Chapter 21: Strange Roads

Thick clouds accumulated above the Seven Senses Academy, slowly squirming towards Broken Cloud Xuan, inside the high walls of Broken Cloud Xuan, bamboo forest flowers, blue bricks and tiles, very elegant, but under the oppressive clouds, it was extremely gloomy.

Broken Cloud Pavilion is divided into the Council Hall, the Triple Corridor and the Library Pavilion.

The most unfortunate thing is that as soon as Su Yan came to the academy, he met Ge Zheng.

In the council hall, he had just sat down, his eyebrows were cold, and he looked down on everyone. That face has appeared countless times in her dreams, and there are various reunion scenes in her dreams, but she never expected that she would meet in this way today.

Su Yan's heartbeat was getting faster and faster, almost suffocating! Xilou seemed to see her uneasiness, and was relieved: "The prince's visit is just to teach a few words, and it will not target anyone." With me, you can rest assured. ”

Su Yan sighed in his heart, peace of mind? The person who has never wanted to see suddenly appears in front of you, and it is strange to feel at ease! She wanted to escape, but Xilou said that the prince had arrived for the first time, and teachers and students were indispensable.

She looked back at the road behind her, and knew what it meant to have no way back!

The left and right can't escape, and the soldiers will block the water and cover the earth! Taking a deep breath, he rushed in.

As soon as she entered the door, everyone looked at her side, and from time to time there was a lot of discussion.

She stood cautiously in front of Shu Youtang, and Jin Qi asked her in a low voice, "No one informed Sir, is the prince here today?" Where have you gone, but you can find us! ”

Su Yan put his hand behind him and gestured to drink tea, but he didn't hear Jin Qi's response, so he gave up.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, they have devoted themselves to the development of the Academy, and have contributed immeasurable blood and tears to the Academy today!

On the left and right are Qingping Hall and Lesheng Hall, and Shuyoutang is in the center, facing the black main seat.

Su Yan is the first person to see other schools, each school has its own dress characteristics, except for Shuyoutang with peach as the color of clothing, Qingping Hall with blue and white, Lesheng Hall with plain white, and Zuiyun Hall with red, so as to distinguish them. However, most of the time, those children of official families are not happy to dress like their classmates, that is, they have to dress up on such serious occasions.

Everyone is here, Zuo Qing will definitely be there, but there is no trace of it in the huge place, and according to the seniority, it should be with the elders. Su Yan stood on tiptoe and looked around, and in the row of old men with flower armor, the emaciated dark back stood alone at the end, his body was thin and his face was pale.

Thinking back to the day when we parted, I was still refreshed, how did I have a decline after all these days? Thinking like this, Su Yan felt sad and uncomfortable in his heart. Inadvertently, I found that Xilou was calm, holding a fan in his backhand, and his toes were on the ground. I couldn't help but sigh, they were all about the same age, but Zuo Qing was so cold as ice, what kind of past made him extremely cold now?

was worried about this, and someone in front of her suddenly spoke, her voice was very soft, but she could hear that it was said to her: "This sister is new here, the shelf is quite big, and there is actually a Fang Zhangsi who is leading it!" ”

When she heard the sound, she searched for it, and then she locked on a young man in a dark green brocade robe, who was looking back at her, frowning as if someone owed him money.

A wave of disgust rose from the bottom of my heart, "Why do you say this? ”

The boy smiled disdainfully, but stopped talking. It was the first time she had encountered such a strange person, and she was about to ask when the West House reminded her in a warning tone not to talk to this person.

Su Yan didn't bother to continue to investigate, so he didn't pay attention to it, but he was very curious about this person's origin, and turned his head to ask Xilou, "Who is he?" ”

"Chao Zhan, the son of Zhao Guo, at the beginning of the month, came to Ruoshui to pay tribute for his father, because he was deeply loved by Lord Mo, he was allowed to live in the academy for a few months, this person is a trouble, no one dares to provoke him."

As the temple bell struck, the council hall was silent. Ge Zheng was dressed in a blue official robe, slowly sat down, coughed a few times, and said to everyone: "The Seven Senses Academy has been established for many years, and over the years, this king has urged you gentlemen, you have lived up to high expectations, and you have worked hard for many years to cultivate many pillars of talent, Your Majesty and this king are very pleased. I hope that this year, Mr. Zhutang will still be conscientious, abide by the teachings of the ancestors, and teach the way of Confucius and Mencius. I also hope that the students must respect the teacher, gather a wide range of learning, and follow the example of Zhongyou, dare to challenge the stereotypes, criticize the powerful, and do not be confused by the wealth and power. ”

After that, he got up and saluted everyone as usual, and everyone was busy returning the salute.

