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Chapter 324: Touring Yangcheng with Ouyang Qing
Chapter 324: Touring Yangcheng with Ouyang Qing
Lu Xiaofeng left with Xue Bing, who was still grumbling under her breath.
Hua Manlou also departed, followed by Shi Xiuxue.
As for Su Shaoying, he naturally returned to the inn with Ouyang Qing to continue their reunion.
"So, you're close with Madam Lin?" Su Shaoying asked.
Ouyang Qing nodded, her fingers drawing circles as she lay on Su Shaoying's chest. "We're like sisters."
Su Shaoying nodded nonchalantly. "In that case, give her a message from me."
"What message?" Ouyang Qing inquired.
"Just tell her to be extra cautious when meeting with people from the Wang Estate, especially their top experts." Su Shaoying said casually.
Ouyang Qing's eyes flickered. "Do you think they'll target her?"
"Those who know too much never fare well." Su Shaoying replied nonchalantly.
"But those things aren't really that important." Ouyang Qing was puzzled. "Some matters may not be publicized, but within certain small circles, they aren't exactly secrets."
Otherwise, Red Shoes wouldn't be able to work for multiple estates simultaneously.
"Yet, you guys are still renowned for your well-informed network." Su Shaoying pointed out. "If they truly have secrets they don't want you to know, but suspect that you might, what would they do?"
Ouyang Qing still didn't quite understand, but she said, "I'll deliver the message. Actually, you can tell her yourself, too. She'll be going to Jinling." Ouyang Qing glanced at Su Shaoying. "Now that you've seen her true face, do you have any thoughts about her?"
Su Shaoying snorted. "She's a woman in her thirties. What could I possibly think?"
"She's only in her early thirties!" Ouyang Qing protested, unable to hold back a laugh. "I'll make sure to tell her what you said."
...
With the Mid-Autumn Festival still some time away, Su Shaoying and Ouyang Qing were in no rush to leave. Instead, they decided to explore Yangcheng together.
"Is this your first time here?" Ouyang Qing asked.
"Yes." Su Shaoying nodded.
Indeed, it was his first visit to Yangcheng since entering the Gu Long world. In his previous travels through the worlds of 'The Sentimental Swordsman and the Cold-Hearted Sword' and 'The Proud Twins', he had never ventured further south of the Yangtze River, let alone crossed the Wuling Mountains to reach Lingnan.
"The customs and culture of Yangcheng are quite different from those of the Central Plains," Ouyang Qing explained. "The dialect, cuisine, and many other aspects vary greatly."
"Are you used to the food here?" Su Shaoying asked as he spotted a stall selling fried insects.
Ouyang Qing's face twisted in disgust. "Not at all! Even if my martial arts skills could kill all the insects and the vendor with a snap of my fingers, I'd still be too scared to go near them."
"I heard Yangcheng is also famous for its Dragon and Tiger Vitality Soup," Su Shaoying teased.
"That's made from cat meat and snake meat." Ouyang Qing quickly clarified. "I've never tried it, and I don't intend to. You're not allowed to either!"
"You're no fun." Su Shaoying laughed. "Even Xue Bing has tried it, and you dare not?"
Ouyang Qing was taken aback. "Xue Bing ate it?"
"She said it was delicious beyond words," Su Shaoying continued, "and that it was the most memorable bowl of meat soup she's ever had in her life."
"Really?" Ouyang Qing was stunned.
"Absolutely." Su Shaoying confirmed.
"I don't believe it!" Ouyang Qing exclaimed. She couldn't imagine any girl eating cute kittens and scary snakes.
"You can ask Xue Bing yourself next time you see her." Su Shaoying remained straight-faced.
Ouyang Qing forced down her nausea and reluctantly scooped a spoonful of the meat stew into her mouth. Then, her eyes lit up.
"It's good, isn't it?"
"Delicious!"
"If you like it, have more!" Su Shaoying said, "Then you can discuss the flavors of this stew with her later."
Ouyang Qing nodded, closed her eyes, and took another mouthful. Then she heard Su Shaoying say, "Brother Tang, what brings you to Yangcheng?"
Ouyang Qing opened her eyes and saw a young man in brocade clothing turning into the alley behind them. This young man had a rather handsome appearance, but his eyes were cold, and he carried an air of arrogance, clearly not someone easy to get along with.
However, the young man did not scowl at Su Shaoying. Instead, he bowed politely and then sat down at their table.
"I heard that Brother Su and Lu Xiaofeng solved the case of the Embroidered Flower Bandit, and the culprit turned out to be Jin Jiuling." Tang Tianyi said.
"It was a stroke of luck." Su Shaoying smiled, "Lu Xiaofeng seized the opportunity when Jin Jiuling made a mistake."
"Jin Jiuling is the steward of the Pingnan Princess' Residence." Tang Tianyi asked, "Has Brother Su been to the Pingnan Princess' Residence?"
"I have." Su Shaoying nodded and then asked, knowing the answer, "Brother Tang also wants to visit the Imperial Mansion? Unfortunately, I've returned the waist card they gave me, but I heard that the new steward is a senior member of the Hainan Sword Sect. I could take you there to pay your respects."
"No, that's not necessary. I'm not interested in the Pingnan Imperial Mansion." Tang Tianyi said, "I just wanted to ask if Brother Su saw any lamas from the Great Snow Mountain Temple when you were there."
"No." Su Shaoying shook his head immediately and then asked, "Did those lamas really come to Lingnan?"
"Indeed they did!" Tang Tianyi nodded gravely, continuing, "And they did meet with people from the Hainan Sword Sect, and I saw them enter the Pingnan Mansion with my own eyes!"
"They actually used the Pingnan Royal Manor as their meeting place!" Tang Tianyi exclaimed indignantly.
Su Shaoying, "...'
The Pingnan Royal Manor was the real mastermind, with Ye Gucheng as the muscle, while the Hainan Sword Sect and Daxueshan Temple were merely disposable tools.
"You're not thinking of storming the Pingnan Mansion, are you?" Su Shaoying asked.
Tang Tianyi shook his head, "There's no need. They won't hide there forever. I've already informed my family, and someone will come to deal with it."
Su Shaoying laughed, "In that case, let me congratulate you in advance on your revenge, Brother Tang."
Tang Tianyi nodded modestly. Since the four brothers had failed in their attempt, he always wanted to showcase the strength of the Tang Clan to Su Shaoying.
...
After seeing Tang Tianyi off, Ouyang Qing was a bit puzzled, "I've never heard of any connection between the Hainan Sword Sect and Daxueshan Temple. And even if they were connected, they wouldn't just bring people to hide in the Pingnan Mansion, would they?"
Su Shaoying turned to Ouyang Qing, "Hua Manlou, Shi Xiuxue, Xue Bing, and I have all stayed at the Pingnan Mansion, haven't we?"
"There were only four of you, and it was because of the Embroidered Flower Bandit case." Ouyang Qing explained and then shook her head, "Never mind, it has nothing to do with us anyway."
"Doesn't Red Shoes also work for the Pingnan Royal Manor?" Su Shaoying asked, "Do they have a connection with Daxueshan Temple?"
Ouyang Qing thought for a moment and then shook her head, "I don't know. I've never heard of such a connection."
(End of Chapter)
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