See Jiangshan

The topic of the essay test was novel, and the top ten high-scoring test papers were quickly transcribed by the students and bound into a book.For a time, many rubbings and manuscripts were circulated.

At sunset, Cheng Qianren finished his sword practice and walked from the deserted forest behind the medical hall to the east gate.I saw students gathering everywhere in the corridors by the roadside, holding papers for reference.

"Gu Xuejiang's way of answering the question is really chilling."

"But I don't know how to interpret Mr. Hu's comments?"

Cheng Qianren heard several familiar names and couldn't help but stepped forward: "Excuse me, can you lend me this book?"

The students stared at him blankly.

Suddenly someone shouted: "Ah! You, you are Brother Cheng!"

"Give it to senior brother." The student holding the volume turned red, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to speak, so he saluted him.

It was Cheng Qianren's turn to panic, subconsciously stretched out his hand to help, returned a half salute, and left in a hurry.

He got a copy of the real test for nothing, and read it as he walked.I thought to myself that this year's juniors are really polite, have you been scolded by your husband just now?

Little did he know that the people behind him watched him walk around the corner, and immediately exploded the pot.

"My God, he actually borrowed something from me!"

"Whoever said Senior Brother Cheng 'became famous at a young age, proud of his talents', I think he is very kind and polite."

"Arrogant and unrestrained in the martial arts arena on horseback; in private, approachable, neither humble nor overbearing, this is the demeanor of the first genius in our academy. Let's look at this year's finals, who can say that Nanyuan is not as good as Beilan."

"Yo! What are you looking at?"

Cheng Qianren met Xu Ran at the east gate.I thought that the fire in Qifeng Pavilion would definitely affect Gu Er's ability to answer questions.Now that I know that both my friends have entered the finals, I am in a good mood.Take the paper and give Xu Ran a lecture.

After listening to Xu Ran, she seemed to understand, and always felt that something was wrong: "What Gu Er can think of, how could the devil not think of it..." We are still alive and well.

Cheng Qianren smiled: "This question is about how to rule the mainland, without considering the wishes of the devil. Unlike you and me, he needs to earn money to buy rice."

Maybe the devil doesn't want to conquer the mainland at all?Or maybe he just wanted to sleep in the palace?It's boring to live forever alone, so why bother to struggle?

Xu Ran was not happy: "Your idea is very dangerous. Could it be that the survival of human beings depends on the mood of the devil?!"

"Of course not. The condition of the question is an ideal state. In reality, saints can move mountains to fill seas, but it will affect the luck of the world. In order to care about the way of heaven, they can't act rashly. As the strongest in the world, the devil king will only be subject to more restrictions. Maybe he was struck by lightning when he walked out of the palace. Can you accept this reason?"

Xu Ran suddenly realized: "Reliable and reliable."

Cheng Qianren: ...I made it up, brother.

Today, Cheng Qianren invited friends to dinner to discuss matters.

Mr. Gu brought the vegetables, which were so green and so fresh.He also took the initiative to go into the kitchen to help, handing the knife to wash the vegetables and serve the dishes, surprisingly diligent.

Lin Duzhi lowered his head and silently ate his food.

If you are full of wine and food, the moon rises at the beginning of the month.

Xu Ran suddenly remembered those papers, not because she was eager to learn, but because she was curious, and couldn't stand half of the words: "What does Vice President Hu's comments mean?"

Cheng Qianren took out Gu Xuejiang's volume, and read: "There is joy in the world, and suffering arises from the heart. Both virtue and hatred are forgotten, and both kindness and hatred are wiped out."

"Sir, this is to persuade me to abandon the past hatred and enjoy the joy in front of me. It's hard to feel pains for him... But he is not me, why should he forgive me for me?" Gu Er paralyzed on the rocking chair, looked at the bright moon, breathed out smoke, and said with a smile: "In the world Many people don't hold grudges, they just know they can't do anything and let themselves go."

Cheng Qianren knew that his obsession was deep, so he didn't persuade him much: "Then how to solve the original problem? 'Chivalry to make friends, be a man with a pure heart, discard the false and keep the true.'"

Gu Xuejiang thought about it several times, and asked Lin Duzhi: "It's not like a compliment, but a warning, what do you think?"

Lin Duzhi frowned and thought, not at all showing that he had cried once during the day: "This man became famous because of chess, and there are three game records that have been widely circulated. I have also read them. After these few meetings, it can be confirmed that his victory The heart is far better than seeking from above.”

Cheng Qianren: "The heart to win?" He originally thought that Yuan Xiasuo was the most gentle and understanding person in Beilan's team.

Lin Duzhi: "To be precise, it's murder."

