginning? Lady Lin is not Ning Yuji?

Looking at Ruan Xiangning's eyebrows and eyes carefully, Cheng Zongyang was even more sure that his judgment was correct. Although Ruan Xiangning was beautiful and had the charming charm of a mature woman, she could tell the difference by comparing her sister Ruan Xianglin.

As we have been married for more than ten years, Ruan Xianglin's mature woman's charm has been immersed in her bones. Ruan Xiangning uses powder to describe her mature temperament.

It can also be seen from the behavior of the two that although Lin Chong and Ruan Xiangning are intimate, there is not much intimacy between husband and wife. Of course, it may be that it is difficult for them to show it in front of themselves.

Cheng Zongyang didn't dare to look at it anymore, so he pretended to scan a few times, picked up the teacup and drank the tea.

A moment later, a delicate figure came down from the upper floor. This was not the first time Cheng Zongyang saw Li Shishi, but he still couldn't help but be moved by it every time he saw it.

This future famous prostitute is still wearing a nurse-colored white plain skirt, with her hair hanging down her shoulders, her eyebrows and eyes full of beauty, and the same white. Others may behave in a normal manner. When Li Shishi wears her, she is not only not covered by white, but is becoming more and more distinctive.

The delicate skin is white and red, and it can be broken. The whole person is like a light and vivid orchid, revealing the softness of the buds blooming in a clean white

The teasing set I gave her yesterday was very meaningful. If it were another woman, she would probably feel offended and angry. It would be no surprise that she would chase her with a knife for dozens of miles like Yueshuang.

But Cheng Zongyang believes that Li Shishi is not such a woman

She has a natural intuition and sensitivity to interpersonal relationships. She will never be scared just because she poses with a big bad wolf face. She should be the kind of woman who has the ability to fully utilize every advantage and dances in the fire without being touched by the flames.

Li Shishi did not disappoint herself. She glanced at him as if nothing had happened before, and then politely treated his uncle and aunt.

After drinking sobering soup, Lin Chong's spirits improved a lot, but his brows frowned slightly, as if he regretted that he had said too much just now, and he stroked his beard and said warmly: Shishi, Mr. Cheng, please visit Fenghuáng Ridge. I call you to come, I want to ask what you mean

Go back to my uncle, what happened at home,

Li Shishi said softly: Where can Shishi have the intention to travel?

Cheng Zongyang was stunned and what does this girl mean? It's so encouraging me? I want to save you, okay? I still think you have intuition and are sensitive enough

Lin Chong smiled helplessly at Cheng Zongyang, and was about to say no to her, Li Shishi said again: However, the aunt's body still needs to be adjusted. There is a medicine produced in Fenghuáng Ridge. Shishi was about to pick up a woman from Shishi. It is inappropriate to go into the mountain alone. If Mr. Cheng is fine, please do it.

Cheng Zongyang gave Li Shishi a thumbs up in his heart. This girl does have a trick. If it were Pan Jie'er and Le's girl, there would definitely be no such twists and turns.

Now that the reputation of the lonely man and widow are gone on a bus, they become relatives and friends at home to collect herbs and treat the hostess. They can take advantage of wherever they are placed.

Ruan Xiangning said softly: My aunt's illness has already made Shishi worry. Where can I worry about Mr. Cheng?

Cheng Zongyang said in surprise: My sister-in-law is in good health? I don’t know what the disease is. I also know a few skilled doctors. Should I invite her to see her sister-in-law?

Ruan Xiangningyu's face turned slightly red, she turned her face away

Lin Chong stood up and said: Zhu Jing is just weak. Thank you brother Cheng for being kind. Lin'an City has not been very calm these days. Be careful on the road with Mr. Cheng, go early and come back soon.

Li Shishi curled his clothes and saluted, Shishi got it

Lin Chong sent the two of them out all the way, and Cheng Zongyang casually said: Brother Lin just said that the city was unstable, but what happened?

Lin Chong nodded, and heard that a giant bandit had sneaked into the city. The Imperial City Office had informed the six gates and focused on finding them.

Cheng Zongyang jumped a few times in his heart. Is this giant gang referring to himself or someone else? Could it be the murderer who killed Xue Yanshan?

Cheng Zongyang asked a few questions, but Lin Chong didn't know the details, but said that the Imperial City Department was fully on guard, and Chang'an's Liushemen Headquarters also sent someone to help.

Six doors in Chang'an... Cheng Zongyang thought to himself: If it was targeted, Quan Yuji should have sent me a message, but then again, since Quan Yuji returned to Chang'an, he had broken off the news with him. How is she now?

Has Zheng Jiuying's affairs been exposed? Will the six doors clean the portal? I don't know about these things at all

If Quan Yuji was sent to Lin'an and had the connection with the soul pill, she would have sensed her existence as soon as she stepped into the city. It seems that the Liusanmen should be sent by other constables.

