Under the sky

Chapter 329 The Future Is Uncertain
"Ba County is almost here." Xiao Qinggu turned her gaze from the scenery outside the window back to Su Yinzheng sitting opposite.The little witch frowned and looked out the window thoughtfully, but she didn't look happy.

"Aren't you happy to see Mr. Shen soon?" Xiao Qinggu asked.

"It's not that simple." Su Yinzheng said quietly, as if he was worried about some huge problem.

"What's the matter?" Xiao Qinggu didn't want to ask, but asked anyway.

Seeing that Xiao Qinggu was impatient, Su Yinzheng kicked his seat: "Brother-in-law, don't lie down all the time. Sit up and talk. Don't you feel dizzy if you lie down all the way?"

Xiao Qinggu sat up helplessly: "What do you think, little fairy lady?"

"Any destiny-destined marriage between a talented man and a beautiful woman will have some twists and turns. Because God is jealous of a good match, he will have to suffer a great disaster before he gets a great blessing. This is due to the destiny, so it is said that heaven will send a great responsibility..."

"Stop it!" Xiao Qinggu raised her hand, "Say what's important."

"We came all the way from Songshan. It was smooth and smooth. We didn't encounter any trouble. This is unreasonable." The little witch seemed to be really worried about this matter. "The safer the journey is, the more worried I am. There must be big twists and turns in this marriage." .”

"Why can't I see anything that's unreasonable?" Xiao Qing said, "We took a circuit from Huidi to Qingcheng. We were afraid of publicity along the way and didn't dare to fly the Songshan flag. It was full of twists and turns."

"This is not right. We walked through half of Wudang, leading a motorcade without any flags, and not even a single obstacle in our way. Tell me, isn't it too peaceful?"

After hearing what she said, Xiao Qinggu felt that this journey was too smooth, as if nothing had happened, so she asked: "Then what do you think should happen to make your marriage suitable?"

"Logically, we had to be robbed by bandits and horse bandits first. I was kidnapped, and I escaped from the bandits' den with wit. Unfortunately, I was separated from you. Then I went to Qingcheng arduously. I starved and froze along the way, begging for a living, and encountered flash floods, heavy rains, and rockfalls. I went through rapids, crossed thousands of mountains and ridges, and finally arrived in Ba County after going through hardships. However, I had a bad fate. I was trafficked and tortured. At the critical moment, I had to meet a good person. Well... it should be a kind old man who rescued me and brought me here. We arrived in Qingcheng. But the guard looked down upon me and refused to let me go when he saw that I was in ragged clothes. He even beat the old man. The old man and I hugged each other and cried. At this moment..."

"Have you finally met Mr. Shen?"

"Not so fast!" Su Yinzheng shook his head like a rattle, "I have to be found by a distant cousin of the Shen family first. She knows my identity and is afraid that I will snatch away her beloved cousin. She wants to trick me into the wilderness and kill me... …”

Xiao Qinggu held her forehead: "Little goddess, can you finish this story before you get to Qingcheng?"

"Anyway, at a critical moment, Mr. Shen finally came forward to save me. When we meet again, it feels like a lifetime ago." Su Yinzheng wiped the corner of his eyes, "At least we have to go through such difficulties before we can have this God-given marriage."

"The little goddess really wants to descend to earth and experience calamity. Why don't you get off the car and walk to Ba County now. The convoy slows down and walks with you. After walking for more than two hundred miles, you, a green snake, will be able to shed three layers of skin."

Su Yinzheng looked out of the car window and saw that although the road was smooth, the terrain of Ba County was rugged, and he said: "It's God's fault to do evil. I got out of the car because it was my own fault, and it doesn't count."

Xiao Qinggu said with a smile: "I think the little fairy is protected by Liu Ding Liujia, so there will be no disasters along the way. Okay, I will arrive at Ba County tomorrow afternoon. You wait obediently."

Su Yinzheng pouted: "Even if you don't believe it, you won't know how powerful I am until it works."

Suddenly, the carriage stopped, and Xiao Qinggu asked loudly: "Why did you stop?"

The coachman said: "Hall Master Xiao, there is a cavalry team ahead."

"Here we come!" Su Yinzheng opened his eyes wide, not sure if he was excited or scared, "We're going to be robbed!"

Su Yinzheng told Xiao Qinggu that her heart went crazy. When she got out of the car, she saw that there was indeed dust flying in front of her.He took off the silver gun from the car and was about to order the convoy to be on alert when he saw flags flying in the distance, which were Qingcheng's bamboo and sword.Xiao Qinggu rolled her eyes and tapped the carriage wall with her silver gun: "I almost believed you."

