The expression on Li Chaoge's face faded? Go?, They just arrived? Luzhou government office, after checking the scene of the fire inside, Hidden Sword Villa knew their whereabouts. With such a tight eye on the government office, could it be that the death of the three governors had something to do with the Tibetan Sword Villa
Li Chaoge thought that Qian Yuanjian also came out from the Cangjian Villa. She held a tentative heart and asked: "The owner is polite. But we are members of the imperial court and have no contact with the world. I'm afraid it's okay to bother Guizhuang. OK."
"What is the princess talking about?" Hong Chengyuan waved his hand, and said with pride, "The sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes invite people from all over the world? Guests, the princess and others come from afar? They are distinguished guests from Luzhou. We, as the Luzhou sect, , should be doing the landlord's friendship, why bother?"
Li Chaoge turned his head and looked at Gu Mingke. Gu Mingke nodded invisibly, and Li Chaoge was relieved, so he said, "Okay. Thank you, owner."
Hong Chengyuan promised, and enthusiastically asked Li Chaoge to lead the way. Li Chaoge sent Zhou Shao away: "You go? Find Bai, tell him we are going? Hidden Sword Villa, don't go to the wrong place."
Bai Qianhe just went out? Ordered a meal, Li Chaoge said to Zhou Shao, one is to tell Bai Qianhe where they live tonight, and the other is to remind Bai Qianhe.
In case Bai Qianhe and Cangjian Villa have a festival, it's still too late to change his appearance now.
Zhou Shao understood, and led the horse away. Li Chaoge led Mo Linlang on the road, she got on the horse, glanced over, and saw a young man in his twenties with a bandage on his arm.
Li Chaoge didn't change his face, and asked: "What's wrong with this young man, is his right arm injured?"
The young man rubbed his shoulders, smiled embarrassingly at Li Chaoge, and said, "Yes. I'm not good at martial arts, so I accidentally hurt myself."
Mo Linlang followed him to look at it. She swept across his right arm and remained silent. Li Chaoge laughed inwardly, she had just injured a masked man yesterday, and today, the right shoulder of the person next to the master of Hidden Sword Villa was injured. Really? Coincidence.
Hearing Li Chaoge's question, Hong Chengyuan walked over? Come?, and said, "This is my great apprentice, named Hua Lingfeng." As he spoke, he pointed to another slender person beside him who looked somewhat clever and tactful, and said : "This is the second apprentice, Ren Fang."
Li Chaoge looked at her quietly, when Ren Fang saw her, he smiled, clasped his fists and said, "See Princess Sheng Yuan."
His behavior looks generous, in stark contrast to his brother who has limited mobility. Li Chaoge said nothing? He nodded lightly and said, "Thank you for the hospitality. Please lead the way ahead."
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Zangjian Villa is built on the mountain, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery. After they entered the boundary marker of Hidden Sword Villa, they walked a long mountain road before finally seeing the gate of the villa.
Li Chaoge entered the villa, glanced at it, and said, "The villa owner's villa is well built, he must have hired famous experts, right?"
"Yes." The second apprentice, Ren Fang, heard it, and hurriedly answered, "Master manages well, and the income of Cangjian Villa has more than tripled compared with that of the old owner. Master invited here two years ago? Masters of Jiangnan gardens , specially calculated the Feng Shui for the villa, and re-expanded and repaired it. Nowadays, the Tibetan Sword Villa is not dare to say, but when it comes to the foundation of the house, it is definitely one of the best in the world. If the princess came a few years ago, what she saw is not what it is now This beautiful appearance is all because of my master."
"Let it go." Hong Chengyuan scolded, "Don't talk nonsense in front of the princess and Lord Gu."
Although Hong Chengyuan scolded him, but seeing his bearded expression, he was clearly very proud. Li Chaoge smiled lightly, and said: "The owner of the village is well managed. If there is a chance in the future, I would like to ask the owner for advice."
"Princess is polite, I am afraid." Hong Chengyuan held his fists and repeatedly declined, "If the princess needs anything, I will tell you everything, and dare not ask for advice."
While talking, a woman came out from the main entrance. The woman's wrists are creamy, and her skin is like cream. She should be around thirty years old, but she still maintains the appearance and figure of a twenty-year-old young woman. The beautiful woman folded her hands, bowing profusely: "I have met? Princess Sheng Yuan, have you met? Master Gu."
Li Chaoge guessed that this was the owner's wife, and sure enough, Hong Chengyuan also said: "This is a bitch, the princess and Lord Gu laughed."
