Chapter 39 Meeting
"How did you know I was here!"

Ji Ruxue was surprised at first, and then hurriedly pulled him down from the roof.

Glancing at the stains on Xiao Yan's face, she asked in a low voice, "Did you instigate the fight below?"

"Answer my question first." Xiao Yan looked at her curiously and said, "Why are you in Bianzhou? When I was crossing the bridge, I saw you in the carriage with your face exposed, looking around. Are you looking for death?"

The girl was shocked.

She clearly didn't see any carriage curtains opened, so how did Xiao Yan see her?

But she didn't have time to think about it, because the sound of gongs was heard at the alley below, and large numbers of imperial guards, led by generals, began to gather towards the villa.

Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, held her waist and rolled down under the house.

Ji Ruxue's whole body immediately tensed up, but fortunately Xiao Yan held her and landed her steadily on the ground.

It would not be a problem if there were only a few people, but with so many imperial guards gathered together, they would be easily discovered even if they were lying on the roof.

"There's a big trouble in Huanyinfang!"

Without caring about these minor details, Ji Ruxue quickly recounted the news she had received, and finally said: "If it cannot be saved, the entire secret system of Qi State in the Central Plains will be uprooted."

"Then why did you come to see me?" Xiao Yan frowned and said, "I don't want to reveal my identity too much."

Ji Ruxue was stunned.

When she learned that Xiao Yan had arrived in Bianzhou, she subconsciously felt that she should ask him for help in breaking the impasse.

After hesitating for a moment, she whispered, "Do you have any way to save them?"

"It's of no use to me." Xiao Yan refused at first, then said: "The most important thing for you now is to move other secret agents as soon as possible, rather than wasting time in Bianzhou."

"The secret agents in various places have been operating for many years. Even if they are all safely transferred, all the years of hard work will be wasted."

Although she knew that Xiao Yan's suggestion was the first choice at the moment, Ji Ruxue had already discarded this idea, and then said: "Besides, I can't just watch so many sisters die without helping them."

Xiao Yan frowned, then said: "This is the only suggestion. I came to see you just to remind you not to act rashly. My current identity is very sensitive. If you approach me at an unnecessary time, it is likely to put both you and me in danger."

Ji Ruxue looked at him blankly, bit her lower lip and lowered her head.

"Don't do anything stupid. Your plan is meaningless. Saving a few people is useless for the overall situation. The best option is to transfer other hidden agents as soon as possible."

Looking at the girl's appearance, Xiao Yan's expression did not change much, but he stopped his legs as he was about to leave and said, "There is quite a commotion here, find a place to hide until dawn, and don't let the imperial guards find you."

"I know you won't come to Bianliang if you're not sure." Ji Ruxue raised her head and looked straight into his eyes, but her tone was somewhat pleading: "As long as you can help save them, any conditions can be discussed."

Xiao Yan looked at her. Although the girl's face was still as cold as usual, her expression was extremely complicated.

He finally sighed and asked, "Can you represent your country?"

Ji Ruxue's heart was filled with hope, and she quickly replied, "There is another Saint Ji in the city, she can make the decision."

"Well, go back and tell her that I can help. But after the matter is done, all the secret agents of your Huanyinfang must be shared with me." Xiao Yan said in a steady voice: "If she can agree on behalf of your Qi country, this matter can be done."

Ji Ruxue hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "I'll convey it for you."

Xiao Yan handed her a small token.

"After you have found out, go to the south of the city and find a grain store. Ask the store owner if you can buy a pound of rice with two copper coins. If he agrees, he will be my man and you can show me this."

"it is good."

Ji Ruxue took the token which was still warm and nodded heavily.

Xiao Yan glanced at her and turned away.

"Don't get caught at night."

Ji Ruxue watched his figure instantly disappear between the high walls, and then she let out a breath.

If it wasn't an emergency, she wouldn't have risked looking for him.

