monopolize my master

"Lord Ling, I have your letter."

Early in the morning Ling Xiao was woken up by the court lady who came to interrogate him.He rubbed his dizzy head, feeling dizzy.

"Who wrote it?"

"Master Yin of Donghui Mansion sent it to Master Ling."

"Donghui Mansion Governor?" Hearing this, Ling Xiao became more than half awake in an instant.The past few days have been busy teaching Su Huang how to practice swords, and it has been a few days since he went to the yamen to inquire about news.

"Understood, thank you very much." Ling Xiao thanked, and couldn't wait to open the envelope to read.Coming so early in the morning to deliver a letter to himself, there must be some clues to Zhang Wenju's case.

However, the content of the letter disappointed Ling Xiao greatly.Not only did the case have no substantive breakthroughs, but even Zhang Wenju's widow was not found.In the middle east of the letter, Huifu Yin was quite a headache, and he was at a loss for the development of this case, and he didn't know where to start.

Ling Xiao could only sigh helplessly.

Fortunately, at the end of the letter, the magistrate somehow mentioned some useful information, saying that the investigation of the case must be related to Mr. Zhang Wenju's relatives.He has already discovered many clues, and today he is going to meet the Holy Spirit and ask to meet Zhang Wenju's family members.

"Lord Ling, the crown prince has already woken up. Order me to summon your lord to see if the lecture can start."

Outside the door, the servant's voice came timidly.

"Well...I see."

It's a pity that I am too busy to get away.Ling Xiao lifted his forehead and sighed.The matter of Su Huang is more important. After fifteen days, I believe that the prefect of Donghui will be able to deal with this matter a little bit.

……

The [-]th day has quietly passed away, and today is the day for the agreed competition.

A few days ago, as soon as the news of the competition came out, it quickly spread throughout Donghui City.Many concubines and court ladies heard that the newly appointed Ling Xiao was going to be there in person, so they were overwhelmed and wanted to come to have a look.The Holy Majesty could not be present in person, so he arranged for many royal family members and nobles to come and watch this unique contest.In this way, Su Huang was too busy. Although Ling Xiao helped, after a few days, the delicate eye sockets were already black and blue.

"Let the rest of the work be left to the subordinates." Looking at the time, Ling Xiao suddenly pulled Su Huang into the bedroom, "Your hair is a bit messy, let me tidy it up for you."

"Yeah." Su Huang rarely refused, "Ling Xiao, I'm still a little nervous."

"...If you don't believe me, you have to believe in yourself." Ling Xiao smiled at Su Huang in the bronze mirror, and carefully combed Su Huang's hair, "It's enough to be in the best condition. "

After [-] days of hard training, Su Huang's foil swordsmanship was already in good shape when he was drunk.This kid is quite talented, if he hadn't been delayed for a few years by the emperor's pampering, he would be one of Dayin's young masters by now.It's a pity that he has only just learned martial arts, and before Ling Xiao entered the palace, he condensed his internal strength indiscriminately.Ling Xiao opened up the veins for him that day and saved some internal energy for him. Apart from that, Su Huang's foundation was basically zero.

In today's competition, Ling Xiao didn't dare to be [-]% sure that he could beat Qi Hong.But on second thought, after all, Qi Hong is a disciple of the martial arts family that the emperor recruited from the people, he is neither crazy nor stupid, he should know how to act appropriately.Thinking about it this way, even if Su Huang couldn't win, he wouldn't be too badly injured.

As for the ultimate goal of this competition, Ling Xiao couldn't figure it out.In addition, Mr. Zhang Wenju's case was neglected because he taught Su Huang martial arts.Ling Xiao also didn't know how the governor of Donghui's government investigated this case.

It was as if a huge net descended from the sky, suppressing Ling Xiao invisibly.In today's competition, Ling Xiao suddenly had a feeling that the mountains and rain were about to come and the wind was overwhelming.

His thoughts flew away, and he couldn't control the strength in his hand. Accidentally, Su Huang was pulled in pain and made a hissing sound.

"Sorry, I was distracted." Ling Xiao quickly relaxed the movements of his hands, "His Royal Highness's hair is very soft, um... People say that people with soft hair have soft hearts. It seems to be true."

