Qin Xiu [comprehensive martial arts + sword three]

The date of the engagement banquet is set for the second day of the next month. There are still about ten days to go. The time is a little tight, but there is no way around it. The official document from the court has been issued. In the middle of next month, Li Xunhuan will return to Beijing with his wife and children. There is not much time left for them to report on their duties.

Fortunately, what the Hua family lacked most was people. With all mobilized, it would not be difficult to organize an engagement banquet.

Lin Xian'er had a lot of ministers under her skirts, and several of them were invited by the Hua family to attend the engagement banquet. After Lin Xian'er heard about it, she only showed her face in front of a few people and expressed her thoughts. I went to Peach Blossom Castle to see it, and I was invited by them to attend the engagement banquet together.

On the day of the engagement banquet, the Peach Blossom Fort was full of guests and guests, and the Huali and Li families were hosting a big event this time. The guests from Jianghu alone invited two hundred tables, not to mention anything else.

Guests with different identities were arranged in different halls. For example, these Jianghu guests were arranged in the Ziwei Pavilion. This Ziwei Pavilion was originally built by the ancestors of the Hua family to entertain guests. It is also huge, and it is more than enough to entertain guests.

Lin Xian'er arrived with Bai Xiaosheng, Long Yousheng and others. Her reputation as the number one beauty in the Jianghu was at its peak. As soon as she met her, she attracted everyone's attention. She really is a man who is amazing and a woman who is jealous, but I also have to admit that she is indeed beautiful and worthy of the title of "No. [-]".

Lin Xian'er enjoyed such a moment of much attention. She took her seat with great demeanor, and when greeting people, she smiled at the corner of her mouth and her beautiful eyes were affectionate. While attracting more admirers, it also made the female guests itch with hatred, staring at her like knives flying in their eyes.

But the jealous female guests couldn't just go up and tear Lin Xian'er up, so when Hua Ruling and Long Wan came to entertain the guests, it's no wonder that someone spoke ill of Lin Xian'er to her in a sour taste.

"No. [-] beauty, I don't think so. She doesn't care about her identity. A prostitute dares to come to Hua's house to be a guest. It will dirty the place."

"That's right, look at the men around her, they look fascinated, who knows if she did something nasty."

The guests at Ziwei Pavilion are all from Jianghu, and they speak more directly. The table that Long Wan greeted is all unmarried female heroes, so naturally they can't understand Lin Xian'er even more.

Interesting thing, most of these female guests who complained to Long Wan were girls and their families who had gone to Li's mansion to propose a marriage. These people would come here on invitation, and a large part of the reason was to see their rivals in love.

These young heroines have also been spoiled and raised since they were young, and they will not shrink back simply because A Fei is engaged. In their view, as long as A Fei is not married, they still have a chance, don't they?

So it is necessary to come here to get to know the rival in love.

These girls are very hostile to Hua Ying, and naturally they will not be too polite to Long Wan, A Fei's future mother-in-law. They are running on the fact that she was squeezed out of the beauty list by Lin Xian'er, and they can't wait to talk about it. Long Wan got angry and confronted Lin Xian'er directly.

Moreover, Long Wan seldom appears in front of people, and when she does, she always wears a veil on her face. She used to wear those relatively transparent veils. In recent years, because her appearance has not changed, she only wears opaque veils, so Many people are speculating whether she has hurt her face, she has been disfigured long ago.

So these little girls felt that if they stimulated her with the matter of appearance, maybe Long Wan would be able to help them get rid of Lin Xian'er, who was even more annoying.

Facing these innocent little girls who don't know how to hide their intentions, Long Wan only has the urge to laugh, how could she be fooled by this.

But it's true that she doesn't like Lin Xian'er.

Who made her and the people around her wear red names on their heads.

She didn't know what they were here for, but it was definitely not a good thing.

So even though the attitude of these people seemed very friendly, Long Wan still raised his guard.

"What's wrong?" Although it was only for a moment, Hua Ruling still noticed the change in Long Wan's body.

"It's okay, I saw a customer I didn't like very much." Long Wan said softly.

Hua Ruling followed her gaze and saw Lin Xian'er who was chatting and laughing with the people around her. The latter noticed that she looked back and gave him a charming smile.

Long Wan also saw this smile, and a teasing smile appeared on her face under the veil: "It seems that our Master Hua is still charming, there are girls who wink at you, how is she beautiful? "

"Not as good-looking as you." Hua Ruling laughed in a low voice, her eyes were serious.

"Slick tongue." Long Wan glanced at him, the charming corners of her eyes made Hua Ruling's heart beat faster.

If it wasn't for the public, he would definitely hug Long Wan and kiss her hard.

No matter how many years, his concentration on Long Wan is pitifully small.

