From a refugee to a martial artist

Chapter 181 News about Xiangling

After leaving the yard where Xuan Bei and the other two lived, Meng Yuan saw Zhang Jiao waiting outside with a lantern.

"Captain Zhang is having a night talk with Mr. Xiang in his room. He asked you to come over when you are done talking." Zhang Jiao said.

"Okay." Meng Yuan nodded and walked forward, saying, "Have you gone to see your sister?"

"Not yet." Zhang Jiao replied.

"Take a day off tomorrow and go see your sister." Meng Yuan took out a silver ingot and threw it over, saying with a smile, "I granted you the leave."

"Thank you very much!" Zhang Jiao took the silver without saying much.

When the two arrived at Xiang Qingshan's residence, they saw Gong Zihua and Zhang Lingfeng waiting outside.

Meng Yuan nodded to them, then knocked on the door and entered.

The lights were dim, and Xiang Qingshan and Zhang Guinian were drinking tea and chatting.

"What did you extort?" Xiang Qingshan asked with a smile.

"Nothing." Meng Yuan sat down and poured tea for them. He smiled and said, "But Xuan Bei promised to go to Lanruo Temple to ask."

"You are too greedy." Xiang Qingshan pointed at Meng Yuan and said, "Among the Tianji martial arts that Lanruo Temple has passed down, the Immortal Golden Body is the best. Since we can't get the Bodhi Extinction Path, we should get the Immortal Golden Body."

Meng Yuan smiled and didn't say anything.

"Commander Xiao has already appointed you as a general. The documents and tokens for the position of a centurion will be issued soon." Xiang Qingshan patted Meng Yuan on the shoulder and said, "I know that you didn't get promoted because of Li Jinyun's suppression. Now that he died in the line of duty, there's no need to mention him any more."

"Yes." Meng Yuan sighed, "Captain Li is actually a good person, he just acts a little bit arbitrarily, but he has integrity after all."

Zhang Guinian glanced at Meng Yuan and took another sip of tea.

"That's right!" Xiang Qingshan praised him and said, "From now on, you will follow Zhang Guinian. After some time, you will naturally be promoted!"

"Thank you, sir!" Meng Yuan was very grateful.

"But..." Xiang Qingshan stroked his beard and said, "How...how did you offend Miss Ying?"

Now that Li Jinyun is gone, is Yingmei going to pressure me again? Meng Yuan was at a loss and said, "Maybe I didn't serve Miss Mingyue well?"

Xiang Qingshan thought for a while and said, "They are cousins, but Miss Mingyue was brought up by her, and they are as close as real sisters. I guess it's because you didn't serve as a good servant, right?"

He wasn't even sure.

"Could it be like this?" Zhang Guinian suddenly realized, "Miss Ying saw that Xiao Meng was taking such good care of him, so she wanted to train Xiao Meng and let him stay with Miss Mingyue and be her personal servant for a long time?"

Xiang Qingshan scratched his beard and nodded, "That makes sense!"

He looked at Meng Yuan and said, "Miss Mingyue is quite satisfied with you! She said you are both civil and martial, and you are barely a talent!"

I am good at both literature and martial arts? Meng Yuan was surprised. He didn't expect that Mingyue thought so highly of him, even though he usually had a cold face.

Meng Yuan had been thinking about whether he could ask Mingyue to open up his second dantian again. Now, after hearing this, he planned to go back and ask.

Although Mingyue is rude and has no compassion for others, Meng Yuan is also a tough guy and can withstand Mingyue's torture.

The three of them chatted for a while and then talked about business with Qingshan.

"There are demons rioting in the south and foreign tribes rioting in the north. It's a mess. Commander Xiao can't stay here for long. He will have to return in the next two days." Xiang Qingshan sighed, patted Meng Yuan on the shoulder, and said, "Miss Mingyue will have to stay in Jingyuan for a few more days. If you meet her, persuade her to go back early. Tell her that no matter how much trouble she has at home, she has to go back and take a look."

"Yes." Meng Yuan agreed.

