Qi Ning said with a smile: "I have little talent and little knowledge. How can I be embarrassed here?" He didn't have much favorable impressions of Clan Master Feng and others. If it were someone he respected, he would have humbly called him a junior, but among these people In front of him, Qining was not polite.
Master Feng said with a smile: "The young Marquis must have literary talent, but he is still young. To write with majestic momentum and be worthy of the old master Xiang, that requires a lot of experience."
His words were also sarcastic, as if he was mocking Qining for his shallow knowledge and lack of experience and prestige. He was just relying on Jin Yihou's reputation to prevent outsiders from offending him.
"The guests from Sichuan are covered with snow, and the shadows are covered with frost and snow. The silver saddle shines on the white horse, and it rustles like a shooting star. Kill a person in ten steps, and leave no trace for thousands of miles. When the matter is over, he brushes off his clothes and hides his merits and fame!" said Master Feng! As soon as the voice fell, Qining was already chanting loudly.
This poem is "The Journey of a Knight" by Li Taibai. Just to match the scene, Qining did not copy the original poem, but slightly changed a few words.
When Qi Ning recited the first sentence, several people were stunned. After reciting the poem, several people were speechless for a while.
But Xiang Baiying suddenly clapped his hands and said with a laugh: "Good literary talent, good literary talent, kill one person in ten steps, leave no trace for thousands of miles, hahaha... When it's done, brush off your clothes and go away, hiding your merit and fame, little Marquis" , What a spirit!”
Qining thought that this poem had been sung for hundreds of years, so it was certainly extraordinary.
Lu Shanghe was also slightly surprised and said: "It is indeed a good poem, Xiaoyao. I didn't expect that the Marquis is not only great in martial arts, but his literary talent is even more amazing."
"Master Lu, thank you for the award." Qi Ning said with a smile without blushing, "I don't know if this poem is worthy of Master Xiang. Master Xiang was the best swordsman in Xichuan back then. Once he drew his sword, Naturally, he kills people in ten steps, but the old manor owner is indifferent to fame and wealth, and even sealed his sword and retired to seclusion in his later years. After this matter, he brushed off his clothes and buried his merits and fame. It should be quite suitable for the old manor owner. "
Lu Shanghe said with a smile: "Yes, such a beautiful poem is worthy of my adoptive father. Tomorrow I will send someone to find the master Danqing to inscribe this poem."
At this time, the sky has darkened, and lights have been lit everywhere in the village. Someone has already brought tea and snacks. There is good tea in Sichuan. In the porcelain cup, there are green tea leaves floating in the porcelain cup, which is fragrant, and the snacks are also delicious. It is very exquisite, no less than the cakes made by Jinyihou Mansion.
"Go and tell Madam that there are distinguished guests coming, and Madam must come to the lobby to meet her." Lu Shanghe ordered: "Just tell her that I want to give her a big surprise. By the way, send someone to prepare a banquet quickly. There’s a feast in the garden.”
The servant agreed and retreated.
The lights in the lobby are very bright, and the tables and chairs are all very elegant. Sandalwood is burning somewhere, floating in the air, smelling it in the nose, making people feel peaceful.
Everyone was seated separately. Lu Shanghe already smiled and said, "Xiaoyao, do you still remember when we hunted together?"
"Of course I remember." Xiang Baiying put down his tea cup and said with a smile: "My elder brother's archery skills are very good. I still remember that you and I went hunting together. Every time you hunted many more prey than me."
Lu Shanghe held the teacup and laughed loudly: "Don't listen to him. I am a rough man. I used to hunt for fun. But although my brother is good at martial arts, he is very elegant at heart and doesn't like killing. I After shooting ten arrows, he barely managed to shoot one, and his prey was naturally no match for me."
Sect Master Feng said with a smile: "Feng has also heard that Young Master Xiang was a talented and elegant man, but he never expected that Young Master Xiang would one day join the Beggar Clan and become the leader of the Beggar Clan." Humanity said: "He Daxia, you also have friends in the Beggar Clan, but have you seen that there are people with outstanding literary talents in the Beggar Clan?"
Then Hero He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Zhang Xiang is an anomaly among the Beggar Clan. I do have some friends in the Beggar Clan. They are all free-spirited and informal men of the world. They don't have anything particular to do. Even if the pole falls over, they won't do anything." I know it’s a word, hahaha, Gang Leader Xiang comes from the Xichuan family, and to be able to join the Beggar Clan, his courage is something that few people can match.”
When Qi Ning heard this, he thought that there was something in these people's words that meant they were trying to stir up trouble.
Xiang Baiying smiled faintly and said: "He Daxia has friends in the Beggar Clan, and they are my friends in the Beggar Clan. It's just that the disciples of the Beggar Clan that Daxia He has met are only a few, and they cannot represent the entire Beggar Clan. If they have more contacts, He Daxia will know that the Beggar Clan is full of talented people, whether they are warriors or literati, they are all like carps crossing the river."
Xiang Baiying is naturally not a person who cares about other people's opinions of him. If other people's words are slightly offensive to him, he will not react at all. At most, he will laugh it off. However, the words of He Daxia involve the beggars. As a person, he The leader of the Beggar Clan must always maintain the reputation of the Beggar Clan.
Lu Shanghe obviously felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and frowned and said: "Master Feng, Daxia He, you are Lu's friends, Xiaoyao is my brother, Lu Shanghe, and when you enter the gate of Yinghe Villa, you are one of your own family. Although we are all gangsters, , There is no sense in what you say, but if something is wrong, you should stop it in moderation. If you make my brother unhappy, you will make me, Lu Shanghe, unhappy."
Sect Master Feng and He Daxia looked at each other, slightly embarrassed.
