The monk who is going to cross me is bent

"... Koike."

The boy lying on his body raised his head, frowned and said, "Master, it's time to get up."

Zhuang Yan smiled gently. He stretched out his arms to wrap his arms around his waist, rubbing his fiery palms lightly, and whispered in his ear: "How do you tell me to get up when you are on top of me?"

It has been more than a year since I came to Zhuang's mansion, and the young man can already speak Chinese very well, but when facing Zhuang Yan, he still shows a little distinctive foreign accent, "I believe that the young master is strong in martial arts, and he must have a way to solve this problem by himself." Difficult."

Hearing this sly answer, Zhuang Yan couldn't help laughing for a while, he let go of one hand from Xiaochi's waist, and slapped luck on the bed next to him.

With the power of this beat, he flipped his waist in the air, took Xiaochi to make a spin, and landed on the bed again.

Xiao Chi, who was turned upside down in his arms, was taken aback. When he raised his eyes again, he found that the positions of the two of them had been turned upside down.

"Tell you to make trouble with me early in the morning, huh?" Zhuang Yan's smile was still on his face, but unconsciously it had more meaning.He lowered his head, making out with this beautiful and captivating young man.

But after a while, Zhuang Yan had the self-control to stop talking, "I don't have time to argue with you today, I'm going out in the morning."

Xiaochi tied his belt, got off the bed, and said with some disappointment: "Didn't the young master say... can you accompany me today?"

"At first I pushed everything away, but I didn't expect the abbot of Putuo Temple to come to the city suddenly and sent a letter asking me to go out, saying that he had something important to discuss."

The abbot of Putuo Temple?The kind-hearted old monk appeared in Xiaochi's mind, and he suddenly became puzzled, "What does he want from you?"

"I don't know." Zhuang Yan went out in private clothes today, wearing a set of clothes that are well-crafted but not very eye-catching.Just like his character, he is thoughtful and meticulous but doesn't like to make publicity, with strength and capital that don't show off.

Zhuang Yan has a kind of stability and demeanor that is safe when he comes, "You will know when you go, I will come back as soon as possible. Now there are many people in my yard. You'd better not go out. I will call someone to protect you." your."

In the young master's yard, there were beauties of all kinds sent by Zhuanghou not long ago. Since these beauties entered the door, they have been strictly guarded by Zhuang Yan.

Since these beauties came into the yard, the young master moved out of his master bedroom and squeezed into his small room in order to numb Zhuanghou.

Xiaochi understands this affection, and is very considerate, "I won't wander around, and I can just read the book you arranged for me a few days ago in the room, so that I don't get in touch with others, so there won't be more troubles."

Xiaochi took the accessories and belt and helped Zhuang Yan put them on.Looking at a piece of his jade ornament, he couldn't help but praise: "This piece of jade is so beautiful, no wonder the young master always wears it from time to time."

"This is my mother's relic, and I naturally cherish it very much." Zhuang Yan tidied it up, then turned around and stroked his long black hair, "During this time, I have to wrong you a little more. The matter of the military rations is still up." There is no sure decision, and it may take some time until I figure it out. After I settle it, I will be able to divide the house with my father, and we will move out."

Xiaochi's eyes lit up, and after hearing the news that he didn't need to live with the cruel and unpredictable master of the Hou Mansion, he was really inspired.

He said meekly: "I will listen to the young master."

Xiaochi originally wanted to send Zhuang Yan out, but Zhuang Yan left him in the house, "In troubled times, it is best to be cautious. At the last moment, we should not take it lightly, and we cannot make a mistake here."

Zhuang Yan added: "Our days are still long in the future, don't covet the moment in front of you, if you show flaws, it will make my father suspicious."

He didn't let Xiao Chi send him out, he left the Zhuang Mansion by himself, and rode his horse all the way to the place agreed with him by the eminent monk of Putuo Temple.

They made an appointment to meet by the river.

To be honest, Zhuang Yan was a little surprised when he received the letter from the abbot. They had a personal relationship, but the abbot of Putuo Temple lived away from the world and practiced in the temple most of the time.

There was a boat parked by the river, and the abbot of Putuo Temple was standing by the river waiting for him to come. When he saw that Zhuang Yan went to the appointment according to his words, his face showed joy, "It's a shame to invite an old friend to come here. There is really an important matter to discuss. .”

The abbot of the Buddhist temple turned sideways and made a "please" gesture to Zhuang Yan towards the boat.

Zhuang Yan's expression was still gentle, but his feet did not move, "It seems that the mage came prepared today."

The monk did not deny it, but just said, "Amitabha, please borrow a word."

When Zhuang Yan's bodyguard was about to board the ship for inspection, the abbot stopped him, "I only have an appointment with Zhuang Xiaoyou today."

