Under the setting sun, Xuanhu City was getting closer and closer. After crossing the several-foot-wide moat, we arrived at the city gate. At the city gate were not only the city guards responsible for questioning, but also the disciples of the Xuanhu Sword Sect.
Since when, disciples of the Xuanhu Sword Sect have also taken on the task of defending the city.
The relationship between Yuan Shouzheng and the county governor was very good, and they had to be good. They were both sitting on the same boat. If the boat capsized, no one would be able to escape. So the county governor readily accepted Yuan Shouzheng's proposal, and the hanging gourd sword
The disciples of the sect cooperated with the county soldiers to guard the city and maintain public order in the city.
With the help of the Xuanhu Sword Sect, the current security in Xuanhu City is surprisingly good. Even the crowing of cocks and dog thieves are no longer seen. The heroes in the world are restrained and try not to cause trouble. The practices of the Xuanhu Sword Sect are the best.
The only thing that makes people happy is the common people. Being able to live a stable life is better than anything else for the common people.
The Xuanhu Sword Sect's position in the hearts of the people of Li is getting higher and higher. They are all good and responsible men. Of course, that boy Yuan Kewen cannot be counted. To say that Yuan Kewen has not done anything heinous, that is, he is domineering.
His appearance is annoying. Everywhere he goes, he is treated by a young man, and he pays for food, but he sounds like he wants to thank his eight generations of ancestors for eating your food. He always raises his head when talking to people.
Everyone looks like a bear. But Yuan Kewen didn’t raise his head when he spoke today, because the flesh on his face would hurt when he raised his head.
"It's good to be beaten! Don't think that your grandfather and I don't know what you are like outside? This time I just teach you a lesson, and you dare to disturb other people's happy events. You are not afraid of being struck by lightning!" Yuan Tingzhong was annoyed!
said.
Yuan Kewen drooped his head and whispered unconvincedly: "Don't you also agree to my marriage to Wan'er? Why are you scolding me now!"
"What did you say? Say it again! I agree with the marriage between you and Wan'er. It only works if you and Wan'er are in love. But fortunately, it was your unilateral intention for a long time! Hey, it's also me who is the father.
I was negligent and didn't ask Wan'er."
"Then the beating I received was in vain?" Yuan Kewen whispered.
"You bastard, you still want to take revenge! You listen to me, I have sent the master to Mao'er Village with money to apologize. If you dare to make other tricks for me, don't tell me that I will take this
Tell your grandfather what happened and see if your grandfather doesn't skin you."
Yuan Kewen's mother didn't want to reprimand Yuan Kewen. Seeing that the boy was still unconvinced, she couldn't help but go up and pinch Yuan Kewen's arm: "Recently, you have to calm down and you can't go anywhere. I really want your grandfather to know
If this happens, my mother will protect you."
Yuan Kewen was really scared when his mother said this...
Yuan Shouzheng lives up to his name. He is merciless and only believes in one word. No matter who breaks the sect's precepts, the consequences are the same, that is, follow the rules. Don't look at Yuan Shouzheng doting on his only eldest grandson.
Yes, but he was never soft when it came to repairs. Yuan Kewen had been beaten a lot in these years. Otherwise, Yuan Kewen had to pretend to be a good baby at home. If he didn't pretend, he would really get beaten.
Yuan Tingzhong thought that if he sent the master to apologize and compensate him with some money, it would be over. The idea was a good one and could have been realized. Unfortunately, the master was late and those who wanted justice had already arrived at Xuanhu City.
Already.
The carriage arrived at Xuanhu City, and under the guidance of Yuan Tingfang, it went straight to the Yuan family's old house in the city. The closer it got to home, the more homesick it became, and Yuan Tingfang wished he could fly across the old street with his wings.
Although the Xuanhu Sword Sect has become the largest sect in Runan County in recent years, Yuan Shouzheng still keeps a low profile. Even the house has not been changed, the servants at home are still the same faces, and the gatekeepers have all been regarded as old men.
Already.
The carriage stopped at the door of the Yuan family's old house. He placed the horse stool on the handlebar and raised the curtain: "Madam, please slow down and step on it firmly."
The gate of Yuan's house is still the same, but the gatekeeper is getting old. With tears in Yuan Tingfang's eyes, she looked at the gatekeeper who came up to her: "Uncle Fu, I'm back!"
Uncle Fu rubbed his eyes and took a closer look before he came back to his senses and said excitedly: "Who are you? You are the little miss! - The little miss is back, my lord and madam, the little miss is back!"
Yuan Tingfang watched Uncle Fu running into the old house, shouting excitedly as he ran, took Niu Niu's hand and walked inside, without even bothering to say hello to the husband behind him.
The servants of the Yuan family have watched the little miss grow up, and have long regarded the little miss as a family member. When they heard that the little miss was back, they all put down what they were doing and ran out...
Yuan Tingfang's wet nurse's legs and feet were much faster than usual. She recognized the woman holding the little girl as the young lady at a glance. She ran forward and grabbed Yuan Tingfang's hand and complained: "You damn girl, you still know how to come back! Quickly let me go."
Let me take a look and see if your skin is darker, your hands are rougher and thinner, is it that that boy didn't treat you well?"
"Aunt Tingfang is not bitter, Mei Lang treats me very well." Yuan Tingfang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a smile.
The mother and the mother held the little girl that Niu Niu was teasing, and the servants surrounded Yuan Tingfang and his family as they walked to the residence of the master and his wife. The whole family was talking and laughing, only Li Taiping followed behind with some embarrassment...
The scene of family reunion was warm and sweet. Li Taiping did not want his appearance to ruin the joyful atmosphere after a long separation, so he stood alone in the distance. Li Taiping originally planned to say goodbye to Yuan Tingfang's family of three after entering Xuanhu City.
