The 21st is a good day for marriage, but not for cleaning.
Although it is only some time away from the Spring Festival.
But since the beginning of the year, the sound of firecrackers can be heard from time to time on the streets.
Even though Chu Qinghe's yard is a little off the beaten track in Yu Shui City, he can still clearly feel the hustle and bustle outside.
afternoon.
The end of the Shen time.
As the sunlight was blocked, in less than half a quarter of an hour, snow fell from the sky again.
In the courtyard, Yao Yue was constantly moving above the courtyard.
As he took a step, he was clearly in mid-air, yet it felt as if he was stepping on solid ground.
And every time she took a casual step, Yao Yue's body would instantly cross several feet.
At this time, Yao Yue had changed into her usual white robe instead of the black dress she had worn a few days ago.
The light sway of the white long skirt matched with Yao Yue's slender figure and cold and beautiful face in the air, giving her a sense of being ethereal and otherworldly.
On the stone bench, Qu Feiyan, who had just finished practicing, looked at Yao Yue who was practicing in mid-air and couldn't help but sighed: "Sister Yue is so talented. In just a few days, this top-grade Heaven-level "Imperial Steps" has already taken the initial steps."
Xiao Zhao standing by couldn't help but nodded slightly in agreement.
Chu Qinghe was not surprised by this.
Yao Yue and Dongfang Bubai are both extremely talented, and their concepts and understanding of martial arts are far beyond ordinary people.
In addition, Chu Qinghe, who had already reached the state of "returning to nature" in "Ascending to Immortality", gave guidance.
Although "The Immortal Step" is a top-grade martial art of heavenly rank, Yao Yue's progress is quite fast.
In just a few days, through the "Zongyi Ascension to Immortality Steps" which was just the "first glimpse of the door" at this time, Yao Yue's own speed has been slightly improved compared to before.
As long as Yao Yue can reach the level of "familiarity" or "comprehensive mastery" in this "Steps to Immortality", her speed in a single round will probably surpass that of Dongfang Bubai.
However, considering Yao Yue's current progress, it would be difficult for her to reach the level of "familiarity" in the short term, even with Chu Qinghe's guidance.
Then, Chu Qinghe changed the subject and asked, "Has your cultivation method not yet been completely transformed and successfully cultivated?"
Qu Feiyan said with a slightly distressed look: "It's still a little short. The operation route of this Mingyu Gong is too complicated. It often breaks down ."
Xiao Zhao agreed, "Yes, especially on the day we first started practicing, we couldn't even complete one cycle of Qi."
Chu Qinghe said lazily , "If it were simple, it wouldn't be a Heaven-level technique. What's more, you are just changing your cultivation method, so take your time!"
Judging from their reactions during this period, even if their bones were improved through the Purple Jade Mandragora Incense, Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan’s talents are probably only at a level that only appears once in a hundred years.
The difficulty of practicing the middle-grade Ming Yu Gong is quite high.
Not to mention that the two women were also practicing martial arts.
While practicing this new technique, one needs to constantly refine one's own internal strength and transform it into the special internal strength of the "Ming Yu Gong" technique.
The difficulty has increased a lot.
Besides, the two women are not like Chu Qinghe who can cheat directly.
According to Chu Qinghe's estimation, based on the current strength of the two women, it would take at least a week to completely transform their internal energy.
If you want to be respected in front of others, you must first suffer behind them.
In the martial arts world, everyone envies the strength of those genius warriors, but even top-level swordsmen like Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuxue have honed their strength bit by bit.
Then, listening to the sound of firecrackers coming from the street outside, Qu Feiyan suddenly said, "The Spring Festival will be here in a while, and I don't know if Sister Dongfang can finish dealing with the Sun Moon Sect's affairs and come back."
However, just as Qu Feiyan's voice fell, a cold voice came into the ears of the three people.
"That woman named herself Dongfang Bubai, but she is so slow in handling things. I don't know where she got the courage to choose such a name."
Chu Qinghe smiled when he heard what Yao Yue said.
Although Yao Yue's tone was still cold and arrogant when she mentioned Dongfang Bubai these days.
But it was natural for Yao Yue to feel a little bored when a man who was always ready to fight hadn't returned for a long time.
