Chapter 91 Large social death scene, Xu Qingxiao enters Beijing
One year in Wuchang.
May 2nd.
The autumn breeze is cool.
Outside Ping'an County, a figure slowly appeared.
It is the figure of Chen Xinghe.
He has been thinking about a lot of things at home these days. He plans to go on a long trip to relax his mind and study hard at the same time. He is almost at the top of his class, just a little bit away.
Today he came to Ping'an County to congratulate his master and also to bid farewell to his master. After all, he was going to travel far away, so he must tell his master in case he couldn't find him.
Pingan County is still lively, especially with the arrival of Xu Qingxiao a few days ago. It is even more prosperous. Not to mention people from all over the country, there are people from several surrounding prefectures. Many scholars come here for a long trip, the purpose of which is to get rich.
Have some talent.
The place where Xu Qingxiao lived was also changed into his former residence, and Ping'an County almost changed its name to Qingxiao County or Wangu County.
In fact, County Magistrate Li had thought about it this way before, but later he felt it was still inappropriate and thought it would not be too late to change it after Xu Qingxiao went to the court and truly stabilized.
Outside the county.
Chen Xinghe's steps were light and his face was still proud. He had been thinking about one thing repeatedly these days.
That’s why I don’t clear up the night as promised?
Chen Xinghe concluded with three points.
Therefore, he was not as good as Xu Qingxiao. Fortunately, Xu Qingxiao was his junior brother, so Chen Xinghe did not feel bad. On the contrary, Chen Xinghe believed that Xu Qingxiao was sent by God to encourage him.
I have always been too arrogant, self-reliant and talented, and I really need someone to suppress me.
Otherwise, it would be too easy to become a saint and too smooth.
It is precisely because of this that Chen Xinghe calmed down.
It's still early, and I'm still young. Now my junior brother is very famous, and maybe I will be very famous in a few days.
Life is always full of ups and downs.
At that moment, Chen Xinghe took back his mind and walked towards Ping'an County.
At this time, approaching Ping'an County, Chen Xinghe paused slightly.
"Will they mistake me for coming?"
"No, if you recognize me, wouldn't it cause a commotion?"
"No, no, I still have to keep a low profile."
Chen Xinghe suddenly thought of something. Although he was much worse than Xu Qingxiao, he had succeeded in the imperial examination. If Xu Qingxiao hadn't been there, the county magistrate would have come to greet him in person if he had come a few years ago.
So we need to keep a low profile to avoid causing any commotion. When a group of people come around and cause traffic jams, it would be bad.
At the moment, Chen Xinghe restrained his temper slightly and walked towards the county gate.
When he arrived at the gate of the county, a stone tablet caught Chen Xinghe's eyes.
[Xu Qingxiao’s hometown]
There are some small words on the stone tablet, which roughly write some experiences about my junior brother. I read it carefully, but there is no mention of myself.
Okay! Take note! In the future, when you become a saint, you will not be allowed to place stone tablets in Ping'an County.
Walking into Pingan County, there are many festive things hanging on the streets, such as red lanterns and new couplets, just like celebrating a festival.
All the shops have also changed drastically. They used to sell some miscellaneous items, but now they all sell folding fans and scrolls. There is even a shop selling the same style of writing brushes and paper as Xu Qingxiao.
There are also many scholars gathered here, and the prices are quite reasonable. They are a bit more expensive than outside, but not outrageous, so the business of each store is very good.
His eyes were slightly envious, but Chen Xinghe quickly withdrew his gaze. He couldn't look any further. If he was discovered, wouldn't it cause trouble?
Just like that, Chen Xinghe continued to move forward.
step.
Ten steps.
Fifty steps.
One hundred steps.
The street was almost at its end, but Chen Xinghe found that no one seemed to be looking at him.
Well.
Is it too low-key and no one pays attention to it?
Chen Xinghe frowned slightly. Although he didn't want to attract any crowds of people, if no one looked for him, it would make him look like he was walking at night.
Thinking of this, Chen Xinghe coughed a little, straightened his clothes, no longer restrained his temperament, and continued to move forward as usual.
step.
Ten steps.
Fifty steps.
Next street.
Chen Xinghe continued walking, looking calm on the outside, but full of doubts inside.
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded.
"Chen Xinghe!"
"Isn't this Chen Xinghe?"
The voice came from a stall owner selling fans. He pointed at Chen Xinghe and looked extremely excited.
As soon as he said this, he attracted a lot of attention, but most people were very curious, especially some tourists, who didn't know who Chen Xinghe was.
