Chapter 35: Xia Dong

As Mei Changsu said, but one day, the news that the concubine Yue was deposed and the prince was punished behind closed doors spread throughout the entire court.
Because the language used in the announcement of this incident was too vague, only the eight words "disobey the holy will and be disrespectful" caused rumors, and all kinds of bizarre guesses came out one after another, which fully demonstrated the imagination of people. Can be infinitely expanded.
Some people said that there was an emperor's new favorite, the concubine, who was killed by the concubine for no reason. Some people said that the concubine said many words and interfered with the prince's handling of the Korean government. The queen caught it; some people even said it was because the concubine's newly-raised puppy had not bitten the emperor's dragon claws ...
The more people who have nothing to do with this matter and do n’t know anything, the more they quietly talk behind the scenes and guess that they are very energetic, but those who are involved or about to know some wind noise are silent, and they do n’t say anything after their predecessors. A word.
Because Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin witnessed Mei Changsu ’s arrangement in the Wuying Palace at that time, they probably guessed that the matter was related to the Nihuang County Master, but they did not know the specific process. However, these two are smart people who are interested. , And did not follow up.
The so-called cultural test the next day has not been cancelled or postponed because of this event, but for the candidates and the organizers, this huge election-in-law meeting has now completely turned into a chicken rib.
Everyone could not understand the confusing thoughts of Nihuang County Lord.
If she had no intention to choose her son-in-law in this way from the beginning, she could have refused to allow the emperor to hold this election; but if she did indeed move her daughter's heart, she hoped that she could choose the best among the young heroes When she married, her attitude seemed too cold.
No matter in the early stage of the martial arts test or after the ten celebrities stand out, she has never learned anything about the young people's conduct, temperament, strengths and weaknesses, and is completely unrelated. People actively told her that she was deaf, but the other people in Mu Prefecture in Yunnan were full of spirits. All they should or shouldn't understand, they all went to the bottom to investigate.
However, for all the candidates who have already competed in this step, of course, there is no reason to give up easily. Maybe the county master is only the daughter ’s family, and he does not want to be exposed. I am afraid that he will only know her when he finally meets face to face. What is your intention?
So for this writing test, although there are fewer people looking at the lively, but the people who really take part in it, except Xiao Jingrui, he is still very serious.
Among this group of people with different minds, the most benevolent is the Yanyan Envoy.
It's their pride and pride to own a martial arts marvel, and it is indeed the only person among all the candidates who hopes to defeat the master of Nihuang County.
Unexpectedly, the water overflowed, killing a sick Su Zhe in the air, and I do n’t know what evil magic tricks were used, so that the hard master lost somehow.
I lost the game and lost my face. After adjusting my mood, the overall situation has not changed. But Bailiqi did not know what happened. The second day after the defeat, he disappeared from the post. The whole city searched, and did not reveal half of the shadow. Instead, the Liang soldiers and soldiers read the joke.
The matter of courtship was not handled properly, and the person who brought it had lost one. I am afraid that after the limous messenger returned to his country, he would not know how bitter the fruit was to eat.
Of course, such an event will not be without beneficiaries.
Some people did not plan to eventually fold the flowers of Kaolin, and through this platform, they could be famous, exposed, or won the opportunity to be recognized by others, and they are all very rewarding, and the least effort in the meantime, But the person who made the most profit was obviously Su Zhe who came out of nowhere.
This sick and weak young man who did not show mountains and water, first had a juvenile guarding martial arts, so he was greatly appreciated by the commander, and then he taught the young boy to defeat the first person of the martial arts by fantasy, showing his own super. Strong strength. Later, when he presided over the county master's text test, he was full of Jintao, and his dazzling talent was quite praised by the Holy. I heard that he was also in a white dress and was privately called by the Imperial Academy. I know what they talked about, but the subsequent generous rewards and honorary guests all indicated that this is a legitimate newcomer, absolutely not to be underestimated, and even some well-known people have claimed that this Su Zhe is 100% early. As for the selected Junma candidate, everyone else will play with him.
