When Wen Lingjiao came to her senses, she found that she was already half-lying in Qiu Yi's arms. She knew that she was dizzy and unable to stand upright after witnessing the bloody scene. She also roughly guessed that it was Qiu Yi who was beside her who supported her. She also remembered the ancient saying that men and women cannot communicate with each other, and quickly pushed Qiu Yi away. Yi Zhi moved a few steps to the side before barely standing, but his pretty face was already flushed.
Qiu Yizhi also felt a little embarrassed, coughed twice and said, "I'm so reckless. I actually scared the young lady. It's really a sin."
After all, Wen Lingjiao is still a saint of the Tianzun Sect, and has seen the big world. She has returned to normal in an instant, and said: "Young Master Qiu also took action to save the little girl. It's too late for the little girl to express her heartfelt thanks, so how dare you Where to blame?”
Qiu Yizhi added: "In the final analysis, I was not thinking carefully. I didn't expect that this half-dead eunuch would have the malicious intent to harm Miss Wen. Otherwise, there would not have been such a dangerous situation."
Wen Lingjiao replied: "Young Master is serious, this is the little girl's territory, how can I let Young Master worry about me..."
The two of them were talking modestly to each other, and the maid He'er beside them could no longer bear it any longer: "I wonder if Mr. Qiu and Miss Qiu can say a few words less? Isn't it better to leave this place before we say anything? Face this Is the exchange of greetings with the dead eunuch very sentimental? "
"He'er, what are you talking about? How dare you be rude in front of Mr. Qiu... and Hero Yuchi?" Wen Lingjiao said angrily.
"Miss, be careful! The blood of the dead eunuch is about to flow to your feet!" He'er suddenly warned loudly.
Wen Lingjiao was startled when she heard this. She quickly lowered her head and looked at her feet. She saw that the dark red blood flowing out of the eunuch's body was gradually spreading up and was only an inch away from her left foot. She jumped in panic. But the landing was unstable, and his right foot stepped on a pool of blood, splashing a large amount of blood, and even the corners of his skirt were stained red with blood.
Wen Lingjiao's face that had just turned pale turned red again, and she said hesitantly: "The little lady has lost her manners. Don't be offended by the young master. Can the young master and the hero Yuchi move to the courtyard later to accommodate the young lady?" How about we talk after you change?"
Qiu Yizhi and Yuchi Lianghong naturally had no reason to refuse, so they followed Wen Lingjiao and He'er out of the underground secret room and returned to the surface.
Wen Lingjiao wanted to change her clothes, so she said "please" and hid in a nearby room accompanied by He'er. Not long after, He'er came out alone and ordered the two of them: "There are no young lady's clothes here. I have to go back to get them. You just stand here and guard, don't go in and disturb them."
Qiu Yizhi and Yuchi Lianghong already understood He'er's lively and cheerful personality, so they agreed with a smile without worrying about her.
When Qiu Yizhi saw He'er entering the room where the secret passage to Nuanxiang Pavilion had just been built, she suddenly remembered the joints in it, so she stopped He'er and said: "Perhaps the Encourage Secretary is sending someone to inspect Nuanxiang Pavilion. Girl, please be careful. Don't do it." It’s better to let them catch the trace.”
He'er turned to smile at Qiu Yizhi and said, "He'er has taken note of it. Please don't worry, sir." After saying that, he ran into the house in a hurry.
Only Qiu Yizhi and Yuchi Lianghong were left in the courtyard.
Qiu Yizheng had something to say to his adopted brother. When he saw an old locust tree planted in the middle of the yard and an ancient well under the tree, he asked him to sit side by side on the edge of the well to enjoy the cool air and talk.
After the turmoil just now, the sweat on their bodies became wet, dry, and wet again. Now that the sun was setting in the west, the sunlight was no longer able to penetrate the dense canopy of the big locust tree. The cool air rose again in the ancient well, which actually made Qiu Yizhi shiver, but also drove away the heatstroke in his chest.
So Qiu Yizhi avoided some important points and told his adoptive brother his identity, his adoptive father's attitude towards martial arts people, and his relationship with the Tianzun Sect.
Yuchi Lianghong was a hero who traveled in the world, and no matter how many times he acted against his will, he could not hide it from his eyes. Hearing what Qiu Yizhi said was so sincere, he finally felt relieved and said: "Brother, at such a young age, we had such an adventure. It's beyond the imagination of a mere martial artist like Brother Yu. What I heard from my brother today was an eye-opener."
Qiu Yizhi took over the words and said: "Brother is right. With his martial arts skills that are unparalleled in the world, he should serve the country. Walking in the world, even if he becomes a serious martial arts leader, he still has nothing to do with it. I can't escape my identity as a martial artist. The current world is in chaos, and it is the time to employ people, and my foster father, Prince Youyan, is very hungry for talents and has taken in many unsuccessful people. If my brother is interested, I am willing to act as an intermediary."
Yuchi Lianghong listened very seriously, but said: "My prince's reputation for benevolence is widespread all over the world, and he is praised by everyone in the martial arts community. But there is an old saying that 'a chivalrous man breaks the ban with force', and I, a member of the martial arts community, have always been tolerated by the court. That's it. What kind of relationship did the ancestors of my Yuchi family have with the Emperor Taizu and the Emperor Shengzu? Didn’t they commit the Holy Wrath in the end and their family fortunes fell into ruin
Qiu Yizhi retorted: "There is also a saying that 'Confucianism corrupts the law with literature'. I don't know how many more Confucian scholars have been dealt with in ancient and modern times than Jianghu knights, but doesn't the court still govern the country with Confucianism? My brother uses partiality and generalization, and in the From my point of view, it’s quite undesirable.”
