Taiping Inn

Qian Qingbai said: "Mr. Zi's name is well-known throughout the world. After hearing about it, I miss Mr. Zi every day. Today, Mr. Zi came to Jinling Prefecture, which is really a blessing and a happy event for Jinling Prefecture."

Li Xuandu smiled and said: "Mr. Qian, you are too kind. I am ashamed to bother the Qian family when I come to the prosperous Jinling this time."

Qian Qingbai said: "Mr. Zi's words are too polite. If it weren't for Mr. Zi's help, my Qian family would have been taken advantage of by the villains. This is one of the reasons. Taiping Sect and the Qian family have been friends for many years. Old Shen and I have been friends for many years, this is the second. With these two points, why should Taiping Sect and Qian Family force themselves to separate each other? "

Shen Yuanzhou continued: "That's right, Taiping Sect and Qian Family are of the same blood, they are one family, let alone staying for a few days, even if they stay for a year or two, Old Man Qian can't say anything."

Qian Qingbai laughed loudly, and said to the Qian Family children behind him: "Come and meet Mr. Zi."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Qian Family children agreed in unison, knelt down and knelt on the ground. The others had already avoided him. As the main person, Li Xuandu could not avoid him. He slightly turned aside and only accepted half of the greeting. Then he lifted everyone up with both hands and said, "I don't deserve it. Please stand up quickly. No need to be polite."

The Taiping clan was rich and had already prepared a gift for meeting. However, because the Qian family was also rich, it would be inferior to send yellow and white things. Therefore, this time, Mrs. Lu specially asked someone to prepare a set of worry-free money specially made by Taiping Money House. The words printed on the money were no longer "Taiping Wuyou", but "Wanxuan Qingqian", which came from the allusion of Qingqian scholar, meaning that the article was outstanding and very elegant. However, it was in line with the word "Qian" in the Qian family, which was a double entendre and very clever and appropriate.

While Li Xuandu was being polite to Qian Qingbai, Qian Jin'er also exchanged greetings with Qin Su. Not long ago, when Qin Su came to Jiangzhou to visit Su Yun'an, it was Qian Jin'er who accompanied him, so the two had already known each other for a long time. Women don't have as many rules as men when talking. If the age difference is not too big and there is no clear generation, they usually address each other as sisters to show their closeness. Qian Jin'er is older, so Qin Su calls her Sister Qian. Qin Su is younger, so Qian Jin'er calls her Sister Qin. But how much sisterly love there is is still to be discussed.

Qian Jin'er smiled and said, "I heard that Sister Qin and Master Li are engaged. Because the journey is too long, I was unable to send a gift. When you two get married, I will definitely come to congratulate you in person."

Qin Su said, "Qin Su thanks Sister first."

There were several women following Qian Jin'er. Because the daughters and daughters-in-law of the Qian family had to manage the family business and had to show up in public, so there were not so many etiquettes. Among them was Qian Yurong. She had gone to Qizhou with Li Xuandu. At that time, Li Xuandu had not met Qin Su yet. For Qian Yurong, it seemed that in the blink of an eye, Li Xuandu became the leader of Taiping Sect, a very important figure. The old ancestor who usually did not show his emotions had to treat him with courtesy. His joy was beyond words. For her, it was simply unbelievable.

While Qin Su was talking with Qian Jiner, Qian Yurong was also quietly observing the famous Miss Qin. Unlike her imagination, this Miss Qin did not have the slightest domineering air. It is said that women in the north are more heroic and not inferior to men, especially women in Liaodong. In Qian Yurong's opinion, this Miss Qin from Liaodong is mostly arrogant and domineering, or strives to win in everything, and is as good as men. But after seeing her in person, Qian Yurong felt that Miss Qin was gentle and more like a woman from the south of the Yangtze River. Speaking of Jiangnan women, Qian Yurong has seen quite a few of them over the years. There are quite a few who are arrogant because of their talents. They are gentle on the surface, but arrogant in their bones. However, Miss Qin is not the kind of person who is aloof and unkind. She treats people gently and does not rely on her status to be superior to others. Qian Yurong couldn't help but admire her in her heart. After all, she is a woman from a noble family. Only such a woman can make the famous Li Dazongzhu willing to bow down at her feet.

After the polite greetings, Li Xuandu and his party boarded the carriage that the Qian family had already prepared and headed for the Qian family's villa. The Qian family's villa is 20 miles outside the city, built by the water, half built on the land lakeshore, and half built on the blue lake surface. It is similar to Zhang Haishi's villa in Qizhou. Every summer, a trace of water vapor seeps up from the feet, cools the body, and because the villa is specially treated with moisture-proof treatment, it is not humid and stuffy. It is indeed a first-class summer resort.

Jinling Prefecture is proud to be able to visit this courtyard, so some scholars and writers often come here in groups, half to enjoy the scenery and half to cruise the lake. If they are lucky enough to be invited by the owner of the Qian family, they can go to the courtyard and show off in front of their friends. However, only very few people can be invited to explore this secluded courtyard, and most of them can only stop outside and watch from afar.

As the saying goes, "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, and the big and small households use oxen to plow." At this time, the yang energy rises, the earth thaws, and spring plowing is about to begin. When everyone arrived at the Qian family courtyard, a drizzle of cow hair came unexpectedly. The white fine rain covered the courtyard by the lake. Countless raindrops fell and splashed a layer of white water mist, connecting into pieces, and finally there was only a vast white mist between heaven and earth. In the white fog, the black tiles on the roof are particularly bright, looming in the misty rain. The rain on the tiles gathers into thin streams, flowing down along the corners of the eaves, leaving silvery thin lines.

