Poor monks do not break the precepts

The room was pitch-black, only the silver charcoal in the charcoal basin gave off a slight fire, Chen Xiang was sent to the small kitchen to boil a pot of hot water, Xu Sheng sat beside the charcoal basin, silently warming his hands.I left Nanny Chang aside to dry for a long time, waiting to warm up with my hands, and slowly turned to look at Nanny Chang who was standing motionless by the door, "Mom, sit down."

When Chang heard Xu Sheng's words, she moved two steps forward, and immediately knelt down for Xu Sheng, muttering incessantly, hoping that Xu Sheng could save the lives of her family.

Xu Sheng didn't ask her to get up, and asked knowingly: "What is Changmao doing?"

Nanny Chang leaned on the ground, moved her trembling hands in front of Xu Sheng, crumpled a ball of paper in her palm, it was the secret letter that Chen Xiang stuffed into her room not long ago.Her voice was hoarse and she choked with sobs: "I beg Master to save the lives of my grandchildren."

When Xu Sheng touched the back of Nanny Chang's hand with two fingers, she felt a numbness on the back of her hand, and the paper balls fell like snowballs and melted in the charcoal furnace.The towel wiped his fingers, and he lowered his eyebrows and said indifferently: "Now that you know where they are, Nanny Chang can go to Mr. Ji, it's not difficult to rescue the two children."

"No." Nanny Chang raised her head abruptly, her expression was terrified and strange, and her eyes flickered with concern.

Xu Sheng carefully chewed the deep meaning in her words, with great interest: "Why not?"

Chang grasped the hem of her clothes in front of her knees tightly, her hands were trembling unceasingly, and her cheeks were bitten tightly.She served by Di Wang's side since she was a child, and her master treated her very well. Later, she married the disgraceful steward of Di's mansion, and she herself became the steward's mother in the old lady's courtyard. The old bones were broken, and after kneeling for a long time, the knees hurt, and the person also knelt to this side.

One wanted to hide it, and the other never backed down, so they remained silent for a long time, and when Chen Xiang brought hot water, the two of them in the room remained silent.Taking advantage of the subtle halo outside the house, Nanny Chang looked at Xu Sheng carefully, the longer she looked at it, the more her heart sank.

After a while like this, Nanny Chang couldn't help but fell on the ground, and kowtowed to Xu Sheng twice, "Master just ask if you want to know, I will never hide anything."

Seeing that she really surrendered, Xu Sheng waved his fingertips to let Chen Xiang lift her up, and nestled comfortably in the grand master's chair. He fixed his gaze on Nanny Chang, smiled like a spring breeze and said: "Mom hasn't answered my question just now."

Mother Chang said timidly: "Mr. Ji's Qingtao... often sends messages to Madam privately."

"Qingtao?" Xu Sheng's pretty oval face suddenly appeared in Xu Sheng's mind, rather surprised, "She...is Mr. Ji's confidant maid."

Nanny Chang quickly said: "That's her, I have seen her several times with Madam."

The white-eyed wolf who is not familiar with him, Xu Sheng has a lot of contempt in his heart, but it doesn't show on his face, and his tone is gentle: "Your wife trusts you very much."

"My grandchildren are all in her hands, of course she is sure that I dare not betray her." Nanny Chang naturally hung her hands on her lap, tightly pinching her underwear, her eyes glowed in the darkness as if they were about to burst into flames .

"But you're still here."

Seeing Xu Sheng lowering her eyes and talking casually, Nanny Chang seemed to be melting into the darkness, surrounding her invisibly, and there seemed to be many pairs of eyes around her, which made her restless.She carefully looked at Xu Sheng, and said anxiously: "I originally thought that as long as I did things in a peaceful manner, my wife would spare my life and my grandchild's life, but seeing Liu Shen die tragically..." Thinking of the horrific thing, Her lips were a little pale.

Chen Xiang snorted coldly: "Mom really thinks my husband is being fooled?"

"It seems that mom hasn't figured it out yet, so I won't force you to keep me." Xu Sheng put his hands on the handrails, pretended to get up, glanced blankly at Nanny Chang who was sitting not far away, and said: "Listening to what my son said, I'm a little tired, Chen Xiang will take Chang's mother out."

Seeing Chen Xiang approaching her slowly, Nanny Chang became cruel and said: "This Di Feng is a fake. I was discovered by her because I wrote a letter to Sister Nan. She knows that I am My life is not long, and I really have no choice but to ask my husband for help. Since I know where my grandchild is, I ask him to help me. I don’t regret my death, but I can’t let the old Chang’s family lose their son.”