Ruan Xiangning walked slowly with her head hanging down, and suddenly she saw the dirt on her husband's boots. She bent her knees, took out the silk squid from her sleeve, and squatted to wipe off the stains on her boots.

Ruan Xiangning did it naturally, and Lin Chong was obviously used to her service. Although there was no verbal communication between the couple, the atmosphere of respect and guest could not be faked.

Cheng Zongyang was confused by his own discovery, Ruan Xiang became the Yu Ji in the Black Demon Sea. She hid around Lin Chong for more than ten years. It is already a strange thing that she still has a virginity.

If she had been cheating on her husband, why was she quite in love? Besides, Lin Chong is not a fool. His wife, who had been married for more than ten years, is she still a virgin? Would he not know about it?

Cheng Zongyang felt like he was trapped in a fog. What secrets were hidden in all this?

It has been a while since he left Lin Chong's family. Cheng Zongyang was still dizzy. The questions left by the Lin family are still clearly circling in his mind. He just couldn't think of the answer, and he couldn't think of why he was ambushed after leaving the Lin family with Li Shishi?

In the forest, a man fell under a tree with a depressed expression. He wore a green cloth headscarf and dressed up as a porter, but the military cowhide hard boots on his feet revealed his identity: the Song State Indictment Army

Cheng Zongyang waited under the tree for half an hour before waiting for a lonely plainclothes imperial guards to be far worse than he thought. In this half hour, he met no less than three search teams.

This is no longer an attack, it is a roundup

The military man's mouth and nose were bleeding, but his temperament was tenacious. No matter how Cheng Zongyang asked, he would not answer. He tried to call for help whenever he had the chance, which made Cheng Zongyang feel angry.

Cheng Zongyang is not without the means of interrogation, but now there are enemies around him. If the hunter is alarmed, his means will be in vain.

In the end, Li Shishi came forward and took out gauze bandages from the medicine box he carried with him, wiped the bloodstains for the military man, bandaged the wound, and then asked with politeness.

Li Shishi not only has excellent medical skills, but also has extraordinary appearance. She was gently and meticulously diagnosed and treated by this girl like a flower. Even the iron man must be softer.

My family's surname is Li, and I am a military medical officer of the Huyi Army.

Li Shishi said softly: I don’t know who Zunjia is? Why do you want to chase and kill the slave family?

The man seemed to be moved by her behavior and spat and said: It's okay to tell you! We are the Gongsheng Army of the Fourth Army! After receiving the military order from the Taiwei Mansion, the imperial guards instructor Lin Chong colluded with the bandits and had a bad intention. All bandits entering and leaving the Lin family can be killed on the spot!

As he said that, he looked at Li Shishi and added another sentence, except for women

This move was beyond his own expectations, Cheng Zongyang Qi said: Teacher Lin colluded with bandits? Why don’t you arrest Lin Chong?

So you know! Teacher Lin was taken into the mansion to meet the Grand Marshal half an hour ago

Cheng Zongyang and Li Shishi looked at each other, and after a while, they said: This little bastard is so cruel! You gang of insincere imperial guards are really obedient. If you want you to kill someone, you will kill someone?

The military man glared: We are receiving military orders!

Cheng Zongyang originally thought that he had leaked the news and that these imperial guards were here to deal with him. Only then did he realize that he had suffered a disaster.

The military order was given to you by Marquis Lu Yu?

Cheng Zongyang sneered: Do you think you are sharing the worries of the country? In fact, it was Gao Yanei's little bastard who fell in love with other girls. He not only designed to assassinate Teacher Lin, but also wanted to kill people to silence him! The little bastard is so poisonous, is this an upgraded version of Gao Yanei?

You are talking nonsense!

The military man was furious when he heard that he had become an accomplice. Lu Yuhou personally brought Taiwei Gao's order, where was there a fake?

Lu Qian! It’s indeed this guy!

Cheng Zongyang was too lazy to talk nonsense to the man, and slapped him out with a palm, and then said: It is very likely that the person who led the team was Lu Qian. That guy was Gao Yanei's capable minion. With him there, this road might not be easy to walk.

Li Shishi's face sometimes blushed and sometimes white, and after a while, he said: Sorry, I'm implicating you

I'm almost implicating you

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: People are catching you, but they are killing me. If you follow me, there will be risks.

Li Shishi said without hesitation: I would rather die with you than be caught by them in the Taiwei Mansion.

Cheng Zongyang laughed dryly and said: You can't say such words randomly

Li Shishiyu's face turned slightly red and she said in a half shame: You are not a good person either.

Cheng Zongyang lowered his voice and laughed a few times, then said: No matter whether I am a good person or not, you can only follow me now.

Cheng Zongyang could still laugh calmly in this situation, and Li Shishi couldn't help but say wonderingly: Aren't you afraid?

