
A man dressed as a commoner walked hurriedly towards the residence of the head guard, Bi Changfeng. When he got there, some soldiers standing guard immediately confronted him.
With breath still hunting, the man hurriedly showed his identity mark to the guards, then explained about the intent of his arrival.
One of the guards took and checked the authenticity of the man's identity, then walked into Bi Changfeng's residence.
It turned out that the man was a scout troop serving outside the palace grounds. His goal of meeting Bi Changfeng was none other than to report an information.
Shortly after, the guard who had entered back inside came out, then told the man to enter.
Tok..
"Come in.." Bi Changfeng's voice came from inside the room.
The man pushed the doorknob, he found Bi Changfeng sitting while reading some of the paper sheets on the table. The man then walked in, after being near Bi Changfeng, he immediately kneeled in salute.
Bi Changfeng looked at the man then gestured for the man to relay the information he was carrying.
Bi Changfeng's facial wrinkle went bad after hearing the man's information, "Alright, now go back. Do an investigation into those people, and exhaust yourself what really happened in that cave."
After the spy died, Bi Changfeng was seen knocking on the table. He felt the destruction of the cave which was to the east of the citizen plantation, certainly could not happen by itself. And even if something destroys it, it will certainly cause a loud enough sound and will invite the attention of the surrounding population. But according to the spy, he did not find anything suspicious or signs that there had been a fight at the location of the cave ruins.
Moreover, there was still other information that made Bi Changfeng curious. The information was related to the masked figure who had seen the spy. And one more piece of information that made Bi Changfeng worried, was about finding some black swordsmen disguised as residents.
Bi Changfeng who was notoriously good at reading the situation immediately realized that there was a possibility that the black-flow swordsmen had also infiltrated the palace.
Despite the lack of solid evidence, Bi Changfeng decided to negotiate the matter with the royal officials.
***
The main hall of the palace. There was a meeting being held that Bi Changfeng had proposed.
This meeting was attended by almost all the officials of the kingdom, even King Zhou Lun and prince Zhou Kesing also participated in enlivening the meeting.
After discussing about economic growth and ideas related to development plans and increased military power. King Zhou Lun then allowed Bi Changfeng to pass along information he said was important.
Bi Changfeng stood up, bowing his body in salute. "Thank you, your majesty."
"One of the spies reported to me that he found the cave to the east of the estate had been destroyed but did not know what caused it. But he had seen a masked figure near there, according to servants, most likely that figure was the cause. And one more noble, our spy army found that there were black warriors in disguise in the city."
"According to the servant, from now on it would be nice for us to be more vigilant because it does not rule out the possibility that the black swordsmen have also managed to infiltrate the palace."
King Zhou Lun nodded, though surprised he tried to remain calm. His elbow was placed on the handle of his great chair, while his finger was indeed on his chin. Quiet, thinking.
A royal minister named Yihong Duan appeared to be smiling wryly, he looked at Bi Changfeng with a sinister look.
"Sorry noble, I think what Bi Changfeng said is true, we must indeed increase vigilance. But it would be nice if we focus more on the fate of the population who lately many infected with infectious diseases. For the possible problem of an intruder within the kingdom, let General Luo Jing investigate. Your Majesty better rest a lot and just focus on your health." Yihong Duan.
King Zhou Lun turned his head to look at Yihong Duan. It is true that the security of the kingdom is the responsibility of the generals and commanders, but lately he is suspicious of the movements of some of his officers and general Luo Jing, especially against Yihong Duan. The information that Bi Changfeng brought further strengthened his suspicions that the current conditions within the kingdom were not fine.
"Sorry, Your Majesty, regarding the infectious diseases that infect the population, it is good to ask for help from Physician Xian. I heard from the city gatekeepers, that young man is currently in the silver lotus association building." Said General Sun Jian standing up.
King Zhou Lun smiled, he had already heard of Physician Xian's prowess in medicine. The arrival of the young man in this city brought a fresh breeze in the mind of the King. Because for the past few weeks, he continues to be confused with the problem of disease outbreaks that can never be resolved. Even today, the King himself also contracted the plague of deadly diseases.
Meanwhile some of the commanders, General Luo Jing and minister Yihong Duan were seen putting on a bad expression. They clearly knew who that young man was named Physician Xian, someone they should be wary of. Before carrying out their duties, they had been warned by Patriarch Pao Shaowen to avoid or be careful of the young man.
