Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Be Strict with Yourself

Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Be Strict with YourselfHaoqi Tower.

Jiang Lvzhong sat at the table, holding the tea served by the clerk, blew a breath of hot air, took a sip, and said with emotion:

"I remember drinking tea here at Duke Wei last year. It was refreshing and fragrant for three hours."

Wei Yuan, who was standing in front of the bookshelf looking for books, turned his back to him and said lightly: "That is the tribute tea of the palace. Only three kilograms are produced in three years. Your Majesty is usually reluctant to drink it."

No wonder... Jiang Lvzhong suddenly realized and asked curiously: "Where does such a magical tea come from?"

"Produced in the capital."

"There is such a good tea in the capital? How come I have never heard of it."

"It was grown by a woman. She is in the capital, so this tea is produced in the capital." Wei Yuan's voice was gentle and mellow.

Jiang Lvzhong nodded and didn't ask more questions. Although the tea was good, he was a warrior and was not enthusiastic about tea. He came to Haoqi Tower this time with a clear and

definite purpose.

"Today I heard Ning Yan talk about something. He is like a fish in water in the Jiaofang Division and is deeply loved by the courtesans. There is a reason for this." Jiang Lvzhong said.

"Beauty loves poetry, especially prostitutes." Wei Yuan smiled.

"Not really," Jiang Lvzhong shook his head: "In addition to poetry, there are two more secrets, namely "speaking deeply to a shallow friend" and "in the end, can it work?" I have been pondering for a long time, but have gained nothing... Of course, it doesn't mean that I want to be that kind of person, I am just curious.

"Mr. Wei is knowledgeable and talented, and knows astronomy and geography. Therefore, I have come to ask for advice. I believe that with Mr. Wei's knowledge, he should know it clearly."

After speaking, Jiang Lvzhong saw Mr. Wei turn around and stare at him quietly.

After staring for more than ten seconds, Wei Yuan retracted his gaze and said casually: "Lvzhong, you have been with me for ten years."

"Yes."

"In the past ten years, you have performed your duties conscientiously and diligently. I have seen it all and am very pleased." Wei Yuan took out a book and said:

"Okay, I will continue reading, you can leave now."

Jiang Luzhong left in a daze and returned to his hall.

Before he could even sit down, an official came in and bowed, saying, "Jiang Jinluo, Lord Wei has something to say." S~eaʀᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Didn't he just drive me away... Jiang Luzhong asked, "What is it?"

"Lord Wei said that Jiang Jinluo performed his duties conscientiously and diligently, and he should continue to do so. For the next month, all the night duty work will be handed over to you."

After a pause, the official continued, "Lord Wei also said that he hopes Jiang Jinluo will pack up and move to the yamen. Don't go back home for the time being."

"??? "

Is this the order for a subordinate who is conscientious and hardworking? Is this human language? Standing guard all night for a month, doesn't it mean that I can't go to the Jiaofangsi for the next month, and I can't even touch women?!

Jiang Lvzhong was stunned.

Xu Qiyan waited for an hour, a whole hour.

Fortunately, I didn't drink too much water when I came, otherwise it would be embarrassing... The sun is not strong enough, and it can't bring out my sadness at all... He waited very patiently, without complaining or urging.

However, Xu Qiyan found that every quarter of an hour, a palace maid would stand in the courtyard and look at the door stealthily.

Xu Qiyan pretended not to notice.

The sun was shining and the spring breeze was warm. After the beginning of spring, the back garden of Shaoyin Garden began to wake up, gradually revealing its gorgeous and charming side.

The second princess Lin'an, who also had peach blossom eyes and a charming and affectionate temperament, sat in the pavilion angrily and directed two close palace maids to play Gobang.

After playing chess so many times, she began to like teaching people how to play chess.

The two palace maids had no experience in the game, but they did not dare to disobey the angry second princess.

"Princess, Lord Xu is still waiting outside. "The little maid came to report regularly.

Lin'an said "hmm" in a reserved manner, and then there was no follow-up.

The little maid stepped back.

