At noon, the capital of Tang Dynasty
"I have sent word back to Emei. Handsome Duck already knows that you are still alive."
In the capital city of the Tang Dynasty, in the crowded streets, Chen Nianyun smiled at Lin Xiaolu and said:
"The handsome duck was so surprised that he hurriedly said that he was coming over. Then I told him that you and I are in Datang now and will probably be able to return to Emei in a few days, so he didn't have to worry."
On the side, Tang Yuan asked curiously: "Xiao Yu'er should be fine, right?"
"It shouldn't be a big problem." Chen Nianyun said with a smile: "Shuai Shuaiya will definitely tell everyone the news that Xiaolu is still alive."
In the bustling official road, several people were walking and chatting. Chen Nianyun even leisurely guided Ling Wei to practice Taoism. The atmosphere seemed harmonious for a while, but Lin Xiaolu was obviously a little absent-minded.
The closer he got to the Tang Palace, the more nervous and scared he felt.
I hope what I think won't really happen, he thought.
Soon, several people arrived at the majestic east gate of the palace. Lin Xiaolu looked at the Tang soldiers standing guard at the east gate, took a deep breath, and then walked over alone.
When the soldiers saw someone approaching, they immediately raised their hands to stop them:
"The forbidden area of the palace, leave quickly!"
Being blocked, Lin Xiaolu didn't get angry, but very calmly prepared to clasp his fists and speak, but as soon as he raised his hand, he suddenly felt something was wrong.
Then, the soldiers in front of them were stunned for a moment, and then they all knelt down with a "plop".
"I have met His Majesty Taizu in this humble position!"
At the entrance of the palace, Lin Xiaolu was startled, then turned and looked behind him.
He saw an old man wearing a black dragon robe.
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"I was meditating in the palace, and I accidentally felt the breath of you, so I came out to take a look."
Behind the palace, in the mountains on the edge of the capital, on a road with green mountains and green waters, Jiang Taiqing, wearing a black dragon robe and a black crown, led Lin Xiaolu and others for a walk while saying with a sigh in his eyes:
"Little friend Lin, I didn't expect that I would see you again after so many years, and you have a cultivation level that is not weaker than mine. It's really..."
Halfway through, Jiang Taiqing stopped talking, as if he couldn't think of any words to express.
Lin Xiaolu didn't say anything. At this moment, his expression was slightly tense, and his whole mood seemed to be stubbornly suppressed.
Jiang Taiqing glanced at him and could understand the grief in his heart, and patted his shoulder distressedly.
"Ning'er has always been thinking about you, but I really can't blame you for not being able to keep the appointment. You don't need to blame yourself too much."
Behind them, Chen Nianyun, Tang Yuan, and Ling Wei looked at Lin Xiaolu's back, and they remained silent for a while.
They could feel Lin Xiaolu's grief at this moment, but they didn't know how to comfort him for a while.
None of them have experienced this feeling, this taste.
Soon, the group walked through the winding and rugged mountain road and came to a pear orchard at the foot of the mountain where countless pear trees were planted.
Arriving at the depths of the pear garden, Jiang Taiqing let out a long sigh, raised his hand and said:
"Ning'er is right there, she has been waiting for you."
In the lush pear orchard, Lin Xiaolu raised his head and saw a tomb with a red tassel spear in the distance.
The moment he saw the tomb, he was in a trance and staggered. Chen Nianyun on the side quickly caught him with quick eyes and hands.
"Xiaolu, are you okay?"
Lin Xiaolu shook his head and walked towards the tomb silently without saying a word.
Seeing this scene, everyone was filled with emotion, even Jiang Taiqing said with emotion:
"Ning'er never married in her life. During her eighty-two years in office, she dedicated herself to the people of the Tang Dynasty and devoted herself to her career. Later, she died and was laid to rest here.
Because she didn't know that you were still alive, she didn't want to stay for a long time. Not only did she reject my idea of giving her a chance to help her live longer, she also rejected the royal custom of a grand burial, and finally died in this beautiful pear forest. , made a simple tomb. "
Speaking of this, even Jiang Taiqing, who was used to seeing strong winds and waves, couldn't help but move slightly and sighed:
"Although Ning'er is not a cultivator of immortals, he is the descendant whom I most recognize. His strong temperament and loyalty to the people he loves are unparalleled throughout the ages, and it is difficult for him to be an immortal."
