Fengmou in troubled times

As the sky was getting dark and the lights were on, a beautifully decorated carriage came out from the east gate of the capital and headed for the newly built autumn garden in the eastern suburbs at a leisurely pace.

Leaning on the soft cushion, after opening the invitation for the tenth time, Feng Yinran finally couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "Why did I agree to participate in this sword-tasting conference..."

Fang Linyuan next to him couldn't help smiling when he saw his sad face, handed over the peeled walnut meat, and comforted him: "Before Qiu Tan took over as the leader of the martial arts alliance, we only sent someone to send him to the Qixi Palace and Qianxing Pavilion. This is the first time he has invited fellow martial artists since he succeeded him, but both Su Rong and Zi Yi are not there. If you, the head of the Xingxing Pavilion, don’t show up again, Qiu Tan, as the new leader of the martial arts alliance, will lose face I can't hold it anymore." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and poured him a bowl of pear and white fungus soup that was simmering on the small stove, because Feng Yinran's energy was low and his appetite was poor these days, Fang Linyuan didn't worry much. "Yesterday, the invitations were sent to your Marquis' residence with great fanfare. In a few days, the news that the owner of the Xingxing Pavilion is a member of the imperial court will spread wildly in the Jianghu, disturbing your peace for a day. So no matter what, even if it's just a formality tonight, we should have a good time with that autumn."

"Although I didn't look at him very much that night, I always felt uncomfortable looking at that person Qiu Tan." Obediently drinking half a bowl of sweet soup with Fang Linyuan's hand, Feng Yinran rubbed it tiredly On his forehead, there was an inescapable fatigue deep in his body, which made him drowsy regardless of day and night, but he started to wake up again when he was really lying on the bed.This situation has been repeated for several days, but the root cause of the problem can never be found. It not only tortures him, but also disturbs Lin Yuan's life. "That Qiu Tan was so easy, even I, Qian Xing Pavilion, couldn't find out his origin. In just half a year, those so-called decent families were able to bow their heads to him one by one. The method of winning people's hearts is really clever With a cold snort, even Feng Yinran herself couldn't tell the reason for the trace of anxiety and anger in her heart.It's clearly the depths of winter, why is his temper getting worse day by day?

Seeing the faint blue color in Feng Yinran's eyes, Fang Linyuan hugged him into his arms distressedly, with a hint of sadness floating on his brows.In just a few days, Feng Yinran, who was quietly resting on his shoulder, had lost a lot of weight. However, from the pulse, Ren Fang Linyuan's medical skills were superb, but he still couldn't see any problems. How could he not be surprised by such an abnormality? ?For this reason, Fang Linyuan sent letters to his master Yi Qingxing and Junxian of Yaowanggu several times yesterday, inquiring about Feng Yinran's symptoms. For a major event, he will take Feng Yinran to the Medicine King Valley to find Jun Xian to consult with Feng Yinran. "Sleep for a while, and I'll wake you up when we arrive."

"Yeah." A drawn-out reply sounded full of lethargy.Burying her head in Fang Linyuan's neck, greedily smelling the faint scent of ink and medicine on his body, Feng Yinran felt her heart slowly settle down.Every time he was sick in his previous life, he thought about death, and even felt that death was a kind of relief.But for the helpless and helpless Ah Yi like him, and to prove herself to those who look down on him, Feng Yinran has been working hard to live a wanton life.Now that he is alive again, and meets this person in front of him, he fills up the emptiness and loneliness in his heart with full of affection, how can he, Feng Yinran, be willing to die?Involuntarily clenched Fang Linyuan's skirt, bringing the two of them closer together, Feng Yinran slightly closed her eyes, but a satisfied smile appeared on her tired face.He didn't want to go back to that ice-cold, lonely snow-like purgatory, and he was even more reluctant to let Fang Linyuan live alone in the pain of losing his love... A arrogant smile appeared on his lips. I don't want to die yet, even if Hades wants to accept someone, so what! ?

The carriage rumbled along, and just when Feng Yinran was in a daze and finally about to fall asleep, the carriage stopped suddenly, and Fang Linyuan's gentle voice came from next to his ear, "Yinran, we are here."