At the beginning of the banquet, Li Xunhuan and Lin Shiyin brought Ah Fei over. They came after entertaining Li Xunhuan's colleagues on the other side first. According to the etiquette of these people, the daughter's house is not allowed to meet guests casually, so Hua Ying did not follow. .

But the situation in Ziwei Pavilion is different. People in the Jianghu don't pay so much attention. Hua Ying may travel in the Jianghu in the future. It is also good for her to get to know some people earlier.

So before the banquet started, Long Wan personally ran to her yard and picked up Hua Ying who was dressed up like a girl.

This principle was also applied to Hua Manxuan and Hua Manlou, so when Li Xunhuan came from the banquet hall on the other side, he brought the two brothers along.

The two families met outside Ziwei Pavilion, and then entered the hall together.

There are nine people in the Li family, four in the Hua family, five in the Hua family, and all of them are handsome and beautiful. No matter where they go, they are extremely attractive.

Like the heroines with some small thoughts, Lin Xian'er first looked at Hua Ying, the youngest among them and today's protagonist.

Huaying, who was thirteen years old, was already as tall as Long Wan's chest, and such a height was not considered short among the generally petite Jiangnan women.

Her face is also perfect, and in a few more years, she will definitely be a beauty that cannot be lost to anyone.

But that was also "in a few years". In Lin Xian'er's eyes, she is just a little girl who doesn't know what amorous feelings are at all.

Don't care at all.

Lin Xian'er, who felt that she had outmatched Hua Ying, was secretly contemptuous in her heart, and then she was about to look away, but she saw Lin Shiyin out of the corner of her eye.

A long time ago, Lin Shiyin and Long Wan began to learn Changgemen's martial arts. Like Qixiu, Changge and Qixiu both learned yin-type exercises, and there are some similarities in martial arts.

The martial arts of these two sects can beautify the skin.

Lin Shiyin practiced kung fu with Long Wan at the age of 16. After discovering that learning martial arts with her sister can make her not old, Lin Shiyin practiced the piano more and more. When she was fully grown, her face was fixed at the most beautiful time.

When we first met Lin Shiyin, she was lovable because of her sadness, and her unique charm made people never forget it at a glance; and now Lin Shiyin has no sorrow because of her happy life, but the sorrow of the past is still in her heart. There are some traces left on her body, she always looks so beautiful, so noble, her eyes are bright and shining with moving brilliance, but everyone who sees her will still feel that she is pitiful and want to take care of her, to take care of her.

With just one glance, Lin Xian'er was filled with jealousy from the bottom of her heart.

As soon as this woman appeared there, all the men's eyes were on her, and no one looked at her as the "number one beauty". Lin Xian'er could even guess that when they recovered, they would definitely put the two of them together. Put them together and compare.

Even if she didn't want to admit it, Lin Xian'er knew that she couldn't compare to the other party. What she lost was not her appearance or temperament, but the man's preferences.

Such a beauty is the most irresistible type for men. They will have a strong desire to protect her, and will send all beautiful things to her, just in exchange for a happy smile.

In Lin Xianer's guess, A Fei's adoptive mother should be an official wife who is full of luxury but can't hide the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, not such a beautiful woman who looks younger than her and is even more attractive .

She and Ah Fei stood together, no one could see that they were a mother and son, they would only think that they were a pair of siblings who were not much different in age.

—Maybe they will become siblings in the future.

But in the news that Lin Xian'er inquired, it was clearly pointed out that the only woman in the Li family was Lin Shiyin, the head wife.

So it's only her who is standing here at this time.

The venom in Lin Xian'er's heart overflowed crazily, she was so jealous that she wanted to rush up and scratch that face to pieces.

But no, she could only keep a stiff smile on her face, watching them walk past her without even giving her a look.

No one noticed that the jade hand painted with Dan Kou was under the table, and the handkerchief was torn into unusable rags. Lin Xianer felt that the plan had to be changed. Not only did she want to destroy Huaying, but even Lin Shiyin couldn't let it go.

The engagement banquet was successfully completed, and some guests who came from afar were left to rest in the guest rooms of Peach Blossom Castle. Li Xunhuan's family also planned to stay here for a few days.

In a short time, this was the last time the two of them got together.

Lin Xian'er was also one of the guests who stayed in Peach Blossom Castle. She came with Bai Xiaosheng, Long Yousheng and others. Let's talk about staying in Peach Blossom Castle for a few days.

So with their light, Lin Xian'er also lived in Peach Blossom Castle.

She didn't live in alone, and she was accompanied by an unremarkable man. Lin Xianer's introduction to the outside world said that the man was her family's servant and guard.

"After all, it's not safe for me to go out alone as a weak woman, and I feel more at ease with a guard."

But in fact, that person is indeed her guard, but also one of her lovers.

This person was specially used by her to deal with Hua Ying and Lin Shiyin.

