ghost city

Intoxicating incense was burning in the dark room, the smell was too strong, a bit obscene.On the black ground, the flames of red candles were reflected, and there was an ambiguous atmosphere flowing faintly.In the inner hall, the curtain is deeply covered, and the tassels are hanging down, hiding all the secrets.

Azi was the only one in the huge inner hall except for the maidservants standing there. She leaned on the sandalwood chair, a little displeased, and said to herself, "Everyone in Youwang City is so arrogant! I have been waiting for no less than five quarters of an hour. .”

The sweet and greasy breath makes people drowsy, and the air seems to be stagnant.

Footsteps, slight footsteps came from behind the curtain, and the girl woke up instantly.This is no ordinary place, and she has to be on her guard at all times.

"I didn't expect Miss Zi from the empire to come to my humble house. It really makes this place so radiant." An old and bitter voice suddenly sounded, and she couldn't help but follow the prestige.

The person who spoke was a white-haired old man in his sixties or seventies, dressed in a purple and gold embroidered robe and a black silk crown on his head.The thin face was full of ravines, as if old vines had been twisted together for years.His eyebrows and whiskers were all white, and his long and narrow eyes were slightly narrowed, but there was an unpredictable smile in the cloudy eyes.

It was a man in red who supported the old man.It seems that he is only [-] years old, and his handsome appearance is indescribably alluring.The face is like powder, the lips are like vermilion, the corners of the eyes are raised, and the red eyes are full of tears.The black hair was casually scattered behind, adding a touch of style.If it weren't for his slender figure, he would most likely be mistaken for a woman.

Looking at the two faces engraved in his memory, A Ziqiang restrained his ups and downs, bowed slightly to the old man, and said with a faint smile, "Master Guo, you are welcome. I wonder if those two youngsters are still useful to you?"

Wei Ling knew that Guo Kai liked masculinity, so he sent someone to find two handsome teenagers who had turned into ghost bodies, and called A Zisong and Guo Kai.

Before the old man could react, the man in red had a very uncomfortable expression on his face.But he still suppressed his anger, and the smile on his face remained.

"I can't afford the heavy gift from the empire. Miss Zi is really delicate and meticulous in her work." The old man looked at the girl with a polite smile on his face.

"This old thief is really shrewd." A Zi thought, although his expression didn't change, there was a chill in his heart.

"That's all Master Xinghun's wish. If Master Guo agrees to escort Emperor Qin, I will give you a generous gift." A Zi cupped his hands and said with a smile.

The man in red helped the old man to sit down on the sandalwood chair.I was still standing by his side.

The old man stroked his long beard, and said slowly: "The Empire loves you so much. It's just that this old man doesn't understand one thing: If you are escorting His Majesty the Emperor, why don't you go to Young Master Ling? He is the most important soldier." A man in a suit serves tea.

Azi took a sip and praised: "The hibiscus fruit in Youwang City is extraordinary!" She put down the cup, but saw the man in red staring at her closely, with a bewitching smile on his face.

"I have asked Young Master Ling. He only said that he will send troops to replace the land in the near future, and he has no time to protect the emperor. The imperial will must not be violated. I also hope that Mr. Guo can accept this transaction, so that I can explain to the imperial here."

The old man just stroked his beard and fell into deep thought. After a while, he opened his mouth and said, "Please His Majesty the Emperor to make amends. This old man is really powerless. Miss Zi must also know that this old man is only responsible for the affairs of the mansion in Youwang City, and has no military power."

Azi looked at him quietly for a moment, then shook his head with a helpless look on his face.

"It's a pity." After a long while, she sighed quietly, looking at Guo Kai with a deep meaning in her eyes.

The old man raised his eyebrows and said lightly: "What do you mean by this girl?"

"Master Guo was an extremely personable official before his life, and he was under one man and over ten thousand in Zhao State. Except for King Zhao, no one can stand shoulder to shoulder with you. Why is it that you are now in Youwang City, but you have to be controlled by Young Master Ling, and the power is divided. You can't even hold the command of the city guards. Why not?" Azi shook his head with a look of regret.

After she finished speaking, her eyes fell on the old man's face again. Seeing his face stiffen, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Young lady seems to have some deep meaning in her words. I'm sorry for being stupid, but please give me some pointers."

A Zi winked at him to back away from the left and right, and then slowly said: "Master Guo, I still open my mouth. The transaction between us is to get what we need. I am to complete the mission of the empire. You are also to keep the empire." The status of Youwang City. It’s a pity that you have worked hard and worked hard for many years, but your official position has not been promoted. It’s all because Young Master Ling is in the way?”

The man in red had receded at this moment, leaving only the young girl and the old man in the inner hall, and the atmosphere was a bit weird for a while.

Although Azi was a little apprehensive, she was still a little bit sure.Such a conversation must have occurred more than once before Guo Kai was alive.At that time, the weakness between him and Qin State gradually disintegrated Zhao State in this conversation.He should be familiar with such things as framing his colleagues and betraying the country to protect himself.