Li Chaoge and Gu Mingke replied: "Mrs. Zhuangzhu."
The beautiful woman smiled gently and said, "My concubine's surname is Sheng, and her maiden name is Lanchu. The princess and your lord can call me Erniang."
Gu Mingke was slightly taken aback, whose surname is Sheng? Although Gu Mingke has nothing to do with Jianghu, those who have been involved in the weapon business like Cangjian Villa have long been recorded by the court. Gu Mingke vaguely remembered where he saw it? The last owner of the villa was named Sheng.
The surname Sheng is rare. What is the relationship between Sheng Lanchu and the old owner
Gu Mingke thought about it, and then asked: "I remember the old owner's surname is Sheng, I don't know his wife and the old owner..."
"It's the concubine's father." Sheng Lanchu's eyes were full of spring water. She looked at Hong Chengyuan and said softly, "This is the concubine's brother. When I was young, I used to learn martial arts from my father. I ranked second in the school. People call me Er Niang. It's just a pity that I'm not a weapon, and my martial arts are not one-tenth of my brother's."
It really is a father-daughter relationship. Just like aristocrats like to marry cousins, pairings of brothers and sisters like Sheng Lanchu and Hong Chengyuan are also very popular in the Jianghu. Did Li Chaoge? It was expected that they still had such a relationship. After all, Li Chaoge thought that the old owner was Hong Chengyuan's father after hearing from outsiders.
Unexpectedly, the hidden sword villa was originally the property of the Sheng family.
Hong Chengyuan interrupted the conversation and said: "Princess Sheng Yuan and Master Gu have come from afar. It's too impolite to let the distinguished guests stand outside and talk. Please sit inside, both of you."
Gu Mingke and Li Chaoge walked into the main hall. After the guests and hosts were seated, Hong Chengyuan said: "Today the Princess and Master Gu are staying in the Tibetan Sword Villa, which really makes our villa flourish. Many people want to get acquainted with you two. The heads of other sects have set up a reception banquet, and I hope the two of you will appreciate it."
"Thank you, owner, but I still have a task to do, so I don't want to say it, so I won't go." Gu Mingke refused. He doesn't even appreciate Gu Pei's face, let alone expect him to care about a stranger's face. Li Chaoge thought about Bai Qianhe, and said: "I also want to investigate the case with Gu Sicheng, I'm afraid I don't have time to attend the appointment. Thanks to the owner and the head of the house for their kindness, there is no need for a welcome banquet."
Gu Mingke and Li Chaoge clearly refused, and Hong Chengyuan was a little unhappy, but one of the two present here is a princess, and the other is an orderly officer of Dali Temple. I heard that their family background is deep. Even if Hong Chengyuan said he was right in Luzhou, he didn't dare to control the princess and Dali Temple.
Hong Chengyuan can only say: "That's right, the princess and Mrs. Gu have come from afar, and they should have a good rest. It's my negligence. I have asked my wife to prepare a room for the two of you, and I will send the two of you away." Distinguished guest, go back to your room and rest."
Sheng Lanchu stood up when she heard the words, and led the way personally: "You two, please go this way."
Sheng Lanchu sent them to the place where they stayed, and said: "This is Master Gu's room, and this is Princess Sheng Yuan's. The princess's maid and guards are behind. Our house is simple, not as good as Dongdu, please Haihan .”
Li Chaoge scanned the courtyard. Her residence was said to be a room, but in fact it was a courtyard. Unknown flowers and trees were planted in the courtyard, which were blooming brilliantly at the moment. In the shade of flowers and trees, stands an exquisite two-story building.
There is also a water ring around the back, which is classified into the lake behind. Li Chaoge took a look, Gu Mingke's yard was next to her, Mo Linlang's and others' residences were built by the lake, halfway across the water from her, not far or near, so they could come quickly when something happened. Not disturbing, it can be said to be just right.
Li Chaoge was very satisfied. This courtyard was made according to local conditions, and it was not simple. Li Chaoge said: "Thank you Madam for preparing a residence for us, thank you."
"It is my blessing to be able to serve the princess and Mrs. Gu." Sheng Lanchu made a slight blessing and said, "I know that the villa can't compare with the capital. Please bear with me. The princess and Mr. Gu have come from a long distance, and the boat and car are exhausted, so I will not disturb the rest of the two of you, and I will leave first. If there is anything, the princess can just send someone to tell the concubine to do it."
