Looking to the Thirteen Rivers

As soon as Yin Qiu stepped back from the field, Fu Xiang tiptoed up to her and whispered to her, "Here we come, Senior Sister Ding is here!"

Yin Qiu looked around immediately: "Where is it?"

"Don't look around!" Fu Xiang said, "Don't let her notice me, I'll slip away after a while, play by ear."

When the event came to an end, it was better to prepare first, but Yin Qiu still couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. After Fu Xiang finished speaking, he ran away quietly. After the teacher teacher announced the results of all the disciples one by one, and ordered everyone to leave, Yin Qiu returned Before he could react, he was patted on the back of the shoulder.

"My little junior sister, where did Fu Xiang in your yard go?"

Yin Qiu turned her head, and there was a smiling senior sister standing in front of her. She looked so natural and beautiful, her smiling eyes curved into beautiful arcs, and her voice was as soft as the spring breeze in March, which made people feel very comfortable and close.

Yin Qiu sized her up a few times, thinking that this person should be the Senior Sister Ding that Fu Xiang mentioned, and then replied: "She was unwell and left first, are you that Senior Sister Ding from Tianyin Peak?"

As soon as he saw Yin Qiu's face, Ding Lianzhen felt his eyes light up, and wondered in his heart which little beauty this was, she was surprised and delighted and said: "You know me?"

Yin Qiu looked at her: "I know, Fu Xiang mentioned it to me."

Ding Lianzhen leaned slightly closer to Yin Qiu, and said with a smile, "Then who are you? I've never seen you before."

Yin Qiu reported his name, Ding Lian paused for a moment, and suddenly realized: "Understood, you are Uncle Shen's daughter."

She was so close that she could see her own reflection clearly in her eyes. Yin Qiu subconsciously took a step back and said softly, "Fu Xiang said you would come to her, but she was too dizzy to go, so please ask me." Go back for her once, and if Senior Sister has anything to do, tell me to do it."

"Why did she suddenly feel dizzy? What's wrong with her?"

"Maybe it's because of the wind and cold, it doesn't matter."

"Is that so."

After a short exchange of pleasantries, Ding Lian really looked at Yin Qiu, and said with a smile in his eyes: "Little junior sister is indeed born of Master Shen, she looks really good-looking, many times more beautiful than that Fu Xiang."

Yin Qiu laughed along with her in embarrassment, but didn't answer the words.

"Since Fu Xiang can't come, then you can accompany me." Ding Lianzhen held Yin Qiu's hand, his tone was very gentle, "Tell me, how did you grow into this appearance? Let alone a new disciple, it is the whole Yunhua Palace, this face of yours is also worthy of a name, why didn't I find you before?"

She caressed the back of Yin Qiu's hand one after another, as if she had found something she couldn't put it down, and touching it made Yin Qiu feel hairy.

"I don't know what the senior sister wants me to do later?" Yin Qiu laughed twice, and changed the topic a little bit abruptly. She looked back, but Fu Xiang was no longer around.

"Originally, I wanted to ask Fu Xiang to help with the chores," Ding Lianzhen dismissed the female disciples around, and took Yin Qiu to Tianyin Peak, saying, "But I see that you are younger than her, and you are thin, so I'm afraid you will do nothing." There won't be any heavy work, and you are still the daughter of Master Shen, so I can't easily order you to go, you haven't set foot on Tianyin Peak yet? Senior sister will show you around, how about it?"

As Fu Xiang said, this senior sister Ding really knows how to behave. She obviously likes the handsome junior very much. When she sees Yin Qiu, she doesn't ask Fu Xiang any more. It was good to refuse her invitation.

Yin Qiu had no choice but to nod dully, and carefully withdrew his hand, but Ding Lian really didn't seem to notice her restraint at all, and quickly held Yin Qiu's hand again, asking for a while, caring and considerate.

