Chapter Fourteen: Contest(1/2)
Changfeng just fell asleep in a daze and was woken up by a rush knock on the door. Changfeng got up and prepared to open the door: "Who is knocking on the door?"
"Mr. Changfeng, it's Xiao Ding. Uncle Fu asked Xiao Ding to wake him up and discuss something." The person talking outside the door was Xiao Ding, a servant from Lin's family.
"I understand, Xiao Ding, thank you. Go and do your business, I'll go there now." Changfeng did not open the door and directly faced the outsider.
"I understand, sir, then Xiao Ding won't disturb you to wash, Xiao Ding will take the lead." Now all the servants know that this Mr. Xixi is not only outstanding in literary talent, but also unfathomable in martial arts. Of course, he respects him very much and dares not neglect at all.
After breakfast, Lin Fu pulled Changfeng aside and whispered: "Today is the Six Yu period of the Old Master Cao's village. You may have to discuss the candidate for the next general leader later. There may be some disputes at that time. Mr. He has such high martial arts skills. Please pay more attention to Miss Qimeng later. She does not know how to do martial arts skills."
"I understand, Mr. Fu, Changfeng will stay by the lady's side forever, and there will be no opportunity for people to take advantage of." Changfeng, when he understood what Lin Fu said, asked him to protect Lin Qimeng, he said it straight away.
"Then Lin Fu thanks Mr. Lin!" Lin Fu sincerely thanked Changfeng.
"The old butler is serious. The next day, Mr. Xixi from the Lin Mansion will do his duty for the whole day." Changfeng also realized that they had doubts about his origin and said in a heavy tone.
Lin Fu also heard something in his words and said, "Sir, we should go, Qimeng's niece has been waiting for a long time."
It will take quite a while to get from the back mountain to the Dazhai in front, so you have to set out earlier.
When they set out again, Lin Qimeng changed into a soft sedan chair, and everyone else was guarding him and headed towards Dazhai on foot.
Early in the morning, many people from the rivers and lakes gathered outside the Hall of Religion, but they were very quiet and without a trace of noise. Because today is the Six Yu period of the Old Master Cao's village master. With the position of Cao's old master in the rivers and lakes, noisy in front of him means disrespect for him and will cause attacks from groups, so of course no one will take the blame for the world.
Chen Shi was about to arrive, and the other leaders of the Thirteen Routes had arrived, as well as four major families, and representatives of various sects and sects in the martial arts world. Only they were qualified to sit in the Investigation Hall, and the rest could only stay outside the hall.
All the heads sat quietly in the hall waiting for Cao Ruifeng's arrival. In order to cover up her amazing appearance, Lin Qimeng brought a gauze trunk and draped the black veil in front of her, which made all the young men present constantly imagine what kind of scene was behind the black veil. People who didn't know were speculating about who this woman would be and why did she cover it? Seeing that her clothes were quite valuable, she should not be an ordinary woman, and she must have a high status when she could sit in the hall.
Time passed minute by minute, and Chen Shi soon arrived in everyone's hope, but he still did not see Cao Ruifeng's arrival. Even Cao Gongqing from Qingfeng Village did not appear, and his seat was always empty.
Gradually, the people in the hall were already impatient to wait, and some were still whispering, not knowing what they were saying. Changfeng didn't want to listen or didn't want to listen, because he was thinking about how he would face it when he saw Cao Ruifeng later.
After a long time, all guesses have come out, what makes you sick because of your excessive sadness, what makes you too arrogant and you deliberately delay time, etc.
Among all the people, the one who is most anxious is Lian Teng. His son's life and death are unknown. How could he be relieved? The second person who is anxious is not Ouyang Zhen, but another owner of Xindao is Cheng Xiuyun, who is known as the "water dancer". Because she is Cao Ruifeng's godmother, she cares about her goddaughter the most.
Everyone was trying to stretch their necks and look into the inner hall. Changfeng also took a few nervous glances, but there was no movement. It was because Lin Qimeng's seat was very high, so Changfeng and Lin Fu were also standing very high.
It took me almost a long time to see Cao Gongqing coming out of it. Everyone almost wanted to rush forward and ask why Cao Ruifeng hadn't come yet.
After Cao Gongfang died, Lian Teng had the highest status among all the camp leaders, so everyone pushed him out to ask questions.
"Master Cao, when will Miss Cao come out?" Lian Teng stood up and asked slowly, although he was anxious.
Cao Gongqing explained to everyone loudly: "Ruifeng's niece is too sad and is now ill in bed. The doctor told her to finish the medicine first before she can meet everyone. Please wait for a while, and please forgive me."
Cao Gongqing said this, but everyone had no choice. You can't let others come out without taking medicine. This is not reasonable and there is no way, so everyone just waited silently.
