Chapter 548 I was careless
Of course she wanted to know, but hearing what Lord Xie said, Song Chunxue felt somewhat helpless.
She sat back down and watched as the shop assistant quickly brought noodles to Xie Zheng, and she couldn't help but frown deeply.
"You've been here for quite a while? Did you wait until Yao Man left before coming in?"
Xie Zheng picked up his chopsticks. "Wouldn't it be embarrassing to arrive so early?"
Song Chunxue's lips twitched slightly. "It's awkward now, I'm the one who's awkward."
"I didn't notice."
"..." Alright, Song Chunxue raised her hand, "Waiter, bring me a pot of wine."
Since things have come to this point, why should she care about saving face?
"What kind of snacks would you like to have with your drinks?" she asked politely.
"Pig ears, yellow mustard greens."
"Waiter, another plate of pig's ears, another plate of mustard greens, and another plate of stir-fried large intestines," Song Chunxue instructed. "Make sure the large intestines are cleaned thoroughly; I can clean them myself if you're too busy."
These words drew sidelong glances from everyone in the noodle shop.
Song Chunxue didn't care at all; she was afraid that the small noodle shop wouldn't have the things she wanted.
"Don't worry, sir. Our manager loves to eat large intestines. He washes them more than ten times each time and then soaks them in salt water and peppercorn water for three days to ensure they are clean."
"That's good." Song Chunxue then remembered to ask Xie Zheng, "Does Your Excellency eat pig intestines?"
"It's alright, I can still eat a little." He hopes it's really clean. He used to love eating it, but once he encountered a dish with a foul smell, and he never ate it again, not even wanting to smell it.
He suspected that Song Chunxue did it on purpose.
"The food and wine are ready. Lord Xie, shouldn't you tell me where my senior brother has been these past two years, and what happened to him?"
Lord Xie poured himself a glass of wine and took a small sip.
"He didn't tell you?"
"..." Isn't that obvious? What's wrong with Xie Zheng? Where did he get this bullish energy from?
Seeing her displeased expression, Xie Zheng couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Sure enough, you're getting more and more direct. That's good. I'm quite envious."
Fearing that Song Chunxue might become violent, he quickly explained seriously, "I didn't mean to deceive Sister Song. The Taoist priest has rarely contacted anyone in the past two years. I was only a few days ahead of you, but in the past few days, I received news that the Taoist temple on the mountain is about to be completed. However, the Zhao family went back on their word and used some tricks that caused the Taoist priest to leave on his sword overnight. He came to see me before he left, and I guess he went to the capital in the past few days."
Beijing?
"When did my senior brother get tricked by the Zhao family?"
"The first four days after you arrived in Jincheng."
So, when her senior came to see her that day, he had already overcome his difficulties.
No wonder my senior brother's lips were pale that day; he must have suffered a lot.
"Why go to the capital? Is the person who gave him the antidote in the capital?"
Xie Zheng swallowed the noodles in his mouth. "The antidote contains a very expensive ingredient. I guess it was used to pay back the money."
At this point, Xie Zheng expressed some dissatisfaction.
“I have also recognized the Taoist priest as my senior brother, but he doesn’t use my money and travels all the way to find you. I clearly knew the Taoist priest first, three years before you.”
"Hmm?" Is Xie Zheng jealous of the Taoist priest?
What direction is this heading?
Also, Xie Zheng has also started cultivating with his senior brother?
"When did this happen? Shouldn't Lord Xie call me 'Senior Brother' now?"
Haha, I never expected things to turn out like this.
It's better to be alive, because only by being alive can we witness miracles.
She suppressed her smugness and said calmly, "Although you've known each other for a long time, it's no use. I recognized the Daoist as my senior brother six years ago, as Lord Xie should know."
Lord Xie swirled his wine glass, his voice gentle, “But the Taoist priest said that I have suddenly attained enlightenment and am skilled in medicine. He said that when I go to the temple to take on disciples, he can pass on all his knowledge to me.”