Hearing the voice, Chen Xinghe's frown finally relaxed.
Finally someone knows me.
good, very good, excellent.
Chen Xinghe wanted to clench his fists, but for the sake of appearance, he still looked very calm.
"Who is Chen Xinghe?"
"Who is it? Who is Chen Xinghe?"
"I was shocked. I thought it was Xu Qingxiao coming."
Neighbors and tourists were a little surprised, they had no idea who Chen Xinghe was.
"Chen Xinghe!"
"That's Senior Brother Xu Qingxiao."
"You don't know this? Mr. Chen, are you free? Can you give me a word if you are free?"
The fan seller was extremely excited. He came to Chen Xinghe with a piece of white paper and a brush.
"Ahem, I still have something urgent to do. I need to go see my master. But it's easy to write some words. What's the question?"
Chen Xinghe coughed slightly and asked slowly.
Sure enough, gold will always shine. Junior brother, junior brother, although you have great talents, senior brother is not weaker than you.
Chen Xinghe sighed in his heart, he already regarded Xu Qingxiao as a competitor in his life.
At that moment, Chen Xinghe reached out to take over the pen and was about to start writing.
He also thought about it, and it would be more auspicious to say "Pengpi Shenghui", but the store owner said with a flattering smile.
"Mr. Chen, I don't know a single Chinese character. Recently, I have made Xu Wangu famous. Business is very good, but there are not enough manpower."
"Excuse me, please give me a question. Because the store is busy, we need to hire a few people. Those who can bear hardships and stand hard work will be given priority, and those who are literate will be given priority. The wages will be paid daily."
The fan seller said with a smile, his stall may not be big, but the prices are fair and the business is very good. I have been very busy these two days, so I want to ask someone to help me, but I don’t know how to write. Ask the neighbors, everyone is busy.
We are running a business and we are short of manpower. When we suddenly see Chen Xinghe coming, we must give him a shout.
As soon as the fan seller finished speaking.
The brush in Chen Xinghe's hand trembled slightly, ink dripped on the white paper, and he froze in place.
Damn it!
You asked me to write this thing? Isn't this a job recruitment notice? Even if my word Chen Xinghe is not worth a thousand pieces of gold, I won't be reduced to this, right?
Good guy, good guy, good guy! Who do you think I am, Chen Xinghe? I am a scholar after all! You are, you are, insulting a scholar, insulting a saint, I am so angry.
Chen Xinghe was extremely depressed and almost cried, but for the sake of appearance, he still took a deep breath, then handed the pen back to the other person, and said with a proud face.
"Sorry, I can't write."
After saying this, Chen Xinghe strode away directly.
When everyone saw Chen Xinghe leaving, they were a little confused, especially the fan seller, who couldn't help but sigh.
"Sure enough, Master brought me in. Cultivation depends on oneself. He is also a teacher. Xu Wangu has become famous all over the world, but his senior brother can't even write a word. It's a pity, it's a pity."
The sound of the dealer fanning him sounded, causing Chen Xinghe to almost stumble before he could walk far.
I, Chen Xinghe, can’t write? I can’t you, uncle!
Okay, okay, just wait and wait. Sooner or later, I will change Ping An County's name to Xinghe County.
Ah ah ah ah ah!
Chen Xinghe walked faster. He was afraid that he would cry in anger and lose face.
Just like that, half an hour later.
Chen Xinghe came outside Zhou Ling's house a little dejected.
Seeing his master's home, Chen Xinghe felt somewhat relieved. He took a deep breath, adjusted his clothes, and came to the door. When he was about to knock on the door, some voices came in.
"Ms. sir, why is Qingxiao here so early and the kid Xinghe hasn't come yet?"
It was the master's wife's voice, speaking from inside the door, asking Zhou Ling.
Hearing this, Chen Xinghe felt a little hurt, and felt a little warm. It's better for him to be his master and his wife.
But the next moment, Zhou Ling's voice sounded.
"Why else?"
"You just don't have the face to see me."
"This kid Xinghe is so proud. Now that it's late at night and he's been crushed to pieces, how can he still be proud?"
Zhou Ling's voice sounded, making Chen Xinghe's newly warmed heart feel a little uncomfortable again.
Then the master's wife's voice sounded again.
"Xinghe is a pretty good kid, but he's a bit stupid. Qingxiao has only been here for a few months. It seems like he has already entered the seventh rank."
"This kid Xinghe is too stupid. It has been more than ten years and he still hasn't reached the top grade."
