The quiet night was filled with endless deep blue, and the spacious study room had an ink-colored fragrance. The study room was not luxurious, but it had a kind of elegant and moving feeling.
However, the silence was interrupted by a hurried knock on the door.
"Dong dong dong-open the door!" The doorman rubbed his sleepy eyes and opened the door. A fat man rushed in and said," Quick, take me to see Mr. Third." Before the doorman could react, he was almost pulled away by the fat man.
A voice came from the study, through the trees and the long corridor.
"Brother Ding? "Let him in quickly." A scholarly man walked out. He was handsome and had an extraordinary appearance. His eyes seemed to have a faint starry charm. This person was the third head of the scholarly faction, Zhang Liang.
"Third Mister, something bad has happened!" Just as Zhang Liang was about to ask, he saw a faint aura behind him, as if it was sharp. He hurriedly turned his head and saw a person dressed in a black robe looking at him with a smile. His footsteps were neither fast nor slow, as if he was touring his own courtyard.
" What an elegant place. The third teacher of the scholarly faction sure is a refined person. It's just that Ying Xi came uninvited. He's a little petty."
"You are the Twelfth Young Master?" Zhang Liang's state of mind was not as calm as his face. Waves of shock surged in his heart. This Twelfth Young Master had obviously come after Fatty Ding. He had used this method to find him, which meant that he had a sufficient understanding of him. Moreover, his appearance in front of him was definitely not a sudden impulse without any preparation. There must be a profound meaning behind it.
Could it be the scholarly faction?
At the thought of this, even though his scheming was unfathomable, his hands could not help but tremble. At this moment, several black shadows had already occupied the various key points of the Zhang Manor.
Taking a deep breath, Ying Xi waved his hand and said,""I came here with my personal identity today and did not go through the main entrance. Although I am not a bandit, I am being presumptuous. There is no need to be so polite, I have traveled for a whole day and am thirsty.”
As he spoke, he did not care about Zhang Liang's reply and walked straight to the study. Zhang Liang had no choice but to follow him in. The Twelfth Young Master did not stand on ceremony at all.
" I've been in Xianyang for a long time, but I've heard that the Zhang family used to be the prime minister of the Han Country. Zhang Fang is also a talented prime minister. It's really better to meet him in person than to hear about him. He's indeed a handsome man." Zhang Liang's gaze instantly turned to Ying Xi and the sword at his waist.
" The arrival of the twelfth young master has frightened Zhang Liang." Ying Xi nodded."Ying Xi came without notice, so you don't have to mind. As for my intentions, you don't have to guess. The world is in chaos, and there are many people with ill intentions. There are two reasons for this. One is that the Empire's laws are harsh and the six countries aren't willing to accept it. The other is that the hearts of the people are unstable. If we want to cure them, we can't just use harsh laws. The ways of Confucianism and Mohism are all ideas that the Empire needs. Now that the Mohists have reached an agreement with the Empire, the attitude of the Confucians is extremely important."
Zhang Liang's heart was filled with complicated emotions. In this short period of time, he had revealed a lot of things.
"What do you mean, Twelfth Young Master? The Confucians have always abided by the law and are loyal to the Empire. This is the attitude of the Confucians.
"Oh?" Looking at Zhang Liang, Ying Xi sneered in his heart. Others might not know of Zhang Liang's talent, but he did. This person could be said to be a genius who could rule the world. In the original history, he was even known as the Three Heroes of the Early Han Dynasty. In this time and space, his identity was even more treacherous and changeable. He had dealings with many forces, such as Quicksand.
"Zifang is very wary of me? I've always liked to cooperate because this is beneficial to everyone. If it's only beneficial to one side, then the cooperation won't last long. The scholarly faction has the ability to rule the world, but they suffer from not having the opportunity.”
A strong pressure swept over. This Twelfth Young Master had come prepared. According to the current information, this person's methods were extremely terrifying. He had more than a dozen brothers, all of whom had deep backgrounds, but he could stand out and even make many decisions on behalf of the First Emperor. He had great influence in the court. Was his method to subdue the Hundred Schools of Philosophy for his own use?