Chen Xiang stopped and looked at Xu Sheng, seeing Xu Sheng waved his hand to make him step aside.The strength in Xu Sheng's arms gradually dissipated, he lay down in the grand teacher's chair, and said in a slow and unhurried manner: "Mother Liu and her youngest son were buried in the sea of ​​fire."

"How could it be!" Nanny Chang fell to the ground slumped, her body shaking like a sieve, and muttered to herself: "She said she would let Sister Nan go, she said she would let Sister Nan go if she stopped the letter. How could... ...How dare she..." She couldn't help covering her eyes with her hands, covered her face and cried, regretting, "Sister Nan...Sister Nan, I'm the one who's sorry for you."

Xu Sheng was the most annoying to cry, so he wanted to stop him when he heard a voice outside the house, "If you have time to cry here, why don't you tell me everything you know."

The outsider opened the door and entered, without any shame of eavesdropping, looked around the dark room, walked to the table like the wind, picked up a torch and lit an oil lamp.She moved the round stool to the side of the charcoal basin, sat down loudly, nodded and smiled at Xu Sheng, not caring about Xu Sheng's expression at all.

"Mr. Ji, why didn't you come in earlier, the wind outside the house is not comfortable."

Mr. Ji looked at Xu Sheng and couldn't help laughing, and then said: "I'm waiting for the owner of the house to invite me. Who knows that the people in this house patronize and talk and forget me outside the house. If it weren't for the freezing cold outside, I don't want to do it without permission." break in."

Nanny Chang wanted to kneel when she saw Mr. Ji, but was held up by Mr. Ji. There was a huge disparity in strength between the two, and Mrs. Chang had no choice but to give up, sitting aside and becoming more cautious and timid.San stared at herself, she was very uncomfortable, and knew that the problem was with herself, so she hurriedly wiped away her tears with her sleeves, and poured out what she knew truthfully, not daring to hide or make up half of it.

After calmly listening to Nanny Chang's words, Mr. Ji said with a calm expression: "Isn't half of the kicker you mentioned selfish?"

Nanny Chang hurriedly shook her head, and swore viciously to the sky: "If this old servant says anything wrong, he will be struck by lightning."

Mr. Ji turned his head and smiled at Xu Sheng: "What do you think?"

"I dare not comment on Mr. Ji's family affairs." Xu Sheng waved his hands hastily to evade, smiling very cunningly.

Mr. Ji has dealt with him a lot, and he is also used to his treachery, so he spat: "If I don't come today, you don't plan to care if you ask all the questions?"

Xu Sheng kicked his legs high, swayed his feet leisurely, nodded and smiled after thinking for a while: "Naturally don't care about the affairs in the villa, tell Huai Mingmo everything you know, and let him decide whether to deal with it. Does Ji Sir thinks that I have meddled in the affairs of the villa secretly, don't talk about it, it doesn't matter if I accompany you in the future, but it's personal life and death, I can't make the decision."

"Who? Dishi?"

Xu Sheng personally poured a cup of warm water for Chang's, his eagle-eyed black eyes seemed to be staring at the prey, and a faint light flashed from the bottom of his eyes, "Mom said that my mouth has been dry for a long time, so drink some tea to moisten your throat first, and finish talking. Tell Mr. Ji about your wife's method of dealing with Ji's family, and who is going to do it."

Knowing the seriousness of what she said later, Nanny Chang held back and didn't say the whole thing. She looked at Xu Sheng resentfully, tightened her neck and felt bitter in her heart, and said bravely: "Madam brought back half a jar of wine, I heard it has been brewed for many years poisoned wine, and intends to mix it with other wine during the old lady Ji's birthday banquet."

Mr. Ji's face was gloomy, and he understood a little bit in his heart, but he still didn't want to give up. He dismissed: "The wine cellar is now strictly guarded by Shen Changlin, and no one is allowed to enter. Mix in?"

When Nanny Chang heard the vague anger in the words, her face became paler, and the wrinkles on her face were filled with fear, "Madam and the young master have discussed this matter, and the young master will handle this matter."

Having been involved in martial arts for [-] years, Mr. Ji has long been used to other sects' insidious turmoil. She once thought that such things would never fall on Ji's family with her family education in the hidden world villa. Now it seems that she is too naive .Mr. Ji's expression was very ugly at the moment, as if a fishbone was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't spit it out or swallow it, the thorn was dry and painful.

It should be said that Chang's confidant is almost the same, and there are some other things that are just insignificant. If you ask about the important things, you will achieve your purpose, and you don't want to keep this old woman with a bitter face. Some bad luck.