Since entering the palace, Yin Qiu has been to very few places. Except for the Disciple Academy and Xie Yijun's Mingguang Palace, the place she has stayed the longest is Jingyue Peak, which is full of Jiangxue. It is true that Tianyin Peak has never been, and the two of them went to the palace. Gossiping all the way to the destination, Yin Qiu felt a little fresh, her eyes kept looking around, although she didn't say a word of praise, but her expression showed surprise at Tianyin Peak.

On the way, I met many disciples, they all greeted Ding Lianzhen with smiles, and each of them looked at Yin Qiu. I don't think it's strange, it seems that Ding Lian really brings a junior sister back is a common occurrence.

Ding Lianzhen was very kind along the way, and when he arrived at Tianyin Peak, he just led Yin Qiu for a stroll and didn't ask her to do anything. Yin Qiu remembered what Fu Xiang had told her, and picked a good time to say: "Senior Sister Ding, this time For a while, Fu Xiang was always called by you to work in Tianyin Peak. After returning home every day, he was so tired that he didn’t want to walk. I thought it would be some kind of labor-intensive work, but it turned out not to be? It’s just a walk. What's so tiring?"

Ding Lian really saw that she was gentle and soft-spoken, and he felt a little affectionate in his heart, and said with a smile: "Don't listen to her nonsense, senior sister, I am the best at taking care of juniors, and when I ask her to come, I don't want to treat her with good tea and snacks." ? You were strictly disciplined in the disciple's courtyard, and you didn't have a chance to go out for a walk. I feel sorry for you, so I pick some well-behaved ones from time to time and ask me to relax. How about it, senior sister, I am not a bad person?"

Yin Qiu said sincerely: "Senior sister is very kind, and Fu Xiang often praises you to me."

Ding Lian was really curious: "Really, how did she praise me?"

Yin Qiu said: "She said that you are not only beautiful, but you are also good at swordsmanship, and you are also kind. She also said that if she hadn't made an engagement in Mingyue Tower, she might not be able to help but fall in love with her senior sister."

"Marriage contract?" Ding Lianzhen paused, slightly surprised, "She promised someone at a young age? She never mentioned it to me."

"Baby dear," Yin Qiu kept in mind what Fu Xiang taught her, "After all, Fu Xiang is the eldest lady of Mingyue Tower. It's not surprising that she made alliances with other sects when she was born."

Seeing Ding Lianzhen sigh softly, said: "It's a pity, such a likable sister."

Yin Qiu could hear the regret in her tone, and secretly thought that this time, he did things for Fu Xiang. Even if Ding Lian really had feelings for Fu Xiang, this person has a marriage contract, and he is still an ally between sects , and Ding Lian is really just an ordinary disciple of Yunhua Palace. After learning about this, he probably won't pester Fu Xiang anymore.

Yin Qiuzheng was secretly delighted, but Ding Lianzhen chuckled again, and said slowly: "It's fine if there is a marriage, to tell you the truth, I really like Fu Xiang so much, she is not too young, she has already reached the age When we were talking about love, I originally planned that if she got along with me, I would get along well with her, and since she has already promised her, I can no longer think about her."

I didn't expect Ding Lian to be so straightforward, and I'm not afraid that Yin Qiu will have a bad impression of her. Although Yin Qiu doesn't approve of her approaching Fu Xiang by taking advantage of her status, she also thinks that Senior Sister Ding is quite forthright and generous. Yin Qiu couldn't help but have a little more affection for her because of the casual conversation.

Unexpectedly, Ding Lianzhen quickly continued: "There is no Fu Xiang, but there is another you. When I saw my junior sister here, I forgot about Fu Xiang. From now on, you will often come to my place to sit and sit. Senior sister likes you, okay?"

Yin Qiu was startled, and immediately became at a loss: "Me?"

Ding Lianzhen said: "Don't you want to?"

Yin Qiu was shocked, and it took him a long time to stammer: "But, but I'm still young..."

"I know you are still young," Ding Lianzhen said, "According to the days, it will be 11 years since the Ruyimen incident, and you will be 11 years old in the spring, right?"

Yin Qiu's eyes dodged: "Mmm..."

