Chapter 367

How could Qiuju not know that the young man in front of her was Zhang Xiaohua from back then?

She covered her mouth and laughed. She moved aside and said, "Xiaohua, come in quickly."

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and entered Qiuju's room.

The layout of the room in the inner courtyard was obviously different from the small room Zhang Xiaohua used to live in. If the room was a brick bed to sleep on, Qiuju would not have let Zhang Xiaohua in so late at night. This was obviously a small room similar to a living room. A small table was placed in the middle and chairs were placed around it. Zhang Xiaohua entered the room and found a chair to sit on. Qiuju picked up the teapot from the side and poured a cup of hot tea. She smiled and said, "Xiaohua, drink a cup of hot tea to warm your body."

Zhang Xiaohua reached out to take the cup. He took a sip and was about to put it down when Qiuju said, "Don't put it down. Just hold it like this. It can warm your hands."

Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. He smiled and said, "Sister Qiuju is indeed attentive."

Although he was not afraid of cold or heat, he still held the cup with both hands. He was about to speak when Qiuju said, "Xiaohua, where have you been these years?

I remember five years ago, I heard from Sister Qiu Tong that you went missing and were killed by a group of bandits. Hehe, I'm not talking about you. Xiaohua, you learned a lot of martial arts from Captain He, but you couldn't even beat a group of bandits. "

Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua had returned safely without missing an arm or leg, Qiuju naturally mocked him without holding back. Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Sister Qiuju is wrong. There were hundreds and thousands of bandits. I was just one person. How could I beat them?

Unless I had three heads and six arms. "

Qiuju said, "With your small body back then, you wouldn't be able to beat them even if you had nine heads and 81 arms, let alone three heads and six arms."

At this point, she covered her mouth and laughed. Then, she said, "Oh right, tell sister what happened at that time.

Gang Leader Ou sent a lot of people to look for you, but there was no news of you. Miss and Sister Qiu Tong thought that you couldn't come back, so they were sad for a long time. Alas, if they could see you coming back to Huanxi Villa today, they would be very happy. "

Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there's not much to say about my story. At that time, I encountered bandits who were doing bad things and kidnapped a girl. I thought that I could be considered to have learned martial arts, so I went with Second Brother to the bandits' stronghold to save her. We did manage to save her, but we were discovered by the Tenryū Sect and were captured."

"Tenryū Sect?" Qiuju was puzzled, "What sect is that?

I don't think I've heard of it before. "

Zhang Xiaohua said, "There are countless sects in Jianghu. It's normal that Sister Qiuju hasn't heard of them."

"Then, then what?

The Tenryū Sect actually captured you for five years?

You're just a child. They're too inhumane. "

Zhang Xiaohua giggled and said, "Sister Qiuju, I'm not that young."

Qiuju smiled and didn't say anything.

Zhang Xiaohua continued, "Actually, not long after they captured me, I found a chance to escape. However, I didn't escape on land, but on the vast sea. I drifted to an island alone and didn't return to land until recently."

"Ah!"

Qiuju widened her eyes in surprise and asked incredulously, "Xiaohua, you actually went to sea and spent five years alone on a deserted island?"

"Yes, Sister Qiuju. Actually, it's nothing. I wasn't used to it at first, but I got used to it after a while. Really."

"Alas, poor child."

Qiuju's motherly love burst forth in an instant. She felt that Zhang Xiaohua's experience was unfair. She said, "Fortunately, you're finally back. Well, that's good. Stay in Huanxi Villa from now on and don't go anywhere else. By the way, when did you return to the villa?

Why didn't I hear Qiuxiang mention it?

I met Tian Zhongxi in the afternoon, but he didn't mention it.

You didn't just come back, did you? "

Several questions in a row fully showed Qiuju's concern.

"Qiuxiang?" Zhang Xiaohua was also surprised and couldn't help asking, "Who is Qiuxiang?"

"Oh."

Seeing this, Qiuju said with a smile, "You really just came back to the villa. You haven't seen Sister Qiuxiang, right? Well, I guess Tian Zhongxi wants to take you to see her tomorrow morning."

Speaking of this, there was a trace of sadness on her face. She said, "Tian Zhongxi must have told you about the Misty School. Since Miss and Sister Qiu Tong went to preach the Incense Cult with Madam Gang, our Huanxi Villa has been temporarily taken over by Qiuxiang. Alas, she has been in charge for three years. However, Xiaohua, don't worry. Although you haven't seen Qiuxiang, you're still a senior in Huanxi Villa. I have a good relationship with Qiuxiang. Tomorrow morning, I'll tell her in advance in case she refuses when Tian Zhongxi goes to report to her, or it will be too late for me to go there."

Hearing Qiuju's words, Zhang Xiaohua felt warm in her heart. She had only met Qiuju a few times, but she took good care of her because she used to be a manservant in Huanxi Villa. Her true feelings were rare.

Zhang Xiaohua said with a smile, "Let's talk about these things later. I want to ask, Sister Qiuju, do you know the whereabouts of my second brother, Zhang Xiaohu?

