Soon after, another news came from the government, agreeing with Xu Xian's words and leaking it out. They just asked him to make sure not to do it. Xu Xian agreed with a smile and let them make arrangements.

After receiving Xu Xian's consent, the Hangzhou government officials immediately promoted the matter, and Jingtian Academy took the lead in handling the matter, upgrading a private challenge to an official event, and the momentum was even greater than the initial snow trial.

Fearing that the city of Hangzhou could not accommodate so many spectators, he found an open space on the bank of the Qiantang River between Hangzhou City and Qiantang County, and built a terrace with a civil structure, ten feet long, ten feet wide, and three feet high.

A large number of corvee workers never stop no matter whether it is windy, rainy or dusty, and they have a general appearance in just a few days.

Not to mention, a tall pillar has been erected by the river, with a long brocade banner, inlaid with gold and silver lace, and the four characters "Number One in the World" written on it. It flutters in the wind. Sometimes the clouds open.

When the fog disperses and the sun shines, the beautiful scenery shines with light, which can be seen even by people ten miles away.

Anyone who comes from other places to visit Hangzhou must see this flag, and it has become a major scenic spot in Hangzhou for a while. As the news spread, countless people came to watch it on horseback and boats. There were still many days before the curtain fell, and various places in Hangzhou Prefecture

But the big inn was already full, and the prices couldn't resist the crowds even after they had been doubled.

When Xu Xian learned about this, he couldn't help but sigh, who said the ancients had no business acumen. This propaganda and gimmick-making skills are no less than any publicity company in later generations. I have seen various novels, all of which are stubborn and ineffective as the ancients said.

Ignorant and incomprehensible, they are a million miles away from people. But in fact, even if there is no such concept as marketing and advertising, these principles are actually the same. It is just that they have not been written into books, but they are laughed at by the villagers.

Isn’t that sad!

Fan Chou assisted Yue in destroying Wu, and then dispersed his wealth three times and sailed across the five lakes. Lü Buwei had many treasures to live in, helped the King of Qin ascend the throne, and then helped Qin unify the six kingdoms. With such wisdom and boldness, who dares to laugh at the wisdom of the ancients?

During this period, as expected, many people came to challenge Xu Xian, but the government had already made arrangements. A team of government officials were set up outside the gate of Xu's mansion to block all incoming visitors, and informed them in a friendly manner of the official opening time.

Where can I sign up? If you are willing to spend some money, I can introduce you to the scenery of Hangzhou. If you don't listen to the advice, you will be beaten with sticks and kicks. But most of them just wait and see from a distance, and just treat it as a joke.

Visit the famous places and historic sites as well. It’s daytime today, and the sky is clear. The city of Hangzhou is getting more and more rejuvenated, and its aura is rising.

Xu Xian stood on the pavilion and watched, but he closed his eyes tightly and turned on the senses all over his body to the extreme. After a while, he opened his eyes and said to Bai Suzhen behind him: "Madam, I feel that this year's plum rain seems to have dispersed faster than in previous years.

"

Bai Suzhen stopped sewing, raised her head and said, "Yes, this good weather can last." She gently pressed the black hair like cicada wings on her temples with her fingertips and rubbed it gently.

Xu Xian turned his back to her and did not notice her subtle movements: "Madam, how long will it take for you to make something like that?" He already knew that Bai Suzhen was preparing a protective magical weapon for him. Bai Suzhen said: "Official

Don't worry, it won't take long and you'll be fine soon."

Xu Xian turned around and smiled, "Come on!" He knew that this magic weapon would probably consume a lot of her spiritual skills, but she didn't say a word of gratitude and just waited quietly for her completion. After all, how do people use left and right?

Where is your grateful right hand? "Hmm○"

Xu Xian lay on the railing and looked downstairs. He saw Hu Xinyue carrying the food box and walking towards the pond, with a very unhappy expression on her face.

Hu Xinyue was really depressed. Her further attempts to persuade Xiao Qing were interrupted by the sudden good weather. Xiao Qing felt so hot that she plunged into the pond and never came out. She even refused to come out for lunch every day.

After eating, she carried the food boxes and delivered them all. She stood by the pond and said hello a few times.

Suddenly, turbulent waves arose in the undulating lake, and a long and huge black shadow swam in the water. The scene was just like the atmosphere before the appearance of a vicious beast in a movie.

There was a loud "bump" sound, and the lake water flew towards the sky, like a heavy rain from bottom to top. The silver water droplets rose almost vertically towards the sky to a height of more than ten feet, and the huge green shadow in the water curtain was

It bent in mid-air. It vibrated violently, shaking the surrounding water droplets in all directions. It didn't require any movement at all, but the rushing water was enough to break a person's bones.