After a quarter of an hour, she went to check the situation again. Seeing Xu Qiyan was still there, she felt a little touched.

Our princess is always in a bad mood. Isn't this driving a hero like Lord Xu to Princess Huaiqing... The thought flashed through her mind, and she saw Lord Xu suddenly swayed, fell straight to the ground, and fainted.

"Oh..."

The little maid was very anxious and rushed over to check the situation. She saw Xu Qiyan's face was pale and his brows were frowning in pain.

"Lord Xu, Lord Xu?" The little maid pushed him anxiously, looking like she was about to cry.

Xu Qiyan "woefully" woke up, he covered his chest, coughed a few times, waved his hand and said: "It's okay, I'm fine, it's just that I was injured too badly during the fight, and I stood for too long just now, and the injury relapsed, just rest for a while."

The little maid was distressed and moved, and advised: "Lord Xu, you should go back first. The second princess is angry and will not see you."

"Your Highness is angry?"

Xu Qiyan was shocked and asked: "What's wrong with Your Highness? Who made Your Highness angry?"

The little maid was speechless for a moment, thinking that the person who made Your Highness angry was you.

She whispered: "The guards of Shaoyin Garden saw Lord Xu enter the palace and go to Dexin

Garden."

Xu Qiyan was silent.

Seeing that he did not explain, the little maid was a little disappointed and urged: "Lord Xu, go back. Come back another day when Your Highness is no longer angry."

After that, she left Xu Qiyan and went into the yard.

She hurried all the way to the pavilion in the inner courtyard and said in a hurry: "Your

Highness, Lord Xu just fainted. "

Lin An suddenly raised his head, a look of astonishment and nervousness flashed across his

face, then he suppressed it and said lightly: "Unconscious?"

"Lord Xu said that he stood for too long, and the injury he got from the fight yesterday recurred." The little maid lowered her head and said.

"I didn't ask him to wait... You two idiots can't even play chess."

Lin An cursed irritably, and turned to the little maid and said: "If he hasn't left, please let him

in."

Xu Qian'an was taken to the side hall, drank a sip of hot tea, and waited for a long time before

he saw the red dress come in, with a round face, beautiful features, a cold face, and a pair of charming eyes that forced a cold look.

"Didn't I say I don't see guests? Why did you let him in?"

Lin'an scolded him, and then his eyes fell on Xu Qi'an. After a look, he seemed to be relieved

and ordered:

"Lord Xu has worked hard for the court, and I will not let you get hurt in vain. He'er, move the

things in."

The maid who was slapped by Xu Qi'an withdrew, and soon came in with the servants in the garden, holding some elixirs and nourishing herbs in her hands.

"These herbs and elixirs were taken from the imperial pharmacy by me, Lord Xu, take them away." Lin'an said reservedly.

"It was because Your Highness begged for a long time that His Majesty reluctantly gave them

up." He'er added.

"Don't you want to talk too much!" Bian Bian raised her eyebrows and took a deep breath:

"He'er, see the guests off."

Xu Qiyan refused to leave.

The two sides were deadlocked for a moment, and Xu Baipiao said shamelessly, "I have

studied Go for a long time and got a set of secrets. I am invincible in the world. Your Highness,

do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Bian Bian was really tricked and nodded to accept the challenge.

So she asked the maid to bring the chessboard and chess pieces. She and Xu Qiyan fought for

300 rounds in the hall. Xu Qiyan lost three games and had no choice but to admit defeat.

"Your Highness is really smart. I admire you." Xu Qiyan flattered him.

Bian Bian raised his chin slightly and said "hmm" very reservedly. Suddenly, he remembered that this was an ungrateful person who could not be tamed, and snorted again:

"The game is over, and I will not keep you, Lord Xu."

"Don't worry, I have thought of a new way to play. If your Highness is interested, I can teach

you. "Xu Qi'an's routine is like an old sow wearing a bra.

The quiet Shaoyin Garden suddenly became lively. Bian Bian directed the guards in the garden

to cut wood, and Xu Qi'an cut the cut wood into sections.

