Swordforge Manor and Autumn Sword
Chapter XXIV
There were so many beautiful poems about Jiangnan that described this paradise on earth.
Remembering the south of the Yangtze River, the wind and rain have been familiar with the past, the sunrise river flowers red than fire, spring river green like a basket, how can not recall the south of the Yangtze River?
I didn't have to travel through the 21st century's rivers and mountains, but I was able to fulfill my long-cherished wish in this distant time and space. A bird that flew out of its cage was naturally extremely happy. Along the way, anyone with eyes could see my excitement. Murong Cang doted on me, but he didn't let me ride a horse anymore. I didn't really argue about this and compromised. After all, it was already five months. My stomach was getting bigger, so I couldn't act recklessly.
We've already planned it out. We'll settle down in Ning Province first. Murong Cang has a manor there. Ning Province is very close to Jiangnan. We always have to wait there for labor. It's really inconvenient for me to move now.
Do I hate Murong when I say this? H, that idiot, gritted his teeth in hatred. If he didn't harm us, would we have suffered so much? If my son isn't as handsome as I expected, I'll teach him a lesson in the future. Hmph!
She was half-sitting and half-lying in the car. Xiao Jing was embroidering some small objects for the baby at the side. Needless to say, they were definitely for my son. However, this girl had prepared both men and women. She was so meticulous.
"Princess Consort, are you not feeling well?" She put down the work in her hands and approached me. I shook my head and suddenly felt a little flustered.
"I'm fine. Let's rest for a while!"
" But your complexion…" She looked outside." Should I call His Highness in to see you?"”
I pursed my lips." No need, I'm just bored. I'll sleep for a while. I'll be fine soon…"
The two of us were talking when suddenly there was chaos outside. I heard the sound of horse hooves approaching from afar. I was about to stretch my head out to take a look when I heard Murong Cang shouting from outside-
"Xi-er, stay inside and don't come out. Shulei, go back to the car!”
What's wrong?
Xiao Jing held me down, and Shu Lei turned over and came in. I quickly asked,"What happened?"
"Sister, there's an assassin! Don't be afraid, I'll protect you!"
What was that? Assassin?
To be honest, I was extremely afraid of hearing these two words. The assassination incident last time still left me with a lingering fear. I couldn't help but press my hand on my chest. There…the scar was still clear.
I was a little afraid.
The carriage still did not stop for him. It sped up, giving him the feeling of being on the run!
The sound of blades and swords came. From the sound, I knew that the battle was very intense. The other party had many people.
I couldn't help but lean out, but Shu Lei and Xiao Jing held me tightly.
"Sister…"
I stopped. Yes, I should have believed him, shouldn't I? What kind of trouble did she cause when she went out? But today, she could see that Shu Lei was not simple. Looking at the agility he had when he turned over and came in, his skills were not just trained for a day or two.
I grabbed their hands and calmed myself down. I knew I should trust my husband.
Occasionally, there would be assassins approaching the carriage. Shu Lei guarded the carriage door and killed a few assassins who approached the carriage. I could feel that Azurepeak had been guarding the carriage and did not allow anyone to approach. Although there were blood stains around, I knew that they were not the people I cared about. It was just that at this moment, I suddenly felt a little resentful about being a burden. Why did I have to be protected by others? Back then, he and Wang Chen had dealt with more than 20 kidnappers alone. Those guys were all armed! Even though I was carrying a submachine gun and grenades, I really wished I had an AK-47 and a few grenades. That would be awesome…
"Sister, sister…"
"Xi-er, what are you daydreaming about?”
I didn't know who pushed me a few times, but I woke up and saw Murong Cang and Shu Lei's two handsome faces in front of me. I was shocked and asked,"What are you doing?"
Murong Cang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.”
Only then did I come back to my senses. It turned out that dreaming was too enjoyable. The battle had already ended. They were now looking at me as if I was an idiot.
"Sister, are you scared silly or are you asleep?”
Shu Lei, this little rascal. I felt my face heat up and coaxed him out.
"Xi-er, come out and get some fresh air!”
