Chapter 154 Seeing Su Qingyue’s true appearance for the first time
Not far from the backyard of Wutong Academy, there is an Acacia Lake.
There is nothing strange about the lake, it's just that living water flows in and flows out from a gap in the lake, forming a stream that winds out of the academy.
The lake is about an acre in size, the lake is wide, and the water is not too clear.
Most of the lakes were planted with lotus flowers. Fish turned over the bottom and rolled up mud, turning the lake water yellow.
Lotus leaves spread one after another in the lake.
Early summer has just passed, and the lotus blooming season has not yet come. Only occasionally one or two buds jump out of the water and stick to the sky, waiting for the opportunity to bloom.
There is an octagonal pavilion by the lake, which is quite wide. In addition to the pavilion corridor, there is a stone table and four surrounding stone benches in the middle.
It was evening, the sun was setting, and the yellow light from the lake reflected on the pavilion, making the entire pavilion shine.
From time to time, maids would come in and out of the pavilion, bringing some food back and forth.
There are exquisite seasonal fruits, meat and vegetable dishes with suitable combinations, and fine wines.
The side with the back to the lake is the main seat, and the two sides next to it are the auxiliary seats, with a pair of bowls and chopsticks placed on each side.
From the looks of it, there will be three people feasting here.
Not far away, several male and female students saw the maid busy at work, and couldn't help but be curious:
"Brother Li, what are you doing over there? Someone wants to eat and drink in Xiangsi Pavilion? Isn't Xiangsi Pavilion usually only used by the dean? We want to enjoy the scenery of Xiangsi Lake, and we can also use the pavilions in the distance to cool down."
"So, it must be the dean who wants to entertain guests!"
"That's strange. There aren't many people worthy of being received personally by the dean in recent years, right?"
"You are not as well-informed as I am! It is said that Dean Tao is hosting a banquet for a policeman this time."
"Is he the policeman who sent Junior Sister Qingyue back?" One of the students thought of something.
"Did you hear that too?"
"I'm not blind or deaf, so what's so surprising about hearing about him? Early this morning, most of Qing City was spreading the news that a policeman had destroyed the Cheng family's four-elephant battle array!"
"Hey, Brother Chen, aren't you deaf to what's going on outside the window and only focus on reading the books of sages? Now you also like to inquire about the fights and killings of people in the world?"
"I don't want to hear it, is it useful? Everyone is spreading it! Besides, our Wutong Academy has always made no distinction between civilized and martial arts, and those who study do not despise those who practice martial arts."
"I'm sorry you don't dare! Dean Tao is a martial arts master. If you dare to say a word, she can make you live but not die!"
"Shh! Speaking of this, can we watch it here? If Dean Tao hears it..."
"Then why are you still standing there? Hurry up and leave!"
"Let's go, let's go!"
"Brother Li, wait for me, let's go together, go together!"
Soon, all the students near Xiangsi Pavilion dispersed, as if their dean was an untouchable taboo and even looking at him was a sin.
At this time, Chu Tang, who had just changed into regular clothes and walked by, heard everything and saw everything.
"Is this dean named Tao scary?" Chu Tang had such a thought in his mind.
who cares!
He came here to eat, and the other party was not his teacher, so what was he afraid of!
Tightening the magic weapon Yitian in his hand, Chu Tang became more confident.
He was also very curious about this female courtyard, otherwise he would not have come to this dinner alone.
After asking around all the way, we came to the Xiangsi Pavilion next to Xiangsi Lake.
The stone tables in the pavilion are filled with delicacies.
It’s just that the rightful owner hasn’t arrived yet.
There was no one else but a maid standing nearby to greet her.
The maid invited Chu Tang to sit in the pavilion first. He was not rude to this point, so he politely declined the other party's kindness and stood by the pavilion to enjoy the scenery.
The lotus leaves in the lake are stacked in layers, like umbrellas and covers, and everything is covered with thin green.
When the hot summer evening breeze blows, you can still smell the faint green lotus leaves.
