Chapter 31: Cloud-Containing Sword
After the beginning of spring, Southern Chu sent envoys. Emperor Liang was suspicious of the stability of the border, so he asked Princess Nihuang to return to the southern border, but left Mu Qing in the capital to guard against Nihuang.
Zhou You, Xiao Jingrui and others went outside the city to see off Princess Nihuang. Unexpectedly, Prince Zhongling Yuwenxuan from the Nanchu envoy also came to see her off, which really surprised everyone.
You must know that the Mu family has been guarding Yunnan for generations, and has a century-old grudge with Nanchu. It has always been a hostile relationship. What is the purpose of Yu Wenxuan's move? Is it to arouse Emperor Liang's suspicion of the Mu family, or is it for some other purpose?
Woolen cloth?
Yu Wenxuan's provocative words made Mu Qing want to draw his sword and take action, but he changed the subject and said that he had a friend who had always admired Xiao Jingrui's reputation and wanted to ask for some advice.
As soon as he said these words, everyone couldn't help but be even more surprised and confused. Xiao Jingrui was considered a leisurely young man in Daliang. He ignored the disputes in the court, did not hold any official position, and was not even the heir to Xie Yu's title. Yu Wenxuan suddenly targeted him, and
What does it mean?
What was even more surprising was that the person who wanted to ask Xiao Jingrui for advice turned out to be the Nanchu Princess Yuwenian who came with the mission. After all, the princess was a female dependent and came to Daliang with the mission this time.
, which was quite surprising and puzzling to begin with.
"Hey, it's interesting. This princess's swordsmanship is pretty good!" Seeing that the princess and Xiao Jingrui exchanged more than ten moves without losing, Zhou You couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Yan Yujin on the side also nodded subconsciously, with the same surprised look on his face, and then smiled and said: "It would be embarrassing if Jingrui lost to a girl today."
"It turns out to be the Yunjian Sword!" Princess Nihuang recognized Yuwen Nian's sword skills, and Xia Dong on the side also asked: "Is this person Yue Xiuze's apprentice?"
Yue Xiuze, ranked sixth on the list of Langya masters, is the front commander of Southern Chu and a famous swordsman in Southern Chu. Moreover, Yue Xiuze has already defeated Chai Ming, the fifth-ranked golden eagle, and his next target may be
It is Zhuo Dingfeng of Tianquan Villa.
"I think he must be here, but he just didn't show up," Xia Dong, who had a low-pitched exchange of analysis with Princess Nihuang, guessed that Yun Jianyue Xiuze must have come to Jinling with the Nanchu delegation.
"Yue Xiuze..." Zhou You, who clearly heard the conversation between Princess Nihuang and Xia Dong, couldn't help but look at Yuwen Nian who had gradually fallen into a disadvantage: "Dare to challenge Zhuo Dingfeng, it seems that this Yue Xiuze
His swordsmanship is not much inferior to that of Zhuo Dingfeng. What an interesting opponent! Do you like a challenge? Coincidentally, I am also a little interested in the Conquering Cloud Sword!"
Soon, Xiao Jingrui defeated Yuwen Nian with one sword and won. After the defeat, Yuwen Nian said: "Master Xiao is well versed in the Tianquan Sword Intention, but I don't understand enough about the Containing Cloud Sword. I was defeated by Xiao in today's battle."
Young Master, rather than Yunjian being defeated by Tianquanjian. Please tell Master Lingzunzhuo not to forget the old covenant. My master, Yue Xiuze, has arrived in Jinling, and I will pay him a visit someday."
"Haha, what a Containment Sword, it makes my hands itch after seeing it," Zhou You suddenly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Can the princess also tell the commander Yue Xiuze on my behalf that I, Zhou You, also want to learn about his Containment Sword?"
Yun Jian, I hope he can come to the Sanniang Tavern in the city to sit down when he has time, and I'll invite him to drink and discuss swords."
"Who are you? How can you challenge the Conquering Cloud Sword if you want to challenge it?" Yu Wenxuan walked to Yuwen Nian's side and looked at Zhou You with raised eyebrows.
Before Zhou You could speak, Princess Nihuang stepped forward and said with a smile: "I am ashamed of Zhou You's swordsmanship. I think Yue Xiuze will be interested in it."
"Oh? That's because I, Yu Wenxuan, underestimated the heroes of the world. I will tell you about this on your behalf," Hearing this, he glanced at Yu Wenxuan, who was wandering around, slightly surprised, and then left with Yu Wenian.
