late at night.
Zhao Zhengli, covered with stars and wearing the moon, quietly blended into the night. Half a quarter of an hour later, a black shadow on the glazed tile roof of the Prince's Palace in the Royal Palace was startled. Then, several figures appeared from all over the palace and chased after him. Many black shadows flew across the rooftops and alleys of the capital like ghosts, and disappeared in a moment. No trace.
A pair of eyes in the palace stared at everything quietly, and then slowly withdrew their gaze.
In the dark alley of the outer city, a group of guests from the Prince's Mansion were chasing each other and turning back, cursing and cursing. Among them was the newly promoted Zhang Ziya. He was walking alone at the end, with no one walking with him. He was dragged into the dark night by a big hand at the corner of the alley. Many guests and guests did not notice that one person was missing and gradually drifted away.
Zhang Ziya was shocked in the dark. His master's strength was tapped before he could resist. His mind was rapidly searching for someone he had offended when he suddenly heard a familiar voice: "Long time no see!"
In the dim night, a handsome man was leaning against the wall, looking at him. Who else could it be if it wasn't Zhao Zhengli?
Zhang Ziya was shocked at first, and then calmed down.
Zhao Zhengli opened his mute point and asked: "There was a fire in Miaoyin Pavilion, were you involved?"
"So what? I am in prison thanks to the Miaoyin Pavilion. When I get out of prison, I will naturally seek revenge."
"What benefits has the prince given you?"
"Oh, do you still need any benefits? He bailed me out of prison regardless of the past grievances, and spent a lot of money to hire a guest minister, maids, servants, and a mansion. I, Zhang Ziya, have everything I have in the capital. What have I had with you in the past six months? Apart from the aimless prison. What else? Celebrating your promotion through the prison door?"
Zhao Zhengli was stunned for a moment, and he sighed for a long time: "Take care in the future!"
After saying that, he turned around and left. Zhang Ziya looked at his lonely back and his emotions moved slightly. He hesitated for a moment and then said: "You can't defeat the prince, he is very scary!"
"I never wanted to fight anyone, they were the ones who provoked me first!"
It wasn't until Zhao Zhengli completely disappeared into the night, and then a finger of true energy came from the sky to unlock Zhang Ziya's last acupuncture point, that he could move freely.
The seven-day Yuan Day holiday was over, and the secret agents from the Ministry of Internal Affairs arranged by the old emperor also returned to the capital.
The old eunuch Cao Yan passed the investigation information to the old emperor overnight. According to the secret investigation, Zhao Zhengli had no father or mother in Qingcheng Mountain, and he had no relatives or friends in Shu. According to legend, the child adopted by Li Tianren, the head of Qingcheng Mountain fifteen years ago when he came into being, said Zhao Zhengli will replace him and Li Tianren to carry forward the mountain gate. That's why there are rumors that Zhao Zhengli is the reincarnation of a heavenly being. No one except Li Tianren knows his specific life experience!
The old emperor fell into deep thought, sorting out all kinds of chaos.
On the same night, Zhao Zhengli, the master of Tianshi Mansion, entered the top floor of the attic.
The old Celestial Master with a silver beard and crane hair sat cross-legged on one side of the chess game. Zhao Zhengli, dressed in a white Taoist robe with silver prints, sat respectfully opposite the old Celestial Master, with half of the night view of the capital behind him.
The chess game is very big and chaotic, and the black and white pieces are in a stranglehold.
The old Heavenly Master spoke after a long time: "What is supposed to come will eventually come! It has been more than half a year since you entered the Heavenly Master's Mansion. You have done more than you have done in the capital, and the government is in chaos. It is not suitable for you to stay here for a long time. After a while, this way. I arrange for you to go out to Beijing for a mission, are you willing to take it?"
Zhao Zhengli naturally sensed that the wind in the capital was in the wrong direction, and the Heavenly Master was obviously protecting him with this move. How could Zhao Zhengli not know this? The corners of his mouth moved but he hesitated to speak.
The Heavenly Master smiled: "You are an outsider, do you still want to get involved in the situation?"
Zhao Zhengli shook his head: "Having Xiaodao go like this, does it mean that he fell into the trap of those civil servants? I thought Xiaodao had a guilty conscience."
"You and I have no right to interfere in the temple dispute. All we have to do is share your Majesty's worries. The same goes for your trip to the capital. Anyone who dares to spread rumors and cause trouble will not be tolerated."
