That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 169

In the past few days, Xu Beiyou only felt physically and mentally exhausted, several times more tiring than practicing swords and reading, because he had to get in touch with ink books according to Xiao Zhinan's wishes, and also had to deal with Xie Suqing who came uninvited. They are all old foxes, the city is deep, their emotions and anger are invisible, and they have to think hard about every word and deed. The physical fatigue is second, and more importantly, the heart is tired.

The magnificent world and the rough and rough setbacks are the best fertilizer for a man to mature quickly. In Xiao Zhinan's view, the rough and rough setbacks are enough to have the Temple of Demons and even Daomen. She only needs to provide Xu Beiyou with a big enough world. That's right, this is what Gongsun Zhongmou used to do all the time. Now that Gongsun Zhongmou is dead, she will make up for it.

The biggest world in the world is not the scenery, but the people in high positions.

White-clothed commoner, official of the public family, with fame and fame, Qingshui Sanguan, seventh-rank county magistrate, fourth-rank magistrate, one prefecture and three divisions, governor of Fengjiang, six ministries and nine ministers, and a cabinet scholar.

Anonymous disciples, unnamed disciples, outer disciples, inner disciples, direct disciples, real people, honorable real people, big real people, masters of palaces, masters of peaks.

This is the civil service system of the imperial court and the framework of Taoist disciples. It is almost one step at a threshold, and it is also one step at a time. The difficulty of climbing is beyond ordinary people's imagination.

Take Qi Xianyun as an example, there is a real master who is in charge of teaching, and she is also a great talent for being a celestial being. However, regardless of the factors such as the background of the master, she is probably at the level of the honorable real person in the Taoist school, and there are more than [-] people above it. A Dazheng, the master of the five halls and twelve pavilions, and the peak master of the eight veins.

Not to mention the real teacher who stands at the pinnacle of the world.

The sky is high and the earth is thick, and the Taoist gate stands majestically in the world, it is already as high as the sky.

Xie Suqing came to Xie Garden again today. He, Xiao Zhinan and Mo Shu are old acquaintances, so he "dropped in" to Xu Beiyou's place without saying hello, made a pot of hot tea, and didn't pay much attention to the tea ceremony and tea art. The rain of one tael and one gold Qiancha tastes like bad tea that costs a penny a bowl, and in the eyes of those who understand tea, this is almost a waste of money.

Xie Suqing casually filled Xu Beiyou's cup, the curling heat blocked the sight of the two of them, and said slowly, "Beiyou, you are also at the age of the crown, so it's time to get a name."

Xu Beiyou supported the teacup, and said: "Now the only elder in the family is my husband, I can only wait until I see him again and ask him to take a name for me."

Xie Suqing drank a cup of tea, poured herself a second cup, and said with emotion: "It's good to be young. After all, there are only a few people who can make a comeback like Han Gong after going through great ups and downs. Most people have already become young in their forties. There is no room for further progress, so you have to take advantage of your youth, even if you suffer a little bit, and stumble a few times, it is an insignificant matter. Young people are strong and can withstand beatings. After getting old, your body is not as good as before, and you may not be able to get up after a somersault."

Xie Suqing paused, and then said with a smile: "It's all clichés, and it's inevitable that you'll chatter with emotion when you're old. Don't be impatient with Beiyou."

"Mr. Xie's words are all good words." Xu Beiyou shook his head lightly and said.

Xie Suqing smiled and said: "Beiyou, are you a little puzzled why I told you this? In fact, when you reach my age, you will understand that our so-called aristocratic families value the second word the most. In fact, To put it bluntly, he is an old student and official."

"Taking the current court situation as an example, Prime Minister Lan is a minister, and His Majesty is the emperor, but why has His Majesty not dared to touch Prime Minister Lan? It is because Prime Minister Lan's disciples and old officials are all over the court and the public. There are countless scholars, and there are countless officials who have been promoted by Lan Xiang. These people form a mountain on the temple, which is difficult to shake. Some people call it the Blue Party."

"Gao Shan Yang Zhi, I don't expect to have the style of Lan Xiang, I just want to see interesting juniors, so I will help or give advice, and make a good relationship. If there are a few big shots, I will come When you’re old, you can brag more to your juniors.”

Xu Beiyou also drank the tea in his cup, and said with a smile, "In this way, Mr. Xie has expectations for me, Mr. Xu."