While waiting for the people, Lin Fu quietly introduced everyone he knew in the hall to Changfeng, so as not to know everyone when they meet in the future. Wouldn't that be very embarrassing?
What is the Song family in Jibei? Song Yue's younger brother Song Qian, and the Tian family in Lingnan. Changfeng didn't hear clearly. The Wen family in Longxi came from the second son Wen Yu. As for Tianlong Temple, Master Yunwu, the leader of Wuyi Sect, and Taoist Master Qingyun of Qingsong Sword Sect, no one came from Tianchi Sword Pavilion. All the only ones were Gongsun Yang, the eldest disciple of the Sect Master of Tianchi and Yuwen Shuo. The others were the elders, but they all sent great disciples or people of some weight in the sect. Changfeng remembered everyone's names, and he did not remember anything.
Those who had tea in front of everyone took a sip of the tea, and those who had no tea swallowed for a few sips of spit.
After about a stick of incense, everyone heard the sound of footsteps in the inner hall. Cao Ruifeng finally arrived. Everyone looked at the entrance from the inner hall to the hall. Lin Qimeng also looked at the door anxiously because Changfeng saw that her hand had already pulled her handkerchief tightly over several times.
Since Cao Ruifeng appeared, her eyes never left everyone in the hall. Although she just glanced lightly, she paused when she swept Changfeng's face. Everyone just thought she didn't know Changfeng and paid special attention. Changfeng didn't think so. This was the first time Changfeng could face her. Moreover, her heart-warming eyes clearly revealed her affection for herself. It turned out that her eyes were so beautiful. Although she was wearing white mourning clothes and her face was a little thin. She was the most beautiful woman Changfeng had ever seen in her life. Changfeng suddenly felt a strong protective look in her heart. She couldn't let her lose weight so much, and her heart could not calm down for a long time.
"Dear masters, sect leader, and all the friends of my father, Ruifeng was feeling unwell just now, so I came late, please forgive me!" Cao Ruifeng Yingying apologized to everyone present.
"Brother Cao just passed away, and Ruifeng's niece was so sad that she was hurt. They were all your elders or peers present. The filial piety of the niece is worthy of praise. How could we blame our niece?" Lian Teng is already the second largest among the thirteen people, and it is reasonable for him to come out to answer, so he won the approval of everyone.
"Thank you for your concern for Ruifeng." Cao Ruifeng replied without saying goodbye. Everyone present was outside for many years. From Cao Ruifeng's words, it can be concluded that the two of them are incompatible. Today's mourning meeting will definitely not be safe, so I am just waiting to watch the show.
"Ruifeng is very grateful to many martial arts colleagues and their father's business friends for coming to pay tribute to their father. Ruifeng once again said thank you." Cao Ruifeng bowed her head to everyone again and said.
"Amitabha, Pingseng is Yunwu of Tianlong Temple. Since he met the Eleven-Flow of the Nujiang River by the Old Donor of Cao ten years ago, he realized that the Old Donor of Cao's water skills were the best in the world. Therefore, Pingseng recommended himself to represent Tianlong Temple to add incense to the Old Donor of Cao, hoping that Miss Cao would agree." Everyone knew the status of Tianlong Temple in the martial arts world. Master Yunwu did not dare to answer, and just waited for Cao Ruifeng to answer.
"The master is a great monk who can get a master incense. I believe that my father will thank the master's high righteousness in the nine springs. Ruifeng is too happy!" Of course, Cao Ruifeng would not stop Master Yunwu's request.
Sure enough, under the leadership of Master Yunwu, everyone in the hall put a incense in front of the spirit tablet of "Cao Gong Gong Fang's Spiritual Position". Changfeng also stepped forward and lit a incense. He inadvertently glanced at Cao Ruifeng who was answering the gift. The two of them had a touch of their eyes, and they felt a sense of feeling in their hearts.
After everyone finished the incense and returned to their seats, Changfeng was still standing behind Lin Qimeng. Cao Ruifeng turned around in front of the spirit. Everyone knew that the condolence ceremony was over, and everyone knew in their hearts that the topic was about to come.
After everyone sat down, they stood out among themselves and said, "Now the Master Cao's village has passed away, and our thirteen people have no leader. So today, our thirteen people have arrived. Should we choose a new general leader and continue to lead us? Do you think so?" The words were Qi Sanhuai, the leader of Sishui Village. Don't say that this must be signaled by Lian Teng.
The following suddenly received a burst of approval, and the three brothers Mei Long, Mei Hu and Mei Bao were the ones who called the most fiercely. They have always been Lian Teng's followers.
