Ying Ping stood in the main hall of Jiang Mansion. During the long wait, he unconsciously raised his head and carefully admired the large plaque saying "Business Aspirations". Oddly enough, he was initially a little flustered, but looking at this plaque he forgot all about his unhappiness.
These large characters are not top-notch works in terms of form. After all, Yingping's teacher is one of the best calligraphers in the world. However, from a spiritual point of view, these characters have a sense of righteousness in the world. The ups and downs and vicissitudes are integrated with the original meaning of these four words, which is majestic.
In fact, Yingping didn't know why he came here. He came here in a daze. There was no one in the Jiang Mansion, but there was a voice in his head that guided him here. He was not even sure. Will Jiang Bai come to see him, but he still chooses to bravely come here with a shameless face - after all, this is the only place he can come.
Just when Yingping was feeling helpless, a loud voice came from behind the screen——
"Young Master Ying is here at my residence! Jiang Bai has missed his welcome from afar. I hope you will forgive me!"
Then, Jiang Bai appeared from behind the screen. His face was fair and easy-going, and he always gave people a sense of harmlessness.
"Yingping came uninvited. I hope Mr. Jiang won't be surprised..."
Yingping looked away from the plaque. Although he was anxious, he came to the door rashly, so etiquette was indispensable.
"Hey! What did Young Master Ying say? Young Master Ying's visit to my mansion really made my mansion shine. How could Jiang Bai be surprised? Come here, let's have some tea!"
Jiang Bai called his servants to entertain Ying Ping, while making a 'please' gesture with his hand. But Yingping stood there blankly, without any of the agility he had when they met in the past. Jiang Bai felt that things were not simple. He looked at Yingping and asked tentatively: "Master Ying, is this..."
"They are coming!" Before Jiang Bai could finish his words, Yingping said this without hesitation.
Jiang Bai's eyes suddenly became sharp, but he regained his peace in just a moment. He asked with some confusion: "I'm sorry for Jiang's stupidity. I don't know what the young master said..."
"Thatched Cottage and Yunyue Pavilion."
"What!?" Jiang Bai looked extremely shocked, and then extremely angry. He pretended to be flustered and said: "They...they came to Chang'an? What do they want? How dare you be so bold? Are you really bullying me? No one in the Tang Dynasty." ?”
Yingping looked at Jiang Bai's angry expression, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart, and said: "The Han family is in danger now, and Yingping has no choice but to come for help."
"Young Master Ying, if you have any needs, it doesn't matter. As long as we, the Jiang family, can do our best, we will do our best to help!"
"Save the poor family, protect Chang'an, and protect the Tang Dynasty!"
Yingping said firmly, in fact, he didn't know what the purpose of the Cottage and Yunyue Pavilion was, but all kinds of strange things had gathered together these days, and once again using Ye Changshan as an introduction, he felt deeply that something was not good. Mr. Wang The astonished solicitude for nothing, the strange young man at the gate of Fenghao Academy, the early departure of the eighth uncle, Ye Changshan's inexplicable poisoning, and the master's words of 'they are coming'...
When Jiang Bai heard these nine words, he suddenly felt a surge of energy and blood, and said angrily: "The poor family is in trouble today, what do you need from my Jiang family?"
Yingping looked at Jiang Bai and hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up the courage to speak slowly: "Master Jiang, can you ask Mr. Ling... to help?"
Jiang Bai was stunned. This was the last thing he wanted to hear. Even if Yingping called him to help a poor family, he would be willing to risk his life to accompany him. After all, Yingping's status was extraordinary. But this time Jiang Changming was asked to go, and he would never agree.
"Young Master Ying..." Looking at Ying Ping's almost pleading eyes, Jiang Bai's heart became cruel and he said, "Quinzi will get married soon, I'm afraid..."
"Getting married? Mr. Jiang is getting married?"
Yingping felt a little ridiculous. Jiang Changming's marriage was a major event in Chang'an City. Why didn't he hear anything about it? But marriage is a life-long event for a person. No matter how difficult it is for him, it's not easy to force him to do it. What's more, it's a matter of friendship to be willing to help you, and it's a duty not to help you.
Yingping asked in an unbelievable tone: "Master Jiang, are you really going to get married?"
Jiang Bai replied sincerely: "It's absolutely true!"
Ying Ping boasted, looking extremely discouraged and decadent. He clasped his hands and said feebly: "I would like to congratulate you in advance..."
After that, he turned around and left without looking back.
Seeing Yingping leaving, Jiang Bai's eyes flashed, and he shouted to Yingping: "Master, please stay."
Yingping turned around slowly after hearing this and looked at Jiang Bai doubtfully.
"Young Master Ying, don't panic! Back then, the late Emperor gave me a gold medal to the Jiang family and left a verbal message. If the Jiang family encounters a major matter of life or death, they can take this gold medal and enter the palace, and the heaven will listen to describe the situation. If you don't mind it, I will tell you. Jiang will enter the palace with you now!"
