Chapter 22: Funeral and grave-worshipping one-stop service. ...
According to royal regulations, every time the emperor traveled, twelve guards had to surround the emperor's carriage. One reason was to protect the emperor from being attacked by unknown people, and the other was to demonstrate the majesty of the royal family, commonly known as saving face.
So when Xie Tingyu suddenly rushed in riding on the Stepping Moon Horse, the leader of the guards shouted, "How dare you! Who dares to disturb the emperor's carriage?" Immediately, four guards surrounded Xie Tingyu and blocked his retreat.
Xie Tingyu glanced at them lightly, not afraid of the guards at all. He even pulled the reins, and Stepping Moon Zhui snorted and turned in a circle on the spot.
"Your Highness, it's been a few days since we last met, and you've become so distant. Isn't that a bad thing?"
Such an ordinary word as "strange and unfamiliar" carries a hint of tenderness in Xie Tingyu's mouth that others cannot understand.
Ji Lian couldn't help biting the soft flesh in her mouth to control the heat on her face, and raised her hand to signal, "All of you step back."
The four guards returned to the formation as instructed.
As if he had fully understood the psychology of a certain beauty, Xie Tingyu smiled mischievously and patted the Stepping Moon Horse under his crotch. The horse seemed to have become a spirit and immediately understood the master's thoughts and walked a few steps closer to the carriage window.
She leaned forward, closing the distance between them. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."
As she spoke, the end of the long hairband brushed against the back of Ji Lian's hand, making it itchy.
Ji Lian pursed her lips and said nothing, just carefully looking at the sandalwood box in Xie Tingyu's hand. It was completely black, and there was nothing special about it from its plain appearance.
"Xie Tingyu," Ji Lian suddenly spoke, her voice lowered several degrees, "Could this box contain some treasure? I see you treasure it so much. Could it be..."
He subconsciously grabbed the end of the annoying hairband, "Could it be..."
The words came to my lips, but inexplicably turned into: "You want to give it as a token of love to your sweetheart, right?"
When Ji Lian said this, he was stunned. He secretly regretted why he told the truth, but he couldn't let anyone see it, so he had to force himself to look at Xie Tingyu calmly.
Xie Tingyu chuckled twice and asked instead, "Your Highness, why are your ears so red? Are they from the sun?"
"Shut up..." Ji Lian turned her face away and wrapped her fingers around the hairband. "You can tell me or not, I don't really want to know."
The sound of horse hooves came again.
Following the sound, I saw two figures riding side by side at the other end of the long street.
Xie Tingyu, who was originally leaning forward, gradually straightened up, and his finger bones holding the edge of the sandalwood box tensed.
When she saw the face of the girl in crimson robe riding on the red horse, the smile on her lips faded a little.
With two clatters, the two horses stopped in front of Stepping Moon.
When Jiaoxuecong saw its owner and familiar playmates, it came over affectionately and rubbed its neck against Steppe Moon's.
This directly brought Wang Qiwu and Xie Tingyu closer together.
Ma'er's unintentional act of affection, in the eyes of others, had a more subtle meaning.
The girl in the crimson martial robe had a slightly gloomy expression on her face. She put her fist to her lips and coughed three times, signaling Wang Qiwu to come over.
Wang Qiwu's mind and eyes were completely focused on the sandalwood box in Xie Tingyu's hand, so he didn't notice the coughs. The corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, and he reached out to take it, "Thank you..."
What should he call her? She is so generous and helpful, how can I still call her girl in a strange way? I should at least call her sister.
Wang Qiwu smiled and said, "Thank you, sister." Then he added, "You are so kind, sister."
As soon as these words were spoken, the two of them had different expressions and their hearts began to explode.
Ji Lian loosened her fingers and let the hairband slip from her fingertips.
A bitter, sour feeling welled up in my heart, and I couldn't quite place it. The word "sister" was like a dewdrop, rolling back and forth on the tip of my tongue. I couldn't bear to swallow it, but I also couldn't bear to spit it out.
