Chapter 199 True and False
Although He Shanming laughed, he felt uncomfortable. In fact, his dislike was that his father compared him with his elder brother.
"Dad has something to ask me for?"
He Dang nodded in a key position: "I think you seem to have something to worry about recently?"
He Shanming smiled and said, "I have nothing to worry about. Maybe it's because there are major events happening one after another in Yongdu recently, and the task is a little heavier."
"Be more careful about your body."
"Dad, I will pay more attention, don't worry about me."
"It is inevitable to feel tired when staying in the same place. Ming'er, the imperial court has recently been reorganized and some local garrisons have been promoted to Beijing, leaving many gaps. I intend to let you go out for experience, I wonder what you think?"
He Shanming was stunned when he heard this. Is his father going to let him go to the place to experience? He then thought of something and whispered: "Is this what Dad meant, do you mean, or what brother mean?"
He Dangzhong said: "It's what we mean."
"Dad, I am definitely not the one who lacks experience between me and my eldest brother!"
He Dang frowned heavily. From his son's words, he could hear his resistance to his eldest son. He said in a deep voice: "Your elder brother has suffered hardships since childhood. He has disabled legs. It is a helpless move to stay at home and live in simplicity."
He Shanming said: "Dad, I know that in your heart, I am not as good as my elder brother. The reason why I stayed in Yongdu was not to be greedy for the prosperity and comfort here, but because I was afraid that no one would take care of you, so my elder brother would only talk on paper and talk big. It was me who could really share your worries, not him!" The resentment that had been suppressed in my heart for a long time finally erupted.
He Shanming thought that the eldest brother was excluding him. If it weren't for this, how could his father have the intention of letting him leave the capital to train. He Shanming was not opposed to going to the place to train, but now he has the best opportunity in his life. If he can marry the eldest princess, then he can jump into the dragon gate.
He Dangzhong said: "Why do you think so? Your elder brother has never slandered you in front of me. Do you think I really don't know what you are thinking? You entrusted Li Xiang to be a matchmaker for you! You want to be the prince consort! You are too eager for quick success and instant benefits in your work!"
He Shanming blurted out: "It was she who promised me!" After saying that, he immediately realized the mistake.
He Dangzhong's face sank, and his deep eyes stared at his son's eyes: "Who promised you? What did you promise you?"
"No... nothing..." He Shanming became panicked.
He Dangzhong lowered his voice and said, "The Queen Mother promised to marry the eldest princess to you?"
He Shanming subconsciously took a step back and shook his head.
He Dangzhong pressed step by step: "What did you do for her will she promise you?"
He Shanming shook his head desperately: "Dad...I...I did nothing..."
He Dangzhong gritted his teeth and said, "You can deceive others and I can't ask me. The reason why I don't ask is because I don't think you will not be so stupid. You do things for her and think you can please her and gain her trust? You are wrong. What you do is equivalent to taking the initiative to send the knife to her. Do you think you can threaten her? As long as you dare to mention what you have done in front of her, it will not only bring you a disaster, but also a catastrophe to our He family."
He Shanming kept sweating on his forehead, and his Taoism was still shallow after all.
He Dangzhong said: "If you don't help her do that, she will not have anything to threaten our He family. She will try every means to tie us up on her warship and betroth the eldest princess to you. But now you have ruined your marriage..." He Dangzhong shook his head.
He Shanming felt his throat dry. His father's words had completely destroyed his fantasy. He finally squeezed out a sentence from his dry throat: "I... don't..."
He Dangzhong said: "You have to leave even if you leave, and you have to leave even if you don't. It's a problem for you to stay in Yong."
"I won't leave!" He Shanming openly contradicted his father for the first time since he became an adult.
Liu Sanniang bought the Ruyun Pavilion and turned into the boss's wife of Ruyun Pavilion. She changed the sign of Ruyun Pavilion to Wanhua Tower. After Gu Xiefei learned the news, he immediately went to Qin Lang to tell him the shocking news, reminding Qin Lang that this matter was most of the matter was related to Long Xixi.
After Qin Lang returned and told this, Long Xixi couldn't help laughing: "Your news is quite informative. I wanted to wait for it to open and give you a surprise."
