Chapter 250 Chapter 8: The Landlord Dragon

Xiang Shaolong hurried along the street, and the closer he got to Little Linzi in the central area of ​​Kuocheng, the more pedestrians there were. Amidst the bright lights, the falling snow powder was like fairy powder sprinkled on the world by the spirits from the sky, which seemed unreal. Pedestrians mostly come in groups of three or four, each speaking with a different accent. It seems that they are people from various countries or other places who come here to admire the three famous concubines, and the residents of this city are only a minority. According to Xiao Yuetan, Linzi has a population of 70,000 households and more than 300,000 people, which is much smaller than the population of Xianyang.

When he was anxious to catch up with Lei Yun'er and the others, someone waved to him from across the street, it turned out to be another general Fei Chun and the five imperial guards. Xiang Shaolong waited for the two carriages to pass by, then crossed the driveway, came to the front of the six people, and said, "Where are the others?" Fei Chundao: "I went to the brothel! We are looking for a place to drink, so let Deacon Shen come with you!" Xiang Shaolong said: "Do you know which kiln they went to?" Another person said with a smile: "Of course they don't have a share in the expensive ones. Deacon Shen only needs to look for the one with the humblest facade, and Bao Bao can find them." Fei Chun and the others burst out laughing.

Seeing that they were having a good time, and seeing that there were no suspicious people around, Xiang Shaolong couldn't bear to spoil their fun, and moved them to a corner to avoid blocking the traffic, so he said: "Things have changed, Deputy Deacon Zhang told me that Missy offended this place. A powerful person is afraid that although he does not dare to touch the eldest lady, he will attack us servants, so you have to go back immediately after you have a little fun." Fei Chun and the others changed their expressions and nodded in agreement. Xiang Shaolong hurriedly continued to search for Lei Yuner and the others. After walking for a while, he saw that no matter the brothels or restaurants, they all had a good appearance. If you set up shop in the farming king area to make a living, unless you change to the side streets and narrow alleys, you can't find cheap kilns.

Can't help but regret it in my heart. After all, he lacks experience in managing servants, because he never regards anyone as a servant who can be ordered around, so he only hopes to make them free and happy as much as possible.In the current uncertain situation, it is really inappropriate to let people out to run wild. His worries were not unfounded. Zhongsunlong, who became angry from embarrassment, would never let go of the opportunity to make Fengfei sad. If something happened right after arriving in Linzi, who would have confidence in him as the new deacon?And besides a dagger, he didn't have any weapons on his body, if he had to use his hands, he would suffer a lot.

When I was in a state of anxiety, I saw a group of people gathered outside a brothel, whispering directions to the brothel. Xiang Shaolong's heart sank, he stepped forward, joined a group of people, and asked, "What happened?" One of them said sarcastically: "I owe Grandpa Zhong some money and dare to visit the kiln. I'm afraid I don't know how the word 'death' is written. Sigh! It's shameful to drag people away like a pack of dogs." Xiang Shaolong finished screaming secretly, asked about the clothing and appearance of the person who was taken away, after confirming that it must be Lei Yun'er and others, he said: "Those people are my friends, now I have to use money to redeem them, may I ask Grandpa Zhong about it?" Where is the mansion?"

Unexpectedly, all the people changed their expressions, not only did not answer him, but also scattered away, so tired that he stood on the spot blankly. Just in time, a person came out of the brothel shyly, and Xiang Shaolong grabbed him.Said: "Brother..." The man was taken aback and said, "Don't tell my wife..." How could Xiang Shaolong be in the mood to laugh, and said: "Brother, I misunderstood, I just want to ask for directions." The man took a closer look and realized that he was not an acquaintance. He stroked his chest and said, "You almost scared me to death. You don't need to pull people's clothes to ask directions!"

Xiang Shaolong saw that he was between twenty-five and six years old, with gorgeous clothes and good looks, obviously he was the son of an official, but he was so afraid of guilt, so he said angrily: "I am just eager to find the mansion of Uncle Sun Long, little brother It's his distant relative, and I'm here to say hello to him." The man let out a sigh of relief and said, "Zhongsun's Mansion is on South Street, which happens to be diagonally opposite to my house, so let me give you a ride! Sigh! I have to go home quickly." Xiang Shaolong was secretly delighted to meet such a friendly person again, and his affection for him increased greatly, so he walked across the street with him.

