395: Taking sides 395: Taking sides Editor: Exodus Tales  要说周妙如这几年最得意的事,莫过于把几个总跟周家作对的分脉收拾乖顺了.比如玉台一脉,比如太府一脉.

If one were to ask Zhou Miaoru about her greatest achievement, it would be no other than being able to take down all lines that are opposing the Zhou family.

For example, the line of Taifu and the line of Jade terrace.

宇文师这几年偃旗息鼓,专心教导徒弟.太府一脉在蒯信破关失败后,也老老实实的不搞事了.柳林一脉声势被她压下,目前无声无息,金门一脉这样本就边缘的小分脉更不用说了.

These years, Yu-Wen Shi gave in and stop fighting for the position of the sect leader to focus on his disciple with all his head.

As for the line of Tai Fu, they stopped finding trouble with the Zhou’s since Kuai Xin had failed in breaking through.

The line of willow woods has submitted to Zhou’s too.

As for the smaller lines like the line of golden door, of course, they will have to be obedient.

九瑶宫竟是一片和谐,比之她父亲在位时还要平静——她当然不会觉得,这一切的代价是九瑶宫的人才出现了断代.

Now, Nine jade palace is peaceful, even peaceful than when her father was around—-so to Zhou Miaoru, she wouldn’t realise the price she had to pay, which is that the Nine Jade Palace has stopped producing talent.

可是现在,玉台一脉,太府一脉,金门一脉,连同陆明舒原本所在的升阳一脉,竟然一起出现,而且像是要给她撑腰的样子.

However, right now, the lines that she thought she had taken down are all standing right outside the courtyard, coming to speak up for Lu Mingshu.

这个死丫头,果然是个祸害!她好不容易经营而来的局面,因为她又掀起了风波.而且,周妙如有预感,这次会更不好收拾,因为之前他们有所勾连也是私底下的事,这次却在明面上联合了.

~This bitch, she’s indeed a bearer of ill luck!

I have put in my blood, sweat and tears to achieve what I had today and yet she’s bringing trouble for me again!

What’s making it worse is that I have a bad feeling about this.

Even though they have always been on her side, this is the first time that they have come together to stand up for her!

It’s not going to be easy to clear this mess up.~  “掌门,夫人.温师弟.”宇文师礼数周全.

“Greetings sect leader, madame and junior brother Wen.” Yu Wen Shi smiled and greeted them all.

这么多长老到来,付尚清这个掌门也不好端着,起身一一见礼,又吩咐弟子看座.

Yu Wen Shi has brought along a few elders with him, and Fu Shangqing had to get up to greet them one by one.

宇文师谢过,一秒钟也不耽搁,直接道:”掌门,温师弟,咱们凭良心说话.地灵精秘地的那只珍兽,是我们九瑶宫的镇宫珍兽之一,若论常理,别说一个出神境,就算我们在场这些人一起出手,都难以制服.付明溪激怒那只珍兽,要说她不想要陆师侄的性命,我可不信.” “I’m going to not going to beat around the bush, so I apologize for being rude, junior brother Wen and sect leader.”Yu Wen Shi than cleared his throat and got straight to the point.

“Let’s be very honest.

How powerful a beast that’s guarding a confidential place could be is common sense even if one is unaware of its realm.

Even if all of us here tried to stop the beast altogether, it’s going to be tough.

I do not believe that elder miss Fu does not have the intentions to assassinate junior niece Lu.”  “宇文师兄.”这一拨人到来,光凭周妙如一个就不够看了,温掌院不得不出马,”你说的很有道理.只是付小姐年纪小,未必知道后果有多严重.” “Senior brother Yu Wen.” Courtyard leader Wen now have no choice but to speak up.

“I get where are you coming from.

But how would miss Fu, who is at a young age be totally aware of how heavy the consequences be?

She’s in the harmonization realm after all.”  “她不知道,难道周竟成也不知道吗?”宇文师冷冷道,”一句无知就可以脱罪,法度何在?再说,付明溪多少岁了?她不过比陆师侄小上一岁,陆师侄已能独挡一面,她还是稚子不成?” “She could be ignorant but what about Zhou Jingfang?” Yu Wen Shi snapped.

“If anyone could be cleared of criminal charges just because they are ignorant, then how are we going to maintain safety in the sect?

When everyone can escape various punishments that they should face just because they are ignorant.

And what do you mean by “she’s still young?” One year apart and yet one party could be so mature?”  说完,犹嫌不足,一摆袖,又加了一句:”第一次见到拿无知当优点的.” Yu Wen Shi looked at Zhou Miaoru in disdain and sighed.

“I have never seen anyone that is so proud of being ignorant.

Such an eye-opener.”  饶是周妙如功夫深,脸皮也是摇摇欲坠.付明溪是她女儿,明着是说付明溪,实际上说的是她.

