Hsu Fengnian smiled and nodded. The group of people followed Zhang Han over the threshold of the side door. It was reasonable that the main door was not open. A mansion's ceremonial door was not open to just anyone. Just like Beiliang Palace, the number of times the ceremonial door was opened could be counted on one hand. Those who received this honor were all top figures in the Liyang Dynasty, whether in the light or in the dark. Hsu Fengnian and the others, who were strangers to Youyan Mountain Villa, were able to invite the chief steward to personally come out to greet them. This kind of treatment was not shabby. After Hsu Fengnian passed through the door, he gave a knowing smile. There was a secret unknown to others. Old Huang's sword box contained six swords. One of them came from the Dragon Rock Incense Burner in Youyan Mountain Villa and was named Agarwood. After passing through seemingly endless corridors and buildings, they finally arrived at a courtyard by the lake. The words "Chi Xue" were carved on the stone of the courtyard. It was really suitable for the scenery. Even Xuanyuan Qingfeng, who was born in a superior family, could not find anything wrong with it. Before entering the courtyard, he also looked back at the snowy Dragon Jumping Lake. Youyan Mountain Villa was near a mountain and a river. Crouching Tiger Mountain extended into the water, like a sleeping tiger resting. Looking into the distance, there was a pavilion built on top of the mountain to admire the lake.
In addition to the two young maids who took care of the courtyard all year round, Zhang Han also specially brought a few maids who did not work in Chi Xue's courtyard. They were all good-looking. Perhaps they knew that they had brought "family members". There were five or six maids inside and outside the courtyard. They all had a demure and dignified temperament, not the kind who could be seen at a glance. Zhang Han entered the courtyard but did not enter the room. With a smile, he said to Hsu Fengnian, "Young Master Xu, the Manor Lord unfortunately has something to do and cannot come to see you immediately. Young Master Xu, please forgive him."
Hsu Fengnian shook his head and said, "I should have gone to see the Manor Lord personally. If the Manor Lord came personally, I would feel really guilty. Old Mister Zhang, you only need to tell me when the Manor Lord is free and I will go personally to thank him. I did not expect the snow to block the road and delay the scheduled schedule. I had no choice but to stay in a hurry. The gift is too light. I am really ashamed. "
Zhang Han was in a good mood. He laughed and said, "You are a guest. Young Master Xu is too polite, too polite."
Honestly speaking, Zhang Han was truly infuriated by those dogshit pugilistic experts. They might seem carefree, but as soon as they met the manor lord, they would address him as their brother and boast shamelessly. They were so shrewd that even he, the head butler of the manor, felt ashamed of his inferiority. They would stay in the manor for anywhere from a few days to a few months, eating and drinking for free. Their table manners were terrible, and the slightest negligence would cause them to run over to the manor lord and speak sarcastically. There was once a famous swordsman in his fifties who actually dared to humiliate the maidservants of the manor. As for those swordsmen and rangers who came because of the manor lord's reputation, they were all here for the sword hidden in the manor. They were all scheming against the manor lord, and Zhang Han was ultimately just a servant. Even if he hardened his heart to play the role of the villain, he wouldn't be able to achieve anything. Thus, the manor lord was a good person who couldn't bring himself to do such a thing. Zhang Han was ultimately just a servant, and even if he hardened his heart to play the role of the villain, he wouldn't be able to achieve anything. Today, meeting such a polite and tactful Young Master Xu made Zhang Han feel more at ease. After all, if Youyan Mountain Manor wanted to make a comeback, they needed those down-to-earth Jianghu friends. The more the better. If the Manor Lord's father was a disciple of an official with real power, it would be a great blessing to Youyan Mountain Manor.
Zhang Han left quietly. The five maids' beautiful eyes rippled. They could not help but take a few more glances at the Young Master in the fox fur coat. He was really handsome. Moreover, it was not the kind of handsome that was made up of makeup, but filled with a heroic spirit. The three outer courtyard maids originally had some complaints. Who would be willing to serve an outsider in this cold weather? After seeing Hsu Fengnian with their own eyes, they were filled with joy. Their beautiful faces were overflowing with joy. This made the young man Wu secretly happy. I knew that his young master would be popular wherever he went. He could not help but glare at the woman in purple. The latter was keenly aware of the young man of sacrifice's gaze. Their gazes crossed. It was unclear what was going on. At the very least, there was not much killing intent. The young man was stunned for a moment. Did this ghostly woman change her personality? There was no sign of fighting or killing?
The small courtyard really had warmed up a few jars of the manor's own superior yellow wine. There was plenty of charcoal in the stove. The door was half open, but it still made people feel warm. Through the courtyard door, one could see the silvery white lake. The courtyard was not big, only two entrances. There was enough room, and it did not give people a feeling of desolation. The two maids who had been working in Chi Xue's courtyard were busy. In fact, the courtyard was clean, but it was nothing more than a show to let the guests feel the hospitality and goodwill of the manor. The three maids who came to visit served the yellow wine and the guests. Hsu Fengnian smiled and asked them if they could drink wine. They looked at each other and smiled. After nodding, one of them said that they could only drink about a tael of wine. They did not dare to drink too much. Otherwise, if they were seen by the steward, they would be reprimanded. Xu Fengnian asked for a few more wine cups. The guests and the maidservants drank the yellow wine together, and the atmosphere was joyous and harmonious. Sword Maniac Wang Xiaoping did not drink. He went into the room and closed the door.
Liu Wenbao's nose was red from drinking, and he was mumbling to himself. It was a beautiful poem about drinking, which amused the few servant girls who mistook him for an old accountant.
Hsu Fengnian smiled and asked, "Before entering the courtyard, I saw a small boat tied to the lake. Can I go to the lake at this time?"
A courageous maid said with a soft voice, "Reporting to Young Master Xu, there are people in the manor who specialize in rowing the boat. As long as I go to inform them, I can go fishing in the lake. I can also warm the wine on the boat. But the snow is too heavy now. If you go fishing on the lake, it will be too cold. You have to wear a thick cotton raincoat. "
Hsu Fengnian nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you to bring me a raincoat. There's no need to row the boat."
The graceful maid nodded and stood up to leave. Not long after, she swayed her body and returned. Blue Bird stood up to put on the heavy raincoat for the young master. Hsu Fengnian carried the intricate bamboo bamboo bamboo hat and a box of refined bait that he had already prepared. He walked out of the courtyard. Aside from Xuanyuan Qingfeng, the rest of the group accompanied him to the lake. Hsu Fengnian stepped onto the boat alone and waved to everyone with a smile. The five maids stared blankly at the young master's celestial appearance. They thought that clothes make the man. Even if this Young Master Xu wore a raincoat, he would still look handsome.
They did not notice that after the white-haired young man called Xu Qi boarded the boat, he did not even move the paddle. The boat gently glided into the lake.
Snowy lake, lonely boat, raincoat.
Fishing alone in the snow.
After the maids regained their senses, they did not want to leave for a long time. When they could no longer endure the snow and cold, they reluctantly returned to Chi Xue's courtyard.
An hour later, a group of people in white stepped on the water. There were both men and women. They were as graceful as white butterflies and had an otherworldly aura.
They floated as if they had ascended to immortality.
This group of immortals stepped lightly on the water. They leaped fifty to sixty feet high and flew over the boat, heading straight for Youyan Mountain Villa.
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