"Nurse Chang, please go back earlier, and have a good New Year with peace of mind." Xu Sheng didn't say clearly, but only revealed his meaning, "After the New Year, when the matter is settled, I will ask Chen Xiang to send your grandchildren to you when I have time." Come, so that Nanny Chang can reunite with her grandparents as soon as possible."

With a sound of "dong", Nanny Chang fell to the ground and bowed to Xu Sheng. When she got up, she moved her knees to Mr. Ji, bowed deeply, and then slowly got up, bowed her head and stepped back and walked out.Chen Xiang realized that her face was full of vain, and followed her out, personally escorting Nanny Chang back secretly.

The room was very quiet, Mr. Ji didn't say a word, and Xu Sheng didn't ask, both of them stared at the flickering flames in a daze.The dim light shone on the calm faces of the two of them, the dead branches outside the window fluttered in the wind, and the black shadows were cast into the room, like ghosts in the dark night trying to approach with their sharp claws.

After pondering for a long time, Mr. Ji laughed dryly, and said bitterly: "I made you laugh."

Xu Sheng didn't look at Mr. Ji, this kind of family ugliness is not a last resort, who wants outsiders to know, let alone the head of this hidden world villa.Even if he hadn't seen her, Xu Sheng could have guessed the embarrassment and helplessness on her face, the despondency that should never be seen by anyone.

Looking at the slightly swaying tea noodles, Xu Sheng shook his head and said: "Ji Deqin was just being teased by someone, but in fact it's not worth it..."

Mr. Ji interrupted Xu Sheng solemnly, "If he makes some troubles in the Jianghu, I believe it. But this kind of homelessness and no relatives is really chilling. There is a saying that one must first become an adult and then start a family. , but completely forgot how to be a human being." Looking sideways at Xu Sheng, Mr. Ji said with a faint smile: "Except for Ming Mo, other people hope to hide this matter first."

Xu Sheng turned his head slightly to one side, his eyes were down, and his gaze was fixed on the sapphire ring on Mr. Ji's finger, but he still didn't look at Mr. Ji, "I would like to follow Mr. Ji's instructions."

Mr. Ji understands his intentions, and she doesn't want others to see her own despondency, so she smiled lightly and said, "You are just like Ming Mo, you are so cautious in doing things."

Xu Sheng raised his head slightly, glanced at Mr. Ji's chin, turned his head and said tentatively: "Don't you give him a chance?"

Mr. Ji sighed, "I won't tell his father, lest my elder brother will pull him out and beat him to death after hearing it. But I didn't plan to talk to him before the incident happened. Since I have such a heart, I may not be able to persuade him. Instead, he stunned the snake." Walking slowly to the bedside, looking up at the brilliant galaxy, Mr. Ji's heart gradually calmed down, "If he still has a little conscience, I hope he can rein in the precipice."

Staring at the fifth watch of the new year, the whole villa suddenly quieted down, only the bleak winter wind was still blowing, whimpering and sobbing like people weeping, gradually taking away the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

Xu Sheng moved the grand master's chair to the window, covered it with a mink fur collared cloak, leaned sideways and looked at the sky, not knowing when he would fall asleep, it was a good night's sleep without dreams.After sleeping for a long time, half asleep and half awake, he suddenly smelled the smell of rice porridge, or he didn't eat breakfast, he gradually woke up from hunger, and opened his eyes to see Huai Mingmo sitting beside him quietly.He held the book with a smile, and slowly touched the small letters on the book with his fingertips, looking elegant and handsome like a person in a painting.

Staring at the handsome face for a long time, Xu Sheng slowly stood up, his eyes were as gentle as spring water, he couldn't help smiling and said: "When did you come? Don't wake me up either."

When he heard the rustling sound beside him, Huai Mingmo had already put down the scroll, raised his hand, and several servant girls came in one after another, put down the washing utensils, and lowered his eyes again.Carefully helping Xu Sheng up, he said with a slight smile: "It's almost noon, I think you're hungry too, go wash up quickly, I'll accompany you to eat."

There was silence for a long time during the dinner, Huai Mingmo gradually faded his smile, and said worriedly: "You left in a hurry last night, why?"

Concentrating for a while, Xu Sheng put down the bowl and spoon, and asked with a smile: "Did Mr. Ji say nothing to you?"

Huai Mingmo was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a broken smile, "You are a person, you always want to get the benefits first before you are willing to exchange at an equal value, and you don't want to suffer a little loss." She was a little different from usual, so she asked a lot. She didn't tell me anything else, she just told me to come to you." He was born to be observant and sensitive to the surroundings, and cut to the point: "What's wrong with Ji Deqin?"

Xu Sheng took a deep look at the calm face, "Do I have to say it?"

