Looking to the Thirteen Rivers

Ye Zhilan walked through the courtyard, put away her umbrella, and walked up the steps with her skirt.

After a few days of heavy snowfall, the eaves and corridors were covered with frost, the cold air was threatening, there was a smell of medicine inside and outside the medical pavilion, and there were busy figures everywhere.

"Senior Sister Ye." A disciple hurried over and called out in a low voice.

"What's the matter?" Ye Zhilan shook her umbrella and turned around.

"That Meng Jing came again just now," said the disciple with a helpless face, "He insisted on seeing Senior Sister Lu, no matter how the disciples tried to persuade him, he would not listen, and he was throwing a temper tantrum outside."

"Nonsense," Ye Zhilan frowned, "Hui Wei finally woke up, why let him disturb so easily, just send him away."

The disciple spread his hands and said, "I don't know how to send him away. He fainted once. He already suffered from heart disease. When he was anxious, he rolled his eyes and passed out. The disciple didn't dare to be rough on him again. Really There is no way to take him."

Ye Zhilan said: "Then light his sleeping hole and carry him back."

"That's right!" The disciple was overjoyed, "Senior sister is still smart, why didn't we think of it."

Seeing that the disciple was about to leave after saluting, Ye Zhilan stood for a moment, then called her back and said, "Uncle Master is back?"

The disciple turned his head and said: "Just arrived, I have already sent my junior sister back to the disciples' courtyard, I guess it will take a while to come here."

"Have you seen Junior Sister?"

"See you."

"Is she okay?"

The disciple paused, slightly puzzled and said: "It's nothing, it's alright," and then said, "With my uncle accompanying me all the way, what can happen?"

Ye Zhilan said: "After all, the Ziwei Sect came and went without a trace. I was worried that they would make trouble on the way, which would be bad for my junior sister."

The disciple smiled: "Senior sister, don't worry, the uncle and junior sister are safe and sound."

Ye Zhilan gave a "hmm", nodded and said, "Understood, let's go."

The disciple had just left, Xie Yijun walked over from outside the courtyard, saw Ye Zhilan and said: "I heard that Huaiwei woke up? I'll come and take a look."

Ye Zhilan nodded, and the two walked into the pavilion together. The smell of medicine in the room was even stronger and pungent. Many disciples were busy boiling the medicine soup. On the couch, Lu Huaiwei was drinking the medicine one mouthful at a time. Hearing the sound, he raised his head Come on, weakly said: "Master, Senior Sister."

"Lie down quickly," Xie Yijun hurried forward, "I'm awake."

Lu Huaiwei smiled lightly: "I feel sorry for making the head and senior sister worry."

Xie Yijun said: "What are you talking about? You are injured, so there is no reason not to worry about you."

Although Lu Huaiwei's complexion was pale, she seemed to be in good spirits. She adjusted her posture and said with a wry smile: "My disciple's skills are not as good as others. I really lost face to my master. Fortunately, I met a heroine to save me that day. Otherwise, being beaten to death outside the palace gate by the Ziwei sect, it would really be a shame to the sect if it spreads."

"Ziwei Cult's methods are despicable, and you don't need to blame yourself for sneak attack," Xie Yijun said, "But that heroine, do you know who it is?"

Lu Huaiwei recalled for a while and shook her head: "I don't know, I saw that she was wearing a purple dress, her appearance was quite regular, and there was a little girl beside her. Qin Zheng was so helpless to fight back, the disciple thought about it after waking up, but he didn't recognize the woman, she might be someone who doesn't often walk around in the rivers and lakes."

"Shangyuan City is the boundary of my Yunhua Palace," Xie Yijun pondered. "Since she met you halfway up the mountain, it means that she is going to come to my Yunhua Palace. Why did she leave quietly after saving her?"

"Maybe just passing by?" Lu Huaiwei smiled, "Did you draw your sword to help when the road is uneven?"

Xie Yijun sighed, with a serious expression on his face: "It's good that you're fine, but it's a pity that you fell into the trap of the Ziwei Sect this time. You were ambushed on the way here, and they went all over the place to kill the secret agents in the palace. It’s not good to look further down.”