Ji Lian thought expressionlessly: "Oh, so it's for this person..." He recognized the woman in the martial robe. She was the eldest daughter of Wang family of Langya, and the masked man beside her was naturally her brother.
"So it's all because of this Wang Lang. The two families live quite close to each other." He thought to himself.
The girl in the martial robe was secretly thinking in her heart: "Brother, brother, how can you just call someone sister? Although this person..."
She began to look at Xie Tingyu again. This was the second time, including the last time she secretly hid in the tree and watched Lianxin swim through the fish.
The girl in martial robe glanced at Xie Tingyu's hand holding the bow. Well, the joints were distinct, so her grip must be quite strong. Then she glanced at Xie Tingyu's straight and taut waist and abdomen. Well, her waist was also good, flexible as a bamboo. Finally, she looked at Xie Tingyu's appearance. Well... okay, I'll just call her sister. She deserves it.
She glanced at Wang Qiwu who was carefully checking the white jade sword in the box, and understood in her heart that needless to say, this piece of jade would most likely be offered in front of the spirit of the deceased Aunt Wang.
On the other hand, Xie Tingyu's entire attention was on this girl in martial robe.
She was in a trance and almost thought that her old friend had been resurrected as well.
The woman in front of me was tall, her shoulders sharp as blades in her crimson martial arts robe, and her slender waist highlighted by a jade belt.
This person had a fine appearance, especially his phoenix eyes, which slanted down into his temples, giving him a dashing and heroic air. His black hair was tied into a neat high ponytail with a silver headband.
Just standing there and looking at his arms and posture makes one feel that he is very powerful.
This is a woman who looks very much like Wang Zhuozhang.
The woman in martial robes cupped her fists and bowed, "Wang Lanzhi of the Wang family of Langya." She leaned slightly, "This is my younger brother, Wang Qiwu. Thank you for your generous assistance, but I'm grateful for your help."
Xie Tingyu returned the greeting: "Chenjun Xie family, Xie Tingyu."
Wang Qiwu climbed up the pole and replied, "It's Sister Tingyu."
She has already started calling Tingyu Sister. Ji Lian thought coldly in her heart, and after taking a quick glance at Xie Tingyu's expression, she lowered her eyes and curled her lips.
But just calling me sister can make people lose their minds... Women... Women really are... As soon as they see beauty, their minds will wander away.
Wang Qiwu blinked her moist almond eyes: "I... Sister Tingyu... You are so kind... I..."
Wang Lanzhi couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so she pulled the person to her side and said in a low voice: "You could have just called her Sister Xie, why did you call her Sister Tingyu? That's so presumptuous." She poked his forehead with her fingertips neither lightly nor heavily.
Xie Tingyu said, "It's just a small favor. There's no need to do this."
"How can that be possible..." Wang Qiwu bit his lip, stroking the edge of the sandalwood box with his fingertips, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "I have to thank you very much. I'll treat you... I'll treat you..."
Before she could finish her words, Wang Lanzhi pulled her back: "If you want to invite anyone to dinner, forget it. A man and a woman sitting alone at the same table, what will it say?" She narrowed her eyes, "You are still waiting to be married, so you should avoid suspicion."
Wang Qiwu whispered back, "What do you mean by 'waiting to get married'? I don't want to marry anyone else. I've already said it before, I've wanted to marry Xuan since I was a child... well..."
Wang Lanzhi quickly covered Wang Qiwu's mouth.
On this side, Xie Tingyu and Ji Lian were also whispering to each other.
Xie Tingyu feigned surprise: "How can it suddenly be so cold in the middle of summer? Hey, why do I feel colder the closer I get to His Highness?"
Ji Lian looked at Xie Tingyu coldly: "So you mobilized so many troops today just for this Wang Lang. What's the matter, Xie Tingyu, you fake Taoist priest, are you tempted?"