Now, in Chu Qinghe's understanding, these words were actually blaming Dongfang Bubai for not coming back earlier.
But when Chu Qinghe thought of the name Dongfang Bubai, he also found it interesting.
Although the name is Dongfang Bubai, the Sun Moon Sect is located in the southwest of Ming Dynasty and has nothing to do with the east.
In response, Chu Qinghe said slowly: "Business is more important. Once it is dealt with, I will come back naturally."
As if realizing that Chu Qinghe had guessed what she was thinking, Yao Yue snorted coldly and picked up the wine glass on the table.
Judging from her expression and actions, you can tell at first glance that she is a tsundere.
"Bang, bang, bang"
Just when Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan started to busy themselves in the kitchen, a knock on the door suddenly came from the front yard.
Hearing the sound, Qu Feiyan, who had just entered the kitchen, quickly ran out.
Ten breaths later, as Qu Feiyan returned to the courtyard, she said, "Sir, there's someone outside claiming to be from the Sun Moon Sect who said he's here to deliver something for Sister Dongfang."
"Something sent from the East?"
After learning the identity and purpose of the visitor, Chu Qinghe was suspicious, and then nodded and said, "Please let him in!"
Hearing this, Qu Feiyan turned around and walked back towards the front yard.
Yao Yue, who was standing by, frowned and said, "That woman, she didn't come back, but she asked someone to send something?"
Chu Qinghe touched his chin, also somewhat puzzled about the deeper meaning behind Dongfang Bubai's move.
After a while, Qu Feiyan returned to the yard, followed by someone.
It was none other than Sang Sanniang, the elder of the Sun and Moon Sect who had left with Dongfang Bubai .
As she entered the courtyard, Sang Sanniang's eyes immediately fell on the two people under the camellia tree.
Looking at Chu Qinghe, who was wearing a snow-white tiger fur coat and looked elegant and gentle under the tree, although it was not the first time she saw Chu Qinghe's handsome smile, Sang Sanniang couldn't help but sigh when she saw it again after many days.
"As expected of someone who makes the leader linger. With this appearance and temperament, which woman can not be moved?"
After sighing in her heart, Sang Sanniang also looked towards Chu Qinghe.
And the moment Yao Yue's figure appeared in Sang Sanniang's eyes , her pupils suddenly shrank.
"Yao Yue from Yihua Palace? Why is she here too?"
Although Sang Sanniang has been in Yu Shui City since Dongfang Bubai first entered Chu Qinghe's courtyard.
Afterwards, he was still on standby in secret.
But Sang Sanniang herself is only at the initial stage of the Innate Realm, and her strength is far inferior to that of Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yue.
Every time Yao Yue and Dongfang Bubai moved towards the outside of the city, Sang Sanniang was unable to detect them with her strength.
Except for the time when Yao Yue first came to Yu Shui City, Sang Sanniang saw Yao Yue in the suburbs, and she had never seen her again since then.
In addition, Dongfang Bubai also had many dislikes for Yao Yue, so he naturally would not tell a subordinate like Sang Sanniang about Yao Yue's affairs for no reason.
This led to Sang Sanniang's previous belief that Yao Yue had already left Yu Shui City.
Therefore, looking at Yao Yue sitting next to Chu Qinghe at this time, Sang Sanniang was so scared that she almost choked on her own saliva.
I suddenly understood why Dongfang Bubai had specifically told me not to break into the yard before leaving.
With the presence of Yao Yue, the Grand Palace Master of Yihua Palace, if Sang Sanniang dared to use her lightness skills to force her way into the courtyard, she would probably be slapped by Yao Yue and sent away to meet Qian Zaisun and the others.
With horror in her heart, Sang Sanniang quickly lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Chu Qinghe and Yao Yue as she did before.
A few breaths later, with Qu Feiyan leading the way, when Sang Sanniang walked in front of Chu Qinghe and Yaoyue, Sang Sanniang bowed and said, "Elder Sang Sanniang of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect greets Young Master Chu and Palace Master Yaoyue."
Chu Qinghe nodded gently and said, "Elder Sang, you are so polite. Please take a seat."
Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Sang Sanniang said hurriedly, "How can a humble person sit in front of the young master?"