"You go get the dye...you go get the carving knife..."

After directing the guards, she began to direct the palace maids, with a smile in the corners of

her eyes and eyebrows, full of energy.

The two palace maids took the order and left, communicating as they walked: "Your Highness was so angry that he smashed the cup not long ago, and his eyes were red

with anger... You said that Lord Xu is really capable. He didn't even say a good word, but Your

Highness actually forgave him."

"Your Highness just lost his temper, and he didn't really love Lord Xu. Let me tell you, if he

left, Your Highness would be really sad."

"Ahem! "

A man's deep cough came from behind, and the two maids were startled. They jumped like frightened deer and turned around to see that it was Xu Qian'an.

"Lord Xu is really too much. He scared me." He'er complained. Xu Qian'an flirted with the two pretty maids and then got to the point:

"I want to ask you a question. Those pills are priceless. When did His Highness prepare

them?" "Those pills are taken by His Majesty himself to replenish Qi and nourish essence. It is said

that there are only 24 pills in a furnace, and 24 furnaces are required to make one furnace. His Highness made a fuss with His Majesty for a long time yesterday, and His Majesty couldn't bear it anymore, so he rewarded him with one pill." He'er said.

"Then someone was sent to invite Lord Xu this morning. Who would have thought..." another

maid added.

"Go!"

Xu Qiyan slapped them on the buttocks and drove the two maids away.

He returned as if nothing had happened, doing his own work, carving the wood into flat

prototypes, and then carving on them.

During the process, Lin An also helped with the carving. After all, she had studied and

practiced martial arts. Although she was not good at literature or martial arts, her foundation was solid.

It was not a problem to carve the wood into a flat prototype. Unknowingly, the sun moved westward, and Xu Qiyan's new chess was ready - chess!

Looking at the two chess sets made by himself and the dog slave, Bian Bian showed a sincere

smile, and in an instant, all the flowers lost their color, and only the charming smile of the

beauty was in his eyes.

"It's getting late, I will explain the rules to His Highness, and it's almost time to leave the palace." Xu Qiyan said, and waved the maid away.

Bian Bian looked at the sun, his smile gradually faded, and he hummed.

Xu Qi'an explained the rules of chess seriously, but Bian Bian was not paying attention. She

was very angry today. Bian Bian had to admit that she had tried to win over Xu Qi'an purely to steal Huai Qing's things.

But slowly, she liked this dog slave more and more. She gave him money in various ways and

treated him well with all her heart. She never asked him to do anything for her. As long as he took time to play with her, Bian Bian would be very happy.

But there was always a thorn in her heart, that is, Xu Qi'an and Huai Qing always maintained

an "improper" relationship.

He clearly promised to serve her and get rid of Huai Qing, but he still played with Huai Qing in

private. Isn't it an improper relationship?

She pretended not to see it, once, twice, three times...... Finally broke out today. In order to ask

for elixir, she was scolded and scolded by her father, but she was thick-skinned and hard- working. The next day, she sent someone to invite Xu Qi'an and waited happily.

What she waited for was the guard's words: He went to Dexin Garden.

For a moment, Bian Bian felt that she had lost all her dignity and felt that she was shameless.

In fact, Xu Qi'an didn't take her seriously at all, no, he treated her as a fool.

I felt sad and wanted to cry.

"Alas!"

Suddenly, Xu Qi'an sighed and whispered: "Your Highness, I just went to Dexin Garden first."

Bian Bian's face fell instantly, and he turned his head away: "I don't know what Dexin Garden

is. You came to me after entering the palace."

"No, I just went to see Princess Huaiqing first."

"Xu Qi'an!"

Bian Bian shouted, turned around, and his eyes were slightly red. Did he even want to expose

my self-deception? Couldn't he consider my feelings?

Xu Qi'an sighed again, looking at the sun hanging in the west, his eyes became deep and

meaningful, as if hiding countless stories and life experiences.

Word by word, he said slowly: "Your Highness, I wonder if you have heard a sentence?"

Bian Bian was silent.

