Chapter 331: Defend the stronghold
Xuan Shaoning felt the conflict after seeing his brothers for the first time. He once confessed so much in front of Song Mi’s grave, hoping that he could meet these brothers again, even if he knew they were still alive. Especially after Xie Yu left, only he and Xing Gang were left in the tenth ranks in this world. Logically speaking, when he saw Xing Gang again, Xuan Shaoning was so happy that he should have cried with joy, but his reaction was really unexpected, beyond his own expectations and beyond the expectations of Yanzhi and Duan Lang.
"Shaoning, what's wrong with you? Are you unhappy to see Xing Gang? You don't know that if Xing Gang hadn't helped me just now, Yanzhi and I would have been in trouble."
At Duan Lang's reminder, Xuan Shaoning knew that he was still rude. After all, it was just his guess. At least on the surface, he could not be so distant from Xing Gang. So Xuan Shaoning finally revealed the emotions he had always wanted to show. He stepped forward and hugged Xing Gang directly without saying anything. The brothers only needed such a deep hug, and the mottled past and life-long friendships had already flowed in each other's hearts.
Why is Xinggang not the case? He also hugged Xuan Shaoning tightly. He had temporarily forgotten that they had differences in military ranks, and the difference was not too small. But who else cares at this time? It is the greatest luck to be able to survive and see each other. Those fame, wealth, military ranks are just things outside of their bodies.
The two of them hugged each other for a long time, and Yanzhi was a little jealous. After all, in her impression, Xuan Shaoning had never hugged herself like this. Perhaps because she felt Yanzhi's eyes, Xuan Shaoning finally let go of Xinggang and said, "This is not a place to talk, let's find a safe place first."
The four of them finally came to the Pangkui Little House. Du Shaoyin is now alone. In this huge capital, he has no relatives to leave. A few years ago, he would go to Qingshan Academy to see the Master on the second day of the New Year. He really doesn't have to go out this year. Du Shaoyin, who was originally studying cooking skills in the small restaurant, heard someone knocking on the door, and his heart still raised. Could it be that the government came to him?
As soon as I opened the door, I felt both excited and happy, as well as doubts and confusion on my face. For a moment, I forgot to let these people into the house, but stood foolishly at the door.
"Shaoyin, are you planning to let us stand at the door of your store all the time?" Xuan Shaoning joked.
Du Shaoyin scratched his mind and hurriedly invited several people into the inner room. Du Shaoyin was accustomed to Xinggang, but since he was a friend of these people, Du Shaoyin naturally would not ask too much.
"Several, are you not having a meal?"
"Yes, I've been tossing all morning and my stomach started to scream!"
"You guys will take a moment later. I just happened to learn a new dish, so let's make it for you!"
Duan Lang originally wanted to stop him, but Du Shaoyin disappeared in a blink of an eye. Xuan Shaoning didn't care about Du Shaoyin. He had too many questions to ask Xing Gang, and he couldn't forget what Xie Yu said before.
"I, on the day when the Emperor Xuan and the General entered the palace, Xie Yu and I encountered a group of unidentified identities.
The two were forced to separate after the attack. After that, I also tried to find Xie Yu to inquire about your news at the same time, but what I heard was that Qingshan Academy was listed as a rebel party by the court and the Xuanjia Army became a rebel. I had to hide the identity of the Xuanjia Army and then wait for an opportunity to find an opportunity. Some time ago, the last general had already contacted the general."
Xuan Shaoning has discovered what Xing Gang calls him, and he has become a captain for a while. How did Xing Gang, who has been in the capital, know about the change in his military rank? I never thought that Xing Gang took the initiative to explain.
"Have you contacted the general?"
"Yes, I am using Fei Ge to deliver a letter. It is from the letter that I learned that Master Xuan has become a Master. At the same time, I know that you will come to the capital to carry out a mission, so I finally waited for an opportunity to find you and secretly helped you."
"Then you really helped us!" Duan Lang once again expressed his gratitude for Xing Gang's timely action.
"By the way, Master Xuan, have you seen Xie Yu?"
“See it”
"Where is he? The capital is so big. We haven't found each other yet. It's really hard to explain."
"Xie Yu is gone."
"What's the meaning?"
"Just three days ago, we entered the prison of the Ministry of Justice, who had planned to rescue my senior sister, but fell into the trap of the court. In order to get us out of danger, Xie Yu sacrificed himself."