Ding Lianzhen said: "Let me tell you, my master brought me to the palace when I was young, and I grew up in Yunhua Palace. It was very boring to stay in the palace all day, and I have no feelings for my senior brother. I only like well-behaved and sensible junior sisters, so when I have nothing to do on weekdays, I like to talk to you younger sisters, can you understand what I mean?"

How could Yin Qiu not understand?This senior sister has been bored in the palace all year round, and she has no interest in men, so she only picks out the junior sisters who are pleasing to the eye to make friends with. Before she met Fu Xiang, she should have had many favorite junior sisters. Now she knows that Fu Xiang With a marriage contract, she retreated despite the difficulties, but at the same time fell in love with Yin Qiu.

Never expecting to help Fu Xiang out of the siege, but to bring himself in, Yin Qiu secretly complained in his heart, he really regretted it.

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Xu Shi saw that Yin Qiu's expression was not as bright as when he came here, Ding Lian was really afraid of scaring her, so he comforted her: "Don't be nervous, I said I like you, it's not a lie, you look so cute, Don't talk about me, everyone has to have a good impression of you. Don't worry, because you are still young, I won't do anything to you. At most, I will hold your hand and play with you. You are older..." Speaking of this, Ding Lian really smiled, "In short, Senior Sister, I am a decent person."

She didn't say everything, but Yin Qiu noticed it and couldn't help asking: "If I were older, what would you do?"

Ding Lianzhen covered his mouth and laughed out loud, raised his hand and tapped the corner of Yin Qiu's lips, teasingly said: "What do you think?"

Yin Qiu was shocked by her action, his limbs became stiff.

When working in a brothel, Yin Qiu had seen girls having fun with guests, it would be a lie to say that she didn't understand these things.In Xunchunyuan, besides the girls who entertain the male guests, there are also girls who entertain the female guests, and there are also young men who specialize in serving the male guests. They do all kinds of business. Yin Qiu has not only seen it with his own eyes, but also heard that he is also a handyman in private. The boys and girls discussed it with great interest.

It’s one thing to hear it, but it’s another thing to meet him. Yin Qiu was shocked at how unruly this Senior Sister Ding was, and couldn’t help but blushed, stood up and said, “No, it’s impossible…”

Ding Lianzhen saw that her face was reddish, she looked shy, and laughed loudly: "Senior sister is teasing you, why are you serious?" She motioned Yin Qiu to sit down, and said, "No matter how much I like you , and you won’t get dizzy, you’re just a child of how old you are, as I said, I’m sensible.”

Yin Qiu is neither standing nor sitting.

"Okay, I'm just teasing you," Ding Lianzhen said, "Just treat it as if you just made a new friend. Senior sister will often bring you to Tianyin Peak to play in the future, okay?"

Thinking that she would be like Fu Xiang in the future, being called to Tianyin Peak every now and then, Yin Qiu felt awkward and resisted. She recalled Man Jiangxue's exhortation to her that day in a trance, so she collected herself and said seriously. : "I'm sorry, Senior Sister Ding, it's fine to make friends, but if I want to come to Tianyin Peak to accompany you often, I can't do that."

Hearing this, Ding Lian was really surprised.

Which of those new junior junior sisters in the past was eager to curry favor with her after hearing what she said?After all, the Disciple Academy had many rules and made them feel uncomfortable. In the first year when they first came to Yunhua Palace, they rarely had the opportunity to contact the various peaks in the palace. They either attended classes or ate and slept all day long. The days were extremely boring.

But anyone who is attracted by Ding Lianzhen is eager to please her, and sometimes sneak away and leave the disciple courtyard, why is Yin Qiu not willing?

"Why can't you do it?" Ding Lian looked puzzled, "Is senior sister treating you badly? Or do you not like Tianyin Peak?"

Yin Qiu shook his head: "No, it's just that I haven't been in the palace for a long time, and I should focus on my homework instead of just thinking about sneaking out for fun. I have accepted my senior sister's wishes, but the most important thing for me right now is to read the books. Read well, practice martial arts seriously, and I am still young, so I won't think about it for the time being."