"You will encounter many landscapes and many people in life, but the choice you make in the

end is what you want most in your heart."

Bian Bian was stunned and looked at him blankly.

"Today, His Highness and Princess Huaiqing invited me at the same time. I went to see

Princess Huaiqing without any hesitation. Why? It's not that she is far better than His Highness in my heart."

Xu Qian'an stood up, looking a little excited: "If I came to Shaoyin Garden first, I would

definitely not be able to stay for long. I would have to say goodbye after a few words and go to Dexin Garden to see her. Oh, can I ignore Princess Huaiqing's invitation? "But if I went to Dexin Garden first, I could stay here with His Highness until the palace gates

were closed. Isn't it obvious who is more important to His Highness and Huaiqing in my

heart?"

Bian Bian's eyes gradually softened, and his expression changed from cold to gentle. Xu Qian'an sat down again, staring deeply at Lin'an with the timeless eyes he had just used to

look at the sunset, and said softly: "Because I know that what His Highness needs is company.

This sentence touched the softest part of Bian Bian's heart. Yes, she was lonely. After the prince was confined, his mother came to her to cry all day and instilled in her the queen's intentions. The attitudes of her brothers and sisters also became increasingly cold.

The father is still the father, but Lin'an is no longer the Lin'an of the past. At least she realized that the father doted on her because she was harmless.

A charming and proud princess, but a lonely girl in her heart.

Xu Qian'an glanced around and confirmed that the maid who had been dismissed was not

nearby, so he boldly held Lin'an's soft little hand, and said sincerely:

"Your Highness, I will always be with you."

The temperature from the back of the hand was a bit hot, Lin'an's cheeks blushed, and there

seemed to be a warm current in his heart.

Time slipped away quietly, Xu Qian'an held her hand, did not let go, and an ambiguous

atmosphere fermented and brewed between the two.

"Your Highness, it's getting late, I will go back first. If you want to see me every day, you can move to Lin'an Mansion, you don't have to live in the palace." Xu Qian'an whispered.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Xu Qian'an led the little mare and walked in the imperial

city.

"Little mare, based on my many years of experience in picking up girls, if I can hold Lin'an's hand this time, I can hug her next time... Girls, you have to chase them, if you don't chase

them, they are not yours.

"I heard a joke before, a scumbag said to his girlfriend: Your parents treat you well because

you are their daughter, only when I treat you well, I really love you and care about you. "Although it is a perverse logic, I think perverse logic is also rational. Lin'an is good to me,

and she really is good to me, without too much use and benefit. Of course, the latter may be the world of adults.

"Although she is a little stupid and a beautiful vase, this vase empties itself to be good to you. "If you want to say who is the most suitable to be a daughter-in-law, it is still Chu Caiwei. Her soft rice tastes the best and has no sequelae. Lin'an and Huaiqing are too dangerous.

"In fact, at my current position, I don't have any requirements for women. I just hope they can

be strict with themselves."

At this point, the little mare nudged him with her head and snorted twice.

"You also want me to make demands for you?"

Xu Qian'an thought about it and said: "Your words, well, don't ignore the small eels!"

Wang Zhenwen, who was on duty and returned to the mansion, had dinner and went to the

study to read the memorials as usual. At his age, women are dispensable. Perhaps stimulated by the fact that Emperor Yuan Jing's white hair turned black, the officials

in the court were not very interested in women and paid great attention to health

preservation.

However, Emperor Yuan Jing had a sect to guide his practice and a sect to refine elixirs for

him, which was a treatment that the officials in the court could not enjoy.

Wang Simu brought in a nourishing soup, and then took the excuse of tidying up the desk to

peek at his father's memorials and annotations. Sometimes he even asked questions that were extremely treasonous.

"I heard from the people in the mansion that the champion of Yunlu Academy came to the literary meeting today?" Wang Zhenwen asked. "Well, there was a conflict with the niece of Minister Sun."