Outside a tavern, a carriage was parked, and when the two of them were walking forward, a driver got out of the carriage and sat in the seat of the driver in front. The man proudly said: "I specially asked the carriage to stop here, so that no one would know that I went to the brothel. Hey! I haven't asked my brother Tai Gao's name yet." Xiang Shaolong said: "My name is Shen Liang, where is brother?" The man said: "My name is Xie Ziyuan, come! Get in the car!" The carriage drove out, and Xie Ziyuan sat comfortably in the seat, admiring: "Lan Lan's skin is as delicate as satin, and it's smooth. I just wish I could stay there for the night."

Xiang Shaolong calmed down at this moment, while thinking about how to please Zhongsunlong, he responded casually: "Is your lady ugly?" Xie Ziyuan protested as if he had been wronged: "Of course not! Although Lan Lan is a bit pretty, she is still far behind her." Xiang Shaolong's curiosity arose, and he said, "Then why does brother Xie still go outside to flirt with women?" Xie Ziyuan said dejectedly: "Don't think that I am getting tired of her for a long time. In fact, the more I look at her, the more I love her, and the more I am afraid of her. And when there are quarrels and disputes, mother always helps her and not me, because she replaces her." Mother has given birth to two white and fat grandchildren."

Xiang Shaolong said sympathetically: "The reason why brother Xie wants to go out to hang around secretly is probably because he wants to taste the softness that your wife owes you." Xie Ziyuan clapped his legs and said, "Brother Shen still understands me, ha! Brother Shen, can you do me a big favor." Xiang Shaolong wondered, "How can I help you?" Xie Ziyuan slapped him in the ear, and whispered as if he was afraid that anyone would know, "Can you pretend to be my long-lost friend and come to visit me from afar, then I will of course entertain you wholeheartedly. Then I can sneak out for a longer time Yes. Hey! Of course I won’t treat you badly, Brother Shen’s expenses are all covered by my younger brother.”

