C4 We Need to Sharpen

There's no way to warm a bed with a coat and socks.

Shangguan Qing'er lay down in despair. Her body did not move as she stared at the roof. Her gaze seemed to penetrate through and see the starry sky outside.

Xiao Yun wrote and drew there for a long time. Suddenly, he turned around and asked, "The evaluation this time is ten days later. It is a little too tight. Can I wait for the next time?"

Shangguan Qing'er gritted her teeth and said, "Young Master should have evaluated at the age of sixteen. He missed it last time. If I miss it this time, I can only wait for two more years. When the time comes, Young Master will be twenty years old. If young master was born in an ordinary noble family, it would be fine. But the old master has high authority in the Imperial Court. You are also the only grandson of the old master, if you don't comment this time... I'm afraid you will become the laughing stock of the entire city."

Xiao Yun helplessly rolled his eyes and muttered, "It is really troublesome to become a high ranking official. But didn't I become a joke a long time ago?"

With a bitter smile, he continued to practice his calligraphy.

Shangguan Qing'er could not help but say, "This time the old master specially arranged for young master to visit Prime Minister Lee tomorrow. Clearly, he had already informed him. As long as young master does not make a big mistake, there should not be any problems with his evaluation."

Xiao Yun smiled bitterly and sighed. "The family doesn't have low rank, the Humble Class doesn't have high rank. This is really dark."

Shangguan Qing'er quickly said, "The old master has always been fair and clear in the court. This time, he welcomed you around for the sake of the young master's evaluation. It can be seen that the young master still has a heavy heart in the old master's heart."

Xiao Yun suddenly laughed: "Aren't you also quite concerned about me? Why do you have to put on that stinky face normally?"

Shangguan Qing'er was silent.

In fact, she had looked down on Xiao Yun before. She had looked down on him and was angry that he did not fight for it.

His behavior since he was young could be said to be like a tiger's father and son's, especially the loyalty of the Shangguan family. Even the girl had brought her army to fight the war, creating a great reputation for herself. In the end, such a wonderful pair of people actually gave birth to such a useless son. It really made people despair.

But today, everything changed.

It turned out that the young master knew everything, everything!

Just as he was thinking, Xiao Yun walked over and asked with a frown, "Haven't you covered the heat yet?"

"It's... warm."

Shangguan Qing'er really wanted to find a hole to hide in.

Just as she was about to get up, she saw Xiao Yun jump onto the bed and get under the blanket, lying down next to her.

This shocked her so much that she was unclear.

Her mind was filled with complex thoughts.

She knew that Xiao Yun was going to do something bad to her next!

Time passed by slowly in fear and despair, and then... snores came from beside him.

She was stunned.

She blinked her eyes for a long time.

She finally felt relieved, but she also had some inexplicable feelings.

This is it?!

Not long later, a foot was placed on her body, making her feel very uncomfortable.

She secretly turned her head, borrowing the candlelight to look at her young master's face.

She had never noticed that between the brows of this hedonistic son, there seemed to be a firm and resolute aura.

Early the next morning, Shangguan Qing'er woke up in fear. She checked her clothes at the first possible moment... Although it was a little messy, there were no signs of it being undone.

She turned around to look at the bedside, but there was no trace of Xiao Yun.

At the same time, he heard heavy panting in the courtyard.

She put on her clothes and walked out to take a look.

It was only dawn now, and Xiao Yun was sweating profusely. He was doing some strange movements, and it looked like he was training his body.

Sweat was rising along with the morning air. His breathing seemed to be hurried and strenuous, and his eyes were red. However, Xiao Yun was still training non-stop.

"Is this the young master of Xiao family who only knows how to enjoy himself every day?"

Shangguan Qing'er was full of doubt and stood there blankly.

"What are you standing there foolishly for?"

Xiao Yun did not even look at her and directly said, "Go and get me some hot water and breakfast. No porridge, no meat."

"Oh, okay."

Looking at Shangguan Qing'er's back that left in a panic, Xiao Yun frowned.

"I thought he was a quick worker, but why is he in a daze? I really don't know if I'm right or wrong to bring her back."

Lowering his head to look at his sweaty body, he couldn't help but sigh.

This body was truly a bit too weak. It was clearly hollowed out by alcohol and sex.

In this unfamiliar world, if one wanted to survive, they had to have a certain level of self-preservation ability. Moreover, he had an invisible enemy behind him that was prepared to take his life.

So the most important thing right now was to strengthen this body of his!

For a long period of time, he needed to hold onto his essence and protect his body, refining it.

He needed "First Nourishment," "Second Meal," as well as the "Three Layered Medicine."

As the saying went, 'nurture' required one's blood essence and vitality, and one had to abstain from alcohol. One had to sleep early and wake up early.

