Not climbing the Qingyun Ladder

Chapter 3

When there were still seven days before the wedding, Hua Xiangrong was looking at the map, thinking about the places she would pass through with the caravan and the dangers she might encounter.

After all, things are different now. In her last life, she went out to practice after seeking the Tao. Although she was still very young, she already had enough power to protect herself.Now, of course, we need to plan carefully.

"Xiang Rong, I have something to tell you." Hua Chanyu's voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

"Just now I went to the street to buy you some things for the road, and I met the eldest son of the Xu family. He said that he also wanted to escape from the marriage."

Hua Xiangrong didn't realize for a moment why the young master of the Xu family wanted to inform him when he was running away from marriage. They both ran away. Isn't it a very interesting thing?

"It seems that this Xu Xuanying is indeed an upright person as rumored by the outside world." Hua Chanyu said.

Hua Xiangrong understood immediately.Xu Xuanying didn't know that she would also run away from the wedding. If the groom's official was not present on the wedding day, the bride would be in an extremely embarrassing situation.

"He said that he knew that this marriage was ordered by his parents and the matchmaker said that he and you had never met, so how could he get married. So he wanted to escape. But he didn't want to embarrass you, so he deliberately put the Xu family in his name. Some of the real estate deeds and shops were given to me and asked me to give them to you."

This is quite thoughtful.

"He also said that if you don't want to stay in the Xu family, you can sell all these things and fly away. It will be enough to ensure that you have enough food and clothing for your whole life."

"Sister, do you want it?" Hua Xiangrong asked.

"Of course not. I told him the truth and told him that you also planned to escape from the marriage." Hua Chanyu replied.

Well, that's still a bit of a shame.To be able to make Xu Xuanying say that he would ensure that people would have no worries about food and clothing, it meant that it was a considerable amount of money.

"Then Mr. Xu was silent for a moment and then laughed out loud. He said that it seems that there will be a very interesting scene in seven days, but it is a pity that he cannot see it."

"Xiang Rong, it's a pity that you didn't see that your soon-to-be fiancé is extremely handsome. This smile is as bright as a peach and a plum, and as bright as a flower."

Hua Chanyu sighed while recalling.

While Hua Xiangrong marveled at how strange her adjectives were, she also thought that the extremely handsome people she had seen in her previous life were not good things.

"Then Xu Xuanying gave me half of the thick stack of paper deeds, banknotes and the like that I pushed back into his hand, saying that since you also wanted to run away, you would share the money equally." Hua Chanyu said. .

This guy is pretty good.Hua Xiangrong thought to herself.

"So sister, have you accepted it?" Hua Xiangrong asked.

"Of course I'll accept it. The Xu family is a family of medicine cultivators. Not only is it as rich as the country, it's at least as rich as the richest. I'm worried about your travel expenses, so why not accept what you've brought to me?"

"Don't worry, sister, I will return it to him when I have the opportunity in the future." Hua Xiangrong said.

"Don't worry, I know you don't want to eat for nothing. Xu Xuanying is very smart. If you don't return it, he will ask you for it." Hua Chanyu said with a smile.

"He said that if you also want to escape from marriage, then the nature of the matter will be different. He regards the money as an investment and will pay it back to him after you become famous in the future."

Okay, I take back my previous comment.Hua Xiangrong said silently in her heart.

"Xiang Rong, it's okay. The world is so big, it won't be easy for him to find you. For now, let's think about how to use the money first," Hua Chanyu said.

"It will be more convenient to carry banknotes when you go out, but you can't bring too much to avoid being spotted. It's best to carry a few pieces of silver with you, and don't just throw out banknotes."

Hua Chanyu has been out several times. For monks who want to seek the path, going out for experience is essential.People like Feng Yuqing who seek the Tao on the second day of practicing Qi are an exception.

"As for these land titles and shops, sister, don't sell them all, keep some to continue operating." Hua Xiangrong added.

"By the way, Xiangrong, I'll give you a treasure bag. You can put all the things you need to take with you when you go out. It's easy to carry and easy to run away if anything happens." Hua Chanyu added.

"Okay, thank you sister."

The two sisters were planning so intensively that the wedding date was coming soon.

Hua Chanyu was dressing up Hua Xiangrong behind the bronze mirror and was picking up a gold hairpin to put into her hair.

"Okay, there's no need to dress up so seriously, I'll be leaving in a while anyway." Hua Xiangrong said.

"Xiang Rong. Be careful and have a safe journey." Hua Chanyu's voice was choked with sobs.

