In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed, and suddenly it was September.
September is the autumn season, and there is no warmth at all in Chuncheng. Scattered snowflakes have begun to fall on Jiugao Mountain.
The turbulent waves at Zhuoyu Villa have gradually subsided, and the heat of the sword-making conference is getting colder and colder as the weather cools down. There are always things happening in the world, and the center of the storm has long since moved. The only place to visit is to drink tea and chat with the merchants in Spring City.
Idle people will still chew on the grand occasion where VIPs gathered more than a month ago, and then sigh with emotion: "The conference was successfully held and everyone benefited? Now it's cool?"
In the past month or so, although the city was not as lively as before, it was not that nothing happened.
For example, the auction that has been pushed forward again and again was held in Jichun City on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival in August. The bright moon was in the sky, the city was brightly lit, the whole street was decorated with fireworks, and the scene was very lively.
Bai Yushenghui's handiwork was great, there were many auction items, the lady who presided over the auction was very beautiful, the auction process was very standardized, and the final transaction price was also amazing. The distinguished guests who came down from Zhuoyu Villa and the new and old customers who came from afar after hearing the news
They were very satisfied. Everyone took away valuable gifts before leaving.
The public security in Jichun City is very good. No matter how fierce the competition is at the auction, there is no sap, sacking, or murder after the meeting. Zhuoyu Villa specifically asked Bai Yushenghui to beware of such things.
In particular, Mr. Tang also specifically reminded Shopkeeper Liu to be careful during the retreat. He had heard this paragraph in many stories.
This was a grand, successful, safe and perfect auction.
Oh, and it's not completely without flaws.
For example, as the big boss founder of Baiyu Shenghui, Tang Zhaotang was unable to attend this long-prepared event. Instead, he quietly retreated on the mountain and only sent a video blessing. Fortunately, Baiyu Shenghui has enough people.
, the preparations were sufficient, shopkeeper Liu was experienced, and through Mrs. Huarong, he hired many people from the King of Hell store to serve as security guards to ensure that guests felt at home. Xue Yeyu also came forward as a shareholder representative, which made up for the regret of the boss's absence.
In addition to this auction, which has a certain influence in Yunzhou, another legend spread throughout the streets and alleys of Jichun City is that about ten days after the sword-making meeting ended, a stone slab that seemed to seal the sewer was removed.
Dozens of disgraced and exhausted people crawled out.
At first, everyone thought that such dirty people must be members of the Beggar Clan. Unexpectedly, someone later recognized them. Among these people were some well-known heroes and wealthy businessmen. They were all respectable people. They were even wearing them on the streets a few and a half months ago.
Jin Daiyin, who was so domineering, was imprisoned in the sewer for some reason.
When these people came out, they were in a daze, like idiots. Later they gradually woke up, and they couldn't help but curse at the sky and the earth, saying things like "What a witchcraft", "Why did I forget all of this?", "The bastard wearing a mask"
, I call you your eighth generation ancestor" and other words that were incomprehensible. Seeing them getting angry, the people in Chuncheng thought that there would be some bloody street fight, but they didn't expect that they got tired of scolding and left in a hurry, most of the day.
He just slipped out of Jichuncheng, as if he had never been there before.
After that, there was no news in Jichun City. If there was any news, it was that the government office and the District Procuratorate jointly sent out to clean up Jichun City, removing those Jianghu people who had come to participate in the sword-making conference and had not had time to evacuate, as well as
Some of the underworld gangsters Hui Dao who were not thinking about their studies were thrown out together. Then, after the auction, they immediately maintained an order slightly looser than martial law in the city for more than half a month.
It is said that almost all the cities in Yunzhou do this, and the atmosphere is unusual. At first, some people suspected that some big evil was about to sweep through Yunzhou, which made people panic for a while. Later, the government refuted the rumor that there was no such thing, saying that it was Gao Yuan
Hou personally presided over the "Haiyan River Freshens Yunzhou - Hundred Days of Public Security Cleaning Activity". All law-abiding people's activities continued as usual and were not affected. The words of the Hou Mansion were quite credible, and everyone was nervous for a while, and then got used to it.
There are many things going on down the mountain, but things are calm up there.
The swamp is a piece of still water that has never made waves since it was formed in ancient times. Even if fish and turtles forcefully stir up waves, time will eventually smooth out these wrinkles and make the swamp calm.
After the sword-making conference, the disciples of Zhuoyu Villa moved back to their original residence, living and studying as before. Although two swordsmiths came out of Zhuoyu Villa, which caused a stir in the world, the entire
The evaluation of the sect has also risen to a higher level, but no one can feel the change on the mountain, and their mentality has not changed. Perhaps only when a disciple comes down the mountain after learning and is looked down upon when he declares his family name in the world, will he notice it - it turns out that Zhuo
After all, the status of Jade Villa is different from before.
One day in September, it was sunny.
The door of the ninth sword house by the swamp was reopened after forty days.
A young man came out, and the sun shone on his head and body with golden light, as if welcoming him.
The young man's handsome facial features melt into the light, like a natural painting. There is no more harmonious scene than this.
"Ah Zhao!"
Tang Zhao turned his head and saw Xue Yeyu coming towards him.
Xue Yeyu was dressed differently than usual, wearing a fluffy gray cloak, like an owl.
