The folding fan lightly tapped Chen Pu's arm, and Chen Zhisu glanced at him sideways.

"Don't listen to his nonsense. It's just that this robe is wider and I'm used to tying my hair like this."

"Yes, this outfit does make it easier to use your hands when encountering an emergency."

Feeling the dangerous aura coming from his arm, Chen Pu immediately became serious.

Speaking of the word "hands-on", Chen Zhisu's dashing skills just now flashed through Situ Xi's mind again. Now that he thought about it, she looked very much like a chivalrous and righteous female knight in a martial arts novel.

Is there some advanced martial arts in this world? This is the question that Situ Xi is passionately concerned about at this moment. If it really exists, then he must find a way to learn one and a half moves no matter what.

Not to mention martial arts dreams, if you have some skills, you can feel more at ease when you go out.

"Miss Chen, have you ever studied martial arts?"

"Yes, I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child." Chen Zhisu looked at Situ Xi and had nothing to hide about this matter.

After hearing the affirmative answer, Situ Xi's eyes lit up, it seemed that there was a way to do this.

"I have some questions that I would like to ask, and I hope that the girl will not hesitate to answer my questions."

"But it doesn't matter."

…

Xu Mansion in Xuan'an City.

Xu You, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, is already quite old. He is almost at the age of hearing. However, his body is still strong and there are not many gray hairs on the top of his head.

Xu You had three wives and concubines and three children. Xu Yilin was his only son.

It was the end of the tenth day, but Xu You did not go out today. He was currently in the study room of the mansion, immersed in his papers. There was a middle-aged young man standing next to him.

This study room is a bit simple. There is only a square elm table and a bench also made of elm. A lampstand half filled with lamp oil is supported on the corner of the table.

In addition to the table and chairs, the room is surrounded by towering stacks of books supported by low wooden shelves. Seeing this situation, it seems that the owner originally wanted to pile these books on the ground randomly, but was worried that they would get damp, so he

I had no choice but to find some wooden frames.

"Teacher, actually you can take a rest today. It seems that you didn't sleep well last night."

The middle-aged young man in the study saw the tired look on Xu You's face and couldn't help but try to persuade him.

"Don't worry, the reclamation order from previous years is no longer suitable for today's situation. Many places need to be revised before it can be promulgated again. The opinions put forward by the officials below need to be reviewed quickly. Your Majesty is very urgent, and this matter cannot be delayed." Xu You didn't even look up.

lift.

"Teacher, there are abundant grain reserves in the main warehouses of the cities in our Chu Kingdom. Coupled with the reserves in other warehouses, there should be no shortage of food this year. Why is Your Majesty so anxious?"

"You do not understand."

"The student just feels that the reclamation of wasteland is not something that happens overnight. If you start this day or night, it will not have much impact. Teachers still have to put their health first."

Hearing these words from the middle-aged man, Xu You finally raised his head and took a deep look at him, then looked at him and shook his head, sighed and then immersed himself in writing.

"Come with me out of the city again in the evening and do some research in the countryside outside the city. You have to read and walk."

"Yes." Seeing Xu You's somewhat displeased look, the young man did not dare to say anything more. After hearing his instructions, he bent down and took a step back, picked up a book from the side and read it.

stand up.

The two of them fell silent, and soon the only sound left in the library was the sound of pages turning.

But at this moment, there was a sound of hurried running outside the house. This sound immediately disturbed the two people in the study room. Xu You immediately frowned and stood up from the bench, wearing a full robe.

Be prepared to scold anyone who comes.

However, before he could reach the door, the study door was suddenly pushed open from the outside. Xu You took a closer look and saw that it was his wife. She had tears in her eyes and a hurried expression, and there were several people behind her.

a follower.

Xu You recognized these entourages. They were the people Xu Yilin often took with him when he went out.

"Tell me slowly, what's going on?" Xu You supported his wife and asked her in a deep voice.

"Old... Master! Lin'er was taken away by the Xuan Inspector..."

…

It was noon, and the sake restaurant still went to participate in the selection on time. The Chen siblings also had some business to do, so they left early, saying they would meet again at the sake restaurant another day.

The streets were still noisy at noon. This was the first time that Zhongli, Zhen and Qingyu were wandering around the streets aimlessly.

Just now he asked Chen Zhisu about martial arts, but the reply he received greatly disappointed him. Chen Zhisu had never heard of any internal skills and mental techniques. She learned her martial arts from an elder, and it happened to be the opportunity for her to learn martial arts. In addition, she herself also

very interested.

According to her, most of the people with the most profound martial arts skills she has seen are military generals. They have excellent physical fitness, rich experience, and extraordinary skills. They can often fight with one person against many.

There are also some capable men and strangers who are proficient in martial arts and various weapons, but these people are often very different from the battle-hardened soldiers in terms of fighting skills.

Chen Zhisu heard the so-called words "retrieving objects from the air" and "releasing true energy" for the first time from Situ Xi. Later, she kept asking Situ Xi about some rumors about internal power.

It seems that it is impossible to train quickly. If you want to improve your physique, you can only train slowly. Then you have to ask Mu Juzheng for help and hire him as your personal fitness trainer.

"My husband, you really should consider publishing some story books. I think the stories you tell us every day will be very popular if compiled into books."

This matter was actually brought up by Chen Puxian just now. I heard that these story-telling stories have been popular in the country of Li in recent years. Whether they are high-ranking officials or ordinary people, they are all happy to hear some story-telling stories with excellent content.

"Yes, uncle, I remember that in the past few years, the supply of Mr. Shuiyue's "Bi Yue Ji" was in short supply. There were often long queues in front of the book store. I heard that even some traveling businessmen from neighboring countries were looking for it." Qing Yu

I also strongly agree with my young lady’s views.

""The Story of the Blue Moon"? What is it roughly about?"

"It's just a story about a pair of lovers who decided to stay together. I've heard some stories from others, but I don't think it's as attractive as the Butterfly Lovers that my uncle mentioned."


Chapter completed!