Qingyang Palace, in a side hall of Xichui Palace, the patriarch Ahrami still wore a brown robe and sat cross-legged in front of the altar. She seemed to be practicing the magic formula with her hands. Behind her, the national master Zhang Daoling respectfully watched. Be on one side to protect him.
I saw a strange-shaped bronze basin placed on the altar. There was a pool of water in the basin. Four candles were lit around the copper basin. However, the candles were strangely flickering with blood-red candlelight. It looked extremely strange. The copper basin Some images kept flashing through the screen, and the information in them made the two of them look solemn.
After a while, Ahrami put away his spell, sighed softly, and said, "Dao Ling, the new prince is actually Young Master Sheng. It seems we have to find a way out."
Now in the inner palace, those who knew the inside story have been cleared out by Prime Minister Huo. Now another order has been issued to seal the patriarch and others in the inner palace. They are not allowed to go out. As for what earth-shattering things happened outside the palace, the people in the inner palace But he knew nothing about it. It wasn't until the patriarch Ahrami noticed something was wrong and used his secret skills to understand what happened outside the palace after the death of the third emperor, but he could only get a rough idea.
Zhang Daoling also realized that the situation was dangerous, so he still said: "Master, it shouldn't be a problem, right? Now the inner palace is heavily guarded and sealed tightly. This is also the usual behavior after the death of the previous lord. As long as the new king comes to the throne, we will naturally recover from the disease." retreat."
Ahrami said: "Don't you realize that many things inside and outside the palace are slightly irrational?"
Zhang Daoling remembered that it had been more than two months since the late emperor passed away, but there was still no movement in the inner palace? Then he said doubtfully: "What the master said makes sense. The late emperor has been driving to Hexi for several months. If according to common sense, the new king should have succeeded long ago, but Huo Xiang still has the thought to hold a crown prince registration ceremony for Young Master Sheng. I'll be here Now I can’t even see what Mr. Huo is going to do.”
Ahrami said: "I probably understand what he is going to do. I guess that Young Master Sheng may not be the crown prince selected in the late emperor's edict."
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Daoling was shocked out of his mind. Zhang Daoling said in a trembling voice: "Master... Master, how... is this possible? This..."
Ahrami let out a long sigh and said: "You have been with the late emperor all these years, and you have been somewhat exposed to the battles in the temple. Are you still unable to figure out the key to all the weird things now?"
After being prompted by the patriarch, Zhang Daoling suddenly figured out a lot and suddenly said: "Master, I understand, what Mr. Huo is doing now is to deceive others. If Prince Sheng of Anlehou is really the candidate for the crown prince, he will not go all the way to kill Prince Sheng." Secretly brought into the palace, if the late emperor had chosen Young Master Sheng, Young Master Sheng would have returned to the capital long ago when the late Emperor was still alive, and he would never be released to death."
Ahrami nodded slightly and said, "That's right."
Ahrami suddenly asked: "Dao Ling, what is Huo Xiangguo's attitude towards you recently?"
Zhang Daoling said: "Master Xiangguo is quite polite to his disciple and is always respectful. Now I have helped him refine the Ice Soul Pill to ensure that the late emperor's holy body will not rot."
Hearing this, Ahrami frowned and said, "We are the ones who know the true situation of the late Emperor. Do you think Huo Xiang will be disadvantageous to us after he takes power?"
Zhang Daoling frowned and said: "Master, to tell you the truth, sooner or later, all the eunuchs, eunuchs and palace people who were in the late emperor's inner palace disappeared almost overnight after the late emperor's death. With a new face, now we are only a handful of people in the inner palace who know the late emperor’s details.”
At this point, Zhang Daoling's ruthless tactics towards Huo Xiangguo could be described as anger behind his back. Needless to say, these people knew that they were executed secretly.
Zhang Daoling said: "Master, with your cultivation level in the Four Harmonies Realm, are you still afraid of them? At worst, we can just break out of the palace. We have thousands of troops and horses that we cannot defeat. If you want to run away, this Who in the world can stop you, Master?"
Ahrami shook his head and said: "The late emperor has an envoy in Tsing Yi who serves the court. Even running away is not easy. I guess that there are monks in the four realms of return within the envoy of Tsing Yi who serve the court. When the late emperor visited the east, I I noticed that two masters of this realm were guarding the late emperor."
Zhang Daoling looked incredulous when he heard this. Of course, with his level of cultivation as a Heavenly Master, he would not be able to sense the existence of such masters.
Zhang Daoling said: "Master, I have been with the late emperor for a long time over the years. I probably know some things. Even if the Qing Yi envoy is the prime minister, it is difficult to instigate him. This group of people is only loyal to the late emperor." , Huo Xiangguo is just a foreign minister, and his influence is in the outer court. According to Jin law, foreign officials have no right to mobilize the Tsing Yi Envoy. If Huo Xiangguo wants to instruct the monks affiliated with the Tsing Yi Envoy to harm us, I am afraid he will have to wait until the new It will be possible after you ascend the throne, and they are only responsible to the emperor."
Ahrami heard this and said: "I see, maybe Huo Xiangguo just wants to stabilize us temporarily?"
Zhang Daoling nodded and said: "Yes, master, we must find a way to escape quickly before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince officially ascends the throne. Without the protection of the late emperor, we are just meat on the chopping board."
Ahrami pondered for a long time and said: "If you want to leave, you can only leave first. I can't leave because I am old. I will wait until the new king ascends the throne to see the attitude of the court."
Zhang Daoling said anxiously: "Master, you..."
