"Bixuwu?" Hearing the name spoken by the boatman, Chen Xuan couldn't help but think of the secret code Tang Bei and the boatman exchanged just now: The twelve peaks of Wushan are all in the blue sky.
It seems that this paradise hidden in the depths of Wu Gorge was named after the word "Bixu" in this ancient poem.
Chen Xuan, Tang Qiuling, Tang Bei, and Mi Ning jumped ashore together. The four of them saw a beautiful scene of flowers on the shore at a glance. There were birds singing and the fragrance of flowers everywhere, making people feel as if they were in a fairyland.
Moreover, it is now the cold season in Wu Gorge, and the weather is freezing in Wu Gorge, but the temperature in this cave is much higher than outside. After coming here, I don’t feel cold at all, which is very magical.
"What kind of place is this? Have we really arrived in fairyland?" Mi Ning looked at the surrounding environment in great surprise.
She originally thought that a thousand-year-old family like the Mi family lived in a strict Shenmen compound, so she was a little nervous along the way.
The beautiful scenery on the shore now greatly eased her nervousness.
The same goes for Tang Bei. He felt more relieved when he saw that the "Bixuwu" where the Mi family lived was not a scary place.
"Hurry up, the old butler is waiting for you." The boatman's tone was cold. After he finished speaking, he strode forward.
Chen Xuan and Tang Qiuling's family followed the boatman all the way deep into Bixuwu. After walking for about three minutes, mansions with red walls and green tiles came into view.
If you look upward, you can still see these antique buildings, surrounded by a towering and majestic pavilion.
There is a plaque hanging on the pavilion with three gold characters "Bixuwu" written on it.
Tang Bei couldn't help but admire: "Is this the style of a thousand-year-old family? It is indeed extraordinary."
"If I didn't know beforehand, I would have thought I was in a small ancient country in China." Mi Ning looked around, quite excited.
Tang Qiuling smiled and said: "Mom, you have such a good attitude that you think you are here to travel."
"Mom, this is fulfilling your grandpa's last wish. Today we can recognize our ancestors and return to our clan. Can mom be unhappy?" Mi Ning was happy. She was looking forward to meeting the elders of the Mi family more and more.
Presumably, among Mi's elders, there must be people of the same generation as her father.
After Chen Xuan came to Bixuwu, he was not so looking forward to meeting the Mi family. Instead, he was quite interested in the tallest pavilion in Bixuwu.
Now that I'm here, I must go up and take a look if I have the chance.
Maybe that pavilion contains the Mi family's secret technique.
After walking into this building complex, Chen Xuan finally saw the crowds of people.
In front of this stone road, there were several people wearing classical clothes walking towards this side.
When these people saw Chen Xuan and Tang Qiuling's family, their eyes showed surprise and confusion.
But when they saw the boatman guiding the way, they immediately understood something.
One of the men came over and asked the boatman: "Are they the new disciples this year?"
"Yes." The boatman replied briefly.
"Didn't you say three people? Why is there one more?"
Hearing the man's second question, the boatman shook his head and said, "I don't know. I'll take them to see the old housekeeper first."
The man nodded and passed by Chen Xuan and Tang Qiuling with several others.
When these people walked over, they took a special look at Chen Xuan.
From their eyes, Chen Xuan could see a hint of indifference and rejection.
However, Chen Xuan didn't take it seriously. Without looking back, he followed the boatman into a mansion with carved railings and jade walls.
Walking into the lobby of the mansion, Chen Xuan took a quick look and saw a middle-aged man in his fifties sitting on a chair in the lobby.
This middle-aged man was wearing a black robe and had a serious face. At first glance, he looked like a man with an old-fashioned personality.
"Did someone bring it?" the middle-aged man said, his voice a little deep.
The boatman replied respectfully: "Yes, old steward."
Then, the boatman turned to look at Chen Xuan and the other four, and urged: "Hurry up and see the old housekeeper!"
Tang Bei and Mi Ning had heard before that the Mi family had strict family rules and obvious hierarchy, but they didn't expect that an old housekeeper could be so arrogant.
The couple was doing a prosperous business outside and were respected by many people. When they came here, they had to take the initiative to greet an old housekeeper. They felt a little uncomfortable for a while, so they did not come forward.
Not to mention Chen Xuan and Tang Qiuling, just a butler of the Mi family, why should they put on such a big show?
"Hmph." The old butler slapped the armrest of the Grand Master's chair heavily and said in a deep voice, "You just returned to your home and you didn't follow any rules. How are you going to meet the head of the family later?"
Chen Xuan originally wanted to help Tang Qiuling fight back, but then Tang Bei spoke: "Hello, old housekeeper, I am Mi Ning's husband Tang Bei. Today we are bringing our daughter Qiuling back to our family to recognize our ancestors. Please take us with you.
Let’s go see the master of the family.”
For the sake of his daughter's future, Tang Bei decided to lower his profile.
After all, this is the territory of the Mi family. As an ordinary person, no matter how big his business is outside, how can he compete with the power of a thousand-year-old family?
This old housekeeper may not have a high status in the Mi family, but outside he is definitely a man who walks sideways. It is better not to offend him than to offend him.
Seeing what Tang Bei said, the old housekeeper's expression softened slightly: "Tang Bei, your family is quite considerate in wearing Hanfu here, but now the head of the family is busy with other things and has no time to see you. I will arrange accommodation for you first."
"Thank you, old housekeeper." Tang Bei thanked him.
The old butler stood up from the Grand Master's chair, walked to Chen Xuan and the others, looked at Tang Qiuling carefully, and then praised: "Tang Bei, you gave birth to a good daughter. Without your daughter, you would have no qualifications in your life."
Return to your roots."
"Yes, yes, fortunately my daughter is lucky." Tang Bei could only try his best to laugh and talk to the old housekeeper.
Because when the old butler approached, the pressure he felt was so strong that he had to lower his posture further.
Mi Ning felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. This old housekeeper obviously saw that the family had just entered the house, so he wanted to give them a slap in the face.
At this moment, she was under the eaves and had to lower her head. For the sake of her daughter, Mi Ning could only squeeze out a smile.
Then, the old housekeeper's gaze shifted from Tang Qiuling to Chen Xuan's face.
After seeing Chen Xuan, he frowned slightly: "The elder of our Mi family who compiled the genealogy didn't say that there are four of you. Who is this guy?"
The old housekeeper knew that Tang Qiuling had a younger brother named Tang Dongdong, but the young man in front of him was obviously not.
"He is my boyfriend, and he is also considered my family member." Tang Qiuling immediately took Chen Xuan's arm.
"Boyfriend?" The old housekeeper frowned even more when he heard this, "In other words, he is from the secular world?"
"My boyfriend is also an ancient warrior, and his level is higher than mine." Tang Qiuling explained.
When Chen Xuan was about to speak, Tang Bei interrupted him and said, "Old housekeeper, my daughter's boyfriend Chen Xuan also has a talent for ancient martial arts. I hope the Mi family can accept him."
