At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 167 Test Qingyao
"It is going to rain."

In the fields outside the city, many busy people looked up, glanced at the sky, hurried to finish the work in their hands, and then ran home in groups.

on the street.

Pedestrians and vendors looked hurried, but the wine shops and inns were doing extremely good business. Many shopkeepers stood at the door with their servants to solicit passers-by.

"Rumble"

"Rumble"

Thick lightning exploded in the dark clouds. The pale light was extremely dazzling, accompanied by a hint of yellow light.

The earth was shaking and the roar of thunder was echoing in my ears. The majestic Xiliang Marquis Mansion was located in the city.

In the courtyard, the grass and trees rustled and swayed in the strong wind, with sand and stones flying everywhere. In the pond in the distance, the waves were rippling and the lotus leaves were swaying up and down.

"Cool."

After a day of handling official business, Xiao Han walked out of the room, stretched, and his white robe rustled.

"Young master, drink tea."

Cao Ruixue came over with tea.

"Didn't you follow them out?"

He was surprised.

"Did not go."

Cao Ruixue shook her head, "I don't really like crowds."

He picked up the tea, lifted a piece of paper, placed it in the yard, sat on it, and felt the cool evening breeze. All the irritability accumulated during the day was blown away.

"It's going to rain again."

The pale lightning shone in, and he squinted his eyes. The Qilian Mountains in the distance looked like a coiled dragon in the night.

Above the top of the mountain, dark clouds rolled in, and it seemed that a heavy rain was brewing.

"Any news about that little bastard from the Xie family?"

Xiao Han said: "According to the date, it should have been some time since we arrived in Jizhou."

"Have."

Cao Ruixue massaged his shoulders and said with a smile, "But I also heard from Sister Yu'er that the prince had a quarrel with Xie Xuanli on the day he returned."

Later, he wanted to mobilize troops to attack Xiliang through Pan Feng, but was blocked by Chen Qingzhao who was holding the military token of Marquis Zhenbei.

"The prince was also knocked to the ground by Chen Qingzhao's gunshot."

"Pan Feng is so bold."

He laughed and said, "Twenty thousand heavily armored cavalrymen dare to come to attack Xiliang. If he dares to come, I will chop off his head."

"Maybe he is a little bolder because he has the support of the prince."

Cao Ruixue guessed.

As the two were chatting, there was a chattering sound coming from outside the yard. A moment later, several women came in, talking and laughing.

Dayueer, Xiaoyueer, Murong Yi, Qingyao, and Yuwen Yulou, and the leader is Miaoyu.

"Have fun, huh?"

Xiao Han turned his head and looked over.

"Hehe, happy."

Qingyao was jumping up and down, holding two strings of candied haws in her hands. She had been practicing sword for a long time and was rarely so lively.

"Sister Xue'er, it's yours."

"Sir, this string is yours."

She shared the candied haws in her hand with Cao Ruixue and Xiao Han.

The other girls also brought a lot of food, including roast chicken, stinky tofu, lamb skewers, and egg-filled pancakes.

All kinds of food from all over the world can be seen on the streets of Xiliang City.

Even many foods from the Northern Wei Dynasty are available.

Xiao Han didn't hesitate and started eating, commenting from time to time.

"Susu"

Accompanied by a deafening thunder, a rain curtain floated in from the horizon, like a curtain, swallowing up everything wherever it went.

The rainstorm howled, connecting the sky and the earth. In almost the blink of an eye, it submerged the mansion and the rain curtain swayed.

It splashes and covers the sky and the earth. All things in heaven and earth are bathed in it, absorbing the rich vitality and turning it into their own nourishment.

Xiao Han moved the chair under the eaves. It was just a short distance away and it was pouring rain. Murong Yi and Xiao Yueer returned to their respective courtyards.

Cao Ruixue and Miaoyu were preparing dinner, while Dayueer was cleaning her lyre in the house.

He picked up the hot tea from the low table next to him, shook the leaves apart, and took a sip. "After drinking so much, I still think the tea from Qilian Mountain tastes the best."

He glanced at Qingyao who was sitting on the doorstep reading a book, and said leisurely: "Don't think about going out to play tomorrow, just practice sword skills well."

"understood."

Qingyao said without raising her head.

It has been more than a year since she came to the Marquis' Mansion, and she is not too afraid of the man next to her.

of course.

The prerequisite is that you are obedient.

"When will Mr. Qingyi come back?"

A drop of rain splashed on her brow, exuding a faint chill. She said, "It's been several months."

"He's not done yet."

Xiao Han shook his head.

"By the way, let me tell you a piece of news. Some time ago, the son of the Xie family returned to Jizhou."

Qingyao's delicate body trembled slightly, and a hint of surprise appeared on her face, but she returned to normal in the blink of an eye.

He casually said, "I thought she was dead out there."

"That little bastard heard that he loved you. He had a big fight with Xie Xuanli because of you, and even wanted to lead troops to attack Xiliang."

"I hate that she's not dead."

Qingyao had a blank expression and said calmly: "If I couldn't kill him, I would have killed him long ago."

"real or fake."

Xiao Han had a playful expression.

"of course it's true."

Qingyao nodded.

"Why don't I believe it?"

The corners of his mouth raised.

"believe it or not."

Qingyao seemed a little angry. She kept her face down and continued to read. But her eyes did not look like she was concentrating at all.

"If he comes to you, would you be willing to go with him?"

Faced with this question, Qingyao was silent for a moment and then shook her head: "I don't want to."

"So heartless?"

Xiao Han was amazed.

"Don't think I don't know."

She wrinkled her nose, "You're setting me up."

"I'm not stupid. I'm comfortable in the Marquis' Mansion. Why would I jump into the fire pit of Zhenbei Marquis' Mansion?"

"Those servants don't say it openly, but they are very jealous behind the scenes."

"Boring."

Xiao Han yawned, "Originally, if you are willing to go back, I will find a chance to lock you up in the Knife Grinding Hall."

"insidious."

Qingyao rolled her eyes.

"Rumble"

"Rumble"

The rain was getting heavier and heavier. The courtyard was like a pond. Many dead branches and leaves floated up. The rain water rose up to two inches high. When it flowed into the lake, the water curtain was like a curtain. The lightning shone on it, giving off a white glow.

The towering ancient trees rustled in the wind and rain. The tea gradually cooled down. He picked up the cup and said, "Go get me a hot cup of tea."

Qingyao did as she was told. After dinner and a bath, Xiao Han returned to his room as the night grew darker.

The rain was blown by the strong wind and dripped onto the windowsill. The bamboos on both sides swayed, greedily absorbing the rain, and their leaves turned emerald green.

The candlelight flickered, its brightness uncertain. He sat cross-legged on the bed, pinching his hands to form a magic circle. With every breath, the internal Qi circulated faster.

His abdomen swelled and, in the dark, a mysterious force seemed to be suspended above his head. It was the power of heaven and earth that came when heaven and man were in harmony.

The night is long and the wind and rain continue.

"Snapped."

The slight noise woke the man on the bed. He opened his eyes quietly and saw that the door was slightly open.

(End of this chapter)