Su Yan was a little in a trance, this situation and this scene were so familiar and so unfamiliar. The father who once held her kindly, and kept saying that he would give her the best thing in the world, is now afraid that he has long forgotten his eldest daughter.

He sneered and turned his face sideways, not wanting to see him as a hypocrite again.

The princes in front of them vaguely heard the ridicule coming from behind them, and couldn't help but be surprised, and when they looked back, it was the late Mr. Shu Youtang, and hurriedly asked, "Why are you sneering?" ”

She panicked and hurriedly explained: "How can there be a sneer, it's just a dry throat and a cough." ”

"Oh? Could it be that the son of the world has heard the difference? The corners of his mouth slanted coldly, "You deliberately arrived late for the first time the prince came here today, who is this for?" ”

Su Yan wanted to explain again, but he changed his words: "Oh, you don't know the prince, you shouldn't have a grudge..."

Finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the man said, "Could it be that you want to establish your authority in the academy and let everyone know that you were personally brought back by the master in charge, and you are different?" ”

Su Yan seemed to be choked, these years, the ability of people who speculate indiscriminately has become more and more great, and he even guessed that he was in charge of the academy in front of everyone, and he was really fearless with his identity as the son of the world!

"The prince thinks too much, I'm an ordinary ordinary person, where is so capable of stammering with the lord in charge, I'm just lucky to meet the lord in charge, so I can serve as Mr. Shu Youtang..."

"Definitely!" Xilou opened the folding fan and said with a smile, "There are not many women who are both civil and military, and in recent years, there has been a singer Miss and Mr. Jin of Le Shengtang, Mr. Su can be recognized by the master, it must be something outstanding, you have extraordinary martial arts, good literary talent, and the first two are equally famous, it is more than enough." ”

Su Yan was very embarrassed to be praised. The prince of the world looked at her, and Gu Li smiled strangely: "This prince also comes here often, why haven't I seen you, dare to ask Mr. Which adult daughter is Ruoshui?" ”

This is really not asking what is going on! In her heart, 10,000 grandmothers rushed by in an instant, but her face was still unwavering: "Let the prince laugh, I'm just from Chu State..."

"Mr. Su used to be a teacher, but the good times didn't last long, the school had no funds and could only close, during which he also traveled all over the world, more or less accepted a few students, and now he has moved to Ruoshui and entered the academy." Xilou's face was not red and his heart was not beating, and he told a big lie, "Hey... This can be regarded as a return to the old business, Mr. Su is really a student who cares about the world! ”

This panic is full enough, even she herself almost yearns for it, a generation of female gentlemen follow the example of Master Confucius to travel the world, famous all over the world, tsk, how magnificent!

Su Yan is also thick-skinned, anyway, even the head of the dignified room helped him to panic, he hesitated for something, and immediately pretended to be experienced: "There is no need to mention the past, those years were just to teach some martial arts and pharmacology to the children along the way, there are many battles in this world, and if you know some medicinal materials and self-help, you can survive." ”

Shizi was disappointed in his eyes, and he thought that he could give Ma Wei to the new gentleman in the academy, so that the other sons of the same company could be impressed by him, but he didn't expect the other party to be such a good person. It didn't look good to be entangled any longer, so Mingjin withdrew his troops and obediently returned to his position.

The two looked at each other, and the joy of victory was written on their faces.

This West Building is a friend worth making deeply!

At this time, Ge Zheng said: "Today, there is a new gentleman from Broken Cloud Xuan, I heard that he is from the Chu State, I don't know what is special, but he can make Zuo Qing heavy." As he spoke, his eyes searched through the crowd and landed on Su Yan, his eyes a little complicated.

Su Yan took a step towards the west building, trying to avoid the burning gaze that made her burn.

Xilou pushed her away, and by coincidence, she was caught by Gezheng. Su Yan glared back, and praised him for being worthy of deep friendship on the front foot, and sold himself on the back foot, what a villain!

She reluctantly took a few steps outside, took a deep breath, folded her hands, and bowed: "Mr. Shu Youtang Su Yan, meet the prince." ”

She lowered her head, and she could feel the aggressive momentum of the person above.

"Where is Mr. Su from the Chu State?" The sound of landing, like the striking of a temple bell, shocks the soul.

"Kuaifeng Town."