That was exactly what he wanted!
I walked out of the carriage, but I didn't see any signs of a battle.
This was a pool with a good view. I turned around and knew that we had just passed through a canyon.
"Do you know who it is?"
Murong Cang shook his head." I can't tell. They shouldn't be Uncle Wang's people. They have a very strong Jianghu aura."”
People from the martial world?
Could it be someone from the Elysium?
They are so well-informed, how did they know that I was going to Jiangnan? Although Azurepeak has already sent a letter saying that the new leader has been confirmed and that the key to the Gate of Heaven has a new owner, they did not reveal my identity. Then why did these people come to assassinate me? Or is their target not me? If they are not from the Elysium, who are they? Why are they here to assassinate us? Why are they so clear about our route?”
I hugged my knees and sat down, looking at the calm pond water. Murong Cang hugged me from behind, his chin pressing against my head, and asked softly,"Are you hiding something from me?"
He knows that I have a secret to hide from him. Should I tell him? If I didn't say it, I might not be able to take action even when I reach Jiangnan. With Murong Cang's stickiness, he definitely wouldn't leave my side for a moment. Everything I did was under his nose, so what was the need to hide it? Besides, I've already made up my mind to be husband and wife. Since I won't allow him to hide anything from me, how can I not explain it to him?
"Ah Cang, do you know who the Sect Master of the Heavenly Gates Sect is?”
I thought this was a very explosive question, but who knew that Murong Cang actually nodded.
I widened my eyes in disbelief." How do you know? Are you sure?”
He smiled and said with certainty,"Yes, Father, but now-"
As he spoke, he looked at me meaningfully. My heart skipped a beat when I saw his sharp gaze. Could it be that he knew?
With a bitter smile, I spread my hands and said,"It's me now!"”
He widened his eyes." It's really you? How could Imperial Father let you take on such a dangerous task? You-"
"I have no choice. I have to take it, understand? It's Imperial Father's will." At that time, I didn't have the chance to refuse, nor was I in a position to do so.
"But you don't completely reject it, right? You want to investigate the cause of General Yun's death. You want revenge. Don't deny it, Xi-er!”
Why was he so aggressive?
I said angrily," I don't deny it. I admit that I don't reject it. On the contrary, I'm grateful to my father for giving me this opportunity to kill my enemy one day. Isn't that right?"”
"But do you know how dangerous this is? Did you know that I would be worried? Why didn't you leave it to me? Leave everything to me?”
I stood up and looked at him at eye level."I trust you. I always have, but I'm not a burden to you. I'm a woman who can stand by your side. What I want is not the honor of a husband and wife, but to be together, understand? I'm telling you all this without reservation today. Isn't it proof that I want to fight side by side with you? Ah Cang, don't think of me as too weak. I should have my own stage.”
He cupped my face and pressed it against my forehead. He sighed softly."Being your husband is such a blessing, but it also makes me so worried. I really want to lock you up in a place where no one else is around, so that only I can see you, only you can see me…"
There were always many arguments between husband and wife. In fact, it did not matter if they argued. The key was to know how to restrain themselves freely. They had to know how to become more passionate and glued after a little unhappiness.
After a heart-to-heart discussion mixed with a little gunpowder, Murong Cang made up his mind to chase Shu Lei and Little Jing out. He was a man, but he insisted on staying in the carriage and looking at me. What was this called? I think he's fallen too!
" Xi-er, we'll be in Ningzhou in two days. You can have a good rest then. We've chosen remote mountain roads to avoid unnecessary trouble along the way. We haven't even stayed in a proper inn.”
This fellow, only now did he come to comfort me!
We didn't take the official road in the past half a month since we left the capital. Instead, we took the small roads and often slept in the wilderness. The men slept outside while Little Jing Shulei and I slept in the carriage. Fortunately, the carriage was very big and allowed me to straighten my legs. Otherwise, I would have been tortured to death along the way.
However, I was still very satisfied with this arrangement. I had a strange feeling that in this world, most bad things happen in inns. No matter which martial arts novel it was, there were no protagonists who stayed in inns without making mistakes. In view of this, although our arrangement was a little bitter, it was also safe.
