Chapter 20: Temptation
Huan often took the black donkey and changed to an inn to live in. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
As soon as he put the package into the house, he heard the innkeeper come over and say that Dr. Xiao had summoned him.
Huan Chang was stunned for a moment, and then felt a little uneasy.
He didn't dare to slack off, changed into a green shirt, combed his hair into the usual bun of scholars, and then hung Zhanlu around his waist.
Generally speaking, when traveling, Jianghu passengers will carry their swords behind their backs.
Because Jianghu people are in the world, they are always in a hurry, and only by carrying the sword behind their backs will they not affect their walking.
Therefore, the same is true of Huan Chang at ordinary times.
But those high-crowned and green-shirted soldiers, the swords on their bodies are just to show their identity.
These scholars generally hang their swords from their waists, and they don't care if they affect their travel, just to look more chic.
Huan Chang knew that Dr. Xiao was an official in the court, and he would naturally have a good impression of the scholars.
Therefore, he changed his outfit and dressed up as a scholar, just to gain the favor of Dr. Xiao.
Even if he was very entangled, how to face Xiao Yun.
But Huan Chang unconsciously wanted to leave a good impression on Xiao Yun's father.
Huan often changed clothes in the room, and Xiao Er didn't urge, just stayed outside and waited quietly.
When Huan Chang walked out of the guest room, Xiao Er's eyes also lit up, and he couldn't help but praise: "Childe is really handsome and chic, envious of others." ”
Huan Chang smiled slightly and said, "Did Dr. Xiao invite me to his house?"
Xiao Er shook his head and said, "Doctor Xiao is already in the shop, so I'll take my son to that private room." ”
Huan Chang couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this, and then looked at Xiao Er with resentment.
If he had known that Dr. Xiao had come to the inn, Huan Chang would never waste time changing his clothes, and would have met him as soon as possible.
"Take me there quickly. ”
Xiao Er saw that Huan Chang's face was not very good, and he didn't dare to say anything, so he hurriedly took Huan Chang to a private room.
Pushing open the door, Huan Chang saw a middle-aged man, drinking alone with a wine glass.
"Student Huan Chang, I've seen Mr.!"
Huan Chang did not call Xiao Qi Dr. Xiao, but called himself a student, and also had the intention of getting closer.
In any case, he was already attracted to Xiao Yun.
Since Xiao Qi is Xiao Yun's father, Huan Chang must of course do his best to leave a good impression on Xiao Qi.
Xiao Qi raised his head and looked at Huan Chang.
Xiao Qi is nearly forty years old, but he still looks personable, and due to the precipitation of time, he has a little more calm.
"No need to be polite, come in. ”
Looking at Huan Chang, who was dressed in a green shirt and hung a sword at his waist, he was completely dressed as a scholar, Xiao Qi's eyes also lit up.
The student made Mr. wait for a long time, and he felt ashamed. ”
Xiao Qi smiled and said, "You saved the little girl today, I should thank you well, what's the point of waiting for a while?"
Looking at the gentle smile on Xiao Qi's face, the apprehension in Huan Chang's heart calmed down a little.
"Sit down and have two drinks with me. ”
Huan Chang didn't dare to slack off, sat opposite Xiao Qi, and then poured himself a glass of wine.
"When I first saw you, Ah Chang was dressed in white, carrying a sword behind him, and he was even more dignified, neither humble nor arrogant, which also made me feel good. ”
Later, when I saw Ah Chang reading poetry and books, this affection became stronger and stronger. ”
"Today you saved the little girl, but I don't know how to thank you. ”
Huan Chang hurriedly shook his head and said, "Saving Miss Xiao is a matter of duty, don't take it to heart, sir." ”
Xiao Qi smiled and suddenly asked, "I heard the little girl say that you gambled with that flower thief, if you can take this person's move, he will leave." ”
"That Zhuang Thirteen martial arts are strong, Ah Chang can take this person's move at this age, and it can be regarded as amazing. ”
Huan Chang shook his head and said, "If it weren't for the fact that he was wearing treasure armor and using some means, even if it was Zhuang Shisan, who was seriously injured, I would not have been able to take his knife." ”
Xiao Qi's eyes narrowed slightly, then took a sip of wine, and pretended to ask casually: "Ah Chang is both civil and military, dare to ask where the teacher is?"
Huan Chang said: "I have lived in Yangjia Village under Pingyang City since I was a child, and I depend on my master for my life. ”
"The master is an old man, but he is a reclusive swordsman, and some time ago he left home and traveled all over the world, and I just came out to explore the world. ”
Facing Xiao Qi, Huan Chang did not put his heart into his heart.
When I met Fang Li, I was able to say my teacher without hesitation, because Huan often felt that Fang Li could be friends.
But when it comes to Xiao Qi, who is up and down in the officialdom, Huan Chang still retains a trace of caution in his heart.
When Xiao Qi heard this, he was a little shocked at first, and then sighed: "I really didn't expect that in a small village, there would be a master like Lingshi living in seclusion. ”
"Unfortunately, I can't meet him. ”
Having said that, Xiao Qi was secretly vigilant in his heart, a little worried about Huan Chang, who was a true disciple of the Juye Gang.
In the territory of the Lu State, the Daishan Sect is the strongest, followed by the Juye Gang and the Mengshan Sect.
Xiao Qi began to suspect that Huan Chang was a true disciple of the Daishan Sect, but when he heard that he grew up in Pingyang City, he immediately became puzzled.
"The Juye Gang is not a third-rate sect, and I'm afraid it can't be cultivated, a talent like Huan Chang. ”
Although conflicts rarely broke out between the vassal states and the sects, the relationship was very bad.
Xiao Qi, as a doctor of Lu Guo, is naturally wary of several well-known sects in China.
Xiao Qi's worries, Huan Chang didn't know.
"The family teacher is used to being idle and wild, and now that he has left the country of Lu, even I don't know his whereabouts. ”
Xiao Qi didn't continue to ask, the two pushed the cup and changed the lamp, talked about some poems and allusions, and finally talked about the situation in Lu State.
I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, Xiao Qi sighed with a little drunken eyes: "After the decline of the Great Zhou royal family, the world's etiquette and music collapsed, and the war was endless. ”
"In the past, King Wen of Zhou established the "Zhou Rite", only Lu Guo still meticulously implemented it. ”
However, although the state of Lu claims to have three counties and fifty-two cities, less than two-thirds of the cities that are really under the jurisdiction of the government are still under the jurisdiction of the government. ”
"As a doctor of Lu Guo, I can only watch as some rebellious ministers and thieves cut the land as kings, but they can't do anything, it's really a big hatred in life!"
Speaking of this, Xiao Qi's eyes actually faintly flashed with tears.
When Huan Chang heard this, he couldn't help but be shocked.
Although he knew that the official government of the Lu State was in decline, and there were many cities controlled by the sect, he didn't expect it to be so serious.
Thinking of the ambitious Kong Wenzhao, and remembering Fang Li's disdain when he was leaving, Huan Chang was entangled.
"I don't know Doctor Xiao, do you know anything about the recent developments of the Juye Gang?"
Xiao Qi, who was originally drunk and hazy, flashed a faint light in his eyes, and his body sat up straighter.
"Ah Chang has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it. ”
Although Fang Li thought that even if he told the officials of the Lu State about his guess, these people would not pay attention to it.
However, Huan Chang still wants to work hard.