Under the scorching sun, a young man was replacing tiles on the eaves of the first floor of the tower.

Yuan Xiang stood on the ladder below and handed the new tiles. After handing the last tile to the young man on the eaves of the tower, he stepped down the ladder, stepped back, looked up and gave a thumbs up.

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"Grand Governor, your tiles are laid so neatly! With this skill, I think you can lead your subordinates to do the work as bricklayers, and we won't have to worry about making a living!"

"..." Cui Jing on the eaves of the tower was too lazy to talk to her subordinates.

The two monks guarding outside the tower were always solemn. Although they did not speak at this moment, they could not help but take another look at the young man.

The inside and outside of the Tiannv Pagoda are repaired every year by dedicated personnel, and supposedly there is no problem. However, Governor Cui is really picky and does not seem to see any damage to the old. Yesterday, he pulled out the grass all day long, drained the water to clean the stream, and did it again today.

He started working as a bricklayer.

Is it because Xuance Mansion has too few official duties?

The same doubt also appeared in Chang Sui Ning's mind.

Or is it that Governor Cui, like her, is also obsessed with accumulating merit?

At this time, Cui Jing had already replaced the last piece of old tiles that he had picked out. When he raised his head, he seemed to notice something. He turned around and saw the girl who had stopped temporarily outside the tower courtyard.

Of course you have to say hello when you meet a friend. Chang Suining smiled at him and said, "Captain Cui."

Cui Jing jumped down from the eaves of the tower without using a ladder and landed firmly on the ground.

He took the cotton towel handed by Yuan Xiang and wiped his hands before walking towards Chang Suining.

Chang Suining stood five steps away from the ground pattern drawn on the edge of the magic circle, not daring to step forward even half a step, just waiting for him to come over.

Cui Jing must have been doing small work here for a long time. There were some traces of mud and moss on her boots. She stepped across the pattern with her long legs, as if she was afraid of staining the painting.

This small gesture was understandable, but in Chang Sui Ning's eyes, and thinking that he was personally repairing the Goddess Pagoda, he couldn't help but feel that he seemed to be particularly pious towards the Goddess Pagoda.

The Dayun Temple and the Tiannv Pagoda were originally built to symbolize that after the Ming Dynasty ascended the throne, he would be registered by heaven. Therefore, if the old stubborns in the Cui clan looked at his worthless appearance, they would probably

I couldn't eat for three days.

"Come to offer incense?" he asked.

Probably to make it easier to work, the young man's sleeves were half rolled up, exposing half of his forearms. The lines on them were smooth and tight, just like the extreme curves outlined by his sweat-soaked robes that clung to his back.

Excellent shoulder and back silhouette.

Chang Suining nodded and looked at the tower behind him: "Did Governor Cui come here to do meritorious deeds early in the morning?"

The words "do meritorious deeds" made Cui Jing's mouth twitch slightly, "I came here the day before yesterday and stayed in the temple for two days."

Chang Suining was even more surprised.

So, he actually worked here for two days?

At this time, the wind started blowing, and the scorching sun was temporarily blocked by the clouds, making the surroundings feel much cooler.

The two went to the nearby Bodhi tree and sat down on a stone bench to talk.

Yuan Xiang brought a kettle and said, "Grand Governor, please drink some water."

As he spoke, he grinned at Chang Suining and said hello.

Cui Jing took the kettle, hesitated, and handed it to Chang Suining: "Would you like some water?"

It was obviously a kettle for his own use. This was just a polite question. Chang Suining shook his head and said, "Master Cui, please help me relieve the heat."

He said no more, pulled out the cork on the kettle, raised his head slightly and drank.

The sweat on the young man's face was wiped away and reappeared. Sweat beads slid into his neck along the strong and clear jawline. As his Adam's apple rolled when he drank water, they disappeared into his robe.

He drank half a bottle of water before putting the bottle down and wiping the corners of his mouth.

"Is the knife easy to use?" he asked casually.

Chang Sui Ning was startled: "Knife?"

Cui Jing: "..."

Got it, I didn’t watch it at all.

Yuan Xiang was stunned and looked at Chang Suining: "Ms. Chang, could it be that you haven't opened the apprenticeship ceremony given to you by the Governor?"

