Chang Sheng originally just said it casually and didn't think much about it, but when he looked back and saw Zhang Mo looking at him with reproachful eyes, he realized that his words seemed to be ambiguous. However, he had already said it, so instead of embarrassing an explanation, it would be better to make the mistake right.
Thinking of this, Chang Sheng grinned at Zhang Mo.
"Be honest with me, or you will die." Zhang Mo glanced at Changsheng, "I haven't touched the letter, please take a look at what is written inside."
Changsheng sat by the bed, picked up the letter, spread it out and read it.
"What's written in it? Where are they now?" Zhang Mo asked casually.
Changsheng did not answer, but raised his hand and patted the place next to him.
Zhang Mo naturally wouldn't be fooled by him, so he still sat at the table and stopped asking.
Seeing that Zhang Mo couldn't come, Changsheng could only read the narrative, "They are currently on Lingnan Road. Although Yu Yi's Zhengyan Dazang can be transmitted to people through the air, Lingnan is too far away from Chang'an, so she can only transmit herself back. After learning that I still have She was very happy to be alive. During the three months since I disappeared, they had not been idle for a moment. They had been running around looking for the remaining earthly branches according to the dragon vein map. However, things did not go very smoothly. The specific situation was after they came back. Will report to me in detail."
After listening to Chang Sheng's narration, Zhang Mo frowned slightly, "Sun Ru has always been in cahoots with the Japanese pirates, and Sun Ru naturally understands the truth. Now he has joined forces with Zhu Quanzhong to fight against the imperial court, and Zhu Quanzhong has recruited many evil people. They are looking for It is possible that the Earthly Branches were obstructed by Japanese pirates and demons."
"It is possible," Changsheng nodded seriously, "Although all the eight major families who came to China in the later period were defeated, the main force of Japanese pirates sent to China in the early days is still there. According to my estimate, the number will not be less than 5,000. And there are many purple energy masters among them, even if they don’t join forces with Zhu Quanzhong’s demons, it will be extremely difficult for Datou and others to deal with them.”
"When they went to find me that day, there was a stranger walking with them. Do you know about this?" Zhang Mo asked.
Changsheng put down the letter and lay down on his back, "I know, Huang Silang, in his true form is a weasel. We have helped him since Andong City, and he wanted to repay his kindness, so he has been following us. This Huang Silang is cultivated in Dongyuan. I am not here." It has done a lot during this period.”
The Shangqing Sect has always been tolerant of heterogeneous people, and there are many heterogeneous disciples in the sect. Therefore, Zhang Mo has no prejudice against heterogeneous people. After listening to Chang Sheng’s story, he ignored the matter and said, “You are so tired from traveling all the way, so take a rest. "
"What are you doing?" Changsheng asked casually.
"I won't do anything, I'll just stay here with you." Zhang Mo said.
"You are two feet away from me. How can this be called accompanying me?" Chang Sheng muttered.
"Then what do you want?" Zhang Mo was helpless.
"You come and sleep with me," Changsheng said, "I don't want to do anything else. I feel at ease when you are by my side."
Although Zhang Mo didn't believe that Changsheng could keep his promise, he couldn't refuse. After hesitating, he got up from his seat and walked closer slowly.
Changsheng was originally lying down with his clothes on. After Zhang Mo arrived, he turned over, sat up, and took off his coat.
Zhang Mo's Taoist robe was originally on his body, so he took off the outer robe and slept with him on the same bed.
Changsheng originally wanted to keep his word, but when things came to pass, he found that his self-control was not as strong as he thought. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and climbed a tree.
Changsheng can do whatever he wants, but Zhang Mo does not allow him to do whatever he wants, because Changsheng's vitality has not been restored, his qi and blood are deficient, and he is in urgent need of replenishment. How can there be any room for loss?
Zhang Mo grabbed Chang Sheng's hand and didn't allow him to do anything wrong. Chang Sheng tried several times to break free, but failed, so he restrained himself and hid, hiding his strength and biding his time, waiting for Zhang Mo to be surprised when he relaxed.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Mo never relaxed, kept a low profile and put himself to sleep. In fact, he was just acting on a whim. His energy and blood were seriously lacking, and his body was extremely weak.
It was late afternoon when I woke up, and Zhang Mo was still lying next to him.
Finding Chang Sheng's eyes open, Zhang Mo immediately turned over and sat up. It wasn't that there was something urgent to do, but that she knew very well that Chang Sheng was still evil and would probably try again after waking up.