Two meals. One was' many times', and the other was' meat. '

The most important thing was three types of medicine, which could replenish one's Qi and blood, increase one's bones and bones, and also take a medicinal bath.

He had obtained a medicinal bath secret formula by chance. When he had obtained it back then, it had already been many years since he had become famous. It had long since passed the period when his body was best refined. It was originally a regret of his.

Moreover, if he could use this medicinal bath in his previous life, he might not have died from that betrayal.

The most important thing right now was to concoct this medicine and use it as soon as possible.

And in these ten days, he finally concocted the most important main medicine. The rest would only need to go to a random medicine store to make it!

After washing his face, wiping his body, and eating, Xiao Yun changed into clean clothes and set off.

The sun was warm today. It was rare for the streets to be bustling.

Cars and horses were peddling non-stop, and the local slang was a cornerstone.

After crossing the wall and seeing the bustle outside, Xiao Yun nodded his head and said, "It's easy to travel with more people."

As a result, just as he walked to the door, he saw a group of servants cleaning the front door. They swept up the carvings on the floor and cleaned the limestone floor. Even the one-foot and two-inch threshold that no one dared to step on was wiped over and over again.

Steward Xu at home seemed to have been injected with stimulants as he loudly shouted.

"Here, here, and there, clean up for me! If you want to wear white clothes, then lie on it and roll up and down three times. Your clothes cannot be stained with dust, that's how it works! All of you, get your spirits up! Today, we are honored guests of the residence. If anyone makes a mistake and neglects us, then... Later, tell him to chop them up and feed them to the dogs!"

It was rare for someone to visit the Xiao family, so it was a novelty. However, Xiao Yun was busy today, so he didn't want to join in the fun. He led Shangguan Qing'er straight ahead.

However, just as they reached the door, Steward Xu quickly blocked their way. He stretched out his hand to stop them with a smile on his face.

"Yo, isn't this the young master? You woke up early this morning. Are you going out?"

"Yes."

Xiao Yun frowned and continued to walk forward. His body bumped into Manager Xu's arm.

He obviously did not plan to make way.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yun looked at the other party with a puzzled look, and his gaze wasn't friendly.

Steward Xu grinned. "Then I would like to ask for your help. Young Master, you may leave from the small door. I will bring you there now and open the door for you personally."

"What's wrong with the front door? Why can't I go?"

Xiao Yun didn't want to cause any trouble, so he suppressed his anger.

Steward Xu said, "What do you think? How could he dare not let Young Master leave? But today, a distinguished guest was coming to the residence, and the door had been cleaned a few times. If you leave like this and your feet get dirty, wouldn't the big guy have to clean it up again? You will understand us servants. Walk a few more steps. It's the same when you walk out of the small door."

Xiao Yun sighed. As the saying goes, never hit a smiling person, even if the smile was a little fake, especially when he really had no time today, he nodded and turned to the small door.

But at this moment, a servant beside him laughed. He whispered to the person beside him, "Look at this useless young master of our family. He doesn't go out early or late. He's so busy that he wants to die, yet he came to cause trouble. What a f * cking unlucky day. "

Xiao Yun's body suddenly froze there.

His face darkened.

It wasn't that he was angry, but that he felt strange.

He was a notorious young master in the capital, and also the only son of the Xiao family. As a servant, he wouldn't dare to speak loudly even if he were to talk behind his back, let alone in front of others.

But today, he was scolding someone in front of him. Did he want to court death himself, or did he lose his mind after taking the wrong medicine?

Or perhaps... Did someone tell him to do so? He wanted to cause a conflict and cause him to make a move? He wanted to test him?

Could it be that my big aunt, who was careless, suspected me?

He turned his head to look at Steward Xu. The other party had obviously pretended not to hear him and continued to lead the way for Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun turned around and said, "What if I have to walk through the front door today?"

Steward Xu said with a bitter face, "Aiyo, aren't you making things difficult for me?"

Xiao Yun pointed at the man and asked, "He scolded me just now. Didn't you hear him?"

Steward Xu rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "Of course not. How would they dare? It must be that Young Master heard wrongly."

Xiao Yun was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Maybe so."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the small door.

This action shocked everyone present.

No one had expected Xiao Yun to turn around and leave after being pointed at and scolded. This was not like his usual personality!

When the servant saw that Xiao Yun had given in, he laughed loudly and said, "All the officials in the Xiao family have been loyal to the Shangguan family. I didn't expect to have such a soft egg. I'm laughing my teeth out!"

This time, even Shangguan Qing'er was furious.

However, Xiao Yun acted as if he didn't hear anything. He walked straight to the small door and opened the door. Just like that, he acted as if nothing had happened and walked out!

