The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 92: The Cui Family's Daughter from Haizhou

Li Jingxiao felt relieved when he saw that the master and servants were willing to call the parents over.

He smiled and stood up and said, “It’s freezing cold, and the patient is just recovering, so it’s not suitable to be exposed to the cold wind.

This clinic is left to you.

I've been sitting all afternoon, so I might as well go out and do some exercise in the yard."

The two maids couldn't help but thank them again.

After Li Jingxiao left the clinic, one of them hurried out to tell someone to run quickly to inform his family.

Li Jingxiao stood in front of the Zhenwu Emperor Hall, took out a long stick from his inventory, and began to practice Shaolin stick techniques.

An hour later, it was getting dark, and the Shaolin stick technique had increased from a small success (172/500) to a high success (182/500).

Li Jingxiao felt full of energy and blood, and he secretly felt happy.

He looked at the middle-aged man who had been waiting under the eaves for more than ten minutes. His official uniform was embroidered with tigers and leopards, indicating that he was a second-rank military officer.

He put away his long stick, bowed, and said, "Greetings, sir."

The man stroked his beard and nodded with a smile as a greeting.

Then he praised, "I've heard for a long time that Lord Li's stick skills are unparalleled. Today I saw it with my own eyes, it is indeed extraordinary."

Li Jingxiao made a few polite remarks and then, with a smile, invited the other party into the reception room for tea.

After some polite exchanges, Pang Guanghan took the initiative to reveal his identity.

Then he said, "Speaking of which, please Lord Li, keep this a secret for me. That Cui girl was a noblewoman spy from Goguryeo that I recruited through many means.

This time, after obtaining confidential intelligence, he immediately reported it to the capital, which was a great service to the court."

Li Jingxiao naturally would not believe everything the other party said. He would go back and ask Xia Shouzhong to find out whether it was true or not.

But the other party certainly wouldn't dare to impersonate the Five Military Commanders' Office and the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Front Army. This matter could not be faked at all.

He smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, sir, I respect these loyal and brave people who serve the country the most.

We also have great respect and admiration for those righteous men who admire the Celestial Empire, voluntarily naturalize as a citizen, and fight for their country at all costs.

If you need anything from now on, I won't take a penny."

Only then did Pang Guanghan feel relieved.

Li Jingxiao used to be a small Taoist priest. If he had not had many skills and happened to encounter the matter of the imperial mausoleum, it would not have been so easy for him to gain the favor and love of the retired emperor.

However, the stick techniques he used just now were a bit too complicated and not very suitable for the simple, direct, one-hit-kill environment on the battlefield.

But when used in single combat, it is a first-class martial art.

It can be seen that the other party really has no connection with the court, otherwise he would have become famous long ago.

Pang Guanghan couldn't help but feel more relieved.

He asked tentatively, "I would like to request a Nine Flower Jade Dew Pill for self-defense. Does Lord Li have any pills left?"

Li Jingxiao shook his head without even thinking, "I do have some pills for now, but Lord Pang, please forgive me, the Jade Dew Pills cannot be preserved for long, and their effectiveness will be greatly reduced after three to five months.

Furthermore, the palace has specifically instructed me not to grant it privately."

Li Jingxiao was certain about Pang Guanghan and did not dare to go to the palace to ask whether this was true or not.

Pang Guanghan actually understands Li Jingxiao's approach.

This kind of medicine, which is very effective for both external and internal injuries, was obtained by people from the grasslands or other ethnic groups.

If a big shot is rescued, it will not only be bad for the court, but also a big trouble for Li Jingxiao.

After seeing off Pang Guanghan and his group, Li Jingxiao thought for a while and told Jia Heng to go home and tell Qin Keqing that he was going to treat someone to dinner and would be back late.

He went directly to Xia Shouzhong's home with his guards.

Unfortunately, Xia Shouzhong is on duty tonight and has no time to leave the palace.

Li Jingxiao simply went to the palace again, even though it was already dark and the palace gates could not be opened.

However, this did not prevent Xia Shouzhong from being lowered from the palace wall in a hanging basket.

As soon as they met, Xia Shouzhong complained, "It's freezing cold out here. Can't we talk about it tomorrow?"

Li Jingxiao knew that this damn eunuch was complaining deliberately in order to get benefits.

But what he wanted to talk about was official business, so he ignored Xia Shouzhong and started asking about Pang Guanghan.

Only then did Xia Shouzhong put his thoughts aside.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "The Front Military Governor's Office did report this matter. The Cui girl was originally a tribute girl from Goguryeo.

But this woman had practiced martial arts, and when the maids examined her body, they found not only calluses on her hands, but also some small scars on her body.

I was eliminated at the first level.

However, the Cui family of Haeju, Goryeo, had always admired the Celestial Empire and had frequent exchanges of furs, ginseng, and deer antlers with the Celestial Empire.

The Cui girl herself was unwilling to do so and was sent back to her hometown without any gain. She was then taken in as a female spy by the Five Military Commandery.

