Xu Huaigu had his own plan. He planned to first place Yu Qin in Xingqing according to his promise to Yu An during his lifetime, and then go north alone. He knew that he would never stay in one place for too long. What he longed for was a free and easy world, and that was his destination.
In fact, his feelings for Yu Qin have already undergone some changes. Originally, when he and Yu Qin first came to Xingqing, he only regarded Yu Qin as his sister, but after the scene in the Wangchuan fantasy world, he seemed to have other thoughts about Yu Qin. But Xu Huaigu didn't want to believe that idea. He was afraid that he would really like someone.
As for where to place Yu Qin that would be safe and allow her to live a good life, Xu Huaigu thought about it and still felt that Cangyang Mansion was the most suitable. After all, Xu Huaigu had an old relationship with Lin Cangyang and helped her enter the palace to inquire about Lin Hongzhi. It was possible to entrust Yu Qin to Cangyang Mansion. And with Lin Cangyang's identity, it is more than enough to protect Yu Qin.
So he left Xianyun Inn early the next morning and went to Cangyang Mansion alone.
Xu Huaigu had been to Cangyang Mansion several times and was already familiar with it. After asking the two guards guarding Cangyang Mansion, the guards agreed to help Xu Huaigu pass the message to Lin Cangyang. Judging from the attitude of the guards who came to Cangyang Mansion twice, Xu Huaigu could deduce that Lin Cangyang's suspension should also be lifted.
The princess's personal maid, Ling'er, in green palace attire, quickly came to the door and invited Xu Huaigu into Cangyang Mansion with a smile. She still remembered that time Xu Huaigu broke into Cangyang Mansion alone at night and helped Lin Cangyang go to the palace to find out information.
Since then, Lin Cangyang has still been obsessed with Xu Huaigu's entry into the palace. Ling'er is smart and knows that Xu Huaigu takes risks when he enters the palace for the sake of the princess, so he also respects Xu Huaigu.
Walking among the gardens of Cangyang Mansion, Xu Huaigu was intoxicated by the constant chirping of birds.
Ling'er asked him happily: "You finally came out of the palace. The princess has been talking about you for a long time. By the way, do you know the edict issued by the emperor yesterday? Now the emperor's illness has been cured and everyone has been released from prison. After the ban, Princess Cangyang has also regained her freedom. It is said that the emperor has begun to revitalize the court since yesterday. Judging from his energetic appearance, he should be working hard to govern again. "
Xu Huaigu felt very strange. Shouldn't Lin Hongzhi have recovered a long time ago? Why did he wait until yesterday to announce the news?
But then he thought about it and realized that he had spent so much time in the River of Forgetfulness, and it was only one night outside.
He said: "Indeed, I have found out the emperor's situation very clearly, but there are some more secret circumstances behind his recovery that have not been disclosed to the public. Let me tell Princess Cangyang later."
Ling'er nodded and said, "That's the best. After all, the princess is very worried about the emperor."
Sure enough, before Ling'er took Xu Huaigu to Lin Cangyang's boudoir, he had already seen Lin Cangyang dragging his hurried steps towards the two of them on the road.
Lin Cangyang walked up to Xu Huaigu, eyebrows bunched up, and said anxiously: "You are back. I have many things to ask you. What was that red flame that appeared over Xingqing City the night before yesterday? Why was that? After one night, my father issued an edict saying that he was cured? Is there any relationship between the two? "
Xu Huaigu comforted him and said, "Don't worry, let's go into the house and have a good talk."
Arriving at Lin Cangyang's boudoir, Xu Huaigu sat down at a mahogany table engraved with exquisite phoenix patterns. Then Ling'er made a pot of tea, and Lin Cangyang served Xu Huaigu the tea himself, which was very respectful.
Xu Huaigu said: "Actually, the emperor's recovery is not as simple as it seems on the surface. Your Royal Highness, please listen to me first. When I went to the palace, the emperor had been poisoned by people from the Demon Sect, and he was already ill at that time. Heavy, but the court did not sit still and wait for death. Instead, it found a seventh-level monk to extend his life for the emperor, so the emperor was able to recover briefly. And the flame that appeared in Xingqing City that night was a ninth-level demon He came to obstruct the life renewal ceremony, but fortunately, the leader of Xingyue Sect Liang arrived in time and resolved the crisis."
"Is there such a thing? Then Father, he still hasn't fully recovered, right?"
Xu Huaigu lowered his head and said sadly: "I'm afraid so. Moreover, the monk's life extension is against the will of heaven. Not to mention that he will be punished by heaven, the emperor only has five years left to live. Once five years are up, it will really happen. There is no way to survive anymore.”
Lin Cangyang lowered his head, looked at the teapot on the table in a daze, and said, "Sure enough, my father has not fully recovered. No wonder Ling Guoshi wanted me to learn political skills from him. He originally planned to train me as a future king."
Xu Huaigu comforted her and said: "Your Highness, you don't have to be sad. Death is determined by God. No matter whether it is the king of a country or the common people, it is inevitable. Even the arrogant monks will eventually come to an end." one day."
Lin Cangyang sighed and said: "Of course we know the truth, but it's much more difficult to practice. In fact, it doesn't matter. Even if he only has five years to live, my father is so motivated. He is still the hero in my heart. Speaking of which, It's really hard for you to enter the palace this time. Just tell me whatever reward you want, and I'll give it to you as long as I have it."
