Zheng Quchi, like the others, looked at Gongshu with a feeling of dismay.
The "three things to avoid" that he mentioned when they were at Thousand Trees Palace were ringing in her ears now.
First, it must not be related to national affairs; second, it must not harm the natural order or seek revenge and stir up trouble; third, it must not exceed the capabilities of public losers.
So she couldn't ask the public losers to do anything that would benefit the country of Ye, nor could she ask them to resolve the Mo family's grievances for her... Perhaps, she could make the simplest and crudest request, asking for money.
This has nothing to do with national affairs, and it is not harmful to nature. Public losers are most in need of such gold and silver. But if she has a big appetite and empties most of the public losers' wealth, will he promise to follow through to the end?
She didn't believe it.
Even if he agrees by then, there will definitely be others who will stand in the way, and she might not even know how she died in the end.
She felt that if Gongshu spoke so "eloquently", he was just advertising and exaggerating the "Jichun Craftsmen's Union". He had already made the real situation clear to her and was not afraid of her having any delusions or misunderstandings.
She saw that the people below believed it, and glanced at him. This wave of publicity had a good effect. If the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild" is held again in three years, everyone will compete for the winner of the finals.
A promise made by a public loser can change his luck at least, or change his life at worst.
She winked at him.
Gongshu Jiruo was observing her expression when he saw the corners of her mouth raised, and suddenly blinked at her, like stars streaming out of the sky... He was startled. The wind hadn't moved, the leaves hadn't moved, and the sky was filled with seven-star lights. , something suddenly moved.
In his eyes, her appearance at the moment had faded and she had become the person he remembered.
I sigh in silence about how fragrant the past was. Only now, when the melancholy dissipates and there is a bright and warm atmosphere, can things in the world be so calm.
He also blinked at her hesitantly.
Although he didn't understand why she signaled to him, he didn't want her to misunderstand that he didn't respond.
Unfamiliar, slightly unnatural, and naive.
Zheng Quchi chuckled.
Can you imagine? It would be too strange for Gongshu, a cold-blooded person like him, to make such a cute expression like wink.
It turns out that he can also have such a naive side.
Seeing her smile, Gongshu Jiruo seemed to know that his actions just now made her laugh. His eyes flickered, and he turned his face away with reproach and embarrassment, not to see her face laughing at him.
Zheng Quchi regarded herself as "Zheng Qing" at this moment. She relaxed a little and then resumed her mission. It was her turn to appear next.
She stood on the round altar and looked at the "half lotus petal" viewing platform specially carved out for tourists on the hillside below. The petals of the viewing platform were unfolded one after another, and many people were already arriving one after another.
She saw the top ten craftsmen from the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild" and also saw Yu Manqi among the crowd.
His expression of jealousy towards her was unabashed.
But the angrier he became, the more heartily Zheng Quchi laughed.
Yu Manqi, you have been defeated. If you want to defeat me, it is best to find your master Zuo Mo and let him avenge you. I will wait and see.
Uncle Mu, I have become the leader of the "Jichun Craftsmen Guild". When I return to Fu County, I will definitely tell you this good news.
I also defeated Zuo Mo's apprentice. You will be very happy to hear that. It's a pity that you didn't see Zuo Mo, the culprit who harmed you and your senior brother.
She then thought of Mu Gaoyi, Shi Hetong, and the craftsmen in the camp. If they knew that our craftsmen from Ye State were successful this time, they would definitely be particularly surprised and happy.
Zheng Quchi pursed his lips and smiled.
Brother Wei, Fu Rong and others must not have thought that she could win the championship. After she meets them, she will tell them that we are rich and we will no longer have to eat chaffy vegetables in our long-term slope camp. Worry Food is out.
And Yu Wensheng, he should have left Thousand Trees Palace, so has he succeeded in getting that important thing?
Is he safe and sound?
Since the finals, she has been held back by Gongshu Jiruo and has never gone back. Will he... be worried about her?
After running these things through her mind, she put them aside for the time being deep in her heart.
Now, she was standing at the highest and brightest place. If they were there, they would definitely be able to see her.
She walked away from Gongshu Jiruo, alone, with firm and steady steps. Her movement immediately diverted the attention focused on Gongshu Jiruo to herself.
To be honest, she doesn't have an advantage in terms of appearance or status, but fortunately, most of the people who came this year came to see the leaders of the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild".
