If you can get the Huaiyuan Order, Xu Jiaohe would like to go there the most.
After thinking about it, Ji Ruotan was the only one who lived in the outer courtyard.
It's embarrassing to say that after seven years of being a Taoist couple, Xu Jiaohe only stepped into that house a handful of times.
Looking back a little, the last time was actually two years ago.
Xu Jiaohe took Lu Hua to the outer courtyard, wanting to see what treasures and toys could be moved to Ji Ruotan's room.
The peak master of Huaiyuan Peak ordered to lift the outermost restriction, and she excitedly stretched out her hand to push the door open.
"Ouch!"
However, the whole person was knocked back three steps by a barrier that suddenly lit up.
If Lu Hua hadn't caught her in time, she would have fallen to the ground in broad daylight the next second.
"It hurts me so much, what the hell is this!"
Xu Jiaohe rubbed her sore wrist and looked angrily at the green light barrier that did not disappear after its appearance.
Lu Hua supported the body in her arms and waited for Xu Jiaohe to regain her balance before saying, "Madam, I see there are many restrictions in front of this door. I'm afraid that the Peak Master's order alone is not enough for you to enter Dao Lord's room smoothly."
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Xu Jiaohe complained softly.
Lu Hua pondered for two seconds: "Since I was selected by Dao Lord to serve his wife, I have never entered the front yard to serve her. I don't know."
"And in the past, no one else was allowed to enter Daojun's room except his wife."
"You defended him nicely. Now that he's gone, it's not like I can't go in."
Xu Jiaohe puffed out her cheeks angrily, and the sides of her flawless skin stretched out in semicircular arcs.
She really has a bad personality, but because of her natural appearance, she brings out a bit of unreasonable cuteness and squeamishness.
…
Xu Jiaohe wandered around the outside of the house unwillingly for a while. After confirming that there was nothing she could do, she pouted and returned to her yard angrily.
The group of people walked along the winding path and saw a figure in Tsing Yi standing outside the high wall of the inner courtyard from a distance.
Xu Jiaohe looked at it and said angrily: "If you don't go and make a list with Lord Hengming to guard the sea of desire, why are you here here?"
After the gathering at the Qingsi Hall yesterday, Mingdan handed over the task of drafting the rotating duty list of each sect to You Wenyu, and because of the words of Song Chang, the leader of the hall, "The sect leader will inevitably be suspected of being arbitrary", he had to make Song Chang Chang was also involved.
For these two days, Song Chang will stay in Yunxian Sect and wait for the major sects who have sent manpower to finalize the list before returning to Zitai on his own.
You Wenyu folded the fan with a painting of You Yun Yehe, and two clear eyes and a pair of saluting hands jumped into Xu Jiaohe's eyes.
He always pretends to be extremely respectful and humble in front of outsiders: "Master, my wife, I have also assisted the master in managing part of Jiuzhou's property over the years. In order to facilitate your inquiry and reading, I have specially compiled it into a volume for you today."
Xu Jiaohe suddenly stopped talking.
For some reason, since Ji Ruotan Midao, every time his apprentice does something, he always hits the right spot in his heart.
Xu Jiaohe looked towards Lu Hua's position and saw a vague disapproval in her eyes.
But at this time, there is not much else to worry about.
She ran up to You Wenyu in small steps, pulled his sleeve and said, "Since it's for business, you can follow me in first."
boom.
The sound of the door closing, neither gentle nor heavy, blocked Lu Hua, who wanted to go in and keep an eye on You Wenyu to prevent him from plotting evil intentions.
Xu Jiaohe did not lean on the bed as bonelessly as last time. Instead, she sat at the Eight Immortals table outside the screen and motioned for You Wenyu to sit too.
"Teacher's wife——"
"Please take those things out and show them to me."
The two voices sounded at the same time. You Wenyu raised his eyes and saw Xu Jiaohe's money-obsessed look. He laughed and said, "They are all here, don't worry."
