mountain and river oath

Three days later, Shu Zilan began to go to court. He was studying in the Imperial Academy, and Tong'er came in with a letter and said, "My lord, there is a letter from you."

"Who gave it to you?" Shu Zilan took over.

"Wang Commander" Tong Er said.

From Wang Zhi?Shu Zilan wondered why Wang Zhi didn't give the letter directly to Zhao Jing, but gave it to him. Shu Zilan opened the letter and saw that it was Zhang Jun who wrote to him. Zhang Jun was in Wuguan, how could he come back?Shu Zilan was puzzled, he looked over and over again, it was Zhang Jun's handwriting, it said "Youshi Red Sleeve Villa looks forward to getting together with you"

Shu Zilan couldn't figure out what Zhang Jun meant, and didn't know why he asked her to meet her, but since Wang Zhi sent her here, it should be fine?He also wants to see Zhang Jun?For Zhang Jun, he has always been somewhat guilty. After all, Zhang Jun is Zhao Jing's close attendant, and finally stationed in Wuguan, which is more or less related to him. Shu Zilan decided to see Zhang Jun.

He packed up his things and walked out of the city gate. The attendants waiting at the city gate looked at Shu Zilan differently.

"Go back by yourself and tell King Qi that I'm going to the Red Sleeve Villa to meet a friend." After Shu Zilan finished speaking, she rode to the Red Sleeve Villa.A few people hiding in the dark followed immediately, Shu Zilan knew about these people, Zhao Jing was worried about himself, and arranged for someone in the dark to protect him, Shu Zilan didn't mention it to Zhao Jing, acquiescing to the existence of these people.

The Red Sleeve Pavilion is located on the outskirts of the city, some distance away from the capital, and its location is hidden. It is the favorite place for the children of the capital's dignitaries to hang out, and they can do many secret things there.

Shu Zilan's horse stopped in front of the Hongxiu Villa. A quiet and elegant courtyard was hidden among the green trees. Shu Zilan walked in along the path, and it was very quiet along the way.

"My lord, it's not safe here," the person hiding behind came out and said.

Shu Zilan was surprised, it was so quiet here

"Let's go back," Shu Zilan said, he turned to leave, and saw the courtyard door suddenly opened, Zhang Jun came out alone,

"We haven't reminisced about the old days, Mr. Shu is leaving," Zhang Jun looked at Shu Zilan and said.

"Zhang Jun..." Shu Zilan looked at Zhang Jun, he seemed to have changed, with a bit of gloom and prey.

"Mr. Shu, how about entering the small courtyard for a talk?" Zhang Jun invited.

"What if I don't go in?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Mr. Shu is a smart man, so he should know what will happen." After Zhang Jun finished speaking, many men in black suddenly appeared around Shu Zilan.

Shu Zilan looked at the dark crowd around her, knowing that she couldn't escape, she said, "You lured me here, what do you mean?"

"Give the young master to someone," Zhang Jun said.

"King Yu" Shu Zilan said, when Zhang Jun colluded with King Yu, it seems that Zhang Jun came back from Wuguan, it was Zhao Chong who did it, and he wanted to use Zhang Jun to deal with him.

"Since Mr. Shu has seen through it, please go ahead," Zhang Jun said.

"Why?" Shu Zilan was puzzled. Zhang Jun was dissatisfied with him, but he and Zhao Jing were siblings. How could he collude with King Yu?

"I hate you guys. I grew up with him as brothers and sisters, but he drove me to Wuguan because of your words. How should I repay you?" Zhang Jun said in a dark tone.

"Zhang Jun, don't be used by King Yu?" Shu Zilan said, the pure and brave Zhang Jun has completely changed.

"We each take what we need and use each other. King Yu has been thinking about you all these years. I gave you to him to fulfill his wish," Zhang Jun said.

"Zhang Jun, you've changed," Shu Zilan said.