Xiang Shaolong didn't know if he was angry or funny, and said, "I'll be very busy these two days, I'm afraid I won't be able to visit your residence." Xie Ziyuan pleaded: "It only takes a little time, how about tomorrow night? After the time is up, I will wait for brother Shen's arrival at the house." Xiang Shaolong said helplessly, "I'll try to find the time to come!" Xie Ziyuan said happily: "Brother Shen is really a friend. Alas! I'm afraid you won't believe me if I say it. I, Xie Ziyuan, is a treasurer, but no one dares to accompany me to the brothel. Even if I am accompanied by beauty, I can drink alone. No friends, it's always disappointing, now it's good to have Brother Shen to accompany you." Xiang Shaolong thought he had eyes but didn't know Mount Tai, so it turned out that this son was actually an important minister of the Qi State, so it was rare that he had no pretensions and spoke frankly.Teach people to like him from the bottom of their hearts. He smiled and said, "Is your friend afraid of being scolded by Mrs. Zun?" Xie Ziyuan said in a low voice, "I'm afraid of beating." When Xiang Shaolong was stunned, the big man driving the car turned around and called out: "Young Master! We are almost at Grandpa Zhong's mansion." Xie Ziyuan whispered again: "Xie Quan is the only one who is still loyal to me." After finishing speaking, he said to Xie Quan: "Let's go home after sending Master Shen in." Clinging to Xiang Shaolong's hand, he said apologetically, "Even though my younger brother sent Brother Shen here, he couldn't wait for long, because I have to go back before the hour of the day. If I offend her, my younger brother will be in trouble!" The carriage stopped in front of a huge mansion with many courtyards, and then Xie Quan reported Xie Ziyuan's name to the warrior guarding the door, and immediately opened the door wide, allowing them to drive straight in. Xiang Shaolong was dumbfounded.Can't help asking: "Brother Xie seems to be very familiar with Uncle Zhongsun." Xie Ziyuan smiled and said: "It's kind of related!" He sighed: "There is a chance between people. I don't know why when I saw Brother Shen, I was very happy, and I knew that Brother Chen was a good friend. Hehe Remember to come tomorrow night!" He pointed out the location of his mansion. At this time, the carriage stopped in front of the steps of the main building in the courtyard, and several big men greeted him. The leader opened the door and said respectfully: "Bao Guang, my lord, please get off the carriage." Xie Ziyuan said: "I just send Zhong off..." Xiang Shaolong whispered in his ear, "I'm not his relative." Xie Ziyuan was stunned for a while, and then continued: "I sent a friend of mine, Shen Liang, to visit Uncle Zhongsun. Is Uncle Zhongsun at home?" Bao Guang was also slightly taken aback, and said: "It turns out that it is Lord Shen. The uncle is receiving congratulatory guests from Chu State. The villain will go in and pass the news. I don't know how Master Shen wants the villain to report to the uncle." Xiang Shaolong didn't want Xie Ziyuan to know about his many accidents, so he turned to him first and said, "Don't delay Brother Xie, I will definitely come tomorrow night." After saying that, he got off the car and watched Xie Ziyuan leave. When Xie Ziyuan left, he still couldn't stop waving his hands, he didn't mind that Xiang Shaolong had lied to him. ◇◇◇◇◇◇ The main building in Zhongsun's Mansion is a luxurious courtyard house, built on white stone steps, with brick-carved gatehouse and screen wall at the main entrance. On the top of the gate tower, there is a family plaque with the words "Zhongsun's Mansion" written on it. It is magnificent and shows the noble status of the owner. There are other courtyards on both sides of the main house, and a large garden at the back of the house. As for how many courtyards there are, it cannot be seen from Xiang Shaolong's angle. Xiang Shaolong glanced around and saw the entire courtyard group They are all surrounded by high walls, and the entrance just now is an ancient castle-style gatehouse. In the rain and snow, dozens of octagonal palace lanterns illuminated the square in front of the main house as bright as day, and there was a carriage parked beside it, but the horse had already been taken away by someone, probably it was the vehicle of a visitor from Chu State. Seeing his calm demeanor and his own imposing manner, Bao Guang didn't dare to be negligent, and said: "Master Shen, please go in and avoid the wind and snow before we talk!" Xiang Shaolong nodded and followed him up the steps. Zhongsunlong is worthy of being a rich and powerful man. The materials used in the main house are breathtaking. After sitting down at the outside entrance, Xiang Shaolong said: "Brother Bao, please inform Uncle Zhongsun that I came to see him about Feng Fei." Bao Guang was greatly astonished, he wanted to stop and stopped, hesitated for a while, and then went to the hall to report. Xiang Shaolong waited quietly. If Zhongsunlong refused to see him, what should he do? The use of force is just death in vain. But he was quite sure, because Zhongsun Longruo was really infatuated with Feng Fei, and he refused to give up until the Yellow River, so he had to find out why he came here. After waiting for a while, Bao Guang came back and said, "Master, please let Brother Shen go in." Seeing how it went so smoothly, Xiang Shaolong was disgusted and surprised, but right now he had no time to think about it, so he hurriedly got up and followed Bao Guang into the room. Bao Guang said in a low voice: "Uncle knows that Master Shen is a friend of Mr. Xie, so he is willing to meet Master Shen." Xiang Shaolong knew that he had helped him, so he quickly thanked him. After passing a gravel path through the garden, we came to the main entrance of the lobby, guarded by four warriors on both sides. Bao Zhong stopped and shouted: "Master Shen is here!" Xiang Shaolong's scalp tingled a little when he saw this kind of grandeur, but how could this be