Late at night, the prince's residence.
In the room, the lights were brightly lit, and the bronze animal-head incense burner was burning with fragrance, which was like a cloud of smoke, making people feel relaxed and happy, and all distracting thoughts were swept away.
Prince Li Xian was leaning on the document, holding a volume in his hand.
Suddenly, in the brocade box in front of the case, a jade-colored seal trembled. This was the crown prince's treasure. It was given to him by Emperor Shenwu himself when he was appointed crown prince. He had been with him for sixty years and had already been with him. A fusion of mind and heart.
This seal represents the authority of the prince. In this capital, apart from the emperor, he has the greatest authority. Unfortunately, in the past sixty years, his authority has been reduced to pieces by Emperor Shenwu.
He picked up the seal and looked at it carefully. Suddenly, he felt something in his heart. When he came to the courtyard, in the sky, the dense and complex golden net flashed away. Although a person with dragon energy could not practice, he was wearing a magic weapon. The body protection also allowed him to see the French Open that shrouded Shangjing City.
Is that the court's legal net?
Is there anything else going on in the capital? Actually let the court use the French Open?
Just as Li Xian was guessing, the white-faced scholar came in from outside the door and said, "Your Highness, something happened. Someone just did something on Zhuque Street, which alarmed the court."
Hearing the white-faced scholar's words, Li Xian frowned slightly, looking thoughtful, "Have you found out who it is?"
"According to various sources, this person is an accomplished monk and a true cultivator of Yuanying. His origin is extremely mysterious and seems to be a secret of Buddhism. Even the people in Shaolin Temple don't know the details of this person." The scholar lowered his body and whispered. said.
Li Xian chuckled lightly, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, and the knotted air between his brows also faded slightly, "Nascent Soul True Cultivator, it seems that this time, my father has caught a lot of big fish, and the three major sects , a heretic, a secluded cultivator, and the position of a national master has actually stirred up troubles in all directions. It is not an exaggeration to say that these methods can change the clouds and rain. "
Hearing this, the white-faced scholar on the side frowned slightly, and wanted to say something but closed his mouth. Your Majesty, the emperor and father, is not something that a scholar like him can comment on. Although he is an adviser to the prince and makes suggestions for him, It was better for him to be cautious when it came to the Tian family.
After thinking about it for a long time, he asked softly, "Your Highness, should we send someone to ask for a meeting and send a gift to win over you?" , can be regarded as a rare top master, enough to take charge of one side and establish a sect.
Even the children of the royal family did not dare to provoke such great monks and could only make friends with them. If the imperial court had not selected national masters and attracted visitors from all directions, they might not have met these masters in the spiritual world.
Of course, the monks did not dare to attack the royal family's children rashly, otherwise, once the Xuanjing Division was provoked, the consequences would be unimaginable. Moreover, the meeting to select the national master was about to begin. At this time, a Nascent Soul monk suddenly appeared, which was enough to break the calculations of all parties. In the unlikely event that he wins the position of national master, this show of goodwill can be regarded as a bet in advance. If you take ten thousand steps back and befriend a Nascent Soul monk, it will cause all harm but no benefit.
| "Send it, why don't you send it? It's not common for Yuanying monks to appear suddenly, which is enough to attract the attention of all parties. Besides, others have already sent it. If I don't send it, doesn't it mean that your highness is narrow-minded and has no tolerance for others?" A faint smile appeared on Li Xian's face again, feeling like a spring breeze.
The scholar was keenly aware that the prince seemed to have undergone some changes in the past few days. The previous impatience and depression seemed to have completely disappeared, as if he had become a different person.
But the scholar knows that this is simply impossible. Although the Great Zhou Dynasty has been in decline in recent years, it is even harder to replace the prince under the attention of all parties. What happened? Has His Highness undergone such a transformation?
The scholar buried his doubts in his heart, but when Leng Buding raised his head, he found that the prince had a lot more white hair on his temples than before, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes were deeper.
"But, will our blatant friendship with the Nascent Soul cultivator arouse His Majesty's suspicion?" The scholar looked at the prince cautiously and said cautiously.
"It doesn't matter. How can my father doubt me because of this little thing? Just go ahead and do it. I will take care of everything. Tomorrow, you can pick two good Buddhist treasures from the treasury and send them to him, and help me by the way. Let’s see which companies are present. It’s only ten months before the selection meeting. This time, people from the three major sects should show up.”
In fact, after Li Xian saw the French Open in the sky, he understood that although the situation described by the scholar was a bit vague, combined with the chaos in Suzaku Street today, he could guess a little bit about the general story of the matter, so he did not Scruples.
"Yes, Your Highness." The white-faced scholar bowed, turned and left, leaving Li Xian alone in the courtyard. After a long time, a plain word sounded leisurely, "Second brother, what will you do this time? Let’s wait and see for my brother.”
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After Monk Wangchen adapted to his physical body, the sky had turned white, and a bright sun was rising in the distance. Its golden light spread all over the mountains and rivers. At the moment when the sun rose, wisps of purple glow emerged from the sky, containing the meaning of With a mysterious atmosphere.
While Su Ming was walking on the official road, he was running the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra to absorb the innate purple energy when the sun first rose, while Monk Wangchen was following behind him, his eyes half-closed and slightly open, constantly grinding his body.
Not long after, they stepped through the city gate and entered Shangjing City.
Shangjing City is worthy of being the imperial capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Delicious delicacies from all over the world, as well as pearls, jade and precious stones are all gathered here. Various restaurants, shops, wharves and huge crowds of people.
Scholars, warriors, beauties, young wives, bosses, clerks, coolies, people coming and going, as well as businessmen from the Western Regions selling all kinds of rare treasures, it is dazzling and dizzying.
There were shouts, noises, cries, laughter, all in one continuous sound.
Even in winter, even if there is snow, it cannot stop the enthusiasm of the imperial capital. It is full of merchants, traffickers and traffic, and it is extremely lively. It is a picture of a prosperous time!
Long before he entered the city, Su Ming cast a spell to hide his figure. His appearance was so stunning that if he walked on the street, he would definitely be watched by many people. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, it is better to cover up a little bit. .
After looking around the imperial capital, Su Ming and Monk Wangchen returned to Zhuque Street.
At this moment, the courtyard where he lived was already full of beautiful things and guests, and forces from all sides sent congratulatory gifts to show their friendship.
After all, the situation of Su Ming's attack last night has been engraved in everyone's mind. The upright Tathagata can resist the court's legal net without falling behind. This kind of power is also a first-class powerhouse among Nascent Soul monks, so , all forces are so eager to make friends with him.
But because Su Ming was not in the courtyard and no one responded, they could only wait.
