[Comprehensive] Code of conduct for famous ministers

When Yan Xiubai woke up, Yan Changsheng had already left. If it wasn't for the empty bowl on the table, he would almost have thought that the person who suddenly appeared last night was just a hallucination after he was drunk.

He is used to the opponent coming and going.

In September, someone came from the capital and brought him a letter from the Patriarch of the Yan family. The words were not friendly, but very strict. In the eyes of those with a heart, especially now that the imperial power is changing, it is especially unfavorable to the Yan family.

This is the second time he has received such a warning letter. Yan Xiubai knows that the other party is referring to the matter of Chu Liuxiang. It seems that the Yan family in the capital is not very reassuring about him. They must have placed someone by his side, otherwise The sky is high and the emperor is far away, how can the He state government know so clearly? !

It's just that I don't know who it is, but Yan Xiubai didn't want to find out that person, but he was more concerned about another thing mentioned in the letter.

If the old emperor is seriously ill, the eldest prince and the third prince may have to fight even harder.

And on the third day after he received the letter, another unsigned letter came from the west, passed thousands of rivers and mountains, and landed in his hands.

It is not so much a letter as it is a painting. A swallow is drawn on the plain white letter paper, trapped in a stone niche. The swallow folds its wings and is dying.

Yan Xiubai clenched his hands suddenly, the fragile letter paper was torn apart, and a trace of murderous intent appeared in Taohua's usually gentle and affectionate eyes.

That night, Yan Xiubai left Hezhou Mansion alone, without taking anyone with him.

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The sun fireball hangs high in the sky, and the heat is overwhelming. Everywhere you can see, there is yellow sand, not even a little green shadow.

The two corpses had been exposed to the midday sun and had been almost dried out, and a foul stench emanated from them.

The desert is usually called the place of death. Since ancient times, there are countless bones buried in this place, and these two are just two of them.

Chu Liuxiang squatted down, checked carefully, and then said: "The one who was attacked from behind, cut his throat and died, the time of death should be yesterday."

Ji Bingyan rode on the horse, covered half of her face and said, "This is already the fourth wave. People make money and birds die for food. The attraction of this star of bliss is strong enough."

The geese and butterflies have two wings, and the fragrance of flowers fills the world.

Chu Liuxiang and Ji Bingyan were both there, and Hu Tiehua was naturally there too. He touched the sweat on his forehead frequently and shouted: "Forget about these dead people for now, if we don't find a water source, we have to be like them and become a corpse in the desert." People do it!"

Chu Liuxiang touched his nose, sighed, and returned to the motorcade.

This is already the seventh day they have entered the desert. Water is the most precious thing. They were attacked yesterday and two more bags were lost. It is hard to say whether the remaining bag of water can last them until they see the oasis.

The scorching air waves made it painful to breathe. When the sky darkened, Ji Bingyan ordered to camp on the spot. The desert at night was more dangerous than the desert during the day.

The burning bonfire dispelled some of the cold, and several people agreed to take turns to watch the night.

Chu Liuxiang was awakened by Hu Tiehua's yelling. He looked forward vigilantly, and a black figure was gradually approaching.

He slapped Hu Tiehua on the back of the head, shut up with a low drink, and then raised his voice: "The desert is dangerous, it is not suitable for night travel, you can come and have a warm fire together."

"What if, like the person yesterday, he was also a sneak attacker who played tricks? We only have one bag of water left, and if it is gone, it will be gone." Hu Tiehua whispered.

"Maybe not." Chu Liuxiang thought for a while, patted Hu Tiehua's stomach and said, "Then hide the water carefully."

Just as Hu Tiehua was about to laugh at him, he heard a hesitant voice not far away.

"But Chu Xiangshuai?!"

Chu Liuxiang was taken aback for a moment, then stood up all of a sudden, and lost her voice: "Why are you here?!"

"Sure enough, Xiangshuai." The other party chuckled, and then appeared in front of several people in a flash.

A black cloak wrapped him tightly, only revealing an elegant chin.

The person who came raised his hand, took off the hood he was wearing, smiled, and had a gentle and handsome face, it was indeed Chu Liuxiang's familiar face.

"I didn't expect to meet Chu Xiangshuai in this place. It's fate." Yan Xiubai said with a smile.

However, Chu Liuxiang did not catch his ease, and asked again with a serious expression: "Why did Master Yan appear here alone?"

"Then why did you appear here?" Yan Xiubai asked without answering.

Hu Tiehua was speechless, "Is it okay to sit down and talk about something? I'm so tired and flustered, old bug, you should at least introduce it to us first."

