So the next day, Jiang Tian appeared in the Pei Mansion in Daozhengfang, accepting the reception of tea and fruits. But in a sense, Jiang Tian was not unfamiliar with this place, but it was the first time that Zhen Zhen had visited him.
Therefore, as a benefactor related to the Pei family, he was welcomed in from the right side door. According to the etiquette system of the imperial court, the vassal ministers who were relatively independent of the outer dynasties were regarded as the third-rank officials; therefore, they were not only qualified to erect a halberd in front of the door, but also had a special ceremonial archway.
Among them, the main door can only be opened after receiving the royal edict; it is usually called the Yingmenmen or the Xiemenmen. Therefore, the left and right side doors are only for daily use. For example, when a prominent official or a famous guest comes, the side door facing left will be opened to welcome him.
The door on the right is where the main family members of the house come and go on a daily basis. As for slaves, servants, family generals, disciples and guests, they can only enter and exit through the side door or the back door because of their daily needs. Therefore, Jiang Tian was introduced to the right door, which was an obvious attitude.
But what comes next is much more than that. Jiang Tian was not arranged in the large flower hall in the front yard specially used for entertaining guests, nor did he enter the Shuipan Banquet Hall of the main house. Instead, he walked through the halls and courtyards with side glances and was taken to the inner house/back garden, which was reserved for the previous head of the family. Inside the "Sui Shou Tang", a retirement home.
This was a bit more grand than Jiang Tian had expected. Although it is not as solemn as bringing it directly to the family temple from Prince Pu's palace, almost all the main members of Pei's family are gathered here; even the few concubines of Pei's old family who are still charming are all dressed up and called out to see the ceremony.
Compared with Jiang Tian, a guest who came to the house for the first time (not counting the few times he walked in at night), the so-called highest courtesy of entering the house and paying homage to the elders was nothing more than this. However, the sister (Huixiang) who has a real close relationship only makes a brief appearance.
So Jiang Tian even once suspected that this was a surprise (forced marriage) prepared by the girl's parents? However, after meeting the members of this large family, the old Patriarch Pei did not hesitate to send everyone else out, including the eldest son Pei Wuben, on the grounds that he was tired.
Then, this old gentleman with white beard and hair, who seemed to be clear and strong, specially kept Jiang Tian. When no one was around, he smiled and said, "To be honest, Huixiang has been very opinionated and insightful since she was a child. Sometimes even I may not be able to defeat her."
"It's just that she sacrificed herself for her family and trusted others, so she no longer trusts people easily; but once she believes in something, it's hard to shake her heart." Then he waved his hand to Jiang Tian and said, "Of course I believe her. Human eyes are also happy to see everything between you come to fruition."
"I naturally believe in Jiang Sheng. He has great ability to protect and considerate her, and I am willing to treat her well." After laying the groundwork, Pei's family leader finally got straight to the point: "But because of the love for my daughter, I , could Jiang Sheng please answer some of my questions?"
"... Please tell me, Mr. Pei." At this moment, Jiang Tian couldn't help but sigh in his heart, isn't this the real meat of the show? However, this is also something that will happen sooner or later or require a showdown; Jiang Tian has already made psychological preparations and rhetorical preparations for this.
"I once heard Ajiu and Huixiang vaguely mention that Jiang Sheng has some extraordinary means and abilities." Hearing this, the old family leader Pei hesitated for a moment before speaking up: "Please forgive me for being too worried, Jiang Sheng is not the same as the ancients." Do the people in the fairy family in the rumors have any origins and relationships?"
"Actually, there is no need to hide anything, as long as Mr. Pei can keep it secret." Jiang Tianxiao said, "I am not originally from this world. It was just due to fate that I was led by some cause and effect not long ago. And it’s coming. So naturally I have some things that I must do.”
"As for the rumored sages and sages of the ancient immortal family, they are actually not so miraculous; they are just people who happened to meet at the right time and had great power in the time of chaos." Jiang Tian continued to explain: "It's just that after being passed down by later generations, Correspondingly, exaggerations and fallacies are inevitable.”
"As for my relationship with them, I can't say much about the origin. Because, after the shackles of the ancient world gradually formed and the spiritual energy dried up, we parted ways with this generation; some people tried to save themselves with humanity, and some people went into hibernation. In the mountains and rivers, there are still people who transcend this world."
"Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors started the three-generation rule of humanity." Jiang Tian thought for a while and added: "Later, Zulong tried to gain access to heaven and earth, but naturally there was a backlash. Not only did Daodu die suddenly, but even the country also died for the second generation. . But since then, the era of great prosperity of humanity has become irreversible."
"In the subsequent ups and downs and chaos, it has become increasingly difficult for gods, gods, and monsters to show their holiness and intervene in the secular world. Although there are occasional repetitions and anomalies, as long as there is peace and prosperity, humanity will be greatly promoted. His anger has been suppressed again."