Xu Ran murmured: "It seems that he has a good temper. Could it be that the husband misunderstood it?"

Cheng Qianren waved his hand: "I believe in deer. Everyone, be careful in the future...let's get down to business."

He took out the ledger and spread it out: "Before I bet 50 taels on the 'Jinduiyuzhui' handicap, betting that we could all enter the finals, the odds were not high, and I only won 200 taels. Plus Gu Er wrote' Gossiping about the money earned by Huangdu, the protection fee collected by Xu Da, and my savings from the past... Erase the coins, and the total is 260 taels."

This "public account" is managed by Cheng Qianren, who studies the classics of arithmetic, and the detailed accounts, expenditures, income, and balances are all clear at a glance.

Xu Ran had no concept of accumulating a lot, and was stunned when he heard a thousand: "Get rich overnight?! From now on, brothers will eat wine and meat in big bowls, and divide gold and silver in big scales?"

Cheng Qianren: ...Shuibo Liangshan, a hero in Nanyang?

He spread out a three-foot-square sketch and motioned everyone to look at it. A few strokes on the picture outline the outline of the houses in the streets and alleys.

"This triangular mark is Mingjing Pavilion. The house we originally discussed to buy is diagonally opposite it, and a circle is drawn."

Wensi Street is located in a bustling area, quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.In addition to the Mingjing Pavilion, there are more than ten elegant small courtyards. If you are a regular visitor, if you tap on the courtyard door at night, there will be a maid to greet you, write a few couplets and poems, and pay the night fee after answering, you can enter the door to see the "Miss" .

No matter how elegant and secluded a brothel is, it is still a brothel. Since this street became Huajie Liuxiang, ordinary people have moved out one after another because of concerns about the reputation of the lintel.The house in Cheng Qianren's eyes is a deserted house that has been abandoned for a long time. It has 28 rooms with three entrances and three exits.In Nanyang City, where every inch of land is expensive, it is extremely cheap.

In the past, he was brought up in a low class, and he would never consider this place, but now, he and his friends don't care about reputation.

"According to the broker, the three households next to this house can be considered. When the house on the east side moved out, the house deed and land deeds were pawned in the pawn shop in the south of the city. , and it’s not too expensive... What I mean is, it’s better to buy the three neighboring households together, open up all the courtyard walls, and combine them into one big house.”

"Overall renovation and reconstruction, purchase of furniture, and laying of formations... It counts as 500 taels. This is a rough estimate. It is safe to earn another 500 taels."

"If we all enter the top 200, there will be [-] taels. Gu Er's brochure is causing trouble, stop writing it, and rely on the gambling house to make money. After the final draw, try to increase the odds, why not release the news, Said that I was seriously injured by Fu Keji, I will not recover for a while, and I plan to abstain, and then I will bet on myself..."

"Clap clap clap."

The atmosphere is silent.Only Cheng Qianren was planning and talking.

Xu Ran regained his composure, and pointed to the sketch: "You want to buy half of Wensi Street?!"

Both Lin and Gu were also shocked by his unusually large handwriting.

Cheng Qianren took a closer look, and it was true.

He rubbed his nose: "This... this is an accident, Wensi Street is quite small, why not call it Wensi Lane."

****

In the bleak autumn season, not everyone is in the good mood of Nanyuan Sidu.

The battle report from the front line came to Nanyang from Chaoguang City. Half an hour later, Hu Yizhi welcomed a visitor in the library.

The girl is dressed in a fine dress, with a phoenix hairpin, very dignified and solemn.

Night tours in micro-clothes, attending the opening ceremony of the double court fight, and even offering grace to invite many people into the court to watch the ceremony. She traveled from the north to the south, and everything she did showed the presence of the royal family.Even though this place is Nanyang City, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away.

Hu Yizhi understood her real reason for coming, but just waited quietly, until today, Wen Le sat in front of him.

"Your Highness, why don't we be more direct. Which prince are you here for?"

Today, there are four princes and two princesses in the Holy Spirit.Wen Le is the youngest, and everyone watched her grow up, and naturally gave her a lot of love.Hu Yizhi also wanted to know who the little princess would choose when it comes to power.

"Sister Huang asked me to greet Mr. I am only here for her."

Hu Yizhi asked as if reminiscing about the past: "Long time no see, how is the eldest princess?"

When he got the answer, he nodded slightly, and the next sentence made Wen Le change color: "The eldest princess wants to be the empress?"

"Absolutely not! The imperial sister once said that no matter who the father appoints as the crown prince, she will do her best to assist."

Princess Anguo is the emperor's first child. When mentioning her, people first think of the "Anguo Grand Canal" that runs through the north and south of the mainland.After the Battle of the Eastern Expedition, the dynasty withered, and she was stationed at Baixue Pass for ten years. She showed amazing military talent and took control of half of the military power in the Eastern Territory.

