Chapter 143: It’s better to stay in the center (End)
The sky in early spring is exceptionally clear.
After being washed by the heavy rain, the small courtyard seems to be more vibrant. Although the breath is cold, the breath is quite refreshing.
But for Jiang Shouzhong, he only felt depressed.
After all, this bridal chamber is not perfect.
The inexplicable coma really dulled his face. I'm sorry for Xia He's first night, I'm sorry for Comrade Xiao Jiang's prowess, I'm sorry for the brightness of the red rose...
Fortunately, the plan to recreate the Destiny Pearl is basically in place. It worked.
At this time, the divine jade beads in Xia He's body already had the ability to heal wounds, even better than the original destiny beads. The reason was that they were tainted with the aura of the Daomen River Map.
However, it is not yet known how long the divine jade beads can be used. It can only depend on the usage.
In addition, I learned from Jiang Yi that there was residual demonic energy on his body. It was obvious that someone tried to seize the body but failed.
Jiang Shouzhong thought for a long time and finally remembered the nine-tailed fox.
At that time, in the underground palace altar, my soul seemed to be stripped out for a moment.
Could it be that the nine-tailed fox wants to seize the body?
Jiang Shouzhong felt a chill running down his spine.
Fortunately, the other party failed at that time, otherwise I don’t know how he died.
And when he learned that Jiang Yi saved him with another sacred jade bead, Jiang Shouzhong felt truly grateful to this woman for the first time in his heart.
Luckily, this time, the divine jade bead was not absorbed by the Hetu Golden Man, so after removing the demonic energy from Jiang Shouzhong's body, Jiang Yi successfully took the divine jade bead back.
But when Jiang Shouzhong spit out the beads, the smell of seafood with a strange fragrance became stronger.
Jiang Shouzhong smacked his lips, somewhat reluctantly.
These beads are delicious.
Jiang Yi witnessed the scene of the man smacking his lips, and a touch of red glow suddenly appeared on his delicate and pretty face, just like the morning glow.
The woman's phoenix eyes were filled with anger, and she glared at the man fiercely. However, she didn't say anything, she just silently picked up the bead, turned around lightly, and left with some inexplicable emotions.
Monk Jiang Shouzhong Zhang Er was confused.
Why is this woman angry?
I wonder if this precious bead may have been damaged after helping to clear away the demonic energy?
Thinking of this, Jiang Shouzhong couldn't help but feel a little guilty, thinking about finding opportunities to make up for this unexpected debt in the future.
As for how to compensate Madam, we will talk about it later.
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Xia He, who has grown from a girl to a young woman, looks a bit brighter, making the other three women very envious.
The talkative and curious baby Dong Xue naturally pulled Xia He and asked him non-stop.
Qiuye had a sentimental look on his face, and the resentment in his heart was even stronger.
Chun Yu scolded the little girl, but in fact he pricked up his ears and listened secretly. It's a pity that although Xia He has a straight temper, he is thin-skinned and unwilling to talk about the details.
Being entangled tightly by the winter snow, I reluctantly said, "It hurt at first, but then it got better."
Dongxue asked again, what kind of pain method?
Xia He said, the kind that tears you in half.
This scared the curious baby Dongxue, her delicate little face turned pale, and she murmured: "Forget it, forget it, I don't like my brother-in-law anymore, I'll just stay single."
Just Even Qiuye was scared.
The eldest sister Chunyu said with a look of regret: "Oh, it's all my fault that I didn't tell you my experience earlier. If you had listened to the eldest sister, you wouldn't have hurt at all."
Dong Snow and Qiuye looked at their eldest sister with admiration in their eyes.
As expected of an experienced elder sister.
Just when Chunyu rolled up his sleeves and was about to tell his two sisters about his experience from the book in advance, a sudden and sharp eagle call broke through the silence in the sky.
Hearing the sound, Chun Yu pinched his thumb and middle finger lightly, put it between his lips and blew a whistle.
