Chapter 393 Chapter 396
One of them is about Yun Shuai.This Western Turkic national teacher master, mixed with a group of Hu merchants, sneaked into Chang'an, and disappeared afterwards.Since Yun Shuai has become Shi Zhixuan's mortal enemy, An Long was very nervous, and was even more afraid that Yun Shuai would come to find him bad luck, so he immediately notified Shi Zhixuan.Shi Zhixuan taught An Long to find Yang Xuyan, and asked him to use Li Jiancheng's power to get rid of Yun Shuai.

In this dangerous autumn, the evil emperor's relic is of course more important than Yun Shuai's life and death, so it's understandable that Shi Zhixuan doesn't want to come forward.

The square is full of children playing, the rain and snow can't dampen their interest, and the sound of whips and crackers is endless.Everyone put on new clothes, and only said auspicious words when they met, creating a festive atmosphere for the New Year.

The middle door of Hu Temple is wide open, and there are constantly high noses and deep eyes. One can tell at a glance that it is a Hu person who comes to worship in the temple.

When he reached the stone steps, Shen Mu exclaimed "God bless" in his heart, took off his mask first, and then climbed the steps into the temple.

At the entrance of the temple is a welcoming room filled with boots and shoes.Those who enter the temple to worship gods must be barefoot, and Shen Mu was about to enter the village to do as the Romans did, when a barbarian came up to him and said, "My dear friend, is this the first time?"

His Chinese characters are correct and round, and he must have settled here for a long time.

Shen Mu glanced into the hall, and saw four rows of twelve large columns supporting the towering space of the hall. Nearly a hundred Persian Hu people who were prostrate on the ground inside became extremely small in comparison.

Shen Mu shook his heart, pulled him aside and said in a low voice: "I am indeed here for the first time, in order to find a friend. I lost contact with him after we got separated in Nanyang."

The man showed a look of wariness: "Your friend's name is Gao?"

Shen Mu lowered his voice, and said: "He is your clansman, and also the national teacher of Western Turks."

The man was shocked, his eyes brightened, and he looked at him.

Shen Mu heaved a sigh of relief. If he reacted like this, it was because he knew about Yun Shuai, and said with a smile, "Please tell Master Yun that Kou Zhong has something urgent to see him!" Because of his identity, he didn't have enough time to find him by other means, so he had to come to see him straight to the point.

If this bet is wrong, no matter what the situation is, as long as he can escape, he can still become an ugly doctor, and no one can catch him.

The man hesitated for a while, then nodded and said: "You wait here for a while, don't wander around." After saying that, he went into the hall.

The man returned to Shen Mu's side, and said in a low voice, "Young Commander, please follow me."

Shen Mu followed him around to the courtyard behind the hall, the man fell back a little, and said: "In the past two days, strangers have come to poke their heads from time to time, so we are very careful. Fortunately, the handsome master has ordered that we will only see the young master and Master Xu. People, otherwise how dare I pass it on to you.”

Shen Mu secretly praised Yun Shuai for his wisdom and martial arts, and asked, "Brother Gao's surname is great."

The man replied: "My name is very long, please ask me to take it simply, the handsome man is my master."

After passing through a long corridor, he took him to a small hall full of exoticism, where the floor was covered with a Persian carpet, sat down, and said: "The handsome man will come right away, I have to go outside to do some shopping!" Shen Mu Thank you quickly.

When he was about to leave, he closed the door. Shen Mu looked around and saw that this small hall had no half windows except the door for people to come in, but it didn't feel like it was not airtight. It turned out that there were one to three vents opened about two feet above the ground. hole.

Both the walls and the ceiling are very solid.Even with Shen Mu's skill.I also asked myself that I couldn't break out of the wall, and felt a bit like entering a prison cell.

Shen Mu felt that something was wrong, so he left the corridor. At this moment, a voice came from the upload, shouting: "Follow me!"

Shen Mu took a closer look, it was indeed Yun Shuai, he dared not hesitate, chased after him, climbed to the top of the temple, and fled with Yun Shuai.

In a small courtyard in the west of the Qingming Canal, Yun Shuai invited Shen Mu to sit down in the hall, and said with a smile, "A wise man is bound to make a mistake. This is a popular saying in your country. As long as you think carefully, you should know that I am not It will let the clansmen in Chang'an know that I am here. But Anlong is also very capable, and even my incarnation as a big food merchant in the east trade can't hide it from him."