something to retreat from the battle.Taking a deep breath, stepping over the threshold, one can see the magnificent and elegant hall. A row of quaint screens divides the hall into two parts, the north and the south. It is spacious and bright, and the furniture is made of high-quality mahogany. The two of them were seated opposite each other on the floor, with pretty maids waiting on both sides, and two groups of warriors standing behind them, making one feel that the identity of the visitors was quite unusual. Under Bao Guang's instructions, Xiang Shaolong crossed the gauze screen, and the first thing he saw was a skinny monkey-headed man in brocade clothes who was about forty years old, staring at him with burning eyes. When Xiang Shaolong turned his eyes to the other person, he was frightened out of his wits and almost ran away. It was Li Yuan who hadn't seen him for a long time. What he regretted the most at this time was that he didn't put the fruit core under his tongue first, so as not to teach Li Yuan to recognize his voice when he spoke. But just by looking at Li Yuan's expression, one can tell that any disguise is superfluous. In this face-to-face situation with four eyes meeting, Li Yuan glanced over, and immediately trembled slightly, his handsome face flashed an expression of surprise that could not be concealed. Firstly, in order to negotiate with Zhongsunlong, Xiang Shaolong did not hide his footwork and demeanor; secondly, no one else was covering him up to confuse him; thirdly, Li Yuan was more familiar with him than Tian Dan and others.So it's instantly recognizable. When Xiang Shaolong's heart told me to die, Li Yuan actually gave him a wink, which sparked a glimmer of hope in him.In terms of character, Lord Longyang should be more "pure" than Li Yuan, but things in the world often surprise. Next to the cushion, behind him were two charming beauties who were massaging the back of his thin eyebrows. Zhongsun Long, who became rich through loan sharking, squinted at him and said, "Please sit down!" After Xiang Shaolong saluted ecstatically, he sat down opposite the two of them like a prisoner.I thought to myself that Zhong Sunlong looked like this, no wonder Feng Fei, a swan, looked down on him as an ugly toad. Under Zhongsun Long's protruding brow ridges, his eyes were shining brightly, and his skinless face was surprisingly expressive. With his thick and long eyebrows raised, he smiled triumphantly and said, "Li Xiangguo You can see why I am willing to meet this unknown person immediately and let him sit opposite him." At first Xiang Shaolong thought that Zhong Sunlong was talking to him, but it turned out that he was only talking to Li Yuan, with the meaning of insulting himself, and he was extremely rude. Li Yuan said with a strange expression: "Master Long always acts unexpectedly, how can I guess." Zhongsun Long didn't even look at Xiang Shaolong, and said directly: "It's because Xie Ziyuan sent him here, so I have to explain something. If Xie Ziyuan asks about it in the future, I can't blame me for not being considerate of him." Don't turn your head to squint and stare at Xiang Shaolong: "Report your identity and purpose, what is the relationship with Xie Ziyuan, if I think you have half a lie, I guarantee that you will never be able to leave here on your own two legs." Xiang Shaolong had just recovered from his shock, exchanged glances with Li Yuan who seemed to be more loyal than Lord Longyang, looked up to the sky and laughed loudly. The seven or eight warriors behind Zhongsunlong were all holding sword handles, and the sun was shining fiercely. They only waited for Zhongsunlong's order to come and beat people. Zhongsun Long rolled his eyes wildly and shouted angrily, "What's so funny?" Xiang Shaolong stopped laughing abruptly, his eyes shot out a serious look, he stared at Zhongsunlong and said: "I was laughing at Zhongsunlong who was famous all over the world, but he was just a bully, no wonder Miss Feng Fei didn't like it anymore." Before Zhongsunlong had a chance to speak, the two warriors standing behind Xiang Shaolong rushed up from the left and right sides, apparently trying to grab Xiang Shaolong from his seat and force him to kneel on the ground and other such actions. Li Yuan was showing a look that he couldn't bear to see, Xiang Shaolong had already used his body twice, twisting the big rough hand on his shoulder left and right, and without moving his shoulders, he used the momentum to throw the two strong men down in front of him. The warriors behind Zhong Sunlong shouted angrily and rushed out with their swords drawn. Seeing that the battle was inevitable, Li Yuan yelled, "Stop!" All the warriors stopped in astonishment. The two felled warriors clasped their hands together and got up, their faces turned blue from the pain, obviously Xiang Shaolong broke their elbows. Zhong Sunlong was stunned for a while, and shouted: "Go back!" After all the warriors returned to their original positions and the two wounded warriors retreated, the hall returned to calm, but the atmosphere was like a bowstring being stretched. Xiang Shaolong looked at Zhongsunlong coldly as if nothing had happened. Zhong Sunlong suppressed his anger and said to Li Yuan, "Why did Li Xiangguo prevent me from teaching this arrogant guy?" Li Yuan swept away the warriors behind him.He said lightly: "If I were Master Long, I would have all these slaves who made their own opinions suffer with a stick. How could I ask for credit before Master Long said anything? It might kill Master Long." Zhongsun Long was taken aback and said, "Take my life?" At this moment, Xiang Shaolong was sure that Li Yuan would not betray him, so he let go of his heart, replied with arrogance, and laughed loudly: "Li Xiangguo is still smarter, look!" Lightning pulled out the only dagger tied to his foot, and threw it at the table full of wine and vegetables in front of Sun Long. "predict!" Amidst the stunned eyes of the crowd and the exclamation of concubines and servants, the