Capital City, in the blink of an eye, nearly a month has passed since that long night.
A lot has happened in the capital this month.
The eleventh prince Mu Qing and the Rakshasa King Tao Yaoyao were both punished for what they had done. Of course, the punishment was not severe, it was just a fine and a grounding.
The one who was most affected was the eldest prince Mu Yuan. Originally, the marriage with the Southwest Palace would have further strengthened the eldest prince's power, and even ascending to the position of prince in one fell swoop was not impossible. However, now that the marriage has failed, everything has become empty talk.
In addition to the eldest prince, the Southwest Palace was also the party most implicated. Princess Qingqing was a demon. This incident spread throughout the city, and the reputation of the Southwest Palace was greatly affected. Even the position of Prince Wu of the Southwest King was almost unsafe. .
Coupled with the disrespectful words and actions of the crown prince Zhu Qingge at Mu Yuan's wedding, the Shang Emperor dismissed Zhu Qingge from all military posts in anger, and the loss of power in the Southwest Palace seemed inevitable.
However, just when everyone thought that Emperor Shang would continue to investigate King Southwest for his crimes, the matter suddenly dropped.
The Southwest King left sadly and returned to the border. Perhaps he would never be able to come to the capital again in this life.
In the capital city, as the month comes to an end, heavy snow falls from the sky.
The first snow in winter was so heavy.
The city is covered in silver, so beautiful that it’s mesmerizing.
The arrival of this snow also means that winter has completely arrived.
New Year's Eve is not far off, especially this year's New Year's Eve, which is much earlier than in previous years.
"Drink the medicine!"
Li Garden, Inner Courtyard, Li Youwei came to Little Red Riding Hood's room carrying a medicine bowl, put it down and left directly.
"Miss Li."
In the room, Bai Wangyu stood up and saluted politely, "Thank you."
"Long-winded."
Li Youwei said lightly, left the room without saying another word.
Bai Wangyu looked at the medicine bowl on the table, endured the pain, and drank it all in one gulp.
Next to the medicine bowl, there is a small plate of candied fruits, which was Li Ziye's favorite thing when he was a child.
When the two were young, every time they fell ill, Li Ziye refused to take medicine because he was afraid of pain, so every time, Li Youwei would prepare candied fruits in advance.
The reason why Bai Wangyu is being treated like this now is because Li Youwei heard from Li Ziye that this little red riding hood will most likely be the next generation leader of the Confucian sect in the future.
Based on the belief that Confucianism and Taixue Palace would be potential big customers of the Li family, Li Youwei's attitude towards Bai Wangyu finally became slightly better.
"boom!"
At this time, a violent collision sounded outside the room, and then there was a snap, and something seemed to hit the ground again.
Bai Wangyu heard the commotion outside, took a piece of candied fruit and stuffed it into his mouth, then curiously went out to watch the excitement.
I saw a person lying upside down in the snow under the tree in the courtyard. Snow was still falling from the tree, almost burying the person below.
"Brother Li."
Seeing this, Bai Wangyu hurried forward and pulled out Li Ziye from the snowdrift.
"Bah, bah, bah!"
Li Ziye spat out the snow in his mouth several times, shook his head again, and said with some embarrassment, "There is snow on the ground, it's too slippery, mistake!"
This Flying Immortal Breaking Technique is really difficult to practice!
Bai Wangyu showed a smile on his face and did not point out anything. He said, "Brother Li, don't be impatient. Look at me, I can't even move my true energy now. I'm not as good as Brother Li."
"Go away, don't be angry with me."
Li Ziye said angrily, "Don't think I don't know. You are already in the third level. After a while, your injuries will recover and I still won't be able to beat you."
"The level of cultivation does not mean anything."
Bai Wangyu smiled and said, "If Brother Li hadn't saved me before, I might have died outside Taixue Palace."
"Well, there is some truth in what you said."
Li Ziye touched his chin, nodded, reached out and patted the person in front of him on the shoulder, grinned and said, "The Confucian leader also said, I'm smarter than you, don't be discouraged, keep working hard."
"..."
Bai Wangyu felt that his comfort just now was unnecessary.
This guy can never be discouraged at any time.
"Old Bai, the Chinese New Year is almost here. Don't go back to Taixue this year. Just spend it in Li Garden." Li Ziye said.
He knew that Little Red Riding Hood was an orphan and spent the New Year celebrations in Taixue Palace in previous years. During the New Year, there were not many people left in Taixue Palace and it was very deserted. It was really pitiful for Little Red Riding Hood to be alone.
"I'm going to pay New Year's greetings to the Master of Dharma and Confucianism and the teachers." Bai Wangyu hesitated and said.
"Everyone has a family and a house. When can't you say New Year greetings? I will go with you then." Li Ziye said.
When Bai Wangyu heard this, he nodded slightly and said, "That's fine, thank you Brother Li."
"Let's go out with me." Li Ziye seemed to have remembered something again and said.
"Where to go?" Bai Wangyu asked confused.
"Go find the little oiran."
Li Ziye said something and quickly walked outside.
Outside Li Garden, Li Ziye and Little Red Riding Hood boarded the carriage and rushed towards the east of the city.
Southeast of the city, by the Xiangshui River, in a quiet small courtyard, Yu Qingxuan, dressed in plain brocade fur, was sweeping snow in front of the courtyard. He had just cleared a path. At this time, a carriage drove by and swept the path in front of the courtyard. It was crushed into a mess again.
"..."
Yu Qingxuan looked at the carriage and wished he could give the people inside a broom.