Xie Tingyu raised the corner of his mouth: "I am just doing something brave and righteous."
Ji Lian grabbed Xie Tingyu's hairband and tugged it with just the right amount of force. "The gardens of the Wang family of Langya and the Xie family of Chenjun are both in Wuyi Lane, quite close to each other. Will I be able to drink in your wedding wine soon?"
Xie Tingyu smiled and replied readily, "If I were to have a wedding banquet, your share would definitely be indispensable. Your Highness, don't worry."
Seeing Xie Tingyu's response as if she had accepted it, Ji Lian felt a surge of anger in his chest. His lips moved a few times, but ultimately, he simply loosened his hairband and turned away, ignoring Xie Tingyu. She truly was truly annoying.
Huan Zheying, the captain of the Jinwu Guard, came swiftly with two teams of guards. She was dressed in light armor, a sword at her waist, and her armor plates clattered with the wind as she walked.
Huan Zheying first checked the thief lying on the ground, then scanned the bruises on the shaft of Yuan's carriage. She raised her hand and waved, and immediately several Jinwu Guards lined up and walked towards Yuan's carriage.
Telerpi raised his front hooves and stomped hard on the abdomens of the two bandits on the ground.
The bandit, who was still alive but had an arrow in his wrist, was kicked by the horse and was in so much pain that he curled up and rolled on the ground, with blood gushing out of the wound on his wrist.
Teler Puppy snorted, wagged its tail, and walked back to Wang Qiwu contentedly.
The Jinwu Guards carried the bandits away in groups of two, leaving only a few dark red bloodstains on the ground.
Huan Zheying strode towards Wang Lanzhi. Seeing this, Wang Lanzhi, Wang Qiwu and Xie Tingyu all dismounted to greet him.
"I didn't expect Commander Wang to be here," Huan Zheying clasped his fists and bowed, "Today's farce has made you a laughing stock."
Wang Lanzhi is now serving as the garrison commander at the Sirong Mansion, so Huan Zheying calls her Commander Wang.
She punched Huan Zheying on the shoulder. "Haven't you made me laugh enough?" She turned sideways and introduced Xie Tingyu. "This is Madam Xie, the one who subdued those two little thieves. Xie Tingyu, from the Xie family of Chen County."
Huan Zheying glanced at Xie Tingyu and admired him very much.
Huan Zheying knew that Grand Tutor Xie had sent a letter to her mother, Huan Zhanyue, asking her to teach her archery. Her mother privately complained that the Grand Tutor was abusing his power to benefit her daughter, a source of frustration. If her mother were present today, witnessing Xie Tingyu's stunning two arrows, she would undoubtedly have no complaints about accepting her as a disciple.
Huan Zheying clasped his fists towards Xie Tingyu and said, "Thank you, Madam Xie, for your great help today."
She turned to Ji Lian who was inside the car window and knelt on one knee. "Your Highness was frightened, are you okay?"
Ji Lian shook his head, "Captain, you're too polite. You don't have to be like this."
Huan Zheying stood up, her armor clattering. "I'm glad Your Highness is alright." She glanced at the bloodstains on the ground and said in a deep voice, "We will conduct a thorough investigation into today's incident. I will take my leave."
"Captain Huan, I don't think this is appropriate."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
With a bang, the car door opened and Yuan Wangshu got out.
She straightened her sleeves, bowed to Ji Lian, and pointed to the large water stain on her front. "I was drinking tea in the carriage, but the carriage swayed and the tea spilled. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Highness."
Yuan Wangshu looked up at Xie Tingyu, who had made her hate him so much in recent days, and then looked at Wang Lanzhi beside her.
One or two people she hated were now standing together.
Ever since the ghost incident in the palace was resolved, the emperor eliminated many of Yuan's spies in the palace. To avoid being implicated, she had to hide in Qingliang Villa on the outskirts of Jiankang to avoid the limelight.
Now that her mother has returned home, she has sent several letters asking her to come home. I guess she wants to scold her for this matter.
