Jiang Shuo and Wei Jian still didn't believe it, but they heard the sound of drums banging in the distance, which was similar to the drums before the curfew last night. Looking to the east, the belly of the fish was already turning white. Wei Jian knew that it was the opening of the city gate. City Drum, he and Jiang Shuo looked at each other. After walking less than a mile east, they saw the two-foot-high Luoyang City Wall. The terrain of Xiyuan was higher than that of Luoyang City. The city wall was submerged in the hills of Xiyuan. The two climbed onto it. From a short hill, you can see a wide street in the morning light. Cherry blossoms, pomegranates, elms and willows are planted on the roadside. The canals and walls on both sides are towering. But isn't it Jianchunmen Street?
It turned out that the two of them had returned to Luoyang City unknowingly. Jiang Shuo recalled that he was carried by Kong Konger like a cloud and mist. He did not remember taking a boat or walking on a pontoon, and he did not know how Kong Konger crossed the river and Luoshui. Yes, this person's kung fu has reached an unpredictable level.
At this moment, the opening drum sounded, and the doors of each shop opened one after another. A group of people walked into the city. Kong Konger suddenly said to Jiang Shuo: "Looking back, you'd better not take the antidote of Shiruan Powder."
Jiang Shuo asked in surprise: "Why is that? Are there not enough pills?" He weighed the small gourd in his hand and felt that there were quite a lot of pills in it.
Kong Kong'er smiled and said: "No, no, after all, does the internal skill you practice need to first dissolve the true energy in the sea of qi?"
Jiang Shuo was shocked when he heard that the Xin Dao Jade Jue method had not yet been exposed to the world, so how could Kong Konger know the training method to remove the true energy in the sea of qi? Kong Kong'er said: "Don't worry, I haven't peeked at your secret book. I'm just inferring your method of practicing Kung Fu from the fact that you were poisoned but your hands and feet were still able to move during your fight with Abo and He Qianqian."
Jiang Shuo didn't hide it at the moment, crossing his hands and saying, "That's true, but my inner strength hasn't been completely eliminated yet, and the magic power hasn't been completed yet."
Kong Kong'er smiled and said, "Isn't now a good opportunity? Although Shi Ruan Powder only temporarily disperses the internal energy, it can help you to practice your martial arts to a higher level."
With one word to wake up the dreamer, Jiang Shuo crossed his hands and said, "That's true. Why didn't I think of it?" He also wanted to thank you, but waved his hands in vain and said, "That's it, that's all. I'll go when this is done."
Jiang Shuo and Wei Jian were about to say some polite words, but Kong Konger turned around and flew back to the Xiyuan forest. He only saw him rise and fall for a few moments and then disappeared. Li Zhuer, however, was not surprised and said: " Don't worry about him, let's go to Mingyi Square to get the things."
The three of them walked into Luoyang City Square. Wei Jian walked in front, but Jiang Shuo and Li Zhuer pretended to be his attendants and followed Wei Jian with their heads lowered. Mingyi Square was next to Xiyuan, and the gate guarded the gate. The official recognized Wei Jian, stepped forward and saluted with folded hands: "Why did Wei Xianggong come into Mingyi Square so early in the morning?" Wei Jian said calmly: "I left something in the Jiaofang yesterday. I'm here to pick it up today."
Seeing that Mr. Wei looked tired and his eyes were bloodshot, the gate officer said that he was still drunk and it was common for him to leave things behind. He looked at Jiang Shuo and Li Zhuer and asked, "Are these two Mr. Wei's companions?" Wei Jian said: "It's my servant and Taipu An's servant." He took out his silver fish talisman and handed it to the gate officer. The gate officer took it with both hands, but without inspecting it, he immediately returned it with both hands and said: " The inspection is correct, Mr. Wei invites you."
The three of them entered the workshop. The other guests had already dispersed. Only the protagonists Aunt Sun and An Qingzong were still there. They had not slept all night. Seeing that Wei Jian came back safe and sound, they hurriedly stepped forward to salute and asked where Wei Jian had gone. , the three of them had already discussed that there was no evidence that An Lushan had colluded with the Demon Cult, and since Anqing Zong was there, it was not appropriate to reveal the truth. They only said that Wei Jian was kidnapped by the Demon Cult, but fortunately Jiang Shuo rescued him, and he was safe and sound. came back.
