That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 1039
The two came to the front hall, and after seeing Xiao Zhinan, Xiao Yuanying no longer had the arrogance he faced Xu Beiyou before, he was well-behaved and docile, standing with hands tied, his little head drooping even more, like a defeated little rooster.

Master Ban Lan stepped lightly, came to Xiao Zhinan's feet, rubbed his small head against his master with suspicion of obsequiousness, and in a blink of an eye, he had already betrayed Xiao Yuanying, the "Robe Ze" who shared weal and woe just now.

At this time, Xiao Zhinan had lost the look of a little girl he had when he was with Xu Beiyou just now. Not only did he have the majesty of a country's regent princess, but he also had the demeanor of an elder sister like a mother. The little girl has become a lady of the family, and she can't be more disciplined.

Xu Beiyou took pleasure in other's misfortune and secretly provoked her with her eyes. The little girl dared not speak out, but only dared to take advantage of her sister's inattention, and secretly raised her small fist to demonstrate to Xu Beiyou.

Xiao Zhinan didn't care about the little girl's little tricks, and sat in the main seat with Xu Beiyou respectively. Not long after, someone outside reported that the second assistant to the cabinet, Xie Su Qing, had arrived.

Xu Beiyou had already mentioned it to Xiao Zhinan just now, she didn't think it was any surprise, and ordered: "Go and invite Mr. Xie Ge to come in."

Qiu Guang left as promised.

A moment later, Xie Suqing, who was wearing a first-grade official uniform, stepped into the hall, and just about to salute, Xiao Zhinan raised his hand to signal: "Uncle Xie, this is not Weiyang Palace, nor is it the Grand Court Meeting, so there is no need to salute.

Then she ordered Qiu Guang who was standing beside her: "Give Mr. Xie a seat."

"Bring it in!" Qiu Si shouted softly to the door.

A female officer on duty came in with a one-foot-square hollow sandalwood embroidered pier and placed it behind Xie Suqing.

Xie Suqing still insisted on finishing the salute, and then sat down on the embroidered pier that Xie Si moved.

This is the difference between monarchs and ministers. When Xiao Zhinan was still a princess who had no hope of inheriting the throne, he could naturally call him Uncle Xie, and he could accept it calmly. The last layer of window paper has not been pierced, it is not that the emperor is better than the emperor, and the rules of the emperor and ministers, Xiao Zhinan can not blame, but Xie Suqing has to say.

Xiao Zhinan took a look at Xu Beiyou, the husband and wife had a good understanding, Xu Beiyou coughed lightly, and said slowly: "This time I asked Mr. Xie Ge to come over. I hope Mr. Xie Ge will not blame Beiyou for being innocent. .”

Xie Suqing stood up immediately, "The return to the south is serious. The war in the south of the Yangtze River was supported by you alone. You are the pillar of the country that supports our Great Qi Dynasty. Since we have something to discuss, there is no way to talk about it."

At this time Xiao Zhinan said: "Uncle Xie, you don't have to be so formal, please sit down."

Xie Suqing made a soft promise, and then sat down again.

"Mr. Xie Ge, are you in charge of the Dark Guard Mansion now?" Xu Beiyou looked at Xie Suqing.

"Exactly." Xie Suqing bowed her body.

Xu Beiyou pointed to the Dragon King who had been silent with his palms folded all the time, and said, "I'll introduce to Mr. Xie Ge. This is the master of the eight tribes of Buddhism, the king of the Dragon tribe, the famous Dragon King of Buddhism. When he was in Yanzhou, I had a fight with the Dragon King, and I was able to invite the Dragon King to come to the Imperial Capital as a guest, and I want to invite Mr. Xie Ge to settle down."

Xie Suqing heard the sound of the piano and knew the elegant meaning, and immediately said: "Don't worry, my son-in-law, there is a courtyard in the city of the Dark Guard Mansion, which was built in the reign of Emperor Taizu of Dazheng in the previous dynasty. It is appropriate, Xie will definitely arrange this matter properly, and there will be no mistakes."