I lazily replied,"Safety first, safety first!"”
He smiled and patted my head." But we can have a good night's rest tonight. Swordforge Manor is right in front of us. Jianqiu and I have some friendship, and the manor in Ningzhou was built by him two years ago. Let's pay a visit to Swordforge Manor tonight!"”
Jianqiu, I seem to have some impression of him, but I don't think I've seen him before?
He saw that I was deep in thought and was not happy.
"What are you thinking about?"
I rolled my eyes at him.
"Have a good rest. I've written to Jianqiu. He'll probably send someone to pick you up.”
I lay still and whimpered twice in response…
After walking for about an hour, I felt the carriage stop. Xiao Jing came over to help me out of the carriage. It seemed that the people from Swordforge Manor had come to welcome us.
I pulled the curtain and walked down. My five months of pregnancy was really torturous. I had to be supported no matter what I did.
The air outside wasn't bad, I wanted to stretch, but before I could raise my hand, I heard Murong Cang's voice-
"Xi-er, this is the Sword Crafting Manor's Sword Manor Lord. He's also a good friend of mine. Let me introduce him to you.”
He smiled and stretched out his hand for me to hold. I walked closer and bowed slightly to Jian Qiu." Hello, Sword Manor Lord!”
Jianqiu also bowed slightly.”
To be honest, his voice was very hoarse, as if he had just cried. I looked up at him…
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Jianqiu's looks are not worthy of his name and reputation. I'm not saying that he's shameful or ugly. I just want to say that he doesn't look like a man.
Of course, this accusation is already too much for a man, but I won't let others know. I'll think about it in my heart!
Jian Qiu was tall and thin, his eyes were thin and long, his lips were pale and thin, and he looked sick and beautiful!
How could such a person forge a sword? Were the best swords in the world really from Swordforge Manor? Did it come from the person in front of me? He was actually Murong Cang's good friend, so he also knew his identity? But he clearly only called me Madam Murong and not Consort Li.
Sword Crafting Manor was on the mountain. Jianqiu personally welcomed us at the foot of the mountain, but he was calm and polite along the way. I sat in a sedan chair up the mountain and sighed at the exquisiteness of the ancient buildings.
The imperial palace was undoubtedly the pinnacle of architecture in this era. One side was magnificent, the other was golden, majestic, and majestic. However, the Swordforge Manor in front of him was definitely the most exquisite piece of art.
The entire villa was built against the mountain. From afar, I could feel that the structure of this villa was clearly like a sword, standing straight in the mountains. It was not much more stingy than the imperial palace. Could it be that there were many designers specializing in similar work at this time? Ah, art!
"Is Furen very interested in this manor?”
It was Jianqiu!
Was I too engrossed in it, or was it that my inexperienced appearance was too obvious that made him uncomfortable and even asked?
He pulled himself together and said," Manor Lord, I'm sorry to make a fool of you. However, the overall appearance of your manor looks like a Sword in the Stone. From a distance, you're in the middle of it, and from a partial view, you're not separated from the sword at all. As expected of Swordforge Manor. After seeing it today, you live up to your reputation."”
Murong Cang also smiled from the side." Brother Zian, please don't take offense. My wife rarely goes out. Today, she's out, and everything is new to her."”Although he said that, the indulgence and indulgence in his tone was obvious. Jianqiu only smiled faintly and asked the servants to serve tea after exchanging a few pleasantries.
The three of us were chatting and laughing in the hall when we suddenly saw a light blue figure floating over from afar. It was really fragrant and charming. Who was this?
"Cousin, you have guests?" Her voice was like an oriole leaving the valley, pleasant and clear.
She came closer and I looked at her carefully.
Once again, I lamented that the unpolluted water and soil in ancient times were indeed very nourishing. All I saw were either handsome men or beautiful women. I really couldn't cope with them.
Jianqiu was very cold and only said in a business-like manner,""A friend came from Tiandu and passed by here. Biao Younger Sister need not be busy.”
