I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

The girl was about twenty years old. She was wearing a lotus-colored long skirt and a snow-fox cape on her shoulders, which matched her pretty face, which was as white as snow and frost. She had black hair tied in a simple bun at the back of her head, and she stood tall and graceful.

The girl's facial features were perfect, her stunning face was breathtaking, like a fairy from heaven. Many passers-by subconsciously looked at her from a distance, but they felt that she was too bright, so they lowered their heads and dared not look closely.

Especially those big, lively and charming eyes, full of smiles, as if hesitant to speak, as if he has endless words to say and wants to share with the person in front of him.

It was Situ Qin.

Xie Yuan saw Situ Qin in the crowd and immediately smiled in surprise:

"Miss Qin! Why are you here?"

He was about to walk forward quickly, but was grabbed by a slender arm:
"Wait, wait a minute!"

Xie Lingyun stood between the two of them, and looked at Situ Qin as if she was facing a great enemy:
"Are you the Situ Qin?"

Situ Qin then turned his eyes to Xie Lingyun's face and smiled faintly:

"I guess this is Miss Lingyun, the daughter of the head of the Xie family in Chen County?"

"Exactly!"

Xie Lingyun held her head high, her ponytail swinging back and forth.

Her eyes showed full of vigilance:
"How will you be here?"

Situ Qin covered her mouth and smiled:
"This is the capital, not Chen County. What's wrong with me being here?"

Xie Lingyun paused for a moment, then said with a bad look:
"Whatever you want... Hey, give me back the candy man!"

"Oh, you're talking about this?"

Situ Qin looked at the Xie Yuan sugar man in her hand and said with a smile:

"I really like this one, why don't you give it to me?"

"No! This is mine!"

Xie Lingyun was very anxious. If she hadn't been concerned about her identity in public, she would have rushed up to grab it.

Situ Qin's eyebrows are curved:
"You haven't paid yet?"

She tilted her head slightly, and her followers immediately came up and handed a gold leaf to the candy seller, which made the vendor open his eyes wide and become so excited that he couldn't control himself.

"Thank you for the reward, Miss! Thank you for the reward, Mr.

The vendor praised repeatedly, thinking in his heart that he loved the fights between noble ladies, and asked for more.

"It's okay. Your craftsmanship is good and worth the price. This candy figurine...is priceless."

Situ Qin shook the sugar man in her hand and said with a smile:

"But it's mine now."

Xie Lingyun opened her eyes wide, her chest rising and falling sharply:

"You, you, you! You...me! This is mine! My candy!"

Xie Yuan sighed at this time:

"Ms. Qin, please stop teasing her."

"Oh, I'm helping my sister."

Situ Qin glanced at him, which immediately made him feel guilty.

But then Situ Qin smiled slightly and handed the sugar man out.

Xie Lingyun subconsciously grabbed it, and then was stunned:

"You... gave it to me again?"

"Here you go. Remember this from now on. You can't snatch it away if I don't give it to you."

Situ Qin continued with a smile:
"But I'm giving it to you... can you take it away from me?"

Xie Lingyun opened her eyes wide, looked at Situ Qin, bit her lips for a long time, and suddenly said:

"I disagree!"

Situ Qin was stunned for a moment and said with a smile:
"What do you disagree with?"

"I don't agree with this marriage!"

Xie Lingyun gritted her teeth and said something shocking.

The long street was crowded with people, but a few men and women here were dressed in luxurious clothes and had outstanding looks, which had already attracted the attention of people around them.

As a result, when Xie Lingyun said this, everyone around fell silent, and passers-by immediately showed excited expressions. Many people who bought food on the street hurriedly took a few bites.

Xie Yuan opened his mouth, and Situ Qin lost her composure and lost her momentum for the first time in front of Xie Lingyun:
"…What are you talking about? Where is the marriage?"

She took a breath, feeling that this was not the place to talk, and said to the tall and handsome man behind her:

"Your Highness, I want to chat with my old friend... I won't keep you any longer."

Only then did Xie Yuan see the person behind Situ Qin.

A man in brocade clothes, who looked extraordinary and noble, stood quietly.

He was wearing a light golden robe and a jade belt around his waist. Even in casual clothes, he looked very luxurious.

The man nodded, looked at Xie Yuan with deep eyes, and then said:
"Sister Qin, if that's the case, then I won't accompany you. I'll let Commander Chen and..."

"No need. What do I have to worry about in the capital? And he will protect me."