"Anyone can change, and so will I. In the past, I foolishly obeyed King Qi's orders. I was loyal to him and made countless meritorious deeds. My cousin raped a woman. I begged hard and hoped that he could do it." For my sake, I spared his life, but he refused to listen and killed my cousin. When I came back from the border, my aunt saw my cousin's body and left after a short time. How could I be right with them? I only said one complaint, and he drove me to Wuguan, haha,,,,,, why did I follow him, I have changed, I have become smarter, I hate my former self" Zhang Jun said crazily .

Shu Zilan felt sad when she saw it.

"Zhang Jun, don't make a mistake, turn your back on it"

"Aan, why should I go ashore? What King Qi can give me, King Yu can do, and it's even better."

"Since you insist, I have nothing to say," Shu Zilan said helplessly.

"Since there is nothing to say, Mr. Shu, please go ahead," Zhang Jun waved his hand.

The men in black surrounding Shu Zilan immediately raised their swords, and the hidden guards around Shu Zilan immediately defended

"Don't hurt them, I'll go with you," Shu Zilan said loudly.

"Okay" Zhang Jun waved his hand, the man in black put down his sword, and the hidden guard stood by Shu Zilan's side tightly, saying, "My lord, you can't go with him, we will risk our lives to protect you from rushing out"

Shu Zilan was moved when she heard that, and said, "Go back, they are too many and powerful, we can't beat them"

"Take it away" Zhang Jun said.

Immediately someone came up to take Shu Zilan, Shu Zilan followed meekly, the dark guard raised his sword and stabbed the man in black.

"Stop" Shu Zilan ordered.

The dark guard looked at Shu Zilan unwillingly.

"Go back" Shu Zilan said.

The dark guard looked at Shu Zilan, Shu Zilan turned around and said, "Let's go"

"Young Master" the dark guard called out.

Shu Zilan didn't look back.

The four guards watched Shu Zilan being taken away, and they discussed in secret, while the two stayed in place to secretly follow up and inquire about Shu Zilan's news, and the two returned to Qi Palace to report the news. Raising the knife in his hand and dropping it, the dark guard fell limply to the ground without a sound.

Shu Zilan heard the screams, returned to the country, and looked at Zhang Jun angrily, "Didn't you promise to let them go?"

"I regret it," Zhang Jun said casually.

"take away"

Shu Zilan fluttered and turned around to escape.

"Take it down" Zhang Jun said.

The men in black surrounded him, and Shu Zilan struggled to resist, but there were too many people, and his strength gradually weakened, so the men in black grabbed Shu Zilan.

"Knock him unconscious and take him away," Zhang Jun said coldly.

The man in black looked at Zhang Jun hesitantly, and said, "My lord ordered that you must not hurt Mr. Shu."

"If he is awake, he can survive," Zhang Jun said.

The man in black knocked on the back of Shu Zilan's head, and Shu Zilan lost consciousness instantly.

Zhao Jing went back down, Shu Zilan's attendants saw Zhao Jing and came up and said, "Young Master asked me to tell Your Highness that he has gone to see a friend."

"What friend are you seeing?" Zhao Jing said.

"The villain doesn't know," said the attendant.

"Where did he go?" Zhao Jing asked.

"My lord didn't say anything," said the attendant.

"Forget it, let's go," Zhao Jing said helplessly.

Zhao Jing was walking back and forth outside the door. It was getting dark and Shu Zilan hadn't come back yet, so he felt restless.

"Hongque, go to Huanhua Courtyard to see if Rong Qing has gone back," Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" Cardinal said, turned and walked out.

"Ling Yun, go to the Imperial Academy to see if Rong Qing is still there?" Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" Ling Yun said.

It was completely dark when Cardinal and Ling Yun came back, Zhao Jing looked at the two

Cardinal shook his head,

"Mr. Shu left long ago and didn't go back, but Tong'er told me that Mr. Shu was asked to leave by a letter from General Wang," Ling Yun said.

