13

"Big Brother, you're finally back … Hey, what's wrong with Big Brother Wei?"

Han Yi and Wei Er, who were returning to the manor to get wine, saw them dismount and went to greet them. Han Yi saw Gou Liang nestled in Han Zhan's arms and was tightly wrapped in the cloak. He felt awkward and asked.

Gou Liang yawned and looked in the direction of the music.

"It's so cold, but you're still in the mood to play the zither. Aren't you afraid of freezing your fingers?" He jumped off the horse and yawned again. Tears came out of the corners of his eyes. He was very sleepy.

Han Zhan took off his cloak and covered him. He hugged him and said softly, "If you're sleepy, go back to the manor and sleep. It's the same if I catch the fish."

Gou Liang pulled him forward and said, "I haven't played ice fishing yet. How can I use such a good time to sleep?"

Wei Er followed behind and said, "Big Brother, Brother Han, Brother Chi and Brother Ouyang went back to the city after lunch. Just now, Prince Sixteen invited the zither with his flute and Fourth Sister said she wanted to warm the wine. Do you want to go and have a look? "

Gou Liang and Han Zhan naturally agreed.

Xuanyuan Xu was energized when he saw them coming back. He shouted from afar, "Wei Xuanming, what did you do with Prince Shuyang? It's been four hours and you can give birth to a nest of children. You still know to come back."

Gou Liang was familiar with him. He sat down and said, "It's about giving birth. Do I have to tell you?"

"Pfft —"

Xuanyuan Xu, who was drinking tea, spat it out. He coughed and said, "What kind of big brother are you? How can you say such things in front of your sisters?"

Gou Liang smiled and handed the hand warmer to Fourth Sister Wei who stood up from the zither table. He frowned and said, "It's so cold and Prince Sixteen asked my sister, a weak girl, to play the zither to liven things up for you. What a big deal."

Wei Er quickly said, "Big Brother, you misunderstood. I saw that Prince Sixteen's flute skills were superb and wanted to play. That's why I embarrassed myself."

Xuanyuan Xu smiled and said, "Fourth Young Lady's zither skills are indeed worthy of its reputation. I am deeply moved by your teachings. Thank you for your guidance."

Wei Siniang blushed as she expressed her gratitude, unable to hide the affection in her eyes. But before she could continue to be modest, someone else spoke up, "Wei Siniang's zither skills are indeed superb, but if you ask me, it's still Chang Ningtan's' Ambush from Ten Sides' that I can never forget. It's truly moving. I wonder if I'll be lucky enough to hear it again today? I've been thinking about it for a long time. "

Only then did Gou Liang notice him. He raised his eyebrows and said, "Zhuge Laosan, when did you come? However, there's no need to rush. Don't think about me. It's useless even if you do. "

Zhuge Shuang, who was Princess Shiyang's fiancé, blushed and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?!"

Gou Liang was surprised. "You were the one who said that. How did it become my fault? However, when can you change your temper? You blush so easily. If others see you, they will think that I have done something to you. "

"You!"

Zhuge Shuang's ears also turned red.

Princess Shiyang couldn't help but laugh. "Brother Wei, don't be bullied by an honest man."

"How can there be an honest man in this world? Everything has its weakness."

Gou Liang laughed.

Princess Shiyang's face also turned red. If it weren't for the fact that she felt that Gou Liang had wronged her, Zhuge Shuang, who knew that he was no match for Gou Liang in eloquence and shamelessness, would not have confronted Gou Liang.

Xuanyuan Xu was particularly interested in what Zhuge Shuang said. "What's' Ambush from Ten Sides'? How come I've never heard of it?"

Wei Siniang said, "That's what Big Brother played at Master Xia Marquis's 60th birthday. It was very impassioned and murderous. Even Master Xia Marquis liked it very much. When it comes to zither skills, even ten of me can't beat Big Brother. When I was young, he taught me how to play the zither. Some of the new music scores I played were written by Big Brother. "

Xuanyuan Xu was really surprised. Wei Siniang's zither skills were not amazing, but her music was. He didn't expect it to be written by Gou Liang.

"I didn't expect you to have such skills. Sorry for the disrespect!" Xuanyuan Xu was a person who loved music. He cupped his hands and bowed. "Since that's the case, I hope Changning can teach me today."