Seeing Sang Sanniang's reaction, Chu Qinghe did not force her, and then asked, "How is Dongfang doing these days?"
Sang Sanniang said, "My lord, the leader is doing well. I came here to deliver this item to you in the leader's name."
As she spoke, Sang Sanniang respectfully held a red cloth wrapped in her hands over her head.
Seeing this, Qu Feiyan glanced at Chu Qinghe.
After receiving Chu Qinghe's signal, Qu Feiyan stepped forward and took the red cloth package.
Not to mention, although the little girl usually acts like a bitch in Chu Qinghe's courtyard, she still knows her limits when there are outsiders around.
This is also the reason why Chu Qinghe usually doesn't blame Qu Feiyan.
Many times, as long as you can handle your actions appropriately and in the right occasion, other things are not very important.
Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "Thank you for taking Elder Sang's trip."
Sang Sanniang responded: "The leader ordered me to do so, and I shall obey. It is my duty."
At this time, Yao Yue suddenly said, "It's been so long, hasn't that Dongfang woman finished her business yet?"
Listening to Yao Yue's question, Sang Sanniang's heart tightened, and she did not dare to delay and quickly responded: "During this period of time, there are other things in the sect that need the leader to take charge of the overall situation. I don't know the specific situation."
Yao Yue couldn't help but frown at the nonsense that Sang Sanniang had said and not said at this moment.
As if she felt the sudden coldness in Yao Yue's eyes, Sang Sanniang's heart instantly rose to her throat.
I don’t know if it’s because of Yao Yue’s identity or because of her arrogant and indifferent attitude at this moment.
When facing Yao Yue, Sang Sanniang suddenly had a feeling similar to Dongfang Bubai, and cold sweat broke out from her back.
After taking a deep breath, Sang Sanniang said, "Since the things have been delivered, I will not bother you any more."
Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "Then I won't see you off. Feiyan, take Elder Sang out."
Qu Feiyan placed the red cloth package in her hand on the table, then took a few steps forward and said to Sang Sanniang, "Elder Sang, please."
After bowing to Chu Qinghe and Yao Yue, Sang Sanniang followed Qu Feiyan outside.
It was not until the door behind her was closed and the sound of the bolt falling reached her ears that Sang Sanniang breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh my god, Palace Master Yaoyue of Yihua Palace is actually here too. I'm so scared!"
While complaining in her heart, Sang Sanniang couldn't help but raise her hand and stroke her chest a few times, trying her best to calm her frightened heart.
After a long while, I finally felt a lot more relieved.
"Hmm? No."
However, just as the feeling of shock in Sang Sanniang's heart subsided and her mind became active again, Sang Sanniang suddenly thought of Dongfang Bubai's cold face every day some time ago.
Although in the past Dongfang Bubai gave people the impression of being fickle and would kill people if they disagreed with him.
But at least there are times when he looks good.
But in the recent period in Yu Shui City, Sang Sanniang had basically never seen Dongfang Bubai's face turn from gloomy to bright.
Plus there are Chu Qinghe and Yao Yue in the courtyard at this time.
It is obvious that before Dongfang Bubai left, he lived in the same yard with Yaoyue and Chu Qinghe.
After some thinking, Sang Sanniang came to a conclusion in her mind.
"So, some time ago, the leader was competing with Yao Yue from Yihua Palace for a man?"
When this conclusion came out, Sang Sanniang couldn't help but take a breath.
Originally, Sang Sanniang thought that Dongfang Bubai was coveting Chu Qinghe's beauty.
He even often took money from himself and other disciples of the Sun and Moon Sect to support Chu Qinghe.
But unexpectedly, besides Dongfang Bubai, there was also Yao Yue who raised Chu Qinghe.
This news is so explosive.
Who are Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yue?
One of the top three young women in the Ming Dynasty.
And now, these two high-ranking people are actually competing for the same man at the same time.
"If this news gets out... well, I'll probably die soon."
However, before Sang Sanniang's thoughts could continue to expand, reason pulled her back.
Thinking of Dongfang Bubai's methods and the identity of the man in front of her, Sang Sanniang's eyelids twitched.
The instinct for survival makes me quickly gather my thoughts and try not to think about them.