"Wang Zhi, why is he looking for Rong Qing?" Zhao Jing asked suspiciously.

"Forget it, I'll go to the palace to have a look." Zhao Jing said, he led the horse and ran to the palace,

"His Royal Highness is coming." The gatekeeper hurriedly greeted Zhao Jing when he saw him.

Zhao Jing didn't care about talking, and hurried in.

Wang Zhi was practicing swords with his soldiers in the mansion. When he saw Zhao Jing, he said happily, "Why are you here? Hurry up and practice with me. I haven't practiced with you for a long time, and my hands are itchy."

"Brother, you wrote to ask Rong Qing to come out today, where is Rong Qing?" Zhao Jing asked anxiously, when he came in, he looked around and there was no Shu Zilan.

"You said Mr. Shu, it's not me who asked him out, but Zhang Jun," Wang Zhi said disapprovingly.

"Why is Zhang Jun back?" Zhao Jing asked.

"He told me it was the end of the year, and the general came back to report on his duties, so he came back." Wang Zhidao, seeing Zhao Jing's anxious expression, asked, "What's the matter?"

"Do you believe it? You are a general. Don't you know that a general returns to Beijing every five years to report on his duties? He has only been to Wuguan for less than a year. How dare he come back without authorization?"

"I know, but we are brothers, how can I expose his lies, maybe he has difficulties"

"Do you know where he met Rong Qing?" Zhao Jing asked.

"I don't know, he gave me the letter and said to give it to Mr. Shu, and I will treat it as a favor to him, and I didn't read the contents of the letter," Wang Zhi said.

"Where is he now?" Zhao Jing asked.

"I don't know. He said he just came back and has no place to stay. I let him live in the palace, but he refused. Tell me, what happened to you and Zhang Jun? Although he is your subordinate, he is also our brother." Wang Zhi asked.

"It's nothing, I'm leaving first." Zhao Jing turned around and hurried out.

The faint uneasiness in his heart finally came true. Shu Zilan was taken away by Zhang Jun, and Zhang Jun finally betrayed him. Zhao Jing felt sad in his heart. They grew up together and had a deep relationship, but he understood Zhang Jun's temperament. Simple and narrow-minded, Zhang Jun was transferred far away in Wuguan. Unexpectedly, he came back. Zhang Jun always hated Shu Zilan. He didn't know whether he was alive or dead in Zhang Jun's hands.

Zhao Jing hurriedly returned to Prince Qi's mansion, and gathered all the people in the hall.

"Ling Yun, you bring twenty people to look for Zhang Jun's whereabouts, and keep an eye on his family and relatives. Once you find Zhang Jun, bring him to see me."

"Yes"

"Red Bird, Rong Qing came out of the Imperial Academy. A person like him attracts attention wherever he goes. You can ask along the way to find out his whereabouts."

"Yes"

"Mr. Li, tell all the spies to secretly look for Rong Qing's whereabouts."

"Yes"

Zhao Jing looked at the dark crowd around him and said, "Zhao Jing, please everyone."

"Your Highness, Mr. Shu is usually kind and has helped many people. We are also very anxious when he disappears. We are all reluctant to let him go. Everyone will do their best to find Mr. Shu." Li Rumei looked at Zhao Jing and said.

"Okay, let's go" Zhao Jing said.

Several people led the manpower to search.

The hourglass in the room gradually decreased, and the sky gradually brightened. Sitting alone in the room, Zhao Jing lit a candle. His thoughts were churning, thinking of countless endings, and forced himself to suppress it.The morning star rose from the east, and the sky gradually brightened. Zhao Jing heard the sound outside the door, so he got up hurriedly, opened the door,

"How's it going?"

"Your Highness, my subordinates inquired along the way, Mr. Shu went to the Red Sleeve Villa, but when this subordinate rushed to the other pavilion, there was no one there, there were signs of a fight, and the four hidden guards following Mr. Shu were all dead," Linque said. .

