"Ting'er, what's wrong with you?"
Li Zhi naturally couldn't see the scene in Changsun Pingting's mind, but he could feel the unconsciousness in her body.
"Kuroro, for some reason, I saw a little bird, and I could hear a sad cry. It seems that that little bird has a very close relationship with me."
The minds of both parties have been disturbed, and naturally they cannot continue to practice "Xuanyuan Fangzhongshu" normally. Instead, they are doing things between men and women that you and I both understand...
"What kind of little bird makes Ting'er's Taoist mind unstable? This is a taboo in practice."
For a long time, after the clouds closed and the rain stopped, the bright moon sneaked out from behind the clouds again.
The water-like moonlight poured into Li Zhi's bedroom through the half-opened window, and there was actually a hint of coolness. Li Zhi casually pulled off a piece of clothing and draped it on his eldest grandson Pingting.
"I don't know how to describe the appearance of that little bird, so I'd better draw it for Kuro."
After putting on her clothes and getting out of bed, the eldest grandson Pingting staggered and glared at Li Zhi on the bed with a resentful look.
My husband is becoming more and more "powerful". When he was practicing "Xuanyuan Fangzhongshu", the eldest grandson Pingting was the biggest beneficiary, and she still didn't feel how powerful Li Zhi was.
The indescribable scene that followed was naturally something that both men and women loved to do. Li Zhi, who was diligent and diligent, didn't feel much about it. After all, he was already in the form of an "ancestral witch".
However, Pingting, the eldest grandson of "Taiyi Xuanxian", couldn't bear it.
It seems that we should hurry up on the cultivation matters. Otherwise, as a woman of the Tang Emperor, she would not even have the ability to deal with the Tang Emperor alone. Do we still need to find someone to help with this kind of thing?
"This is?......"
In a short time, the shape of a little bird appeared on the snow-white rice paper.
Graceful and graceful, with long flowing hair, two wings on her back, a flower head, a white beak, and red paws...
Li Zhi felt that he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember it clearly for a while. However, the eyes of the little bird painted by Changsun Pingting were full of resentment, but more of a loneliness and helplessness.
"I don't know what kind of bird this is, but I heard it chirping one after another, as if it was wailing. Jiulang, what kind of bird do you think it is? What is its relationship with me? "
Looking leisurely at the strange bird displayed on the rice paper, Changsun Pingting showed a rare expression of loneliness. She was asking Li Zhi, but she also knew that she might not be able to get a satisfactory answer.
"Ting'er, I don't know what kind of bird this is, but since it only appeared after you were promoted to Taiyi Xuanxian, I think it must be related to the progress of your cultivation."
"To Da Luo, Taiyi is just a beginner. I believe that after your cultivation level improves, this mystery will be solved sooner or later. It's still early, so let's go to the couch."
You can't blame Li Zhi for being lustful, maybe it's because he practiced "Xuanyuan Jue", maybe it's because of his "ancestral shaman" body, but His Majesty the Tang Emperor, who was still unsatisfied, actually wanted it again... .
There was nothing to say all night, and it was dawn the next day.
Li Zhi got up early and even walked around the "Three Taiye Islands" twice. His eldest grandson Pingting, who had been tormented by him for most of the night, was still asleep.
"Disciple pays homage to Master——"
"The child has seen his father——"
Prince Chenxiang left with Xue Rengui's army, and the palace became more peaceful. His second apprentice Xue Dingshan also led five thousand forbidden troops to Tuyuhun.
In order to protect the safety of this disciple, Li Zhi went to great lengths to not only send out his guard commander Bai Zhi, but also summoned the "Fire Spirit" to serve as Xue Dingshan's personal guard.
Today's Bai Zhi also has the strength of the middle stage of "Taiyi Xuanxian", and Huo Ling, as the "True Sun Fire", has the cultivation level of "Taiyi Xuanxian" at the peak.
With these two people here, plus the hundred-man team of "Li Jingmen" and the 5,000 elite forbidden troops, Xue Dingshan's safety should not be a problem.
"Three Holy Mothers" Yang Chan went to the "Wa Palace". Fortunately, her eldest disciple Bai Suzhen was still there. The training of the second prince Ao Ting and the third disciple Shangguan Wan'er was naturally supervised by Bai Suzhen.
Although these two children are still young, they are both talented people, and they are not as naughty as Chen Xiang. Bai Suzhen can teach them effortlessly.
