The four of them stayed in the Miao village for a while, the villagers would bring fresh fruits and vegetables and meals every day, and the children would often come to visit and play, and when the residual poison on the villagers was completely cured, the four of them packed up and got up to say goodbye.

"Brother and sister, are you really leaving?" the little kite asked reluctantly as she shook Liu Xunyin's skirt tightly.

Xiao Mu carried the burden on his back, squatted down and touched the little kite's head: "Yes, you have to grow up quickly and take care of your mother, you know?" He spread out his palm, it was a peanut candy.

The residents of the village spontaneously came out to see them off, and many of them were secretly wiping away their tears and handing them many handmade dry food and pastries, which were prepared with great care at a glance.

Xiao Mu handed the woman a piece of gold: "The little kite has no father, and it is difficult for you to come to your mother and daughter." You keep this, take half of it to do a small business to support your family, and the other half to do some dowry for the little kite in the future. When she grows up, the choice of a husband must be in accordance with her wishes. ”

The woman firmly pushed the gold back: "Young Master Xiao, our mother and daughter are enough to farm and sell vegetables, and I can't collect this money no matter what." You have traveled long distances, and there are many places where you need money. ”

"This is for the little kite, you don't have to shirk, just take it. Xiao Mu said: "If you don't accept it, I'm afraid I'll keep it in mind." ”

"Thank you, childe. The woman took it with tears in her eyes, and the little kite hugged Xiao Mu and didn't let go: "Brother, will you come back to see me?"

"Yes, I'll come back to see you when my brother is done. Xiao Mu said softly.

"You're finally a little bit human. Tang Qiqi teased.

Xiao Mu lowered his head and smiled, noncommittal.

"How's it going, Aye. Liu Xunyin saw Wen Yan standing aside, looking tired, thinking that he hadn't rested well last night.

"I'm fine. Ember replied, but coughed twice.

"Brother Wen can't drink much, drink less in the future. Xiao Mu put his arm around Wen Yan's shoulders and smiled. Wen Ember poked back with his elbow, hitting Xiao Mu's chest.

"Brother Wen is too unsympathetic. Xiao Mu rubbed his chest and said angrily: "Miss Liu, you take care of him." ”

"Thank you all for taking care of us during this time, there will be a date later. Liu Xunyin bowed deeply to the residents.

"There will be a period later! There will be a period ......later," the crowd responded. The four of them descended along the mountain road, and there was a loud Miao song behind them, and the song was full of blessings. When they looked back, the villagers were still where they were, waving goodbye to them with tears in their eyes.

Liu Xunyin's eyes were red, and Tang Qiqi gently held her hand: "Sister, parting is a common thing in the rivers and lakes, don't be too sad." ”

"Hmm. Liu Xunyin nodded slightly.

The four of them traveled for a few days, found an inn in the city to rest, and saw that there were many famous and decent protégés sitting in the store, with swords pinned to their waists, eating, drinking, talking and laughing.

"Xiao Er, do you have anything interesting here?" Xiao Mu asked.

"Yo, aren't a few guest officials here to attend the feast of the Sun Palace?" Xiao Er beckoned them to sit down: "Ling Feng, the master of the Sun Palace, is giving a banquet to the wise men of the Quartet." In order to make more friends with the heroes of the rivers and lakes, no matter where you do business in the future, you can take care of them. ”

After speaking, Xiao Er glanced left and right, and carefully lowered his voice and said: "That being said, in fact, everyone knows that he is looking for a wishful husband for the only daughter, Miss Lingyun." ”

"Since the family has a lot of money, I am afraid that the threshold of proposing marriage will be broken, and this method is still used?" Xiao Mu asked curiously.

"Childe doesn't know. When Miss Lingyun was eleven or twelve years old, she was already known as the first beauty, and she didn't know how many young talents she had robbed of the hearts of young talents in green. What's even more amazing is that her piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are even more unique, and she has also been praised by the Governor himself. ”

"Then I don't understand. Xiao Mu shook his wine glass: "Could it be that this Lingyun girl has eyes above the top and has a thousand choices for her husband?"

