Mu Qiuhuang glanced back, and when she saw the guards hiding in the dark, she couldn't help but frown, and asked Hu Bawan, "Why, is this place so dangerous recently?"

Hu Bawan nodded and explained in a low voice: "I don't know something, this place is not as good as the Central Plains..."

After listening to Hu Bawan's explanation, Mu Qiuhuang also had a relatively detailed understanding of the overall situation and division of forces in the entire Miao territory.

It turns out that due to geographical reasons, the first people to trade with the Miao people here were only the Marquis of Nan Zhao who bordered them. In the past, the other princes had no intuitive understanding of the profits involved, and even caravans were spread all over the place.

The same is true for the Xiliehou Mansion in the world. They never thought that Nanzhaohou Mansion could make much profit from this. However, as Emperor Longshuo began to think about incorporating Miao territory into the territory of the Dayou Empire, after sending troops to conquer once,

The profit here was also exposed. Before this, no one could have imagined that the profit of a certain item could reach dozens or even hundreds of times.

After Emperor Longshuo learned about this, he was also dissatisfied with Nanzhaohou who had secretly collected wealth for so long behind his back. Therefore, under Emperor Longshuo's deliberate promotion, after the trade was re-opened, except for Bei

Marquis Yu did not participate because the geographical location was too far away. The other eight princes, together with the royal family, actually set up caravans to join in. Although Nan Zhaohou Wu Kuang was very reluctant to share this with others.

A piece of cake, but given the situation at the time, he had no choice but to accept it. Because it was clear from the beginning that His Majesty the Emperor was deliberately suppressing him and deliberately dividing Nanzhao's economic income with the help of the princes. After all, as a member of the Great You Empire

How can someone who is in absolute power watch helplessly as the fiscal revenue of a subordinate’s fiefdom in one year exceeds that of the entire national treasury?

However, although all the princes have stepped in together, due to geographical reasons, except for the influence of Nan Zhaohou Mansion, other princes' forces are beyond their reach... Therefore, Nan Zhaohou Mansion

It still occupies the largest piece of this "cake". With the death of Emperor Longshuo, the death of the old master Situ Changqing, and the failure of Dongchehou Murong Yan's rebellion, the two shares that originally belonged to Dongchehou's mansion and the royal family

The "cake" was directly swallowed by the Nanzhaohou Mansion. Although, according to the current general trend of the world, the Nanzhaohou Mansion did not dare to risk the disapproval of the world and openly hit the "cake" in the hands of the other six princes.

idea. But it is perfectly possible to secretly instigate the Miao people and use them as "knives" to gradually eat away the cakes in the mouths of other princes. After all, Emperor Longshuo had a clear intention to take the lead.

This cake was forcibly taken from Nan Zhaohou's mouth by the princes.

Moreover, when Mu Qiuhuang sent Dongxue to search after Gu Chenyuan went deep into the Miao territory, Dongxue also secretly found out something, that is, there were many secrets between the Nanzhaohou Mansion and the ghost priests in the Miao territory.

There is contact.

That's why Hu Bawan attaches great importance to the safety of Ji Ruoxue and the others. Because the Miao people are savage and cunning and disobedient to discipline, they often dare to draw swords against each other if they disagree. Before this, there have been many disputes between princes and Miao people.

Incident. Although there is a head-on competition, the personnel of Dayou Caravan are not weaker than the Miao people in terms of strength and strength. However, the Miao people are good at such dirty methods as poisoning seeds and poisons, and there is also the Nan Zhaohou in the middle who is trying to deviate from each other.

.

Just as Mu Qiuhuang was thinking about these things, he suddenly heard Ji Ruoxue calling him over. Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but smile when he heard the words, put aside these things in his mind for the time being, and walked towards Ji Ruoxue.

It turned out that just when he was talking to Hu Bawan, Ji Ruoxue had fallen in love with a nine-tailed fox cub.

"Look, it's so cute and pitiful! Can we buy it?" Ji Ruoxue pointed to the nine-tailed fox and prayed to Mu Qiuhuang.

Mu Qiuhuang followed Ji Ruoxue's fingers and looked into the bamboo cage on the Miao stall. She saw that the little fox had a pair of colorless pointed ears on its head, except for a pair of black eyes.

In addition, the whole body is completely white, without a single stray hair, and the tail has nine fluffy silver-white fox tails, and there is a touch of vermilion at the tip of the tail. And when Mu Qiuhuang looked at it, it seemed to have

Feeling the same, he stretched his front paws forward lazily, and his whole body lay obediently on the bottom of the cage. His two black eyes stared at Mu Qiuhuang, spinning around with a layer of

There was a hazy mist, and the nine furry tails were raised and swinging high, as if they were deliberately trying to please.

Seeing that it was so understanding of human nature, petite and cute, let alone Ji Ruoxue, even Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but want to go up and hug it, stroke its snow-white tail... Seeing this, Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but think

Said: "No wonder people in the world often talk about vixens? This fox is indeed naturally charming..."

Ji Ruoxue saw Mu Qiuhuang thinking silently and thought it was because he didn't want her to buy this little fox! She couldn't help grabbing his arm with both hands and shaking it, and continued to beg, "Can I buy it? You see how pitiful it is.

…”

Mu Qiuhuang was slightly startled, smiled tenderly at Ji Ruoxue, and joked: "Of course, not to mention that this little fox is so cute, it doesn't matter even if it is an extremely ugly bear, as long as

Whatever you like and want, I will buy it for you..."

