I use my daughter's body to cut down the rivers and lakes

Chapter 78 Suzaku
  Seeing the Taoist-robed woman brought over by her nephew perform a sword-holding salute common to people in the world, the smile on Zhou's face froze for a moment, then she said a few words casually and got on the carriage first, with half of her body already inside. In the meantime, he retracted and shouted to Liu Xiangxiang, who was staring at Le Qingyao eagerly with a cold face:
  "Xiangxiang, why don't you come over here!"

Liu Xiangxiang naturally didn't want to leave. She looked at Le Qingyao in front of her, then turned to look at Liu Qi next to her. Finally, her eyes fell on Zhou's frozen face. She lowered her head and moved closer to Zhou Xianzong. He whispered, "My mother is angry, but our deal remains unchanged. You have to let the Taoist sister be my master!"

After saying that, he raised his head and grinned at Le Qingyao, and then headed towards Zhou.

"Mrs. Liu doesn't seem to welcome me." Watching the Zhou mother and daughter enter the carriage one after another, Le Qingyao's smart eyes flashed with deep meaning, and then she said to Zhou Xianzong on the side.

"Auntie has never liked martial arts people. This is also because...forget it, it's all in the past, let's not mention it for now." Zhou Xianzong smiled slightly, and then said to Le Qingyao apologetically, although the person in front of him was also a She was a beautiful woman like no other, but Zhou Xianzong's eyes were not only a little fiery, but also distant.

Taiyi Gate, contemporary walking.

It doesn't take much effort to say these seven words from your mouth, but its status in the world is very important.

In the martial arts world, there are countless sects that regard Dao as the orthodox sect. Even in Daqi after breaking the military order, there are still two Dao sects, Qingcheng and Taiyi.

Unlike Qingcheng, Taiyi Sect pursues escapism and practice. Walking through the ages is the representative of Taiyi Sect in the secular world, and its words and deeds can represent Taiyi Sect's will.

In other words, Le Qingyao, the contemporary Taiyi Sect leader, is roughly equal to the leader of other sects.

……

Before departure, there was another little incident.

Although Zhou promised Liu Xiangxiang that he could take Liu Qi to Baixi Villa, he did not prepare an extra carriage, so Liu Qi could only squeeze into the same carriage with the maids and servants.

Fortunately, Zhou Xianzong showed his grace and gave up the carriage to Liu Qi, while he rode forward with his guards.

"Miss Liu." Liu Qi, who was about to get on the carriage with Cuixiang's help, suddenly saw a pair of snow-white arms in front of her eyes, with her fingers slightly spread like green onions.

Liu Qi looked up and saw Le Qingyao with a slight smile, and then timidly stretched out his hand. When he touched a soft and smooth area, Liu Qi felt a light force coming from his hand, and then he got on the carriage. .

"Thank you so much, Le Nuxia!" Liu Qi lowered her eyes slightly, thanked her, and then quickly pulled her hand out of the warmth.

Liu Qi said nothing after that, and Le Qingyao, who was sitting opposite her in the carriage, seemed to be in trance as an old monk, with his eyes closed tightly and motionless.

Liu Qi occasionally raised his eyes to glance at the other person, but he didn't feel even a trace of Qi in his body. It was obvious that this was also a master with extremely high internal skills, so he could restrain his divine light and leave no trace!
  The five fingers in Liu Qi's sleeves trembled slightly. To be honest, her hands were a little itchy. She had never had a hearty battle since she broke through to the first-class master. The last fight with the Sun brothers could only be said to be a superficial encounter. She also Before they had enough fun, the other party was defeated.

The two of them were silent all the way until the carriage stopped.

They're here!

After getting off the carriage and looking at the villa surrounded by jungle, Liu Qi suddenly felt as if she had returned to Xiliu Villa.

Baixi Mountain is located in a quiet valley in Baixi Mountain, with only one way in and out.

Judging from the area, Baixi Villa is a little smaller than Xiliu Villa, but Liu Qi looked down at the polished stone slabs under her feet and knew that someone had put a lot of thought into Baixi Villa.

Traces of new construction can be seen in many places.

Aunt Liang and Zhang Cheng skillfully arranged for their servants to carry the luggage into the villa one by one.

Liu Qi also brought a box of luggage, and of course the most important thing was the harp in the box.

"You two, carry the young lady's suitcase in." Zhang Cheng walked over and instructed the two boys to carry Liu Qi's suitcase in. Then he nodded slightly towards Liu Qi when he saw no one around.

Liu Qi looked around quietly, only to find that there was no trace of Le Qingyao.

Did this contemporary wanderer from the Taiyi Sect come to Baixi Villa to get closer to the Zhou family, or did he have other motives?

Just when Liu Qi was confused, Zhou Xianzong came over with Liu Xiangxiang smiling.