Lin Xian'er wanted to ruin these two women, what could be easier than ruining their reputation?

This is not an easy task. Hua Ying is the eldest lady of the Hua family, and there are always guards by her side. Lin Shiyin and her husband Li Xunhuan have not walked in the rivers and lakes for many years, but the name of Xiao Li Feidao back then But Lin Xian'er knew it.

That was the powerful character that Bai Xiaosheng almost wrote into "Weapon Spectrum".

But Lin Xian'er believes that what she wants to do can be done.

And it wasn't just this guard who she asked for help.

Li Xunhuan originally planned to stay with Lin Shiyin in Peach Blossom Castle for a few days, but just one day after the engagement banquet, a big case broke out in Yangzhou City, forcing Li Xunhuan to go back to handle business.

After Li Xun Huan left, his son was too old now, so it was not suitable for him to live with Lin Shiyin, so only Lin Shiyin and the maids were left in the courtyard where they used to live.

That night, just as Lin Shiyin fell asleep, she was awakened by faint movements from outside.

Over the years, her internal strength has become stronger and stronger, and her hearing has also improved. Even if she falls asleep at night, she will wake up immediately if she hears any movement, so Lin Shiyin has not arranged for a maid to be on duty at night for a long time.

Long Wan also knew her habit, so she didn't arrange servants for Lin Shiyin, and even the guards at home told her to keep quiet when patrolling around Lin Shiyin's yard, so as not to disturb her.

Under such circumstances, in the middle of the night, there was still the sound of someone walking lightly. Lin Shiyin immediately thought that a thief might have broken into her yard.

Then the moonlight came in through the paper window, Lin Shiyin clearly saw a black figure standing outside, then a small hole appeared in the paper window, a reed pipe protruded in, and after that, there was a faint puff of smoke Run out of the reed tube and slowly diffuse in the air.

Smokey? ! ! !

People like Lin Shiyin who have never been in the world have heard a lot about this thing from Li Xunhuan and Long Wan.

He hurriedly held his breath, grabbed the hemmed clothes and put them on quickly, then took out an evil spirit pill that Long Wan gave her for self-defense from his purse, and put it in his mouth.

Over the years, Long Wan has made a lot of pills every year and gave them to relatives and friends, but it was the first time Lin Shiyin had used the evil spirit pill for so long.

The elixir made by Long Wan melts in the mouth as always.After Lin Shiyin took the evil spirit pill, she was relieved, and had time to pay attention to the thieves outside.

Lin Shiyin took the Changqin hanging by the bed, and did not immediately go out to face the thief who came uninvited in the middle of the night, but quietly walked behind the curtain connecting the two rooms inside and outside, and hid there, waiting for someone to come in , to see what he intends to do.

To be honest, Lin Shiyin was a little excited at this time. She had been learning piano with Long Wan for so many years, but she had never played hands with outsiders. Lin Shiyin didn't want to miss this opportunity to practice.

Moreover, if she could hear the opponent's footsteps, it meant that the opponent's martial arts were not as good as hers. As long as she was careful, Lin Shiyin could still deal with this little thief with confidence.

The thief was very cautious, and waited outside for a while after setting off the smoke. After confirming that there was no movement in the room, he did not go through the main door, but gently opened the window and crawled in from the outside.

Lin Shiyin could see clearly that it was a man in black with a mask on.

After the man in black came in, he didn't rummage around secretly, but went directly to the bed, and reached out to grab the quilt that Lin Shiyin had stuffed a pillow into to pretend that someone was sleeping.

Lin Shiyin saw clearly from behind by the moonlight, her heart trembled, this person didn't look like he was here to steal things, but rather someone? ! !

Seeing that the man in black lifted the quilt, Lin Shiyin felt bad, waved the strings in his hand, and shot sword energy towards the man.

The man in black has been paying attention to the movement on the bed. How could he have imagined that there would be a sneak attack from behind. He was unprepared and was directly hit by the sword energy, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He fell forward and just fell down. On the bed, I don't know whether I am alive or alive.

Lin Shiyin didn't expect her martial arts to be so powerful, and she could kill people with just one move. Although there was also a reason for the sneak attack, it was too simple, right?

Lin Shiyin stood there in a daze for a moment, and when the servant girl knocked on the door came from outside the yard, she came back to her senses. Instead of looking at the life and death of the man in black, she pushed to the door and opened it.

There were two maids standing outside the door. They were all woken up by the sudden sound of the piano, and found that the sound came from Lin Shiyin's room, so they rushed over to check the situation.

"Go and notify the patrolling guards that a thief has broken into my yard."

The servant girl was holding a lantern in her hand, and she was startled when she heard Lin Shiyin's words. One ran out to find the guards, while the other followed Lin Shiyin into the room and lit the oil lamp on the table.

