Under the sky

Chapter 268 Can't Help

Kunlun December 90

Xie Gubai walked down from the sedan chair holding the stove and entered Juntian Hall. He heard that Ni Yan had sent a congratulatory message from the Xiangyang Gang.

"The Xiangyang Gang congratulates us for repelling Huashan." Shen Yuqing handed the letter to Xie Gubai, who took it and saw that it read:

I was very happy to hear that you defeated the strong captives in Bazhong and sent a special envoy to send a message to express my congratulations.Although Huashan is prosperous, it has its faults, so it cannot receive help from heaven.Recalling the gentleman's agreement in the past, the two families share good friends and share the same hatred and hatred. I hope that we will live up to my expectations and work together to achieve a better future.

The text was not long, so Xie Gubai quickly scanned it and handed it back to Shen Yuqing.Shen Yuqing said: "Recalling the old gentleman's agreement, the two families share good friends and share the same hatred and hatred. I hope that we will be able to work together as early as possible. Although Qingcheng and the Xiangyang Gang have formed an alliance, the words used by Gang Leader Yu are too ambiguous. .What did you promise to help Xiangyang?"

"Marriage." After all, we couldn't hide it, Xie Gubai answered directly.

"Who is following whom?" Shen Yuqing raised her voice.

"The leader or... the younger sister, and the son and daughter of Gang Leader Yu."

"Is this something you can decide?" Shen Yuqing said in a deep voice, "You really are like an elder brother and a father."

Embarrassing joke, Xie Gubai cupped his hands and said: "Xiangyang has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. The Xiangyang Gang may not be worthy, but Xiangyang is worthy. The battle with Huashan also relies entirely on waterways. The leader of the boat has forced the Qingcheng fleet to withdraw. In the Xiangyang Gang area, the marriage between the two factions can allow Qingcheng to walk legitimately in western Hubei."

"Why do you make such a promise!" Shen Yuqing threw the letter on the ground angrily, "Is this your Qingcheng, or am I your puppet?"

"You have the heart to save the world, and you want to prevent the Sa tribe from entering. I admire you, but that doesn't mean you can override others! You can't treat everyone as pawns, especially Qingcheng! I am still your leader after all!"

"Who gave you the courage, who gave you the power, who asked you to marry me to Xiaoxiao Yun? You! You!" Shen Yuqing was so angry that she was speechless for a moment, and said angrily: "If Xiangyang Gang can't write a letter , how long do you want to keep this from me!"

Xie Gubai bent down to pick up the letter and respectfully handed it back to Shen Yuqing, saying: "Qingcheng lost hundreds of ships on the Han River. If the Xiangyang Gang can make up for this loss, the leader will consolidate the relationship between the two factions." It must be done, my subordinates are just making preparations in advance. If the leader thinks it is inappropriate, Xie will go and apologize to Gang Leader Yu himself."

"Do you think you can get away with just a word of apology?" Shen Yuqing said angrily, "How can Gang Leader Yu not be so angry if you pretend to have an order? Even if I kill you, I can't say anything!" Shen Yuqing said again, "If Gang Leader Yu is so angry, If you sever ties with Qingcheng, you will be self-defeating!"

"I will try my best to deal with the aftermath." Xie Gubai said, "The Xiangyang Gang is also riding a tiger, and Qingcheng is still his best choice."

The Xiangyang Gang allowed Qingcheng to use the road, and their feud with Huashan was already deep. Yu Jien was not welcomed by Xing Zhouzi in Wudang. He had no other choice but to seek refuge in Hengshan, and he had no other choice but to seek refuge in Hengshan. He has no previous friendship with Li Xuanxuan.

Unless he's really, really angry... and of course he is.

Xiangyang strangles the lifeblood of the Han River and the Yangtze River, holds the land in western Hubei, and is close to Wudang Mountain. If the Xiangyang Gang is really brought under Qingcheng's command, given the current situation, Qingcheng's strength will not only surpass Huashan Tangmen, but it may also be able to defeat the Weaknesses. Wudang for a long time.The war in the south is still at a stalemate. Regardless of the outcome, the three factions of Cangheng Mountain will suffer considerable losses, and Qingcheng will have more weight at the discussion table.

Xie Gubai knew that Shen Yuqing understood these principles. Marriage was the best way, and the first choice...

"Marrying with the Xiangyang Gang is also the best choice for Qingcheng." Shen Yuqing walked up to Xie Gubai and stared at Xie Gubai: "You know I must agree, I have to agree, when you do this , have you ever thought that Xiaoxiao and I are also human beings, with our own joys, sorrows, and angers?"

