Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 680 Missed
Xue Er stared at Yang Jun, whose face showed a firm and earnest expression as he spoke.

Xue Er remained unconvinced, instead revealing a cold smile: "Over the years, our Holy Sect has done everything in its power for the sake of you gentlemen. How many brothers have died fighting pirates and merchants? But when trouble comes, we are the first to be abandoned..."

He gritted his teeth: "Why?"

“You live in wealth and luxury every day, while we live in constant fear,” Xue Er said. “All we want is a place to stay, but in the end, you have schemed against us like this.”

"Yang Dujian is saying all this now simply because he doesn't have enough manpower around him and wants to continue to deceive us into working for him."

Yang Jun immediately replied, "Those things are not within my control. Although I am an official of the court, I was still arrested. I had no choice in the matter."

"Now I see through it all and regret doing things for Xie Yizhi."

“You’re right, I didn’t bring enough men, and so do you. Since we all want to escape, why don’t we join forces to fight against the imperial court?”

Xue Er clearly didn't want to hear Yang Jun's words, and he turned to leave.

“I can persuade a few generals to bring their troops and come with us,” Yang Jun said. “Once we get to the sea, I can also ask the merchants of Srivijaya for help to find a place to stay.”

Xue Er and Yang Jun exchanged glances: "Sanfoqi obeys the orders of the Privy Councilor, how could they possibly help you?"

Yang Jun's eyes flickered: "What if Xie Yizhi can't become the Privy Councilor?"

Xue Er frowned slightly.

Yang Jun said, "Please have Xue Shifa convey what I have said to the leader. The situation is urgent, and we should devise a way out for ourselves as soon as possible."

This time, Xue Er neither refuted Yang Jun nor responded, but instead turned and left with his men.

After Xue Er walked away, the general beside Yang Jun whispered, "Can he relay a message for the Commander?"

Yang Jun revealed a meaningful smile: "He will tell." Xue Er harbored ulterior motives towards Xu Shu, and this was something he could not hide from his eyes.

Therefore, Xue Er would be happy to facilitate anything related to dealing with Xie Yizhi.

Besides, even if they managed to escape to the sea, they would still have to find a way to establish themselves. The demonic sect had already fallen apart, and it would take at least two or three years to regroup. The situation at sea was complex, and who knew if the demonic sect could survive? It would be a different story if merchants from Srivijaya helped them.

If Xie Yizhi could utilize the Demonic Cult, why couldn't he? Yang Jun took a deep breath. He abandoned everything and fled Daliang, but he also needed people to do his work.

The demonic sect is undoubtedly a suitable fit.

It's just that Xu Shu is too old. It's a pity that her daughter is trapped in Bianjing. Otherwise, he would be very happy to support her daughter to become the leader.

……

Xue Er returned to the woods and went straight to where Xu Shu was resting.

They appeared no different from before, still fleeing in a sorry state, but only a few knew that things were different now.

It was only because Xie Yuyan came here.

After this incident, the outcome for the Holy Church became even more unpredictable.

Xue Er looked at Xie Yuyan beside Xu Shu and was about to speak to Xie Yuyan, but he immediately came to his senses and walked up to Xu Shu to tell her what Yang Jun had said.

"I said everything as instructed by Lady Xie. It's clear that Yang Jun really wants to join forces with us against the imperial court..."

Yang Jun had no idea that they were waiting there on purpose to lure him into a trap.

It can be said that, up to this point, everything has been within Xie Niangzi's calculations.

Xu Shu looked at Xie Yuyan: "How about it? Let's see him now."

Xie Yuyan nodded: "The Holy Sect also needs Yang Jun's manpower, so it is reasonable for us to agree to Yang Jun's request now. However, Madam Xu should say a few words to Yang Jun first."

Xu Shu listened quietly.

Xie Yuyan said, "Let Yang Jun produce evidence first to remove Xie Yizhi from the position of Privy Councilor."

Xu Shu looked at Xie Yuyan, and after a moment nodded: "I will tell him." She finally understood why Xie Yuyan hadn't tried to capture Yang Jun. Capturing Yang Jun would have made him a useless piece.

On the contrary, releasing Yang Jun would make it easier to find out what Xie Yizhi has been doing at sea all these years.

With a few tricks, Yang Jun would willingly help her deal with Xie Yizhi.

Xue Er went to bring Yang Jun over, and Xu Shu looked at Xie Yuyan: "Aren't you afraid at all? If I point out your identity in front of Yang Jun, you will lose your life immediately."

Xie Yuyan remained calm and said indifferently, "What benefit would you gain from killing me? Would handing me over to Yang Jun get your daughter back, or would it ensure your safety?"

"Neither."

"As long as I'm alive, there's at least a glimmer of hope."

Xu Shu frowned. Xie Yuyan's hope was nothing more than to receive the court's leniency. Not everyone could save their lives; some would inevitably escape unscathed.

Even if the outcome is uncertain, it is still something everyone wants.

Xu Shu comforted herself, knowing that Xie Yuyan was right there, and whenever she changed her mind, she could always make a move on him. She wasn't in a hurry; she could take her time to think it over.

……

He Tan hurried on his journey.

After receiving the documents to mobilize the troops, he headed all the way to Lund.

He Chun sent him a letter, explaining the current situation in detail and asking him to take good care of Xie Yuyan.

He grew up with Hechun, and in his memory Hechun had never been so anxious. On the thin three pieces of paper, she said five times: Please, brother, protect her well.

These words weighed heavily on He Tan's shoulders. All He Tan wanted to do now was to find Lady Xie immediately and then send a large force to escort her to Bianjing.

"Lang Jun."

The He family member who went to scout ahead returned quickly: "There is a group ahead, they should be escorting prisoners."

He Tan was overjoyed. Xie Niangzi had sent a message that she would take the prisoners away from Longde as soon as possible. Based on this, the person in front was very likely Xie Yuyan.

"Let's go." He Tan didn't dare to delay and urged his horse on again.

When the generals of Longde Prefecture saw the imperial troops approaching, they felt utterly exhausted. For the past two days, they had been living in constant fear, even sleeping with one eye open, lest something go wrong. Finally, they were able to await reinforcements.

However, out of caution, the general still ordered his men to protect him carefully, and he stepped forward to inquire about the identity of the person who had come.

“I am He Tan, the military commander of Daming Prefecture.”

Upon hearing He Tan's name, the general felt a lump in his throat. Lady Xie repeatedly instructed him that if he saw Supervisor He, his mission would be complete.

“Reporting to the Commander,” the general said, “all the important prisoners we are escorting are here. Please check them, Commander.”

The prisoners being escorted by the general were important, but that wasn't what he wanted to hear.

He Tan stared at the general: "Where is Lady Xie?"

The general swallowed hard, and after a long while, he said, "Thank you... thank you, Madam, for taking people... to find the leader of the Demon Cult."

He Tan's chest tightened: "How long have you been gone?"

The general held out his hand: "Two days. Madam Xie said that we are safe here and don't need her to follow us anymore."

Having been away for two days, he must be quite far from here, and it would be difficult to catch up in a short time. He Tan suddenly felt that he could not complete the task that He Chun had entrusted to him.

It's not his fault.

He Chun, He Chun, who told you to find such a... wife who is hard to find in heaven and on earth.

(End of this chapter)