Xu Xian spread out his hands and said, "Your Grace, it is better to prevent the people's mouths than a river. I have no choice!"
Although they were all groundless rumors, and there were many unreasonable parts in them, the results were very close to the truth. Xu Xian couldn't help but sigh. The people's eyes were sharp.
Yin Hongxiu gave Xu Xian a hard kick under the table. She also pricked up her ears to listen carefully to see what tricks the storyteller would say.
The storyteller said, "Given Princess Hongxiu's unyielding character, if she knew that Xu Tanhua was dead, even if she did not commit suicide for love, she would still be chaste for him. Why would she want to marry someone else?"
Yin Hongxiu could not help but nod. "Yes, I am also an unyielding woman. It seems that the words of these commoners are not completely unreasonable."
However, Xu Xian, who was beside her, said in disbelief, "Commit suicide for love? That is impossible!" Then he was kicked decisively and lowered his head under Yin Hongxiu's stare.
On the contrary, the audience was more in agreement. The regular just now was also speechless and said unhappily, "Why do you think so?"
"Xu Tanhua often goes to the Commandery Princess's Mansion. What else can happen when a man and a woman are alone in love? Therefore, there is only one truth. That is, Commandery Princess Hong Xiu is already pregnant. In order to save the face of the royal family, she agreed to the marriage and became the father of the Hu Khan."
Everyone let out an "ah" at the same time, all of them showing a shocked expression. The regular just now was also shocked speechless.
The storyteller glanced at the crowd in the building and was very satisfied with the effect.
He began to carry out detailed logical reasoning to prove the reasonableness of his conclusion.
The drinkers also expressed their agreement and began to think more deeply about how all of this happened.
Xu Xian could not help but nod. "Gossip needs to be revealed." He glanced at Yin Hongxiu's lower abdomen. However, it was still a little exaggerated to say that she was pregnant.
Yin Hongxiu was so angry that her body trembled. She suddenly stood up and said loudly, "You unruly people, shut up!" Her beautiful voice immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Yin Hongxiu said, "When … when did I …"
Xu Xian quickly got up and covered her mouth. He smiled and said, "My friend is not in good spirits." He held her and walked out.
Yin Hongxiu pushed away Xu Xian's arm and pulled down her veil. She said fiercely, "Let go of me. I'll send these wicked people to prison." Her face was red from anger or embarrassment.
Xu Xian said, "Other people are just casually guessing. If you act up, won't you confess without being pressed?"
Yin Hongxiu said bitterly, "What do you mean by confessing without being pressed? It's clearly your fault, but you make it sound so easy. Anyway, it's not your reputation that's hurt."
Xu Xian had no choice but to raise his hands in surrender, "Then I'll also take responsibility. I'm sorry, it's all my fault for letting the Junzhu Daren get pregnant in the rumors." Why did his words sound so awkward?
Yin Hongxiu said, "Who wants you to take responsibility? It has nothing to do with you. Don't make it sound like something really happened."
Xu Xian spread his hands and said, "Since there's nothing else, let's go!"
"Hmm … hmm."
In the restaurant, the storyteller pondered and said, "Doesn't that man look familiar?"
"He doesn't just look familiar. Isn't that Xu Tanhua?
I've seen him when he was parading the streets on horseback! "
"Then, could it be the one that was mentioned just now?" Everyone looked at each other and seemed to have thought of something at the same time. "Oh."
Xu Xian brought Yin Hongxiu to the Qu River to see the snowy scenery by the riverside. They found that the river had frozen, and there were no people crossing it. There were a few frozen boats, and the rime ice had condensed. The pavilions in the distance were all covered in snow, looking like they were wrapped in silver.
The two of them stood by the riverside and felt at ease. They temporarily forgot about the little episode just now.
Xu Xian hesitated for a while and reached out to hold Yin Hongxiu's shoulder. She gently leaned on his shoulder and felt indescribably calm. Suddenly, she thought of something and asked worriedly, "Am I much older than you?"
Xu Xian smiled and said, "It's okay. We are friends despite the difference in age!"
"I'm being serious."
Xu Xian said, "I'm being serious. You are considered young."
He had lived two lives and was slightly older than Yin Hongxiu. However, it was better to give up early if he wanted to compare his age with Xiaoqing and the rest!
Yin Hongxiu said doubtfully, "Really?"
Xu Xian said, "Let's go up and take a look!"
Yin Hongxiu cried out and almost fell. Xu Xian put his hand under her armpit in time to support her. "What's wrong?"
Yin Hongxiu frowned. "My foot hurts a little." She blushed and whispered, "Let go of me first!"
Only then did Xu Xian feel her arms pressing against her soft breasts. Even though they were separated by thick winter clothes, she could still feel the extremely soft existence. She simply picked her up and went to a small pavilion by the river for her to sit down. She reached out to take off her shoes and socks.
Yin Hongxiu quickly tried to pull her foot back but was scolded by Xu Xian, "Don't move!"
She wanted to reply, "What do you mean don't move? You are the one who shouldn't move. How can you show it to a man?"
However, she hesitated and let him do what he wanted. Suddenly, she felt a chill on her foot and knew that her delicate foot was exposed to the air and his sight.
