Mistakenly Connected to the Jade Flower Branch

Chapter 359 Xuanwu

Everyone was stunned.

Luo An casually gave the bead to Nian Yao because he was too lazy to keep it safe; Xu Sheng gave the mirror to Nian Yao simply because Nian Yao had given it to him; Nian Yao placed the bead on the mirror simply to test if the size was right.

Nianyao realized what was happening and shook the mirror forcefully, but the beads didn't fall. She gripped the mirror tightly with both hands, afraid of accidentally dropping it: "This is... a match made in heaven?"

Instead of mocking her, Xu Sheng nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, a match made in heaven. Brother... Sister-in-law, you are so amazing, so amazing."

Nian Yao rolled her eyes at him: "You're too good at being hypocritical, too good at it."

Xu Sheng didn't argue with her. His tone was full of excitement as he said to Luo An, "Your father has already given you the eldest, so the younger one will definitely be given to you too. Think carefully about where it is? Or we can go to the palace to look for it again."

Luo An put the mirror away. As he lowered his hand, he touched the waist pendant. On a whim, he took off the pendant and placed it in his palm.

Xu Sheng's eyes lit up, and he took Luo An's waist pendant: "The size is about right, try it on quickly. Sister-in-law, dear sister-in-law, give me your waist pendant too."

Xu Sheng placed a bead at the dragon's horn, but there was no reaction after a while. He then replaced it with another bead, but still no reaction. Undeterred, he replaced all six beads, but there was still no response.

Xu Sheng simply handed all the beads and mirror to Nian Yao: "You come, you come, you come..."

Nianyao replaced all the beads on the dragon horn, but the mirror still didn't react: "No."

Xu Sheng said, "Put all six beads on."

Nianyao placed all six beads on the table: "Take a look for yourself."

Xu Sheng said, "It's possible that the beads are placed in the wrong position. Try putting all the beads in each hole."

Nianyao exclaimed incredulously, "Do you think I'm stupid? Six beads, six holes, try them all! Do you know how many times that would take?"

Luo An took the mirror and said, "No need to try, this bead isn't it."

Undeterred, Xu Sheng snatched the mirror: "This bead is the right size, so why isn't it right? Let me try."

The group returned to the palace, and Xu Sheng politely asked Uncle Yun to bring over writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. He placed the bronze mirror flat on the table, numbered each bead, and recorded his findings after each test of the conch shell.

Luo An chatted with Uncle Yun: "Uncle Yun, when did the giant salamander arrive here?"

Uncle Yun said, "It was sent over before the master left."

Luo An then asked, "When did it arrive at Mount Taiwei?"

Yunbo said, "Young master, all I know is that it came."

This answer was exactly what Luo An expected: "What did Father instruct when he sent it over?"

Uncle Yun shook his head: "The master did not come; it was delivered by Shunchang Escort Agency."

Shunchang Escort Agency has a history of over a hundred years in Dongyang, with branches in various prefectures. Escorts could stay at post stations along official roads, which suggests they had some connection to the imperial family.

Whether it's brothels or security escort agencies, the royal family has influence there. No wonder An Liangchen is never seen idle. It's a miracle he hasn't worked himself to death.

Seeing Xu Sheng intently arranging the beads, Uncle Yun tentatively asked, "Young Master, what is he doing?"

Nianyao interrupted, "He's gone mad."

Just as Uncle Yun's smile was about to spread, a deep and majestic "Awoo... Awoo... Awoo... Awoo..." sound rang out. Before Uncle Yun could say anything, he flashed out of the courtyard, his movements so fast that Nianyao wondered if she was hallucinating.

Nianyao stared at the courtyard gate: "They keep Tibetan mastiffs here? I hadn't noticed."

Luo An said, "The palace is so big, how many people would be needed to guard it if there were no guards?"

As Xu Sheng arranged the beads, he asked, "How many times has this been done?"

Conch flipped through the booklet: "So many."