Only then did Chang Suining understand: "...it's not yet time."

I have been so busy these past two days that I have no time to spare.

So, Cui Jing gave her a knife?

No wonder the box is so heavy.

Yuan Xiang found it unbelievable - someone could bear not opening the gift for three whole days. Wouldn't Mrs. Chang be curious?

"Thank you very much, Governor Cui." Chang Sui Ning said, "It should be easy."

This is not a flattery, but it is rare in this world that she is not good at using weapons - of course, her own Sun Sword and Moon Drawing Bow are the ones that are really good at her, but both of them are now in use.

In his Xuance Mansion.

Cui Jing said "hmm": "This knife is sharp, be careful when using it."

He added: "With your current strength, it is still impractical to pick up Zhanxiu. Why not try this first."

Chang Suining: "...?"

So, he not only heard her big words in the inn that day but also remembered them?

Cui Jing was still calm, his tone and demeanor were just talking about weapons with her objectively: "However, although this sword is light, if used well, it will not be inferior to General Chang Xiu's beheading."

Hearing this, Chang Suining suddenly became interested and his eyes lit up slightly.

Not inferior to Zhan Xiu?

Seeing her expression, Yuan Xiang said: "This knife can cut jade as well as clay. It is the only one in the world. The governor said that Mrs. Chang will definitely like it!"

Chang Suining smiled: "I like it very much. The Governor took the trouble."

Cui Jing glanced at the noisy subordinate.

After receiving the disdain from his own governor, Yuan Xiang quietly retreated a little further.

"There is something that needs to be explained to the Governor." Chang Suining and Cui Jing said: "I sent people out of the city the night before last and encountered the curfew, so I used the bronze talisman given by the Governor before -"

She should use it when she should use it, and it would be more appropriate to say it when she should say it.

Cui Jing just nodded.

Nothing was said or asked.

His attitude made Chang Suining a little curious: "Didn't Governor Cui ask me why I ordered people to carry bronze talismans out of the city at night?"

Cui Jing's eyes were indifferent: "Now that I've given it to you, I don't need to ask how you use it."

If she wants to say something, she will naturally say it. If she doesn't want to say something, he doesn't need to ask.

Chang Suining: "What if I use it to kill people and set fire to it?"

Two monks passing by heard this and recited Amitabha.

"Kill people and set fires as you please, but when you are arrested and brought before the officials, you'd better say that you stole this bronze talisman." Cui Jingna said in a clear-cut tone.

The two monks trembled and recited the Buddha's name again.

Chang Sui Ning Congshan Ruliu nodded: "That's easy to say."

Considering the possibility of being silenced early, the two monks walked away quickly.

Seeing that the girl was serious, Cui Jing's face softened first and she smiled silently.

Although her nature is neither fearful nor jealous, she can't do anything truly evil - if he didn't even have the ability to recognize people, how could he give away the bronze talisman at will.

Chang Sui Ning also smiled relaxedly. At this time, the cool breeze started to rise again. She looked towards the horizon: "It seems like it's going to rain."

The summer rain came at a moment's notice, and as soon as she finished speaking, there was a burst of thunder.

Chang Sui Ning then stood up and said, "I will go to the main hall to offer incense first."

I'm afraid it will be difficult to walk if it rains heavily later.

But as soon as she stood up, huge raindrops fell in front of her eyes.

"..." The rain was heavy and fast, and Chang Sui Ning only retreated to the tree behind him.

"Let's take shelter under the pagoda courtyard." Cui Jing suggested.

Although the Tiannv Pagoda does not allow unauthorized entry, it is still possible to take shelter under the eaves of the pagoda courtyard.

"No need." Chang Sui Ning refused without even thinking about it. There was a formation around the tower to defeat a lonely ghost like her. She was afraid that if she entered the formation, her life would end.

He was afraid that his categorical rejection would be too strange, so he said again: "Just stay here."

Cui Jing had already stood up and reminded: "Standing under a tree in a thunderstorm is easy to get struck by lightning."

Chang Sui Ning silently raised his head: "...too."

There are formations in the front that are in conflict with each other, and there is the risk of being struck by lightning behind—
To be continued...