Episode 263: Invasion by Western Masters
The luncheon was sumptuous.
However, Luo Qingzhou didn't have much appetite, and after eating a few bites casually, he excused himself to go back to study and leave.
The Qin family's sudden enthusiasm for him made him very uncomfortable.
The eldest princess's behavior this morning really raised his status in the Qin family to the extreme, and no one mentioned the word son-in-law anymore.
When everyone faced him, they were all smiling, or their expressions were respectful and cautious.
The younger generation of the Qin family is very envious.
But several elders of the Qin family knew very well in their hearts what this matter meant.
They were already tied to the eldest princess.
With the eldest princess's attitude towards those nobles and the reforms she has been trying to promote, she and her followers will likely become the object of resentment of those nobles when the time comes.
But it's too late to think about it.
With the power and strength of the eldest princess, she may be able to succeed.
At that time, their Qin family will naturally ascend to heaven.
During the meal, Qin Wenzheng, the second and fourth masters of the Qin family, as well as several elders, all gave death orders, if anyone dared to say today's affairs, they would be expelled from the Qin family, or sunk.
The younger generation of the Qin family, and those maids and servants, were all silent and did not dare to discuss it anymore.
Although it is impossible to hide it, as long as they do not take the initiative to admit it, there may be room for maneuver.
It is estimated that even if the news spreads, no one will believe it.
Who would believe that Her Royal Highness the eldest princess would come to the Qin Mansion to apprentice and send the sword? Unless you see the sword with your own eyes.
Luo Qingzhou walked all the way towards Meixiang Xiaoyuan, thinking about this matter all the way.
It occurred to him that the eldest princess had secretly given him a note.
What will be written on the note?
Return to the Plum Fragrance Garden.
Entering the study, he closed the door and opened the note.
The note reads: Spring Garden Alley, Hundred Gardens, after the story is written in five chapters, it can be sent there, and someone will send it to the main palace. If the sir has any other needs, he can also say to the owner there. The scenery there is extremely beautiful, and Mr. usually has nothing to do, but he can go there to enjoy the scenery, and he will be accompanied by someone.
"Spring Garden Alley? Hundred Gardens? β
Luo Qingzhou secretly remembered these two names.
The eldest princess should be leaving today, his "Tales of the Three Kingdoms" has not yet been written, and "Sima The Art of War" has not yet had time to be written.
Especially in "Sima Art of War", he personally promised the eldest princess.
After thinking about it, he put away the note, walked to the desk and sat down, spread out the rice paper, studied the ink and picked up the pen, and began to transcribe the "Sima Art of War".
I wrote it for about half an hour.
Qiu'er knocked on the door outside and said, "Uncle, do you want to eat snacks?" β
Luo Qingzhou got up, moved his wrist, walked over and opened the door and said, "No, by the way, Qiu'er, what about the sword that the eldest princess gave me?" β
When Qiu'er heard this, she hurriedly pointed to the table in the middle of the living room.
Luo Qingzhou walked out of the room and looked there.
The sword, called the Golden Phoenix, was draped in tulle and placed there in a dignified manner, with a fruit bowl in front of it, and even sandalwood.
The corners of Luo Qingzhou's mouth twitched, and he asked, "Who asked you to put it like this?" β
Qiu'er blushed and said, "Uncle, we don't know where to put it." Steward Zhou said that this sword is very precious, it represents the eldest princess, and it must not be neglected, and it must be put away, so Fluttershy and I will ......"
Luo Qingzhou couldn't help laughing, didn't say more, walked over and took the sword down, and took a closer look.
The sword looked very long, and when held in the hand, it seemed to be much heavier than Xia Chan's sword.
I don't know what kind of material the hilt is made of, and it looks like metal, but it is extremely soft to hold.
The scabbard is ornate and noble, carved with a golden phoenix with wings spread and several strange symbols.
Luo Qingzhou touched his tentacles, it was also very soft, as if it was made of some kind of leather, and it was very comfortable to hold in his hand.
"Bang!"
Luo Qingzhou suddenly pulled it out.
Flashes of gold!
A wide blade of dark gold was exposed, and a shallow blood groove was engraved in the center, and the blood groove was crooked, like a tadpole engraved with dense patterns.
The blades on both sides are very sharp and as thin as cicada wings.
"Zhengβ"
Luo Qingzhou pulled out all the blades of the sword, and found that this sword was at least a full foot longer and two fingers wider than Xia Chan's sword.
At the same time, the hilt of the sword can be held with both hands.
Xia Chan's sword seems to be taking the light route.
And this golden phoenix seems to be taking a heavy route.
Although the overall weight is not much heavier, the wide blade and unusual length, as well as the dark gold luster, make for a fierce aura to look at.
Luo Qingzhou couldn't help but think of the eldest princess's slender fingers and delicate figure, and he didn't know if she deliberately wanted to forge such a sword, or if the first emperor forged it without consulting her, or if this sword was just taken to see.
However, I heard that the eldest princess has a blood moon spear, which is very heavy, and maybe the eldest princess will take the brave route.
Luo Qingzhou thought about it, put down the scabbard, held the sword, went out of the house, went down the steps, and came to the courtyard.
He clenched the sword in his hand and stood still in the courtyard, carefully recalling in his mind the sword moves that Xia Chan used every time he practiced the sword.
Qiu'er stood under the eaves and said curiously: "Childe, do you also know how to dance a sword?" β
Luo Qingzhou raised the sword in his hand, put on a posture, and said, "Guess? β
Qiu'er said with a smile: "I heard that many literati will hang swords on their waists when they go out, and I also heard that in the previous dynasty, other people could not go out with swords, and only talented sons could go out with swords." Presumably, there are many people who can dance swords. β
Luo Qingzhou wanted to say something, they were all pretending.
