The bright sun is shining brightly above the head, which makes people feel a little dazzling.
The sun is shining brightly today, somehow.
At first glance, the altar, which is nearly a hundred feet wide, is crowded with people, surrounded by many ordinary people wearing short clothes. It is a bustling place. Among the ordinary people, there are also all kinds of Jianghu people.
"Where do you, the new city lord, come from?"
A young man carrying a knife and wearing plain clothes stabbed a middle-aged man next to him. The man was wearing linen clothes that were convenient for work, and his skin was tanned. He smiled, and his face was a bit thin. A bunch of pleats.
"To be honest, we don't know either." The man looked a little naive and kept poking his head. He was obviously very curious, "Don't talk about those who moved to Yunzhong City just a few years ago. I live in Yunzhong City. I have been here for more than ten years, and I have only seen the face of the old city lord. His disciple has never shown his face, so he is flat or round. I am as curious as you."
It seemed that he couldn't get any useful information. The young man couldn't help but pursed his lips. There was still a childish look on his face. At a glance, he could tell that he was a young man who was just starting out in the world. He must have been hearing rumors about the world in Yunzhong City. Come to think of it. This sight.
On one side of the altar, there are several black nanmu benches carved with arabesque patterns. The people sitting on the benches at this time all look like young heroes, but judging from the clothes they wear and the weapons they carry, It can be seen that they come from different sects. Behind each stood disciples from each family, holding in their hands various brocade boxes of different sizes.
Since the day Yunzhong City decided to change the city lord, it has caused an uproar in the world. Although Jianghu guests are not refused to go to Yunzhong City, the old city lord Qiu has already said early in the morning that the change of owner of Yunzhong City is only his own private matter. Not wanting to bother the heads of the various factions, he decided to take a trip to Yunzhong City. Even so, many sects still sent their top disciples to Yunzhong City to watch the ceremony, bringing congratulatory gifts.
In the center of the altar, there is a bronze cauldron. In front of the bronze cauldron, there is a person standing with his hands behind his back, wearing a long robe and black-patterned cloud sleeves. The mutton-fat jade crown shines brightly in the light.
The other side of the altar looked a little different from the other side.
There was a black nanmu bench with more complicated carvings, but no one was sitting on it at this time.
A burst of chirping sounds came from the side of the altar, causing everyone to look in that direction.
A figure appeared in everyone's eyes.
The dark blue jade official uniform has dense jade patterns embroidered on the shoulders. The long hair is neatly tied up, and the official hat of the same color highlights the silver hair even more eye-catching.
The crowd was in an uproar, and whispers were heard one after another.
"Is this the person sent by the government? He looks too beautiful."
"How old is this man? His white hair makes him obviously an old man, but his face looks like a young man."
The visitor walked to the bench and sat down slowly.
Several people who looked like bodyguards came up behind him one after another, holding the brocade box in their hands. Compared with the gifts brought by the sects opposite, it seemed to be a bit more exquisite.
The man standing in front of the bronze tripod with his hands behind his back turned around.
Everyone was stunned.
A mask covered half of the man's face, making it impossible for anyone to see his face clearly.
Voices of disappointment came from the crowd.
The man took two steps forward calmly, towards Wen Jirou, bent slightly, and made a bow with his hands: "It's a small matter for Ranchen to take over the position of city lord today, why bother Taishi Wen to come here?" .”
The envoy sent by the imperial court turned out to be the world-famous Grand Master Wen Jirou.
Everyone present was amazed.
The disciples of all the sects sitting on the altar stood up one after another and saluted Wen Jirou.
Wen Jirou twitched the corner of her mouth and smiled slightly: "Why should the Lord of Ranchen City be so polite? Yunzhong City is inseparable from the imperial court. It is my honor to go on this mission. You don't need to be too polite. Although I accept As for court duties, this matter of the world is still governed by the rules of your world."
Sifeng, who was behind Wen Jirou, was a little stunned. Is this person standing in front of him with his feet intact, the city lord Ranchen? So who was that person in a wheelchair that I saw a few days ago? But when he looked at his master, he didn't seem surprised at all.
Wen Jirou looked at the masked man standing in front of her, but her mind recalled the letter she received at noon: Ten days from now, the Marquis of Baili County.
The golden cicada escapes from its shell during the City Lord's Ceremony. No wonder Qiu Moyuan would choose him to succeed the new City Lord.
"Bang~" The mallet hit the gong, making a loud and melodious sound, and the bustle in the crowd suddenly became much quieter.
"The City Lord's ceremony begins."
***
Different from the bustling and bustling scene in the city, a carriage quietly drove out of the city in the opposite direction, heading south. Although it attracted some people's attention, not many people stopped.
There are no extra decorations inside the carriage, but it is much spacious compared to ordinary carriages. Perhaps to facilitate the placement of wheelchairs, only wooden chairs were placed on both sides of the carriage.
Probably to go out, Ranchen changed into a blue gown, and his hair was simply pulled up with a blue ribbon.
