Ni Chenyi used two affirmations in succession, indicating that Ni Zhuo firmly believed that the court would do this. Changsheng didn't understand why Ni Zhuo was so sure, so he casually asked, "What is the basis for your father's judgment?"
"He didn't elaborate." Ni Chenyi shook his head.
Changsheng didn't answer and looked directly at Ni Chenyi.
Ni Chenyi was shocked by Chang Sheng's gaze. She knew she couldn't hide it from him, so she had no choice but to say, "I told you not to be angry."
Changsheng nodded.
Ni Chenyi said, "The reopening of Kunlun Immortal Palace is a big event. The emperor cannot know anything about it. In the past, every opening of Kunlun Immortal Palace was accompanied by a change of dynasties. The emperor must also know this. The emperor must be extremely nervous and panicked all day long. "
Ni Chenyi paused for a moment before continuing, "Although the Tang Dynasty is divided into vassal towns and has constant famines, it is still much better than in previous years. You have eliminated the eunuchs who controlled the government and the Japanese pirates who destroyed the dragon veins." You have wiped out Hanzhong and Luoyang. If this trend continues, the Tang Dynasty should be getting better and better. However, the reopening of Kunlun Immortal Palace indicates that the fortunes of the Tang Dynasty will not be good, and the sunset is about to begin. , the emperor must be thinking at this time why this situation happened and who will replace him as the emperor of the new dynasty."
"He won't doubt the prince, right?" Big Head asked with a frown.
"The emperor naturally does not want to doubt Changsheng, but he cannot help but not doubt it," Ni Chenyi said, "Because the most powerful person in the Tang Dynasty right now is Changsheng. If Changsheng does not have two minds, the next fight against rebellion should be flawless. Datang It should be getting better and better, not on the verge of collapse."
Seeing that no one wanted to speak, Ni Chenyi continued, "There are only eighteen protective talismans. Only these eighteen people can pose a threat to each other. Others can't hurt them at all, so grabbing the talisman is equivalent to unlimited lifespan." and the Immortal Golden Body. You are already powerful. If you get the amulet again, no one will be able to defeat you. Therefore, the emperor will definitely send someone to observe you and see if you are eager to grab the amulet. Talisman, and there must be a reasonable reason for sending someone over to monitor you, otherwise it will definitely arouse your resentment, and sending someone over to send gifts is undoubtedly a good reason, and the only reasonable reason."
After Changsheng nodded slowly, Ni Chenyi said again, "The imperial court's rewards and congratulations are all prepared by the Ministry of Rites. It is impossible for the Ministry of Rites to overstep the rules. The gifts they prepare must be in accordance with the regulations of the side princess. If the gifts sent are in accordance with the regulations of the main princess, then the instigation The signs are too obvious.”
"What Mr. Ji Guo said is absolutely true," Yang Kai said in a deep voice, "No matter whether the emperor really had the intention to sow discord before, as long as he sends someone to monitor, there must be a reason. If the gift is sent by Princess Side, it can also be He proves his innocence and shows that he was just negligent before and did not intend to provoke."
"That's true." Ni Chenyi nodded.
Afterwards, no one spoke for a long time. They were all depressed and worried.
In the end, Datou broke the deadlock, "They say you don't trust those who employ you, and you don't use those who doubt you. The emperor re-appoints me, but he doesn't trust me. This is definitely wrong, but there is indeed something wrong with this matter. We have done a lot of things over the years. , and also solved a lot of troubles for the court, the Tang Dynasty should be getting better and better, the Immortal Palace is suddenly opened at this moment, no one can avoid worrying. "
There was a fruit plate placed on the stone table under the tree. Changsheng picked up a bunch of grapes, picked a dozen grapes and arranged them in a circle. "Everything a person does in this life is linked to each other, and the final result is It is the sum of all the previous things, and any problem in any of them will have an impact on the final result. The same is true for this matter now. We cannot be sure whether the opening of Kunlun Immortal Palace heralds the change of dynasties, or whether it is the opening of Kunlun Immortal Palace. The opening resulted in a change of dynasties.”
"My lord, do you mean that if the Kunlun Immortal Palace is not opened, the Tang Dynasty may not be finished?" Datou asked.