Lu Huaiwei had been outside the palace for a long time, so she didn't know that the palace was investigating the spies, so she couldn't help but be surprised when she heard the words: "How could it be? Even if the disciple is ambushed, it will not hinder the investigation in the palace, so how could the spies be killed so easily? "

"It's not because of your senior sister Ji," Xie Yijun snorted coldly, "She was originally the person in charge of the presiding officer, but she left her post after hearing that you were injured. It has shown its feet, but it has fallen short.”

Lu Huaiwei showed embarrassment: "This... Sister Ji also cares about me, she definitely didn't mean to do so."

Xie Yijun said coldly: "If she wanted to, I can't spare her. I didn't let her go to the execution hall to receive the punishment because she was concerned about your injury."

Lu Huaiwei said shyly, "It's all the disciple's fault."

"It's none of your business," Xie Yijun reassured, "It's good that you come back safely, you can take care of your wounds, and don't think too much about other things."

Lu Huaiwei put the medicine bowl aside, and said: "Every year, the Ziwei Sect will come out to make trouble. Now that I'm back, I should still guard in Shangyuan City as in previous years."

Xie Yijun waved his hand: "You don't have to worry about this matter, with Zhilan and Wanshu here, you can just take care of your body."

Lu Huaiwei felt sorry, and insisted: "What's the matter, Senior Sister Ye is in charge of the affairs of the palace, and Senior Sister Ji is the chief disciple, how can I let the two senior sisters do this kind of errand? Let the disciples do it," she said, moving her limbs. , and said, "Actually, I have cultivated almost the same these days. In the past, I was responsible for guarding Shangyuan City. The two senior sisters are no more familiar than me. I will be able to go to the ground after lying down for two days. The head will allow me."

Although Lu Huaiwei is the apprentice of the elder of Wuhui Peak and has not worshiped under Xie Yijun, but she has always been well-behaved, sensible, and motivated. Xie Yijun has always liked her a little bit since she came, but he still politely refused: "There are so many disciples in the palace. , You can beat you by adjusting a few at will, you still listen to me, lest your master come to me all day long, saying that I know how to order you juniors from Wuhui Peak."

Seeing Xie Yijun's repeated persuasion, Lu Huaiwei was not stubborn, and said happily: "Then thank you for your concern."

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The night is dark, and the dense snow is circling and intertwining in the light, like pieces of soft bird feathers. The courtyard is clean, and only sporadic figures can be seen. Candles have been lit in the large and small student rooms. The fragrance of cold plums is everywhere.

Yin Qiu pushed open the door, lighted a lamp nimbly, put the small bundle on the table, turned to look at Man Jiangxue and said, "It's getting late, uncle, let's go back and have a rest."

Tired from running around these days, Yin Qiu sleeps soundly in the carriage every day, but Man Jiangxue has been a coachman all the way, and has never had a good sleep in the past few days. Even more tired.

"Drive me away as soon as you come back," Man Jiangxue laughed, "won't you invite me to sit down?"

Yin Qiu hurriedly pulled her to sit down, and said embarrassedly: "Why did you get driven away? I really hope that uncle can stay with me."

In the few days since the two left, Ye Zhilan had already brought over the newly added mattresses and other items, and there were still a few wooden boxes piled up in the corner, all of which were bought in Shangyuan City. Man Jiangxue said: "This Now that you have food, clothing and clothing, I don’t worry about anything else, if you need anything else, you can go to Zhilan directly.”

Yin Qiu nodded, then limply threw himself into Man Jiangxue's arms, and said, "Master Uncle has been working hard these days, and he has to travel and take care of me."

Man Jiangxue hugged her on his lap and asked, "Then are you happy going down the mountain this time?"

"Of course I'm happy." Yin Qiu's eyes and brows were full of joy, "I spent my birthday with my uncle, and I went home to take a look. I'm so happy."

"Then you have to work harder," Man Jiangxue said, "If you get a good grade in the exam next time, the uncle will reward you."

Yin Qiu said: "Uncle next time, don't spend so much money. I just want uncle to accompany me, and nothing else."

"The exam hasn't started yet," Man Jiangxue said, "Is that how confident you are?"