Xu Xian saw that her delicate foot was white and slender. The arch of her foot was slightly bent and her five jade-like toes were close together. They were extremely delicate and attractive. However, there were bloody blisters on the soles of her feet. It was obvious that it was not a symptom of someone who did not walk often.
Yin Hongxiu suppressed her shyness and worriedly said, "Will there be calluses?"
Xu Xian glanced at her and sneered. "You really take care of yourself." This was what he was most worried about at this time.
Yin Hongxiu said angrily, "Anyway, I didn't take advantage of anyone else!" What she meant was that in the end, he was the only one who took advantage of her.
Xu Xian was speechless and had some wild thoughts. He held her delicate foot and had a different feeling in his heart. "Don't worry, there won't be calluses."
Yin Hongxiu knew that she had said something wrong. She blushed and stopped talking. Only the sound of the wind seemed to be teasing her.
Xu Xian used some spiritual power to restore it to its original state. However, he could not bear to let go of the delicate foot in his hand and could not help but carefully play with it. He should not have taken advantage of her, but Yin Hongxiu's words seemed to have acquiesced that he had the right to do so.
Yin Hongxiu quickly realized that Xu Xian's actions had exceeded the scope of medical treatment. The pain in her foot disappeared, but it was replaced by another kind of numbness and itchiness that spread from her leg to the bottom of her heart. "You … let go." Even she felt weak when she said it.
Xu Xian let go of her hand obediently and helped her put on her shoes and socks. However, before she could heave a sigh of relief, she felt that Xu Xian had grabbed her other foot. This time, the treatment took more time.
Yin Hongxiu's eyes narrowed slightly. Her peach blossom eyes were like limpid autumn waters. She had never been taken advantage of by a man like this since she was young, especially in broad daylight. She wanted to annoy him and make him go away, but she could not bring herself to do so. She opened her red lips slightly and breathed out white air. She bit her lips and endured the endless shyness and complaints.
When Xu Xian saw her expression, he simply carried her on his lap and kissed her delicate red lips, tasting the sweetness of her saliva.
One of his hands was still playing with her exposed delicate foot.
Yin Hongxiu's mind was in a mess under the two attacks. She was seduced by him and involuntarily passed her tongue into his mouth. Many messy things flew through her mind. Suddenly, she thought of the words "pregnant in secret" and was shocked. She hurriedly said, "Stop!"
Xu Xian stopped what he was doing. Yin Hongxiu hurriedly put on her shoes and socks, wiped her lips, and looked around. Seeing that there was no one around, she turned to Xu Xian and said, "You … you can't do this. You are too … too casual about who you think I am!"
"It's getting late. Let's go back!" Yin Hongxiu did not wait for Xu Xian to reply and turned to leave. She did not want him to see her flushed face.
The winter sky darkened quickly. These words were not entirely an excuse.
Xu Xian silently followed by her side until he sent her back to her door. The sky was already dark.
Xu Xian sighed softly and was about to watch Yin Hongxiu enter the door. However, he did not expect Yin Hongxiu to stare at him and say, "Why are you sighing? You are not the one at a disadvantage."
Xu Xian said with a heavy expression, "I am sighing because I am reflecting!"
Yin Hongxiu hesitated and said, "I am not particularly blaming you. What are you reflecting on?"
Xu Xian smiled and said, "It's good that you do not blame me. After we part today, I have to prepare for my journey. I am afraid we will not have a chance to see each other for the time being."
Yin Hongxiu's mood immediately became heavy. Xu Xian waved his hand and said, "It's getting late. Let's go back!"
Yin Hongxiu quickly stepped forward and tiptoed to kiss Xu Xian's face. She said softly, "I am very happy today. I wish you a pleasant journey!" Then, she ran back to the mansion as if she was escaping.
Xu Xian touched his cheek and smiled. As he slowly walked back, Sun 'er suddenly appeared in front of him. Her originally young face was now full of seriousness. "Martial Uncle, quickly come with me. Master is looking for you."
Xu Xian pulled Sun 'er and came to Yu Xuanji's residence in a flash. He saw that one of the Seven Star Lamps on the table had already been extinguished.
Yu Xuanji walked out from the back of the hall and smiled when she saw Xu Xian. However, there was some fatigue in her smile. Xu Xian could clearly see that there were a few strands of silver in her long black hair. He asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Yu Xuanji waved his hand and handed a brocade pouch to Xu Xian. "You must go to this place at this time!"
"What is there?"
"Dragon King of the East Sea?"
Xu Xian frowned. "Dragon King of the East Sea!"
There was not much chance to fight the Dragon King of the East Sea head-on. Even when Bai Suzhen attacked previously, she could only scare him away and could not do anything to him. Moreover, Bai Suzhen was no longer suitable to use that kind of power.
Yu Xuanji said, "I can predict your Three Calamities and Four Calamities. This is the first calamity and the most urgent one at the moment.
The Dragon King of the East Sea dispersed the power of faith around him in preparation for the Heavenly Tribulation. He has already obtained Yinglong's divine thoughts.
If he passes the Major Heavenly Tribulation and becomes a Celestial Immortal, there is nothing we can do even if we have thousands of clever plans and thousands of spells. "
Once he reached the Celestial Immortal Realm, he would naturally understand the mysteries of heaven. The fact that Xu Xian killed Ao Hao could no longer be hidden.
At that time, any schemes would be futile against a Celestial Immortal. Once he took this step, he would be doomed.