My Wife Is A Sword Immortal-Chapter 104 - 91 What on Earth Is It
Chapter 104: Chapter 91 What on Earth Is It
Zhao Rong felt very displeased.
He glanced at Su Xiaoxiao by his side.
At this moment, she was dressed as a scholar, and beneath the black hat was an immaculately handsome face that immediately drew the gaze of onlookers. They couldn’t help but take a second look, and some even found it hard to look away.
And this was just her in plain men’s clothing with a hat.
Zhao Rong felt that walking with her, he was completely overshadowed, like he was invisible.
It had been just like this earlier in the reception hall.
That man with the thick brows and big eyes must be the amiable Gao Yi, a friend of Liu Sanbian’s, whom Zhao Rong had felt a sense of kinship with. When Gao Yi’s gaze came over, it bypassed him immediately, fixated in amazement on Su Xiaoxiao.
Then, when they bowed their fists to say goodbye, Gao Yi finally looked at him with a warm smile.
Yeah right, he probably hadn’t even gotten a good look at this young master’s handsome features.
That won’t do.
I’ll have to start wearing that Brocade Robe given to me by Wenruo that’s in my book chest.
I can’t keep this low profile any longer.
That detestable Su Xiaoxiao!
Don’t think for a moment that this young master will settle for being a sidekick without any presence.
“Zhao Rong, what are you staring at me for?”
The timid voice of the Fox Demon came through, and she glanced at Zhao Rong fearfully, thinking that he must be plotting to bully her again.
Zhao Rong cleared his throat and turned his head back, “It’s nothing. I’m just happy to be friends with Su Huxian.”
“Do you really think so.”
Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes sparkled.
“Mhm.”
Zhao Rong looked straight ahead, snorting softly.
The corners of Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes narrowed, forming crescent moons.
At that moment, the two were following a servant, weaving through Baoyun Manor.
Baoyun Manor was vast and bustling.
Its master, Gao Yi, was a top master in the Great Wei martial world known for his righteousness—a hero of the highest order.
He was affectionately nicknamed “Yi Baoyun.”
Therefore, those who admired him, those who passed by seeking a rest, and those who came with requests were never-ending. The manor held feasts almost every night, lasting until dawn with drums and music echoing.
It was a spectacle in the southern Jianghu of Great Wei.
“I just heard someone say that ‘Evil-faced Yama’ has returned. He entered the manor not long ago.”
“Eh, wasn’t he dead?”
“Go away, who told you he died? Someone told me he had left Great Wei.”
Zhao Rong, following the lead of the guide, suddenly stopped next to a large hall.
He turned his head to look through the window, noticing a group of Jianghu people inside, munching on snacks and swigging drinks while bantering.
The two who had just spoken were sitting not far from the window at a wine table.
Before Zhao Rong could take a closer look, they started talking again.
“I see, I was wondering how a living master could vanish without a trace. Sigh, why do you think he’s back this time? Could it be for the upcoming ‘Heroes’ Assembly’ in a few days, to vie for the position of Southern Wulin’s leader?”
Upon hearing this, the first person to speak didn’t respond vocally, but downed the wine in his bowl, slamming it on the table, and picked up some food with his chopsticks.
Seeing this, the other person hastily grabbed the wine jar and poured him another cup.
“Come on, Old Cheng, stop keeping us in suspense. Tell us, ‘Evil-faced Yama’ couldn’t really be coming to challenge Big Brother Gao for the position of Southern Wulin leader, could he?”
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“Ha, why the hell are you making wild guesses? I heard from another buddy that Big Brother Gao and ‘Evil-faced Yama’ were close companions back in their youth, galloping through Jianghu. Not the dirty schemes you’re imagining, Li San. Even if ‘Evil-faced Yama’ wanted that high seat, who is Big Brother Gao? The most righteous ‘Yi Baoyun’ in the Great Wei Jianghu. If his brother wants it, he’ll give it. Why would there need to be a fight?”