Zhou Miaoru is cunning.

She makes it look like she’s blaming Fu Mingxi when she is actually putting all the blame on Lu Mingshu.

这个宇文师,以前还知道迂回,现在居然明着讽刺了.

Ha, he is getting more and more daring now, huh?

Zhou Miaoru tried her best to keep her cool.

“没错.”太府一脉的郑冲长老也道,”小小年纪,心思如此恶毒,不严惩还了得?我们出神境长老,镇守宫门,抵御外敌,猎捕魔兽,为门派出生入死,难道被小小的融合境弟子暗算,也得忍气吞声?” “I know right.” Elder Zheng Chong from the line of Taifu spoke up.

“So cunning at such a young age, she should learn some lessons then!

We the spirit realm elders help keep the sect safe, maintain it, and are even willing to die for the sect!

How can we close an eye when a harmonization realm kid is trying to assassinate us?

Where are we going to put our pride right now if playing a prank on us should be forgiven?”  下院掌院张鲲亦点头称是.

The lower court courtyard leader nodded furiously.

金门一脉现身的是谭语冰的师姐.金门一脉没落多年,原来的出神境长老也去世了,现下掌权的是她师姐钟琪瑛.因为自身没有出神,钟琪瑛现身后也只是跟在郑冲这个师叔身后,并没有出言.

As for the line of golden door, Tan Yubing’s senior sister is sent to represent them.

The line has fallen behind for many years since the spirit realm elder has passed on.

Now, it’s Tan Yubing’s senior sister, Zhong Qiying who is in charge of the line.

Because she was still in her harmonization realm, she only stood behind her senior uncle, Zheng Chong quietly and did not speak up.

但,她的出现就已经代表了金门一脉的态度.出神境长老是中流砥柱,附骥的低阶弟子也必不可少.

However, her appearance symbolizes the line of golden door’s stand.

Even though the elder has passed on, his spirit of standing firm on his stand– against the Zhou’s still remains.

周妙如暗惊,这个死丫头,回来才多久,也没见她做什么事,居然隐隐有了成势的模样.

~This mother fucker.

Within no time and you can cause so much trouble, huh?~ Zhou Miaoru cursed softly under her breath.

眼见宇文师和郑冲来势汹汹,周妙如受限于自己的修为,温掌院又因职责所在,无法放开与他们辩驳,气势顿时转弱.

Seeing Yu Wen Shi and Zheng Chong, Zhou Miaoru felt helpless because of her cultivation.

And because Courtyard leader Wen is supposed to play a neutral party, he could not go right up against them so she felt threatened.

周妙如暗暗心急,宇文师都来了,自家那些人呢?怎么也没见来帮忙的?

~Even Yu Wen Shi is here, what about those useless things in my family?

Why do I not see any of them stepping up?~   还好,她没焦急多久,援兵来了.

God must have heard her prayers because, within no time, her helpers arrived.

“郑师叔,你这话也太危言耸听了.”外头,祁掌院飘飘而至.

“Senior uncle Zheng, aren’t you speaking a bit too harshly?” Courtyard leader’s Qi’s voice rang across the courtyard.

知真院和精义院离得近,他一直听着弟子实时禀报,觉得周妙如出马,足够对付陆明舒了.后来看到宇文师等人联袂而来,心知不妙,立刻往精义院赶来.

The truth courtyard is located nearby the quiescence courtyard.

He has been taking note of how the situation is going on in the courtyard, and he thought that Zhou Miaoru would be enough to settle the whole situation.

However, he rushed over upon knowing that Yu Wen Shi has come over, even bringing a group of elders with him.

“掌门,夫人,诸位师兄师弟.”见过礼,祁掌院端着一张温和亲切地脸,对陆明舒道,”陆师侄没事吧?听说你遇险,没事就太好了.”好像之前给她挖坑的根本不是自己似的.

“Greetings sect leader, madame and senior brothers.” Courtyard leader Qi bowed and greeted everyone who was present.

After so, he then turned to Lu Mingshu, with a warm and caring smile plastered on his face.

“Junior niece Lu, I heard that you have met up with danger.

How are you now?” ~He sounded so genuine that as if he did not try to trick me.~   “多谢祁掌院关心.”陆明舒心知现在不是算账的时机,且先留着,有他付利息的时候.

“I’m fine.

Thankyou courtyard leader Qi for your concern.” ~Now is not the time.

Courtyard leader Qi, you’ll wait and see.~   “祁师兄有何见解?”温掌院迫不及待转到正题.在这几人咄咄相逼下,他要维持表面上的公正,实在是很难啊!

“So what to senior brother Qi thinks?” Courtyard leader Wen immediately directed the topic to Courtyard leader Qi.

The elders that came along with Yu Wen Shi has pressured him so hard that is hard for him to be professional.