As an elder of the Sun and Moon Sect, Sang Sanniang naturally knew that the less one knew about some things, the better.
Especially when the matter involves two ruthless people, Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yue.
If you know too much, you will lose your life.
Immediately, Sang Sanniang gathered her thoughts and walked away.
The things have been delivered, but we still have to go back to the Sun and Moon Sect to report.
Thinking about having to travel for several more days, Sang Sanniang sighed again.
Life is not easy, and it’s hard to survive in this world!
After Sang Sanniang left, in Chu Qinghe's yard, as soon as Chu Qinghe opened the red cloth, he recognized the things in the package at the first moment.
As his thoughts flowed, how could Chu Qinghe not guess Dongfang Bubai's intention in sending the script back?
Immediately, Chu Qinghe's eyes gradually became strange, and he didn't know whether to be amused or speechless.
"This woman is so naughty!"
At the same time, Qu Feiyan, who was standing behind Chu Qinghe, also recognized the items in the package.
He immediately said in surprise, "Isn't this the manuscript of the young master's first book, "The Domineering Palace Master's Little Wife"? Sister Dongfang actually sent it back?"
The moment Qu Feiyan's voice came out, Yao Yue also recognized these manuscripts.
"Manuscript? What manuscript?"
Hearing Qu Feiyan's voice, Xiao Zhao, who was cutting vegetables in the kitchen, also came over.
When Xiao Zhao focused his gaze and saw the neatly stacked manuscripts in Chu Qinghe's hands, his eyes lit up.
Afterwards, the three women all showed joy on their faces.
After all, they had only read half of the story, and not only the two little girls, even Yao Yue would occasionally think of the manuscript and become curious about the subsequent plot.
But as Chu Qinghe said, even if it was rewritten, the content would probably be changed and would not be authentic.
Naturally, the women had no choice.
But now Dongfang Bubai actually sent the manuscript back, and the three women were naturally delighted.
Looking at the expressions of the three women, Chu Qinghe casually placed the manuscript on the table.
Seeing this, Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao looked at Yao Yue.
Under the gaze of the two women, Yao Yue casually raised her hand and grabbed the manuscript on the table.
However, just as Yao Yue's hand was about to touch the manuscript, a sudden flash of inspiration came to Yao Yue's mind, and she suddenly remembered the last content of the script that Chu Qinghe had said before.
When she thought of the ending of the story, in which both the hero and the heroine died, Yao Yue's hand instantly stopped in the air.
Seeing Yao Yue pause at this moment, Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan, who still had excitement and anticipation on their faces, were stunned for a moment and looked at Yao Yue with confusion.
But when their eyes fell on Yao Yue's face, seeing that Yao Yue was obviously a little hesitant, the two women reacted one after another.
Suddenly I understood Yao Yue's hesitation and Dongfang Bubai's sinister intentions.
On the other hand, when Yao Yue's eyes fell on the manuscript of the storybook on the table, her eyes narrowed and a cold look flashed in them.
…
night
After coming out of the pool, the three women were all smelling of fragrant scent.
But unlike in the past, this time Yao Yue, Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan did not accompany Chu Qinghe to play mahjong, sing songs or play small games like in the past.
Instead, they all gathered around the stone table, staring at the manuscript placed on the red cloth on the table.
After a long while, Qu Feiyan said with a troubled look on her face: "What should I do? Should I read this storybook or not?"
Look! After knowing that the ending was not only tragic, but also so tragic that both the hero and heroine died, Qu Feiyan was worried that she would be depressed for several days after watching it.
Don't watch it! But the girls watched the first half and were very curious about what happened later and why the hero and heroine died.
It feels like there is a kitten scratching my heart, making me feel itchy.
This tangled feeling made the three women who were taking a bath just now feel a little suffocated.
Facing what Qu Feiyan said, Xiao Zhao supported his chin with a look of distress and did not respond.
Finally, Yao Yue took a deep breath and bravely reached out to pick up the manuscript on the table.
With Yao Yue taking the lead, Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao looked at each other and no longer hesitated.
Soon, the three women each held the manuscript in their hands and began to read.
Instead, Chu Qinghe was left alone.
Looking at the actions of the three women at this time, Qinghe decisively stood up and walked into the room to rest early.
It is human nature to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.