Qin Lang said laughing and crying: "For me, it's not a surprise or a shock."
Long Xixi hugged him from behind and said, "What are you afraid of? Worrying that I will play the top player in the room again?"
Qin Lang said: "You dare, I will break your legs!"
"You are so cruel. When you are hooking outside, should I break your three legs first?"
Qin Lang quickly changed the topic: "What's going on?"
Long Xixi smiled and said, "I know that you only allow the state officials to set fire and not allow the people to light the lamps. Then Wanhualou has nothing to do with me. It is a branch installed by the master here. Now I have nothing to do with the Holy Light Sect. If you want to take care of the business, I can introduce you to you."
Qin Lang said: "You don't know me. I'm not that kind of person and I never go to that kind of place."
"That's not necessarily true. The flowers in the house have the fragrance of wild flowers. It's good to change the taste occasionally. The fat water will not flow to outsiders. If you take care of the Wanhualou business, I will also be ashamed."
"Seriously speaking, your master's purpose is not just to have that picture, right?" Qin Lang quickly changed the subject. Usually, the more generous a woman speaks, the more stingy she feels.
Long Xixi sighed and said, "I dare not ask about her affairs, but since we promised her, we will do our best to help."
"I still have no clues."
Long Xixi said: "I heard that the eldest princess knows the secret of "Yin Yang Wuji Picture". Just based on your relationship with her, she should not hide it from you."
"I used to be a friend and now I am an aunt and nephew, and I am not implicated by you."
Long Xixi giggled and said, "There is no silver here, what are you in a hurry to explain? I am not a fool. I can see what she has to do with you, but if she is really willing to give you "Yin Yang Wuji Picture" to prove that she really likes you. I don't mind you having sex with her, and you are not a dear aunt and nephew, don't you?"
Qin Lang knew that Long Xixi said this on purpose, shook his head and said, "I'm not that kind of person."
Long Xixi reached out to hold him, rubbed him gently, "Which kind of person are you?"
Qin Lang was instantly ignited by her. He turned around and hugged her, but found that it was clearly Baiyu Palace. Qin Lang was shocked. This girl was so capable of making trouble. She turned into the appearance of Baiyu Palace. She hurriedly let go and said, "Are you insulting me?"
Long Xixi said coquettishly: "Then you insult me too, okay?" His voice still didn't imitate it.
Qin Lang looked at Long Xixi who turned into a white jade palace in front of him. He was really big and took a breath and said, "Change me back, otherwise I will really turn against you." He reminded himself fiercely that I am a gentleman.
Long Xixi threw herself into his arms, pinched his hands hard and said, "I'm very honest. I thought you could really sit in the arms when you see her."
Qin Lang picked her up: "If you don't teach you a lesson, you don't know how powerful I am!"
Long Xixi narrowed her eyes and looked seductive: "I'm so scared!"
"It's too late to be afraid now!"
The reconstruction of Tiance Mansion cannot be completed in a short period of time. Baiyu Palace decided to temporarily set No. 23, Jixiang Lane as the temporary office location of Tiance Mansion. On the surface, it doesn't seem to be a big deal. After all, this place was originally the territory of Tiance Mansion, but everyone knows that Baiyu Palace does this as a fake public service for private purposes.
Most people don’t believe that the White Jade Palace can revive the Tiance Mansion. The reason why she did this was, one because she wanted to avenge the Demon-Suppressing Department for chasing her, and the other because of Qin Lang. Qin Lang had already married a wife after all, so she had to have an open excuse to find him.
Zhao Changqing will stay here whenever he has time recently. Although he rarely meets the White Jade Palace, he can still meet him after all, so he doesn't want anything. He just takes a look at him from a distance and feels happy.
Gu Xiefei has not felt much happiness recently. Since Liu Sanniang bought the Ruyun Pavilion, there has been no more Ruyun Pavilion on Xieyue Street. Although Gu Xiefei knew that Wanhua Tower was the Ruyun Pavilion in the past, he still resisted and did not visit him. After all, this kind of thing cannot be carried out openly and worried that his every move would be spread by Liu Sanniang. People still need privacy.