Several harsh shouts were heard in the alley, and many voices calling for King Jiyin were heard from the other courtyard.

Ji Ruxue looked around and disappeared into the darkening sky.

……

In the alley, the soldiers in helmets and armor had sullen faces, and surrounded the entire courtyard with a large number of imperial guards. There were still screams in the courtyard, probably from people who were still alive calling for help.

But no one cared about them. A group of bad guys were blocking the gate of the courtyard. They were all wearing the clothes of Xuanming Sect and had fang masks on their faces. At this time, they were all covered in blood and looked particularly murderous.

"presumptuous!"

A general pointed at them and yelled, "You are fighting with the imperial guards, are you planning to rebel?!"

At the gate, a bad guy holding a knife bowed slightly, "It was your people who started it first. We are just trying to protect ourselves."

"How dare you, you still dare to quibble in front of the Inspector General and the Left Jinwu Guards General. If this isn't rebellion, what else could you be doing?"

The general was furious and gave an order to command his troops to charge in.

But at this moment, a sharp voice was heard from the courtyard.

"Don't do it! Don't do it!"

Everyone looked up and saw the old eunuch with dishevelled hair squeezed out from the bad people. He then trotted over to the general who had been silent all the time and whispered anxiously, "Master Ge, the Prince of Jiyin is missing!"

Ge Congzhou, who was the inspector of the imperial palace and the capital city, narrowed his eyes, glanced at the old eunuch, and said coldly, "This job should be the job of the eunuch. What does it have to do with me?"

"Master, please don't fight. Let us look for the person first!"

The old eunuch was already in tears, and said anxiously: "If not, our heads will be moved."

Ge Congzhou rode on his horse and waved his whip.

"Go and look for the person yourself, eunuch. I will only be concerned about the criminals from the Xuanming Sect."

Seeing that he really didn't want to get involved in the matter at all, the old eunuch gritted his teeth, turned back to the villa, and continued to send the palace maids and young eunuchs to search.

But unexpectedly, half of the Xuanming Sect's men, who were extremely ruthless in killing people, also joined in, which made the old eunuch feel somewhat favorable towards them.

Ge Congzhou just stroked the whip carefully, squinting his eyes and waiting.

The other generals became angry when they saw that the gate of the courtyard was still blocked, and they all wanted to ask for orders.

At this time, a lieutenant came quickly.

"General, the people from Xuanming Sect have arrived."

Ge Congzhou opened his eyes and looked towards the alley entrance.

An officer asked, "General, please allow me to lead our men to stop them! Dozens of our men have suffered such a disaster, how can we allow the Xuanming Sect to ride on our heads again?"

But from the other side, laughter could be heard from afar.

"The Imperial Guards are His Majesty's personal troops. How dare the Xuanming Cult ride on their heels?"

The generals turned around and looked, and saw a tall, plump, white figure leading people towards them with a kind face.

A group of imperial guards stood with spears in their hands and did not give way. His expression did not change, but he exerted all his strength and easily pushed away the soldiers blocking his way.

"Cui Yu..."

Ge Congzhou turned his horse's head and squinted his eyes and said, "You, the people from the Xuanming Sect, killed the imperial guards without permission. I should lead my men to capture them. Are you rushing here to protect them?"

"But I heard that it was your people who started the fight first?"

Cui Yu spread his hands and said helplessly: "I have heard that the imperial guards are domineering. Can it be that the people of the Xuanming Sect can only let you imperial guards hack and kill them?"

He brought only a few people with him, but they were all very unruly, causing resentment among the generals.

The atmosphere between the two groups was solemn. The imperial guards held spears and shields, secretly surrounding the people of Xuanming Sect.

At this time, the old eunuch's joyful voice came from the other courtyard, and it could be heard even from a long distance away.

"I found it, I found it."

He ran out in delight, and looking at the subtle atmosphere in the alley, he narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly, "We are the party involved, and it was the Imperial Guards who started it first!"

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