Pawn Crossing the River

The two exchanged tokens, and under the auspices of Master Jiang and witnessed by many guests, Master Donghua and Master Cihang officially became Taoist couples.

Then they invited the parents of both sides to come up, and the two masters saluted to the parents of both sides side by side.

Both of them had a formulaic smile on their faces, which was very harmonious.

Anyone with a discerning eye knew that there was actually no ripple between the two.

If there was really a relationship, it would be like Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu.

But then again, Master Donghua and Master Cihang have known each other for many years, and the time they have known each other is even longer than Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu's life. In other words, Master Donghua and Master Cihang knew each other before the younger generations such as Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu were born.

As old acquaintances for decades, it is really a bit difficult to expect a little bit of special feelings to burst out between the two old people.

Qi Xuansu did not pay too much attention to the two protagonists, because this was just a process. Mr. Pei was right. This was indeed a marriage, so there was no blessing, and the parties did not need blessings. If a blessing was required, then winning was the best blessing.

Qi Xuansu focused on the guests.

Zhang Jucheng was familiar to Qi Xuansu, but the woman sitting next to him was not familiar.

This was a typical Taoist noblewoman, and also Zhang Yuyue's mother, Yun Fengqing.

She had been living in Yujing in recent years and rarely returned to Yunjin Mountain. The superficial reason was that she had to stay in Yujing for a long time because she had been working in Jiutang. The actual reason was that the relationship between the couple was already in name only. It was just that they were concerned about the impact, and they had not reached the point of tearing their faces apart. They also had a daughter, so they never divorced and simply lived a long-term separation.

It was reasonable for the relationship between the middle-aged couple to fade, but the real reason for the breakdown of their relationship was still related to Li Minghuang. After Zhang Yuyue was abandoned by Li Minghuang, the couple disagreed on how to deal with the matter, and neither could convince the other. Zhang Jucheng felt that his wife was too impulsive and did not consider the consequences, while Yun Fengqing thought that her husband was too weak. This was a fuse that ignited all the conflicts that had been accumulated for decades between the couple.

However, as Qi Xuansu took action to bring Li Minghuang down to the ground and solved the problem, the relationship between the couple actually eased.

Because of this, Yun Fengqing had a good impression of Qi Xuansu.

In fact, when Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu got married, Yun Fengqing also came, but Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu were the protagonists at the time, and there were too many things to do. So many guests really couldn't be taken care of, and it was just a one-time encounter.

There were fewer guests this time, which is another story.

Qi Xuansu paid attention to Yun Fengqing not only because she was Zhang Jucheng's wife, but also because she was a cousin of Yun Qingping, the head of the Duzhi Hall.

Qi Xuansu had something to ask of Yun Qingping.

On the other side, Pei Shenfu was very familiar, but the man sitting next to her was not familiar.

But it's easy to guess that it can only be Yao Yi - Yao Pei's father, Qi Xuansu's elder brother, and Donghua Zhenren's brother-in-law.

In terms of appearance, Yao Yi's eyebrows and eyes are very similar to Yao Pei, and they are father and daughter at first glance.

But in terms of temperament, Yao Yi and Yao Pei are not the same at all.

In other words, Yao Yi, Pei Shenfu, and Yao Pei are three completely different styles. Yao Yi is more like a hermit, with a secluded air, but still fresh. Although he can't be said to give people a feeling of spring breeze, he is not as cold and indifferent as Yao Pei.

Yao Yi has not appeared in public for a long time. He lives in seclusion. This is the first time Qi Xuansu has seen him. Before the ceremony officially began, the two had a brief exchange.

Qi Xuansu could see that although Pei Shenfu was very strong, Yao Yi was not controlled, and he could always overcome strength with softness. Maybe Pei Shenfu's bad temper was mostly forced out by Yao Yi, a good man. After all, he had strength but nowhere to use it, and he kept it in his heart, which made him distorted.

Donghua Zhenren has a different style. He will definitely let you use your strength, but the result is usually not very wonderful.

Qi Xuansu also asked Yao Yi for help.

To put it bluntly, it was still a matter of finances for the Western Regions Daofu.

The Western Regions Daofu is located inland. It is difficult to develop the economy. Now it can only rely on financial transfers and loans to solve the urgent problem. Specifically, it is the Duzhi Hall and Taiping Money House. Yun Qingping represents the Duzhi Hall and Yao Yi represents the Taiping Money House. This is Qi Xuansu's savior.