Chen Hupu went out early and came back late. He and Wang Houting were basically at the reconstruction site of Tiance Mansion. Chen Hupu was very serious in his work and calmly encountered problems. With him, Qin Lang saved a lot of effort.
As the New Year approaches, a news that shocked Qin Lang comes. Lu Xingqiao, who had been out for many days, has returned.
Qin Lang's first reaction was impossible. He met Lu Xingqiao in Chiyang, and he had to take Lu Xingqiao as his disciple and open the seal to pass on the merits. Lu Xingqiao entrusted himself to avenge him. When he was separated, he once said that he would leave the world, go to the ghost realm, or enter the samsara again, how could he suddenly change his original intention and return to Yongdu? And if Lu Xingqiao comes back, why not contact his direct disciple first?
Qin Lang could almost conclude that Lu Xingqiao must be a fake, but there were many people who knew Lu Xingqiao in Yongdu. Could this disguise be able to hide it from everyone's eyes? There must be articles in it.
Chen Hutu came to Qin Lang with the architectural drawings: "Qin Lang, the treasury behind has basically not been affected by the fire, but has only been restored to the front yard. It is estimated that the construction can be completed within two months, mainly because it is cold and is not suitable for construction, otherwise it is possible within one month."
Qin Lang said: "Brother Chen, there is no hurry to do this. Let's try to slow down and save time from making wedding clothes for others."
Chen Hutu was stunned for a moment: "What does it mean?"
Qin Lang told Chen Hutu the news of Lu Xingqiao's return, and Chen Hutu said: "I have seen Mr. Lu, and it is a blessing for him to come back."
If it was Lu Xingqiao himself, Qin Lang naturally agreed with Chen Hutu, but he had already determined that the person who came here this time was an impostor, then the arrival of Lu Xingqiao would only be a disaster for Dayong. What's even more troublesome is that Lu Xingqiao is the most wise general of Tiance Prefecture, and his arrival will inevitably have a great impact on the under-constructed Tiance Prefecture.
The sound of bells came from behind, and Baiyu Palace came to inspect the progress of the project. Lu Xingqiao was also here with her this time.
Qin Lang looked closely and saw the middle-aged scholar who was walking with Baiyu Palace. His weapon was extraordinary and gentle. Qin Lang had seen Lu Xingqiao's true appearance when he was opening the seal and passing on his skills. He dared to conclude that the person who came looked exactly the same as Lu Xingqiao. What Qin Lang did not expect was that there was another person behind Lu Xingqiao. The man was Qiu Yucheng who almost took his life in Jiangyuan Mansion. Qin Lang secretly took a breath of air conditioning. Things began to get worse. Although he was wearing ink when he was fighting hard with Qiu Yucheng, a person's body shape and movements were difficult to change. Qiu Yucheng was already a fourth-grade third-class spiritual master in Jiangyuan Mansion. With his realm insight, he was already quite powerful.
Lu Xingqiao once helped Baiyu Palace. It was precisely because of his help that Baiyu Palace successfully escaped from Yongdu. Qin Lang heard Baiyu Palace screaming at the master's uncle and sighed in his heart. Could this silly girl not tell that Lu Xingqiao in front of her was just a fake?
Although Lu Xingqiao is a fake, Qiu Yucheng is a real person. He is a disciple of Huayunlou. He was originally planning under Ren Xiaocheng, the county magistrate of Jiangyuan Prefecture, and was responsible for guiding Ren Xiaocheng's precious son Ren Jiaguang to cultivate martial arts. Later, Ren Jiaguang died tragically in Ranxianglou. Qiu Yucheng was ordered to arrest the murderer. Cheng Daoqing, who joined forces, started a decisive battle with Qin Lang and Yan Ruyu at Wumo Bookstore. During that battle, Cheng Daoqing was pushed into the well by Qin Lang and died by the unjust soul in the water. Although Qiu Yucheng escaped by luck, the white jade sword was snatched away by Yan Ruyu and broke one of his right arm. It was a heavy loss.
Baiyu Palace did not know what happened in Jiangyuan Mansion, so he brought Lu Xingqiao and his group to Tiance Mansion, waved to Qin Lang and said, "Qin Lang, come here!"
