Princess, please respect yourself!

Chapter 405 Returning to Beijing
  After the boat docked, Xue Qingqing rode a fast horse and returned to Yaowang Valley.

Luo Xing took the boat and continued his leisurely trip back to Luojing. This time he said he was returning to Beijing to report on his work, but in fact he was afraid there was something else going on.

He received news that an epidemic broke out in Xirong. The source of the epidemic was still unknown. Xirong asked Zhou for help.

Not only did a large number of livestock die, but there was also insufficient food. If Zhou did not help, Xirong would have no choice but to follow the traditional path.

Hit Grass Valley.

If there is no food to eat, then the only option is to rob.

If this move had been used a month ago, Dazhou might have been timid, but now, Dazhou has pacified the southeast, and the military expenditure required did not cost much.

Moreover, Nanchu also took the initiative to sue for peace, and even extorted a large amount of compensation. Dazhou is really not afraid of Xirong now.

Emperor Yongxi really wants to have a fight with Xirong, and then re-divide the interests of the merchants. However, the signed agreement cannot be reneged on by the Zhou Dynasty, and it is difficult to explain clearly.

But with this excuse, it's easy to talk.

But this does not involve Ye Liuli's marriage. This was originally a matter agreed upon by many parties. Emperor Yongxi was only the executor and could not change it.

Now the situation has just changed, which allows Dazhou and Tianlan Sect to ask for more benefits, and the negotiations have not yet broken down.

Moreover, the Wolf Lord of Xirong has also set off. The Wolf Lord of Xirong is not the fourth prince, and there are tens of thousands of people accompanying him.

Of course, it is impossible for all these tens of thousands of people to enter the territory of Dazhou.

The number of people assigned to Xirong by the Great Zhou Dynasty was no more than five thousand, including followers and guards. This was the treatment only a king of a country could have.

An army of tens of thousands of people cannot just leave, and this time they are rushing, not marching to fight, so the speed is naturally much slower.

Luo Xing is not qualified to serve as a welcome messenger this time.

Yongxi sent the Wuning Marquis Ye Hongyi, a minister from the Ministry of Personnel, the Shaoqing from Honglu Temple, and three other envoys to greet him at Tianlang Pass.

The Xirong Wolf Lord is here, and Luo Jing is afraid of another burst of swords and swords. At this time, Luo Xing is really unwilling to come back.

Especially the matter about Ye Liuli made him even more worried.

Ye Liuli and Xirong are in a deadlock. No matter what level, it is difficult to break the situation. Tianlan Sect, Da Zhou, Liuli Temple and Xirong all need a bond.

This bond is the marriage between the Wolf Lord of Xirong and Ye Liuli.

Ye Liuli is both a disciple of the Tianlan Sect and a princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty, while the Wolf Lord of Xirong has a close relationship with Liuli Temple and is the Lord of Xirong recognized by Liuli Temple.

If the two were not a generation apart in age, they could be regarded as a match made in heaven. However, the Wolf Lord of Xirong wanted to marry her, but marrying a proud daughter of heaven was beyond his reach. Anyway, the Wolf Queen had been dead for many years, and there was no point in marrying her again. Legal obstacles.

But Ye Liuli is not willing to sacrifice his life to a bad old man, even if this bad old man is the king of a country or a first-class grandmaster.

Forcing a girl in her twenties to marry a man in his fifties has no feelings at all, not to mention that he is of a different race.

Of course, it is not ruled out that they will get along well in the future, but with Ye Liuli's character, that is absolutely impossible.

The legendary Xirong wolf lord Xin Li was lustful and perverted, and also liked to eat human breast milk. She couldn't accept this.

Anyway, this is difficult to do.

The Xirong Wolf Lord is already on his way to Luojing. How can this change? Mr. Su's eagle letter urging him to return to the capital basically lasts every three days.

He also had a headache and never thought of a better way.

Even if she escapes from marriage, how can she get rid of the red Luan poison in her body? He didn't have any clue, he really wanted to escape from this place of right and wrong and go freely.

However, even though we are in this mortal world, we cannot stay out of it.

Perhaps, only when you master absolute power can you truly do whatever you want, and no one will be able to stop or influence you.

But that will be in the future, and we can’t do it now.

"Hongying, did you come to the room that night when you left Yangzhou?" After lingering, Luo Xing held Hongying in his arms, sipped his forehead, and asked.

"Does the Marquis know?"

"Do you think I'm a fool and can't tell who you two are?" Luo Xing chuckled. The night before leaving, Ning Yurou actually took Hongying to accompany him once. This woman is indeed a beautiful girl. Jie Yuhua actually understands men so well.

"Yurou said she couldn't bear it alone, and she didn't want Mr. Hou to hold it in too hard..." Hongying explained with red cheeks.

"You guys will spoil me like this. When the time comes, it's you who will suffer." Luo Xing sighed, this soft jade is warm and fragrant, and the days of hugging each other are really every man's dream. In the past, he was just Just thinking about it, now that it has actually come true, it is really cool.

