Chapter 826 Aren't you sad?
The fourth and second brothers looked at each other for a moment, then turned to look at the third brother and shook their heads together, "It doesn't look like it."
“If that’s the case, it means someone accidentally leaked the news, and all of us are in danger. If it’s just you, then there’s only one possibility.” The fourth brother pointed at the third brother, his face full of certainty.
"What's possible?"
"They're after your life, after all, you're an official, and your biggest backer is about to leave," the fourth brother analyzed logically and said calmly, "And the official who will replace Lord Xie, is he at odds with Lord Xie?"
Sanwa suddenly realized, "That's right, that's how it is. That Lord Zhou does not get along with Lord Xie. He is stubborn and self-willed. He used to have close ties with Lord Wang Can, but last time not only did nothing happen to him, he was even promoted."
The fourth brother nodded. "Then you should be careful. It's one thing if they make things difficult for you on ordinary days, but the worst thing is if they try to harm you from behind. When you go out, don't go to places with few people. If anything happens, let us know. As long as we didn't hire them at a high price, we can handle it ourselves."
Indeed, in the eyes of others, he was just a scholar, powerless and weak.
If Lord Zhou thinks the same way, then even if those people want to do something to him, he can deal with it.
“Okay, I won’t be polite if you need anything,” Sanwa raised his hand and rubbed Lao Si’s head. “You’re a father now, so you should set a good example. From now on, call me Third Brother.”
The fourth brother stubbornly insisted, "I won't."
The second son followed the third son out, saying, "It's time to change how you address him, otherwise your son won't call you 'Dad' in the future. If you scold him for being rude, he'll say he learned it from you."
"..." The fourth brother opened his mouth, and three lines appeared on his forehead. He had been calling him "Third Brother" for many years, and suddenly he had to change his address. This was more painful than being beaten.
...
Two days before they were to enter the capital, Lord Xie and Song Chunxue arrived at Qingshan Temple.
Over the years, the people Xie Zheng knew best here, besides Song Chunxue, were Master Zhang and Huang Mo.
Huang Mo had already invited him for drinks twice.
Before parting, Xie Zheng wanted to say goodbye to Master Zhang in person.
Song Chunxue thought Xie Zheng's idea was going to fail, after all, her senior brother had been in seclusion these days.
Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the mountain, they found their senior brother practicing his sword in the open space outside the gate.
Seeing her senior brother's fluid swordplay, Song Chunxue was filled with envy.
When did she become so amazing?
She used to be carefree and could exchange blows with her senior brother, but now that her senior brother also has a divine sword, she can only study hard and practice diligently to catch up.
When they approached, Master Zhang finished with a move called "Snow Reversal," then sheathed his sword behind him and walked towards them with a smile.
"I've been waiting for you for two days. I thought Lord Xie only had my junior brother in his heart and wasn't planning to come see me before leaving."
Compared to the previous few months, Master Zhang looked much more energetic, and every move he made was full of strength. His calm and self-satisfied smile was like a gentle breeze.
"I've prepared two jugs of wine. Tonight, let's drink until we're both drunk."
Song Chunxue noticed that he was wearing a brand-new dark blue layered round-neck long gown and a headscarf, making him look even more otherworldly than before.
"Senior brother, are you unwilling to let me drink?" Song Chunxue asked with a smile. "Could it be that there's something between you two that I can't hear?"
"If you get drunk, who will take care of Master Xie?" Master Zhang raised his hand and placed it on Xie Zheng's elbow. "Let's go, my two junior brothers."
Xie Zheng seemed to sense something and turned to look at the Taoist priest, "Senior brother, I think..."
“Go inside and sit down to talk,” Master Zhang said gently. “I know everything.”
Song Chunxue turned her head to look elsewhere. Sure enough, even without saying a word, the closest people know what you're thinking.
However, their opportunities to meet may become fewer and fewer in the future.
Several younger members of the family were in the courtyard. When they heard that Lord Xie and Song Chunxue had arrived, they all stood in the courtyard and waited.
"Thank you, Lord Xie. Uncle Song."
"Master, thank you, sir."
Seeing the sympathetic and distressed looks on the children's faces, Song Chunxue couldn't help but want to laugh.
She reached out and patted Changyun's head. "Why are you looking so downcast? Go sit down and read. It's too cold outside in winter. Put on your hat. The wind on this mountain is really strong. It hurts my ears."
Changyun looked at Song Chunxue's head, "Then why isn't Master wearing it?"
"My head isn't cold." The problem is that she couldn't find a nice hat and took it off because she thought it was ugly.
"I'm not cold either, at least I'm younger than my master."
"..." This child even knows how to compare ages with her now.
She turned to the children and said, "What are you all standing here for? Go do your own thing."
Changfeng moved his lips, his face full of worry, and asked, "Isn't Master sad?"
"What's wrong?" Looking at her young disciple, whose thoughts were written all over his face, Song Chunxue felt a warm glow in her heart.
"Aren't you going to the capital with Lord Xie?" Changfeng took a small step forward eagerly.
“Yes, Uncle-Master, we’ve all heard that an imperial edict has been issued in the capital, ordering Lord Xie to come to the capital to take up his post, but you don’t want to go to the capital with him…” Tu Dan’er walked over and took Song Chunxue’s arm, resting his head on her shoulder and shaking it coquettishly, “Then you two will have to separate, you must be very sad.”
"Uncle-Master, you don't need to worry about us. Changfeng and Changyun will be taught by Grandmaster. Just go to the capital with Lord Xie in peace. Don't let us separate you two lovers."
As he spoke, Tudan raised his hand to wipe away his tears, as if he and his beloved were the ones who were about to part ways.
“Yes, Uncle-Master, you should go to the capital. Uncle-Master Zhang also said that he won’t be going out for the time being. He will also accompany us. When you go to the capital, you can see my master and Master Han. If anything happens, they will take care of you.”
Wuji calmly suggested, "Whenever you miss your disciple and child, just fly back on your sword."
Song Chunxue smiled and shook her head, "Silly boy, I understand what you're thinking, but the situation in the capital is not that simple. I'm not a naive young girl who's just starting to fall in love. As elders, we can't just do whatever we want."
"Go ahead and get busy, don't overthink it. I'm not sad." Song Chunxue suppressed her smile and gently patted Changfeng on the back of the head. "Go get some snacks to go with the drinks, they want to drink."
Then, she quickly turned around and walked towards the backyard.
She was actually sad too, but if you experience sadness many times in your life, you'll get through it.
I went to my own room to compose myself, and then went to my senior's room.
Unexpectedly, Young Master Zhao was also there.
He looked much healthier than before; his pale complexion had regained some color, he was sitting up straight, and his clothes were no longer baggy.
"Greetings, Master Song." Young Master Zhao rose to greet him. "Try the snacks I brought."
Song Chunxue nodded at him, "You look much healthier than before."
“Yes, after enlightenment, one can let go of worldly concerns, and a broad mind naturally brings blessings,” he suddenly changed the subject. “So, does the Taoist priest really intend to do something against his conscience, watching Lord Xie travel to the capital and worrying about him from afar?”
"..." Why are they all trying to persuade her? It makes her seem so heartless.
There's a saying: "If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day?"
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