The canopy of trees in the courtyard is like a canopy, with double eaves and flying wings.
In a large tea room in the Yingchuan villa in the southeast of Luocheng, the angel Liu Zhongyi sat cross-legged, holding the tea table with his left hand and waving a spoon with his right hand, digging out only half of the plate of cake.
The mat under the body is loose and soft, and the ice and mist in front of the eyes are cool, which is a very pleasant feeling. Beside there are maids, who are brushing the snow in their green skirts, and their red sleeves are fragrant. Liu Zhongyi is salivating and his eyes are shining.
Yuan Zai sat across from him, sipping the custard mountain with a sip, and staring at the devouring Liu Zhongyi, smiling without saying a word. He waited until he was done sweating and his mouth was full of custard, then he raised his eyes slightly and gestured to the maid next to him.
wink.
The maid's gauze skirt was semi-translucent, and the ruffles were lightly opened. Her delicate body was like jade mountain gelatin. She fell into Liu Zhongyi's arms with a "hum". She was soft and boneless. She held a jade handkerchief and brought it to the corner of Liu Zhongyi's mouth.
He wiped off the fruit crumbs and soufflé. The fresh scent of powder on his body penetrated Liu Zhongyi's seven orifices, causing him to tremble and almost lose his manners on the spot.
Yuan Zai coughed slightly, stopped his spoon and said with a smile: "Eunuch Liu has long been in office, and the carriage and horses are very tiring. It has been a hard journey!"
Liu Zhongyi was immediately excited, and his soul returned to his body. He hurriedly crossed his hands and saluted: "The saint has loved you for a long time, but I will die to repay you. Moreover, what I do as an official is my job, how can I dare to say that I have worked hard!"
Yuan Zai smiled again and turned to the topic: "Then when Eunuch Liu enters the capital of the gods again, who comes with an edict? I wonder if I can lend a little help?"
Liu Zhongyi knew that even though he came under the holy order, after all, the official post he lived in, the official horse he rode on, and the official ship he took, his whereabouts along the way must not be hidden from the powerful officials in the court. Therefore, he did not hide it:
"Xiaguan first went to Ziwei City to deliver the sage's decree to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. After that, there was an oral edict that must be found before he can pass it on to the real person Chang Yuan. I came to the door today to bother me, and I also wanted to ask Yuan to help Xiaguan.
Ask the Master Chang Yuan where he is currently placing orders. The official has passed the sage's oral instructions and must rush back to Chang'an to resume his duties."
After hearing this, Yuan Zai raised his eyebrows slightly and felt secretly happy in his heart. He stroked his beard and smiled and said: "I am not overjoyed when Eunuch Liu comes to my humble residence, so why do you say 'nagging'? If there is nothing urgent in the capital, you might as well stay a few more days."
I am a good official and I have done my best to show my kindness to the landlord. As for the real person Changyuan, I heard that he has been in and out of the East Palace frequently recently. Didn't Eunuch Liu bump into him when he entered Ziwei City?"
Liu Zhongyi's smile froze, and he rolled his eyes a few times, recalling the process of meeting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at noon in detail. He immediately remembered the five pure white "bright snow horses" hidden behind the bamboo curtain under the scorching sun.
There did seem to be a vague figure in the chariot. Even His Highness the Crown Prince came out to receive the order, but he remained still and had no intention of getting out of the car to meet him.
But at that time, he had been waiting for nearly an hour when he suddenly saw the Crown Prince's chariot approaching. He was so happy that he didn't take it to heart. At this time, after being reminded by Yuan Zai, he suddenly thought of it again, so guess what?
Can’t tell who the person is? Looking at all the princes in the court, the only one who dares to ride with the prince is Li Changyuan, the "white-robed mountain man"!
As soon as I thought about this, I couldn't help but feel jealous and resentful. But I had already made up my mind: when I returned to Chang'an, the imperial capital, I would add details to this matter and report it to the Holy Father in detail, so that this Master Changyuan would have a good meal!
Yuan Zai saw the change in his expression and knew that what he just said had worked. He immediately said as if nothing had happened: "Xu Changyuan just happened to leave the East Palace, and he was looking for a Taoist priest to refine medicine and discuss scriptures! This matter is easy! I am the official.
How about I ask the servants and maids in the mansion to go out and inquire, and if there is any news, I will pass it on to Eunuch Liu?"