Shen Mu smiled wryly and shook his head, said: "I underestimated Yang Xuyan, it's really strange, logically there is no reason why he wouldn't come."

Yun Shuai said: "Is there any reason why he must come?"

Shen Mu said: "Because I stole a very important thing from him last night, which may make him never able to get a glimpse of his master Shi Zhixuan's seal of immortality."

Yun Shuai was stunned and said: "Yang Xuyan is actually Shi Zhixuan's apprentice?"

After a brief explanation, Shen Mu said, "Yang Xuyan can't wait to eat my flesh and drink my blood, and he came up with this plan. Do you think he should come?"

Yun Shuai smiled and said: "He did come, and he was still lying on the top of the temple ready to attack the young commander, but it's a pity that the mantis stalked the cicada, and the oriole was behind, so he attacked from behind."

Shen Mu secretly called it a fluke, and said: "Can the national teacher not help but want to go to his temple to worship the gods? How could it be so coincidental?"

Yun Shuai sighed: "People who have been away from home for a long time are prone to feelings. Seeing Chang'an celebrate the New Year with the whole city, I also aroused homesickness, and naturally wandered around the monastery. Something happened to you."

Shen Mu thanked again, and asked about the situation after the breakup by the way.

Yun Shuai shot a strong murderous look in his eyes, but his tone was extremely calm, and he said casually: "Since Shi Zhixuan's surprise attack, I know I am his target. I also know that you can't stop him, so after recovering my skills a little, I jumped up the road Hiding there on a big tree nearby, let the carriage leave."

Shen Mu was stunned for a moment, but stopped talking.

Yun Shuai said indifferently: "It's a last resort, I can save my life so that I can have a chance to avenge them."

What else can Shen Mu say, but he can only hope that Xie Xianting and Xie Xianting will be auspicious.One is that Shi Zhixuan couldn't catch up with their carriage, or he didn't bother to kill them.

Shen Mu really wanted to inquire about his relationship with Zhu Can, but felt it was inappropriate to speak up, so he asked instead, "Why did the national teacher come to Chang'an?"

Yun Shuai pondered for a moment, then said: "I came here to see the situation in the Central Plains. We have been fighting with the Western Turks and the Eastern Turks for years. Although we win and lose each other, we are actually at a disadvantage. If your country can return from chaos to governance, the world will be unified. Of course, the first thing to do is to deal with Xieli, so since we have the same goal, there is of course the possibility of cooperation.”

Shen Mu smiled wryly: "The national teacher came to Chang'an, apparently he believed that the Tang Dynasty had the best chance to unify the world, right?"

Yun Shuai sighed: "I thought so too. But seeing the factions in Chang'an, the Palace of the Prince of Qin and the Prince's Palace were at odds, so that he missed the opportunity to attack Luoyang from the east and let Wang Shichong take care of Li Mi's remnants. I couldn't help worrying about the Li family. Give Xieli's claws a chance to grow in, and the Central Plains is in danger."

Shen Mu said happily: "Since we know the reason why the national teacher sneaked to Chang'an, maybe we can become comrades in arms again and deal with the enemy."

Yun Shuai frowned and said, "Are you referring to Shi Zhixuan?"

Shen Mu said: "Not only Shi Zhixuan, but also Zhu Yuyan and Zhao Deyan. These three people are working together to carry out a conspiracy against King Qin Li Shimin."

Yun Shuai was surprised and said: "Isn't Li Shimin also your enemy? Why don't you sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and take the opportunity to take away the weapons and property in Duke Yang's treasury."

Shen Mu sighed: "It's hard to explain this matter. For the time being, Li Shimin and I are partners. If Jieli calls in, no one will be able to finish eating."

Yun Shuai stared at him intently for a while, then laughed dumbly and said: "Although I still don't know you very well, and your behavior style is not in line with my temper, but surprisingly, I admire you very much. The matter of cooperation can be discussed in the long term. Arrange for me to meet King Qin..."

Shen Mu happily said: "If you can't do such trivial things, how can you talk about cooperation? I will do it right now, and I can give the national teacher an affirmative reply before dusk."

I thought in my heart that it is really not suitable to stay for a long time, and I have to go to see Shang Xiufang quickly.

Shang Xiufang's temporary residence is located in an independent courtyard in the west of Shanglinyuan. Shen Mu came in a hurry, and under the guidance of her, she saw this talented woman who was famous all over the world in the west chamber.

