The bamboo curtains fell under the eaves, and the scrolls on the desk were fragrant.
In the study room of the second hall of the Henan government office, Li Changyuan sat on a round seat, with a perfectly rolled case in front of him.
There were several small celadon dishes lined up on the table. The pine nuts, preserved fruits, fried beans and other refreshments on the plates were not touched at all. A bowl of tea soup was steaming, obviously the host had just added them.
Henan Yin Xiaojing sat across from him, imitating Li Changyuan's example, and crossed his legs awkwardly. After a while, he couldn't help but feel sore and numb, but his face felt refreshed by the spring breeze: "Thank you so much, Master Changyuan, for running to help! If there is a Hu in the city,
If the business strike and the market cannot be properly resolved, tens of thousands of ordinary people will have no rice to cook, and chaos will inevitably occur, and Xiao will not be able to escape the blame.
Now that the real person has found out the intentions of the Zoroastrian saint, I will pay another visit to the palace envoy and try my best to promote this matter. As for the 'middleman' Yang Shaoxia, Xiao thought about it again and again and decided to leave it to Shaoyin Chen Wanglu to invite him.
, is more appropriate. Not long ago, Yang Shaoxia killed the demon cultivator Huo Xianren in the western suburbs of Luoyang, avenging Chen Shaoyin for killing his daughter. Chen Shaoyin has long wanted to meet this young hero."
Li Changyuan took a sip of the tea soup and said with a faint smile: "My little disciple has nothing to do. He only wanted to do chivalry and justice, so he started fighting with the Luoyang heroes and caused a lot of trouble to the Henan Mansion. I hope Master Xiao will be magnanimous and don't have the same knowledge as my little disciple."
good."
Xiao Jing also cupped her hands and smiled and said: "If you can persuade Taiwei Palace to stop fighting Zoroastrianism, Yang Shaoxia will not only have no fault, but also have merit. How dare Mr. Xiao neglect someone who has merit?" While speaking, Xiao Jing took another teapot and gave it to Li Changyuan.
Add to yourself
Then he held up the tea bowl and said, "As the saying goes, 'A great teacher makes a great disciple.' If Yang Shaoxia learns from the real person's words and deeds, his future achievements will be limitless. Mr. Xiao knows that the real person is a vegetarian and avoids drinking alcohol, so today I will give you a cup of tea instead of wine!"
Seeing that Xiao Jing was willing to let go of the blame, Li Changyuan was secretly happy, and he immediately held up the tea bowl: "Master Xiao has worked hard to mediate and plead for the common people, which is the blessing of the people of the city and the place! The people in my Taoist sect admire the wise and think of others, and they are all humble.
, and it should be divided accordingly.”
The two of them drank tea and laughed at each other. The haze that had been stagnate in Xiao Jing's chest for several days was immediately swept away.
At this moment, a wisp of silver light split open the bamboo curtain, came in through the window, and happened to be nailed to the roll-top table. The fly whisk Li Changyuan had just picked up slowly fell again, and when he looked closely, it was a feather-shaped flying knife.
The blade of the knife was stuck on a folded piece of paper, and the ink stains had not yet dried.
Xiao Jing's expression changed drastically, and she was about to call for someone to arrest the assassin, but she saw Li Changyuan wave his hand and said: "No problem! Someone sent a message, it's not an assassination. Let's see what the letter says."
As he spoke, Li Changyuan pulled the flying knife, took off the paper, and unfolded it to read. There were only a few words written on it:
Tan Qing was kidnapped and his disciples disappeared. With flying knives, we can find the real culprit.
The grass is graceful and the brushwork is elegant, so it must be written by a woman. In Li Changyuan's mind, Liu Xiaomu's elegant, elegant, yet weird and cunning appearance has already emerged in Li Changyuan's mind.
Xiao Jing stood aside and looked at it with surprise and uncertainty: "Sir, who sent the letter? Is it trustworthy? Young Master Yang must be in deep danger?"
Li Changyuan looked solemn: "What the letter said should be true. It was a message from an old friend. This iron feather flying knife came from the Tang Sect in the middle of Sichuan, but it appeared in Luoyang for some reason... The Tang Sect has never been subject to the imperial court's surrender order. If there is something behind the scenes,
It might be a bit tricky if the forces involve them..."
Xiao Jing, however, said with relief: "I'm really worried. I happen to know that this iron feather flying knife is the hidden weapon used by Cui Mansion's Shan Ling Guards. A few days ago, a group of knights in Luoyang intercepted the Zoroastrian saint, and there was a Shan Ling Guard."
