Xian Xian

Chapter 65: Scar

The expression on Li Chaoge’s face faded? Go?, they just came to Luzhou government office. They checked the fire scene in it, and Cangjian Villa knew their whereabouts. Staring at the government office so closely, could it be that the death of the three governors has something to do with the Tibetan Sword Villa?

Li Chaoge thought that Qianyuanjian had also left from the Tibetan Sword Villa. She was tempted and asked, “The owner is polite. But I am a member of the court and have no contact with the rivers and lakes? I am afraid I will not disturb Guizhuang. Proper.”

“What is the princess saying.” Hong Chengyuan waved his hand, and said with pride, “The children of the rivers and lakes are invited to come from all over the world? Guests, the princess and others come from afar? It is a distinguished guest of Luzhou. I am waiting for the Luzhou school. , I should do my best as a landlord? Friendship, how can you bother?”

Li Chaoge turned his head and glanced at Gu Mingke. Gu Mingke nodded slightly, Li Chaoge was relieved, and said, “Okay. Thank you, the owner.”

Hong Chengyuan promised to enthusiastically let Li Chaoge lead the way. Li Chaoge sent Zhou Shao: “You go to find Bai and tell him we are going to Cangjian Villa, don’t go to the wrong place.”

Bai Qianhe just went out? Ordered dinner. Li Chaoge told Zhou Shao this way, first, he told Bai Qianhe where they lived tonight, and second, he also reminded Bai Qianhe.

In case there is a festival between Bai Qianhe and Tibetan Sword Villa, it’s too late to change your face now.

Zhou Shao understood her heart and led the horse away. Li Chaoge took Ma Linlang on the road. She turned on her horse, her eyes swept away, and saw a bandage tied to the arm of a twenty-year-old young man next to her.

Li Chaoge didn’t change his face, and asked, “What’s wrong with this young hero? His right arm is injured?”

The young man stroked his shoulders, smiled at Li Chaoge embarrassedly, and said, “Yes. I was not good at martial arts, and I accidentally hurt.”

Mo Linlang also followed to see “Come”, she swept the opponent’s right arm, and said nothing. Li Chaoge laughed inwardly. She had just injured a masked man yesterday. Today, the right shoulder of the person next to the owner of the Tibetan Sword Villa was injured. It’s a coincidence.

When Hong Chengyuan heard Li Chaoge’s question, he walked by? Come?, and said, “This is my big apprentice, named Hua Lingfeng.” Then, he pointed to another thin, sleek person beside him, and said : “This is the second apprentice, let him go.”

Li Chaoge quietly looked at? Go?, Ren Fang smiled when he saw her, clasped his fists and said, “See Princess Sheng Yuan.”

His actions seemed to be generous, in stark contrast to his brothers who had limited mobility. Li Chaoge didn’t have anything? Said, nodding lightly and said: “Thanks to the host for the hospitality. Please lead the way ahead.”

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Cangjian Villa is built on the mountain, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery. After entering the boundary marker of the Tibetan Sword Villa, they walked a long mountain road before finally seeing the gate of the villa.

Li Chaoge entered Zhuangzi, probably glanced around, and said, “The owner’s villa is well-built, should I have invited a master?”

“Yes.” The two apprentice Ren Fang heard it, and said in a hurry, “Master has a good management, and the income of the Cangjian Villa has increased more than three times compared with the old owner. Master invited two years ago? Jiangnan Garden, everyone Forget the feng shui for the villa, and re-expand and repair it. Nowadays, I dare not say anything else. When it comes to the foundation of the family home, it is definitely one of the best in the world. If the princess has been a few years earlier, what I see is not now. This beautiful appearance is all because of my master.”

“Leave it alone.” Hong Chengyuan scolded, “In front of the princess and Master Gu, you can’t talk nonsense.”

Although Hong Chengyuan scolded, he was very proud of the expression on his beard. Li Chaoge smiled softly and said: “The owner is well-managed. If you have a chance in the future, I would like to ask the owner for advice or two.”

“The princess is polite, I’m terrified.” Hong Chengyuan held his fist and refused again and again, “If the princess needs it, let me know what I can do and dare not ask for advice.”

While talking, came out from the main entrance? A woman. The woman has a bright wrist cream, and her skin is like fat. She should be about 30 years old, but she still maintains the appearance and figure of a twenty-year-old young woman. The beautiful woman folded her hands and bowed down Yingying: “My concubine has seen Princess Sheng Yuan and Master Gu.”

Li Chaoge guessed that this was the wife of the owner. Sure enough, Hong Chengyuan also said, “This is a lowly inner man. The princess and Master Gu laughed.”