Yi Ren was sitting facing the piano, tuning the strings, facing the melting and dense snow powder dancing in the sky in the garden outside the window.

A fire is lit in the hall, which is as warm as spring.

I don't know if all the servants went to the street to take advantage of the excitement. Except for the two maidservants, no one else was seen.

The little maid left after closing the door, and the courtyard was silent and peaceful.Only the occasional sound of firecrackers came from afar, as if to remind them that today is a great day for New Year's Day, but it belongs to something that happened in another world.

Shang Xiufang said softly: "Could you sit down beside Xiufang?"

Shen Mu picked up a chair and sat down obediently behind her.

The sound of "buzzing" sounded in succession.

While tuning the tune, Shang Xiufang randomly popped up some notes. Although it was improvised, the melody was all beautiful.All of a sudden, this talented woman turned the discontinuous notes into a beautiful musical score, which was full of sadness and dryness but intoxicating, as if she was gently digging out the deepest feelings in everyone's heart. .

Shen Mu sniffed her charming fragrance, watched her snow-white fingertips pressing, pressing, picking, and plucking on the seven strings, and was instantly intoxicated.

After finishing the song, Shen Mu was still at a loss.

Shang Xiufang stared at the snow scene outside the window, and said softly: "You are finally here!"

An inexplicable feeling surged in Shen Mu's heart. Although it was just a simple sentence, it uttered a thousand words like the sound of her piano, and it contained endless loss, surprise, expectation, and hope.

Shen Mu let out a dry cough, looking at the graceful and undulating contours of her side face, her delicate and rosy complexion as crystal as jade, and her gleaming, unfathomably deep eyes, he didn't know what to say to say: "Xiu Miss Fang must be very busy today, why is she playing the piano here alone to entertain herself?"

Shang Xiufang said leisurely: "Xiufang refuses all visitors, because today is the anniversary of her deceased mother's death."

Shen Mu was greatly astonished when he heard that, since that was the case, why did he ask himself to come see her today.

Shang Xiufang turned her head to look at him, and said indifferently: "Apart from fighting for world supremacy, is there anything else that makes the young commander-in-chief tempted?"

Thinking of Song Yuzhi, Shen Mu was vigilant in his heart, and said with a wry smile, "Miss, you can ask King Qin the same question. I'm afraid the answer will be the same. Once anyone is involved in this vortex, not only will it be difficult to get out, let alone pursue other things."

Shang Xiufang smiled coquettishly, "You're lying!"

Her expression revealed a kind of shyness of a young girl's innocence and frankness, which made Shen Mu's heart skip a beat, and said in embarrassment: "Miss is really amazing, she can even tell you through lies."

Shang Xiufang said with great interest: "It's great to have you to talk to people to relieve their boredom. If it were someone else, they would have to explain the lies in every possible way. Well, you have a pretty face!"

Shen Mu said in astonishment: "This is the first time someone praised my fake face."

He couldn't help but think of Dugufeng's "seeing him differently" demeanor, and thought this was another lie.

Shang Xiufang didn't see it this time, looking back at the scenery outside the window.He said calmly, "Is the young commander afraid of seeing Xiufang?"

Shen Mu couldn't bear to lie to her again, and said frankly: "Which man in the world doesn't want to be close to Miss, I just missed the appointment because I have too many spare time, so I just missed the appointment when I was in Luoyang. Please forgive me, Miss."

Shang Xiufang shook her head and said, "I'm not referring to that matter alone, but the overall matter. The feeling of my daughter's family is very powerful, and she won't always think that every woman is interested in him like a man. In some subtle expressions And in the reaction, the man can easily reveal the secret in his heart."

Shen Mu was unable to argue, and said with a wry smile: "I don't have to believe it or not. I only met a few times and didn't discuss it in depth, but Miss knows me better than I do myself."

Shang Xiufang's beautiful eyes drifted towards him again, this side eye glance was indeed full of coquettishness and charm, the most powerful thing was the soul-stirring charm in her eyes, Shen Mu's heart was agitated, and she was almost seduced by her.

He is used to seeing beauties, but compared to Shang Xiufang, he lacks the charming charm in his bones.Only Shi Feixuan, who is as elegant as a fairy, can stand up to her.But of course the latter would not look at people with Shang Xiufang's fascinated eyes.

Shang Xiufang smiled sweetly, and said tenderly: "Does the young commander understand?"

Shen Mu was stunned and said, "Understand what?"

Shang Xiufang lowered her head and said, "Idiot!"