The next moment, a majestic eagle swooped down from the depths of the clouds. Like a sharp silver light, it instantly tore through the silence in the sky and landed steadily in the courtyard.
Chun Yu took off the token tied to the eagle's foot and handed it to Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi opened it and took a look, her face as dark as water.
After pondering for a long time, the woman came to Jiang Shouzhong and said calmly: "I haven't seen the queen in the past few days. I think she has given up. I still have things to deal with. Xia He will lend me a hand first. She will go to see you in a few days."
Now that I know there is a master like Meng Niang beside Jiang Shouzhong, I don’t worry about the other person’s safety anymore.
Jiang Shou was reluctant to give up.
He also planned to find an opportunity to communicate with Xia He again, but he did not expect that the other party would leave.
However, Xia He had previously stated that he had to wait for his wife temporarily, so Jiang Shouzhong should not force others to do anything, so he could only watch Jiang Yi leave the courtyard with the four girls.
"Yeah, there's no one left."
Looking at the empty yard, Jiang Shouzhong felt dreamy.
The scenes of Yingying and Yanyan before can no longer be seen.
If Ran Qingchen were here, he would definitely sigh, "This prosperous age is as I wish."
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Shortly after Jiang Yi and his party left, Dean Ge Yulong appeared in disgrace. It's hard not to suspect that this guy has been waiting outside the yard these days.
"Dean Ge, if the queen asked you to come to me to investigate the case, then I refuse."
Jiang Shouzhong said firmly.
Although I have some doubts about Jiang Yi's words, I would rather believe it than not... Try to stay away from the ugly queen.
Ge Yulong waved his hand and said with a smile: "No problem, I came here to inform you that tomorrow you can leave the capital and go to Qingzhou. The higher-ups have already approved the official documents for you. This is yours. Get the warrant.”
Ge Yulong handed Jiang Shouzhong the order to leave Beijing with six dark lights.
"Tomorrow?"
Jiang Shouzhong frowned.
Ge Yulong said seriously: "Xiao Jiang, this is the result of Master Yuan's discussion with us. Some of the secrets cannot be revealed to you, but they are definitely for your own good."
Jiang Shouzhong thought for a moment and nodded lightly, "No problem."
There is nothing else going on in the capital right now, except that the body of Zhang Queer's mother has not been found.
Jiang Yi helped investigate the mysterious Buddha Mother, but she had left Beijing and could not continue to investigate in detail. However, in the past few days, Zhang Queer has already accepted that his mother's body was burned, so there should be no conflict in taking this girl away from Beijing.
"There is another secret task that needs to be entrusted to you."
Ge Yulong took out the envelope given by the queen, handed it to Jiang Shouzhong, and said seriously, "You go to Qingzhou Then open the letter, which contains the address. According to the written address, you find the owner of the house, give the jade to him, and tell him that Luo Mingtang is dead. The owner of the house will give you something to investigate. "
Hearing the words "Luoming Hall", Jiang Shouzhong couldn't help but warn: "Is this a task arranged by the Six Doors or the Empress?"
Ge Yulong said with a straight face: "It was arranged for you by Six Doors. The Empress needed to investigate the death of the head of the Luo family in the capital, so she found someone else. Don't worry, this task has nothing to do with the Empress. If you don't believe it , I can even swear that if I tell lies, my sister will not be able to find a suitable husband and marry anyone within ten years!"
Jiang Shouzhong hesitated and accepted the envelope.
Ge Yulong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and patted Jiang Shouzhong's shoulder heavily,
"Xiao Jiang, you are my most promising successor. When I get old, this position of dean will be Maybe it's up to you. You must protect yourself when you go out."
After Ge Yulong left, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly remembered something.
Isn't this guy's sister only eight years old now?
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Since he was leaving, Jiang Shouzhong naturally needed to plan his route carefully.
