Wait a minute, heroine

Boom, boom, boom——

The distant morning bell passed through the misty rain curtain.

A few smokes gradually rose up from hundreds of streets and lanes in the capital city amidst the sound of bells. The majestic imperial city in the north also opened its palace gates, and civil and military courtiers dressed in various official uniforms filed in from the Thousand Steps Corridor.

Dongfang Liren was wearing a silver bellyband embroidered with 'Fat-Headed Dragon'. He stood behind the screen with his arms spread out. The maid dressed in robes looked across the screen and looked at the palace city at the end of the field of vision. A chariot with hundreds of people was moving towards it. Tai Chi Hall.

"Your Majesty, why did you wake up late for a cup of tea today?"

The white-haired old woman stood behind her and responded respectfully:

"The Queen Mother went to Yongle Palace last night and stayed overnight in the bedroom. The Queen Mother likes to talk to people. Your Majesty may have chatted with the Queen Mother too late."

"Your Majesty, you have so many things to do every day, and you are already tired. How can you bear it when the Queen Mother pesters you to do household chores at night..."

"How about I make arrangements to bring the Queen Mother to the palace to stay for a few days?"

Dongfang Liren thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

After putting on the python robe and jade belt, Dongfang Liren went to the study room on the top floor and sat down. He opened the folders compiled by Hei Yamen and checked the news reported from various places:

"Several incense owners of Honghua Tower went out at the same time, and they seemed to be making big moves... What is Honghua Tower going to do? Go out in full force to destroy Shuiyun Sword Pool?"

The white-haired old woman thought for a moment: "Impossible, with the old gun leader here, Honghualou still has the confidence to destroy Shuiyun Jiantan. The current Honghualou depends on Shuiyun Jiantan's face. I heard that Honghualou Hall masters from all over the country meet every year, probably to discuss the future destination of Honghua Tower."

"The size of Honghua Tower is not small on the outside, but there must be more hidden in the secret passages. It can be called the richest place in the world. If they can't survive in the world and want to be loyal to the king, we can give them a chance."

"yes."

Dongfang Liren stopped paying attention to Honghua Building and continued to look at it:

"A caravan enters the border from Liangzhou, and 'Blood Bodhi' seems to be hiding in it... Who is Blood Bodhi?"

"Ten years ago, there was a killer who was rampant in Tiannan's Jianghu. His life was full of blood debts. He once assassinated the governor of Chongzhou. He was hunted down by the court and even the Jianghu, and has disappeared to this day."

A look of solemnity appeared in the eyes of the white-haired old woman: "This person has unknown martial arts skills. He is good at detecting hidden weapons and hiding in disguise. His patience is also amazing. In order to assassinate the leader of the Qixuan Sect, he lurked near the sect for nearly a year. He has passed by him many times. He took action until the opponent completely relaxed his vigilance, then struck a fatal blow and fled far away. Now that he has reappeared, he may have been recruited by the 'Green Bandit'."

Dongfang Liren frowned when he heard this:

"The green bandit recruits such top assassins for the purpose of either important officials or the king. Let the black government pay attention to the people who have come from Liangzhou recently..."

Speaking of this, Dongfang Liren suddenly remembered the Night Jingtang who had just entered Beijing from Liangzhou.

However, Ye Jingtang was only eighteen years old, so he was not the right age. After thinking about it, he gave up his doubts.

After understanding the news sent by Hei Yamen, Dongfang Liren stood up and came to the terrace to look at the situation inside and outside the imperial city.

But not long after I noticed it, I found my eldest cousin Wang Chihu, holding something in his arms, sneaking away from Heiya.

Dongfang Liren frowned and asked:

"What is Wang Chihu going to do again?"

"Yesterday, Midnight Jingtang came to visit me. I was going to catch the wingless owl. I asked the Yamen for help. I asked Wang Chihu to borrow something."

Dongfang Liren didn't think Ye Jingtang had the ability to catch the wingless owl, so he naturally became interested and turned around to ask:

"What did he borrow? Cartilage incense, soul-leaving needle?"

"Well……"

The white-haired old woman was a little hesitant, but it was not easy to deceive Prince Jing. After thinking about it, she walked up to Dongfang Liren and whispered a few words in a low voice.