The master's wife's voice sounded. The first half of the sentence made Chen Xinghe very happy, but the following words made Chen Xinghe fall into silence.
What does it mean to be stupid? Junior brother is too strong, okay? Under normal circumstances, I am already pretty good. Who from all over the country can compare with me, Chen Xinghe?
"I can't say I'm stupid, I'm just a bit stubborn. When it comes to studying, I definitely can't be stubborn. Look at how smart Qingxiao is."
"In comparison, this kid Xinghe is so short-sighted."
Zhou Ling felt a little emotional, and at this moment, the door of the house was opened.
It was the mistress who was going to go shopping. She happened to open the door and saw Chen Xinghe standing outside.
A moment.
The three of them looked at each other.
The mistress was holding the vegetable basket, the smile on her face was a little stiff.
Master was sitting in the yard, his hands rubbing clothes were a little stiff.
Chen Xinghe stood outside the door, feeling a little stiff for no reason.
Non-still picture.
The three of them were silent for a while, and finally the master's wife's voice sounded.
"I'm going to buy groceries, Xinghe. You go in and have a good chat with your master. The master will cook for you later."
The mistress was a little embarrassed, so she crossed Chen Xinghe's body and went out to buy groceries, so as not to stay and continue to be embarrassed.
At this moment, Zhou Ling in the hall was wearing relatively simple clothes. His sleeves were rolled up and he was rubbing his clothes. There was some soap foam on his beard, which made him look a little weird.
Chen Xinghe's eyes looked a little strange at the moment. Wasn't the master's wife doing the laundry and cooking? Why was the master doing the laundry?
The next moment, a voice sounded.
"Galaxy."
"Master."
The two of them spoke at the same time, making the situation awkward again.
"You speak first."
"You say it first."
They all spoke in unison again, making the scene even more embarrassing.
After a while, Zhou Ling stood up, washed his hands, rolled down his sleeves, and then spoke.
"Xinghe, what did you hear just now?"
Zhou Ling spoke, but instead of continuing to be embarrassed, he asked directly.
"Master, I heard everything I should have heard, and I also heard what I shouldn't have heard."
Chen Xinghe was a little depressed.
As soon as he said this, Zhou Ling said with a serious face.
"Xinghe, with your expression like this, do you think Master is talking about you behind your back?"
"Actually, Master has heard your movements a long time ago and knew you were coming. He just spoke. Actually, it was to remind you and wake you up. Do you understand?"
Zhou Ling said seriously.
Unfortunately, Chen Xinghe was not fooled and looked at Zhou Lingdao with some resentment.
"Master, I am indeed not a great talent, but I am not a fool either. Do you believe this?"
Chen Xinghe was a little helpless.
"Oh, okay, okay, don't I just say a few words to you? And what I said is right. You are indeed a little stubborn. Come in, I just wrote a couplet. Please help me take a look."
Zhou Ling pulled Chen Xinghe in and stopped covering up.
Go into the hall.
Zhou Ling took out a couplet and showed it to Chen Xinghe.
Right on the left: To educate people, you must first educate trees. Only then will you realize that trees are difficult to educate.
On the right: knowing clearly that trees are difficult to grow is even more important.
Hengpi: Master of Qingxiao.
"How should I put it? Isn't there a certain level of skill as a teacher?"
Zhou Ling said with some confidence.
Chen Xinghe was a little helpless, but since the other party was his master, he nodded and said: "Teacher's literary talent makes students ashamed."
"Hey, Xinghe, you are humble, you are humble."
Zhou Ling carefully put the couplet aside, then asked Chen Xinghe to sit down and said.
"Why did you come to see me today?"
Zhou Ling asked.
"Teacher, two things."
"First, students who have passed the government examination come to thank their teachers for their training over the years."
Chen Xinghe said this.
"Well, that's right, that's right. My teacher also knows that you passed the government examination. Although you passed the examination in the twenty-first place, it's pretty good."
Zhou Ling said very satisfied.
However, Chen Xinghe said calmly: "Nineteen."
Zhou Ling: "."
"What about the second thing?"
Zhou Ling continued to ask, changing the topic.
"Master, I plan to travel around the world and study quietly, so I came here this time to say goodbye to Master."
Chen Xinghe said the second thing, he wanted to travel around and concentrate on studying.
But as soon as he said this, Zhou Ling shook his head.
"It's smaller, the layout is smaller."
Zhou Ling spoke, making Chen Xinghe a little puzzled.