After such rumors came out, it naturally stirred up a lot of storms.
Even if the majority of the candidates are not just for the position of Gunma, it is still not a happy thing to be dragged and played with. The focus of the whole Beijing city has been on the new talent for a time. If it were n’t for him to live in the imprisoned Ningguohou Mansion, he might have been taken off.
But Rao is so. There are still some noble children with extraordinary family status who keep coming to visit. Let ’s take a look at what this Su Zhe looks like.
"Is the last person defeated by the county master today?" Mei Changsu tightened the fur on his shoulders and exhaled a long breath. "It's a shame that such a lively event will eventually come to no end."
Xiao Jingrui stood in front of him, his eyebrows twisted together.
The longer I knew this person, the more I could not see him clearly.
If he is not good to friends, he is obviously gentle and considerate. If he is very good to friends, he always feels that the hot friendship is thrown away, as if there is a layer of separation, he has not arrived at all. In his heart.
That day, Xiao Xiao lost his temper, and later when he saw him, he felt a little more careful, and he was a little embarrassed. He did n’t expect that he really did what he said, he did n’t even notice himself The displeasure of people is quite disgusting.
This kind of helpless situation like swallowing water also appeared in other aspects, and his attitude towards the county master was actually the same.
Obviously everything is in the heart, so much so that it has become the focus of attention in the whole capital, but seriously speaking, he seems to have no other ideas at all, hoping that the county master can choose a good son-in-law It does not seem to be hypocritical.
At this time a strange voice came from the other side of Hua Hua, as if someone was thrown out.
Xiao Jingrui glanced over there, shaking his head and sighing.
The location where the two are now is not the Xuelu where Mei Changsu is a habitual residence, but an open pavilion close to the atrium of Ningguofu. It is surrounded by corridors and surrounded by flowers and trees. A small scene on the edge of the main road is not suitable for a sedentary place.
In recent days, there are too many people who have requested to meet for various reasons. Even if they refuse, they will continue to find new excuses to come again. In order not to accumulate more and more trouble, Mei Changsu simply found such a convenient place. Come sit down, embrace the fur furnace, and read the books leisurely.
Anyone who wants to see him will be led by Xie Bi and take a look next to him. When he is satisfied with curiosity, he will leave quickly, and in this way he will pass a lot of visitors.
However, there are always some people who are not satisfied with only looking at his appearance, trying to bypass Xie Bi's obstruction and come up with a close contact.
However, since Mei Changsu has an who can compete with the Mongolian, it is of course not to play with it. It is the one that Fei Liu likes to play in these days. This game just tries not to hurt people.
"The people coming today should be almost the same. It's too cold here. Brother Su should go back to Xuelu." Xiao Jingrui watched Mei Changsu gather the collar of Fox Qiu again and couldn't help persuading.
Mei Changsu slowly shook his head and smiled softly, saying exactly another thing: "Jing Rui, is that child born in court?"
"Huh?" Xiao Jingrui said strangely, "You only asked me to visit him this morning, how do you know that I've been there so soon?"
"The ochre red sand on your soles is unique to the Jingwangfu martial arts training venue. If you did n’t go, where did you get it from?"
Because Mei Changsu often knew something inexplicably that others didn't expect him to know, Xiao Jingrui was not surprised why he even recognized the red sand of Jingwang Mansion, but just raised his feet to look at it and said, "I am I want to tell you slowly at night, the court students look good.
There is a big yard behind the Jingwang Mansion, which originally housed the orphans of some fallen soldiers. The students lived there, with separate rooms and masters who practiced martial arts and martial arts. . "
Mei Changsu's eyes concealed approval.
Jing Wang was really smart, did not give court students any preferential treatment, and kept him hidden among the people in a low-key manner, and secretly training was indeed the best policy.
"This child is also a kind-hearted person. He also asked me specifically about your physical condition, hoping to be able to be taught by you one day.
