Yang Muzhi knew about the Iron Shoe Thief's influence on Hua Manlou.

He just didn't expect that the influence would be so great that Hua Manlou would have to think about his future.

The two of them hadn't reached a consensus on whether they should agree or not when they heard the sound of fighting coming from the courtyard. They looked at each other and hurriedly rushed over.

"Impudent!

Who are you? How dare you treat me like this! "

The woman in gorgeous clothes had a slender waist. She was pressed against the stone table like a snake that had its seven inches restrained.

Shen Lingshuang exerted force and said in a flat tone, "I am Shen Lingshuang."

The woman who was restrained was furious: "I didn't ask who you are!

Let me go! "

Lu Xiaofeng's qinggong was better, so he came earlier. Seeing this scene gave him a headache.

If the woman at the foot of the mountain was a tiger, then this beautiful woman was even more terrifying than a tiger.

There were two beautiful women in front of him, but he didn't know why they were fighting.

Shen Lingshuang saw Lu Xiaofeng come and released the woman in her hands: "You can ask. I'm going to patrol."

She left without hesitation. Lu Xiaofeng, who was used to seeing all kinds of women, didn't know how to react. He had never seen such a girl before.

When Yang Muzhi and Hua Manlou heard the commotion and rushed over, Lu Xiaofeng was just about to ask. He saw the two of them and greeted them.

"Muzhi, Hua Manlou, didn't you go back to your room?

Why are you here? "

With a tense face, Yang Muzhi suppressed the faint uneasiness in his heart and replied: "We were delayed on the road. We heard the commotion and came over. What's the situation here?"

What's the situation?

Lu Xiaofeng also wanted to know what the situation was, so he looked at the arrogant foreign beauty: "Are you a dancer sent from Hanhai Province?"

"What dancer!

I am the Princess Peacock of Hanhai Province! "The beauty glared at Lu Xiaofeng as if he had done something unforgivable to her.

Just as Jin Jiu Ling had said in the secret room, Prince Peacock of Hanhai Province was indeed on his way here. However, what evidence did this woman have to prove her identity?

Lu Xiaofeng's expression was frivolous as he examined the woman who called herself Princess Peacock. "I've seen Peacock, I've seen Wang Fei, but I've never seen Princess Peacock. How can you say that you are Princess Peacock?"

With a snort, the woman took out a strange lock from her sleeve, "This is the token that the king of Hanhai Province and the head of the Hua Family have agreed on. Why aren't you bringing this princess to see the head of the Hua Family?"

Her tone was frivolous as if she was the only one standing high above everyone else. It was as if everyone else was just ants beneath her feet, making it hard for people to have a good impression of her.

Hua Manlou's heart was filled with thoughts, so his face no longer had a smile, "Everyone, please come with me."

Hearing this, everyone followed behind him. Yang Muzhi was used to walking beside him, but when the woman saw this, she sarcastically taunted him, "With such an unruly servant, you can see what kind of person the Hua Family is, humph."

Adding oil to the fire, Yang Muzhi wanted to turn around to warn this person to be more polite, but Hua Manlou grabbed his hand and pulled him forward.

Lu Xiaofeng who was at the back also couldn't bear to watch this. He was a Jianghu wanderer, so normally he was very protective of women. He rarely made a move against women, otherwise he wouldn't have let this matter go so easily.

Because he was afraid that his wife would be worried, Hua Ruling had already found an excuse to send his wife away. Now he was living alone in a cold and empty guest room.

Hua Manlou went forward and knocked on the door, "Father, are you resting?"

Hua Ruling heard the sound and came to open the door. When he saw them, he was very surprised, "Qi Tong, why are you looking for Father?

And this lady … "

The only lady present was very contemptuous of Hua Ruling, "You are the current head of the Hua Family, Hua Ruling?

I am Princess Peacock of Hanhai Province. Now give me the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas! "

As she spoke, she flashed the lock from before. Hua Ruling took the lock and let them into the room, "Please wait a moment."

For a moment, only the four of them were left with an awkward atmosphere. Yang Muzhi and Hua Manlou sat together with a heavy expression on their faces. Lu Xiaofeng glanced around but did not cast a glance at the beautiful woman. The beautiful woman seemed to be very disdainful of the decorations in the room, the look in her eyes was even more contemptuous.

When Hua Ruling came back, the lock had already been opened. He first bowed with a dignified expression, "Princess Peacock has arrived. The Hua Family has been disrespectful. May I know where Prince Peacock is?"

In fact, even if the current King of Hanhai Province came, he wouldn't be able to accept Hua Ruling's bow, but Princess Peacock accepted it confidently.

She impatiently said, "Are you worthy of knowing where Prince Peacock is?

Since you know that I am Princess Peacock, quickly give me the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas. I don't want to stay in this broken place for a moment longer. "

Her words ruined the warmth in the room, but Hua Ruling was still polite to her, "This one has made an agreement with the King of Hanhai Province. Only the prince who comes with the token has the right to take the Jade Buddha. Since the prince is not here, please wait patiently."

Princess Peacock didn't get angry, but laughed instead, "Good, Hua Ruling!

