That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 184 There is a Junior Sister named Li Qinglian

Because of Qin Mumian's temporary defection, the original scrutiny and examination and even embarrassment became a passing scene. After Zhang Xueyao made the final decision, Xu Beiyou was recognized by the three and officially entered the trinity system of three women.

At this moment, Zhang Wubing suddenly said: "Since the business is finished, I have a private matter, I wonder if the Tang leader can take a step to speak?"

Tang Shengyue was not surprised, just nodded slightly, got up and said, "Come with me."

The two went out of the main hall one after the other, and Qin Mumian didn't intend to stay any longer, so he beckoned to Mrs. Luo and the woman standing behind Tang Shengyue, got up and said, "We should go too, you two, master and apprentice, have a good talk. Reminiscing about the past."

Zhang Xueyao smiled and said, "Then I won't see you off."

Qin Mumian hummed lightly and left with the two of them.

For a while, only Zhang Xueyao, Xu Beiyou and Li Qinglian were left in the main hall.

Li Qinglian kept looking up and down at Xu Beiyou, with undisguised hostility, while Xu Beiyou watched his eyes, nose, nose and heart, standing still, with the demeanor of a Buddhist standing Buddha.

Zhang Xueyao got up from the seat, and said calmly: "Qinglian, you first lead Beiyou to the mourning hall behind to burn incense for your master, and then go to eat."

It was obvious that Zhang Xueyao raised Li Qinglian as a half-daughter on weekdays, so Li Qinglian was not as respectful and cautious in front of her as an ordinary master-student relationship. After hearing the words, there was an expression of displeasure on her face, somewhat coquettish. Said: "Master."

It's just that this time Zhang Xueyao didn't pay attention to the reluctance of her apprentice, but instead emphasized her tone, "Go quickly."

Although the boss was reluctant, Li Qinglian led Xu Beiyou out obediently.

Xu Beiyou, who was following Li Qinglian, couldn't help but secretly sighed in his heart. His teacher's wife looked gentle on the outside, but in fact she was a one-sided character on the inside. There was probably a reason why the teacher and her had almost parted ways at the beginning.

The interior of the East Lake Courtyard was full of twists and turns, Li Qinglian walked in front to lead the way, and Xu Beiyou followed silently. Since the girl was so hostile to him, he didn't want to be bored.

When I came to the mourning hall, it was a dark palace, which seemed to be rebuilt from a Buddhist hall. The original Buddha statue had been removed and replaced by a portrait of Gongsun Zhongmou.

Li Qinglian took the lead in saluting the portrait, then stepped back gently outside the door.In all fairness, she has very little impression of this master. Before the master died, it was always a taboo topic in the East Lake Courtyard. The master never talked about it. It was only after the master died that the master seemed to have changed. Personally, he began to mention all kinds of things about his master in his early years to her. It seemed that the grievances and conflicts between the two of them disappeared completely with this death.

She suddenly felt a little emotional, the only death in the ages.

Li Qinglian quietly looked into the mourning hall, and saw the guy kneeling in front of the portrait, clasping his hands together in a sword ceremony unique to Jianzong, muttering something in his mouth, then kowtowed three times, and finally pulled out from the incense case. A stick of incense was lit and respectfully inserted into the incense burner.

With green smoke curling up, Xu Beiyou walked out of the mourning hall, and said calmly, "Let's go."

Li Qinglian snorted softly, turned and walked in front.

Seeing Xu Beiyou's calm appearance, she couldn't get angry. The young master of Jianzong is really a big name. When you go to the south of the Yangtze River, you will be chased and intercepted by the Zhenmo Palace, and the city will be full of storms. Since you are so powerful, why bother? Wouldn't it be better to come to Jiangnan and stay in the northwest?
Speaking of which, she is also a young lady in Jianzong. The master dotes on her, not only the disciples of Jianzong dare not disobey her, but even Qin Mumian and Tang Shengyue regard her as a nephew and junior, although she is not as good as a real princess like Xiao Zhinan , but not far off.To put it bluntly, she has been in Jiangdu for so many years, and the world will change after Xu Beiyou comes?

Gardens in the south of the Yangtze River never seek bigness, but refinement and detail. When Li Qinglian brought Xu Beiyou to the dining hall, Xu Beiyou was a little surprised. Although the decoration is exquisite, it is unexpectedly small, only enough for four people It's just sitting around, and the meals are very simple, just three bowls of plain noodles, which are made by Zhang Xueyao herself.