He groped in his wide sleeves for a while and took out two thick booklets.
It has a dark blue background and snow-white pages, and the spiritual power is attached to the spine of the book to act as a glue and fixator.
Xu Jiaohe took out a book and couldn't wait to open the catalog. It was divided into categories, and the specific industry titles and the content of each page were clearly written.
Tiantong Bank is a safe place for trading and storing Lingshi coins.
Fange is a place where treasures are auctioned and pawns are bought and sold.
Bo Feng Inn for meals and accommodation.
What's more, Xu Jiaohe also saw traces of a silk and satin shop, a jewelry shop, and a spice shop.
Xu Jiaohe seemed like a peasant woman who came to the city from the countryside for the first time, and her mouth opened subconsciously.
...For the first time, she had a new understanding of Ji Ruotan's wealth and power.
"This, this is all my husband's property?"
Xu Jiaohe also stuttered a bit when he spoke.
After getting affirmation from the young man sitting opposite, she stretched her neck and whispered: "Tell me, is it true that my husband is not as glamorous as he seems on the outside, and has done something ulterior to others outside?" It's a business, otherwise what..."
You Wenyu admired her whimsical mind, held back the bulging veins on her forehead, and asked helplessly: "Master's wife, don't you know anything about Master's life and background?"
Xu Jiaohe didn't answer, her face was filled with an expression of "Is this something I should know?"
You Wenyu had no choice but to say something about this little canary that was kept in a golden cage and was indifferent to the outside world: "Master's father Ji Huaizhang was the legitimate son of the Ji family, the richest man in the world. He was later selected by the old sect leader to become Jijing. The second direct disciple after Bo Zhenren."
"Master's mother is Ye Tang, the once famous lord of the Nine Provinces Rumengshi."
"Although they both died young, they left a rich legacy for Master."
"Actually, these things are not some obscure secrets in Xiaodongtian. Mistress can find out by just asking around."
You Wenyu's last words made Xu Jiaohe feel a little embarrassed, but then she thought about how she accidentally overheard the conversation between Ji Ruotan and Elder Bingli. From then on, all she cared about was how many years she had left to live.
The direct threat of life and death, as well as the truth that Ji Ruotan and her became Taoist couples, are like a sharp sword hanging above their heads at all times.
It left Xu Jiaohe breathless.
After all, the rest of his life will be his own, and Xu Jiaohe doesn't dwell too much on the past.
Listening to You Wenyu's explanation, she couldn't help but mutter: "No wonder they all want to marry me."
"What?"
The sharp-eared young man asked.
"Oh, it's nothing!"
Xu Jiaohe knew that You Wenyu couldn't stand Song Chang, and was afraid that she would accidentally reveal the secret of the help he received, so she pursed her lips and abruptly changed the subject and said, "Let's get back to the matter of the land deed and the shop."
Unexpectedly, You Wenyu, who was usually very discerning, refused to let her go. He stared at her closely and asked, "What on earth is Master's wife hiding from me?"
He knew very well how much Xu Jiaohe cared about these external things, so when he saw that she remained silent, he pretended to put the book away.
"No, no, no!"
Xu Jiaohe hurriedly rushed over and held the book in her arms. She confronted You Wenyu with fierce eyes for a moment, and then said angrily, "...that is, in the past three days, many people have taken advantage of the opportunity to worship their husbands. , came over and asked me if I had any intention of remarrying."
"Then what?"
"Then...what else can be done? I rejected them all. How can they compare to a hair of my husband's head!"
Xu Jiaohe raised her voice, thinking that You Wenyu was the dead Ji Ruotan, and hurriedly tried to prove her innocence and loyalty.
What she received in return was a smile of unknown meaning: "Teacher's wife and Master are truly in love."
She had heard these words from You Wenyu many times, but never with such vivid emotions as now.
Xu Jiaohe didn't want to delve into the specific components and just shrank her neck: "He is good to me, so naturally I am good to him."
"..."