dagger was deeply inserted into the hard mahogany. Zhong Sunlong looked at the trembling dagger hilt, his face changed suddenly, and he was speechless for a moment. The hall was silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on the dagger.No one dared to move, who knows if Xiang Shaolong will release a second dagger.Especially when Li Yuan pointed out just now that he acted without an order, he should be punished. At this time, no one dared to do it again. Such a formidable and accurate technique is shocking, but what can suppress Zhongsunlong the most is Xiang Shaolong's strong confidence and arrogance. Xiang Shaolong said lightly: "Now we can have a good talk!" It may be the first time that Zhong Sunlong felt that his life was being manipulated by others, he took a deep breath and said, "Okay! Just rely on your skills, let's talk!" Xiang Shaolong first smiled at Li Yuan: "Li Xiangguo is so clever, he actually saw that I, Shen Liang, still have future plans." Li Yuan smiled and said, "You can tell that you are a first-rate assassin just by looking at Brother Shen's expression as cold as ice and snow." Xiang Shaolong's eyes turned back to Zhongsunlong's face, and he said calmly: "I, Shen Liang, is the steward under Miss Feng Fei, helping her take care of the big and small matters in the group. You want to divide life and death, but you don't need to take this relationship to heart. Since I, Shen Liang, dared to come here, I have a heart that would rather be broken than broken." Li Yuan was startled and said, "It's better to have broken pieces of jade than to make tiles. These two sentences are very interesting." Zhongsunlong and the others were also moved by it, and even felt Xiang Shaolong's devotion to death.This is an era that values ​​talents, no matter rich or poor, as long as they are talented, they will be respected. Zhongsun Longhe had met someone like Xiang Shaolong before, and with Li Yuan's cooperation, he used tricks again and again, but felt that his life was threatened, and the ferocious flames were greatly reduced. But he also waited for the overlord of the underworld in Ruowei Town, who was used to the scene and the storm, and said calmly: "You are indeed qualified to speak, but it is really unwise to want to fight against me, Zhong Sunlong." Li Yuan interjected, "Master Long, can you listen to Li Yuan, the middleman, say something fair?" Of course Zhongsun Long did not dare to offend Li Yuan, a powerful minister with the support of the entire Chu State, and said politely, "Please speak, Li Xiangguo." In order to ease the atmosphere, Li Yuan said without hesitation: "I want to ask Brother Shen to promise not to send out hidden weapons first, so that we can have a frank dialogue." Xiang Shaolong knew that this was just an opportunity for Zhongsunlong to go down the stairs, not to mention that he had no daggers to shoot at all, so he said happily: "Xiangguo ordered, how dare I, Shen Liang, not obey, not to mention that I have always admired Lord Long, This trip is just a last resort, Master Wanwang has a lot, so forgive me." With Xiang Shaolong's toughness and unyieldingness just now, now that he utters such humble words, this flattery is extremely effective, Zhong Sunlong's expression immediately slowed down, and he said in a deep voice: "What does Li Xiangguo think about this?" Li Yuan said in a harmonious voice: "Brother Shen is here, I don't know why?" Xiang Shaolong said indifferently: "I just came here to ask Master Long for favors, hoping that he will show his noble hand and release the next few companions, so as not to embarrass Miss Feng Fei." Zhong Sunlong couldn't help secretly regretting letting this man named Shen Liang enter the hall.One must know that Feng Fei is a famous concubine respected by everyone in the world, if he makes it clear that he wants to embarrass her, what will Li Yuan think? He had always been tyrannical and domineering, and originally wanted to show some means to rectify Xiang Shaolong in front of Li Yuan, of course he would not give up easily, but if he insisted on not agreeing, even he himself would not know how to deal with this matter. His original idea was to discount Xiang Shaolong's two legs and have someone carry him back. This would kill Tian Dan's prestige and let Feng Fei know that he was not afraid of anyone, so that Feng Fei would submit to him. But in the situation where the opponent could take his life at any time, how dare he think so. While pondering, Li Yuan smiled and said: "I'm afraid there is a misunderstanding! How could Master Long care about those slaves?" Xiang Shaolong and Li Yuan hit it off, seeing Zhongsunlong's complexion change, they both felt amused. Zhong Sunlong had no choice but to shout to his subordinates: "Who picked up Miss Feng's subordinates? Is there really such a thing?" One of the vigilant men responded: "There were indeed people making trouble in the brothel just now, and even clashed with our people, so they were brought back and prepared to be sent to the officials tomorrow morning, but they didn't know that it was the person in charge of Shen." Zhong Sunlong pretended to be angry and said: "Then release them all immediately and send them back to Miss Feng." The subordinates took orders. Li Yuan got up to say goodbye, and said to Xiang Shaolong: "Guard Shen is extraordinary in skill and courage, I, Li Yuan, appreciate it very much, why don't I give Brother Shen a ride, let's chat by the way." Xiang Shaolong was grateful in his heart, knowing that in this way, Zhongsunlong would not take revenge on him openly. Zhong Sunlong's demeanor changed drastically, he became very polite, and he personally sent the two of them out.It was only then that Xiang Shaolong realized that Zhongsunlong was extremely tall, almost as tall as himself.The vampire was much more imposing standing up than sitting down. It wasn't until the carriage drove out of Zhongsun's residence that Xiang Shaolong heaved a sigh of relief, but he was already in a cold sweat.