"Get up, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Just practice for half a day. The remaining half of the day will be spent at the Lizheng Palace to celebrate the Reunion Festival with your Grandpa and Grandma."
The four concubines are not here, and among the princes and daughters, only Ao Ting is here. Li Zhi sent someone to inform Tang Wang Li Chengqian yesterday, asking him to take Tang Wangfei and several children to the "Lizheng Palace" to accompany him. Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Among the children born to the eldest grandson Wugu, Wei King Li Tai was imprisoned, and several princesses were married. Only the Si son Li Mingda still lived in the palace.
This time when Prince Chenxiang went on an expedition, Li Mingda, the royal aunt, couldn't wait any longer. She applied for a position as the commander of the crown prince's bodyguard and left with the army.
As a result, without Li Chengqian and his family, the Mid-Autumn Festival would be too deserted.
It’s not that Li Zhi never thought about having fun with all the officials. The question is who doesn’t belong to a big family? Who doesn’t want to reunite as a family?
Even if the ministers are allowed to bring their families into the palace, in front of him as the emperor, and with the gloomy hierarchical barriers of officials at all levels, who can eat and drink freely?
Therefore, Li Zhi directly rejected the proposal of the Ministry of Rites.
However, he will still go to the morning court later, and will give all the civil and military officials an extra three days of rest. He will also have people deliver the festive gifts that should be given.
"Master, Wan'er wants to go home. I heard that Yeye was sick a few days ago and hasn't recovered yet. It's the holidays..."
The "yeah" in Shangguan Wan'er's mouth is naturally Shangguan Yi. She is not too old and is already over sixty years old.
Shangguan Yi has good literary talent and good appearance. Unfortunately, his political skills are a bit poor. In recent years, he has been neither good nor bad. Among the civil servants in the DPRK, he is barely ranked at the front.
However, now relying on Shangguan Wan'er's relationship, she has been gradually entrusted with important responsibilities.
"Of course you can, Suzhen. You will send Wan'er back in person later, and go to the Lizheng Palace to pick up some useful medicinal materials and precious fruits. You should also check it yourself for Sir Shangguan. Don't let the doctors give you a wrong diagnosis. Already."
Nowadays, Bai Suzhen is not only successful in cultivation, but also has acquired good medical skills, and has the potential to excel in medicine.
"Disciple, I obey—"
Li Zhi felt that he really accepted Bai Suzhen as his disciple. He was the leader inside and outside. During the period of Yang Chan's absence, many things in the palace were taken care of by her eldest son, Sun Pingting.
...
In my memory, Li Zhi rarely spent the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chang'an City.
This festival, which originated in ancient times and was popularized in the Han Dynasty, was not very popular in the early Tang Dynasty. The most recent Mid-Autumn Festival that Li Zhi celebrated in the Tang Dynasty was seven years ago.
It was also during the Mid-Autumn Festival that the wife of the Wu family left a handwritten letter and floated away.
Li Zhi is not a sexually impatient person, and he may not have such a strong possessive desire for the wife of the Wu family, but since they are already married and have been registered in the royal jade certificate and issued an imperial edict to the Tang Dynasty, he naturally does not want to Will let it go.
The morning court during the festival was more cheerful than in the past, and more than half of the important generals in the court were away on war, so Li Zhi would not miss the rewards for their families.
After a busy morning and seeing off the last few veterans, Li Zhi got up and headed to the "Lizheng Palace".
"The child has sent greetings to his father and mother! He has been busy with government affairs these past few days and has not come to visit. It is the fault of the pheasant slave——"
As soon as he saw Li Shimin and his eldest grandson Wugou, Li Zhi bowed and saluted.
At this time, Li Zhi had already changed into regular clothes, and he looked like a handsome young man. Although he was forty years old, he only looked like he was in his twenties.
"My son, get up quickly. Mother knows that you have been working hard day and night, so you have just sent
When people went to pick up Pingting, this girl had just gotten out of bed, clucking..."
Well, in front of Tang Wang Li Chengqian and Tang Princess Su Shi, Changsun Wugou, a rare mother, made Li Zhi blush.
"Kuro, brother, I want to ask you for advice on something. Let's go over there and talk -"
Seeing the embarrassment on Li Zhi's face, Tang Wang Li Chengqian came out in time to come to the rescue.
Today's Li Chengqian has a restrained spirit. He is already extremely talented. He has practiced the "Physical Techniques" and "Heart Dao" taught by Li Zhi, and now he has entered the realm of "Taiyi Xuanxian".