"Master Hou, do you miss Sister Qingyi?" Hongying chuckled.

"A little bit. I wonder when she can come back to Beijing this time?" Luo Xing nodded. Qingyi went to Tianlang Pass. This time she should return to Beijing with Wu Ning Hou Ye Hongyi after receiving the Wolf Lord of Xirong. .

"Master Hou, after returning to Beijing, I want to go back?"

"You're alone, are you sure?"

"Well, some things should be settled, otherwise it will become a knot in my heart." Hongying said.

"Okay, but I'm not worried if you go back alone. Let Aqiang protect you secretly." Luo Xing thought for a moment and nodded.

Hong Ying is now a first-grade grandmaster, and has the ability to protect himself. If the little devil Yang Yingchun is secretly guarded, there should be no problem with safety.

"Okay." Hongying did not refuse.

"Okay, let's satisfy this prince first..."

"Master Hou, I can't do it anymore. How about calling Sister Shangxiang over?"

"..."

Luojing Baqiao Pier.

A group of Nanya Ti riders, wearing bright clothes and angry horses, seemed to be waiting for someone. Around them, an area was cleared, and no one dared to approach.

Recently, Nanya Tiqi has been dispatched frequently and has captured a large number of Nanchu spies lurking in Luojing. This has caused many people who do not know the truth to misunderstand and regard Nan Yatiqi as a bad person. Therefore, it is natural that he has a "notorious reputation". .

However, Nan Yatiqi, as a court eagle dog, naturally does not care about the opinions of these ordinary people. As long as they do not provoke him, he will generally not take the initiative to provoke others.

"I said, Mr. Wang, please stop wandering around in front of my eyes. It's making my eyes dazzle." Yan Shaoqing complained to General Wang Miao of the Special Investigation Division who was pacing back and forth in front of him.

"Aren't I nervous? The Marquis has made great achievements and has been appointed as a border official. When we meet later, I don't know how to speak." Wang Miao explained.

"What's there to worry about? Just say congratulations and it's over." Yan Shaoqing said. He really didn't understand why these people with civil service backgrounds had so many twists and turns in their stomachs and spent all day thinking about these useless things. of.

"Uncle Yan, you are not a subordinate of the Marquis. Of course you can say that. You can't be a lower official. The Marquis has been away for almost two months. All major and minor matters in the Special Investigation Department are handled by the lower official. Mr. Hou When you come back, you must ask questions. If I can't answer any of them, it will be troublesome." "Master Wang is really worried. As far as I know, Luo Hou is not the kind of person with small belly and chicken intestines. Don't worry, let's talk about it. , there is no such mean and unkind boss who asks questions when he comes back." Yan Shaoqing said with a smile.

Wang Miao thought it was true. Luo Xing had just come back, so there was no reason to ask questions right away. At least we had to wait until today.

My heart couldn't help but calm down.

"Master Marquis, there are people on the pier, it seems they are coming to greet us." On the bow of the boat, Jiang Yunjing had already seen the people on the pier and called back.

"That should be it. Just slow down and approach the shore slowly." Luo Xing's eyesight was much better than Jiang Yunjing's, so he naturally saw it and even recognized it. Wang Miao and Yan Shaoqing were waiting to greet him on the shore.

It was expected that Wang Miao could come, but it was a bit unexpected that Yan Shaoqing also came.

However, he is also Qingyi's senior brother, and he is regarded as his uncle. There is nothing wrong with coming to the pier to greet his junior brother-in-law.

After the big ship docks, it will disembark at Baqiao Pier. As for the ship, it will sail into Nanhu Lake and dock at the edge of Zinan Lake.

It is not allowed to sail directly into Nanhu Lake. If you have to go through the ship lock, everyone must leave except the necessary boatmen.

This is to prevent someone from using this to smuggle and bring people into the city.

Of course, it depends on whether the card is strict or not, but at least as a court official, you can't take the lead in violating the regulations. How can you get the people to comply?
  "Senior Brother Yan, Brother Wang, we've been away for two months, how are you two?" Luo Xing stepped off the boat, first clasped his fists and smiled, greeting them.

"I've met Luo Hou." Yan Shaoqing and Wang Miao also hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Although we are colleagues, we are also friends. This is not a formal occasion, so there is no need to be so outspoken." Luo Xing hurriedly returned the courtesy.

"The Governor is serving wine in Deyuelou to greet the Marquis, please!"

"The Governor is too polite, how dare I disobey my order!" Luo Xing nodded. Since it was Zhuo Chunfeng's arrangement, he naturally couldn't refuse.

The most luxurious private room in Deyue Tower has been reserved by the Grand Governor Zhuo Chunfeng and the entire floor has been emptied.

No one is allowed to come near Nan Ya when eating. Even the waiters who serve food are replaced by Nan Ya Tiqi, and the boss is not allowed to go upstairs.