Situ Qin shook her head.

The man glanced at Xie Yuan again, a look of surprise flashed across his face, then he nodded politely and left with a few restrained guards behind him.

Xie Yuan was slightly awed; the guard with a deep aura was clearly a master.

Situ Qin felt the gazes of passers-by around him, glanced at Xie Lingyun, and then pulled Xie Yuan:
"Come on, I'll take you to a good place to talk slowly!"

Seeing Xie Yuan being hooked up and taken away by Situ Qin, Xie Lingyun stamped her feet in anger. She had to step forward and hold Xie Yuan from the other side.

Xie Yuan was surrounded by two girls on his left and right, both of whom were extremely beautiful. The faint fragrance from the two girls' hair drifted into Xie Yuan's nose, making him feel a little dizzy.

When passers-by saw this scene, they all widened their eyes, and looked at him with envy and jealousy, almost piercing Xie Yuan's heart.

However, seeing that Xie Yuan had a handsome appearance, some people's eyes were directed towards the two people next to him, both men and women.

Situ Qin held Xie Yuan's hand, and Xie Yuan held Xie Lingyun on his hand. The three of them were like a string of candied haws, quickly passing through the bustling streets of the capital and came to a small building in a secluded place overlooking the canal.

"arrive!"

Situ Qin smiled and went straight into the building, calling softly:

"Boss, is the 'Yunxi' private room I booked still available?"

"Oh, Miss Situ, how could the private room you booked not be there? Just send a message to Old Wu, and this room will be reserved for you even if no one takes any orders for three days and three nights!"

A somewhat exaggerated and slick voice sounded, and a fat middle-aged man flashed out and nodded to Situ Qin:
"Your Excellency has arrived. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person! Miss Situ, please come in, please come in!"

The middle-aged man saw Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun behind Situ Qin, his eyebrows curved, his mouth curled up, and he started to speak sweet words:

"Hi, are these two Miss Situ's friends? As expected, they are both elegant guests with noble manners, which makes our shop shine. I am Old Wu, I am..."

The boss and Xie Yuan stared at each other for a while, then said in surprise at the same time:

"Thank you, Escort Chief?"

"Boss Wu?"

Xie Yuan didn't expect to see an old friend here. He was surprised and moved at the same time.

It turned out that the middle-aged boss was actually Old Wu, the boss of Chunjianglou, which was known as the best restaurant in Yunzhao. When Xie Yuan was still in Longteng Escort Agency, he almost used the place as a canteen since he destroyed the King Kong Sect. His cooking skills were even praised by Mu Chaoyun.

However, after the big changes in the escort agency, Xie Yuan escaped from Yunzhao. When he returned to Yunzhao several times under a false name, he found that Chunjiang Tower had changed a lot. He also heard that it was involved in the hunt by the grandmaster at that time and was destroyed by Lu Laosan. He couldn't help feeling guilty and regretful, and secretly vowed that when he became a grandmaster in the future, he would kill Lu Laosan and avenge all his old friends.

However, Xie Yuan still thought that Old Wu had also died in the chaos at that time. Unexpectedly, he was so lucky that he came to the capital and opened this restaurant again?
Xie Yuan raised his head and took a closer look, and sure enough, he saw three big characters written on the sign: Chunjiang Tower.

He couldn't help but sigh and laugh:

"Boss Wu, after several years, I didn't expect to enter your restaurant again in Beijing today."

Boss Wu also blinked and expressed some sincere emotion:

"Thank you, Escort Captain. Back in Yunzhao, thanks to you and the Chief Escort Captain, my business was booming. But later..."

He sighed deeply:

"The world has changed. Old Wu has made a comeback in the capital. When the old customers of the escort agency heard that Escort Chief Xie is still here and has become famous all over the world, Old Wu is very... very..."

Boss Wu made a few casual compliments, but suddenly felt that something was wrong.

That’s not right. Isn’t this Captain Xie a wanted criminal?

Sweat immediately covered his forehead. He glanced at Xie Yuan carefully, stammered a few times, and then nervously looked around, whispering:
"Hey, thank you, Chief Escort! You are so arrogant, come in quickly, Old Wu will take you to the back for shelter first."

Xie Yuan smiled and waved his hand:
"Boss Wu, I have been cleared of all charges and am now innocent. Otherwise, why would I be walking around the capital so brazenly?"