"That's not it. Xiao Er snickered: "This Miss Lingyun fell from a horse when she was fifteen years old, broke her muscles and bones, and had a serious illness. The sons of the family who used to flock to it are now avoided. ”

"These people like her appearance, and it's not a pity to leave. Tang Qiqi frowned and said.

"Girl, having said that, what man doesn't want his wife to be as beautiful as a flower, at least to be normal. Xiao Er smiled: "There are many big names here this time, and many heads of sects are here." ”

"Oh, this Ling's face is so big. ”

"This spirit master, the annual taxes to the imperial court are almost worth several provinces, and he is very valued by the emperor. In addition, he is bold and righteous, and he also has a deep friendship with people in the rivers and lakes, so it can be said that he is black and white. Xiao Er poured tea for them: "The guest officer uses it slowly, and the little one will take care of the other guests first." ”

"Are you going to join in the fun?" Xiao Mu put down the cup and asked:

"It's important to hurry. Ember took a sip of wine: "Don't be nosy. ”

At night, Wen Ember was about to lie down and rest, but when he heard the sound of footsteps outside the door, he immediately picked up his sword and turned over and got out of bed. When he opened the door, Xiao Mu was wearing a straw hat on his head, tiptoeing to get ready to slip away.

"Stop. Ember put the knife around his neck: "Where are you going?" ”

Seeing that the disguise was recognized, Xiao Mu carefully pinched the sword body and moved the sword away, and said with a flattering smile: "Young Master Wen, Brother Wen." I heard that the Sun Palace is extremely luxurious, such a rare event, I want to see it......"

"How can you get in without a post. ”

"Look at this. Xiao Mu took out two red invitations from his arms as if offering treasures.

"Where did it come from? ”

"The guest at the next table drank too much wine today, so I came by the way. ”

"You're stealing, pay it back. ”

"Brother Wen, I don't even know who they are, how can I pay them back, they can also enter with their sect clothes. What's more, we people in Yunlonemen are doing shady things underground, do we still care about these rules of the rivers and lakes. ”

Wen Ember wordlessly drew his sword back: "If you get into trouble, I won't save you." ”

"Good. Xiao Mu smiled: "Thank you." ”

"Ah Yan, you have a terrible cough in the morning, I made ginger tea to ward off the wind and cold for you. Not long after Wen Shen returned to the room, Liu Xunyin pushed the door and came in: "I still heard Xiao Gongzi's voice just now, what about others?"

"Something went out. Ember took the bowl and drank it down.

Liu Xunyin looked at the saber on his waist that he got from Meiyin Mountain Villa and said: "This sword is as sharp as clay, rare in the world, I have followed you for so long and I have no name and no surname, how can I live up to it." ”

"Yes. Wen Shen gently stroked the pattern of the sword body: "The last sword is called Shanhai, and this one is called Cangming." ”

"Heaven and earth are allied, and there are vicissitudes. The name is worthy of it. Liu Xunyin said with a smile.

The two talked for a long time, but the next room was still silent. Wen Yan asked suspiciously, "It's this hour, hasn't Miss Tang come back yet?"

"Her fun-loving nature, maybe where did she go again, and she was reluctant to come back. ”

Outside the door, the cars and horses were noisy, and they all drove away in the direction of the Sun Palace.

"Wouldn't Qiqi go there too?" Liu Xunyin worried: "She is reckless, I don't know what kind of trouble she is going to cause again." ”

"Xiao Mu acts in a measured manner, don't worry. ”

"Xiao Gongzi also went?" Liu Xunyin was surprised: "I'm not worried about him." It's just that Qiqi is jealous and hateful, if those sons of the family speak disrespectfully to Lingyun girl, she is afraid that she will fight. ”

"If you're worried, let's go too. ”

Liu Xunyin was puzzled: "Without an invitation, the Sun Palace is afraid that it is not as easy to enter as Meiyin Villa." ”

"At this feast, the guards will be a lot more relaxed, so let's just blend in with the crowd. Ember said.