Wang Simu recounted the whole story to his father and snorted: "Dad, I invited Xu Huiyuan because I saw that he was a talented person. Who would have thought that he was an emotional guy who didn't know how to be patient and was a mediocre person. Dad, you have to teach him a lesson and vent your anger for Sister Yan'er." Wang Shoufu didn't see things so superficially. He pondered and said, "Students from Yunlu

Academy have followed the Confucian practice system, and their temperaments are not bad. "To be able to win the first place as a student of Yunlu Academy is indeed a rare talent. As for

the conflict between you young people, it is not acceptable." Miss Wang raised the corner of her mouth and immediately said, "It seems that my

daughter's idea coincides with Dad's. Do you think it is possible to win him over?" "Win him over? Why should we win him over? Even if he is a talent, there is no need to have him. It is unwise to offend the civil servants from the Imperial Academy for this. Besides, your father is the Prime Minister of the dynasty, and a role model for civil officials. "Prime Minister Wang shook his head.

"It is precisely because my father is a role model for civil officials that you will face the least

resistance if you come forward to win him over. My daughter feels that if we can recruit him,

we can not only hit the arrogance of Yunlu Academy, but also get a good general, the best of

both

worlds."

Miss Wang looked like "I am analyzing the situation for my father's sake." "Without a special reason, recruiting this person will do more harm than good." Wang

Zhenwen shook his head.

Miss Wang wanted to say a few more words, but her father glanced at her and immediately

gave up the idea.

Just stop.

Without a special reason... It's just right, I also want to observe him for a while... Wang Simu

thought happily.

South City, Health Hall.

In the woodshed, the golden light slowly extinguished, and Monk Jingchen appeased the

"black dog" and let him fall into. sweet dream.

"Amitabha!"

The middle-aged monk with thick earlobes said with compassion, "It's a miracle that this

child can live until now."

"The sorcerer of the Sitianjian treated him before. Yes, it was because of Lord Xu's

relationship." Hengyuan said beside him.

"I have traveled in the world for many years and have seen countless joys and sorrows. All

living beings are suffering. I often wonder why there are thousands of Buddha lamps, but they

can never shine through the layers of darkness in the world. "It was not until yesterday that I realized the Mahayana Buddhism that I realized that pursuing grades and pursuing the fruits of Arhats and Bodhisattvas is to save oneself, which is

Hinayana. Saving the common people is the Mahayana Buddhism. If everyone has compassion

in their hearts, does the world still need Buddha lamps? No."

Monk Jingchen sighed.

Hengyuan nodded and put his hands together: "Master Xu is really a god."

Monk Jingchen put his hands together: "He is a born Buddha, a gift from heaven to Buddhism.

I believe that one day he will have a great enlightenment and become a monk."

"I am looking forward to that day." Hengyuan's heart was burning. Monk Jingchen nodded and continued: "This child is weak and his intelligence is damaged. He

can't recover in a short time. He can't stand the fatigue of the journey. My suggestion is to

send him to Qinglong Temple. As for you, it's time to go west. "You also know that after the eighth grade is the third grade, and the third grade is called

Vajra. If you don't practice Vajra magic, you will never become Vajra." Hengyuan hesitated for a long time and shook his head slowly: "Just now, you said that saving yourself is Hinayana, and saving sentient beings is Mahayana. " Jingchen was stunned, and bowed his head in shame: "Master uncle is right, you are indeed

more intelligent. Whatever, whatever."

Although he realized the Mahayana Buddhism, saving himself is a habit of thought for decades, which is not so easy to change.

This is the difference between sudden enlightenment and no sudden enlightenment. The Arhat Du'e has sudden enlightenment, and he will no longer have similar habit of thought. "Master uncle will take us back to the Western Regions tomorrow." Monk Jingchen said.

"So soon? Are you not going to investigate the evil creature?"

"The evil creature has been freed for several months, so there is no rush. Master uncle wants

to go back to the Western Regions first to promote Mahayana Buddhism." Monk Jingchen

explained.

After sending Master Jingchen away, Hengyuan was about to turn around, and suddenly saw

an old Taoist standing in the darkness of the yard, smiling at him.

