That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 279

Jiangdu, Fuguifang and Ronghuafang are adjacent to each other. Xu Beiyou's residence is located in Ronghuafang, and Li Shidao's residence in Jiangdu is in Fuguifang. There are more contacts at home, especially Li Shentong, a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. He runs to Xu Beiyou's side every three days. .

It's strange to say that Li Shidao is such a stable person, how could he give birth to such an escaped son, who doesn't look like Li Shidao's son at all, but more like Zhao Tinghu's son.

It just so happened that Li Qinglian and Wu Yu often came to Xu Beiyou's house these days, and this kid came more and more diligently, wishing he could just live here. Xu Beiyou had business to do, so this kid just focused on hanging out with a few older sisters, and soon He looked familiar, and this kid was quite likable, he often made a few girls smile, which made the originally depressed and dull Gongsun Mansion a little more angry and warm.

Because of this, Xu Beiyou also acquiesced that this kid was messing around in his home.

After the battle with Zhao Tinghu, Xu Beiyou benefited greatly. After retreating for several days, although he still has no vitality in his body, his cultivation is no different from that of a human immortal.After leaving the customs, he summoned Yu Jia, Xuan Yi and other sword masters of the Sword Qi Lingkong Hall to comfort him, and then under Zhang An's arrangement, he met with the major stewards and gave them a bite. Peace of mind.

During this period of time, Wu Yu lived in Zhang's residence in Fuguifang. Her family was very good, she was kind, and she didn't have too much arrogance. She had a temper with Li Qinglian.

Under Xu Beiyou's instruction, Zhang An also often went to Zhang's mansion, and the three of them toured Jiangzhou together. During this period, Zhang An often made side attacks on Wu Yu, but Wu Yu always said that he hadn't figured out his future plans. It wasn't until after drinking once that Wu Yu, who was six points drunk, revealed his heart through alcohol, saying that after experiencing so many things, his ambition has almost been worn down, and he just wanted to take a walk around while he was young. Take a closer look at this river and lake, and wait for the man who can make her heart flutter appear one day, then leave the river and lake, marry and have children.

Xu Beiyou was a little disappointed with Wu Yu's thoughts, but he also respected her decision, after all, twisted melons are not sweet.

In the blink of an eye, it came to the Mid-Autumn Festival on August [-]th. Xu Beiyou, Li Qinglian, Song Guanguan, and Zhang An were invited by Zhang Xueyao to attend a family banquet in the East Lake Courtyard.

Since it was a family banquet, there were no outsiders. Xu Beiyou was a disciple of Gongsun Zhongmou, Song Guanguan was a descendant of Shangguan Qinghong, and Li Qinglian and Zhang An were from Zhang Xueyao's line. The East Lake Courtyard, which had been extremely deserted all year round, was finally bustling once again. A few women cooked with great interest and made cakes for a few months, but their intentions were enough, but their craftsmanship was not good enough. Then again, the reunion dinner on the reunion festival was all about their intentions. The flaws do not conceal the virtues.

After the meal, the three of Li Qinglian and one of Zhang Xueyao's confidantes got together to play horse tags, while Zhang Xueyao and Xu Beiyou came to the study for a secret talk.

Zhang Xueyao sat on the main seat behind the desk, casually opened a manuscript copy of the "Taiping Dadian" just sent from the imperial capital, and said with a smile: "Beiyou, I heard that you have recently taken a fancy to a girl named Wu Yu, Why, aren't you afraid that the girl of the Xiao family will get angry?"

Xu Beiyou, who was sitting on the guest seat beside him, shook his head and said, "Master, you know that my side is short of manpower. Wu Yu is a talented person. I just want to recruit her into our Jianzong sect. I don't have any other ideas. .”

Zhang Xueyao flipped through the Taiping Grand Ceremony, without raising her head, "Don't tell me if you have any crooked thoughts, just tell the girl of the Xiao family, men are like cats, there is no one who doesn't cheat."

Xu Beiyou said with a smile: "Master, isn't he just keeping himself clean?"

Zhang Xueyao raised her head, and said with a smile that was not a smile: "How do you know that he never stole the meat? Go back 30 years, and our Lord Gongsun is also a beautiful man who has attracted many women. Why do you think the two of us should be separated?" Decades?"