By the way, he also delivered a gift for me to bring ... "Xiao Jingrui took out a small bag from his arms and opened it. It was a little eagle carved from tree roots. Although the carving method was rough, it was very simple and interesting.
Mei Changsu glanced at Xiao Jingrui's hand and smiled, saying, "It's hard for him to be caring.
Fei Liu is on the ancient cypress over there. You can give it to yourself. "
"Huh?" Xiao Jingrui wondered again, "How do you know this gift is for Fei Liu?"
"I know it at a glance," Mei Changsu couldn't help smiling. "If he really wanted to give me a gift, he wouldn't choose that.
Fei Liu taught the children how to walk for two days. The court students liked him very much. I have seen them sit and sculpt these gadgets together. "
"I really can't hide you." Xiao Jingrui looked at his eyes and smiled.
In fact, when you think about it carefully, from the day you met, Mei Changsu's attitude towards others has not changed much. Since others haven't changed, then her dissatisfaction is a unilateral impulse. Can you put the responsibility on others? Yan Yujin was right. He regarded Brother Su as the most intimate mentor and friend in the world. That is because Brother Su has this qualification and ability. Conversely, if Xiao Jingrui now does not have the strength to occupy the same in Brother Su ’s heart The important position is that it is your own problem. It is really unfair to blame others for being cold.
Thinking of this, the pimples in my heart could not help smoothing out better, took a deep breath, and felt the chest open, Brother Su had soft smile eyes, and was as kind and gentle as before.
Looking at the ancient cypress that Mei Changsu had just pointed out, Xiao Jingrui re-wrapped the tree root eagle, splayed it, and swept past, shook his head and shouted, "Fei Liu! Let's see what this is?"
The leaves of the cypress branches, which did not seem strange at all, showed a handsome face, and Fei Liu opened his eyes and looked down.
"Well, your children sent ..." Xiao Jingrui raised his hand and shook it.
"what?"
"Let's take a look, let's know it by looking at it." Because he was already familiar, Xiao Jingrui started to tease this seemingly cold, innocent cute boy like a child.
"What?" Fei Liu was really agitated and asked again.
"Don't you come down? Then I took it away ..." Xiao Jingrui put the bag's hand behind his back, and was about to leave.
In the next moment, Fei Liu's feet had landed, and he turned his palms, Xiao Jingrui's steps were wrong, and he was able to avoid it. At the same time, he twisted his waist and jumped, turning several times and following in the other direction.
To talk about martial arts, moves must be taught by people, and internal skills and proficiency must be based on your own practice. But when it comes to body skills, being able to be chased by a master in the hands, it can definitely inspire potential and achieve Not the same effect.
Mei Changsu looked at the chase of the two people from afar, watched Xiao Jingrui finally lose the skill, was caught by Fei Liu and snatched the packet, watched Fei Liu pick up the little eagle, flashed and jumped between the trees, his heart rose up There was a sense of tranquility, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.
But the smile soon disappeared in the corner of the lips.
The sense of oppression from somehow slowly invaded, he intuitively raised his head, and his eyes were accurately cast on the Fengyaoqiao on the east side of the corridor.
A slender figure stood quietly on the bridge, because the distance was too far away, and his face was not clear. The only thing that was clear was that the man was looking at himself seriously.
After a day of waiting, the visitor finally came to the door, and Mei Changsu slowly stood up. The white fox fur scarf slipped from his shoulder. The cold wind blew through the bare skin outside the collar. Rin fell like a blade.
Seeing Mei Changsu standing up, the figure was no longer standing still, turned around and walked down the Waist Waist Bridge to enter the corridor of Tu Dan Tu Dan, every step closer, the shadow reflected in the eyes of Jiang Zuomeng's sovereign It will be clear.