Ah Zi knows very well: as long as he grasps the things that Guo Kaixin cares about the most, everything will be easy to handle.

Seeing that Guo Kai was still thinking about it, she said again: "I didn't intend to provoke the relationship between my lord and Young Master Ling. It's just that I heard that Young Master Ling was the prince of Wei Wang before he was alive, and he had a long-standing grudge with Qin. I'm worried that even if you agree to escort him, He may also secretly launch troubles, which will be detrimental to His Majesty the Emperor. In case of a mistake, I can't afford it. I hope that my lord can think of a perfect plan. If this can be done, it will be of great benefit to both the empire and the lord .”

The old man suddenly raised his eyes, and smiled fiercely: "According to the girl, maybe you want me to beat the young master..." He stopped his voice and made a "kill" gesture.

"Hehe," Azi smiled faintly, "As long as Mr. Guo can help me complete the task entrusted by the empire, whatever method I use is up to my will."

A strange look flashed in the old man's eyes, and he said lightly: "Since the girl is so honest with each other, I will not hide it. I have a suspicion with Young Master Ling. I am also worried that he will harm me. If this is the case, it is better to preemptively."

Azi nodded slightly, deeply convinced: "That's right. Young Master Ling has a lot of scheming plans. If your lord doesn't make a plan early, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles. Since Young Master Ling will soon attack Dai, I think this is a good opportunity."

"Yeah. The ghost army of Daidi is now the commander of Sima Shang and Wang Liao. Sima Shang and Young Master Ling Nai are old friends. Young Master Ling respects him and will not use conspiracy. But Wang Liao and Sima Shang have always been at odds. If Wang Liao can be used by me , to restrain Young Master Ling..." The old man's eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought.

"After the matter is resolved, the young master is here, and my lord will be able to monopolize the power. At that time, I can also help Azi to complete the task. I hope my lord will do it!" Azi suddenly stood up and bowed to the old man.

"Kill me too." Guo Kai hastily helped him up, "It is really a blessing to be able to contribute to the empire and work with the girl. I must do my best!"

"Thank you, my lord." A Zi bowed again, heaving a sigh of relief.

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Azi slowly walked out of Guo Kai's mansion, she didn't go back to the Red Thorn Courtyard, but ran out of Youwang City.

The matter here seems to have come to an end, and the red thorn flower that Xinghun asked for has been obtained, it is time to go back to Xianyang Palace.

The faint scent of incense seemed to be coming from behind, she did not turn her head, but glanced back from the corner of her eye, and a faint red shadow came into her sight.

Ah Zi couldn't help but quicken his pace.

After leaving the city gate and throwing out the order, Azi jumped lightly and landed firmly in the boat.

She cleared her throat, and said lightly, "Lord Han is so kind, to actually see him off from ten miles away, which makes A Zi very panicky."

She didn't look back, she just stood quietly in the boat and let the boat drift along the River Styx.

There was a silence.Not long after, a red dress floated down in front of his eyes, his figure was light and agile, like a candle flickering in the wind.

The black-haired man in red turned around slowly, and smiled at her, his peach blossom eyes were full of enchantment, and his voice was soft and soft: "Miss Zi is a distinguished guest from the empire, so Han Cang must treat her carefully." gone."

Azi raised his eyes to meet his gaze, but his mind was racing: Guo Kai is really scheming, it seems that he still has doubts about himself.That's why Han Cang secretly followed.Fortunately, I didn't go to the Red Thorn Courtyard.

"Thank you for your kindness," the girl cupped her hands, "Azi knows the way, now that I have left Youwang City, I don't need to waste your time, please go back."

The man in red stopped answering, but just stared at the girl closely, with a hint of danger emerging from his red eyes.His hands were hidden in his sleeves, and no movement could be seen.

Azi's heart tightened, his eyes were fixed on him, and he secretly drew strength in his hands.

"Master Han doesn't seem very friendly," she said with a smile, "Could it be that the small gift from the empire to Master Guo annoyed you?"

Hearing the words, the man in red changed his expression slightly, a little embarrassed: "How dare Han."

"Master Han, don't worry. Those two teenagers are vulgar fans, how can they compare to the beauty of the adults? They will definitely not pose a threat to you."

The man's face was flushed, and his expression was even more embarrassing.

His embarrassment was fully seen by the girl, and A Zi thought to himself: "Bitch, so you also have a heart of shame?"

She still had a smile on her face: "It's just that A Zi has a sentence that I don't know if I should say it—"

The man's eyes flashed, and the embarrassed expression on his face slowly disappeared: "Girl, it's okay to say."

A Zi gave him a meaningful look, and slowly said: "Master Han followed Master Guo obsessively, and he never gave up, which really touched me. However, it is not a long-term solution to serve people with sex. When the love is exhausted, I don't know." What should Mr. Han do? I hope Mr. Han will make a plan early. A Zi can only say this."

The man in red was still staring at the girl, as if he wanted to see something from those eyes.After thinking for a long time, he bowed his hands to the girl: "Han is taught."