“Indeed, I’ve been paranoid. Here, let me punish myself with three drinks,”
said the man as he downed three bowls of wine, caught his breath, and then continued with confusion:
“But why has ‘Evil-faced Yama’ suddenly returned today? I remember he disappeared almost twenty years ago, right when I had just started escorting caravans.”
Cheng Laoda grinned proudly. “You’re asking the right person. The truth behind this, I bet there are not many in the whole manor who know. It so happens I have a buddy who told me…”
“You’ve got quite a lot of buddies,”
Cheng Laoda: “…”
“Are you going to listen or not? If not, then forget it,” he said impatiently.
“Listen, listen, listen, why wouldn’t I listen? I was complimenting you, and you still get upset. Here, I’ll fill your cup. Tell me what the big secret is.”
Suddenly, Cheng Laoda said, “Do you remember the incident half a year ago in the Capital when that dissipated young nobleman flogged a Court official to death on the street?”
“Hiss, that dissipated young nobleman? You mean from Prime Minister Qin’s family…”
“Heh, among the Capital’s young noblemen who are the most idle and indulge in revelries, apart from Qin Ji, the sole heir of Prime Minister Qin, who else could it be?”
“Shush, keep your voice down. Are you tired of living? Don’t you know the status of the Qin family in Great Wei? The first-class family among Wei’s gentry, with Prime Minister Qin being a Great Cultivator of Confucian heritage and whose cultivation reaches the heavens…”
“Hmph, I’m just a lowly character from Jianghu, and Prime Minister Qin is the Grand Secretary, esteemed just below one and above ten thousand in the halls of power. Why would he hear my insignificant words? Besides, since when did we, the people of Jianghu, become dogs of the Court? Are we not even permitted to speak now?”
“Sigh, now that you mention it, I do recall something. That Court official who was flogged to death… wasn’t he an Imperial Censor? Seemed quite elderly. I remember the incident caused quite a stir, but then nothing else happened, and it seemed like it all passed… In these recent years, Prime Minister Qin has governed the country, leading Great Wei Country to prosperity, and everyone calls him the Wise Prime Minister. But it’s strange, how could he have such a son who would flog a Court official to death in the street…”
“Right, why did you bring this up?”
Cheng Laoda put down his wine bowl, speaking leisurely: “‘Evil-faced Yama’ is surnamed Liu, and that old Imperial Censor who was flogged to death… also had the surname Liu.”
As he finished speaking, the two men by the window table fell silent, distinctly out of place amidst the noise in the rest of the hall.
But the silence did not last long.
“So why did he come back?”
“To mourn and observe filial piety, what else?”
Cheng Laoda replied nonchalantly, when suddenly he felt the light brighten a bit. He turned his head to look out the nearby window.
Outside the window, the sunshine was bright and the scenery picturesque.
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Baoyun Manor, in the meeting hall.
At this moment, only two people were present.
Gao Yi laughed heartily and grabbed Liu Sanbian’s hand. “You’re quite the secretive fellow, how many years has it been since we last saw each other? I heard you even have a wife and children now! You didn’t come back to see your old brother; I’ve missed you terribly. Now that you’re back, don’t even think about leaving, you’re going to stay and drink with me!”
Liu Sanbian smiled.
“Right, are those two people your nephews?”
Liu Sanbian shook his head, “Friends I met on the road. Brother Yi, could you do me a favor and prepare two travel permits for them? They still need to continue northward.”
Gao Yi said grandiosely:
“No problem, your friends are my friends too. It’ll be done in two days. Let them rest in the manor for now. When it’s time, I’ll have someone escort them out. Within Great Wei, friends of Gao Yi will definitely face no trouble.”
Liu Sanbian nodded and breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately said seriously, “Yi Ge, tell me about…”
Gao Yi interrupted, “Come on, let’s talk later. Some old friends are also here in the manor; I’ll take you to see them.”
Gao Yi started to walk away but suddenly stopped.
Because someone hadn’t followed.
“Brother Yi, Sanbian still has things to do, and I don’t want to delay. The letter you sent didn’t explain things clearly. Could you please tell me in detail?”
The man spoke calmly.
“What exactly is going on.”