This time, it was discovered from Goryeo that some Goryeo ministers were secretly communicating with the Tatars, not only smuggling grain to the Tatars, but also trading ironware.

Cui's daughter was also smart. She knew that it would be better to return to the capital with solid evidence than to tell the King of Goryeo.

The imperial court then issued an edict to reprimand the King of Goryeo and the officials of the small court.

Not only will she and her family be safe, but the credibility of the claim that someone is colluding with the Tatars will also be higher than her father, a sixth-rank official, reporting it to the King of Goryeo."

Li Jingxiao was relieved. As for whether there was anyone in Goryeo who had secret dealings with the Tatars, there was no doubt about it.

What we need to worry about now is whether the Tatars will join forces with Goryeo's internal traitors to attack Goryeo.

But when he looked at Xia Shouzhong's expression, he saw that he looked a little worried.

Li Jingxiao guessed that the imperial court already had concerns in this regard.

Let’s just not mention it.

Just as they were about to leave, Xia Shouzhong suddenly pulled Li Jingxiao and whispered, "Jingyou, you are so good at martial arts. If the Tatars really attack Goryeo, you might as well take the opportunity to go to Liaodong.

If you come back with some military merits and then do some lobbying, you might be able to restore your ancestral title."

Li Jingxiao was stunned. The first-class Zhaowu General sounded like a high status, but in fact it was far from a super-grade title.

The Jia family’s ancestors were so glorious, and the family had two dukes, which made them the most meritorious and noble family.

But in this generation, only Jia She had the title of first-class general. In the circle of the four kings and eight dukes, he had long been away from the core circle.

In the final analysis, it is because these young people have no military merits.

It’s just that I just got married and I get a stable 100 experience points every day.

He is also very affectionate with his wife, and it feels so good every day.

In February after the Chinese New Year, he will marry Jia Yuanchun, and life will definitely be more comfortable.

It is normal to go out to fight for at least half a year and at most two or three years.

Two or three years is enough time for you to upgrade to level 2 or 30.

Seeing his hesitation, Xia Shouzhong knew that the young man had just gotten married and was reluctant to leave the land of tenderness.

When the emperor was still a prince, in the first few years after his marriage, he, like Li Jingxiao, wished to be with the empress all day long.

He smiled and said, “Jingyou, there’s no need to agree so early, it’s still winter anyway.

Even if the Tatars sent troops, they would have to wait until spring when the ice and snow melted.

Otherwise, it would be a big deal if the army could force its way forward, but failing to keep up with the logistical supplies would be a big taboo."

Li Jingxiao thought about it and nodded. At this time in Liaodong, the temperature could drop to more than ten or twenty degrees below zero.

In extremely bad weather, temperatures of minus thirty or forty degrees Celsius are not uncommon.

If we go to war in this kind of weather, we will suffer abnormal casualties of 10% to 20% before we even reach the enemy's territory.

Even 20% or 30%.

Li Jingxiao thanked him, saying he would think it over carefully, and then he said goodbye and went home. Xia Shouzhong smiled as he watched him disappear, then hurried back to the emperor and told him the purpose of Li Jingxiao's visit.

As for persuading him to go to Liaodong to earn some military merit, Xia Shouzhong did not even mention it.

If Li Jingxiao really made contributions in Liaodong.

Xia Shouzhong was a high-ranking eunuch in the inner court, and it was not necessarily a good thing for him to recommend a meritorious military general.

If Li Jingxiao had an accident in Liaodong, it would be even worse for Xia Shouzhong.

So the best thing to do is to keep this matter in your heart.

Of course, if Li Jingxiao really achieved military merit in Liaodong, he would have to give Xia Shouzhong a generous gift when he was in charge of the affairs of the government.

Even a double portion.

When they returned home, Qin Keqing and others had already had dinner.

Upon hearing that Li Jingxiao and the guards had not eaten yet, Qin Keqing hurriedly instructed the maid to ask the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Li Jingxiao waved his hand and said, "Just make some noodles, some cooked meat, and a few side dishes.

By the way, Erfu and the others eat the same thing as me."

Qin Keqing nodded quickly, and in less than half an hour, the food was served.

Li Jingxiao, who was chatting with his wife, three sisters and brother-in-law, was already hungry.

Seeing how deliciously he was eating, little Jingrong clamored to eat a small bowl of noodles and some cooked meat as well.

If Li Jingxiao hadn't been worried about her overeating, the little one would have eaten more.

After eating and drinking, Li Jingxiao was drinking tea. Qin Keqing sat beside him and asked after the maids had finished cleaning up.

"My dear, after the Chinese New Year my younger brother will be five years old and it's time for him to start learning.

I am thinking about whether I should hire a teacher to teach me.

Also let the three younger sisters learn some math, composing lyrics and poetry?"

Li Jingxiao shook his head without even thinking, "Zhongdi and Jingrong are too young, let's talk about asking the teacher after they turn six.

In the past two years, I have been reciting the Three Character Classic and Thousand Character Classic at home and practicing calligraphy, which is enough for them to learn for one or two years.