"Of course I have thought about it." Xie Gubai bowed and said, "But I believe that the leader is wise."

"So is the eldest brother planning to let me or Xiaoxiao get married?" Shen Yuqing returned to her seat and looked at Xie Gubai and asked.

Xie Gubai has been planning this situation for a long time, and Shen Yuqing is certainly not the best candidate.In terms of power, the Xiangyang Gang is not as good as the Songshan or Jiangxi Peng families, and their talents are even less so. They are valuable by guarding key areas. Shen Yuqing deserves a better bargaining chip, and Shen Weichen is the right candidate.Going deeper, the plan is to let Shen Weichen marry into the Xiangyang Gang, and after giving birth to a boy, he can kill Yu Jien and her husband. With Shen Weichen's intelligence and martial arts, he can do it without leaving any trace, and then use his young son to order the Xiangyang Gang, plus Qingcheng With this great backer, any dissatisfaction within the Xiangyang Gang could be settled quickly. At that time, the Xiangyang Gang wanted to merge into Qingcheng, and not even Wudang could stop it. Moreover, Shen Weichen could remarry afterwards...

If it was Shen Weichen when they first met, she would be willing, but now... Xie Gubai believed that Shen Weichen was still willing, as long as Shen Yuqing opened his mouth.In the face of the overall situation, in the face of the crisis of the invasion of the Sacred Cult, a person's love, reputation, and desires are not important matters. Standing on a high point, you must turn a blind eye to these.No matter how outstanding Li Jingfeng is, he is just one person, far less important than a school, a school, and a vital territory.

"Last time I went to the Xiangyang Gang, Miss Jinglian seemed to have a favorable eye for the leader. Gang leader Yu also mentioned this matter. I wonder what the leader's intention is?"

Stop thinking about it, do you regret that you should not have persuaded Shen Weichen to think more about herself, but should have advised her to sacrifice for Qingcheng and marry the Xiangyang Gang for the sake of her brother's overall interests?

"Is this what you say from the bottom of your heart?" Shen Yuqing tapped the armrest with her fingertips, thinking.

He was not ignorant of the importance. Xie Gubai was right, and he was more than one step faster. Combining the Tang Clan and the Xiangyang Gang really gave Qingcheng an advantage on the battlefield against Diancang and Huashan.Huashan also wanted to marry the Xiangyang Gang, and even offered Yan Xuancheng as a bargaining chip. Xie Gubai also had to come up with corresponding bargaining chips.Yan Xuancheng was the unfavored eldest son, and his status could not be compared with that of his eldest son. Gang leader Yu naturally knew the trade-off.

If Qingcheng wants to grow stronger, become the overlord of the nine major families, and prevent barbarians from entering the country, the Xiangyang Gang must have this piece of fat that comes to their doorstep.It is absolutely impossible to send my little sister away. At this point, I have no intention of falling in love with her, so I simply agree to the marriage.

Shen Yuqing said: "Now is a troubled time, and there is a funeral in Qingcheng. I will tell Gang Leader Yu that when the war in Hengshan is over, I will marry Leader Yu's daughter."

Xie Gubai clasped his hands and said respectfully: "The leader is wise."

"Don't talk official with me." Shen Yuqing said, "This is the last time. You can't hide anything from me in the future. Brother, please be sensible."

"There won't be a next time." Xie Gubai said, "Since I have poured out my heart, I won't hide anything from you anymore."

Is this really the case?Xie Gubai said heartily.

"Is that true?" Shen Yuqing looked at Xie Gubai suspiciously.Xie Gubai bent down to salute and apologized again.

"Ni Yan also reported something." Shen Yuqing said, "Shaolin sent eight thousand monk soldiers to take advantage of Wudang, intending to go to Changsha to assist Hengshan. The leader of the boat has given permission."

"Huh?" Xie Gubai asked, "Shaolin also intervened in the war?" He thought that Miss Gu would be happy to hear the news.

Although Qingcheng promised to send troops to assist Hengshan, it still needed to prepare food and grass to rectify the troops, which would not be accomplished in a day.However, as early as when Shen Yongci was in charge of Qingcheng, he built more than 120 warehouses in Bozhou and transported the rice and grain produced in Bazhong to the warehouses for storage. Shen Yuqing found it strange at the time and asked Shen Yayan about it. In hindsight, Shen Yong Ci Zao was prepared for the war between the two sects, but it was unclear who the reserve would be used on.