"Even if the Immortal Palace is opened, the Tang Dynasty will not necessarily die," Chang Sheng said sternly, "Master Ni is right, doing what others can do is not a hero, but doing what others cannot do is a hero."
Seeing that Changsheng had not changed his original intention, everyone on his side admired and felt helpless. Although he knew that the emperor did not trust him, he endured the grievance and performed his duties as loyally as ever. This was not something ordinary people could do.
"My lord, what are you going to do?" Datou asked.
Changsheng thought for a while and said, "It's a long journey. If we want to get to the Western Region before the Immortal Palace opens, the imperial court can only send military officers. After they arrive, we won't mention anything about the Kunlun Immortal Palace. We are trying to be patient with them, even if They suggested that we fight for the amulet, but we won’t go. I want to tell the emperor through this matter that we have no disloyal intentions.”
After Chang Sheng finished speaking, Yang Kai said, "We will definitely go there in the end. This place is not far from the snow-capped mountains where the Immortal Palace is located. We can get there in less than an hour."
"What are we going to do in the next two days?" Datou asked again.
"Do nothing, stay shut, recharge your batteries," Changsheng said.
Changsheng said so, and everyone did the same. After dinner, they went back to their rooms, some chanted sutras, and some slept.
In just one day, a large number of people from all over the world came to Khotan. At night, the sound of fighting could be heard from time to time in the city. As the saying goes, all the bustle in the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. Immortality and invulnerability are It is a dream that all qi practitioners dare not dream of, but now they can have it all as long as they get the protective talisman. Therefore, all those who came after hearing the news were full of confidence and eager to try.
The next day, more qi practitioners poured into the city. The roads were bustling with people, and there was an endless stream of people at the city gate. All the inns in the city were full. According to Ni Chenyi, 30% of these qi practitioners came from various countries in the Western Regions. , some have official backgrounds, and some are idle people. Another 70% came from the Tang Dynasty in Central China, many of them were in groups, and many were alone.
Khotan is about five hundred miles away from the snowy mountains where Kunlun Immortal Palace is located. It is not the city closest to the snowy mountains. So many people came to the city of Khotan alone. There must be even more people coming to other cities closer to the snowy mountains. , this does not include those who rushed directly to the snow-capped mountains.
Changsheng didn't go out today, and he didn't know how many people came to the city. But on the evening of the next day, the fruits prepared by the Ni Mansion for everyone were much less than before. When he asked, he found out that the fruits in the city had been exhausted. This shows how many people are pouring into the city.
In the early morning of the third day when the rays of light appeared, most of the Qi practitioners who had stayed in the city had left, and a lot of them left in the afternoon. The rays of light appeared in the evening three days ago. If nothing goes wrong, Kunlun Immortal Palace will be officially opened this evening. Turn on.
At noon, someone outside the house asked to see him. It turned out to be Long Haotian.
Changsheng was too lazy to pay attention to this person, so he instructed Ni Chenyi to tell the concierge that he, Datou and others were all in bed recovering from injuries and it was inconvenient to see guests.
Long Haotian also knew that Changsheng didn't like him, but he had figured out Changsheng's temper and was not angry even if he was rejected. He left many valuable gifts and left with everyone.
Not long after Long Haotian and his entourage left, the Ni Mansion's spies outside the city rushed to report back, only to find that a group of military generals wearing official uniforms of the Tang Dynasty had already entered the city on horseback from the east gate, accompanied by several horse riders. A carriage, all carrying things.
Datou and others were waiting anxiously. They were relieved when they learned that the people from the imperial court had finally arrived. If these people didn't come, they might not be able to rush to the snow-capped mountains where the Immortal Palace is located.
"Your Majesty, how should we respond when we meet them later?" Datou asked.
"I'll take care of it," Changsheng waved to everyone, "You all go back to your room and take off all your clothes."
Seeing Yu Yi's shock, Changsheng said casually, "You don't need to take off your clothes."
"Your Majesty, why are you taking off your clothes?" Datou was puzzled.
"The battle at Gupo Mountain was extremely difficult for us. Even now, our injuries have not healed. Take off your clothes and let them see your injuries..."
