ctance and anxieties, everyone courageously embarked on their journey.After a winter of training, the villagers became more coordinated and tougher.The remaining dozen or so peaks were conquered in ju...After having eaten half their fill, the young man in black called for the waiter again, tossing him a handful of copper coins and asking, “Little brother, we’ve been away to the south for over a year now. Having suddenly returned, we are truly unfamiliar with everything new about this capital city.

"Tell us what's new lately, give us a few words to liven things up."

Right now, there weren't many people in the shop. Even the shopkeeper had gone to the back yard to eat.

The young man was idle and had been rewarded with money, so he carefully hid the copper coins and excitedly began to speak.

What happened Someone's house was robbed in Nancheng, and a girl from a family in Xicheng eloped with someone...

The result was interrupted after just a few sentences by the young man in black, "Little brother, our Xin Du is under the Emperor's feet, surely there's more to it than this little matter"

"You're talking about court affairs" The young man immediately changed direction, nodding repeatedly. "Yes, of course!

Just today, something big happened!

The empress dowager's family, the Wu family of Jiangning Houfu, was raided and sealed. The whole family was imprisoned. The old marquis couldn't bear the blow and died at that time!

"Usually, they were dazzling nobles, making people like ants, dragging them to the yamen. That was terrible, a real sight to behold! "

But it is said that the young master of the Wu family, who is also the younger brother of the Empress, was fooling around outside at the time and managed to escape without being caught.

Another young man in gray asked curiously, "What great crime did the Wu family commit to be sent to prison as a whole"

The young man looked around, seeing no one, and lowered his voice to say: "It's said that he angered the Emperor and issued a direct decree to the Wu family, saying that they had betrayed their loyalty."

But some people also say that the Wu family offended the Li family and was reported by the Li family.

The Li family

Two young men looked at each other, and the one in black asked, "Which Li family"

"Which Li family could it possibly be" The young man seemed to find a sliver of superiority, and his words became more frequent.

"Of course, it's the Li family of Suijintang! I heard that Mr. Li and Princess Kangle went into the palace this morning. As soon as they left the palace, the imperial edict was sent to the Jiangning Hou Mansion."

So everyone speculated that the Li family had instigated the emperor to punish the Wu family.

The young man in black sneered and retorted, "Ridiculous! How could the Emperor, so wise and discerning, be swayed by a few words and imprison his father-in-law's family!"

The young man was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Oh, I see! The Li family usually acts so upright. Why would they harm the Wu family without reason"

"It definitely wasn't orchestrated by the Li family. It might just be a coincidence."

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean!" The young man in gray smiled ingenuously and casually praised, "In all my travels, you are truly the most intelligent fellow I've met."

Xiao Erge was praised and pleased, but his mouth remained humble, "Hee hee, I just said it casually."

"Actually, the Li family still has a good reputation. No one believes they would do anything bad. It's just that the Li family hasn't been so lucky lately..."

In rapid succession, the young fellows began to talk about the Li family's affairs.

What, the princess of Kangle is seriously ill. Thousands are called upon to seek medical treatment for her. She recovers yet falls ill again repeatedly.

What! Li Jia has added a great-grandson, and they're holding a banquet at the Earl's Mansion...

The young man in black and the young man in grey listened from beginning to end. Finally, seeing that the small fellow had nothing more to say, the two young men gave him some copper coins and then hurried away.

The young man received dozens of extra cash, but he was overjoyed, hoping that there would be more guests like this.

He didn't say how he dreamed, only that these two young men were Jia Yi and Liu Yang...

They walked in the night of Xindu, momentarily hesitating whether to rush out of the city or stay at the Earl's Mansion for a night.

Suddenly, a fast horse galloped into the city gate. The rider on horseback raised his flag high and shouted loudly: "Good news, good news! A great victory in Jiangbei!"

"The Northern Campaign army killed 20,000 enemy soldiers and captured 8,000!"

