As soon as he stepped into the mansion, Xing Shan came up to him and said, "Master Teng is here."

Xiang Shaolong was overjoyed and rushed into the inner hall, where Teng Yizheng and Ji Zhao were talking.

Teng Yi jumped up, showing her true feelings, and hugged him tightly.

After sitting down, Ji Yanran smiled and said: "It turns out that we missed Brother Teng by chance. Danquan and Wuda met Brother Teng only two days away."

Teng Yi said: "We have attacked Dan Chu's army seven times, but he has blocked them all. This man's intelligence and military skills cannot be underestimated. Now Pu Bu and Xu Yi are responsible for dragging them away. I'm afraid that the third brother is not enough.

We brought three hundred people here, they all pretended to be traders from the Wei Kingdom and entered the city in batches. They are all the best men in our elite army."

Xiang Shaolong said with great joy: "I was having a headache over the assassination of Li Ling, but now it's gone. My second brother first selected dozens of people to pretend to be the old troops of the Dian King, and came to look for their lord and take on the responsibility of defending the Dian Prince's Palace."

Responsibility."

Teng Yi hurriedly summoned Jing Shan and Wu Da and Dan Quan, who had just arrived, to take charge of the arrangements.

Xiang Shaolong then explained the current situation to Teng Yi. When Teng Yi found out that his great enemy Li Yuan had become a comrade, his eyes widened. When Xiang Shaolong revealed Li Yanyan's identity, Zhao Zhi was so horrified that he lay in front of Ji.

Yanran carried it on her back.

At this time Li Yuan came.

The three of them entered the quiet room to discuss.

When Li Yuan saw the reinforcements coming and knew how powerful the Wu family's elite troops were, with two hundred men capable of defeating thousands of troops, he felt refreshed and full of confidence.

While the scrolls were being spread out for discussion, Chun Shenjun sent someone to send an invitation, inviting Mrs. Zhuang, Zhuang Baoyi, and Wan Ruiguang to a dinner at Chun Shenjun's mansion.

All three of them frowned.

Li Yuan sent someone back to his house to see if he was invited, and then said: "There is no good banquet, how should we deal with this matter?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "I'm sure that Brother Li is also one of the invitees. Because after today's failed attempt to assassinate me, Lord Chun Shen has lost his patience, especially since Brother Li's power has skyrocketed due to Qu Shiming's departure, so he

Decided to get rid of both of us in one fell swoop."

Teng Yi smiled and said: "Then it's better to use the trick and kill Lord Chun Shen tonight."

Seeing that he spoke easily, Li Yuan smiled and said: "But we can't bring hundreds of people to the banquet. If we don't go, it doesn't seem appropriate. Until now, on the surface, the relationship between Chun Shenjun and I is still very good."

Good."

Xiang Shaolong said: "We have to go to this banquet. This will prevent them from thinking that we will unexpectedly attack Prince Yelang's Mansion. How many of Brother Li's men can be called real masters? At least it should be a reply.

, Donglvzi’s kind of series.”

Li Yuandao: "We should be able to select ten to twelve people."

Xiang Shaolong said: "That's it. I will allocate twelve men from my men to you, and we will each take twenty-four men. In addition, Brother Li ordered his men to form a strict formation in the house to serve. If there is a signal rocket coming out, they will

Go to Lord Chun Shen's Mansion and Su Xing will fight them to the death."

Teng Yi said: "What if Li Linghui sends people to sneak attack on the Prince of Dian's Mansion?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "I'm just afraid that he won't come here... Hey, Yanran is in charge of commanding the overall situation. Because he misjudged our strength, he ensured that the intruders would be alive but unable to return."

Teng Yi said: "Leave Li Ling's life to me. In my opinion, the strength of forty-eight people is still a bit weak. It would be better to have more than ten people, who will be responsible for looking after the carriages and horses outside. When there is an emergency, we will respond internally and externally."

, that would be much safer." Then he patted his sleeves and said with a smile: "The "broken crossbow" hidden inside me will be a good helper in deciding victory or defeat."

Lou Wuxin came to report at this time, and Li Yuan indeed received an invitation to the banquet at Chun Shen Jun's Mansion tonight.

After the three discussed the details of the operation, Li Yuan asked about the performance and usage of the "Zhe Nu" before going hand in hand with Teng Yi.

Xiang Shaolong went to find Mrs. Zhuang.

When they arrived at Mrs. Zhuang's north courtyard, Zhuang Kong came up to her and said, "Mrs. Qingxiu is here. She is reminiscing with her in the hall."

The words have not yet been spoken, and the ringing sound is heard.

The two maids opened the way, and Mrs. Zhuang and another beauty came out side by side.

Because she was wearing a veil, he could not see the appearance of the delicate lady, but just by looking at her slender figure and charming steps, he could tell that she was a rare beauty.

Dou Jie is quite handsome, but will he regret that he fell in love with Cheng Suning's concubine and lost this beauty?

Xiang Shaolong hurriedly and Zhuang Kong stepped aside and saluted.

Mrs. Zhuang said: "Madam, this is my younger brother Wan Ruiguang."

Mrs. Qingxiu glanced at Xiang Shaolong through the veil and saluted, "Hello, General Wan." Without another word, Mrs. Zhuang walked out of the house without stopping.

Xiang Shaolong saw that the other party didn't care about him, so he didn't mind. Because no man can expect that all women will fall in love with him.

After Mrs. Zhuang came back, she pulled him into the inner hall, closed the door, and said solemnly: "Mrs. Qingxiu came to warn me that Lord Chun Shen, Li Quan, Dou Jie, Cheng Suning, Li Ling, and King Yelang have formed an alliance.

The party is preparing to attack us and Li Yuan, we will escape immediately."

Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "Didn't she separate from Doujie? How did she know about this?"

Mrs. Zhuang said: "Her niece is Huang Zhan's wife. Huang Zhan is the most arrogant person. He cursed you and Li Yuan at home and revealed the secret."

Xiang Shaolong put his arms around the pale Mrs. Zhuang and said with a smile: "Even if they don't take action, I will force them to take action."

Then he briefly explained the current situation between ourselves and the enemy.

Mrs. Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So you already know, so should Baoyi and I go to the banquet tonight?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "Of course I shouldn't go. Then I'll just find an excuse to tell Chun Shen-Jun. I think he's already made up his mind and you won't go."

Mrs. Zhuang said worriedly: "Are we too disadvantaged in terms of numbers?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "The ratio of the number of people is indeed a big disadvantage, but the strength is definitely another matter. My people are all proficient in the ability to fly over eaves and walk over walls. When the fire breaks out in the Yelang Palace, I guarantee that Chun Shenjun and others will be helpless. At that time we will

There will be an opportunity. I decided to have a showdown with Chun Shenjun tonight, and it would be ideal if I could kill Tian Dan together."

Mrs. Zhuang leaned into her arms and said: "Shaolong, I am really grateful to you. But what is a showdown?"

After Xiang Shaolong explained, "I'm just afraid that Chun Shenjun's target tonight is just your mother and son, so it will be difficult for us to take the initiative. This is because there is no name for sending troops. At that time, we could only make do with Li Ling and Yelang Wang.

Just kill them."

Mrs. Zhuang said with a sweet smile: "It's easy for you to say. There are many masters around Li Ling and King Yelang. Don't underestimate the enemy."

Xiang Shaolong saw that her watery eyes were sparkling and very attractive. He leaned over and kissed her softly and said: "What masters have I not seen before? The most powerful thing is to attack the unprepared ones. Their attention must be

We gathered them together at Li Yuan's general house. How could they expect that I have another unexpected force? It's a taboo for military strategists to know what they already know and not know the enemy. Madam, please rest assured."

Mrs. Zhuang said: "With Xiang Shaolong caring for my mother and son, why should I be worried? I just care about you."

Xiang Shaolong saw how beautiful she was and couldn't help but kiss her passionately before going to prepare everything.

No one could have imagined that they would have to confront the enemy head-on so soon.

Seventy-two members of the elite regiment came, and they all climbed walls and trees to sneak into the Prince of Dian's Mansion.

When Ji Yanran learned that she had been entrusted with the important task, she was very excited and took command. She first gathered Mrs. Zhuang and other women and children, and then deployed defenses at strategic locations in the house, even the treetops.

Zhao Zhi became her natural follower and orderly.

At this time, Lou Wuxin came on Li Yuan's order and reported the situation to Xiang Shaolong: "Now the entire city is under the spies of Chun Shenjun and Li Quan, and they are closely monitoring the movements in the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Prince of Dian's Mansion to prevent anyone from escaping.

On the contrary, Prince Yelang's Mansion is very peaceful and closed, and no special behavior can be seen."

Xiang Shaolong said: "It is unusual to stay closed and not come out. It is also called overpowering. They will definitely attack the Prince of Dian's Mansion tonight. Only through the hands of outsiders can Lord Chun Shen and others shirk their responsibilities in front of the Queen Mother."

.”

Lou Wuxin said: "According to our informant at Chun Shenjun, there won't be any special action tonight, but Huang Zhan boasted about Haikou, saying that he would force you to compete in martial arts at the banquet, and also said that he would kill the killer in pain

, all our brothers are waiting to see the show."

Then he said in a deep voice: "Huang Zhan is the best swordsman in Chun Shen Lord's Mansion. If we can kill him, it will be a serious blow to Chun Shen Lord."

Xiang Shaolong said calmly: "It's enough to beat him to a disability or seriously hurt him."

Lou Wuxin laughed heartily and said, "Working for Master Xiang is indeed different."

When he was still going on, Jing Shan came to retaliate, and the Queen Mother summoned Xiang Shaolong into the palace.

Xiang Shaolong was overjoyed, knowing that Li Yanyan was finally moved.

After the palace maid served the fragrant tea and retreated, Li Yanyan, whose face was hidden in the gauze, remained speechless. Xiang Shaolong, who was sitting on the right seat under her, had no choice but to drink his own tea.

This is the hall of a quiet courtyard in the harem. After closing the courtyard door, there is no one in the courtyard. It seems that they are the only two people left in the world.

Thinking of the humiliation and misfortune that Li Yanyan encountered when she first came of age, and now that she had to make sacrifices with her enemies for the sake of her beloved brother and the overall situation of Chu State, I couldn't help but feel pity for her.

Although she is the Queen Mother, she is not happy at all.

Just think about how she had to force herself to flatter Chun Shenjun and King Xiaolie, two old and ugly men, and you will know her bitterness and pain.

Now that everything has passed, she is still under the control of the powerful ministers, who use the late king's will to suppress her, a weak woman, and force her to do things against her will.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh.

Li Yanyan said coldly: "Why are you sighing, sir?"

Xiang Shaolong heard the caution in her tone and knew that she was particularly sensitive due to her past experiences. He must not treat her as an ordinary person, so he whispered: "I rarely listen to something calmly, but just now

My attention was focused on the sound of the wind blowing the leaves in the courtyard. I felt that the sound was ever-changing and as sweet as the sounds of nature, but I usually neglected it. Then I suddenly woke up. Infinitely beautiful things have always existed around me, just because of us.

If you forget about other things, you will miss everything and miss it." Li Yanyan's delicate body trembled slightly and she said nothing. Due to the cover of the banknotes, Xiang Shaolong could not see her expression and reaction.
To be continued...