405: Not going to wait.

405: Not going to wait.

Editor: Exodus Tales  九麓州,九瑶宫的下院内.

Jiulu province, the lower house of the Nine Jade Palace.

谢廉贞一边把玩着手中的玉坠,一边听谢长晖的汇报.

Xie Lianzhen sat down on the steps, fiddling with his jade pendant while listening to Xie Zhanghui deliver his report.

没错,还是谢长晖.

Yes, Xie Zhanghui.

原本,谢廉贞收拾收拾行李就想走.谁知道,还没离开天运城的范围,就被王妃揪回去了.

Initially, Xie Lianzhen wanted to leave right after he got the letter.

But before he could leave Tianyun city, he got dragged back [not literally lol but direct translation.

Lemme know if you got a better word to suggest XD btw have a gr8 day ahead :)] to the palace by the queen.

听说他要去九瑶宫,王妃扔过来这么一句话:”你这么去,要拜见她的长辈吧?” “You’re paying her elders a visit?” The queen asked, upon hearing Xie Lianzhen’s destination.

谢廉贞一愣.对哦,她那个爹就算了,师父那是肯定要拜见的.

This hit Xie Lianzhen hard.

~Yeah, right!

I have to meet her elders if I am going over to her home!

Well, only her master.

Who cares about her father?”   “你就这么空着手过去?” “And you are going over with empty handed?”   谢廉贞回道:”怎么会空着手?我把第五宗的药库都给搬空了,就是给她师父治病去的.” “What do you mean by empty handed!

I emptied the fifth clans dispensary just to help her treat her master!” Xie Lianzhen huffed.

王妃恨铁不成钢:”傻儿子!有些东西看着累赘,却是表达心意最好的方式.为人长辈,别人为自家孩子做得越多,就越是开心.再说,九瑶宫那个烂摊子,你要给她做面子吧?那表面功夫必不可少.” “Stupid child!” The queen stared at Xie Lianzhen in exasperation.

“The more trouble you take, the better it is!

All parents would wish for their children to be treated well, and the more you do for her, the glader they would be!

Moreover, the Nine Jade Palace is such a mess now, so the more you should give her face!

She’ll be elated.”   于是,王妃仍旧把谢长晖叫过来,准备了礼物和随从,让他带着一队人马,浩浩荡荡地来西川了.

The queen then immediately got Xie Zhanghui to prepare gifts and brought along a huge troop to Xi Chuan.

谢廉贞被点醒.王妃说得有道理,凡事不怕做得多,就怕做得少,礼多人不怪嘛!而且,他这趟来九瑶宫,明着是应她所求来帮忙,其实自己也存了私心的——要是能趁机讨得她师父的欢心,以后就有助攻了,当然要花心思好好讨好她师父啦!

~Wow, mother is indeed smart!~ Xie Lianzhen stare at the troop in awe.

~As the saying goes, cover all the bases, it’s better to be preparing for extra rather than not preparing enough!

I’m going there to treat her master, and try to put on a good impression too!

A happy elder is the best wingman!~  既然摆出这么大的阵仗,就不能直接上九瑶山了.于是,他拿出廉贞星君的排场,抵达九麓州,先到下院叩门,然后递拜帖上山.

Since he had brought along with him such a huge troop, it will be impossible for him to go up the Nine Jade mountain straight away.

Thus he had to visit the lower house first like any nobel visitor would then sent a letter informing the Nine Jade Palace of his arrival.

与此同时,谢长晖也没闲着.

While waiting for the Nine Jade Palace to approve Xie Lianzhen’s visit, Xie Zhanghui did not waste anytime and started looking into the happenings in Nine Jade Palace for the past months.

各大玄门,在别派几乎都有暗线,七真观在九瑶宫当然也有.

Of course, like every larger sects, they have spies in every sect, and the seventh truth platform do have spies in the Nine Jade Palace too.

其实,九瑶宫这个把月来的风波,早就传开了,就算不找暗线,也能打听得清清楚楚.

However, Xie Zhanghui do not even have to get in contact with the spy for seventh truth platform.

The scandals of Nine Jade Palace has spread to the outside world like wild fire, and almost everyone in Xi Chuan is aware of it.

听说付明溪起意暗算陆明舒,结果把自己给坑了进去,谢廉贞差点把茶给喷了,难以置信:”付尚清好歹也是一派之掌,怎么生出这么笨的女儿?” “What on earth.

Fu Shangqing is the sect leader yet he gave birth to such an idiotic daughter?” Xie Lianzhen choked on his tea after hearing the story of Fu Mingxi’s failed assassin which in turn backlashed at her.

