There is snow outside the window lattice. Not far away, there is a small lamp, gently swaying under the eaves, lighting up the way home for pedestrians on the road.
In the Miaoyin Pavilion, as Xie Heng's questioning sounded, Dongfang Ling and Dongfang Xia frowned in unison and lowered their heads in thought.
Recalling the rumors in the Daming Palace during this period, and looking up at Xie Heng who was drinking tea calmly, Dongfang Ling suddenly made a decision in his heart.
"I dare not hide anything from you, sir. I have heard some rumors about the Daming Palace recently. I wonder if it is the strange thing that sir said."
Putting down the tea bowl in his hand, Dongfang Ling said calmly.
"Oh, Mr. Xie is willing to hear the details, and I would like to ask Mr. Dongfang to explain it in detail."
Hearing this, Xie Heng smiled lightly and said softly to Dongfang Ling.
"I heard that His Majesty the Emperor has frequently visited the Imperial Ancestral Temple in the past year."
"Every time I come back from the Imperial Ancestral Temple, I am in high spirits. After returning to the dormitory, I don't see anyone. It lasts for three to five days at least, and ten and a half months at most."
After saying this, Dongfang Ling paused for a moment and then continued.
"It's just that in the past few months, for some reason, His Majesty has suddenly become a little moody, and his visits to the Ancestral Temple have become more and more frequent."
"But every time after he came back from the Ancestral Temple, his expression became not very good."
"Many ministers in the court have discussed privately, saying..."
"Say yes..."
Having said this, Dongfang Ling felt a little hesitant as he looked at Xie Heng's calm expression.
At this time, Dongfang Xia on the side gently pulled the corner of Dongfang Ling's clothes and said softly:
"Brother, as ministers, we should not talk about our father in private."
Looking at the hesitant Dongfang brother and sister, Han Yifei also felt a little hesitant at this time. He looked at Xie Heng who looked calm and thought about the situation in Shaanzhou that day. Han Yifei had made up his mind and whispered to Dongfang Ling:
"Brother Dongfang, don't have any scruples. Mr. Xie has great supernatural powers and is a very compassionate person. I think Mr. Xie must have his own considerations when he comes to understand these things. Brother Dongfang, don't have any scruples."
Xie Heng heard Han Yifei's words clearly, and Xie Heng nodded secretly.
"He is indeed a rare person with a thoughtful mind."
Thinking of this, Xie Heng raised his eyes and looked at the Dongfang brothers and sisters opposite him. He just smiled slightly and did not urge them. He just quietly tasted the tea in his hand.
In the whole room, it seemed that only Xiaobai was the most untroubled, happily eating the various delicacies brought by Han Yifei.
The candlestick in the room shed a little candle tears, and from time to time there was a crackling sound on the wick, as if there were thunderous sounds in the hearts of the two Dongfang brothers and sisters.
Glancing at Dongfang Xia, who looked a little serious, Dongfang Ling thought in his heart, then gritted his teeth, gently patted the back of Dongfang Xia's hand, and then said to Xie Heng:
"To be honest, people in the court have been saying recently that Your Majesty has been going to the Ancestral Temple frequently recently and has been contaminated by the Yin energy of the Ancestral Temple. That's why Your Majesty has become moody."
Dongfang Ling finished speaking in one breath and just looked at Xie Heng quietly.
Gently placing the fine tea set in his hand on the table, Xie Heng looked at the Dongfang brother and sister and asked lightly:
"Mr. Dongfang, I wonder if you know who Xuanyuan Ling is?"
"Xuanyuan Ling?"
Upon hearing this name, Dongfang Ling and Dongfang Xia looked at each other. They thought the name was familiar, but for a moment, they couldn't remember it.
At this time, Han Yifei, who was sitting aside, couldn't help but frown in thought.
Seeing the people in front of him looking like they were thinking hard, Xie Heng smiled lightly and reminded:
"This Xuanyuan Ling was the person in charge who represented the imperial court and went to the Western Shu Province to hold a ceremony to worship Taoist ancestors a year ago. Do you still have any impressions?"