"Nanyuan doesn't ask about court affairs, His Highness doesn't know?"

"Today is different from the past. There are frequent wars in the eastern border, and the dynasty can no longer withstand the internal friction between the parties."

"If you want to be stable, why not wait for the chief assistant to return from a long trip?"

Wen Le was silent for a moment, and said softly: "What if... Your Excellency doesn't come back? Father Emperor once conquered the north and south, opened up territories, and he couldn't win time. Let alone an older adult. Entrusted to one person."

"My vision and abilities are only at the low end, but Miss Huang is different."

She began to analyze the situation in the court, and the more she spoke, the calmer she became.Hu Yizhi drank his tea with lowered eyes, as if listening carefully, but his eyes were a little wandering.

In the end, Wen Le said: "No matter what decision Sister Huang makes, I still believe in her vision. I hope that Mr. Nan Yuan and Nan Yuan can give her some help when necessary, so as to determine the overall situation."

Hu Yizhi put down the teacup: "Are the consonance flowers in Jian'an Tower beautiful?"

Wen Le was startled: "Very good." But he didn't know why the other party mentioned it at this time.

Hu Yizhi smiled: "The Holy One loves you, and everyone loves you. In this war, no matter who wins the final victory, they will continue to plant flowers and protect trees for you. You only need to stand in the building to enjoy the flowers, why bother to ask outside the building?" wind and rain?"

"The current situation of Nanyuan is exactly the same as that of His Highness."

Wen Le understood what he meant, and couldn't help turning pale.The North and South Schools cultivated the top talents in the whole continent, with profound backgrounds, they were the most important weapons of the country, and their status could not be shaken by power changes.When resisting the demons, the academy did its best, which didn't mean that Nanyuan cared about the surname of those in power.

"King Anshan has also sat on the chair under you. His personal soldiers must pass through Nanyang City if they want to enter the imperial capital from the Langzhou fiefdom. The center of the Nanyang City Defense Formation is buried in this building. Many He came to me years ago. I didn't choose him then, and I won't promise you today."

Wen Le was stunned, not knowing whether to regret or breathe a sigh of relief.

But the other party asked: "Forgive me for being presumptuous, is it really the Eldest Princess who ordered your Highness to come to Nanyuan?"

She gasped.

"The Anguo people are in Baixue Pass in the east, but you are traveling north and south, lobbying and forming a party for her."

Hu Yizhi sighed: "You don't support her choice, you want to force her to make a choice."

Wen Le suddenly stood up, trembling.

Hu Yizhi saw off the guests, and the court judge showed his figure from behind the screen.

"You, you will push the hard work to me."

Chu Lanchuan remade tea for him: "It's easier to deal with than King Anshan."

Hu Yizhi smiled and said, "It's a child after all, and I can't hold my breath. I'm so courageous that I even speculate on Shoufu's intentions."

They stood by the window to blow the air.

The sky is getting darker, the night is falling, and the bright moon rises from the sea of ​​clouds, shining down on the earth.

Chu Lanchuan has served as a court judge for many years, wearing black clothes and wearing a waist knife, his aura is stern.

"What you said today is that you can enjoy the flowers in the building without seeing the wind and rain. I don't agree."

The library building is very high, surrounded by clouds and mist.Looking up, the bright moon in the nine heavens is within reach, but the lights of thousands of houses on the ground are like a distant picture scroll.

"You can stand on a high place, but don't forget that Nanyuan is still in the world. In a troubled world, who can stay alone."

"It is precisely because Nanyuan is in the world!"

The always gentle scholar flicked his sleeves and turned around, the night wind filled his sleeves.

"It's different from Beilan. It doesn't serve the imperial power and is loyal to the truth. Unless the continent sinks tomorrow and the stars fall, we will never choose it. This is the foundation of Nanyuan for generations to come!"

"It doesn't matter if you don't say anything, why get angry. Let's go."

Vice President Hu knew that he had lost his manners, and rubbed his brows lightly: "Sorry, I am alone."

Court judge: "Go to play cards?"

"..."

"Fight or not?"

"Walk."

****

After seeing off his friends, Cheng Qianren tidied up the tables and chairs and cleaned the yard.Put away the sketches marked with the new house.The true essence circulated in the body for a big cycle, and found that the injury had healed, and the true essence was even more condensed than before.

"I really have rough skin and thick flesh."

He didn't die after being whipped by Song Juefei. Thinking about it this way, Fu Keji's sword isn't that scary anymore.

He began to meditate.For some reason, I didn't fall asleep again tonight, let alone dream of Zhuliu.