Zhang Mo suddenly left, Chang Sheng felt disappointed in his heart, frowned, clicked his tongue, and sighed in displeasure.
"Get up quickly, I heard the cry of the golden eagle earlier," Zhang Mo said, "It should be Datou and the others who are back."
Hearing Zhang Mo's words, Chang Sheng hurriedly stretched his arms and sat up, "Even if he comes back, Datou will come back first. They are far away in Lingnan, and a bloody horse cannot run so fast."
Zhang Mo didn't answer, and found a set of clean clothes from the suitcase in front of the bed, "Quickly change your clothes, get up and freshen up."
"I have to change the inside too," Changsheng stretched, "It's really hot in the south, and I almost stink."
Zhang Mo nodded and found a change of underwear for him, then placed it on the bedside with his back to avoid suspicion.
If Zhang Mo stared intently, Changsheng would definitely feel awkward, but seeing her back turned to him, Changsheng felt a little disappointed. He reached out and touched her coldly as if in a panic.
Zhang Mo couldn't laugh or cry, "Stop making trouble, there must be someone waiting for you outside, get up quickly."
Changsheng was very proud of his successful sneak attack. He quickly changed his clothes and put on his shoes and went to the ground. At this time, Zhang Mo had already filled him with water. Changsheng quickly washed his face and combed his hair, "Is the eldest brother also outside?"
"I don't know," Zhang Mo shook his head, "You and I are in the room, so of course they won't come and disturb us."
Thinking that everyone was waiting anxiously outside, but he was in the room with Zhang Mo, Chang Sheng felt embarrassed in his heart. He hurriedly put hairpins in his hair, straightened his clothes, packed up, and then opened the door and went out, "I'll go out first, you can take your time to pack up." .”
Opening the courtyard door, he looked around and saw no one outside. He walked through the corridor to the main hall. The butler who had been waiting here hurriedly greeted him, "Your Majesty, General Yang and the others are back. They are waiting for you in the west courtyard."
"They are all back?" Changsheng asked casually.
The housekeeper nodded, "I have just returned, and there is a man in yellow accompanying the four generals."
"Oh," Changsheng nodded and asked, "Where is Master Zhang, have you come back?"
"No," the housekeeper shook his head, "Someone came to the palace at noon. They just said that the emperor wanted to entertain the grand master."
Hearing the housekeeper's words, Changsheng felt much more at ease. He was most afraid of his uncle, who was as careful as hair and as sharp as a torch. If Zhang Shan had come back early, he might have guessed what he was doing with Zhang Mo in the room, even though I was exhausted and didn’t do anything, but I couldn’t explain it at all under the melons and plums.
The steward added, "Wu Shangshu from the Ministry of Revenue knows that you are back, so he came here to see you. He has been waiting in the main hall for a long time."
Changsheng originally wanted to go to the west courtyard, but after hearing the steward's words, he turned to the north. In private, he wanted to see Datou and others first, and in public, he should see Wu Yusheng first.
It was hot in summer, so the door was always open. When I went to the main hall in the middle courtyard, Wu Yusheng in the room saw Changsheng coming, so he got up from his seat and hurried out to greet him, "See the prince."
Seeing Wu Yusheng's relaxed and happy face, Changsheng said casually, "Although the 20 million taels seized in Luoyang cannot solve the urgent need, it can also be a slight buffer. You can finally breathe a sigh of relief."
"Prince Qi, the good news doesn't stop there," Wu Yusheng took out a memorial from his sleeve, "Look."
Changsheng took it casually, opened it and read it, and saw that this memorial was written by Long Haotian to the emperor. First, he flattered the emperor, and then thanked the emperor for fulfilling his promise to make him king. Finally, he talked about the business. Knowing that the national treasury was empty and the finances were tight, the ministers and other officials in Xichuan disposed of all their belongings. Together with Xichuan's century-old tax prepayment, they obtained a total of 66 million taels of silver, which has been loaded and shipped and will arrive in the capital in the near future. '
"Haha, what do you think of this?" Changsheng returned the memorial to Wu Yusheng.
Wu Yusheng said, "This person has many spies in the capital. After hearing about your safe return and Zhang Zhenren's victory in Luoyang, he was worried that we would conquer Xichuan, so he paid tribute to show his loyalty and seek peace."
"Yes, I think so too," Changsheng nodded and said, "I've dealt with him not once or twice. Although this bitch is full of bad intentions, he has a lot of intelligence. He knows that we are in urgent need of money right now, so he did it. If this happens, if we accept the money, it will be equivalent to ceding Xichuan to him..."