"Where's Rong Qing?" Zhao Jing asked in fear.

"My subordinates checked along the road, but they didn't find Mr. Shu. He is probably still alive," Linque said.

"Keep looking" Zhao Jing said tremblingly, Rong Qing's whereabouts were unknown, he didn't know if he was alive or dead.

"Yes," said Cardinal.

"Those hidden guards who followed Rong Qing, have their bodies been brought back?"

"bring it back"

"Bury them well and send a sum of money to their relatives"

"Yes"

"Thanks for your hard work." Zhao Jing looked at Linque and said, she couldn't bear to continue running after a night of running around.

"As long as we can find Mr. Shu, we are willing," Linque said.

"Go." Zhao Jing looked at the cardinal in relief.

The cardinal turned and backed away.

For two or three days, there was no news about Shu Zilan, and Zhao Jing was fidgeting in the mansion.

"Your Highness, a letter from Prince Yu's Mansion" the senior official handed over a letter.

Zhao Jing took it, but suddenly laughed.

"Your Highness, did Mr. Shu find it?" The senior executive asked in surprise.

Zhao Jing shook his head, the senior executives were puzzled.

"Rong Qing is fine." Zhao Jing finally let go of his hanging heart.

"Call Mr. Li, Linque, and Ling Yun to the secret room," Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" the senior manager withdrew.

Zhao Jing walked into the secret room, looked at the letter repeatedly,

Li Rumei, Hongque, and Lingyun pushed the door and walked in, looking at Zhao Jing

"Mr. Shu's whereabouts?" Li Rumei asked.

"Well, you don't need to look for it anymore," Zhao Jing said, and he handed the letter to Li Rumei, who frowned.

"Mr. Shu was taken away by King Yu?" Li Ru asked with eyebrows.

"Um"

"He wants His Highness to give him those two letters, and give up fighting for the crown prince," Li Rumei said while looking at Zhao Jing.

"Um"

"Mr. Shu comes from Prince Yu's Mansion, he is not in any danger for the time being," Hong Que said.

"I don't know what His Highness plans to do?" Li Rumei asked.

"Pay" Zhao Jing said.

"If we hand over these two letters, King Yu still won't let Mr. Shu go, what should we do?" Li Ru asked with eyebrows.

"Think of a solution that balances both ends," Zhao Jingsi replied.

"Why don't we reply to Prince Yu for the time being. Now that we know the whereabouts of Mr. Shu, we will keep an eye on Prince Yu's mansion and continue to send people to look for Mr. Shu, maybe we can find Mr. Shu," Li Rumei said.

"Since King Yu sent the letter, Rong Qing must be placed in an extremely hidden place by him. He is confident that we will not find it," Zhao Jing said.

"But, Your Highness, once we hand it in, we will miss the opportunity," Li Ru said with eyebrows.

"never mind"

"Your Highness, think twice"

"If there is no Rong Qing, what's the use of these?" Zhao Jing looked at Li Ru with red eyes.

Li Rumei turned his head away from looking at Zhao Jing, he was startled by the hurt in Zhao Jing's eyes, it turns out that he has such deep affection, is it good or bad?

"Since His Highness has made a decision, I am willing to respect His Highness's decision," Li Ru said with eyebrows.

"Mr. Xie completes everything" Zhao Jing looked at Li Rumei gratefully.

"Mr. Shu is so talented, how could our great cause be without someone like Mr. Shu?" Li Ru said with eyebrows.

"Okay, I'll write the book to King Yu immediately, and agree on the time and place," Zhao Jing said.

He was on the case, spread out a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote. After finishing one letter, Zhao Jing handed it to Li Rumei. Li Rumei looked at it seriously and nodded.

"Ling Yun, send this letter to Prince Yu's Mansion," Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" Ling Yun took the letter, turned around and walked out.