Chapter 200: Welcoming Party

Donghua Zhenren was not so unkind as to not let Qi Xuansu meet Zhang Yuelu.

If the two had already formed a Taoist couple, then Donghua Zhenren would have symbolically asked Zhang Yuelu for her opinion before sending Qi Xuansu to Borneo.

It was the end of April, and there were less than three months left before the return date set by Qingwei Zhenren. In this less than three months, the Taoist army of Fenglinzhou would return to Yujing in batches, and Zhang Yuelu would be among the first batch of people returning to Yujing.

Qi Xuansu would naturally go to greet them.

In fact, not only Qi Xuansu, but also a large number of Zhengyi disciples would come to greet them, which was a completely different treatment from before.

Among them was Dong Baijing.

Dong Baijing was originally the head of Wuzhou Daofu, a fourth-rank priest. Because Zhang Jucheng was promoted to the chief priest of Jiangnan Daofu, a series of personnel changes occurred. Dong Baijing, as the son-in-law of the Zhang family, came to Yujing from Wuzhou Daofu and was promoted to a third-rank Youyi Taoist priest, serving as the steward of Jinque.

The so-called Golden Palace Steward is similar to the Cabinet Scholars of the imperial court. As we all know, the cabinet elders refer to the cabinet scholars, but the cabinet affairs are complicated, and it is impossible for several scholars to do everything personally, so they need to add full-time officials for them, namely the cabinet scholars.

The same is true for the Taoist Golden Palace, but it is more complicated. In name, there are three deputy masters, seven Pingzhang masters, thirty-six assistant masters, and more than two hundred auditors in the Golden Palace, but these masters have other affairs. For example, Donghua Zhenren, who is the chief assistant master of the Golden Palace, is also the master of Ziwei Hall. In fact, he assists the earth master in the management of Quanzhen Dao. It is impossible to put all his energy on the Golden Palace, so the Golden Palace Steward came into being. Most of them are held by the fourth-grade Jijiu Taoist priests or the third-grade Youyi Taoist priests, assisting the assistant masters, and mainly doing copywriting work.

The importance of this position is self-evident.

In the past, Dong Baijing did not have much ambition, and he was content with what he had, so he stayed in Wuzhou Daofu. But after being slapped in the face by Li Minghuang, he had to change his mind and fight for himself. After all, Qi Xuansu could help him for a while, but not for a lifetime.

As the son-in-law of the Zhang family, Dong Baijing naturally had to welcome Zhang Yuelu, the eighth generation leader of the Zhengyi sect, who was jointly appointed by Tianshi and Cihang Zhenren.

When Qi Xuansu saw this nominal cousin-in-law, he took the initiative to greet him.

Dong Baijing was a little respectful in his intimacy.

He was close because they were brothers-in-law, and Qi Xuansu had helped him, which was a favor.

As for respect, it was because of the difference in status. Although both of them were third-grade Youyi Taoist priests, they were as far apart as heaven and earth.

Not to mention the age difference, he was ten years older than Qi Xuansu. From the perspective of position, Qi Xuansu was the second in command, and one foot had already stepped into the threshold of the second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, and he would definitely become Qi Zhenren before the age of thirty. You should know that there are two major thresholds among the nine grades. One threshold is the promotion from the fifth grade to the fourth grade, which is the difference between low-grade Taoist priests and high-grade Taoist priests. The other threshold is the promotion from the third grade to the second grade, which is the difference between Taoist priests and real people. M..

In addition, from the perspective of the future, whether it is the Golden Palace Deacon or the Taoist Palace Assistant, it is actually not the right way. Although it is a shortcut, the upper limit is not high.

The Taoist sect attaches great importance to the resume and experience of the grassroots. The prime minister started from the state department, and the fierce generals started from the army. Like Qi Xuansu, he first worked in Tiangang Hall, then went to the Imperial Capital Daofu, then returned to Ziwei Hall, and then went to Borneo Daofu. He was the second seat, the chief, and finally became the head of the mansion and the head of the hall. He showed a promotion resume that staggered from Yujing and the local areas. He worked in various Taoist halls and Daofu, did small things like rectification, and participated in major wars. This is the right way. Only those who have been promoted in this way can say that they have a bright future.

Qi Xuansu's resume is solid. He was promoted quickly, but all of his achievements were real, not illusory evaluations.

Qi Xuansu was promoted so quickly that the young masters in the Zhang family dared not underestimate him, and were even more embarrassed to say that Qi Xuansu relied on the power of their Zhang family. Seeing Qi Xuansu coming, they all made way. Seeing that Qi Xuansu seemed to want to talk to Dong Baijing, they took the initiative to keep a certain distance from the two.

Qi Xuansu's impression of this brother-in-law was not bad: "Cousin, how are you recently?"

Dong Baijing smiled bitterly and hesitated to speak.

Qi Xuansu casually set up a ban: "Is there something unspeakable?"

Dong Baijing sighed: "It's not a secret, but... it's just that since the incident with Li Minghuang, things have become very awkward between her and me. I came to Yujing this time, and she stayed in Wuzhou, and she also had some intention of hiding."

This was a bit incoherent, but Qi Xuansu still understood it. This "she" naturally refers to Zhang Yuyue.