Xu Xian only felt that countless scenes from monster movies were appearing in front of his eyes, and he understood that reality is more incredible than interpretation. The diameter was nearly three feet, and if Bai Suzhen had not cast a spell to dig the bottom of the lake more than ten feet deep, she might not be able to hide her figure.

By the way, the rockery by the lake has also been renovated, making it much larger than before, leaving a cave for Yu Lei to live in. If the renovation continues like this, Xu Mansion will develop into a monster lair sooner or later! Or rather

, is already developing. Xiaoqing looked down at Hu', C Yue, the green snake eyes shining with metallic luster. Hu Xinyue shouted: "It's not low-level!"

Xiaoqing seemed confused for a moment (she was sleeping just now), then slammed her head on the bank, closed her eyes, and opened her mouth lazily. Hu Xinyue took out the food from the food box and poured it in one after another.

, but it’s really like stuffing between teeth.

Xu Xian looked at Xiao Qing, not sure if it was because of his love for the house and the bird. He just felt that the soft snake body and green scales looked green and cute (it must be that his values ​​​​have shifted). He just felt that it didn't seem so when he saw it last year.

Big, the dragon clan's secret method seems to have a very great effect on the body shape of monsters, and of course the increase in strength will follow.

Xiaoqing seemed to have noticed Xu Xian's sunlight, and suddenly opened her snake eyes, with a flash of green light in her eyes, as if she glared at Xu Xian fiercely. Then she closed her eyes again, turned around and swam back into the water.

Xu Xian smiled and said hello, and suddenly turned around curiously and asked: "Madam, you should be even bigger than this in your original form!" Come to think of it, he has never seen her turn into a snake! Bai Suzhen couldn't help but be confused.

Looking at him, I felt that there was something wrong with this official's mentality.

Xu Xian expressed sincere emotion. Xu Xian, who was scared to death, was so happy. (His values ​​​​have been completely distorted) "Come downstairs, officials, it's time to eat." Today, there were two people missing at the table. Xiao Qing was sleeping comfortably in the lake.

Yun Yan is not here either.

Before Xu Xian could ask questions, Hu Xinyue had already said: "Yun Yan is eating in the study, and I have already sent it to her." She felt more and more like a maid.

Xu Xian frowned and said, "It takes me a while to read. How about eating in the study? I'll go and see!" He stood up and walked to the study.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard the sound of books turning inside. When I opened the door, I saw Yun Yan holding a shortbread in her mouth. She quickly turned the pages of a book and turned to the next page with just one glance, as if she was looking for something.

Content. Yun Yan saw Xu Xian and took off the baht cake in her hand. "Husband, you are here!" Xu Xiang said: "Why don't you go eat? Let's go. We'll see after eating!"

Yun Yan refused: "No, I want to read the books in the study again to avoid missing anything.

"Read it again?" Xu Xian was astonished as he looked at the books in the room. This study was inherited from Prince Qiu's Mansion. It was surprisingly large and originally mostly empty. Later, when he was resting in the mansion, he bought a variety of books.

The number of books in the library of Jingtian Academy is not much less than that of the library of Jintian Academy. It is just a talk to say that I want to read it again. "Forget it, I don't have time. I might as well take a rest if I have the time."

What are you looking for now? Go and eat when you find it!" Yun Yan's bright eyes flashed with doubts, "What are you looking for?"

Xu Xianjiao smiled, "You're welcome, I can help you!" The so-called "photographic memory" is not just talk.

Yun Yan seemed to understand what Xu Xian meant, she smiled slyly and waved the book in her hand, "I also want your husband to help me, but I am reading!"

Xu Xian opened his eyes wide and said: "Reading? You were reading like that?!" You only glanced at each page. With this kind of reading, are you a robot?

Yun Yan smiled and said: "Because I have seen it before, I just reviewed it this time, so it saves time. And since I started practicing, I feel that my brain is running faster than before!"

Only then did Xu Xian understand the difference between "acquired masters" and "innate masters". She was serious when she said she wanted to read the books here, and a lunch time for ordinary people can only cover dozens of pages of books at most, but

For her, there are dozens or hundreds of books, which cannot be wasted. Xu Xian could only wave his hand, "You... keep working hard!" Yun Yan said seriously: "Well, for my husband, I will not lose.

." Sweeping away the usual laziness.

Xu Xian sighed in his heart, this can be regarded as a kind of genius. No matter how lazy he is at ordinary times, he can send out all distractions when needed to achieve true concentration. This is the right thing, after all, whether it is poetry, music, music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

A skill that reaches the level of a master cannot be achieved only by talent. It is not at the same level as a loser like me who watches TV series until twelve o'clock on the eve of the college entrance examination.

Xu Xian exited the door and glanced at her quietly through the crack in the door to make sure there was no data flowing through her eyes. That serious look made him feel slightly reassured, feeling that this choice was indeed the right one.