谢长晖道:”总有像爹像娘之分的.” “Well, it’s his wife’s child too.” Xie Zhanghui replied.

“有道理.”谢廉贞点了点头,”看来她那个继母不怎么聪明啊!” “Ah, make sense.” Xie Lianzhen chuckled.

“So I guess Mingshu’s stepmother is kind of idiotic too, huh?”   这个谢长晖就不评判了,继续说下去:”至于这几天,暗线传来的消息,九瑶宫要祭拜神女,几乎所有的出神境都会出席,恐怕没有合适的人选来招待我们——我说公子,大过年的,我们上门拜访本来就不大合适吧?” Xie Zhanghui ignored his comment and continue his report.

“As for these few days, I got informed by our spy that the Nine Jade Palace will be commemorating the Deity’s festival, which is a festival where they worship the deity.

So during this period and there might not be anyone available to welcome us since all the spirit realms would be taking part in the festival—–Anyway, is young master an idiot?

It’s Chinese New Year right now, who would have the time for us?

This is an inappropriate timing!”   本来按谢长晖的想法,最好过完年再出发,不然,路上把年过了也成,可耐不住谢廉贞着急,赶着除夕上门,活像来吃年夜饭似的.

Xie Lianzhen wanted to leave after celebrating Chinese New Year, or if Xie Lianzhen really could not wait, they can celebrate it on their way here.

~However, thanks to young master being extremely impatient, now we look like we are here to celebrate Chinese New Year with them.~   “哦?祭拜需要几天?” “Oh, so how long will this how festival take?”   “大概需要两三天.” “Around two to three days.”   谢廉贞想了想,忽然道:”不对劲.” “Nope.

Something’s off.” Xie Lianzhen jumped up immediately after thinking it through.

谢长晖莫名其妙:”哪里不对劲?” “What’s off?” Xie Zhanghui stare at him weirdly.

“什么样的祭拜,需要两三天?” “Have you seen any worship that takes up till three days?”   谢长晖没懂:”神女踏云剑是九瑶宫的立派之基,他们祭拜神女隆重些很正常吧?我们七真观若是祭拜北斗,最起码也是七天的道场.” “The Goddess Cloud-treading Swordsmanship is the basis for the Nine Jade Palace, it’s normal for them to view the worshipping of Deity as a highly important event.

Our worshipping of the big dipper takes up to seven days too.”   谢廉贞摇头:”不一样.我们祭拜北斗的道场,上至太玄宫的师祖们,下至洒扫弟子,全部都会参加,可是他们的神女祭呢?” “It’s different.” Xie Lianzhen shook his head.

“Our’s is worshipping of our ancestors, and every disciple is involved.

But look, at the Deity’s festival …”   “九瑶宫行事与我们不一样…” “Not sect must involve all their disciples in every important event…”   谢廉贞显然没听进去,继续道:”我们自从来到下院,就没听到神女祭这回事,还是自家的暗线打听到的消息.一方面,这神女祭隆重得几乎所有出神境都会参加,另一方面,普通弟子都不知道怎么回事——这不合常理.” However, Xie Lianzhen chose to ignore him.

“Look, we did not even hear about this festival even if we are at the lower house.

We only knew about this from our spy.

On the other hand, it’s so grand that all spirit realm have to attend while other disciple know nothing about this.

This is abnormal.”   谢长晖看着自家公子,一脸”你想多了”的表情.

Xie Zhanghui sighed and facepalmed.

谢廉贞按在玉坠上的手指飞快打着转:”付明溪暗算不成反被逐,她已经将她继母得罪死了,且又显露自己的实力.这位掌门夫人要是有点魄力,定会想办法尽快除了她.” “Hey, listen.” Xie Lianzhen pointed at Xie Zhanghui with his jade pendant.

“Especially after what happened to Fu Mingxi, her step mother would sure hate her to the core.

And she have flashed her ability too.

She’ll most likely do her best to get rid of Lu Mingshu.”   “不至于吧?”谢长晖不相信,”好歹是个出神境呢!九瑶宫这十几年,人才凋零成什么样了,一个二十二岁的出神境,还曾经是麒麟会新秀榜榜首,他们不供着,还想暗害不成?” “I don’t think that they are that brainless?” Xie Zhanghui “She’s a spirit realm, a twenty-two year old spirit realm and the first in Qilin festival!

Why would they not keep such a talent, when they have no more talent left in their sect these day and kill her instead?”   谢廉贞嘴边泛起一丝冷笑:”有什么不可能?人心的黑暗,永远没有尽头.倘若我是那位周夫人,只会把事情做得更绝.” “How do you know that it’s impossible?” Xie Lianzhen sneered.

