I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 525 Aunt and Nephew Meet
Shenxiao Pavilion is one of the forbidden areas of Qingyang Palace; unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter.

However, Old Mengtou, Liu Luweiganzi, Kong Bozi and their gang were considered Zhou Chengan's confidants.

So, if there's anything, they can still come and inform us.

Inside the Shenxiao Pavilion, Zhou Cheng'an was diligently writing down the remaining essential Taoist texts of the Taixiao lineage.

Once he completes this lineage of Taoist essentials, he will have mastered all the essentials of Taoism in the Nine Heavens.

Although apart from Shenxiao, Yuxiao, and Danxiao, the other six Xiaoxiao are still nowhere to be seen, it's not a bad thing to put in the effort in advance.

Plan first, then act.

Liu Luwei climbed to the third floor without any hindrance, and before he could even knock on the door, he heard Zhou Chengan's voice coming from inside.

"Old Liu, come in."

Zhou Chengan and Liu Luweiganzi came in, looking up or not: "Old Liu, did you come to see me for something?"

Liu Luwei bowed to him before replying, "Sect Leader, there is an old man and a young man outside requesting an audience."

"They said you were their savior and came to express their gratitude."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chengan immediately understood the situation.

I never expected that Xu Fengnian would actually chase me all the way to Qingyang Palace.

What does he want to do?

Zhou Chengan put down his pen, thought for a moment, and said, "It's getting late. Arrange for them to stay in the room next to yours first, and we'll talk about it tomorrow."

"Yes."

Liu Luwei responded, then bowed and retreated, considerately closing the door behind him.

Meanwhile, Zhou Cheng'an, who was in the room, calculated the time it would take for his mother and the others to return to the mountain before picking up his pen again and continuing to write.

That's right, his mother, Wu Ning, is not on the mountain for the time being.

Because his second sister, who was in charge of managing the business, had recently announced that she was pregnant, the whole family went down the mountain for a trip, but he came back first.

As for Xu Fengnian, his mother definitely wanted to meet him.

As the only remaining prince of a different surname in the world, Xu Fengnian's outrageous deeds have spread throughout the entire Liyang Dynasty, and even the Northern Mang region knows about them.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, Xu Xiao, also known as Xu the Cripple, was a hero who single-handedly destroyed six of the nine states. However, he had a good-for-nothing son who spent his days playing with birds and walking dogs, frequenting brothels, and bullying others. He was a complete wastrel and was ridiculed by the world as "Xu the Good-for-Nothing," a man who was all show and no substance.

Even within the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion, few knew that this Crown Prince was actually all show and no substance.

As everyone knows, Xu Xiao was responsible for 90% of the current Li Yang Dynasty.

The King of Beiliang commands 300,000 elite Beiliang warriors. To say that his achievements are so great that they threaten the emperor is an understatement; some have even referred to him as the "second emperor."

One can imagine what the real emperor thought.

Fortunately, Xu Xiao is not a god; he will die one day. So the key is to see what his successor will be like.

No emperor would want a prince of a different surname who commands 300,000 elite troops to have a son who would be a powerful and ruthless figure no less than his father.

Therefore, after news of Xu Fengnian's dissolute nature spread over the years, countless people in the capital of Liyang, while verbally cursing the young prince as a morally corrupt good-for-nothing, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Even so, the one in the capital was still not at ease and wanted to marry his precious daughter, Princess Suizhu, to Prince Xu Fengnian.

In other words, Xu Fengnian was to come to the capital to become the emperor's son-in-law.

Entering the capital to become the emperor's son-in-law was clearly a way of becoming a hostage, but the Xu family couldn't directly defy the imperial decree, which led to Xu Fengnian's journey through the martial world.

This can be considered a roundabout way that he and his father Xu Xiao were both aware of.

Zhou Chengan met Xu Fengnian for the first time in the mountains today. He only saw his appearance, but he did have a handsome face.

Judging from appearance alone, Xu Fengnian actually bears a slight resemblance to him.