"Mr. Su is good at pharmacology, so where did he learn from?"

Su Yan gritted his teeth secretly: "I'm ashamed to say that my master is a chivalrous warrior who travels all over the world, and after accepting me as a student, I wanted to teach me, but at that time, I played hard, so I didn't study hard, and when the master left, I realized that what I had learned was too shallow." ”

"I see... So where is your master now? ”

Where? She also wants to know, people run away for a woman, and they don't care about themselves, and such a master has to put gold on his face. Hum! Su Ming, don't let me find it, if I find it, I will pick you off a layer of skin!

She pretended to be teary-eyed, and her voice was slightly choked: "Master, he... It's been returned! ”

The crowd suddenly became lively, gossiping about her master. Su Yan secretly glanced at Ge Zheng, he didn't pay much attention to it, and responded softly, but he seemed to think of something, and suddenly asked again: "Then Mr. Su's parents..."

"All of them are dead." Before he could finish speaking, Su Yan replied coldly, looking at him with a playful look in his eyes.

No one noticed her changes, and they were all sighing for Mr. Su's pitiful experience, let alone finding that the prince's face changed from red to white, from white to green, which was called a good-looking!

"So Mr. Su, you have such a past?" Xilou leaned over her and asked.

Su Yan turned a deaf ear to his voice and kept secretly observing Ge Zheng. She thought there would be a desire for revenge, but at this time she had no intention of it.

The atmosphere was a little heavy, and those elders exchanged opinions with each other, and then a white-bearded old man arched his hand to the prince, and said: "The prince has devoted himself to the academy for many years, and everyone has seen it in their eyes and remembered it in their hearts, and only the prince in the world has such a broad mind!" ”

Ge Zheng was in a trance, and when he heard the elder's words, he couldn't help but be grateful, so he exchanged a few polite words with the elder, and the general beside him suddenly said: "There is one more thing today, I have to report to my father." ”

Father? Singing!

Su Yan couldn't help but feel that fate is really wonderful, it makes you go farther and farther, and finally lets you return to the starting point, bad fate, bad fate!

Ge Yi said: "Three days ago, a eunuch who slipped out of the palace was not cleaned, this eunuch and Concubine Yu got mixed together, and made Concubine Yu pregnant, His Majesty ordered that the head of the eunuch must be within three days, and the general stopped this errand, but it has been three days, not only did he not see the assassin, but even the general did not come back to restore his life, in my opinion, he has no ability, and he is afraid that His Majesty will punish him, it is really obvious that the title of General He is about to be taken off, hum!" He hid outside the city. ”

One sentence stirred up a thousand waves, and everyone present was surprised, and even more commented on it, holding grievances for the general. The young man didn't expect these people to react so much, and was worried about causing chaos, so at this time, Ge Zheng couldn't sit still, frowned, and warned him with caution. He immediately changed his words, "But this is all my speculation, what I want to say is that the general has not returned for a long time, so I specially ask Your Majesty for orders to investigate this case with full authority." This morning, I received confirmation from the palace that this assassin broke into the palace and injured the guards, using a sword, and his swordsmanship was superb and his internal strength was pure, and he had injured more than 20 guards. What's even more strange is that his swordsmanship and internal strength seem to have been transmitted from Lesheng Hall and Qingping Hall, and Shu Youtang also teaches swordsmanship, and he can't escape suspicion, according to me, he shouldn't have left the city yet, maybe... It's among you! ”

His words were undoubtedly not a shocking thunderbolt, and everyone was in danger, and they all looked at the people beside them, with a look of horror and hostility.

A woman wearing a plain white dress and a thin waist like a willow walked out of Le Shengtang, it was Jinyun City.

She saluted Ge Zheng first, and then looked at the man: "General Zuo said this strangely, you said that the assassin is playing the swordsmanship of my Leshengtang, if it is really a person from Leshengtang, why can't even a few guards beat it?" My students have all entered the academy three years ago, and in three years, even Elm should be enlightened, how can it be possible to only injure those few guards? You also underestimate my Leshengtang! ”

Suo Qingqiu hurriedly stood up, "General Ge has to have conclusive evidence to convict us again, if there is no evidence, these words are framed!" ”

As soon as the words fell, a thousand waves were stirred up, Jin Yuncheng looked at her with a condensed gaze, Suo Qingqiu understood what he meant, and obediently lowered his head.

Ge Yiyan's face changed suddenly, but only for a moment, and he immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Jin, don't worry, I'm just guessing." ”

Only then did Jinyun City return to its original place satisfied.