Only then did Liu Zhongyi smile brightly, picked up a bowl of black plum and mung bean drink, drank it in a few sips, stood up and saluted Yuan Zai with crossed arms: "In this way, you have the prime minister of Lao Yuan! How dare you not praise the generosity of the prime minister before the Holy Day?"
I will go to Jingxing Posthouse to stay and wait for the good news!"
After that, he said goodbye and left.
When Yuan Zai saw his hypocritical pretense, he couldn't help but secretly laugh in his heart. He didn't expose it immediately, but just made an anxious look: "If Eunuch Liu didn't even have a family dinner, he waved his sleeves and walked away. If the princes in the court knew about it, wouldn't he?"
Are you blaming me for being indifferent to your distinguished guests?
Sit down quickly! The meal has been prepared in the kitchen. Let's teach the maids in the mansion to perform a performance for Eunuch Liu. If Eunuch Liu approves, I will give you another reward! Eunuch Liu doesn't need to go to the post house, so he can do it here.
Wouldn't it be more convenient to live in the official residence and talk to each other? Hahaha!"
When all the maids and maids heard about the reward, their eyes brightened immediately. In an instant, they were surrounding Liu Zhongyi, serving tea and pouring wine, beating their legs and rubbing their shoulders. The more daring ones had already placed themselves on Liu Zhongyi's chest.
, so coaxed that he didn’t even know where his soul flew to.
Liu Zhongyi was no longer restrained, and with a pair of impatient hands, he immediately tore off the maid's shawl in his arms. His thick lips parted, his front teeth were burnt yellow, and he moved towards the maid's pink lotus-like neck...
Yuan Zai stood up quietly, with a scornful smile on his lips, and walked out of the tea room, closing the door gently to the increasingly arrogant and angry voice.
The red clouds are rolling, and the clear peaks are shining.
Standing on the Xinzhong Bridge and looking far away, you will see the towering palace wall on the right and the rugged roof ridges on the left. Fine waves emerge from under your feet and surge toward the west, breaking the sunset into countless golden pieces.
Yang Zhaoxi left Yongtaifang and headed north. After experiencing a brief war between heaven and man in his heart, he finally made up his mind to go find his master first.
In the "Top Capital List of Two Capitals" with names and rewards listed, apart from myself, among the people I know well, only Master Li Changyuan and Saint Xiaoman are already on the assassin's mind. If they don't remind them as soon as possible to take more precautions
, I am afraid that the murder of Xiong Cang yesterday will happen again! And no matter what happens to either of them, it is definitely not what he wants.
Therefore, after much hesitation, Yang Zhaoxi decided to report the matter to his master first, and then return to the Tan family's old house in Ningrenfang to find Xiaoman.
After all, the master is used to living alone, and there is not even a little Taoist boy around him, let alone a helper. If the assassin takes advantage of the master's free will and is practicing martial arts and Qi to attack, even if he is repelled by his backhand,
But the Yang Yuan Qi that travels throughout his body will surely run wild in his Dantian meridians like a wild horse, causing internal injuries that are difficult to recover from. At that time, the assassin only needs to turn back to touch up the wound, and he will be doomed.
End!
On the other hand, in Zoroastrianism, the martial arts skills of several major guardian Dharma kings and more than a dozen missionary envoys are beyond the ordinary knights and knights who would dare to provoke them. Xiaoman returned to Zoroastrianism and was protected by his brothers in the religion. The assassin wanted to
Even if we take action, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get close to her. So in comparison, Xiaoman's life is not in danger for the time being.
Thinking like this, Yang Zhaoxi walked slowly off the bridge. He wanted to go to Shengzhen Temple so that he could ask the master of Gongsun Temple who was staying there if he knew the whereabouts of his master.
A few feet away in front of you is the rammed-earth wall of Chengfufang and Yujifang. Many branches and leaves spill out of the wall, swaying in the dusk.
And on the north bank of Luoshui where I was now, the reeds on both sides were thick and green, reaching chest height! The river breeze blew by, making a rustling sound, like the sound of falling trees in late autumn and the sound of rain in the quiet night.
While he was intoxicated, Yang Chaoxi's ears twitched, his pupils shrank suddenly, and he didn't know when the Chengying Sword was in his hand.
The sound of the body brushing against the reed leaves suddenly sounded from all directions, and was nearby in an instant!
Seven black shadows, carrying silver light, rushed out at the same time, heading straight for his vital points!
