Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 275 Too Vicious
It was spring when I came, and it is also spring when I leave. The distant mountains are as dark as ink and have not changed much, and I am no longer a young boy, but I am still in my prime.

More than twenty days passed in the blink of an eye on the boring journey. The Qingping River was vast and misty. Passenger ships carrying departing and returning tourists went down the river. The green waves rolled like those restless hearts.

From the observation deck on the top floor of the passenger ship, Xiao Cai gazed out into the distance downstream, her thoughts drifting away. "We've already passed Jinxia County, and in two days we'll reach the Shanglinping County dock. It's been seven years since we last met. I wonder how your family is doing, how is your wife, and whether the branches of the plum tree in the yard are covered in snow-white flowers."

"It's been seven years..." Xiao Ye murmured beside her, with a feeling of homesickness and hesitation.

How many seven years are there in a lifetime? Do you still recognize the face of the past when you return?

Although it was a passenger ship, they had booked the entire top floor and were not disturbed by anyone.

In the room, Chen Xuan casually leaned on the railing and looked towards the distant Jinxia County. It was there that he was bought by the Gao family. He still remembered Erdan and Zhang Lanlan. After not seeing them for many years, he was now free. Are they doing well?
Three times, three times in total, I never got to see the legendary scenery of golden clouds covering the mountains.

This autumn, no matter where I am, I will come and see it, not for anything else, but for what Steward He said when the world was in a state of confusion: the golden clouds covering the mountains are a sight to behold. No matter how beautiful or ugly it is, I am now 'free' and I must lie in that golden cloud and bask in the sunshine.

Chen Xuan kept looking in that direction, thinking to himself that he must be extremely comfortable at that time.

Gao Jingming was playing the piano beside him. The faint sound of the piano soothed Chen Xuan's slightly agitated mood. His piano music was always so contagious.

After being together for many years, the two of them are very familiar with each other. Just as Gao Jingming knows Chen Xuan, Chen Xuan knows him very well.

Recovering his thoughts, Chen Xuan looked at Gao Jingming and said with a smile: "Master, there is murderous intent in your piano music."

The music continued, but the hint of murderous intent had disappeared. Gao Jingming said calmly, "Why do you think so, Xuan?"

"Don't worry, our voices can't be heard in this room," Chen Xuan adjusted himself to a comfortable position.

Hearing this, Gao Jingming paused, the piano music stopped, he stood up and walked to Chen Xuan's side, looked into the distance with his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "Xuan, growing up is so annoying."

"Tsk, young master, you left without worries, but returned with a heavy heart. Tell me in detail," Chen Xuan said in silence, suddenly becoming interested.

Gao Jingming lowered his eyebrows slightly and said thoughtfully, "To be honest, Ah Xuan, I'm actually a little confused about the future. A pond is only so big and has only so much water. It can't hold too many things..."

"Stop, young master, please speak more simply. Don't you know me? You are so stupid," Chen Xuan interrupted quickly.

"You're not stupid. You're smarter than me and see things more clearly than I do. You just don't care," Gao Jingming said speechlessly. Then he added, "It's so hard to do something. Some things are obviously good and beneficial, but there are always some people who would rather see them remain the same than hope for them to get better. What's the logic behind this?"

"The point is, why don't we get some spicy strips later?" Chen Xuan said excitedly. He didn't want to bother thinking about it. Whatever happens, I'll get started now.

Ignoring his joke, Gao Jingming continued, "A Xuan, do you think I can achieve my wish?"

"Anyway, I still need to prepare some spicy noodles later, so, Master, do you mean the imperial examination or becoming an official?" Chen Xuan said with a smile.

Gao Jingming remained silent. He knew Chen Xuan understood what he was talking about. Chen Xuan thought for a second and said with a smile, "As for the imperial examination, with your current talent and knowledge, I'm not exaggerating. You will definitely make great strides and pass the imperial examination. So, isn't it easy to be an official?"

"So can I get what I want?" Gao Jingming asked again.

You two, master and disciple, are really like-minded. You both want to do something. It's only been seven years since you went to Mo City, and you see, your thoughts have become highly similar.

Then Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Let's give it a try, what if it works?"

"Yes, we have to give it a try," Gao Jingming strengthened his heart.

Then Chen Xuan stepped forward, patted his shoulder casually, and stood side by side with him, saying, "It's no big deal. Anything can happen. It's just a few hardships along the way. Someone has to carry the burden forward. Why can't that person be you?"

"Then why can't it be you?" Gao Jingming turned around and said with a helpless smile.

Chen Xuan immediately waved his hand and said, "That won't work. I'm not smart. Master, you are responsible for working hard, and I will be responsible for following you and enjoying the good life. This is what you promised me back then, and you can't go back on your word."

"You guy, you were so diligent when you were young, why are you so lazy now that you have grown up? Asking you to use your brain or take the initiative to do something is like asking you to die." Gao Jingming was at a loss as to what to do with him. He had hooked up with his friends and his brother had grown up to be disabled. What should he do?

Chen Xuan leaned against the window sill as if he had no bones and said as a matter of course: "I don't have any ideals or ambitions. Of course, I just do whatever is comfortable for me and think about how to live a life of idleness and wait for death. After all, isn't this the ultimate goal of working hard all my life? How many detours can I avoid? This principle is clearer to me than the young master."

"You are spreading rumors and misleading people. There is no cure. Ah Xuan, you are useless," Gao Jingming said with a look of contempt.

Then Chen Xuan said with a slightly more serious expression: "Well, Master, whatever you want to do, just do it. I support you. Just treat me as a pendant. Seriously, I can't do other things, but if you want to chop someone down, I promise to do it beautifully for you."

