Spring and Autumn Confucian Heroes

Chapter 87
Huan Chang took his black donkey with him and moved to live in an inn.

He had just put the package into the house when he heard the waiter from the inn come over, saying that Doctor Xiao had summoned him.

Huan Chang was stunned for a moment, and then felt a little uneasy.

He didn't dare to neglect, changed into a green shirt, combed his hair into a bun that scholars used to, and then hung Zhanlu around his waist.

Generally speaking, quacks travel with their swords behind their backs.

Because the quacks travel the world and are always on their way, only with the sword behind their backs will it not affect their walking.

Therefore, Huan Chang's ordinary time is also the same.

But for those scholars with high crowns and green shirts, the swords on their bodies are just to show their status.

These scholars usually hang their sabers around their waists, and they don't care whether it will affect their travel, just to look more chic.

Huan Chang knew that Dr. Xiao was an official in the court, so he would naturally have a good impression of scholars.

Therefore, he changed his attire and dressed up as a scholar, just to gain Dr. Xiao's favor.

Even if he is very tangled, how should he face Xiao Yun.

But Huan Chang unconsciously wanted to make a good impression on Xiao Yun's father.

Huan often changed clothes in the room, Xiaoer didn't urge him, but just stayed outside, waiting quietly.

When Huan Chang walked out of the guest room, Xiao Er's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but praise: "Young Master is so handsome, I envy others."

Huan Chang smiled slightly and said, "Did Doctor Xiao invite me to his home?"

But Xiaoer shook his head and said: "Doctor Xiao is already in the small shop, I will take you to that private room right now."

Huan Chang couldn't help being startled when he heard this, and then looked at Xiao Er resentfully.

If he had known that Dr. Xiao had come to the inn, Huan Chang would never have wasted time changing clothes, and would have gone to meet him as soon as possible.

"Take me there quickly."

Seeing that Huan Chang's expression was not very good, Xiao Er didn't dare to say anything, so he hurriedly brought Huan Chang to a private room.

Pushing open the door, Huan Chang saw a middle-aged man drinking alone with a wine glass.

"Student Huan Chang, I met Mr.!"

Huan Chang didn't call Xiao Qi Doctor Xiao, but called himself a student, and he also wanted to get closer.

In any case, he has already fallen in love with Xiao Yun.

Since Xiao Qi is Xiao Yun's father, Huan Chang must try his best to make a good impression on Xiao Qi.

Xiao Qi raised her head and set her eyes on Huan Chang.

Xiao Qi is nearly 40 years old, but she still looks personable. Due to the precipitation of time, he has a little more calmness.

"No need to be polite, come in."

Xiao Qi's eyes lit up seeing Huan Chang, who was dressed in a green shirt with a sword hanging from his waist, completely dressed like a scholar.

"Students are ashamed for keeping their husbands waiting for a long time."

Xiao Qi smiled and said: "You saved the little girl today, I should thank you very much, so why wait a while?"

Seeing the gentle smile on Xiao Qi's face, the uneasiness in Huan Chang's heart calmed down a little.

"Sit down and have a drink with me."

Huan Chang didn't dare to neglect, sat opposite Xiao Qi, and poured himself a glass of wine.

"When I first met you, Ah Chang was dressed in white, with a sword behind his back, and he was also dignified, neither humble nor overbearing, which also made me feel good."

"Later, I saw that Ah Chang had read a lot of poetry and books, and this affection became stronger and stronger."

"You saved the little girl today, but I don't know how to thank you."

Huan Chang hurriedly shook his head and said: "Saving Miss Xiao is a matter of duty, sir, don't take it to heart."

Xiao Qi smiled, and suddenly asked: "I heard from my little girl that you are betting against that flower picker, if you can catch this person's move, he will leave."

"That Zhuang Shisan's martial arts is very strong. At this age, Ah Chang can take one move from this man, which can be regarded as amazing talent."

Huan Chang shook his head, and said: "If I hadn't relied on wearing a treasure armor and resorted to some means, even if it was Zhuang Shisan who was seriously injured, I would not have been able to take his knife."

Xiao Qi narrowed her eyes slightly, then took a sip of wine, and pretended to ask casually: "Ah Chang is both civil and military, where do you dare to ask?"

Huan Chang said: "I have lived in Yangjia Village under Pingyang City since I was a child, and depended on my master for life."

"Master, an old man, is a reclusive swordsman. Some time ago, he left home to roam around, so I came out to travel the world."

Facing Xiao Qi, Huan Chang didn't confess his heart.

When I first met Fang Li, I was able to name my school without hesitation, because Huan Chang felt that Fang Li could be friends with.

However, Huan Chang still retains a trace of wariness towards Xiao Qi who is up and down in the officialdom.

When Xiao Qi heard the words, she was a little startled at first, and then sighed: "I never expected that in such a small village, such an expert as Ling Shi lives in seclusion."

"Unfortunately, I can't meet him."

Having said that, Xiao Qi was secretly on guard in her heart, a little worried that Huan Chang was a true disciple of the Juye Gang.

In Lu State, Daishan Sect is the most powerful, followed by Juye Gang and Mengshan Sect.

Xiao Qi began to suspect that Huan Chang was a true disciple of Daishan Sect, but when he heard that he grew up in Pingyang City, he became suspicious immediately.

"The Juye Gang can't compete with third-rate sects, and I'm afraid they won't be able to cultivate talents like Huan Chang."

Although conflicts rarely broke out between the vassal states and the Zongmen, the relationship was very bad.

As a doctor of Lu State, Xiao Qi is naturally very vigilant towards several well-known sects in the country.

Huan Chang didn't know Xiao Qi's worry.

"My teacher is used to wandering clouds and wild cranes. Now that he leaves the country of Lu, even I don't know his whereabouts."

Xiao Qi didn't continue to ask, the two exchanged cups, talked about some poems and allusions, and finally talked about the situation in Lu State.

Not knowing whether it was intentional or unintentional, Xiao Qi sighed a little drunkenly: "After the fall of the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the rituals and music of the world collapsed, and there were endless wars."

"The "Zhou Rituals" established by King Wen of Zhou in the past, only the State of Lu still strictly implements it."

"However, although the State of Lu claims to have 52 cities in three counties, less than two-thirds of the cities are actually under the jurisdiction of the government."

"As a doctor of the State of Lu, I can only watch helplessly. Some rebellious officials and thieves cede land and become kings, but they are powerless. I really hate life!"

Speaking of this, Xiao Qi actually had tears in her eyes.

When Huan Chang heard this, he couldn't help being surprised.

Although he knew that the state of Lu's government was in decline and that there were many cities controlled by the sect, he did not expect it to be so serious.

Thinking of the ambitious Kong Wenzhao, and Fang Li's disdain before leaving, Huan Chang was entangled.

"I don't know Doctor Xiao, but do you know something about the latest news of the Juye Gang?"

Xiao Qi, who was originally drunk and hazy, had an indiscernible gleam in her eyes, and she also sat up straighter.

"Ah Chang has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

Although Fang Li thought that even if he told the Lu officials about his speculation, these people would not take it seriously.

However, Huan Chang still wanted to work hard.

(End of this chapter)