The heavy curtains are deep in the Mochou Hall. After lying down, the night is long and thin.
The life of a goddess is just a dream, and the life of my sister-in-law has no husband.
The wind and waves don’t believe that the water chestnut branches are weak. Who can teach the moon dew that the osmanthus leaves are fragrant?
It is clear that it is useless to miss lovesickness, but it is pure madness to feel melancholy.
——"Untitled·Double drapery and going deep into Mochou Hall" Li Shangyin
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At this point in the story of the past, the old clan leader Dugu stopped talking any further.
Bai Fu thought: "Wu Zhou used ruthless officials, slaughtered the clan, and demoted wise ministers. And Wu Zhao was despised by later generations for raising honorable men. Why didn't the sword demon intervene and let her dictate the direction of the court? The world was turned upside down, which was a great disaster.
Where is Don?”
Bai Fu was still curious, but he was afraid that this question would involve Dugu Su's privacy and it was inconvenient to continue to inquire further. These questions were left to be explored slowly in the future.
The old clan leader Dugu returned the black iron thick-backed sword to Bai Fu. Bai Fu hurriedly declined and said: "Grandpa Dugu, this sword is an inheritance of the Dugu family. How can I monopolize it? I just want to take this opportunity.
, return the treasure to the family."
The old master of Dugu clan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The most important weapons in the world are those who are virtuous. Fu'er, this sword means a lot to my elder brother. He passed this sword on to you before he became a flying immortal. It must have deep meaning."
. He is a man of enlightenment and has profound insights. You must not belittle yourself and live up to his good intentions."
The eldest grandson Yan Xing also nodded in agreement and persuaded Bai Fu to accept the sword.
Bai Fu couldn't refuse, so he could only accept it. Accepting the gift from the Sword Demon on Huashan Mountain, there was no psychological burden. Now that I know the origin of this sword, I feel more precious about this gift, and I am even more grateful to the old clan leader Dugu.
His open-mindedness and the care of the sword demon Dugusu.
Bai Fu secretly vowed to use this sword to safeguard the glory of the Dugu family.
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After Bai Fu left, the old clan leader Dugu called Dugu Xiao back and said with a smile: "Zhong'er, what do you think of this young hero Bai?
Dugu Xiaozhong blushed and said: "This person's chess skills are rudimentary, but his academic ability is outstanding. He can integrate swordsmanship and military tactics into chess theory. He is flexible and adaptable, and he fights repeatedly after defeats..."
The old leader of the Dugu family pretended to be angry: "I'm still playing sloppy tricks with my old man. Don't evade the important and take the easy. I'm talking about this person. What do you think? Is he worthy of playing chess with my family's Chong'er and playing piano and crane for the rest of his life?"
Dugu Xiao was so embarrassed that he shouted angrily: "Grandpa!" He left the maid behind, picked up the hem of his skirt, and ran away.
The old master Dugu stroked his white beard, laughed heartily, drank the tea in his cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
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After leaving Dugu's mansion, the eldest grandson Yanxing and Bai Fuxin rode on horseback and drove side by side. The eldest grandson Yanxing looked at the long street with profound meaning and said: "Fu'er? As far as I know, although Dugu Su is invincible in the world, he has never accepted a disciple in his life.
Do you have such a connection with the Dugu family? It is even more important to work hard to form a good relationship.
This child, Xiao Zhong? Gentle, gentle and wise. Among the many grandchildren, the old lord loves this granddaughter the most? You should take more initiative and keep in touch. The great era is coming? It is the time for you young people to move around and change the day.
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Has the conversation reached this point? Bai Fu naturally knew what Mr. Changsun meant. But he already had Yang Yichan in his heart? He could no longer pretend to be someone else. He pondered for a moment? Instead of letting everyone misunderstand, it would be better to make his words clear.
With bright eyes, he greeted his eldest grandson Yan Xing and told the truth about himself and Yichan.
After hearing this, the eldest grandson Yan Xing gently shook his folding fan and said with a smile: "Fu'er, don't rush to compete with yourself when it comes to important matters in life. Xiao Zhong is a close disciple of the chess saint king who has accumulated a lot of salary, and his chess skills are unparalleled. Learn chess from her, and just learn chess from her.