After Dongfang Liren listened quietly, his heroic cheeks turned a rare red, and he frowned and said:

"Is there something wrong with him?"

"Oh, for the sake of business, Your Highness shouldn't worry about these little details..."

…

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The light rain in early summer fell into the old bluestone alley, and the yellowed wine flags swayed silently under the eaves.

In the stable next to the wine shop, there was a fierce horse parked. It had just stopped after running, and it was still breathing heavily from its mouth and nose.

"Tsk-tsk-"

There was no one else in the wine shop, and two whispers came from the window:

"Have you brought anything?"

"Brought it."

"what?"

"Mr. Corner."

"Horn...huh?"

In the wine shop, Ye Jingtang was dressed in a black robe and a hat, dressed as a knight-errant. He sat down at the table and took a rosewood box from Wang Chihu with a strange look in his eyes.

Wang Chihu was probably afraid of ruining his reputation and was extremely alert. He blocked the shopkeeper's view with his body and whispered:

"This object is carved from a whole piece of jadeite. The base material alone is worth no less than a thousand taels. It was made by a famous craftsman from the previous dynasty. The person who used it was either a princess or a first-class imperial concubine. After the founding of the Wei Dynasty, this object passed through the market several times. Ding'an Marquis Mansion..."

Ye Jingtang looked at the beautifully made rosewood box, but he didn't dare to open it:

"Brother Wang, I ask you to help me find something that is not on the table. This is too... too real. This thing..."

Wang Chihu looked serious: "When doing things for the imperial court, you don't have to worry about these little details. What else can Brother Ye think of that is less popular than this?"

Ye Jingtang really didn't expect it. He originally thought that asking Prince Jing to borrow a gold bellyband was outrageous enough, but he never expected that Wang Chihu could find something even more outrageous.

However, this thing does not look like something the government would use as bait. It would be unpleasant to hear about it. However, its value and origin can attract flying thieves such as wingless owls, so it is very suitable.

After Ye Jingtang looked at the wooden box for a few times, he put it away:

"It's really troublesome, Brother Wang. I will live up to my high hopes and capture the Wingless Owl."

"They're all here to help the court, so what's there to thank you for? I've asked the secret agents in the city to stir up trouble and stir up trouble. You can just go and sell the stolen goods. It depends on your luck. I'll leave first and take my leave... "

Ye Jingtang watched Wang Chihu sneak away, then looked at the rosewood box in his hand. He hesitated but did not open it, wrapped it in black cloth, and left the shop.

It was raining lightly and there were few people on the street. Ye Jingtang walked around the street a few times to make sure no one was following him, and then he came to an alley.

Luo Ning and Zhe Yunli were waiting in the alley holding umbrellas, dressed as ordinary mother and daughter.

Birds and birds stood on the wall and watched, paying attention to the surrounding movements.

Seeing Ye Jingtang coming back, Zhe Yunli hurriedly ran forward and asked:

"What did Hei Ya give you as bait?"

Ye Jingtang stood up and dismounted, not being able to explain clearly, he handed the rosewood box wrapped in black cloth to Luo Ning:

"I have never opened anything that is not serious. It's best for Luo Nuxia not to open it, so as not to get angry."

?

Luo Ning took the box and weighed it - it didn't look like a 'golden bellyband'.

"If you don't take a look, how will you sell the stolen goods later?"

As she spoke, Luo Ning raised her hand to open the wooden box, but fearing that it might be a scam, she moved closer to the Night Terror Hall and let him look at it together.

When Zhe Yunli heard "not serious", he couldn't resist the little girl's curiosity and went to Luo Ning to take a look.

Wow——

The rosewood box was opened, and the bright red cloth appeared in front of the family of three.

Inside the box is a piece of crystal clear turquoise jade, with extraordinary carving skills and round and lustrous color. Even a layman can see the value of this item.

As for the styling…

Ye Jingtang blinked, not knowing what to say.

Zhe Yunli was stunned for a moment, then he came closer and looked at it carefully:

"Wow! It's such a big... handiwork. I'm afraid this piece of jade is worth a lot of money, but the shape is a bit weird..."

He said he wanted to touch it with his hands.

Snapped--

The box slammed shut, almost pinching Zhe Yunli's fingers.

