Jiaochu

In just a few minutes, the two fought for dozens of rounds. Yanjiang's sleeves on both sides were scratched, and there was also a scratch on the other's mask.

A net was thrown, and Yanjiang turned around and ducked, barely escaping the fate of being caught in the net. The person opposite was slightly less lucky and got caught in the net.

The situation is exactly the same as last time.

Four figures descended from the sky. Just as they were about to close the net, they saw a flash of sword light. The opponent cut off the tough net in an instant. The figure flashed and disappeared. A red and black figure chased him with lightning speed. Going up, four figures followed immediately.

There was no hint of murderous intent around him, but years of professionalism had honed his alertness and insight to the extreme. Yan Jiang instinctively felt something was wrong, and turned slightly. The next moment, a sword penetrated his chest, and the dagger fell to the ground.

It turns out that the target is still myself.

An afterimage flashed in the cold light reflected by the dagger, and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

When Yan Fei rushed over, he saw the sword that penetrated Yan Jiang's chest. For a moment, he felt that all the blood in his body froze, and his whole body seemed to be numb. It took him an unknown amount of time to react, and he ran over like crazy. .

Yanjiang stood tall and did not fall down, but his head was already hanging down, and blood overflowed from the corners of his mouth, dripping onto the ground.

"Speak! Speak! Don't you always say that you are lucky! Speak! Speak!!!"

His eyes were covered with ferocious red threads, as scarlet as blood, and he roared at the top of his lungs. His roar penetrated the forest and frightened countless night birds.

When Meng Tianlan and Mu Qi rushed over and saw this scene, they immediately stood there, unable to believe that this was true.

Then King Pingnan, Princess Pingnan, Meng Jingxiu and Ye Yuyao all came over. When they saw this scene, they were stunned. They didn't dare to step forward, and they couldn't bear to step forward.

Yanfei's voice gradually choked up, and it was so painful that it was stuck in his throat and he was helpless.

It is said that men do not cry easily.

Just not to the point of sadness.

"cough"

Hearing the sound, Yanfei was stunned, dumbfounded, and the next moment he was ecstatic.

When Yuan Luo came back with four of his men, Princess Pingnan was treating Yanjiang's injuries.

Yanfei and Prince Pingnan were staying here, while Meng Tianlan sent Meng Jingxiu and Ye Yuyao back to their rooms first.

Seeing that Yanjiang was seriously injured, Yuan Luo was also a little surprised and asked what happened.

Yan Fei said nothing, his eyes were as cold as ice, and his whole body was exuding a deep chill that made it difficult to accept. *** Nan Wang also frowned, holding back the anger in his heart to curse.

The atmosphere in the room was extremely solemn, and even the occasional crackle of the candlelight could be heard very clearly.

……

On the other side, Wu Tong and his men stopped the carriages and horses of King Zhenbei and his party.

Commander Wu had an oral message to convey, but only King Zhenbei showed up.

Murong Min felt unwell and rested in the carriage.

Commander Wu took a look and saw that the man was indeed in the carriage, and seemed to be asleep.

Murong Ze was in the last carriage.

Commander Wu also took a look.

Only the title of Commander Ma Ye was missing.

Wu Tong asked, and the King of Zhenbei took out a letter of peace and separation, saying that whether the person was dead or alive, he had nothing to do with the northern border. After reading Heli's letter, Commander Wu delivered an oral message:

"The emperor has decreed that the prince has been stationed in the north all year round. His hard work has made him great achievements, and he has been given a thousand acres of fertile land and ten thousand taels of gold."

The king of Zhenbei expressed his gratitude.

Commander Wu gave another reward to King Zhenbei. It was a sword that was as sharp as clay and had a powerful and domineering name, Tiger Eye Sword.

During the Xiuzhou rebellion, the late emperor personally led the expedition. When passing through the mountains and forests, he encountered an evil tiger blocking the road and was beheaded by the late emperor with a sword, hence the name Tiger Eyes.

When King Zhenbei took the Tiger Eye Sword, he thanked him again, with a shadow cast in his downcast eyes.

When Wu Tong led his people back to the capital, it was already late at night.

The lights in the imperial study room were still on. The slightly flickering candlelight shone on the faces of the two people, as if cast a layer of solemn shadow.

Ye Lanchen was sitting behind the dragon table, with a Xuanzi Order in front of him. It was another thing that Yanjiang presented after Yanfei presented the road map.

This Xuanzi Token is the status symbol of the leader of the Dragon Tooth Guard, and the person who owns this Token is also the most trusted confidant around King Sheng.

Prime Minister Zhou was kneeling on the ground with a quiet expression, as if he had expected such a day.

The atmosphere is silent and depressing, like a surface of water with surging undercurrents. It looks calm on the surface, but throwing a small stone into it can create thousands of waves.

Ye Lanchen's face was cold and horrified, veins popped out on the back of his hands, and one could imagine the disappointment and anger in his heart.

"Huaizhi, I'll give you a chance to explain everything clearly."

"Your Majesty, people die for money, and birds die for food. When you reach the position of a humble minister, it's like you're at the end of a hundred feet. You can't go any further. The only thing you can covet is money."

Ye Lanchen laughed angrily, "Greedy? If it were someone else, I might believe it."

Prime Minister Zhou kowtowed and said, "I deserve death for my crime. My wife and Quan Zi are innocent. Please show mercy, Your Majesty."

"You think I don't dare to kill you, right?"

"The crime of a humble official deserves to be punished by death, but death is not a pity."

Ye Lanchen called out for someone, and two guards came in and took Prime Minister Zhou away.

When the sky got slightly brighter, Yanjiang woke up.

Yanfei stayed at the bedside and never left.

Seeing Yan Fei's eyes that were redder than a rabbit, Yan Jiang said, "Why are you crying? I'm not dead yet." Although his voice was weak and weak, he still looked ungrateful.

Seeing that the person was awake and able to speak, Yan Fei was relieved. He walked to the table without saying a word and poured a cup of tea. When he picked up the cup, he put it down again and walked back empty-handed.

Yanjiang thought he could drink some water to moisten his throat, but he could only stare blankly.

"You kid, do you want me to die of thirst?"

Yan Fei replied with two words, "Cold."

"Don't tell your third aunt."

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"Did you hear that?"

"understood."

King Pingnan's heroic voice came in from outside the door.

"Brother Yan, how do you feel?"

When King Pingnan opened the door and walked in, someone behind him coughed slightly. He lowered his voice and stepped aside, and Princess Pingnan walked over.

After checking Yanjiang's pulse, Princess Pingnan nodded, indicating that the dangerous period had passed.

After a while, Yuan Luo also came over.

"General, you are really lucky. If this sword misses the target, the consequences will be disastrous."

Yan Fei asked coldly: "Where did Mr. Yuan go at that time?"

Yuan Luo replied: "I went to chase the assassin. Who would have thought that there would be helpers."

Yan Fei continued to ask: "Where is the assassin?"

Yuan Luo said: "Is General Xiao Yan interrogating the prisoner, or does he think I let the assassin go on purpose?"

"I'm asking if you've been caught. Why are you talking so much?" King Pingnan frowned impatiently.

Yuan Luo replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, with the Imperial City Secretary here, such an accident will never happen again on the road."

"What an accident, it's just Lao Ni—" Before she could say the word "Loach", Princess Pingnan coughed slightly, and King Pingnan fell silent.