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There are many other sword techniques, and once they are displayed, even a layman would think they are very impressive and not befitting his status.

Ultimately, Li Mu chose the Yangwu Sword Technique.

Mencius said: "I am good at cultivating my vast and righteous spirit, which is extremely great and strong. I cultivate it with uprightness and without harm, and it fills the space between heaven and earth."

The Ode to Righteousness says: "Righteousness and righteousness reside in the heart of morality, which is supremely great and upright; it fills the universe without any limit, and within it there is no smallness, which is the great work of the Primordial Beginning."

This Yangwu Swordplay differs from other swordplay styles. Like the Pine and Crane Fist Manual, it appears slow and deliberate when practiced, like a humble gentleman, gentle and refined, with non-contention as its core principle. The moves emphasize accumulating power and momentum, using four-tenths of one's strength while reserving six-tenths, becoming stronger when facing stronger opponents, and combining defense with offense.

Therefore, Yangwu Sword is also known for its defensive nature. It is said that with a three-foot-long blade in hand, water cannot be splashed in and needles cannot be pierced. It is an extremely rare and superior Confucian sword technique.

The Quanzhen School claims to be a synthesis of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The Huashan School inherited part of the Quanzhen School's Taoist tradition, which is why this sword technique has been passed down.

When Li Mu first started practicing this sword technique, Yue Buqun had him read the Four Books and Five Classics for several months, explaining Confucian concepts to him, and especially having him study Mencius carefully.

He gradually came to understand the essence of this sword technique and quickly mastered it, making it one of his most proficient sword techniques.

At this moment, as a scholar, I am quite compatible with this sword technique. Combined with the many Confucian classics I have read since childhood, this sword technique may even reach a higher level.

That day, Li Mu had just finished practicing calligraphy in his study and came downstairs to get some fresh air when Xiao Chan, her round face flushed with excitement, ran over and called out, "Young Master, Young Master, Miss is back! Miss is back!"

Li Mu smiled and said, "I understand."

His wife, whom he had never met before, finally showed up. He must have done some mental preparation and convinced himself to accept her as his husband.

Xiao Chan pulled her out of the courtyard, and in the distance she saw a group of people walking towards them, including people from the second and third branches of the family, as well as maids and stewards from the Su family.

The leader was a woman, tall and graceful, with an oval face and long, jet-black hair tied up with a ribbon, reaching down to her waist. She wore a striking red cloak.

He was talking to someone with a smile when he looked over.

Li Mu smiled and looked over. Su Tan'er was somewhat surprised by his calm demeanor, which was quite different from the dull and unassuming person she had heard about.

The two locked eyes for a second. Su Tan'er took off her bright red cloak, handed it to the servant beside her, and walked over naturally with a smile on her face. When she got closer, she gave a slight curtsy and said, "Husband."

As she spoke, she naturally took Li Mu's arm, her expression completely natural, just like a real young couple.

Then, he turned to the crowd and introduced them to Li Mu one by one, before arranging for them to do their own things, speaking very naturally.

Finally, she revealed a harmonious and loving demeanor, and said in a low and gentle voice, "Husband, let's go back."

Li Mu nodded: "Okay!"

As they walked into the courtyard, Su Tan'er exchanged a few seemingly intimate but actually distant greetings, to which Li Mu responded indifferently.

He knew that Su Tan'er was just putting on an act for outsiders, to avoid being laughed at. She wouldn't so easily accept him, a husband she had never met before. Otherwise, she wouldn't have only shown up now; she wanted him to calm down first.

Sure enough, once inside the courtyard and with no outsiders around, Su Tan'er naturally let go of his hand and said with concern, "Husband, your injuries have only just healed; you should rest for a few days. Xiao Chan will stay with you. If you need anything, just tell Chan'er..."

Li Mu followed her words and said, "Thank you for your concern, my wife. You must be tired from being out these past few days. Please go back and rest!"

Su Tan'er gave another curtsy: "Thank you, husband. Tan'er will go now." With that, she led her two maids toward her small building.