, I tried the Xuanhu Sword Sect again later, but I couldn't resist Niu Niu's persistence, so I had to follow him to the Yuan family's old house.
"Just come back, don't leave when you come back! In today's world, what else can you do as a scholar? I know you don't like us people who wield swords and swords. Just don't go to the Sword Sect. I will talk to the county tomorrow
Shou will discuss it and arrange an errand for you in the city." Yuan Shouzheng looked at his uncle and said.
Mei Hongzhi's enthusiasm for book business has been smoothed out over the years, and he also wants to stabilize his future life, so he no longer resists Yuan Shouzheng's arrangements. He clasped his fists and bowed, "It's all up to my father to make the decision."
Niu Niu in Yuan Shouzheng's arms looked around in disbelief. Especially when she saw the long sword hanging on the wall, she excitedly shouted: "Mom, look at the many swords. Niu Niu also wants to have a sword of her own!"
"Niuniu likes swords?" Yuan Shouzheng saw the little girl's excitement and couldn't help but took Niuniu's hand and walked to the wall and asked.
"Niuniu is learning swordsmanship from her uncle. My uncle's swordsmanship is amazing! My uncle said that as long as I study seriously, I can save thousands of people when I grow up!" Niuniu puffed up her chest and said proudly.
"It's good to learn swordsmanship! This is what the blood of my Yuan family should be like." Yuan Shouzheng said with a straight face and turned back to glare at Yuan Tingfang.
Seeing the old man's expression change, Yuan Tingzhong quickly interrupted: "Niuniu wants to learn swordsmanship, how about my uncle teaching you personally?"
"Niuniu wants to be taught by her uncle, who is the best!" the little girl said seriously.
Yuan Shouzheng glanced at his eldest son and cursed: "You still want to teach Niu Niu the skills of a three-legged cat! Don't mislead others, I will teach Niu Niu's sword skills personally. - Uncle? Which uncle?
?" After talking for a long time, Yuan Shouzheng finally realized what the uncle Niuniu was talking about was.
"Oops! I was so busy talking that I forgot to introduce my father to the savior of our family of three!" Yuan Tingfang remembered Li Taiping and couldn't help but look back to look for...
Yuan Shouzheng ignored Yuan Tingfang, but asked Mei Hongzhi and learned more about the matter.
"Your savior is called Li Taiping? Or is he a young man?" Yuan Shouzheng asked, secretly thinking about such a coincidence.
Yuan Tingfang finally found Li Taiping and hurriedly apologized: "I got carried away at the family reunion and left my benefactor in the cold. I hope my benefactor won't mind."
Li Taiping, wearing a green robe and a maroon sword case on his back, looked very presentable when he stood in the hall. For Yuan Shouzheng, the appearance of the young man in front of him was secondary. The calmness and indifference in his movements was quite unlike everyone else's.
Style is what Yuan Shouzheng appreciates most.
Li Taiping greeted the Yuan family one by one without being humble or arrogant, and then said: "The younger generation of the junior school has met Sect Master Yuan."
"Young hero, you are too modest! Young hero, is this Li Taiping who killed a mountain of bandits with a single sword?" Yuan Shouzheng asked.
Li Taiping's reputation is now catching up with the four great princes, and all of this was promoted by Nangong Shou. Nangong Shou first publicized the battle at Jiapigou in Dongdu City, and then shouted out after the battle at Changchunting
"What a Li Taiping who can kill a mountain of bandits with a single sword!" Nangong Shou didn't want to say goodbye, he just thought that Li Taiping was already well-known in the world, and the journey would be smoother.
After Li Taiping knew that Nangong Shou shouted those words, he became famous, but he never thought that it would spread to Runan County. Li Taiping did not want to be famous. The old Taoist said, "If you are not afraid of thieves, you are afraid of being remembered."
, if you have a good reputation, there will always be people who care about you, and you will not be able to escape the first day of the new year, but you will not be able to escape the fifteenth day!"
It has been more than a thousand years since Taiping Taoism was passed down to the old Taoist priests. The reason why Taiping Taoism has been maintained continuously is because Taiping Taoism has a particular style of doing things - be low-key in life and do things in a high-key manner.
"Young hero, I don't dare to act like this! If I bump into you and don't pay attention, I won't be able to sleep!" Li Taiping said.
Yuan Shouzheng laughed and said, "In terms of temper and appetite, I, Yuan Shouzheng, am determined to be my friend."
But Li Taiping shook his head: "Sect Master, there is something that I shouldn't say today, but I see that Sect Master is so generous, so I might as well say it. If I don't say it, it will make me, Li Taiping, angry."
"Young man, don't worry, please tell me if you have any questions." Yuan Shouzheng said loudly.
Li Taiping mentioned the incident in Mao'er Village. Yuan Shouzheng's face darkened and he said coldly: "Catch that unlucky thing for me - do you know about Ting Zhong?"
As soon as Yuan Tingzhong heard Li Taiping mention Mao'er Mountain, he knew that the master of trouble had come to visit him. He knelt down and said: "Father, please calm down. It's just a child who has failed to teach his son well. The child has sent a master to apologize. I hope Wan Tingzhong can't teach him well."
I can forgive Ke Wen's impulsiveness."
Yuan Shouzheng glared at his eldest son: "So you already knew about this? Then what are the precepts of the Xuanhu Sword Sect, the first and sixth precepts, do you still remember them?"
"The first commandment is to kill. Killing innocent people indiscriminately shall be punished. The sixth commandment is to commit adultery. Anyone who rapes a woman shall be punished." After saying these two commandments, Yuan Tingzhong broke into a cold sweat.
When Yuan Kewen came to the door, his legs softened when he heard his father's words...