Honglan, Old Kindness Unforgettable! Huang Shiyun's Fury [Please Subscribe!]

Chapter 82 Honglan, Old Kindness Unforgettable! Huang Shiyun's Fury [Please Subscribe!]

"Come in."

Su Yang said in a deep voice.

Sun Wang pushed open the door and presented a letter: "Chen Wenyuan reports that the accusations have spread throughout the city, the people are besieging the Huang residence, and the government is watching from the sidelines."

Huang Shiyun is holding the gates shut, seemingly indicating the mobilization of assassins; he might be in a desperate situation and resort to desperate measures.

Su Yang finished sweeping the letter and crumpled it up: "As expected. He can't find the source and he doesn't get along with me, so he will definitely assume that I did it. He will panic and will most likely contact the Jianghuai Army's spies for help, and he will also send assassins to kill me to silence me."

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Sun Wang's expression changed: "Should we take precautions in advance?"

"We must be prepared, but we must also take the initiative." Su Yang's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he said, "Quickly send a message to Chen Wenyuan, instructing him to conceal his identity, keep a close eye on the Huang residence, and pay special attention to those who leave the city to contact the Jianghuai Army. Inform Qiao Fenghai to strengthen the city gates and strictly check those entering and leaving. Also, send elite troops to secretly protect Chen Wenyuan in case of any accidents."

"Yes!" Sun Wang accepted the order and was about to leave.

"etc."

Su Yang stopped him and said, "Have Qiao Fenghai send twice as many men to keep an eye on Li Lie. Huang Shiyun is colluding with the Jianghuai Army, and Li Lie is Du Fuwei's adopted son. Du Fuwei certainly doesn't want him to be captured. To prevent his collusion with the Jianghuai Army from being exposed, Huang Shiyun will definitely send assassins to kill Li Lie to curry favor with Du Fuwei and destroy evidence. If the assassins come, capture him and confirm his crimes so that the people can see his true colors."

"Furthermore, you've been following me for quite some time now, it's time to improve your strength. I'll give you the Flowing Cloud Step and the Killing Blade Technique to practice. The footwork is agile, suitable for transmitting messages or escaping in an emergency. The Killing Blade Technique focuses on attacking vital points, it's more ruthless than the Breaking Edge Blade Technique you've learned, but it's also simpler, perfectly suited to your current level, mainly for self-defense and counterattack."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he trembled slightly with excitement. He abruptly knelt down and kowtowed three times, his voice choked with barely suppressed emotion: "Your subordinate thanks you for your cultivation, Master! Since you value me so highly, I will serve you with my life and never fail you!"

"No need for formalities."

Su Yang waved his hand, his tone calm, and said, "Both of these techniques are practical, especially the Killing Blade Technique, which has similarities to the Breaking Edge Blade Technique you are familiar with, so it's not difficult to learn. I will teach you in detail later when I have time. Remember, do not use the blade technique unless absolutely necessary. Prioritize using the Flowing Cloud Step to escape. Your primary responsibility is to relay instructions and coordinate between parties, not to fight."

When Sun Wang stood up, his eyes were still red, but he could not hide the excitement in them. He straightened his back, bowed and clasped his hands in a fist again, then turned and strode away. His steps were slightly hurried due to excitement, but more determined than usual.

at the same time.

In a secret room deep within the Huang mansion, Huang Shiyun slammed a stack of accusations against him onto the ground. His face was ashen, and his aura was so violent it seemed to devour him.

"Useless! All of you are useless!"

He kicked over the table in front of him, shattering teacups and porcelain vases: "These are just baseless rumors, and you actually..."

"We can't stop them! The entire city is blocking the government gates, and the officials are itching to act. Tell me, what should we do?!"

The trusted steward, Huang Chengzong, knelt on the ground, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. His voice trembled as he said, "Master, these posters are everywhere, everywhere you look. We can't trace their source at all—the people have been incited by the rumors to the point of madness. Our guards in the manor can't stop them at all, and reinforcements from the manor outside the city are still on their way; they won't arrive anytime soon!"

"Can't find the source?"

