Even unknown corners seem to be unable to escape his observation.
The corner behind the cabinet has become moldy and a bit of moss has grown on it.
The spider under the bed was busy strengthening its web, and there were already two victims on the web.
In just a dozen breaths, he had touched his guest room clearly. It was obviously one of the best inns in Shihuan City, and the guest rooms were good, but in the dark corners where the eyes could not see, they were so... unclean.
Well, there are still two copper plates falling from the cracks in the floor.
As a beginner, he still felt he was able to do it with ease, so he tried to expand his spiritual thoughts outward again, wanting to explore the world outside the house.
The wall on this side of the door was very thick and the spiritual mind couldn't get out, so we changed the way to the window.
My mind suddenly became clear, as if I had broken free from some shackles and jumped out. The scene in the room was vivid and clearer than before.
He Lingchuan was overjoyed that he had reached the state of "trance" just by thinking about it, which is the stage where spiritual thoughts escape from the constraints of the body and expand outward on a large scale.
He "saw" Yao Yuan squatting next to the enlarged alchemy furnace, making elixirs; Mao Tao was packing things in the yard, and suddenly found a bit of metallic luster in the roots of the tree, and quickly dug it out with a dagger. It turned out to be a small piece of loose powder.
Mao Tao smiled broadly at the broken silver and put it in his mouth to nibble on it.
At this time He Yue walked in and looked around: "Where is my brother?"
Mao Tao answered on his behalf: "Young Master is practicing, don't let anyone disturb you."
"You urge me, we will leave soon." After He Yue finished speaking, he walked out and was bathed in sunshine.
He Lingchuan still wanted to follow, but as soon as his spiritual thoughts expanded into the sun-filled ground, he felt his head tingling, like being pricked by needles, and he couldn't help but scream "ah".
The sound echoed in the guest room, and he automatically exited the state of meditation.
He Lingchuan covered his head, the pain still lingering.
This is what happens when you are greedy for success.
The soul of a beginner is still fragile. Even though the sun is only an hour away from setting, the real fire contained in it is not something he can bear. The lonely soul is instantly wiped out by the sun; his soul is slightly better, but he must be careful.
Extreme joy brings sorrow.
He Lingchuan shook his head. Didn't Ziwu Jue say that the failure rate of "opening the celestial eye" for the first time was as high as 80%? He did it easily, and even tried "trance" and it was successful.
Does this mean that his soul is much stronger than others?
This seems to be a matter of course. After all, it makes sense that he has two souls and two lives.
He Lingchuan happily opened the door and walked out. Mao Tao hurriedly greeted him: "Young master, you have finally accomplished your work. The sun is almost setting!"
"Tell the shopkeeper to bring some water, I want to take a bath."
Maotao responded and was about to walk out when He Lingchuan looked at the tree roots on the ground and suddenly said: "Cats and dogs like to urinate and mark these root gaps."
Maotao's face suddenly turned green, and she bent over and puffed for a long time.
Before he could stand up, He Lingchuan kicked him in the calf: "Go get me some hot water!"
"Yes." Mao Tao was disgusted and confused at the same time. Why did the young master say this for no reason? Did he peek at her through the door crack earlier?
Thinking of this, goosebumps immediately crawled up his back.
At this time, Mrs. Ying also sent someone to deliver a set of brocade clothes for the eldest son to clean up as soon as possible. He Lingchuan washed away the stinky sweat with hot water, tied up his hair again and looked like a energetic young man again.
The Zhu family opened a special wash for Zhu Xiuer and held it after dark.
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"Is Luming Garden really on the mountain?" Mrs. Ying opened the curtain and looked outside. It was getting dark, the mountain scenery was gone, and only the dark outline of Beacon Mountain remained.
The family was riding a horse-drawn carriage on a winding mountain road, but it was not a narrow path, but a wide road that could accommodate three cars abreast. The snow stopped in the afternoon, and the snow on the ground had been cleared away, revealing the road paved with black stone strips underneath.
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The driving is extremely smooth, not inferior to that in the city.
It was getting late, and large fire pits were set up on both sides of the road for lighting guidance.
Mrs. Ying looked out of the car window and saw that in front of her, in addition to the blazing brazier, there were many light spots moving along with the mountain shape, forming a long snake. Families and tribes were invited to Lumingyuan, and there were people in front of the car.
A lantern was hung.
Each light spot may be a noble, big or small family living in Shihuan City. Mrs. Ying tightened the rabbit fur cloak on her shoulders and exhaled a breath of white steam: "How many families are going up the mountain tonight!"
Deputy Liu was also sitting in the car tonight, explaining the current situation to the He family. He poked his head out to take a look, then pulled back and said with a smile: "Many of the royal relatives, state relatives, and wealthy families in the capital have property in Shihuan City. This is the capital.
, there are fewer rules than in the capital city, and the residence is close to the river, so it is comfortable to live there. In addition, Mr. Zhu specifically chose Luming Garden as the residence, I think half of the nobles in Shihuan City will come."
"Lumingyuan?" Mrs. Ying was curious, "Is this place special?"
"Of course it's special." Assistant Liu pointed his thumb up the mountain, "This is one of the royal villas."
The He family was a little surprised, and He Yue couldn't help but ask: "How could Mr. Zhu hold an extension in the Royal Villa?" Or was it that the emperor did not punish him for flaunting a happy event in the family in such a big way?
"Back then, the founding emperor of the People's Republic of China surrounded Bijia Mountain and put deer, rabbits, sheep, and a small number of wolves here as a hunting ground. The building on the top of the mountain was called Luming Garden."