Yin Qiu stuck out his tongue and smiled: "Didn't the uncle say it himself? If I don't even have this confidence, why would I want to be your apprentice?"

"Confidence is a good thing," Man Jiangxue said, "Unfortunately, I won't accept disciples."

It was not the first time for Yin Qiu to hear her say that, and he didn't feel disappointed, instead he said clearly: "If you don't accept it, you won't accept it. Even if I become someone else's apprentice, I still like my uncle the most in my heart."

Man Jiangxue looked at her obedient little face, smiled slightly, got up and said: "Then don't delay, you go to sleep early, I will go back."

Yin Qiu immediately said, "I'll send one off to my uncle."

"No need," Man Jiangxue stopped her, "You'll be tired on the way, go to bed early and miss the homework for the past few days, keep your spirits up and remember to study hard tomorrow."

Yin Qiu said: "I know, that uncle walks slowly."

The door opened, and Man Jiangxue left quickly. Yin Qiu watched her at the door, and waited until Man Jiangxue was completely out of sight. Then Yin Qiu called hot water to wash, but did not immediately turn off the lights and go to bed. She first looked at the brand-new bedding and the winter clothes in the cabinet, then opened those wooden boxes and rummaged through them, sorting everything into categories, and specially divided a lot of food into a small box, planning to give it to them tomorrow. Fu Xiang tasted it, and after doing all this, Yin Qiu got into bed and prepared to fall asleep.

Gradually, the rooms in the disciple's courtyard were turned on one after another, and fell into darkness. The night snow was falling endlessly, and the slight sound made people feel peaceful and at ease. Yin Qiu almost met Zhou Gong after touching the pillow. , slept deeply.

Probably in the middle of the night, there was a crisp sound from the window, as if someone deliberately threw something over. Yin Qiu vaguely heard the sound, and woke up for a moment, but soon lost consciousness.

Not long after, she heard another very light sound, as if the window door was pushed open lightly, Yin Qiu shivered for no reason in a daze, and suddenly woke up, she subconsciously sat up and lifted Looking at the window, I saw that small window was opened at some time, cold wind and snow were rushing straight into the house, and there seemed to be a dark figure standing in the dark corridor.

Shocked, Yin Qiu took out the small iron sword under the pillow. When he looked again, he saw the figure slowly walking towards the window. silver mask.

It's Young Master Fan!

Yin Qiu turned from fear to surprise, and hurriedly threw off the quilt and got down on the bed.

Since the last time the two parted in the forest, they hadn't seen each other for many days. Yin Qiu had a fulfilling life and almost forgot about it, so he couldn't help but whispered to Young Master Fan: Why are you here?"

The Xuanpao was dragging on the floor, and his clothes and hair were covered with broken snow. Young Master Fan lowered his chin slightly, as if he was looking at Yin Qiu, and said, "Of course I came to see you, why do I need to ask?"

He just stood outside like this, Yin Qiu was frightened, quickly closed the window, opened the door, and said in a low voice: "Don't be seen by others, come in quickly."

Gongzi Fan walked to the door, but didn't go in, he just looked at Yin Qiu and said, "What are you going in for, you should come out."

Yin Qiu paid attention to the movements around him, pointed to the snowflakes flying in the night sky and said, "It's snowing so heavily, don't you want me to practice sword with you?"

"What's the matter with the snow?" Gongzi Fan said, "A martial arts practitioner can't even suffer this little bit?"

Yin Qiu was in a hurry: "It's not that I can't bear hardships, you come in first and then talk about it."

Knowing what she was worried about, Gongzi Fan stepped into the room as he said, and said with a smile: "You don't need to be afraid, no one will find out."

"Afraid what if it wasn't?" Yin Qiu hurriedly closed the door, clutching his heart and said, "If I'm found out, I'll be dead."

Young Master Fan chuckled lightly: "It's not like your mother who is so timid."

Yin Qiu got this and looked at him: "Are you very familiar with my mother?"

"Familiar," said Gongzi Fan, "an old acquaintance, I told you before, but you didn't believe me."

Yin Qiu glanced at the sky outside through the gap between the door and the window, turned his head and said, "You should wait for the snow to stop and come find me."