Finally it was the reward's turn, and Xu Huaigu was a little excited. He thought about this reward for a long time last night. He not only wanted the talisman pills in the Xianjia shop, but also wanted to find a magic method for Yu Qin, and also wanted to buy himself a magic robe... In short, there are indeed a lot of things he wants, and he is too embarrassed to ask Lin Cangyang for so many requests, so he will just convert them into fairy money. Anyway, as long as you have fairy money, you can buy these things anywhere.
Xu Huaigu asked: "I wonder if the princess has any idle fairy money here? Can you give me some?"
Lin Cangyang suddenly smiled slyly and said a little embarrassedly: "I know you want fairy money, but I really don't have this fairy money. It has always been the practice of Dayu Country that fairy money cannot pass through the hands of princes, princesses and ministers. I'm afraid that my heart will be dirty. But since you are a monk, you must be interested in things in the world of cultivation. I have a fourth-grade thunder talisman here. It is the most powerful thunder talisman produced by the Zixia Sect. Even a fifth-level monk can be seriously injured if killed, so it should be enough as a reward for you, right?"
When Xu Huaigu heard that it was a thunder talisman, and it was such a powerful talisman, he quickly said with joy: "Enough, enough, absolutely enough. Your Highness the Princess is really generous. If you can take out such a precious thunder talisman, then I will It’s disrespectful.”
Lin Cangyang carefully took out a yellow paper charm from the sachet he carried with him and handed it to Xu Huaigu.
Xu Huaigu couldn't help but feel sorry for Lin Cangyang's methods. If anyone dared to assassinate Lin Cangyang, at least half of his skin would be shaved off by this thunder talisman.
Xu Huaigu took the thunder talisman and looked at it carefully.
There is a small ball of light blue thunder in the center of the thunder talisman. If you look carefully, you can still see the thunder flowing inside the talisman. It is quite mysterious. It is indeed a high-end fourth-grade talisman. Now Xu Huaigu finally has one more trump card. open.
After Xu Huaigu got the thunder talisman, he said to Lin Cangyang: "By the way, princess, I have another unkind request. I wonder if you can agree."
"You tell me."
"I came to Xingqing with a girl named Yu Qin. Her father saved my life and asked me to take good care of her before he died. The road to Jianghu is too dangerous. I can't take her with me on my way north. She, so can you leave her with you?"
Lin Cangyang said without thinking, "Of course. In such a big Cangyang Mansion, are you still worried that there is no room for a girl? Don't worry, I will take good care of her."
Xu Huaigu stood up, bowed politely, then took out the piece of Qilian blood jade and gave it back to Lin Cangyang, saying, "Thank you to the princess. The princess must be busy with something else, so I won't continue. Your Highness, Princess Naonuo, please take your leave."
Lin Cangyang nodded in greeting, and Xu Huaigu left Cangyang Mansion.
On the way back to the inn, Lin Hongzhi's face suddenly appeared in his mind, and it was the face he saw in the Wangchuan River.
The more Xu Huaigu thought about it, the more doubtful he became. Isn't it true that only the souls of the dead are thrown into the River of Forgetfulness? Why is Lin Hongzhi there?
Xu Huaigu was puzzled, but suddenly he heard someone yelling loudly on the street in front of him: "You little brat, if you don't tell the whereabouts of that guy named Xu, believe it or not, I will sell you to a brothel." go!"
Xu Huaigu looked over and saw that a circle of people had already gathered in that direction. People were whispering and discussing.
He shook his head. It was people on the street making trouble again. He had seen it many times and didn't intend to care about it, so he thought about walking away.
A little girl retorted sharply: "Brother Xu is a good person, I won't tell you!"
Xu Huaigu stopped suddenly. This voice was very familiar to him.
It was Pingcui's voice.
Then the person named Xu that he mentioned was himself?
Xu Huaigu suddenly thought of the day when Xu Guonan, the son of the Xu family, was injured with a sword at Xingqing Ferry. Could it be that someone from the Xu family was seeking revenge?
Xu Huaigu became furious when he thought that the Xu family could not find him and threatened a little girl who was only eight or nine years old.
He couldn't help but rush into the crowd, and when he reached the innermost circle, he saw a little girl in white standing in the middle, looking angrily at the man who was much taller than her in front of her, not timid at all, just very angry.
The man was tall and thin, with a lot of makeup on his face and a small jasmine flower on his temple. He was Xu Guonan who was injured by Xu Huaigu's sword last time. He looked at Pingcui contemptuously, his face full of impatience and anger.
No matter what he threatened or induced, Pingcui refused to tell the news about Xu Huaigu. Then Xu Guonan became so angry that his eyes turned red and he actually raised his hand to hit Pingcui. Xu Huaigu was filled with anger. He strode up to Xu Guonan, covered Pingcui with his hands, and angrily shouted: "You beast bullied a little girl, why are you so shameless!"
Xu Guonan looked at the sudden appearance of Xu Huaigu and was so frightened that he ran back two steps. After he saw Xu Huaigu's appearance clearly, he said angrily: "It's you, you were the one who hurt me that day!"
"But it's better that you come now, so that I don't have to look for you. I brought a master this time, and I will definitely show you! Elder Yan, come out and help me teach him a lesson!"
