Chapter 68: A self-proclaimed busybody (asking for monthly tickets)
This righteous question startled the person behind the rockery. After hesitating for a moment, he finally came out.
Chang Sui'an saw the young man's appearance clearly and was a little surprised: "Mr. Cui Liulang?"
Although he and Cui Lang were not familiar with each other, they were of similar age and grew up in Beijing. Cui Lang was also a well-known playboy, so they had met several times.
Cui Lang also recognized the man, and smiled as if nothing had happened, raising his hand to salute: "So it's the young master of the Chang family!"
He wanted to pretend that nothing had happened, but Chang Sui'an's mind would not allow the matter to be exposed, and he asked, "Why did Cui Liulangjun hide?"
Facing the young man's extremely puzzled eyes, Cui Lang laughed to hide his embarrassment and replied, "Of course I'm here to look for my elder brother!"
"..." Chang Sui'an looked at the other person in confusion.
Father always says that his answers are irrelevant - he really should be allowed to listen to what Cui Jia Liulang has to say.
He said he came to see his elder brother, but he hid here. If he did this in his house, it would be pure slapping, and he would have to give the necessary "Rejuvenation Hall Warning" afterwards.
He saw Cui Lang's sneaky behavior and confusing words as a potential guest of Huichun Pavilion, but Cui Lang treated him warmly: "Mr. Chang, you came at the right time. Come on, let's go in together!"
It was true that he came to look for his elder brother, but after hesitating for a long time he still didn't dare to go in. This young man from the Chang family was as brave as a calf, and it was perfect for him to keep him company and give him courage!
Cui Lang pulled Chang Sui'an towards the Zen temple without saying anything, and asked, "Why did Chang Lang come to see my eldest brother?"
Chang Sui'an: "I am here to return this cloak to Commander Cui."
It would be fine to send a servant to do such a thing, but since Commander Cui helped today, it would be more sincere for him to come in person.
Cui Lang looked at the cloak in his hand, and then he realized: "So that's how it is... But why doesn't Madam Chang come over?"
"My sister is injured, so I will come here on her behalf."
Cui Lang felt a little disappointed.
Today, he saw his elder brother and the Chang family lady working together in a critical moment, and afterwards his elder brother lent his cloak to the other party. He secretly thought that this was a give-and-take relationship...
Thinking about this, Cui Lang couldn't help but sigh: "What a pity."
"What a pity?" Chang Sui'an looked at the young man beside him worriedly.
Cui Lang coughed lightly and said with a smile: "It's just a random remark."
Chang Sui'an: "..."
It's really messy.
"By the way, at the ceremony today, I noticed that Mrs. Chang was exceptionally agile and nimble, not comparable to ordinary girls. I guess she has learned martial arts?" Cui Lang asked curiously.
Chang Sui'an was in high spirits and put aside his prejudices: "In fact, my sister has only been practicing martial arts for a short time, but she is a real martial arts genius. She can master it at a glance. I have never seen such a talented person!"
One dared to say it, the other dared to believe it. Cui Lang praised in surprise: "As expected of a girl from the Chang family, you really have the demeanor of a general!"
Chang Sui'an straightened his chest, with a proud look on his face: "Isn't it?"
My sister and he are destined to be a family! The Zen courtyard in the temple is not too big. While the two were talking, they saw Cui Jing.
The young man was standing in the corridor at this time, instructing his subordinates about the night patrol matters - although the matter of the Pei family was settled, there were still five days left for the prayer, and there must not be any mistakes from now on.
After the subordinate responded and left, Chang Sui'an and Cui Lang stepped forward to pay their respects.
"General Cui, I'm here to return my cloak." Chang Sui'an handed over the cloak.
Cui Jing nodded, and Yuan Xiang took it and asked casually, "I wonder how Madam Chang's injury is?"
After all, he and Madam Chang were quite familiar with each other - when he was too thoughtful and once thought that Madam Chang was a man.
Seeing Cui Jing also looking at him, Chang Sui'an replied, "The doctor examined me and said there was nothing serious. He prescribed a prescription to calm my nerves."
Any recipe for calming the nerves?
Cui Jing recalled the girl's reaction today - this recipe cannot be said to be dispensable, it can only be said to be completely unnecessary.
She wasn't afraid at all.
When facing the giant elephant, she remained calm and responded accordingly, but she was not afraid.
That feeling of fearlessness left a particularly deep impression on him, as if the word "fear" among the seven emotions and six desires had been completely removed from her body.
This is extremely rare, even rarer than her round head.
And this rare feeling of fearlessness was something he had the good fortune to see in another person many years ago.
Cui Jing's gaze turned slightly and fell on the cloak in Yuan Xiang's hand.
The design of this cloak is unique to the general of Xuan Ce's army. When he met that man that year, such a cloak was tied on that man.