Shangguan Qing'er caught up and could not help but say, "Why did some people suddenly lose the drive to scold me last night? They scolded their own people, but they tolerated others. Could it be that this is the legendary tyrant in the nest? "

There was obvious disdain in his tone.

Xiao Yun sighed and stopped. He stretched out his hand and pulled Shangguan Qing'er. Then, he stepped back to the corner of the street and looked at the Xiao mansion's gate.

"What are you doing?"

Shangguan Qing'er was obviously angry and shook off Xiao Yun's hand.

"Wait."

Xiao Yun said calmly.

"Wait for what?"

"Look."

"What are you looking at? "

"You're excited, aren't you?" Xiao Yun turned his head and glared at Shangguan Qing'er, causing her to panic. She subconsciously turned her head away, but in the blink of an eye, she felt that something was not right. She should not have allowed this soft egg to bully her. Just as she was about to retort, he saw a group of horses coming from the street.

Two horses opened the path, and four horse carriages slowly stopped at the entrance of Xiao mansion.

"Huh?" Shangguan Qing'er could not help but ask, "Four horses pulling a carriage? This standard is probably not some royal family in the capital, right?"

Then they saw two people get off the carriage, a man and a woman. The man was tall and dressed extravagantly, and the woman was graceful and elegant.

Shangguan Qing'er was stunned and exclaimed, "Isn't this the Seventh Prince and the Princess? Why did they come to Xiao mansion?"

"Hmph."

Xiao Yun coldly snorted, turned around and walked into the alley, and said, "Let's go."

"Ah? Let's go?"

Shangguan Qing'er was stunned for a moment before she chased after him and hurriedly asked, "Although the Seventh Prince is only idle, his influence in the dynasty is not small. Now that he has come to the Xiao mansion, as the young master of the family, don't you want to go and meet him?"

Xiao Yun said, "If I could see him, he would have notified me a few days ago. Without informing him, it is obvious that he does not want me to see him."

He turned around and sighed, "You look smart, but you are actually stupid. If you want to follow me, I do not ask you to be smart immediately, but at least you need to know when to shut your mouth."

"What do you mean, young master? Are you saying I'm stupid?"

"You can be stupid!"

"How can I be stupid?"

Shangguan Qing'er was obviously not convinced.

Xiao Yun sighed and said, "Alright. Since you just followed me, I will teach you. Think about it. Am I going to pay Prime Minister Lee a visit today? Was it arranged many days ago? "

"Of course. This is a big matter for you."

"Junior pays a visit to the elders. Does it mean that I have to pay a visit before the time comes?"

"Of course. This is the least bit of courtesy!"

"So today, I have to leave the house. Coincidentally, a distinguished guest has come to visit, and it just so happens to be a clean sweep of the streets. Coincidentally, there is a servant scolding me as if he is seeking death. Don't you think that this is too much of a coincidence?"

"Ah? You're thinking too much, aren't you?"

Shangguan Qing'er still did not understand.

Xiao Yun helplessly rubbed his forehead and once again regretted the decision to call her back.

"If I had a conflict with that servant because of the other party's words today, what would the result be now?"

"This..."

"[First of all, it is inevitable for words to be spoken in a conflict. According to my usual personality...] It's even more likely that I'll start a fight, and it's bound to attract the elders of my family. If Auntie happens to be here, she will definitely protect me. She will even punish that servant for my actions. It was likely that it would not stop for an hour. At that time, it just so happened that the Seventh Prince had come to pay a visit. Just as you saw me messing around at home, what do you think the Seventh Prince will think of me? "

"Ah? Could it be..."

"He's just a servant. Even if it's a punishment, at most, he'll be kicked out of the house. As long as he has enough compensation, he won't have to worry about having a good life. But I'm different. Not only have I lost all sense of view in front of the Seventh Prince... I'm afraid I'll become the laughing stock of the royal family. Even the old master won't be able to raise his head in the royal court... Heh, why do you think the old master doesn't want me to see the Seventh Prince? "

" This... What a vicious plan! What a strict arrangement! "

"Sigh, learn little by little. These bullshit matters... You have to learn. If impulsiveness can solve a problem, how can the world be divided into three, six, and nine levels? If the fist could determine the difference in strength, then shouldn't our Xiao family be the slave of your Shangguan family? How can things in the world be so simple?"

Shangguan Qing'er was stunned.

She still did not dare to believe that this kind of judgment, this kind of words, would come out from Xiao Yun's mouth!

"That's right." After taking two steps, Xiao Yun said again, "When you finish your business and come back, you go and investigate which room that servant belongs to."

"There is no need to investigate this!" Shangguan Qing'er said confidently, "He is from the big room."

Xiao Yun pursed his lips and said, "It is better to investigate properly."