We really need to settle both old and new grudges together.
Yuan Wangshu took a deep breath and smiled, "Captain Huan is an upright man. I believe you will handle this matter impartially. But I believe someone else must be held accountable for this."
"Madam Yuan, please speak."
Yuan Wangshu looked at Xie Tingyu and said, "I personally think that Madam Xie should also be interrogated."
Xie Tingyu, who was named, exclaimed, "Ah..." "...Are you talking about me?"
Wang Qiwu's cheeks flushed crimson, and he stamped his feet in anger, calling out the man's name. "Yuan Wangshu, what are you talking about?! Sister Tingyu was kind enough to help me, but you let her be tried together with the criminals. What are your intentions? You truly are... a bad person."
Yuan Wangshu said, "Wang Lang, that's wrong. It's true that Xie Tingyu was helping someone catch the thief, but she acted recklessly and didn't care about the people. She recklessly chased after him, causing some stalls to overturn and be damaged. Shouldn't Xie Tingyu be held accountable?"
She unfurled the fan she had pulled from her sleeve. "If she really wanted to catch the thief, why would she wait until now, waiting in front of the Emperor's carriage? I think she might be deliberately trying to make a scene to show off her abilities."
With these words, a man who had made great contributions in catching thieves was turned into a person who was just trying to attract attention.
Seeing Xie Tingyu's indifferent expression, Yuan Wangshu continued, "I heard that Xie Er came from Shangqing Temple. I'm sure he's neglected the art of catching thieves. People should never try things they're not good at."
He really knows how to speak and is able to speak well.
However, Xie Tingyu knew how to anger people better than Yuan Wangshu.
Xie Tingyu sighed softly: "Mother Wangshu is right. I am really an amateur when it comes to catching people. I am sorry to have made you laugh."
She smiled broadly and changed the subject, "However, when I was a Taoist priest in Shangqing Temple, my main job was to liberate the souls of the dead, and archery was my side job. Wangshu Niang, if someone in your family dies in the future and you need a Taoist priest to perform a ritual, just come to me. I'm very professional and can handle the burial, the ritual, the funeral, and the mourning at the grave. I guarantee you'll be satisfied. I'll give you a discount then, fifty strings of cash per session, and you can have your family member enter the Pure Land soon."
Yuan Wangshu's face darkened, and he stopped fanning himself. "Xie Tingyu, you..."
Xie Tingyu's smile grew even brighter. "Okay, stop talking. If you continue, the bowstring in my hand will hit your forehead."
She plucked the bowstring with her fingertips, making a sound. "I won't be responsible if things go wrong. After all, my archery skills are mediocre, and it's common for me to hurt people."
Wang Qiwu's shoulders were shaking, and a smile was flashing in his eyes.
Ji Lian lowered her head and pursed her lips, a very light cough coming out of her throat.
Wang Lanzhi and Huan Zheying were very pleased to hear these words. They looked at each other silently and could read admiration for Xie Tingyu in each other's eyes.
The two of them had been unhappy with Yuan Wangshu for a long time, but because of face, they kept it to themselves. When they heard Xie Tingyu was so disrespectful to Yuan Wangshu, they secretly gave her a thumbs up.
Yuan Wangshu wanted to retort, but he didn't know where to start. He froze there, his chest heaving violently, staring at Xie Tingyu with resentment.
Xie Tingyu didn't care at all and looked at Huan Zheying, "Then I'll have to trouble Captain Huan to lead the way."
Huan Zheying said, "Then I'll trouble you, Madam Xie. Please come with our Jinwu Guards. It's just a few routine inquiries."
Xie Tingyu nodded.
She really didn't have any objection.
She was very experienced in jail. What's more, as soon as she was released from prison, Xie Dasitu would be there to rescue her. It would only take her a cup of tea in prison.
Going to jail is really just a trivial matter.
When he was about to be taken away by the Jinwu Guards, Cen Xiu finally arrived late on horseback with a few vegetable leaves on his head.