"Take note of the trail!"
Zhao Zhengli knew that the Heavenly Master had arranged for him to leave Beijing to avoid suspicion, and he also understood that the current conflict between the two parties was not good for him.
He had eight levels of confidence in his heart that the one who helped seal the poison in Shu was the Heavenly Master. He fed him Dragon Tiger Pill when he was unconscious due to the poison, and publicly confronted the Grand Master for himself in the court. , now that the government is unstable and has arranged for him to leave Beijing to avoid suspicion, is all this just because Taoism in the world is one family? It seems far-fetched.
In the end, he didn't ask, because after the Master finished speaking, he kicked him downstairs without giving him any time to stay.
Spend the afternoon browsing books on the seventh floor of the attic.
When Zhao Zhengli returned to the mansion, he heard the maids talking about the lack of food in the kitchen. Biyu had been rummaging around all day because her clothes were stolen, and it was the purple-pink fur coat that Director Zhao bought for her.
But she was so angry that when Director Zhao came back, she couldn't help but mumbled and complained, saying that there was a thief in the house. Even if they stole food from the kitchen, they actually stole clothes. The key was to pick out her favorite clothes to steal.
Zhao Zhengli was stunned at first, how could the thieves in the capital be so bold? Even eating and taking it? Then Daochang Zhao seemed to understand something and took some banknotes to comfort her and went to buy another set. Biyu cried and accepted the banknotes and began to feel aggrieved again, saying that if they had not been stolen, she would have two sets now.
"..."
To this, Daochang Zhao could only respond with a loud scream.
This evening.
The night is getting darker.
Taoist Zhao squatted softly, closed his eyes, and fell into meditation. Sometimes, the faint sound of wind outside the window disturbed his meditation. He said calmly: "What are you doing sneakily? If you want to come in, just come in!"
After the words fell for a moment, the window was slowly pushed open. Ji Yanyu poked out her beautiful face and awkwardly entered the house through the window. She looked away from the sloppy look of the previous two days, and she was wearing Jasper's stolen purple-pink fur with narrow sleeves. Silk gown.
Zhao Zhengli looked at her. The same object had different charms when worn by different people. The exquisite figure under the purple and pink silk robe really made people drool. Zhao Zhengli tried to keep his tone colder and said with a question: "You have been Hiding in my house? You also eat the food in the kitchen? "
Her eyes kept evading, not daring to look at each other, and she nodded timidly in response.
This appearance adds a bit of coquettishness.
Zhao Zhengli slapped his forehead: "Sister, how much hatred did I have against you in my previous life? Do you know that sooner or later, you will kill your way to death?"
"Right now, you are the only safest place in the capital, Taoist Priest. Don't worry, I will leave the city as soon as the news is over! I will never implicate the Taoist Priest." Ji Yanyu felt a little depressed.
Zhao Zhengli didn't try hard enough to seduce him. Who makes this fairy charming? It would be nice to see him more and feel happy.
Early the next morning, a rare visitor came to the house.
The city king Song Wenlai came to visit, and Zhao Zhengli was surprised. Why did he come in such a hurry so early?
The city king dismissed everyone, and then led Taoist priest Zhao to the courtyard, where he told Zhao Zheng about the upcoming crisis and the secret behind the burning of Miaoyin Pavilion.
Zhao Zhengli already knew that Miaoyin Pavilion was the former den of the dynasty, but he still pretended to be surprised and cooperated.
The prince dug up clues about the fire in Miaoyin Pavilion, and the old emperor sent people to eliminate the problem; then set fire to erase the traces. Although the method was shady, it was still the most effective way.
These were all expected by Zhao Zhengli.
If nothing else goes wrong, the prince has already started to attack Zhao Zhengli at this moment, and the old emperor also expressed his intention.
The King of the City also reminded him that His Majesty would secretly send a detachment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the south before Yuan Day to ask Zhao Zhengli if anything happened in the south.
Zhao Zhengli shook his head and fell into deep thought, wondering what the old emperor's motives were for him, just because he looked like that person who was known to everyone in the court? What kind of existence is that person in the court? Did the old emperor have murderous intentions towards him?
He scratched his scalp and didn't think of the key. Then he thought of the Minister of War, this third-rank minister who could receive Long's favor for a long time, he must be outstanding.
After seeing off the King of the City, Zhao Zhengli went to the Tianshi Mansion to perform the same tasks as before. He had read most of the Taoist books in the attic in the past six months. Now that he is willing to continue reading, he may not have much time left. Now he is becoming more and more passive in the capital.