Everyone has the need to realize their own value and hope to use their talents. Even she who always seems to be very content is actually the same. It’s just that she is too smart and understands what she wants and what she wants.

Life. Because you know how to choose, you will always be content with what you have.

But if there is such an opportunity, she will seize it diligently. It is not a lie to say that it is for him, but she is also happy! Xu Xian returned to the hall and said with a smile: "Let her study hard!

"

After the meal, Bai Suzhen served everyone a bowl of plum soup. She handed it out with her bare hands. The light red soup was covered with floating ice and exuded a cold mist. Xu Xian took a sip and felt extremely refreshing: "Madam, this is

Did you make it?" "I made it in my spare time. How do you like it? It tastes pretty good!" Xu Xian glanced at Hu Xinyue. "Don't we have a maid? It would be nice if we let the maid do this kind of thing. "Maid maid?" Bai Suzhen

It took her a moment to react, and a smile overflowed from her lips. "It doesn't take much effort, you don't need...the maid will do it." Hu Xinyue dipped the full bowl of sour plum soup into Xu Xian without thinking.

Xu Xian only glanced at it, and the scattered soup regrouped into water balls and returned to Hu Xinyue's bowl. "My wife worked hard to make this, don't waste it."

Hu Xinyue glanced at her face reflected in the sour plum soup, raised her head and said, "I'm going out this afternoon. You guys can cook your own dinner!" She had cleaned the house and trimmed the garden these days, and the only job she had left was cooking.

I'm not as tired as I was at the beginning. It sounds like a very serious bet. I thought that the content of the contract would be difficult for both parties to accept, but in fact, not only did Xu Xian not mind it, but I also gradually felt that it didn't matter anymore. The only thing at the moment

She was worried that Xu Xian would restrict her actions based on the content of the engagement. It was really easy to find some work in a large mansion. Xu Xianyue said: "Alone?" "Hmm. "No." Hu Xinyue stood up suddenly -

He stood up and said seductively: "Xu Xian, you are trying too hard!"

Xu Xian said with a normal expression: "You are powerless now, so let Xiaoqing stay with you!" Sometimes beauty is more attractive than gold and silver. Hu Xinyue slowly sat down again, and the anger just now was unknown to her.

Where to put it aside, he said stiffly: "You want her to spy on me!" Xu Xian had already continued the topic, "Will you come back for dinner?" "I don't know." "Then I'll keep it for you!"

Just like this, a banal conversation took place. Such a conversation can happen anywhere at any time and be spoken by anyone. It does not contain any great meaning or philosophy of life, and it is not enough for anyone to write an article on its own.

Let me express your feelings. Just words that are as plain as boiled water.

But when such words came to Hu Xinyue's ears, they had a different taste. When had there ever been someone who was so concerned about her going out and asked about her return date. Although it would be troublesome, she would also feel a little warm. That was

The thing that shackles a person's heart and makes people unable to stay away is called home.

She hates this kind of ordinaryness, hates this kind of shackles. She left those things behind without mercy or even broke them, pursuing a passionate and magnificent life, seeking a life as she pleased. Until now, she does not feel any regret, that is

The path she chose with all her heart.

But at the same time, she cannot deny this emotion hypocritically. If she insists on denying it, "wouldn't it be too hypocritical? She uses all kinds of masks to deceive the world, but she only refuses to deceive her own heart. No matter it is a fox's

Heart, the heart of a monster is still the heart of a human being. I will do whatever it wants me to do! What about now? Hu Xinyue drank the sour plum and became silent.

But no matter what, she will no longer call her Mr. Xu with such a flattering look on her face. Maybe she understands that it is of no use, maybe because she is more angry with Xu Xian, maybe in a place like home, there is no need for masks.

Xu Xian also never thought of turning this place called "home" into a battlefield for a battle of wits with someone. Bai Suzhen packed the food box and took some sour plum soup in. Xu Xian said: "What is this?" Bai Suzhen said.

: "The weather is so hot, I want to send some of this sour plum soup to the police officers outside, so that they can help us guard the door and save a lot of trouble!"

Hu Xinyue said calmly: "They are working as errands. This is their duty, not to guard the gate for us. Moreover, they have made countless benefits from this job. It's not too late to be happy!"

Bai Suzhen knew her temperament and did not argue, "Official, go and send these to Yan'er! Xiaoyue, Qing'er will trouble you." Outside the gate, several government servants took shelter under the gate to enjoy the cool air.

One year, a young government official fanned an older government official and asked, "Chen Tou, do you think Xu Tanhua can win this time?"

Old God Chen Tou said: "Why do you need to say that?"

"Is it possible to win or not? I heard that a handicap has been opened. I also want to take the opportunity to make a fortune. Please give me an idea."
To be continued...