Ding Lianzhen looked at her, and said silently for a moment: "You misunderstood, senior sister didn't tell you to delay your homework, senior sister likes you, so she wants you to come to Tianyin Peak to relax, this is not fun, besides, even if it is fun , is it normal at your age? Besides, Fu Xiang has been here many times, do you think anyone has said a thing or two about her?"

She is used to coaxing juniors, and her words make it hard to find any flaws, and it is hard to refuse. Yin Qiu struggled again and again, but still replied: "If senior sister really wants to care about me, you can come to the disciple's courtyard to see me once in a while. But there are rules in the palace, I can't knowingly take advantage of loopholes... Besides, I was brought back by my uncle, if she knew that I didn't study hard and only wanted to play, she would definitely punish me."

Ding Lian smiled knowingly: "So you are worried about this? It's okay, I'll explain it to my uncle."

Yin Qiu felt powerless after hearing her words.

This Ding Lian is really too reticent, she is really covered by soldiers, no matter how Yin Qiu politely refuses, she will not move, always looking as stable as Mount Tai.

Yin Qiu didn't want to continue entangled with her any longer. This Ding Lian had a temperament like real cotton, and it was useless to say anything. Yin Qiu made up his mind to leave this place, so he saluted and said: "It's not too early, the disciples are still here If there is access control, I will go back first... Senior Sister, please do what you want."

"What's the rush?" Ding Lian really quickly grabbed Yin Qiu's hand, "it's already past the meal time, you don't have anything to eat when you go back, stay here, senior sister will take you to eat."

Yin Qiu couldn't bear to be annoyed, and couldn't show it, so he hastily drew his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister, no, there's no need..."

Ding Lian really insisted on asking to stay: "Don't refuse any more, come here quickly."

Yin Qiu thought it was too difficult, and repeatedly refused, but he couldn't stop Ding Lian's strength, so she dragged him straight towards the bamboo forest.

Yin Qiu was really anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

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"She said she didn't want to, did you really not hear it, or pretended not to hear it."

Suddenly, a cold voice sounded behind the two of them.

Hearing that familiar voice, Yin Qiuxi was overjoyed and knew who was coming before she turned her head. She quickly threw Ding Lianzhen away and ran behind her.

Man Jiangxue stood in the bamboo grove with an indifferent expression, she raised her arms and pulled Yin Qiu into her arms.

"Master uncle?" Ding Lian was really surprised when he saw someone coming, he quickly leaned over and said, "The disciple has seen the master uncle!"

Man Jiangxue frowned, looked down at Yin Qiu in her arms, and then looked at Ding Lianzhen, but said nothing.

As the wind blows, the bamboo leaves sway in the sky, making small and dense noises. Man Jiangxue stood quietly, looked at Ding Lianzhen for a moment before saying: "What did you bring her here for?"

Sensing the invisible coercion emanating from Man Jiangxue's body, Ding Lian really thought it was wrong, but smiled on his face, and replied: "That's the thing, this disciple wanted to ask Fu Xiang to come to Tianyin Peak to fight, But she couldn't come because she was unwell, and my junior sister wanted to take her place, so I brought her here."

Man Jiangxue maintained the posture of embracing Yin Qiu, her eyes were as deep as a bottomless pool of water, she said in a low voice, "But I followed all the way, I saw you touching her, but you didn't touch her." I didn't see what you told her to do."

When Ding Lian really heard this, he knew that Man Jiangxue must have heard the conversation between her and Yin Qiu clearly in the dark, and this time he deliberately showed up to defend Yin Qiu.

Ding Lianzhen's reaction was very quick, and he simply didn't do anything false, straightened up and said calmly: "I see that my junior sister is still young, and she is also the daughter of Senior Uncle Shen, so it is not easy to order her around, and my junior sister is gentle, quiet, and likable. The disciple wanted to keep her in Tianyin Peak for a simple meal, but the younger junior sister was afraid of missing the entrance guard of the disciple's courtyard, so it was difficult to agree, so I persuaded her a few more times, and some physical contact was inevitable. The disciple also had good intentions. What kind of hands and feet did the uncle say? The disciple is really wronged."