Prince Peacock has already heard about the theft of the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas. Now that you are evading it, it must be true. Wait until I report it to the prince. You will be in trouble! "

After she finished speaking, she swayed her slender waist and walked out like a proud peacock.

After she left, there were only four people left in the room: Hua Ruling, Hua Manlou, Yang Muzhi, and Lu Xiaofeng.

This was probably the first time that Yang Muzhi regretted the education he received since he was young. If the person in front of them wasn't a woman, he probably would have punched that person in the face.

Sensing the irritation in the heart of the person beside him, Hua Manlou pulled him into his arms, "Muzhi, don't be angry."

But he didn't know that Yang Muzhi was even more angry about his previous request.

After looking at him deeply, Yang Muzhi turned his head and didn't say anything.

After checking that there was no one else around, Hua Ruling sat down with a heavy expression, "Hanhai Province should be in chaos right now. My old friend … is in danger."

Lu Xiaofeng had a lot of questions to ask, but now there was one more, "Was that woman really Princess Peacock?

Who leaked the news of the theft of the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas?

Why did Uncle Hua say that Hanhai Province is in chaos right now? "

With a sigh, Hua Ruling said, "I don't know who leaked the news of the theft of the Jade Buddha Of The Vast Seas. That girl should be Princess Peacock. As for the civil unrest in Hanhai Province, it would have to be from the token she was holding …"

It turned out that more than 20 years ago, the token agreed between the King of Hanhai Province and Hua Ruling wasn't just a simple lock and a key, but three locks and three keys.

Each lock represented a different meaning. They were, "The person holding this token is indeed the heir I have sincerely chosen. Brother Hua, please hand over the Jade Buddha to him", "The person holding this token is not my heir, but my confidant. Hanhai Province is in chaos. Brother Hua, please think of a way to save me", and "The person holding this token is already in control of the government. Brother Hua, please stop this person from coming to save me."

Unfortunately, the lock that Princess Peacock brought over represented the third meaning. It was likely that Hanhai Province was now under the control of Prince Peacock. All that was left was the Jade Buddha to rightfully inherit the throne. Therefore, the old King, who had lost his value, was naturally in danger, and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive.

After listening to Hua Ruling's explanation, Lu Xiaofeng sighed. "For the sake of the throne, there really is a son in this world who would do something to his own father."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Xiaofeng suddenly realized that his words might sound like sarcastic remarks, so he coughed twice. "Uncle Hua, please restrain your grief. Since that's the case, we'll set up an inescapable net and just wait for Prince Peacock to come."

There was no better way. Hua Ruling covered his face with his hands. "The Iron Shoe Bandit hasn't been caught yet, and now there's this Prince Peacock. What kind of sin have we committed?"

Yang Muzhi comforted him. "Uncle, the person who poisoned you might be either the Iron Shoe Bandit or Prince Peacock. The people around you can no longer be trusted. From tomorrow onwards, please pretend that you're sick and don't go out. We'll see how others react."

This was something that had been planned before. Hua Ruling nodded in agreement.

After saying good night and taking care of themselves, the four of them dispersed. The atmosphere between Yang Muzhi and Hua Manlou was strange. Lu Xiaofeng said that he was going to find Jin Jiu Ling and ran off.

Finally, only the two of them were left.

Yang Muzhi took two steps back to put some distance between him and Hua Manlou. "As for your second request, I'll repeat my answer: I don't agree."

Taking a step forward, Hua Manlou wanted to take Yang Muzhi's hand, but Yang Muzhi avoided him.

He looked straight at the person in front of him. "Hua Manlou, if one day I asked you to forget me after I die, would you agree?"

"Muzhi, what nonsense are you talking about?

How could you die? "

"Answer me."

"… I won't."

Hearing the answer he wanted, Yang Muzhi took two steps forward and hugged Hua Manlou's waist. Beside his ear was the sound of his strong heartbeat. "Hua Manlou, you're judging others by your own standards.

Since you won't, I won't either.

You have to know … Although I didn't realize it as early as you did, I don't necessarily like you less than you like me. "

Lowering his head and hugging the person in his arms tightly, Hua Manlou smiled bitterly. He knew that he had lost to him. He didn't mention that request again. Instead, he said, "Muzhi, meeting you is Hua Manlou's lifelong blessing."

Yang Muzhi's face was buried in his arms. His voice was not real. "Hua Manlou, meeting you is not my lifelong blessing. I'll accompany you until we're old.

Are you willing to be with me until we're old?

At that time, I might have lost all my teeth and won't look good at all. My temper might be even worse, and I'll be petty with you every day … "

What answered him was a long kiss. Love, attachment, and unspeakable affection were all contained in this kiss.

After the acupuncture session that day, Yang Muzhi was unusually clingy. In the end, Hua Manlou had to coax him to sleep.

He didn't sleep well, and his brows were always furrowed. Hua Manlou noticed it and went to help him rub his brows.

If possible, he hoped that the person in front of him would never frown again. Even if he couldn't avoid frowning, he wanted him to be by his side and help him rub his brows.