Now that the most difficult task, food and fodder, is decided, the rest is to rectify the troops.Wei Xihou first led 5000 people to Qiandi to join Shen Congfu, half of whom were soldiers who had participated in the Battle of Hanzhong.Gu Qingshang stayed in Qingcheng and waited to lead the army with Peng Tiancong. This group of troops was going to help Hengyang, and Gu Qingshang could also go back to Hengshan.

Gu Qingshang was naturally happy when Xie Gubai conveyed the news. When he asked when he would leave, Xie Gubai told him that he could set off the day after tomorrow.Gu Qingshang asked: "Mr. Xie wants to stay in Qingcheng and not participate in the war?"

Xie Gubai said: "Miss Gu is still willing to take risks with Xie?"

Gu Qingshang said: "Although Mr. Ji always said you were fooling around, without Mr. Xie taking the risk, Qingcheng and Huashan would have been in a stalemate for who knows how long. If you were here, you would definitely be able to share Master's worries."

"After all, I am Qingcheng's staff member and the left envoy of the factory. I can't command the Hengshan team."

Gu Qingshang smiled and said: "I have asked a lot of advice from Mr. Xie along the way. Mr. Xie is also half of my master. What advice does the master have for his disciple?"

Xie Gubai smiled, but his smile was still distant: "Headmaster Li has his own opinions."

Gu Qingshang complained: "You just refuse to say a few words?"

Xie Gubai said: "If Miss Gu really learned something from Xie, she would certainly know how to deal with the enemy on the battlefield."

Gu Qingshang smiled and said, "It's rare to hear you being so proud of yourself."

When Shen Weichen heard that Gu Qingshang was leaving the day after tomorrow, he was reluctant to leave her and wanted to bid farewell to her that night.Gu Qingshang invited Xia Lijun to come to the table. Xia Lijun wanted to evade it, saying that she smelled bad and was used to eating alone. Gu Qingshang said that if she didn't come to the table, she wouldn't be able to say goodbye, and she wouldn't attend. Xia Lijun had to agree. After all, the two medicinal steamed buns sent by Zhu Menshang were Used it.

As long as there is excitement, Zhu Menshang will not be absent, even Amao is here.During the banquet, everyone was chatting. Zhu Menshang said that Amao was naughty and bad, causing chaos in the hospital every day. Amao wanted to curse loudly, but seeing many people, and they were all decent people, he consciously lost his temper and endured it. Li Jingfeng was surprised.

This leads to a question: "What is Amao's full name?"

Li Jingfeng didn't know, and neither did Amao. She didn't even know her own surname. In short, she didn't want to share the same surname with the yellow beggar who abducted her, so she said, "I was born and raised. I have no name or surname, so I will call me Amao."

Everyone asked Li Jingfeng to choose one, and Amao shouted: "He is not my father, so he can help me choose a name?"

Li Jingfeng also said: "I don't know much about reading. Why don't we wait for Amao to learn how to read and let her pick one by herself."

This brings up the second topic: "How did everyone get their names?"

Everyone knows the origin of Xie Gubai's name. It means "the sky is dawning and its color is so white", which refers to the first light of dawn in the dark night.

Shen Yuqing's word "yuqing" is literally beautiful, but if we look at its meaning, jade is a five-color stone. Li Xuanxuan's handwriting of "five-color stone can mend the sky" is definitely not Shen Yongci's original intention in naming it.Just as Shen Weichen was about to explain, Shen Yuqing signaled the younger sister to be silent and let everyone take a guess.

Li Jingfeng didn't read much, so he just said jade was good, but he didn't know how to explain it.Gu Qingshang didn't know what he meant. Xia Lijun only shook his head, and Amao didn't bother to pay attention.Zhu Menshang said: "I think that when you were born, the master was too happy, drunk, and 'the jade mountain collapsed', so you were given this name."

Xie Gubai said: "Doctor Zhu himself doesn't believe this."

Zhu Menshang said: "You understand, come here!"

Xie Gubai said: "Jade has five virtues, benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, bravery and cleanliness. Qing is a close friend and understanding person. If you are close to a person who has these five virtues, if you are admiring and understanding, you are taking jade as your teacher and establishing your body based on the five virtues. This is the Supreme Sect's right attitude towards those who have these five virtues." The leader’s expectations.”

Shen Yuqing smiled and nodded, but thought in her heart: Did her father choose this name because he really hoped that he would learn the five virtues, benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage and purity?
The eldest brother and the second brother have both asked, and naturally they have to ask Li Jingfeng. Li Jingfeng shook his head: "I don't even know where my name came from. I asked my mother, and she said it was a very comfortable wind."

