Under her kind persuasion, Lady Lu's anger and disappointment finally subsided a little. She looked up at Xu Buling.
"Okay, I don't care about a painting … You have to keep your word. Don't paint somewhere else …"
Xu Buling nodded repeatedly and thought for a moment. "Taoist Ning came to visit Mr. Xu, so we must talk about the past. How about Ling 'er send Empress Dowager back to the palace? "
He said this because he wanted to be alone with Empress Dowager, and he also wanted to avoid any trouble between the three women who didn't like each other.
Ning Yuhe actually didn't want to interact with Empress Dowager and Lady Lu. She came to thank Xu Danqing. Hearing that Xu Buling helped her out, she naturally showed a grateful smile and nodded to Xu Buling.
But Ning Yuhe didn't expect that her instinctive closeness to her savior would bring disaster to Xu Buling.
Lady Lu was very observant. From this look, she could see that the relationship between the two was not as simple as strangers meeting by chance.
She thought of Ning Yuhe's reputation as the most beautiful woman in the world, and then of Xu Buling's peerless appearance …
Talented man and beautiful woman …
Could it be …
That guy with the surname Ning is already so old, so much older than Ling 'er …
How could this be …
Lady Lu thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Empress Dowager, don't worry.
It's not easy to see Taoist Ning, and it's a pity not to talk more. I heard that Taoist Ning is not only the head of Xuanhe Eight Chiefs, but also famous for his swordsmanship. Ling 'er likes martial arts since he was a child. If Taoist Ning is free, you can teach him the Tang Family Sword. He has always been interested in it. "
In Jianghu, a master of one move was also a master. The Tang Family Sword was a unique skill passed down in the family and couldn't be taught to outsiders. Before teaching kung fu, one had to be apprenticed to a master. The relationship between master and disciple was equivalent to that between father and son and mother and daughter. It was an absolute taboo.
Lady Lu said this just to see how Ning Yuhe would react and whether he would reveal any clues. She didn't really want Xu Buling to be apprenticed to a master.
But Lady Lu forgot that there was Empress Dowager.
But Empress Dowager also felt that there was something strange between Xu Buling and Ning Yuhe. Thinking that Xu Buling dared to do something to her, it was possible that he was interested in Ning Yuhe.
But Ning Yuhe ran away from the emperor's marriage. Even if he was pardoned, there was no reason for him to remarry. Otherwise, if there was a rumor that he didn't even like the emperor and only liked someone, how could the emperor put his face?
If this' so-and-so 'was allowed to do as he pleased, the already fractured relationship between the Imperial Court and the Su King would probably worsen.
Ning Ning Ning had Ning Ning Xu with Ping. "Lin to to" Su with him.
"You're right. Ning Daozhang's swordsmanship has been rumored for a long time. He is also your son's senior, so he is quite suitable to be his master. Why don't we settle it this way?"
Ning Yuhe had seen Xu Buling's skills that night and cherished him very much. He hadn't repaid Xu Buling for saving his life, so he was willing to teach Xu Buling all his martial arts.
"If you don't mind, I'm willing to teach you my swordsmanship."
Without giving Xu Buling a chance to interrupt, three different gazes were locked on Xu Buling.
Lady Lu was full of doubts and wanted to hear Xu Buling's answer.
Empress Dowager's gaze was scrutinizing and brooked no refusal. She wanted to strangle him in the cradle.
Ning Yuhe's expression was one of admiration and generosity, as if he was willing to teach everything he knew.
Xu Buling blinked, and some images flashed in his mind.
"Pink … Master with white buns … I don't think that's a good idea …"
Xu Buling narrowed his eyes slightly and hesitated. Lady Lu and Empress Dowager's expressions darkened. They clearly felt that he had other ideas.
Xu Buling was not an indecisive person. Since he was not the one at a disadvantage, he did not hesitate at all. He smiled gently, raised his hand, and bowed.
"I've heard about the Tang Family's swordsmanship since I was young, but I have never been able to learn it. If you are willing to teach me, then Xu Buling will call you my master."
When Ning Yuhe saw that Xu Buling was really willing to take her as his master, his expression immediately became solemn. In Jianghu, "Once Master, Master for Life" was not as simple as a form of address. It was a matter of a lifetime.
"Hmm … It's too hasty to formally take me as your master here. I'll prepare the gifts in a few days, and then you can call me master."
Ning Yuhe stood up, raised his hand, and gestured to Xu Buling that he did not need to bow.
Xu Buling naturally did not have any objections. He nodded with a smile and retreated to the side.
The atmosphere under the eaves finally calmed down.
In the following time, Xu Buling basically did not interrupt the conversation of the three beautiful women. He quietly stood under the eaves and listened to the gossip.
Ning Yuhe spoke in a friendly manner, but because he did not have much contact with Empress Dowager and Lady Lu, there was nothing to talk about.
Empress Dowager had stayed in the palace for a long time, and she was very talkative now that she had someone to talk to. They reminisced about the past and basically recalled all the trivial things in the past. It was not until dusk that they got up and said goodbye to each other when it was too late.
Lady Lu had found a master for Xu Buling out of nowhere. Naturally, she could not leave him out. As his guardian, she invited Ning Yuhe to visit the prince's mansion and get to know him on the way.
Xu Buling volunteered to escort Empress Dowager back to the palace.
…
After a large group of people left, the small courtyard of the Song family finally quieted down.
Xu Danqing, the Art Saint, who had been ignored for most of the day, raised his sleeve to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead. He looked like he had just survived a disaster. He went to the back room to take an oil-paper umbrella and wanted to slip away.
Unfortunately, as soon as he opened the courtyard door, he saw a gentle girl standing at the door with an excited look on her face.
"Uncle Xu, have you finished the painting? Let me see … "
Xu Danqing's expression froze. Only then did he remember that he wanted to help Song Yufu paint Prince Su. But in the situation just now, with Empress Dowager present, he wanted to dig a hole and bury himself. He was not in the mood to pay attention to what a man looked like.
"Uh … Yufu, Crown Prince Xu …"
Seeing Xu Danqing hesitating, Song Yufu suddenly became gloomy. She lowered her head and whispered,
"Does Uncle Xu not want to draw? Sigh … In fact, Uncle Xu is only a few decades older. When he was young, he was not worse than Crown Prince Xu. It's just that he is old. Besides, you are not a girl, you should not compare yourself with each other … "
"…"
Xu Danqing took a deep breath, stroked his beard and smiled lightly. He nodded and said, "How can I, Xu Danqing, be jealous of a man's appearance? It's just that painting is like writing an article. It also needs the right time to write. Just now … um … I didn't pay attention just now …"
"Ah …"
Song Yufu pursed her lips and her eyes were full of disappointment. She hesitated and said, "Then I will find a chance to call Crown Prince Xu over again. But he is busy, I don't know if he will come next time …"
"Hehe …"
Xu Danqing sighed, "Let's talk about it next time … Just tell the Crown Prince not to bring anyone else …" As he spoke, he closed the door and returned to the courtyard.
Song Yu Fu nodded her head and left the alleyway in satisfaction …