Perhaps because he had played the role of a playboy for so long, Xu Fengnian also exuded a strong sense of playboyism in his every move.

It can only be said that His Highness, who is known for his playboy image, is actually a man of great wisdom and shrewdness.

Although Xu Fengnian was outwardly shabby but inwardly brilliant, Zhou Chengan was actually not very interested in him.

Anyway, his mother hasn't come back yet, so let's leave Xu Fengnian out for now.

Comparatively, he was more interested in Huang Jianjiu.

In the martial arts world, Lao Huang is considered a big shot.

He possesses six of the ten most famous swords in the world.

If one can reach a point like Lao Huang in one's lifetime, then one's life has not been in vain.

……

Outside Shenxiao Pavilion.

Xu Fengnian and Lao Huang looked at the not-so-tall three-story pavilion, each with their own thoughts.

Xu Fengnian was more curious.

I'm curious about what kind of person Zhou Cheng'an is, and whether I can get the Tiger Kui from him.

If... he meant if he could get Hu Kui, he would be very powerful in the future.

Although Lao Huang was somewhat curious about Zhou Cheng'an, he was mostly puzzled.

The Crown Prince had just left Liangzhou and arrived at Qingcheng Mountain when this person revealed the Crown Prince's identity in a single sentence. Just who is he?

The King of Beiliang insisted that His Highness the Crown Prince make a trip to Qingcheng. Could it be that he came for this person?

Just as Lao Huang was thinking this, Liu Luweiganzi came out of the pavilion.

"Brother Dao, how is it? Is our benefactor in the pavilion?"

Xu Fengnian stepped forward and asked.

"Young Master, although the Sect Leader is in the pavilion, it is not convenient for him to receive guests at the moment. If you two wish to see the Sect Leader, please stay in the palace first. If the Sect Leader is available tomorrow, he may meet with you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fengnian exclaimed, "Good heavens, are they just leaving me hanging here?!"
As the dignified heir of the Northern Liang Kingdom, he had never been treated with such disrespect before.

However, let's wait and see.

To see the true face of Mount Lu, for that six-legged beast...

Xu Fengnian's eyes darted around, and he cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I'll trouble you, fellow Daoist, to arrange a place for us to stay."

"Then please come with me."

Liu Luwei bowed and led the way.

Xu Fengnian glanced back at Shenxiao Pavilion, then called Lao Huang to follow closely behind.

Liu Luwei led Xu Fengnian and Lao Huang to the Qinglian Garden where they lived.

There are many small courtyards around Qinglian Garden. Liu Luwei arranged for Xu Fengnian and his servant to stay in Tingquan Garden, which is closest to them.

Although Tingquan Garden is not as large as Qinglian Garden, it is not small either, and it is more than enough for two people to live in.

After settling Xu Fengnian and his servant in, Liu Luweiganzi smiled and said, "Is there anything else you two need? I'll bring it to you."

Xu Fengnian took out a silver note and stuffed it into Liu Luweiganzi's hand while smiling and saying, "It's just a small token of my appreciation. Please send us some vegetarian food so my horse can have something good to eat."

Liu Luweiganzi is a man of principle.

Moreover, he was well aware of his current identity; he was now a legitimate Shenxiao Taoist priest, no longer the bandit he once was.

Their success today is entirely due to the Sect Leader.

Not to mention that the sect leader is also his daughter's master, he absolutely cannot do anything that would bring shame to the Shenxiao lineage.

Therefore, Liu Luwei directly refused the silver note, saying righteously:

“Young Master Xu, if you wish to offer incense, you may go to the Sanqing Hall.”

"As for your Akhal-Teke horse, we will definitely take good care of it for you, so you can rest assured."

Seeing this, Xu Fengnian was not embarrassed at all. He laughed and said, "What Daoist Liu said is right. Then I will go to the Sanqing Hall to offer incense and pay my respects to the Three Pure Ones."

Liu Luwei nodded slightly, letting the two rest on their own, and then turned and left Tingquan Garden.