Shen Weichen said: "Liezi Tangwen Chapter: The scenery is falling, and the blessing clouds are floating. The scenery is the auspicious wind, good luck and good luck. If we interpret the eight winds, the summer solstice scenery will come, and the midsummer wind will naturally blow a comfortable wind. The name is fitting."

Xia Lijun said: "I changed my name myself. There are not many allusions to it. Because you need to be vigorous and resolute to enter the execution hall, I changed my name to Xia Lijun." Gu Qingshang smiled and said: "Guess what I am?"

Shen Yuqing muttered: "Qingshang refers to blue clothes..." He searched for allusions and only found out that Qingshang was worn by the humble. He heard from Gu Qingshang that his mother was born in a wealthy businessman's family, and she was knowledgeable and courteous, so he asked : "Could it be that you chose a cheap name on purpose?"

Gu Qingshang smiled and shook his head, but Zhu Menshang had another explanation: "Your family planted Albizia julibrissin, which is also called Qingshang. That's how it came about."

Albizia julibrissin can be used for medicinal purposes. This is the medicinal solution.

Li Jingfeng didn't understand these many allusions and asked, "Your Majesty or Your Majesty, do you like blue clothes?"

Gu Qingshang smiled and shook his head, leaving Xie Gubai still to guess.Xie Gubai pondered for a long time and said, "Is this the name given by Master Li?"

Gu Qingshang clapped his hands: "Mr. Xie can still guess, it is indeed the name of the family teacher, but can you guess the reason?"

Xie Gubai smiled and said, "When Headmaster Li saw you, were you wearing Qingshang?"

Gu Qingshang praised: "Mr. Xie is still smart."

The remaining two names were difficult. Zhu Menshang said, "Guess where my name came from?"

"Shang" is a corrupt word. Even if the parents wanted to give her a nickname, they would not use such a word.Shen Yuqing followed Gu Qingshang's thinking and said, "This name should not have been given by your father."

Zhu Menshang nodded: "I took it myself."

Shen Yuqing said: "Zhumen means rich and noble family, the word mourning... death under nineteen is mourning."

Xie Gubai said: "It seems that Dr. Zhu experienced great catastrophes when he was young. All the past events are like his death yesterday, and he has been reborn since then. He has been training himself in this name."

Zhu Menshang didn't expect that this could be guessed. Thinking of his master's enlightenment, he couldn't help but sigh. He turned around and said, "My little sister has the weirdest name. The first time I heard it, I wanted to ask, Weichen Weichen, what does it mean?"

Shen Weichen smiled and said: "Doctor Zhu, take a guess."

Everyone was thinking deeply, and Gu Qingshang said: "Is it possible that the girl was less than a month old and was born before the time, so she is called Weichen?"

Shen Weichen didn't answer and asked Xia Lijun. Xia Lijun shook his head: "I don't understand."

Zhu Menshang said: "Wei Chen is Wei Chen. If you are born before Chen hour, you are born at Mao hour, so it is called Wei Chen. I guess that's what it means."

Gu Qingshang smiled and said: "This has a similar meaning to Mr. Xie's name. Was the girl born in Mao Shi? If so, why not call her Mao Niang or Shao Mao?"

Shen Weichen smiled and said: "Don't talk to me, ask Mr. Xie first."

Gu Qingshang said: "Mr. Xie always guesses, why not ask Jingfeng first."

Li Jingfeng blushed: "I don't understand these allusions, so I'd better answer first."

Zhu Menshang said: "I don't understand why you are blushing?"

Li Jingfeng hurriedly said: "No way!"

Shen Weichen saw that he was embarrassed. Although he didn't know the reason, he still helped him out and said, "Mr. Xie, guess first?"

Xie Gubai said: "The word "chen" is easy to interpret. It means sun, moon and star. The word "duwei" is difficult to interpret. With Yaye's character, he has to go straight and cannot be misinterpreted. The little sister was born in the future. To Yaye, little sister They are the sun, moon and stars that were born in Weishi, hence the name Weichen.”

Shen Weichen couldn't help feeling sad when he heard him talking about his father.Shen Yuqing said: "Jingfeng also said one."

Li Jingfeng was very coy: "I believe what brother said, I can't think of it myself."

Everyone was suspicious when they saw his weirdness. Shen Yuqing just urged him, saying that he could just make it up casually.Li Jingfeng couldn't be squeezed out, so he had to say honestly: "I think Wei and Chen are both hours, just...Wei Shi in winter and Chen Shi in summer."

Zhu Menshang asked: "What do you mean, no head or brain?"

