There are all kinds of pastries and candies in the palace, but there is no such small candy figure made by hand. When Zhu Huichan took it in her hand, her previously gloomy mood instantly improved a lot.
Li Hu said: "There is only Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie in that stall. Unfortunately, there are no Bull Demon King and Iron Fan Princess. If I hadn't been in a hurry to come to the palace to see you, I would have asked him to pinch a pair."
"These two are also very beautiful," Zhu Huichan said, "As for the Bull Demon King and the Iron Fan Princess, you can let him pinch a pair tomorrow."
"Okay" Li Hu responded
After a while, he said again: "I brought something for you today."
His right hand "touched" behind his back and there was something on his hand
"Sword" Zhu Huichan's eyes immediately shone
What Li Hu is holding is a sword. The sword is only two feet long. It has a pale yellow ivory handle, a red gold sword and a shark skin scabbard. It is inlaid with orange cat's eye diamonds. It is really a very gorgeous sword. sword
Zhu Huichan took it from Li Hu's hand and felt it was not heavy. She pressed the handle and pulled out the sword, only to see a flash of cold light. The blade was only an inch wide and as thin as rice paper. On it were engraved two small characters "Sparrow Dance" [
"This is what Boss Shitou asked me to bring to you. It is made by the same sword master as my 'snake wings', but it is a precious blade that cuts iron as well as mud," Li Hu said.
When he first met Zhu Huichan in Lulongsai, Xifengkou, Hua Bushi had promised to give her a sword that was better than the "Snake Wing". Sending her this sword today can be regarded as fulfilling the promise.
Zhu Huichan didn't know much about how to distinguish the quality of weapons, but when she saw that the sword was exquisite in shape, extremely luxurious, and very comfortable to hold in her hand, she felt a little like it and said: "This sword is really good. It's better than the swords I've seen before." They are both beautiful, but it’s a pity that the name ‘quewu’ is not very nice and should be changed to ‘phoenix dance’.”
The name of the sword "Sparrow Dance" was chosen by Master Ou because this sword is shorter and thinner than an ordinary long sword. It is also light and has a bright yellow handle, just like the color of a canary. The name is quite vivid.
Li Hu said: "I think this name is very good and it is like a pair with 'Snake Wings'"
The so-called "dragon and phoenix dance" Li Hu's sword is actually a snake instead of a dragon bird. Although the bird is small, it is just right for Zhu Huichan. After thinking about it, he immediately felt that it made sense and said: "Okay, then let's call this sword 'bird dance'."
She held the sword and slashed around for a while before inserting it back into its sheath and hanging the scabbard on her waist.
"With this sword, the heroine will have a suitable weapon when she travels in the rivers and lakes to fight violence and protect good people." Zhu Huichan was quite excited as she held the hilt of the sword, but it didn't take long for her to become bored again.
"What's the matter, Achan isn't happy after getting the sword?" Li Hu noticed the change in expression on her pretty face and asked.
"Ou Demon King, do you think we can still have a chance to travel together in the world? After my mother scolded me today, I'm afraid I won't even be able to leave the palace." Zhu Huichan lowered his eyes and said. She originally wanted to let Li Hu enter the palace. As a guard, he can take her out of the palace from time to time. Now it seems that this plan is obviously not going to work.
Li Hu said: "If you don't want to stay in the palace, I will take you out."
Zhu Huichan shook his head and said: "The Forbidden Palace is tightly guarded. If you don't have Lan Dutong's help, you can't even get in. How can it be so easy to take me out of the palace?"
Although Lan Haochen could let Li Hu enter the palace, if Li Hu wanted to take the princess out of the palace, it would be a serious crime of beheading, and he would not help him.
Li Hu grinned and said: "I was able to rob a car out of the capital that day. It's not easy to take you out. Don't forget that I am the Bull Demon King and nothing can trouble me."
Zhu Huichan said angrily: "What they say is really not a joke" [
Li Hu stopped his smile and said seriously: "I'm not joking. If Ah Chan is really willing to travel with me, I will take you out of here and protect you and take care of you for the rest of your life. I, Li Hu, can swear to prove it."
Looking at Li Hu's serious eyes, Zhu Huichan bit her lower lip and two red clouds flew up on her cheeks, but she felt as happy as if she had been filled with honey.
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In a big city like Beijing, there are always some novel things happening that make people talk about it and become a topic for ordinary people after dinner.
What people have been talking about most in the past month is neither the powerful Cao family nor the eight heads of the "Eight Sects of Yanjing" who spent a lot of money to be released from prison, but two people who have recently arrived in Beijing. One is Yang Sichang and the other is Hua Bushi
Yang Sichang is famous only because of his rapid promotion in the official ranks. Now Yang Sichang has been promoted to the Ministry of War, Minister-General, and the military affairs of all provinces in the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Fengyi, who was originally in this position, was dismissed because of his unfavorable affairs.
Although Yang Sichang had served as an official in the court earlier, he was idle at home for several years. This time, he was promoted to the second rank of Minister of the Ministry of War. It can be said that he rose to the sky in one step. This was because Emperor Chongzhen also trusted him and the court " The reason why the "Eunuch Party" and the "Five Kings Party" jointly supported
After Yang Sichang took office, he also made a promise to the emperor to rectify the armament within three months and lay out a "net of four righteousness, six corners and ten sides" to quell the banditry in all areas.