What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of these imperial guards?

Cheng Zongyang showed an excited and generous look and patted his chest: If I were afraid of them, I wouldn't come to An! Li Shishi hugged his knees and put his chin on his knees, looking at him with a pair of wonderful eyes, "Master Gao, you are not afraid, Liang Jiedu, you are not afraid of these murderous imperial guards... Who are you?"

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: I am just a businessman. If you don’t believe me, you will smell the smell of money on me.

Li Shishi spat

Cheng Zongyang was full of doubts. According to the military man, the Grand Marshal Lu Yuhou received the order of the Grand Marshal: The bandits colluded with Lin Chong may be extremely dangerous giant bandits. Once the life of the imperial guards in charge of hunting are threatened, they are allowed to be killed on the spot.

It is normal for a vicious young man like Gao Yanei to bully men and dominate women, but it is very strange to kill people and silence people. Who would have thought that Gao Yanei, who was fat and big-eared, would suddenly become so violent?

Logically, as long as he successfully frames Teacher Lin, both Ruan Xiangning and Li Shishi are all in his pocket. There is no need to be so big. Even outsiders entering and leaving the Lin family should kill Monk Hua, right? Why bother with him, a small businessman?

But another possibility is not ruled out: Gao Yanei knew the details of his actions in Xiaoyingzhou. In order to prevent the occurrence of trouble, he sent the imperial guards to deal with him, a foreign businessman.

But if this possibility is implemented, I will be considered unlucky. In fact, not only do I have no intention of making a name for Lady Lin, but I hope Gao Yanei can quickly deal with Ruan Xiangning and force Ning Yuji to reveal the true face of Ning Yuji.

The path to Brahma Temple is not only rugged and difficult to walk, but also covered with fallen leaves. Li Shishi is a little worse than the previous little melon. Although he can barely keep up with his own footsteps, he doesn't have to think about hiding and hiding.

Cheng Zongyang even suspected that if there were masters in the imperial guards, they could hear the movements of the two people stepping on their leaves half a mile away.

Suddenly, Li Shishi's feet slipped and fell to the ground. Cheng Zongyang grabbed her, but a rock covered with moss was covered with fallen leaves. She accidentally stepped on it and slipped.

Although Li Shishi was pulled by him, she could not stand up. Instead, she stroked her ankle with one hand, showing pain on her face, Cheng Zongyang secretly screamed that something was wrong. When he saw it, he was indeed injured.

I'll carry you

Cheng Zongyang squatted down and comforted him: Don’t worry, as long as I arrive at Brahma Temple, I want them to be beautiful!

It was raining and raining. Before Cheng Zongyang finished speaking, a sneer in a military uniform came out of the forest and said coldly: Thieves! Why don’t you let go of Miss Shishi!

Cheng Zongyang slowly straightened his waist. It turned out that Lu Yuhou led the team himself, and he really gave me face.

careful

Li Shishi whispered: Lu Qian is a master of swordsmanship for the imperial guards, and his cultivation is even higher than my father.

Cheng Zongyang nodded and raised his voice: Marquis Lu Yu! As an imperial guard, you have good skills. If you are a man, you should fight for fame and fame with one sword and one shot on the battlefield. Why should you be a shameful person and be a hawk for Gao Yanei?

In terms of kung fu, Teacher Lin is unparalleled in spears and sticks. How can he survive in the past ten years?

Lu Qian held the hilt with one hand and said sarcastically: It would be unwise for Boss Cheng to do your ivory business if he wants to tread this muddy water.

Lu Yuhou’s information is very informed and knows that he is a businessman below.

Cheng Zongyang lowered his voice, "Marquis Lu Yu, as long as you are willing to put it on the next road of life, a pair of six-foot-long ivory will be sent to the mansion immediately. How about it?"

As an official of the court, how could Lu accept your bribe?

Lu Qian pulled out his sword expressionlessly and said in a cold voice: If there is a way in heaven, you won’t go, and hell will come in! Boss Cheng has arrived in the nine springs, remember not to be so reckless again

The provocation was not done, and the property was useless. Cheng Zongyang put away the face of the profiteer just now and said in surprise: Is Lu Yuhou playing with a knife? Is it just so I have it too

He pulled out a steel knife from behind like a magic trick, then pulled out another one, and said with a smile: And there is one more handful than you

As a businessman, Boss Cheng has hidden a weapon and has made a mistake in making a mistake. Lu is not talented. This time, he should serve the country and share the worries for my master.

With both swords in hand, Cheng Zongyang's courage suddenly became stronger. He blocked Li Shishi behind him. Stop talking nonsense. Lu Yuhou, I have heard of your name since I was a child. You are more generous in your words, maybe I will vomit it now.

Lu Qian showed a hint of confusion. Where have you heard of me?

It’s a pity that hero is not you!