Chapter 182 The Two of Them Meet Zhuang Mohan

Fan Xian prepared to leave with Yan Bingyun.

Before leaving, Su Wenyi hurriedly warned: "Fan Xian, Bingyun, you must be careful on this operation.

Try to get Sean's location from him. If you can't find him, go find Zhuang Mohan."

Fan Xian smiled and said, "Don't worry, we will do our best."

Yan Bingyun also nodded and said, "Master, we understand."

After saying that, the two turned and left.

As soon as Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun walked out of the post station, they keenly noticed something strange.

They looked at each other and knew in their hearts that trouble was coming.

Sure enough, after a while, they found themselves being targeted by the Jinyiwei.

A Jinyiwei whispered to his companion, "Go and tell them quickly. I'll catch up with them."

Afterwards, the Jinyiwei carefully followed Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun.

Fan Xian frowned slightly and said to Yan Bingyun in a low voice, "It seems that we are being targeted. We have to find a way to get rid of them."

Yan Bingyun looked stern and analyzed calmly: "They should be coming for our meeting with Lang Tao just now. We can't let them follow us all the time, otherwise it will affect our actions."

As they walked, they thought about how to deal with the situation. Fan Xian's brain was working rapidly, and suddenly, his eyes lit up and he came up with an idea.

Fan Xian whispered his plan. After listening, Yan Bingyun nodded slightly to show his agreement.

So, Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun quickened their pace and walked towards the crowded area.

They shuttled through the crowd, using the crowd's cover to try to shake off the Jinyiwei behind them.

The Jinyiwei followed them closely, not daring to relax at all.

Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun kept changing directions, sometimes walking into the alleys, sometimes blending into the market.

After some effort, they finally succeeded in getting rid of the Jinyiwei.

After getting rid of the pursuit, Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew that they had to be more cautious in their next actions to avoid being targeted by the Jinyiwei again.

After Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun got rid of the Jinyiwei's pursuit, they were discussing how to meet Zhuang Mohan and Shangshan Hu.

At this moment, a carriage suddenly appeared in front of the two of them, and the driver was Wang Qinian.

Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Fan Xian smiled and said, "Old Wang! You came at the right time."

Wang Qinian chuckled and said, "My lord, I knew you might get into trouble, so I have been keeping watch nearby.

Get in the car, this is not the place to talk."

Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun nodded and quickly got on the carriage.

Wang Qinian shook the reins and the carriage galloped away.

In the carriage, Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun began to discuss the next action plan.

Fan Xian said: "We must find Zhuang Mohan and Shang Shanhu as soon as possible to understand their attitudes.

But it’s not easy to see them, and we need to plan it well.”

Yan Bingyun frowned slightly and said, "Zhuang Mohan is a literary giant in Northern Qi, and Shangshan Hu is a general in Northern Qi. Their identities are very special.

Zhuang Mohan was not so bad, as he didn't have many people around him, except for one or two Jinyiwei at most.

But the general's mansion of Uesugi Tiger is full of veterans who have experienced many battles. It is not easy to get in without attracting other people's attention."

Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun were having a heated discussion when Wang Qinian suddenly stuck his head into the carriage. "My lord, Master Yan, I have an idea.

Let's go find Zhuang Mohan first, and then have Zhuang Mohan's people notify Shangshan Hu." Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun stopped discussing and looked at Wang Qinian.

Fan Xian asked, "Why do you want to find Zhuang Mohan first?"

Wang Qinian chuckled and explained, "My lord, think about it, Shangshan Hu is Xiao En's adopted son, and he must respect Zhuang Mohan.

Zhuang Mohan holds a high status in Northern Qi, and if his people are sent to inform Uesugi Tora, Uesugi Tora will certainly take it seriously.

There is one more thing that the two adults should know, that Uesugi Tora is not only a brave general but also a half-Confucian scholar.

It is reasonable and logical to invite such a literary giant!
This will make it easier for us to meet them both.”

After hearing this, Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun pondered for a moment.

Yan Bingyun nodded slightly and said, "Lord Wang's idea does make some sense."

Fan Xian also agreed and said, "Okay, then let's do as Lao Wang said. Let's go find Zhuang Mohan first."

"Lao Wang! Sure! You have a great brain. Who came up with this idea?"

After the three of them had discussed and agreed, the carriage continued to drive towards Zhuang Mohan's residence.

After Wang Qinian drove Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun to the vicinity of Zhuang Mohan's house, the two decided to use Qinggong to sneak in.

They quietly observed the surrounding environment, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, Fan Xian nodded slightly, and Yan Bingyun understood.

Fan Xian's figure flashed like a lithe flying swallow. He tapped the ground with his toes and instantly jumped up. After a few leaps, he crossed the wall of Zhuang Mohan's house.

Yan Bingyun followed closely behind, his movements clean and neat, without any delay.

Relying on their superb martial arts skills, they shuttled through the courtyard of Zhuang Mohan's house and cleverly avoided the patrolling servants.

After the two landed, they immediately hid in the dark and observed the movements around them.

After a while, the two successfully arrived at the room where Zhuang Mohan was.

Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun quietly appeared in front of Zhuang Mohan.

The two of them looked respectful and saluted Zhuang Mohan at the same time.

Zhuang Mohan was concentrating on the book in his hand. When he noticed the two people coming, he slowly raised his head and looked at them calmly.

Zhuang Mohan said, "Wait a moment while I finish annotating the last poem."

Zhuang Mohan's voice was steady and gentle, with the elegance and calmness of a scholar.

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun stood quietly aside, not daring to disturb them.

Looking at Zhuang Mohan's focused expression, they couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration in their hearts.

As a literary giant in the Northern Qi Dynasty, Zhuang Mohan's dedication and seriousness in learning are moving.

The room was filled with the faint scent of ink and books. The sunlight shone through the window onto Zhuang Mohan's desk, adding a sense of tranquility and peace to the whole scene.

Fan Xian narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking about how to talk to Zhuang Mohan about their purpose.

Yan Bingyun still had a stern look on his face, quietly waiting for Zhuang Mohan to finish the work in his hands.

After Zhuang Mohan finished his work, he slowly raised his head and looked at Fan Xian and Yan Bingyun.

Zhuang Mohan said in a steady and powerful voice, "Fan Xian, why did you come to see me this time?"

Fan Xian bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Mr. Zhuang, we are here to ask for an important favor.

This is Yan Bingyun. We hope to make an appointment with General Uesugi Tiger through you.

This matter concerns Senior Sean's life, so I can only come to Mr. Zhuang for help."

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