Only then did Qiao Xuan rest assured and lie down, secretly heaving a sigh of relief. However, he was afraid that he would oversleep and refused to close his eyes.
He suddenly remembered that it was his first time going to Emperor Zhao's Mansion today. Qiao Xuan hurriedly got out of bed, lit the candle, dressed, washed up, put away the steamed bun, weighed the wine bottle, extinguished the light, locked the door, and ran south in the dark.
Qiao Xuan ran through the dark and desolate streets for an hour before arriving at the north gate of the Martial Emperor's Estate. The soldiers checked the number plate before letting Qiao Xuan in.
Qiao Xuan followed the path he took yesterday and soon arrived at the door of the emergency room.
As there was no light in the room, she did not dare to knock on the door. After waiting for a while, she heard footsteps behind her.
He turned around and saw a very strong young man who was about the same age as him walking over.
Seeing that someone had arrived early, the robust youth asked,""Are you a new errand boy?"
Qiao Xuan saw the robust youth's question and quickly replied,""Yes, my name is Qiao Xuan. May I know your name?”
The robust youth saw that he was cultured and said with a smile,"You're too polite! My name is Niu Meng, you can call me Meng Zi. However, you came later, so you have to follow me in this training ground.”
Qiao Xuan hurriedly nodded and said,"Yes." Suddenly, he heard the door creak. He turned around and saw the light on and the door open."You two, get in here!”
Niu Meng hurriedly brought Qiao Xuan into the room, and the two of them stood respectfully in front of the table.
"Good morning, Uncle Yang!" Niu Meng bowed and smiled.”Then, he glanced at Qiao Xuan.
Qiao Xuan also bowed like Niu Meng and said respectfully,""Uncle Yang, good morning!"
Old Yang rolled his eyes and said,"Little Xuan, you don't have to change your words. Just call me uncle!"?Little Meng, you have to call me that in the future.”
Qiao Xuan and Niu Meng looked at each other and quickly replied respectfully,""Yes."
Old Yang covered his mouth and yawned."Wine…Where's the wine?"
Qiao Xuan quickly stepped forward and placed the bottle on the table. He then took out the remaining money from his pocket and placed it respectfully on the table.
Old Yang glanced at him and sneered,""This money isn't right, right?"
Qiao Xuan quickly replied,"These wines don't cost that much, so there's a lot left."”
Old Yang snorted and said,"I know how much the wine costs. Even if there's any left, there won't be so much left. Did you add money to it? Don't lie to me!”
Qiao Xuan had no choice but to admit it." I can't repay you for saving my life," he hurriedly said." It's just a little token of my appreciation."”
Old Yang said coldly," Don't think that a small favor can be enough to repay the favor of saving your life. Take the money on the table away. En, you'll have to repay it."”
Qiao Xuan saw that not only did he not appreciate it, but he also spoke so stiffly, so he could only take the money away aggrievedly.
Old Yang waited for Qiao Xuan to collect the money before taking the bottle of wine. He pulled out the cap and gulped down a few mouthfuls before handing over a key.
Niu Meng quickly went forward to take it, only to see Old Yang say,""Little Meng, in the future, you must lead Little Xuan to do things. Don't make any mistakes.”
Niu Meng hurriedly nodded and led Qiao Xuan out.
The two of them quickly arrived at the martial arts practice field. Niu Meng hurriedly took out the key to unlock the lock, and Qiao Xuan also hurriedly went forward to help push open the courtyard door.
The two of them walked into the training ground together. Niu Meng first brought Qiao Xuan and lit up the oil jar that had been set up long ago. The field immediately lit up as bright as day.
Then, the two of them stood straight at the entrance of the martial arts field. Seeing that it was almost five o'clock, Niu Meng said,"Xuan 'zi, learn from me now.”Then he held his breath and stood still.
Qiao Xuan found it very funny, but seeing Niu Meng's serious face, he quickly held his breath and stood up.
Soon, the disciples of the Martial Emperor's Mansion appeared and entered the martial arts field one after another. Then, they got into position and began to practice.