"Master, what do you mean?"
Chen Xinghe was full of curiosity and didn't understand what his master meant.
"Xinghe, in this regard, you are completely inferior to your junior brother Qingxiao. If you go wandering around in the world at this time, aren't you being stupid?"
"Let me ask you, now that I have gone to the capital at midnight, I can become a court official no matter how unlucky I am, but your junior brother has no foundation at all in the capital."
"No matter what you do, your junior brother can't move forward, and you are his senior brother at this time. In a while, the imperial examination will be coming. Why don't you go to the capital first, find your junior brother, and then study and prepare
Regardless of the imperial examination, if your junior brother needs your help, you can also help him."
"Firstly, your junior brother has inherited your kindness, and secondly, you are talented and came to the capital in advance to understand the rights and wrongs of the capital, so that one day you will not step into the court and be ignorant. Do you understand?"
What Zhou Ling said was clear and logical.
In his eyes, Xu Qingxiao is now famous all over the world. Now that he has gone to the capital, he must be like a fish in water. However, no matter how he is like a fish in water, it cannot change that Xu Qingxiao will encounter all kinds of troubles. And if he does not have his trusted followers, how can he do things?
And Chen Xinghe will join the court sooner or later. Not to mention serving as an official in the court, at least being a local official is no problem, right? Go to the capital early, get acquainted with people early, help Xu Qingxiao, or study, at least it will be better than traveling around the world
It's ten thousand times better.
Otherwise, if you really become an official, you will have no power or connections behind you, and you will be in an abyss if you are not careful.
Even though Zhou Ling is just a master, his decades of experience have brought him to Chen Xinghe.
Indeed, when he said this, Chen Xinghe became a little silent. When he thought about it carefully, don't say it, it's really okay.
Go to the capital to prepare for the imperial examination and learn about the affairs of the capital. If Xu Qingxiao needs your help, you will help yourself. If you don't need to study hard by yourself, occasionally make friends in the capital. This will play an excellent role in your career.
effect.
"Thank you teacher for your guidance. The students understand."
Chen Xinghe looked happy and suddenly realized the truth.
"Well, that's good, I understand. What are your next plans?"
Zhou Ling asked, twirling his beard.
"I'm going to start my studies in the next few days. The student feels like he's about to make a breakthrough."
Chen Xinghe replied.
At this moment, the door opened and the master's wife came back.
"Now the whole county is selling fans, calligraphy and paintings, and there are fewer and fewer people selling vegetables. Xinghe, my wife doesn't buy much vegetables. You feel aggrieved today."
The master's wife walked in from the door. There was nothing in the vegetable basket.
"Master, you're welcome. Just do whatever you want. Just do whatever you want."
It doesn't matter to Chen Xinghe, whatever he eats is fine.
"Okay, you kid didn't even say a word before you came."
The mistress nodded, then took some things in the hall, walked out, and continued to rub the unwashed clothes.
"Where were you talking about?"
Zhou Ling spoke, fearing that Chen Xinghe would mention his laundry.
"Students are about to enter."
Chen Xinghe opened his mouth to answer.
"Oh, actually Xinghe, even though your junior brother has been promoted to the seventh rank in just a month or so, the lineage of Confucianism and Taoism is all about accumulation."
"Throughout the ages, there have been cases of enlightenment. Although we have never seen one in eternity, there are still some."
"You are a late bloomer, and you are also a late bloomer as a teacher, so don't be impatient because of your junior brother. It is best to wait until the most suitable time to become a top grader."
"Look at me as a teacher, I haven't reached the top level for so long. You don't think that I can't get into the top level as a teacher, right?"
Zhou Ling said seriously.
Chen Xinghe nodded. Although it felt a bit strange, it sounded reasonable.
"Student understands, thank you teacher for your guidance."
Chen Xinghe smiled, yes, Xu Qingxiao has his own destiny, and he also has his own destiny. He is a late bloomer, so it is best to wait and don't rush.
"Well, in short, the two of you and me, master and disciple, although we do not necessarily surpass your junior brother, we are definitely not weaker than your junior brother, right, hahahahaha!"
"Well, what Master said is absolutely true."
Chen Xinghe nodded in agreement and laughed at the same time.
However, at this moment, the mistress outside the door suddenly spoke.
"Two unworthy people are so proud of themselves here that they are not ashamed of themselves."
The sound rang out, and the hall became inexplicably quiet.
Non-still picture.