Now that everyone has come, Zhuang Yan will not return in vain, so he raised his hand to stop his guards.

The guard looked vigilant and said: "Master, you should not board the boat, this matter is really suspicious."

Zhuang Yan stared at the abbot of the Buddhist temple, and said slowly: "I believe that the mage is a man, so he won't come to the boat to harm me... If so, please."

Zhuang Yan boarded the boat with the monks, and there was a young monk on the deck. Seeing them boarded the boat, he didn't speak, but saluted silently, and then paddled away from the river bank.

The two sat facing each other in the private room of the boat, and when the small stove boiled water and brewed a cup of fragrant tea, they were already some distance away from the river.

Zhuang Yan didn't touch the tea, and said calmly: "Now I'm on the boat alone. Mage, it doesn't matter what you are doing."

The abbot of the Buddhist temple got up from his seat, walked to the private room of the cabin, and opened the door.

There is a person standing outside the door.

The monk greeted him and let the man in sideways.

Apart from two monks, one old and one young, there were indeed other people on board.

The people who came were dressed in crimson purple clothes, and they were dignified, majestic and luxurious.

Zhuang Yan didn't get up, his eyes swept over him, and he was really surprised.

But his face didn't show at all, he didn't show his emotions, he just said calmly: "Those who can invite a mage are really not ordinary people."

The abbot actually showed a happy face, "Good! You can make this situation possible today, and let the two princes talk here... You should really save the world first, thank you two princes."

The monk saluted the two of them solemnly before exiting the cabin voluntarily.

"I've heard the name of Marquis Xiaozhuang for a long time in the south, and when I saw it today, it really lived up to my reputation." The man in the crimson robe sat down without being invited, and smiled slightly in front of him, "It's the first time we meet, I'm Mu Beixi. "

Mu Beixi's sudden arrival in Jiangbei was really unexpected.But Zhuang Yan didn't show any surprise, he sat firmly and said: "I dare not be."

Mu Beixi's appearance was extremely sudden. Although Zhuang Yan had never met Mu Beixi himself, he was one of the two most powerful princes in the south of the Yangtze River. If he wanted to rule the world one day, he would be an enemy sooner or later. Zhuang Yan would never be able to Unprepared.

A few years ago, spies from Jiangnan sent Mu Beixi's portrait to the north.The appearance on the portrait is somewhat different from the real person, but this kind of aura is difficult to imitate.

The moment Mu Beixi appeared in the cabin, Zhuang Yan knew that he was not an ordinary person.

Zhuang Yan raised his eyebrows, both surprised and mocking, "Muhou just appeared in Jiangbei alone like this... really don't take our Jiangbei dealer seriously."

Mu Beixi's voice was low, "I dare to go to Jiangbei alone to meet with you because I have heard about your behavior over the years, and I have a judgment on you in my heart."

Zhuang Yan's expression was flat, and he replied "I dare not take it".

Seeing that Zhuang Yan was on guard, Mu Beixi said decisively and directly: "This time I crossed the river because I noticed some things that made me very concerned. To be honest, I own several shops with different names in Jiangbei. Since January, a dozen Jiangbei businessmen have started to contact my shop about the channels for purchasing grain and grass."

"I think this incident is very interesting. There is no natural disaster in Jiangbei, and the grain harvest was bumper last year. Logically speaking, no matter whose army it is, there shouldn't be a shortage of military food. Why would someone want to split it into small sects? What about buying large quantities of military rations?"

Zhuang Yan sighed in his heart, arranging military rations is not a trivial matter, and buying military rations in Jiangbei will inevitably alarm Zhuanghou. After arousing Zhuanghou's vigilance, he may find it difficult to take away his elite cavalry safely and soundly.

That's why he opened up channels in the south and tried to buy military rations.In order to avoid attracting attention, he specially dispatched dozens of caravans to buy large numbers and small ones, but he didn't expect that Mu Beixi also had good hands and eyes, and all the shops belonged to him, so they all touched Zhuang Yan's head. .

Sure enough, Mu Beixi said: "I searched along this route, and found someone who surprised me... That's it, we meet here today."

Zhuang Yan didn't have any guessed guilty conscience on his face, he still said calmly: "The more I listen to Muhou's words, the more confused I become."

Mu Beixi analyzed in a clear way: "Who would buy a large amount of military rations in Jiangbei... If it was five years ago, I might have other guesses, but five years later, now only Zhuanghou's family dominates, and I No need to be a second person.”

"After confirming it was you, I felt strange—the land in Jiangbei is fertile, and the harvests are abundant year after year. Your army rations are enough, so why would you go to the south bank to buy them?"

