That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 553 Meet the Chief Superintendent Zhao Master

Needless to say, how miraculous the Zhuxian Sword Qi is, even the old headmaster of the Taoist sect back then could not completely eradicate it. Now that Xu Beiyou has planted a ray of Zhuxian Sword Qi into Duanmuyu's body, it means that Duanmuyu can almost do nothing. When he died, as for when to die, it depends on how much the Duanmu family can deal with the delay, and it also depends on Xu Beiyou's intentions.

After Xiao Zhinan heard the words, she was a little relieved and also a little emotional. In her memory, Duanmuyu was not as annoying as she is today when she was a child, just as Xu Beiyou in the past would never be so "killing and decisive".

People always change.

Duanmuyu was to blame for this fate.

Xu Beiyou suddenly raised a smiling face, just like when the two first met, clean, like the high and broad sky in the northwest.

He said softly: "The sky in the northwest is very clean, but that place is filled with smoke every year."

Xiao Zhinan frowned, "Is it the grassland cavalry going south again?"

Xu Beiyou said flatly: "Daqi and the grassland will eventually have a battle, not only because of an ambitious grassland king Lin Han, but because of God's will."

Xiao Zhinan subconsciously looked out of the pavilion. Naturally, there was still a beautiful garden in her field of vision, but she was not a woman in a boudoir. She knew that the outside was already a desolate scene with withered vegetation, and even farther away, there was already a thin snow on the northwest grassland. fall.Xiao Zhinan suddenly remembered his several trips, not all the beautiful scenery along the way, but also many human tragedies, which are pitiful or lamentable. A vast expanse, dead clean.

Xu Beiyou stretched out his hand in a flip-up gesture, and said slowly: "It's almost the beginning of winter, and the imperial capital is likely to welcome the first snow of this year, but as early as June, the first snow fell on the grassland. Now it is even more snowy, and when the white wind blows after winter, all people and animals will freeze to death, and there will be no human habitation for a hundred miles. This is called a white disaster, and it is also God's will."

After all, Xiao Zhinan is Da Qi's princess, and his heart sank slowly, "The people on the grassland can't survive, so they can only go south to plunder."

Xu Beiyou said calmly: "This year's grassland ministries should still choose to go to Atami for the winter, but how many years can a single Atami last? Maybe there will be another big smoke next year, dyeing the entire Northwest."

Xiao Zhinan said softly: "It seems that this uncle Guo still needs to prepare for another year."

Xu Beiyou sighed and said, "Queen Xiaoci Shun Shenggao has a spirit in the sky. Seeing today's grassland, I don't know how I will feel."

Empress Xiaoci Wenshun Shenggao is Lin Yinping, the former grassland princess and the sister of the current grassland Khan Lin Han.

Xiao Zhinan's expression was gloomy.

The next day, Xu Beiyou left the Princess Mansion and went to the Cifu Mansion.The imperial capital pays attention to betrothal engagement before getting married, which is also called the gift of Nacai. To put it bluntly, the man sends a dowry gift to the woman's home. Seeing that the day of Nacai's engagement is coming soon, there is no reason why the man is still living in the woman's home at this time.

I have to say that the Imperial City is indeed the largest city in the world. It took Xu Beiyou half an hour to walk from the Princess Mansion to Han Xuan's Mansion. This is because the two mansions are in the inner city. Walking it once, I'm afraid it's not much smaller than the land of a mansion.

The Han family got the news early, but Xu Beiyou insisted not to let anyone pick him up, so Meng Li could only wait in front of the door early, waiting for the eldest son to come to the door.This errand should have belonged to the big housekeeper, but this morning the big housekeeper went out with Mr. Xiang, so he could only be replaced by him, who had met the young master once, to take over temporarily.

Meng Li stood next to the stone lion in Han's mansion and looked forward to it. It was not until dusk that he saw a young man with early blooming hair slowly approaching.

Meng Li hurried forward, saluted respectfully and said, "Young Master."

Xu Beiyou waved his hand, signaling him not to be too polite, and walked straight to the gate of the Han Mansion.