It was winter, and the traveler and his horse were hurrying on their way in the snow. The soft, white snow fell on the cloak and on the shoulders of the cloak's owner.
The man sat on the horse, took off his hood and cloak, revealing a cold, fair face that was only the size of a palm.
The man threw the cloak to him -
The heavy cloak, wrapped in wind and snow, hit him, and he subconsciously stretched out his hands to hug it.
"It's good that you are alright." Yuan Xiang heaved a sigh of relief and gave a thumbs up: "Mrs. Chang was really brave today."
"Of course, my sister is a martial arts genius." Chang Sui'an did not miss any opportunity to publicize this matter.
A martial arts genius? Cui Jing came back to her senses, and the scene in the inn when the other party tried to pull out the Zhanxiu flashed through her mind, as well as her arrogant words "I will pick it up sooner or later".
Confident and full of energy.
Hmm... As for the martial arts genius, although I don’t know whether it’s true or not, it’s obvious that she firmly believes in it.
"Brother Chang, I would like to ask you a question..." Cui Lang couldn't help but feel curious: "Is Madam Chang's biological father... really Yao Tingwei?"
This statement was indeed presumptuous, but because it was said by Cui Lang, it seemed inexplicably normal.
Chang Sui'an was eager to refute the rumor online anytime and anywhere: "Of course not! Yao Tingwei went to see my father in the afternoon and cleared up the misunderstanding."
Cui Lang understood: "I was saying... it doesn't look like it!"
Chang Sui'an immediately looked at Cui Lang as if he were a close friend: "Right! I think so too!"
Yuan Xiang also nodded: "Yes, it is indeed not related."
Cui Jing remained silent.
A world was achieved where only Yao Tingwei was injured.
It is also foreseeable that as this rumor spreads and is then dispelled, the harm will be extremely widespread and lasting, and may even accompany Yao Tingwei throughout his life.
"My sister also asked me to thank General Cui." Chang Sui'an raised his hand and bowed to Cui Jing: "Thank you for your help today."
"No need." Cui Jing said, "I haven't been able to help at all."
The way things had developed in the end was enough for him to see one thing clearly - even if he did nothing, the girl was capable enough to handle and solve everything.
Whether it is the dilemma of the divine elephant or the Pei family’s affairs.
He even thought about it later and couldn't help wondering, when he was repeatedly meddling in other people's affairs, was the other party thinking in his heart - I hope my plans won't be disrupted by this meddling person who suddenly appeared, and - could this person please stay away from me?
All in all, although he seemed to be busy doing a lot, he was actually just providing some ineffective help.
Born into the Cui family, this young man was tempered on the battlefield at a young age. He seems to be indifferent, aloof, and extremely arrogant, but in fact, he is well versed in the art of fighting by knowing both oneself and the enemy, so he has always had self-knowledge, and even excess.
General Cui, who prides himself on being a nosy man, refused the thanks at this moment from the bottom of his heart.
But Chang Sui'an still insisted on thanking him, and finally said: "My father said that after returning to Beijing, I will invite General Cui to my house for a drink!"
Cui Lang hurriedly said: "This is good!"
Cui Jing looked at his younger brother: "?"
Cui Lang shrank his neck and explained with a forced smile: "I just think that the wine in General Chang's mansion must be rare and good wine..."
Chang Sui'an was not modest either, and said with a smile: "Of course, when Commander Cui arrives, I will serve you the best wine."
Having said that, he did not stay any longer and raised his hand and said, "Then I will not disturb Commander Cui."
Cui Jing signaled Yuan Xiang to see him off.
There were only two people left in the corridor. Cui Lang suddenly felt much colder and his smile was about to fail.
"Why are you here?" Cui Jing asked.
Cui Lang couldn't help but become cautious: "I just came to ask if my elder brother was injured today, and whether he had asked a doctor to see him?"
After asking, he laughed again and added: "…Atang asked me to ask. She is timid and doesn't dare to come to see my elder brother."
Cui Jing looked at him and said, "You don't look very courageous either."
Cui Lang's expression froze, he laughed dryly, and plucked up the courage to flatter him: "Who made my elder brother so brilliant that I dare not look up to him easily..."
Cui Jing's mouth twitched slightly, and he only replied: "I am not injured."
Cui Lang secretly looked at his brother's hand.
I just felt that if my elder brother's hands could speak, he would have asked me a question with grievance: I don't deserve a name, right? Those hands had been washed, but they were not even wrapped with a bandage.
In Cui Jing's eyes, this was indeed not considered an injury.
Cui Lang didn't dare to say more, he just nodded obediently: "That's good..."
"Anything else?"
Cui Lang, who heard the intention of driving people away, was startled and shook his head quickly: "No more!"
He quickly bowed and said, "Brother, I'm going back first."