She and Gongshu stood together, and she was the first to light the lamp and start the lantern-laying ceremony. There was no doubt about her identity.
She is currently wearing a blue dress of the same series as Gongshujia, but of a different style. Her fluffy hair is combed on her crown and wavy on her back. She is not afraid of the harsh mountain wind and puts her voice into the sound of the wind. A power throw.
"I am Zheng Qing. Just now, Abbot Miku and everyone in Gongshu have never mentioned my origin. You must be curious, which country am I a craftsman from?"
Her words immediately focused all the eyes and attention on her.
They nodded desperately inwardly.
That's right.
They are very curious!
Very curious!
"I, Zheng Qing, am from Ye State and a native of Ye State. I know that in your minds, the craftsmen of Ye State are not worthy of having a name on such a grand occasion." Zheng Quchi unconsciously imitated Yu Wensheng's face. That gentle, harmless yet scornful smile.
"But I, Zheng Qing, not only show up at the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild, but also solemnly tell the world that I have won the top spot in the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild."
Cringe, stage fright, humility, humble acknowledgment?
She doesn't have any of these classic award-winning gestures.
They craftsmen of Ye State had already fallen into the dust. They were ridiculed and their backs were broken, but they did not dare to cry out in pain.
Don’t they look down on Ye State? Then let them remember this moment as the pride of the craftsmen of Ye State.
Her words, every word, all weighed heavily on the heads of people who came to watch, play, and look forward to the results. The star observation deck of Nuo Da was so elegant and silent, with only a dumb look on their face. He looked at Zheng Qing above.
What is she talking about?
They seemed to hear the word "Ye Country"...
"I just want to say that the country of Ye will not be in ruins forever. The more you scold and trample on it, the faster it will grow...I am an example."
After she finished what she wanted to convey in one breath, she then remembered to promote the "Jichun Craftsmen's Union" to public losers.
She quickly adjusted her awkward expression and said in a very official tone: "This is the first time that our craftsmen from Ye State have won the top prize. There should be second and third times in the future." time... At that time, all craftsmen from the seven countries are welcome to participate actively and see who is the benchmark that will never fail in the craftsmanship industry."
Well, very good. Zheng Quchi felt that what he said was very encouraging and polite.
But after she finished speaking, she found that the surroundings were still very quiet. Not only did the people behind her look dumbfounded, but the people below also couldn't believe their ears, so they didn't know what expression to put on for a moment. .
But in this still time, there was such a small moment, which made the blood rush to my head and made me excited.
"It's Ye Country, it's a craftsman from Ye Country! Oh my God, if you don't give up in your lifetime, you will finally get to this moment. Now I can't wait to run back to my hometown immediately and tell our parents and fellow villagers!"
"Me too, I can't believe this is true. When I heard him calling himself a craftsman of Ye State, I really cried. I, a man of seven feet, was actually moved to tears."
"Okay! That's great!"
"Zheng Qing, we have heard what you said. We Ye people will not be depressed forever!"
A small, weak voice echoed from below, responding to her.
It's really small. Among the hundreds or thousands of people, there are only a few dozen people here and there.
But it didn't matter if there were only a few people. The person standing above, like a bright lamp, was guiding them and shining on them, and they actually aroused infinite courage.
Zheng Quchi heard them, and they shouted heartbreakingly to get her attention, but her hearing was extraordinary, so there was no mistake.
She told them: "The rooster is nothing but a blockbuster. An eagle is nothing but a success. It soars into the sky. All failures are to take a step closer to success. You don't have to be afraid that you are alone. You can open your eyes." Take a look at the fellow travelers who are stumbling forward along the way. They may come early or late, but sooner or later they will meet you."
Her heartfelt words touched the hearts of many people inadvertently.
"She is really a craftsman from Ye State?"
"This can't be a lie. Even if it's a lie, no one would be so stupid as to choose Ye Country..."
At this time, a person in the crowd pointed upward and shouted angrily: "I, I remember him. He was the one who asked us where to place our bets before, and then voted for the one won by the craftsmen of Ye State. It turns out that he is... It's over, it's over. , I really lost this time."
"I will definitely lose."
"Oh, me too, who the hell would have guessed that the winner in the end would be the craftsmen of Ye State?"
For a moment, the whole country was wailing, and they were all people participating in the gambling game, but none of these people placed bets on Ye Guo. Thinking of the terrifying odds, they were almost crying to death at this moment.