After watching him leave, Xu Fengnian put the silver notes away and laughed to Old Huang beside him, "Old Huang, the Taoists in Qingyang Palace are really interesting. They're not as bad as the rumors say."

Old Huang grinned but didn't say anything.

The master and servant settled down in Tingquan Garden.

Xu Fengnian was really tired after running around all day, and he fell asleep soon after lying down on the bed.

It wasn't until Liu Luwei brought them vegetarian food that Xu Fengnian regained his energy. After eating, he went to the neighboring Qinglian Garden and started chatting with Old Liu, constantly asking about the Qingyang Palace.

Old Liu wasn't a cold-faced person to begin with, and with Xu Fengnian being so persistent, the two of them ended up chatting for most of the night.

However, Lao Liu also knew what he should say and what he shouldn't say.

He didn't mention a single thing that he shouldn't have.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Old Liu came to Shenxiao Pavilion again to ask Zhou Chengan if he had seen Xu Fengnian and his servant today.

Zhou Cheng'an pretended to think for a moment and said that he would not see her today and would talk about it tomorrow.

When Lao Liu brought the news to Tingquanyuan, Xu Fengnian wasn't angry and settled down there.

More than half a month passed, and Zhou Cheng'an showed no intention of seeing the master and servant.

Moreover, every time they reply, it's always "we'll talk about it tomorrow."

Xu Fengnian finally couldn't sit still any longer and whispered to Lao Huang, "Lao Huang, do you think that Master Zhou didn't intend to meet us?"

"Shall we go?" Old Huang suggested.

Xu Fengnian stroked his chin and said in a deep voice, "Wait one more day. If we still don't see him by tomorrow, we'll leave."

So, Lao Liu came to Shenxiao Pavilion again early in the morning.

This time they arrived much earlier than before, and Zhou Cheng'an guessed that Xu Fengnian couldn't sit still any longer.

Wu Ning has no idea when he will return, nor does he intend to send a message.

The fact that he hasn't returned after more than half a month can only mean that the time for his mother and Xu Fengnian to meet hasn't come yet.

When Old Liu asked again whether he could see Xu Fengnian and his servant, Zhou Cheng'an neither said yes nor no, but simply gave the following instructions:

"Old Liu, go to Qiu Jian Pavilion and ask Master Zhao to wait for you at Ting Deng Pavilion."

"Then, go back and bring Xu Fengnian and Huang Jianjiu, master and servant, to Guanyin Temple."

"Oh, right, tell someone to set up a table in the Listening to the Lantern Pavilion first."

Upon hearing this, Lao Liu didn't ask any further questions and went straight there.

……

In Tingquan Garden, Xu Fengnian and Lao Huang were carrying their luggage and preparing to leave when they saw Lao Liu running over excitedly.

"Gentlemen, the Sect Leader has prepared a banquet at the Listening Lantern Pavilion and invites you to attend."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fengnian was taken aback and glanced back at Old Huang: "Well, it seems we can't leave for the time being. This Master Zhou is truly amazing."

The two of them were about to leave.

But why is this Master Zhou asking them to make do at this time? Does he know they are about to leave?

Xu Fengnian was secretly guessing what was going on, but he said to Lao Liu, "Lao Liu, then I'll trouble you to lead the way."

I stayed at Qingyang Palace for half a month.

Xu Fengnian had become familiar with Liu Luweiganzi and his gang, and no longer called him Daoist Liu, but simply called him Old Liu.

Old Liu didn't mind and led the master and servant straight to the Guanyin Pavilion outside the palace.

As the three of them left Qingyang Palace, the closer they got to the Guanyin Pavilion on the edge of Qingyang Peak, the more they could feel the mountain wind blowing against their faces.

Xu Fengnian's brocade robes fluttered in the wind.

Upon seeing the swaying iron chain bridge in the mountains, he scratched his head and said to Old Liu, "Good heavens, can't we avoid this route?"

Old Liu shook his head: "The banquet is set up in the Listening to the Lantern Pavilion across the street. This is the only way to get there from this side."

