Earth-moving implements, lifting tools, building city walls, dragon-coiled carriages, relief carvings... Until now, Zheng Quchi, how many things do you still have that I don't understand?
Yu Wensheng is dressed in dim white clothes, which seems to be integrated with the nobleness and white stone relief craftsmanship of Qianshu Hall. If you don't look carefully, you can't catch him hiding behind the large Buddha statue niche at a glance.
He had already gotten the thing, when she spared no effort to create opportunities for him.
He escaped the sight of the guarding monks, entered the Fifth Patriarch's altar in the Thousand Tree Hall, and successfully found the "Shimoda Map" hidden by Miku.
He saw that the finals of the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild" had ended, and she had successfully won the championship. However, in order to continue to cover him, she deliberately found reasons to leave everyone behind.
Seeing her working so hard for him, fearing that anything unexpected would happen to him, Yu Wensheng felt a sweetness in his heart, like eating caramel, and a smile rippled lightly on his evil brows and eyes.
But he thought about the "Shimoda Plan" again, and Toyogami's handsome face suddenly darkened.
The Julu Kingdom is really evil-minded. It secretly planned and planned a surprise attack on the Ye Kingdom in July and August via Daonanchen and Hongsheng according to the number of troops and equipment deployed in the "Shimodian General Plan". It can be said that Ye State has no power to fight back.
Xiatian is a secret garrison in the Julu Kingdom. Nanchen and Hongsheng are connected. If you go down the canal, you can reach Hushen County, which is known as the "National Granary" in the Ye Kingdom.
They had a good plan. Once Husang County fell, a large area of the southern economy and food supply would be cut off. Once a war broke out, how could the Ye Kingdom continue?
He stared deeply at Zheng Quchi. She has now won the top spot in the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild." Even if her identity is exposed in the future, with this promise from Gongshu, and even if Gongshu mediates, she will still Can escape whole body.
Thinking of the burned sugar bag, he slowly lowered his weak eyelashes to cover up the turmoil in his eyes. Once thrown high, it was like a dream and shattered into pieces.
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After the finals, the losers will participate in a grand ceremony, and the winner of the finals will be announced during a seven-star lantern night.
The night is bound to be full of craftsmen, and the temple will also hold auctions of various exhibits, and will also invite Yongchun's acrobatic performances, food vendors, buying and selling goods, and flower viewing, making it very lively.
At that time, thousands of seven-star lanterns will float on the dark Cuiping Mountain, reflecting the entire top of Yongfeng Mountain in red, and the sky will be as bright and brilliant as burning clouds, and it will be unparalleled in beauty.
The championship will be announced that night, and Zheng Quchi was a little confused when she was informed that she would be a publicity ambassador and also give a victory speech.
It’s not that he is confused about what he has to do, but that he is confused by the set of processes. No wonder the “Jichun Craftsmen’s Guild” has been so successful, attracting countless craftsmen to participate in each session.
Look at these avant-garde ideas. They have been popular since ancient times. The propaganda methods and momentum building capabilities of the ancients cannot be underestimated.
Since she stands in her position and seeks her own benefit, she naturally cannot shirk a small request from the organizer, but...
"I heard that if a famous businessman invites a famous person to endorse its products, he will be paid. I don't know if this is true or not?" Zheng Quchi asked curiously.
At that time, they had left Thousand Trees Hall and returned to Wujue Temple. The other master craftsmen and finalists had dispersed. Only Gongshu Jiruo left Zheng Quchi behind. the arrangement of the person.
Gongshu Jiruo saw that her face was upright, but her eyes revealed her money-obsessed intentions. He turned his face slightly, suppressed the uncontrollable curling of the corners of his mouth, and then replied: "Although Gongshu is not a businessman, , but this is still the custom. Afterwards, I will order someone to send you the reward for your endorsement."
When Zheng Quchi heard this, a smile spread across his face: "The Gongshu family can be called a family of conscientious craftsmen in our time. Then Zheng Qing will not refuse this kind offer. Thank you very much."
She was never pretentious about money. Now that she was so poor, she still had to support her family and provide food for the soldiers in the camp. No matter how few mosquitoes there were, she still had to earn more.
Miku looked at Gongshu (who had been taken advantage of) and said, "...
…”How come he doesn’t know that public losers still have this practice?
He looked at Zheng Quchi again, his eyes showing deep regret.