When Xinggang saw Xuan Shaoning's mood becoming depressed, he couldn't help but lower his head. After a while, he said with difficulty: "Is Xie Yu's body still in the prison of the Ministry of Justice?" After receiving Xuan Shaoning's affirmative reply, "Master Xuan, do you still remember our previous agreement? No matter where you died in battle, you must try to bring the body back to Mobei, which is our home."
After Xing Gang said this, Xuan Shaoning felt very uncomfortable. Yes, they made this agreement together, but Xuan Shaoning had to admit that he broke his promise again. The first time was to break his promise to Song Mi and promised to take care of his brothers, but only one was left; the second time was to have an agreement with his brothers, but he still couldn't do it.
"It's all my fault, I haven't fulfilled my promise once!" Xuan Shaoning felt extremely guilty in his heart. "Especially for Brother Song Mi, I really feel ashamed of him."
"Master Xuan Du, I have another gain this time." Xing Gang said: "I have been secretly investigating your whereabouts during this period. I accidentally discovered an information about Song Mi."
"What have you visited?"
"I accidentally found out from a pharmacist. The emperor was still King Xiang many years ago. He was ordered by the emperor to transport a batch of medicinal materials to the army. The pharmacist was responsible for transporting medicinal materials for the Xuanjia Army. He was ordered by King Xiang to specially bring a medicine to Song Mi and Song Brother."
"What drug?"
"I haven't found out about this. This pharmacist is also older. I also chatted about it when I went to catch medicine. I was worried about being shocked.
There was no questioning."
"Transfer medicinal materials for the army? Is this pharmacist from Baijia Pharmacy?"
Xuan Shaoning quickly made a guess that he couldn't believe. After getting Xing Gang nodded and confirmed, he immediately remembered the bottle of medicine with the words Baijia Pharmacy that he had discovered when he was sorting out Song Mi's relics. He remembered the smell inside very clearly, which was very similar to the faint medicine that Song Mi had carried during his lifetime. From this perspective, the two were indeed related.
Speaking of Bai Family Pharmacy, Yanzhi and Duan Lang both had abnormal expressions. Duan Lang thought of Bai Zhirui. It had been a year since they parted in Fengbocheng, but his longing for her did not decrease at all. Yanzhi had already seen the Bai family sisters, and she had always been quite concerned about the sisters. This kind of mind was different from being a pharmacist. It seemed that there was still some difficult to explain to others.
The only one who has no emotional change is Chen Ming, and of course Du Shaoyin, who has brought the steaming pot of dishes he has prepared.
"No matter what, it's not as good as filling your stomach. This is my newly developed dish. You can try it quickly and give me some advice after you finish eating!"
Du Shaoyin smiled and waited for everyone's taste and subsequent comments, especially praise, but facing the table of delicacies, at least in Du Shaoyin's opinion, it was a delicacy, and these people were not interested at all.
"The last general doesn't know what the profound meaning of this clue has. After all, Brother Song has been away from us for so long, but I always feel that this matter should be discussed with Master Xuan."
"You are right, Xinggang, this matter may indeed have a deeper background, but it is not something that people of our level can explore." Xuan Shaoning's eyes skipped over Jiayao and looked at Du Shaoyin. "Shaoyin, we will stay here tonight. We will leave the capital as planned tomorrow. Our whereabouts have been exposed. I am worried that you are not safe here, so why not go with us?"
"Don't worry, I'm just a chef and there's no problem. The capital must have our foundation, and I'm your foundation in the capital. I believe you will definitely come back and come back with a brand new identity to justify Qingshan Academy!"
Du Shaoyin said firmly, but Xuan Shaoning was still worried. At this time, Chen Ming said, "I'll stay here too, so that we can take care of each other."
"Senior Brother Chen?"
"Shaoyin is right. The capital cannot be without our people. I can do more things than staying in Mobei, so you can rest assured, right?"
Xuan Shaoning looked at Chen Ming with gratitude and nodded vigorously, Duan Lang asked: "Then tomorrow, we four will leave the capital and return to Mobei as soon as possible."
"No, let's not go back to Mobei for the time being. Everything that happened in the capital is transmitted by Feige. We are going to another place."
"Brother Xuan, where are you going?" Yanzhi asked with a nervous mood.
"Yaojue Temple"
Chapter completed!