On the same night, the Mount Li Sword Sect arranged a banquet in the valley, using a bonfire to roast meat.
To someone of the Pope's status, this sort of reception was unavoidably rather disrespectful.
Chen Changsheng had no objections. He knew that this was because Qi Jian was rather shy and unwilling to leave the valley to face too many of his fellow disciples.
Moreover, roasting meat over a bonfire had its own wild charm, and he very much liked it. But when he thought back to the scene of him roasting meat and drinking wine in Sloping Cliff Horse Farm and realized that Qiushan Jun was not present, he felt rather complicated.
Tang Thirty-Six was holding a bowl of wine and talking to Ye Xiaolian, making the girl tremble in amusement.
Gou Hanshi and Hu Thirty-Two were sitting together, whispering to each other. They were probably planning some important matters for the future.
Guan Feibai, Bai Cai, and the others were sitting next to Chen Changsheng, motionlessly staring across from them.
On the other side of the bonfire, Zhexiu and Qi Jian sat together.
Qi Jian was leaning against his shoulder, the smile on his small face seeming particularly happy in the light of the fire.
Zhexiu's new clothes were also very eye-catching. It could be seen that the craftsman had only been average, but the stitching was very dense, indicating that a great deal of thought and effort had been put into it.
Chen Changsheng was very gratified by this sight. Guan Feibai and the others were naturally in a terrible mood and quickly left the valley, with Ye Xiaolian following them.
In the dead of night, the bonfire hissed in the wind. Qi Jian was leaning against Zhexiu's shoulder, softly humming a little tune.
Chen Changsheng looked around, and with a thought, he brought Nanke out of the Garden of Zhou.
Seeing Nanke suddenly appear by the bonfire, Qi Jian was rather nervous and subconsciously gripped the hilt of the sword at her waist.
"You should call her little aunt. There's no need to be so nervous," Chen Changsheng said.
Qi Jian froze for a moment before understanding the meaning of these words. She looked at Nanke's face, her emotions rather complex.
Tang Thirty-Six's gaze moved back and forth between Nanke and Qi Jian, ultimately resting on Chen Changsheng. "It feels like this seniority is a bit messy."
Chen Changsheng ignored him and expressed his intentions to Qi Jian.
For a period of time, Nanke would also be living in Mount Li. He hoped that Qi Jian could help take care of her.
Qi Jian confirmed that this was a matter that the Sect Master had tacitly agreed to, so he naturally would not refuse.
Leaving Nanke in the Mount Li Sword Sect was Chen Changsheng's decision after careful consideration.
The first was for Nanke's safety. Wuqiong Bi's question from Holy Maiden Peak was still ringing in his ears, and if she left his side, only the Mount Li Sword Sect had the ability and was willing to take in this Demon Princess. In addition, the Mount Li Sword Sect's Righteous Sword Pure Heart would also be of some assistance to Nanke's recovery.
One was a cure, and two were also a cure. In any case, Zhexiu wanted to stay in Mount Li to treat his illness, so he might as well have Nanke treat him as well.
As Chen Changsheng and Qi Jian spoke, Nanke stared blankly at him. She did not understand why he wanted to separate from her.
Just like in the last few days, she grabbed his clothes, but this time, she as, she would as she would she.
Looking at her eyes, Chen Chang Sheng's mood was somewhat downcast, but he had no choice but to softly coax her for a long time before Nanke finally let go.
.. Qi. Jian had been watching this entire time............. Qi............
Hearing this, Chen Chang Sheng was stunned. Tang Thirty Six's laughter traveled to the depths of the grassland outside of the green valley and startled countless night birds.
"My dad definitely doesn't want to call you brother-in-law."
Qi Jian glanced at Nanke sitting quietly at Chen Changsheng's side and said, "Can you not be like this?"
Chen Changsheng had always had a gentle personality, but he could no longer hold back his displeasure. "Just what did I do? I didn't do anything. "
Qi Jian said, "You understand what I'm saying."
Zhexiu said, "What she means is, don't treat other girls too well."
Tang Thirty-Six said, "Do you think that Chen Changsheng doesn't understand? He clearly understands, which is why he became angry out of humiliation. "
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After taking care of matters at Mount Li, Chen Changsheng and the others bid farewell on the morning of the next day and returned the way they had come.
Even now, no one knew what problem had occurred in White Emperor City. A shadow had always been cast over his heart, and he was very worried.
He and Xu Yourong had agreed to meet in the small village at the base of Holy Maiden Peak. He was confident that the latest news would arrive at that time.
When the time came, they would decide what to do next.
The morning light had just fallen on the green mountain, and the wind over the Tong River was still somewhat chilly.
Chen Changsheng gazed at the small village across the river. He knew that Xu Yourong had probably already arrived, and his mood improved slightly.
At this moment, the cry of a goose came from the sky. A Red Goose transformed into a red line as it broke through the clouds in the north and landed in front of him.
Hu Thirty-Two untied the letter tube tied to the Red Goose's leg and, according to the method agreed upon, removed the seal, took out a letter, and placed it in front of Chen Changsheng.
Chen Changsheng's expression did not change as he read the densely packed words on the letter, but everyone could sense that he was rather nervous and angry.
The grass on the banks of the Tong River was covered in a thin layer of frost, just like the emotions in his eyes.
Chen Changsheng took a piece of paper and scribbled a few words. He had Ye Xiaolian give it to Xu Yourong on the other side of the river, saying, "I have urgent matters to attend to, so I will leave first."
After saying this, he no longer hesitated. He boarded the carriage that the southern Daoist church had prepared and rode along the official road on the western shore of the Tong River to the north.
Ye Xiaolian had no idea what had happened, but when she crossed the river and saw Xu Yourong, she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy as she handed over the letter.
Xu Yourong already knew what had happened, so she was not angry at Chen Changsheng's sudden departure. However, when she saw the words on the letter, she couldn't help but feel a little displeased.
"If you want to go, then go. I won't say anything, but riding my crane to see some other girl is a little too much."
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Following the Tong River to the north and exiting the eastern foothills of the Luomei Mountains, Chen Changsheng's party arrived at the southernmost county of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Runan County.
By the time the carriage entered the Prince of Runan's estate, the sun had just risen over the treetops. From this, one could see just how urgent the journey had been.
Tang Thirty-Six and Hu Thirty-Two both felt exhausted to the extreme, but at the same time, curious to the extreme. Ever since Chen Changsheng had left Sloping Cliff Horse Farm, someone had been sending him letters. All the arrangements of the Li Palace were related to these letters, so just who was the one writing them? Why was Chen Changsheng so obedient, and what was the content of this letter that made Chen Changsheng so anxious? It even made them recall what had happened in Fengyang City when Chen Changsheng learned of the change in Holy Maiden Peak.
To Chen Changsheng, just who in the world had the same status as Xu Yourong?
Upon reaching the depths of the Prince of Runan's estate, Tang Thirty-Six and Hu Thirty-Two found no answer. Moreover, the one waiting for them was not the Prince of Runan, but … the Prince of Louyang.
This most useless prince of the Chen clan seemed extremely exhausted, his body covered in dust. He had probably just arrived from the north.
Upon seeing Chen Changsheng walk in, the Prince of Louyang hurriedly paid his respects, kneeling on the ground and raising his butt high in the air.
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