That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 688

On the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival is a feast for the eyes. This year’s Lantern Festival in the imperial capital is a period of national mourning, so it is very deserted. Although Jiangdu is far away from the emperor, it is not good to be too conspicuous at this time, so as not to offend His Majesty, so compared to In previous years, it had to be restrained a lot.

When it comes to Jiangdu, it is no better than the ice and snow in the northern capital, nor the forest of swords and halberds in the central capital. To describe it in four words, it is rich in paper and gold. After the young master of the Sword Sect, Xu Beiyou, came to Jiangdu, he caused a storm, but after he left Jiangdu to go to the imperial capital, Jiangdu returned to the peace and tranquility of previous years. They are very nourishing, especially the Li family in Jiangdu. After the young master Li Shentong worshiped under the young lord of Jianzong, he leaned on the big tree of Jianzong, and then reconnected with the Li family in Jiangling. Once there, the Li family in Jiangdu seemed to be the most famous family in Jiangdu.

However, news came out recently from Jianzong that Mr. Xu was going to return to Jiangdu with his princess and daughter-in-law after becoming the emperor's son-in-law. In the eyes of many local snakes, this was unexpected but reasonable Among them, there is an old saying that goes well, not returning to one's hometown is like walking in brocade clothes at night. Mr. Xu has developed in the imperial capital, so of course he has to return to his hometown in honor and show off.

But showing off to show off has also caused many deep-minded people to worry. Mr. Xu's return this time must have something to do with the change of the name of the Daoshu Workshop to Qingfengfang. They don't know about the Circular Mound Altar, so many people He slandered Mr. Xu for not doing things properly. Why did he change the name of the Daoshu workshop? Isn't this showing the face of Daoism?In this way, how can the Taoist sect let it go?The peace and tranquility of Jiangdu City might be broken again.

However, there are some things to think about. Anyway, Mr. Xu will not stay in Jiangdu for long, and he will return to the imperial capital sooner or later. Among the several great families in the south of the Yangtze River, the one closest to Jiangdu is the Xie family. Now the head of the Xie family, Xie Suqing, has gone to Beijing to be the second assistant of the cabinet. After the three Lafayettes have retired one after another, Mr. Xu must arrange a credible person in Jiangdu to take charge of Jiangdu's foundation for him. Everyone knows that it is probably the poppies. Look at this posture, In a few more decades, this woman surnamed Wu will make the entire Jiangdu become her servant.

In addition, there are also people who gloat. This is not because of the joke between Jianzong and Daomen, but because of the joke between two women, or the joke of Mr. Xu.

Since ancient times, there has never been the word "innocent" between men and women. When Mr. Xu was still in Jiangdu, there were rumors in Jiangdu about his charming affair with that junior sister. In short, it's not so "innocent". Now that Xu Beiyou is married to Princess Qiyang, and this Princess is going to come to Jiangdu with him, after the two girls meet, will there be a storm?That's something to see.

These rumors naturally reached Wu Yu's ears. She didn't say a word about it, but Li Qinglian was indignant.

In the other courtyard of Jiangdu, the warm winter sun shines into the Nuan Pavilion. In the light, faint dust floating in the air can be seen faintly. Li Qinglian is lying on her back without any ladylike image, her face is covered with an open book "Gold "Dan Straightforward Explanation", the feet in the small boots hang down on the edge of the couch, swinging back and forth.

Wu Yu sat on the chair opposite, not leaning on the back of the chair, with his feet together, his hands folded on his knees, and he was upright.

The two great ladies interpreted the two extremes respectively.

Li Qinglian's voice came from under the book, a little dull, "Sister Wu, senior brother is coming back, and he will bring that woman back with him."

Wu Yu said softly, "I know."

"Aren't you angry?" Li Qinglian threw the book covering her face aside. This cheat book, which was enough to make many rogue practitioners scramble for blood, was ruthlessly thrown to the ground by the master, which was extremely miserable.

Wu Yu said calmly, "Why should I be angry? That's the wife he is marrying, and also the sister-in-law of the two of us."

She emphasized her tone slightly, "Remember, it's not 'that woman', it's sister-in-law."

Li Qinglian sat up and snorted softly.

Wu Yu got up from the chair and walked out. Li Qinglian quickly jumped off the chair and asked, "Sister Wu, where are you going?"

Wu Yu stopped for a while but didn't look back, and said calmly, "Practice the sword."

After hearing this, Li Qinglian, who was naturally tired, immediately stopped in her tracks, curled her lips, picked up the "Jindan Straight Explanation" on the floor, sat back on the soft couch, and whispered: "Then I'd better read the book."

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Ever since Xu Beiyou came to power, Zhang Xueyao seldom intervened in the affairs of Jianzong, even if she still had the name of acting suzerain of Jianzong, even if Xu Beiyou had already gone to the imperial capital, it was still the case.Today, she is a little like washing her hands in a golden basin, no longer asking about the right and wrong of the world, and living in the East Lake courtyard, in a semi-retired state.

Today, three "mature old ladies" gathered in the East Lake Bieyuan, which is the three Lafayettes respected in Jiangdu, just like the meeting they had in Xu Beiyou before entering Jiangdu.

Qin Mumian had just returned to Jiangdu from the imperial capital, and he still had a bit of wind and frost on his body. While holding a gourd and sipping wine, he talked about what he had seen and heard in the imperial capital.

"This trip to the imperial capital was an eye-opener for me. I haven't seen so many experts in many years. Although it can't compare with the Dingding battle back then, it's not far off."

"Except for Murong Xuanyin, the Xuanjiao leader who likes to join in the fun, three Dazhengs of the dusty generation of the Daoist sect have gone, and all the elite ghost palaces have come out. Not to mention the imperial court, almost all of them have come out."

"In the beginning, the fight was evenly matched. The winners and losers were old friends Xiao Yu and Qiu Ye. Xiao Yu wanted to use Qingchen to ascend, and Qiuye wanted to help Qingchen ascend. The two fought against each other in the air. In the end, it was Xiao Yu who was even better, not only made all of Qing Chen's schemes come to nothing, but also brought his whole family with him."

"After this incident, the Taoist sect suffered from being dumb, and could only swallow the bitterness in their stomachs. The court also made a lot of moves. The old guy Lan Yu finally stepped back, and took the title of Grand Master to do it with peace of mind. His Heavenly Secret Pavilion masters, after all the calculations, the father and son Xiao Yu and Xiao Xuan benefited the most."

Qin Mumian looked at Zhang Xueyao again, and said with a smile: "I almost forgot to mention your boy Xu, he made a big splash this time, first blocking Qing Chen alone with his sword, then fighting with Bing Chen, and finally alone One person chased and killed Duanmu Ruisheng, and beheaded Duanmu Ruisheng and Xu Jingwei from the Ghost Palace together under the sword."

Zhang Xueyao was both shocked and puzzled, "It's not that I underestimated Nan Gui, but because of him?"

Qin Mumian smiled and said: "Of course it's not entirely his own ability. Xiao Xuan helped him with the Chuan Guoxi, and the result was that he re-entered the realm of the [-]th Floor of the Earth Immortal. This time, not only did he not suffer any harm, but he also benefited a lot. From my point of view, he and Zhu Xian already have a somewhat sympathetic relationship, and they can control them freely. Great cultivators also have the power to fight."

Zhang Xueyao was silent for a long time after hearing the words, and then muttered to herself in an almost inaudible voice: "Zhongmou, you have a successor."

(End of this chapter)