Wei' came to help. But why the Cui Mansion is like this, Mr. Xiao is also puzzled. If you want to find him, I can order Chen Shaoyin to send orders to all the Wuhou shops in the city to provide full assistance. "
However, Li Changyuan had already stood up, bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your kindness! Now Taiwei Palace is also searching for my disciple everywhere. It is not appropriate to make this matter public, lest the armored guards get there first. As for what Cui Mansion wants,
I since
He will come to inquire. Master Xiao can just go find Wang Jin. If he can be made to give in a little, the troubles caused by Hu Shang's business can be relieved a little. I must go find the whereabouts of my disciple and come back to meet Master Xiao another day.
Cooking tea and discussing the Tao."
The incident happened suddenly and it was extremely urgent. Xiao Jing couldn't force him to stay anymore, so he hurriedly asked someone to fetch a good horse and send him out of the government office.
Yellow dust gradually rises, and there is a gentle breeze during the day.
Li Changyuan drove his horse out of Chongzhengfang, still thinking about where to go to find a group of trustworthy people, so that he could search quietly and avoid the eyes and ears of Taiwei Palace?
Xinma walked a few feet from the reins to the front of Dunhuafang. Li Changyuan sighed and said to himself: "Chong Lingzi was born in Shangqingguan, and the only ones who are willing to go all out to find it are Taoist priests in Shangqingguan. This matter is indispensable.
, I have to bother Taoist Brother Gongsun and the others again! Moreover, Tan Qing is originally a disciple of Linji Temple. If Bao and fellow Taoist Yuan Yizi find out about it, they will search for it with all their strength..."
So he put his legs under the horse's belly and headed straight towards Linji Temple.
Since Gongsun Xuantong came down the mountain with his disciples, he spent most of the time staying at Linjiguan. After the Tongyuan Canal disaster, he took advantage of the opportunity to recruit troops to garrison in the Tongyuan Canal, and arranged for his disciples to enter the canal. Only then did he order the disciples who came down the mountain one after another to
Hang up at Shengzhen Temple nearby so that you can act day and night.
It was a rare day of free time, so I burned incense and made tea with Tong Chunxi, the master of Linji Temple, Yuan Yizi, and analyzed the meaning of the scriptures in a quiet room. Suddenly, a female Taoist priest knocked on the door and reported: "Master, Master Changyuan wants to see you!"
The two of them then stood up, straightened their clothes, left the Jing Room one by one, and went to greet each other in front of the Xuanyuan Hall.
However, he saw Li Changyuan acting uncharacteristically, walking anxiously, and came up to him along the verandah: "Brother Gongsun! Fellow Taoist Yuan Yizi! Chang Yuan has just received the summons, Chong Lingzi and Guiguan disciple Qin Qing, one is missing and the other is kidnapped.
Now their whereabouts are unknown. I hope you will send two disciples quickly to search for them everywhere in the city!"
When the two heard this, they were both shocked. Gongsun Xuantong first calmed down and said: "Fellow Taoist Changyuan, since you are being summoned by someone else, do you have any clues?"
However, Li Changyuan reached into his arms and took out the flying knife and the paper: "This is all I have now. I just came out of Chongzhengfang, and I felt that I should inform the two of you nearby, so as not to delay the search opportunity. If there is any trouble with Lingzi,
He and Tan Qing were taken out of the city, and the surrounding fields were so vast that it would be even harder to find him!"
Tong Chunxi glanced at the paper, then looked at the Tie Yu Flying Knife, and couldn't help but said sadly: "There was an incident in the Qin Mansion that day. Qing'er was a little stimulated and never looked back. Later, the leader of the Beggar Gang Long quietly sent
Someone brought word of mouth that Qing'er was helping him
I was a guest and everything was fine, so I didn't go looking for her. Who would have expected that something unexpected happened today. This flying knife belongs to Cui Mansion's "Shan Ling Guards". I am quite familiar with the Cui family's mistress, Mrs. Lu, fellow Taoist.
You might as well leave it to me so that we can go to Cui Mansion and ask clearly."
Li Changyuan hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "I also had this intention. If it is more convenient for you, fellow Taoist, I will bother you to make a trip." As he spoke, he took the paper returned by Gongsun Xuantong and continued, "This paper is for
"It's too brief. I still need to go to the Beggar Gang to see if I can find out more about the whole story."
Gongsun Xuantong also raised his hand and said: "It can't be delayed! I will ask the disciples in Guanzhong to set out to search. If fellow Taoist Changyuan gets any new clues, we will come here to talk about it."
After the three people agreed on the matter, they left separately. The two Taoist priests also dispersed in the city and began to search for the whereabouts of Yang Chaoxi and Tan Qing.
Somewhere in Nan City, in a guest room at the old courtyard of the Beggar Gang.
Zoroastrian saint Liu Xiaomu sat in the outer hall with a deep look in her eyes: "Tianji, an hour ago, Tan Qing, Yang Shaoxia, and the leader of the Long Gang went to Wei Wangchi for an outing. I don't know who leaked the news, leading Cui's 'Shan Ling Guard' to come
Go pick a fight."