"Ah? Oh, I see! Congratulations to Chief Xie, congratulations to Chief Xie! God has eyes, a knight like you who fights violence, protects the good, and upholds justice has finally been vindicated!"

Boss Wu was stunned for a moment, then he breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately put on a warm smile and bowed repeatedly.

Situ Qin watched for a while, then said in surprise:

"How come you know each other? Boss, don't you claim to be from Jiangnan?"

"Old Wu, I'm from Jiangnan, but I've been wandering around to make a living since I was young, and I've even been to the Western Regions to look for opportunities. A few years ago, I opened a restaurant in Yunzhao County, Yunzhou, and the business was pretty good, so I got to know Escort Leader Xie."

Old Wu said with a smile.

Situ Qin thought about it and said suddenly:

"So this Chunjiang Tower of yours is that Chunjiang Tower?"

She had also heard this name when she was in Yunzhao, but her visits to Yunzhao were all to visit old friends from the Pingxi Palace. She had never eaten out in Yunzhao, so she didn't have much impression of it.

She clapped her hands and said with a smile:
“This is really fate.”

Old Wu also nodded repeatedly:
"That's right! Hey, when old friends meet, we should talk about everything! The three of you please go to the private room first. Waiter, get out the best jar in the cellar!"

The boss personally led us through the hall and went to the private room on the second floor.

On the way, Xie Yuan noticed that the hall was spacious. It was no longer like the days when Yunzhao only served elegant guests, but the hall was already full of guests.

He even saw in the corners some Western lamas with bare chests and sturdy noblemen dressed in strange clothes;

In another corner, there was another person wearing a robe and sitting quietly. Behind him were two people dressed in the same way, but standing silently. The three of them were like motionless wooden stakes, looking quite strange.

As soon as Xie Yuan took a look, he saw one of the people standing behind him suddenly move and seemed to look back at him.

Xie Yuan immediately retracted his gaze to avoid causing any dispute, and at the same time thought to himself, how can one eat with such a tight cover?
Boss Wu also saw Xie Yuan's gaze, and looked at him with a look of helplessness and fear, and sighed softly:

"Thank you, Chief Escort. Business in the capital is not as good as that in Yunzhao."

Xie Yuan seemed to be thinking about something. The capital city gathered all kinds of people and the best talents in the world, so the probability of encountering strange people and strange things was naturally much greater.

However, Boss Wu must have made some acquaintances with important people to open such a big restaurant here, so he didn’t need to worry about it, so he smiled and said:

"But your business is getting better and better. You have customers from all over the country and you are making a lot of money."

Situ Qin took over and said:
"This Chunjiang Restaurant has been very popular in the capital recently. It's hard to get a seat. Many dignitaries and children of wealthy families have rushed to join in the fun. Boss Wu is doing a good business."

It turns out to be a popular online store...

Boss Wu led Xie Yuan and the other two into a private room. When they passed the corridor stairs, Xie Yuan finally vaguely saw the shadow of Yunzhao Chunjiang Tower, and couldn't help feeling that the world had changed a lot.

Entering the elegant private room, the furnishings were similar to those in Yunzhao, except that the materials used were much higher quality, and it was obvious that it had been upgraded in the capital.

Outside the window is a corner of the canal. The location is well chosen. Although it is a canal, the scenery is quiet and peaceful. Looking out the window is like a landscape painting.

“Better than Yunzhao.”

Xie Yuan praised.

Old Wu bowed:
"Thank you for the compliment, Chief Escort. Although the capital is nice, the pressure is also stressful. For example, those foreign guests have different customs and make a lot of noise, which makes people feel helpless. Some guests will sit here all day just to eat fried eggs, and they won't leave even if you talk to them nicely, but you dare not offend them. Oh! Old Wu has a lot more white hair now."

While Old Wu was complaining, he personally helped Xie Yuan and the other two sit down, then poured tea and set the table for them. He reminisced about the past with Xie Yuan, and while they were expressing their feelings, they did not forget to flatter Situ Qin, obviously knowing that this was a young lady of great influence in the capital.

He would occasionally greet Xie Lingyun in a gentle voice, and when he found out that she loved eating lion's head dish, he immediately assured her that his lion's head dish was also the best in the capital, and immediately had someone send her a portion.

After just a few words, the three of them were not cold to each other, and each of them felt refreshed, which made Xie Yuan nod secretly. It was indeed Boss Wu's skill.

When the food and wine started to be served, Old Wu personally opened the wine seal and toasted Xie Yuan and the other two with three cups. Then he tactfully said he was leaving, leaving the three to enjoy their meal on their own.

