Yinshan Record

Chapter 521 Reunion with Grand Tutor Yuwen
Su Gui is here? What's he doing here at this time?

This Su Gong had been accumulating power for many years, and finally took advantage of the momentum of the Northern Expedition to overthrow the old emperor. Logically and morally, at this critical moment of changing the political situation, he should have been sitting high in the Jiankang court, carefully exercising his power. Why did he come to Cizhou at this time?
Inside the flower hall, however, was a harmonious scene that Su Che had not expected.

"Miss Mo is truly beautiful inside and out."

Su Gui raised his teacup and took a sip of the tea that the little fox had brewed himself: "I don't know what kind of good fortune my third son has accumulated in his past life to be able to meet Miss Mo in Cizhou. With Miss Mo helping me take care of him, I can rest assured."

The little fox laughed like a fox that had stolen a chick.

“Uncle is absolutely right, but Archer really doesn’t have that many flaws. He’s not only a genius in cultivation, but also a kind and honest man…”

"Honest? If he's honest, then all the monkeys on the mountain are well-behaved. After drinking this cup of tea personally served by Miss Mo today, I can finally put my mind at ease. At least someone will keep an eye on this kid for me."

Old Su looked very pleased: "The Changxin Marquis's residence in Jiankang is almost finished, and all that's left is for you to take charge. I heard from Su Fu and the others that Miss Mo is very good at managing a household, but I didn't quite believe it at the time. Seeing her today, I can see that she is indeed extraordinary."

"It's all because you, my great-uncle, like me, so I'm doing something to please you."

The little fox handled the situation with grace and poise, indeed befitting a domestic woman.

Su Che naturally couldn't let the little fox stay in the hall any longer. He straightened his clothes and slowly walked out from the back.

"Uncle, what brings you here today? There must be many important matters to attend to in Jiankang City..."

"It's nothing more than coming down to make a visit and appease the local officials. General Du Ling, although he's from Jingkou, has been with me for a long time and is practically one of my own. He thinks very highly of you. He recently wants to suppress the bandits in the south, and he'll need your help. If you're interested, you can lend him a hand."

Su Gui looked at Su Che with a broad smile: "But I came here today to borrow you. We agreed not to move around in Jiankang, so why did you still run out?"

"Yuwen Rui has come down?"

Su Gui nodded slowly.

"I have already prepared a banquet at Zhongshan. Come with me today."

Su Che could only nod.

This was all agreed upon.

This Zhongshan is not the same as that Zhongshan.

Zhongshan, the site of the Zhongshan Gathering, stretches for tens of thousands of miles near the North Pole of the celestial realm. Because the Nine Heavens' protective energy is weakest here, it is also known as the Heavenly Gate. Since the collapse of heaven and earth, a giant dragon has been said to have carried fire essence to illuminate the Heavenly Gate. The Zhongshan where Su Gui and Yuwen Rui arranged their banquet is located on the outskirts of Jiankang City. This mountain is also known as "Jiangshan" and "Shennieshan." The ancient Jiankang saying, "Zhongshan is like a dragon coiled, and Shitou is like a tiger crouching," refers to this very Zhongshan.

Although they share the same name, they are not the same place.

Su Che naturally followed Old Su as he flew towards Zhongshan. Su Che possessed a Xuanmen escape technique, and his speed was further enhanced by the Yin-Yang Yuan Magnetic Aurora Orthodox Method, making him extremely fast. However, Old Su seemed to use no supernatural powers at all, merely focusing his strength on his feet, moving forward erratically, yet his speed surpassed Su Che's. As for his effortless and leisurely manner, Su Che was no match for him.

Such pure martial arts techniques are indeed remarkable. Like Su Gui, who steadily advances step by step, he too can see the boundless scenery at the end of the path of cultivation. Zhongshan Mountain is verdant and beautiful. Although it is now late winter and most of the flowers and plants have withered, many proud trees still bear golden leaves, blooming freely in the cold air.

Daliang has restrictions on mountains, rivers, and lakes, so this famous mountain near Jiankang City naturally has no common people coming to gather firewood. There are only a few scholars climbing the mountain to enjoy the view, and a few wealthy families coming to appreciate the golden leaves in winter. From a distance, it looks quite serene.

However, if one looks closely, one can see that there are many skilled men in the mountains wearing official boots and tight-fitting clothes. They are in groups of three or five, guarding key transportation points. Their eyes are sharp as they carefully observe the passing crowds, and they occasionally grab a few passersby to question them.

In a small pavilion halfway up the mountain, a pot of wine was warmed by a red clay stove, and a thick layer of fur had already been laid out on the stone bench. The stove inside the pavilion was lit with fine snowflake charcoal, and fresh meat cut into large square pieces was skewered on the grill above the stove. A handsome middle-aged man wearing a white fox fur coat was slowly slicing the meat with a small knife in his hand.

Several silver platters were placed on the stone table. He cut off a piece of meat and put it in his mouth, then raised a wine cup from the side and drank the remaining wine in one gulp. He savored the taste, but a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Who else could it be but Yuwen Rui, the Grand Tutor of the Northern Dynasty?
"Old Su, now that the two of us are here, how many people in this Central Plains are capable enough to assassinate us? Why bother with all this fuss? Why not let the children rest first, and we can eat some meat, drink some wine, and talk about the beauty of nature?"

Yuwen Rui looked at Su Che, who had just arrived with Old Su, and said, "Hey Che, do you think your brother Yuwen is right?"

Su Che and Su Gui arrived late, but Yuwen Rui had already prepared wine and meat to welcome them.

"Isn't there a slight bias in that generational ranking?"

"Sigh, let's each keep our own business. If your great-uncle is willing, it's no big deal for me to call him grandpa."

This cosmic general is still the same bachelor he always was.

Upon seeing Yuwen Rui again this time, Su Che had a completely new feeling.

Back in the Yin-Yang realm, Grand Tutor Yuwen was a master strategist who accomplished a great deal. At that time, I was merely a fish swept along by the river, simply drifting with the current.

Now that we meet again, I have not only established myself as a key figure, but I am also the Huang Tiandao's general, which means I have gained some influence in this Central Plains.

While it can't be described as a complete upheaval, times have changed, and I'm no longer the person I used to be.

“Come and have a taste. This is Yutangchun wine from Luoyang. These are all ten-year aged, the best years. After this time, they lose their intensity, and without this vintage, they lack that mellow aroma.” Yuwen Rui then pointed to the grill next to him and said, “I went to the East Sea a few days ago and encountered a monstrous creature. This Sun-Slaying Salamander has the most tender meat in the sea and feeds on the sunlight of heaven and earth. It doesn’t need any seasoning; the meat juice is already very flavorful. It’s not impolite of me to serve it to you two.”

Su Gui sat down directly, picked up the wine pot in the red clay stove, poured himself a cup, drank it all in one gulp, but frowned slightly.

"The taste is still not as good as that of a twelve-year-old aged product."

“Wei Huaiwen’s army has come to Luoyang and caused a great mess. It’s already difficult enough for me to find a few bottles of ten-year-old wine. Where am I supposed to find those twelve-year-old wines for you?”

Yuwen Rui shook his head and said, "Drink it or don't, it's up to you."

After the fifth watch, I bow to everyone.

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(End of this chapter)