Also sitting in the carriage were Gu Jianghe and Jiu Xia, who had changed into men's clothes.
I don't know how long the silence lasted, but Ranchen was the first to break the silence: "Girl, do you have any questions to ask me?"
"Although I have doubts, I don't insist on whether I am willing to tell Mr. Ran." Gu Jianghe paused, "Since I promised to help you treat your injuries, I will definitely do it."
"Girls promise a large sum of money, and they really don't give in to men. It is really a helpless act to obey the authority in urgent matters." Ranchen thought for a while and said: "But I don't intend to hide this from the girl. Master Wen is here this time. With a secret order, let me go to Tianma Temple. This is just to keep a low profile, and Li Yu will handle the affairs of Yunzhong City."
"Then why did Mr. Ran invite me?" When he heard the news that Ranchen invited them to leave Yunzhong City in the morning, Gu Jianghe was indeed a little surprised, and Qingyang and Jiuxia were also hesitant. After all, the three of them had I grew up in Yaowang Valley and never traveled far. This time I came to Yunzhong City originally just to find someone, but now I suddenly have to go south. It is unknown whether the journey will be a blessing or a curse.
But after just hesitating for a moment, Gu Jianghe decided to follow Ranchen south, and Qingyang and Jiuxia stopped saying anything. Now Ranchen may be the only way to untie the knot in Gu Jianghe's heart. If we separate from him, there is no better way.
"I promised to look for you after the City Lord's Ceremony, but things turned out to be urgent, so I had to leave Yunzhong City first." Ranchen looked at Gu Jianghe, "But this time we are going south. If we Today's journey will end in Fufeng County tonight. Fufeng County is the largest branch of Shuiyunjian in Yunzhong City, and they will definitely be able to help the girl."
Gu Jianghe looked at Ranchen with some doubts.
Even though he realized that he didn't seem to explain it clearly, Ranchen smiled apologetically: "I didn't explain it clearly. Shuiyunjian has always been Yunzhongcheng's ears and eyes. The disciples in Jianzhong have been responsible for collecting Jianghu intelligence and serving the girl." If you are looking for someone, you have to rely on them.”
"Thank you so much, Mr. Ran." The space in the carriage was small and it was difficult to salute. Gu Jianghe bowed slightly to Ranchen.
In order to rush on the road, the group of people did not take much rest on the road and rushed towards Fufeng County without stopping.
In the evening, we finally arrived at Fufeng County.
"Sir, Fufeng County has arrived." Nan Liluo's voice came from outside the window.
"Okay, let's enter the county and go to the inn."
"yes."
Jiu Xia, who was sitting by the Gu Jiang River, was a little drowsy. Nan Liluo's voice suddenly made her wake up a little. When she heard that she was going to the inn, she looked at her girl with doubts on her face. She heard clearly the conversation in the carriage when they set off. Since she was coming to Fufeng County to find Shuiyunjian disciples, she wanted to stay in an inn?
Gu Jianghe felt Jiuxia's eyes on her, and he shook his head slightly, signaling her not to say more words.
As night falls in Fufeng County, there is no bustle during the day. There are some vacant stalls and large umbrellas along both sides of the street. They should have been left by the common people who set up stalls during the day, but they are not afraid of others taking them. There were only a few hurried passers-by walking on the road, presumably rushing home to eat.
Instead, smoke rose from every house.
With a hiss, the carriage stopped in front of an inn.
As soon as the carriage stopped, the curtains were lifted, and Qingyang leaned half of his body in and extended his hand to Gu Jianghe: "Are you okay?"
Gu Jianghe put his hand into Qingyang's palm and smiled: "I'm sorry for your concern, Granny Qingyang. My body can still bear it."
Qingyang pulled her out of the carriage and landed her firmly on the ground, snorting at the same time. Jiu Xia followed Gu Jianghe and jumped out of the carriage, and also joked: "Miss Qingyang is being bullied by our girls again."
At this time, Mo Ningyi and Feng Fanxiao had moved Ranchen's wheelchair from the carriage to the ground. I wonder if they used too much force. Ranchen suddenly coughed and quickly covered his mouth and nose with his hands. Zhang's already pale face turned slightly red at this moment. Nan Liluo panicked a little, and quickly stepped forward and rubbed Ranchen's back, trying to make him feel more comfortable.
"Give me your hand and I'll look at it for you."
A violent cough caused Ranchen's eyes to become covered with a layer of mist. Gu Jianghe who walked up to him made it difficult for him to see his true appearance for a moment. Somehow, as if unable to refuse, he extended his other hand to her.
As soon as his fingers touched Ranchen's wrist, he felt a hint of warmth.
"Miss Gu, is the master okay?" Nan Liluo asked anxiously.
Turning the palm of her hand to the back of her hand, she gently touched Ranchen's forehead, which made Ranchen tremble slightly. Her hand was so cold.
"Nothing's wrong. I just need to detoxify for a few days. I'm a little tired after traveling so fast today. Let's go in quickly. You need to have a good rest."