After staying in the Tianshi Mansion for a day, Zhao Zhengli saw the right time and went to the Ministry of War Minister's Mansion. The talented Minister Yu was still busy with the "suspicious case" of Miaoyin Pavilion. The director of the Yu Mansion was the Miss Yu Xiaowei of the Yu family. Li Zhanyi had been out of the city for several days.
The Yu Mansion was always deserted. On weekdays, Yu Xiaowei took the initiative to hang out with the Bi sisters. Today, Zhao Zhengli suddenly came to visit, which made her particularly happy. Her beautiful face made people unable to take their eyes away. Zhao Zhengli was inquiring about her old father at home. He never revealed anything about the affairs in the palace or complained about any troubles in the court.
It's a pity that Yu Shangshu is devoted to his job and conscientious in his duties. He doesn't talk about any court affairs at home, and Yu Xiaowei has no idea about it.
In the end, the two of them had to chat about trivial matters until Yu Shangshu came back.
In her spare time, Yu Xiaowei asked the Taoist Master for advice on one or two sword moves. Yu Shangshu didn't return home until dark. Zhao Zhengli looked at each other and felt a little sympathy for Yu Xiaowei. With such a workaholic father, the family is destined to get together less and stay apart more. Isn’t that why Mrs. Layu died like this?
In the end, Yu Xiaowei asked the maid to 'invite' Master Shangshu to return home.
Yufu Nuan Pavilion
Before Shangshu could change into his court uniform, he was trimming his beautiful beard and said, "Daoist Master Zhao is a rare guest!"
Zhao Zhengli did not speak to him in an official tone, but said aside: "I heard that Master Shangshu is still busy with the Miaoyin Pavilion case? Shouldn't this matter be taken over by Master Cai of Yushitai or Dali Temple?"
Yu Shangshu sighed: "The emperor's order is difficult!"
"Master Shangshu, do you remember that Zhang Ziya was released from prison and went to the prince, and that Miaoyin Pavilion was burned down not long after?" Zhao Zhengli tried his best to direct the topic towards the prince to see Yu Shangshu's reaction.
"Daozhang Zhao has only been in the capital for more than half a year. How did he pick up the official accent so quickly?" Yu Shangshu is so smart that he can see through it at a glance.
Zhao Zhengli smiled awkwardly: "The situation in the imperial court is tense, I don't know to what extent? Xiaodao is worried about his own safety!"
"According to the official establishment, I am a civil servant in charge of the military in Wuhan. I am busy all day long. How can I have time to care about the situation between North Korea and China? Besides, Daochang Zhao is a disciple of the Three Saints in the temple. Isn't he afraid of making His Majesty suspicious by being too concerned about the situation between North Korea and China? Be more relaxed. Why is there any danger in doing things for His Majesty?" Yu Shangshu seemed very cautious and did not want to discuss court affairs.
Zhao Zhengli took a deep look at the handsome Yu Shangshu and said slowly: "In that case, it's Xiaodao who disturbed me! Farewell!"
Yu Shangshu's ability to hold on to this position was not entirely dependent on flattery. Being cautious when encountering problems was the basis for his self-protection.
Zhao Zhengli could also deduce from his cautious words that his situation was unfavorable. If he really treated him as one of his own and worked for the old emperor, perhaps Yu Shangshu would get closer to him and reveal some things to pay attention to in the palace.
Seeing him getting up and leaving, Yu Shangshu couldn't help but said: "Looking at your relationship with Xiaowei, I will only remind you once. The temples and rivers and lakes are like walking alone on a cliff. If you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss. If you really want to Stay here. You have to cheer up in the future. Remember, His Majesty has always been suspicious of your survival because you are so similar to that person. If you know each other, you have another purpose for this trip to the capital. I hope you will ask for more. Fu, if you don't know anything about it, I hope you will withdraw from this muddy officialdom as soon as possible."
"Who is that person?" Zhao Zhengli looked stunned.
"I can't explain it clearly for a while, and you can't understand it either. Anyway, it's not a good thing." Yu Shangshu did not argue with him on this topic.
Zhao Zhengli bowed to Yu Shangshu and left. Instead of saying goodbye to Yu Xiaowei, he left the house and disappeared into the night sky.
This trip was not in vain. Although I didn’t ask anything, I seemed to have gotten all the answers.