Not long after, the two walked outside the hall, although it was night, the Sun Palace was still brightly lit, brilliant as day. There was an endless stream of guests who came to the banquet, and the maidservants who welcomed the guests were dressed in silk and satin, which was a little more elaborate than the clothes worn by many official eunuchs.

"This spirit house is really luxurious. Liu Xunyin exclaimed: "He is worthy of being the richest man in the south." ”

The two walked in and were stopped by the family at the door: "You can't enter tonight without an invitation, and you will also invite Miss Gongzi Haihan." ”

"The invitation card was lost on the road, please make it easier. Liu Xunyin arched his hand and said: "In Xia Xiao Chumen Liu Xun, this is the same disciple Wen Sheng." ”

Wen Yan couldn't help but laugh lightly when she saw her serious words.

"This ......" Jia Ding looked embarrassed.

"There are no rules. Seeing that the jade flute pinned to Liu Xunyin's waist was extremely rare, the housekeeper on the side had a handsome face and a luxurious demeanor, so he hurriedly came over and said: "The two of you are disciples of Xiao Chumen, please take a seat." ”

"Thank you, sir. Ember thanked him.

The two were introduced into the hall by the servants, and found an inconspicuous place to sit down, and the banquet was more than halfway through, and the table was still full of rare delicacies, elixir and jade dew, and from time to time there were maidservants coming and going, changing into new dishes.

"Thank you for coming to the Humble House, Ling is grateful. I saw a middle-aged man with a lofty spirit standing up from the main seat. The woman in green wearing a thin veil sitting next to him was the Lingyun girl mentioned by Xiao Er during the day. Although I can't get a glimpse of the whole picture, my eyebrows are delicate, and I must have been a beautiful embryo.

All the guests stopped and raised their glasses and stood up. Liu Xunyin and Wen Yan also got up and drank all the wine in their cups.

"Is it true that Miss Lingyun's face is as invisible?"

"yes...... The ugly scar can be faintly seen through the veil, no wonder you can't get married. ”

"It's a pity, I heard that she used to be a great beauty, but now she has become this virtuous. ”

Everyone whispered, and Ling Feng's face changed slightly, obviously suppressing anger. Lingyun lowered his head on the side and treated it indifferently.

"It's so deceitful. Liu Xunyin said indignantly.

"I heard that Lingyun girl is outstanding, and she doesn't let her eyebrows go, and she has admired her for a long time. I am fortunate to ask the girl to compose a poem, so that everyone here can have a long insight. A voice in the corner said loudly, and everyone followed the prestige, only to see a man in a moon-white brocade robe, handsome and flying, which made people forget to see it.

"Qiqi. Liu Xunyin was taken aback when he saw Tang Qiqi dressed as a man for the first time, and laughed with a sneer: "This guy." ”

"The little girl is only a shallow learner, I'm afraid I'm going to make everyone laugh. Lingyun got up and bowed down without humility or arrogance.

"The girl is modest, the moon is shining tonight, so let's take the moon as the theme. Tang Qiqi said.

Lingyun pondered for a long time and gently spit out the verses. The artistic conception is far-reaching, the structure is rigorous, and everyone is admiring.

Ling Feng stroked his beard with satisfaction, and Ling Yun cast a grateful glance at Tang Qiqi.

After the banquet, Liu Xunyin walked to Tang Qiqi's side and grabbed her collar: "This son, the moon is bright tonight, but I am willing to reward the little woman with a face and drink a few more glasses of wine." ”

"Sister Xunyin, Brother Wen, why are you here. Tang Qiqi looked back and saw the two standing behind him, very surprised. Xiao Mu sat aside and covered his face with a fan. Wen Yan ripped it off: "Your other invitation is for Miss Tang?"

"It's none of my business, she forced me. Xiao Mu hurriedly pointed at Tang Qiqi and denied it.

"Coward. Tang Qiqi couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Alright. Liu Xunyin smiled: "It's almost time to play, let's go back quickly." ”

"Let's go. Tang Qiqi grabbed her arm.

The four of them were about to leave, only to hear a soft female voice behind them: "Childe, please stay." ”