After a while, Zhou Ling stood up, closed the door, then took out a large stack of books from the back of the hall and looked at Chen Xinghe.
"Xinghe, this is the education manual written for my teacher. Please do something."
Zhou Ling opened his mouth and took out his pen and ink.
"Teacher please give me your instructions."
Chen Xinghe nodded.
"It's like this. I came here at midnight a few days ago and I asked him to register. After all, I will be giving lectures in various places as a teacher in a few days."
"This book is going to be sold. Part of it is a signed edition. I left a hundred copies late at night. I thought about it and thought it was not enough, so I asked you to come."
Zhou Ling said.
"Oh, I understand. I have nothing to do these days. I just happen to help the teacher take roll call. I will go with the teacher later. It won't be too late to go to the capital by then."
Chen Xinghe nodded, and at the same time felt a little emotional in his heart. It was better for him to be his teacher. Letting himself become famous can also be regarded as promoting his own reputation. Compared with that fan seller, it is so different.
"Well, you are worthy of being my teacher's beloved disciple."
With a smile on his face, Zhou Ling took out a booklet and placed it in front of Chen Xinghe.
"You imitate Xu Qingxiao's name. I have been imitating it for the past two days, but I can't imitate this childishness. Maybe it's because I am a master of writing."
"Come and take a look, don't be stunned, hurry up, hurry up."
Zhou Ling pointed at Xu Qingxiao's name and urged.
But Chen Xinghe was stunned on the spot.
Hiss! You want me to imitate my junior brother’s name? Master, are you going too far to bully others? In what way am I, Chen Xinghe, not as good as Xu Qingxiao?
"Master, if you ask me to imitate my junior brother's name, I won't do it."
"He Xu Qingxiao is a human being, and I, Chen Xinghe, am also a human being. He Xu Qingxiao is your student, and I, Chen Xinghe, are also your students, but I, Chen Xinghe, respect my teachers!"
"Master, take the ruler back and let me write!"
Chen Xinghe was originally full of anger, but after seeing Zhou Ling take out the ruler, he immediately changed the topic and sat down at the table to start taking names.
At this moment, Chen Xinghe felt extremely aggrieved.
One day the dragon will get water, and the Yangtze River will flow back.
After thinking about it, Chen Xinghe picked up the book and handed it to Zhou Lingdao.
"Master, it's written. Can you take a look at it?"
Compare the excitement at Zhou Ling's home.
At this moment, the Beijing Road seemed unusually calm.
A thousand-mile horse gallops.
Lying in the carriage, looking at the invitations one after another, Xu Qingxiao was thinking about something quietly.
In less than one day, he will arrive in the capital.
When you go to the capital, the first thing you do is not to meet the Emperor. After all, you need to wait for the emperor to summon you. It is definitely not possible to go there on your own initiative.
So the first thing is to go and meet the princes.
An Guogong, Qi Guogong, Xin Guogong, Li Guogong, and Xu Guogong, a total of five Dukes invited me to come and sit down.
The first one must be to go to Duke An Guo's house. After all, Duke An Guo has helped him a lot in the court. No matter what the purpose is, he must go there to thank him.
The Duke of Qi and the Duke of Xin had already invited them earlier, and they had sent invitations this time, so it was impossible not to go.
As for Li Guogong and Xu Guogong, Xu Qingxiao has never contacted them, but only sent a post this time.
There were a total of nine princes in the Wei Dynasty. Apart from the first six princes, the following three princes all gained their status following Emperor Wu's Northern Expedition.
These three Dukes are respectively Lu Guogong, Heng Guogong and Yue Guogong.
These three people also did not send invitations to themselves. Xu Qingxiao did not feel disrespected for not sending invitations. On the contrary, this was the norm.
Furthermore, if the invitation is really sent and favored by nine princes at the same time, it will not be a good thing.
Even though they are all military attaches, military attaches are also divided into small groups. Why are they united together now? Isn't it for the Northern Expedition?
After all, if civil servants in prosperous times and military generals in troubled times can carry out the Northern Expedition, they can also achieve more meritorious deeds for future generations, and they can also allow future generations to establish meritorious deeds.
Since the founding of the Wei Dynasty, there were only three princes who could be hereditary and replaceable. But now, hundreds of years later, the descendants of these three princes have all disappeared.
From then on, the dukedom of the country could not be inherited and replaced, and the number of descendants decreased step by step.
The title of a military commander depends on fighting. In the peaceful and prosperous times, the civil servant world is the world. So what is the plot of these military generals gathering together?