It was the way Tang Zhao dressed up when he first met Xue Yeyu. It was exactly what she usually wore when going out.
Yes, Xue Yeyu was going out. This was originally an appointment with Tang Zhao. Although Tang Zhao was in seclusion, he had not completely cut off contact with the outside world. All the teachers knew his progress.
He chose to go out today because he wanted to go down the mountain with Xue Yeyu.
They are going to Zhongtian Mansion.
Tang Zhao is going to pay a visit to Marquis Gao Yuan, settle his job title by the way, and then... take a little leave, travel with his sword for a while, and rush to the Black Spider Villa in Heyang County for an appointment at the end of the year. This may be his last leisure time
On that day, he will have a job when he returns to the Hou Mansion.
He also had a hunch that once he went to report, someone would immediately come to him to fulfill his duties as a swordsman.
Xue Yeyu, on the other hand, went with Tang Zhao to get her sword.
It must be said that Xue Yeyu was not very enthusiastic about being a swordsman before. She was just like other girls who came from a good family and had no worries about food and clothing. She was quite satisfied with life, had no ambitions, and lived leisurely. But once she had this opportunity to ascend to the sky
When it was delivered to her, Xue Yeyu couldn't hold it back. He spent this month full of expectations and even worrying about gains and losses.
The day finally came today. She changed her clothes early and waited for Tang Zhao at the door.
Tang Zhao was very considerate of her mood and said with a smile: "Since senior sister is ready, let's say goodbye to master and go down the mountain?"
This time they were the only ones out there, Jiang Shenyi was obsessed with studying the soul and was unwilling to go down the mountain.
Xue Ye said: "Okay. Dad is at the second senior brother's place, let's go find him."
Tang Zhao asked in surprise: "Second senior brother hasn't left yet?"
It has been more than a month since he went up the mountain. It is rare for Senior Brother Xu to stay here for so long.
Xue Yeyu smiled and said: "He's still here, but he hasn't been here for a long time. In the past two days, dad has already disliked him."
Tang Zhao was amused. The two of them walked together along the wooden plank road on the shore to the Taoist temple-like Jianlu, which was the residence of the second senior brother.
As soon as I arrived in front of the door, I heard someone yelling: "Get out of here!"
As soon as the door opened, Xu Zhongnan, wearing a Taoist robe, ran out and pointed at the door and shouted: "Just leave, do you think I want to be here? Old man, don't ask me to come back when I leave!" After that!
Just flutter your sleeves and leave.
Tang Zhao and Xue Yeyu secretly laughed when they saw this scene, but they still saluted and said hello.
Xu Zhongnan felt a little embarrassed when he saw his junior brother and sister looking at each other, but in an instant he seemed to be fine and said with a smile: "Junior sister, Junior Brother Tang, are you going down the mountain today?"
Xue Ye said: "Yes, say goodbye to dad and leave."
Xu Zhongnan said: "In that case, how about we go down the mountain together? We can also be companions."
Tang Zhao and Xue Yeyu looked at each other, and Xue Yeyu said, "Are you going back to the capital? Let's go to Zhongtian Mansion. We're not going along the way."
Xu Zhongnan waved his hand and said: "By the way, it's the same as going south. I can also go to Zhongtian Mansion first and then transfer back to Beijing. It just so happens that I haven't been there for a long time. Zhongtian Mansion also has a lot of delicious and fun things. Then
I'll take the official road back. I heard that my junior brother is going on a trip. Why don't you follow me to the capital to have a look? You want to increase your knowledge, so how can you not go to the capital?"
Tang Zhao was about to speak when he heard Xue Xianyun roar in Jianlu: "Don't bring Ah Zhao to that dirty place! You are the only one who likes to wallow in the mire. Get out of here!"
Xu Zhongnan made a face and signaled Tang Zhao and the others to come out to find him, but he was alone.
Tang Zhao thought to himself: Is Senior Brother Xu a very free official? He can stay outside as long as he wants without having to go back to perform his duties?
The two of them entered the sword house and saw Xue Xianyun. Although Xue Xianyun was a little angry, he was not really angry. He also gave a few instructions. He told Xue Yeyu not to be too persistent and to just go with the flow and do whatever comes with the sword.
Well, you don’t need to worry too much if you don’t deserve it. Your family is a sword-making sect, so why worry about having no swords to use in the future?
Then, he told Tang Zhao: "Marquis Gao Yuan is still a serious prince. You need to be diligent and honest when doing things with her, but you don't need to be too striving for advancement and lose your sense of proportion. Your future lies in knowledge and swords. Don't be like Xu Zhong."
Nan is like a young boy who has lost his mind. And..."
Xue Xianyun lowered his voice and said: "I'm not telling you to avoid the important and be selfish. In order to resist the devil and protect the people, you must do your best, but when you encounter the open and covert struggle in the court, don't rush too much.
Up front. We are academics, so don’t get too involved in those dirty things. Although you are smart and inexperienced, don’t be sold and given money. If it doesn’t work, come back, Zhuoyu Villa will protect you."
Tang Zhao solemnly agreed. He said goodbye to his master again after a few months and went out with Xue Yeyu. As expected, Xu Zhongnan was waiting outside and had just come out from the third senior sister Zhu Ying. After the three of them met, they went down the mountain to Zhongtian Mansion.