"Mr. Qin, barren mountains and mountains, there is nothing to entertain, please forgive me."

In the Zixiao Pavilion, Meng Xiuyuan personally poured a glass of clear spring water from Wudang Mountain, and said slightly politely.

After all, people are here to deliver letters, although it seems a little insincere to cover up their identities like this, but Meng Xiuyuan is not lacking in etiquette.

"Meng Gongzi is modest, there are really not many pavilions designed by the world's first skilled craftsman Lu seniors.

Being in Lan Zhi's room, it is clear water, and it also has a charm. ”

Between the words, that Qin Chuan lightly lifted the face towel, picked up the teacup and took a sip, his movements were natural and concise, but he still didn't see his face.

Seeing this, Meng Xiu was a little curious about this person's identity, but he didn't want to meddle in things, even if he wanted to ask about business.

No, he hadn't opened his mouth yet, but he heard that Qin Chuan suddenly take a step ahead and say:

"Meng Gongzi, I have always admired the architectural attainments of Lu Miaozi's predecessors, can you take me on a tour?"

Meng Xiuyuan was stunned when he heard this, and felt a little strange, but then he smiled and nodded, stood up, and made a "please" posture.

"Except for the 'Zixiao Pavilion' where I usually live, the rest of the rooms are used for some chores.

It may be a little messy, damaging Mr. Lu's masterpiece, don't be surprised by Qin Gongzi......"

While introducing, Meng Xiuyuan led Qin Chuan to a pavilion next to him, pushed the door in, and smelled a smell of dust.

As far as the eye can see, you can see that in the elegant and noble pavilion, there is no matching furniture, but it is messily piled with grains and various farm tools.

"Young Master Meng, this is ......" Seeing this, Qin Chuan asked softly.

"Oh, it's been raining a lot in the past two days, and the thatched huts of those villagers are not strong enough, and they are afraid that the grain will get wet and moldy, so they need to find a safe place to store it.

I don't usually need it, so I lent it to them.

The furniture has been moved to the second floor by me, Mr. Qin wants to enjoy the view, let's go upstairs to ......"

While speaking, Meng Xiuyuan was about to walk towards the stairs, not wanting to take a few steps, but he didn't hear the footsteps behind him.

Turning his head to look, he saw Qin Chuan staring straight at these grain and farm tools, and the light in his eyes was faint.

Seeing this, Meng Xiu was about to step forward to talk, but he heard him speak again:

"No need, Master Meng, let's go to the side and have a look."

When Meng Xiuyuan heard this, he felt more and more strange about this person, but he immediately went downstairs and led this Qin Chuan to walk around the remaining pavilions.

During this period, Meng Xiuyuan faintly felt that one of his eyes was always looking at himself, but there was more than looking at these pavilions.

"Mr. Qin, if you have anything to say, please say it directly."

After the trip was over, Meng Xiuyuan really didn't want to go around the corner, so he simply asked bluntly.

No, when Qin Chuan heard this, he asked Meng Xiuyuan rhetorically:

"Meng Gongzi, I see that these thatched houses around me are all newly built, I think about it, these villagers have recently escaped from the mountain, right?"

Meng Xiuyuan nodded and said indifferently:

"Yes, there are thieves at the bottom of the mountain, and these villagers can't survive, so they come to the mountain for refuge."

When Qin Chuan heard this, he asked Meng Xiuyuan again:

"In this way, Meng Gongzi should have no relatives and no reason with them.

Then why did you allow them to come so close and lend them the house? ”

Meng Xiuyuan frowned slightly when he heard this, he only felt that this person was a little confused, but he was still patient and explained two more sentences:

"I've been on this hill for four or five years, and the pavilions have been empty, so what about borrowing them.

Live close to me, and if there are any bad people, they will be safe......"

When Meng Xiuyuan said this, Qin Chuan's eyes kept looking at him, and seeing that his words were natural and not like a play, he suddenly sighed with emotion for a while:

"I heard Lu seniors say that Meng Gongzi is kind-hearted, benevolent and chivalrous.

When I saw it today, it was really true......"

As he spoke, this Qin Chuan waved his hand and took off his veil, and his originally low voice softened at the same time:

"Cihang Jingzhai Master Xuan, I have seen Meng Gongzi.

I met under a pseudonym just now, and I asked Meng Gongzi not to blame. ”

When I looked up, I saw a beautiful and vulgar face, although I was dressed in men's clothes, it was difficult to hide my beauty.

Meng Xiuyuan is also used to seeing beauties, so although he was a little surprised, he didn't react much, and only said lightly:

"Miss Shi is overrated, the name of Cihang Jingzhai, I also mentioned it in Mr. Lu's mouth.

It's just that I don't know why you drove to my barren mountains and mountains in person, Miss Laoshi?

Is it really just for the sake of the "Recipe for Eternal Life"? ”

At this time, Meng Xiuyuan also felt that something was wrong, and he was slightly alert in his heart.

Whether it was in his impression of the plot or what he heard from Lu Miaozi before, Meng Xiuyuan remembered that this teacher girl in Cihang Jingzhai was not an ordinary person.