The underlying meaning was, "Young man, go for it. I'm here to support you." Gao Jingming understood. Thinking of Chen Xuan's current level of cultivation at the 'Innate Realm', he nodded and said, "Thank you, but I'm afraid it's not enough."

"Don't give me that, it's guaranteed," Chen Xuan said in a tone that no one would believe.

Gao Jingming believed it and said with a little pride: "I have confidence in myself, but I am a little worried that what happened yesterday will happen again." Chen Xuan understood what he meant. Over the years, they all knew that the accident that happened to Mr. Yushan was not an accident. It was just because some ideas had emerged and were suppressed by someone to make an example of them.

Therefore, Gao Jingming is confident in his knowledge, but he is worried that some people will block his way in a rough way.

At this point, Chen Xuan suddenly became energetic, grinning and saying something that made Gao Jingming shudder. He laughed lightly and said, "If something like that really happened, wouldn't it be perfect? ​​It's much easier to get close to the Golden Palace than to get in."

"Brother, you are the young master, okay? How dare you say such words? My nine clans must be in a cold war right now." Gao Jingming's expression became terrified. He was really scared by Chen Xuan's words.

Easily dodging his hand that was about to cover his mouth, Chen Xuan said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I'm just telling you, your voice won't get out. Besides, if you have ambitions, go for it. Don't be timid. The two of us are invincible together."

He will be free for sure after returning this time. Gao Jingming had already revealed the news of Chen Xuan's entry into Xiantian to his family in advance, and they were aware of it. Then Xiao Gao mentioned it to Chen Xuan, and he will be free after returning, free in every sense of the word.

Otherwise, why would Chen Xuan be so lazy and disrespectful?
There's nothing to be sad about, it's all natural, isn't it?

Anyway, I don’t have any ideals, ambitions, or urgent goals to achieve, so I might as well just have fun.

Gao Jingming didn't dare to continue discussing these with Chen Xuan. He had already made up his mind. Let's do it, step by step, and see if he can use his own ability to dig down a corner of the mountain that weighs on the shoulders of the world.

Anyway, he wouldn't dare to let Chen Xuan do anything reckless easily. He really dared to do that. Don't you want to take care of yourself in your old age? Okay, I'll feed you well and spoil you.

Probably starting from a year ago, Gao Jingming discovered that the A Xuan he was familiar with had not only become lazy, but also started to become lawless. Although his innate cultivation qualified him to be arrogant to the kings and princes, wasn't he a little too arrogant?
"What about you, Xuan? What are your plans next?" Gao Jingming asked, changing the subject.

Chen Xuan scratched his head and said, "I don't have any plans."

Xiao Gao lost his temper immediately after hearing this. He looked at him with a mixture of laughter and tears and said, "Are you so lazy that you don't even want to think about the future?"

"That's impossible," Chen Xuan immediately denied, then added: "Didn't we say this when we went north? I hope to meet a beautiful woman who is good at martial arts, has a rich spiritual entertainment life, can make money to support the family, and then live a shameless life."

"Those are four requirements," Gao Jingming corrected him.

"What if there is a girl who has all the advantages?" Chen Xuan said with a dreamy expression.

Xiao Gao was immediately amused and shook his head, "Then it's your turn?"

"Yeah, it's a bit difficult. No, why can't it be my turn? Am I not good-looking? Am I not good at martial arts? My knowledge... is really not good enough, and my family background is not good enough either. If you calculate it this way... you are so annoying." Chen Xuan counted on his fingers and realized that it was indeed a bit difficult.

I won't talk nonsense with him. Anyway, this joke made Gao Jingming feel relieved. Ah Xuan still understands me, so he pondered and said, "When you go back, I will give you the villa at the foot of Qingliang Mountain. I will also transfer a dozen maids and servants from the mansion to protect you, and then you can live the life you have always wanted."

"Thirty? That's too many. I can't afford to support them," Chen Xuan shook his head decisively.

"You wish. There are ten of them in total. Young Master Qian pays for them and treats you like a pig. Are you satisfied?" Gao Jingming said angrily.

Thinking about it, it was quite good, but Chen Xuan still shook his head and said, "Forget it. The villa at the foot of Qingliang Mountain is too remote and deserted. I can't live there alone. Arrange a place for me to live in the city, similar to the one we have in Mocheng. It would be even better to have a smart and hardworking maid. The most important thing is that she can cook delicious food. After serving you for more than ten years, I also want to experience the life of a young master. In the future, I can go out and bully men and women when I have nothing to do."

"That's how you play, right? If your master knew you'd taught him such a thing, he would definitely beat you. And you chose it. But, Xuan, is this really all you ask for?" Gao Jingming said in disbelief.

Chen Xuan spread his hands and said, "What else?"

"Ah Xuan, have you decided which sister of mine you want to marry? You haven't replied to me yet," Gao Jingming suddenly blurted out.

Smiling, Chen Xuan said, "I definitely won't marry her. I don't dare covet the young lady in the mansion. Wouldn't that be a mess? But I want to ask, is this your own idea, or...?"

"Need I ask you that question back then?" Gao Jingming was so angry that he kicked him.

Chen Xuan dodged it easily and said, "Not only do you want to be my young master, but you also want to be my brother-in-law in the future. Do you want to suppress me in this life?"

"Forget it, my sisters are not worthy of you. They are just unlucky. Then I wish you, Xuan, to marry four and give birth to twenty sons in the future. Let's see how you can support them!"

Taking a deep breath, Chen Xuanfa pointed and said, "Master, you are too vicious. When the time comes, I will drag my family to your place to beg for food."

"Okay, okay, Xuan, we will always be here, right?"

“Of course, we’ll be fine.”

"Hahaha……"

(End of this chapter)