The night is as deep as ink, and the early autumn evening is as cool as water, but it still cannot dim the enthusiasm of a few old friends who have not been together for many years. The banquet hall in the west direction of the Shenjiang Mansion is still brightly lit until the second watch of the day. Zhao Lingyun and Zhao Qin'er planned to return to the palace, so the party dispersed. Big Fatty Yuchi carried Little Fatty Yuchi, who was already sleeping, back to his mansion, while Jiang Chen was left at the Divine General's Mansion so that he could follow him tomorrow. Yue Qianming practiced practice and did not follow Zhao Qin'er back to Fengluoyuan. Tomorrow is the beginning of Jiang Chen's official practice.
On the way back to the palace, Zhao Lingyun asked Zhao Qin'er: "Qin'er, are you really determined to let Jiang Chen take the path of martial arts? You also saw Qian Ming's training process back then, and it was like a narrow escape, so The pain is unbearable, I know you have been strong since you were a child, but Jiang Chen is your only child after all, can you bear it?"
Zhao Qin'er didn't know what she was thinking of, and there was a trace of sadness on her face, but she still said: "Brother, there are some things you don't know, and I don't want to tell you. Although Jiang Chen is young, he has decided to become a martial arts cultivator. , I believe he can persevere, and I also believe that the child born to me and Brother Ye is not a coward."
Zhao Lingyun had no choice but to keep silent. He knew that his sister had been very stable in her decision-making since she was a child, and even he, the eldest brother, could not persuade her. Zhao Lingyun silently looked at his sister, although she still looked like she was in her thirties. Her mental age is more than thirty years old. I can't help but feel a little distressed when I think of the deep sadness and exhaustion in Zhao Qin'er's eyes when she came back. However, no matter how I asked her, she didn't tell her what happened, only that she had The reason for leaving, but he didn't say where he went. Zhao Lingyun couldn't help but wonder who Jiang Ye was. Although he sent people to nearby prefectures to conduct secret investigations, there was no news about Jiang Ye. How could he? I would never have thought that my sister would eventually go to the northernmost tip of the mainland and live in a small remote tribe for more than ten years.
Twenty-year-old Jiang Ye traveled to the Zhao Xin clan's territory in Jiunao Prefecture and met 19-year-old Zhao Qin'er who had sneaked out of Kyoto alone. Zhao Qin'er was delivering a message to Zhao Lingyun, who was patrolling the border on behalf of his father in the southern border. A piece of vital information. At that time, Zhao Lingwu took advantage of Zhao Lingyun's trip to the border and transferred Yue Qianming and others out of the capital, preparing to wipe out the rest of Zhao Lingyun's forces in the imperial capital. Prince Xian, who supported Zhao Lingyun the most, knew the news. He told Zhao Qin'er. At that time, Zhao Qin'er had no one around him that he could trust, so he had to go alone.
However, he was intercepted and killed by masters sent by Zhao Lingwu near Jiudang Mountain in Zhao Xin's country. Zhao Qin'er was seriously injured at that time and was unable to fight anymore, so he had to fight and escape. Fortunately, he met Jiang Ye who was exploring Jiudang Mountain at the time. Jiang Ye After Ye Jiangzhi was rescued, he treated Zhao Qin'er's injuries.
Due to the critical situation, Zhao Qin'er left without saying hello the next morning, thinking that the two of them would never have any interactions with each other again, but from then on, a figure lived in his heart. That figure was tall, mighty, and majestic. .
A year later, the two unexpectedly met again in Feng'an City. Zhao Qin'er did not reveal her identity. During that time, she took Jiang Ye to visit the scenic spots and historic sites in Feng'an City. She was also impressed by Jiang Ye's blogging knowledge, kindness and chivalry. Deeply moved.
Seeing that his eldest brother had already firmly established himself as the crown prince, he had no worries, and he did not want to become a political bargaining chip for the royal family and get married. He decided to elope with Jiang Ye and bring Zhao Qin'er's father, who was the king of Zhao Xin's family, to the throne. But she was very angry. After Zhao Qin'er left a message to everyone and ran away, she and Jiang Ye traveled around the mainland for three years until a message from Jiang's tribe came to Jiang Ye that the old leader was about to return. In the Kingdom of Heaven, the two of them rushed back to the Jiang tribe.
Jiang Ye inherited the position of leader, and Zhao Qin'er has been living in the Jiang tribe for more than ten years. Zhao Qin'er also fell in love with the simple folk customs of the Jiang tribe. There were no intrigues, only laughter, and everyone always had a smile on their face.
Smiling, it seemed that nothing could make them sad. That was also Zhao Qin'er's happiest and happiest time. Until the birth of Jiang Chen, it was originally the happiest moment in her life, but it also became the saddest moment in her life.
moment.
Zhao Lingyun looked at his sister who had fallen asleep leaning against him, and couldn't help feeling pity. This girl has never left Fengluoyuan since she came back. In addition to meditating every day, she takes care of Jiang Chen. Apart from occasionally looking for her, Zhao Lingyun
Talking, there is nothing else to do. Since she came back, today is the day I have heard her laugh the most. It seems that I have not laughed so loudly for a long time, as if I have returned to the time when everyone was young.
Zhao Lingyun moved his shoulders towards Zhao Qin'er to make her sleep more comfortable. He didn't wake her up until he reached the gate of Fengluoyuan. Xiangming helped Zhao Qiner into Fengluoyuan. And Zhao Lingyun again
Returning to the simple study room, he dealt with the remaining government affairs, looked at those things that made people anxious, and after thinking about it for a while, he took a red pen and wrote instructions on the folded book presented to him, and then picked up another book and continued until
At the fourth watch, the serving eunuch came forward to remind me that it was time to go to bed.