Seeing that Zhuang Yan's face did not reveal any clues, Mu Beixi's words did not provoke him to lose his composure, so he couldn't help admiring his determination, and continued: "To be honest, my spy in your army In return, there has never been a crisis in the supply of military rations in Zhuanghou's army. I thought about it, what is your intention for this move?"

"Exclude all options, then there is the most unlikely possibility."

Mu Beixi suddenly smiled, "The little beauty of Naluo'e country that you kept in the room is really charming, and her name has already spread to the south of us."

Xiaochi was suddenly mentioned, which finally made Zhuang Yan veiled.

He glanced at Mu Beixi.

Mu Beixi said slowly: "Since ancient times, born beauties and peerless famous generals have been destined to be met but never obtained. No matter which one you get, you can leave a name and pass it on to the world. The last time you brought Na Luo'e boy to Putuo When I was in the temple, I was fortunate enough to see him... such a beauty, it is no wonder that you father and son are separated."

"The monolithic Jiangbei... finally showed its flaws." Mu Beixi took a sip of tea slowly, "I can confirm this most impossible guess, thanks to my opponent Shi Huan, who secretly sent an envoy to Dudu a few days ago Jiang, contact your father."

In just a few words, Mu Beixi revealed too much information that he didn't know.

Zhuang Yan finally could not keep calm.

"He tried to cooperate with Zhuang Hou, probably because he wanted to deal with me?" Mu Beixi was not afraid at all, "But you know, what is the condition he proposed for cooperation with your father?"

"He promised a city in the south of the Yangtze River, and asked Zhuang Hou to pack the beauty in your courtyard and send him to the other side of the river."

These words hit Zhuang Yan's deathbed, he stared at Mu Beixi, and said word by word: "Why should I trust you?"

Mu Beixi said sincerely: "If you go back to Zhuang's mansion now, maybe you can catch the envoy who stayed in the mansion for the night. You can ask him, and you will know whether it is true or not."

Zhuang Yan jumped up suddenly, rushed out of the cabin, and immediately ordered to return to the river bank.

Mu Beixi was not lying, because his purpose was to make him turn against Zhuang Hou and his son, and tear Jiangbei's forces into two pieces.

After Shi Huan, another of the two southern vassals, chose to form an alliance with Zhuanghou, Mu Beixi naturally responded.

He chose to give a heavy hammer to the relationship between Zhuang Yan and his son, who were already walking on thin ice.

This hammering gave him an extra ally in Jiangbei out of thin air.

Standing by the side of the boat, Mu Beixi resolved Zhuang Yan's last concern: "If you do it, I will provide you with two years of military rations and everything you need, at a favorable price."

Zhuang Yan was in a state of confusion, but he quickly calculated in his mind. Through the reverse calculation of Mu Beixi's motives, he knew that Mu Beixi probably wasn't lying.

His gentle and calm mask finally shattered, it was his carelessness!He never expected that when he and Xiaochi were rubbing each other's ears last night, such an accident happened on the other side of the mansion!

As long as you go back, you can verify the authenticity of everything.

He only hoped that he could land on the shore as soon as possible, so he would go back to the mansion at full speed, and rescue Xiaochi before everything was irreversible.

Hurry up, hurry up!

The shore of Jiangbei is getting closer and closer, and it is almost close to the shore...

Thinking of Xiao Chi who was lying on top of him this morning, Zhuang Yan's heart was pierced like a knife.

... How much he wanted to go back, but he could still see the safe and sound Xiaochi lying on his chest again, talking softly to him...

"... Open your mouth and spit it out!"

Feeling a domineering force rushing through his lungs, Zian opened his mouth suddenly, and immediately turned the hand holding the back of his head in a different direction, causing him to turn his face sideways and spit out several saliva.

He opened his eyes and saw the person lying on top of him.

Chi Wan bent his knees and pressed on his waist and abdomen, but his upper body leaned down, holding his head, pinching his mouth with his hands, allowing him to spit out the river water that had choked into his lungs smoothly.

Chi Wang has been paying close attention to the situation, and seeing that he finally rescued the pot, even he felt relieved, let out a long breath, and sighed: "Don't talk, you are fine, rest first... I It's okay. I'll stay at the bottom of the river, but you're not afraid of death, so come here and make a move?"

Chi Wang looked at this familiar face with a complicated expression, and he didn't know if it was his illusion, but he always felt that this basin...has become more and more like Zhuang Yan recently.

Just like the way he looks at himself now, for no reason, Chi Wan feels a grief in his heart, and dare not think deeply.

He shook his head to regain his senses, and found that the posture he was lying on the monk was really a little unstable.

He wanted to climb down from the monk's body, but he didn't expect to move just now...

...The monk stretched out his arms, pulled him down abruptly, and embraced him forcefully.