Just the merits of the Northern Expedition.
Of course, there is also hatred in it, which is undeniable, but what is more important is meritorious service. Once the children and grandchildren have meritorious service, the older generation can leave with peace of mind.
At least there won't be any mistakes in the fifth generation. This is why the generals insist on advocating the Northern Expedition. It involves their fundamental interests. Even if they know that the Northern Expedition is not suitable, they still insist on it.
But whether the Northern Expedition can be successful has now become a huge question. Naturally, the military attache group must make two preparations. If the Northern Expedition can be carried out with one preparation, then it will have merit. If it cannot be carried out with the Northern Expedition, it must consider all aspects.
Already.
Therefore, gaining the favor of the nine princes is not necessarily a good thing. Without the Northern Expedition, the military attache's direct conflict of interests would be exposed in an instant.
As for the civil servants, let alone the policy of suppressing the Northern Expedition. On the surface, it is for the sake of the people of the world, but in fact it is still for power. Once there is no war and the Wei Dynasty has completely entered a state of recuperation, then everything big and small will follow.
Matters are handled by civil servants.
Military generals will be directly marginalized, those who should take care of themselves will take care of their old age, those who should enjoy their old age will enjoy their old age in peace, and the descendants will go to the military camp to hang out casually, and will call you back when necessary.
It's that simple.
And what I am facing now is one thing.
The main attack!
Or.
Mainly recuperating?
There is no doubt that he must advocate recuperation and recovery of the country's economy. However, he must not say this out loud. Once he says it out, the entire military general group will come to trouble him.
It has already offended the Confucian official lineage, but now if it offends the general lineage as well, then there is no need to play.
Joining the Dongming Society will not help matters. Judging from the current situation, as long as the Northern Expedition is not finalized, the Dongming Society will not have any big goals.
If you want to make trouble but can't make it, it's better to rest peacefully and recharge your batteries, waiting for the conclusion of the Northern Expedition before they jump out again.
Furthermore, Dongminghui is not stupid, and will not recruit an official who is targeted by civil and military forces into the circle, let alone the last remaining force. It is a little transparent, and it is useless even if it wants to protect itself.
all in all.
In short.
If you want to truly gain a foothold in the capital, you must not be too obvious. You must take a step-by-step approach, first gain a foothold, and then slowly show off your talents. You must not waste time.
Xu Qingxiao thought to herself.
The battle in the court is obvious. In the Northern Expedition, the military generals are strong and the civilian officials are weak. If there is no Northern Expedition, the military generals are weak and the civilian officials are strong.
The future rise and fall of the two major forces will definitely be extremely fierce. As someone with no personal connections, I must not talk nonsense or take sides randomly.
Even if I really advocated recuperation, I couldn't say it out loud, I had to keep it secret and keep it secret.
To put it bluntly, I don’t know much about officialdom matters, but I am still proficient in human relations and sophistication.
Thinking of this, Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but make up her mind.
An hour later.
Arriving at an inn, Xu Qingxiao got off the car and had a simple meal in the inn. A few kilograms of beef was standard, as was a bucket of rice. However, a scholar should look like a scholar. Xu Qingxiao ate away two groups of guests, and finally ended up at the inn.
Everyone returned to the car with shocked eyes.
The Jingdao is relatively safe, and the road construction is also very good. A thousand-mile horse can gallop without any bumps.
Return to the car.
Xu Qingxiao planned to lie down and take a nap. She would probably arrive in the capital when she woke up.
But just when Xu Qingxiao lay down, an indescribable feeling came over her.
The back of the neck is a bit stiff.
Is it an invitation?
The texture was different after touching it. Xu Qingxiao, who had just laid down, couldn't help but get up and take a look.
It's a letter.
The envelope is very ordinary. When I opened it, I saw that there were no words in the letter, only two icons.
A piece of clothing and a peach blossom.
White door?
Xu Qingxiao frowned.
Two days ago, he was still thinking about the White Clothes Sect. He had originally promised Wu Yan to meet him in Changping County, but he was famous all over the world and people knew him wherever he went.
Moreover, it was very popular at that time, so it was impossible for him to go to Changping County to meet the Baiyimen.
If you meet Baiyimen, you will be poisoned.
There was no need for anyone to report him, and he would probably be picked up. Looking back, he could not explain clearly. The Zhu Sheng lineage was waiting for something to happen to him, if it was related to the White Clothes Sect.
Then you can wait for death in peace and contentment without thinking too much.
So Xu Qingxiao has decided not to meet.
