Embers of Sword

Chapter 655 The love between children
"Not only did she overcome countless difficulties, but she also had several children?"

This statement came out.

The people who were taking shelter from the rain and drinking tea under the eaves stared wide-eyed at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"Give me one!"

"I'll have one too!"

The once quiet bluestone street suddenly became lively.

The second floor of the teahouse.

Suddenly remembering what the Zhaixin Ji was, Tang Fengshu looked up and met Chen Jingxuan's guilty gaze.

如果
"cough……"

Chen Jingxuan gave a wry smile and explained helplessly, "Would you believe me if I said this has nothing to do with me?"

Do you think you'd believe what you're saying?

Tang Fengshu said quietly.

She had heard of this book, published by Fangyuanfang, about the love story between the Imperial Preceptor and his Taoist nun friend... and had been reading it for a long time.

Many of the stories that happened here are known only to Chen Jingxuan.

Not to mention, Chen Jingxuan was also the head of Fangyuanfang.

"It was Qin Baihuang who did it."

Chen Jingxuan sighed, his face darkening. "It must be Jiang Qihu who's drunk again..."

"hehe."

His response was a cold laugh from Tang Fengshu.

Then a long silence fell over the private room of the teahouse.

“Many years ago, Chongkan always told me that the Taoist precepts are strict and that I must not get involved in worldly affairs.”

Tang Fengshu suddenly spoke again. She picked up her white porcelain teacup, took a small sip, and drank tea as if it were wine. Her voice was also a little hoarse: "I don't agree... because the headmaster told me that most rules in this world are made by people. But Tianxiazhai only has one rule: have a clear conscience."

Chen Jingxuan listened silently, his expression very serious.

"……so?"

The scholar in the blue robe cautiously took over the conversation.

"So, I have always had a clear conscience about liking you."

Tang Fengshu spoke in an extremely calm manner.

She calmly looked directly into the eyes of the scholar opposite her; such a scene had actually occurred many times over the years.

But not even once.

Chen Jingxuan dared to respond with the same gaze.

“Master Tang…”

This time is an exception.

Chen Jingxuan instinctively wanted to look away, but he restrained himself and gazed intently at the beautiful woman before him. After removing her Taoist robes, Tang Fengshu no longer resembled the imposing leader of the Daoist sect; she was the future head of the Daoist school, yet also just one of millions of ordinary people.

"There's no need to say those useless things, and don't call me Master Tang anymore."

Tang Fengshu held the white porcelain cup, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "What about putting the country first, what about prioritizing the world? You understand these principles, and so do I. I only have one question for you today..."

The words have not yet fallen.

The voice of the scholar in the blue robe rang out in the private room.

"Of course I like you too."

Tang Fengshu was stunned.

"I've liked you for many years. Liking someone is something I can be proud of."

Chen Jingxuan said with a smile, "Don't laugh at me, but I was indeed cowardly earlier. It wasn't that I was afraid to express my feelings... but I didn't know if I would live to see today."

He had been planning this scheme to overthrow Renshou Palace for ten years.

This battle.

Even if all the right time, place, and people are present.

The odds of winning are still slim.

If the final outcome is a tragic end, he will surely be shattered to pieces and fall into the abyss... How could Chen Jingxuan, who stepped into this game with the certainty of death, dare to have any feelings or be sentimental?

just.

Fate and destiny are things beyond human control. No matter how much he considered, how carefully he planned, or how thorough he was, the battle in the North Sea ultimately involved Tang Fengshu.

The two of them experienced a near-death experience together in the reed marshes.

By now.

What else is there that is difficult or unspeakable?

What about Taoist precepts, what about family, country, and the world? The feelings between the two of them were already clear to each other; they were just one step away from confessing their love.

Hear this.

Tang Fengshu's eyes immediately reddened.

She gritted her teeth and cursed fiercely, "...Idiot!"

Stupid idiot?

This time, it was Chen Jingxuan's turn to be taken aback.

There are many brilliant geniuses in this world, and no matter how you define them, Chen Jingxuan must be one of them.

There are many idiots and fools in this world... and he is one of them.

Finished saying this.

The private rooms on the second floor fell silent once again.

Perhaps because the tea was too hot, the woman's cheeks flushed slightly. She stiffly turned her head away, held the white porcelain cup, and looked out at the rain falling outside the window. After cursing those four words, Tang Fengshu's reaction seemed quite helpless, and even a little flustered.

This time, she didn't dare to look Chen Jingxuan in the eye.

"What's wrong with you?"

Seeing this, Chen Jingxuan couldn't help but laugh: "Why aren't you saying anything? If you're still not satisfied, you can curse a few more times."

"you……"

Tang Fengshu blushed, sighed, and said in a low voice, "Look outside, the rain today is quite beautiful."

This topic shift was rather abrupt.

Chen Jingxuan looked outside.

On the bluestone street, the young man selling books had already run far away.

The people sheltering from the rain under the eaves were all engrossed in reading "Zhai Xin Ji," some even grinning.

Further away, under the eaves, a Blackscale Guard in disguise leaned against the door, relaxed and at ease. He was responsible for patrolling and monitoring the bluestone street where the Grand Preceptor frequented.

This Black Scale Guard was none other than Sang Zheng.

Sang Zheng also bought a copy of Zhai Xin Ji and was engrossed in reading it. Sensing the gaze coming from the second floor, he couldn't help but look up and scratch his head rather awkwardly.

Chen Jingxuan gave him a threatening look, signaling him to get lost.

Master Tang then beckoned Sang Zheng over.

Sang Zheng was immediately caught in a dilemma, revealing a pained expression.

After weighing the two options.

Sang Zheng cautiously entered the private room on the second floor. Tang Fengshu took the book "Zhai Xin Ji" without saying a word and began to read it with his divine sense, quickly flipping through the pages.

Chen Jingxuan angrily cursed him telepathically for being clueless, and Sang Zheng dared not linger any longer. After delivering "Zhai Xin Ji", he hurriedly left.

"The book says that we eventually had three children..."

Tang Fengshu glanced through it quickly, revealing a rather complicated expression.

She looked at Chen Jingxuan, frowned, and asked, "Is this really a good idea?"

“￥*&%……”

At this moment, Chen Jingxuan simply gave Qin Baihuang a good beating.

"That was never the intention."

The scholar in the blue robe raised his hand and swore through gritted teeth, "This whole thing is pure fabrication. That Qin fellow is a real scoundrel. I'll teach him a lesson later."

Qin Baihuang has really had too many good days.

He is, after all, the Grand Preceptor of the Chu State, yet he dares to slander me like this!

"You misunderstood what I meant."

Tang Fengshu shook her head. This time, she closed the Zhaixin Ji, tilted her head, and said seriously, "What I mean is, if we really want to have children, three... wouldn't that be too many?"

(End of this chapter)