Gongzi Fan sat down at the table and said with a smile: "Why, you don't want to learn martial arts when it's snowing? I said when we parted last time, you should be more attentive when we meet again, and I will be much stricter than before. .”

Why did Yin Qiu refuse to learn martial arts from him because of Luoxue?It's just that the investigation in the palace has been strict recently, and the disciples are arresting suspicious people. The entire Yunhua Mountain is full of night watch disciples. If they go out and are caught by someone, they will definitely be accused of being a secret agent of the Ziwei sect.

Yin Qiu pondered for a while, her eyes flickering on and off, she was silent for a while, looked at Young Master Fan and said, "Actually... Actually, I just wanted to tell you that I really don't really want to learn martial arts from you. .”

After hearing this, Gongzi Fan didn't show any surprise, he asked calmly, "Why?"

Yin Qiu muttered for a while, lowered his eyes and said: "The medicine you sent me before was discovered by my uncle. In order not to make her suspicious, I lied to her and Fu Xiang several times. I thought about it a lot, and I think it's better not to learn martial arts from you, there are so many brothers and sisters with high martial arts skills in Yunhua Palace, I don't need to follow you to learn martial arts secretly, can you... understand what I mean?"

Gongzi Fan didn't speak, and said after a while: "Since you have already lied, and you have deceived Man Jiangxue and Fu Xiang, the matter has come to this point, it is better to be more careful in the future, why give up halfway?"

Yin Qiu shook his head: "It's a fluke, I always don't want to lie to my uncle, I can hide it once or twice, but I can't hide it for a lifetime, if my uncle discovers something again one day, I really don't know how to face it Instead of trembling with trepidation, it is better to be honest and deceive the uncle, I can't get over it in my heart."

"I understand what you mean," Young Master Fan stood up, without changing his tone, "but you've really made up your mind? Let's not say whether you can get the first obeisance under Xie Yijun's seat next year, at least at Man Jiangxue's place You can't go, when the new disciples will be assigned to the elders of each peak, you can only be an insignificant disciple of the palace, let alone want to be like Man Jiangxue, you may not even be able to surpass your seniors. , you always say you want to repay Man Jiangxue, so let me ask you, what will you repay her for?"

Every word he said made sense, and Yin Qiu couldn't help but fell silent.

I also forgot about the assignment of new disciples. As Gong Zifan said, if Yin Qiu did not get No.1, Xie Yijun would not accept her as a disciple, and neither would Man Jiangxue. At that time, Yin Qiu could only passively go to other places. He became an ordinary little disciple, far away from Jingyue Peak, and couldn't get in touch with Man Jiangxue too much.

But Yin Qiu has a lot of worries in her heart. She lied to Man Jiangxue a while ago and involved Fu Xiang. Yin Qiu has already had a bad conscience. If something unexpected happens in the future, what should she do?

Just as he was struggling secretly, he heard Young Master Fan say again: "This time you went down the mountain with Man Jiangxue, went to Ruyi Gate, and saw the scene of Ruyi Gate today. You said before that you didn't want to avenge your parents, so I'll ask you now." Tell me, you still don’t want revenge?”

Yin Qiu raised his head, with a surprised expression, and lost his voice: "Are you following me?"

Gongzi Fan stared at her, and said calmly: "I am the master of the valley anyway, there is no need to follow you, the disciples of Fanxin Valley are all over the world, it is not difficult to know where you have gone."

Yin Qiu couldn't help taking a step back, and said in panic, "Then what do you want me to do?" The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, and she asked, "It doesn't matter who I worship as a teacher, whether I learn martial arts well, or whether I take revenge or not. It has nothing to do with you, why do you care so much?"

Seeing her guarded expression, Young Master Fan chuckled and sighed, "It's not for anything else, just because you are Mandong's daughter."

Hearing him call mother's name, Yin Qiu felt something strange: "What is the relationship between you and my mother?"

But Gongzi Fan didn't answer, just said: "What you said today, I will not express my position for the time being, I will give you a day to think it over, I will come back tomorrow night, if you still make such a decision then, then I will agree You, I won't come to you again in the future."

After he finished speaking, no matter how Yin Qiu reacted, he pushed the door open and walked into the wind and snow, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.