Unlike when outside the western suburbs, Xia Dong wore women's clothing at the moment. Although it is still a short dress with strong clothes and narrow sleeves, the embroidery on the front and the tassels around the waist have successfully reconciled some of her evil and mysterious neutral. Temperament, showing a bit pretty and charming.
Only the long and smooth hair was still tied with a ribbon, without any hairpin rings, and the paleness between the dark clouds was still very conspicuous.
In Mei Changsu's quiet gaze, the female cantilever's footsteps passed the corridor back rail, and suddenly a light turn turned, her hair fluttered, and the dark black eyes under the long feathers cold as the autumn water condensed, raising her hand wrong The body flew up like a stream of clouds and sprinkled a palm shadow, and what shattered this "Bodhi Golden Shadow" was Feiliu's quiet volley blow without even a trace of air shaking.
Suddenly, several tricks have been fought, Xia Donglang laughed and shouted: "Good body method!" In the master contest, the continuation of breath is the most important. She has to forcefully praise in the almost suffocating offensive The sound, although it is arrogant, but also has a provocative intention to provoke the other party to bravely open the mouth, then you can use the best Mianzhenxin method to find the attack.
Unfortunately, Fei Liu is not an ordinary opponent.
He learned at an early age, focusing on forbearance and tenacity, focusing on the enemy ’s negligence and weakness. At the beginning of Xia Dong ’s voice, the rhythm of the breath changed slightly, like a sudden crack in the gold wire mesh facing the blade. Fei Liu burst through and instantly pushed her back to the east of the corridor.
As for the meaning of the challenge in Xia Dong's tone, the child didn't realize it at all.
Xiao Jingrui had rushed back to Mei Changsu at this time. Seeing that the two were fighting fiercely, they couldn't help but busy, shouting: "Brother Su quickly called Fei Liu to stop, that person is ..."
"The hanging mirror makes the martial arts passed down through the ages really king," Mei Changsu smiled slightly, and his tone was leisurely. "Even if something goes wrong, you can retreat undefeated.
If it weren't for Langya Pavilion's royal secret order, the hanging mirror would not be allowed to make the ranking. I'm afraid that the top ten masters will always have their place at any time. "
"Is the suspended mirror not allowed to be on the list?" Xiao Jingrui had never heard of this before, and was surprised. "No wonder, I always thought it was because they acted secretly, so I didn't get any record information from Langya Pavilion." . "
Mei Changsu said with a smile: "You too underestimate Langya Pavilion.
However, the suspension of the mirror makes it less involved in the affairs of the rivers and lakes. It is also an invisible existence in North Korea and China. It is right not to be on the list. "
"But Fei Liu is so martial arts, why didn't he make the list?"
"Feiliu didn't go out before, he will be able to go next year." Mei Changsu sighed, "If you can find a way to ask the Lord Langya not to rank him on the list, Feiliu is a child ..."
"It's not easy. I'm a Lien Chan master in Beijing this time. I'm afraid it's already ... Ah!" Just halfway through, Xiao Jingrui suddenly called out and reacted. "Since Brother Su knows who she is, then call Fei Liu stopped! I am really ... actually talking to you and the sky is coming ... "
But Mei Changsu shook his head and said firmly: "Let them fight, I won't control it."
"Brother Su ..."
"Feiliu has already been ordered to not hurt anyone. What are you worried about?" Mei Changsu said lightly. "The martial arts and temperament of the hanging mirror are the most elusive. My name is Feiliu. He will really Stop it immediately, if the other party suddenly had temperament, wouldn't it be harmful to Fei Liu? "
Xiao Jingrui was said in this way, but hesitated.
Seeing Mei Changsu slowly sit back on his bench, picked up the long Qiu that fell when he got up, a relaxed attitude, it seems that it will not be controlled, but he can't do it. When he didn't care as much as he did, he coughed and went after the two who were fighting, shouting loudly, "Sister Xia Dong, will you stop your hands first?"