Xie Yuan looked at the dazzling array of dishes on the table and realized that Old Wu had ordered the kitchen to deliver them. He couldn't help but sigh:

"Back then, this boss was very capable and cooked well. I thought he could expand his business to Yunzhou Prefecture, but something went wrong. However, in the blink of an eye, he has established a firm foothold in the capital. It's really a blessing in disguise."

Xie Lingyun had been unable to get a word in, so she said now:

"Is this Chunjiang Tower also really good?"

"It's very good. I like it very much."

Xie Yuan nodded.

Situ Qin smiled:
"That's a coincidence. This private room was originally booked for you today."

"You knew I was coming?"

Xie Yuan smiled.

Situ Qin smiled:
"The Xie family's arrival in the city caused such a big fuss, it's hard not to know."

Xie family...

The two looked at each other, with complicated expressions in their eyes.

Originally, when Xie Yuan went to the south of the Yangtze River, he thought it would be a simple and brief farewell, but he didn't expect so many things to happen in the meantime. It felt like everything had changed and people had changed.

But after just looking at each other silently for a while, the two of them could see each other's feelings from each other's eyes.

"You don't blame me?"

"You don't dislike me?"

Situ Qin and Xie Yuan spoke at the same time, then shook their heads at the same time:
"Why blame you? What does it have to do with you?"

"I don't mind you. I was attracted by your talent in the first place. Haha."

The two smiled at each other, and the vague estrangement between them was gone. In a few words, they understood everything.

Xie Lingyun understood it clearly but also didn't quite understand it. However, she knew that the two had reconciled, and she felt complicated.

She wanted to remind Xie Yuan that this woman was naturally incompatible with their position, but she knew that Xie Yuan had already thought it through and didn't care. Even the Xie family was not as important as her, so she couldn't help pouting.

"At the beginning, you said you were going to travel to Jiangnan with the Sword Sect. That was the Yao family's Little Hidden Dragon Banquet last year. Now it's the end of the year. It's been more than a year, and I finally saw you before the real Hidden Dragon Banquet."

Situ Qin recalled it briefly, and spoke with some emotion and a hint of resentment.

But she was still 90% sunny, with only a trace of resentment. She supported her chin with both hands and looked at Xie Yuan with a smile.

Xie Yuan also sighed:

"I didn't expect so many things to happen afterwards. It's hard to describe in words."

Xie Yuan recounted what had happened after they parted. Although he was extremely brief and downplayed the dangerous parts, it was still thrilling to Situ Qin and Xie Lingyun, and they were both worried about him.

Xie Lingyun thought that he had gone through so many dangers behind the scenes that she didn't know about. She was feeling distressed when she suddenly saw Situ Qin's slender hand holding Xie Yuan's hand. Her eyes widened immediately.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Xie Yuan and Situ Qin both looked over and saw Xie Lingyun looking a little angry:

"You are so shameless doing this in public!"

Situ Qin smiled, combed her hair with her other hand, and said:
"We are in love with each other, and we are in love with each other. Why are you jumping up and down like that?"

"I...I don't agree!"

Xie Lingyun gritted her teeth.

Seeing that it was not a public place and no outsiders were around, Situ Qin smiled and said:

"Why do you disagree?"

"I...I'm his sister, so I can naturally say I disagree!"

Xie Lingyun said with her neck stiff.

"So a mere cousin can say she disagrees." Situ Qin smiled, and then really took her hand back:

"Well, since you don't agree, I haven't agreed yet either."

Seeing Situ Qin's cooperation, Xie Lingyun's eyes widened and she was overjoyed. However, Xie Yuan had no idea what Situ Qin was up to and felt as if he was in trouble. He quickly wanted to express his opinion and reject Xie Lingyun's disagreement.

However, Situ Qin didn't wait for him to speak, leaned back, and said slowly:

"Even if you disagree with me, the one from the Mu family, or everyone else, even in the end...

"You're still just a cousin."

Xie Lingyun stared with her eyes wide open, covering her chest, as if she had been hit by a heavy hammer.

Situ Qin smiled. If she had been ignorant before, she might not have noticed it.
But since she fell in love with Xie Yuan, she has grown up from a girl and understood a lot about the word love.

Especially as a girl who also loves Xie Yuan, Situ Qin knew what Xie Lingyun was thinking just by looking at her eyebrows, eyes, posture and emotions when she was with Xie Yuan. The woman's intuition and insight reached its peak at this moment, and Aunt Hong must be relieved.