As he spoke, Liu Xiaomu flicked his sleeves, and several iron-feathered flying knives suddenly appeared on the table, making the protector Tianji's eyes almost split open. Liu Xiaomu's voice was as usual,
"According to Gang Leader Long, the 'Shan Ling Guard' kidnapped Tan Qing first and fled into Jingshanfang, causing Yang Shaoxia to rush to rescue him. When Gang Leader Long and the Beggar Gang disciples chased him, even Yang Shaoxia was gone.
Traces. I have summoned you urgently today, and I am authorizing you to lead two hundred Zoroastrian believers, starting from the Wei Wang Pond, and search for the whereabouts of these two people throughout the city."
Heavenly Protector Qin Xiangchu's eyes were slightly red, he knelt down on one knee, put his hands together and made a flame and said: "I humbly thank Holy Aunt for your sympathy!"
Liu Xiaomu nodded slightly, then looked at the other person beside him and said: "Diwei! You lead the scouting horse, watch out for the armored guards of Taiwei Palace, and assist Tianji in searching for traces of Yang Shaoxia and Tan Qing. If there is anything suspicious, first
Send a message to Tianji and come back to repay me."
"Magu!" District Protector Faye Sanqiu knew that this matter was important, so he responded and walked away.
Tan Xiangchu was so anxious that he wished he could grow a pair of wings and immediately patrol Luoyang City to find his daughter. So he stood up and was about to leave, but he saw the saint Xiaoman standing by the door without knowing it, and she also performed the Holy Fire.
He said politely: "Holy aunt! Xiaoman is willing to go with the guardian of Tianji. I sincerely ask for your permission."
Liu Xiaomu frowned and said with displeasure: "Now Wang Jin, I wish you would have thrown yourself into a trap! Last time you sneaked out of the workshop at night, I didn't care about you. Today, you really have to go to Sichuan, and you want to put yourself in danger!"
Having said that, an invisible power from a superior person came towards me with sound waves!
Xiaoman was shocked and turned pale, and quickly knelt down on his knees: "Xiaoman knows that he is guilty...but Mr. Yang is nowhere to be found. Xiaoman's heart is boiling with hot and cold, burning like a boil...Please have mercy on Holy Aunt!" Xiaoman
By the end of the speech, I was bursting into tears, obviously unable to restrain myself.
Tan Xiangchu knew that most foreign women were straightforward in temperament and had a clear distinction between love and hate, unlike Chinese women who were tactful and reserved. If they were suppressed blindly, they would easily become rebellious. He also bowed and advised:
"Holy Aunt! I humble myself and speak boldly. The seven emotions and six desires are combined into the original mind, and good and evil all come from this. I teach you to eliminate evil and do good, and you should also observe the original mind. Follow good like flow, hate evil like hatred, so as not to breed inner demons and abandon good.
From evil. That day on the boat, Young Man had a favor to save Xiaoman. If he did not want to repay him now, and Yang Shaoxia really suffered an accident, Xiaoman would regret it for the rest of his life. Please forgive me.
"
Liu Xiaomu's face was gloomy and uncertain. She knew that Xiaoman was deeply in love and could not control herself. However, as a Zoroastrian saint, Xiaoman would never have any good results with the little Taoist priest in her life. Instead of enduring pain, it would be better to
The pain is short-lived, but wielding the sword of wisdom to cut off the love thread is clean and neat.
But at this moment, seeing Xiaoman's tear-stained face and pitiful appearance, he understood that this matter should not be taken too hastily. He could only sigh and solemnly said: "Xiaoman! If I allow you to go with me, you must answer my question."
Xiao Man seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and said hurriedly: "Please give me the instructions from the Holy Aunt! Xiao Man must obey."
Liu Xiaomu stared at her pair of huge beautiful eyes and said word by word: "Since we are accompanying you, everything must be arranged by Tianji and you are not allowed to make your own decisions. If you are accidentally surrounded by Taiwei Palace hawks and dogs and find it difficult to escape, you must commit suicide immediately to avoid being harmed.
Insult! Do you understand?"
Xiaoman's delicate body trembled, knowing that there was no way out, so he had to salute with tears in his eyes: "Xiaoman understands."
After Liu Xiaomu finished speaking, he looked at Qin Xiangchu and said: "Tianji, you have always been prudent in your actions, so Xiaoman will be under your command for the time being. However, at the same time, an order must be sent to the teachings. From today on, all Xiaoman will be called 'Shuangyue Protector'."
Unless there is a major religious ceremony, you cannot be called a "saint", and those who violate it will be punished according to the canon rules!"
Xiaoman and Tan Xiangchu, how could they not hear the saint's intention to protect them? They immediately bowed down and shouted "Magu".
At this point, the elites of Zoroastrianism, Shangqing Temple, Linji Temple, and Beggar Gang all came out to search for traces throughout the city.
A race against time to search the city began quietly in Luoyang City.