Dong Baijing suddenly said: "I can see that she still hasn't let go of Li Minghuang."

Qi Xuansu disagreed: "It's not that complicated, and there's nothing that can't be let go."

Dong Baijing was stunned.

Qi Xuansu said: "For a girl like her who was born in a noble family and grew up in a law-abiding manner, she is most likely to be attracted to this so-called "bad man". In fact, it's not the "bad" that attracts them, but the excitement of breaking the rules."

Dong Baijing's eyes widened. He didn't expect Qi Xuansu to say such a thing.

The reason why Qi Xuansu was not interested in Yue Liuli and his ilk was because he had seen through some dark sides too early. He did not mind giving this poor brother-in-law some pointers at this time: "Humans have animal nature, and various principles and rules suppress and restrain this animal nature. A girl like her who grew up bound by rules suddenly met a man who was not bound by rules and was full of animal nature. It was almost inevitable that she would fall. Their shallow cognition could not distinguish the difference between liking and excitement, or they did not want to distinguish at all, so it was natural for them to be conquered."

"It's said elegantly You can't imagine how attractive this kind of stimulation that deviates from the right track is to the delicate flowers that grow up in a rich and safe flower garden. To put it bluntly, there are too many peaceful days, and the days are too comfortable, even a little boring, so you always have to find some stimulation. "

"Li Minghuang treats her as a maid and makes her kneel. You treat her as a fairy and kneel yourself. If you were in her position, who do you think is more like a man?"

When Dong Baijing first heard this, his first reaction was anger, and he almost wanted to walk away, but after being angry, he thought about it carefully, and felt that it made some sense.

He suddenly understood why Zhang Yuyue determined that Qi Xuansu was the second Li Minghuang when she first met him.

Because in essence, Qi Xuansu and Li Minghuang are the same kind of people, both of whom are from the lower class, unscrupulous, and full of animality.

It is also because of this that Qi Xuansu can see through the essence of the abnormal relationship between Li Minghuang and Zhang Yuyue at a glance. It has nothing to do with appearance, family background, or even feelings, but only with human nature.

Dong Baijing still couldn't accept it, and murmured: "Why is it like this?"

Qi Xuansu used a more euphemistic statement: "Because she is too weak, she always thinks that men are big trees and she is a silk vine. What silk vine is not alone, it is bound to be like this."

The weakness here has nothing to do with realm cultivation, status, and status, but only with spirit.

She dares not resist the rules and longs for freedom. She is afraid of authority and dares not to cross the line, so she must have someone to lead her before she dares to cross the line slightly, and regards it as freedom itself.

Qi Xuansu didn't say the second half of the sentence.

Zhang Yuelu will not be like this. Zhang Yuelu's spirit is strong. She will not be conquered by anyone, including Qi Xuansu. She doesn't want to conquer anyone. She just wants things to be the way they should be.

Only with such a strong heart can she dare to say that I want to change the Taoism.

This is also the reason why Qi Xuansu thinks Zhang Yuyue is superficial. She is immersed in the excitement of slightly crossing the line and can't extricate herself. Little does she know that Zhang Yuelu wants to smash this line and build a new one for herself.

The difference between the two is so huge.

Just at this moment, the flying boat finally arrived.

Of course it was not a "Yinglong", but just an ordinary "Zi Jiao".

The gangway was lowered, and Zhang Yuelu was the first to get off.

Qi Xuansu stopped chatting with Dong Baijing and strode to greet him.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Qi Xuansu took the initiative to extend his hand.

Zhang Yuelu did not shy away. Although she did not need support, she still put her hand in Qi Xuansu's hand.

In fact, Qi Xuansu wanted to hug him, but Zhang Yuelu did not mean to do so, so Qi Xuansu had to give up.

The closer you are to the ink, the more corrupt you will be. Zhang Yuelu has been with Qi Xuansu for a long time, and has learned to joke: "I am flattered to be greeted by Qi Cixi in person."

Qi Xuansu said: "It is not excessive to greet the hero who returned from the battlefield of Fenglinzhou."

"Who can compare with you, a hero? You are bragging, right?" Zhang Yuelu smiled slightly, took out his hand, and greeted the other people who came to greet him one by one.

Next came the usual welcoming banquet, which was actually a farewell party for Qi Xuansu.

So there were people from both the Zhengyi Dao and the Quanzhen Dao, which seemed like a party between the two sects.

At such a banquet, "drunkenness and dreaming" was a must. Zhang Yuelu accepted everyone, and Qi Xuansu was not to be outdone. In the end, both of them were a little drunk.

When the two left, they did not support each other, nor did Zhang Yuelu lean on Qi Xuansu's arms, but they were arm in arm.

They walked side by side.

Unknowingly, the two arrived at the door of Qi Xuansu's new house.

Zhang Yuelu raised her lips: "Why did you bring me here?"

Qi Xuansu raised her hand and pointed: "This is our future home, of course I am here to show you the way."

Qi Xuansu continued: "Although it was Qi Niang who provided the funds, she said that it was a loan to me. The money I deposited with her before and the silver I will receive in the future will all be used to pay off the debt. If it is not enough, it will be considered as her subsidy to me, so it can barely be considered as the house I bought with my own money."

Zhang Yuelu looked up at the gate of the mansion and did not speak for a long time.