"It turns out that Jiang Sheng came to this world because of the current changes in the world?" Upon hearing this, the old family leader Pei couldn't help but breathed quickly with shock and emotion on his face: "But I didn't know that someone like Jiang Sheng could be able to live in this world today?" How many will come back to the world?"
"It's really hard to say." Jiang Tian smiled more and more inscrutably: "After all, if I throw a true spirit from the sky like this, it will be my only one for the time being; but the inheritance of ancient bloodline and Taoism, even a little bit It is still possible for the spiritual reincarnation of the incomplete soul body to awaken."
"However, with the awakening and emergence of the world, not only those ancient inheritances, but also the resurgence of monsters and monsters." Jiang Tian paused when he said this: "Therefore, I did not come to this world to pass on the immortality. The method is to raise up killings and bring peace to the world."
"It's just that I'm still limited by the shackles of heaven and earth, so I can only use some of my own power; but in the future, if the corresponding restrictions become looser and more and more invisible spiritual energy spreads over the world, then the court will have to face It’s not just a problem caused by beasts and ghosts.”
"In this case, someone asked me to ask again, how much did Jiang Sheng know about the "Night Wandering God"? After hearing these words, Patriarch Pei took a deep breath and said, "How do you view what this person has done..."
This is also the second time someone has asked about the potential relationship between Jiang Tian and Ye Youshen. However, the previous time was in the Xuanzheng Hall in Beinei (Daming Palace), where the suspected stand-in "His Royal Highness the Supervisor" asked on behalf of the Tianjia position; and this time it was obviously an inquiry originating from another background of the outer court.
"Perhaps we just had a few unintentional encounters." Jiang Tian said half-truthfully: after all, he couldn't deny that when he was acting in the ghost market, the night wandering god appeared in public. "Maybe he knows a little bit about my origins, but I may not know his identity behind the mask."
"As for what he did, I naturally disapprove of it from a public rather than a private standpoint." Jiang Tian pretended to be thoughtful and continued: "But unless he met him personally and blocked my way, he would not deliberately do it. Deal with him. Because the price is too high, and innocent people will be affected and may even be implicated."
"How do you say this?" Patriarch Pei couldn't help but asked earnestly: "Could it be that your magical powers and methods, entangled with each other, will cause earth-shaking and huge harm?"
"That's probably true!" Jiang Tian was amused when he heard this, and he figured it out in his head. But he said calmly: "What's more, I suspect that he, like me, also has a different mission in this world; so, if I won’t do it easily unless I have to.”
"Because within three to five hundred steps, with my current ability, I may be able to defeat him or suppress him temporarily, but I can't stop him from escaping. But beyond three to five hundred steps, it is obvious that his The means are more advantageous, and once an attack breaks out, it will be difficult to escape unscathed."
"So, Mr. Pei, listen to me." Jiang Tian said to him solemnly: "Never confront him in a densely populated city! Otherwise, even if thousands of troops are gathered, , it may not be possible to capture him, but the price will be extremely heavy."
After finally leaving Pei Mansion, Jiang Tian also felt some subtle changes. It was like a distinguished guest who had just come to visit suddenly became a family member in an indirect sense; and in the various salutations, there was a little more cordiality, ambiguity and inexplicable attitude.
Of course, Jiang Tian also slowly reflected on the details of this meeting; especially those last questions raised by Pei Gong, the indirect position and background represented were already clear. And Jiang Tian was able to create sophistry in the form of fighting between left and right, which was precisely because the forces behind him listened to it.
No matter how much they believed, or whether they believed it or not; but in the Keeper's House
Under the background of being attacked, Jiang Tian was somewhat wary; Jiang Tian's goal was achieved. Just like those pastoral boxing masters of later generations, as long as they put aside the facts and rely solely on random Internet essays to build momentum, they are confident that no one can defeat them in terms of online publicity.
What's more, further deepening the relationship with the Pei Mansion is not a strategy that can reassure those in power. A person who is within the system but has basically no desires and needs, but has mastered enough power, can easily lead to all possible temptations and calculations by the superiors.
Jiang Tian was riding Suo Luzi while thinking and looking at the different styles in the market; along the vertical Jingyaomen Street, when he arrived at Deguangfang where Jingzhao Mansion is located, he was stopped in the street. . He couldn't help but take a closer look, but it was Zhao Shicao who survived the Battle of Baoxie Valley.
It's just that he has now been "entrusted with important tasks" by the Jingzhao Mansion and has become a special representative dispatched to the Lixingyuan/Xijing branch to coordinate and liaise with corresponding matters. I saw Zhao Shicao, who was sweating from running on a donkey, reported in a low voice: "Jiasi has arrived in the capital, please ask the supervisor to go and check."