"I suggest that the leader of Lianteng Lianzhai from Tengkongzhai will be replaced by the leader of the general village?" The person who said this was Mei Long, the eldest of the three brothers.
As soon as the words fell, the hall suddenly exploded. Those who agreed and opposed were scolded. As long as the others were not among the thirteen people, they would quietly move aside, fearing that they would fight against each other, and they might be affected by the conflict. Ouyang Zhen and his third disciples also stood quietly aside and opened their eyes to watch the show. Lin Qimeng did not know martial arts and had already let Lin Fu pull him into the inner hall, leaving Changfeng alone to observe the situation in the hall. In fact, Changfeng was worried about Cao Ruifeng's safety and insisted on staying.
Seeing that his father's mourning hall was in such chaos, Cao Ruifeng was of course furious, and slapped the altar and said, "What are the places in the village? This is my father's mourning hall. You are making noise here. Do you don't want my father to be angry with you in the underworld?" This sentence not only contains deep sorrow and anger, but also has enough energy to spread it all your life. You can hear it within a few miles, and the hall suddenly became quiet.
"Yes, the group of dragons cannot be without a leader. Can you choose a new chief camp leader like this?" Cao Ruifeng saw that everyone was quiet and continued: "I suggest that the chief camp leaders propose three candidates, and then the person who voted to choose the most votes as the chief camp leader. What do you think?"
"Lian thinks Ruifeng's niece's method is feasible? I don't know what the village leaders mean?"
Teng first expressed his opinion.
Although there is nothing to say in supporting Lian Teng, it is not easy to object to supporting Cao Ruifeng, so he passed unanimously. Changfeng also secretly praised Cao Ruifeng for being a master of tricks. She did not say that she nominated two people but three people, and one person was unknown and no one could guess. It would be hard to say who would be nominated and who would win and lose.
"Since everyone agrees to use this method to decide the candidate for the head of the village, Ruifeng must say here that there is only one ticket along the way. We will invite Master Yunwu from Tianlong Temple, Miss Lin from the Lin family in Jiangnan, and the special envoy sent by the court as witnesses. I wonder if the master is willing?" Cao Ruifeng continued.
Master Yunwu put his palms together and expressed his willingness. Since Lin Qimeng was no longer in the hall, Changfeng didn't know how to answer, so he had to go into the inner hall to ask for instructions.
After a while, Changfeng came back from the inner hall and said that Miss Lin also expressed his willingness.
"But Miss Lin has always had a close relationship with Young Master Cao's village leader, and she has little experience. It is hard for Zhang Zhong to believe whether she can make a notarization." The person who spoke was Zhang Zhong, the leader of the big village in Silongtan.
"Not bad, not bad." The next echoed.
"Ping Seng believes that Miss Lin will not bet on the reputation of the Lin family, because if she favors either side, we will have the imperial envoy to uphold justice for us. This Zhang Village Master does not have to worry." Master Yunwu stood up and spoke.
The court's special envoy was unwilling to participate in the affairs of the world, and he had to speak out when things were about to come. He could not lose the face of the court, so he reluctantly agreed to be willing to uphold justice when necessary.
"Okay, it's time for the middle of the country. The village has prepared some wine and some wine and dishes for everyone. Please go to the back hall to enjoy it. Ruifeng is weak and cannot drink, so she can't accompany you. My second uncle will do it for her." Cao Ruifeng bowed to everyone and said.
Cao Gongqing said, "Please follow me." He stood up and led the people in the hall to the back hall.
Changfeng was about to advance with the team, but Cao Ruifeng stopped him: "Sir, please stay."
Changfeng knew that he could not ignore her, so he stopped and said, "Ms. Cao asked to stay here, what are the instructions?"
"There are no outsiders here anymore. You don't have to call me Miss Cao, just call me Ruifeng." Cao Ruifeng said directly.
Changfeng looked up and saw that there was no one in the hall, so he screamed awkwardly: "Miss Ruifeng."
"I will have dinner with Sister Qimeng later, and you and Lin Fu will be by your side. Remember not to talk casually." Cao Ruifeng said.
"I understand." Changfeng shouted once and didn't dare to shout again. Cao Ruifeng had no choice but to do anything to him and would no longer force him.
"Come with me." Changfeng had to follow behind obediently. This was the thing that Changfeng couldn't raise his head the most in his life. He was almost laughed at by Cao Ruifeng for half his life. The founding emperor was actually following Cao Ruifeng like a child who did something wrong, carefully as if he was afraid of being scolded.
"It has been almost half a year since I had dinner with my sister last time." Lin Qimeng said to Cao Ruifeng with a light smile as soon as she sat on the table.
"Yes, my sister hasn't visited my sister in the village for half a year." Cao Ruifeng also replied sadly. Half a year has not been long. Now the people in Duanqing Village are no longer there and have lost their backbone. I don't know if I can hold on.