In front of the tomb covered with green plants and with red tassels held high, Lin Xiaolu stood sluggishly, every scene with Jiang Ning echoing in his mind.
From the time they first met at the age of twelve, to the time they grew up together and made an engagement, everything seemed to be just going on.
Behind him, Tangyuan asked Jiang Taiqing doubtfully: "Senior Jiang Huang, Miss Jiang Ning has passed away and has never been married. So are you in charge of the Tang Dynasty now?"
Hearing this question, Jiang Taiqing shook his head and said:
"Before Ning'er passed away, Mr. Zhong Ni and Ming Ru came to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, Jiang Ning proposed an idea to me and him.
Ning'er wants the monarchs of the Tang Dynasty to be hereditary and to be elected by the people. Every few years, several representatives who are deeply loved by the people will be elected in the Tang Dynasty to jointly govern the country every five years.
At the beginning, I thought this idea was too shocking, but Mr. Zhong Ni and Ming Ru thought it was very good, so they suggested trying it first. The result was really good. Ning'er spent his whole life reorganizing the imperial court, revising the national laws, breaking the old and establishing the new. There are more than 20 new departments set up, and heroes are judged based on their abilities. In the hundreds of years after her death, the philosophy of governing the country she introduced has continued to this day, making the entire Tang Dynasty more prosperous and prosperous. Now I am just retiring in the Tang Dynasty.
Even the Canglong Zhen in Qianlong Hongying was released so that it could protect Datang with the spirit of a true dragon. "
As soon as these words came out, Chen Nianyun was stunned, and Tangyuan was even more amazed: "This Queen Jiang can do it. I often make some elixirs that ordinary people can't understand, so I understand very well. This idea of breaking the old and establishing the new is difficult at first. It’s so accepted by people that she actually has the guts to do that, awesome.”
"Yes, Ning'er did a good job." Jiang Taiqing wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a smile: "She believes that the importance of the country comes from the people. The emperor has too many limitations. After all, no one can guarantee whether any of his descendants will The appearance of a cowardly and tyrannical king changed everything, and once this method is adopted, even if I am gone in the future, it will be difficult for a lone king to appear in the Tang Dynasty."
In the field, several people were talking. In front of the tomb, Lin Xiaolu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly raised his hand.
At that moment, the golden sunshine penetrated the branches and leaves of the pear forest and shone on the young man and the tomb. It also shone on the young man's raised hand.
That hand, facing the tomb, showed a slightly raised little finger.
That's...the shape of a hook.
Everyone didn't know why Lin Xiaolu made this gesture, but just when they were wondering, Lin Xiaolu suddenly turned his head, smiled at Jiang Taiqing with tears streaming down his face:
"Senior Jiang Huang, Aning and I have agreed to get married."
Jiang Taiqing was stunned for a moment, then seemed to think of something, and said in disbelief: "Little friend Lin, you don't have to"
Lin Xiaolu had tears in his eyes, smiled and shook his head:
“What we agreed on must be done.
My parents died early, and my master is not around now, but it doesn't matter. You are Aning's grandpa, which is also my grandpa, so I'm sorry to trouble you. "
Hearing this, Jiang Taiqing looked at the boy in shock for a long time, and finally couldn't help it, and burst into tears.
In the pear forest surrounded by mountains and rivers, under the warm sunshine, Lin Xiaolu wiped away his tears and stood beside the tomb with free and easy eyes, smiling and facing the southeast. On the side, Chen Nianyun and Tangyuan stood with sighs, moved. Ling Wei, who was in a panic, shouted with tears in her eyes:
"Worship heaven and earth!"
Lin Xiaolu smiled and glanced at the tomb beside him, and whispered in his heart: Aning, I'm here to keep the appointment.
Then, he bowed down deeply.
After that, another cry of "Two obeisances to the high hall!" rang out, and Lin Xiaolu paid homage to Jiang Taiqing at the side of the tomb.
At the end, with the third "House of husband and wife!", Lin Xiaolu bowed to Jiang Ning's tomb.
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"My wife and I have known each other for a long time. Of course, she liked me first. After all, I was very good very early. At that time, there were many girls who liked me. I couldn't help it. Being so good, my wife should have taken advantage of me. She is the oldest girl. Of course, the main reason is that she is a very strong-willed person and she knows kung fu. I like this very much. I don’t like the kind of weak girl. In contrast, my wife is independent and self-improving. , girls who know kung fu, can use red tassel spears, and are not dependent on men are the girls I appreciate the most."