When you are young, it is not a bad idea to make one more friend.
Don’t say that I am relying on my old age to show off. Some people and things require some time to appreciate.”
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The matter of choosing a son-in-law by playing chess spread quietly in Dugu Mansion.
A few days later, Dugu Xiaozhong's mother, Mrs. Pei, hurriedly returned to the mansion with a frown on her face. As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw her husband, Dugu Zhonglei, concentrating on pruning potted plants. She was completely unaware of her appearance and couldn't help but get angry.
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She rushed to her husband and shouted: "How long has it been since you still have the time to do this? Let me ask you, is Xiao Zhong your daughter?"
Dugu Zhonglei didn't even raise his head, he cut off a crooked branch with flower shears, and said with a smile: "Sixteen years have passed, why don't you tell me now that Xiao Zhong is not my daughter?"
Mrs. Pei sat down on the stone pier in front of the flower bed and said: "At this moment, are you still following me as a pauper? Our father intends to betroth Xiao Zhong to a disciple of Taifu Xu, do you know?"
Dugu Zhonglei put down the flower shovel and flower scissors in his hands, wiped his hands with a towel, and took some time off. He smiled and said, "Why should I take it seriously? I have seen this young man, he is pretty good."
Mrs. Pei said angrily: "What's so good? You men know how to deceive women like us. I just came back from the residence of the Minister of Civil Affairs, and the Minister's wife told me that this Baifu is just a small school secretary of the eighth or ninth grade.
Lang, he is not even enough to serve as the county magistrate. With his small salary, it is difficult for him to live in Chang'an.
Are you deceived by lard? There are so many royal relatives in Chang'an, and you don't choose a son from a noble family, but you choose such a foreigner? You are not afraid of embarrassment, but I am afraid of embarrassment!
The wife of Duke Cui Min of Yue fell in love with the daughter of my younger brother's family and proposed marriage yesterday. The Cui and Pei families are getting married again, and they are a match made in heaven. There is one less marriageable child from the aristocratic family in Chang'an.
You said, Cui Min's young master is so good. He is handsome, talented in literature, and elegant in manners. People stare at our daughter longingly. But you said that our Xiao Zhong is a life-and-death despise. No matter how you talk about it, you can't even see her twice.
This time, if you are stubborn, that's up to you. This time, it's better for my sister-in-law. My sister-in-law has been very stubborn these past two days. She is about to be granted the title of Madam.
Let me tell you, talk to your father and choose someone who knows everything about you and is a good match. As a mother, I can rest assured."
Mrs. Pei's teeth were as sharp as a siege crossbow, and she kept talking.
Dugu Zhonglei smiled and said: "This child Bai Fu has a great connection with our Dugu family, and his father personally selected him.
In addition, my brother-in-law, Sun Yanxing, is also full of praise for it. You know, my brother-in-law’s Yuedan evaluation is known as the best in the world. He has been in the temple for decades and has never misjudged him. My brother-in-law has regarded Xiao Zhong as his own since he was a child.
Come on, Xiao Zhong is more precious than me. If he meets someone who is not a human being, how can he pull strings at will?"
Mrs. Pei curled her lips and said disapprovingly, "Think of it as one's own! That's nice to say, why didn't he marry his daughter to Bai Fu? Instead, he betrothed his daughter to King Qing Li Cong!"
Dugu Zhonglei didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said: "What nonsense are you talking about! My brother-in-law's daughter is eight years older than Bai Fu. Before getting married, Bai Fu hadn't come to Chang'an yet!"
Mrs. Pei also felt that what she said was inappropriate, so she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Seeing that the atmosphere had eased, Dugu Zhonglei slowly explained: "This Bai Fu is the proud disciple of the head of Qingxuan in Qingcheng. Jiang Yinnong of the Sichuan Gang paid special attention to him. After he came to Chang'an, Taifu Xu has been with him and trained him carefully. These are all today's
Masters, if it were not a valuable weapon of the country, how would they spend their energy to take care of it?"