Xu Sheng looked up at him, frowning slightly: How many times has he asked why the conch shell says so much?

Conch lowered her head to avoid his gaze and added, "So many times."

Xu Sheng took the booklet: "Didn't I tell you to number it? If you don't number it, multiply the number of pages by the page number..."

As Xu Sheng spoke, he flipped through the pages, his voice growing softer and softer until it disappeared completely. The first page was barely tidy, but as the text grew larger, the pages became increasingly messy.

The conch shell felt ashamed and whispered, "You read too fast."

As Xu Sheng's writing became smoother, his speed naturally increased, and he read faster as well. Hai Luo, on the other hand, became increasingly flustered and his writing became more and more chaotic, with the later characters barely legible.

Xu Sheng tossed the booklet aside and looked at Luo An, who was leisurely sipping his tea: "You saw everything?"

Luo An nodded: "I saw it."

Xu Sheng questioned, "You saw how messy his writing was, and you didn't help him write it."

What's this all about? Like fish in a pond caught in the fire? Nianyao said, "What does this have to do with Luo An? Can't you wait until he finishes writing before arranging the next round?"

Xu Sheng was clearly angry. With a sullen face, he threw the beads into the plate, stood up, and walked out.

What kind of attitude is that?! Nianyao was indignant and stood up to stop him. Luo An pulled Nianyao back and strung the beads back together, pinning them to their waists.

This was the first time Hailuo had seen Xu Sheng lose his temper. He hesitated for a moment, then grabbed the booklet and chased after him. As soon as he stepped out of the hospital gate, he saw a man in black fall in front of him, spitting out a mouthful of blood that splattered onto Hailuo's clothes.

The conch shell was startled and cried out repeatedly, "Ah...ah...ah..."

The rules dictate that anyone who trespasses on the imperial palace must die. Xu Sheng was in a fit of anger and didn't want to bother with such matters, but upon hearing the conch's mournful cry, he reluctantly turned around and glanced at it.

Upon seeing the man in black clearly, Xu Sheng immediately ran back. Yun Bo was faster, leaping down in front of the man in black, his long sword poised to pierce the man's chest.

Xu Sheng roared, "Stop! Luo An, Luo An..."

Before Luo Anren even appeared, his voice preceded him: "Uncle Yun!"

The longsword sliced ​​through the black-clad man's clothes, but ultimately did not pierce him. Xu Sheng rushed to his side, and Uncle Yun sheathed his sword, took two steps back, and stood quietly to the side.

Xu Sheng helped the man in black up, calling out, "Xuanwu, Xuanwu..."

Xuanwu's vision was blurry. He raised his hand to his chest and whispered, "Letter..."

Xu Sheng looked at Luo An: "Save him, he's my aunt's personal bodyguard!"

The Empress's personal guards have been dispatched, so something extraordinary must have happened.

Luo An squatted down, first feeling Xuanwu's pulse, then prying open his eyes to look at him, and gently shook his head. Xuanwu followed his movements, letting his hand fall down and tilting his head to the side.

Xu Sheng slowly put Xuanwu down, then slowly stood up and looked at Uncle Yun. A short sword appeared in his hand, and the murderous aura emanating from him made the surrounding air seem to drop several degrees.

The conch seemed to be frightened by him, and retreated repeatedly without knowing what to do, until it was Nianyao who stopped.

Yunbo remained fearless: "Even your master was no match for me back then. I wonder how I am? Will I embarrass him?"

Luo An took a letter from Xuanwu's arms, stood up, and handed it to Xu Sheng: "Let's see what it is."

Xu Sheng gritted his teeth and opened the letter, holding his breath. He read the two short lines over and over again, seemingly unable to believe it at all.

Conch was worried about him and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Xu Sheng stared at Luo An, then suddenly handed him the letter: "Read it yourself."

Just as Luo An was about to reach out to take it, he heard Yun Bo say, "Young Master, it is not appropriate to interfere in the internal affairs of the Southern Yue Kingdom."