Ge Zheng had been staring coldly at this son from beginning to end, but he didn't see it, and swept his gaze over everyone and landed on the Buddha, who was as quiet as ever, and his cold eyes were looking in his direction.

"Mr. Ge, do you have anything to defend?" Ge Yiyan looked at the lively expression, waiting for her answer.

"The Assassin is not from my Qingping Hall." She was calm and did not show a hint of panic, but it was clear that everyone did not want to believe her words, after all, even the last suspect area was denied, then this matter had to start again, and everyone would be included in the ranks of suspects. There was a commotion in the main hall for a while, and the students of Shuyoutang kept pointing at Qingpingtang, and said in unison: "The assassin must be from Qingpingtang." One sentence completely angered the students of Qingpingtang, and they all blushed with anger, constantly refuted and rejoiced, and finally made a fuss and threw shoes.

Su Yan really couldn't stand it, and stopped his students, "Okay, don't scold, this matter can't be solved by scolding." But no one listened to the persuasion, and finally became angry and scolded, "Shut up!" ”

The students stopped hearing this, and looked at her in surprise, not daring to imagine that the gentleman who had always been polite to them would be angry because of this matter, and this matter was related to the reputation of the entire Shu Youtang, as the gentleman of Shu Youtang, not only did not do her best, but was angry with them, and couldn't help but show a suspicious look at her.

Eldest Sun Xi looked at Su Yan with disgust, and said sarcastically: "As a gentleman, you don't care about the interests of the school, and you don't know how to make a loud noise here without knowing the etiquette, righteousness and shame, I really don't know why the lord in charge recruited you in the first place." ”

Su Yan couldn't cry or laugh, how to say that she is also a student of Shu Youtang, just do it behind closed doors, now is the moment of life and death, if you don't unite to unite with the outside world, you actually rebel in the nest, and it is really groundbreaking to live for a long time. Su Yan immediately choked back: "When the master in charge recruited me to Shu Youtang, he didn't teach you to distinguish between right and wrong, he made me able to distinguish between public and private at any time and uphold justice, which is also the cultivation that a school and a student should have!" ”

Changsun Xi sneered: "Hmph, high-sounding, if it weren't for the council hall today, how would you think about us?" Oh! Could it be that the Assassin still has a lot to do with you? ”

The council hall suddenly boiled, Qingping Hall and Lesheng Hall once again accused Shu Youtang, and the three schools quarreled.

The eldest grandson wanted to stop it, but when he thought of what qualifications he had, he hesitated again after opening half of his mouth, and with Su Yan blocking him, he could only shut up. The rest except for Sun Ziliang and Jin Qi were still indignant, and almost all of them were watching the play, wishing that this gentleman had been replaced.

Ge Yiyan saw the situation over there clearly, he hadn't seen this cannibalism for a long time! He was about to say something difficult, but he didn't expect someone to interrupt him. Su Yan said: "Lord Wang, there are many doubts in this case, please try it from the beginning." ”

"Oh? What are the doubts? Ge Zheng couldn't wait to ask.

"First of all, General Ge said that the assassin is athletic, and his swordsmanship is similar to that of Leshengtang, so I Shu Youtang teaches tea art, which one knows martial arts? Secondly, the sons of my Shu Youtang are all nobles and illustrious, how could they be assassins, General Ge may be mistaken. ”

"Bold!" Ge Yi said angrily, "General Ben has already investigated, the assassin disappeared in the academy, and there is evidence that the assassin must be from one of your academies, hum!" If you don't stand up for yourself, don't blame me for using force! ”

Su Yan was anxious, first, there was no way, he subconsciously looked at the West Building, thinking that he would always take care of the Buddha, if he stood up and said a few words at this time, with the face of his second son of Yan Kingdom, how could Ge Yiyan be strong against the Buddha! But...

The West Building next to him only looked at the Buddha for a moment, and said to her with a worried face: "The prince and General Zuo are here, you are new to the city, you have no power or power, don't try to save anyone, knowledge is the best." ”

Knowing is what it is...

Su Yan's heart suddenly cooled by half.

Jianghu people will draw a knife to help when they encounter unfair things, he also said before that he had received the grace of Queen Yu, and he would always take care of the Buddha, why is he not saved when he dies again? Su Yan sighed secretly.

