[Seventy-five] Cat control the rivers and lakes

"Bai Yutang, why are you here?" Zhan Zhao glanced at him suspiciously, and then at Meng Chunni, "You... can't be..."

"No, brother, it's not what you think!" Meng Chunni hastily denied, but Bai Yutang said.

"I'm here to return the Pearl."

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.Before Zhan Zhao came, Bai Yutang mentioned to her that the five rats would send her back to her hometown tomorrow, but since Jiang Ping and the others made such a fuss during the day, she found that she could no longer face Bai Yutang as calmly as before. up.

In terms of appearance and martial arts, Bai Yutang is definitely a well-known figure in the Jianghu, and he is not like those pedantic people, he knows how to adapt, and acts unrestrainedly. If other women would definitely admire him.And such a hero who doesn't follow the crowd and does whatever he wants should be matched by a woman who relies on him to support him and wander around the world with him, so when she learned that he had feelings for her, she was really dumbfounded.So much so that when he came to her at night, she wanted to avoid him.

"Pearl?" Zhan Zhao stared at Bai Yutang's face in surprise, not believing that this was his purpose for coming here.

The Pearl, Yu Ruyi, and Shang Fang's sword were all obtained by them through all their efforts, and according to the personality of the Five Rats, if they want to get them back from them, they must follow the rules of the world.He knew very well that Bai Yutang and the others stole these three treasures just to embarrass him, to show him off, so that he would no longer underestimate them, but God knows he never thought of making enemies with the five of them , just admire them from the bottom of my heart.

After all, the trouble caused by the title "Royal Cat" bestowed on him by the emperor.

In fact, for him, it doesn't matter whether he has this title or not, because he is just Zhan Zhao, the guard who follows Bao Gong.But they didn't think so, and he got into trouble because of it.

Now Bai Yutang is still a bright pearl, and he still doesn't follow the rules of the rivers and lakes. This... is unreasonable.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm just doing it in the name of big brother. In addition, if you want to get back the other two treasures, then you have to wait until you win the five rats."

Zhan Zhao didn't say a word, he knew that the matter would not be resolved so quickly, but... I still have to thank them.

Bai Yutang paused for a while, looked at Gongsun Junruo behind Zhan Zhao, and said, "If you want to thank her, thank her. If she hadn't helped you behind the scenes, we wouldn't have returned the pearl easily."

Jun Ruo?Zhan Zhao looked back at the woman who had been quiet all this time.She went to them?When did this happen?He didn't know anything about it.

"She did a lot of things for you." Bai Yutang continued, with envy and jealousy evident in his tone.

Gongsun Junruo looked back at him with a smile in his eyes.

"If you have such a good woman as your wife, you should treat her well and don't let her be wronged, especially when you are gentle with other girls." Bai Yutang rarely put on a face that taught others, which is different from him The usual arrogance and insolence are completely different.

Zhan Zhao smiled and said, "This hero Bai doesn't say much, Zhan also understands."

Bai Yutang snorted coldly from the tip of his nose, turned his head away and said, "If you really understand, you won't often attract bees and butterflies, making everyone's lives miserable."

Zhan Zhao's face froze, and he coughed awkwardly.

Bai Yutang's words were not without basis, people with discerning eyes could see clearly, and Zhan Zhao himself would not be unclear.Can--

"Chunni is just my junior sister, that's all. I feel ashamed towards her just like I feel towards my master."

Bai Yutang curled his lips, and the look in his eyes gradually turned cold, "That's fine, you don't have to worry about the rest, I will protect Miss Meng well."

Zhan Zhao was slightly taken aback, looking at Meng Chunni with a more inquiring look.If he was still speculating about Bai Yutang's feelings for Meng Chunni before, then it is clear now.Unexpectedly, when he didn't expect it, God was already quietly arranging everyone's fate, no, it should be said that it had been pre-determined, but they were mediocre people just disturbing themselves.

If this was the case, it would be great, he believed that with Bai Yutang, Meng Chunni would never be wronged.

"Brother, it's not what you think." Meng Chunni stood up and explained with a blushing face, "I don't have any feelings for Hero Bai."

Zhan Zhao showed a smile, with an expression of "I understand, I understand", and said, "Chunni, if you don't have one now, it doesn't mean you won't have one in the future. Hero Bai is proud and chivalrous at a young age. He also has a care for you."

Meng Chunni raised her head abruptly, complex brilliance flashed in her eyes, "Brother, you don't have to say these words to drive Chunni away, Chunni will leave by herself, and won't cause trouble for you and make you dislike it." After she finished speaking, she bumped into Zhang Zhao , and left without looking back.

"Chuni?" Looking at Meng Chunni's back in a hurry, he shook his head helplessly.

Why doesn't he know her thoughts?But even if you know that so what?He doesn't have the slightest bit of affection for her, and he wouldn't lie against his heart when the master was around, let alone now?He was doomed to disappoint her.

At daybreak, Bao Gong, Ba Xian Wang and Prime Minister Wang went into the palace together to meet the saint. Bao Gong went in with the pearl. When Song Renzong saw the lost and recovered pearl, he was so excited that he couldn't describe it, and hurried into the palace of Empress Dowager Li.

"Queen, Pearl, Pearl!"

Gongsun Junruo was feeding the queen mother medicine, when the queen mother heard about the pearl, she struggled to get up from the bed, but she held her down.

"Empress Dowager... Mingzhu can't escape."