In recent times, there have been constant assassinations targeting the middle and high-level officials of Nanya. Nanchu was completely devastated when he lost this battle.

They launched a revenge, so not only Luo Xing, who was far away in Yangzhou, but also Luo Jing, Nanya was under great pressure.

Even the safety of ordinary Tiqi cannot be guaranteed.

This also gave Zhuo Chunfeng a headache. The penetration of Luo Jing by Nanchu Jinyiwei and Neiwei was really incredible.

There must be an insider in Luojing City.

Who this spy is has not yet been found out, or in other words, this person is hiding too deeply and is too good at hiding.

"See the Governor."

"Marquis Luo, you're welcome. Come on, please take a seat." Zhuo Chunfeng stood outside the box door to greet Luo Xing. No one else in Nanya received this kind of treatment.

This time Luo Xing came back, reporting on his duties was only one of them, and there was also a reward. He won the battle in the southeast and made great achievements.

This is a real military achievement. No matter how many court officials oppose it, they cannot deny Luo Xingli's contribution.

As for impeaching him for his misdeeds in Yangzhou, using his power to make money for himself, etc., what do these mean?
  The emperor is afraid of officials who are not greedy for money. If you are greedy for money, you can find a reason to do it at any time. You are not greedy for anything and you don’t want anything. What do you want?
  Do you want power?
  This power can only be given by the emperor, you cannot ask for it.

Do you want to be famous? You have to be a famous official through the ages, as if you were born in Nanya. This is too difficult, or even impossible.

Those who are greedy for money and lustful are the real people!

This reassured the emperor. As for the higher pursuit, as long as he did not rebel and become the emperor, that was fine.

In just a few months, Luo Xing was able to grow to such an extent, which was beyond Zhuo Chunfeng's expectation.

But he also knew the emperor's thoughts, and there needed to be someone within Nanya to check and balance him. This was the emperor's mentality and the way to balance.

If this person is Yao Wenzhong, Pei Donglai, or Sima Lun, he won't worry. After all, these three people have no ability to arm-wrestle with him.

Only Luo Xing came from behind.

Without paying attention, he came up, and he also added fuel to the flames. He couldn't stop him. If not, he also made many arrangements and contributed a lot in the southeast battle. I'm afraid Emperor Yongxi would doubt his ability. .

However, Emperor Yongxi would not hand over Nanya to Luo Xing. He was certain of this. The emperor was not yet completely relieved about Luo Xing.

And Luo Xing himself seemed to have little interest in Nanya. Apart from matters concerning his own one-third of an acre of land, he basically did not do anything that crossed the line.

Maybe it was intentional, but even if it was intentional, you can't find fault with it.

Although a head of the Special Investigation Division who abides by his duties cannot be a knife in his hand, at least he will not become a roadblock that hinders him.

Therefore, when Emperor Yongxi ordered Luo Xing to temporarily take over the post of governor of Yangzhou, he was still happy. If Luo Xing really transferred his position, it would not be a good thing.

But now it seems that Emperor Yongxi has no intention of letting Luo Xing leave Nanya. Therefore, he has not been removed from the post of head of the Special Investigation Department. Moreover, he is also the head of Nanya Yangzhou Division. Intelligence and Jing'an are combined into one. One.

It's just that he was not allowed to take charge of Jinling's underground intelligence network.

Yangzhou is too close to Jinling. Even if he is asked to take charge of the Jinling underground intelligence network, it is reasonable. After all, it is the fastest to request instructions, report and make decisions.

But he will definitely lose the jurisdiction of the Jinling Intelligence Network, and then he, the Grand Governor of Nanya, will almost be able to manage matters within Dazhou, and his authority will be greatly reduced.

Therefore, the feast to welcome the wind at noon is also the feast to explore the wind.

He also wanted to know Luo Xing's real purpose of returning to Luo Jing this time.

The guests at the reception banquet included Yan Fang, Yan Shaoqing and Wang Miao, but they did not see any of the commanders of the three divisions, not even Yao Wenzhong, the commander of the Jing'an Division, which surprised Luo Xing.

It's understandable that Sima Lun doesn't come to support him. When Pei Dong comes, their relationship is quite harmonious and they have no grievances. It's easy to say whether he comes or not.

But Yao Wenzhong was Ye Hongyi's die-hard subordinate, and the relationship between the two parties was excellent, unless Zhuo Chunfeng didn't inform him.

But Yan Shaoqing is here, there is no reason why Yao Wenzhong can't come.

"Marquis Luo, Lord Yao was assassinated and was slightly injured. He is recuperating at home and has not come." Yan Shaoqing saw the shock in Luo Xing's eyes and quickly explained.

"Master Yao is injured, who did the assassination?"

"Who else can there be besides people from Nanchu?" Yan Fang replied.

"Didn't Nanchu send envoys here to sue for peace? Why did they carry out such a despicable assassination?" Luo Xing was a little angry. He could understand the assassination, but what was the purpose of assassinating a commander of Jing'an Division? Someone who is almost retired?
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