After hearing this, Anqingzong and Gongsun's wife all expressed their gratitude to Su Zhi, and asked Wei Jian if he would report to the official position? Wei Jian only said that the demon sect was secretive and could not catch anyone even if they reported it to the Qianniu Guards, so it was better to forget it. Aunt Gongsun was originally worried that the Qianniu Guards would pursue Wei Jian’s abduction, but after hearing Wei Jian’s words, he would no longer pursue the matter. It was with a big stone in my heart that I let go.
An Qingzong asked where the Cao Gang people had gone. Jiang Shuo only said that they had split up to track down the Demon Sect. An Qingzong and Gongsun didn't care much about the Cao Gang's affairs, nor did they care about why the Demon Sect was in chaos. As long as Wei Jian returned safely, he would have nothing to worry about, and he would stop asking questions after saying a few words to Jiang Shuo.
Wei Jian said: "I didn't expect that after ten years of ban, the demon sect is still so rampant. I want to go back to Xijing to report to the saints to mobilize troops to quell the bandits, so I have to leave now."
Jiang Shuo said worriedly: "Ms. Wei, if the Demon Cult does something bad to you again, what will you do if I'm not around?"
Wei Jian said: "There is no need to worry about me in the future. I will find the garrison here and ask them to send troops to escort me back to Beijing. No matter how courageous the Demon Cult is, they will not dare to embarrass the officers and soldiers." After what happened last night, Wei Jian and Jiang Shuo have already It was a life-and-death friendship, and we no longer addressed him as Young Master Jiang, but affectionately called him Sui Zhi. Wei Jian said again: "Suzhi, I will give you a certificate from the forwarding company, so that you can use it along the way." There are many stations along the canal, making it much more convenient.”
As he spoke, he took out a blank document with all signatures and seals, wrote a document in Jiang Shuo's name, and handed him a copper fish charm before standing up and leaving.
Li Zhuer said: "I still have an unkind request, please grant it to my aunt."
Aunt Gongsun asked what was going on? Li Zhuer said: "Yesterday I watched auntie's sword dance. It was so elegant and elegant that it is rare in the world. I would like to worship under auntie's door and learn the sword dance." After saying this, he knelt down on the ground and crossed his hands to pray.
An Qingzong also helped from the side and said: "My little maid Zhu'er likes music and dance the most. She has admired aunt Xihe's sword dance for a long time. She wants to learn sword dance from her. I wonder if aunt is willing to take her in."
Anqing Zongguan paid homage to Taipu Qing, and he was also a high-ranking official of the third rank. Besides, he also had such a big backer as An Lushan. How could he dare to offend Gongsun Auntie, who was serving in the teaching workshop? She is even better at dancing than the dancers who paid tribute to Kang Juguo. My wife is willing to learn some minor skills in the workshop, and I can't help but ask for it, so why should I not want to?"
An Qingzong also smiled and said: "Thank you so much, aunt. Zhu'er, please stay here with me. I will send someone to bring you clothes later."
Li Zhuer agreed, kowtowed three times to Mrs. Gongsun and performed the apprenticeship ceremony before getting up. Anqing Zong was pure in thought and left happily.
Jiang Shuo knew that Li Zhuer had asked him to study skills and separated from Anqingzong so that he could go north to Fanyang with him. Sure enough, as soon as An Qingzong left, Li Zhuer told Aunt Gongsun that she was going to buy some things on the street. Aunt Gongsun was not willing to pass on her sword dancing skills to others, so Li Zhuer couldn't come back even if she wanted to leave. Okay, so he let her go without asking. Seeing this, Jiang Shuo didn't stay any longer. He said goodbye and left Yunshaoyuan. He picked up his old horse and the mounts of Dugu Xiang, Xie Yanchang, and Lu Yuxuan at the horse racing stable. He and Li Zhuer took two horses each, so they could change horses and go on the road.