Gou Liang supported his forehead and looked at the steaming wine leisurely. He laughed. "You flatter me. I'm just copying someone else's wisdom."

Wei Siniang saw the regret on Xuanyuan Xu's face and said anxiously, "Big Brother, Prince Sixteen is a master of music. As the saying goes, it's hard to find a soulmate and an opponent. Don't you always think that heroes are lonely and seek defeat alone? Maybe Prince Sixteen can fulfill your wish of seeking defeat. "

Gou Liang's mouth twitched. He thought to himself that the original owner of this body was really stupid.

"You're really siding with the outsider."

Gou Liang glanced at Wei Siniang. She lowered her head shyly and said, "Big Brother, what are you talking about? I'm just thinking for you. If you don't appreciate it … then forget it."

Han Zhan took down the warm wine pot and poured a cup for Gou Liang. He told him not to drink too much and then poured a bowl for Xuanyuan Xu. Han Yi and the others didn't dare to trouble him. Zhuge Shuang wanted to show off in front of his fiancée's brother, so she quickly took over and poured the wine for them.

Gou Liang took a sip. It warmed his intestines and lungs. The steam rose from his throat and his face was pinkish-white like a peach blossom. He savored the taste for a while. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked at the woods by the lake. The corners of his mouth curled up. These guys are finally going to make a move.

His smile added a touch of elegance to his handsome face. Xuanyuan Xu stared at him blankly. He was about to say something when Gou Liang put down the wine cup and said to Han Zhan, "I haven't heard you play the guqin for a long time. The weather is so good today. Why don't you play for me?"

The gentle and graceful Bi Xia had superb zither skills. Thinking about it, he had not heard it for many years. Thinking about it, he really missed it.

Han Zhan touched his face with the back of his cold hand and nodded. He stood up and said, "You're only allowed to drink one cup. No more."

Gou Liang looked regretfully at the wine pot and stood up with Han Zhan. "Let's find an empty place. I'll play the sword and you'll play the guqin. Isn't that better?"

Han Zhan didn't say anything.

Xuanyuan Xu and the others were not allowed to follow them. He couldn't help but wonder, "I've always known that Crown Prince Han is brave in war. Even General Xiahou can't compare to him in terms of martial arts. He's called the number one master in the world. Why, I've never heard that he can play the guqin? "

The people in Shuyang Marquessate Mansion were also stunned. The princess smiled and said, "My eldest brother is very talented. There's nothing he can't learn. He's in the army all year round. It's normal that we don't know. "

Xuanyuan Xu was even more surprised. "Since it's the guqin that even Changning said was superb, it must be good. Let's listen."

Han Zhan sat cross-legged on the ice casually. The seven-string guqin was placed horizontally on his lap. His fingers gently stroked the strings and then he started to play the first note.

He played "A Male Phoenix Courting a Female Phoenix." It was very impressive but had a lingering feeling.

Gou Liang played with the long sword in his hand leisurely. He smiled and said, "There's a beauty that I can't forget. I haven't seen her for a day, but I miss her like crazy … I like it! "

He held the sword horizontally in front of his eyes. As the sword moved, it reflected a glaring light that went straight for the assassin hiding in the forest. It was so bright that the assassin subconsciously closed his eyes. He knew that something was wrong.

"Friends in the tree, it's so cold. You've been squatting up there for so long. Why don't you come down and have a cup of hot wine?"

Gou Liang smiled. He pointed his long sword and directly locked on to the leader of the assassins.

The leader was shocked. He made a prompt decision and said, "Do it! Don't leave anyone alive! "

The subordinates threw away the white cloth that wrapped their bodies, revealing tight-fitting black clothes. They jumped down from the tree and charged toward Gou Liang and Han Zhan. Gou Liang met the enemy head-on. Han Zhan plucked the strings of the guqin. He was still calm.

When they appeared, Xuanyuan Xu and the others in the pavilion in the middle of the lake realized the existence of these people. They were suddenly shocked.

Xuanyuan Xu shouted, "Who are you! How dare you commit murder in front of me! "

Han Yi said in shock, "Big Brother …"

The assassins split into two groups. Those who were charging toward the pavilion in the middle of the lake suddenly froze when they were within a hundred steps of the pavilion. They couldn't move at all, as if someone had pressed the stop button.