Whether there will be a fight or not, life must go on and the financial problem must be solved.

If there is a fight, it is easy to say. If there is no fight, and the finances of the Western Regions Daofu collapse during Qi Xuansu's tenure, and fireworks are set off, it will be a lot of fun.

For so many years, Qi Xuansu has been smooth sailing. If he falls in this matter, even if he doesn't die, it is not worth it. It is a bit like a boat capsizing in the ditch.

Qi Xuansu has already started thinking about how to talk about this matter.

The issue of peace money is a headache for everyone, from the Grand Master to the little Taoist boy. No matter how powerful the backer is, money cannot be created out of thin air. The absence of "peace" makes people worried.

Qi Xuansu is thinking about the financial problems of the Western Regions Daofu.

Zhang Yuelu is also thinking about the Western Regions Daofu, but it is just a question of military power.

Qi Xuansu has to wait until the election is over, but she doesn't have to. When the matter of Yujing is almost done, she will go to the Western Regions Daofu, mainly to keep an eye on Li Zhuyu.

It is not difficult for Zhang Yuelu. Qi Xuansu has already arranged what should be arranged. The spiritual officer of Tiangang Hall has not withdrawn yet. He must listen to her, the chief deputy head of Tiangang Hall. Lin Yuanmiao and others are also there. , the rest are some details.

Xiao Yin's mind is all about eating. The so-called "not fussing over things" only refers to the scale. The specifications are not low. They are basically second only to the standards of the Grand Master, so the things used to entertain guests are all good. Even if It’s not dragon liver and phoenix marrow, but it’s not far off.

Since Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu were busy with their own thoughts and had no intention of eating these, it would be an advantage for Xiao Yin.

You have to eat enough to do this.

Soon, the ceremony came to an end. After congratulating each other, the guests dispersed.

Qi Xuansu's family of three went to the house of Master Donghua. Qi Xuansu handed Xiao Yin over to Gong Jiaojun and asked Gong Jiaojun to take the children there. He and Zhang Yuelu wanted to discuss some serious matters with the two Masters.

Not only are Xiao Yin and Gong Jiao gone out, but Cihang's secretary Qian Wan, Qi Xuansu's secretary Yan Yongzhen, and Zhang Yuelu's secretary Liu Hu are also not there.

There are only four people, the absolute core four people.

Master Donghua and Master Cihang sat on the left and right seats, while Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu took the guest seats.

There was no wedding joy on the faces of the two real people, and there was a bit of seriousness in their calmness.

Master Cihang and Master Donghua exchanged a look: "I'd better say it first."

Master Donghua nodded: "That's fine."

Master Cihang said: "In addition to Ding Mao Lingguan of Kunlun Taoist Palace, Jiazi Lingguan, Jiayin Lingguan, Jiachen Lingguan, Dingsi Lingguan, and the new Jiashen Lingguan are all in place. As for Dingmao Lingguan, he will be appointed in the first month of the year. Arriving at Yujing on the first day of the new year.”

Donghua Zhenren said: "Beichen Hall has recently stepped up its defense in Yujing. As the real person in charge of Kunlun Taoist House, Li Wuji ordered to raise the alert level of Kunlun Taoist House. The external reason is to protect the security of the election. It is foreseeable that When the election comes, the alert level of Kunlun Daofu will be raised to the highest level."

Qi Xuansu said: "We use the Western Region Taoist Government to check and balance, and we have to leave this matter to Qingxiao."

Zhang Yuelu said: "I'm ready. Master Lin and others will follow me, so there will be no problem."

Master Cihang said: "There is also the election committee this time. It is best for us to gain a certain advantage."

Master Donghua said: "Master Jiang Dazhen has a high prestige, and many old Taoist friends will look at his direction. Since Master Jiang Dazhen is on our side, this should not be a big problem."

Qi Xuansu said: "Will the imperial court and Confucianism..."

Donghua Zhenren said: "This possibility cannot be ruled out. In the past six months, people have been staying in Xuanyuanfang. It should be the emperor's intention and arrangement in advance. But we can't turn people away, and Beichen Hall is responsible for this. things.”

Master Cihang said: "There is no good way, let's not talk about it for now. All our arrangements are mainly for defense, to prevent others from overturning the table. The premise is that we have to win the election. If we make various preparations, It turned out there was a mistake on the ballot and it was a joke.”

Master Donghua said: "I will confirm it again."