Before Liu Xiangxiang could stand still, he said with an annoyed look on his face: "I'm sorry, sister. I just saw my mother getting angry and forgot about you for a while. I didn't expect that the house didn't prepare a carriage for you!"

"Okay, what else can you remember in your head!" Zhou Xianzong reached out and patted his cousin's head gently, and then said softly to Liu Qi: "Cousin, you and Xiangxiang are arranged in the same room. Butler Zhang Your luggage has been sent to your room."

Then Zhou Xianzong seemed to see a worried look on Liu Qi's face, and Zhou Xianzong immediately smiled and said: "Don't worry, it's far away from my aunt's yard, but it's relatively close to my little aunt's yard."

The aunt mentioned by Zhou Xianzong refers to the Zhou family, and the younger aunt is naturally the Queen Mother Zhou Mi.

It seemed that he also knew that Zhou was not happy with Liu Qi.

After hearing this, Liu Qi put away her worried look, and then squeezed out a happy smile.

Seeing a smile on Liu Qi's face, Liu Xiangxiang, who was originally timid, immediately took Liu Qi's arm and said excitedly:
  "Sister, let me show you the room!"

……

"call--"

After finally coaxing Liu Xiangxiang away, Liu Qigang breathed a sigh of relief, and then called Cuixiang who was making the bed: "Cuixiang, go see if there is hot water. I feel a little uncomfortable."

"Yes!"

After seeing Cuixiang also leave, Liu Qi opened the wooden box, took out the guqin inside, and then placed it on the counter closest to the bedside.

rustling...

Liu Qi's hand that had just been retracted was instantly put back on the piano, and then he turned his head slightly and looked up towards the roof.

Just as the faint sound disappeared, Liu Qi suddenly heard a clearer sound again. This time she instantly confirmed that the sound was coming from the roof above her head, and that someone was walking on the roof.

Liu Qi immediately held his breath and concentrated, and the true energy in his Dantian was already activated to circulate in the meridians. Although it looked ordinary on the outside, it was actually ready to go.

But soon Liu Qi heard the footsteps heading towards another room in the yard.

Only Liu Qi and Liu Xiangxiang live in this courtyard.

She couldn't help but narrow her eyes slightly, and a trace of hesitation flashed across her eyes, thinking that she was going towards Liu Xiangxiang.

At this moment, the steps on the roof suddenly stopped, and then there was a "thump" sound, as if a heavy foot was stepped on the tiles.

Liu Qi glanced out the window and saw a red figure slowly settling in the center of the courtyard near the door of Liu Xiangxiang's room.

"what!"

"Sister Suzaku!"

Liu Xiangxiang's cheers came from outside.

Liu Qi's hand immediately withdrew from the piano.

……

After a while, Liu Xiangxiang led a woman in red into Liu Qi's room.

"Sister, this is General Suzaku, the general under my uncle." It wasn't until the woman in red walked in that Liu Qi saw clearly that she was wearing a suit of armor, with the rows of armor plates dyed red, and the hairband on her head. The wristbands on both arms also shimmered with red luster.

"Are you the daughter of Mr. Liu's first wife?" General Suzaku looked like he was only in his early thirties. He had a plain face without makeup, but he looked particularly heroic under the red armor.

"I've met General Suzaku." Liu Qi saluted him immediately after hearing this.

Since the Queen Mother Zhou Mi is also spending the summer at Baixi Villa, it is impossible not to have expert guards around her. It is not surprising that Suzaku, one of the "Tianzun Four Generals" under the general, appears here.

It's just... looking at the cold look in General Suzaku's eyes, he didn't seem to like Liu Qi very much.

"Raise your head!" Suzaku said as if scolding his officers and soldiers.
  A sharp light flashed in Liu Qi's eyes, and then she slowly raised her head.

"Ha...she is a little beauty." Suzaku saw Liu Qi's face clearly, and the coldness in his eyes became more intense.

"Let me just say, my sister is a beauty!" Liu Xiangxiang obviously didn't notice the coldness in Zhuque's eyes. He came to Liu Qi and took her arm, and asked with a proud look on his face: "Do you think it is my sister who is beautiful, or your aunt? "

"Hmph!" Suzaku immediately said with a cold face, "How dare the light of the fireflies compete with the sun and the moon!"

After saying that, Suzaku turned to Liu Xiangxiang, who was already looking confused, and said, "The Queen Mother has gone to bed now. I came here specifically to tell you, so that you don't have to make another trip in vain later."

"Ah?" Liu Xiangxiang said in surprise, "Why did my aunt fall asleep so early?"

Then his expression changed: "Is it because you feel unwell?"

Facing Liu Xiangxiang, Suzaku's face softened a lot, he shook his head and said with relief: "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired from the road, so I took a rest early."