One of them shouted loudly: "Shuzi! Come and accept your fate——"
Yellow dust filled the air, and hooves flew.
The two riders riding Chixialiu crossed Changxiamen Street, passed Kangsufang, then turned west and headed straight for Ningrenfang.
There was a man and a woman on horseback. The man was very handsome and the woman was delicate and graceful. The sound of hooves was running very fast, as if they were running for their lives, which attracted the attention of passers-by.
Not long after, a man and a woman had reined in their horses and stopped in front of the Qin family's old house. The servants in the mansion recognized the two people and hurriedly came out of the stall, took the reins of the horses, and led them to the stables at the side door. Obviously they were interested in this errand.
, it is customary to go to bed early.
The man stepped back slightly, lowered his hands and bowed, letting the woman walk in front, while he followed suit and stayed behind. Although his figure was steady, his eyes flickered and his arms trembled slightly, whether out of nervousness or excitement.
The two bypassed Chongping, followed the stone path, and went straight into the main hall. They saw that the chairs and stools were neatly arranged in the main hall, and the tables and tables were neatly arranged. An inconspicuous smoker was thrown in the corner, and the smoke slowly came out, and the aroma was astonishing.
But inside the hall, there was no one.
The woman frowned slightly, turned her head and said, "Li Shaochen, where is Master Wang? He summoned me back in such a hurry, why didn't he show up?"
Bu Shan made Li Shaochen tremble his sleeves, hurriedly folded his hands to make flames and said: "Dragon Protector Shuang Yue, sit here for a moment! At this time, the leader and others should be having lunch in the room... I'm humble, I'm humble, I'll go and invite you now!"
The woman was none other than the Zoroastrian saint Li Xiaoman, Protector of the Frost Moon. When Li Shaochen said this, she did not doubt her presence. So she sat down on a crescent moon stool. Thinking of last night's joy, she couldn't help but feel disappointed.
Suddenly his nose flaring, as if he smelled something strange, he raised his eyes again and said: "Wait a minute!"
Li Shaochen had already stepped out of the threshold with one foot, when she suddenly heard Xiaoman calling her, and her body froze immediately. A few drops of cold sweat broke out from her head and slowly slid down her temples. Just as she was about to turn around and reply, she heard Xiaoman continue,
"What kind of spices are in the furnace today? It's so strong, it seems like I've never smelled it before..."
Li Shaochen turned around, not daring to look at Xiaoman, but clasped his hands and said respectfully: "Defender Shuangyue, I heard from the servants in the house that this is a new batch of spices imported by Lord Protector Tianji, called 'rosemary'."
Incense. Once made into incense pills and burned, it can not only repel mosquitoes and flies, but also soothe the mind and refresh the mind. I took some and gave them to the brothers in the church to repell mosquitoes."
Xiaoman nodded slightly, seeming to be intoxicated. Just as Li Shaochen was about to hesitate, he suddenly said: "No... there is still some sweet fragrance of wine pulp, and some, like the fragrance of Western lilies..."
Seeing that she was already drunk, Li Shaochen hurriedly raised his sleeves, quietly wiped away the cold sweat, and carefully replied: "It is said...it is said that these 'rosemary pills' must be mixed with wine syrup and kneaded into a ball before they can be eaten."
The medicinal power and fragrance are fully released, and the mosquito repellent effect is even better than that of mugwort..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiaoman lazily waved his arm and motioned for him to quickly go and ask the leader to come over. Li Shaochen then walked away as if he had received an amnesty, and disappeared in an instant.
Sitting in the hall, Xiao Manku gradually felt that his whole body was weak and weak, and his tiredness was like a tide, pouring from his limbs to his head. So he tried his best to hold up his arms and support his cheeks, but he couldn't help but doze off. No.
When it was time to drink tea, he finally lay down on the table and fell asleep.
At this time, three figures appeared outside the main hall door, and the leading figure in the middle was actually the Sun Protector Zhang Songyue!
Following him, one was Faye Sanqiu, the local protector, and the other was Li Shaochen who had left and returned.
As soon as the three people entered the main hall, they immediately bolted the doors and windows. However, the skylight still penetrated the grille and gauze, illuminating the backs of the three people, and then pulled out long and thin shadows in front of them. The shadows covered Xiaoman's quiet and innocent face.
The holy light dimmed on his face, and Li Shaochen finally felt a trace of intolerance and regret.
The three of them didn't say a word, but tiptoed around Xiaoman...