The setting sun still hung stubbornly on the mountain col in the west, trying its best to emit the last ray of afterglow, which slanted on the river, reflecting a fiery red light.
An incense with a light sandalwood scent was lit in the pavilion, and the blue-gray smoke curled up, which was refreshing and refreshing.
In addition, the incense seems to have the effect of repelling mosquitoes and insects. It lingers around the entire pavilion, and the insects that are abundant in summer dare not approach at all.
By the lake, in the pavilion, there are fine wines, delicious food, and maids to serve.
This situation, Chu Tang felt, was not the behavior of a college dean, but the enjoyment of a troubled young man who knew how to enjoy himself.
While Chu Tang was lost in thought, he suddenly heard the sound of pounding footsteps coming from outside the pavilion. He couldn't help but turn his head to look, and two beautiful women came into view.
One is older and the other is younger.
The eldest one looks to be in his thirties, dressed in pure white clothes, with his hair pulled back, all dressed up like a woman from the world.
She has an excellent appearance, her skin is fair and supple, and her white skin is tinged with red. She is a complete beauty.
In addition, she looks very heroic. Her eyebrows are not the curved eyebrows of ordinary women, but are thin and straight, slightly slanting towards the temples, giving her a heroic appearance.
When she came over, Chu Tang only heard the maid next to her salute her and call out softly: "Dean, everything is ready."
Only then did Chu Tang realize that she should be Tao Ying, the legendary dean of Wutong Academy.
As a woman, serving as the dean of this famous academy, she is considered a legend not only in Qingcheng, but also in Liangzhou.
Tao Ying responded with a hum and continued walking to the pavilion with the other woman.
Only then did Chu Tang have time to look at the younger woman, who was only in her teens.
At first glance, I am immediately amazed!
She was dressed in a bright yellow female dress, with two slender braids on her hair on the back of her head. Her bangs were slanted on both sides of her forehead, revealing only three-thirds of her face, but her unparalleled appearance could also be seen.
Her eyebrows are like black and her eyebrows are expressive as if she could speak, and her every frown and smile are so natural. Her small cherry lips complement her slightly oval face.
Her skin is a bit paler than Tao Ying's, but it doesn't look like normal whiteness, but rather a sickly paleness.
Chu Tang only felt that she looked familiar. After a few more glances, he immediately understood: "It's her!"
Su Qingyue!
The person who came was none other than Miss Su, whom he had been protecting all the way.
Chu Tang did not expect to see Su Qingyue's true appearance under such circumstances.
The other party had always been showing off with a veil before, and he had the urge to lift the other party's veil many times, but unfortunately he never did.
Fortunately, now, he didn't have to speak or take action, the other party took the initiative to reveal his true face to him.
"Very good! Very good!" Chu Tang couldn't help but admire in his heart.
As for what he was boasting about, only he himself knew.
"Boss Chu! I've been waiting for a long time!" As soon as he approached the pavilion, Tao Ying bowed his hands like a martial artist.
Her voice sounded pleasant and crisp.
"Dean Tao! I've admired you for a long time!" Chu Tang also returned the greeting.
Somehow, even though it was the first time they met, they looked at each other and smiled like old friends reunited after a long separation.
Tao Ying stretched out her hand to signal Chu Tang to sit down on the stone bench, and finally called to Su Qingyue who was at the edge of the pavilion but had not come in: "Qingyue, come and sit down quickly. We are not strangers. Are you still shy?"
"I..." Su Qingyue was really a little embarrassed, mainly because she had never seen Chu Tang in her true appearance, and now that we met here, it felt like seeing someone naked.
"Miss Su!" Chu Tang also said hello to Su Qingyue.
Su Qingyue hummed, then hurriedly walked to Tao Ying's right side and sat down, facing Chu Tang diagonally.
After sitting down, she raised her head slightly and glanced at Chu Tang. When she saw that he was smiling but not smiling, she quickly lowered her head in annoyance.
Tao Ying looked at the two of them back and forth, only finding it interesting. Finally, he glanced at the weapon Chu Tang casually placed beside the pillar of the pavilion, smiled and said, "Board leader Chu always brings weapons to the banquet. It seems we are the ones doing it." It’s not enough, you don’t feel safe even in our academy!”