Now they can draw the conclusion that the destruction of the cave which became the secret place of their meeting with the appearance of a masked figure, has something to do with Physician Xian.
"Regarding the investigation within the palace, I leave that task to general Sun Jian. " King Zhou Lun finally opened his voice. "Call Physician Xian here, who knows he can find a cure for the plague."
***
The Sindara store is located in the center of the city center of the Guangzhou kingdom. Although the disease outbreak has taken a lot of casualties, but this store is still operating as usual, open during the night and always crowded visitors.
So famous, many people are willing to come all the way to the city of Guangzhou just to come to this store.
Actually, the food provided in this store has a fairly mediocre taste, but people always come there to eat and drink because it is cheap. In addition, the beauty of the shop owner's child becomes opium in the eyes of male visitors.
The beauty of the shop owner's daughter is very famous, she is named Diao Chan. The girl was clear white and beautiful, her nose pointed, small lips, neck tiered, her eyebrows were like a crescent moon, and long eyelashes flicked. Also added with his daze when walking and his flirtatious attitude spoiled. All that is the reason why Sindara store is so famous and many people visit.
As the owner of the tavern, indeed Xie Hu deliberately told his daughter to sit in the tavern to serve the guests.
Cokean and pinching the hands of male guests for Diao Chan is already a common thing, not infrequently many are crazy about him.
So many guests and merchants were lured in but no one could get close to him. Many even proposed, all of them rejected. 'Pigeon tamers' is the nickname people gave Diao Chan.
Tonight, in the Sindara store there are about 50 guests. Most of them drank wine or warm coffee while smoking tobacco smoke, did not escape their eyes to look at the beauty of the shop owner's daughter.
When Diao Chan brought the order of one of the visitors, from the front entrance a young man dressed in simple brown clothes looked around and chose a seat in a rather remote corner.
Diao Chan came to the place of the young man in a flirtatious manner. "Hi, what's your name?" Greet Diao Chan with an alluring smile.
The young man frowned, "What's wrong, miss? I came here to eat not to get acquainted with girls." The young man laughed softly.
Diao Chan scowled, his little lips were all over, looking adorable. "Who wants to meet you." Reply to the girl.
Laugh at the young man, "Your lips are what you eat, so red as to drink blood."
"Yes, let me drink your blood." Diao Chan glared at sitting beside the young man. Although annoyed at being ledek, but he seems to like the young man.
The visitors silently watched the young man, their gazes expressing envy.
"Hey, why are you sitting here. Hus hus, you're a waiter, should serve the guests instead of sitting here."
Diao Chan's eyes glared, although it was true that he was a servant but was touched as such, he felt that his pride had been trampled on.
"Where to go, prepare coffee and snacks for me." Said the young man as if he did not care, he looked at the people in the store.
Diao Chan's face flushed red, he kicked the table before passing away.
"What's the matter with me? You weird girl." The young man's chirps while looking at the back of Diao Chan who was walking half a run towards the back of the tavern.
Shortly after, Diao Chan returned with food and drinks. Without saying anything and still with a bent face, Diao Chan again left the young man's desk.
Just as the young man was about to eat his food, someone without permission suddenly sat down before the young man.
"Hmmm.." The young man mendehem.
"Where did you come from, son?" Grandpa asked.
The young man looked at the grandfather full of probing, then suddenly laughed.
Seeing the young man laughing, the old man laughed. When she laughed, there was clearly no gum on top or bottom.
"Only a person with a specific intent likes to investigate others." Said the young man.
"Really.." The pug-nosed grandpa nodded his head. Then the skin bag out in the form of a box. "Do you smoke?"
The young man shook his head.
The old man took out a cigarette and lit it, then sat down to lean his back against the wall of the shop.
"Who are you, cake?" The young man asked, he was none other than Arya.
"From the many visitors to the tavern, I see only you who are not interested in the beautiful girl, even you have disappointed and angry her. You're a really silly young man." Instead of answering, the grandfather even chattered arbitrarily, then exhaled his cigarette smoke high into the air.
A moment later, the grandfather said again. "I noticed, you obviously have an important intention of coming to this city. You know, since the plague has spread in this city, many people are afraid to come here. Only those with urgent goals dared to come to this city."
"Aimportant goal or not, it's none of your business, cake." Arya said while chewing her food.
The grandfather laughed curled, his broad and pug nose growing wider and more and more pug.
