In a corner of Jiankang, in a small courtyard room in a temple, Sima, the governor of Hezhou who returned to Beijing to report his work, met with an old friend with a special identity here on the grounds of burning incense and meditating.

He is not sure about the identity of an old friend, but he can be sure that he is indeed an old friend, not an assassin sent from Yecheng.

Because the other party sent someone to send a note with eight words on it:

The Five Classics of Yellow Paper and the Three Histories of Red Axes.

These eight words reveal Sima's old secrets: he was smart since childhood, but he had no intention of studying and wanted to fill the scene, so he wrapped the red scroll with yellow paper, pretended to be classics, and placed it on the bookshelf, with fish eyes mixed with beads.

As a result, it was spread, so there was a joke about "Five Yellow Paper Classics and Three Histories of Red Sutra".

However, the person who dares to say this in person is unusual in his identity.

Sima Xiaonan was the son of Sima Ziru, the founder of Qi State, and married Gao Huan's daughter. He was the son-in-law of Qi State. He was not a casual person. He could laugh at him in person for "Five Yellow Paper Classics and Three Histories of the Red Sutra".

And in Jiankang, this far south, someone has reiterated the old story. Who is this person?

The answer is the name written on the back of this note.

That was the name of a woman. Sima Xiaonan saw it and knew who this old friend might be.

Because when they were young, they "stole" a married woman together.

However, hasn't this person been dead long ago?

Someone knocked on the door, and Sima Xiaonan responded, and then the door slowly opened, and one of his followers appeared at the door.

Then, another person also appeared at the door.

Sima Xiao couldn't see the man's appearance clearly and almost screamed.

The person who came was Fan Yang Zuqian, who "likes to be a thief".

Zu Qiong entered, the door closed, and only two people were left in the room.

"Daorong (Sima Xiaonan's word), I haven't seen him for many years!" Zu Yi smiled and said in a Xianbei language, sitting down opposite Sima Xiaonan.

Although Sima Xiaonan had already guessed before, he was still quite shocked to see Zu Yi being in front of him. In order to prevent eavesdropping, he started talking in Xianbei:

"That year, the Liang army entered Ye and burned the Taimiao. Everyone said that you were not among the chaotic army. Unexpectedly, you will always be alive."

Zu Yi poured tea for himself: "I was fortunate to die, but I had an adventure and went to Jiankang. Without the butterfly juice, only tea... Is Daorong used to drinking tea?"

"I can't get used to drinking." Sima Xiaonan shook his head, looked at the smiling Zu Yi, and was curious: Who asked you to come to me?

Based on his understanding of Zu Yi, since this man who survived the disaster and did not return to Qi must have had an adventure in Liang State.

If you ask directly, you will be at a disadvantage. Sima Xiaozhao said: "Since Xiaozheng (Zu Qiong's word) is safe, he is stranded in the southern country and has not returned for many years, which has made his family suffer."

"Even if I go back, their lives may not be as good as my life." Zu Yi didn't say it clearly.

He had already secretly communicated to his family, so his family knew that he was still alive, but he pretended not to know anything about it.

Meeting today is not about reminiscing about the past. Zu Yu said some scenes and asked Sima how he was doing after he got rid of the difficulties in Liang State. He quickly turned to the topic:

"I am in Liang State, using a pseudonym, and now I am working for a noble person."

Zu Yi put away his smile and looked serious: "I have something now, please help me."

Sima Xiaonan smiled: "I am in Liang State, but I am just a guest official. Even if I want to help, I can't help."

He was telling the truth. He had to escape in order to protect himself.

I originally wanted to escape to Guanzhong, but the Luozhou area was completely controlled by Qi State. Sima Xiao was unable to accept it and had to escape south into Liang.

As a result, Xiao Yi, the regent vassal king who was warmly treated to him, passed away. Now he is just a guest minister who is paid a generous salary by a high official. He is speechless in the Liang Dynasty court.

Zu Yi still looked relaxed: "Daorong doesn't worry, it's just a little effort. The reason I asked you for help is because of the identity of this guest minister."

When Sima Xiaonan heard this, he knew that the other party wanted to use himself as a knife envoy: a guest official who had no roots and no foundation in Liang State, and was not easy to arouse suspicion, and it was the most appropriate.

But why?

Zu Yi did not wait for Sima Yingnan to refuse and said, "If Daorong is willing to help this, Duan Xiaoxian would be very happy."

Sima Xiao listened to the three words "Duan Xiaoxian" in a naughty way, and felt that he had heard it wrong: "Who did you say?"

"Duan Xiaoxian, he is alive now." Zu Qi replied. He had only heard Li Li tell this secret recently.

Sima Xiaoxiao confirmed that Zu Yi was talking about "Duan Xiaoxian", as if struck by lightning: Duan Xiaoxian, that is Duan Shao, was already rescued by Xuzhou a few years ago, when he was already under the plan of the Liang army to attack the waters and was defeated and died.

So, Duan Shao is not dead?

He couldn't believe this was true. Considering that Zu Yi had a lot of bad deeds before, it was very likely that he was lying to him.

But then I thought about it...

The Liang army, who led to Zu Yi's "defused among the chaotic army", entered Ye, and the commander of the Liang army was Li Li.

In the Battle of Xuzhou, which led to Duan Shao's defeat and death, the commander of the Liang army was Li Li.

In addition, Gao Yang personally marched to Hanshan, Xuzhou. It was rumored that Duan Zhaoyi was captured by a flying monster at night. The Hanshan guard was Li Li.

So, the reason why Zu Qi stayed and did not return, Duan Shao was "alive" but did not return to China, should be Li Li.

Therefore, Zu Yi should be working hard for Li Li now.

Li Li is now the father-in-law of the Emperor of Liang State, a relative of the foreign country, and is the general and the commander of the military affairs of the palace city.

Zu Yu did not return to China, regardless of the reason, Sima Ying felt that if Duan Shao was alive, he would definitely return to China as long as he had the chance.

Duan Zhaoyi was probably occupied by Li Li, and it was impossible for Duan Shao to return by relying solely on the love between brother and sister.

Sima Yingnan felt that with Duan Shao's identity, he would not serve Li Li to deal with Qi State, and Li Li would not be assured to use Duan Shao.

Therefore, even if Duan Shao is alive, he will only end up being imprisoned.

But what do Li Li wants to do if he keeps Duan Shao’s life?

Li Li asked Zu Yi to come to him and asked him to "help". What can he do?

Of course, Zu Yi did not clearly state who the noble man behind him was. This was Sima Yingnan's guess and there was no real evidence.

Perhaps, Duan Shao was indeed dead, and Zu Qi was lying to him.

Sima Xiao couldn't figure out whether he should help, and Zu Qi didn't urge him and drank tea calmly.

"What can I do?" Sima Xiaonan finally made up his mind to listen to Zu Yi's request first, and then decide whether to really help.

"It's not difficult, Daorong doesn't have to take too many risks." Zu Qi knew that the other party would definitely cooperate and laughed again. "After things are done, I will thank you very much."

"Is it thank you or not, I'll say something else." Sima Xiao looked at Zu Yi in a slut, and said meaningfully: "I'm in the south, but you are the old friend."

Zu Qi heard the implication and nodded: "After things are completed, we should introduce them to Daorong."

Sima Xiaonan no longer asked more questions, listened carefully to Zu Yi's words about how to "help".

He fled to Liang State like a piaoping, and would not be valued, so he could only be a fortune insect.

If his guess is correct, Zu Yi is working hard for Li Li, then if he can give the other party (Li Li) some convenience, this person will go further in the future...

Maybe your life and your family will be more secure.
Chapter completed!