A few words, and the city, which was about to quiet down again, became lively once more.

Everyone ran to the street.

Someone shouted loudly, “Is it good news from Jiangbei Has the Lord won again!”

"Yes, twenty thousand barbarians, twenty thousand!" The onlookers replied, clapping and cheering with delight.

"Lord is mighty, Northern Expedition Army is mighty!"

Jia Yi and Liu Yang were also happy mingling in the crowd.

Liu Yang lowered his voice and said, “That’s great, Fourth Uncle and Big Brave Uncle must have made a contribution this time, they should be promoted again!”

After General Tang arrives in the new capital, after we offer up the captives, there will definitely be rewards.

"Then our Suijin Beach will be truly famous!"

Jia Yi, however, twitched his brow upon hearing this and withdrew his smile.

Liu Yang and he had been living and eating together for so many years, more familiar than blood brothers. He immediately guessed that something was wrong with him, so he quickly pulled him into a narrow alley.

"Jia Yi, what's wrong Aren't you jealous of your Fourth Uncle and the others" Liu Yang teased.

As expected, Jia Yi patted him and said in a low voice, "What nonsense are you talking about I suddenly thought of four words... Overreaching ambition."

Overreaching one's authority

Liu Yang blinked a few times, also came to his senses, and asked: "Are you afraid that the imperial court will be wary of our family"

Jiayi nodded. "Grandma always said, 'Don't be afraid of having no good things, just be afraid of having no good people.'"

Perhaps the Emperor has no suspicion of the Marquis and our family, and is pleased that our family has produced so many talented soldiers who protect their home and country with loyalty.

But one can't be sure that someone won't go before the Emperor and say things they shouldn't!

"Right now, the only forces Tianwu has are the Jiangbei defense line in the north, our Southeast Hailan Army, and the troops stockpiled in the southwest strongholds."

The Northern Expedition Army was in the Duke's hands, with my fourth uncle and my courageous uncle both generals. We could also hold our own in the Hailan Army.

It can be said that, besides the southwest stronghold, our family has already controlled most of the military power.

"If three people say a tiger exists, even the emperor, hearing it repeatedly, will probably be wary and want to consolidate military power…"

But the Marquis and Fourth Uncle were always thinking about retaking Jiangbei and expelling the barbarians from Tianwu.

"After these years of hard work, next year may be the time for a final push. We can't afford to delay at all…"

Liu Yang listened, his mind racing. He hesitated and asked, "You want to... self-incriminate!"

Jia Yi smiled, but did not answer. He only said: "Let's take a walk around first and figure out what's going on between our families and the Wu family. We can talk later."

Liu Yang nodded. Left and right also arrived at the doorstep, this time back can also live for a month or two, not these few days.

After a sumptuous dinner at Suijin Beach, the crowd dispersed.

The matter of the Wu family, which had hung over our heads like a sword for days, has now been resolved. We no longer have to worry about someone suddenly coming to cause trouble.

It has to be said, the Li family finally found their peaceful days again. Even Old Mrs. Li went to bed early today and didn't stay up late with a lamp oiling her needlework.

Jiao Yin listened to the quiet backyard and wrapped herself in a thick cloak. She took Shui Ling, the on-duty night watchman, to the neighboring Wen family's house.

As expected, Li Zhensheng, Li Laoer, Jia Ren, and Mr. Wen were all gathered together drinking tea and chatting.

To everyone's surprise, Jia Yin pushed the door open and walked in.

Li Zhensheng then asked, “Why hasn’t Fu Niuer gone to sleep yet”

Jia Yin giggled and sat beside her elder brother, replying, “At the dinner table, none of you mentioned what happened during the day. I guessed you were afraid Grandma would worry, so you secretly discussed it behind her back.”

"As expected, I caught you!"ound stomach.Seeing his pale skin, as if one could see the blue veins beneath, Jia Yin picked up some chopsticks and served him food. “You have to eat more,” she said. "Only by eating enough can you g...