I feel strange about the relationship between these two people. I turned my head to look at Murong Cang. He was looking at me and made a look to tell me to ignore him. I nodded.
"What are you talking about, cousin? Since you are cousin's friend, we naturally have to treat you well.”She bowed to Murong Cang and completely ignored Jianqiu, who also ignored her.
Murong Cang nodded and did not stand up to return the greeting." I am Rong Hai. This is my wife."”
" Hello, Young Master Rong. Hello, Madam Rong. I'm-"
"Biao Younger Sister, please return!"
"Cousin…"
" Please go back-" Jianqiu's voice was unquestionable and filled with displeasure. The commanding tone was so obvious that the woman in blue gritted her teeth and left helplessly. Before she left, she did not forget to bow to us. She was really a daughter of a noble family. Was her etiquette thoughtful?
Jianqiu didn't even bother to explain this interlude. Since he didn't want to say anything, I didn't want to ask even though I was curious. Murong Cang and Jianqiu were talking about the things that happened on the road. I would occasionally interrupt. Jianqiu naturally knew that between Murong Cang and me, it was definitely not the way ordinary couples in this era interacted. Murong Cang's respect for me was obvious to those with discerning eyes.
"Brother Zian, this time I hope to ask you to forge a weapon for self-defense. Is it convenient?”
I finally got to Murong Cang's main point. Jianqiu looked at me and frowned.
"Brother Xingyun, what kind of weapon do you want?”
Murong Cang thought for a moment," Of course, it's better to take risks!”
"How about a dagger?"
"Alright-"
Don't mind me, I was the one who said 'good'.
Both of them looked over, and I pretended to drink tea in embarrassment. Jianqiu said to Murong Cang,""Then you guys have a good rest. I'll show you the design.”
I quickly put down the teacup." Manor Lord, please wait!”
"Madam, do you have any other instructions?"
"I've already designed it. Manor Lord, what do you think?”
Murong Cang looked at me strangely and asked,""How did you know that I was going to ask Brother Zian to forge a sword? I wanted to surprise you, but you…"
I interrupted him with a smile," It's nothing. I just heard you guys talking about daggers and suddenly thought of a dagger. Actually, I haven't drawn the design yet. Please lend me some paper."”
Jianqiu didn't know what medicine I was selling, but because of Murong Cang's face, he ordered the brush and ink to serve me. I didn't take the writing brush, but took out the charcoal pen that I always carried with me. Jianqiu looked surprised, but Murong Cang was not surprised.
A moment later, I showed the blueprint to Jianqiu. His expression changed as he read it. Finally, he smiled and said to Murong Cang,"Your wife is really a strange person…"
Murong Cang took the blueprint and looked at it carefully. In the end, he also looked at me in surprise.
I smiled a little proudly and casually!
I wanted to draw a Swiss army knife!
"Madam's dagger is simply a mechanism. It's not just a weapon!”
Jianqiu couldn't help but praise. He took it over and asked me a few more details, and I answered them one by one.
"Xi-er, why are there two of them?”Murong Cang knocked on the sword and I said,""If I encounter danger, I might not be able to hit my vital points in a panic. If I draw my saber, if my opponent is an expert, I might not be able to hit him twice. I designed this based on the mother-child sword…"
"Mother-Child Sword-?" Jianqiu interrupted me thoughtfully. I nodded and continued to explain,"Actually, ordinary swords can also use this principle. If the sword is held down, then who would think that there is a sword among swords?”
"What about this?"
"This is a spring."
"Spring?"
"Yes, it's actually just for its small size. Think about it, when you don't use it, you carry it with you. The blade can't be seen, it's kept at the back, so there's no need for a scabbard. It's safe to carry it with you. When you take it out, press the mechanism at the back, and it will instantly bounce out.”
The two of them actually showed an expression of admiration at the same time. It made me feel a little vain. Sigh, isn't it just a flick knife?
I looked up at the sky and yawned. Jianqiu immediately understood. To be honest, ever since I drew this flick knife, Jianqiu no longer treated me as Murong Cang's wife. Instead, it was a kind of equal respect.