Xie Lingyun is one year younger than Xie Yuan. Although Situ Qin is well protected, she was actually born a year earlier than Xie Yuan.

After a few interactions, Situ Qin became the older sister to Xie Lingyun, and for the first time she felt like she was meeting a younger sister. She had the upper hand and won a great victory.

It's really fun to fight with little girls.

Situ Qin's lips curled up slightly, and her smile looked like her snow fox shawl.

But she glanced at Xie Yuan again. After not seeing him for a long time, he actually flirted with another girl, and of such status. It was really a sin.

Xie Yuan felt Situ Qin's gaze, and he immediately shuddered, closed his mouth, and dared not say more.

He felt a little guilty when he saw Situ Qin, because he had only mentioned it briefly when he was with Mu Chaoyun. Xie Lingyun might not have heard it, but with Situ Qin's intelligence, she must have remembered it and just didn't make things difficult for him.

Seeing that Xie Lingyun was no match for Situ Qin and the situation was dominated by her, Xie Yuan just watched and ate his food.

After talking for so long, they barely moved their chopsticks. It would be a waste if they didn’t eat... Xie Yuan thought.

Xie Lingyun felt short of breath when she saw Situ Qin's calm look.

Yes, no matter how much I jump or make a fuss, in the end she is just a cousin, so what?

Moreover, could she really ruin Xie Yuan's affairs? Although Xie Yuan treated her well and the two of them had not been together for long, they had a deep affection for each other. However, Xie Lingyun knew that it was unlikely that she could really say no to Xie Yuan. That would at most embarrass him, but it would not affect the outcome.

Besides, Xie Lingyun knew that Xie Yuan was truly interested in Situ Qin, so how could she bear to see Xie Yuan unable to get what he wanted and be so sad?

But seeing Situ Qin's triumphant look, Xie Lingyun was furious.

She suddenly crossed her arms and snorted:

"I don't care who is my sister-in-law. Anyway, I have already made an agreement with my brother that he will support me for the rest of my life. I don't know if you will be at his house in the end, but I will definitely be there!"

Situ Qin was stunned for a moment, blinked her beautiful eyes, and looked at Xie Yuan in great surprise:

"Is there still this?"

Seeing that both women were staring at him, their two beautiful eyes were so bright that they seemed to be glowing. Xie Yuan was sweating profusely and laughed dryly:
"I...did promise her."

When Xie Lingyun saw that Xie Yuan did not deny it, she immediately smiled brightly, like a little rabbit who had found a home.

Situ Qin frowned, glanced at Xie Lingyun, then curled her lips and said:

"alright."

"Fine?"

Now it was Xie Lingyun's turn to be stunned. She said in disbelief:
"You have no objection?"

"What do I have to say? I haven't even said I want to marry him."

Situ Qin smiled and said:
"What if it's a certain female Grandmaster who's the one causing the headache in the end?"

Xie Lingyun was in a daze, and Xie Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Seeing Situ Qin's half-smile and those stern eyes, he forced a sincere smile.

Situ Qin snorted lightly, then said indifferently:

"Since you want to follow him so much, just follow him. As long as you remember that you are his younger sister, I have no objection to you living with your sister-in-law."

Xie Lingyun was almost shocked:

"You, you have no objection? You are so generous? You don't..."

She was too embarrassed to continue, but her meaning was obvious.

Aren't you worried? I'm obviously up to something... I'm a woman, right? It's impossible for me not to mind, right?
"I'm not worried."

Situ Qin smiled slightly and said:
"I believe in the family tradition of your Chenjun Xie family, and I believe in myself. More importantly, I believe in him."

She seemed to know what Xie Lingyun was thinking, and spoke very powerful words in a very calm tone.

Xie Lingyun opened her mouth, then suddenly looked at Xie Yuan and found that he did not look surprised, as if he did not feel strange about Situ Qin's answer.

She felt a little dejected and touched for a moment, and felt that the woman in front of her, whom she regarded as her enemy in every way, was indeed different from others.

This kind of magnanimity is something she can hardly achieve.

Xie Lingyun felt a bit complicated. She had to admit that Situ Qin was not only almost perfect in appearance, but she also felt pressured to be called the most beautiful woman in Chen County at such a young age.

And Situ Qin's charm is not limited to her appearance. Even from her perspective, she can't help but admire her demeanor.