Ahrami waved his hand and said: "What I'm afraid of is not the attack of swords. It's easy to run away. If I just leave without saying goodbye in such an unexplained way, in the future, if Prime Minister Huo comes to power, he will not persuade the new king to stop." Support Lao Shen's restoration of the country, and Taisha will not mind sending troops to invade our country once again without the tight spell of the Jin Dynasty. When the time comes, our Laima country will be in dire straits again, and the current temporary restoration of the country may be short-lived. "
Zhang Daoling still wanted to persuade him, but Ahrami had already made up his mind and said, "You don't have to persuade me. If the new king really wants to attack me, it will be my life. I just hope that our Laima country will no longer be ravaged by Taisha's iron hoof." , my wish is fulfilled.”
Zhang Daoling looked up to the sky and sighed, seeming to have made up his mind, and said: "Since you don't want to leave, master, then I will risk my life to accompany the master, and leave the rest to God's will!"
Ahrami slightly raised his head and glanced at Zhang Daoling in surprise, and said, "You don't have to be like this. Cultivation is not easy. There is no need for you to accompany me, an old woman, to be buried."
Zhang Daoling bowed and saluted: "Master, respecting the master has always been the tradition of us Central Plains people. If it weren't for the master's help back then, where would I, Zhang Daoling, be today? Daoling is by no means a ruthless person and will never abandon his master. of."
Ahrami was greatly touched when she saw this old man in front of her who looked to be in his early fifties. The reason why she accepted this man as her disciple in the first place was because after eating Guixu grass, Zhang Daoling had extraordinary talents and practiced He has high potential. On the other hand, he is from the Central Plains. She also wants to use this opportunity to enter the Central Plains to find help in restoring the country, and uses him to a greater extent. Unexpectedly, Zhang Daoling's operations over the years have far exceeded expectations. To her surprise, not only had the country been restored successfully, but he was also loyal to her.
Ahrami said: "Tao Ling, I really don't know how to thank you for being my master."
Zhang Daoling waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Master and Dao Lingen were reborn together. Doing these things is my disciple's duty. How dare you be greedy for credit? I have made up my mind. I don't care about the mountains and seas of fire. As long as I can stay by your side, master, I will Lao Zhang is not afraid of anything."
Ahrami said helplessly: "Okay, I won't advise you anymore. If you want to stay, just stay. If the worst happens, I will do my best to protect you."
Zhang Daoling was so moved when he heard this that he could only nod his head in agreement.
Zhang Daoling said: "Master, I feel that especially when trying to guess Huo Xiangguo's intentions here, I might as well go directly to meet Mr. Xiangguo and test it out. Maybe Mr. Xiangguo has other plans for us."
Ahrami nodded slightly and said, "Yeah! That's fine, you must be careful."
Zhang Daoling said: "Master, don't worry, I will keep the news cautious."
The next morning, as soon as Huo Zheng arrived at Zhangtai Palace to handle state affairs, he received a request from Zhang Daoling, the national advisor. Huo Zheng summoned Zhang Daoling into the palace without thinking too much.
Several imperial guards led Zhang Daoling, who was frowning, all the way. After entering the main hall, the guards reported: "Master Xiangguo, please see the state counselor."
Huo Zheng put down the half-read memorial in his hand and said pleasantly: "Is the Imperial Master here? Please come quickly."
After Zhang Daoling took his seat, Huo Zheng asked, "Why did the Imperial Master come here today?"
After Zhang Daoling thought about it for a while, he asked: "Your Excellency, Mr. Xiangguo, it is really out of necessity for Pindao to bother you in dealing with government affairs today. Now that the late emperor has gone to the west, Pindao's stay here is of no use. It is just a waste of time. , I am a poor man with little talent and little knowledge, and I am really unworthy of the late emperor's great trust. I have recently discussed with the patriarch whether I can leave the Central Plains and live in seclusion in the mountains after the new king's enthronement ceremony."
When Huo Zheng heard this, his heart moved. He suddenly stood up and walked around the room for a few times. After a while, he said: "Master, please be patient. I understand your concerns. At this critical moment, I don't want to be impatient either." If you dare to make a decision rashly, you can only wait until His Highness the Crown Prince officially ascends the throne. I will personally report to the Emperor to arrange your stay. What do you think, Imperial Master?"
Zhang Daoling sighed secretly when he heard this, you old fox is using the new king as a shield. What you say is basically unsaid. I am afraid that whether everything will be safe and sound by then is not a matter of your words. If the new king succeeds to the throne, the throne will be I haven't settled down yet. In the end, I am still not allowed to listen to the advice of you, a veteran of two dynasties?
Zhang Daoling had no choice but to say: "The poor Taoist will just thank Mr. Xiangguo. When the time comes, I will rely on Mr. Xiangguo to say some kind words in front of the new king."
Huo Zheng nodded slightly and said, "Well, Imperial Master, please rest assured. When the truth comes, I will definitely persuade His Majesty to let you wait and return to seclusion safely."
Huo Zheng seemed to remember something again and asked: "By the way, Master Imperial Master, is there any leftover of the elixir you always refined for the late Emperor?"
Zhang Daoling, with a thought in his heart, said: "Master Xiangguo, of course we have this, and there are many more. If you need it, Master Xiangguo..."
Huo Zheng waved his hand and said with a smile: "I am not blessed to receive such a precious thing. His Highness the Crown Prince mentioned it in front of me before. If the Imperial Master has any leftovers, just send the elixir to the East Palace. "
Zhang Daoling nodded repeatedly and said: "Of course, His Highness the Prince is also a practitioner. This elixir is indeed very powerful for ordinary people, but it is a great tonic for monks. I will resign here and will not bother you, Mr. Xiangguo." It’s time to deal with state affairs.”
When Huo Zheng saw Zhang Daoling retreating, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He snorted coldly and whispered to himself: "A demon tricked the late emperor into cultivating immortality, causing him to die violently in the palace, and he still wants to escape intact? What a joke..."