"I still need an introduction?" Ji Bingyan snorted coldly, "Who else is the magistrate of Hezhou who has the surname Yan and who is willingly called a lord by Old Chu?!"

As he spoke, he bowed his sleeves to Yan Xiubai, and said, "I've heard from Old Chu that Mr. Yan has an extraordinary demeanor, and seeing him today is indeed extraordinary."

Yan Xiubai raised his eyebrows, and just as he was about to speak, he saw Hu Tiehua approaching him, his eyes brightened and he said excitedly: "So you are the Master Yan that Old Chu said? Yan Xiubai who caught the old bug and sent him to jail?"

Yan Xiubai smiled and said: "It was true that he was imprisoned for a few days, but he escaped later."

"That's amazing!" Hu Tiehua patted him on the shoulder and said: "The old bug is very beautiful, and he always said that there is nothing in this world that he can't steal, but those people in the world still believe it." His way of doing things is infinitely admired, it’s all right now, the boat capsized in the gutter, Mr. Yan is amazing hahahahaha!"

Chu Liuxiang touched his nose and said helplessly: "Isn't it just this one time, how many times have you laughed, are you going to hold on to this excuse and laugh for the rest of your life?!"

"One life is not enough, at least three lives!" Hu Tiehua stretched out his hands and gestured: "I'm just a pity that I wasn't in Hezhou back then, otherwise I would have seen with my own eyes the appearance of the famous Chu Liuxiang squatting in the cell!"

Chu Liuxiang could only smile wryly.

A few people chatted and laughed for a while, and then changed the topic back, Chu Liuxiang was really worried, what reason could make Yan Xiubai appear here without a person.

Leaving aside the issue of whether the imperial court officials can leave their posts without permission, let’s just say that this is a big desert, a place of death thousands of miles away from Hezhou Prefecture. If he doesn’t stay in his own jurisdiction, why would he risk Appearing here in danger of life? !

Yan Xiubai didn't want to hide it from him, he took out a folded letter paper from the pouch he carried around his waist, and handed it to Chu Liuxiang.

The letter paper was not flat, it had been trampled and then flattened, and there was a tear on it, which almost tore the stone niche where the swallow was trapped in two.

Hu Tiehua also leaned over to watch with him, frowning more and more as he watched, and muttered: "What are these?"

Chu Liuxiang slapped him, and slapped him hard on the back of the head again, which was a little heavier than before. Hu Tiehua grinned while clutching the back of his head, and was about to scold someone when Chu Liuxiang glared at him fiercely.

Damn, the one who hurts is me, okay?

Chu Liuxiang looked solemnly, looked at the swallow in the painting, and said, "This swallow refers to Young Master Yan?"

He had only met Yan Changsheng once, and he hadn't even spoken a few words, but the impression of that young man was extremely deep on him.

Yan Xiubai nodded slightly.

Chu Liuxiang closed his eyes, "Swallows are trapped in the stone niche, and your lord has appeared here again. Presumably this stone niche refers to Shi Guanyin."

"Shi Guanyin!"

Not only Hu Tiehua was shocked, but even Ji Bingyan, who was as calm and introverted as she was, was also surprised.

Neither of them is stupid, and they understood what happened, but, "Shi Guanyin has the most beautiful face, the most ruthless heart, and the highest martial arts. The only person in this world who can fight her is Yin Ji, the jellyfish. It may be very difficult for her to save people."

"If you are in trouble, you have to be rescued." Yan Xiubai's voice was light, but extremely firm.

Chu Liuxiang looked at the painting in his hand again, and suddenly asked, "How did you get this painting, my lord?"

"It was sent to the mansion by a child, and he pointed it out to me." Yan Xiubai said, "I don't know who sent it, and I don't have time to find out."

Chu Liuxiang sighed, and said, "My lord is being reckless, what if the news is wrong."

"Isn't it better to be wrong?" Yan Xiubai took the painting back, folded it up and put it in his purse again, "That means he is not in danger, I can rest assured, and if the news is true, I have to meet for a while Avalokitesvara is now."

If the other party really hurt Yan Changsheng, even if she is the most beautiful woman in the world, she must pay the price!

Chu Liuxiang was silent, he understood the other party's mood, if it was Ji Bingyan or Hu Tiehua who suffered today, he would break through even if it was a dragon's pond or a tiger's den.

Two days later, the group finally saw the oasis, not a mirage, not a false illusion, but real greenery.

Chu Liuxiang felt that he had never liked green so much in his life.

The inn was very small and dilapidated. Of course, in such a desolate place, it is impossible to have any luxurious and exquisite places. In fact, it is already very rare to have such a dilapidated inn.

As soon as they stepped into the gate of the inn, a waiter greeted them, ordered some food and drink, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.