Li Chaoge and Gu Mingke replied: “Mrs. Zhuang.”

The beautiful woman smiled gently and said: “My concubine’s surname is Sheng, and my girlfriend’s name is Lanchu. The princess and the adults just call me Erniang.”

Gu Mingke is slightly startled, his last name is Sheng? Although Gu Mingke has nothing to do with the rivers and lakes, Tibetan Sword Villa, who has been involved in the weapons business, has long been recorded by the court. Gu Mingke vaguely remembered where he saw it? The last owner was Sheng.

The surname Sheng is rare. What is the relationship between Sheng Lanchu and the old owner?

Gu Mingke thought this way, then asked: “I remember the old owner of Bin, whose surname is Sheng, I don’t know the wife and the old owner…”

“It’s a concubine father.” Sheng Lanchu’s eyes were full of spring water. She looked at Hong Chengyuan and was soft and judo. People call me Erniang. It’s a pity that I’m not a weapon, and my martial arts is less than one-tenth of my brother.”

It really is a father-daughter relationship. Just as aristocrats like to have aunts and cousins, Sheng Lanchu and Hong Chengyuan’s marriage of senior brothers and sisters is also very popular in the arena. Didn’t Li Chaoge expect them to have such a relationship, after all, listening to outsiders, Li Chaoge thought that the old village owner was Hong Chengyuan’s father.

Unexpectedly, the Tibetan Sword Villa was originally an asset of the Sheng family.

Hong Chengyuan interrupted the conversation and said, “Princess Shengyuan and Master Gu came from afar? It’s impolite to let the distinguished guests stand outside and talk. Two people please sit inside.”

Gu Mingke and Li Chaoge walked into the main hall. After the host and guest were seated, Hong Chengyuan said: “Today the princess and Gu Master stay at the Tibetan Sword Villa, which really makes our village flourish. Many people want to get acquainted with the two. The heads of other sects set up a banquet for receiving the wind, and I hope the two will appreciate their faces.”

“Thanks to the owner, but I still have a task, so I shouldn’t say anything, so I won’t go.” Gu Mingke refused. He doesn’t even appreciate Gu Pei’s face, let alone expect him to care about the face of a stranger. Li Chaoge thought about Bai Qianhe, and said: “I will also follow Gu Sicheng to investigate the case, I am afraid I will not have time to make the appointment. Thanks to the owner and the head of the house for their kindness, the reception of the wind banquet is not necessary.”

Gu Mingke and Li Chaoge both clearly refused. Hong Chengyuan was a little unhappy, but one of the two present here is a princess and the other is a commander of Dali Temple. I heard that the family has a strong background. Even if Hong Chengyuan said nothing in Luzhou, he did not dare to control the princess and Dali Temple.

Hong Chengyuan could only say: “Yes, the princess and Master Gu came from a long distance? They should have a good rest. I was negligent. I have asked the lady to prepare the room for the two of you. In the next, this will be given away. A distinguished guest returned to his room to rest.”

Sheng Lanchu stood up when he heard the words, and personally led the way: “You two, please go here.”

Sheng Lanchu sent them to the place where they were staying and said, “This is Master Gu’s room, this is Princess Sheng Yuan’s, and the princess’s maid and guards are in the back. Our mansion is simple and simple, not as good as Dongdu, please two Haihan .”

Li Chaoge swept across the courtyard. She said she lived in a room, but in fact, it was a cross courtyard. The courtyard was planted with unknown flowers and trees, and it was blooming splendidly at the moment. In the shade of flowers and trees, there stands an exquisite two-story small building.

There is still a water circle behind it, and it falls into the lake behind?. Li Chaoge looked at it and found that Gu Mingke’s yard was next to her, and Mo Linlang and others’ residences were built by the lake, halfway across the water from her, not far or near. You can get past it quickly in case of trouble? No interference, it can be said to be just right.

Li Chaoge was very satisfied. This yard was made in accordance with local conditions, and it was not simple. Li Chaoge said, “Thank you, Madam, for preparing a place for us. It’s hard work.”

“It is a blessing for the concubine to be able to serve the princess and Master Gu.” Sheng Lanchu gave a banquet and said, “The concubine knows that the villa cannot be compared with the capital. Please bear with me. The princess and Mrs. Gu came from a long distance? The boats were overwhelmed, and the concubine didn’t bother the two to rest, and retired first. If anything happens, the princess will just send someone to order the concubine? Yes.