What?
Her senior brother had actually made such an important promise to Xie Zheng behind her back.
No wonder he hesitated last time, saying he had something to discuss with her.
She even felt indebted to Lord Xie and was too embarrassed to get too close to him.
It's only been a few days since we last met, and Lord Xie is already jealous of her.
Well... I don't know if she was more angry or more amused.
Feeling a mix of emotions, I couldn't resist drinking more wine.
She slammed down her wine glass. "When did you begin studying medicine, Lord Xie?"
"Medicine and medicine are inseparable. Two years ago, before my senior brother went into seclusion, he left me two books..."
"Bang!" Song Chunxue slammed her hand on the table, stood up, one hand supporting herself on the table and the other gripping the corner, and demanded aggressively, "How long ago? Two years ago, before your seclusion?"
Xie Zheng leaned back, only then realizing the seriousness of the situation.
He originally intended to tease her a bit.
"Yes, just two ordinary books..." Xie Zheng looked into her eyes, his confidence slightly lacking, "You wouldn't be thinking of hitting me, would you?"
"I wouldn't dare."
Xie Zheng looked at her clenched fist, "It's not that bad. If you don't acknowledge me as your junior brother..."
"I admit it, I completely admit it. Being Xie Zheng's senior brother is something I can brag about to all the ghosts who have passed away before me after I die. You are a great official favored by the Emperor. Being able to become Xie Zheng's fellow disciple is a blessing I have accumulated over eight lifetimes. I must announce it to the world and let everyone know that you are my junior brother."
"..." Xie Zheng glanced sideways at the hand on his shoulder and realized for the first time that he still didn't quite understand Song Chunxue.
His strange and unsettling manner frightened him.
At this age, he is not attached to illusory love and wants to cultivate with the person he trusts most, so why is he being envied?
That's really overconfident.
Song Chunxue realized her lapse in composure, slowly sat back down, crossed her legs, and grabbed a handful of melon seeds the shopkeeper had given her to crack open.
"Tell me, what else did the Taoist priest give you?"
"..." Xie Zheng took a sip of wine, thinking it best not to say anything.
When their roles change—he's the junior brother and she's the senior brother or sister—she does indeed have the right to take action.
According to the Taoist priest, Song Chunxue obtained a magical artifact. In the past two years, because of that artifact, her skills have improved to the point that even the Taoist priest dares not test them.
He's a weak scholar who can't lift a finger or carry anything heavy, so he'd better avoid getting into trouble.
“That’s all,” he shook his head, pretending to be calm as he picked up a piece of Chinese mustard greens and chewed it with a crisp sound. “He only gave me two books.”
"Hmph, you think I believe that?" Song Chunxue pointed to the beads in his hand. "Was it given to you by the Taoist priest?"
She doesn't even call him "senior brother" anymore, which shows how serious she is.
Xie Zheng was secretly annoyed; he had been careless.
"No, I bought it myself."
"Oh ho?" Song Chunxue laughed, clinking her wine bowl against his with a flourish. "I've already come out, do you think you can use your official power to intimidate me?"
"..." Xie Zheng sighed. Song Chunxue seemed to be drunk. Even when drunk, she was very serious. She was a person with exceptional skills. How should he deal with her?
Could it be that I'm destined to get beaten up today?
He bit his cheek and forced himself to say, "I wouldn't dare. I know I was wrong. Please don't be angry, senior brother. When the Taoist priest returns, you'll see that the most powerful junior brother he spoke of is you. I can't even lift a sword."
"Hehe!" Song Chunxue pulled out a sword from somewhere and threw it on the table. "Words are no proof. Pick it up and let me see."
"..."
Just as the atmosphere became tense, someone outside the door spoke up, "My lord, in the teahouse across the street, Lord Jiang has been beaten by Wang Can."
With a sudden realization, Xie Zheng hurriedly stood up, "Sanwa was beaten?"
P.S.: Happy holiday! Enjoy the beautiful full moon night.
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