Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 37 The case is solved

The young master's blind spot was touched, and he felt a little embarrassed, but he was not really angry.

Chen Xuan quickly said, "Master, I was wrong. Please turn to the next page. I can't wait any longer."

You know what, this ink-and-wash style book is really addictive, just like reading a comic, but more detailed and realistic, even a bit freehand.

I don't know how it was printed, but the craftsmanship is quite exquisite.

Gao Jingming's attention was diverted, and he quickly forgot what he had just said. He said, "Ah Xuan, please stop interrupting our reading. We should be immersed in such exciting content."

What's so good about this? Apart from the beautiful pictures, you can't learn anything.

The book is not thick, only about a hundred pages, so you will eventually finish it no matter how slowly you turn the pages.

After reading the last page, Gao Jingming was still a little unsatisfied. He couldn't help but pick up the book and smell the ink on it and said, "It's really wonderful, very refreshing, and the smell of this book is also very good."

Perhaps this is the so-called scent of ink. Chen Xuan remembers that he also liked the smell of new books when he was a child.

Gao Jingming reluctantly put the book down and said, "I'm really looking forward to what the next volume will show. I don't know when it will be released, but I must buy it as soon as possible. Let's stop here today. I can't read too much. I will read it again tomorrow. Yes, I will read the whole book from the first volume in a coherent way."

It's normal for children to like comic books, especially in these times when entertainment is scarce. Moreover, this young master obviously really likes this book.

After reading it all, I should be able to talk now, right? Chen Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Young Master, you said that the contents of the book were compiled and printed based on real people's deeds. I remember that there were many martial arts masters guarding the mansion. So, are the moves and martial arts used by the characters in the book real?"

Just now, Chen Xuan also read the contents of the book carefully. The fighting scenes presented in it were indeed exciting. Although he did not understand martial arts, he vaguely felt that some of the pictures were quite organized. However, the static pictures were ultimately limited.

What caught Chen Xuan's attention was that the painting also presented realistic scenes that subverted his cognition, such as swinging a sword to kill the enemy from a distance, breaking a huge tree with a punch, slicing through a cliff with a knife, and even the light skill of soaring into the sky...

Considering that Gao Jingming's story is based on true stories, if what is presented in the pictures is true, then the martial arts in this world must be extraordinary!

This question seemed to stump Gao Jingming, or perhaps he had never thought about it in this way before. He hesitated and said uncertainly, "Could it be true?"

I'm asking how you are.

Chen Xuan asked doubtfully, "Is it possible?"

"Because I don't know either. I haven't started practicing martial arts yet." Gao Jingming was a little confused, then smiled and said, "Axuan, you actually thought of this. It's no wonder that my mother found it for me. You are really smart. Actually, when you reminded me of this, I was a little curious. But it's not difficult to find out whether the martial arts in the book are real. I can just ask the guards when I have time, or ask those retainers if that doesn't work."

Yes, just ask those who practice martial arts about this kind of thing and you will know. Professional vision is always more accurate than their blind guesses.

This young master was easy to talk to, well, good at making flattering comments. Chen Xuan also wanted to understand this world as quickly as possible, so he asked again, "Young Master, if the scenes presented in the book are true, then can the guards and servants of the mansion do the same?"

"A Xuan, you mean flying over eaves, climbing walls, picking flowers and leaves and hurting people? Some of the guards and servants in the mansion can certainly do it. Even moving like floating catkins is not difficult for them. But I don't know if they can do it, breaking mountains and rivers with a sword," Gao Jingming thought for a while and said.

Can it really be done? It seems that we need to re-evaluate the military strength of this world. Thinking of the fear he felt when Geng Hong's aura locked him on the boat that day, Chen Xuan did not doubt Gao Jingming's words.

Then Gao Jingming suddenly said, "I don't know who can sever mountains and rivers with a sword, but I know there is one person who can definitely kill the enemy from a distance of a hundred feet with a sword!"

Holy shit, is there really someone who can possess such almost mystical means?

Chen Xuan quickly asked, "Who can do this?"

Gao Jingming immediately raised his chin and said arrogantly: "Who else could it be? My sister." "Your sister? Not, the eldest lady?" Chen Xuan was surprised and quickly changed his words.