Empress Dowager Li glanced at Gongsun Junruo, and then looked eagerly at Song Renzong, her eyes shining brightly.Song Renzong understood, walked to her side, lifted the lid of the red box, and handed it to her respectfully.

I saw a crystal clear bead lying quietly in the box, surrounded by red cloth, making it look more transparent and pure.

"It's a bright pearl, the pearl bestowed to Ai's family by the late emperor!" Empress Dowager Li choked up, with tears in her eyes, "Thank God, thank God, for recovering the lost pearl, Ai's family will have face to see the first emperor in the future. "

"Don't hide it from my mother, this pearl was sent by Bao Qing."

"Bao Qing?" Empress Dowager Li looked at Song Renzong, the corners of her mouth gradually raised, "The Ai family owes Bao Qing a favor, so what about Yu Ruyi, the eighth younger brother?"

"Don't worry, Queen Mother, with Zhan Zhao here, I will definitely get her back."

Empress Dowager Li nodded knowingly, "Nan Xia Zhan Zhao, for the sake of Kaifeng Mansion, he also devoted himself to everything."

Song Renzong smiled and said: "My child, think it over. As soon as this case is settled, Bao Qing and Zhan Zhao will be promoted immediately, and the Kaifeng government will reward them greatly."

"Well, this is what they deserve." The Queen Mother Li paused, and then said, "There is one more person who has contributed a lot. If it weren't for Miss Gongsun who has been taking care of Ai's family and saving Ai's life, Ai's family probably wouldn't have done it. That physical strength can wait until seeing this pearl again, Miss Gongsun once again helped Aijia."

Holding the medicine bowl, Gongsun Junruo bowed his head and said, "Junruo didn't have much credit, compared to Mr. Bao and the others, Junruo just did his best."

"Hmph! If it weren't for the five rats, you wouldn't be seriously ill, the queen mother. After all, it's still the responsibility of the five rats. I will definitely punish them severely and won't let them get away with it!" Song Renzong clenched his fists, There is an angry look on his face.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Bao is asking to see you outside." Eunuch Su bent over and came in to report.

"What's the matter?"

Eunuch Su raised his head and looked at him, then lowered his head.

Seeing this, the emperor's expression immediately changed. He glanced at Gongsun Junruo, then stood up and said to the queen mother, "Queen mother, my son, go out first."

Empress Dowager Li smiled, "You should go out, the emperor wants to thank Bao Qing for Ai's family."

The emperor's smile was not as natural as before, but he still nodded in agreement.

Looking at the closed door, Gongsun Junruo looked away.She knew that Bao Gong came here not only to return the Pearl, but also to intercede for the Five Rats.Of the three treasures stolen by the Five Rats, any one is a death penalty, and the combination of the three is a crime of extermination.If the emperor agreed to Baogong's acquittal of the five rats, not only would he lose face, but he would also be laughed at.No matter how benevolent he is, a person's endurance is limited, not to mention that this time the Queen Mother's life is at stake.

"The Ai family heard that the Five Rats have made a lot of achievements in the Jianghu. They are magnanimous, chivalrous and righteous. They also took in many widows and orphans and built homes for them. How could such people enter the palace to steal treasures?"

Empress Dowager Li's words drew her attention back, she looked into Empress Dowager Li's eyes, knowing that she couldn't hide it from her, so she could only tell the whole story in the most concise and clear words.

"Hehe... When the Ai family lived among the people, they also came into contact with some people in the world. Sometimes they are very generous, so generous that they can forgive those who have offended them, but sometimes they are very stingy for the sake of reputation. It seems that no matter how chivalrous the five rats are, they will not be able to escape the fame contest of 'cat and mouse'."

"That's right. Since ancient times, cats and mice have been deadly enemies, whether they are animals or humans. The Five Rats thought that their husbands were against them, so they conferred this title. And this grievance has not lasted for a day or two."

Empress Dowager Li looked at her in surprise, "From your tone, you seem to have friendship with them."

"To be honest with the Queen Mother, Jun Ruo and the wife of Lu Fang, the boss of the Five Rats, are sworn sisters, and Bai Yutang, the youngest of the Five Rats, Jun Ruo and him are friends." Although she scolded her severely before he……

"Oh... I didn't expect you to have so many friends." Empress Dowager Li paused for a while, lowered her head and took a sip of the concoction, then looked up at her again, "What did you just say? What rat? Bai Yutang?"

"Golden Mouse, Bai Yutang."

"Bai Yutang... Bai Yutang..." Empress Dowager Li repeated the name repeatedly, seeming to be lost in memory, "Aijia remembers being saved by Bai Yutang when Aijia was still living among the people. It is impossible for the family to escape from Guo Huai, and be able to meet Bao Qing, and go to him to sue for grievances, so the Bai Yutang you are talking about is probably..."

Gongsun Junruo stood up, put the medicine bowl into the hand of the maidservant standing beside him, and said, "This Bai Yutang is exactly the one that helped the Queen Mother back then."

"Really?" Empress Dowager Li propped up her upper body, "It's really him?"

"Yes, it is also Bai Yutang who the emperor said will be severely punished, and his four sworn brothers."

"Bai Yutang is kind to the Ai family, if not for him, the Ai family would not be able to recognize the emperor."

"So Jun Ruo implores the Queen Mother to persuade the emperor well so that he can withdraw the crimes against the Five Rats. The Five Rats are originally from the Jianghu. Dongliang, a useful talent of Song Dynasty."