What a pity. Such a talent, such a talented person, is not only unique in craftsmanship, but also has endless potential as a female businesswoman.
It's a pity that we can't pocket it to benefit Wujue Temple.
Gongshu rearranged the room for her and left her servants behind. He said, "I have sent people to prepare the clothes and accessories you want to change. After you take a bath and change clothes, someone will come to pick you up." You go to the star observation deck."
"Do you still want to change clothes?"
"After a tiring day, changing clothes can relieve fatigue. Furthermore, since you are a leader, you should have a decent outfit for others to admire, and show the Jichun Craftsmen Guild in the best possible way..."
"Okay!" She stretched out her hand to stop his tirade, and summed it up directly: "I'm a little shabby now. I will change into your clothes and properly promote the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild. Don't worry."
When you are paid to do things, it is normal for the boss to make some demands. She understands, she understands, and she just obeys.
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The sky was dark, and the last ray of sunset on the horizon was about to disappear. Zheng Quchi entered the bathroom, but did not take a bath. He only fiddled with the water in the pool and made noise...
Because the clothes sent by Gongshu Jiruo were too complicated and complicated, with three layers inside and three outside, she only put on the inner layer. The maids helped to change into this grand and luxurious outfit, and they combed her hair. Bundle up your crown and apply a thin layer of powder...
Yes, these days, men also wear makeup.
This is something Zheng Quchi only knew at this time. Whenever nobles attend banquets or play parties, some exquisite boys will spend time on dressing up. They will paint their eyebrows, apply powder, incense and hang ornaments to make them look more gorgeous. So gorgeous.
Later, she stretched her neck and looked into the yellow bronze mirror.
The color of her skin is unclear, but the make-up weakened the sharpness of her eyebrows and alienated her scars, giving her a bit of a noob temperament, especially her pair of almond-shaped eyes that blinked and looked harmless. With a clear stupidity. No, it should be undefended simplicity.
"Master Zheng, please come with us."
Beside the door, two men with very different temperaments from those around them have been waiting for a long time. .
Zheng Quchi looked at them twice.
This should be the person Gongshu Jiruo arranged for her, but why does he look... not like an "ordinary person".
She has also met many such people. The so-called "ordinary people" means that no matter what their temperament is or how they behave, she does not sensitively detect the bloody smell of blood on a knife from them.
These two people were not like bodyguards, but rather like those who could not see the light and stalked in the dark night, like night owls keeping an eye on the little ones who were around during the day.
Zheng Quchi met the secret guards around Yu Wensheng once, and they had similar temperaments and feelings to that secret guard.
Why did Gongshu Jiruo arrange for these two people to pick her up?
Zheng Quchi felt an indescribable strange feeling in his heart.
She suddenly said: "I want to meet my people first."
"Mr. Zheng, the Lord said that the lantern lighting ceremony is about to begin, and he hopes you can arrive as soon as possible."
Their expressions were inappropriate, and although they spoke politely, their eyes were like a deep pool of water, unblinking, which meant that there was no room for negotiation.
Zheng Quchi suddenly felt uncomfortable: "Are you planning to restrict my movements? I don't want to attend the lantern-laying ceremony now. I want to go back."
At this time, another person saw her resolute attitude and remembered the Lord's instructions, so he softened his tone and said: "I am afraid that everyone has gone to the lantern-laying ceremony venue at the moment. If Mr. Zheng wants to find someone, you might as well first Go to the lantern-laying ceremony and you can meet them smoothly afterwards."
After hearing his reasonable explanation, Zheng Quchi calmed down a little.
Indeed, they must have been notified to attend such a grand event as the lantern lighting ceremony. If she went to find them now, she would be afraid of missing it...
"That being the case
So, let's go. "
She passed the two people and walked in front, while the two people behind her quietly exchanged glances before following her.
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To go to the Star Observation Deck, if she took the ordinary road, she would be afraid of crowds and traffic jams caused by people and cars who came to have fun climbing, so the two people who led the way led her to another inhumane path.
She came to the stairs again. Speaking of which, Wujue Temple is surrounded by mountains, and there are many stone steps to climb. The previous three hundred steps into the temple were completed step by step by Yu Wensheng accompanying her, and Now she will walk these dozens of steps alone.
Don't tell me, this is a fool, climbing to the top alone, I feel a little scared in my heart.