After drinking a few cups of tea, Meng Yuan and Zhang Guinian left together.

Meng Yuan rode the little red horse and slowly returned home.

The lights were still on in the house, obviously someone was waiting.

When he entered the room, he saw Tie Niu and Wu Changsheng waiting outside the yard. In the room were Mr. Jiang and Mr. Wang. Jiang Tang was wearing a Taoist robe, and Hu Qian was holding Xiangling. "Oh, Mr. Meng is finally back." Mr. Wang immediately came out to greet him with a smile.

"He's been waiting for you for a long time!" Xiangling said with her eyes wide open.

"Thank you for waiting, sir." Meng Yuan took out a small bundle from his arms and threw it to Xiang Ling. "Your sister Nie asked me to give it to you."

"She's pretty good!" Xiangling took it happily, opened it and saw that it was actually boiled eggs.

"I know why you are here, sir." Meng Yuan pulled Mr. Wang and walked out of the room. The two talked outside.

This scholar Wang’s real name is Wang Yaozu. He is the most loyal guest around Dugu Kang and also a man of Prince Xin Dugu Sheng.

This time, he must have come to inquire about what happened this afternoon.

The two of them walked out into the yard, talking as they walked.

"I also received the order at the last minute, otherwise I would definitely send a message to the prince." Meng Yuan was very honest.

"Of course I know about the friendship between Teacher Xiao Meng and the prince." Wang Xiucai asked curiously, "But what are the rules of your guard station now? The prince asked me to ask."

"It's just a normal inquiry." Meng Yuan smiled, "Commander Xiao said it was a misunderstanding and he won't ask again in the future."

"I see." Mr. Wang nodded and said, "Then I feel relieved."

The two talked for a while, and Meng Yuan received five hundred taels of silver before sending Wang Xiucai away.

After returning to the room, Meng Yuan had dinner with Tie Niu and others. After they left, he went back to his room and lay down.

Jiang Tang had already changed into a Taoist robe. He rolled up his sleeves and brought hot water. He forced Meng Yuan to sit down, took off his shoes, and washed his feet himself.

"Should I go buy another maid?" Meng Yuan knew very well how tiring it was to serve the Third Young Miss, and he really didn't want the little girl to do this kind of thing.

"How about I introduce someone to you?" Xiangling also put her feet in the footbath. She looked generous and said seriously, "The ones I know are all down-to-earth and capable!"

"I'm just a maid, why should I buy anything?" Jiang Tang disagreed. She said while washing her feet, "Or am I not as good as Sister Nie in serving you?"

Why do I suddenly feel like comparing myself with others for no apparent reason?
"You are not a maid." Meng Yuan stroked Jiang Tang's hair. "After we get married, you will need to take care of household affairs. You don't have to bother doing these things."

Jiang Tang's face really turned red after being coaxed. Although she lowered her head, she said happily: "This is what a wife should do!"

"I can help too!" Xiangling was also competitive, "Not to mention washing feet, I can also help with bathing!"

She was very proud, "Third Grandma can't do without me when she takes a bath!"

Why don't you guys stop comparing yourself to others?
"Okay, okay..." Meng Yuan rubbed his eyebrows.

He talked to Jiang Tang for a while and then sent Jiang Tang away. Only Meng Yuan and Xiangling were left in the room.

"You still blame Jun!" The light was on in the room, Meng Yuan was lying on the bed, Xiangling was rubbing Meng Yuan's head.

"Is Aunt Mingyue still in Jingyuan?" Meng Yuan asked.

"Yes!" Xiangling kept working.

"Can I arrange a meeting with her?" Meng Yuan asked.

"That's easy!" Xiangling paused and said proudly, "I also dyed her nails, and she didn't pay me!"

Then Xiangling whispered again: "Mingyue is really like the moon in the sky..."

Having said this, Xiangling stopped talking and stopped rubbing her head.

Meng Yuan stood up, the door outside opened, and someone walked in. It was Mingyue.

(End of this chapter)