After Sheng Lanchu finished speaking, Yingying went out. Li Chaoge watched Sheng Lanchu leave. When Sheng Lanchu was about to go out, Gu Mingke suddenly asked: "We heard about the family tradition of Hidden Sword Villa on the way? The treasure is lost, and the name seems to be Qianyuanjian. Since it is a family tradition , that is Madam’s father’s property. I don’t know, does Madam need our help?”
Sheng Lanchu froze, she turned her head, smiled softly, and said, "The Qianyuan Sword is indeed my father's hidden sword, but it's not as magical as the outsiders say, it's just an ordinary ancient sword. That's all. Speaking of which, I'm ashamed. The hidden sword villa is often stolen by thieves. The Qianyuan sword may have been stolen by some petty thief. Brother has already sent someone to look for it. Want to come? There will be news soon. I'm so ugly, I dare not bother Princess and Master Gu."
Gu Mingke smiled slightly, and didn't force it, and said: "Okay, Madam can do as much as she can. If there is anything that needs our help, Madam just speak up, you don't have to be polite."
Sheng Lan thanked her at the beginning, and then Pingping lingered out. After there were no outsiders in the yard, Mo Linlang said: "The owner of the estate is domineering and arrogant, didn't you? I thought his wife is gentle and gentle."
Li Chaoge said: "After all, she is the daughter of the old owner. She has been raised by a daughter since she was a child, so it is naturally different. But..." Li Chaoge looked at Gu Mingke and asked, "Why did you help her find the sword?"
In Li Chaoge's tone, there was a sense of questioning, just like a wife questioning a husband who is helping a beautiful woman. Mo Linlang shut up silently, while Gu Mingke calmly cleaned up the dust on the stone bench with a handkerchief, and said, "Nothing, it's just that the timing is too coincidental. The Qianyuan Sword shouldn't appear here. "
Li Chaoge sat across from Gu Mingke and asked, "How do you know?"
Gu Mingke sighed softly: "I thought you would read more before you set off? The court files. In the files of the Ministry of War? There is a record. As the name suggests, the Tibetan Sword Villa was originally a place for casting swords. Responsible for making weapons for these two people. Later, the imperial court further tightened the control over salt and iron. In addition, the hard work of casting swords did not bring much money. After Hong Chengyuan took over, Tibetan Sword Villa gradually stopped making weapons. Instead of doing business, he switched to a business. Hong Chengyuan has opened several restaurants, inns, and commercial firms, and his fortune is indeed true? Yes, he earns what he invests, and now, he is already the richest person in Luzhou."
Li Chaoge counted the time and said, "That is to say, in the old owner's generation, Sheng Lanchu's father, the Cangjian Villa still forged swords, but since Hongchengyuan, the Cangjian Villa has focused on business, and put the old capital Is it completely abolished?"
"It can be said that." Gu Mingke nodded, "Records from the Ministry of War, the old owner of the village was obsessed with swords all his life, and the only hobbies in his life were sword casting and sword hiding. He has collected many famous swords, and everyone in the world knows that he loves swords , if there is any news about the weapon, it will be bought to him at a high price. It is not surprising that the Qianyuan Sword has been transferred to his hands."
Gu Mingke didn't say the last sentence. In comparison, it is really strange how the Qianyuan Sword appeared in the world.
Li Chaoge nodded after hearing this, and then asked: "It makes sense. But even if the Qianyuan Sword is really in their hands, so what? It's just a sword, and you can kill yourself?"
Did Gu Mingke? Talk. Li Chaoge didn't know the habits of Qian Yuanjian, so he didn't take it seriously, but Gu Mingke knew it.
If the old owner collected the real Abyssal Sword, then the death of the three governors would be very troublesome.
They know too little information now, and they can't guess anything after coming and going. Gu Mingke said: "We can't make a conclusion yet. We will make plans after we inquire about the news tomorrow."
For the present plan, this is the only way to go. They were sitting when Bai Qianhe and Zhou Shao came back from outside. Bai Qianhe spread out on the seat, facing the teapot, and poured a pot of tea: "I'm exhausted. I haven't seen you for a few years, and the Cangjian Villa has grown bigger again. The surname Hong is too good at doing business." Right, how much money have you made in these years?"
Bai Qianhe drank the cow, and Li Chaoge waited for him to finish drinking before saying: "The owner's wife just said that the villa is recruiting thieves, and now you are here. Did you take care of your whereabouts when you stole things before? We If you want to live in the villa for a long time, don't cause trouble because of you."
Bai Qianhe waved his hand proudly, and said, "Don't worry. I came here last time? It was disguised. Does anyone in the Jianghu know my true face? Not many people, don't worry about being exposed."