Although the Han Mansion is the prime minister's mansion, it is not strictly guarded. There are not a large number of soldiers stationed in front of the gate, and there is no grand display of monks guarding the gate. It is like an ordinary official mansion. Well, after all, it was the first time for the young master of this mansion to return to the mansion, so the ostentation that should be there is still unavoidable.

Meng Li followed Xu Beiyou step by step, and said in a low voice: "My lord, Mr. Xiang, the old man was called into the palace by His Majesty early this morning, and he is not in the mansion at this time, but Mr. Xiang ordered before he left that the residence of Mr. Xiang has already been set up." The arrangements have been made properly, if the Eldest Young Master has any requirements, just ask for it."

Xu Beiyou hummed, and said, "Since it was arranged by the old man, it is naturally appropriate."

Meng Li went on to say: "There are five courtyards in the mansion. Master Xiang lives in the main courtyard, and the east courtyard belongs to the eldest son. If the eldest son gets married, he can also set up his own family. Xiangye said that he will wait for him to come back before talking to the eldest son." Discuss slowly."

Xu Beiyou nodded slightly.

After entering the middle gate, bypassing the shadow wall, and heading east along the main road, Meng Li was a little hesitant. Should he lead the eldest son to the main hall first, or to the east courtyard first? If he goes to the main hall, the Prime Minister is not in the mansion. Young master sitting alone?But if you go directly to the east courtyard, it seems a bit neglectful.

Just as he was hesitating, Xu Beiyou suddenly stopped and turned his head to look.

Then I saw a middle-aged man in a bijia robe standing in the distance. He was tall and straight, with his hands behind his back, and he was also looking at Xu Beiyou.

When Meng Li saw this person, his body stiffened immediately, and he didn't dare to breathe.

Who in the mansion doesn't know that this person is the tenth person in the world?
As a monk, the ten people in the world are more in awe of them than the temple officials.

Xu Beiyou signaled Meng Li to stay where he was, and approached the prestigious Tenth Man alone, cupped his hands and said, "I've seen Commander Zhao."

Decades ago, Zhao Qing led the military and political power of the Northern Region of the Dazheng court, and he was indeed worthy of the word "Great Governor".

Zhao Qing smiled and said: "Great Governor, I haven't heard this title for many years. I have been called Master Zhao all these years, and I almost forgot that I was also a warrior who led the army back then."

Xu Beiyou said flatteringly: "Sir once told me that the governor and the former emperor Xiao Huang were brilliant for a while."

Zhao Qing chuckled, "Han Xuan will say good things about me? I don't believe it. I'll be thankful if he doesn't call me a slave with two surnames. You don't have to put a high hat on me. Zhao Qing, or Master Zhao, it’s fine, anyway, I’ve gotten used to it over the years.”

Xu Beiyou was as good as he was, and saluted again: "Thank you, Master Zhao, for showing up at Qiutai to frighten Xiao Xiao, otherwise I'm afraid I'm really going to die at the hands of Fu Zhongtian."

Zhao Qing said indifferently: "Not to mention that I am on the same boat as Han Xuan now, it is inevitable to make a move, even Fu Zhongtian, I am afraid that I dare not really do it, the most is to teach you a lesson, otherwise Xiao Xiao will be ruined." Xuan's big plan, he will not be able to eat it and walk around."

Xu Beiyou remained silent.

Zhao Qing said softly: "Qin Mumian has arrived in Beijing, and Han Xuan entered the palace today to discuss your marriage."

Xu Beiyou smiled slightly.

Zhao Qing laughed at himself and said: "I have seen Shangguan Xianchen enter the imperial capital, unrivaled in the world, and it is difficult to resist. I also met Gongsun Zhongmou who secretly entered the imperial capital once, and we had a good conversation. I never thought that I would see you again today." Xu Beiyou, I have met the three generations of Jianzong, even Emperor Wuzu and Xiao Yu have gone, and the fourth generation of the Xiao family will start a family and start a business, so I am already nearly a hundred years old."

Zhao Qing turned and left, "I live in the west courtyard, if you need anything, you can find me over there."

Xu Beiyou bowed to Zhao Qing's leaving back for the third time.

(End of this chapter)