I really don't want to take shortcuts anymore

Zhang Qing wore a brand-new arrow-sleeved military uniform tonight. The collar and cuffs were outlined with fine patterns with silver thread. His hair changed from its previous casualness and was tied up with a green jade hairpin. The beard on his face He was even more clean-shaven, his eyes were clear and alert, and his whole body was like a sharply polished sword, which could compete with the stars and the moon just by placing it in the courtyard.

"Ms. Luo, did you have fun just now?" he asked with a smile.

Luo Qianhuai was actually a little ashamed of him. Then a great swordsman who knows all over the world lives in his own home. During the Chinese New Year, her master only goes out to have fun with others. It is indeed quite rude for Shan Luozhao to accompany him to have a drink at Mingyue Tower.

"Zhang Jianzong, the waitress really didn't do a good job tonight," she said.

"What did Mrs. Luo say?" Zhang Qing's smile deepened: "If this were not the case, how could I possibly appreciate Mrs. Luo's stunning dance."

As if struck by lightning, Luo Qianhuai suddenly felt his body stiffen and his tongue numb: "You, were you there at that time?"

It's over, even Zhang Jianzong saw that broadcast of gymnastics, and his level of social death increased by another level.

Zhang Qing seemed not to notice her embarrassment, and still smiled like a bright moon and a clear breeze: "This dance should only happen in the sky, Qing is truly lucky for three lifetimes."

Luo Qianhuai didn't want to discuss this topic with him at all, and said seriously: "Zhang Jianzong came to me so late, what's the important matter?"

"I wonder what Mrs. Luo thinks of the Drunk Gold Cave?" Zhang Qing also restrained his smile.

The tragic image of a brown bear tearing people apart immediately appeared in Luo Qianhuai's mind, as well as the image of Wen Jia closing his eyes and waiting to die, and he couldn't hide the anger in his heart: "This kind of place shouldn't exist!"

Zhang Qing looked at her deeply and suddenly smiled bitterly: "Master Jieyou really understands you."

Luo Qianhuai vaguely knew what he meant. At the entrance of the dungeon, she wanted to rescue everyone, but Master Mo secretly squeezed her hand and signaled her to leave first. She must have a back-up plan.

She didn't want to say more, and Zhang Qing did the same. He didn't want to mention this person in front of her unless necessary.

"Mrs. Luo. Qing doesn't know what your relationship is with Mr. Jieyou, but he wants to advise you that this person is not as simple as he seems on the surface. He has deep connections with the officialdom and is ruthless in his actions. Being intolerant, she is definitely not a good match for Mrs. Luo."

He is a very transparent person. Just by watching Mr. Mo leave, the embroidered messengers searched the Zuijin Cave and killed all the people who knew about his coming tonight. He guessed that this person was related to this dynasty The secret service agencies directly under the emperor must be inextricably linked.

Of course, thinking that he did these things to vent Madam Luo's anger, he not only kept silent, but also silenced Shopkeeper Song on his behalf.

But the necessary reminder is still needed. This is not a dark trick. He really feels that Mr. Jieyou is too complicated and it is too dangerous to associate with him.

"Thank you Zhang Jianzong for the reminder." Luo Qianhuai nodded: "He and I are not on the same journey, and we are unlikely to have more intersections in the future."

Her voice was somewhat solemn, whether to inform Zhang Qing or to remind herself.

Sure enough, Mrs. Luo was different from other young ladies, and she was not fooled by that man's almost demonic handsome appearance.

The smile on Zhang Qing's face was more genuine than before, and he was a little more relaxed: "There is another thing."

"Zhang Jianzong speaks directly if he has something to say."

"Qing has found out that the reason why your cousin suffered this calamity is to learn swordsmanship from his master."

He had already asked the remnants of Mingjian Villa about the matter clearly and knew that they had used this trick to lure many people into taking the bait, so he briefly explained it to Luo Qianhuai.

"I see." Luo Qianhuai didn't expect Zhang Qing's thoughts to be so delicate. Before she had time to ask in detail how Wenjia ended up in this situation, she didn't expect that it was because he wanted to make progress.

But wait a minute, when it comes to swordsmanship, is there anyone in the world who is more representative than the four major sword sects? But Wenjia was old after all, and his temperament was impetuous and unstable, so how could he possibly catch Zhang Jianzong's eyes.

What kind of person is Zhang Qing? How could he not see her doubts? He immediately smiled and said: "Mingjian Villa has become a lackey of Zuijin Grotto, and will disappear from the world after tonight. But if my cousin doesn't give up, I will There is another way to show him here."

Luo Qianhuai understood that Zhang Qing's way of speaking out was definitely unusual, but she didn't want to owe him any more favors.

"My cousin is old and has already passed the age of practicing martial arts. After this incident, he should also gain wisdom and know what to do and what not to do. There is no need for Zhang Jianzong to worry about him."

Zhang Qing knew that she had seen through his love for the house and the bird, so he smiled slightly: "My cousin has good qualifications, but he has learned a lot when he was young. But there is an old saying: 'It is not too late to mend the situation after it has been lost.' I have a friend who I have never forgotten. It was only after he was weak that he learned martial arts, and later he became a first-class master. Mrs. Luo must be able to trust Qing's vision, and her cousin's qualifications are very suitable for practicing my friend's martial arts. As long as you are willing to nod, Qing is willing to do it for you. Recommended."

Luo Qianhuai knew that what he said was true, but he still couldn't tell the truth: "I will wait until I meet my cousin another day and ask his opinion."

The sixteenth day of the first lunar month is the first major court meeting of the new year. All officials, including the royal family members in Beijing, all wear brand-new formal attires, go up to the Jianzhang Terrace to call for worship, and perform three kneels and nine kowtows.

Normally, the next step is to listen to the New Year's edict issued by the emperor, which contains New Year's greetings, programmatic work plans, and some crowning graces.

In short, from the emperor to the officials, both the speaker and the listener should have a smile on their face and a warm tone - but that was in the past, not today.

His Majesty's sudden rage made everyone frightened.

"In this Xijing, under my nose, there is such a place that harbors evil and evil! Three years, three years, I don't know how many good people have been forced into the beast's mouth. As for other flies and dogs, There are countless dirty deals!”

"I just can't figure it out. Who gave them such courage?" His eyes swept across the purple-robed ministers coldly. Everyone lowered their heads, and no one dared to look at the emperor.

"The annual income of the imperial dynasty is only 80 gold, but as for the drunken gold cave, the gambling money confiscated in just one night is as high as 20 gold! In addition, they actually dare to privately use force and violently resist the law! This is what they want What are you going to do, are you going to rebel?”

"Tang Zhan!" Yu Heng called out coldly, looking at the silent officials and clan members below.

Tang Zhan walked into the hall dressed in black brocade clothes. He knelt down in the middle of the hall and said, "My lord, Tang Zhan, the envoy of embroidered clothes, is here to pay homage to Your Majesty!"

"The one hundred and ninety-seven people captured last night all had their homes confiscated, Yi tribe! We are stepping up our efforts to track down the person behind the Zuijin Cave. I want to take a closer look to see which one of you it is!"