Cloud of the Qing Dynasty

Zhang Chi felt very depressed from just now.

In fact, he has been quite depressed these days.

Because he finally realized that before he thought that Mu Liuyun would need his mind and experience, care and company, it was just a kind of self-consolation under the hope that he couldn't ask for it, and Mu Liuyun didn't really need it that much. he.

Because Mu Liuyun is not alone and helpless, he has a powerful sect behind him to support him, there is no need for Zhang Chi, an outsider, to make up for his shortcomings with self-righteousness.

Zhang Chi is now just an ordinary friend who is better with him, and would be better without him. If he wants to become an indispensable person around Mu Liuyun, his role is far from enough.

As a result, this problem has not been resolved, and a new crisis is in front of us.

Although many disciples of the Shangqing Palace devoted themselves to practicing martial arts and Taoism and never married, the Shangqing Palace did not prohibit marriages—just look at Shangguanling.Mu Liuyun's martial arts is so high, and he is good-looking. If it is said that no one knew of his existence because he was too low-key in the past, it is almost certain that there will be a cloud of admirers in the future. One day, Mu Liuyun fell in love with one of the girls, and from then on they became a fairy couple that everyone in the world admired, leaving him alone in the dark to silently grieve.

I am afraid that there is not much time left for him.

Seeing Shangguanling clinging to Mu Liuyun, Zhang Chi felt restless for a while, but he had no choice but to be patient.

***

Just when Zhang Chi was secretly depressed, Mu Liuyun left the charming Shangguanling behind and came to look for him.

In fact, there is nothing important to come to him. I just chatted with him about the connection between Jinghong Villa and this murder case. I don’t have any new ideas. I just sort out the clues and ideas in the past to see if I missed anything. .

Zhang Chi was both happy and a little anxious. He vaguely felt that Mu Liuyun came to him at this time, not so much because of the urgency of the matter, but more as if he wanted to get rid of Shangguanling's entanglement.

I don't know if it's true, or because people always like to think things in their favor.

He thought and thought, but decided to ask this doubt: "You don't seem to like talking to Miss Shangguan very much?"

Mu Liuyun shook his head: "I'm not familiar with her, so I don't know what to say."

Zhang Chi's heart jumped, and a possibility quietly popped up in his heart.

Could it be that Mu Liuyun actually doesn't like women?

Otherwise, in the face of such a little girl who is in the Mood for Love, from the age of sixteen to the age of sixty, which man should not be surprised?

Zhang Chi carefully considered his tone, and asked tentatively, "Don't you think she... er, cute?"

Mu Liuyun glanced in Shangguanling's direction, then looked at Zhang Chi, then looked at Shangguanling and Qingliu's cheerful way of talking and laughing, and commented pertinently: "It's really good-looking, with a straightforward and generous personality. Good girl."

Zhang Chi's heart sank, and he heard Mu Liuyun say again: "If you have the heart, you should seize some opportunities. I'm afraid there is no shortage of people to pursue such a girl."

...What is this all about!

Zhang Chi was wailing in his heart, he shook his hands hurriedly and said, "I didn't mean that."

Mu Liuyun smiled gently: "My fair lady, gentlemen are so good, there is nothing to be ashamed of. If you hesitate to move forward and miss the opportunity, you will regret it later."

Zhang Chi really wanted to jump into the river.

***

Jinghong Mountain Villa is not difficult to find at all. When you leave the east gate of Wuling City, you can see this magnificent manor from a long distance.

The manor is built on an island in the east of Dongting Lake. The island is not far from the shore of the lake, as if it is separated by a big river. Between the island and the shore is a spacious pontoon bridge that can pass four or five horses at the same time.

When he got a little closer, the sharp-eyed Zhang Chi found that the island was surrounded by hidden piles underwater, and there were towering walls and sentry posts along the island. As long as the people on the island closed the pontoon bridge, the entire island would It is a military fortress that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Thinking about it, the Ye family and his son chose this place and built such a structure out of the consideration of self-protection in troubled times.

In the past few years, Qin Wuqi has expanded a lot on the original basis. A group of people handed over invitations to the guards outside the pontoon bridge to explain their intentions. When the guards led them across the pontoon bridge, the majestic porch and the banners flying everywhere, The resplendent main hall, the buildings with carved beams and painted buildings, and the tall tower built against the mountain all show the powerful strength of this martial arts family to the people.

If someone who has never seen anything in the world suddenly sees such a magnificent scene, he will definitely feel a strong sense of shock and awe from the bottom of his heart.Even Qingliu and Qingyue couldn't help secretly feeling a little depressed that their sect was completely inferior in terms of momentum.

Qin Wuqi was not in the village at this time, it was Yin Ci who had met them in the ruined temple last time, who came forward to receive them, took them to meet the Taoist priest who had already arrived, and took several of them—including Zhang Chi He and the two little girls settled down in the guest room of Shangqing Palace Dongyuan, and lived with other people from Shangqing Palace.

Tianhe Daoist is an old man who is nearly sixty years old with gray beard and hair. He is also the last one among the seven sons of the Shangqing Dynasty. He is accompanied by several disciples and grandchildren of him.

When the two sides met, Mu Liuyun bowed first: "Senior brother."

Tianhe smiled and stretched out his hand to help: "Junior Brother Tianxuan has worked hard all the way."