When he came to the "Lizheng Palace" this time, Li Chengqian not only brought Tang Princess Su and his eldest son Li Xiang, but also the girl "Congratulations".
Li Chengqian's eldest son, Li Xiang, was actually only two years younger than Li Zhi. He was now nearly forty years old. He was an ordinary mortal, but he found a job in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
As for that "Congratulations", she has been following Li Chengqian in a low-key manner for these years. Until now, she only has the status of "girl" and does not even have the title of concubine.
It's not that Li Chengqian is heartless, but that he is unwilling to do so.
In her own words, she is only willing to stay by Li Chengqian's side silently. This is her only wish in this life.
Under the protection of Li Chengqian, the two brothers came to a quiet courtyard, which was the same courtyard where Sun Simiao lived before.
However, now that the old man followed Mo Wen and Chun Wu to the "Yingzhou Island" in the East China Sea, except for the daily people who come to take care of the flowers and plants, there are generally few people coming to this courtyard.
"Brother, are you really looking for me if you have something to do?"
As soon as the two entered this courtyard, they felt that the spiritual energy here was much richer than elsewhere, almost catching up with Li Zhi's "Three Islands of Taiye".
The two brothers were talking in the pavilion in the yard, and Li Zhi felt someone outside the wall and used the "Breaking Golden Eyes" to look.
Well, why did "Rongxin" follow him outside the wall?
"Kuroro, brother has something to decide and wants to ask you for an idea..."
It turned out that Li Chengqian was not just rescuing Li Zhi, but actually encountered a problem.
Li Zhi has always been suspicious of the identity and origin of "Chengxin". Many years ago, he saw that "Chengxin" was a fox demon.
Of course, if he were just a demon clan, Li Zhi wouldn't be surprised. His eldest disciple was a snake demon, the guard commander was a white bear spirit, and the maid Xue Qian who was serving beside him at that time was even more so. There are only rare "blood ants".
But Li Zhi took a closer look and found out that "Xingxin" who was hiding outside the wall actually had six tails?
When "Xinxin" grew six tails, she not only awakened some bloodline magical powers, but also awakened some fragmented memories.
Among these memories, there is a place that is said to be her birthplace, but what kind of place it is, the current "Satisfaction" is still unclear.
With the awakening of these memories, "Xinxin"'s desire to "go home" became stronger and stronger, and Li Chengqian was something he couldn't let go of.
Therefore, after repeated questioning by Li Chengqian, "Chengxin" finally told the truth and begged Li Chengqian to go home with her to visit relatives.
"Brother, you can make up your own mind about this kind of thing. If that is really the girl's natal family, bring some decent gifts when you come to your door."
"Now that the Queen is not in the palace, if you need anything, you can go directly to Bai Suzhen or Concubine Shu. There are still a few acquired treasures in the palace. You can choose one and wait there."
Although the "acquired spiritual treasures" were valuable, Li Zhi didn't take them too seriously. These items were already stored in the palace, but his father and even the deceased emperor didn't recognize them.
When the second prince Ao Ting was born, the Dragon King of the Four Seas also gave a few pieces. After Li Zhi saw them, he felt that the function was just that, so he simply kept them in the inner treasury.
"Thank you Kuro,
But the eldest brother is not worried about the gift, but the place that "Xingxin mentioned" is. The eldest brother doesn't know where it is, let alone how to get there. "
Li Chengqian was quite moved by Li Zhi's generous behavior.
That is the "Ling Bao of the day after tomorrow". Li Chengqian doesn't even have one, so how can he give it away to others?
He could see that Li Zhi was sincere in his words and was not trying to deal with or prevaricate him. This deep brotherly love was what touched Li Chengqian the most.
"Oh, what kind of place name is that?"
Hearing what Li Chengqian said, Li Zhi became interested.
"This...let her tell it to Kuro herself. Satisfied, come in -"
Li Chengqian himself could feel what "Rong Xin" was hiding outside the wall, and he certainly didn't think that Li Zhi couldn't notice it.
"I am satisfied with my wishes. I have met His Majesty the Tang Emperor——"
Now that Li Chengqian had greeted him, "Renxin" no longer hid, turned around the Moon Gate, and came to the pavilion where the two brothers were.
Li Zhi looked at this "Cheng Xin" whom he had not seen for several years. The last time he saw her, Li Zhi was still the king of Jin. At that time, "Cheng Xin" was just a three-tailed fox demon.
It seems that this girl really has an extraordinary identity. Which fox demon can cultivate from three-tails to six-tails in ten years just by practicing alone?