Seeing a lifeless person lying on the bed, the servant girl exclaimed and stopped in her tracks, daring not to approach.

Not long after, another servant girl rushed over with patrolling guards, and the team leader who was on the verge handed over his hands and pleaded guilty, and then went into the inner room with his subordinates to check the situation of the man in black.

"Not dead, still angry."

"Take him away!"

A guard came forward to help, and when he saw the face of the man in black taking off his black mask, he suddenly said, "I've seen this man before!"

The little boss was startled, and immediately asked him, "Where did you see it?"

"In the guest room, I remember that he came with that Miss Lin! It's that Lin Xian'er!"

Lin Shiyin was startled when this incident even involved the guests of Hua's family: "Are you reading that right?"

"Mrs. Li, my brother's ability to remember people has always been like this," the little boss gave a thumbs up, "If he says he has seen it, he will be right."

"This matter involves the guests of Hua's family. I'm afraid it won't be good. I'll go and inform the old lady right now."

Long Wan and Hua Ruling were also taken aback when they received the news. They never thought that someone would dare to come to Peach Blossom Castle to be a thief, and it was Lin Shiyin who stole the place.

"Let people check everywhere, especially the children, don't let thieves come in too." Huafu Huamu's martial arts are not weak, so don't worry, just pay attention to a few young ones.

But when they rushed to Lin Shiyin's courtyard and heard the guard say that the thief was Lin Xian'er's guard, Long Wan guessed who he was.

She took a few steps forward and bent down to take a close look at the man in black lying on the ground who was still unconscious. Seeing his mouth and cheeks swollen, she felt confident and angry: "Pry his mouth open and have a look." Is there something inside! Be careful not to get hurt!"

The guard got the order, and quickly squatted beside the man in black, trying to pry his mouth.

With Long Wan's reminder, the guard was vigilant, and when he pried open the mouth of the man in black, he saw a black shadow shooting out, and hurriedly avoided it.

The black shadow brushed against the guards and shot at the beam of the house. Hua Ruling asked people to hold up the oil lamp to see that it was a hidden weapon of several thin plum blossoms combined together.

Hua Ruling said in shock: "What a vicious mind!" Ordinary people would never think that the other party has a hidden weapon in his mouth. Face to face with such a person, if one is not careful, his life will be lost.

"There are even more vicious ones." Long Wan sneered, "If I'm not mistaken, this person should be a flower picker."

"Flower picker?!"

Lin Shiyin covered her mouth and exclaimed. When she thought that this man was a flower picker, she felt scared for a while.

"En." Long Wan nodded, "There was a plum blossom thief in the past, and every time he committed a crime, he would leave a plum blossom mark, which is very similar to this one."

When Hua Ruling was mentioned by her, she also remembered the "Plum Blossom Pirates" who ran rampant in the world 30 years ago. At that time, I don't know how many innocent women were murdered, and they all left similar marks of plum blossoms on their bodies.

"But this person looks like he is only 30 years old, maybe he was just a child 30 years ago?"

"I didn't say he was the Plum Blossom Pirate from before, I just suspected that they were related," Long Wan said, "And this person is Lin Xianer's guard, he was probably sent by Lin Xianer."

"But why?" Lin Shiyin didn't understand: "We shouldn't have a festival, why did she send her own guards to do such a thing?"

"Just ask this person and you'll know." Long Wan's eyes flashed coldly, and she said to the guard: "Wake him up."

Hua Ruling also said: "Search him first to see if there are any other organs."

The guard obeyed, and then found smoke, some other drugs, and hidden weapons on the man in black.

After a careful search, it was confirmed that the man in black was clean, and only then did someone give him some medicine to treat internal injuries and wake him up.

The man in black had just woken up and found that there were people around him, but he was shocked. However, he suffered internal injuries and his acupuncture points were tapped. He couldn't move anywhere except his mouth, so he could only be slaughtered.

Long Wan didn't understand the matter of the interrogation, so she didn't stay to interfere, but took Lin Shiyin back to her yard.

"Younger sister was shocked just now, you can rest at my place today, and I will arrange another place for you tomorrow."

Lin Shiyin really felt like she was alive after a catastrophe, "If my sister hadn't taught me to practice "Mo Wen Qu", today I would be..."

Long Wan knew that she was terribly frightened when she found out that the other party was a flower picker, so she quickly comforted her: "Sister, don't panic, don't think about it when the matter is over, you have a good night's rest, we will talk about anything tomorrow."

Lin Shiyin had lingering fears in her heart, and she didn't dare to sleep alone at the moment, so she said to Long Wan, "Can my sister sleep with me?"

Long Wan was naturally happy: "Of course."

Only then did Lin Shiyin feel relieved, and the two sisters went to rest arm in arm.

So when Hua Ruling came back from interrogating the man in black, he was told that he could only sleep in the study alone tonight.