Xu Beiyou even conjectured maliciously that his wife, who was born in a family, must have never touched the spring water with her fingers, and maybe she really only knew how to cook noodles.

After the meal, Zhang Xueyao dismissed Li Qinglian and said, "Beiyou, I think Zhongmou told you about Jianzong before his death. Jianzong is roughly divided into Jianqi Lingkong Hall, Jiange, Punishment Department, Cangjian Tower, Granting Sword Cave, we, husband and wife, rebuilt Jianqi Lingkong and Punishment Division together. After Zhongmou left Jiangnan, I rebuilt Jiange alone. Although it is not as prosperous as when the former master was alive, it can only be said that it has begun to take shape. The prototype, but looking at the whole place is also a big foundation, so I will put the ugly words first, and I will not let you get in touch with the real power of the Jiange and the Punishment Division for the time being. But if there is something important, I will ask for your opinion."

Xu Beiyou was not surprised by this at all, and even felt somewhat at ease in his heart.If a newcomer wants to hold power when he first arrives, let alone Li Qinglian, even the disciples of the Sword Sect will not be convinced, so Zhang Xueyao's step-by-step approach is the safest. On the contrary, if she eagerly helps Xu Beiyou to the top, this will make Xu Beiyou Feel ulterior motives.

Seeing that Xu Beiyou didn't show any dissatisfaction, Zhang Xueyao became more satisfied with this young man, and her attitude became more gentle, and then said: "When you initially gain a foothold in Jiangnan, you have to start at the Sword Qi Lingkong Hall, mainly Yu A, Xuanyi, Chibing, and Guiding, the four major sword masters, I will definitely stand by your side when the time comes, and you are Zhongmou's direct disciple, so the name is justified, there may be some resistance at first, but after getting started, it will be easy many."

Xu Beiyou nodded solemnly.

Zhang Xueyao finally said: "When you master the Sword Qi Lingkong Hall, you will have your own foundation. At that time, you will take over the Jiange and the Punishment Department. It will be a matter of course, and I, an old woman, can take advantage of the trend and enjoy the happiness. "

Xu Beiyou said with a smile: "Master's wife is joking, Jianzong still needs an elder like you to steer the helm himself."

Zhang Xueyao was noncommittal, she sat motionless on the chair, she was always elegant and dignified, and said with a smile: "Jianzong has an unwritten rule that the one who wins Zhuxian is the suzerain, since Zhongmou entrusted Zhuxian to you before he died, It means that he decided to let you take over as his suzerain, so you don't need to say these flattering words. If you have the ability, the teacher's wife will naturally hand over Jianzong to you. If you don't have the ability, don't blame it Master doesn't show affection."

Xu Beiyou felt a little embarrassed.

Zhang Xueyao said indifferently: "I won't say much about the matter between you and the girl of the Xiao family. After all, Xiao Yu has proved that taking advantage of the situation to succeed is a prosperous road, but don't forget that Jianzong is your root, so don't do anything. It's superfluous."

The corner of Xu Beiyou's mouth pulled out a gentle smile, humbly receptive.

Qin Mumian stood with his hands behind his back and waited outside the gate of the East Lake courtyard, waiting until Tang Shengyue came from the lake, taking a lotus step by step.

Qin Mumian frowned, and asked, "What did Zhang Wubing ask you to do, to tell about his admiration and longing for these years?"

Tang Shengyue said expressionlessly: "It's nothing, it's just talking about old things."

"That's all?" Qin Mumian smiled.

Tang Shengyue said calmly: "Even if there is anything, it is too late. He has already left Jiangdu and returned to the northwest."

Qin Mumian smiled, "If it was me, I would let him stay and help deal with Murong Xuanyin."

Tang Shengyue frowned, and asked instead: "You haven't explained to me why you changed your mind temporarily."

Qin Mumian said indifferently: "Murong Xuanyin has already promised Zhang Xueyao in secret, although Murong Xuanyin's sincerity may not be much, and Zhang Xueyao may not be tempted by it, but there are many things that should be prepared earlier, so I am here Take a step back in the matter, lest there will be a gap between the three of us because of a young man."

Tang Shengyue said softly: "This Xuanjiao leader is much smarter than last time."

Qin Mumian sneered and said: "Murong Xuanyin has never been stupid. In the final analysis, he looked down on us three weak women. He thought that Jiangdu could be taken down by force alone, and he didn't bother to play tricks. After returning from defeat last time, this Let him calm down and be willing to deal with the three of us seriously."

Tang Shengyue sighed: "The visitor is not kind."

(End of this chapter)