However, Xie Lingyun would not admit it, she just pouted and said:

"That sounds nice... You actually praised my Xie family. Humph, you have no good intentions."

"Just because you Shang Sanxing didn't send assassins to assassinate me - at least you didn't let me find out, I admit that you Shang Sanxing are quite impressive."

Situ Qin said leisurely:

"But that doesn't mean I like you. Good is good, bad is bad. Using the world as a threat to force heroes to submit is despicable."

Xie Lingyun said coldly:

"Every wrong has its perpetrator, and at least the Xie clan of Chen County would not harm an ignorant little girl. We also have clear grudges, and the blood debt of the Saint of the Kitchen Goddess must be paid with blood."

Situ Qin sneered:
"Do as you please. Remember to inform me when you find her. I am also curious about where she is. But since the four envoys have already left the mountain..."

When she said this, her voice dropped slightly, and she wanted to laugh but couldn't.

Seeing this, Xie Yuan gently held her hand and squeezed it.

Situ Qin's expression changed. She looked back at Xie Yuan, and seeing his concerned look, she shook her head slightly, indicating that she was fine.

She hasn't seen her mother for more than ten years, and her impression of her mother has faded a little.

Seeing Situ Qin like this, Xie Lingyun stopped talking. Seeing the two of them being so affectionate, she felt like she was redundant. Her heart ached, and she snorted heavily, picked up her chopsticks and started to pick up the dishes:
"Stop touching it and eat some food. It's getting cold."

The two of them finally woke up from each other's world. There was Xie Lingyun, a big lantern, sitting next to them, and they couldn't even hold her little hand.

Situ Qin pursed her red lips, feeling somewhat dissatisfied. She suddenly felt that living with her untactful sister-in-law was a challenge.

She couldn't be listening outside during the wedding night, right?
Hey, why did I think of the bridal chamber... Really, it's all this girl's fault for always talking about marriage when nothing has been decided yet...

Situ Qin's face turned red. She didn't know if it was because she hadn't seen Xie Yuan for too long, but she felt her thoughts were a little vague.

Looking at the handsome face that he had missed for a long time, Situ Qin sighed with satisfaction, and then said:

"It's not easy to see you."

Xie Yuan also nodded:

"If I hadn't been invited to Qianlong Banquet for no reason, I wouldn't have come to the capital. Hey, Miss Qin, do you know what the palace means? Why did it invite me instead of Xie Wei?"

Situ Qin blinked and said:
"Because I asked you to treat me."

"what?"

Xie Yuan and Xie Lingyun were both stunned.

Xie Lingyun suddenly realized that this princess had met her lover through the back door, and she could even tamper with the list of the Qianlong Banquet? Her connections were really strong, and she really spent a lot of money to pursue men... Xie Lingyun felt a little sour, and for the first time she felt that her status was not that high.

Xie Yuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and felt a little sorry for Xie Wei. He didn't expect that he had "robbed" him of his opportunity.

"But... Miss Qin, why did you come to the capital again? To reunite with the royal family?"

Xie Yuan asked. The man he met on the road at the beginning was obviously a member of the royal family.

Situ Qin blinked. Why did she come to the capital and return to the royal family? One of the major reasons was that she felt she urgently needed to meet Xie Yuan and couldn't wait any longer.

But she was too embarrassed to say it. Even without Xie Lingyun, she couldn't say it, so she only said the other half of the reason:
"His Majesty is not in good health, so I should come and see him. Although there are many past events, he is my only remaining relative after all... It's a good opportunity for Qianlongyan to meet you."

Xie Yuan reached out his hand under the table again, squeezed Situ Qin's soft and boneless hand, then nodded slowly.

It is no secret that the current emperor's health has been declining in recent years.

The heroic leader who wanted to end the evils of aristocratic families throughout his life is finally coming to an end. Although Xie Yuan has transformed himself into a core member of a large family, he feels a little regretful in his heart.

Life in Xiaoshi Village was not easy, but everyone basically had enough food to eat and there was no famine. Even Yunzhao County in the northwest border area could be considered a place where people could live and work in peace and contentment. This was a dynasty that had just experienced a great chaos more than ten years ago, and this emperor was definitely a wise ruler in governing the country.

In addition, he had used military force in the Western Regions several decades earlier, appointed the King of Pingxi to defeat the Western Regions coalition, and wiped out 16 countries in the Western Regions, making great military achievements. If the Western Desert was not such a troublesome place and a natural barrier, the territory of the Dali Dynasty would probably have expanded by more than half.