Cui Jing said “hmm”.
When Cui Lang was about to leave the corridor, he slowly stopped and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Cui Jing: "If you have something to say, just say it."
Cui Lang forced a smile and said, "It's nothing important. I just want to ask my elder brother... Will you go back for my father's birthday in half a month?"
Cui Jing: “Yes.”
Cui Lang was overjoyed: "Then I will wait for my elder brother at home!"
He grinned, bowed to Cui Jing again, and walked out of the corridor.
But he stopped beside the stone steps, turned around and asked in a low voice: "Brother, do you need my help to prepare a birthday gift? Brother is very busy with official duties, I think he has no time to take care of this matter..."
If the eldest brother returns empty-handed, his father will surely make a fuss again.
"No need." Cui Jing looked at him and said, "I'm ready."
Cui Lang was a little surprised: "That's good!"
He bowed to Cui Jing again: "Brother, I will go back first!"
However, watching him bow three times, each time with a sentence, Cui Jing couldn't help but ask: "Are you performing some kind of farewell ceremony for the body?"
Cui Lang's eyes widened, his face was embarrassed, and he quickly bowed and made amends: "...I didn't mean it, please don't blame me, elder brother!"
Cui Jing put his hands behind his back and said, "Go back."
"Yes!" Cui Lang bowed repeatedly and retreated.
This time he really left.
After leaving the Zen temple, he let out a breath quietly and raised his sleeve to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
After walking for a while, Cui Tang came up to him and asked, "How is your injury, brother?"
"My eldest brother is fine." Cui Lang complained, "You should care about your second brother! My legs are so scared that they are weak!"
Cui Tang was too lazy to pay attention to him: "Will my elder brother go back for father's birthday?"
"Not only will my elder brother go back, he has even prepared birthday gifts, which shows that he has always kept it in mind." Cui Lang couldn't help but sighed when he said this: "Atang, don't you think that the biggest disadvantage of my elder brother in front of father is that he does too much and says too little?"
After a pause, he added: "But she looks too good."
Cui Tang glanced at him: "?"
"Think about it, which man wouldn't be jealous of my eldest brother's face? You know, my father is also a human being. Every time he gets angry and sees that my eldest brother is much more handsome than him, and he doesn't look like him, wouldn't he get angrier and angrier the more he looks at him?"
"..." Cui Tang gave him a look that said "I don't really understand you men" and said, "Then you definitely don't have these worries."
Whether it's "too little said" or "too good looking" -
After all, her second brother, even if he had read one more page of books today, would have wanted to hire a drum and lion dance band to celebrate so that everyone would know.
As for appearance, it is even more obvious.
"That's right." Cui Lang nodded in agreement at first, but then he realized something was wrong: "No... Cui Tang, what do you mean? You're scolding yourself, right? Don't we share the same face?"
The brother and sister kept bickering with each other all the way.
Finally, Cui Lang suddenly lowered his voice and asked, "Atang, what do you think of my elder brother's heroic act of saving the damsel in distress today?"
"Where does the hero save the beauty come from?" Cui Tang said: "It's clearly a hero saving a hero."
Cui Lang thought about it and nodded: "That's true."
He couldn't help but say, "Now that you put it that way, they are even more of a good match."
Cui Tang glanced at him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about all day? Don't forget that your elder brother has the same surname as you, Cui."
How could the Cui family marry a girl from a family other than the other three families?
"You are limited, aren't you?" Cui Lang said, "My elder brother has joined the army, so what is impossible? Just think about it, if the two of us can overcome all difficulties and break through the secular etiquette... wouldn't it be in line with my elder brother's earth-shaking rebellious spirit?"
"Yeah, very good." Cui Tang commented: "I've heard a lot of things that are completely unrelated, but this is the first time I've heard something that is completely unrelated."
It seems that the eldest brother is not familiar with the lady from the Chang family, but he is here to sing a sad song for them.
Seeing that his second brother was still unconvinced, Cui Tang suggested: "Why don't you go talk to your father after returning to the city and ask for his opinion?"
"Come on, father wants to celebrate his birthday, not shorten it."
Under the moonlight, the brother and sister gradually faded away.
At the same moment, Chang Suining had already fallen asleep.
Today, Duan sent someone to see her and brought some supplements.
In the evening, Wu Jue followed his words and insisted on reciting a meditation mantra for her.
Thanks to the supplements and meditation mantras, Chang Suining had a very deep sleep.
The next day, he woke up at the usual time, washed and changed his clothes, then left the temple with Xier and Azhi.
"Where are we going, girl?"
Chang Suining: "Go and accumulate merits."
Xier understood - I understand, the girl is going to the main hall to listen to the master's lecture and do morning lessons with other female relatives? However, Chang Suining was not seen at the morning lessons today.
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