In this way, the large-scale replacement of military and political officials in the five provinces of the Central Plains is justifiable. With the downfall of Zhang Fengyi, many key members of the "Donglin Party" were transferred and removed from office and replaced by cronies of the "Eunuch Party". This was also the time when they first entered Beijing. The conditions exchanged between Yang Sichang and Cao Muyun
For a time, under the pressure of the "Eunuch Party" and the "Five Kings Party", the "Donglin Party" forces suffered heavy losses. Only a few people such as Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Xuanda, still had military power.
If people's talk about Yang Sichang is well-founded, the rumors about Hua Bushi are quite fantastical.
The fact that Hua and Yang went to the palace to meet the saint for seven consecutive days has been spread in the capital. The emperor summoned Yang Sichang because of state affairs. Hua Bushi was just the eldest young master of a Jianghu sect. He was also summoned frequently, which was quite disturbing. Got it
The wisdom of the common people should never be underestimated. Various theories were quickly fabricated.
It is said that Hua Bushi possesses a secret book of immortality passed down by Peng Zu in ancient times, which contains a secret technique that can make people immortal and become immortals. The emperor summoned the young master to ask him to teach this technique.
The second theory is also similar to the first one, except that what Hua Bushi has is not the secret book of cultivation and immortality, but Peng Zu's technique of harvesting yin and replenishing yang to control women. The emperor's concubines had a reputation for being greedy for sex, and if they learned this technique, it would be of great use.
This statement was extremely disrespectful to the emperor, and no one dared to publicize it publicly. However, it was this rumor that aroused people's interest the most. Everyone spread it by word of mouth in tea houses and wine shops, and within a short time, no one in the entire capital knew about it.
No matter what kind of secret skill it is, Hua Bushi is sure to win the emperor's respect. The most powerful proof is the emperor's imperial marriage.
The marriage between Hua Bushi and Sima Rulan had been decided a long time ago. The three-month wedding date agreed upon with Xiong Bailing was now approaching. On the seventh day after Hua Bushi had administered the "Heart-Coagulating Needle" to Chongzhen, Cao Cao Mu Yun seemed to say this matter carelessly. After hearing this, the emperor was immediately delighted and immediately announced the marriage decree.
Being granted marriage by the emperor is a matter of great honor, but Hua Bushi knows very well where this honor comes from.
For seven days in a row, he went to the palace to prick the acupuncture points with silver needles. Even ordinary healers had to charge some fees. The emperor should always reward him with something. That’s what is said: one cannot have two. This time, Chongzhen could not write another calligraphy painting to fill the imperial palace. The promise of marriage was worth ten thousand gold, but in reality it only cost less than half a tael of silver. For this emperor who was more frugal with money than the leader of the Beggar Clan, it was the best reward.
From the beginning, Hua Bushi never expected that Emperor Chongzhen would really receive a large reward, but his purpose of entering the palace this time has been achieved. Now he is shouting long live, kneeling down to receive the order and thank him, and everyone is happy.
The person in charge of organizing the wedding was Xiong Bailing and Chu Yiyi. They had already agreed on the specific arrangements and planned to hold three wedding banquets in Wuyang City and Okura City in the capital. They first spent tens of thousands of silver taels to buy a five-indoor building in Dongcheng. The house is preparing for a big wedding
Since it is a wedding banquet given by the emperor in the capital, it is inevitable, and Wuyang City is the headquarters of the "Evil Dog Gate". Sima Rulan is the eldest lady of Okura City, so the first banquet in the capital on the eighth day of August will be held in the capital in early September. On the tenth day of October in Wuyang City, another big banquet will be held on Okura Island.
Soon after the news of Hua Bushi's wedding came out, many people sent him valuable gifts. Among them, the heaviest gifts were from the "Eight Gates of Yanjing"
Although the news about the kidnapping of the prince on Tianqiao Street has been sealed to the outside world, the "Eight Sects of Yanjing" are well-informed in the imperial court. They know the inside story and also know the "Evil Dog Sect" who escorted the prince back to Beijing. Many of the eight sects contributed. It can be said that this young master was of great help to the head of the family who was able to escape from prison and not be used as a scapegoat and have his head chopped off.
With such a life-saving kindness, the "Eight Gates of Yanjing" should repay the kindness.
In addition to these eight sects, there has been an endless stream of people coming to congratulate and give gifts these days. In addition to people from the Jianghu, there are actually many figures in the officialdom.
The most powerful people in the imperial court today are the Cao family and the newly appointed Minister of War, Yang Sichang. Hua Bushi has a close relationship with both of them. It is no wonder that many people want to gain a relationship with the Cao and Yang families by making good friends with Hua Bushi. Got it
These people were also much more generous than the emperor, and the gifts they gave ranged from a few hundred to thousands of silver taels. The day of the wedding banquet had not yet arrived at the "Evil Dog Gate", and the gifts reached more than 30,000 taels. But I don't know if that one What would the stubborn emperor think when he heard this?