"Talk out." A few red clouds flashed across Su Huang's face.

"Suddenly remembered that when I was a child, I often liked to let my hair loose and run wildly around the yard." Ling Xiao's eyes drifted a little, as if recalling something interesting, "Then somehow, when I went out, many people dressed up beautifully. The bright little girl just clings to me, for which reason I was beaten up by my peers for no reason, and I was pushed out and targeted everywhere.”

"...I was out of shape when I was young, and deserved to be beaten."

Su Huang muttered softly, but slightly curled the corners of his lips.

"Later, I forgot what happened, so my father sent me to Peach Blossom Mountain to learn art." Ling Xiao smiled, "I was about five years old at that time, crying and refusing to leave Ling's mansion, and was beaten by my father After the beating, he left home...for ten years. Although he could be allowed to go home during the holidays, but after all, it was just the New Year's Day, and he officially left Taohuashan as a teacher the year before last."

"...Then you..." Su Huang hesitated to speak, and sighed softly.

"It's not good to sigh and sigh at such a young age." Ling Xiao joked with a smile, "The life of Taohuashan is not as bad as imagined. If it weren't for the cruelty of my father back then, Ling Xiao wouldn't be where he is today."

"Your Highness, everyone has arrived." Master Huang came in to report, "Is your Highness prepared properly?"

"It's ready." Su Huang nodded, got up from his seat, and looked at Ling Xiao questioningly.

"Very energetic. The clothes are also very suitable." Ling Xiao nodded with a smile, "It's the same sentence, don't panic, I'll be watching from below."

Su Huang nodded, picked up the dagger Ling Xiao had given him from the table a few days ago, and walked out the door.

Since Ling Xiao bestowed this Yuehua Sword to Su Huang, he has not left his side for a moment.After more than ten days of running-in, the tacit understanding between Su Huang and Yuehua has gradually deepened, and they can use it freely.

"See His Royal Highness."

A neat voice came from below the hall.Looking around, the lower steps were squeezed out by the palace maids and concubines and the daughters of various mansions who came here admiringly.

With such a huge battle, Ling Xiao couldn't help being a little worried, and took a peek at Su Huang beside him, but he looked calm and composed.He waved his hand to signal the director to bring Qi Hong to the ring.Then he cleared his throat, and solemnly announced to everyone below,

"I am very grateful to all of you for being invited to the East Palace. Today, in the name of a martial arts competition, I will officially recruit Grand Tutor Ling to the East Palace. Therefore, no matter what the result of this competition is, it is the internal affairs of the palace, and no one is allowed to gossip outside. , slanderous words! If this palace hears it, it will be severely punished!"

When everyone heard the words, they hurriedly saluted and agreed.Ling Xiao's heart felt hot when he heard the words, and he knelt beside Su Huang in Yili, saluting his favor.

Su Huang seemed to be calm on the surface, but in fact everything had already been arranged.Although he was young, he also understood the meaning behind the emperor's move.If this battle cannot be won, then Ling Xiao will not be able to stay in the East Palace.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Ling Xiao got up, blinked at Su Huang, and said with a smile, "Your Highness, I really don't want to leave."

"... After all, it's a master-student relationship, and I don't want you to lose face too much." Su Huang avoided Ling Xiao's sight and said softly.

"Then what if Young Master Ling Xiao is not qualified for the priesthood?"

When the voice of a strange man came from below, everyone was stunned and looked in the direction of the voice.

Su Huang was displeased, "Who is making noise?"

The crowd moved slowly, making way for the uninvited guest.Ling Xiao looked over, but a young man in Tsing Yi approached slowly with a long sword in his hand.Xu felt that Ling Xiao was staring at him on the Taoist steps, the young man raised his eyes and looked at Ling Xiao quietly.The man in Tsing Yi was about the same age as Ling Xiao, and he also had a handsome appearance, with phoenix eyes and silkworm eyebrows, and regular facial features. He looked at Ling Xiao, with the corners of his lips twitching slightly, but there was no smile in his eyes.

"Second brother, long time no see."

"Brother... why are you here?"

Ling Xiao's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"You became the grand tutor without saying anything, and you never told your elder brother, if you can come here, why can't I?"

Ling Yun responded with a sneer.