"Huh!"
He stabbed a sword.
Immediately, the second sword, the third sword.
At first, it was slow and a little rusty, but gradually, it started to get faster.
The girl in the pale green dress in his mind, as if teaching him swordsmanship, was clearly in his mind, in his pupils, and the skirt was dancing with a sword.
He followed her movements, becoming more and more proficient.
Under the eaves, Qiu'er looked at it with a smile on her face at first, thinking that her uncle just thought it was fun and wanted to swing the sword casually, but she didn't expect the movements to become more and more beautiful and faster.
At the same time, even if she was standing under the eaves, she suddenly felt a fierce momentum rushing towards her.
The petals on the ground began to swirl with the figure.
The figure in a wide Confucian robe, his movements are getting faster and faster, his sleeves are whirring, his clothes are hunting, the sword in his hand is shining, and his eyes are like stars.
Qiu'er's eyes widened and she looked motionless.
"Whew! Swish! Swish! β
After Luo Qingzhou danced a few more moves, Fang stopped, his face was not red, he was not panting, and his robe was stained with pink petals.
He raised the sword in his hand, and was carefully observing the blade when he suddenly heard an extremely slight noise behind him.
He barely hesitated, turned around with a "swish" and stabbed him with a sword.
"Zhengβ"
There was a buzz.
It was a stone that struck the tip of the sword he stabbed!
Or rather, he turned around and stabbed a stone that flew towards him!
He was stunned for a moment, and looked up at the gate of the courtyard.
Xia Chan, who was dressed in a light green dress, stood there, holding a sword in her hand, and her eyes were looking at him coldly.
Luo Qingzhou looked at her blankly, thinking that she had just learned her movements with an axe, and she must have been seen by this girl, her cheeks suddenly became a little hot, and she said, "Miss Xia Chan, when did you come?" β
Xia Chan held the sword, stood there with a cold face, and did not respond.
Luo Qingzhou picked up the stone from the ground and said, "Did you throw it?" β
After speaking, he suddenly threw it back at her and said, "Give it back to you." β
"Zheng!"
In a flash of coldness, the flying stone was suddenly split in half and fell to the ground.
Luo Qingzhou didn't even see her draw and collect her sword, only heard a voice.
Obviously, she drew and retracted her sword too quickly, and the two voices seemed to come out together!
Luo Qingzhou was secretly speechless.
I haven't seen this girl move for a few days, and it seems that her sword is faster!
Luo Qingzhou didn't dare to get the axe again, and was about to take the sword back to the house when Xia Chan suddenly walked down the steps and walked towards him, and said in a cold voice: "Stab me." β
"Huh?"
Luo Qingzhou looked at her stunned.
Xia Chan stopped in front of him, holding the sword in her hand, looking at him with cold eyes and said, "Thorn." β
Luo Qingzhou hesitated for a moment and said, "Xia Chan, although your speed is very fast, it's too close, right?" I'm afraid...... Hey? β
Before he could finish speaking, the person in front of him suddenly disappeared.
"Bang!"
Immediately, a small foot suddenly reached out from behind him and kicked him firmly in the ass.
Luo Qingzhou turned around suddenly.
"Stabb me."
Xia Chan stood behind him and said coldly again.
Luo Qingzhou didn't hesitate any longer, clenched the sword in his hand, and stabbed it with a "swish".
Xia Chan leaned slightly to the side, avoiding his blade, and the scabbard in her hand, at some point, had already pressed against his throat.
Luo Qingzhou immediately retreated, grabbed the hilt of the sword with both hands, and suddenly rushed over, slashing directly with a "swish".
Xia Chan suddenly appeared on his right side, and the scabbard in his hand once again silently pressed against his throat.
Luo Qingzhou was secretly frightened.
This girl is so fast!
I don't know what exercises she has practiced in the past few days, but she is obviously more powerful than before.
Luo Qingzhou paused, looked at the little girl under the eaves, and said, "Qiu'er, you go out first, close the courtyard door, and go to play with Fluttershy, you are not needed here." β
Qiu'er was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Oh, okay." β
She didn't dare to ask more, but immediately went down the steps, walked out quickly, and closed the courtyard door.
"Is Sister Xia Chan teaching her uncle to practice swords?"
She said secretly in her heart.
In the courtyard.
The afternoon sun lazily fell on the two of them.
The breeze blows and the petals fly.
Luo Qingzhou looked at the cold girl in front of him, suddenly his temperament changed, he became fierce, clenched his fists and said, "Chanchan, you know your uncle's secret, thank you for not telling others." Today, my uncle decided to use my uncle's real strength to learn from you and let you know how powerful my uncle is! If you are offended, please don't blame your uncle, is that okay? β
Xia Chan looked at him coldly, took two steps back, clenched the sword in his hand, and said, "Yes." β
Luo Qingzhou carefully placed the sword in his hand on the stone table next to him.
Immediately, he walked over and stood three meters away from her, his eyes were condensed, his whole body was tense, his fists were clenched, and he reminded: "Chanchan, be careful, my uncle's fist is not a vegetarian." One punch down, and you might cry for a long time! β
Xia Chan: "Heh." β
Luo Qingzhou felt despised by this little girl, and decided not to hide his secrets anymore, his knees were bent, his body was slightly arched, the internal force in his body surged, and the fascial muscles of his whole body were tense, ready to eject out and pounce on him!
Who knew that at this time, Xia Chan suddenly said coldly: "No, sprinkle, lime." β
Luo Qingzhou: "......"
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