If she can't reach it through cultivation, it means that the woman herself is not simple. She is just slowly recovering her previous cultivation level over the years.
"'Young lady, you don't have to be polite. Since you are my eldest brother's side, even if I can't call you 'sister-in-law', as long as you treat my eldest brother wholeheartedly, in Li Zhi's heart, you are a member of my Li family."
It was still a tit-for-tat confrontation back then, but now that Li Zhi has matured and has achieved great success, he will naturally not take a mere fox demon in his eyes.
Not to mention that she only has six tails now, so what if she has more tails?
"'Sing Xin, please tell Jiuro about the hallucinations you have been having recently. He has extensive experience and will definitely be able to give you a satisfactory answer."
Li Chengqian also knew what happened back then. Seeing that "Rong Xin" was still a little reluctant to let go in front of Li Zhi, he hurriedly explained to the side.
"Your Majesty means, 'Run Xin understands.' Rong Xin is from the demon clan, and he is a fox demon among the demon clan who is not close to others."
"I have made some progress recently in my cultivation. I have grown a sixth tail, which has awakened some memories."
"I was born in a place called Qingqiu. There are countless fox tribes there, forming a huge fox country. They are led by kings, elders and other fox tribes with high magical powers and vast supernatural powers."
"I just don't know why, but I don't remember how I left there. What is my identity?"
"I want to go back and have a look. This feeling is getting stronger and stronger, as if there is a voice calling me to go back..."
When "Rong Xin" was telling her story, Li Zhi didn't interrupt, he just looked at her quietly, judging the truth or falsehood of this fox tribe's words.
Qingqiu Fox Country?
Li Zhi naturally knew. To be precise, he got the information from Bai Ze.
The Fox Clan is also an ancient race, and it was considered a powerful clan in the Demon Clan Heavenly Court back then. However, this race does not dominate in battle, so its reputation is not prominent.
Over the years, the most famous person is probably Daji, the Empress of Shang Dynasty at the time of becoming a god.
It was a rare nine-tailed fox demon since the beginning of time. Her charm skills were unrivaled in the world. Even the ordinary "Great Luo Golden Immortal" could not resist her charming smile.
The location of the Qingqiu Fox Country is a strange existence. It does exist in the Three Realms, but even Li Zhi doesn't know which continent it is on.
"Brother," Miss Chengxin said
The little brother happens to know about the Qingqiu Fox Country. It's just that the place is extremely hidden, and people from the Fox Clan are not allowed to enter lightly. I don’t know if Miss Chengxin is here, can she protect herself? "
Although the "Satisfactory" just didn't say anything clearly, it could be seen that she wanted Li Chengqian to accompany her back. In this way, Li Zhi would naturally be concerned about the safety of his eldest brother.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that I have the unique mark of my fox clan on my body. Although my memory is not complete, I know that this mark is a symbol of the nobles in the clan. I think it is enough to protect my life and that of the prince."
Sure enough, Miss Chengxin wanted Li Chengqian to return to the province with her.
"Okay then, I will draw a map for you to reach the entrance of Qingqiu. But I have never been there, so I can only rely on you to explore it yourself."
Li Zhi took out a jade talisman from his arms, and according to the information Bai Ze told him, imprinted in the jade talisman the itinerary from Chang'an to Zibo, Shandong.
That's right, it's Zibo, Shandong. Its specific location is Gaoqing County, located in the Yellow River Delta.
It is naturally not the location of the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom, but it is the only entrance to the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom in Nanzhanbu Continent. The real Qingqiu Fox Kingdom is said to be hidden outside the East China Sea and within the North Sea.
"Brother, if you really plan to take this trip, you must make it clear to your father and mother before you go. Of course, if you really encounter danger there and it becomes unsolvable, you can expose your identity."
"Although I, the Tang Dynasty, will not use my power to suppress others, if anyone or any force wants to do harm to His Highness, Prince Tang of the Tang Dynasty, be prepared to bear my wrath——"
The second half of Li Zhi's words was naturally meant for "Cheng Xin", and it also revealed the pressure of "Daluo Jinxian". If Li Zhi hadn't been merciful, this pressure alone would have been enough to make "Cheng Xin" stand on the spot. Show your true form.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, even if 'Congratulations dies, the prince's safety will be ensured."
When Li Zhi removed the pressure, "Congratulations" could speak normally.
It stands to reason that the current "Rongxin" has grown six tails, which is equivalent to the existence of "Taiyi Xuanxian". Facing the pressure released by Li Zhi, he has no power to fight back.