After Sheng Lanchu finished speaking, Yingying went out. Li Chaoge watched Sheng Lanchu leave. When Sheng Lanchu was about to go out, Gu Mingke suddenly asked: “We heard on the road that the treasure of the Tibetan Sword Villa’s family heir was lost. The name seems to be Qianyuanjian. Since it is a family heirloom. , Then? It’s Mrs.’s father’s stuff. I wonder, does Mrs. need any help from us?”

Sheng Lanchu’s figure stopped, she turned her head, smiled softly, and said: “The Qianyuan sword is indeed the father’s hidden sword, but it is not as godly as it is passed down by outsiders. It is just an ordinary ancient sword. That’s it. Speaking of? Ashamed, the Hidden Sword Villa is often stolen by thieves. Perhaps the Qianyuan Sword was stolen by some little thief. The brother has sent someone to find it, want to come? There will be news soon. Princess and Master Gu.”

Gu Mingke smiled slightly, and didn’t force it, and said, “Okay, Madam has a good idea? But if there is anything you need us to help, Madam, please be blunt, don’t be polite.”

Sheng Lanchu thanked him, and then went out curled up. After there were no outsiders in the yard, Mo Linlang said: “Their owner is domineering and powerful. Didn’t you expect his wife to be gentle and gentle.”

Li Chaoge said: “After all, she is the daughter of the old village owner. She has been raised as a daughter from a young age, so naturally it is different. But?…” Li Chaoge looked at Gu Mingke and asked, “Why are you looking for a sword for her?”

In Li Chaoge’s tone, he felt quite questioning, like a husband whose wife questioned her for help. Ma Linlang silently shut up, while Gu Mingke didn’t rush, cleaned up the dust on the stone bench with a kerchief, and said, “No? What, it’s just that I think the time is too much? A coincidence. Qianyuan sword shouldn’t be here. ”

Li Chaoge sat opposite Gu Mingke and asked, “How do you know?”

Gu Mingke sighed softly, “I thought you would look at it before you set off? The court archives. In the military archives? There is a record that the Tibetan Sword Villa was originally used for making swords, and had contact with the court and the rivers and lakes. Responsible for building weapons for these two people. Later, the imperial court further tightened the control of salt and iron, coupled with the hard work of making swords, not much oil and water, after Hong Chengyuan took over, Cangjian Villa gradually ceased to make weapons. Business, but a change of business. Hong Chengyuan has run several restaurants, inns, and businesses, and his fortune is also true? Yes, what to invest in and what to earn. Now, he is already the richest person in Luzhou.”

Li Chaoge counted the time and said, “That is to say, in the generation of the old village owner, that is, when Sheng Lanchu’s father, Cangjian Villa still made swords, but since Hongchengyuan, Cangjian Villa has focused on business, and the old man Is the line completely abandoned?”

“You can say that.” Gu Mingke nodded, “The Ministry of War records that the old village owner has a lifelong addiction to swords, and his only hobby in his life is sword casting and Tibetan swords. He has collected many famous swords, and everyone knows that he loves swords. , If there is any weapon news, it will be bought at a high price? He. It is not surprising that the Qianyuan sword has been transferred to him.”

There is one sentence left by Gu Mingke. Compared to the next?, how did the Qianyuan Sword appear in this world? It’s really strange.

Li Chaoge nodded after hearing this, and then asked, “It makes sense. But even if the Qianyuan Sword is in their hands, what about it? It’s just a sword, can you kill yourself?”

Gu Mingke didn’t speak. Li Chaoge didn’t know the habits of Qianyuan sword, so he didn’t take it seriously, but Gu Mingke knew it.

If the old village owner was collecting real Qianyuan swords, the death of the three governors would be very troublesome.

They know too little information now, come, come, and come back and can’t guess anything. Gu Mingke said: “It’s still not conclusive now. After we inquire about the news tomorrow, we will make plans.”

For the current plan, this can only be done. They are sitting, Bai Qianhe and Zhou Shao have returned from outside. Bai Qianhe spread out on the seat, facing the teapot, and poured a pot of tea: “I’m exhausted. I haven’t seen it in a few years, and the Cangjian Villa has grown bigger again. The surnamed Hong is too good to do business. Come on, how much money have you made over the years?”

Bai Qianhe gave the cow a drink, and Li Chaoge waited for him to finish the drink, then said: “Mrs. Zhuang just said that the villa is recruiting thieves, and now you are here? When you were stealing things before, did you take care of whereabouts? We? You have to live in the villa for a long time, but don’t sprout branches because of you.”

Bai Qianhe waved his hand arrogantly and said: “Don’t worry. Last time I came? I was disguised. There are not many people on the rivers and lakes who know my true tolerance? Don’t worry about revealing your stuff.”