Qiu Yi was very sharp-tongued. How could Yuchi Lianghong argue with him? He just lowered his head and said, "This matter is of great importance. Brother Yu needs to think about it carefully."
Qiu Yi saw that her adopted brother was already attracted to her, but she could no longer force herself, so she said, "My adopted father, Prince Youyan, is definitely not someone who would burn bridges by crossing rivers. Please rest assured, brother. Today, this matter will come to an end. Again, these words , I will never force it, but if my brother wants it, I am willing to protect it. "
Yuchi Lianghong pondered for a moment and said: "This matter affects more than fifty members of my Yuchi family, and I am afraid it will cause great shock in the world. Brother Yu cannot be alone. Brother Yu, please allow Brother Yu to discuss it calmly."
"It's easy to talk about." Qiu Yizhi said with a smile, "There is just a small matter at the moment. It seems that only brother can handle it. I wonder if brother can agree to it?"
"Brother, it doesn't matter."
"My little brother is temporarily staying in Luoyang at the home of the old Prime Minister Yang Yuanzhi. Brother Cai also heard from the eunuch just now, and the matter has been known to the Sustaining Secretary. Therefore, I kindly ask my brother to use Qinggong and go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to report that he is safe. Old man The Prime Minister just suffered from heatstroke today, and I hope that he can rest at home. Guan Shansi must not have the courage to go straight to the Prime Minister's house, and it will be difficult for the elders of the three dynasties!" Qiu Yizhi said.
"The name of Prime Minister Yang is well known in the martial arts world. It is said that there is only one good official left in the world, and he is him. Brother Yu has a chance to visit today, and he is also in his honor. It's just that Brother Yu is in the Prime Minister's Mansion. We have no acquaintance, so who can introduce us?" Yuchi Lianghong asked.
"That's easy to say." Qiu Yizhi replied, "My younger brother has left a confidant in the Prime Minister's Mansion. My elder brother also met him in Anhe Town that day. It was the tall and dark man named Zhao Chengxiao who arrived. The elder brother of the Prime Minister must have a way to find him, and he will introduce him then. Just tell me that everything is safe here, and ask him to stay at the Prime Minister's mansion and not let anyone disturb the old Prime Minister's Qingxiu."
Yuchi Lianghong closed his eyes slightly and recalled the situation in Anhe Town a few days ago, and then said: "It turns out that brother's surname is Zhao. I remember that he was able to withstand the copper-eyed arhat at that time, which can be regarded as a natural power. If Brother Yu can give me some advice, With these two moves, he becomes another hero in the world." He paused and said, "Brother Yu knows what he told you, so go and come back!"
After that, he turned around and left. Qiu Yizhi grabbed his sleeve and said, "Brother, be careful when you go here, don't be caught by the Advising Secretary!"
Yuchi Lianghong looked back at Qiu Yizhi, with a smile on his face: "Brother, don't you know what Brother Yu is capable of?" After that, he flicked his sleeves, leaped up the courtyard wall with a bang, and disappeared from Qiu Yizhi's sight. among.
"Hey! The hero Yuchi was so good at escaping. He disappeared in a blink of an eye. It's not because he was afraid that this was a land of tigers and wolves, so he didn't dare..."
Qiu Yizhi was about to explain, but a small stone the size of a grain of rice flew out of nowhere. With a clang, it knocked one of He'er's earrings to the ground, shocking her face. But I heard a clear but not loud voice coming from my ears: "Go down and do some things. I'll be back later. Little girl, don't talk nonsense!"
Qiu Yizhi looked around, but it was He'er holding a pile of clothes and slowly pushing the door out of the room that led to the secret passage. He was not forgiving and said some mean words. Unexpectedly, Yuchi Lianghong didn't go far, so he showed his tricks and punished him slightly.
Seeing He'er standing there, Qiu Yizhi smiled and said, "Miss He'er, please go into the room and change your lady's clothes. I still have something to say to the lady."
He'er said "Oh", not talking to Qiu Yizhi in front of her, but to Yuchi Lianghong in the distance, but she couldn't utter a word anymore, lowered her head and went into the house to wait on the young lady.
After waiting for a cup of tea in the courtyard, Qiu Yizhi heard He'er's voice coming from inside the house: "Is Mr. Qiu still outside? My young lady has invited me!"
After Qiu Yizhi heard this, he quickly arranged his clothes carefully, knocked on the door gently, said "I'm sorry" and pushed the door open.
Upon entering the door, Qiu Yi saw that the furnishings in the room were very simple, no different from ordinary people's homes. Wen Lingjiao had already changed her clothes and put on a bright yellow long skirt, and her shoes had also been changed into a pair of brand new white satin shoes, and she stood aside to greet them.
Seeing Qiu Yizhi staring at her feet, Wen Lingjiao hurriedly coughed and said, "Master, please take a seat. He'er, please make tea for the master."
Qiu Yizhifang felt a little disrespectful, her cheeks flushed, and she sat down on a chair next to a round table. After Wen Lingjiao also sat down across from her, she spoke up: "He'er, there's no need to be polite. I just have a few words to say to Miss Wen, can you..."
Wen Lingjiao was also a very clever person. Hearing what Qiu Yi said, she told He'er: "It's getting late, and Mr. Qiu must be hungry too. He'er, go down and get some side dishes." , remember to keep it light.”
Seeing that the young lady thought she was an eyesore, He'er pouted her lips unconvinced and took it out on Qiu Yizhi: "Don't embarrass my young lady!" Without waiting for Qiu Yizhi to say anything, He'er turned around and left the room. (To be continued)