There are two couriers at home that need to be delivered first. The first is Zhang Queer. Since she promised her father to send her to a relative's home, she will naturally not break her promise.
So the first stop is to go to Yucheng County, Yuzhou.
Then go to Longsu, Fengcheng, and send Yelu Miaomiao out of the border. This is the second stop.
Finally, head to Qingzhou.
Except for going to Fengcheng Longsu, which requires a half-circle, the other routes are basically a straight line.
Originally, Jiang Shouzhong's plan was to leave Erliang in the courtyard, but then he thought that if he left, it would be too desolate and lonely for this little girl to be alone.
So he decided to take her with him so that he could have a companion to talk to, not to mention there was no shortage of a little follower like her.
Before leaving Beijing, Jiang Shouzhong made a special trip to Zhang Yunwu's residence to inform him of his upcoming departure. He handed the keys to the courtyard to Wen Zhaodi, asked her to help take care of the courtyard, and graciously expressed that Yue'er would If the girl likes it, she can stay here at will.
Zhang Yunwu wanted to accompany him, but Jiang Shouzhong refused.
After that, Lu Renjia was found, and the three of them got together for a drink.
At the wine table, Mr. Jia patted his chest and said: "When Qing Niang comes back, I will help her sweep the yard and wipe the latrine, and then go to Qingzhou to find you. Let us three brothers travel together in the world."
Jiang Shouzhong felt that this guy would definitely fall into the pit and drown.
......
The next day, the light of the morning sun was fresh and bright, just like a peacock spreading its gorgeous tail in the sky.
As the heavy city gate slowly opened, the group finally embarked on their journey.
Jiang Shouzhong, who is handsome and elegant in casual clothes, Zhang Queer, who is wearing smart boots, Erliang, who is carrying a baggage, and Yelu Miaomiao, who is disguised as a maid, have now changed their names to "Jiang Miaomiao." ”
In the darkness, the snake demon Mengniang followed secretly, although invisible, she followed every step.
Four people and one demon embark on a new journey.
When they passed through the city gate, Jiang Shouzhong couldn't help but look back in the direction of the palace and curled his lips.
"Prince? Haha."
This morning, news came out of the capital.
The emperor will appoint the third prince Zhou Min as the new crown prince of the Continent Dynasty, and the canonization will be officially started at the sacrificial ceremony next year.
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Qingzhou.
Not far from the majestic cliff top is the prosperous ancient city. Standing here, you can overlook the entire city as far as you can see, and you can have a panoramic view of the buildings, rivers and green trees in the distance.
On the top of the cliff, the wind was as fierce as a knife, blowing the girl's red skirt, like burning flames jumping in the wind.
"Brother Xiao Jiang, I miss you so much."
On the girl's fat cheeks, tears were gently attached, as clear as pearls.
She slowly took out a stack of yellow paper from the basket and gently threw it into the sky.
The paper was swept by the strong wind, like golden leaves fluttering in the air, drifting farther away with the melody of the wind...
In that piece of yellow Among the whirling papers, one piece floated far away as if guided by an invisible hand.
The yellow paper passed through the mountain wind and the vastness of the cliff top...
And was torn in half by the strong wind.
While swaying, half of it fell on the top of the tower, just at the feet of a woman.
Ran Qingchen, dressed in a green skirt, stood proudly on the top of the tower.
The woman stared at the sky, which was as thin as a rose-colored morning glow. Her skirt fluttered gently, dancing with the breeze, like a lonely green lotus quietly blooming in the morning light.
She looked down at the two torn pieces of yellow paper at her feet.
On that half of the yellow paper, you can vaguely see a line of diagonal writing - Remembering my late husband Jiang...
The remaining writing is hidden in the torn other half on the top, while the back of the half piece of yellow paper was facing up, making the writing difficult to read.
When Ran Qingchen's eyes touched the word "ginger", he couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion in his heart.