Huang Shiyun gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked: "Who exactly is plotting against me from behind! Is it the salt merchant whose livelihood I cut off before? Or those old fogies from the two factions and six paths who covet the Heavenly Demon Strategy? Or perhaps—that Northern City General Su Yang, who has been opposing me at every turn since he took office?"

The more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became, since Su Yang had recently been the one to target him for his secret dealings with the Jianghuai Army.

A sinister glint flashed in Huang Shiyun's eyes, and his tone was ruthless: "Whoever dares to ruin my plans, they must die! Issue my order: mobilize all the assassins in the manor to investigate the mastermind's whereabouts. Once any clues are found, kill them on the spot!"

He paused, then thought of his only powerful backer and added, "Also, expedite the message to the Jianghuai Army's spies outside the city! I've been cooperating with them for a long time, and I've been keeping an eye out for the Xing Sui Alliance members they're looking for. Now it's their turn to fulfill their promises!"

"Have them bring their men into the city immediately to help me stabilize the situation! As long as we can control the key areas near the north city, these people and officials are nothing to fear!"

Huang Chengzong's expression changed, and he hesitated, saying, "Master, the Jianghuai Army just suffered a major defeat in the north city, losing many men. Would they be unwilling to risk entering the city again?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Huang Shiyun interrupted sharply, his tone filled with extreme pain yet resolute: "Tell them that after it's done, I'll first provide 30,000 taels of silver as provisions, and then give them a share of the crucial clues to the incomplete Heavenly Demon Strategy! They understand the allure of the Heavenly Demon Strategy, and with this readily available provision, they won't hesitate! Go now!"

Huang Chengzong dared not say another word and scrambled out of the secret room.

In the secret room, Huang Shiyun stared at the poster on the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and madness: "No matter who you are, if you dare to oppose me, Huang Shiyun, I will drag you down with me, even if it means mutual destruction!"

The cold autumn wind swept through the Huang residence, carrying withered leaves. The once peaceful mansion was now shrouded in unease, and the servants shrank back and ran about in fear.

In the past two days, a series of unexpected events have occurred, with the Huang family's crimes of child trafficking, smuggling salt and iron, and colluding with the Jianghuai Army to plot a rebellion being exposed.

Thousands of people, filled with righteous indignation, surrounded the gates of the mansion, demanding that Lord Huang Shiyun pay with his life. The mansion lord was trapped inside and could not escape.

Several stewards attempted to escape in the chaos, but they were dragged out by the people and beaten to death as soon as they climbed over the mansion wall, plunging the Huang family into a state of utter turmoil.

Inside the medicinal cuisine room.

Zheng Shanfu sat upright by the stove, wiping an old pottery pot. Steam rose from the medicine pot on the stove, isolating him from the chaos of the outside world.

A slender young woman in a slightly worn light blue cotton dress pushed open the door and entered. Her face was pale, but her eyes were sharp. She closed the door tightly and said urgently, "Grandpa, it's chaos outside! All the crimes committed in the manor have been exposed, and the people are surrounding the gate demanding their lives! Also, Su Yang, who left the manor some time ago, is now General Su of the Northern City!"

"Su—Su Yang has become the General of Jingling North City?"

The earthenware pot slammed against the edge of the stove. Zheng Shanfu looked up, his face filled with shock: "No way? He was just conscripted to guard the city not long ago, and he's been promoted to general so quickly?"

"Grandpa, I've inquired and confirmed it several times; it's him."

Honglan nodded, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

Seeing Honglan nod, Zheng Shanfu slowly calmed his breathing, his fingertips still trembling slightly, and murmured, "Grandpa saw that this kid had a tenacious look in his eyes and felt that he was no ordinary person, but—I never expected that he could reach this point in such a short time. It's really unexpected."

"Yes, we entered the manor together back then, and we were good friends. He even got beaten up by Fei Jianhua for speaking up for me—I never imagined—he would become such a powerful figure with military authority." Honglan sighed, then added, "Grandpa, he's not only a general, but I've heard his martial arts skills are extremely high now. People in the Jianghu of Jingling call him 'Northern Cold Overlord Blade'!"

"The Northern Cold Overlord Blade?"

