Hearing his words, Huang Chang fell into silence. After a while, he replied, "That's right, with your level of cultivation, I can't keep you here. But now that you have to take care of them, the situation is different."
Song Qingshu smiled, "Old Huang, you are a famous senior in Wulin, an existence like an immortal. How can you learn from those despicable people?"
When the martial arts of Wulin reach a certain level, other than cultivation, one's state of mind and spirit will greatly affect one's fighting ability. The most obvious examples were people like Jinlun Fawang and Taoist Bai Shen. Their martial arts were the best in the world of Jianghu, but they were willing to be the dogs and eagles of others. Their state of mind wasn't great, so their combat ability was greatly reduced.
On the opposite side was Ouyang Feng. Even though he was a bad person in the traditional sense, he had his own principles. For example, he respected his status and had the bearing of a master. He wasn't unscrupulous like some people. In addition, he had an ambitious and ruthless temperament. Even though his cultivation was lower than Jinlun Fawang and Daoist Baisheng, when it came to fighting, he was better than them.
Xiao Feng was similar. Even though his cultivation was very strong, his fighting ability was far beyond his cultivation level. It was because of his heroic spirit that reached the clouds.
Song Qingshu purposely said this to make Huang Chang feel apprehensive. At his level of cultivation, if he left a flaw in his heart, it would have a terrifying effect on his strength.
Who knew that Huang Chang didn't care, "The way of the world is heartless. Whether it's despicable or unscrupulous, it's just the shackles that people put on themselves. Do you think I care about the moral standards of the world?"
Song Qingshu remembered that Huang Chang practiced Daoist martial arts. Daoists have always adhered to the concept of "Heaven and Earth are heartless and treat all living things as dogs". Huang Chang had also cultivated to this level, it would be strange if he cared about methods.
"This is going to be difficult …" Song Qingshu frowned. He wasn't afraid of Huang Chang if he was alone, but he had three women with him. If Huang Chang decided to attack them, he wasn't sure he could protect everyone.
And that was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that unless they fought to the death, he did not have the confidence to keep Huang Chang here. Once Huang Chang revealed the news of this place to Zhao Gou, the rare honeymoon period between the two sides would be interrupted, and a series of unpredictable chain reactions would occur.
At this time, Huang Chang spoke again. His words surprised everyone. "I know what you are worried about. You don't have to worry about it. I am not here to be your enemy."
"Huh?" Song Qingshu stared blankly. The two of them had fought every time they met, causing him to instinctively think that Huang Chang was here to cause trouble again.
"I won't do anything to them, and I won't tell anyone else what I saw today, but …" Huang Chang changed the topic, "But you have to promise me something."
"What is it?" Song Qingshu asked in a low voice. At the same time, he quickly calculated whether or not he could control the other. After all, Huang Chang's condition was definitely a difficult task. He didn't want to be tied down because of it.
"Actually, Concubine Wu has already stated this condition," Huang Chang continued. "Take Chen Yuanyuan out of the palace."
"Ah?" Song Qingshu was dumbfounded. He didn't expect the other's condition to be so simple.
As if sensing their confusion, Huang Chang looked deeply at Chen Yuanyuan and continued, "This woman is unlucky. Staying in the palace will harm the Great Song's fortune."
Hearing his evaluation, Chen Yuanyuan's charming face instantly paled. Her body swayed a few times. If Ah Ke hadn't held her up, she might have fallen to the ground.
Song Qingshu was speechless. "I say, Old Huang, why didn't I see that you have the potential to be a fraud? Fortune is illusory and often used by ambitious people to deceive the common people. Why do you, a learned Great Grandmaster, believe in this? "
He couldn't help but think of Newton in his previous life. He was the best in physics and a super genius in mathematics. In his later years, he devoted his energy to theology. Could it be that these geniuses all reached the same goal when they reached a certain level?
"I'm not listening to hearsay. I have my own evidence," Huang Chang said calmly. "In the past year, I've been observing the stars at night. I found that ever since Chen Yuanyuan came, the North Star, which represents the Emperor of the Great Song, has gradually dimmed. I don't want the Great Song to follow in the footsteps of the Ming Dynasty."
Song Qingshu frowned. "You blame the rise and fall of a country on a woman. The people of your era are really ridiculous."
Hearing Song Qingshu argue for her, Chen Yuanyuan's eyes showed a trace of gratitude. Even Ah Ke's gaze softened when she looked at him.
Huang Chang said calmly, "I didn't come here to argue with you. If it wasn't for the fact that you saved the Princess of this dynasty and vindicated Yue Fei, I wouldn't have let her live. I would have taken her life." In fact, there was another purpose that he didn't say. This way, he could sell a favor to Song Qingshu and also have something to use against him. Why not?
Song Qingshu frowned slightly. He was about to say something when Chen Yuanyuan stepped forward and pulled his arm. "Young Master, you don't have to speak for me. I didn't want to stay in this Imperial Palace. It's good to take this opportunity to leave."
