Chapter 117 The meaning of the wooden carving: wait until his Daoist partner wakes up, then fill it to the brim again...
"Madam Zhou, is this Qingnu?"
Aunt Zhang was startled at first, then her face lit up with joy. Last time, she had gone to see them with Sister-in-law Wu, but when they arrived, they didn't see anyone.
I only heard from the neighbors that a mother and child had indeed moved in, but the child was studying at the school and the woman had found a job at the embroidery shop.
They waited for a long time, but no one came back.
As it grew late, fearing their families would worry, the group had no choice but to return to Qingyun Ladder. For the next few days, everyone was busy with their own affairs, and the estate was quite far away, so Aunt Zhang didn't go there again. Unexpectedly, Zhou Qingnu returned today.
A woman dressed in green walked in through the door. Her hair was neatly combed, and her face was calm and composed.
Seeing her appearance, Aunt Zhang felt somewhat relieved. At least she seemed to be doing well, and she no longer had to worry about whether Qingnu would feel lonely over there without them, her acquaintances.
Lian Quesheng didn't really want to get involved with them. He had originally planned to give Wang Liang a good beating and smash up his unworthy shop, making a huge scene, which was more in line with his status.
Unexpectedly, on his way from Xingchenque, he happened to meet Zhou Qingnu. Whether it was intentional or not, fate had arranged for them to meet.
Lian Quesheng has been catching up on the major events that happened to Shen Wuke during his absence these past few days. Only then did he realize how much Jiang Yu and Shen Jiuxu had suffered. He had originally thought that those arrogant bastards in Shen Wuke would know to behave themselves after he taught them a lesson.
But to my surprise, there were other people there.
Their methods were utterly despicable, and their intentions were sinister. But Zhou Qingnu was no better; Lian Quesheng had personally witnessed Jiang Yu rescuing Xiaoying, and he had advised his friend against rescuing people so easily.
In particular, it requires expending one's own spiritual power to save others.
But Jiang Yu wouldn't listen and insisted on his own way. Even Que Sheng couldn't persuade him. But after meeting Zhou Qingnu, he thought that this person would be grateful and didn't give Jiang Yu too many instructions.
Lian Quesheng didn't want to be a villain who maliciously speculated about their thoughts, but as it turned out, he was right.
Just then, Zhou Qingnu bumped into Lian Quesheng, who was in a state of intense hatred for evil. He felt that he had nothing to say to these people, but to his surprise, Zhou Qingnu took the initiative to strike up a conversation.
“Young Master Lian, I know you will think I have ill intentions. In any case, Young Master Jiang’s unexpected death is indeed related to me, and Qingnu will not deny that. But behind these events, Wang Liang is also closely involved.”
Lian Quesheng stared at her and sneered, "I know, that's why I came here to settle accounts with him, and with you too. I just didn't expect you to have already left Qingyun Ladder. But that's fine too. Jiang Yu won't see you, so he won't remember those sad things anymore, which will be good for his recovery."
“You are a woman. Although I, Lian Quesheng, have never said that I would not hit a woman, if Jiang Yu finds out, he will blame me. So, I will not lay a hand on you, but if there is a next time, it may not be the same. Jiang Yu is merciful, and Shen Jiuxu did not pursue the matter, but that does not mean that I am the same as them.”
He was about to leave after he finished speaking when he rolled his eyes. But then the weather turned against him and started pouring rain. The rain soaked even Quesheng's clothes, which made him even more irritable.
"Young Master Lian, if you don't mind, come back with me to avoid the rain."
"No need, there are plenty of inns."
“This is a manor. Usually, apart from the people who live here, almost no outsiders come here, so there are no inns. If Young Master Lian hadn’t come, he would have had to sleep on the streets tonight.” Zhou Qingnu said casually. Lian Quesheng looked around and saw that it seemed to be just as she said. He didn’t even see a tavern, let alone anything else.
"Fine, but don't expect me to forgive you. I, Lian Quesheng, always keep my word."
"Hmm...hmm." After dealing with him, Zhou Qingnu walked home and handed the extra umbrella to Lian Quesheng. "Young Master Lian wants to teach Wang Liang a lesson, and I have a plan. Although I am just a weak woman and can't do anything big, I know just as much as Young Master Lian."
"What I know is the key to defeating Wang Liang. As the saying goes, winning hearts and minds is the most effective way. What he values most is his title as a peerless doctor, but that's all a lie. Everyone says he saved many people, but in reality, those people were saved by the Zheng family girl. He betrayed her, not only stealing her credit but also harming the Zheng family in the end."
Lian Quesheng snorted and turned his head away, clearly having taken her words to heart, but still not intending to cooperate with this person. Zhou Qingnu, however, was not discouraged and continued to speak softly, "Young Master Lian can wait until I get home to get some things. After you have seen them, you can decide whether or not to believe me."
"These are the evidence."
Zhou Qingnu took out a mahogany box, and Aunt Zhang immediately exclaimed in surprise, pulling several adult men and people of similar age around her to come and see it.
Lian Quesheng glanced at it. He had seen Zhou Qingnu at her house a few days ago. She had told him the truth then. He had to admit that this move was indeed very effective in destroying her spirit.
But the thought that they had used the same trick against Jiang Yu annoyed Lian Quesheng, so he stopped watching. In any case, these people would eventually achieve their goal by talking back and forth, not to mention that Wang Liang had indeed used poison to kill Doctor Zheng's family.
"Ye Zishan, you stay here. Once they're done, smash this place up and vent your anger."