Cen Xiu saw Xie Tingyu from a distance and shouted, "Young Master, you run so fast! It really makes me suffer. The road is full of all kinds of fruits and vegetables. I don't know which wicked person threw them along the street..."
When they rode up to him, they found that Xie Tingyu was trapped in the ranks of the Jinwu Guards, and it seemed that he was about to be questioned.
Cen Xiu's eyes widened: "Hey... Young Master, where are you going?"
"Oh, a trip to the jail."
Xie Tingyu threw the horn bow from his back over and ordered, "Help me take the bow and Jiaoxuecong back, and Stepping Mooncong will go with me."
Cen Xiu frantically caught the horn bow, then stood there with his mouth wide open. Then, he frantically grabbed Jiao Xuecong's reins, "What? What jail? Didn't we do good deeds? Why are we in jail?"
Xie Tingyu jumped on the horse and said nonchalantly: "It's okay, go back and ask mother to pull me out." After that, she kicked the horse's belly and blended into the team of Jinwu Guards.
Wang Lanzhi grabbed Wang Qiwu, who was about to mount his horse and follow him, and said, "Don't I know what you're thinking? Go back to the mansion."
Wang Qiwu stared longingly at Xie Tingyu's receding figure, "I...I...then I want to go back home and ask my grandmother for help."
Wang Lanzhi's face turned stern. "Don't tell anyone about what happened today when you go back. She'll be fine." Seeing Wang Qiwu's relentless attitude, Wang Lanzhi pinched his brows and said, "It's really okay. The Jinwu Guards never wrongly accuse any good person."
Yuan Wangshu snorted coldly, returned to the carriage, and told the coachman to set off in a deep voice.
Only after Xie Tingyu's figure completely disappeared did Ji Lian lower the curtain.
Ji Lian whispered to Jiang Zhu, "Take my jade token and send someone to guarantee Xie Tingyu. Have the Jinwu Guards release him as soon as possible after questioning him."
According to this time, by the time Cen Xiuyi came and went, and by the time Grand Tutor Xie's letter was delivered to the Jinwu Guard, it would probably be midnight. He...he wasn't worried about her, he just wanted to repay her for the last time she had defeated the evil spirit in the palace.
Jiangzhu got off the car immediately.
The sound of wheels rolled as the emperor's carriage drove towards Ci'en Temple outside the city.
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The text of "Three Treasures in One Birth, But Dragon is Born Ao Ao" is as follows:
【Female Master and Male Apprentice】
Bking type max level boss heroine/complaining heroine/heroine talks nonsense/whether it is love or fighting, the heroine takes the lead/BG
My name is Chu Zhijiao, and I am the best swordsman in the world.
One day, I found a man. He was a fair-skinned, handsome young man with long legs, a nice butt, broad shoulders and a narrow waist.
He was seriously injured. He just tilted his head back, looked at me with clear eyes, and said in a very low, bubbly voice, "Did you save me?"
Who could resist this? So I slept with him.
After we slept together, we became master and apprentice, I was the master and he was the apprentice.
Later, I accidentally made a big mistake and was wanted by the entire cultivation world. My disciple died to protect me.
The day after he died, time went back to the first day I picked him up.
He just tilted his head back, looked at me with a pair of clear eyes, and said in a very low, bubbling voice, "Did you save me?"
I:?
Such a familiar plot.
So I put him to sleep again.
To confirm my guess, I stabbed him to death myself.
Time goes back to the first day I picked him up.
Oh my God, a human-shaped time-reversal artifact!
The fifth time I had to kill him to rewind my game due to constant trouble, he grabbed my sword and said, "Don't kill me. Every time you kill me, you have to sleep with me. Are you still human?"
Me: "No, you do have memories! Then you always pretend to be meeting me for the first time. Sorry, I have to kill you again this time."
He: "I'm pregnant with your child, how could you have the heart to do this to me?"
I:?
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