What she said was well-founded, and her attitude was respectful. Even people with discerning eyes knew that she was pestering Yin Qiu intentionally, but no one could find anything wrong after hearing it. Yin Qiu listened to Ding Lian's eloquence. She was overwhelmed with admiration, and she didn't panic when she saw Man Jiangxue, and she didn't show any timidity, which shows that her psychological quality is also extraordinary.

If it was someone else, just looking at Man Jiangxue, he would be trembling with fear and incoherent with guilt.

But what Ding Lian really said did not offend her, if he wanted to accuse her on the spot, he had no choice but to choose a reason. Yin Qiu was thinking about how Man Jiangxue would respond when he saw Man Jiangxue took her into his arms again. , and said in a flat tone: "From now on, without my permission, you are not allowed to have any contact with her."

This sentence carried a warning meaning, which was very obvious. Ding Lianzhen frowned very lightly, with the smile on his face still undiminished, and said calmly: "This disciple has not done anything bad, so why don't you come into contact with the little girl?" Junior sister?"

Man Jiangxue said expressionlessly: "I'm not sure."

Ding Lianzhen was dumbfounded for a moment, then laughed and said, "Don't blame me for speaking badly, my uncle is too domineering, the palace has always advocated the friendship and co-existence of fellow disciples, isn't it against the rules of the palace if my uncle does this? Forgive me for not being able to understand." .”

"You don't need to understand," Man Jiangxue said, "you just obey and do it."

After she finished speaking, she took Yin Qiu and turned around, not caring about Ding Lianzhen's reaction, she was about to leave on the spot.

Ding Lian really didn't expect Man Jiangxue's attitude to be so resolute and domineering, and he said in a loud voice: "Master, wait a minute, this disciple is not convinced!"

Man Jiangxue turned a deaf ear and didn't even look back.

"Uncle, please stay!" Ding Lianzhen followed up and said solemnly, "Uncle does not allow me to associate with my younger sister, I am really dissatisfied in my heart, everything has to be reasonable, even a highly respected uncle is no exception, uncle If you don't give me a convincing reason, it will be difficult for my disciples to accept it!"

Man Jiangxue finally stopped, looked back at Ding Lianzhen, and said in a deep voice: "Not only will I not allow you to associate with Yin Qiu, but I will also not allow you to go to the disciple's courtyard to find other people."

Ding Lian really wanted to refute, but Man Jiangxue cut the conversation again: "You rely on your status to seek personal gain and ruin the atmosphere in the palace. I didn't punish you, but just warned you. You should be grateful. If everyone is like You win people's hearts like this, if new disciples enter the palace, they will curry favor with senior brothers and sisters, use friendship to escape the restraints in the palace, don't put their minds on the right path, and only think about interpersonal communication, so what rules can there be in this huge Yunhua Palace? Word."

Ding Lian really didn't take it seriously, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "How did the disciple win people's hearts? I am not afraid of my uncle's blame. I do like my junior sister a little bit, so I want to associate with him. This is human nature, and it is also a private matter of this disciple. No matter how high and powerful the master uncle is, he can't interfere with who the disciple likes?"

She challenged Man Jiangxue's patience again and again, Man Jiangxue's face turned cold, and she said sternly: "Then I will tell you, you can like anyone, but Yin Qiu can't."

Ding Lian was really unwilling, and stubbornly said: "Why not?"

Man Jiangxue had already run out of patience, and her tone was not kind: "If Yin Qiu's parents are still here, it is indeed out of my business, but now that Yin Qiu has no father or mother, I have the final say on all her affairs, and I say no." Yes, even if it is not allowed, you can only bear it no matter how dissatisfied you are."

After she finished speaking, she led Yin Qiu down to Tianyin Peak without further words, leaving Ding Lian really stunned in place, daring to be angry and dare not speak out.