As the commander of 100,000 cavalrymen defending the southern border, Nihuang naturally had to lead the troops in person from time to time.
The cruelty of the battlefield is unimaginable. With so many battles* fought, it's impossible for her martial arts skills not to improve.
The three continued to fight, and after more than twenty moves, Nihuang struck out with her sword.
Facing this sword, Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin took several steps back.
The latter fell directly to the ground.
Although the former did not fall, his shaking hands made it difficult for him to even hold the sword steady.
Only then did Nihuang retract her sword and said with a smile.
"Not bad, you've made a lot of progress this year by passing so many moves."
It feels like an elder praising a younger generation.
It was obvious that this wasn't the first time these three had been tested.
"Sister Nihuang, am I the one who has made the most progress?"
Yan Yujin immediately asked excitedly.
Nihuang simply shook her head and said, "Jingrui has made the most progress."
Yan Yujin immediately showed an aggrieved expression on his face: "He has the Tianquan Sword Sect to teach him, but I only have Sister Xia Dong to teach me. Of course he is better than me."
Xiao Jingrui and Nihuang both laughed when they saw him acting so childishly.
At this time, Nihuang turned her head to look at the carriage parked beside her, and then asked.
"Hey, where have you two been having fun?"
Xiao Jingrui said, "I went to pick up two friends. They weren't feeling well, so I invited them to come to the capital to recuperate for a while."
After hearing this, Nihuang just nodded and said nothing more.
She then mounted her horse, signaled to the two men, and led a group of cavalry into Jinling City.
In the carriage, Lu Xiao watched Ni Huang's receding figure through the gap in the curtains and couldn't help but clench his fists.
In the past, he would never have recognized the other person.
He could die at any time, so even if they recognized each other, it would only make Nihuang sad again.
But now it's different.
If this place wasn't so inappropriate, he really wanted to rush out and hold her in his arms.
After entering Jinling, they soon arrived at the gate of the Ningguo Marquis' Mansion.
At this time, opposite the gate of Ningguo Marquis Mansion, there stood a huge stone tablet.
There were four large characters written in the middle of the stone tablet.
"The pillar of the nation."
After Mei Changsu got off the carriage, he saw these four words at first sight and muttered them unconsciously.
"As expected of the Ningguo Marquisate, these words were written personally by the Emperor."
Xiao Jingrui, who was standing by, immediately said proudly after hearing this.
"Father has spent half his life in the military, fighting for his country for many years, and that is why he has received this gift from Your Majesty."
When Mei Changsu heard this, his expression changed immediately, and he spoke slowly.
"Yes, Lord Xie's military achievements are unmatched by ordinary people."
At this time, Lu Xiao in the carriage said.
"Okay, since you're all here, I'll leave first. We'll get together again when we have time."
After hearing his voice, Xiao Jingrui was slightly surprised because it sounded strange, as if he was holding back something. He then immediately asked with concern.
"Brother Lu, are you feeling unwell again? Why don't you come back with me? If you like some quiet time, I promise the servants won't disturb you."
He had known Mei Changsu for two years, and he had naturally heard of the name "poisonous scholar" of the Jiangzuo League.
It's just that he had visited Mei Changsu several times before, but he had never met Lu Xiao once.
It was not until this time, when he went to Langzhou to pick up Mei Changsu, that the two met for the first time.
To be honest, Xiao Jingrui has always been puzzled by Lu Xiao's title of "Poison Scholar".
In his eyes, although Lu Xiao had been very quiet during the trip, he was very easy to talk to. Moreover, the talent he occasionally displayed was also extraordinary.
Apart from other things, he felt ashamed of himself in terms of chess skills alone.
On the way back, during the night rest period, Lu Xiao would sometimes play a few games of chess with Mei Changsu.
He knew Mei Changsu's chess skills. Anyway, when he played chess with Mei Changsu, he basically lost more than he won.
But when Mei Changsu faced Lu Xiao, he had no power to resist at all.
It's like a kid who has just learned to play chess facing a national chess player.
With such chess skills, Xiao Jingrui felt that even the number one chess master in Daliang would not be a match for Lu Xiao.
A person with such high chess skills must have other talents as well.
Therefore, it was really difficult for Xiao Jingrui to associate Lu Xiao with the word "poisonous scholar".
In fact, it wasn't just him who was depressed, even Mei Changsu himself was depressed.
Privately, he had wondered many times why Lu Xiao's chess skills had suddenly improved so much in recent times.