Qin Lang couldn't even hide, so he could only walk over with his teeth and Chen Hutu followed him to greet him.
Baiyu Palace said to Lu Xingqiao: "Uncle Lu, he is Qin Lang who escorted me to Jiuyou Sect. Now he is my most capable assistant."
Lu Xingqiao looked at Qin Lang with a smile and said, "Good luck, lucky luck!"
Qin Lang clasped his fists to Lu Xingqiao and said, "I have met Mr. Lu." Shenming, who was hidden in his left hand, did not react at all. Lu Xingqiao in front of him should be a flesh and blood body. In the world, few people knew about Lu Xingqiao's death. Qin Lang could not see too many flaws from this fake, and deliberately said, "Mr. Lu, we seem to have met before."
Lu Xingqiao's expression was like Ancient Jing Bubo, and he smiled indifferently: "Is there any? I don't remember it." This sentence further proves that he and Lu Xingqiao, who opened the seal and passed on Qin Lang in Chiyang, were not the same person.
Qiu Yucheng took a step forward at this time and said to Qin Lang: "I think Mr. Qin looks familiar."
Qin Lang pretended to be confused, "This one is..."
Bai Yugong said: "My senior brother Qiu Yucheng."
Qiu Yucheng had only one arm left and could not bow, but just nodded to greet him.
Qin Lang realized that Qiu Yucheng might have recognized him, but due to his current identity, it is difficult for him to make public.
Lu Xingqiao smiled at Chen Hutu and said, "Young Master Chen, when will you come back?"
Chen Hutu said: "Hello Mr. Lu, I came back a few days ago and made a special trip to attend my sister's wedding."
Lu Xingqiao said to Qiu Yucheng: "This is the national uncle."
Chen Hutu said, "My name is Chen Hutu, everyone should call me my name."
Qin Lang asked Wang Houting to take Lu Xingqiao and the others to visit the progress of the project. He quietly called Baiyu Palace aside and whispered: "What do you mean?"
Bai Yugong said: "My uncle came back to help us this time. He used to be a member of the Tiance Mansion. With the title of the first wise general of the Tiance Mansion, and with his help, we can quickly rebuild the Tiance Mansion." She trusted Lu Xingqiao very much. If it were not for Lu Xingqiao's help, she would not be able to escape from Yongdu smoothly.
Qin Lang originally wanted to tell Baiyu Palace his suspicion, but when he spoke to his lips, he changed his thoughts. Baiyu Palace could not survive at all. If he told her too early, he might be alarmed. Now this fake Lu Xingqiao is not sure that he has seen through him, and the reason why he and Qiu Yucheng were able to enter the Tiance Mansion was all arranged by the empress dowager. What exactly did this old lady want to do? Do you distrust Baiyu Palace or want to target him?
Qin Lang didn't want to talk to Lu Xingqiao and other people, so he found an excuse to go home first.
When he returned to Jinyuan, he found that Liu Sanniang was coming and brought a lot of gifts. When Liu Sanniang saw Qin Lang, she smiled and said, "Mr. Qin is back."
Qin Lang smiled and said, "What wind has blown Boss Liu."
Liu Sanniang said: "Don't get me wrong. I'm here today to apologize to you and give you a gift. I have to rely on Mr. Qin to take care of you in the future."
Long Xixi said: "What does it mean? What did you ask him to take care of you?"
Liu Sanniang covered her mouth and giggled, "I'm used to it, so don't be surprised by the princess."
Long Xixi rolled her eyes and said, "If you have nothing to do, go back."
Liu Sanniang nodded and said goodbye to the two and left.
Qin Lang sent her out and returned to Long Xixi and said, "What are she doing?"
"It's not about Wanhualou. I think the master is still worried about us."
"With her ability, why not find that picture by herself?"
Long Xixi shook her head and took off her outer cloak for him. Qin Lang told her about Lu Xingqiao's return.
Long Xixi said: "I have heard of this person. The most wise general of Tiance Mansion, Duozhi is close to the demon. It seems that Emperor Shunde once wanted him to be the national guru, but he refused. Hasn't he been missing for a long time? Why did he suddenly come back?"