Is there such a powerful person in the Gao family? And it seems that she is the sister of this young master. Does Mrs. Gao have such a daughter?
Nodding, Gao Jingming said, "Of course. Oh, by the way, Xuan, you just arrived. You haven't met my sister yet, right?"

Chen Xuan nodded immediately.

A trace of longing and fear flashed in his eyes, and Gao Jingming said in a complicated tone: "Not to mention you, Xuan, even I won't be able to see you for a short time."

"Why is that?" Chen Xuan asked curiously. Could it be that he went out to roam the world relying on his martial arts skills?
Gao Jingming suddenly said in a low voice: "Because my sister is already married. Two years ago, His Royal Highness Prince Qing favored her and made her his concubine. Now she serves His Royal Highness Prince Qing. Even as her younger brother, I can't see her whenever I want."

So that's how it is. Chen Xuan was immediately surprised and asked, "Young Master, if that's the case, then wouldn't our Gao family also be considered royal relatives now?"

"Of course, I am now the legitimate brother-in-law of Prince Qing. How about that, isn't it awesome? Ah Xuan, you will enjoy endless wealth and honor if you follow me. But let's just say this, don't shout it everywhere. Mother always taught me to be low-key and not to take advantage of this status to do evil and discredit my sister, otherwise I will be disliked by His Royal Highness Prince Qing." Gao Jingming was very proud at first, but soon his voice became softer.

Chen Xuan almost gasped in shock. The Gao family actually had such a background!

Many cases have been solved. No wonder when leaving the street that day, Butler He acted as if he didn't take anyone seriously. Even the people in charge of the yamen had to put on a smile. He was a seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister. Who would dare to offend a low-level official with a background like the Gao family?
No wonder a magnificent memorial archway was erected outside Yang County. Perhaps it was because of the honor given to Miss Gao after she was taken as Prince Qing's concubine.

No wonder the Gao family mansion is so new, it must have been newly built. The reason is, of course, that with Miss Gao’s current status and position, her family also needs to have a corresponding door lintel, otherwise wouldn’t that be a slap in the face of Prince Qing?

No wonder a wealthy family like the Gao family exists in such a small Yang County...

When one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit. It is equivalent to the entire Gao family taking off directly because of the mother's status as a son.

Of course, Miss Gao must have some outstanding qualities to be favored by Prince Qing, and the Gao family must have a certain foundation to be able to come into contact with a figure like Prince Qing. This can be seen from Mrs. Gao, whose words and deeds do not seem like those of a nouveau riche at all.

No wonder Geng Hong said that if you serve this young master well, you will have the opportunity to obtain the best martial arts secrets from the Gao family...

In short, Gao Jingming's casual words directly solved many things in Chen Xuan's mind.

"Don't worry, young master. I'm definitely not a talkative person and I know my limits," Chen Xuan said quickly with a flash of thought.

Gao Jingming said: "It's okay, I'm low-key but it's also true, but there's no need to talk about it. Those who understand will understand, and those who don't understand can only say that they are not qualified to be exposed to these things."

At this point, he changed the subject and took the initiative to reveal: "Speaking of which, my sister was able to win the favor of King Qing because of her advanced martial arts skills. By chance, she saved King Qing once, and that's how they got together."

Chen Xuan hesitated to speak. Isn't this the so-called hero saving the beauty, only the other way around, and then the Prince Qing promised himself to her...

Thinking of Gao Jingming's words before, Chen Xuan asked: "Young Master just said that he hasn't started practicing martial arts yet. Will he practice martial arts in the future?"

"Of course, but now is not the right time. Reading and learning to read are the main things now. When the time comes, you will naturally have to practice martial arts. A gentleman should learn all six arts. And no matter whether it is reading or practicing martial arts in the future, you have to come with me, Xuan. We can discuss and correct each other in reading, and practice martial arts together. Only in this way can we make rapid progress. Anyway, the hard days are still ahead," Gao Jingming patted Chen Xuan's shoulder and said gloatingly.

He felt a headache just thinking about having to learn so many things, and now there was someone who would suffer with him, how could he not gloat over his misfortune.

These are the duties of a servant, so Chen Xuan is not surprised.

But Gao Jingming didn't know how happy Chen Xuan was at the moment. He was eager to start as soon as possible. As the saying goes, what is poison to you is honey to me...

(End of this chapter)