After hearing Xiao Jingrui's invitation again, Lu Xiao suppressed the murderous intent in his heart and said in a deep voice.
"No, I don't like places with too many rules."
After these words were spoken, Xiao Jingrui suddenly felt that the surroundings seemed to have become much colder.
He subconsciously thought: "Is the world going to change?"
However, after hearing Lu Xiao's refusal again, he had no choice but to say.
"Okay, then, Brother Lu, where do you plan to live? Brother Su and I will come look for you when we have time."
Mei Changsu gave himself another pseudonym when he came to Jinling this time.
Su Zhe.
This is nesting dolls after nesting dolls.[]
Lu Xiao replied from the carriage, "Didn't I tell you before? I'm very interested in the Three Wonders of Jinling. Unless something unexpected happens, I'll be staying in these places for the time being."
"Ah! Brother Lu, are you serious? Your body..."
Xiao Jingrui opened his mouth wide, and finally said the three words "No" without any good intention.
As for Lu Xiao, he spoke directly to the driver.
"Let's go and listen to music at Miaoyinfang first."
This driver is from the Jiangzuo League.
Just like the drivers of later generations' leaders are usually the leaders' confidants.
This driver is certainly trustworthy.
After hearing Lu Xiao's order, the driver bowed to Mei Changsu.
"Grand Master, we'll leave first."
After he finished speaking, he waved his whip and the car slowly drove forward.
Seeing this, Xiao Jingrui was a little bit at a loss, and then asked Mei Changsu.
"Brother Su, why do I suddenly feel that Brother Lu doesn't like me very much?"
Mei Changsu was speechless, but he still explained.
"He's always like this, so leave him alone and let's go in."
Xiao Jingrui didn't think much about it and immediately led Mei Changsu into the Ningguo Marquis Mansion.
Chapter 305 Miaoyinfang
On the other side, Lu Xiao sat in the carriage, looking at the desolate road on both sides.
Even though he had traveled to this world for more than twenty years, he was still not used to it.
This is not the powerful Han, the flourishing Tang, or the rich Song.
The world of Nirvana in Fire is a world that is similar to Chinese history but not the same.
Culturally speaking, the two worlds have many similarities.
But this world has always been a situation where many countries compete for hegemony.
There has never been a unified dynasty in history.
Basically, you finish your performance and I take the stage.
For example, nowadays, the powerful nations in the world include Daliang, Southern Chu, Dayu, Northern Yan, Ye Qin, Northern Di, etc.
In addition, there are many small countries.
It is precisely because of this that the world has been in constant war for many years.
So under such circumstances, it goes without saying how the people are doing.
Therefore, the feeling he had at the moment was that Daliang Capital was not even as prosperous as some small towns in his previous life.
There are very few people setting up stalls on the streets, and even fewer shops along the streets.
Every ordinary citizen passing by had an expression of numbness on their face that was difficult to describe in words.
It seems like they are just living for the sake of living.
To be honest, maybe people of this era have long been accustomed to this.
After all, being able to survive through years of war is already a very difficult thing.
But Lu Xiao couldn't get used to it.
After more than 20 years, he still can't get used to it.
Whenever he saw these, he would feel a burning fire in his heart.
A fire that wants to burn the whole world to ashes.
Exhaling deeply, Lu Xiao lowered the curtains and stopped looking at the streets.
After a long time, the carriage finally came to a stop.
"Second Sect Master, I'm here."
The driver's voice came from outside, and Lu Xiao finally lifted the curtain again.
Once it was opened, it was immediately unstoppable.
It's like a completely different world.
An extremely prosperous street appeared before Lu Xiao's eyes, its bustling atmosphere no less impressive than that of a commercial street in later times.
The streets are bustling with people, and everyone has a happy smile on their face.
But if you look closely, you can see that these "common people" are all wearing silk and satin.
Even if a few people in coarse cloth flashed by, they seemed to be doing some very menial work.
No need to ask, this is the wealthy area of Daliang Capital.
People without any money would be embarrassed to come to this street.
Lu Xiao looked around before turning around.
In front of him at this moment was a huge attic with multiple floors.
There are three characters on the plaque at the entrance: "Miaoyinfang".
Although it was still afternoon, the lights in Miaoyinfang had already been lit.
Inside the attic, there was a chorus of drums and music, accompanied by occasional female laughter, which was quite captivating.
Some people may feel strange.
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