However, Xia Dong's uncomfortable feeling for his opponent has been aroused, and he ignored it at all. He took a step back and swelled his strong wind with his sleeves. The painting traversed like a tai chi, and the palm shadow seemed to disappear immediately, and a powerful cyclone flew away.
The young man's cold and indifferent face finally had a trace of expression at this time, but this expression was not panic no matter how it was interpreted.
His erratic body faced the surging wind not only did not try to stabilize the foot of the foot, but on the contrary, it was more relaxed. The whole person was like a dead leaf floating away from the treetops. The palm turned out from under the threat like a ghost, inserted straight into the colorless and invisible palm shadow, and cut accurately on Xia Dong's wrist.
Everything ended so abruptly, the figure was still flying in the previous moment, the palms were flying, the next moment the two had separated very quickly, and looked at each other across a long distance.
Xia Dong's left hand was held on his right wrist, his expression was still quiet, but his face was slightly pale, and there was some unpleasant gasp.
Feiliu is still the usual way, cold and cold, no emotions in his eyes, pointing hard at Xia Dong's feet: "Stand here! Yes!"
Xiao Jingrui looked at this stunnedly, then looked at that again, and he was speechless for a while.
If there is a mirror in front of him at this time, he must be able to clearly see the two words on his face-shock!
Although it has long been known that Fei Liu martial arts are extremely high, although it has long been known that this young man ’s skill is far from his own, but ... but ... that person is Xia Dong, who has been in the mirror for more than ten years. , Is one of the best masters in the world.
And this flying stream, this mind is like a child, and often sees him falling in love with his younger brother snuggling in front of his brother's knee, and actually able to defeat her!
Compared with Xiao Jingrui's surprised expression that he had forgotten to cover up, the party Xia Dong himself had to be calm and indifferent.
She lucked away the silt on her wrist first, and then slapped her slightly long hair. She smiled slightly at the corner of her mouth and said, "Xia Dong is reckless, please see Mr. Su."
Mei Changsu's voice came through the short bushes: "Fei Liu, please come that sister."
Fei Liu immediately looked up and pointed at Mei Changsu's direction to Xia Dongdao: "Past!"
Those who know him certainly understand that he has always been like this, but in the eyes of those who do n’t know, this move is extremely rude. Xiao Jingrui quickly stepped forward and said: "Sister Xia Dong, do n’t blame, Fei Liu has always been so brief, and No disrespect. "
What kind of eyesight Xia Dong is, after stopping to observe carefully, he knew the abnormality of Fei Liu, he was not angry at the moment, he stepped into the corridor and walked over the open pavilion.
Mei Changsu has got up to welcome the guests. With a smile, Xia Dong sits down on the Jindun beside the small table. He lifts the lid of the copper pot sitting on the stove next to him, and glances at Li Bai, smiling, saying: "Seven Fen Meixue, three minutes clear, now the water has been opened, would you rather drink a glass? "
"Disturb," Xia Dong replied safely.
At this time, Fei Liu had gone wherever he went, and I wondered which tree he jumped to play.
Xiao Jingrui is the most considerate and sensitive person, knowing that Xia Dong is not an ordinary curious person, there are natural reasons for this, so he did not want to hinder it, and he said that he had asked his friend outside the room and left.
Therefore, there are only two people in this open pavilion.
After the water has warmed the purple tea set, Mei Changsu scooped out a proper amount of tea leaves with a wooden spoon and placed it at the bottom of the tea cup. Slowly pour the boiling water until nine points full, absorb the tea foam, skim the first way, re-foam, stop for a short time, Give hands to the guests.
Xia Dong also took both hands, sniffed the tea slowly, took a sip gently, paused a bit, swallowed the back of her throat, swallowed the throat and twitched back, a little bit of fine detail, a little speechless, it seemed that it was really just invited to drink The general tea.
She didn't speak, and Mei Changsu didn't speak. She smiled and took a cup to drink with.
Under the steaming of hot tea, there was a trace of Zhu Run on his too pale cheeks, which seemed to be a calm and elegant temperament.