Although there were two people accompanying her, and they were carrying a lamp in each hand, to her, these two people were also people who needed to be on guard, let alone have any sense of security.
Just after taking a few steps, she was surprised to see the situation above her.
He also carried a palace lantern in his hand, and changed into a classic and grand blue dress, with snow-white piping embroidered with elegant patterns. He was dressed in blue, with a bit of sandalwood lips, purple and red dust, and his clothes were swayed by the mountain breeze. The breeze is blowing, and the dignified demeanor has an indescribable grace and elegance.
It's just that his outfit looked familiar to her... She looked down at her clothes.
The same color series?
She was also wearing blue, but it was mostly light blue with dark blue as the embellishment. However, the fabric texture and pattern of the clothes were surprisingly similar. Maybe these were his clothes...
That's not right. There is a huge difference in height and frame between her and him. If it were his clothes, she wouldn't be able to wear them at all.
Sure enough, she was overthinking.
Maybe the tailor shop where he bought his clothes is good at cutting this kind of Chinese clothes, with contrasting styles and contrasting colors, which is normal.
Don't let yourself think wildly. Every time Zheng Quchi takes a step forward, the distance between the two of them becomes one step closer, while Gongshu Jiruo has been patiently waiting there, neither urging nor moving.
He stood there motionless, his face was picturesque, and his eyes seemed to be warmed by the flickering light of the palace lantern, revealing a touch of tenderness, as if he was specially waiting for her to approach him.
Zheng Quchi felt that the current quiet and ambiguous atmosphere was a bit uncomfortable, but in order to be able to meet Yu Wensheng and the others smoothly... she could only follow his wishes and take the initiative to approach him.
The people picking him up were far behind, while Zheng Quchi and Gongshu Jiruo walked side by side silently.
He led her to an arched corridor that had been repaired behind a century-old tree vine. "Creak" accidentally slipped under her foot. Holding the tree vine with her hand, she saw countless hidden fireflies were disturbed and flew out. .
They were like a river of stars, shining with mottled light, swimming in and out of the night, and lingering around them, adding a peaceful and beautiful scene to the previously dark and eerie tree and vine aisle.
"Does it look good?"
Seeing her stunned for a moment, and then looking at the fireflies flying around in surprise, Gongshu Jiruo asked softly, "Do you like it?"
The silence that had been stalemate between the two was broken at this moment.
Zheng Quchi nodded: "It looks good. I have always believed that the splendor and magnificence caused by human power is to achieve natural perfection and not to be superficial. We are shocked by every grand occasion, natural carving and uncanny craftsmanship in nature, so we also want to One day the craftsmanship of human beings will be able to rival it."
Gongshu Jiruo said: "Man-made craftsmanship has its own creative beauty, and natural fantasy, which does not need to be chiselled or decorated with beads, also has its own unique beauty."
"You're right. Since everyone has their own beauty, let's be more fraternal and appreciate them all." She agreed.
Fraternity?
Can you enjoy them all?
If this matter refers to the craftsmanship aspect, Gongshu feels that there is nothing wrong with it, but if she is so philanthropic in other aspects, then it is a problem.
After hearing what she said, he did not rush to refute her thoughts, but pointed out: "Some things can indeed be loved, but some things require a choice... What do you think?"
Zheng Quchi also listened
There was something in his words: "What is it?"
Speaking of which, he specially dragged her to this mysterious and dark place in the middle of winter. Could it be that there was some conspiracy?
Zheng Quchi, who realized in hindsight, suddenly realized that the man in front of him, although he was a fair and just leader of the public craftsmen who could stand under the light, was also a public loser who indulged his own family members and indulged in partiality.
"Human." After he finished speaking, he paused: "Maybe it can also be said that it is a different kind of life."
What does he mean?
How could she smell a pyramid scheme intended to brainwash her?
"Choose one person and you can change your life?" Zheng Quchi asked.
Gongshu Jiruo looked at her and suddenly reached out to touch her cheek. Before Zheng Quchi could react, he withdrew his hand in time.
With a faint smile on his face, he said word by word: "It's okay, Ah Qing."
Zheng Quchi's expression froze.
Just because the look and tone he spoke at this moment made her very suspicious. He had confirmed that she was the former "Sang Xuanqing".
"No, people don't change their destiny by who they choose, but by which path they choose to start their future. Those who can walk with you are the ones who are on the same journey. Those who can't walk with you, even if you choose him, will eventually fall apart. .”
