Xu Xian suddenly felt Zhong Li's movement, turned around and used his hand to make a false move to hit her, saying "Wait a moment for Pian Xuan, let me ask clearly"

Zhong Li felt a warm current blow by, and he couldn't help but stand up straight. He looked at Xu Xian in surprise and nodded lightly.

Xu Xian turned around and said, "Tell me, what's going on?"

Xu Xian didn't even need to ask, the clan leader started talking like a bamboo tube, how clever the merchant was to deceive them, honest villagers, and how "silly and naive" he was to believe him.

Nonsense, that's why the scene just happened. Other townspeople echoed, saying how disgusting the merchant was. Only then did Zhong Li realize that it was her appearance that caused the trouble. After all, she had been living in seclusion for a long time.

Although the mind is clever and intelligent, it does not understand these deceitful temptations of the human heart.

The merchant struggled to defend himself, but his head was pressed tightly to the ground by two strong, strong hands on the left and right. He only ate a mouthful of dirt and did not say a single word.

Xu Xian listened to it once. Although he knew that there were many untruths in it, he immediately understood the sinister intentions of this merchant. Even if these slow and reckless townspeople had any thoughts about Zhong Li, they would never show it so quickly.

, it was clearly this merchant who was instigating it. He couldn't help but get angry, thinking if he was a step late, wouldn't it really make others successful?

Xu Xian took the riding whip and hit the merchant on the back with a "snap". The merchant's clothes were torn and his skin was torn. He said in a cold voice: "I have a lot of things to do today, and I don't have time to pay attention to a villain like you."

, please remember this whip first, if you do such a shameful thing again, you will be punished by heaven!" Then he waved his hand and asked the townspeople to let go of the merchant, "You go!"

The merchant seemed to have received an amnesty, and kowtowed several times. He said, "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir." He didn't even bother to dust off the dirt on his body, and ran out of the small courtyard in a hurry. The identities of the two were so different that even

The thought of resentment and revenge did not dare to arise, but I just thought I was in bad luck. The right way is "the people do not fight with the officials", let alone such an official.

Xu Xian said to the townspeople: "You all get up." He was here to help Zhong Xu preside over the funeral, not to engage in criminal law.

The townspeople looked at each other in bewilderment.

The clan leader got up from the ground, turned around and said, "Get up if your Excellency asks you to!" When the whip came down just now, his heart jumped into his throat, and he was afraid that the next whip would fall on him. Now,

Fang breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Xian said to the clan leader: "I am on an errand to help build a temple for Zhong Youfa's funeral! Send someone to prepare a white cloth, and then invite the county magistrate to speak!"

Ancient funerals are a very troublesome task, including casting curses, welcoming materials, adding alkali, burning buns, etc. None of these steps are missing. Not only do you need to prepare coffins, shrouds, paper money, and other things, but you also have to find monks to chant sutras, gongs and drums, etc.

Team, prepare the banquet. Xu Xian is too busy with so much work. There is no need to be busy. He is now on an errand. He must rely on local manpower and material resources. When the county magistrate comes, just ask him to handle it as appropriate.

Xu Xian lowered his head and thought for a while. Dozens of pairs of eyes just looked at him quietly. He was as docile as a lamb, as if he could remain silent even after being stabbed. The people's fear of officials is a propaganda to everyone.

The same is true in the modern era of equality. Not to mention in this ancient time where class status is important. It must be said that it is this attitude that has created many tiger and wolf officials who treat the people like fish.

And in those remote places where barbarians are located, although they have the reputation of "poor mountains and bad waters bring out unruly people", no one dares to do anything wrong when the officials go there. If you get angry, the county magistrate and magistrate don't care. I'll give you a red knife to enter the white area.

If the knife comes out, then you can only go to the Lord of Hell to reason. Those who are obedient to the people will be slaughtered by others; those who are unreasonable will be arrogant and unreasonable. Individuals have their own distinctions about who is better and worse. The most fearful thing is that if you don’t want to be obedient, you will be relegated to it.

Tricky people.

Xu Xian raised his head to make sure there was nothing else. The dozens of heads quickly lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at him.

Xu Xian waved his hand and said, "Just remember what I told you. Well, it's all over now!"

The townspeople sparsely exited the small courtyard. The clan leader originally wanted to step forward to get close to Xu Xian, but after hesitating for a while, he chose to retreat with the others.

The small courtyard suddenly became empty, with only Xu Xian and Zhong Li left.

The sun is tilting towards the west, and the bamboo shadows are sparse.

Xu Xian turned around and took a step closer to say something.

Zhong Li quickly took a step back and wrung her hands tightly together. It is always the most difficult to get along with a man and a woman alone. But when she thought that this was the man in front of her, he fell from the sky. After solving her dilemma, she had to help Zhong Xu preside over the funeral ceremony.

I am always grateful in my heart.

But judging from the situation just now, it is clear that he is not a small official. I don’t know how to deal with him for a moment. He is a benefactor, my brother’s friend, and a Lord Shangguan. What’s more, he said, “Your brother asked me to take care of you.”

"It still makes her very concerned.

Although Zhong Li had many things to ask Xu Xian, he instinctively harbored the reserve and wariness of a young girl meeting a strange man and could not speak easily.