祁掌院道:”我们身为出神境长老,除了镇守宫门,抵御外敌,捕猎魔兽,还有教导弟子之责.弟子若有行差踏错,我们当及时导正,教育成材.若是弟子有一丁点犯错,就打杀了事,我们九瑶宫岂不成了修罗之所?” Courtyard leade Qi smiles and nodded, before turning to the crowd.

“As spirit realm elders, we indeed do have many contributions to the sect, especially in teaching the younger generation.

We are supposed to lead the younger generations to the right path, and counselling them to break away from their evil way would be a more appropriate way to do so, rather than harsh punishments, as we want our sect to be filled with care and love.

So why go harsh when this isn’t a grave incident?”   “一丁点错事?”别看郑冲高了一辈,脾气却爆得很,毫不客气地跟师侄撕扯起来,”要是设下毒计,暗害出神境长老,都算是一丁点错事,是不是欺师灭祖,也没什么大不了了?” “Not a grave incident?” Even though Zheng Chong is a generation older than most, he is well known for his bad temper and being the senior did not stop him from quarrelling with his junior nephew.

“Hey!

This is attempt murder of an elder, you idiot!

If this is a small incident than we could exterminate the sect and it will still be okay, huh?”   祁掌院还是一脸和气:”郑师叔,若是付小姐真想要陆师侄的命,她焉能完好无损站在这里?竟成师弟都伤成这样了,她就算脱得了身,也会受伤的是不是?我看夫人之前那推断没错,付小姐只是出于斗气,想吓吓陆师侄,没想到这玩笑开过了,不得不出手阻止.是以,陆师侄分毫无损,竟成师弟倒是因此受了重伤.她虽有过,但能够及时收手,拼着自己受伤的危险,阻止错事发生,可见本性温良.郑师叔您比她长了两辈,何必跟个孩子计较,把小事化大,闹得门派不宁呢?” “Senior uncle Zheng, hear me out.” Courtyard leader Qi said gently.

“If Miss Fu is really out for junior niece Lu’s life, how would she still be here, not even having the slightest injury?

Look at junior brother Jingfang.

I guess that is enough to prove the power of the beast.

And why is junior niece Lu totally fine?

Escaping is not a simple task too.

I agree with what Madame has said, that miss Fu has not expected the consequence to be so heavy because junior niece Lu is totally fine while junior brother Jingfang is now seriously injured.

This proves that they realised that they were overboard and tried to prevent tragedy from happening even if it comes with the expense of their lives.

So we could prove that Miss fu is just an innocent kid who is ignorant and childish, if not she would not be so kind to try to stop the tragedy from happening.

Senior uncle, why make things big when it’ isn’t required?

Senior uncle is considered as Miss Fu martial grandfather, we the elders should be more forgiving and start to adopt the care and concern method instead of the traditional way of teaching, going harsh on the kids.”   郑冲大怒.这个祁志和,一张嘴可真是厉害,这是说他一把年纪了还不安分?真是欺人太甚!

This made Zheng Chong blow his top.

“Qi Zhihe you fucker!

You’re saying that I am petty because I am getting old?

Don’t think I don’t get you!

You…”   眼看着郑冲要喷火,宇文师及时把他拉住.这位郑师叔,发起脾气来可不得了,到时候只怕有理也变成没理.

Yu Wen Shi immediately pulled Zheng Chong back.

This Senior uncle of his is so bad-tempered that when he blew up, nobody could stop him and it will make their stand weaker.

堂中气氛火热,眼看一触即发,又一道阴冷冷的声音传来:”祁师兄好利的嘴!付明溪暗算他人,只因本事不济,被人反制,这倒成了她无辜的理由.我竟不知,天底下还有这样的道理!” Before the situation could get out of hand, they could hear a snicker.

“Senior brother Qi is so good at debating, I’m impressed!

Miss Fu is now innocent just because she plot failed and she was the one who got injured instead.

I didn’t know that there are such reasonings in the world!”   这声音一出现,堂中的气氛立时一变,无论温掌院,祁掌院,还是宇文师和郑冲,都面露惊讶之色,看着门口.

Everybody turned to the entrance in shock, with their jaws wide open and the courtyard immediately quite down.

人潮再次分开,这一次出现在门口的,是安同尘.

The crowd split up again, giving An Tongchen way to walk in.

他负手而入,慢吞吞走到陆明舒这边,漫不经心向诸人行礼:”掌门,郑师叔,诸位师兄弟.” He slowly walked towards Lu Mingshu and stood up straight before greeting everyone present.

“Greetings, sect leader, senior uncle Zheng and my brothers.”   场中一时默然.

The whole courtyard stared at him in utter shock.

安同尘的举动,已经说明了他的态度.

His actions are clear enough.

从来不站队的柳林一脉,明确地站在陆明舒这边.

That the line of willow woods, who never took sides, is now siding Lu Mingshu.

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