The two of them had the public fish talisman in hand, which allowed them to pass directly through the various city gates without having to cross the streets and alleys. So they rode their horses eastward along Jianchunmen Street. Li Zhuer said: "We are here. Go north on Changxiamen Street and take Xinzhong Bridge, then exit the city from Hui'an Gate in the north city."
Walking to the corner of Jianchunmen Street and Changxiamen Street, he saw a huge flag sail standing on the wall of the southeast facing square with a lotus cross pattern painted on it. Jiang Shuo then remembered that Yis broke up with him on the street when he entered the city. , saying that he went to the Nestorian Cross Temple in Xiu Shanfang in Luoyang, he asked Li Zhuer: "Sister Zhu'er, is this Xiu Shanfang?"
Li Zhuer said: "Yes, but do you have any acquaintances here?"
Jiang Shuo did not hide anything, and said: "I am familiar with the Nestorian Cross Monastery Yisi. We entered the Eastern Capital together. This time I left Luoyang and I don't know when I will come back. I thought about going to meet Yisi. Dade speaks individually.
Li Zhuer nodded and said, "It's still early now, so it wouldn't be a problem to go to the Cross Temple."
So the two of them rode into Xiu Shan Fang. Xiu Shan Fang and Luoyang Nanshi faced each other across Jianchunmen Street. There were many restaurants in the square, and most of the streets inside the square were filled with foreign merchants. It was a mixed bag of fish and dragons. It was really not like what a temple should have. A quiet place. The two of them found out that before they reached the Cross Temple, they saw a group of people gathered around a large house to watch the excitement. Jiang Shuo didn't want to meddle in other people's business, so he rode around the crowd slowly on his old horse, only to see a middle-aged man in shackles standing in front of the house, and everyone was surrounding him to watch the fun.
Jiang Shuo vaguely felt that this person looked familiar, but couldn't remember who it was for a moment. When the two arrived at the Cross Temple, Yis was not there. The acolyte in the temple said that he left the west of the city for Chang'an when the city gate opened early this morning, so Jiang Shuo had to say goodbye. , on the way back, I saw that the man was still standing in front of the door, and more and more people were watching. Jiang Shuo had already walked past, but he suddenly remembered that he was riding his horse back. When everyone saw the horses coming, they all gave way. Jiang Shuo He rushed to the door, got off his horse, and saluted the middle-aged man with his hands crossed: "General Pei, how are you always? Jiang Shuo is polite."
That man was Pei Min, the general of Zuojin Wuwei. Upon closer inspection, he was indeed dressed in plain silk and had a linen strip wrapped around his turban, which showed that he was in mourning.
Pei Min narrowed his eyes and looked at Jiang Shuo for a long time, then asked in confusion: "Little friend Jiang, do we know each other?"
Jiang Shuo said hurriedly: "General Pei, don't you remember me? I am Mr. Taibai's school boy. The nickname given to me by Supervisor He is Jiang Shuo, which means Su. Back then, you made fun of me and said, means Su. Otherwise, I'm afraid that the post star will be shaken for the rest of my life, and I won't be able to live in peace while traveling around."
Pei Min remembered it and said happily: "Oh, looking back, we all thought you were dead! Taibai has been sad for a long time. I didn't expect you to be alive. How did you get here?"
Jiang Shuo said: "This is a long story. General Pei, why are you wearing a robe and what are you doing standing here?"
Before Pei Min could speak, the door of the house suddenly opened a crack, and a young man poked his head inside and said, "My master said, General Pei, if you want to reminisce with old friends, please go home and relax, but don't block the door of my house and pay homage."
At this time, Li Zhuer also rushed over. When he heard this, he was furious. He jumped off his horse and rushed to the door. When the boy inside the door saw her running towards him, he hurriedly closed the door, but he didn't have time. Li Zhuer slashed her out from the door. Throw it on the ground. When everyone in the audience saw Li Zhuer, a beautiful girl like a flower, with such agility and fierce attacks, they couldn't help but be startled and took a few steps back. The young boy lay on the ground and said in shock and fear. : "You, you...what are you going to do?"
