After listening to Li Yan's narration, Liu Shui thought for a while and said doubtfully: "The behavior of these robbers is so similar to the people who destroyed Tianxin Pavilion and the Iron Sword Sect. Are they from the entire Xiangmen?"
Li Yan said hesitantly: "I didn't expect this. Recently, Xiangmen has been doing many good deeds and has a good reputation. No one should doubt that it is them."
While the two were talking, Li Feng walked in. Liu Shui quickly called out: "Sister Feng'er, how are you doing lately?"
Li Feng snorted coldly and said indifferently: "You are finally willing to come back?" Liu Shui couldn't help but feel heartbroken when he saw that she had lost a lot of weight, her face was full of sadness, and she had no energy.
Liu Shuiman said apologetically: "Sister, it's my fault. I didn't expect such a thing to happen in Tanzhou."
Furong said: "Master, the lady learned from the princess that if we can recover or compensate the official silver, the master can be released without charge."
Liu Shui sighed and said: "Compensation is naturally impossible. Who has so much silver? Now they can only find a way to recover the official silver. Furong, you are smart, do you think of any way?"
Furong was naturally very happy when she heard Liu Shui praising her, and said: "Master, I don't have any good ideas for the time being. We can only arrange more people to go around to find out the news. This matter must be done by people in the world."
Furong paused and then said: "Combined with the fact that the official grain was robbed, I always feel that there is a powerful person controlling everything behind the scenes. But I can't tell who it is. Is it just robbing money or does it have other purposes? "
Li Feng said: "Don't think about so many useless things, just think about how to find Guanyin as soon as possible!"
Several people thought hard but couldn't come up with any good ideas.
At this time, the servant came to report: "Mr. Lu Yuan is looking for the young master."
Liu Shui thought to himself that Xiangmen is really powerful. I just came back not long ago, and they followed me to visit. Liu Shui went out to greet him and invited Lu Yuan to the hall to talk.
Liu Shui said: "Your sect is really well-informed. As soon as I sat down, Hall Master Lu arrived. I wonder if Hall Master has any advice?"
Lu Yuan said: "Young Master has been rewarded. We can't say we are well-informed. It's just that many people have joined Xiangmen recently, so we need to know about people and things in the world as soon as possible."
Lu Yuan paused for a moment and said: "I am here to treat guests. The master of our sect specially invites the young master to come and have a chat."
Liu Shui said: "I don't have a close relationship with your sect leader. What do you want from me?"
Lu Yuan said: "Of course we have important matters to discuss, and you will know as soon as the young master leaves. Not to mention that our sect has a large number of people and talents. Maybe we will have the opportunity to work for the young master in the future?"
Liu Shui thought that he was right. With the current power of Xiangmen, he might be able to get some useful information. Besides, Liu Shui also wanted to take the opportunity to explore their true identity, so he said hello to Li Yan and Li Feng and followed Lu Yuan.
Li Yan said: "Feng'er and I are discussing some family matters in the mansion. Let Fu Rong and Peony accompany you and take care of you."
Liu Shui thought about it. With Furong here, she might be able to see some clues.
Liu Shui followed the road with hibiscus and peony to the Quanxiangmen General Altar.
The main altar of Quanxiangmen was located in the original Tianxin Pavilion. After Quanxiangmen bought Tianxin Pavilion, it was rebuilt. After their transformation, it has been built into a city-in-city with sky-high buildings, exquisite construction, beautiful scenery and large scale.
Liu Shui followed Lu Yuan to the gate, but saw three large golden characters "Quanxiang Gate" engraved on the wall above the gate, and three slightly smaller characters "Tianxing Pavilion" below. The five words sparkled in the sunlight.
Lu Yuan saw that Liu Shui was a little confused, so he explained: "This place was originally called Tianxin Pavilion. The sect owner thought that Tianxin violated the royal taboo, so it was renamed Tianxing Pavilion."
Liu Shui saw a couplet written on both sides of the door. The handwriting was strong and powerful, with dragons and phoenixes dancing. Combining hardness and softness, the font is extremely handsome.
Lu Yuan introduced from the side that this was written by the sect leader. Liu Shui couldn't help but admire him. He didn't expect that this Xiao Xianglan was actually capable of both civil and military skills. He had underestimated her before.
After entering the gate, one side of the road is lined with flowers and trees in full bloom and green leaves, and the other side is a group of rockeries with jagged rocks and blue water. In the distance, there are carved buildings and painted buildings, flying eaves and walking walls, and pavilions and corridors connected together. It is truly ingenious and beautiful.
Liu Shui secretly admired Xiao Xianglan's exquisite idea. Teams of people shuttled back and forth in the mansion from time to time, and the defense was obviously very tight. When they walked to the main building, gongs and drums suddenly sounded and firecrackers exploded.
Liu Shui raised his eyes and saw that there were two rows of people sitting in front of the building. One row was playing music and playing, and the other row was lighting firecrackers to greet Liu Shui as a distinguished guest.
Two pretty girls in green clothes walked out of the building door, walked slowly to Liu Shui, bowed and saluted, "My maid, Yuanyang and Butterfly, respectfully welcome Liu Shaoxia. The master of the house has invited you."
Liu Shui quickly returned the greeting and said, "Thank you, two ladies."
Mandarin ducks and butterflies lead the way, followed by Liu Shui, hibiscus and peony.
After a while, I entered the door, which was very spacious. Mandarin Duck and Butterfly walked to the middle and said, "To inform the sect master, Mr. Liu is here." After the two of them finished speaking, they stood aside.