Although he was such an outstanding emperor in both civil and military affairs, many people secretly speculated that his reputation after his death might not be very good because he had offended the aristocratic families.

I don't know how the prince is doing. Under the shadow of this great lord, there is not much news about these princes and princes. If the prince is far inferior to his father, I am afraid that the people of the world will have a hard time.

Xie Yuan sighed a little. No matter what his life was like now, he always felt that he was still a member of Xiaoshi Village.

Xie Yuan and Situ Qin chattered on and on, as if they had endless things to say since they last met. They didn't even eat two bites of the food. Xie Lingyun ate most of the food on the table. She wanted to interrupt them, but found that she couldn't get a word in. The two had been apart for too long and had become oblivious to the world around them!

Fortunately, I came with you today, otherwise I don’t know what will happen in this private room...

Xie Lingyun, who was familiar with the comic books that were essential for children of wealthy families, thought to herself and gritted her teeth.

"Brother, stop touching me and eat some food."

Xie Lingyun advised with despair for the umpteenth time:
"Your favorite fortune-making pig's trotters, eat whatever you want to replenish your body, and replenish your salty pig's trotters."

"Thank you."

Xie Yuan thanked her without even turning his head, not noticing her sarcasm at all, and continued to boast to Situ Qin:

"I've dealt a heavy blow to the Yao family. Yao Tianchuan will never say such harsh words again... When I took the initiative to reveal my identity, you have no idea how shocked and painful Yao Yuzhi and Qiufeng Tower Master looked! Ha, what a relief!

"Worried? Don't worry. I have calculated everything. I have already contacted her father to come to help. He is just waiting for me to smash the cup as a signal. The number one on the Flying Dragon Ranking will obey my command and join hands with me to enter the Yao family as if no one is around. When the task is completed, I will leave without leaving any reputation."

Xie Lingyun was stunned. She didn't expect him to mention her and his father, and she didn't expect him to say it like this. Was she also part of his bragging?
And is that the case? He even boasted about it and brought his father with him. Isn't he afraid that I will complain to my father?
Xie Lingyun had a blank expression on her face and just focused on eating. Fortunately the food tasted good.

Situ Qin smiled, resting her chin on her hands, and staring at Xie Yuan with her big eyes.

She had long known that Xie Yuan sometimes talked nonsense when he was in front of her, but she also found it very interesting, or rather, no matter what Xie Yuan did, she found it interesting.

The meal ended with two people laughing and one person feeling resentful.

"Are you full?"

Situ Qin asked Xie Lingyun with a smile.

Xie Lingyun curled her lips:

"I am full."

Of course she wasn't talking about food.

It must be said that these two people are quite a match. They are talented and beautiful, and if you put aside their identities and positions, they are a perfect match. They both have extraordinary talents in cultivation...

Xie Lingyun sighed.

If her last name wasn't Xie, she could still date him, and she could still be a good match...

The three of them went downstairs, and Xie Yuan noticed that the business here was still full. There was no telling how many tables had been turned over in the hall. However, the three strange men in cloaks, one sitting and two standing in the corner, were still there. It seemed that they were the stubborn tenants.

The three of them came to the counter, and Old Wu naturally refused to take any money:
"It's not easy to see you again, Captain Xie. If I still accept your money, you will slap me in the face in the afterlife!"

After hearing what he said, Xie Yuan could only sigh and bow in thanks.

Footsteps were heard in the lounge next to us, and several young men in elegant clothes came out and said with a smile:
"Business is really good here. It takes so long to wait for a private room... Oh, isn't this Miss Xie Lingyun?"

"Indeed, then this person... must be Brother Xie Yuan. Haha, Brother Xie, before this, Brother Lei..."

"Wait, wait, wait a minute. This woman..."

A young man stared at Situ Qin, and then his expression changed drastically:

"It's that witch, it's that witch's daughter! It's the little witch!"

Situ Qin was stunned for a moment, her face darkened, and Xie Yuan's face darkened even earlier than hers.

Xie Lingyun frowned slightly. She looked at the two of them, then walked forward, separated the two sides, and said lightly:

"So you are the young masters of the Cui family. Lingyun is here to show her respect."

She bowed slightly, and then immediately said:
"We have finished our meal. The food here is delicious. We will not disturb you."

Xie Lingyun held Xie Yuan and Situ Qin in each hand and was about to leave.

