Taiping Inn

In the cabin, Li Xuandu was introducing Li Rushi to Bai Xiushang, "Mother-in-law, this is my fellow disciple Li Rushi in Qingwei Sect. His name is Yunhe. He was my right-hand man. Later, when I lost power in the sect, he was also implicated by me and lost his position as the head of the hall. He was exiled to Kuye Island at the junction of the East China Sea and the North Sea. Later, when I was on a mission outside, I invited him to my side and asked him to help me again. Yunhe had no complaints and followed me around and gave me instructions. To be honest, I owed him a lot."

Li Rushi, who was sitting next to Li Xuandu, stood up and saluted, "Meeting Master Bai."

Bai Xiushang smiled slightly, "We are all family. Yunhe doesn't need to be polite. Please sit down."

Li Rushi sat down again.

Li Xuandu said, "How? Please tell me about the recent arrangements."

"Yes." Li Rushi said, "The key to the current situation is still in the Imperial Capital, so I followed the order of the master to secretly monitor the Wanxiang Academy in Zhongzhou while arranging people to go to the Imperial Capital in batches to obtain intelligence. Most of these people are small traders or low-class businesses, which are not easy to be noticed. They are not subordinate to each other. Even if one of them is exposed or discovered by the Qingluan Guard, it doesn't matter."

Bai Xiushang nodded slightly, glanced at Li Xuandu, and said, "It is naturally great that Zifu can have such thoughts and make arrangements in advance."

Li Xuandu said, "Mother-in-law, you are too kind."

Li Rushi continued, "It's just that we have too little time to prepare. We still lack our own people in the most critical academies, the residences of the major ministers and dignitaries, and the deep palace. Without people here, the previous arrangements are unlikely to be of much use."

Li Xuandu said, "This is why I asked you to come here. Master Bai has You can listen to some of the plans. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can also ask for help from Master Bai's people. "

Li Rushi's face flashed with surprise, but he still replied respectfully: "Yes."

Bai Xiushang considered his words and said: "I just mentioned a few key locations. I did keep a backup in my early years. I wonder if Zifu still remembers the four great masters of the Imperial Capital."

Li Xuandu said: "Of course I remember, they are Su Lianrong's Yaoqin, Yuan Feixue's singing, Murong Hua's dancing, Qian Jiner's pipa . Needless to say, Qian Jin'er, also known as Qian Yijin, is from the Qian family. We just met in Jinling Mansion. Su Lianrong is Susu's good friend and was sent to Zhongzhou by Susu. Yuan Feixue is missing, so only Murong Hua is left in the Imperial Capital. "

Bai Xiushang glanced at the people around her. There were only Li Xuandu, Qin Su and Li Rushi, so she said: "In this case, I will speak frankly. Murong Hua is my disciple."

Li Xuandu and the other three were all surprised and felt that it was unexpected, but after thinking carefully, it was reasonable.

Qin Su hesitated for a moment and said, "This Miss Murong, I heard that she married the cabinet vice minister who had lost his wife for many years. Although she was not promoted and the age difference between them was 30 years, it was still a good story among the scholars."

Bai Xiushang smiled, "That's right."

Qin Su asked, "Doesn't she mind?"

As soon as Qin Su said this, Li Xuan knew that he shouldn't ask this question, but he had no choice. Qin Su was not a young lady raised in seclusion. She knew the sufferings of the world and the dangers of the world, but she was still a little naive in many things, which was also beautiful.

For example, in this matter, Qin Su obviously believed that a woman could not marry an old man who was more than 30 years older than herself, even if the old man was a powerful official in the court. This was obviously the idea of ​​the eldest lady. With her status, she would certainly not wrong herself, nor did she have to wrong herself to please anyone. To find a husband, it was not only about being well-matched, but also about being of the same age, having the same feelings, and having outstanding abilities. Therefore, there were very few people who could match her. In the end, she met Li Xuandu, which was both accidental and inevitable.

But how many people in the world can have her family background? If there is such a marriage, let alone a prostitute, even the daughter of an ordinary family, or even a daughter of an ordinary family, would feel that it is a great blessing. Marrying the second assistant of the court is not only "getting the Tao", but also the whole family will rise to heaven.

Although Murong Hua is Bai Xiushang's disciple, she cannot be compared with Su Yun'an. In addition to being a member of the Cihang Sect, Su Yun'an is also the eldest daughter of the Su family. Therefore, Su Yun'an's mission is to marry Yan Feiqing, the beloved disciple of the great celestial master Zhang Jingxiu. The two are in love with each other, and Yan Feiqing is also good-looking, family-based, and talented. They are also well-matched, which can be said to be a heaven-sent marriage. Murong Hua can only dance in the imperial capital city, and finally marry an old man who is more than 30 years older than herself.