He has to practice martial arts regularly, so there's no need for him to be so busy with schoolwork at such a young age and not even have time to play."

Jing Rong was immediately delighted, and Qin Zhong also smiled.

After Li Jingxiao finished speaking, he looked at Jing Xi and Jing Yue.

The two sisters, one 11 and the other 7 years old, looked at their eldest brother with some nervousness and anxiety.

Li Jingxiao smiled upon seeing this and said, "I'll ask the head eunuch in the palace to hire a tutor from outside the palace.

On the first and fifteenth day of every month, he would come to teach them etiquette and rules for an hour.

For the rest, just follow the assignments I assigned you before."

The Jingxi sisters secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Qin Keqing felt that her man was a little doting on her sister and brother-in-law, she had a calm personality and naturally did whatever Li Jingxiao said.

Besides, her husband always pays attention to the studies of Jingxi and the other three. Among the noble families nowadays, he is already considered a very responsible elder brother and brother-in-law.

After this incident, Li Jingxiao smiled and tested Jingxi and Jingyue's progress in memorizing medical books.

He also selected a few passages from the Three Character Classic and asked Qin Zhong and Jing Rong to recite them.

Jing Xi, Jing Yue, and Qin Zhong can all recite it fluently, but only the little girl Jing Rong can recite it.
Seeing that all four of them could recite it, he couldn't help but praise the four little guys with satisfaction.

It was 9 o'clock in the evening, and Qin Keqing hurriedly ordered the maid to take them to rest.

Then he returned to Li Jingxiao and whispered, "Sir, after dinner last night, Chuntao, who was beside my elder sister, whispered something to Baozhu.

It is said that the eldest wife of the Earl of Jinxiang went to the Earl's mansion today.

I don’t know what she said exactly, but I think that my elder sister specifically asked Chuntao to tell you and me, which should be related to her marriage.

Li Jingxiao frowned after hearing this, but thought about how Jingxi would be 12 years old after the Chinese New Year.

In this era, it is indeed time to talk about marriage.

If the Xing'an Marquis's Mansion had not had an heir before, Jing Yue's marriage might have been arranged, let alone Jing Xi.

Now that the eldest lady of the Jinxiang Earl's family has come to visit, it is normal for Qin Keqing to suspect that it is related to Jingxi's marriage.

But even if I want to take charge of this matter, I can't do it openly.

Even though he was the head of the Xing'an Earl's family, he was still just his cousin.

The so-called parents' orders and matchmaker's words.

No matter how the relationship turns out, it is not the cousin's turn to decide his cousin's marriage.

After thinking for a while, he said, "I will go to the government office tomorrow and ask someone to check the situation of the Jinxiang Bo family.

You can tell Jingxi that if your elder sister falls in love with the young master of the Jinxiang Earl family, I, as the eldest brother, will also help her.

If you haven't heard of it, then wait until I find out."

Qin Keqing rolled her eyes at Li Jingxiao.

What does it mean to be "in love with the young master of the Jinxiang Earl's family"? When Jingxi heard this, her elder sister would be so embarrassed that she would die.

In Qin Keqing's mind, her elder sister would never do such a thing.

However, it is indeed a blessing for me and my three younger sisters that my husband is so open-minded.

But when she thought about having a daughter in the future and if her father still had this idea, Qin Keqing would be unhappy.

She pouted secretly, thinking that it seemed like she would still have to worry a lot about her children in the future.

So that they won’t be led astray by their father.

But Qin Keqing would not argue with Li Jingxiao about this.

This girl is really smart and knows what to say and what not to say.

He shifted his focus to White and started talking about his practice of "Zhenwu Qigong Induction Chapter" today.

Li Jingxiao naturally answered his wife's questions without reservation. Baozhu and Ruizhu, who were standing by, pricked up their ears and listened.

After Qin Keqing was fine, Li Jingxiao did not forget to ask Baozhu and Ruizhu if there was anything they didn't understand about cultivation.

The two maids' talents and comprehension abilities were obviously far inferior to Qin Keqing's.

Although I just listened for a while, I still have more questions.

Li Jingxiao didn't mind the trouble either.

After explaining for a while with a smile, Baozhu and Ruizhu went to prepare toiletries with smiles on their faces.

That night, Li Jingxiao couldn't help but do some of his favorite things with his wife and two maids.

Combined with the experience of seeing patients in the afternoon, I was successfully upgraded to level 9 (20/900).

Hugging his sleeping wife, Li Jingxiao added 1 attribute point to his physical fitness without hesitation.

Constitution: 11, Bones: 14, Comprehension: 14.

Soon I felt a warm current circulating in my body.

The physical strength and energy just consumed were recovered in a few seconds.

Moreover, the power of thunder contained therein also grew a little stronger.

Even the meridians expanded a little and became much tougher.

Li Jingxiao instantly understood that the stronger the physique, the stronger the physical talent would become.

After practicing Lightning Thunder Fist for a whole night, I gained 8 experience points in 6 and a half hours.

(End of this chapter)