Bai Qianhe's character is not very good, but as a thief, his professional ability is beyond doubt. Li Chaoge was somewhat relieved, and warned: "Be careful during this time, and don't cause trouble."
Bai Qianhe nodded quickly: "I know. I'm more afraid of being recognized by them than you are?"
Li Chaoge glanced at it from the corner of his eye? Gu Mingke, suddenly asked: "Is your disguise technique reliable? After all, disguise can't be compared with real appearance. Are you sure you won't be seen?"
When Gu Mingke heard this, he lowered his eyes and smiled clearly. Li Chaoge asked Bai Qianhe if his disguise was fake, and if he wanted to deceive him, it was the truth.
It's a pity, Gu Mingke is not disguised at all, and he is not afraid of her cheating.
When Bai Qianhe's dignity as a thief was questioned, he immediately became unhappy and yelled: "I don't like to hear that. Thinking of me, Bai Qianhe, who has been in the Jianghu for more than ten years, I have a superb disguise technique. In the Jianghu, I recognize the number one Second, no one dares to recognize number one."
Bai Qianhe was bragging behind, but Li Chaoge was too lazy to listen, so he skipped them all. She noticed that Gu Mingke was very calm, without the tension of being seen through at all. And Bai Qianhe boasted, didn't he? He didn't show any strangeness to Gu Mingke.
Li Chaoge began to doubt, is Gu Mingke disguised? Li Chaoge didn't believe Bai Qianhe's bragging about him, but Li Chaoge still believed Bai Qianhe's claim that he was good at disguise. Can't even Bai Qianhe see it? Is there really such a clever disguise mask in the world
Or is this some kind of illusion
Li Chaoge fell into chaos again? The people present were different from those little girls who didn't know much about the world. Almost no one bought Bai Qianhe's account. As soon as Bai Qianhe boasted, everyone else made excuses to leave, and even Li Chaoge turned around and went upstairs. Bai Qianhe didn't have an audience, so boasting was not interesting? It didn't take long, and it ended bitterly.
There is no time in the mountains, and at night, the villa quickly becomes silent. Only a bright moon hangs in the sky, and the silver light sprinkles all over the ground. Li Chaoge took a shower and changed her clothes. She sat on the loft and looked at the moon. For some reason, the scar on her chest began to hurt.
The wound used to hurt even when the weather was cold, but no? It's so intense today. Li Chaoge endured it for a while, and was annoyed by the dense and long-lasting pain. He simply took the sword, jumped off the railing, and jumped downstairs to practice the sword.
Li Chaoge stepped on the flower tree, the branch trembled slightly, and immediately shook off the petals all over the sky. Fine petals were scattered, Li Chaoge fell to the ground, the blade turned slightly, and immediately cut the falling flowers in front of him neatly into two halves.
Because of the pain on the scar, Li Chaoge unintentionally used his true energy when practicing sword. Where the sword wind passed by, the petals shattered in response to the sound, fluttering and flying more and more. Li Chaoge didn't stop for a while, and slashed at the wall with his sword. It was too late when Li Chaoge realized that he had used too much force. The tree flies away?.
Li Chaoge opened his mouth to remind, but he was already thinking in his heart, if she cut down the tree in Hidden Sword Villa, she should be able to pay for it, right? When the sword energy was about to touch the tree trunk, it turned a corner and flew to the lake behind, where it dissipated after a while. Gu Mingke was standing under the pergola next door, dressed in white, against the backdrop of deep and dense greenery, almost seemed to be glowing.
Gu Mingke watched Li Chaoge through the gap in the wall, very helpless, and asked, "What are you doing?"
Li Chaoge thought to herself that she really didn't do it on purpose, and if she wanted to blame it, the wound kept hurting, distracting her attention. Li Chaoge simply jumped over the wall, leaned closer to look at the tree, and found that it was really unscathed.
Li Chaoge exhaled, and said, "That's great, well, there's no need to pay for the tree. When such a big tree falls? Come on, it's not a big deal to pay, and it's more troublesome if you have to change your residence. It's not good after all at night." Add chaos to the master's house."
"You also know that you are making trouble." Gu Mingke said kindly. When he saw Li Chaoge practicing sword at night, he thought she was going crazy, so he ignored it. It never occurred to him that Li Chaoge didn't destroy the flowers and plants in his yard enough, so he would come here to tear down the plants in his yard.
Li Chaoge knew he was wrong, didn't he? He made a rebuttal and obediently admitted it. At this time, there was another sharp pain in his chest. Li Chaoge raised his eyebrows and pressed down calmly. Gu Mingke sensed something was wrong, and asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong?"