Similarly, if Li Xuandu did not have a master and adoptive father named Li Daoxu, and a senior brother Zhang Haishi who was like a father to him, could he really make a comeback and rise to prominence in two years? If he did not have the background of the Li family, and Zhang Haishi, Li Feiyan and others came forward one after another, how could the Qin family be so enthusiastic, and Qin Qing would not easily marry his daughter off, and it would not be the current situation. Maybe Li Xuandu really had to fight. If it weren't for Li Xuandu's powerful background, Zhang Jingxiu wouldn't have supported and promoted him so much, because without a foundation, it's impossible to build a tall building on flat ground.

It goes without saying that background itself is a kind of power. Therefore, people with backgrounds can always live more confidently. Li Xuandu also figured this out, so he still admired Song Zheng in his heart. A person without a background, who struggled hard and became a well-known figure in the world, no matter what his virtues were, he was extraordinary.

Hearing Qin Su's question, Bai Xiushang was silent for a moment and said, "Murong Hua's identity is very special. In the entire Cihang Sect, only I and another elder know her true identity. She is Cihang Sect. Special disciple."

Li Xuandu knew in his heart that every sect would have such a person, and they had another saying, spy. For example, Han Yue, under Li Xuandu, is such a person. She was originally a disciple of the Pin Nu Sect. Later, under the clever arrangement of the Pin Nu Sect, she became a dual identity. If nothing unexpected happens, she should have been After rescuing Shi Wuyue, he returned to the female sect. As a result, Han Yue was neither a disciple of Xuannv Sect nor a disciple of the female sect, but became Shi Wuyue's disciple, and she was in the middle of the two. The trajectories between sects are also somewhat similar to those of Shi Wuyue.

Bai Xiushang continued, "Also, Cihang Sect is not Xuannv Sect, and there are not so many rules and regulations."

Cihang Sect has never been a sect with a strong sense of morality. Some people use any means to achieve their goals, so they have been well-known and criticized in the world over the years. Some even compared Cihang Sect with the Pin Nu Sect, saying that the Pin Nu Sect is The Red Prostitute, Cihangzong is a Qing Prostitute. Although this statement is not good, it also makes sense.

Qin Su also understood and stopped talking.

Li Xuan knew that Murong Hua's identity was unusual, but he still confirmed it again, "My mother-in-law, I have an ally in the Imperial Capital City, and my identity is noble. It has some influence whether it is in the court or in the royal palace. But her identity cannot be easily exposed. It is necessary to contact her with an extremely reliable person, and this contact person can adapt to the situation and will not put herself in danger. My mother-in-law, this... I remember Mrs. Murong wants I am older than me, so I will call him Senior Sister Murong. Can Senior Sister Murong be competent?”

A hint of surprise flashed in Bai Xiushang's eyes. She didn't expect that Li Xuandu's hand was so long. He was in Jinling and Liaodong. He had never stepped into the imperial capital since the second year of Tianbao, but he had already reached into the imperial capital. , and even reached into the deep palace. From this point of view, her son-in-law still has many secrets.

Of course, Bai Xiushang didn't know that his disciples had joined a secret organization called "Qingpinghui" and became one of Li Xuandu's allies.

Bai Xiushang understood Li Xuandu’s concerns, thought for a while, and said, “To be honest, Murong Hua actually has some connection with Su Su.”

Qin Su was stunned, "Me?"

Bai Xiushang nodded, "She was originally from the Wangqing Sect, but after Han Wugui died, she left the Wangqing Sect. At that time, she was still very young, a little girl with a treasure, and was born in the Wangqing Sect. I happened to pass by and rescue her. I did not bring her back to Cihang Sect, but placed her in an industry in the Imperial Capital City. She worshipped me as my teacher. I am not using Cihang In the name of the sect, she was accepted as her disciple, but in the name of Bai Suyi, there were some nuances in it, and she also understood that I could not pass the position of the sect leader of the Cihang Sect to her, even if it was not Su Yunxian, and Su Yunjiao. But I told her that she was the "Cihang Pudu Sword Book" and helped her to practice the "Taishang Forgetful Love Sutra" of the Forgetful Love Sect. I even hired a few friends from the Xuannv Sect to teach her She also asked someone to teach her to dance. She learned very quickly and was very good, especially at dancing with colorful clothes. "

Only then did Qin Su realize that Murong Hua was once a member of the Wangqing Sect. However, when Han Wugui died, she was still young and did not join the Wangqing Sect. Now it took a short time to take over the Wangqing Sect from Qin Qing. Qin Qing cleaned up the Wangqing Sect several times because of Han Yaoyue’s incident, which made it difficult to know these old news.

Bai Xiushang said, "At a young age, she was able to steal the copy of the "Taishang Forgetful Sutra" of the Forgetful Sect, which shows that she is quick-witted. Over the years, she has practiced two great methods and has reached the realm of heaven and man. , please rest assured by Zifu."

Li Xuan looked at Qin Su.

Qin Su's face was slightly dark, "Stealing the book."

Bai Xiushang said, "Since I passed on the 'Cihang Pudu Sword Book' to her, I naturally trust her. The reason why she stole the book and fled was something that had something to do with Han Yaoyue."

Qin Su's face suddenly eased a lot, "Since it is related to Han Yaoyue, I think she has to do it."