The small building where Su Tan'er lived was similar to the one where Li Mu lived, but there were big red "double happiness" characters pasted on the second floor, probably because it used to be Su Tan'er's boudoir and was used as a bridal chamber.

Li Mu returned to his study to continue drinking tea and reading, while Su Tan'er returned to her boudoir with two maids.

This is a typical young girl's boudoir, decorated with various colors and patterns, small ornaments, some books, and a small amount of needlework.

Eighteen-year-old Su Tan'er untied her hair ribbon, letting her long black hair fall loose, and seemed much more relaxed. She went to the window and glanced at the small building across the street, where she seemed to see Li Mu searching for books on the bookshelf, and Xiao Chan bringing tea and then smiling as she came out.

Su Tan'er then spoke up, "Juan'er, have Chan'er come over here."

Juan'er responded and left. Su Tan'er then directed Xing'er to put all the small items that had been altered to be arranged for the new room back in their original places.

Before they could finish speaking, Xiao Chan had already arrived.

"Miss."

Su Tan'er asked, "How is the son-in-law?"

Xiao Chan said earnestly, "The son-in-law is very good, with a good temper and a very good personality. Actually, he's not as dull as people say."

Su Tan'er was naturally very concerned about her marriage. Before the wedding, when she was looking for someone to marry into her family, she actually sent someone to investigate Ning Yi. She heard that he was an ordinary scholar who spent his days studying at home and had little contact with outsiders. He was honest, even a bit dull.

In retrospect, the so-called rumors and information I found out were just superficial hearsay and not very accurate.

Recalling their brief conversation and how she had taken his arm, she thought he would be flustered, but he acted very naturally and calmly helped her return to the courtyard.

What has the son-in-law been doing these past few days?

Xiao Chan thought for a moment and said, "I didn't do much. I just stayed home every day reading and practicing calligraphy, or going out for a walk with Xiao Chan."

"By the way, Miss, the young master also knows a kind of boxing style. He says it can help maintain health and fitness. He practices it every morning and even makes Xiao Chan learn it. Xiao Chan is almost there."

Su Tan'er asked in surprise, "Practice boxing? And I'll teach you?"

Xiao Chan said, "Hmm! The young master said this boxing style is simple and suitable for all ages. You can learn it too, Miss. When can I teach you? Hmm... let the young master teach you."

Su Tan'er smiled and said, "Let's talk about it later. Is that all?"

Xiao Chan thought for a moment and said, "The young master also bought a sword like the kind that scholars carry. It cost four taels of silver. He even showed it off a few times. It looked slow, but it was very beautiful."

Su Tan'er asked in confusion, "A sword!"

Xiao Chan nodded vigorously and said, "The young master said that swordsmanship is one of the six arts of a gentleman, and it is essential to learn it. Miss, didn't you see how elegant the young master is when he practices swordsmanship? He's even more refined than the teachers in the academy..." As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, probably unsure of how to describe it.

Su Tan'er smiled and said, "Okay! I understand."

Then he stared at the maids and said, "You girls, you must be more respectful to the young master from now on. And you are not allowed to gossip about my relationship with the young master to others, understand?"

The maids nodded in agreement.

Although Su Tan'er still had some doubts, this husband was indeed beyond her expectations, much better than what she had learned.

Although we had only just met, she had a good temperament, and her height and appearance were also quite good. Xiao Chan told me about the past few days we had spent together, and she seemed to have a good temper, without putting on airs or being overly cautious or nervous.

Actually, accepting one's fate like this might not be so bad; life is never perfect. She's already far better off than many women.

The following days passed uneventfully.

Li Mu quickly adapted to the Su family and the world, and lived a very leisurely life every day.

The Su family was happy to see him like this. The reason they arranged for him to marry into the family was to prevent Su Tan'er from getting married and to keep her at home so that she could manage the Su family business in the future.

It also doesn't really need people with big ambitions who are eager to stand out from the crowd.

Compared to him, Su Tan'er was much busier, but she handled things very well.