Then Tianhe's disciples paid homage to Mu Liuyun to meet their uncle, Qingliu, Qingyue and other disciples of the Qing generation also paid homage to their uncle and their uncles in turn. I'm quite used to it.

Of course Zhang Chi stepped aside to avoid the ceremony, but Shangguanling and Bao Qiqiao froze in place dumbfounded.

It was a middle-aged man beside Tianhe who discovered her: "Ling'er, why are you here?"

"Father..." Shangguan Ling, who hadn't recovered from the shock at all, called out stiffly.

"Uncle Yizheng, the thing is like this." Qingliu said, "When we were fighting in Wuling City, we encountered a little conflict between Shangguan's sister and someone, so I helped her drive away the person and brought her along by the way. .”

Yizheng scolded, "I'll get into trouble all day long, why don't I thank the two senior brothers and grand master uncle."

"Great...Uncle Grand Master?" Shangguan Ling looked at Mu Liuyun stiffly.

"You are not a member of the Shangqing Palace, so you don't need to be called that." Mu Liuyun said lightly.

"..." Shangguan Ling was at a loss for words.

She hadn't heard anyone mention this young Grand Master Uncle, because even many disciples in the sect only knew that Master Xuan Yidao and a quiet young Daoist lived in the Qingfeng Pavilion in the back mountain, but It was not until recently that he found out that this silent Taoist priest was actually a disciple of Taoist priest Xuan.She is a relative who wanders outside the fringes of the sect, and there is no way to know about it.

So Shangguan Ling thought that Mu Liuyun, who was less than 30 years old, must be a disciple of the Qing generation. In addition, Qingliu and Qingyue deliberately played tricks and didn't tell her, and never called Mu Liuyun the grand master uncle. Until now, there was a bolt from the blue Falling down, the little girlish heart that had just sprouted in her was smashed to ashes.

Seeing that Shangguan Ling just stared at Mu Liuyun blankly, Yizheng couldn't help frowning: "Ling'er, don't be rude."

Mu Liuyun didn't pay attention to it, he had already walked into the courtyard with Tianhe, talking to Tianhe about the murder case and what happened afterwards, and it was only then that he remembered to call Zhang Chi to introduce him to his senior brother.

The familiar Zhang Chi took over Mu Liuyun's conversation, and began to talk vividly about their experiences along the way.

The more Tianhe heard it, the more solemn his face became, he took the two of them to his room, dismissed the other disciples, and said to Zhang Chi solemnly: "Zhang Shaoxia, you said that Jinghong Villa may have participated in this murder case, it's all based on your evidence. If there is no hard evidence for some conjectures based on clues, we might not be able to use these to accuse Lord Qin of the crime."

Zhang Chi shook his hand quickly and said, "I'm not suggesting that you go directly to the owner of Qin, but to ask the owner of Qin what is going on with these things related to Jinghong Villa."

"If you ask him directly, even if he did it, how can he admit it?"

"Even if he lied, there must be traces to follow. As long as we trace down according to what he said, we will always find some flaws in the words." Zhang Chi said, "Whether the news he gave is true or not, we know The more information you have, the closer you are to the truth, which is better than just guessing based on just a few clues."

Mu Liuyun also said: "Zhang Chi is very smart and has helped me a lot along the way. I think we should listen to his opinion."

"Zhang Shaoxia is so old-fashioned and warm-hearted. It would be great if he is willing to help. When the owner of Qin Zhuang returns to the village, let's go and ask him together." Tianhe said with a smile, "You have worked hard all the way, and you haven't had time to catch up with the wind and wash away the dust. Letting you bother so much, I was negligent, go and rest first."

Zhang Chi even said that he was being polite, but Mu Liuyun thought of something: "I remember they arranged for you a very remote place to live, you and Yizheng can change and live in the room next to me, so you can come and talk to me anytime. "

"Okay." Zhang Chi smiled happily, looked at Tianhe again, and said embarrassedly, "Will it be inconvenient to occupy your place as soon as we come here?"

Tianhe smiled gently: "Junior brother has no friends since he was a child. It is also a rare fate to meet someone like Zhang Shaoxia when he descends the mountain. Zhang Shaoxia should not stick to these details."

"In that case, I'd rather be respectful than obedient."

Tianhe nodded: "Junior Brother, please stay here, I still have something to say to you alone."

Zhang Chi got up to leave, and when he heard his footsteps going away, Tianhe said to Mu Liuyun, "Does Junior Brother know the details of this person?"

"Senior brother, do you remember that when I went down the mountain to eliminate evil for the first time, I saved a child from half-faced Yan Luoliang Xiaotian, and that was him."

Tianhe was surprised: "Is there such a coincidence in the world?"

"Well. He wandered around since he was a child, joined the beggar gang, and later served in the Northwest Army for three years. Now he is working for 'Bao Inquiry'."

"Is this what he told you?"

Mu Liuyun nodded: "I think he is sincere and doesn't seem to be lying to me."

"I also think that this person has clear eyes and an upright manner. He is not a villain. But you still have to be careful. You are very skilled in martial arts but have not been deeply involved in the world. I am afraid that people who want to approach you to curry favor with you in the future will not Few, I believe you can tell the difference between those who are truly wicked, but these upright and kind people also have their own selfishness to some extent, and those who don’t know the basics can be friends, but they can’t be trusted.”

"I understand." Mu Liuyun nodded.