"Don't worry, sister, I will be careful and I will arrive in Yunzhou safely."

"Ah."

Hua Chanyu calmed down and continued: "Xiang Rong, I want to give you one last thing."

She took out a dagger and said, "This dagger was forged by the most famous weapons master in Cangzhou. It is extremely sharp. If you carry it close to your body, it will protect you in case of danger."

Hua Xiangrong took the dagger. It was indeed a good weapon.Although it is not as easy for her to use as a sword, it is still okay.

"The auspicious time has arrived, please invite the bride to get on the sedan chair." The etiquette officer's voice sounded outside.

Hua Chanyu supported Hua Xiangrong and went out. Outside were Hua Yanming, Xue and Hua Jianyue.

"Xiang Rong, after marrying into the Xu family, you must listen to the teachings of your parents-in-law and take good care of your husband and children. The Xu family is rich and will definitely not treat you badly," Hua Yanming said.

He was very satisfied with the marriage, and the betrothal gift sent by the Xu family was very generous.

Although Mr. Xue next to him still looked indifferent, the smile in his eyes could not be hidden.

"Yes, when sister Xiangrong goes to the Xu family, she will definitely be able to enjoy peace and happiness." Hua Jianyue also said beside her.

"My daughter has remembered her father's teachings." Hua Xiangrong said calmly.The hijab covered her face and her expression could not be seen clearly.

"Father, please let Xiangrong get on the sedan quickly, don't delay the good time." Hua Chanyu really couldn't stand the coquettishness of this family.

"Chanyu is right, let Xiangrong get on the sedan quickly." Mrs. Xue said.

Hua Chanyu helped Hua Xiangrong onto the sedan chair.

The bearers got up the sedan chair, and the procession of seeing off the bride was very lively with music and music along the way.

After getting up from the sedan chair, Hua Chanyu turned around and wanted to leave.

Hua Jianyue called out to her: "Where are you going, Sister Chanyu?"

"What does it have to do with you?"

"I'm just worried that Sister Chanyu will be stupid for a moment and do something like robbing the sedan chair." Hua Jianyue said in a joking tone.

"Chanyu, Xiangrong is getting married. It just so happens that our family hasn't had a meal together for a long time. You have been working hard on Xiangrong's marriage these days. Let's go to dinner together." Hua Yanming's tone was quite sincere. Like a loving father.

"Let's go." Hua Chanyu glanced at him coldly and said.

Hua Jianyue felt strange in her heart, and thought that Hua Xiangrong would not be able to do anything by herself, so she suppressed her doubts and went to eat together.

The sedan reached the mountain road and the group slowed down.

"Always be alert," said the guard protecting the sedan.

Just after he said these words, there were suddenly several sounds of breaking through the air, and then, someone fell to the ground.

"No, Miss Protection." Seeing someone fall to the ground, the leader of the guard reacted immediately.

But it was too late.

Dozens of people roared down from the mountain and surrounded the group.

"Who are you? You dare to rob the Hua family's sedan chair." The leading guard said loudly.

Those people were all dressed in black and wearing iron masks. After hearing these words, the leader sneered: "Hua Family? You are the ones who are going to be robbed! Come on!" The team sending off the bride was fighting with the people who suddenly came out. , the leader fended off the attacks of several people with one knife, then slashed open the sedan chair and pulled Hua Xiangrong out of it.

"Miss Hua Er, come with me."

Hua Xiangrong shook off his hand and ran towards the west.That person chased him out symbolically, while the remaining people stopped the person sending off the bride in place.

"Quick, go back and tell the head of the family."

Several people in the Hua family were eating when the housekeeper suddenly stumbled in.

"What's wrong? You're so frizzy." Hua Jianyue scolded.

"Master, what's wrong, the second lady, the second lady is missing."

"What did you say? Why are you missing?" Hua Yanming stood up immediately.

"On the way to see the bride, we were attacked by bandits. The second lady was pulled out of the sedan chair by a bandit. She broke free and ran away. The bandit chased her away. Our people were still fighting with other bandits," the housekeeper said.

"Which direction did the second young lady run to?" Hua Yanming asked with a stern face.

"Simian," replied the steward.

"She knows how to run." Hua Yanming snorted coldly.

The procession of sending off the bride is from north to south, with the city gate to the west.

"I'll chase him myself." He was obviously angry.

"Master, someone from the Xu family is here."

"I must not have waited until the sedan chair was sent to ask. What should I do?" Mr. Xue said anxiously, but his eyes were full of gloating.