On the second day, he went out with his sword in his arms, his breath slightly disturbed.At dawn, there were few pedestrians in the streets and alleys, and nothing happened along the way.Cheng Qianren didn't care.Unexpectedly, he caused troubles after entering the academy, and the coercion around him became more and more uncontrollable. Everyone he met hurriedly avoided, and then watched from afar, whispering.

In the end, he was stopped by the inspectors on duty outside the medical center. Fortunately, Lin Duzhi went downstairs in time and took him away.The surrounding audience dispersed.

"How is this going?"

Lin Duzhi didn't feel his pulse, and slapped him on the shoulder like electricity. Cheng Qianren was unprepared, and a faint singing sounded in his ears, like a Sanskrit chanting.

When the voice died away, the faces of the friends became clear again.

Lin Duzhi smiled and said: "Congratulations to Qianren, you are about to break through. Let me recite the Buddha's verse to help you straighten out your breath first, so as to calm down the coercion."

Cheng Qianren nodded: "Thank you. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise because I learned something from the battle with Fu Keji."

For the first time, Gu Er was not paralyzed, he was standing by the window smoking a cigarette, and suddenly said: "According to the calculation, you have only been practicing swords for less than half a year?"

According to this practice speed, "Nanyuan's first genius" is really not those people shouting and shouting, Cheng Qianren will become famous all over the world sooner or later.But is this a good thing?

He thought of spring rainy nights, when the other party's cultivation base seal was untied by Ning Fu, and he didn't know what to ask.

"Slow down, the foundation is solid."

Cheng Qianren didn't think there was anything wrong: "It's a matter of course, and it's not like money is falling from the sky. The finals are about to start, everyone prepare well."

After speaking, he went to practice swords.

Xu Ran was a little bit disappointed when he was happy: "When will I break through, Qian Ren has left me a lot, how can we fight together in the future."

Her saber technique became more and more proficient, and her moves became more and more fierce, but her realm was stuck at Qi Refining Dzogchen and stagnated for half a year.

Gu Xuejiang was unable to give her more guidance, only said that she was almost ready.

"What is heat?"

The young man in purple swallowed: "Sometimes it's a battle, sometimes it's a person. Or listening to a rain under the eaves, watching a flower by the roadside."

Xu Ran was silent for a long time: "I don't understand."

Gu Xuejiang could only sigh.

This is the first threshold of her path of practice, and she must cross it by herself.

In the next few days, before the final notification came, Xu Ran became irritable and irritable.

She's tough enough, with a strong personality, that nothing will break her down.But this is a common problem of martial arts, longing for strength, limited patience, and if the bottleneck is not broken for a long time, it is easy to fall into self-doubt.

On the road, I heard people talking and gossiping, and if something went wrong, I would draw my knife.

Cheng Qianren invited her to fight, but she threw the knife in the middle of the fight and gave up.

Lin Duzhi recited Buddhist verses to her, but it had little effect.

"I'm not a martial arts cultivator. Breathing and practicing go with the flow, there is no bottleneck."

Lin Lu was also very distressed.

"When I'm restless, I'll read a book. Come, I'll lend you this."

He took out a "Wonderful Dharma Lotus Sutra".

Xu Ran: "This... I can't read these things."

Lin Duzhi looked at her worriedly: "Then how can you feel better?"

Xu Ran suddenly thought: "Let me rub the antlers."

"what?"

Xu Ran touched his sapphire hairpin.

Gu Er felt that going on like this was not an option, and at lunch the next day, he said to Xu Ran: "In order to allow you to pass the end-of-year exam of the 'Basic Military Theory' course, starting today I will explain the art of war to you and examine classic battle cases in the school. Let's test your basics first..."

Xu Ran hadn't heard a single lesson of Mr. Li's class, so of course he couldn't answer a single word, so he could only wink at Lin Duzhi desperately.Pray for his help.

Lin Duzhi was still in a daze: "Huh?"

Xu Ran seemed to see "I don't know anything, I'm just a deer" on his face, and couldn't help feeling desperate.

Gu Er smoked slowly: "It's okay if you don't study, the worst thing is that you fail the exam. Next year you will stay under Mr. Li for another year, and Cheng San and I will go ahead. If you fail the exam next year, it will be the year after next. When you graduate depends on fate." .Ten years later, I will come to Nanyang with a deer to see you... It is said that Mr. Li is in good health, and it will not be a problem to continue teaching for 20 years."

Xu Ran was about to cry: "Learn! Can't I learn!"

But Cheng Qianren could clearly see the flash of a smile on Lin Lu's lips.

Alas, deer are not serious deer anymore.Society is over.