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151正在台上打得难解难分，台下喝彩不绝的当儿，猛听得后门上响起了擂鼓般的敲门声。众人一惊，有人便去开门，忽地涌进来一队手提灯笼的官兵。
151 was playing inextricably on the stage, and when the audience cheered endlessly, a drum-like knock was heard on the back door. When everyone was surprised, someone went to open the door, and suddenly a group of officers and soldiers carrying lanterns rushed in.
152领头的武官查问了几句，听说是西岳华拳门在此推举掌门人以准备参加福大帅举行的比武会，顿时变得十分客气，但还是提着灯笼，到各人脸上照看一遍，又在园子前后左右巡查。
The leading military officer inquired a few words, and heard that it was Xiyue Huaquan Sect that recommended the leader here to prepare for the martial arts competition held by Marshal Fu. He immediately became very polite, but he still carried a lantern, looked at everyone’s face once, and then patrolled around the garden.
153胡、程二人缩在假山之中，眼见那灯笼渐渐近，胡斐右手握刀，正准备出击，突见一个身穿淡红衫子的少妇跳到台上，说声:“高云向各位前辈讨教。”只几个回合，便将一个汉子打下台去。
Hu and Cheng huddled in the rockery and saw the lantern approaching. Hu Fei, holding a knife in his right hand, was about to attack. Suddenly, a young woman in a light red shirt jumped onto the stage and said, “Gao Yun asked you for advice.” After only a few rounds, he knocked a man off the stage.
154那武官瞧得呆了，哪还想到再去搜查刺客?这时，又一个壮汉跃上，说了几句客气话，便和高云交手。这次却是高云失足，给那壮汉推得摔个筋斗。那武官看得摇头叹息，率领众官兵出门又搜查去了。
胡和程蜷缩在假山里，看到灯笼正在走近。胡飞右手拿着一把刀，正准备进攻。突然，一名身穿浅红色衬衫的年轻女子跳上舞台，说：“高云向你请教。”几轮后，他把一名男子从舞台上击倒。
155程灵素见官兵出门，松了口气，但见台上一个上，一个下，不知要闹到什么时候。仔细瞧了一番，胡斐道:“等我去夺了那西岳华拳掌门人，你便在这里给马姑娘打针用药。”程灵素一听大喜。
155 Cheng Lingsu was relieved to see the officers and soldiers go out, but when he saw one on the stage and another on the stage, he didn’t know how long it would be. After a close look, Hu Fei said: “When I go to capture the leader of the Xiyue Huaquan, you will give Miss Ma an injection and medication here.” Cheng Lingsu was delighted.
156胡斐刚走到台旁，却见一人抢先跳了上去，胡斐心里惦着马姑娘性命，多耽一刻，她便多一刻危险，当下跟着纵起，半空中抓住那汉子的背心，顺手一挥，将那大汉扔了下去，刚好令他坐进一张空椅之中。
As soon as Hu Fei walked to the stage, he saw a man jump up first. Hu Fei was worried about Miss Ma’s life. If she delayed for a moment, she would be in danger for another moment. Then he jumped up, grabbed the man’s vest in the air, and threw the man down with a wave, just to make him sit in an empty chair.
157这一突如其来的武功，台下众人无不惊奇。胡斐向台上那人一抱拳，说道:“弟子程灵胡，请师兄指教。”那人见胡斐这些声势，心下先自怯了。胡斐只一个回合，那人便被推将下去。
157 This sudden martial art surprised everyone on the stage. Hu Fei threw his fist at the man on the stage and said, “Disciple Cheng Linghu, please give me some advice.” The man was scared when he saw Hu Fei’s voice. Hu Fei had only one round, and the man was pushed down.
158这时，一个姓蔡的老者朗声问道:“还有哪位愿和程师哥比过的，便请上台。”连问三人，无人应声。台下众人齐声欢呼，恭喜程灵胡荣任西岳华拳门的掌门人。
At this time, an old man surnamed Cai asked aloud, “Who else would like to compete with Senior Brother Cheng, please come on stage.” He asked three people repeatedly, but no one answered. The audience cheered in unison, congratulating Cheng Ling and Hu Rong on their appointment as the leader of the Xiyue Huaquan Sect.
159胡斐走到台口，道:“各位辛苦了一晚，请各自回去休息。明日晚间，咱们再商大计。”众人闻言，纷纷起身离去。胡斐跟着姓蔡的老者，进了内室。程灵素扶了马春花混在人群之中，跟了进去。
Hu Fei walked to the platform and said, “You have worked hard all night, please go back to rest. Tomorrow evening, we will discuss big plans again.” Hearing this, everyone got up and left. Hu Fei followed the old man surnamed Cai into the inner room. Cheng Lingsu helped Ma Chunhua mix in the crowd and followed him.
160这座宅子是华拳中一位居官的旗人所有。胡斐既为掌门，主人对他招待得自是十分殷勤。程灵素将马春花平卧床上，取出金针，替她打在十三处穴道上。
This house is owned by the flagman of a resident in Huaquan. Since Hu Fei was the leader, the host treated him very hospitably. Cheng Lingsu laid Ma Chunhua on the bed, took out the gold needle, and hit her on thirteen acupoints.