Su Yinzheng just snorted: "It must not have gone so smoothly."

Xiao Qinggu ordered people to raise the banner of Songshan.The Qingcheng team came to the front of the motorcade. The leader got off his horse and dismounted. He was a middle-aged man in Chinese attire.Xiao Qinggu stepped forward and said respectfully: "I am Xiao Qinggu in Songshan Mountain." Just as he was about to ask the other party's name, Su Yinzheng stuck his head out of the carriage and shouted: "Hall Master Ni!"

The person who came was none other than Ni Yan, the master of the auditorium. He recognized Su Yinzheng and said with a respectful smile: "Hello, Miss Su." He also told Xiao Qing, "I am Ni Yan, the master of the Qingcheng auditorium. I have been ordered by the master to welcome the distinguished guests. "

"Be careful." When Xiao Qinggu got on the carriage, Su Yinzheng was still telling him, "Maybe this person has some evil intentions."

"If I believe you any more, my surname will no longer be Xiao!" Xiao Qing slumped in her seat and ignored Su Yinzheng.

Su Yinzheng snorted: "Brother-in-law is a married woman, and his surname is not Xiao. You are the Su Xiao family. The Xiao family has disappeared. This name is unlucky."

The journey was uneventful, and the next day the motorcade entered Qingcheng. Su Yinzheng's face was flushed with anticipation, and Xiao Qinggu looked at it funny.Ni Yan led the two of them to Juntian Palace, and happened to see a girl in a yellow shirt walking by. Su Yinzheng saw her luxurious clothes and asked Ni Yan: "Who is that girl?"

Ni Yan said respectfully: "She is the daughter of Commander Peng, the cousin of the leader."

Su Yinzheng pulled Xiao Qinggu's sleeve and whispered: "I'm right, isn't this a cousin here?"

Xiao Qinggu didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Who doesn't have a cousin, especially a big family like the Shen family? When I see Mr. Shen, please restrain yourself later and don't scare people."

Su Yinzheng's face had an expression of incomprehension on Xiao Qinggu's face.

After entering the Juntian Hall, Shen Yuqing was waiting at the main seat. Xiao Qinggu came forward to pay homage. Just as he was about to say something formal, Su Yinzheng opened his eyes and waved, shouting: "Mr. Shen!"

Shen Yuqing smiled: "Miss Su, long time no see."

Su Yinzheng smiled happily and said, "I missed you all the time in Songshan. Did you miss me?"

Shen Yu listened to her direct question and smiled: "I remember Miss Su said she wanted to take me to Mount Tai to see it."

When Su Yinzheng heard that Shen Yuqing still remembered this, he jumped up with joy and looked at Xiao Qinggu again, with a proud look in his eyes.Xiao Qinggu pulled Su Yinzheng and whispered: "Be more restrained." Then he said to Shen Yuqing, "Songshan was involved in the internal fighting in Shaolin. My father-in-law only had two daughters and was afraid that they would be affected by the war, so he asked Qingcheng to take them in until the war was over. Then take back your beloved daughter.”

Shen Yuqing said: "Shen has read the letter from Head Su, and feels wronged that Miss Su will stay in Qingcheng. When the war stops, he will escort Miss Su back to Songshan." He added, "I have prepared preparations for Miss Su in Taiping Pavilion. In the room, Miss Su will put her luggage first and then take care of her later."

Su Yinzheng tilted his head and looked at Shen Yuqing, looking left and right, as if thinking of something, with a strange look on his face.Xiao Qing was afraid that she would talk nonsense again, so she hurriedly said: "Second sister, you still haven't thanked Master Shen yet."

Su Yinzheng could only say with a straight face: "Thank you, Master Shen, for taking me in."

Shen Yuqing smiled and ordered someone to take Su Yinzheng to arrange the luggage, leaving Xiao Qinggu behind to talk in the hall.The servants served tea and snacks, Xiao Qinggu exchanged a few words with Shen Yuqing first, and then got to the point and tentatively said: "I heard that the head of Hengshan sent envoys to ask nine people to come to Hengshan in October to discuss Huashan, Diancang, and Bei. Contributing to border violations."

Shen Yuqing said: "These three factions have invaded the border, the war has been raging, and lives have been lost. They deserve to be punished. As for how to punish them, the alliance leaders will have to meet at a meeting to see what they think."