"Okay, I'll take you out later." Song Qingshu nodded. After all, it was dangerous for her to stay in the Imperial Palace. In addition, Ah Ke had the same intention. There was really no need to fight to keep her here.
Huang Chang looked thoughtfully at Song Qingshu. "Let me give you a friendly advice. After you take her out, it's best to send her as far away as possible. This woman is not good. If you keep her by your side, it will affect your luck. It's not easy for you to have such achievements at such a young age. Don't let beauty ruin your future. "
Song QingShu sneered, "You don't have to worry about me. I don't believe in such nonsense. Not only will I not send her away, but I will also keep her by my side. Time will prove everything."
Hearing his words, Li Yuanzhi's expression changed slightly. She was worried for her lover. She wanted to say something, but when she thought of Chen Yuanyuan, whom she had been getting along well with, she didn't say anything in the end.
Chen Yuanyuan's face, which had previously turned pale from Huang Chang's evaluation, now had a faint blush. She thought to herself, what does he mean by keeping me by his side?
Ah Ke knew that her mother had been under a lot of pressure these past few years. Her father had only been greedy for her mother's beauty and had not cared about her mother's feelings. Thus, her mother could only silently endure the slander and ridicule of the world. Now that she saw Song Qingshu's understanding and protection, her eyes lit up and a voice sounded in her heart. Could it be that he was doing all of this for me?
Chen Yuanyuan was a generation younger than Song Qingshu, so Ah Ke didn't think too much about it.
"In the end, he is still a young man. Lust is like a knife above his head …" Huang Chang didn't say anything else. His figure gradually disappeared into the darkness.
Huang Chang's words caused the people in the room to have strange expressions. Fortunately, Ah Ke broke the awkwardness. "Brother Song, where do you plan on sending my mother?"
On one hand, she hated this man who had changed her life, but on the other hand, she had an indescribable feeling for him. However, seeing that he had stood up for her mother, her words were naturally much more polite and gentle.
Song Qingshu bitterly laughed. "You have to ask yourselves. You mother and daughter should discuss this and see where you plan on going."
Chen Yuanyuan faintly sighed. "After we leave the imperial palace, young master can just send me to a random nunnery. These past few years, I have been living under the lamp of an old Buddha. Unfortunately, my fate in the mortal world has not been fulfilled yet, so I have not made up my mind. This is a good opportunity for me to shed my hair and cultivate. It can also be considered as fulfilling my wish."
"No!" Song Qingshu and Ah Ke said in unison.
Ah Ke glanced at Song Qingshu. Then, she hugged Chen Yuanyuan's arm and pressed her face against it. "Mother, you are so cruel to become a nun. Do you not want me anymore?"
"Why would I not want you?" Chen Yuanyuan lovingly caressed her daughter's hair.
"But a nun is a nun. When that time comes, you will be brainwashed by those nuns. Who knows, you might not even want to see me anymore." Ah Ke seemed to have seen the future, and the more she spoke, the sadder she became.
Song Qingshu coughed and said, "Madam is a peerless beauty. If you go to cultivate, I'm afraid that it won't take long for the men nearby to flock to you. In addition, madam's reputation is too great. I'm afraid that it will attract some extreme people. By then, madam's safety will not be guaranteed."
In fact, there were many things that were not convenient for him to say. One must know that in the ancient times, there were many nunneries and female Daoist temples that would turn into brothels due to various reasons. Take Yu Xuanji for example. After he became a nun, he had an endless stream of patrons.
Be it in terms of reputation or beauty, Chen Yuanyuan far surpassed Yu Xuanji. Song Qingshu could already imagine the scene when she entered the nunnery.
This was not Shan Hai Pass, and Chen Yuanyuan did not have the ability to protect herself. Song Qingshu did not have the energy to protect her all the time. Hence, he felt that it was too dangerous to cultivate in the nunnery.
"Yes, what Brother Song said is exactly what I wanted to say." Ah Ke hurriedly added.
"If I don't go to the nunnery, where else can I go?" Chen Yuanyuan sighed, and she seemed to be in a daze.
Song Qingshu suggested, "Why don't you go back to the Chen Family of Hai Ning? Didn't madam return to the Chen Family? Madam's uncle, the current patriarch of the Chen Family, is the third minister in the imperial court. He is in charge of the finances of the world. He has a high position and people call him the Minister of Ji. He will definitely be able to protect you. "
The third minister was a system that existed in the early Northern Song Dynasty. It was abolished in the later period. But because of the chaotic butterfly effect in this world, the Southern Song Dynasty still retained this system.
Chen Yuanyuan shook her head and said, "Mister, you may not know this, but the Chen Family prides themselves on being a family of scholars. In their eyes, I am a woman who has brought shame to the family. Who would be willing to accept me? The reason why they accepted my identity was because my uncle, Chen Ziqiang, is a core member of Han Xingzhou's group. Han Xingzhou wanted to ally with … ally with Wu Sangui, so he made use of him. "
"Furthermore, I escaped from the imperial palace. As long as I step into the Chen Family, they will send me back to the imperial palace on the same day."
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