Is he dead or alive? "

Qiuju thought for a moment and sighed, "I'll tell you the truth about your second brother's whereabouts. Xiaohua, I really don't know. When the Misty School was besieged by the three factions, I only heard the faint sound of fighting in the villa. I don't know the specific situation of the enemy. Moreover, in the end, the disciples of our Misty School were taken back by Madam Gang and brought back to preach the Incense Cult. I didn't see them, so naturally, I don't have any news about Zhang Xiaohu."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua sighed and said, "Then what about the situation of Miss Ou and Sister Qiu Tong, and the current situation of our Huanxi Villa?"

Qiuju's face showed a worried expression again and said, "Our Huanxi Villa and Piaomiao Villa have always been one, and we are related to each other. The Misty School was destroyed by the Incense Cult, the Dalin Temple, and the Righteous Alliance. Half of the disciples died on the spot. Although Elder Hu escaped, the rest of the disciples were mediocre in martial arts, and some of them were destroyed. They were all taken back by the Incense Cult. Although our Huanxi Villa was protected by Nun Jingyi of the Incense Cult, and the other two factions had no choice but to yield, Miss was taken away by them. Sister Qiu Tong couldn't bear to part with Miss, so she went with them. The other sisters and I also wanted to go, but Miss didn't allow it, so we stayed."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua asked, "Sister Qiuju, do you know where the Incense Cult is?"

"This?"

Qiu Ju shook her head and said, "I don't know about this. That day, there were many of them and they set off together. When I bid farewell to Miss, I didn't hear her mention it. I reckon that Miss herself might not know about it. However, their carriage was heading towards the south.

"How is the villa now?

Is it the same as before? "Zhang Xiaohua asked.

Qiuju still smiled bitterly and said, "Huanxi Villa has left the Misty School. How can it be the same as before?

Although the three factions have an agreement that they can't interfere with Huanxi Villa, the Righteous Alliance is right next to Huanxi Villa and has occupied Piaomiao Villa. Every move of our villa is under the surveillance of the Righteous Alliance. According to our guards, a few years ago, the villa was surrounded by their disciples, and they were monitoring both openly and secretly. It's only this year that they relaxed their vigilance. However, when you came back today, you must have been interrogated at the entrance of the villa. Even now, it's the New Year, they still left people to not let our villa have a peaceful time. "

"Is that so? What about inside the villa?" Zhang Xiaohua asked again.

"There's no change in the villa. Some people saw that Huanxi Villa has no future and quietly ran away. These people are really heartless. Miss treated them so well in the past, but they abandoned their conscience and ran away. Xiaohua, you don't know, many of them have sold themselves to the villa. However, under the intervention of the Righteous Alliance, nothing is settled."

Zhang Xiaohua smiled faintly and didn't say anything.

Looking at Zhang Xiaohua, Qiuju smiled and said, "You still have a good conscience. Knowing that the villa is in such a state, you still came back. Miss and Elder Sister Qiu Tong treated you well in the past."

"However, the medicinal field in our villa has long been deserted. They are preparing to plant crops. Xiaohua, you came from a farming family, so you must be very proficient in this aspect. Let me talk to Qiuxiang tomorrow. Why don't you be Tian Zhongxi's assistant?"

Zhang Xiaohua smiled faintly and said, "That's right, Elder Sister Qiuju, where did Elder Yu go?"

"Oh, Elder Yu. He naturally followed Miss to the Incense Cult. Although he is the steward of the villa, he still has to protect Miss. Elder Sister Qiu Tong can only serve Miss. If it's protection, it can only be done by Elder Yu."

"Oh, I see." Zhang Xiaohua touched her nose with her finger.

"There are a lot of changes in the villa. However, as long as you work hard like before, your livelihood will definitely not be a problem. Xiaohua, Miss and Qiu Tong are not here. If you have any problems, feel free to tell Elder Sister. Although Elder Sister is not Qiuxiang, I can still speak for you. I definitely won't let you suffer."

"Hehe, then I'll thank Elder Sister Qiuju first."

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "However, I didn't come back to the villa this time. I haven't gone home to see my parents, and …"

Qiuju smiled and said, "You came to the villa before going home. Xiaohua, Miss really has good taste. It doesn't matter. I'll ask Tian Chongxi to give you a month's leave. Go back and reunite with your parents. It won't be too late to go back to the villa."

Zhang Xiaohua smiled bitterly and said, "Elder Sister Qiuju, can you let me finish my words?"

Qiuju smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for many years. I'm happy to see the old people in the villa. Alright, you say it. I won't interrupt."

Zhang Xiaohua said, "Elder Sister Qiuju, after I go home, I don't plan to go back to the villa!"

"What?"

Qiuju's expression changed a little. Then she smiled bitterly and said, "That's right. The villa is like this now. It's normal that you don't come back. It doesn't matter. Xiaohua, if you have time, just come back and see your old friends in the villa."

Zhang Xiaohua said helplessly, "Elder Sister, didn't you say that you won't interrupt?"

Only then did Qiuju stop interrupting. She didn't answer.

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "I plan to go home to see my parents, and then go to find Miss and Elder Sister Qiu Tong."

"Ah?" Qiuju couldn't help but interrupt again. She said in surprise, "You … you really want to find them?"

"Yes?"

Zhang Xiaohua said, "I haven't seen them for so many years. I don't know if they are still alive in the world."

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