Yingping looked at Jiang Bai blankly, still not answering him directly. Then, he suddenly laughed infatuatedly, shook his head and continued to turn around and walk outside.
When Jiang Bai saw this, he stopped making any sound and let out a long sigh as he watched Ying Ping leave.
It seems that Ming'er's marriage must be arranged as soon as possible... Yes! You can’t choose, you have to choose today! And this wedding... the more lively and noisy the wedding, the better!
Ying Ping walked out of Jiang Mansion in despair, his heart was filled with despair. Jiang Bai's rejection was like the only flame lit in the darkness, but now it was extinguished... In the vast Chang'an, where should he go now? Who else can help him?
Yingping was desperate. He had never been so desperate in his life. He stood at the door of Jiang Mansion and was a little confused. But at this moment, his vision suddenly went dark, as if his upper body was caught by something. He felt something was wrong. When he was about to use all his strength to break free, a big hand slapped the back of his neck just right, and Yingping rolled his eyes and fainted.
…
In the Tai Chi Palace, the dark little building lit up.
After so many years, even if someone occasionally comes here, the small building has never been lit up. But today is unusual. There is dim candlelight in the small building, but the waxy candlelight does not illuminate the small building. Becoming more 'bright' actually makes it look more bleak.
Under the candlelight, two figures appeared inside the small building. Next to the two figures, a young man was lying in the dark, seemingly in a coma——
Take a closer look, who is that young man if he isn't Ying Ping?
Facing Yingping who had not yet woken up, the two people standing aside just watched silently. He did not choose to wake up Yingping, but waited patiently. The man who looked a little frail had a gentle look in his eyes, changing from the past. A majestic look.
"Zhongxian...cough, cough, cough...after so many years, why don't you renew your string?"
Seeing that Yingping hadn't woken up, the frail man suddenly asked, but due to his health, he had to cough several times every time he spoke.
Chang Zhishan lowered his head slightly and said, "I'm worried that Xiaotian won't be able to accept it..."
"oh?"
Emperor Tang's tone was a bit too high, and he seemed to be very interested in Chang Zhishan's words.
"When Zhuo Jing left, Xiao Tian was still at his most rebellious age. He could not accept the death of his mother for a time, so he left home alone to go to Tianmen Pass... That's why..."
Chang Zhishan's voice was strong and deep. What he said was like an old friend reminiscing, but his tone was very respectful.
"Oh? So...ahem...that's why you went to Xu Younian's place...?"
"Exactly..."
"Why didn't I hear you mention...cough, cough, cough...?"
"Those who are clean will be clean by themselves. I don't want to make too many excuses..."
Emperor Tang understood the meaning of Chang Zhishan's words, and he said in a slightly accusatory tone: "You...cough, cough...you are just too cautious..."
Chang Zhishan bowed and clasped his fists, assuming a fearful posture.
"There are often rumors that slander you, saying that you and Xu Younian are too close..." The man took a breath, and then continued: "Both of you are from the generals of Guan Nei... You have very deep roots in Guan Nei. ...Some people use this as an excuse to say that you two are always a threat to the imperial court...ahem..."
Chang Zhishan did not open his mouth to defend, but just listened silently.
"Hmph! It's ridiculous that these little bastards are driving a wedge between you and me. Cough, cough, cough... If I don't trust you... how can I hand over the entire Shence Camp to you?"
"Holy Holy Spirit!"
Chang Zhishan's majestic voice sounded a little excited until now.
"Looking back on those days, you and I worked together to put down the chaos..."
Just as Emperor Tang was reminiscing about the past, Yingping, who was lying on the side, finally woke up slowly. Although he had his eyes closed, he vaguely heard the conversation between the two men, about "Tianmen Pass", "Xu Younian" and "God". Ceying'... These were all so far away from him that for a moment he thought he was still dreaming.
Yingping tried to wake himself up, but when he shook his head a little, a pain made him feel extremely uncomfortable. As a result, he was even more unwilling to explore all of this——
Until he heard one person call another person the word "Holy Lord".
These two words were like a refreshing potion, instantly making Yingping open his eyes. When he saw everything around him clearly, a portrait of a woman came into view, completely attracting his attention.
This woman's appearance is different from that of the people from the Central Plains. At first glance, she looks like a barbarian girl from the frontier. She looks very heroic, but there is a sense of intimacy between her eyebrows, especially her eyes. Yingping always feels that she has seen him before. .
Yingping looked at the woman in the portrait, and the woman in the portrait seemed to be looking at him. The feeling of intimacy actually attracted Yingping to unconsciously reach out his hand and gently rub the surface of the portrait.
Just when Yingping was getting a little immersed in looking at the portrait, a kind and soft voice came into his ears——
"You're awake...cough, cough..."
Yingping suddenly withdrew his hand and turned to look behind him. Even though it was daytime, there were still several lights on in the room. The whole atmosphere seemed particularly depressing against the dim yellow light.
Looking at Yingping's wary eyes, Emperor Tang smiled and said, "You can take a look if you want... This should be your first time seeing her..."