This was said without saying anything. Xiao Qing knew that Shen Yuqing still planned to wait and see how Hengshan would negotiate with the Diancang Beggar Clan, but this matter was just a chat, not what he wanted to ask.Xiao Qing said: "Master Shen thinks, how does Alliance Leader Li view the infighting in Shaolin?"

Shen Yuqing said: "Abbot Jueru accused Abbot Juewen of being unfair in his position, while Abbot Juewen said Abbot Jueru was rebellious. Both sides hold different opinions. I have not heard of either side seeking a decision from the leader." He paused. After a while, he continued, "Coalition leader Li doesn't seem to have expressed his opinion on this matter."

"Oh? Head Shen didn't hear the news either?" Xiao Qinggu thought that the friendship between Qingcheng and Hengshan would make him aware of Hengshan's attitude.Hengshan is the leader of the alliance. As long as Kunlun unanimously decides that Jue Wen's position is unfair, then the world will attack him. If he thinks Jue Ru is rebelling, it will be a Shaolin family matter and no intervention will be allowed.

Although Li Xuanxuan and Juekong were on good terms, in the Battle of Hengshan, Juekong withdrew the troops rushing to Hengshan, which led to the destruction of Changsha. How could Li Xuanxuan endure Juekong's stab?

These two people really have a clear distinction between public and private affairs...

However, there were clues in Shen Yuqing's words. He called Jueru and Juewen both abbots, obviously not intending to support anyone.So, is Shen Yuqing's lack of support just following Hengshan's lead, or does she have other plans?

Xiao Qinggu continued: "Now that we are talking about this matter, may I ask Master Shen what he thinks? As we all know, Abbot Juewen is just a puppet of Juekong, and Juekong killed the former Abbot Juejian..."

"Hold on, this matter has not been verified yet." Shen Yuqing stopped Xiao Qinggu.He wanted to say, "Why don't the two families stop fighting for the time being so that they can have discussions and resolve misunderstandings," but he thought that this was too hypocritical, so he said, "Qingcheng knows very little about Shaolin affairs, and he still needs to ask the two families to discuss their differences carefully. .”

"Headmaster Su also hopes that Mr. Shen can know the inside story in detail so that he can uphold justice for Shaolin at the Kunlun Conference." Xiao Qinggu continued, "Another matter, Songshan is helping Abbot Jueru, and Abbot Jueru has agreed to propose Songshan joins Kunlun in the discussion, and this matter will definitely be brought up at the meeting."

"Why?" Shen Yuqing asked bluntly, "The Kunlun consensus says that nine families rule the world together, not ten families. Just a word from Abbot Jueru makes Songshan the tenth family?"

Although the words were answered harshly, Xiao Qinggu didn't see dissatisfaction on Shen Yuqing's face, knowing that it was just a formality to show off.

"I'm not clear about what I'm saying below. It's not about making Songshan the tenth family, but making Songshan join the Kunlun Council." Xiao Qing said, "Songshan used to be attached to Shaolin and became a member of the Kunlun Council. To be honest, it's precisely because of these hundreds of years. Thanks to Shaolin's protection of Songshan Mountain, this time the Songshan Sect will help Abbot Jueru to quell the civil strife. This time, Abbot Jueru agrees and hopes to take this opportunity to allow Songshan to join the Kunlun discussion. Leader Su of the Hidden Sect also feels that the time is right. [-] The large number of people in this family is not about decentralization, but mutual help. Moreover, Songshan has always taken care of its own government affairs, and Shaolin has never intervened. Relying on Shaolin and being protected by Kunlun's consensus is a bad rule, and this bad rule must be changed." Xiao Qinggu paused and said , "In the past, the six major factions took turns serving as alliance leaders, which was also a bad rule." Xiao Qing believed that Shen Yuqing would understand what he meant.

Shen Yuqing smiled and said: "I see. That's true, but Shaolin can't say who is in charge now, and Abbot Jueru's words can't be counted."

Xiao Qing's old saying: "Since ancient times, evil has always prevailed over good. If lay monks destroy Buddhist teachings and seek to seize the abbot's position, they will inevitably be punished."

I'm really tired. Saying these words in scenes and words really makes Xiao Qinggu feel upset and have a headache.People, can't you be more frank?
"If anyone mentions this matter at the meeting, I will support Songshan and Abbot Jueru." Shen Yuqing said, "Brother Xiao, please tell Master Su to rest assured."

Xiao Qinggu really didn't expect that Shen Yuqing would express his position so easily. If it was his hint that made him loose, he should still bargain and show off.He looked at the young, handsome and elegant leader. Is there any hidden agenda that he couldn't figure out under his gentle appearance?