But what I didn't expect was that the Baiyimen actually came to the door?
"How can they find me?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious, not so much how they found her, but why they found her?
It stands to reason that if he hadn't gone to meet Bai Yimen, they wouldn't have known that Wu Yan had handed the things to him.
Oh, no, Capt. Chen.
Xu Qingxiao instantly figured out that Capt. Chen knew about her situation. Furthermore, even if Capt. Chen hadn't seen her, it stands to reason that after careful investigation, he would find something wrong with him.
It would be impossible for an ordinary servant to reach the seventh level of Confucianism and Taoism, let alone martial arts, in just one month without some tricks.
But Xu Qingxiao was even more confused.
Did Mr. Chen tell the people above him about his affairs, or did they suspect him?
If Chen Captou said it, it means that they may have mistakenly thought that they were disciples of the White Clothes Sect, or that they thought they wanted to join the White Clothes Sect.
If you are simply doubting yourself, it means you don't know your own situation.
It's very complicated and weird. The most uncomfortable thing in the world is to guess other people's thoughts.
Glancing at the white paper, Xu Qingxiao's eyes fell on the peach blossoms.
Baiyi means Baiyimen, and what does peach blossom mean?
Are you saying that my life is in vain?
It shouldn't be possible. What does that mean? Xu Qingxiao frowned and thought about it, but couldn't think of an explanation.
But no matter what, the people from the Baiyi Sect did not come directly to him, which meant that they did not want to cause trouble to him.
His attitude is quite good, at least there is room for negotiation and communication. Otherwise, he would have met me at the inn just now. If he wanted to do something evil to him, he would have probably already taken action.
This is good. The other party is willing to have a good talk with me, and Xu Qingxiao doesn't mind having a good talk with them.
The conversation is good, everyone works together, and then understands some things.
If the negotiation is not good, then it is better. When the gentleman is angry, a hundred thousand troops come to kill him and finish the pot in one fell swoop.
What is this called? This wave is called.
If there is a road to heaven, don't take it. If there is no door to hell, just go to it.
Xu Qingxiao knew that it would be risky to contact Baiyimen, but the reason why Xu Qingxiao did not refuse was also very simple.
From the first moment he came into contact with Wu Yan, he had already been involved in the Baiyi Sect. If he wanted to stay out of it, he should stop dreaming.
Just like now, if I don't contact the Baiyi Sect, the Baiyi Sect has contacted me. It is impossible for a rebel organization to be brainless if I try my best to clear this relationship.
The Baiyi Sect will not be nagging. A person who has been in contact with the Baiyi Sect but has no effect on the Baiyi Sect will not be killed and kept for the New Year?
To put it bluntly, if the Baiyi Sect is so rampant now, is there no hidden culprit in the court?
Maybe a relative of the emperor is a senior member of the Baiyi Sect.
After all, this was a rebellion in the name of Emperor Wu. The empress ascended the throne. Xu Qingxiao didn't know whether the people in the world would accept it or not, but what he did know was that there must be people in the royal family who would not accept it.
With so many men not serving as emperors, and it's your turn as a woman to become emperor, do you think everyone feels comfortable?
Now that he is in the game, Xu Qingxiao is not afraid. Instead of trying to clear up the relationship, he might as well take advantage of it. Maybe it can also become a trump card for him.
At a critical moment, it might be of great help to you.
However, when the white-clothed men came to visit, it was impossible for Xu Qingxiao not to be worried at all.
"Strength! Power! Status! None of them can be missing."
In the carriage, Xu Qingxiao murmured to herself.
The more the undercurrent surges, the more important it is to reflect the importance of strength. Warriors should strengthen themselves, and they must still increase their strength quickly.
If one day the fight breaks out, force will be your last resort.
No matter what power, status, or connections, nothing can be as direct as your own fists. If you can't fight, just fight. If you can't, then run away. At least your life will be saved.
well!
Xu Qingxiao, you are really a genius.
Thinking of this, Xu Qingxiao lay down directly and went to sleep without thinking too much to ensure she was full of energy.
Not long after, Xu Qingxiao fell asleep directly. It was a deep sleep that replenished the spirit.
The carriage gallops.
Yellow sand and dust were raised on the capital road.
In the blink of an eye, six hours passed.
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Just when he was about to arrive at the gate of the capital, the carriage suddenly stopped suddenly, waking Xu Qingxiao.
After not sleeping for a long time, Xu Qingxiao used the magical power of dreaming to fall into a deep sleep, recuperating all her energy and spirit in six hours.
