C123 Luoyang

Since before the Northern Song Dynasty, there had been nine dynasties that built their capital here. Because of their important geographical location and a long history, the founding emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, had changed his Luoyang into the Northern Song Dynasty's capital of Xi Jing, which was related to the climate of the water and soil. Here, there were many different bureaucrats gathered.

Furthermore, the evil expert in the martial arts world had appeared in the Central Plains one after another, causing the already chaotic Central Plains to sink into a state of turmoil. However, the Luoyang had become the place for all the officials and nobles to seek refuge, and some of the like-minded officials in the country had formed camps, using some civil organizations to form political parties in the country.

They gathered in the Luoyang, secretly plotting some schemes and schemes that angered the gods and common gods. Furthermore, they had formed a party camp with some evil forces in the martial arts world, with the intention of throwing all the ministers in the court to death, so that their plot could progress step by step towards success without them even knowing it …

Shao Jianyulanfeng and Luo Hua City Mistress walked around aimlessly on the streets. Although it was a busy street filled with carts, other than the rich kids, who were full of energy from fighting crickets, the pedestrians all hurried to catch up. It was as if they did not want to stay another second in the noisy streets.

Lan Feng asked in confusion: "Senior Brother, why are all these people looking so anxious, did something happen?"

Shao Jian said: "Maybe it's because the Green Forest League expanded its influence after she established the Alliance, causing the hearts of the people here to palpitate."

Lan Feng nodded his head, then asked: "Then why are these rich kids excitedly fighting with the crickets, are they not afraid of the Green Forest League's experts?"

Shao Jian thought for a moment and replied: The current Imperial Court is in a mess, the evil expert in the martial arts world have all appeared in the Central Plains Wulin, the war is not ending, and although the Luoyang is not far from the capital, but the place is still bustling with noise and activity, and many ministers and manors are located here, and it is said that they have opened Prime Minister Zhao Pu's residence in the Luoyang.

Lan Feng looked at Shao Jian in shock: "Senior Brother, how do you know about this?"

Shao Jian smiled slightly and said: "While walking in the martial arts world, I heard some gossip from the people."

Lan Feng replied, but he was still unable to hide the shock in his heart, and praised again and again: "As expected of my senior, in my opinion, you should go and participate in this year's Imperial Examinations, maybe it will make you ranked first in high school, and then the emperor will bestow you with a position of authority! How will you feel uncomfortable, you don't need to be risking your life in this martial arts world that is facing death everyday."

Shao Jian laughed and said: If everyone was as good as you say, then everyone would fight for the position of official. In fact, being an official is the most difficult, and to become a good official, it would be even harder for me to request for people's lives from my parents. The two of them chatted as they walked, and then they found an inn to rest for the night.

The next morning, Shao Jianyulanfeng left the tavern and met up with Zhang Zaijing according to the location given by the fructus. As such, he came here to assist Zhang Zaijing in his investigation of the Green Forest League.

After walking for a short while, a majestic palace city appeared in their sight. It stretched for more than ten miles, and outside the palace city, the surrounding army was tightly guarded. Compared to the imperial palace in the capital, it was only a little less, but the citizens here would always look at this majestic palace city with fear.

Lan Feng took a few steps forward, and when he was outside the palace, he raised his head to carefully examine the extraordinary palace, and could not help but ask suspiciously, "Senior brother, why is there a palace that is similar to the one in the capital in the Luoyang?"

Shao Jian looked at his junior brother, who usually read books the most, and helplessly laughed bitterly: "Since ancient times, there have been a total of nine empires that have built a capital city in the Luoyang, so of course there would be palaces. And this place is also named Western Capital by the imperial government, so naturally, there will be troops stationed here."

After Lan Feng finished listening to Shao Jian's explanation, he chuckled. It was clear that he understood the meaning behind the expression on his senior brother's face.

Shao Jian helplessly said, "Your master told you to read more, but you …" He really did not have any words to persuade Lan Feng to read more, so he could only let out a bitter laugh.

Lan Feng laughed: "Hehe, senior brother, you know that I hate those 'Classics of the Way of the Virtues' the most. Those books in the 'Four Books and Five Classics' are simply too annoying, but if Sect Leader gave me more books on martial arts, I would really like it."

At this time, one of the leaders of the palace city realized that the two of them had stopped by the side and were looking around from time to time. He suddenly became suspicious and quickly walked over and said in a rough voice, "Who are you two, and what are you planning to do by sneaking around here? I advise the two of you to leave quickly, otherwise we will escort the two of you back to the government."

, in order to avoid any misunderstandings, hurriedly stepped forward and apologized, "This big brother, we were just passing by this place and we took a few more glances at each other due to our curiosity. We will leave now, big brother, please forgive us."

The captain of the guards looked at the two of them, but didn't find anything suspicious. "Since it's like this, then you two should leave quickly."

Shao Jian bowed. Yu Lanfeng turned and left quickly, but in her heart, she could not help but say angrily: "Senior brother, this man speaks so impolitely. Why are we being so courteous to him?"

Shao Jian said: "It was originally our fault, so they allowed us to leave as well. Furthermore, this is the Imperial Palace, how can ordinary citizens stay and watch."

Lan Feng nodded and followed beside Shao Jian, looking for Zhang Zaiqing's location. As it was their first time back to Luoyang, they were naturally not familiar with the terrain, the two of them searched the streets and alleys in the city, but were unable to find his location.

Just as the two of them were wondering whether Zhang Zaiqing had given them the wrong address or if he had already moved, a familiar voice sounded: "Shao Jian, Lan Feng..."

Shao Jianyulanfeng quickly turned around and saw Zhang Zaiqing standing in front of him. Surprised, he didn't expect that after searching for a long time, he still wasn't able to find him, and thus he suddenly appeared in front of the two of them.

Zhang Zaiqing was the first to speak. "I saw you two looking around the city, so I hurriedly followed you. I didn't expect you two to leave so quickly. I was only able to stop you here."

Shao Jianyulanfeng immediately cupped his fists and bowed to Zhang Jing Zai: "We were too focused on searching for it, so we didn't notice that Sect Leader Zhang was behind us. We are truly sorry."

Zhang Zaijing chuckled and said, "It's alright. Come with me now."

Shao Jianyulanfeng nodded his head and followed Zhang Zaiqing as they walked around the city for a few streets before entering a tall and shabby looking house. The furnishings inside were a bit messy, with a few Bastard Disciple divided into two sides to welcome their Clan Master's return.

At this moment, the two of them finally understood that this was the Luoyang Branch Division, but they did not know why a dignified fructus Branch was in such a dilapidated state. Maybe this was the result of being massacred by the Green Forest League's large group of experts.