"I don't believe it. Why did a man from Ye State win? Yu Man from Hongsheng State became famous in seven years and is still famous all over the country. How could he lose to such an unheard of person?"
"Why not?" A merchant laughed and said: "You are short-sighted and only remember the past. The Ye country has been silent for a hundred years, but it suddenly became a blockbuster. What's so special about it? Don't forget that in the early years of the Seven Kingdoms, the Ye country was the leader. "
"Ah, what you are saying is just remembering the past. The situation led by Ye State was unknown hundreds of years ago. Ye State is now a mess!"
The man who was traveling with the merchant said: "That's not necessarily true. If there is Yu Wensheng and Zheng Qing in Ye country, who knows if someone else will pop up in the future and stand on that high platform again?" Come on, put aside your lofty words and fight against the heroes?"
"you--"
"Did you see that?" Another person interrupted him. This man had an upturned beard and looked very impressive. He raised his head and sighed softly: "The wind has changed."
A change in the direction of the wind will bring about changes in the future that are difficult to estimate. If you do not understand the current situation and just show off your own advantages and ignore the growth of others, this is an extremely terrible thing.
The four major merchants, Chen Bai, Yue Jin, Mu Xixi, and Muha, all came, as well as the old merchant from Ye State. They were surprised but not surprised to see that "Ah Qing" won the championship.
But this was undoubtedly a big surprise that hit them over the head.
The craftsman they chose eventually became the leader of the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild". This was nothing more than a wave of free publicity for future products. With her reputation, there would be endless money to be made.
Zheng Quchi inspected the dark crowd below and found the people from Ye State who were shouting, but she never found Yu Wensheng and the others.
…Is it possible that they didn’t come to attend the lantern-laying ceremony? Or maybe they found a secluded, dark corner and she didn't see it?
She suddenly felt uneasy in her heart.
Or...what happened to Yu Wensheng when he was in Qianshu Palace?
At this time, a great warrior monk hurried onto the star observation platform. As soon as he arrived, he went straight to Abbot Miku.
He looked serious, and after whispering a few words into Miku's ear, Miku's expression suddenly changed.
Immediately, he looked deeply at Zheng Quchi's position.
"Immediately seal the mountain under martial law! Send a message to the Lord of Yongchun City to immediately dispatch troops and generals to seal off all important roads and not allow any suspicious person to be released."
"Follow the order."
After explaining to the great warrior monk, Miku shook his robe sleeves and faced the wind. He quickly walked to Gongshu Jiruo and whispered a few words to him in a low voice.
His reaction was almost the same as Mi Ku's before, and he immediately looked in the direction of Zheng Quchi.
Zheng Quchi glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw a warrior monk approaching in a hurry, then leaving with a murderous aura, and he immediately felt suspicious in his heart.
She could even sense the sights of Mi Ku and Gong Shu Ji Ruo focusing on her one after another.
She didn't understand, why were they looking at her with that strange look?
Seemingly suspicious, wary and stern, with a hint of pity mixed in?
Abbot Miku stepped forward to preside over the last part of the lantern-laying ceremony: "The lantern-laying ceremony has officially ended, and this session of the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild has also come to a successful conclusion. We, the Buddha, are merciful, and the poor monk hereby wishes you all the protection and blessings of the Three Jewels. The six o’clock are auspicious.”
As soon as he finished speaking, fairy music started to play, and the sound of Buddha was like a faint sound. Dancers on the stage were dancing with lotus flowers, and they performed religious dances. On the stage further away, female fairies in colorful clothes sang and danced around them, and there were lantern festivals, Concerts, dances, and divine Dharma performances begin here.
While everyone was attracted by this rare Nuo dance performance, Gongshu Jiruo pulled Zheng Quchi, who was entranced, and the two came to a relatively quiet place.
He asked her: "What were you looking for down there just now? Are you looking for Yu Wensheng and the others?"
Hearing the name "Yu Wensheng" mentioned bluntly, Zheng Quchi suddenly felt something weighing heavily on his heart.
Seeing her silence, he continued: "Have you been waiting for him?"
She looked at Gong's loss and didn't let her expression reveal any clues.
A smile appeared on his lips, but his eyes were frozen: "It's a pity that you can't wait for them anymore."
(End of chapter)