Xu Xian muttered in his heart, "What's wrong with Yun Yan?" Hurry up and say, "I don't know what the girl's surname is.".(

Zhong Li hurriedly said: The little girl's name is Zhong Li. Dare I ask, "Young Master, please give me your surname!" She originally wanted to call Xu Xian an adult, but she really couldn't combine the images of Shangguan masters in Xu Xian's mind, so she should be careful to call her Young Master.

He glanced at Xu Xian and said, "I'm sure he won't be angry!"

Xu Xiandao: "My surname is Xu and my name is Xian in Chinese."

Zhong Li was startled, Xu Xian Xu Hanwen? She seemed to have heard of it somewhere. But now her mind was in a mess and she had no time to think about such a thing. Instead, she hurriedly asked: "My brother, my brother, is he really already?"

Xu Xian nodded heavily, went to take out a small porcelain altar from the bag on his horse and said, "This is his ashes!"

He felt a little weird, because he knew that Zhong Xu was still alive and well in this world. Although it was a different way, he was probably more comfortable than a human being. The ashes in his hand were not very different from the composition of carbon ash.

It's really not a big deal if it's too much, but it carries a heavy meaning to strangers.

Zhong Li took the porcelain altar with trembling hands and held it in his arms. Crystal tears kept rolling in his eyes, but refused to fall easily. Suddenly he ran into the bamboo house, and then there was the sound of extremely suppressed sobbing.

Xu Xian suddenly didn't know what to do. If Zhong Xu was really simply dead, he should just let Zhong Li cry happily at this moment, but he also knew that Zhong Xu was "not dead" at all. Crying like this was just hurting in vain.

He was not in the woman's boudoir. He couldn't rush in. He looked at the path outside the courtyard for a while, but he still didn't see Yun Yan coming.

Xu Xian shook his head and turned into the room.

The bamboo-scented cabin is simply and neatly decorated. The utensils are all made of bamboo and wood. But in this girl's boudoir, there is not even a bronze mirror. A machine is placed quietly in the corner of the room. Above it is

There was a piece of ordinary woven cloth, and the delicate patterns on it showed the girl's ingenuity.

Zhong Li threw himself on the small bed and buried his face in the quilt. His shoulders were trembling, and thin sobs could be heard.

Xu Xian called softly: "Miss Zhong, Miss Zhong!"

But Zhong Liwu was trapped in grief and had no response to the things around him.

Xu Xian patted her shoulder lightly, but Zhong Li reacted in vain. She sat up and leaned on the bed with the quilt in her arms. She looked at Xu Xian defensively. The pear blossoms were covered with rain and her eyes were dim with tears. I felt pity for her.

Xu Xian touched his nose. At this time, he should have said something to express his condolences, but he could only say: "Miss Zhong, you really don't have to be too sad. Although your brother looks dead, he can't be considered dead."

."

Zhong Li said: "Mr. Xu, tell me, what happened to my brother?"

Xu Xiandao: "Your brother suddenly turned into a ghost."

That's not death! Zhong Li bit his lip. Tears fell again. "Mr. Xu, it's not convenient for a man and a woman to live together in the same room. Please get out!"

Xu Xian smiled bitterly in his heart, and also blamed Zhong Xu. Seeing how you look like a "good big brother", why didn't you come back to see your sister first? He could only explain reluctantly: "Your brother Zhong Xu is the reincarnation of his own star.

The hero's spirit remains. As long as you practice a little bit, you can be ranked in the immortal class and receive incense and worship from thousands of people. I saw his soul in the capital. He said he wanted to return to Zhongnan Mountain first, but I don't know why he hasn't arrived yet!"

Zhong Li shook his head, expressing that he couldn't understand it at all. He looked at Xu Xian with a strange look in his eyes.

Xu Xian could understand her mood very well. If something like this happened to him and a godly guy said this, he would probably have the urge to take action. But no matter how he explained it, without Zhong You's presence, it would be difficult to let her go.

Acknowledge it from the heart.

Xu Xian put his hands on her shoulders, looked into her eyes, and said seriously: "I just want you to understand that your brother is doing very well now, and there is no need to feel sad for him. You will understand when he comes back, you

Do you believe me?"

Zhong Li looked at Xu Xian's sincere eyes and nodded involuntarily. Suddenly he could understand the meaning of what Xu Xian said, and suddenly understood that he was worried about him.

Xu Xian was also very satisfied. Sure enough, as long as he expressed his thoughts sincerely, others would definitely understand.

"Master Xu."

"Um?"

Zhong Li turned his head away, a blush rising to his cheeks, "Can you please take your hands away?"

"Husband, you, you guys" It turns out that at some point, Yun Yan had arrived on her pony and was looking at this scene with surprise from the window. Zhong Li huddled on the bed holding the quilt. Xu Xian leaned forward and put his hands on the bed.

On her shoulders. How can this situation not make people think.

Xu Xian quickly let go of his hand, coughed twice and said: "Yan'er, you misunderstood!"

Zhong Li jumped out of bed like a frightened deer and hid in another corner of the room.

"I haven't said anything yet!"
Chapter completed!