The sun rises and sets, and in a blink of an eye it is already the afternoon of the next day.
The small courtyard in Shuanggui Alley became much quieter after Luo Nuxia and Xiao Yunli left. There was a green sprout under the melon stand, but it was still hard to tell what it was.
The window in the west wing was closed, and the bird, unable to go out, lay on the bed with its claws in the air, taking a look at the motionless Night Terror Hall, and couldn't help but miss the little watermelon sister, the big-breasted sister, and the fat one who would feed it.
Sister Toulong, and Sister Poached Egg...
"grumble!"
The bird raised its claws and kicked Ye Jingtang to remind it that it was time to eat.
Unfortunately, there was no response.
Ye Jingtang sat cross-legged by the window, concentrating and feeling the changes in his body. Although he couldn't explain the reason clearly, after studying "Singing Dragon Picture" for a long time, he could faintly notice that there was a "qi" circulating in his body.
This 'qi' is completely different from the internal energy of warriors sinking into their dantian. It is more obscure and difficult to find, and may even make people think it is just their own hallucination.
But as long as you practice according to the guidance of the Minglong Diagram, this illusion will appear. After many attempts, Ye Jingtang can confirm that there is indeed an invisible and uncertain Qi in the body.
As for the effect, I haven't felt it yet, but according to King Jing's explanation, practicing the 'Dragon Elephant Diagram' can be extremely powerful. The effect is estimated to be to nourish the muscles and make the body stronger.
Ao Ye was on duty last night. When he came back, he was pondering "The Picture of the Singing Dragon" in the room. Before he knew it, he was now here. When he was practicing seriously, he suddenly heard in his ears:
"Gu~gugu~~~"
It sounded like a rooster crowing, but the sound was completely out of tune.
Opening his eyes, he saw the bird standing on the windowsill, raising its neck... No, it didn't have a neck, it should have raised its head and cooed at him.
Ye Jingtang looked helpless. He took out the dried meat box from the drawer and placed it in front of Niaoniao. Then he felt it for a while - he had not slept all night, but he was not tired or sleepy. He even felt refreshed. It seemed that "Singing Dragon"
"Picture" is indeed not an ordinary thing.
He took a good posture and tried to continue practicing the 'Dragon Elephant Diagram' method, but before he entered the state, he heard again:
Boom, boom...
"Shocking?"
Boom, boom...
A knock on the door sounded from outside the yard.
When Niaoniao heard the sound, he immediately became energetic and started to open the window by himself.
Ye Jingtang calmed down, put on his robe and opened the courtyard door, only to see Sanniang standing at the door, holding a food box in her hand, dressed as before, with a waist-length skirt and decent hair accessories, she looked like
A smart and capable woman from a wealthy family.
However, her makeup was slightly different. She had dressed up carefully before going out, and applied a man-like cherry red lipstick. It exuded a moist color in the setting sun, like a cherry waiting to be picked.
"It's already afternoon, why are you still sleeping? What did you do last night?"
Pei Xiangjun frowned, with a rather resentful look in his eyes. He looked like an aggrieved young lady who stayed out all night and came to ask for an explanation.
Ye Jingtang didn't expect that Sanniang would change back after only a few days, and she couldn't help but smile:
"I was ordered to inspect the palace last night. I stayed up all night without sleeping. Come in and talk."
Pei Xiangjun came to see Ye Jingtang the night before and stayed there all night for two consecutive days. She thought that Ye Jingtang had been poached by Prince Jing, and she was very worried.
After all, being poached by the Jianghu Heroine will not affect Honghua Tower; but being poached by the Queen, Qinglongtang's property will become a shocking dowry.
Seeing that Ye Jingtang was not in good spirits, she walked up to him and touched Ye Jingtang's wrist to take his pulse:
"The incident just happened yesterday, so I asked you to inspect the palace. Is this useful for the imperial court, but it can't be used very well?"
"He who can do more work, King Jing also appreciates me and entrusts me with important tasks."
"Those who can still do more work..."
Seeing that Ye Jingtang's pulse was strong and nothing unusual, Pei Xiangjun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and came to the main room and put down the food box in his hand:
"Miss Ning'er is gone, and there's no one to cook at home, so why are we still living here? The Pei family is so big, and they don't lack a pair of chopsticks..."
"I'm used to living alone. The Pei family is all female, so it's really inconvenient to live there."
"Hmph~ Are you afraid that the maid at home will take advantage of you?"