Zheng Shanfu was even more shocked. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice tightened slightly: "Back then, even ordinary servants could bully him, and he suffered from chronic injuries that were difficult to heal. Now, he's so strong that he's earned such a reputation in the martial arts world?"

After the initial shock, Zheng Shanfu's expression hardened, his gaze darkened, and he muttered to himself, "Honglan, my grandmother and I entered the Huang family to escape our enemies, hoping only to live a peaceful life. I never imagined that the Huang family would end up in such a state."

"Grandpa, are we... going to be wandering the world again?"

Honglan was incredibly clever and instantly understood her grandfather's thoughts.

Zheng Shanfu nodded and put down the pottery pot: "The people have blocked the main gate, we can't stay here long. The back kitchen courtyard is secluded and faces a small alley, we'll use our light-footed skills to quietly climb over it. Before we leave, give Su Yang a small gift, this box of 'tendon-regenerating ointment' can cure his hidden injuries. After climbing over the gate, write a note addressed to 'General Su,' and give it to the soldier at the north gate, remembering not to leave your name."

Honglan's eyes sharpened: "Grandpa, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I have paper and pen, I'll write this note now. Shall we go to the kitchen now?"

She took the wooden box and hid it in her sleeve, her fingertips tense and her expression wary.

"Let's not delay, let's go now."

Zheng Shanfu nodded, stood up and straightened his robes, then whispered, "After we climb over the kitchen wall, we'll avoid the crowds and head straight for the north gate. Be careful on the way, conceal your presence, and don't reveal your martial arts style. Jingling is not a peaceful place. Although we have a past relationship with him, this delivery of medicine is merely to settle old scores. We must not get too involved with him to avoid trouble. It's best if we each stay safe."

The shouts outside the mansion grew clearer. Taking advantage of the fact that the medicinal cuisine room was close to the kitchen, the two of them kept their bodies low to avoid the servants and reached the secluded courtyard wall.

After confirming that no one was outside the wall, Zheng Shanfu, with Honglan in toe, tiptoed over the wall and quietly climbed over the wall—the people's attention was all on the main gate, and no one noticed this place.

After landing, the two found a quiet corner. Honglan took out the note she had written, folded it, and put it away with the wooden box. Then they mingled into the crowd and headed straight for the north gate of the city, facing the setting sun.

Honglan took out a wooden box and a note she had just written from her sleeve, handed them to the soldiers guarding the north city, and whispered, "Please pass this on to General Su, thank you."

Seeing the two men's composed demeanor, the soldier dared not be negligent and accepted the document, replying, "Don't worry, I will definitely pass it on."

Zheng Shanfu pulled Honglan away, glancing back towards the north of the city, and whispered with relief, "Su Yang, these chaotic times are dangerous. I hope you will stay true to yourself and protect the peace of this region."

It was the hour of Xu (7-9 PM) at night.

North of the city, below the city gate tower.

Inside the secret chamber, Su Yang was wielding the Golden Bell Shield and the Overlord Blade, leaving no trace as he trod through the snow.

Suddenly a soldier reported that an ebony box entrusted by an anonymous person had been presented to him, with the inscription "Received personally by General Su" on the lid.

Su Yang gestured for the soldiers to retreat, then opened the wooden box. Inside was a porcelain bottle and a note. The bottle contained a tendon-repairing ointment, and the note expressed deep gratitude for past kindness.

"Forgotten, just to express my feelings," unsigned.

"Red Orchid?"

Upon seeing the familiar handwriting, Su Yang instantly thought of Honglan from the Huang family, feeling a warmth in his heart. He then understood: "Huang Shiyun is surrounded by thousands of people, so Honglan naturally has to leave the Huang family. I just don't know why she, with her considerable martial arts skills, would willingly become a laundry maid in the Huang family. I can only hope that we will meet again in the martial world in the future."

This tendon-repairing ointment is a medicine for tendon and bone healing. Su Yang took a deep breath, put it into his pack and put it away. He continued to use his skills of "Treading Snow Without a Trace" and "Overlord Blade" and "Golden Bell Cover".

"There's an assassin!"

"Catch the assassin!"

time flies.

At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), Su Yang suddenly heard the sound of weapons clashing outside, accompanied by angry shouts from soldiers.

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