You Wenyu's slightly frowned eyebrows fell into a sudden haze, which he quickly concealed before being discovered by Xu Jiaohe.
He supported his chin with his hand, pretending not to hear Xu Jiaohe's words that seemed to be a confession, and looked at her steadily and said: "Don't blame me, Master, I'm just asking these questions because I'm worried about your life - you know, spiritual stones, wealth and silk are nothing more than this." The worldly things that tie you down in this world, and those who approach you with ulterior motives, want nothing more than the Book of Shocking Swords, which embodies Master’s hard work and cultivation insights.”
"What "Shocking Sword Book"...I don't have it at all..."
You Wenyu interrupted her defense and continued: "If Master's wife shows her emotions and sincerity to those wicked people with evil intentions, there are only two consequences. The first one is that they get the "Shocking Sword Book" from you, and you will also It has no use value and will be kicked away."
"The second one is that no matter how much they ask or search, they can't find any trace of "Book of Shocking Swords", and they kill you out of anger."
You Wenyu used the most indifferent tone and said each sentence with more terrifying content.
Xu Jiaohe turned pale and frightened when he heard that, but she didn't want to show weakness in front of him, so she retorted without confidence: "Don't you really love me and protect me, and treat me like a rare treasure?"
You Wenyu did not argue with Xu Jiaohe, only a pair of beautiful eyes, like a frozen lake, hung quietly on her face.
Finally, he said: "It is said that people who cultivate immortality punish rape and eradicate evil and have justice in their hearts, but I feel that their hearts are the most complicated and unpredictable."
Xu Jiaohe listened with half-understanding, and suddenly a serious call came to her ears.
She looked intently and You Wenyu said with calm eyes: "Even if Master really wants to marry again, please discuss it with my disciple."
"But aren't you also a cultivator of immortality?"
Xu Jiaohe refused to accept his discipline and said without thinking, "Don't you want your husband's "Shocking Sword Book"?"
You really don’t know good people’s hearts.
When Xu Jiaohe's words came to his ears, even though You Wenyu prided himself on his gentle temperament, he couldn't help but think of giving her a good beating so that she would have a long memory and get close to good and evil.
You Wenyu pushed the two books towards the Eight Immortals table and said expressionlessly: "Yes, I am also a cultivator of immortals with complicated thoughts."
"I originally wanted to accompany my wife down the mountain in two days to familiarize myself with the bank's shops, and at the same time rectify the work culture. Now that you think that your disciple is also evil and seeking Master's "Shocking Sword Book", you'd better stay away from me. .”
He was used to using what Xu Jiaohe longed for most to manipulate her.
After hearing this, Xu Jiaohe's face changed rapidly, and she carefully showed a flattering look.
She picked up You Wenyu's sleeve that had fallen on the table and shook it lightly and quickly, like a pampered Persian cat who rarely let down its body: "Wen Yu, don't think too much. The reason why I asked that was just out of curiosity." As for my concern for you... Besides, you are your master’s only disciple, so even if I do dig out that Book of Shocking Swords one day and hand it over to you to continue the practice, it would be the most appropriate thing.”
You Wenyu didn't answer.
After secretly enjoying her flattery for a while, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Master, do you really think so?"
Xu Jiaohe nodded eagerly: "Really, really."
Anyway, she is a mortal and cannot become an immortal, and she has never seen "The Book of Shocking Swords", so why not coax You Wenyu with a few words?
Xu Jiaohe couldn't help praising himself for being smart in his heart, and You Wenyu's handsome face finally cleared up.
"Well, since the master's wife has shown her trust and care for the young apprentice, then the young apprentice will definitely do his best and never give up."
He paused here and deliberately lengthened his tone, "How about we go to the human world to take over the property in three days?"
Three days?
so long.
Xu Jiaohe was afraid that the cooked duck would fly away, so he immediately shook his head: "I have nothing to do anyway, so let's do it tomorrow."
"Then tomorrow."