Bai Qianhe’s character is not very good, but as a thief, his business ability is beyond doubt. Li Chaoge was somewhat relieved and warned: “Be careful during this time and don’t cause trouble.”

Bai Qianhe nodded quickly: “I know. I am more afraid of being recognized by them than you?”

Li Chaoge swept away the light? Gu Mingke suddenly asked, “Is your disguise technique reliable? After all, disguise cannot be compared to true tolerance. Are you sure you won’t be seen by others??”

When Gu Mingke heard it, he lowered his eyes and smiled clearly. Li Chaoge asked Bai Qianhe if his disguise was false, and wanted to defraud him, it was true.

It’s a pity that Gu Mingke is not disguised at all, and he is not afraid of her fraud.

The dignity of a thief Bai Qianhe was questioned, and he was immediately unhappy, and yelled: “I don’t like to hear that. I think that Bai Qianhe has been in the rivers and lakes for more than ten years. Two, no one dares to recognize the number one.”

Behind Bai Qianhe was bragging, Li Chaoge was too lazy to listen and skipped? She noticed that Gu Mingke was very calm and didn’t feel the tension of being seen through. And Bai Qianhe made a big blow, didn’t he? He showed any strangeness to Gu Mingke.

Li Chaoge began to wonder, is Gu Mingke disguised? Li Chaoge didn’t believe in the nonsense that Bai Qianhe boasted about himself, but Bai Qianhe said he was good at disguise, and Li Chaoge still believed. Can’t even see Bai Qianhe? Is there such a clever disguise mask in the world?

Or is this some kind of illusion?

Li Chaoge is in chaos again? The people present are different from the little girls who are not well versed in world affairs. Almost no one bought Bai Qianhe’s account. Bai Qianhe just blew his head, and the others made excuses to leave, and even Li Chaoge turned upstairs. Does Bai Qianhe have an audience? It’s not interesting to brag about it. After a long time, the stage ends in anguish.

There is no time in the mountains. When the night came, the villa quickly came down quietly. Only a bright moon hung in the air, sprinkling all the silver brilliance on the ground. Li Chaoge took a shower and changed clothes. She sat in the attic and looked at the moon. For some reason, the scar on her chest began to ache.

In the past, the wound hurt when the weather was cold, but it was not so strong today. Li Chaoge endured it for a while, and was upset by the painful pain, so he simply took the sword, jumped down from the railing, and jumped downstairs to practice the sword.

Li Chaoge stepped on the flower tree, the branches trembled slightly, and the petals all over the sky suddenly shook off. The finely divided petals were swaying, Li Chaoge fell to the ground, his sword turned slightly, and immediately cut the fallen flowers in front of him neatly into two halves.

Because of the pain on the scar, Li Chaoge accidentally used Zhen Qi when practicing swordsmanship. When the sword wind passed, the petals shattered, fluttering and flying more and more. Li Chaoge confiscated for a while, and slashed with a sword against the wall. Li Chaoge realized that he had exerted too much force. It was too late. Jianfeng, with a fierce killing intent, smashed the bricks and tiles on the wall and directed it at the ancient plant next door. The tree flies away?.

Li Chaoge wanted to remind him, and he was already thinking, if she cuts down the tree in the Tibetan Sword Villa, she should be able to lose money, right? When the sword energy was about to touch the trunk, he turned a corner and flew to the lake behind, and it dissipated in a short while. Gu Mingke stood under the pergola next door, dressed in white, under the deep and thick greenery, almost as if glowing.

Gu Mingke looked at Li Chaoge through the gap in the wall, very helpless, and asked, “What are you doing?”

Li Chaoge thought that she didn’t mean it, but to blame it was the wound that kept hurting, which distracted her. Li Chaoge simply jumped over the wall and leaned closer to look at the tree, and found that it was really unscathed.

Li Chaoge sighed, and said, “Great? Well, there is no need to lose the tree. When such a big tree falls? Come?, the loss of money is small, and it will be more troublesome for you to change your residence. It is not good for you to change your residence at night. Add chaos to the host’s house.”

“You also know that you are adding chaos.” Gu Mingke didn’t? He saw Li Chaoge practicing swords at night and thought she was going crazy often, so he didn’t care about it. Never thought that Li Chaoge would not destroy the flowers and plants in his yard enough, so he would come to tear him down.

Li Chaoge knew he was wrong, didn’t he? At this time, there was another pain in the chest. Li Chaoge raised his eyebrows and pressed down calmly. Gu Mingke sensed something was wrong, and asked in a deep voice, “What’s the matter?”