"I really didn't expect that it was my uncle's death day when I came to see my sister again. My uncle treated Qimeng like a biological daughter. I didn't expect... I should just let my sister be mourning." Lin Qimeng couldn't help but burst into tears, and kept comforting Cao Ruifeng.
"Thank you for your concern, sister, I will pay attention to my body." Cao Ruifeng nodded.
"I heard that my sister is sick, what's going on?" Lin Qimeng asked in confusion.
"Nothing, my sister just felt the cold wind and it would be fine if she had a rest. Sister, there was no need to worry." Of course, Cao Ruifeng could not say that Changfeng was already sitting next to her. She was discomfort because of the pain in her lower body.
"In the morning, my sister saw that she had not arrived for a long time, so she was a little worried." Lin Qimeng stopped crying and asked.
The two of them talked, but Changfeng and Lin Fu were bothered. They ate the food in front of the table, and they were really hungry. If they didn't eat, they were so hungry. Now the owner has not used the chopsticks, so there is no reason why the guests use the chopsticks first. Changfeng dared not speak, for fear that he would accidentally say something. Lin Fu, I don't know what to say, but the two of them just watched the two ladies chatting like this, but they were hungry.
After finally waiting for the two sisters to start to move their chopsticks, Changfeng and Lin Fu quickly picked up the chopsticks. As soon as they reached out, they found that Cao Ruifeng's chopsticks had shrunk back. Lin Qimeng also put the chopsticks down. Changfeng and Lin Fu's chopsticks were not collected in the air, nor were they picked up food. It was really embarrassing.
Cao Ruifeng didn't seem to see the two of them embarrassedly and said, "Sister, I have something to ask for."
Lin Qimeng was surprised that Cao Ruifeng was not as refreshing as before today, so she said, "If you have anything to do, just say it out loud, and I will definitely agree to you if my sister can do it."
"Thank you, sister. I want to borrow someone from my sister. I wonder if I want to?" Cao Ruifeng said carefully.
Lin Qimeng thought she would ask her to secretly support her as the leader of the village, but she didn't expect that she would borrow someone from her. She asked in a suspicion: "Who do sister do you want to borrow from her?"
From the words Cao Ruifeng borrowed from Lin Qimeng, Changfeng felt a little in his heart that this matter had nothing to do with him.
"Sister wants to borrow Mr. Xixi from her sister for a month. I wonder if she can agree?" Cao Ruifeng said with a little blush on her face.
Everyone thought that Cao Ruifeng was like this when she was sick. Only Changfeng knew the reason why she blushed, and couldn't help but feel a sudden jump in his heart. What was she going to do?
Lin Qimeng thought she would borrow herself or Lin Fu, but she didn't expect that it was Changfeng who knew how to answer immediately. She was stunned and Changfeng didn't know what Cao Ruifeng was trying to do, and her heart was in chaos.
Lin Fu didn't understand even more, and didn't know that Cao Ruifeng would borrow someone from Qimeng whom she was not familiar with.
After a long time, Cao Ruifeng saw Lin Qimeng and refused to answer: "Sister, is there any difficulty?"
"This, Mr. Changfeng has only been to Lin's Mansion for a few days. My sister is not very familiar with him. It is really difficult for all this master sister to do." Lin Qimeng could only turn the problem to Changfeng and let him face it himself.
"It depends on what the teacher said so?" Cao Ruifeng turned to Changfeng and said, "What do you think Ruifeng's requirements are?"
Changfeng had completely forgotten his hunger at this time. If he had no mask, everyone would have seen his forehead sweating profusely.
He had to answer carefully: "Changfeng has already had a contract with the boss and will last for half a year. I need to get the boss' permission to agree to Miss Cao." He kicked the hydrangea to Lin Qimeng again.
Anyway, if you keep you in the mansion, you have to pay attention to him. It would be better to lend it to Cao Ruifeng. Lin Qimeng is not a fool. Instead of leaving a disaster with her side, it is better to lead the disaster to others. However, the other party is his good sister for more than ten years. Isn’t it too much to do this? I can’t care about so much. For the safety of my family, I made up my mind and said, “Since my sister must borrow Mr. Changfeng, and the husband is willing to listen to my sister, so I’ll stay by my sister for a month.”
Once the words were spoken out, Changfeng could not have any reason to refuse, and Changfeng could only respond.
But there was a huge question mark in Lin Qimeng's head? That is why Cao Ruifeng wanted to borrow Changfeng, what purpose did she have? Could it be that she knew Changfeng, or Changfeng herself and had no malice towards herself? It was because she was too sensitive to life and mistakenly regarded good people as bad people.
To be continued...