However, seeing Shen Yu fall in love made Xiao Qinggu understand why the little witch fell in love with her at first glance. Shen Yuqing was probably the most handsome man he had ever seen except Ming Wuxi. Although his beauty was slightly inferior to Ming Wuxi's, but There's something more heroic than that.

Fortunately, the little witch never saw the unknown.

The two of them talked for a few more words, and Xiao Qinggu changed the subject and said, "I have an acquaintance with Hall Master Xie of your sect. I would like to catch up on old times, so I would like to ask the leader to introduce him to you."

Shen Yuqing didn't seem surprised: "Please rest, Hall Master Xiao. We will arrange for Mr. Xie to meet Hall Master Xiao later."

In addition to escorting Su Yinzheng, visiting the boat leader and meeting Xie Gubai on the return trip was also one of Xiao Qinggu's purposes for coming to Qingcheng. He wanted to find out why Xie Gubai asked him to go to Songshan Mountain in the first place.

Moreover, Shen Yuqing is the head of Qingcheng after all, and many things cannot be clearly stated on the surface. He has inquired about Xie Gubai, who is Shen Yuqing's most trusted advisor, so he can start with Xie Gubai to see if he can find out. Some reality.

Not long after returning to Taiping Pavilion room, Xie Gubai came. "Long time no see." Xie Gubai bowed his hands and said, "Hall Master Xiao, you are well."

Xiao Qinggu's memory of Xie Gubai's appearance was very vague. He was very drunk at the time, but Xiao Qinggu still recognized this person when they met again.It's just that Xie Gubai's face is pale, his breath is short, his steps are sloppy, and his health is not good.

"Sir, do you still remember me?" Xiao Qing asked Xie Gubai to take the seat.

"What does Young Master Xiao want to talk to Xie?"

"It's just some private matters." Xiao Qing said, "Sir, do you still remember Ming Wuxi? It's the monster I mentioned."

"Remember, I have a brother who often bumps into him."

"Who is so lucky to bump into him 'often'?" Xiao Qing suddenly realized, "Li Jingfeng?"

Xie Gubai nodded: "They worked together to kill the stinky wolf in Jiangxi. Everyone in the world knows about this."

"Shaolin has entered this situation. I think it has a lot to do with the unknown." Xiao Qinggu gritted her teeth, "In April, during the Buddha Tribulation, someone saw him appearing in Shaolin."

"When I left Shaolin, Mingwu persuaded me to go to Songshan Mountain. I thought about it for many years but couldn't figure out the reason." Xiao Qinggu thought for a long time and said, "Mr. "

"I'm not in the dark." Xie Gubai shook his head, "I advised Young Master Xiao to go to Songshan Mountain because I feel that with Young Master Xiao's talents, he will definitely be able to show off his talents in Songshan Mountain."

"And you came to Qingcheng yourself?" Xiao Qing asked, "Why don't you let me come to Qingcheng to show my talents?"

Xie Gubai said: "Master Xiao is a disciple of Abbot Jueru and has a deep relationship with Shaolin. If he goes to Shaolin and joins Mount Song, he will be more likely to be reused."

"There is something else that makes me suspicious." Xiao Qing said the same way, "I was wanted by Shaolin with two burdens. The road was really difficult. It was Yebang who took the initiative to find me and helped me go to Songshan. Thinking about it now, it was too coincidental. ”

"The Night List has always recruited desperadoes from the Nine Families. Since the young master is highly capable, it is natural for the Night List to recruit them."

"Could it be that I was asked to go to Songshan just for today's matter? Mr. Xie also asked Ye Bang to protect me?" Xiao Qing said, "With this relationship, it will be easier for Qingcheng to contact Songshan. Including letting Li Jingfeng come to Songshan to deliver a letter before, In addition to informing Ming about unknown things, it was also to get closer to Songshan. Or when did Qingcheng start to have the idea of ​​becoming the leader of the alliance?" When Xiao Qinggu said this, she stared at Xie Gubai closely and didn't follow. There was a hint of guilt on Xie Gubai's face.

"Songshan is now looking for Qingcheng, not Qingcheng looking for Songshan." Xie Gubai still shook his head, "It was only more than two years ago that I joined Qingcheng. Besides, the position of alliance leader has always been rotated among the six sects. Take responsibility, there is no chance in Qingcheng, the young master is too worried."

Another scene talk, Xiao Qinggu thought.

"But Ming Ming's unknown thoughts, I may be able to guess something."