“Humans are endlessly evil, and if I’m madame Zhou, I’ll make it even more fun.”   “公子…”看到他的表情,谢长晖抖了抖.已经很久没有见过这样阴暗的谢廉贞了,他差点忘了,自家公子坏起来,那才是每根头发丝都滴着坏水.

“Young master…” Seeing the devilish grin on Xie Lianzhen’s face, Xie Lianzhen’s blood ran cold.

It’s been long since he ever seen Xie Lianzhen in this manner, and he have nearly forgotten how evil his young master could get.

“对某些人来说,只有牢牢握在手里的东西,才是值得花心思的.不然,宁愿毁了,也不想给别人.”他笑笑,”我要是她继母,早在十五年前,就叫她死得无声无息了.可惜啊,这位周夫人连当个坏人,都不够聪明.” “To some people, if they could not get hold of something they like very much, then might as well ruined it.

It’s better than letting others get hold of her.” Xie Lianzhen laughed and leaned back.

“If I’m her stepmother, she’ll have already been gone from this world.

Such a pity that madame Zhou fails at being a bad guy.”   谢长晖想扇自己一巴掌.自从公子犯了痴病,他总在想,还不如那个阴郁的公子呢!现在好了,再看到公子这样的表情,他才发现自己承受不来.

Xie Zhanghui clench his fist to resist his urge of slapping Xie Lianzhen.

He rather have the maniac xie Lianzhen rather than this Xie Lianzhen who is obsess with Lu Mingshu.

~I swear I would not be able to control myself if I see his heart-eyes once again…~  “公子,陆姑娘也没拒绝您,是吧?咱们慢慢来…” “Young master.

Miss Lu did not reject you too.

We can take baby steps, ya…”  谢廉贞瞟了他一眼:”你在想什么?把脑子里那些乱七八糟的念头都给我倒干净了!” “What on earth are you talking about?” Xie Lianzhen stare at him weirdly.

“Please keep a right mind!”   “…”  “这个神女祭有问题.”谢廉贞将玉坠挂好,”准备准备,要是九瑶宫还不派人来接,我们下午自己上山.” “This festival is suspicious.” Xie Lianzhen put the jade pendant back on and clicked his tongue.

“If there’s no respond by afternoon, we will go up the mountain on our own accord.”   “公子!”哪有递了帖没回复就自行上门的?

“Young master!

This is inappropriate!”   “不等了.”谢廉贞决然道,”要是真有问题,我岂不是要后悔终生?” “I do not look like I care.” Xie Lianzhen shrugged and picked up his items.

“If something really happens to her, do you want me to regret for the rest of my life?”   于是,周二老爷才走到半路,就听说廉贞公子自行上山了.

Halfway one the way to the lower house, second master Zhou received news of Xie Lianzhen already making his way up.

得到消息,周二老爷差点以为自己幻听了.这位廉贞公子怎么回事?就算他是七真观的廉贞星君,也不能这么不讲道理吧?没有主人相迎,就直接闯上山,这是上门拜访,还是踢馆?

Upon hearing this news, he looked at the servant girl who sent him the message in disbelief.

~What’s wrong with this alioth star lord?

Even if he is the alioth star lord, he should have some manners!

Is he here to battle to visit?~  …

神女遗迹内,陆明舒再一次站定.

In the godess remnant’s Lu Mingshu is standing up straight once again.

她执剑而立,静静道:”出来吧,都已经亮了剑,再藏头露尾,没什么意思.” “Show yourself.

There’s no point in hiding when you have already flashed your sword.” She said calmly, hugging her sword.

片刻,大树后转出来一个人,却是那位温掌院.他脸上再无一丝伪装的公正凛然,目光森寒,看着陆明舒:”交出秘法,还有你身上的东西,我或许可以饶你不死.” And indeed, a man walked out from behind the tree.

“Hand out your secrets and treasure.

I’ll spare your life if you do so.” It’s courtyard leader Wen, looking as righteous as ever, and sounding extremely serious.

陆明舒嗤笑一声:”温掌院,你也不怕风大闪了舌头.” “Courtyard leader Wen, aren’t you a bit too proud?” Lu Mingshu sneered.

温掌院淡淡道:”你当我是殷虹那个废物吗?你师父当过精义院掌院,你就该知道,这个位置,没有强横的实力,是坐不上去的.” “Get your facts right.

Not everyone is like Yin Hong that piece of trash.” He replied calmly.

“Your master was once given this position, so you should know how good one must at least be, to be here.” 

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