Just to deliver a message, there is no need for her to make a trip herself.

Seeing that Meng Xiuyuan's tone and expression were wrong, the concubine on the other side immediately shook her head slightly, and said sincerely:

"Meng Gongzi doesn't need to be careful, Concubine Xuan is here today, and it is indeed mainly to pass on the news of the "Recipe for Longevity".

Maybe Meng Gongzi doesn't know that in recent years, Lu seniors have worked hard for this matter.

He secretly entrusts several people to search for the whereabouts of this "Recipe for Longevity".

Since I have news from Cihang Jingzhai, I want to come and inform Meng Gongzi first......"

Speaking of this, Concubine Shixuan's voice paused for a moment, and then said softly:

Of course, Concubine Xuan couldn't help but have a little other thoughts in her heart.

It is a little surprising that the old generation of master craftsmen of the old generation of Lu Lao, with his respected identity and lonely personality, would have such respect for an unknown young man.

Concubine Xuan was curious, so she also wanted to come and meet Meng Gongzi on the way......"

Meng Xiuyuan shook his head slightly when he heard this, and secretly said that this senior girl is not very old, but she is quite proficient in the art of speaking, and then chuckled lightly, and said again:

"It seems that Mr. Lu is bragging for me behind my back.

I just don't know what he said, so that Miss Shi is interested in coming to see me? ”

Hearing this, the senior concubine paused for a moment, glanced at Meng Xiuyuan's tall body, and then said:

"Three years ago, Senior Lu and Senior Ning Daoqi drank together at Pegasus Ranch, and when they were drunk, they personally said that Meng Gongzi was the most amazing and brilliant person he had ever seen in his life.

However, in the past twenty years, Meng Gongzi will definitely be able to surpass Ning Daoqi's predecessors and become the first person in the Central Plains martial arts......"

Meng Xiuyuan didn't comment on this when he heard this, only chuckled, and said to the concubine:

"In this way, the reason why Miss Shi is willing to remove the face towel and see me with her true face is because after meeting me in person, she recognized my strength?"

When Concubine Xuan heard Meng Xiuyuan's words, she immediately shook her head, and said with a slight frown:

"Meng Gongzi misunderstood.

Ling's martial arts are indeed good, and when I examine it carefully, I can't help but feel a feeling of being invincible.

But I see each other as I am, but it has nothing to do with it......"

At this point, Concubine Shi turned her head to look at the thatched houses around her, and then looked at the pavilion containing grain and farm tools, and then continued:

"The reason why I hid my face and changed my voice and used a pseudonym was because it was convenient to walk on the rivers and lakes, and I didn't want to reveal my identity.

And when I met Meng Gongzi today, I only felt that it was really rare for a person like Your Excellency to be so sympathetic to the villagers and kind-hearted.

changed back to the original face, also because he sincerely wanted to make Meng Gongzi a friend......"

When Meng Xiuyuan heard this, he hurriedly shook his head and waved his hand, and said to the concubine:

"Miss Shi has a good reputation. I just did what I could to do what was pleasing to me, and I can't be called 'sympathetic to the villagers'.

This name is too heavy, and I am not a high-ranking emperor......"

Seeing Meng Xiuyuan like this, Concubine Xuan didn't care, but said with a smile:

"Meng Gongzi, it's not suitable to talk here, how about we go back and sit down for a while?"

Meng Xiuyuan couldn't excuse himself when he heard this, so he had to nod.

In this way, the two returned to Zixiao Pavilion, and Meng Xiuyuan added a glass of water to the concubine. The teacher girl took another sip, and then took the initiative to look at Meng Xiuyuan and said softly:

"I don't know what Childe's plans are in the future, whether he wants to continue to live in seclusion on this Taihe Mountain?"

Meng Xiuyuan shook his head when he heard this, and said honestly:

"Naturally not, I've been sitting here for ten years, and it's time to go out and see it.

Besides, since Miss Shi brought the news of "The Secret of Longevity", then I naturally want to go and see it......"

Hearing this, Concubine Xuan nodded slightly, and then asked Meng Xiuyuan:

"I heard that Meng Gongzi has lived in this mountain forest for a long time, so do you know the situation in the world in recent years?"

Meng Xiuyuan immediately shook his head when he heard this, and said with a straight face:

"I have been obsessed with cultivation for all these years, and I am indeed almost isolated from the world.

However, judging from the villagers who flocked to the mountains to take refuge, it is not good. ”

The senior concubine nodded when she heard this, and said with a slightly low face:

"What Meng Gongzi said is right, the emperor is tyrannical and chaotic, the rebels are all over the place, and the world has indeed reached a moment of crisis......"

Immediately, the concubine said a few words and told Meng Xiuyuan about the situation.

In the sixth year of the Great Cause, the imperial court conscripted millions of soldiers and shipped them to Beijing.