Chu Tang hurriedly explained: "I am accustomed to it. I hope Dean Tao will not take offense. I am lucky enough to be entertained by the Dean today. Chu is lucky all his life!"
Tao Ying glanced at Su Qingyue, who was bowing her head in silence, and said, "It seems that Qingyue has told Captain Chu a lot about me along the way."
"I didn't." Su Qingyue shouted aggrievedly.
She really didn't tell Chu Tang about Tao Ying's situation, but her maid Xiaoyou leaked it from time to time.
Tao Ying ignored her, held up a glass of wine, and said, "Boss Chu, this glass of wine is for you. Thank you for your hard work and escorting Qingyue back to our academy."
As he spoke, he drank a lot.
When Chu Tang saw this, no matter how scrupulous he was, he could only hold a cup and drink, and then said: "Prefect Su's order, Chu is just following orders and doing his duty."
Tao Ying sighed: "Your responsibility is not easy. I have heard everything about this journey."
Chu Tang glanced at Su Qingyue, who was still about to speak, and said with a smile: "I hope Miss Su can forgive Chu's recklessness along the way, and don't blame her too much when talking about things along the way."
"It sounds like you two have quite a story." Tao Ying said with a laugh.
Chu Tang also smiled and said, "As long as it's not an accident."
"The accident..." Tao Ying was stunned for a moment, then smiled, clapped her hands and said, "Interesting, interesting! Leader Chu, you are very interesting."
"Make the dean laugh." Chu Tang complimented.
He felt much more comfortable talking to Tao Ying than Su Qingyue.
Although she is a woman, Tao Ying has more of the world's habits. She is bold and forthright, not shy at all, and does not have the unpleasantness of being sloppy.
No, after finishing laughing, Tao Dayuan picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
However, Chu Tang tried it just now. The wine was not strong and had a bit of sweetness. It should be a drink like fruit wine, which is not easily intoxicating.
He happened to be thirsty, so Chu Tang also picked up the wine glass and took a sip with him.
Tao Ying invited Chu Tang to take a few more bites of the food. She seemed very satisfied with him drinking heavily and eating large pieces of meat, as if he hadn't had such a good time in a long time.
Su Qingyue, who was sitting at the end of the table, only ate a few mouthfuls of fruit before she stopped talking. She sat quietly on the side, looking slightly sideways at her dean and Chu Tang, who were drinking heavily.
She seemed a little envious of the two of them!
Not everyone can let go in front of outsiders.
"What's going on with this guy surnamed Chu? Isn't he always cautious? How come he casually eats food prepared by others?" Su Qingyue was confused.
In her mind, Chu Tang's behavior along the way was that she was cautious and scared to death. She would be nervous for a long time if there was any slight disturbance.
He would never eat anything from outsiders without testing it.
It's a good day today. Since I drank Dean Tao's wine and ate a lot of meat, I'm not afraid of others poisoning him?
"Eat, eat, eat! I'm not afraid of choking you to death!" Su Qingyue felt very unhappy when she saw Chu Tang eating happily.
In fact, she still looked up to Chu Tang.
It has always been Chu Tang's code of conduct not to eat food from outsiders.
Today is no exception.
However, as he possesses the perfect wedding dress magic skill, he can be regarded as an expert and bold person.
Although Zhi Gang Zhiyang's Wedding Dress Magic is not invulnerable to all poisons, the wine has just entered the mouth. Before it reaches the intestines and stomach, it is instantly melted and vaporized by the hot energy of the Wedding Dress Magic, and then he exhales slightly, and from the body Let it out.
As for things like meat and vegetables, they are suspended in the hollow of the stomach by the internal force of the true energy, and can be vomited out at any time after returning.
In other words, even if it is poisonous, he will not take much of it into his body and the impact will not be significant. As long as the true energy of the Wedding Clothes Magic Gong circulates for a small week, it can be completely avoided.