"Qingxuan."
On the carriage, Li Ziye jumped down and said with a smile, "Long time no see."
"It's not that long, just over a month. Mr. Li is a very busy man."
When Yu Qingxuan saw the person coming, he said angrily, "Why do you think of me, a little girl, today?"
"hey-hey."
Li Ziye smiled awkwardly and said, "Isn't it almost the New Year? Qingxuan, are you coming to Li Garden to celebrate the New Year this year?"
"Going to Li Garden to celebrate the New Year?"
Yu Qingxuan looked startled, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.
Over the years, she has spent the New Year alone, and it has almost become a habit.
"If you don't say anything, take it as a promise. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. I'll send someone to pick you up then!"
Li Ziye said this and didn't give the little oiran a chance to refuse. He immediately got into the carriage and left in a hurry.
"plum"
After Yu Qingxuan came to his senses, he was about to say something, but found that the carriage had already left.
"This guy."
Yu Qingxuan looked helpless and stared at the carriage going away. For a long time, a smile appeared on his beautiful face.
Anyway, since this guy kindly invited her, she had no choice but to agree.
"Hey, the little monk is not here, otherwise it would be more lively."
On the carriage, Li Ziye sighed and said, "I don't know, has the young monk found a way to save the princess?"
"You will find it." Bai Wangyu smiled.
"Old Bai."
Li Ziye said a little depressed, "After the New Year, there are only two years left before the three-year period. What do you think I should do? I don't want to fight that woman, I can't fight her!"
He had seen Yan Xiaoyu, he had also seen the little monk, and the fourth prince Mubai and the little red riding hood in front of him were all perverts. Then Huo Lin'er was as famous as these guys, how could he possibly beat them.
"I don't have a good solution for this matter."
Bai Wangyu said helplessly, "I thought that Brother Li would be able to fight that Huo Lin'er when he got the opportunity to carve his name in the Heavenly Book. Unexpectedly, Brother Li only broke through one level in the end. It's strange to say that Brother Li When the name was being carved, the movement of the Heavenly Book was very alarming, and the awe-inspiring righteousness injected into Brother Li's body was enough to allow Brother Li to enter the Five Realms in one step, but I don't know what went wrong, and the expected effect was not achieved."
"I won't mention the Heavenly Book. By the way, Lao Bai, when you were fighting with Fahai, didn't you miss a big move? Can you teach me?" Li Ziye suddenly remembered something and asked.
"Brother Li is talking about Haoran's Forbidden Style?"
When Bai Wangyu heard the words, he frowned slightly and said, "Brother Li, it's best not to learn. The price is too high. This time, if the Confucian leader hadn't saved me personally, I might have died."
"Well……"
Li Ziye looked thoughtful and said, "I'll think about it again."
Just as the emperors, ministers and people of Dashang were beginning to prepare for the upcoming New Year's Day, the four tribes in Mobei had been tormented by the monster incident for the past month.
In the Huyan tribe's tent, the princes of the Chisong, Baidi, and Helan tribes arrived again.
"Don't you have any doubts this time?"
Lord Huyan looked at the three people in front of him and said with a heavy expression.
In the tent, the faces of the three princes Chisong, Baidi and Helan were also solemn. The monster was terrifying beyond their imagination.
"This matter is no longer just a matter for our four tribes. We cannot be responsible for it."
Lord Helan said in a solemn voice, "Inform Tantai, Helian, Tuoba, and Chili to discuss the matter of resisting the monsters."
"Tantai."
After hearing the name Tantai among the other four tribes, the two princes Bai Di and Huyan frowned.
If possible, they really don't want to deal with this clan.
the reason is simple.
Because that woman is here.
Tantai mirror moon!
A very scary woman.
In the center of Mobei, where water and grass are most abundant, the Tantai tribe has lived here for a long time. Women can carry swords and mount horses, and men are good at riding and shooting.
However, over the years, Lord Tantai has grown old and bedridden all year round, and his youngest son is too young to inherit the throne. Therefore, all affairs of the Tantai clan are handled by the eldest daughter of Lord Tantai. .
Tantai Jingyue, a woman who has been regarded as the hope of the Tantai clan since her birth.
It is said that when Tantai Jingyue was born, the sun and moon were in the same sky over the grassland, shining brightly.
Therefore, the Tantai people who believe in Changshengtian respect Tantai Jingyue as Tiannu, which means the daughter of heaven.
In the middle of the grassland, tents stand one after another. Grassland people often move with the water and grass, so they rarely build luxurious palaces like those of the Central Plains Dynasty.
In front of one of the tents, a beautiful woman stood quietly, wearing a light blue fur robe. Her eyes were brighter than the stars, making it difficult to look away at a glance.
"Goddess."
At this time, a warrior from the Tantai tribe came over, bowed respectfully, handed over a letter, and said, "This is a letter from Lord Huyan."
In front of the tent, Tantai Jingyue took the letter, glanced at it, and curved the corners of his mouth slightly.
She thought that the people of the four tribes could hold on for a few more days, but she didn't expect that they would be unable to hold on so quickly.
Those monsters in the north are indeed unstoppable.
A few years ago, she discovered that the weather in the grassland was getting colder and colder, and there were fewer and fewer aquatic plants, making it no longer suitable for living.
Now, with the monster appearing, her plan can finally be put into motion.
It's time for the eight tribes in Mobei to leave this barren land and compete in the Central Plains.
In the Central Plains dynasty, peace has ended and war has begun!