Seeing Yuwen Nian turn around and look at Xiao Jingrui step by step, and Xiao Jingrui also looked a little confused, Zhou You couldn't help but flash his eyes and said with a joking smile: "You really don't know each other before you fight! Mr. Xiao, the Princess of Nanchu County
, wouldn’t it be that I fell in love with you at first sight?”
"Brother Zhou, please stop teasing me," Xiao Jingrui smiled helplessly, while Zhou You smiled and said: "I think that Yu Wenxuan is also very interested in you! You have to be careful, you don't know these Nan Chu
What exactly do people want to do with you?"
Hearing Zhou You's words, Xia Dong looked thoughtful, while Princess Nihuang said to Zhou You: "Zhou You, that Yue Xiuze is not an easy person, you need to be careful if you want to fight with him!
"
"Thank you for your concern, Princess! Although Yue Xiuze is powerful, I, Zhou You, am not the first to enter Jinling City," Zhou You said, looking very confident.
Seeing this, Princess Nihuang didn't feel like saying anything more, and then she looked at the crowd and said, "It's a pity that I'm going back to the south today, so I won't be able to witness the battle between Tianquan and Yiyun. I hope you will see the outcome of the battle by then.
Write and let us know."
"I have a feeling that this battle may surprise all of us," Zhou You suddenly said with a meaningful smile.
After Princess Nihuang left, Xia Dong suddenly turned around and asked Xiao Jingrui: "Jingrui, I heard Commander Meng said that you invited him to your birthday?"
"Yes, we were chatting at the Su residence that day. Commander Meng suddenly wanted to come, so I had no choice but to quickly hand over an invitation," Xiao Jingrui continued.
"You invited him to go, why didn't you invite me?" Xia Donglian asked, and Yan Yujin on the side suddenly laughed: "Sister Dong, you...are you going too?"
Xia Dong suddenly reached out and grabbed Yan Yujin's ear and said, "Why, I can't go?"
"Okay, okay..." Yan Yujin quickly said with a smile, and Xiao Jingrui on the side also said: "Of course!"
"Haha... you guys chat slowly, I'm going back first," Zhou You said, shaking his head and smiling, slightly holding his hand, then turned around and went back to the city.
Smiling, he let go of Yan Yujin's ears and turned to look at Zhou You's leaving figure. Xia Dong couldn't help but squint his eyes.
.. On the day of Xiao Jingrui’s birthday, Zhou You and Mei Changsu arrived at the Ningguo Hou Mansion in the evening. They happened to see Meng Zhi and Xia Dong who had arrived first, and Xie Yu, who was squinting unnaturally. Zhou You couldn’t help but feel in his heart
Smiling secretly, I'm afraid even Xie Yu didn't expect that Mei Changsu would come to his house today!
It was getting late, and Zhou You and others were invited to the Linglin Pavilion where the dinner was held. As soon as they entered, Zhou You heard the laughter of Yan Yujin and others.
It turned out that the dinner party hadn't even started yet, and Yan Yujin couldn't wait to see what gifts everyone had given Xiao Jingrui. He even took over the small jade bottle containing ten heart-protecting pills given by Mei Changsu.
"Did you find anything good again? Jingrui is really pitiful. Every time he finds something good, it's either taken away by Xie Bi or snatched away by you," Xia Dong asked jokingly.
Yan Yujin also said: "You are still talking about it! That little ornament that Sister Dong gave me is so stingy!"
"Yujin, you're talking nonsense again! It's a great honor for Sister Dong to come," Xiao Jingrui said with a hint of anger, while Xia Dong smiled and said to Yujin: "We in the Xuanjing Division are poor, so we can't compare to
I am a wealthy man, and the whole set of horse gear you gave me is probably going to cost me a month's salary."
Yan Yujin smiled and then looked at Mei Changsu and asked curiously: "Brother Su, what is this you gave me? It smells like pills!"
"I was in a hurry when I went out, so I packed ten heart-protecting pills with me," Mei Changsu said casually with a smile. Zhou You couldn't help but curled his lips and said, "Sect master, you have never given me such a good thing!"
"Wasn't the gift I gave you bad?" Mei Changsu asked back, which immediately made Zhou You smile awkwardly and seemed speechless. Those who like film and television sign in, please save it: (https://www.bajiewx.com)
Chapter completed!