Xu Beiyou nodded, looked at the Dragon King who had been silent all this time, and asked, "I don't know what the Dragon King wants?"

The Dragon King clasped his palms together, and said with a slight smile, "The guests do as they please, and everything is subject to Sect Master Xu's arrangements."

Xu Beiyou said with a smile: "Since that's the case, then please let the Dragon King move and grow old with Xie Ge."

During this period, Xiao Zhinan didn't say a word, just sat there quietly, listening to Xu Beiyou's arrangements, without any sign of displeasure.

Xie Suqing stood up from the embroidered pier again, bowed her hands slightly to the Dragon King and said, "Dragon King, please."

The Dragon King folded his palms together and returned the gift, "Please thank Mr. Ge for leading the way."

After the two left, there was only one family left in the hall.

Xu Beiyou stopped talking, and Xiao Zhinan, who looked like the head of a family, glanced at Xiao Yuanying, "Yuanying."

Xiao Yuanying stepped forward obediently.

Xiao Zhinan slightly raised his voice: "I told you last time, now is no better than Taiping New Year's Eve, don't leave the imperial capital if you have nothing to do, and don't run around here and there, but you're lucky, and you ran with Ban Lan while I wasn't paying attention Going out of Beijing, if you have an accident, how can I explain to your deceased parents, father, mother and queen?"

Xiao Yuanying lowered his eyes, and said in a muffled voice: "Yuanying knows his mistake, and please punish Huangjie."

Xiao Zhinan said in a deep voice: "Auntie's condition has been repeated recently, and her health is not good. I am busy with state affairs and have no time to get away. I will punish you to go to Auntie's sickness on my behalf."

Xiao Yuanying made a promise, and led the eldest brother reluctantly to follow Qiu Guang out of the hall. Before leaving, he was still bitter because Xu Beiyou broke his promise and didn't speak good words for her, and raised his small fist again to demonstrate fiercely.

Xu Beiyou laughed it off.

When only the husband and wife were left in the hall, Xiao Zhinan picked up Ban Lan, stroked its snow-white fur lightly, and asked softly, "How long do you plan to stay when you come back this time?"

Xu Beiyou didn't answer right away. He glanced at his wife's hopeful and complicated eyes, and said with a little hesitation, "Try to stay for a few more days. If there are no accidents in the Northeast Buddhism, I plan to go there in the spring of next year." Biyoudao, after all, the current Sword Sect is not as good as before, even though it is not possible to directly attack the Taoist Xuandu, but it should also take back what belongs to itself, as for Wei Guo..."

He chuckled, "Now that the main force of King Wei's army is trapped in the south of the Yangtze River, he has no time to take care of the 36 islands in the southeast. What's more, there are still many prohibitions from our Jianzong on the 36 islands, and it's not like he can get it if he wants it. It’s in your bag, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

Xiao Zhinan hummed lightly.

She knows exactly what Xu Beiyou wants. He has come to this point, and the power in the world can no longer move him. It is more obsession and bondage, just like Qiu Ye, who is about to ascend, only with In terms of power, whether he is the most honorable person in the world is already irrelevant, but he still expends so much effort to make arrangements, and even does not hesitate to provoke a chaos in the world. count.

The same is generally true of Xu Beiyou. His obsession lies in the last wish of his master, Gongsun Zhongmou. At that time, Gongsun Zhongmou didn't mention the word revenge. It is bound to be done, even at any cost.

He first merged Jianzong in Jiangdu, and then appointed three major suzerains. The structure of Jianzong began to appear, and now Yanzhou and other places have also become the possessions of Jianzong, but no matter whether it is Jiangdu or Yanzhou, in the end it is all Whether he is living in another land, Jianzong's real hometown is Biyou Island.

So he must return to Biyou Island.

(End of this chapter)