"Oh?" Xiao Qinggu immediately cheered up, "What is Ming Wuming planning?"

Xie Gubai said: "Unknown Ming Dynasty once told Li Jingfeng that he wanted to see the Buddha, all living beings, and the appearance of all living beings. Perhaps he had foreseen that the secular could not coexist, and Songshan Mountain would surely take advantage of the situation to rise. What he wanted to see was the dilemma of the young master."

"What are all living beings like?" Xiao Qing was stunned.He is familiar with Buddhist scriptures and is more familiar with Buddhist principles than Li Jingfeng and Shen Weichen, but he is still confused about the unknown appearances of sentient beings he wants to see.

Xiao Qinggu asked: "What reason is this?"

Xie Gubai said: "Perhaps the young master was wrong from the beginning. The young master used worldly ideas to reason about Ming Wuxi's actions, but maybe Ming Wuxi didn't have worldly thoughts in his heart."

"Is he some kind of fairy or demon?"

"Maybe he just wanted to watch."

"See?" Xiao Qing was confused, but seemed to understand, but after thinking about it carefully, he still didn't understand, "Mr. Xie, please explain it more clearly."

Xie Gubai shook his head: "I can't explain clearly. Logically speaking, people do things to achieve a certain purpose, but judging from what Ming Wuxi did when he met Jingfeng several times, it seems more like he wanted to see 'Something happens and 'seeing' is his purpose."

Is it like the Buddha looking down on all living beings?Xiao Qing's old thoughts.It is unclear whether he is definitely not the Buddha, or else he is the demon Buddha Bo Xun.

Xie Gubai continued: "People can do good things without a reason, which is called compassion, but there must be a reason for doing bad things. Whether it is self-interest or pleasure, it is a reason, but no matter what he does explicitly or not, his reason is the same as Ordinary people seem to be different.”

Xiao Qinggu thought about it, but still couldn't figure it out, and sighed: "Forget it, I don't have time to pay attention to this monster now."

Xie Gubai said: "Master Xiao, you were born in Shaolin. Now that Songshan is involved in the civil war, you will definitely be in trouble."

Xiao Qinggu put her hands on the table and asked in a deep voice: "In those days, Mr. Xie showed the way, and Xiao was what he is today. What do you think about the dispute between Shaolin's orthodoxy and its customs?"

"In terms of Young Master's plan, only if Abbot Jueru wins can he have any ideas, right?"

Of course Xiao Qinggu understands that if Juekong wins, Songshan will be punished, but if the master defeats Juekong and Songshan establishes its own business, Xiao Qinggu is not happy to see it.

After all, he was still a Shaolin disciple, but he couldn't kill Su Yilin.Struggles for power and politics are not what he likes. He just wants to live a leisurely life, and it doesn't hurt to be poor.Of course, it was better not to be too poor. His son had to be taken good care of, and he wanted to hold two more daughters.

"Both the Hengshan War and the battle between the secular and the secular are inevitable. If Mr. Xiao doesn't want to withdraw, he can only follow the trend. Whether it's Songshan or Shaolin, the young master only needs to consider how to settle down and make a living, and he can't care about anything else."

Xiao Qinggu sighed. Indeed, the only thing she could do now was help her master win this war and run for Songshan. As for whether Songshan should be the leader or not, the worst he could do was run away with his wife. What else could he do?He originally had this idea, but he just couldn't make up his mind. There was no one to discuss with in Songshan, not even Wanqin. Meeting Xie Gubai today gave him the determination to make up his mind.

Xie Gubai asked again: "Master Xiao passed through Wudang. Did he ever visit the leader of the boat and ask him his thoughts?"

Xiao Qing said the same thing: "I'm in a hurry. I'll send my second sister to Qingcheng first. I plan to pass through Xiangdi on the way back and then visit the boat master."

Xie Gubai smiled and said: "That's very good. The leader has a letter, and I would like to ask Young Master Xiao to deliver it to Leader Yu of the Xiangyang Gang. Is it convenient?"

Xiao Qing said, "Of course." Suspicions arose again. Qingcheng was communicating with the Xiangyang Gang. It would be enough to send an envoy. Is there any need to send him?After a second thought, I realized that it must be related to my trip. This letter was a greeting to Yu Jien, so he asked: "So the leader has a personal relationship with Gang Leader Yu?"

"It's not a personal relationship, it's just some official business. The boss has been engaged to Miss Xiangyang Bang Yu, and the letters are full of trivial matters about the marriage."

"Ah?" Xiao Qinggu was stunned.

(End of this chapter)