Deputy Liu kept talking, and it was clear that he was already familiar with this story: "By the time of the late emperor, there were already three royal hunting grounds near the capital, and the other two were closer to the palace and larger. The old man said that there were too many hunting grounds to use.
Why waste it? Let’s just open the Luming Garden in Shihuan City to the public. As long as officials with good taste and rank can rent Luming Garden to hold extended banquets, the price is just a bit higher than the big restaurants in the city."
He added: "However, there is an imperial chef in charge of Luming Garden, and everything from utensils to regulations is very high, so this place is very popular, and you have to book it at least half a month in advance."
The expensive ones are the best. Even the emperor ate, slept and hunted here. The Luming Garden is naturally a symbol of high-end grandeur and wealth. It’s no wonder that the rich and powerful flock to it.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Mrs. Ying sighed: "Is the late Emperor so down-to-earth?"
He Chunhua said nothing, but He Lingchuan laughed.
Mrs. Ying glared at him: "What are you laughing at?"
"It's nothing. I saw that the lights of the carriage in front were out, and the driver couldn't turn them on." He Lingchuan pointed forward, and after finishing speaking, he realized that the carriage was a bit worn and small, and it looked like a rented one.
Civilian carriages are incompatible with other similar vehicles driving on mountain roads.
Which down-and-out noble family is this?
Mrs. Ying knew that her eldest son was talking nonsense, but He Lingchuan grabbed the melon seeds on the table and started eating them, laughing and saying nothing.
Only her youngest son thoughtfully reminded her: "Mother, this shows that the late emperor was pragmatic. Ever since the floods sixteen years ago, the national treasury has often been in deficit. I heard that in recent years, it has been unable to make ends meet and the deficit has been getting bigger and bigger."
When it came to money, Mrs. Ying blinked and understood.
Unfortunately, the country ran out of money, so the late emperor had no choice but to use all the royal gardens to collect rent.
"Don't underestimate Lumingyuan's income." Assistant Liu said with a smile, "I heard that last year alone, it earned two hundred thousand taels of silver."
Mrs. Ying was moved: "It's really a golden chicken that lays eggs!"
"These rich people in the capital are really full of ideas... well, they have big shoulders and round waists!" He Lingchuan asked Deputy Liu, "Whose carriage is in front of you?"
Assistant Liu went out to take a look and shook his head: "There is no family emblem, and there is no surname on the lantern. The carriage was rented by a horse and carriage company. He was probably a petty official. There are so many celebrities attending tonight's banquet. It's the people below who cling to the powerful.
good chance."
Bijia Mountain is not high, with an altitude of less than 60 feet. This winding mountain road soon came to an end.
The He family dismounted, and across the street was the main building of Luming Garden. Needless to say, it was magnificent and brightly lit, and it was full of distinguished guests at this moment.
When everyone turned around, another beautiful scene appeared:
At the foot of the mountain, thousands of lights are on.
Luming Garden is built on the giant Eagle Mouth Rock near the top of the mountain. From here, you can basically overlook the entire Shihuan City.
As night falls, the lights of this prosperous capital city are already lit up. Viewed from the top of the mountain, it seems as if stars have fallen on the earth and towers have descended on the earth.
The smell of fireworks came to my face.
Mrs. Ying said in surprise: "I seem to be able to see people walking on the street. Hey, that building seems to be the inn where we are staying."
He Lingchuan let out a breath and suddenly understood why nobles like to come to Luming Garden to hold appointments.
In the capital, no one can live higher than the emperor.
This feeling of looking down at all living beings and looking thousands of miles away has always been unique to kings.
After being notified, Zhu Xiyan, the minister of Taipu Temple, came out the door, hugged He Chunhua's fists, and said to his granddaughter Zhu Xiuer: "Why don't you come and thank your savior!"
Zhu Xiuer gathered her train and bowed to Mr. and Mrs. He Chunhua and the brothers He Lingchuan.
Mrs. Ying waited until she straightened up, then stepped forward to hold her hand, and said affectionately: "Where are all these complicated etiquettes! You have been with us for half a month and finally come home. Are you happy?"
Zhu Xiuer was filled with emotion: "The tired bird returns to its nest and finally has someone to rely on."
He Lingchuan saw that her hair was full of pearls, and the rouge covered up the yellow air on her face, making her look very good.
Zhu Xiyan took the He family into Luming Garden and took a seat in the left middle seat in the hall.
They were distinguished guests personally welcomed by the host. Mrs. Ying shook hands with Zhu Xiuer, tonight's protagonist, and talked and laughed. They were so warm and intimate that it was difficult for others not to notice.
The news from the side started singing: "He Chunhua, the general manager of Xiazhou, and his family are involved!"
As a result, the He family suddenly became the center of attention.
Countless people in gorgeous robes and high crowns gathered around, shouting and admiring for a long time.
He Lingchuan looked around and saw countless smiling faces, so he had no choice but to smile back.
After laughing like this dozens of times, chatting dozens of words, and responding in a formulaic manner, my face became stiff and I had to break out.
He Lingchuan squeezed out of the crowd, went to the corner, and patted his face hard.
Shi Huan people are so enthusiastic.
He Yue emerged from nowhere and stood beside him, still holding the wine bottle and cup in his hands.
He Lingchuan waited for him to pour himself a drink before asking: "Can you drink?"
"Everyone Lele, what are you afraid of?" He Yue said with a smile, "Besides, how can my mother have time to take care of me now?"