Qin Lang sat down, Long Xixi helped him knead his shoulders, Qin Lang put his head back on her chest, closed his eyes and enjoyed it while considering what happened today: "This Lu Xingqiao should be a fake."
Long Xixi's hand stopped: "Fake a fake? Are you serious?"
Qin Lang said: "I once met Lu Xingqiao. I dare to conclude that this is a fake. He should have a very good understanding of Lu Xingqiao. Every move is vivid, and no one else has found any flaws."
Long Xixi's hand continued to move, and she frowned with a smile: "You only meet Lu Xingqiao once. Others should know Lu Xingqiao better than you. Why can't they find flaws? Can you find it?"
Qin Lang hesitated for a moment, but still did not tell the story of Lu Xingqiao's seal transmission. It would be best if this matter was broken in his stomach.
Long Xixi analyzed: "Have you ever thought that the Lu Xingqiao you met before was fake?"
Qin Lang suddenly woke up the dreamer, and he sat up suddenly. Why didn't he expect such a simple truth? From the beginning, he had determined that the person was Lu Xingqiao, and he had never questioned it. Anyone would be affected by preconceived ideas.
If Long Xixi's assumption is true, then who was the one who gave him the seal and passed on his skills in Chiyang? Qin Lang carefully recalled the scene when he met Lu Xingqiao. The possibility that Long Xixi mentioned did exist, but it was very slim. When he entered the brain world of Lu Xingqiao, Lu Xingqiao showed him his whole life and taught him all his life that he had learned. His appearance could be disguised, but his knowledge could not be disguised.
Compared to the fake Lu Xingqiao, Qiu Yucheng is the thing Qin Lang needs to solve the most.
Qin Lang talked about the grudge between him and Qiu Yucheng in Jiangyuan Mansion. After hearing this, Long Xixi suggested: "In this way, Qiu Yucheng may have recognized you, and there is nothing to be afraid of. At worst, let's take action first."
Qin Lang said: "Don't rush to start. Qiu Yucheng is a member of Jiuyou Sect after all. Even if he recognizes me, there is no definite evidence." Qin Lang didn't mind killing Qiu Yucheng, but he couldn't ignore the Jiuyou Sect behind Qiu Yucheng.
The longer he came to this world, the more he felt that strength was the bottom line. When he first came, he and Baiyu Palace were chased and fled in a hurry. Now he has finally settled down. Xue Wu's temporary departure has left him without any worries. Although there have been twists and turns, he finally married Long Xixi and owned his own family.
Rebuilding the Tiance Mansion gave him a brand new platform. Using the Tiance Mansion, he could unite his friends more closely. As the Tiance Mansion grows, he will also have his own power. However, just when he was full of confidence, the appearance of Lu Xingqiao made everything full of variables.
Long Xixi said: "Don't worry, I'll let the Holy Light Sect take action to solve this problem."
"It's better not to act rashly." Qin Lang killed Cheng Daoqing from the Banyuemen in Jiangyuan Mansion. If Qiu Yucheng exposed this matter, it would probably cause greater trouble. Qin Lang didn't want Long Xixi to worry, so he didn't tell her about this matter and said calmly: "I want to see what this Qiu Yucheng wants to do?"
At this time, Cui'er came over and knocked on the door, but someone came to visit her. After asking, it was Qiu Yucheng from Jiuyou Sect.
Qin Lang thought to himself, saying that Cao Cao was here, and before he could find him, he actually came to him.
Qin Lang asked Cui'er to invite Qiu Yucheng in and asked Long Xixi to avoid it for the time being.
Qin Lang went out to greet him, Qiu Yucheng walked into Jinyuan, saw the exquisite layout of the Jinyuan, and sincerely praised: "This garden is so beautiful."
Qin Lang smiled and said, "Beautiful is beautiful, but it's a little smaller after all." He bowed to Qiu Yucheng with his fists.
Qiu Yucheng protected his left hand and returned the favor to Qin Lang. His right arm was cut off by Yan Ruyu in the battle at Wumo Bookstore, so he could only return the favor in this way: "I'm taking the opportunity to come to the door, and I hope Mr. Qin will not be surprised."
Qin Lang said: "Mr. Qiu, please be polite. In the future, we will be friends in Tiance Mansion."
Chapter completed!