Chapter 206: Zhu Bi and the other two
The girl smiled sweetly and the music sounded clear and pleasant, like pearls falling on a jade plate.

This picture of a young girl having fun was quite charming. Although Master Guo Yanzhi and his nephew came here to seek revenge, they were also attracted to her and couldn't help but take a few more glances at her.

"Little girl! Could you please show us the way?"

Although Cui Baiquan was a gangster, he couldn't help but soften his voice when he saw the delicate appearance of this little girl.

The little girl was wearing an embroidered skirt with a light green background. She was none other than A-Bi, one of the two beautiful girls from Chanhe Village.

Ah Bi paddled the boat to the shore and smiled sweetly: "Where are you going?"

She spoke in a soft and gentle Wu dialect, and although her appearance was not the best, she was still a bit delicate.

Guo Yanzhi had never been married, and his face turned red as he asked hesitantly.

"My dear lady, do you know that we are going to Chanhe Manor?"

A-Bi looked at him with a smile: "Few outsiders know the name of Chanhe Village. Where did you hear it from?
Cui Baiquan and the other man were completely unprepared for her and subconsciously wanted to explain their purpose. Fortunately, Gu Ping'an blocked them behind him in time.

"This gentleman's surname is Huo. He was friends with Mr. Murong Bo in his early years. Today, he passed by Gusu and remembered that he hadn't seen him for over twenty years. He missed him very much and came to visit the manor."

A-Bi glanced at the few people. Fortunately, the two of them had not yet come to their senses and showed no murderous intentions, which temporarily deceived her.

"So you're an old friend of my master. It's a pity that he passed away many years ago. I'm afraid you've come here in vain."

Murong Bo. Dead?

Cui and Guo looked at each other, both surprised and confused.

Gu Ping'an quickly winked at Cui Baiquan, and Cui Baiquan came to his senses and quickly put on a sad expression.

"I haven't seen him for many years. What happened to him? Sigh!"

He was able to hide his identity in the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion for so many years without leaving any trace, so he must have some skills. When he cried out, Guo Yanzhi stared at him with his eyes wide open.

Gu Ping'an asked, "I wonder where Senior Murong is buried. Can Mr. Huo go to the grave to pay his respects?"

A-Bi's expression moved slightly, as if she felt compassion, and she comforted him softly.

"Don't be sad, old sir. I can't make the decision on this matter. Please come in and have a seat for a while, have a cup of tea, and I'll report back, okay?"

Upon hearing this, everyone boarded the boat. When she saw Mu Nianci, she felt that this strange sister was so beautiful that she couldn't take her eyes off her.

Mu Nianci's appearance was already quite good, and after practicing superior internal skills for a long time, she had a more extraordinary demeanor, which made people feel close to her.

"Thank you for showing me the way, sister. May I know your name?"

A Bi waved her hand and said, "To answer your question, sister, my name is A Bi. I am just a little girl who serves you in playing the zither and flute. I don't have any formal name."

The small boat paddled through the gentle waves, turned left and right, and finally sailed into a large lake.

The vast and misty Taihu Lake is no different from when I first followed Yang Kang south.

Mu Nianci secretly looked at Gu Ping'an, but saw that he was also looking at her, as if they had a telepathic connection, and she couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"On the auspicious day of the Second Festival, in the courtyards of thousands of families, two swallows are seen flying gracefully. The Phoenix Nest is stable and we are neighbors. How late is the smoke from Xiaoxiang?"

The boat was not moving fast, the lake scenery was beautiful, A-Bi was in a good mood, and she sang while knocking on the side of the boat.

"I wander into the red building, fly low over the green bank, and the painted beams gently brush the singing dust. For whom do I go back, and for whom do I come? The master's kindness is so great that the pearl curtains are rolled up."

This poem was originally written by Chen Yaozuo, a scholar from Yingchuan, in gratitude for Lü Shengong's kindness in recognizing her, but she used it to compare herself to Feiyan, expressing her gratitude for Murong Fu's kindness in "rolling up the curtain." It's no wonder she remained devoted to Murong Fu throughout her life; the first signs of this were already evident at this moment.

Swallow Valley was still some distance from the shore, and it took more than two hours to row there. A-Bi sang songs and picked red water chestnuts from time to time, which did not seem boring.

Murong Bo had made many enemies, and every month there were always several groups of people coming to seek revenge. Among them were heroes who sincerely came to visit "Southern Murong". That's why Azhu and Abi devised a plan to test them.

If they are friends, you won't offend them too much; if they are enemies, you will naturally tease them.

When the boat reached the shore of Qinyun Cottage, A-Bi tied the bow rope to a willow branch, imitated a few clear bird calls towards the shore, and then called everyone to go ashore.

Cui Baiquan looked at the island, which was home to only four or five scattered houses, and couldn't help but look puzzled.

"Miss Abi, could this be the Canhe Manor of Yanziwu?"

Ah Bi shook her head gently. "This is the small place that the young master built for me to live in. Please rest here for a while. I will ask Sister Ah Zhu for permission and then take you to pay respects to the master."

She spoke with a very good attitude and had a smiling face. Although Cui Baiquan felt that something was not quite right, he did not take it to heart.

Everyone entered the hall and took their seats, and servants served tea and cakes. Although this was a maid's residence, the furnishings were elegant and not shabby at all.

Although Ah Bi was trying to delay, she was still generous in entertaining them. She served the best Biluochun and four kinds of exquisite dim sum, and her courtesy was very thoughtful.

However, Cui and Guo came here to seek revenge, but because of the cautious habits they developed while traveling in the martial arts world, they had no intention of enjoying the food.

Gu Ping'an and Mu Nianci had no scruples. They tasted the food carefully and gave serious comments.

Guo Yanzhi waited patiently for a long while, and finally couldn't help but urge: "Miss, we will wait here. Please pass the message as soon as possible."

A-Bi still had a smile on her face, but she used the excuse that there was still 49 miles to go to Xiangshui Pavilion, so she asked everyone to rest for another night.

If the visitor is really a guest, although he may feel a little neglected, he will not make a scene on the spot; but if he comes to seek revenge and realizes that he has been tricked, he will probably take action immediately.

Cui Baiquan managed to remain calm and asked, "I wonder where Master Murong is right now? How about we ask him directly for instructions?"

He sorted out his thoughts along the way. Ke Baisui and Xuan Bei both died recently, but Murong Bo had died many years ago. The person who had such ability now was most likely his successor, and he must be the young master that the little girl mentioned.

Ah Bi's eyes flashed, and she smiled again, "It's really unfortunate. My young master just left the house the day before yesterday and is not at the village right now."

Upon hearing this, Guo Yanzhi flew into a rage, no longer caring about being gentle with women. He suddenly stood up and said, "Why didn't you tell us earlier that your young master wasn't here? Instead, you had to lure us here to tell him. Are you deliberately trying to amuse yourself?"

Although A-Bi was not afraid in her heart, she pretended to be weak and said "wrongedly".

"You only said you were here to see the master, and never asked about the young master. Why are you blaming me, a servant girl?"

Guo Yan was so angry that he felt choked up. Then an old man came out from the back hall, leaning on a cane, with white hair and beard.

"Abi, who's yelling here?"

The uncle and nephew did not know this person's identity, but seeing that his tone and demeanor did not seem like that of a servant at all, they hesitated for a moment.

Gu Ping'an nudged Mu Nianci subtly with his elbow and gave her a look.

The two were standing beside the old man at this time. Mu Nianci followed Gu Ping'an's gaze and saw that there was no bulge on the old man's neck, and he actually had no Adam's apple.

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