Almost all of the people Chu Qingxiao mentioned were famous among the younger generation in Tianxuan Mountain, especially Zhao Nianshuang!
After the news about Chu Qingxiao spread, there were many true or false stories about Chu Qingxiao.
The most eye-catching one is the rumor that Chu Qingxiao and Zhao Nianshuang are childhood sweethearts.
Most people are skeptical.
After all, before this, Zhao Nianshuang was like a fairy or goddess in their hearts, except for the one who single-handedly turned the tide against the fallen King Wu twelve years ago.
There will never be anyone in this world who is worthy of Zhao Nianshuang.
At this moment, when Chu Qingxiao mentioned Zhao Nianshuang, everyone's expressions changed slightly, and their eyebrows showed either curiosity or vigilance.
"If that's the case, then Master Lao Fu will invite these people to come to the Sword Holding Hall to debate the authenticity!" Qiao Qingzhi turned to look at Fu Zhengliang who was sitting beside him.
Fu Zhengliang was still thinking about what Zhong Yuan said just now, and he was weighing what the other party was thinking.
Hearing Qiao Qingzhi's words, Kankan came to his senses. He quickly stood up and said, "Report to Qiao Siming."
"My sect's Peak Master Zhao, Xiang Anrui Xiaozhu and others have been practicing in seclusion recently. Now we are at a critical moment and I'm afraid they won't be able to come."
As soon as these words came out, Qiao Qingzhi raised his eyebrows with a playful expression: "Zhao Nianshuang and Peak Master Zhao broke through seclusion two months ago. We all know that. But as far as I know, Rui Xiaozhu and Xiang An were both still there ten days ago. Although they were in public, why did the two of them shut themselves up at the critical moment?"
"This..." Fu Zhengliang was at a loss for words and didn't know how to respond.
"Hmph! More than ten days ago, the court sent someone to pass the news of the seven halls' joint trial to you, Tianxuan Mountain."
"You should know that this trial requires them to serve as witnesses! You know this, but you let them practice in seclusion. What's wrong? You don't take the court's affairs at heart, right!" Qiao Qingzhi said sternly.
Although the Supervisor Tiansi did not participate in the power struggle in the court most of the time, after all, he was in a high position, and Qiao Qingzhi still understood some of the secrets involved.
This is obviously not a coincidence, but someone did it deliberately.
"Your Majesty, please be clear!"
"Cultivation is all about chance. Both Xiang Anrui and Xiaozhu suddenly realized that they are the future pillars of Tianxuan Mountain. If such an opportunity is missed, it is impossible to say that they will be trapped in the current state for life. , even we at Tianxuan Mountain dare not stop such a big event." Fu Zhengliang said quickly.
For people in this world, cultivation is obviously the most important thing.
The bad people's cultivation is like killing their parents.
Even if Qiao Qingzhi knew that Fu Zhengliang had made this up, she still couldn't find a reason to reprimand him.
Chu Qingxiao on the side saw this change in his eyes, and he was not surprised by it.
Rui Xiaozhu was naturally imprisoned by Bailong Peak. Chu Qingxiao would not doubt this.
As for Xiang An, he is a smart man. The man behind the Wuling City tragedy was extremely hostile to Chu Qingxiao. After Xiang An understood that Chu Qingxiao could not be persuaded to surrender, he also turned to him, but he was not sure about Zhao Nianshuang's position. Before, he did not dare to attack Chu Qingxiao easily in public.
Therefore, not being there now is the wisest choice for him.
Thinking of this, Chu Qingxiao looked at Qiao Qingzhi and said, "Master Qiao, isn't there Fan Yuanwu? Please ask him to come forward and testify for me."
Qiao Qingzhi frowned.
Judging from the information she obtained during the investigation, Fan Yuanwu was obviously on the side of Baili Mansion and others. Rui Xiaozhu and Xiang An both chose Mingzhe to protect themselves and never showed up, but Fan Yuanwu was not so smart. It was obvious that he would get With the instruction of certain people, once he arrives at the scene, the testimony he gives may be unfavorable to Chu Qingxiao.
Qiao Qingzhi wanted to help Chu Qingxiao, so she said: "How can one person be the witness? I think it is better to wait for a few days until Xiang An and Rui Xiaozhu come out of confinement before making a decision, so as to convince everyone."
"Qiao Siming's words are wrong!" But just as Qiao Qingzhi's words came out, Lu Zhaoran, who had been holding back his anger, finally found an opportunity. He stood up and said: "Fan Yuanwu is also an old man from Wuling City. He has been here before. With Miss Chu as a witness, as long as Fan Yuanwu can also prove that this guy is Chu Qingxiao, we can close the case. Why delay any longer? You and I are both court officials, and various departments and offices are busy with affairs. If Qiao Siming continues to linger like this, but I have fulfilled His Majesty’s great trust.”
"I think what Lu Siming said makes sense." At this moment, the official from the Yushitai on the side also echoed.