"If you feel bored, you can take someone to hunt in the mountains, but remember..."

"I know!" When Suzaku mentioned hunting, Liu Xiangxiang's eyes suddenly lit up, "Pay attention to safety!"

Suzaku nodded fondly: "The Queen Mother still needs my protection, so I won't play with you."

After saying that, he turned around to leave. As soon as he stepped out of the room with one foot, Suzaku suddenly paused. Then he turned to look at Liu Qi and said solemnly: "Remember to take good care of Xiangxiang. If something happens to her, hum!"

Liu Qi: ...

"Sister, why do I feel that Sister Zhuque doesn't like you?" Liu Xiangxiang asked in a low voice beside her.

Haha, even Liu Xiangxiang saw it!
  Suzaku's disgust for himself was almost written on his face.

Liu Qi couldn't help but touch her face. Is it wrong to be beautiful?
  ……

Liu Qi politely declined Liu Xiangxiang's invitation to go hunting. It happened that Cuixiang had returned with hot water at this time. Liu Xiangxiang thought that Liu Qi was too tired from the journey like her aunt, so she didn't force it, so she went out to play alone.

"When I went out, I happened to meet Manager Zhang. He told the lady to use the hot water to wash her face first. He would send someone to deliver the bathtub and the remaining hot water soon." Cuixiang wrung the towel dry and handed it to Liu. Seven, then continued:

"By the way, Manager Zhang asked you if you want some snacks?"

"Alas, only the eldest lady and Manager Zhang in the house are the best to you!" After saying that, Cuixiang still sighed without noticing the strange color in Liu Qi's eyes.

Dim sum is the secret code between Liu Qi and Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng used Cuixiang's mouth to convey this to himself at this time. He must have something urgent to report.

Baixi Villa is different from Liu Mansion. Who knows how many masters are hidden here.

As the general manager of the Liu Mansion and a foreigner, Zhang Cheng was too conspicuous, so it was naturally impossible for him to enter Liu Qi's room at will like he did in the Liu Mansion.

Liu Qi thought for a while, and there seemed to be no suitable way to meet Zhang Cheng other than going out on her own initiative.

So she said to Cuixiang: "When you say that, I am indeed a little hungry."

"But...it's not good to ask Mr. Zhang's people to send it to us again. After all, you also know about Madam..."

Cuixiang understood instantly: "Then slave, please go to the kitchen."

Liu Qi shook her head: "I'd better go there in person. I can also pick two of my favorite foods. I just take this opportunity to thank Mr. Zhang."

Cuixiang thought for a moment after hearing this, and then showed a knowing smile: "Miss, you are still thoughtful!"

……

Liu Qi took out a few silver nuggets from the box and rewarded them to the servants in the kitchen.

Cuixiang held the money bag and patted her chest and promised: "Don't worry, young lady, the slaves will be assigned to everyone, and the manager Zhang..."

Liu Qi immediately reached out and tapped her on the head: "You silly girl, it's your turn to be rewarded by Manager Zhang!"

Cuixiang covered her forehead and suddenly realized: "Yes, you are still thoughtful, Miss!"

Seeing that Cuixiang had been completely fooled, Liu Qi couldn't help but sigh secretly, thinking that Mrs. Mei's class was really not in vain.

Taking Cuixiang to the kitchen of Baixi Villa, she saw Zhang Cheng directing people to clean.

Zhang Cheng also saw Liu Qi at this time, and his eyes suddenly flashed. Then he waved the little people to disperse on their own. He ran all the way to Liu Qi and saluted respectfully: "Miss, what's the matter?" thing?"

Liu Qi glanced at Cuixiang on the side. Cuixiang immediately accepted the order, and then walked towards the kitchen door with her hands tightly holding the money bag.

Seeing that Cuixiang had reached a similar position, Liu Qi immediately lowered his voice and said coldly: "If you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you have anything to say, let it go!"

"Early this morning, Ye Su from the Golden Horse Chamber of Commerce found the 'Judge'."

"what?"

Zhang Cheng, who was hunched over, suddenly felt a chill on his back. He raised his head and met Liu Qi's cold eyes. His heart suddenly froze. Then he suppressed the chill in his heart and continued: "It's from Fuxiangyuan. news."

The Black Prison Gate has buried two wandering soul lines in the capital, at least the two that Liu Qi knows about.

"Judge" Yu An is one.

The other one was given to Liu Qi before the old man sharpening the knife left the capital.

This one is Fuxiangyuan.

In addition to maintaining the basic functions of wandering souls, this line of Fuxiangyuan also has an important task, which is to monitor the 'judge'.

Since the information came from Fuxiangyuan, I think it is correct.

Ye Su from the Golden Horse Chamber of Commerce...

Why did he go to Yu An directly?

(End of this chapter)