"Master Wife, what are you doing?!"

Luo Ning's face turned red and she threw the wooden box towards the Night Terror Hall:

"You little thief..."

Ye Jingtang knew that this would be the reaction, so he caught the rosewood box steadily:

"This is public property used for handling cases. If it gets damaged, will you pay for it?"

Zheyunli didn't know the purpose of the jade, so he asked like a curious baby:

"Master Wife, why are you angry? What is this thing for?... Ouch~"

Luo Ning knocked her on the head.

Luo Ning might be afraid that Zheyunli would be led astray, so she suppressed her shame and anger and explained softly:

"The items used by men in brothels are not clean, so don't ask any questions."

Zhe Yunli blinked his big eyes: "Such a big stick can't be used to bully women, right? How to use it... Hiss -"

Luo Ning was like a simple mother who couldn't bear it. Facing her curious daughter, she could only teach her by tugging her ears:

"I told you not to ask, just don't ask. Is it normal for a girl to ask such questions?"

Feeling the pain, Zhe Yunli quickly raised his hand: "Okay, I won't ask. I also want to save Qiu Daxia and help as a consultant... So now let's go to the black market to sell the stolen goods?"

How could Luo Ning carry Yunli with such an unclean object:

"Since we have to lure a snake out of its hole, it's easy for three people to frighten the snake together. You can't help with your mediocre qinggong skills. Go back and stay well!"

Zhe Yunli was obviously unhappy, but facing the stern master's wife, she couldn't say anything. She could only sigh softly and turn around and leave.

Ye Jingtang kept suppressing his laughter, but as soon as Zhe Yunli left, Luo Ning's face turned cold and she glared at him:

"You are shameless!"

Ye Jingtang's smile condensed and he said inexplicably:

"Why am I shameless? This is an object given by the government. I told you not to look at it but you insisted on looking at it. After reading it, you scolded me for being shameless. It's just a jade-carved object. Is it necessary to have such a big reaction?"

As a mature woman, Luo Ning had heard about the use of such objects from some women in the Pingtian Sect, even if she had never experienced anything between men and women.

However, the problem in this matter is not in the Night Terror Hall. Luo Ning thought about it and suppressed the shame in her heart, and said in a deep voice:

"How could the imperial court be so shameless to let you use this thing..."

"As long as it's easy to use. If it were you, the wingless owl, would you be angry if you found out that you stole something like this and sold it as stolen goods, and became the laughing stock of the world?"

Luo Ning thought about it and said no more, but Ye Jingtang handed the box over again and asked her to hold it.

"what you do?"

"Hold!"

Ye Jingtang thrust the rosewood box into the hands of Luo Nuxia, who was very disgusted:

"I am a man, the head of the family. Is it inappropriate for me to hold a box and follow you behind me?"

"..."

Luo Ning gritted her teeth secretly, and finally took the box and held it in her arms.

Ye Jingtang put Niao Niu on his shoulders and led the horse out of the alley:

"We disguise our identities and act like burglars traveling together. From now on, I will call you Ning'er, and you will call me..."

Luo Ning followed behind and said coldly:

"I call you 'winged owl'."

"What a joke."

Ye Jingtang turned his head and looked at Luo Nuxia dressed as his daughter-in-law:

"Why don't you call me husband? It's not easy for a young couple to arouse suspicion when traveling together."

Luo Ning would definitely not be happy, but apart from this title, there was nothing else that could explain why a man and a woman alone were walking together in the world. She thought for a while and said:

"My husband, my husband, is too serious. People in the world generally don't call you that. Um... shall I call you Yelang?"

Yelang?

Ye Jingtang knew the allusion of "Ye Lang is arrogant", so he naturally shook his head:

"It doesn't sound good."

"That gentleman?"

"grumble?"

Bird tilted his head and looked around, probably wondering - where is the praying mantis?

Ye Jingtang suddenly felt that his adoptive father's naming skills were a bit unreliable. How should his daughter-in-law call him in the future?

After thinking about it for a while, Ye Jingtang remembered the name "Sanniang" and simply said:

"Call me Shiro, um... my surname is Huang, Huang Silang."

"Huang Silang..."

Luo Ning thought there was no problem, so she said no more...