Her judgment on the strength of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has deepened. She is even considering whether she should take Li Chengqian back with her?
...
The matter between Li Chengqian and "Rongxin" was just a small episode. Even if Li Zhi felt that Qingqiu and his party would not be too simple, he would not interfere.
Everyone has their own fate. Li Chengqian is also in his early fifties. It can be said that he has stayed in Chang'an for so many years for the Tang Dynasty, and now it is time for him to live for himself.
If there is really a danger, it will be what Li Zhi said just now.
He doesn't mind going to Qingqiu himself. Could it be said that the mysterious Qingqiu Fox Country is more terrifying than the "Sea of Netherworld and Blood" and the Demon Realm?
When the lights were turned on, the "Lizheng Hall" was packed with people. Although Li Zhi wanted to have a family dinner, he couldn't stop a few people from showing up uninvited.
Qin Qiong and Yuan Tiangang lived in the "Lizheng Palace" themselves. Xue Rengui led the army to the expedition. Qin Shubao naturally had full control over the military in Chang'an City, and the increasingly mature Pei Xingjian had become Qin Qiong's most effective stopper.
Today, there is actually Li Chunfeng, who is almost seventy years old. He came to visit his mentor during the festival and also took a chair in the "Lizheng Palace".
The remaining three are all role models of the older generation in the Tang army, Li Yaoshi, Cheng Yaojin and Xu Maogong.
The arrival of these three people was actually an invitation sent by Li Shimin himself. There was no legitimate reason. He just wanted to have a drink with his old brothers.
Maybe Li Shimin also knew that Li Zhi didn't like to associate with civil servants, so the people he invited were generals who had fought on the battlefield, so he was naturally so heroic in the hall.
Of course, with the elder Cheng here, the atmosphere is not much different. This old guy is becoming more lively and free-spirited. He is over eighty years old and his wine is dry.
"I said Qin Er
Brother, you are so unkind. You use such a small cup to drink. It really brings shame to our Wagang Village——"
Well, after just a few bowls of wine, the "Devil King" back then could no longer hold himself.
"Haha, you indigo-chinned man, do you dare to show off your reputation as a demon king in front of me? Second brother Qin doesn't want you to be the same as you, come on, come on, I will definitely drink you down today -"
Li Shimin, Li Yaoshi, Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, these old guys sat at the same table. Li Zhi was too embarrassed to join them. Instead, he forced his eldest brother Li Chengqian over. But he ran to Changsun Wugou to hide from the wine.
How safe is the eldest grandson Wugu's table? The table is headed by this empress of the generation, with Princess Su of the Tang Dynasty and Concubine Shu's eldest grandson Pingting sitting on both sides, followed by Bai Suzhen and the second prince Ao Ting.
Li Xiang, the honest and arrogant prince of the Tang Dynasty, was also sitting here. Li Zhi had found a suitable place. Typically, he would find his daughter and children's table when drinking.
The festive atmosphere is great, and the wine venues come in all sizes.
Even people like Changsun Wujia were happy in their hearts and smiles on their faces when they saw such a joyful scene. From time to time, they would feed the little grandson Ao Ting next to him with his favorite dishes, and his eyes were full of happiness.
"Father, mother...mother, she may be in trouble——"
While Li Zhi's family and several senior ministers were having a drink, the second prince Ao Ting, who was eating and drinking silently, suddenly saw a red light suddenly appear on the top of the door, and then he curled up on the ground in pain.
"Ting'er, what's wrong with you? Pheasant slave, hurry up -"
The eldest grandson Wugu next to him, with rare agility, picked up Ao Ting who fell to the ground in his arms.
At this time, Li Zhi also hurried over, holding the back of his son's head with one hand to feel the message conveyed by the red light above his head.
In the depths of the East China Sea, powerful forces are waiting around, dragons are bleeding, beauties are in danger...
"Pheasant slave, what happened?"
There was no way that Li Shimin's table could not notice such a big movement, and everyone stopped eating and drinking.
"Father, Imperial Concubine Ao Ling is in trouble in the East China Sea. I'll rush to her rescue right now. I'll leave the affairs of the court to you. Mother, I have to take Ting'er there. It seems that this boy may be the one who can resolve this situation." That’s the key to the difficulty.”
Without having time to elaborate, Li Zhi put the pained Ao Ting into the twelfth-grade Pure World White Lotus in the sea of consciousness, and disappeared instantly...