What's more, after eating for a while, he didn't notice anything strange about the wine, which made him feel more relieved.
After eating for a while, Tao Ying put down the wine glass, looked at Chu Tang, and said seriously: "Boss Chu, to tell you the truth, I rarely entertain others. The first reason I am hosting today is to thank you for escorting Qing Yue. Qing... don't speak in a hurry. Although it was your eunuch's order, you are indispensable for Qingyue's safe arrival at Wutong Academy. Others don't know the dangers involved, so why don't I know?"
Chu Tang swallowed his polite words and said, "As long as everyone is satisfied with the result, isn't it?"
"Yes!" Tao Ying sighed, "It's all the work of Captain Chu. This is another reason why I entertained Captain Chu today, because I want to see how elegant Captain Chu is, who is now famous in Liangzhou."
"Dean Tao is so ashamed of Chu! How dare a warrior from the four realms dare to show his grace in front of dean Tao!"
Tao Ying said: "Don't belittle yourself. Starting from this morning, your reputation as Captain Chu has been well known to me."
Chu Tang smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid this famous name is not a good thing!"
Tao Ying suddenly straightened up and said, "So, if I were Leader Chu, I would leave Qingcheng as soon as possible and never stay!"
Chu Tang was stunned, looking at Tao Ying in confusion, and then at Su Qingyue in confusion.
Su Qingyue also looked up in surprise, looking confused.
Chu Tang then ignored Su Qingyue and asked the serious Tao Ying: "Is it not safe for Mr. Chu to be in Wutong Academy?"
Tao Ying smiled bitterly and said: "No matter how good the academy is, how can it stay outside Qingcheng? Even if it is a place where you study, with such a large family property and attention from all parties, there will always be times when you cannot be alone."
Chu Tang's expression turned serious and he asked, "Then Chu left overnight?"
Tao Ying was stunned instead. Are you so cowardly?
Where is the promised young hero, arrogant and ambitious?
She still knew too little about Chu Tang.
For the sake of safety, it was not unacceptable for Chu Tang to leave Qingcheng in despair.
What's more, he still has a group of subordinates, and he must be responsible for more than ten or twenty lives.
Shaking her head, Tao Ying laughed and said, "That's not a big deal. The academy can still protect you for one night. You can stay here tonight with peace of mind."
Chu Tang said gratefully: "Thank you very much, Dean Tao."
Tao Ying smiled and said nothing.
As smart as Su Qingyue, she also heard the meaning. She frowned and asked worriedly: "Aunt Ying, the situation is so difficult? Then if I...come to the academy, will it bring you trouble?"
Tao Ying's breath condensed and she said displeasedly: "You're a girl who doesn't know martial arts, so what if I protect you? Who dares to say anything, I'll slap him to death!"
"Aunt Ying..." Su Qingyue was moved, speechless and choked.
Tao Ying snorted: "Qingyue, you can stay here peacefully. I will tell you that as long as you are unwilling to leave the academy, it will not be easy for anyone to come!"
Su Qingyue nodded slightly and hummed.
Chu Tang felt extremely offended!
To Su Qingyue, Tao Ying acted like a protector; but to him, she said she could only protect him for a night or two, and also hinted that he should get out as far away as possible!
Is it really polite to treat people so differently?
However, Chu Tang also knew the difference between closeness and distance, so he could only accept the reality with a wry smile.
After comforting Su Qingyue for a few more words, Tao Ying suddenly raised her head and asked Chu Tang: "Boss Chu, it is widely rumored that your Qinggong is unparalleled. I wonder what your Qinggong is like?"
Chu Tang frowned and said, "Most of the rumors are lies and cannot be believed at all."
Tao Ying raised his brows and said with a half-smile, "But I heard that Cheng Da of the Cheng family once commented to their head that your Qinggong is rare in your life and no one can match it!"
No one can beat him?
Cheng Da, are you trying to trick people?
If you set up such a big sign for him, you won't be afraid of killing him!
Chu Tang was horrified!
What was even more strange to him was how did Tao Ying know about the discussions of the Cheng family? !