Xie Suqing narrowed her eyes and said with a smile: "Imagine that after many years, the old man can say this to his grandson. Grandpa taught that great sword fairy back then. Wouldn't it be nice?"

——Xiao Zhinan straightened Xu Beiyou's clothes, then took a step back and looked him up and down, like a wife who was dressing up her husband.

This was the first time that she treated an outsider so attentively, not only Xu Beiyou was flattered, but even Yinzhu who was following her looked like he had seen hell.

Seeing that Her Highness the Princess didn't intend to ask her to help, Yinzhu simply began to secretly look at Xu Beiyou. This time she observed Xu Beiyou closely for the first time. She was above average, half a head taller than Her Royal Highness, and her figure was about the same. Slender, as for appearance, in her opinion, it's not bad, in short, it's a matter of different eyes, it's a matter of different people's opinions, anyway, it's not ugly.Coupled with the busy cleaning for most of the day, it really has the demeanor of a family.

However, Yinzhu can't figure out one thing. The most indispensable thing in the imperial capital is the so-called aristocratic family. She didn't see anything special about Xu Beiyou, let alone what stood out, but Her Royal Highness's image was bewitched. Yes, he cared very much about him, so did the Princess and Kangle Gong, Yinzhu sighed softly, she couldn't figure it out, she couldn't figure it out.

Recently, Xu Beiyou has been living in Xie Garden to recuperate from his injuries, and he doesn't know much about the outside world. It was not until a few days ago that he learned from Xie Suqing that the situation in Jiangnan is getting worse day by day.

During this period of time, two major events took place. One was that Mr. Ping An, Zhang Baisui, suddenly attacked Jiangnan Taoist sects. The Zirong Temple in the Chengdao Shufang, and other Daoist temples in the south of the Yangtze River are jittery.I don't know if it was under Xiao Zhinan's instruction, but the private collusion between Duanmuyu and the Southern Ghost Emperor was also revealed. Although Zhang Baisui did not tear his face, he still took the power from Duanmuyu. In other words, Duanmuyu It is impossible for Yu to mobilize the Jiangnan Dark Guard Mansion to target Xu Beiyou.

Unsurprisingly, the Daomen reacted quickly. The third person in the Temple of Demon Suppression, the second deacon Emperor Fengdu, and the other two great masters will arrive in Jiangdu in a few days to meet Zhang Baisui in person. The governor and Tongzhi of the Wei Mansion have not been seen for several days.

As for the other major event, it is still speculative, and I don't know if it is true or not. It is widely rumored that Murong Xuanyin, the leader of Xuanjiao, will return to the south of the Yangtze River in the near future. There must be another bloodbath in between.

As for Xu Beiyou?Now he is not qualified to speak, and mediation is even more out of the question, just watch from a distance.

These swords, lights, swords and shadows are too far away from Xu Beiyou, on the contrary, they ushered in rare leisure for him. Today is Xiao Zhinan fulfilling his promise and preparing to lead Xu Beiyou to enjoy the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River.

Apart from helping Xu Beiyou to dress up, Xiao Zhinan himself also dressed up meticulously. He was dressed in a blue and white elegant palace attire, with a little light makeup, like a lotus emerging from water, turning all living beings upside down.

Apart from the two of them, there are Xiao Yuanying and Zhang Wubing accompanying them, just in case anything goes wrong in this eventful autumn in the south of the Yangtze River.

After helping Xu Beiyou tidy up to his satisfaction, Xiao Zhinan slowly backed up a few steps, put a moderate distance away from Xu Beiyou, folded his hands on his lower abdomen, looked dignified and elegant, and said: "Zhang Binghu and Yuanying are already waiting, we Let's go too."

Xu Beiyou opened his hands, his sleeves drooped down. He looked down at himself. He was wearing a white crane cloak with large sleeves embroidered with light black patterns, paired with cloud shoes on a white background, black face and white pattern. His clothes fluttered while walking, and the young man wore them. It is romantic and unrestrained, and it is the most fashionable clothing for celebrities in Jiangnan at present.

"Let's go." Xu Beiyou said with some emotion, he didn't expect the ups and downs of life to be so fast, and it only took him a year to go from common clothes to brocade clothes.

The two walked out side by side, Yinzhu followed behind.

Along the way, Xiao Zhinan didn't do anything out of the ordinary, and kept a close distance from Xu Beiyou. While Xu Beiyou breathed a sigh of relief, he was also a little disappointed.

(End of this chapter)