After waiting for half a day, Niu Meng waved his hand and said," That's enough." Only then did he relax. Qiao Xuan quickly relaxed his shoulders and waist.
Niu Meng saw that Qiao Xuan had also relaxed, so he looked at the field again. Seeing that these disciples were still practicing their old moves, he no longer paid attention to them.
After that, he chatted with Qiao Xuan and found out that Qiao Xuan was a refugee from the Northland.
Niu Meng was very curious and quickly asked about the disaster in the north.
Qiao Xuan didn't want to think about the tragic situation in the past, so he said that he had fled all the way and didn't pay much attention to it.
Niu Meng then asked Qiao Xuan how he entered the residence and if it had anything to do with Old Yang.
Qiao Xuan then told him about how he bumped into Old Yang, was saved by Old Yang, and sold his body to repay his kindness.
Then Qiao Xuan asked," Meng Zi, Uncle Yang's temper is too strange. Can you give me some pointers and see if there's anything I need to pay attention to?"”
Niu Meng smiled and said,"Xuan Zi, Uncle Yang is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. You don't have to be afraid!"”Just as they were talking, Old Yang walked over from afar.
Niu Meng quickly shut his mouth and stood up, giving Qiao Xuan a look.
Qiao Xuan quickly stood up as well, only to see Old Yang swaying into the martial arts arena.
After Old Yang walked away, Qiao Xuan hurriedly asked,""Mengzi, can we go in now?”
Niu Meng shook his head and replied in a low voice," Don't go in now. They're guarding against us inside. Wait until noon. When these young masters and young ladies have finished their training and left, we'll go in and clean up."”
Qiao Xuan asked again,"Then Uncle Yang, why did he go in so casually?"?”
"Uncle Yang, you're really capable!" Niu Meng chuckled. You don't know that these young masters won't let him in.”
"Why?" Qiao Xuan asked curiously.
"Uncle Yang has the unique skill of acupuncture and massage. After these young masters practice intensely, their bodies will be very tired and need a long time to recuperate. Otherwise, it will affect their future cultivation. However, after Uncle Yang's acupuncture and massage, their fatigue can be quickly eliminated.”Niu Meng explained with a smile.
Only then did Qiao Xuan come to a realization. Seeing Niu Meng, he said,""Otherwise, why would Uncle Yang stay in the Martial Arts Practice Field for the past ten years without any nepotism?”
At this moment, Qiao Xuan nodded in agreement and said,""If you don't have real skills, you really can't resist nepotism.”
Niu Meng sighed and said,"Sigh! "In this mansion, the servants are not only divided into three, six, and nine grades, but also have branches and branches. Among them, the high-grade servants are the most favored and can live in beautiful palaces. Their children are considered middle-grade servants and are often rewarded. They are also given a good meal and embroidered clothes every day. Even the young masters and young ladies of rich families can't compare to them…"
"It can't be, right? Do they have such good treatment?" Qiao Xuan interrupted curiously.
Niu Meng snorted and said helplessly,""Low-grade servants like us don't have any backers and can only live in the slums. Not only is our work dirty and tiring, but our wages are often deducted. Not only do we eat poorly, but we also often don't have enough to eat. We are often scolded and beaten.”
When Qiao Xuan heard this inside story, he was flabbergasted and said,""How…How is this possible? This was a thousand-year-old family, a hundred generations of noble families!”
Niu Meng saw him making a fuss and felt that it was really funny. He said in a deep voice,"You just came to Chongwu and entered the Martial Emperor Zhao's Mansion. You'll know in the future that this is the absolute truth!”Then, he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
Looking at Niu Meng's expression, Qiao Xuan suddenly recalled Brother Xinghu's words. He frowned and thought,""Can't people get along peacefully?”He suddenly thought of practicing martial arts and asked,"Mengzi, can we practice martial arts?"
"That depends on whether you want to learn or not." Niu Meng carefully looked around and saw Qiao Xuan's puzzled expression. He pointed his mouth at the training ground and said,""There are rules in the residence. Low-grade servants are not allowed to practice martial arts, but it doesn't say that they can't watch them practice martial arts. As for whether you can learn it or not, it depends on your luck.”