"It's getting late. Brother Xingyun, sister-in-law, have a good rest. Jianqiu will go forge this pair of daggers now and hand them over to you two within ten days.”
"Brother Zian, don't worry. Ningzhou is only a day's journey from here. Brother Zian, you can take your time.”Murong Cang declined. He probably wanted me to settle down in Ningzhou as soon as possible, but Jianqiu really wanted us to stay here for a while.
"Brother Xingyun, you're treating me like an outsider. You won't fly away from your manor in Ningzhou just because you're a few days late.”
Then, without waiting for Murong Cang to speak again, he left without looking back.
Murong Cang rolled his eyes at me. I don't understand, what does it have to do with me?
That night, he hugged me and slept quietly. Suddenly, he said,
"Xi-er, you really look like you fell from the sky.”
I felt a little sour in my heart as I turned around and hugged him.
"It only fell into your arms. You have to catch it well!”
"I was afraid that you would move and I wouldn't be able to hold you."
"If you hug me tighter, I won't be able to move.”
"Good!"
……
……
"Hello-"
"Hmm…"
"If you want to hug me, then hug me. Don't touch me with your hands!"
……
"Murong Cang, I'll kick you…"
"Hmm…"
"Hey…"
……
"Child…"
"Hmm…"
The night was long and beautiful…
I won't stay in bed just because I'm staying at someone else's house. It's my tradition to sleep until three in the morning.
Murong Cang had been invited by Jianqiu to something long ago. As for what it was, I couldn't be bothered to ask.
Xiao Jing stood behind me and combed my hair.
"Xiao Jing, how's the investigation going?”
"Madam, why do you like to poke your nose into other people's business so much?”
Hey, girl, you're getting more and more disrespectful, but I like it.
I looked in the mirror. Not bad! Xiao Jing's cooking!
" This is probably because I'm very bored. Do you want me to be depressed because I'm bored, and because I'm depressed…"
"Alright, my good wife, don't continue to poison me. I'll report the situation to you now! You should also listen to me while eating breakfast!" She interrupted me helplessly and helped me to the table. I immediately saw my favorite, hibiscus cake, chicken wings, and yogurt. Don't ask me how I got yogurt, because it's not difficult for me to ferment milk into yogurt. It's really not difficult. To be honest, I'm still researching fruit-flavored yogurt. This woman's taste has become very strange after she got pregnant. Please understand.
"That is the cousin of the Sword Manor Lord, Miss Tang Xi.”
"Someone from the Tang Sect?"
Xiao Jing looked at me strangely and said,""What Tang Sect?"
"What? It was the Tang family who specialized in using poison in Sichuan!”(Editor's note: I don't remember arranging for her to read martial arts novels!) I'm scratching my head and thinking hard…)
Xiao Jing shook her head." The Yang family is the only big family in Sichuan. I've never heard of the Tang Sect. Where did you hear about it?"”
"No, no, this Miss Tang must have some background, right?"”
" Her background is not small. She's the daughter of the previous leader of the martial arts world. However, her family has been in decline for nearly ten years. Ten years ago, the leader of the martial arts world, Tang Haoran, was stabbed to death in his bed. More than three hundred members of the Tang family died, and blood flowed like a river overnight. Only Miss Tang Xi, who was only ten years old at that time, and her twin brother survived because the Sword Manor Lord's mother brought them to stay in the Sword Crafting Manor for a short period of time.”
Oh, so you're also a pitiful person like me! I don't understand. If there's a grudge, then take revenge. Why kill an entire family?
"Madam, Miss Tang is different from you.”Xiao Jing's words were very strange and had a very serious tone.
I nodded." Of course it's different!"
How could it be the same? I'm unique.
"Little Jing, do you think it's bad for us to go out for a walk?”
"No, but Miss Tang has already sent someone to invite you to the garden for a chat!”
No way!
Looks like Jianqiu really wants us to stay in Swordforge Manor!
I'll go and meet this Miss Tang I admire very much. It's boring anyway!
End of Chapter
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