Liu Shui looked forward and saw Xiao Xianglan, the master of the sect, sitting in front of the hall, wearing bright red brocade clothes and a pink face with a smile. Against the backdrop of the golden screen behind her, it looks even more bright and moving.
When Xianglan saw Liu Shui coming in, she quickly stood up and said, "Liu Shaoxia, please don't be offended because my little sister is so far away from you. Please take a seat." Xianglan stretched out her right hand and asked Liu Shui to take a seat.
Liu Shui cupped his hands and saluted and said: "I don't dare to accept it. If you are too humble, girl, please call me by your first name!" Liu Shui said and sat down. Furong and Peony looked at each other and did not sit down. Behind Liu Shui.
Xianglan said with a smile: "It seems that Liu Shaoxia is very beautiful. Although these two girls cannot be called the beauty of the country, they can be regarded as beautiful and delicious."
Liu Shui's face turned slightly red and he said: "The sect master is joking. The sect master has become the leader of a big sect at a young age. The girl's achievements are admirable. I am about to congratulate the girl. I don't know who the sect master is looking for today. Come on, what advice do you have?"
Xianglan said: "I once asked Lu Yuan to give you a message, hoping that you could join our sect. Now that we have brought up the old matters again, I intend to invite you to join our sect and take the position of deputy sect leader of the entire Xiangmen sect. In this sect, only I am alone. What do you think?"
Just as Liu Shui was about to reply, Fu Rong interrupted and said, "I'm afraid I have betrayed the sect leader's kindness. My young master has always been a loner and has never been restricted by anyone. How could he join some chaotic gang and be someone else's lackey!"
Xianglan was not angry and said with a smile: "You are Miss Furong, right? It's unusual for you to be very articulate. I have long heard that you are lazy but also quick-witted. When I saw you today, you are indeed something special."
Mudan was furious and shouted: "Although the sect leader has a noble status, how can he hurt others with his words? It is not your turn to judge my sister as a person!"
Xianglan smiled and said: "Mei Dan, I don't mean any harm. I have always heard that Peony girls are tough and resolute, and they are not inferior to women. When I see her today, she is indeed extraordinary. There are indeed many talented people around Liu Shaoxia, and hundreds of flowers are blooming."
Liu Shui said calmly: "The sect master is really thoughtful. Sister Furong usually likes to eat some fruits, but she still worries about the sect master. Sister Furong, you have to thank the sect master for his kindness."
Furong smiled and said: "Thank you very much, Master. Furong is very polite. Master is really sharp-tongued. You only said a few words and took care of my reputation and damage. Furong admires me very much."
Xianglan smiled slightly and said, "Fu Rong, you were just joking, don't take it seriously."
Fu Rong said seriously: "There is nothing wrong with the master making my name famous. When others see me in the future, they will first offer me delicacies and let me have a good meal. Naturally, they will not drive me to do anything strenuous."
Xianglan saw that she didn't get angry because of shame, but instead meant something, thinking to herself that she was really not a good person.
Xianglan turned to Liu Shuidao and asked: "Young hero, do you think so little of our sect?"
Liu Shuidao: "The reputation of your sect in Tanzhou is very high and unparalleled for a while. Who dares to underestimate me? It's just that I can't be driven, and the sect leader fell in love with me by mistake."
Xianglan added: "I heard that Miss Li Feng's father is in jail and was framed. If I help you solve this matter, what will you do in return?"
Before Liu Shui could answer, Furong said first: "If the sect master is sincere in helping, we will naturally be grateful. If the sect master wants to use this as bait, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do so."
The maids beside Xianglan, Magpie and Bai Ling, were very angry when they saw that Furong always interrupted her. They couldn't help shouting in unison: "You are a maid, you don't respect your status, why do you always steal your young master's words?"
Liu Shui said hurriedly: "You two girls, Magpie and Bailing, you have misunderstood. She is not a maid, she is my sister."
Liu Shui knew that Xianglan's two maids were not good at fighting each other. In terms of martial arts, Furong and Mudan were no match. Liu Shui naturally didn't want Furong to speak too radically and cause the situation to get out of control.
Xianglan also immediately shouted: "Magpies and lark, shut up, don't be rude."
Liu Shui continued: "My sister-in-law just said that the sect master is sincerely helping? If you have any advice, we will be very grateful."
Xianglan said: "I just made a metaphor, it cannot be taken seriously. We have a lot of business, so we are accustomed to paying attention to gains and losses."
Liu Shui said: "Since the master has nothing to do with me, I will take my leave now." After saying that, he stood up.
Xianglan didn't deliberately try to persuade him to stay. She stood up and said, "Since the young master has no intention of joining for the time being, I can't force you. Let me see the distinguished guests off in person." Xianglan walked down. The two of them walked out side by side, and Xianglan went straight to the entrance of the compound.
Xianglan said: "If the young master changes his mind, my little sister is always welcome."
Liu Shui said: "If the sect master has any news about Guan Yin, I would like to report it."
Xianglan said: "This is natural."
The three of them returned to Li's house and after meeting Li Yan and Li Feng, they recounted their experiences at the Quanxiangmen General Altar in detail.
After listening, Li Yan said: "It seems that the whole Xiangmen is unwilling to help with the official bank matter! I don't know if it really has anything to do with them!"
Liu Shui said: "Why don't I go to Princess Yanmei and plead with her?" Liu Shui came to Tanzhou and spent a lot of time, but nothing happened. He was really embarrassed to go to Wu Qiong and Wu Yanmei about Li Xin.