"My Senior Martial Brother Fu Nian will decide on the matters of the scholarly faction. I have no right to interfere." Ying Xi coldly snorted."Oh, it seems that Third Mister doesn't take me, the Twelfth Young Master, seriously. It's fine. His Majesty is about to tour the East, and the Qi Lu region is an important stop. Although the world is stable now, there are still many rebels. The Confucians are the masters of the Qi Lu region, so of course we have to help them. Mister Zhang is very resourceful. From today onwards, you will stay by Ying Xi's side and not leave him, otherwise hehe…"
As she spoke, she turned around and walked out of the study."Oh, right, I'm currently staying in the relay station in the city. Shopkeeper Ding has just received my approval and will send a message to your senior brother. There's no need for you to do anything unnecessary. See you tomorrow." After a while, everyone had disappeared without a trace.
The entire Mulberry Sea City was in chaos, and all kinds of forces were hiding.
The Confucian school, the Little Sage Manor.
By now, Fu Nian already knew what had happened and couldn't help but sigh. What should have happened had come. This Twelfth Young Master was as swift as the wind. He had just received news that he had already arrived at the scholarly faction's territory. Moreover, he had asked his third junior brother, Zhang Liang, to follow him. He didn't know if this was good or bad for the scholarly faction.
" Pass down the order that from today onwards, the Little Sage Manor will not accept any outsiders. All disciples are not allowed to go out unless they have something important to do." After saying that, he turned around and walked to the backyard to see Xunzi. Xunzi was holding a scroll with a serious expression. His wide sleeves gave him the aura of a grandmaster.
"Fu Nian, what's the matter?" Fu Nian said,"Martial Uncle, something big is about to happen in the scholarly faction. Last night, the twelfth young master, Ying Xi, entered the relay station in the city and followed Shopkeeper Ding to find Third Junior Brother. Third Junior Brother was ordered to follow the twelfth young master closely, so he deliberately let Shopkeeper Ding come to report."
The old man stroked his beard." It seems like this Twelfth Young Master is determined to win over the Confucians. Last night, he traveled day and night in order to mobilize the city's defense forces. He also intentionally revealed his whereabouts to convey a message to the Confucians. He also wanted to see the Confucians 'attitude. Zhang Liang is resourceful and is the most scheming person in the Small Sage Manor, so he brought him along. First, he was a hostage, and he also came to catch the Confucians off guard. His methods are extremely vicious and thorough."
" Uncle-Master is right, and Fu Nian has also made the decision. I'm going to meet the twelfth young master. I'll leave the safety of the Little Saint Manor to you, Uncle-Master." Xun Zi nodded slightly, his eyes gentle but sharp.
In the courier station, Ying Xi and Zhang Liang were sitting side by side. There was fragrant tea on the coffee table and a maid was serving them. Ying Xi said, Mister Third, you seem to be worried. I'm guessing that you're thinking about who will come first. Will it be Quicksand's Wei Zhuang or Mister Fu Nian?
Zhang Liang felt powerless. The other party knew him very well. He had even investigated the secret connection between him and Quicksand. It was useless to deny it now. He could only remain silent.
" Sect Master Fu Nian of the Little Sage Manor has arrived," someone shouted. A person slowly walked in with a calm and measured bearing. He was the current Sect Master of the scholarly faction, Fu Nian.
Although it was just an ordinary relay station, it was as if they had walked through a mountain of blades and a sea of swords. Their bodies seemed to be slashed by blades. It was obvious that there were dozens of experts hiding in this seemingly calm courtyard.
"Is Sect Master Fu Nian here? "Please come in." Fu Nian entered the door and saw a young man and Zhang Liang standing side by side. Both of them were handsome young men, especially the one on the left. There was a sense of luxury in his handsome appearance, as if he had been in a high position for a long time. He immediately understood that this person was the twelfth young master, Ying Xi.
"Little Sage Zhuang Funian greets the 12th Young Master." Fu Nian bowed and Ying Xi hurriedly walked over to support him."Mr. Fu Nian is here. Ying Xi is not welcome. Please come in!”
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