At this point, although Qiao Qingzhi felt uneasy, she could only frown and remain silent.
Seeing this, Lu Zhaoran nodded towards Fu Zhengliang who was on the side. Fu Zhengliang immediately understood, and at that moment several disciples from Tianxuan Mountain left.
After about a hundred seconds, I saw several disciples from Tianxuan Mountain walking to the front of the Sword Holding Hall with a man they thought was in his early thirties.
Chu Qingxiao turned to look at the man.
When he was in Wuling City, he didn't have much contact with Fan Yuanwu.
I just know that the Fan Yuanwu family was quite famous in Wuling City in the past, and their ancestors accumulated a lot of wealth by doing business.
But later his father was deceived by a friend and lost everything in his business. From that day on, Fan's father fell into despair and bought the family business. He drank every day to relieve his sorrows, and soon died of depression.
His mother originally married her because of her father's property. Now that the Fan family was in ruins, his mother turned around and found a new lover and left, leaving only Fan Yuanwu and his younger brother to depend on each other.
Fan Yuanwu's younger brother was frail and sickly since childhood.
In order to support himself and his younger brother, Fan Yuanwu, who was still just a child, could only do some shady and sneaky things.
But how can you walk by the river without getting your shoes wet?
Once, he was caught by the hotel manager and surrounded by seven or eight waiters on the street and beat him up. Chu Qingxiao and Xiang An happened to be passing by that day. They took out Chu Qingxiao for the sake of Shi Fan Yuanwu and his classmates. Only because of his father's identity as a yamen servant did the hotel manager stop.
Fan Yuanwu felt grateful to Chu Qingxiao and the others.
It was at that time that Chu Qingxiao heard about his family's situation and that he had a younger brother who was bedridden all year round. He took Zhao Nianshuang to visit him from time to time, giving him some food and finding some clothes he didn't use.
Chu Qingxiao's own family was also living in poverty, so this was all he could do for them. He even found some doctors for Fan Yuanwu's younger brother through Mr. Luo's connections.
But in the end, his brother died.
From that day on, Fan Yuanwu lived in seclusion and was depressed for a long time until Zhu Yin arrived.
Seeing his old friend from twelve years ago now standing in front of him, his childishness gone, Chu Qingxiao couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
He was about to say something to Fan Yuanwu who was walking towards him, but Fan Yuanwu stood still about two steps away from him, cupped his hands and looked at the officials around him: "Fan Yuanwu, a disciple of Tianxuan Peak, has met all of you."
He said this with a serious tone, but he never looked at Chu Qingxiao from beginning to end.
There was a little excitement on Chu Qingxiao's face, but it immediately dissipated under Fan Yuanwu's performance.
"Well, I heard that you are from Wuling City." Lu Zhaoran asked at this time.
"My lord, I am indeed from Wuling City." Fan Yuanwu responded respectfully.
Lu Zhaoran nodded and asked: "Think carefully, did you recognize a person named Chu Qingxiao when you were in Wuling City twelve years ago?"
"Chu Qingxiao?" Fan Yuanwu looked puzzled. He thought about it seriously and then said: "I remember that there is indeed such a person. He is an old friend with Senior Brother Xiang An, and he and Peak Master Zhao seem to be brothers and sisters."
As a disciple of Tianxuan Mountain, and also an inner disciple who has gained some fame over the years, Fan Yuanwu's words carry weight.
As soon as these words came out, those who were watching had expressions of surprise on their faces.
There is new evidence that Chu Qingxiao and Zhao Nianshuang were childhood sweethearts.
Such anecdotes can obviously arouse the curiosity of busy people.
But now, all that is left is the last question, which is whether the Chu Qingxiao in front of him is the Chu Qingxiao in Wuling City.
The answer to this question will soon be answered in Fan Yuanwu's mouth. At this time, everyone looked at Fan Yuanwu curiously.
"Then look at the person next to you, is he the old man from Wuling City you mentioned?" Lu Zhaoran also said at this time.
Fan Yuanwu nodded, and then turned to look at Chu Qingxiao for the first time.
His eyes were calm and he looked up and down. This process was not long, but to everyone around him, it seemed extremely long. Even Qiao Qingzhi, the Supervisor of Heaven, did not dare to breathe at this time. One mouthful.
until……
Fan Yuanwu suddenly laughed.
He withdrew his gaze, turned to look at Lu Zhaoran, and spoke under the nervous gazes of everyone.
"Report to your lord."
"Both his appearance and temperament are no different from the Chu Qingxiao I remember."
As soon as these words came out, Chu Zhaozhao on the side secretly breathed a long sigh of relief, secretly thinking that this Fan Yuanwu was not an unscrupulous person.
Lu Zhaoran frowned, and subconsciously looked at Fu Zhengliang aside, with an accusatory look in his eyes.
Before Fu Zhengliang could respond with his eyes, Fan Yuanwu's voice sounded again.
"but……"
"I'm pretty sure."
"He is not Chu Qingxiao!"