After giving his instructions, Lian Quesheng left. He didn't go to Shen Wuke, nor did he ask anyone about Jiang Yu and Shen Jiuxu. It was as if he had just vented his frustrations on a whim and then mysteriously disappeared again.
Inside the Fuyou Palace, Xie Hanyu brought over many medicines for restoring spiritual energy from the Yaotai Silver Palace. "Take it once a day, decoct it and drink it. However, the injury to his right hand is too severe. I can only guarantee that he can recover to 50% at most. He must be extremely careful when using the sword in the future. The Xianchen Sword is too heavy. If Young Master Jiang wakes up, he should use it less."
His hand touched the dust on the table. The sword trembled, feeling an immense pressure that made it hard to breathe. Who was this person? How could he be even more terrifying than its master?
Xie Hanyu glanced at the sword and noticed something. She gently ran her finger across it, and Xian Chen immediately stopped moving. Xie Hanyu withdrew her hand and looked at Shen Jiuxu, "This sword has a spirit, but it is not righteous. The injury here is serious, so it may be useless. Let's wait until Young Master Jiang wakes up before making a decision."
"Shen Jiuxu thanks Immortal Lord." Shen Jiuxu glanced at Xian Chen indifferently, then bowed to Xie Hanyu. "Immortal Lord, you have helped me greatly this time. If you ever need my help in the future, just ask, and I will do my best without hesitation."
"Young Master Jiang is exceptionally talented and possesses a great heart; he deserves to enjoy good fortune. It's truly a pity this time, but given his abilities, his ascension next time is inevitable. I guarantee that next time I will return the tribulation to him with a clear conscience. The person behind this incident has not yet been identified, so I'm afraid Sect Leader Shen will have to bear with it for another two days."
"You're too kind, Immortal Lord Xie. Leave this matter to me to investigate slowly. It's been quite some time, and Jiang Yu has been suffering one thing after another. It must be more than just heavenly lightning. I plan to settle things after he recovers from his injuries."
Shen Jiuxu looked serious. Xie Hanyu looked at him and could always sense an aura from him that did not belong to the mortal world. However, these things had nothing to do with him, and Xie Hanyu would not point them out.
The spirits born from the spiritual power of heaven and earth, by chance, encountered the people of this world, which can be considered a beautiful story.
Xie Hanyu stroked the sleeping dragon on her wrist and chuckled softly, "If you encounter any difficulties, you can come directly to Huaixian Sect to find me."
He stood there, like a jade pendant that had been polished and smoothed by time. Compared to Shen Jiuxu and Jiang Yu, he was more mature and composed. "Sect Leader Shen, I wish you and Young Master Jiang a peaceful and prosperous future, and happiness in Chang'an."
“We are very fortunate to meet. I look forward to your next visit to Cangming Mountain with your young friend Jiang.”
He changed his form of address, subtly indicating his attitude and stance. Shen Jiuxu could of course understand, and smiled as well, "Once Jiang Yu is restored, I will definitely pay him another visit."
The door was pushed open, and the figure grew smaller and smaller. The footsteps stopped, and gradually only the sound of rain falling from the eaves could be heard. Shen Jiuxu returned to the bedside and went to check on the person inside the blankets.
Jiang Yu lay on the bed. He had spent more than half of the past few months on this bed. Since arriving at Shen Wuke, he had encountered all sorts of things. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against a hidden arrow in the dark. But no matter what kind of thing it was, it seemed to be inextricably linked to Shen Jiuxu.
If he hadn't come here, he probably wouldn't have encountered all this, and Jiang Yu would still be the carefree and unrestrained Young Master Jiang, praised by the world. Instead, he would be like this now, covered in injuries, his cultivation half-crippled, his wrists weak, and his reputation divided.
He was the one who stained a pure and flawless piece of jade. Shen Jiuxu bent down and rested his head on Jiang Yu's neck, feeling his Daoist partner's faint breath. Only in this way could he feel at ease.
The rain kept falling, and Shen Jiuxu began to hope that when the rain stopped, Jiang Yu would wake up along with him. He held onto this naive and unrealistic hope, and every day, besides staring at Jiang Yu, he would look out the window at the rain.
Knowing it was all in vain, he did it anyway. Autumn came, and the rains became heavy, lasting for half a month without stopping. The elm tree in the center of the yard, which had been lush and green in summer, became sparse and withered.
Shen Jiuxu woke up early in the morning and, in high spirits, picked up a lot of leaves and laid them out in the box. He then cut a branch about the thickness of an arm and sat down next to Jiang Yu to do some woodworking.
He had no training and his skills were lacking. At first, after a few strokes, the blade cut his hand, and blood gushed out. Later, as he made more practice and became more familiar with the craft, it took him three days to finally carve a palm-sized figure of Jiang Yu. However, the carving was too ugly, and the face didn't quite resemble him.
The rain was still falling. After a while, Shen Jiuxu would go under the eaves for some fresh air. He picked a newly blooming yellow flower from the autumn courtyard and placed it beside Jiang Yu's pillow. The petals, wet with raindrops, were delicate and vibrant, exuding a lively energy.
By the time he carved the fifth one, Shen Jiuxu had become quite skilled. He even carved one of himself and placed it next to Jiang Yu's wood carving.
Jiang Yu hadn't woken up yet, and he wanted Jiang Yu to appreciate his masterpiece, but there was nothing he could do but wait until his Daoist partner woke up before showing him the wooden carving filled with his heartfelt wishes.
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Author's note: This is a month in which Shen Jiuxu transforms into a craftsman.
Jiang Yu woke up to find that his Daoist partner could now have a side job: [Pigeon]
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