She thought of her husband who was far away in the capital.
Ran Qingchen squatted down and stretched out his slender fingertips to gently pick up the half piece of yellow paper with the letters facing down, trying to piece together the complete name.
However, before the fingertips touched the piece of yellow paper, another strong gust of wind suddenly blew past.
Half a piece of yellow paper rolled up and flew into the boundless sky again. It floated and fluttered, and landed in the small courtyard of the bamboo house... and was gently caught by the broad and generous sword that stopped sideways. .
Li Nanshuang, who was practicing his sword, looked at the half piece of yellow paper that fell on the sword.
The word "Shou Zhong" can be seen on the paper.
The girl gently shook off the yellow paper, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and looked up at the sky.
She wants to cook noodles.
The girl in the red skirt on the cliff, the girl in the green skirt on the top of the city tower, the girl in the bamboo house with a knife on her back... The position where they stand is exactly like a triangle, the yellow paper is flying like butterflies, and the girls' emotions are also there Drifting in the wind.
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On the street, horse hooves rapped rapidly on the street, and a group of armored cavalry galloped past the city gate.
The horse gallops like flowing clouds.
Speeding at the front was a handsome young man, heroic and mighty, with the sun reflecting a dazzling luster on his silver-white armor.
It is that Mr. Qi.
Suddenly, he grabbed the horse's reins.
The white war horse struggled to raise its front hooves, let out an excited neigh, and stopped galloping instantly.
The subordinates behind him all tightened their reins and stopped in unison with astonishing coordination and discipline.
The young man cast his gaze outside the city gate, where there was an inconspicuous roadside stall housing the divination stall of a gray-haired old Taoist priest. Mr. Qi drove his horse to the stall, grinned, showing his white teeth, "Old Taoist, are your calculations accurate?"
The old Taoist stroked his beard and said with a smile: "No, you don't need money. "
Mr. Qi tilted his head, his tone was a bit cynical and ironic, "The Su Wen Zhuge family is famous for its divination skills, and you are the ninth generation descendant of the Zhuge family. , I guess his divination ability is not bad. Then I will do a divination for you."
Zhuge Xuanji, the ninth generation descendant of the Zhuge family.
The best calculation in the world.
Zhuge Xuanji, who was praised as "knowing all the mysteries of Yi, knowing the true meaning deep in the Palace of Life", smiled slightly,
"I dare to ask Mr. Qi, oh no, I should call you the third prince." Your Highness... That’s not right. Now I should address you as Your Highness. I dare to ask Your Highness, what do you want?”
King of Qi, Zhou Ji!
The third prince of the continent and the future emperor of the continent.
Zhou Min, whose identity was exposed, was not angry or surprised. He gently flicked the riding whip in his hand, pulled out a lot from the bamboo tube, threw it in front of Zhuge Xuanji, and said with a smile: "Forget it, what is this 'Haotian Divine Luck'?" When will you recognize me as your master?”
Zhuge Xuanji picked up the bamboo stick and looked at it, then returned it to the tube containing countless similar bamboo sticks as if nothing had happened.
Under Zhou Min’s stunned gaze, the old Taoist priest slowly put away his stall.
He put all the divination tools one by one into the big bamboo basket behind his back, and then stood up slowly, as if he was planning to call it a day and leave.
The two cavalrymen wanted to stop him, but Zhuge Xuanji's figure flashed past their sight like a phantom. When they looked again, the opponent was already ten feet away.
Zhuge Xuanji waved his sleeves and chanted loudly:
"The heaven and the earth are unkind and treat all things as stupid dogs. The saints are unkind and treat the common people as stupid dogs. Between heaven and earth, is it still like a pig? It is empty and unyielding. The more you move, the better. It's better to stay in the center than to talk too much..."
Zhou Min narrowed his eyes and tightened his grip on the reins slightly.
"Why not... defend the center?"
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【Volume 1, end】
(End of this chapter)