Xia Dongning stared at him for a long while, and Fang sighed softly: "I have a frank and honest report, don't blame sir."
"Adult Xia, you don't have to be polite," Mei Changsu called Yi Jing in a humble tone. "If you have any words, please do."
"Mr. is indeed an excellent person. I know I still can't see you right now.
But ... no matter what kind of person your husband is, you can't escape either. "
"Oh," Mei Changsu smiled. "Want to hear the details."
"You are the elegant genius of Qin Yun tea fragrance, or the strategist of the city of Wanjun, but no matter what kind of it is, it is not a type suitable for Nihuang County Master."
Mei Changsu still didn't change his smile, Wen Wen said: "Mother Xia came here today, he heard some rumors, thinking that Su was the future husband chosen by the governor, so you need to examine it in advance?"
Xia Dong Yilai: "The purpose is indeed this purpose, but it is not listening to the rumor."
"Oh?"
"I have known each other for many years, and I know her temperament and temper.
If there is no special reason, even if you are the red person in front of your majesty and the princes, she will not treat you like this. Xia Dong said here, and there was a chill in his eyes. "But for the various preferential treatments of the governor, the response of the husband is disappointing. It can be said that I have never voted for Li, which makes me really puzzled.
Some people in Mu House felt the same way as me, and felt that Mr. was too arrogant and not attentive enough. "
There was a bitter smile on Mei Changsu's face. He raised his tea cup and took another sip. He slowly said, "Master Xia ... Su may also be blunt, you are wrong."
"wrong?"
"The master of the county is peerless and magnificent.
Su Mou is not deaf or blind, is there no heart for Jingmu? It's just that ... I was sick and weak, and my life was long. The reason why I haven't got a wife so far is that I don't want to bring tired daughters, let alone the county master? Secondly, even if Su Mou is interested, the master of the county is afraid and unintentional.
As Lord Xia Shicai said, no matter what kind of Su Su is, it is not suitable for the county master.
Lord Xia knows this, how could the master of the county himself not know? The person who can pretend to be in her heart must be a brave man, a brave man, but she can go to the battlefield with her and fight against the enemy side by side. "
"But Nihuang Mingming ..."
"Nixun County Master is indeed very courteous to Su Mou, but this reason is not what everyone imagines." Mei Changsu put down the tea cup and stretched his fingers to roast in the fire. So, the means are extraordinary. Presumably, I have already clarified Su Mou's ins and outs, right? "
Xia Dong nodded frankly: "Yes.
The Jiang Zuomeng suzerain was so young that I was a little surprised. "
Mei Changsu looked at the white mist he exhaled in the cold air, his eyes lingering, and said with a wide voice: "My identity, the master also knows.
The reason why she looked at Su Mou with blue eyes was nothing else because of this. "
Xia Dong raised his eyebrows, and his eyes flashed puzzled: "Although Jiang Zuomeng is the world's largest gang, there are some beginnings, but if you are not afraid of being annoying, then it is just a Jianghu school.
The lord of the county is a noble body, and the commander is a hundred thousand iron riders. You can shock her as an identity? "
"How could the county master be shocked?" Mei Changsu lost his smile, "I dare not have this delusion.
However, I said that the lord was because of my ancestorship of the Jiangzuo League, so I was treated with special courtesy, but this is not false. "
Xia Dong frowned: "Not all people in the world are smart people like Mr. Can you make it clearer?"
Mei Changsu sat up slowly, took out a few pieces of fragrant cakes from his sleeves, threw them into the side Ziding and burned them, and took out the warm stove he had been hugging in his arms, opened the cover, and clamped it with small tongs A few pieces of red charcoal went in for a change, hugged tightly again, and changed a more comfortable posture on the bench. Fang smiled and said: "Although the sky is gloomy, but the incense burns in the kiln, and there is tea in hand, it may be one. A joy.
Lord Xia, if there is no urgent matter, can he listen to Su's story on this open pavilion? "