In order for himself and his sister to survive in this deep palace, he had to compete with Zhao Lingwu for the position of king. Now it has become a responsibility on his shoulders, and he dare not relax at all. Zhao Xin's country is in the midst of four wars.
It has been thousands of years since the founding of the country, and every king has worked hard to avoid losing even an inch of the inheritance left by his ancestors.
It is also due to the special geographical location of Zhao Xin's country and its developed commerce that among the three countries of Jiunao Prefecture, its economic strength is higher than that of the other two countries. Zhao Xin's country also has the intention to unify Jiunao Prefecture, because in the past hundred years, Dading Prefecture has
The remaining countries in China have been gradually swallowed up by the Meng Yuan Kingdom, and their national power has greatly increased. In recent years, the exploration of the borders of the Western Region has become more and more frequent. Therefore, the Zhao Xin Kingdom must complete the unification of Jiunao Prefecture, and finally unite the power of one state to resist
The Meng Yuan Kingdom invaded, so Zhao Lingyun had a heavier burden on his shoulders, but he knew not to resort to violence and was extremely careful in handling state affairs every day.
The capital was completely quiet, but there was one person who, like Zhao Lingyun, had not yet fallen asleep. In a dimly lit study, Zhao Lingwu took a piece of information and read it again. It recorded what happened in the Divine General's Mansion today.
After reading, a ball of purple spiritual energy rose up in his hand, burning the piece of paper into ashes. He blew it gently, and the ashes fell to the ground. Zhao Lingwu stood up and stood in front of the window for a long time. He knew that there was someone in this house.
There are more than one pair of eyes staring at your every move, with a contemptuous smile on the corner of your mouth, so what, let’s see! Let’s see how long you can continue to be proud?
The next day, due to too much fun yesterday, Jiang Chen woke up a little late. Looking at the unfamiliar environment, he was a little confused. He got dressed and walked out. He already recalled that he was in the Divine General's Mansion. A small room.
The courtyard was planted with some ordinary flowers, plants and trees. Sometimes the servants outside the door saw him waking up and waited on him to finish washing and have breakfast. Then he said to him: "Young Master, please come with me.
The general asks you to go find him after you have breakfast."
Jiang Chen followed the servant through the main courtyard of the Divine General's Mansion. Jiang Chen looked left and right but did not see Yue Wujing's figure. He must have gone to the Spiritual Courtyard. Following the servant, he came to a quiet courtyard where a strange rockery stood. In the courtyard, there were pavilions with small bridges and flowing water. The servant took him to the door of a pavilion and whispered outside the door: "General, Young Master Jiang is here." A deep voice came from the room. Said: "You go down first, Jiang Chen comes in."
The servant immediately turned around and walked out of the courtyard. Jiang Chen pushed the door open and saw Yue Qianming sitting behind the desk, reading a book. He didn't look up when he heard the sound of the door opening. Jiang Chen was reading the book. The four words "The Way of Military Exercise" were written in small seals on the cover. Seeing that Yue Qianming had no intention of talking to him, he could only stand silently in front of the desk, not daring to disturb Yue Qianming, and waited patiently for Yue Qianming to finish reading the book. In addition to books and some official documents in the study room, there is a huge map hanging on the wall due north, which shows the geographical situation of the mountains and rivers in the northern border of Zhao Xin's country, but it does not have any military deployment marks.
The room suddenly fell into silence, but Yue Qianming was hiding behind the book and carefully observing Jiang Chen's every move. He saw Jiang Chen standing with his hands hanging down, his waist straight, his eyes calm and natural, without any unnecessary actions. Waiting so calmly for him to speak first, Yue Qianming couldn't help but nodded. It seemed that this little guy had a good temper and some patience. But patience is the most basic quality of martial arts, because the early stages of martial arts advancement are slow and the most difficult. , if you don’t have enough patience and perseverance, it is impossible to persevere. After a full incense stick, Yue Qianming put down the military book and asked with a smile: "Chen'er, did you get used to sleeping last night?"
Jiang Chen bent down and replied in a respectful tone, "Uncle Yue, good morning, my nephew slept peacefully."
Yue Qianming changed his expression and said, "I didn't get up until this hour. I really slept peacefully." Regardless of Jiang Chen's reaction, he paused and said, "From now on, I will be your teacher, and you will live in my house from now on." I have to get up at four o'clock every day, can you do it?" Jiang Chen lowered his voice and said more respectfully, "Teacher, I can do it." Yue Qianming replied coldly, "Okay," and then said, "You Come with me."
He took Jiang Chen out of the study and went to a spacious outdoor martial arts field. There were various weapons placed on the east and west sides of the square. There was a stone carving in the south with a large word "武" carved on it. The only strange thing was that it was in the martial arts field. There are a number of wooden piles planted in the southwest direction, and thin wooden beams are erected horizontally. There are high wooden boards erected, and the nets formed by barbs are pulled low, and there are wooden logs placed there. The human pile marks the most important spiritual orifice positions of the human body, as well as some of the most vulnerable and difficult-to-defend physical structure positions of the human body. There are also various stone locks placed from large to small.
Yue Qianming said: "I heard that girl Xue'er said that you can make the roar of a tiger in "Five Symbols Body Refining". Try it again and let me see." Jiang Chen nodded and walked towards the open space of the martial arts field, but he Suddenly he turned around and asked curiously: "Teacher, who is Xue'er?" Yue Qianming was stunned by Jiang Chen's question, and then smiled and said: "Xue'er, that girl Wu Jing." Then he said with a straight face: "From now on. Ask less questions that have nothing to do with practice, and let’s get started!” Jiang Chen responded with a dull voice, walked to an empty space, stopped, took a good posture, and then punched out like wind, and a low roar of a tiger came out...