Unexpectedly, the carriage suddenly stopped suddenly and woke him up.
"what happened?"
In the car, Xu Qingxiao was not angry, she just asked calmly.
The driver driving the horse was an official sent by the Nanyu Prefecture. He was extremely skilled in riding horses. He had been driving for several days without a single sudden stop. The sudden sudden stop made Xu Qingxiao a little curious.
"Mr. Xu, someone is blocking the road and saying they want money."
The official's voice sounded, making Xu Qingxiao frown.
Blocking the road?
Asking for money?
Damn it, this is at the foot of the imperial city, how can there be such a fierce person? Even the prince would not dare to block the road and rob at the foot of the emperor, right?
Good guy, good guy, Xu Qingxiao immediately pushed the car curtain. He wanted to see what kind of warrior came out to block the road. This kind of warrior must be seen. When he turns around and is beheaded, he won't be able to see it.
But when Xu Qingxiao pushed open the curtain, she was slightly stunned.
Not far away is the majestic and majestic capital city. There are many carriages and horses driving along the way, but the speed is not fast. After all, when you reach the imperial city, the speed limit is naturally required.
In front of them, there were dozens of children, both boys and girls. The oldest ones were only fourteen or fifteen years old, and the younger ones were probably nine or ten years old. They were dressed in brocade clothes, each holding wooden knives and swords. They stopped in front of the carriage and asked for them.
property.
They even stopped more than one carriage.
Xu Qingxiao was stunned.
He thought they were some kind of warriors, but he didn't expect them to be a bunch of brats?
"Sir, they are not dressed like ordinary people. What should I do?"
The official opened his mouth. If this were in Nanyu Mansion, he would have scolded him a long time ago, but this is the imperial city. If someone is randomly pulled out, he might be a fifth-grade official.
A group of children were dressed in brocade clothes. Who knows if there is a big shot in the family.
"Don't hurt them, I'll do it."
Xu Qingxiao spoke, and the latter nodded. He didn't dare to mess around without telling her.
"Kids, where are your adults?"
Xu Qingxiao showed a kind expression and smiled gently at them.
"It's none of your business! Pay the money quickly."
"Yes, yes, please pay quickly."
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Hand it over quickly, or you won't be able to leave."
However, Xu Qingxiao's gentleness had no effect and instead attracted a burst of scolding.
Seeing this situation, Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but frown, but they were a group of children after all, so there was no need to argue with them.
"Little friends, I have something important to do. Your Majesty has something to do with me. I have some snacks here for you to give to all of you."
Xu Qingxiao was still polite, for no other reason. These naughty children were all wearing brocade clothes. They were definitely not ordinary people. There was no need to offend them.
"Do you think we are three-year-old children? Are you still giving us snacks? I'm here to say it, either you give me money or you don't want to go in. If I keep asking you to be sent to prison, do you believe me?"
The man at the head was the most arrogant. He was carrying a wooden sword and looked like a mountain king. He stood on a stone with a fierce look and showed off his power.
A typical middle school boy.
How to deal with the naughty middle school boy?
Just give it a good beating.
Xu Qingxiao thought in her heart.
However, the next moment, a voice came from the carriage nearby.
"Brother, don't get angry with them. These are the grandsons of the princes. They can't be offended. Give them some money and go. They don't want them every day, or they are just playful."
As the sound rang out.
Xu Qingxiao's idea of educating the naughty child suddenly disappeared.
Oh, grandson of the prince, it’s okay.
"How much?"
Xu Qingxiao asked directly.
"Do you have five hundred taels?"
The young lion in purple opens his mouth wide.
"Five taels, that's fine. If not, I'll go back now."
Xu Qingxiao took out a fifty-tael silver note.
"It's unlucky for me to meet a poor scholar like you. Go away. Next time, I won't be able to solve it if I don't have ten taels."
The boy in purple clothes was a little impatient and waved his hand. The boy next to him came over with a runny nose and took the banknote from Xu Qingxiao.
Back in the car, Xu Qingxiao was very calm, and the carriage continued to gallop.
But the voice of the boy in purple still sounded.
"Brothers, let's go. This fool gave us the money. Let's go eat and drink. This king is treating us."
A voice sounded from behind.
Inside the carriage.
Xu Qingxiao was very calm.
After the Duke, right?
The grandson of a prince, right?
A naughty kid, right?
Second grade, right?
It's okay, the mountains will remain green and the water will flow forever, there will be opportunities to clean up.