Seeing that the people beside him didn't react, Xilou thought that he hadn't heard clearly, and wanted to warn her again, when someone suddenly said: "Since they are all suspicious, they have to be investigated, but they have to ask General Ge to be cautious, after all, the Seven Senses Academy is also the academy that His Majesty values the most." ”

When the two heard the voice, the former was surprised, and the latter was full of gratitude. Xilou thought that Zuo Qing would protect himself and not wade into this troubled water, after all, Ge Yiyan was still General Zuo, or Mo Fei's right-hand man, so he couldn't clash with him, and at this time Zuo Qing put himself in danger, just for an irrelevant person?

Xilou smiled bitterly, this Zuo Qing became more and more reckless.

Over there, Ge Yiyan's eyes showed a fierce light, he was condescending, and he pressed tightly: "The best way to clear the suspicion is to have evidence, since Mr. Ge has no evidence, out of consideration for the safety of the college, I must temporarily detain her, until the truth is ascertained, she should be convicted and convicted, and she should be released." Your Excellency, do you think it's in line with the rules of the hospital that I did this? ”

Zuo Qing pondered for a moment, and then bowed his head in acquiescence.

Su Yan looked at Buddha Chuan nervously, as long as Buddha Shan persevered, Ge Yiyan could not forcibly arrest people without evidence, and Ge Zheng would definitely protect her to the end!

"I... I don't have any evidence for the time being, but it wasn't my Qingpingtang who did it! ”

He scoffed: "What guarantee do you take?" Your position, or your life? ”

"You can look it up."

"Good! That's not much nonsense. Ge Yiyan completely ignored the feelings of his father beside him, and ordered his subordinates to immediately detain the Buddha and a group of people.

"Stop!" Gezheng finally broke out, roaring.

Ge Yiyan explained: "The father is angry, and the child is just handling the case impartially, which is related to His Majesty's safety and the prestige of the academy, so it has to be like this!" What's more, the eldest brother has not returned for a long time, which has aroused His Majesty's suspicion, and his son is helping him! ”

Ge Zheng's eyes widened angrily, his clenched fists made a popping sound, and Ge Yiyan said: "It's better that you don't interfere, this is a matter of the singer, if you also interfere, my son doesn't know what to do." ”

Ge Zheng's body shook, but it was not obvious, he waved his hand: "Be sure to investigate this matter thoroughly, find out the real culprit, and don't hurt the innocent!" He walked to Ge Yiyan's side in a few steps and bent down slightly, "How can you say that she is also your sister, even if you hold a grudge, you can't hurt your siblings!" ”

The corners of Ge Yiyan's mouth twitched, and a laugh came out of his nose: "Father, don't worry, I'm not you, how can I hurt Buddha!" ”

Ge Zheng's cheek twitched fiercely, he didn't dare to look at him, and left the land of right and wrong.

Su Yan left Broken Cloud Xuan in a daze, and had completely forgotten what happened after Buddha was arrested, only remembering that someone was abusing in her ears at that time, someone was complaining, only Xilou was comforting her, and it seemed that she had talked about Zuo Qing, and when she came back to her senses, she was already outside the high wall. The figure disappeared in the west building, but Zuo Qing was standing in front of him.

He took her to a hidden place with a serious face, and said, "Don't act rashly, don't come forward in this matter, go back to the Shan Courtyard first." ”

Su Yan grabbed his sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Can you save her?" ”

Zuo Qing's face was not good, pale as if he was sick, and he was not sure if he could save her, but he still nodded, turned around and left hurriedly.

She muttered repeatedly in her mouth, it will be fine, Zuo Qing can save her.

The man walked up to the tower, pressed his rough hand on the railing, looked at the black and oppressive dark clouds in his eyes, and was distracted for a long time before he commanded the person behind him: "Put the person in a clean cell, and don't touch her." ”

The subordinate asked, "Since the Lord wants revenge, why not...", he made a gesture of silence.

"Didn't you hear, my father asked me to take care of my brotherhood, anyway, my purpose is not in her, what I want is to say my life!"

"Don't be soft-hearted! Have you forgotten who made you lose your place in the singer in the first place? ”

He narrowed his eyes and smiled coldly: "How could I forget, if she hadn't told my father about my life experience, how could I have been left out in the cold!" If it weren't for her, when Yanzhen abandoned the singer and left, I was the hereditary person, how could she not die! ”

"It's good for adults to remember, always remember, and we can succeed."

Ge Yiyan looked at him gloomily: "Don't worry, as long as you are faithful to the Lord, when I take charge of the Song family, you will be in charge." ”

The subordinates were so excited that they burst into tears: "Thank you, sir!" ”