Although she was busy every day, she would always go home on time to have dinner with him. At the dinner table, the two would chat for a while. Li Mu seemed very casual, and Su Tan'er gradually got used to this style. Sometimes she would take the initiative to talk about some interesting things that happened in her daily life, and Li Mu would of course occasionally give her a look.

The Jiangnan region has a long rainy season, and once it rains, people tend to have more free time outside. Su Tan'er sometimes reads, occasionally plays the zither, or does some needlework and embroidery, while Li Mu can only stay in his study, practicing calligraphy, reading, and drinking tea.

Sometimes the two would see each other through the window and exchange a knowing smile.

Sometimes, when Li Mu felt stuffy in the house, he would take his sword downstairs to practice when the rain stopped.

He wielded an ordinary longsword slowly and deliberately. It looked unremarkable, but the sword never left his body more than three feet away. Yet, the sword moved in a continuous, rhythmic, and unique way.

He possesses a noble spirit that only a well-read scholar could have.

At this time, Su Tan'er would always quietly lean against the window and watch, her eyes filled with curiosity.

She didn't know how powerful this sword technique was; it was slow and lacked any sharpness, so it probably wasn't very powerful.

But she just felt it was good and comfortable to watch.

She murmured to herself that her husband was actually quite talented.

Chapter 585 The Life of a Second-Generation Rich Kid: Hatred Never Lingers

Once the rain stopped and the weather cleared up, Li Mu would spend most of his time taking Xiao Chan for leisurely strolls along the Qinhuai River, looking around everywhere. Su Tan'er would also visit the shops and workshops in the city.

Under Su Tan'er's arrangement, Xiao Chan is now practically his personal maid, helping him tidy his room every day, running around with him, and is extremely lively.

She talks too much. Every day she whispers some trivial family matters in his ear, or says some sweet words about Su Tan'er. She always has to tell him where she went and what she did.

This was probably to let him know what Su Tan'er was busy with every day, so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. After all, this was ancient times, and it was rare for women to show their faces in public every day, let alone conduct business.

Recently, Li Mu has been strolling along the Qinhuai River and has seen quite a few people playing chess. Among them are two elderly men with distinguished bearing who often play chess under a large tree on a quiet street along the river.

Occasionally, some elderly people or scholars would gather around to watch. Could it be that these two were Qin Siyuan and Kang Xian? Li Mu did not approach them to make friends or show off his talents.

There's no need for that; just let things take their natural course.

There was a tea stall next to the chess stall, where Li Mu and Xiao Chan would sometimes drink tea and rest their feet, and sometimes they would watch the chess game.

He had spent over twenty years in the game of Laughing Proud Wanderer, and he still knew a little Go, though his skills weren't high, clearly inferior to these two old men, and he couldn't show off like Ning Yi in the original work. However, Li Mu didn't care; he was already in a semi-reclining state, and the current atmosphere made him feel quite good.

He spends his days leisurely with his maid, and if he also carries a birdcage and has a plaster on his face, he's no different from a spoiled brat.

That day, after strolling around the streets, Su Tan'er returned to the Su residence with Xiao Chan. Su Tan'er also happened to be back. The maid Xing'er was directing several people to move fabrics into the room. They were colorful and probably new styles that had just come out.

Upstairs, Juan'er carried an exquisite and simple sword box and walked downstairs with some difficulty.

Seeing Li Mu from afar, he shouted, "Young Master, Young Master..."

Li Mu smiled and walked over, taking the sword box from her hand: "This is..."

Juan'er smiled broadly and said, "It's Miss. She knew that the young master liked to practice swordsmanship, so she specially asked someone to make one for him."

"Young master, do you like it?"

"Thank you for your trouble, my wife." Li Mu said, opening the sword box. It was a long sword suitable for a scholar, more ornate and exquisite than the one he had bought for four taels of silver. However, it lacked the gaudy embellishments of gold and jade inlays, and its style was rather simple and unadorned.

It doesn't look too flashy, but it's still quite sophisticated.