Why do you need someone to explain to yourself what is already clear in your heart, with unspeakable disappointment in your eyes, Huai Mingmo shook his head imperceptibly, "No need." After careful consideration, he instructed again, "Don't let them know. "

"Yeah." He agreed, Xu Sheng couldn't think of words to comfort him for a while.

Huai Mingmo was used to Xu Sheng's nasty way of strategizing, and it was rare for him to be at a loss, so he smiled and said, "The eight sons of Yuxu and Taoist Shi Ku came to the Hermitage Villa early in the morning. Before the mother and concubine came back to visit relatives, the surroundings were managed fairly well." Song Fan, Sister Boru invited Brother Song and the others to visit Guyang Mountain, do you want to go with me?"

Xu Sheng, who was still a little depressed before, suddenly stared into his eyes, and said with great interest: "Yusheng is here?"

During these days of getting to know Xu Sheng, Huai Mingmo had never seen Xu Sheng so happy, and now he was a little unhappy, and the corners of his lips drooped slightly: "Are you familiar with him?"

Xu Sheng noticed that Huai Mingmo was a bit apprehensive, and was about to explain, but unexpectedly, the door was kicked open from the outside, and a boy who was only about fourteen years old walked in.This young man's face has not faded away from immaturity, but his height is only half of his head, and his face that has not grown up has a clear and heroic look.He swaggered into the room with his hands behind his back, and said arrogantly: "Hey, monk, I'm here." When he regained his composure, he saw Huai Mingmo, quickly put away his arrogance, cupped his hands, and said with a polite smile: "Long time no see, Mr. Ruthless."

The person who came was none other than Yang Yusheng, who was called a young genius by the martial arts.Xu Sheng opened his mouth and was silent for a while, completely forgot what he wanted to say, glared at Yang Yusheng viciously, moved his feet, he was already beside Yang Yusheng, and he was about to teach him a lesson.Lightly dodging Xu Sheng's attack, he stood up and returned his hand in an instant.

The two of them immediately had a great fight in the room, the small wing room did not hinder them from moving freely at all, the wind follows people, and the wind is too strong to be gone.After fighting for a long time, Yang Yusheng saw that he was at a disadvantage and was about to suffer some physical pain, so he immediately fled behind Huai Mingmo, yelling to admit defeat.

Xu Sheng's hand stopped two inches in front of Huai Mingmo's chest, folded his arms and said with a smile: "I have made great progress, the past six months have been very hard."

Yang Yusheng lifted his chin triumphantly, grinned and said, "Of course, I won't lose face." He rolled his eyes and asked eagerly, "How much strength did you use?"

"[-]% more than the last fight."

While Xu Sheng was speaking, Yang Yusheng abruptly attacked the person in front of him, Huai Mingmo received the attack with a backhand, and moved his feet slightly to dodge.His own attack failed, and Yang Yusheng didn't feel guilty at all when he saw this, he clapped his palms excitedly and said with a smile: "Young Master Wuqing is very skilled."

A trace of panic flashed in Xu Sheng's eyes, he looked back and forth at Huai Mingmo, and after confirming that nothing happened, he reprimanded: "Are you so foolish? Believe it or not, I'll tell your master."

After only getting along for a while, Huai Mingmo saw through the relationship between the two, and smiled lightly, "I'm fine."

Seeing that he was in trouble, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Oh, I'm used to quarreling with you." Yang Yusheng was most afraid of his master in his life, and always wanted to copy Taoist scriptures to meditate.He looked at Xu Sheng with a stern face, pressed his palms tightly and repeatedly begged for mercy: "I dare not have a next time, absolutely no next time." After begging for mercy for a while, he closed his eyes and said pitifully: "I just did it yesterday. After copying the Tao Te Ching a hundred times, my wrists are sore."

Unable to hold back his feigned anger for a long time, Xu Sheng laughed and said, "You are lucky to meet someone who doesn't care about anything."

Yang Yusheng nodded obediently, suddenly he seemed to think of something, looked at the two people strangely, stretched out his fingers and shouted at them: "You actually shot in front of outsiders?!"

During the exchange of words between the two, Huai Mingmo gradually realized that Xu Sheng was using lightness kung fu on the mountain road to the Yuxu sect and happened to be bumped into by Yang Yusheng. I know that my martial arts are excellent.And Yang Yusheng is also smart, he didn't ask Xu Sheng why he concealed it at all, he only asked Xu Sheng to teach him martial arts, and if he could find time to fight with him a few times, he would teach him his shortcomings.Xu Sheng is willing to agree, naturally he also has a request to meet him, that is, he must not mention it to anyone, this young man is also keeping the promise, he really has never said a word to anyone.