Hua Xiangrong was really brave. This time she offended Hua Yanming and her future husband's family. She would have a better time when she was caught.

"Why is Sister Xiangrong so stubborn? She even thought of running away from the marriage when she met a bandit." Hua Jianyue added, and Hua Yanming became even more angry.

"Invite people from the Xu family in." He barely suppressed his anger and said.

"I am Xu Hui, the steward of the Xu family. I have met the head of the Hua family." The visitor's tone was very polite.

"It turns out to be Butler Xu Hui, sit down and drink tea." Hua Yanming had a smile on his face.

"There's no need for tea. I'm here for one thing. I hope Master Hua doesn't want it."

Before Xu Hui finished speaking, he was interrupted by Hua Yanming: "Butler Xu, please don't mention it again. It's all the Hua family's fault this time."

"Where did Master Hua start from talking about this?" Xu Hui asked in surprise.

Hua Yanming told Xu Hui about the robbery.

I don't know why, but after finishing speaking, Xu Hui's eyes seemed to be filled with joy.

"To tell you the truth, my eldest son, he, he also escaped from marriage today." Xu Hui said.

There was silence in the Hua family hall, and everyone looked at each other.

"Well, since Miss Hua Er can't be found for the time being, my wife means that it's better to forget about this marriage."

Xu Hui breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Originally, he was worried that the Hua family would use this to demand some compensation from the Xu family before breaking off the engagement. Now that the second young lady has also run away, there is no need to worry.

"The groom and bride are gone, so of course we should forget about it." Hua Chanyu said.

"Okay, I'll go back and resume my life then." Xu Hui turned around and left, not giving anyone else a chance to speak.

After he left, Hua Yanming flicked his sleeves and said angrily: "This eldest son of the Xu family is really a character."

All were silent.

After a while, Hua Jianyue asked: "Then, what should I do with sister Xiangrong?"

"I almost forgot about this rebellious girl. Come on, follow me to rescue the second young lady from the bandits."

Here Hua Xiangrong ran all the way and didn't stop until she ran out of energy.

"Miss Hua Er's physical strength is quite good." The person chasing behind her said calmly.

"You, who are you? Why did you want to rob me?" Hua Xiangrong asked breathlessly.

"Miss Hua Er, there are only two of us here, do you want to continue the performance? Could it be that you want to hear me say, 'I have been in love with Miss Er for a long time, so I did this'"

The tone of the person behind him was very narrow-minded.

"Thank you." Hua Xiangrong interrupted him.

"Young Master, I'm in a hurry, so I'll just say goodbye."

"Don't you wonder who I am?" the man asked.

"I just need to know that you are my sister's friend." Hua Xiangrong said as she continued walking.

"Are you going to the caravan dressed like this?"

Hua Xiangrong paused for a moment, then took off her wedding clothes, revealing the coarse cloth she had already changed into.She also took off all the jewelry on her head, and then put on an ebony hairpin.She used the water in the treasure bag to wash off all the rouge on her face.She looks like an ordinary woman.

"Thanks for reminding me, these are all given to you." Hua Xiangrong waved her hand to him.

"Clear water brings out hibiscus, and nature removes the carvings." The man wearing the iron mask murmured as he remained stunned.

"My name is Xie Ziyan." He shouted loudly, and he didn't know if Hua Xiangrong heard him.

"We will meet again," he said to himself.

Then he took out an iron whistle, put it to his lips, and blew three times.

The men in black who were still surrounding the Hua family's wedding team immediately dispersed.

Hua Xiangrong rushed to the caravan. The owner of the caravan said that they were about to set off and it would be too late if she didn't come.

Hua Xiangrong smiled slightly: "Fortunately, I caught up."

She told her sister that she believed in her luck.Look, this is really good luck.

The caravan's carriage was swaying in front, and Hua Xiangrong followed the team, and together with those who brought goods to Yunzhou to do business, they looked for ways to help her practice.

The world was silent at dusk, the setting sun was like blood, and they soon left Cangzhou.

The Hua family's group was stopped by a man wearing an iron mask and black brocade clothes.

The man's tone was casual and unruly: "I'm so brave, please don't go any further."

"Who is it? Get out of the way!" Hua Yanming directly struck out with his sword, and the vertical and horizontal sword energy caused the trees on both sides of the road to fall to the ground.

The man didn't move.

"Since the head of the Hua family won't give you face, I will draw my sword." He said.

　Hua Chanyu:?There is no subsequent plot in our script.
　　Xie Ziyan: Just say that you don’t trust this devolution. I will help people to the end. I have principles.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)