Hearing Zhang Xueyao's tone was wrong, Xu Beiyou knew that he probably said something wrong, so he had to change the subject and said, "Why did Master ask about Wu Yu?"

Zhang Xueyao snorted softly, and didn't continue to entangle with these old things, and said: "It's not that girl Qinglian who said she couldn't bear to miss this sister Wu. The implication is that she wants me to accept her as a disciple."

"What does the teacher mean?" Xu Beiyou asked softly.

Zhang Xueyao said: "I have already sent someone to check the child's background. He is indeed from a clean family, and his experience is relatively reliable. He doesn't look like someone's pawn. It's a beautiful thing." | Xu Beiyou picked up the celadon teacup and took a sip of tea, and said: "I asked Senior Sister Zhang to mention this from the side, but Wu Yu refused. She doesn't seem to want to get involved in our muddy water."

Zhang Xueyao smiled, "Muddy water? That's true. Today's Jianzong is troubled, but because of this, we must ensure the inheritance of our own incense."

Xu Beiyou said thoughtfully, "Please advise, Master."

Zhang Xueyao stretched out her finger and tapped on the table lightly, "In my opinion, the reason why Wu Yu disagreed was because your sincerity was not enough. She was originally the successor of the head of Yanyu Building, even if she joined our Jianzong sect again, It's not enough to be your disciple, after all, she is still a few years older than you, and she can barely be justified as your junior sister, but it's a bit embarrassing to be your apprentice."

Xu Beiyou asked: "Master's wife wants to accept her as a disciple herself?"

Zhang Xueyao said: "Our Jianzong can be roughly divided into three veins, my vein, your master's vein, and Shangguan senior brother's vein. In the future, if you want to be the suzerain of Jianzong, it is best to be between the three veins." It is impartial, so I mean that you will accept apprentices on behalf of the teacher, and continue the incense for your master."

Xu Beiyou pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "I see, I will personally discuss this matter. If Wu Yu agrees, then the teacher's wife will choose a suitable day to formally apprentice to the teacher."

Zhang Xueyao nodded, and then said: "After talking about Wu Yu's matter, let's talk about your matter. Now that you are the head of Jianzong, you are already qualified to preach and teach. If there is a suitable one, you might as well put it in the door wall and start it earlier nurture."

Xu Beiyou was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will pay attention."

Zhang Xueyao put together the Great Peace Ceremony in her hands, and said: "Besides, I know you like reading very much, so I will give you a gift. This is the Great Peace Ceremony compiled by Lan Yu herself as the president. Yu volume, Han Xuan gave me more than a hundred manuscripts, saying it was a thank-you gift for us husband and wife, but I don’t like these classics and historical meanings, so I forwarded them to you, and I will send someone to send them to your house later .”

Xu Beiyou stood up and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you, Mrs.

Zhang Xueyao waved her hand and said, "Go."

Xu Beiyou bid farewell and left.

That night, Xu Beiyou and others all stayed in the East Lake Courtyard, and did not return to Jiangdu together until the next morning.

Xu Beiyou didn't rush back to Gongsun's Mansion, but went to Zhang's Mansion in Fuguifang together with Li Qinglian.

The two shared a carriage, and Li Qinglian asked curiously, "What are you doing with me?"

Xu Beiyou, who was closing his eyes and recuperating, said flatly: "Why are you pretending to be stupid? Didn't you go to the teacher's wife every day to say nice things to your sister Wu?"

Li Qinglian's eyes lit up, "Master, did she agree?"

Xu Beiyou opened his eyes, and said: "Master's wife agreed, but it's not about joining her school, but asking me to accept apprentices on behalf of the teacher."

Li Qinglian said disapprovingly: "Whether it's master or uncle, they are all one family after all, there is no difference."

Xu Beiyou said softly: "Your sister Wu seems to be a little reluctant, and I will have to rely on you to persuade me later."

Li Qinglian patted her chest, "Brother, don't worry, it's rare for the two of us to think of going together. I will definitely persuade Sister Wu to stay in our Jianzong. Anyway, our Jianzong is also the top of the nine schools. How can we be alone?" The Misty Rain Tower is comparable."

Xu Beiyou closed his eyes again and meditated, "This is the best."

(End of this chapter)