"Master Jinlian?"

Xu Mansion.

The setting sun was only a corner left in the west, about to set, and the red clouds were

gorgeous and colorful.

Xu Qi'an rode the mare back to the mansion, threw the reins to the gatekeeper, and stepped

into the mansion. The time was very accurate, it was time for dinner. At the dinner table, Xu Xinnian talked about attending the literary gathering today, and

simply mentioned that Lingyue was pushed into the pool by no one.

"What? Lingyue fell into the water?"

Xu Qi'an looked at his sister and asked about her health: "How is your body? Do you have a

headache or fever? Will you catch a cold?"

Xu Lingyue said softly: "No, don't worry, big brother. I took medicine after returning to the

mansion, and I won't catch a cold."

"What's the matter?" Xu Qi'an waited for Xu Erlang: "How do you take care of your sister? If you can fall into the water when attending a literary gathering, what's the use of you?" Xu Erlang glanced at Xu Lingyue, who said hurriedly: "It's not my fault, my second brother.

He can't always keep an eye on me, and he rescued me as soon as I fell into the water. "The person who pushed me into the water was the niece of the Minister of Justice, and she

has apologized and compensated."

The niece of the Minister of Justice... Xu Qian'an raised his eyebrows and sneered: "Okay, I'll

send someone to the Sun Mansion to wait for her niece to come out, and then drive a car to hit

her and kill her."

After that, he looked at Lingyue with a guilty face: "Sister, it's my eldest brother who has

implicated you."

Xu Lingyue puffed her cheeks and said unhappily: "What are you talking about, my eldest

brother, and we are still so distant as a family."

This sister is so nice!

.......

After dinner, Xu Qian'an began a long journey of practice, breathing, visualization, comprehending the heart sword, comprehending the mind, and comprehending the Vajra Invincible Divine Art.

This made him feel like he was back in school, with a heavy workload. Suddenly, the fog filled the sky. He saw layers of fog and came to the world of Monk Shenshu.

Passing through the fog, he came to a dilapidated temple and saw a handsome monk sitting

cross-legged.

Monk Shenshu looked at him gently and said, "I will soon fall asleep and will not wake up in

the short term, so I can't care about your life or death. I will give you another drop of blood to

practice Vajra Invincibility."

His blood can practice Vajra Invincibility? Xu Qi'an was stunned. Monk Shenshu smiled and said, "You should understand what my immortal body is based on.

This skill is difficult to practice and progresses slowly for others, but for you, you can reach a

high level in a short period of time. In this way, you have enough self-protection ability."

After speaking, he ejected a drop of blood and hit Xu Qi'an's eyebrows.

Then, he was ejected from the foggy world and opened his eyes in the room. "Crack, crack, crack..."

With a loud popping sound, his skin surface showed muscles and blood vessels, and then they

were all stained with a layer of gold paint, shining brightly in the candlelight.

A big "Fuck!" flashed through Xu Qi'an's mind.

The Vajra Divine Art has already entered the hall. Now, let him fight with Monk Jingsi, who

will win or lose is still uncertain.

Of course, this matter cannot be exposed to the eyes of the Buddhist sect.

Xu Qi'an dispersed the Vajra Invincible, sat at the table, holding a teacup, and fell into deep

thought.

Monk Shenshu is a Buddhist, an immortal existence...... Then, he must have practiced Vajra

Invincible, and the Supervisor agreed to the Buddhist battle and named me to represent the

Sitianjian to participate...

Why did the Supervisor pave the way for me? And it was so obvious? No, why do I feel like he is

raising leeks.....

At this time, the door was knocked gently.

"Who?"

Xu Qian'an stood up and opened the door. In the night, there stood an old Taoist priest with

gray hair, holding a whisk in his hand and smiling.

Behind him were the blue-shirted swordsman Chu Yuanzhen and the tall and burly Lu

Zhishen.

"You......'

Xu Qian'an was stunned. Why did they suddenly come to my house?

"One of my friends is in trouble. I want to ask Master Xu for help." Taoist Jinlian said.