"Because... because Xiao Wu will no longer be Xiao Wu when he arrives at the palace. Xiao Wu's life will undergo earth-shaking changes, and that kind of change is what Big Brother doesn't want to see."
Bai Song spoke vaguely, and Xiao Wu was confused.
Obviously, this reason cannot satisfy Xiao Wu.
The little girl actually guessed another possibility, but she was too shy to ask.
But this is another thing that Xiao Wu cares about very much. After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Wu blushed and asked in a low voice: "Brother, you don't want Xiao Wu to marry the emperor, but you want to keep Xiao Wu forever."
In the palace?"
puff!
Bai Song almost bit his tongue.
What is this girl thinking about?
Bai Song hit Xiao Wu hard on the head: "What nonsense are you talking about? We are brothers and sisters, and we will be brothers and sisters for life! If the eldest brother doesn't let you go to the palace, you are just like the younger sister who is protected by the brother. You are a piece of girl, Mao
You haven’t even grown up yet, why are you thinking about adult things!”
Xiaowu covered his head and made a sound, pouting his mouth as if he was a little disappointed.
Bai Song looked at Xiao Wu. Although several years had passed, Xiao Wu was only ten years old now.
Why is a ten-year-old girl thinking about the palace drama?
Girls in ancient times matured really early.
Bai Song vaguely remembered that Wu Meiniang entered the palace at the age of eleven, which meant that in the next year, Bai Song would pay close attention to this girl.
Seeing Xiao Wu's innocent look, Bai Song sighed faintly: "Hey, in short, Xiao Wu can stay in the palace with peace of mind. He is not allowed to run around without Big Brother's permission, do you understand?"
"Yeah!" Xiao Wu responded crisply, and then added, "It would be great if we could get Sister Ruan Er to live with us in the palace."
After stabilizing Xiao Wu, Bai Song had to comfort Ji Zi next.
Jizi didn't have any friends in the palace, so she was hanging out with Xiaowu, which looked pitiful.
Yoshiko's status is somewhat special, she lives in the palace without any name or status.
Bai Song never asked about Ji Zi's plans.
To find Ji Zi's residence, Bai Song had to ask Xiao Cui and found it under Xiao Cui's guidance.
Xiaocui doesn't like Japanese women and has always been wary of this Jizi.
Knowing that my uncle wanted to see this woman, he followed Bai Song into the house.
Jizi was staring at a game of chess in a daze. When she saw Bai Song come in, she naturally knelt down and asked Bai Song to slip on her shoes.
"Hey, hey, what are you doing?"
Xiao Cui suddenly became anxious and stopped in front of Ji Zi.
Only then did Bai Song notice that Jizi's room had been completely furnished according to Japanese customs.
There is a straw mat at the entrance, and there are mostly futons in the room, but no chairs.
It is the most basic etiquette in ordinary Japanese homes for a woman to give a man slippers.
Bai Song wasn't used to it, but he wasn't surprised either. Seeing Xiao Cui looking so nervous, he smiled and said to Ji Zi, "No need, we don't need so many etiquettes in the Tang Dynasty."
Yoshiko then stood up, looking very at home, and stepped aside, still half-kneeling, making a gesture of invitation.
Xiao Cui frowned: "Why are Japanese people so shameless? What are these... what are these?"
Bai Song tapped Xiaocui on the head: "Shut up."
Xiaocui pouted: "Humph, it's just kneeling down! I can do it too, and I'll kneel down enough for my uncle later."
Bai Song ignored him and followed him into the house. He looked around and asked, "How's it going? Are you still used to it?"
Ji Zi made tea for Bai Song: "Get used to it."
"Just get used to it." Bai Song responded casually. He originally wanted to say something, but with Xiao Cui behind him, he didn't know what to say.
Bai Song paused for a while without making a sound, but Ji Zi took the initiative and said: "Actually, you don't have to come here deliberately. I will learn to learn about the lives of ordinary people. Everything now is very interesting to me, so I am not alone."
"That's good." Bai Song felt that the situation was a bit embarrassing.
However, Xiaocui asked unhappily from behind: "Uncle, do you want me to go out? If you want me to go out, just say so, hum!"
"Just stay here! Kneel down and beat my back, don't stop!"
"oh."
With nothing to say, Bai Song turned the topic to Donghuang Pavilion.
"I recently received news that Donghuang Pavilion has arrived in Chang'an, but they have made no further action. Things seem to have reached a deadlock. Do you have anything to say about your father? Or do you know why they have been hiding it?"
Yoshiko thought for a while: "Maybe my father has a more important purpose than revenge."
"for example?"
"Longevity."
"..."
"My father has been pursuing immortality, which is why he is so obsessed with the alchemy method of the Tang Dynasty. He came to the Tang Dynasty, maybe for revenge, but he will definitely use all means to find out the secret of immortality. I have heard from my father before
It is said that there are many unknown secrets of alchemy in the Tang Dynasty, and now they may have some expectations about alchemy."
"Alchemy again."
Bai Song murmured for a while, what on earth are these people who have reached the peak of power thinking?
Why must we pursue immortality?
Bai Song still remembered his original ideal. Wouldn't that be bad in a remote place with a house full of women and children?
"Perhaps it's because I haven't reached the pinnacle of power yet?"
These few simple chats suddenly brought some inspiration to Bai Song.
If the people in Donghuang Pavilion are very interested in elixirs, it is better to hold a large-scale elixir exchange meeting in Chang'an City. If you don't believe it, you can't drag out the people in Donghuang Pavilion.
Thinking of this, Bai Song thought it was interesting, so he stood up and said to Ji Zi: "I suddenly have something to do. Let's talk some other time when we are free."
After saying that, Bai Song stood up, pulled Xiaocui's hair, and left quickly.
To organize an alchemy meeting, it is not enough to rely on Bai Song's influence. This matter must have the support of the emperor.
As long as the imperial decree is issued and the alchemy masters from all over the world are called to gather together, this kind of pomp is enough.
…
An hour later, Bai Song stood in front of Li Shimin and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, regarding the elixir Li Chunfeng mentioned, I heard that the Taoist priest has not been able to remove the poison in the elixir, and the matter has not made any progress."
"So what?"
"I do have an idea."
"Tell me and listen."
"Since Daozhang Li alone is not strong enough, why don't we combine the abilities of all the alchemists in the world?"
"oh?"
"Taoists have always been independent and rarely communicate with each other. The talented people in Taoism also have their own strengths. Why not hold an alchemy conference and call on the world's alchemy experts to gather in Chang'an City, each showing his talents and refining
Make elixirs. After everyone communicates, there will definitely be a way to refine the elixir of longevity."
Li Shimin calmed down his playful expression and gradually furrowed his brows: "I have never thought of this method...but it is difficult to recruit those Taoists. Is there any way to bring them together?"
"Taoists are also human beings. Even if they don't seek any glory or wealth, they still want to pursue a reputation among their fellow sects. Whoever wins the Alchemy and Taoist Conference will be awarded the title of 'No. 1 in the World' or 'Authentic Taoist' by the Emperor."