Li Jingfeng said: "I've been walking around a lot in the past two years. It's cold in the winter, and the sun is shining warmly in the afternoon. It's hot in the summer, and the sun just after sunrise is the most comfortable. It's not sunny. I think my little sister's name is These two hours mean something, but I don’t know how to express it.”

"The twilight of winter is the twilight of summer." Shen Yuqing concluded, "Is this what you mean?"

Li Jingfeng was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly: "That's right! The twilight of winter is the twilight of summer. Second brother summed it up really well!"

This is comparing Shen Weichen to the sun. He is always thinking about it, so he connects two unrelated moments together and comes up with a far-fetched answer.After Li Jingfeng finished speaking, seeing everyone looking at him, Shen Weichen blushed to the very bottom of his ears and said awkwardly, "I just said I was just guessing."

Zhu Menshang said: "Why don't you say it's the twilight of summer and the twilight of winter? You'll be sunburned to death in summer, and you'll be frozen to death in winter."

Li Jingfeng said: "It's a mistake if you make a mistake, and you won't lose anything."

Zhu Menshang put his arms around Li Jingfeng's shoulders: "I didn't say you were wrong. Your guess is pretty good, isn't it right?" He sat opposite Shen Weichen and had already put his feet back, expecting that she wouldn't be able to step on them. He looked smug.

Gu Qingshang asked: "Sister, has anyone guessed it?"

Shen Weichen said: "Mr. Xie guessed it right."

Gu Qingshang said angrily: "He is right every time, it's boring."

After that, everyone chatted and didn't say goodbye until late at night.

Early the next morning, Shen Weichen was about to go to Li Jingfeng to practice Kung Fu. As soon as he left the Health Preservation Hall, he saw Xie Gubai standing outside the hall wearing a cotton-padded jacket and holding a stove. He stopped the sedan chair and asked, "Why are you standing here, Mr. Xie?" "

Xie Gubai said: "Waiting for my little sister."

Knowing that he had something to say, Shen Weichen immediately got off the sedan and asked, "What did Mr. Xie want to say?"

"Yesterday, the head of the clan approved the marriage of the daughter of the Xiangyang clan leader Yu."

Shen Weichen was stunned, his heart moved, and he asked: "Brother, does he... have to be like this?"

"Xiangyang has always been a battleground for military strategists. By marrying the Xiangyang Gang, when the southern war is over, Qingcheng's power will increase greatly, and it will be on par with other sects." Xie Gubai said, "The leader knows the importance."

Marriage should be your duty, how can you let your brother do it instead?Shen Weichen stopped talking. After a while, he lowered his head and said: "When the leader talks to me, I will advise him... to persuade him to change his mind. He is the leader, so he needs to think twice... I... I can also... Marry to the Xiangyang Gang."

Have you not been preparing for this all your life?Why are the words on my lips so bitter?
"This is my duty. My grandpa, Aunt Xu and my mother all taught me this. My mother will be happy when she hears about this. Dad has just left...it's okay...to celebrate..."

The heartache was unbearable, and Shen Weichen had to take a long breath to finish his words.

"My little sister misunderstood what I meant." Xie Gubai said, "Even if you talk to the leader, you can't change the leader's mind. He is here for you."

"I know." Shen Weichen said, "Brother should choose the girl he likes."

Xie Gubai shook his head: "The leader also hopes that you will be happy." After a pause, he said, "You know Jingfeng likes you."

Shen Weichen nodded with difficulty.

"For the sake of Qingcheng, I hope you can keep Jingfeng."

Shen Weichen was stunned again.

"The Marrow Cleansing Manual is difficult to learn and easy to master. The past two years have been the time when Jingfeng's skills have improved by leaps and bounds. He is smart and good at adapting to situations. He will be the most reliable general in Qingcheng. Your brother needs a helper he can trust."

"Jingfeng wants to go to Lone Cemetery to experience." Shen Weichen shook his head, "He has his own ambitions. He will help, but he will not stay in Qingcheng."

"As long as the little sister opens her mouth, Jingfeng may stay." Xie Gubai said, "We all know that Jingfeng has no desires and demands. He disdains power, wealth and pleasure. The only thing he wants in his heart is the little sister."

"But his identity..." Shen Weichen tried his best to argue.

"This is easy to solve." Xie Gubai said, "Shen Wang will help Qingcheng win the battle of Hanzhong. As long as Jingfeng agrees, the rest can be slowly figured out."

"But..." Shen Weichen's heart was in a mess. Before he could figure it out, he heard Xie Gubai solemnly say:
"Little sister, leave Jingfeng behind for your brother."

(End of this chapter)