Hearing Xie Heng's reminder, Dongfang Ling and others suddenly remembered. Dongfang Xia even smiled and said to Dongfang Ling:
"Ah, I remembered it. It is said that this Xuanyuan Order is the ancestor of the royal family. I heard that he went to Western Shu to canonize the White Crane Immortal on behalf of the royal family."
"Isn't my father very opposed to His Majesty's decision? When he returned home, he said that there are no such things as gods and gods in this world. It must be a folk trick."
Having said this, Dongfang Xia seemed to realize something. She looked at Xie Heng and Xiao Bai with unnatural eyes, and her whole body froze in place.
At this time, Dongfang Ling jumped up from his chair, pointed at Xie Heng, and said inarticulately:
"you……"
"you……"
"Are you the legendary White Crane Immortal from Western Shu?"
"Hey, you two dolls are not stupid enough."
Xiaobai's slightly mocking voice sounded in the quiet room, but it was a bit harsh in the ears of the Dongfang brothers and sisters.
At this time, the two brothers and sisters looked at each other and couldn't help but smile bitterly. If they had known this, they should have put away their arrogance. Now I am afraid that it will leave a bad impression on the White Crane Immortal.
Thinking of this, the Dongfang brothers and sisters looked at Han Yifei with a bit of resentment, and even scolded Han Yifei bloody in their hearts.
"Well, Han Yifei, since you already knew that the other party is a god, why don't you hide it from my brother and sister and watch my brother and sister make a fool of themselves in front of the god?"
Looking at the horrified expressions of the Dongfang brothers and sisters, and feeling the turmoil in their hearts, Xie Heng's lips curled up into a faint smile. He waved his sleeves gently, and a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere filled the room.
The peaceful Taoist charm exuded from Xie Heng's body soothed everyone's emotions and made everyone calm down. Then Xinhai asked lightly:
"Are you sure that Xuanyuan Ling is the ancestor of the royal family?"
Hearing Xie Heng's inquiry, Dongfang Ling and the others became even more cautious. After thinking for a while, they said:
"Mr. Hui, we, brother and sister, just heard my father talk about it occasionally, but we can't be sure."
"However, one thing is certain. That is, Xuanyuan Ling is indeed a member of the royal family. As for other information, my brother and sister will definitely inquire carefully after returning home."
Seeing Dongfang Ling say with some fear, Xie Heng was noncommittal and thought about the whole thing quietly in his heart.
At the same time, the Xiantian Yishu in his hand was displayed and continued to be deduced.
Seeing that Xie Heng stopped talking, the Dongfang brothers and sisters also stopped talking and waited quietly. However, their thoughts at this time were constantly surging.
After a long time, Xie Heng waved his hand and put away Xiantian Yishu, smiled slightly at the Dongfang brothers and sisters, and asked softly:
"Mr. Dongfang, you are a prominent local family in Dijing. I wonder if you know the Gongyang family?"
The moment they heard Xie Heng's question, Dongfang Ling and his two men were already very alert.
However, when Dongfang Ling heard the words "Gongyang Family", he was a little unable to react. He didn't know why the immortal in front of him was thinking so fast.
Afterwards, Dongfang Ling calmed down and asked softly:
"Sir, the Gongyang family you are talking about is the Gongyang family in Wuyi Lane in the west of the city?"
"That's right. It seems that Xie asked the right person."
Hearing the other party directly tell the specific location of Gongyang's house, Xie Heng couldn't help but smile calmly on his face.
After receiving Xie Heng's affirmation, Dongfang Ling thought for a while, sorted out his thoughts, and then said slowly:
"Mr. Hui, this Gongyang family is originally a relative of the emperor."
"oh?"
Hearing this, Xie Heng suddenly became interested.
He secretly thought that this matter seemed to be getting more and more interesting. Not only was Shu Cang's demon species Black Lotus related to the royal family, but the Gongyang family, which was being watched by the Taoist Sacrifice Sect, was also related to the royal family.