Seeing this, Hu Bawan hurriedly walked forward and chatted with the Miao people about the price, preparing to pay.

"Bah! You are the one who likes big bears..." Ji Ruoxue rolled her eyes at Mu Qiuhuang, then bent down with joy, preparing to rescue the little fox from the cage.

At this moment, there was a sudden "whoosh" sound, and a feather arrow flew straight towards Ji Ruoxue. Mu Qiuhuang split the feather arrow into two pieces with a quick knife, and a murderous look appeared on his face.

He used his body to block Ji Ruoxue behind him. However, the expected second feather arrow did not arrive. Instead, there was the sound of horse hooves coming from far away. Mu Qiuhuang looked up and saw a young man coming on horseback.

Behind him followed a group of sword-wielding followers. The most important thing was that the young master on horseback was holding a curved bow in his hand. It was obvious that he had shot the arrow just now.

In an instant, the young master and his entourage also came to Mu Qiuhuang. But before Mu Qiuhuang could take the lead to ask questions, he heard the young master say arrogantly: "I have taken a liking to this nine-tailed fox.

".

Hu Bawan turned around to look at the visitor. He couldn't help showing a trace of embarrassment on his face. He looked at the eldest lady holding the fox and Mu Qiuhuang, who had a face as cold as frost. He couldn't help gritting his teeth and stepped forward to greet him with a smile.

: "My master was the first to like this nine-tailed fox, and I have already paid the purchase price, so I ask Mr. Wu to give it to me. Today, whatever Mr. Wu likes, I will give it to him."

"

"Oh...you recognize me?" the young man said with a slight smile.

Hu Bawan continued to laugh and said: "Wu Sangong is famous in this "Wanjinfang".

People are naturally like thunder piercing their ears..."

When Mu Qiuhuang saw the group of followers appearing, he could see that they had a strong military look on them. At this time, hearing Hu Bawan call them "Wu San Gongzi" confirmed his true identity. Knowing that he was Wu Biyong, the third son of Nanzhaohou Mansion. However, after knowing the true identity of the other party, the murderous look on Mu Qiuhuang's face still did not diminish at all. Although the feather arrow just now did not really hurt Ji Ruoxue , but it was indeed coming towards Ji Ruoxue, and this alone was enough to make Mu Qiuhuang have murderous intentions towards him.

"It's a pity that I don't know you." Wu Biyong's expression suddenly changed. He took out an arrow from his quiver and put it on his bow. He pointed it at Hu Bawan and said with a cruel smile: "I count to three, if you If you don't obediently serve the nine-tailed fox, I will shoot you."

Even Hu Bawan, who was famous for his smoothness, felt a little angry at this time. He changed his previous petty attitude and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "The villain has a life, you can ignore it, but when you beat a dog, you still need to look at the owner." , Young Master, do you want to humiliate my Xiliehou Mansion?"

Seeing Hu Bawan reveal his identity, the guards hidden in the dark also appeared one after another, protecting Ji Ruoxue and Mu Qiuhuang behind them.

There was a sound of "canglanglang", and the group of servants behind Wu Biyong also drew their weapons one by one, and faced off against the group of guards of Xiliehou Mansion. However, judging from the situation at hand, no matter the number of people or others, In some aspects, the Nanzhaohou Mansion is better than the Xiliehou Mansion.

Wu Biyong couldn't help laughing when he saw this, and said to Hu Bawan with a look of disdain: "Take the Xiliehou Mansion to suppress me? Who do you think you are? You are just a small steward of the caravan, I Even if I kill you, what can the Xiliehou Mansion do to me? Do you think your master will declare war on my Nanzhao Mansion for you? Don’t forget, this hundred thousand mountains in the Miao territory is my Nanzhao The private property of the Marquis Mansion, you guys have shamelessly insisted on stepping in over the years... To be honest, all the money you have earned over the years has been taken out of our Xilie Marquis Mansion. …”

The more Wu Biyong spoke, the angrier he became, and he actually scolded the caravans of other princes. After finally waiting for him to curse loudly, he came back to his senses and continued to say to Hu Bawan: "...you guys All the princes owe my family a favor, but you bitch dares to steal the spirit fox from me? Let alone you today, even if your master Ji Yan is standing here, see if he dares to steal the spirit fox from me like this Fox? Don’t forget, this is not your Xiliehou Mansion..."

At this time, Hu Bawan relied on the fact that the two masters Ji Ruoxue and Mu Qiuhuang were here behind him, so he also changed his past behavior and said forcefully: "Young Master Wu, please keep your word, don't forget, this is not Your Nan Zhaohou Mansion..."

"Haha..." Wu Biyong listened to Hu Bawan's words, drew his bow and arrow, and said with a cruel smile: "Okay! It seems that you are really not afraid of death... I will start counting now. If you have the guts, Just stand in front of my bow and don't move."

When Bai Wan saw that the other party was getting serious, the expression on his face couldn't help but change, and he couldn't help but look back at Ji Ruoxue and Mu Qiuhuang.

"one."

Just when Wu Biyong said the word "one", Mu Qiuhuang suddenly stepped forward and stood in front of Hu Bawan. She faced him with a frosty face and said in a cold voice: "I will also count from one."
Chapter completed!