There is a water pavilion in the courtyard, built on the lake. The ground under the feet is made of pure colored glaze. You can vaguely see groups of lake fish wagging their tails and swimming. Even though Li Xuandu is knowledgeable, he still admires the Qian family's cleverness. Many newly emerging wealthy families have no shortage of gold and silver, but they definitely don't have this foundation.

Under Qian Jin'er's guidance, the group came to this pavilion and looked out. Thousands of raindrops fell on the lake, causing thousands of ripples, making the surroundings seem to be covered with mist, but the feet are In a rain shelter, the lake surface was still calm and unpredictable. Qin Su was a little surprised. She had long heard that Jiangnan gardens were the most interesting. When she saw them today, it was really good.

At this time, there were no maids and servants in the water pavilion. After everyone sat down, they just sat around the water pavilion for a week. Qian Yurong didn't even have a seat and could only stand beside Qian Qingbai to serve his ancestors. The same is true for Shen Changsheng, but he is standing behind Li Xuandu and Qin Su.

I just exchanged polite greetings on the dock just now. Now, I don’t have to go to the world or the land, but I have to talk about serious matters.

Qian Qingbai picked up the spices in the incense burner with a silver needle and said first: "I have already discussed with the Su family. After the Great Heavenly Master arrived, I will meet here. I wonder what Zi Gong wants to do?"

Li Xuandu said, "Qian Lao is a landlord, but Xuan has no objection based on Qian Lao's arrangement."

"Okay." Qian Qingbai said: "This matter is of great importance. It is not only the affairs of Mr. Zi and the Great Heavenly Master, but also not only the affairs of one state and one place. It involves the future situation of Jiangnan and Jiangbei, which is really careless. However, I heard that there were also voices of opposition. The Great Master was inevitably overwhelmed by this matter recently."

Li Xuan leaned back on the back of the chair, with a leisurely attitude and said, "I can pay attention to this. After all, after all, I have been fighting for so many years, and now I have to make peace again. Some people cannot avoid turning this turn. And it's my reason. At that time, I was the fourth Mr. Xinwei Sect of Qing, and led the four sects to be hostile to the six sects. Mr. Shen and Abbot Fang Jing were able to mediate the dispute between the two sides, so they were taken advantage of by the Earth Master. Gratitudes and grudges are not something that can be explained clearly in one word. Some complaints are reasonable. As long as you don’t delay major events, they are nothing.”

Most of the people present were familiar with these grievances and past, but Shen Changsheng and Qian Yurong didn't know much. The reason why they appeared here was because their elders wanted them to participate in it. If they didn't participate in some things, they would just not participate in them. Never learn it.

Qian Qingbai said, "With that being said, it's better to prepare early."

Li Xuandu asked, "I know who is opposed by Qingwei Sect. It's nothing more than Li Yuanying and Li Daoshi. Mr. Haishi, I have already talked to him about this matter, and he fully supports it. As for Jiangnan, Mr. Qian is in Jiangnan and knows me more deeply than me. I wonder who are there?”

Qian Qingbai put down the silver needle in his hand, gently attached his tie, and said, "First of all, the cousin of the Great Heavenly Master, Zhang Jingchen. This person has a certain influence in the Zhang clan, and many Zhang clans who are dissatisfied with the Great Heavenly Master. Everyone has clothes to him. After all, they are all close relatives of blood. Even if the great master has the cultivation and power of heaven, it is not convenient to do it. He always has to leave some room."

Shen Yuanzhou said, "Speaking of this, we are the same people as Zhang Jingxiu, and we know a lot about him. The great master, with a powerful and conspiring face, is actually a kind-hearted person, among the four immortals in the realm of immortality. , the great heavenly master is the most compassionate, but kindness does not control the power, righteousness does not control the soldiers. The great heavenly master always shows mercy when dealing with his own family. To say something disrespectful, if the great heavenly master is replaced by the earthly master Xu Wugui , Now who in the Zhang family still says no word?”

Qian Qingbai smiled and said, "Everyone said it was his own family, so naturally he had to be punished without teaching. After all, there are still a few people like the Earth Master who abandoned their country and family."

Li Xuandu said: "Zhang Jingchen is indeed a disaster. Because Zhang Jingchen, Yan Xuanji lost his position as the leader, and the marriage between Cihang Sect became empty. Now Mrs. Su is unfamiliar with Yan Xuanji, so The attitude of Cihang Sect must be that it is unwilling to give up Yan Xuanji. There is something to do. Sect Master Bai will definitely stand on our side."

Qian Jin'er said, "Zengzhu Li is aware that the Cihang Sect has indeed been heard."

Speaking of this, Qian Jin'er glanced at Qin Su again and said, "This matter is thanks to the Master Qin. If it weren't for the Master Qin's contact, this matter wouldn't have been implemented so quickly."

Qin Su smiled slightly, "I'm not just following the instructions of the Zi Mansion."

Qian Qingbai praised: "At that time, the Purple Mansion was far away in the Golden Tent, and he still did not forget the south of the Yangtze River. It can be said that he was planning thousands of miles away."