In the seventh year of the Great Cause, the Yellow River flooded, more than 10 counties in Henan and Shandong were flooded, and countless people died of starvation, but the emperor still requisitioned millions of people regardless of the lives of the people, transported grain to Beijing, and prepared to fight Goguryeo.

In the same year, "Zhishilang" Wang Bo rebelled in Changbai, Shandong, and composed "The Death Song of the Waves of Liaodong without Direction", which was sung all over the world.

In the eighth year of the Great Cause, the imperial court conquered Goguryeo, and was defeated, with 300,000 elites killed and wounded, and countless people were added.

In the ninth year of the Great Cause, the imperial court's second expedition to Goguryeo was unsuccessful, and Yang Xuangan, the son of Yang Su in the rear, had already rebelled, causing the army to retreat to quell the chaos, leaving the enemy with a mountain of military equipment and equipment, and the foundation of the imperial court was greatly damaged.

At this time, the world was in turmoil, and the rebel armies from all walks of life were showing their prominence.

Wagang Zhai Rang, Hebei Dou Jiande, Jianghuai Du Fuwei, and Fu Gongqi are all among the more powerful.

"Originally, Emperor Yang Guang had repeatedly imposed tyranny since he ascended the throne, and the people were already difficult to support.

At this moment, the world is in turmoil, and ambitious people have risen up one after another, relying on the force of soldiers to seek power, and inevitably more and more oppress and loot the people in their sphere of influence, making them miserable.

Adding to this is the panic of the army, and the plague and famine, which is indeed a sign that the end of the world is at ......"

Concubine Xuan spoke eloquently while carefully observing the expression on Meng Xiuyuan's face.

Seeing that he subconsciously frowned when he heard these tragedies, he knew that he was really touched, and couldn't help nodding secretly.

"Miss Shi, what should you mean by telling me this?"

When Meng Xiuyuan heard this, he couldn't help but ask bluntly.

Concubine Xuan also nodded unabashedly, and said to Meng Xiu:

"Don't hide it from Master Meng, the reason why I am telling you this is because I know that Your Excellency is also a person who cares about the people of the world.

At this time of panic, I can't help but think of helping the world and saving the people.

And from here, we're going to do the same thing......"

Speaking of this, Concubine Shixuan's voice suddenly stopped, and a pair of eyes that seemed to be clear like water waves looked at Meng Xiuyuan for a moment, and then said nothing.

Seeing this, Meng Xiu really understood the other party's intentions, and immediately shook his head, and said solemnly to the senior concubine:

"Miss Shi has always looked up to me.

Although I am a little soft-hearted and nosy, most of the time I just take care of the injustices in front of me.

The great ambition of 'helping the world and saving the people' and 'saving the common people' is far from being talked about.

In troubled times, I will indeed have my own way to do my part.

But the premise is that I also need to use my own eyes to see what to do, and not just listen to what others say.

As for whether we will be fellow travelers at that time, then I can't say......"

Meng Xiuyuan's words made a clean distinction between himself and his concubine Xuan and Cihang Jingzhai, but when the senior girl on the other side heard this, she was not angry at all, but smiled at Meng Xiuyuan:

"It's okay, Master Meng.

Although I don't know why you have been a little wary since you knew my identity.

But from your words and deeds, I can feel that your heart is full of sincere and kind thoughts.

In that case, then we will definitely be friends. ”

While speaking, Concubine Xuan bowed lightly to Meng Xiuyuan, took out a brocade book from her exaggerated sleeve robe and put it on the table, then turned around and walked towards the door:

"Meng Gongzi, Concubine Xuan has taken her leave.

The whereabouts of the "Recipe for Longevity" are in the letters.

I hope you will succeed as soon as possible, and you will be able to help the innocent people in this troubled world with peerless martial arts......"

Before the words fell, the back of Shi Fei Xuan had already disappeared on the mountain road outside the door.

Meng Xiuyuan glanced at his back slightly, and sighed slightly in his heart.

In his vague impression of his previous life, he only remembered that Cihang Jingzhai and this teacher girl seemed to have some polarized reviews, and most of them were not very optimistic.

Today, after he has been in contact with him personally, he can understand the reason to some extent, and he only feels that he does not seem to be a son and daughter of the rivers and lakes, but a very mature diplomat, and his words are quite encouraging.

Of course, this is just a person's style of doing things, and it does not represent the essence of good and evil.

It is still unknown whether this teacher girl really cares about the people of the world as she shows in her words.

Out of nature, Meng Xiuyuan is reluctant to take the lead in speculating on a person with malice, just keep a good distance, don't be affected by it, and have the opportunity to verify it in the future.

Putting aside these complicated thoughts for the time being, and wanting to get back to business, Meng Xiuyuan immediately picked up the brocade book with the whereabouts of "The Secret of Eternal Life".

When I opened it, I saw only a line of small characters written in Juanxiu's handwriting on the letterhead:

"Yangzhou City, Shilong"

Seeing this, Meng Xiu was overjoyed in his heart, but he couldn't help but feel a little strange.

It's really news that I've been waiting for more than nine years, and it looks somewhat familiar.

(End of chapter)