The slender and soft hands of this charming beauty stroked the strings, playing a relaxed and happy tune, even the most stupid and rude man knew that she was happy to have Shen Mu by her side.

Shen Mu's scalp tingled and he suddenly realized.

Just now Shang Xiufang said that she could capture the other person's heart from the expression and demeanor of a man, but now she is ignorant of her "flattery", so she should regard her as an idiot.

well!What should I do?His first love was Li Xiuning, and after getting to know Song Yuzhi, he gradually transferred his love to her, but the beauty in front of him was so lovable, it would be very cruel to hurt her heart.

Although it is nostalgic for a man to have three wives and four concubines, he has never had the idea of ​​accepting more wives and concubines. He feels that he can only focus his love on one woman, and that he cannot afford to be promiscuous.Moreover, he is determined to unify the world, and he has no leisure to take into account the private interests of men and women. Worrying is the most difficult ideological burden.

Shang Xiufang stopped playing the piano, but the lingering sound still lingered.The beauty smiled slightly, and said softly: "What is the young commander thinking in his heart?"

Shen Mu smiled bitterly: "Miss Xiufang can't see through this time?"

Shang Xiufang said softly: "Heroes and heroes always have their own arms. Today, I have invited a young commander to come here. Xiufang is very grateful."

Shen Mu was afraid that she would continue talking, so he changed the subject and said, "That night when Li Jiancheng invited guests, you didn't seem to see my identity, why did you suddenly know it?"

Shang Xiufang said: "You glanced at me when you were parting, revealing your identity, so people say that secrets will be revealed inadvertently."

Shen Mu sighed: "Now I'm really afraid of you!"

Shang Xiufang looked at him, her beautiful eyes focused deeply and said: "Don't be afraid, Xiufang already knows the young commander's intentions very well."

Shen Mu's heart felt hot, and he blurted out: "No!" He regretted it only after he said it.

In the afternoon, Xu Ziling saw Shen Mu in Hou Xibai's secret lair. The latter had a complicated expression and frowned.

Shen Mu managed to lift his spirits, and asked, "Where's Brother Lei?"

Xu Ziling sat down beside him and said, "He went to investigate about Yang Wenqian and Mrs. Hong, what happened to you?"

Shen Mu said: "There are many things that happened! I went to the Persian Temple to look for Yun Shuai, but I fell into the trap carefully set by Yang Xuyan. Fortunately, he didn't expect me to be so easily fooled. Everyone was caught off guard and let me take advantage of it." , and contacted Yun Shuai."

After explaining again, he said, "Shuai Yun wants to see Li Shimin. I promise to give him an answer before this evening. Can you make an arrangement?"

Xu Ziling said: "That's not a problem. Since you didn't reveal your identity, why do you look like a defeated rooster?"

Shen Mu sighed: "I now know that there is a price to pay for choosing. When you can only make one choice, that kind of feeling is really uncomfortable, alas!"

Xu Ziling was at a loss when he heard it, and asked in puzzlement, "What are you talking about?"

Shen Mu smiled bitterly and said, "I was talking nonsense, and I didn't express my meaning. Because the problem is not in making choices, but human beings are creatures full of emotions, they will be troubled by emotions, and they will not be able to withstand temptation."

Xu Ziling understood, and frowned, "What happened between you and Shang Xiufang?"

Shen Mu said: "For the time being, there is nothing wrong with it, just leaving a tail behind. The problem is that she is clearly interested in me, but I can't bear to refuse. Frankly speaking, she is indeed very charming."

Xu Ziling remembered last night that Hong Fu Nu said about Shang Xiufang's "heart belongs to her".I wondered to myself if Shang Cainv's "Long Lovesickness, Long Time Remembrance" was written for Shen Mu?

Even as a brother, he still finds it difficult to help in this kind of relationship between a man and a woman.

Seeing him thinking in a daze, Shen Mu wondered, "Why don't you call me weak-willed?"

Xu Ziling said angrily: "What's the use of scolding you? I ask you not to get involved in the troubles of fighting for the world, will you listen?"

Shen Mu protested: "How can these two things be confused. Sigh! Don't think about such troublesome things for the time being. What good program is there today?"

Xu Ziling briefly explained the situation, and said: "I think the first person to deal with is Shi Zhixuan, and we can't gain much advantage by going head-to-head. But it is still possible to deal with his charging pawn, 'Fat Jia' Anlong."

(End of this chapter)

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