Gou Liang said loudly, "Don't panic. Don't walk out of the pavilion in the middle of the lake. I've already set up a formation. As long as you don't come out, these bastards can't hurt you."

The leader of the assassins saw that the situation was not good. He quickly ordered people to hold back Gou Liang and Han Zhan. He also sent people to check on his frozen subordinates. He found that they recovered as soon as they were a hundred steps away from the pavilion in the middle of the lake. The leader gave up on the evacuation plan and shouted coldly, "Kill Han Zhan and Wei Xuanming! Ignore the rest! "

The assassins swarmed toward Gou Liang and Han Zhan. Gou Liang's sword moved like a flower toward them.

"Big Brother, be careful!"

The Wei Family siblings shouted in panic, but soon, their voices disappeared from their mouths.

Gou Liang moved. He passed through the crowd at a speed that was almost impossible to catch with the naked eye. When he stopped, the masked assassins behind him suddenly covered their necks in unison. Blood spurted out, and they let out dull and painful cries as they fell to the ground at the same time.

Gou Liang raised his sword and stroked the blood-stained blade with his finger. He smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've smelled this scent. It's really … nostalgic."

He looked at the assassins in black. For some reason, the fearless assassins unconsciously took a step back when they met his lazy eyes.

The leader shouted, "Kill!"

Only then did they snap back to their senses and charge toward Gou Liang again.

Han Zhan's zither continued to play. His mesmerizing subwoofer voice rang out amidst the shouting and killing.

The phoenix returns to its hometown, roaming the four seas in search of its phoenix.

When I did not meet her, there was no general, how could I comprehend today's rising hall!

There are handsome and pretty men here, but the people in my room are poisonous.

"Hahaha, well said!"

Gou Liang laughed happily. He slowed down, but his moves were not sloppy. The edge of his sword licked blood, and the assassins did not have the strength to fight back.

When our necks are crossed like mandarin ducks, we soar together!

Huang Xi, Huang Xi perches with me, I'll take her as my wife forever.

The leader of the assassins saw that they could not even get close to Gou Liang and Han Zhan despite their numbers. He knew that they were destined to return empty-handed today. It would be bad if they delayed any longer, so he immediately said, "Retreat!"

"Did I give you permission to leave?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gou Liang's figure stopped in front of the leader of the assassins like a ghost. His sharp sword was pressed against the leader's throat.

The remaining twenty or so assassins on the ice fell to the ground one after another.

The leader of the assassins' hair stood on end, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead. Gou Liang was not in a hurry to kill him. Instead, he smiled and said, "Shh, don't make a sound. Listen with me."

Friendship is mutual and harmonious, who is the one who understands each other in the middle of the night?

He flapped his wings and flew high, followed by the Three-lives Tumi.

Gou Liang waited until the remaining sound of the song "A Male Phoenix Seeking a Female Phoenix" faded into the distance. He chuckled and said, "It's not good for you to casually change a classic song, but I like it."

He withdrew his long sword and lightly landed beside Han Zhan. Blood dripped down the long sword, and the sword hummed. A smear of blood splashed on the ice, and the long sword returned to its original brightness. It reflected the sunlight and emitted a chilling coldness in the winter.

Gou Liang raised his eyes and looked at the unmoving leader of the assassins. He slowly said, "Go back and tell your master that I hate people who think about my wife the most. If he dares to come again, I'll cut off his family line."

The leader of the assassins was shocked. "You're not going to kill me?"

"Why, is it a pity?"

Gou Liang threw the sword away, and the blade sank into the ice. Seeing this, the leader of the assassins ran away.

Gou Liang leaned over and kissed Han Zhan. "You recited it very well. Recite it to me again tonight, okay?"

"What do you want to hear? Bewitched by her beauty and delighted by her side? "

Han Zhan got up and flew back to the pavilion in the middle of the lake with him in his arms.

*

As Gou Liang expected, the leader of the assassins did not escape from the capital. Instead, he died in Prince Cheng's mansion.

The next day, the news spread throughout the capital.

— — Prince Sixteen, Shuyang Marquessate Mansion, and the younger generation of the Wei Family were assassinated in the fields. It was actually Prince Cheng who did it!