Qiao Xuan saw that and asked cautiously,""If we are found out, what punishment will there be?”
Niu Meng replied solemnly," If it's serious, you'll be killed. If it's light, you'll become a disciple. It depends on whether someone speaks up for you."”
Qiao Xuan nodded in understanding and cupped his hands.""I've been taught a lesson, I've been taught a lesson!"
Niu Meng saw that he was able to see through it with just a little bit, so he said,"You and I don't need to be afraid. We have Uncle Yang's protection. As long as we don't secretly learn the heart technique, it won't be a big deal.”
Qiao Xuan nodded. Seeing that the sun had already risen to the eastern sky and the light covered the earth, he suddenly felt empty in his stomach. He took out a steamed bun from his pocket and asked Niu Meng if he had brought any dry food.
Niu Meng took out two buns from his bosom and wanted to share one with Qiao Xuan.
Qiao Xuan hurriedly declined, saying that he was thin and could not eat so much.
Niu Meng could only give up. The two of them ate their rations and chatted while peeping.
The more Qiao Xuan looked, the more obsessed he became. There were a few times when he forgot to answer, and Niu Meng found it funny.
Qiao Xuan saw that the disciples in the hall were obsessed with martial arts and were practicing wildly. During his chat with Niu Meng, he learned that there were often outstanding disciples in the manor. The Martial Emperor Zhao's manor was also deeply rooted and its lofty status was unshakable.
Qiao Xuan realized the importance of martial arts, so he completely abandoned the idea of promising his parents to study and strengthened his belief in practicing martial arts to become stronger.
Before anyone knew it, the golden crow had already arrived in the sky. The disciples in the manor had finished their cultivation and left the martial arts practice field in groups. Only then did Niu Meng and Qiao Xuan enter the martial arts practice field.
Niu Meng first told Qiao Xuan how to arrange the protective gear and place the equipment, then went to extinguish the fire and add oil. After that, the two of them swept the courtyard and washed the ground. After working for half a day, they finally finished these chores.
In the end, the two of them worked together to close the courtyard door. Niu Meng locked the courtyard door again before coming to the room.
Niu Meng handed the key to Old Yang and asked if he had any other instructions. Seeing Old Yang shake his head, he wanted to take Qiao Xuan away.
Old Yang asked Qiao Xuan to stay, saying that he wanted to practice his new acupuncture and massage techniques.
Niu Meng originally wanted to gather with Qiao Xuan at night, but seeing Old Yang say so, he could only leave the residence alone.
Ever since Qiao Xuan was left behind, he felt uneasy, wondering how he was going to practice acupuncture and massage techniques.
Qiao Xuan wanted to refuse but did not dare to. He could only stand at the side and see Old Yang say,""Eat the bread and soup on the table! Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold on."
"It's a blessing, not a curse. If it's a curse, you can't avoid it.”Qiao Xuan steeled his heart and sat down on the stool. He started eating and soon finished everything.
"Follow me in!" Old Yang said as he walked into the house.
Qiao Xuan had no choice but to get up and follow him into the inner room. Just as he stood up, he saw Old Yang say,""Take off all your clothes!"
"Ah!" Qiao Xuan was shocked. Seeing that he did not seem to be joking, he asked,""Uncle Yang, why is this?"
"I'm doing this for your own good. Take it off quickly!" Old Yang took a sip of wine and said impatiently.
"Can I not take it off?" Qiao Xuan hesitated.
Old Yang smiled evilly and said,"Since you don't want to take it off, then do as you please!"”
Then, he made Qiao Xuan stand under the beam of the roof and tied his left and right hands with two ropes.
Then, he pulled Qiao Xuan's left and right hands and tied the two ropes tightly to the beam of the roof.
Realizing that he was about to be tied up, Qiao Xuan panicked. As he struggled, he asked,""Uncle Yang, what are you doing? They're tied too tightly."
Old Yang hit his head and shouted,"Don't move!" Tie it tightly to prevent you from moving around and hurting yourself.”
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