Two pavilions stand at either end of the iron chain bridge: Guanyin Pavilion on the Qingyang Peak side and Tingdeng Pavilion on the other side.

Upon learning that there was no other way, Xu Fengnian looked helpless. As he walked into Guanyin Bridge Pavilion, he suddenly said, "Old Liu, the names you two pavilions have are quite interesting."

"How to say?"

"Guanyin, listen to the lamp. How can you observe the sound and listen to the lamp? Don't you think it's more reasonable to reverse it? Listen to the sound and observe the lamp."

"That seems to be the case, but that's how the name was chosen."

Old Liu smiled, stood in the Guanyin Bridge Pavilion, and pointed to the opposite side: "Gentlemen, the Sect Master is waiting for you on the other side. I'll see you off here."

Then, Lao Liu left.

Through the swirling clouds and mist between the cliffs, Xu Fengnian could vaguely see a figure in the Listening Lantern Pavilion opposite.

Xu Fengnian and Lao Huang exchanged a glance.

"Let's go, since we're already here, let's go take a look."

Xu Fengnian took a deep breath and stepped onto the iron chain bridge that swayed in the mountain wind.

The master and servant walked unsteadily on the iron chain bridge. Xu Fengnian did not forget to say to Lao Huang, "Lao Huang, hold on to me. The wind is too strong on this bridge. Be careful not to blow me off."

Old Huang remained silent.

Xu Fengnian couldn't help but make a comment.

"Okay, now there's a mute."

When we were almost at the Listening to the Lantern Pavilion.

Xu Fengnian looked into the pavilion and laughed heartily.

"Master Zhou..."

He had only managed to utter one shout when his voice abruptly stopped.

The reason is simple: Xu Fengnian clearly saw the figure in the Listening Lamp Pavilion.

She was a tall female Taoist priest.

She was dressed in a Taoist robe and held a white-tailed whisk.

Although her face did not have the crisscrossing scars that Xu Fengnian remembered, he still recognized her at a glance.

Xu Fengnian was stunned at first glance.

Old Huang noticed that something was wrong with Xu Fengnian; he rarely saw the young prince in such a distraught state.

He looked into the pavilion, and for a moment, they were speechless.

At this moment, in the Listening to the Lamp Pavilion.

Zhao Yutai also saw Xu Fengnian, who was already in a daze on the iron chain bridge, and stood there dumbfounded as well.

She had assumed Zhou Chengan had summoned her for something else, but she hadn't expected...

In an instant, Zhao Yutai's tears flowed uncontrollably.

Upon seeing her tears, Xu Fengnian instantly snapped out of his daze, strode into the Listening Lantern Pavilion, and stood before Zhao Yutai, wiping away the tears from her face.

He kept wiping away his tears, unable to stop them.

While inserting it, she called out "Auntie"...

After a long while, Zhao Yutai finally stopped crying.

Xu Fengnian then asked softly, "Aunt, what are you doing at Qingcheng Mountain?"

Zhao Yutai, who had been scrutinizing Xu Fengnian's face, did not hide why he was at Qingcheng Mountain.

Zhao Yutai is Wu Su's sword attendant and also Xu Xiao's sworn sister.

That's why Xu Fengnian calls Zhao Yutai "aunt".

After Xu Fengnian's mother, Wu Su, died, Xu Xiao sent Zhao Yutai to Qingcheng Mountain to secretly deploy troops in preparation for future troubles.

Xu Fengnian was unaware of this matter for so many years.

However, upon hearing Xu Xiao's arrangement, he wasn't too surprised, and simply asked, "Was Master Zhou also arranged by Xu Xiao?"

Zhao Yutai shook his head: "No, it's not Headmaster Zhou."

"no?"

Xu Fengnian was taken aback and asked in confusion, "He's not one of Xu Xiao's men, so how could he know my background so easily and even arrange for me to meet my aunt? Surely he can't be some kind of fortune teller who could figure it out?"

(End of this chapter)