At this moment, a servant was seen outside and said: "Master, Madam said she is feeling a little unwell. Please rest for a while and come over to see you again."
"Madam, is she feeling unwell?" Lu Shanghe asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What happened?" He walked a few steps towards the door. When he thought of something, he turned around and said, "Xiaoyao, you guys have tea first, I'll be back soon."
Xiang Baiying also looked slightly worried and asked: "Brother, Suying... sister-in-law, what happened to her?"
"It won't be a big deal, don't worry, I'll just go and take a look." Lu Shanghe said with a smile: "I specially hired a doctor to live in the village all year round. If my wife feels unwell, she can diagnose it at any time." Ask that family The servant said: "Lu Sheng, are you ready for the banquet?"
The servant Lu Sheng immediately said: "Master, the banquet has been prepared in the garden and can be served at any time!"
"Well, you take a few guests to the garden." Lu Shanghe said, "I'm going to see my wife, and I'll go to the garden right away." He bowed his hands to everyone and hurried away.
Patriarch Feng stroked his beard and sighed: "Master Lu values love and justice. When he is with us, he is always informal and heroic, but when he takes care of Mrs. Lu, he is meticulous and meticulous."
However, Lu Sheng had already stepped forward and said respectfully: "Heroes, please follow me to the garden for a banquet."
The last time Qi Ning was at Fengjian Villa, he had a fight with the Qingyi manager of Fengjian Villa. Although he was only a manager, his martial arts was really good. When he saw Lu Sheng, he looked around and saw that Lu Sheng Sheng Sheng was mediocre and respectful, but he really couldn't tell what his martial arts was.
The group of people followed Lu Sheng through the corridor and came to a garden with ancient rocks, clear streams and pools, and not many flowers, but it was very elegant. Qining saw that the layout of the garden was very exquisite, with small bridges and stone Pavilions are dotted among them. Lu Shanghe obviously put a lot of thought into this garden.
There was a water pavilion built next to the clear pond. Lu Sheng welcomed several people into the water pavilion. The lights inside were brightly lit, as bright as day. There were large screens in front and behind, and in the middle was an extremely elegant ancient mahogany screen. The table, melon and fruit desserts have been placed on the table.
After a few people sat down, Lu Sheng asked: "Heroes, would you like to serve the food now?"
Sect leader Feng asked Xiang Baiying: "Sect leader Xiang, should we eat first?"
Xiang Baiying didn't seem to hear him, and looked thoughtful. Master Feng frowned slightly, coughed, and said directly to Lu Sheng: "Let's talk about it after Master Lu comes."
Lu Sheng agreed and retreated.
Qi Ning leaned on the chair, bored and lazy. If he hadn't wanted to save face for Xiang Baiying, he really wouldn't have had the intention to sit at the same table with Master Feng. He also knew in his heart that if Xiang Baiying hadn't saved face for Lu Shanghe, There is no chance that the two masters of the Feng Sect could sit at the same table and drink with the leader of the Beggar Clan.
Qi Ning saw that Xiang Baiying was thoughtful, and knew that it was probably because of Mrs. Lu. He had actually vaguely guessed that Xiang Baiying and Lu Shanghe, the sworn brothers, and Mrs. Lu, who was called Suying, He must have had quite complicated feelings back then. Xiang Baiying was originally a person with a quite free and easy temperament, but after entering Yinghe Villa, he obviously seemed very restrained.
Clan Leader Feng and Na He Daxia gathered together and whispered. Qi Ning didn't care what they said and didn't talk to them. Suddenly he saw Clan Master Feng and said with a smile: "Master Xiang, I heard that in a few months, we will It’s the Beggar Clan’s triennial Greenwood Conference, but I don’t know where the Greenwood Conference is scheduled to be held this year?”
Xiang Baiying raised his eyes slightly and said with a faint smile: "Does Master Feng also want to join our Beggar Clan?"
Sect Leader Feng was startled, and Hero He said from the side: "Just kidding the gang leader. Although Sect Leader Feng's Qiqing Sect is not as good as the disciples of the Beggar Clan all over the world, it is also a well-known sect in Xichuan, and the dignified leader of the Qiqing Sect, How could I join your beggar gang?"
"Since Clan Master Feng doesn't want to join the Beggar Clan, why do you still want to ask about the venue of the Qingmu Conference?" Xiang Baiying smiled and said: "Since Clan Master Feng has friends in the Beggar Clan, he should know that the Qingmu Conference of the Beggar Clan only involves Beggar Clan disciples. to participate.”
Sect Leader Feng was a little embarrassed and said, "Feng just made a casual inquiry."
Qi Ning felt that this Clan Master Feng was a little displeased, so he deliberately said: "Clan Master Feng's inquiring about the privacy of the Beggar Clan, does that mean that others can also inquire about the Qiqing Clan's affairs? That's right, Clan Master Feng, your Qiqing Clan is now How many people have chosen the next sect leader? At such an old age, it’s time for you to consider some issues of successor."
Sect Master Feng's face darkened, but he was Lao Jianghu after all, and he quickly smiled and said: "Thank you for your concern, young Marquis. In fact, the Beggar Clan Aoki Conference is really not a secret matter. It won't take long for the whole world to know about it. Just like the Beggar Clan is divided into the Southern Faction and the Northern Faction. Although they both belong to the Beggar Clan, the Northern and Southern Factions have always been incompatible with each other. It is now known to the whole world and is not a secret."
Xiang Baiying originally ignored these two people, but when he heard these words, a cold light flashed in his eyes, but his expression remained calm, and he asked: "Why did Master Feng say this? It's okay for beggars to travel south and north. I haven’t heard anyone say that the northern and southern factions of the Beggar Clan are incompatible with each other, so where did Master Feng get the news?”