It is definitely not a happy thing to be woken up when you are about to fall asleep.It's just that the person who woke him up was Fang Linyuan, Feng Yinran was reluctant to get angry at him, and his anger would naturally be vented on Qiu Tan who invited him here, so when Feng Yinran got out of the car and the cold wind blew very unpleasantly, he saw and heard When notifying Qiu Tan, the owner of Qiuyuan and the new leader of the martial arts alliance, who came to greet him, his expression immediately became indifferent and solemn.

Facing Feng Yinran, whose face was covered with frost, the welcome words he had prepared were suddenly stuck in Qiu Tan's mouth, like a stick in his throat. "It's really an honor for Qiu to come here during his busy schedule." After a pause, Qiu Tan, who claims to be full of knowledge and talents, felt that he could not speak for the first time.Qiu Tan bowed to Feng Yinran and Fang Linyuan uncomfortably, but unexpectedly, Feng Yinran just gave him a cold look, and then dragged Fang Linyuan inside.Qiu Tan who was left in the same place had no choice but to take back his hand in embarrassment. He didn't care about welcoming other guests at the moment, touched his chin and followed.

According to the information collected by Qianxing Pavilion, it only took half a month from site selection to the final completion of this autumn garden, and the manpower, material and financial resources consumed were enough to cause a sensation.As a rising star in the martial arts world, Qiu Tan is apparently a closed disciple of the head of the Lingshu Sect, but he seems to be richer than Shao Surong, who is in charge of the Jingyao Society of the World Chamber of Commerce.Now that I have seen the scenery and decoration in the Qiu Garden with my own eyes, even Feng Yinran has to admit that Qiu Tan's attire in gold and silver is probably not because he likes to show off, but because he is too rich and self-reliant Too high is not afraid of thieves thinking about it.

When she saw the heads of the sect sitting above, Feng Yinran finally restrained her expression slightly, putting away her guard and disgust towards Qiu Tan.Although the Pixiong Palace and his Xingxing Pavilion have always been neutral forces different from the Wulin League and the Demon Sect, they cannot completely withdraw from the matter after all.It is not a wise choice to openly be an enemy of any side.What he sent Xingge to do was to do business in intelligence, he understood the principle of observing people's words and feelings, and making money with kindness. He knew no less than Ah Hong, who was in charge of the chamber of commerce.However, he seldom walks around in the rivers and lakes, and has never actively made friends with any major sect, so he couldn't help hesitating for a while whether to go forward to greet him.

Qiu Tan, who was following them, saw Feng Yinran hesitate, and was planning to approach him understandingly to introduce him, but unexpectedly let the former alliance leader Gu Liuming who was sitting in front took the initiative. "Senior nephew Yin Ran," although he gave up the position of the leader of the martial arts alliance, Gu Liuming did not show a trace of regret, but added a bit of free and easy casualness.Greeting Feng Yinran affectionately, Gu Liuming immediately led him and Fang Linyuan to get to know the several heads who were seated one by one. "These old fellows have been clamoring for a long time to meet the principals of the Pixiu Palace and the Qianxing Pavilion. Although Palace Master Duan has not arrived today, they should be secretly happy to see you."

I don't know if it's because the smile on Gu Liuming's face is too kind, or because Qiu Tan's complexion in Yu Guangli is too ugly, Feng Yinran smiled, greeted several martial arts seniors very politely, and began to chat with each other in a moderate manner.The heads of the sects are naturally aware of the great power of the Qianxing Pavilion and the Qixi Palace. Although they saw that he was still young, they had heard rumors that he started managing the Qianxing Pavilion at the age of seven or eight. They did not dare to give birth to Feng Yin. No underestimation.Both parties are willing to treat each other with respect, and the conversation is particularly harmonious and harmonious.

Seeing Feng Yinran chatting and laughing freely with others without noticing herself, Qiu Tan was not angry or annoyed, but just listened with a smile and chatted with the guests around from time to time.Unknowingly, a smile occasionally flashed across Feng Yinran's face, making Qiu Tan's heart burn, like a pot of old wine with a pleasant fragrance, which is enough to make people intoxicated without tasting.Bright and dark eyes couldn't help lingering on Feng Yinran, Qiu Tan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly woke up when he saw Fang Linyuan beside Feng Yinran.He coughed lightly, turned his head away, and called his servants to announce the official opening of the sword tasting meeting.