Arya did not care about the grandfather, her mouth kept busy chewing her food until it ran out, then leaned her back against the wall of the shop and closed her eyes.
A few minutes passed, a handsome-looking young man walked straight up, he immediately sat down in front of the cashier table. His pair of narrowed eyes did not blink and were always fixed on Diao Chan.
The girl who felt noticed looked back and smiled flirtatiously, then came to the young man.
"Dashing young man, where did you come from?" Sapa Diao Chan's.
The young man's pair of narrowed eyes widened slightly, his gaze showing awe. "I came from far away. Looking at your pretty face, it looks like you're the one named Diao Chan, the dove-natured dipper."
"Ah, you already know my name. Apparently my name has flown the wind to a distance." The shop owner's daughter returned with an alluring smile.
"Of course it's your beautiful face like the Goddess that makes your name fly far and wide."
"You're good at seducing. Hmm, if I may know what your name is?" Ask Diao Chan.
"Junew.."
"Beautiful name, as beautiful as your handsome face. Now say, what do you want to order?"
"Prepare three urns of wine, and one serving of grilled chicken. Don't forget to prepare spicy chili."
While waiting for his order, Junwe looked around. Not much caught his attention in the shop. His gaze stopped as he looked at Arya who was asleep leaning against the wall of the tavern as well as a snoring pug old grandfather, a table with the young man.
"May I accompany you to eat?" Diao Chan said after he finished putting the dishes on the table.
"Of course, pretty girl." Junwe answered enthusiastically.
With a flirtatious smile, Diao Chan placed his shabby butt into the chair next to Junwe.
Smelling the fragrance from Diao Chan's body, Junwe suddenly wrapped his hand holding the girl's hip.
Although Diao Chan often get temptation from the visitors, but they only dare to pinch or hold hands. Now treated like that, Diao Chan seems to show an uncomfortable attitude.
Xie Hu as the father and owner of the tavern who deliberately told Diao Chan to serve guests, the treatment to that extent towards his son was really not expected.
The other visitors in the tavern also noticed with glaring eyes. Some were arrogant, some considered Junwe's actions to be insolent, but some were envious.
Only two guests who do not seem to care, namely Arya and pug-nosed grandfather.
Finished eating, Junwe dipped his wine to half an urn. His white face turned red.
"Sorry, please let me go." Diao Chan, who was already unable and uncomfortable, wanted to break away, but Junwe's embrace on his hip was so tight that it made him unable to move.
As if not listening, Junwe again drank his wine, his face turning red. Suddenly pulled Diao Chan's head and kissed the girl's face in a row.
The girl wriggled with all her might and exclaimed in tension, half angry, half scared.
Everyone in the shop looked surprised. Xie Hu was dumbfounded then hurriedly stepped quickly onto Junwe's desk and snapped loudly.
"Brazed man! Quickly pay for the food and wine, then lift your feet from my shop!"
In that snatch, the young man calmed down as if he did not hear. Even his hands were braver. One hand was still coiled around Diao Chan's hip, and the other was moving to his chest.
Xie Hu immediately pulled his son from Junwe's embrace, but to no avail.
"Take my son off!" Shouted Xie Hu.
Junwe laughed mockingly, "Aren't you alone intentionally having your child serve guests, relying on her beauty and genius to make a lot of money. Now that he's serving me, why are you even angry?"
"Don't worry, I won't forget to pay the price for the food and wine. I'll even add to the price of warmth from your son's body."
The rage of the shop owner was unstoppable. He took the wine jar from the table and lifted it up high. "If you don't let go of my son and don't pay soon, I'll break your head." Threaten Xie Hu.
Junwe laughed, he did not care at all about the threat of the shop owner, even now brazenly, his right hand slipped behind the chest of Diao Chan's clothes.
"Fucking people!" Maki Xie Hu, his right hand moved smashing the wine jar he was holding onto Junwe's head.
But the owner of the store was made shocked not to play, because suddenly his body could not move. His hands and his whole body became stiff.
"Damn it, let me go." Shouted the shop owner.
Junwe grinned, then took a peek at Diao Chan's body. The girl seemed to want to scream but she was unable to open her mouth.
From behind his clothes, Junwe took out a bag of money, then threw it on the table. "This money I think is enough to pay for food, wine and your little girl."
Finished saying so, Junwe got up and carried Diao Chan's body on his left shoulder.