The young masters of the Qinghe Cui family looked at each other, wondering how these three people got together. They racked their brains but couldn't figure out their relationship.

But someone whispered:
"After waiting for so long, I end up waiting for the witch's leftovers?"

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the people around him all turned unhappy, and they couldn't help but shout at Situ Qin:
"Wait! Who allowed you to leave?"

Xie Yuan held Xie Lingyun down. He didn't want to let it go, but these people insisted on making trouble. The last one, called Situ Qin Yaonu, had already fed the big fish in Honghu Lake.

"Hey, don't be impulsive!"

Xie Lingyun said anxiously.

Naturally, the Cui family also suffered considerable losses in the Eight Gates Rebellion. The younger brother of the current head of the Cui family died at the hands of the Saint, who was said to be an approachable and very popular elder.

Xie Yuan shook his head:
"No problem, I'll see what advice these gentlemen have."

The Cui family members frowned slightly as they watched Xie Yuan step forward, but the man who first recognized Situ Qin stared at her and said fiercely:
"Thank you, brother. I have no other intentions. It's just that the Hidden Dragon Banquet is coming up and the number of seats is limited. I can't attend, but I won't be outdone.

"I, Cui Fang, would like to learn from Miss Situ about her magic skills and see if she has any of the true charm of the world's greatest magic sect!"

When Xie Lingyun heard the name Cui Fang, she remembered who this familiar-looking man was and thought to herself that there was trouble.

This Cui Fang is the nephew of the current Cui family patriarch, and the biological son of the deceased Cui family master. When he saw Situ Qin, he was particularly jealous.

Xie Lingyun quickly explained to Xie Yuan and Situ Qin in a low voice, and they finally understood.

Situ Qin had a blank expression on her face. She had seen a lot of this kind of thing, especially when she was young. There were always killers coming out one after another. It had been better in recent years.

Xie Yuan was not as unperturbed as she was. After finally getting to know Situ Qin, she saw someone rushing towards her with hostility. Naturally, she was furious.

He stopped Situ Qin who was about to take a step forward and said:
"With me here, you don't have to do anything."

Situ Qin glanced at him, smiled faintly, and took a step back.

Looking at Cui Fang, Xie Yuan snorted:
"It's okay. You can't attend the Hidden Dragon Banquet, but I can. I'll fight you for a few moves, and you can just pretend you're there too."

Cui Fang looked at Xie Yuan with an unfriendly look and said:

"Xie brother, I have no intention of being your enemy. I am only targeting this witch. If you move aside, I won't bother with you."

Xie Yuan sneered:
"You don't bother with me, but I will today. Go ahead, I'll see if you have the ability to make me back down."

Cui Fang was immediately furious:
"You are so stubborn! Do you really think that picking peaches and taking credit is your ability? Well, I will deal with you first today, and then teach this witch a lesson!"

He choked, drew his sword and pointed it at Xie Yuan.

Boss Wu saw the situation turn out like this, and tried to persuade them, sweating profusely, but no one listened to him.
Many people in the hall were watching the excitement here with great interest, including the three men in cloaks in the corner and the two people standing behind them, who turned their heads slightly and looked over here.

In the private room on the second floor, many people also leaned out to look at the noisy crowd.

One of the windows opened and a graceful and pretty girl appeared, looking downstairs with her eyes wide open:
“Brother, brother! It’s the Cui family, and the Xie family… Yao, no, Xie Yuan is here too!”

This girl has a gentle and elegant temperament and looks like a scholar. She is none other than Wang Qishi, the legitimate daughter of the Langya Wang family.

There was the sound of footsteps, and a well-mannered scholar stood by the window. It was Wang Qishi's elder brother Wang Qiwen.

He looked down, his expression changed, and he whispered:
"Why are these people together?"

He couldn't figure it out either, but he looked at Xie Yuan with interest:
"This old friend is a very secretive person. I was expecting to have a good chat with him this time, but I didn't expect to see him here.

"However... Cui Fang is quite strong. Even if he is not as strong as Cui Lei and me, he is not much worse. If he and Cui Fang come into conflict, I am afraid he will not be able to gain the upper hand."

Wang Qiwen spoke tactfully, but Wang Qishi heard it clearly.

She frowned slightly and said firmly:
"I don't think he will suffer any loss."

Wang Qiwen glanced at his sister and smiled noncommittally:
"Then I'll just have a look." (End of this chapter)