"well……"
Ye Jingtang shook his head and chuckled. He opened the food box and saw that there were carefully prepared meals and a jug of wine inside.
The bird immediately became energetic, swooped across the courtyard, and landed on the table.
Pei Xiangjun held the bird in his arms and asked:
"I heard that you and Prince Jing met the Blood Bodhi? What happened? Tell me."
Ye Jingtang feasted happily and briefly told the story of his encounter with Blood Bodhi, and then said:
"I thought the master was so powerful, but a real fight would be nothing more than that. If I were a master of swordsmanship, he would have to lie down as soon as I met him."
"Xue Bodhi is an old thief in the world. He is estimated to be sixty or seventy years old. He retired more than ten years ago. Now he is still on a par with you. I can only say that he gets stronger with age."
What Pei Xiangjun said here, he also warned:
"When the situation is bad, you should use a gun or a gun. If your identity is discovered by the court, the worst thing you can do is abandon your property in Tianshuiqiao and find another place to start a business. If you lose the money, you can make more money, but if you lose the people, you will really lose it."
Ye Jingtang smiled and said: "I have a sense of propriety. If death is imminent, how can I hide my moves and not use them."
"How long do you have to patrol the palace? Li Xiangzhu and the others have already set off in advance. The boat arranged by the family is waiting at the dock and can set off at any time."
"I have already told Prince Jing that there is no need to enter the palace today. If nothing happens tomorrow, let's go."
…
The two chatted for only a moment when the sound of wheels suddenly sounded outside the alley, as well as Xiuhe's words:
"Eh?! The daughter of the people pays homage to Prince Jing..."
"Excuse me, is the Night Terror Hall inside?"
"Here he is, with our boss..."
…
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A pair of luxurious carriages stopped outside the alley, and the tall beauty walked out of the carriage escorted by the white-haired old woman.
Dongfang Liren is still wearing the domineering and revealing fat-headed dragon robe, but her bun has been changed to a bookish lady style, with a hairpin inserted sideways and red rouge on her lips. She is full of nobility and makes the whole person look the same when she appears.
The old streets are a bit brighter.
Dongfang Liren gently raised his hand to signal Xiuhe to excuse himself, and led the white-haired old woman into a remote alley.
Shuanggui Lane was very old, with more than ten houses along it in dilapidated condition. If she had not come here in person, she would not have known that there was such a dilapidated place in the capital.
"Say hello to Jingzhao Mansion and renovate this street."
"Renovation can only be done for a while. There were a lot of people in Dyefang Street during the previous dynasty. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in order to facilitate management, all the large and small workshops were moved to the west of the city, and the place gradually declined. To make this place active, from what I have seen, it must be dedicated
Get a job and put it here..."
During the chat, a bird flew to the wall and waved its wings to say hello:
"Chi chi chi~"
Dongfang Liren smiled, raised his arm to catch the bird, and looked towards the courtyard door.
The courtyard door opened at this time, and a man and a woman walked out. The man was tall and handsome, and the woman was soft and dignified, just like a young couple with a talented man and a beautiful woman.
Dongfang Liren blinked and his eyes fell on Pei Xiangjun involuntarily.
"Your Highness."
"Pei Xiangjun, the daughter of the common people, pays homage to His Highness."
"Who is this girl?"
Ye Jingtang came forward and introduced enthusiastically: "This is the big boss of the Pei family. Outsiders call it Pei Sanniang. I wonder if your highness has heard of it."
After getting to know Ye Jingtang, Dongfang Liren got to know the Pei family and knew that the head of the Pei family was a woman. Now that he saw it with his own eyes, he couldn't help but be surprised:
"I've heard about it, but I didn't expect it to be so young and beautiful."
Pei Xiangjun bowed and said, "Prince Jing gave me the award. I heard that Jingtang met with an accident the day before yesterday, and the daughter of the people came to see me. Well... the daughter of the people took her leave first."
Naturally, Dongfang Liren did not hold back. He nodded and watched Pei Xiangjun leave with graceful steps. He also took a look at Pei Xiangjun's charming figure.
Ye Jingtang did not notice these small details. After bidding farewell to Sanniang, he raised his hand to signal:
"Your Highness, please come in and sit down."
Dongfang Liren asked the white-haired old woman to wait outside. He walked into the yard with the bird in his arms and was quite surprised when he saw the flowers and plants planted by the wall:
"You are a grown man, and your family is quite particular."
If Ye Jingtang really lived alone, the yard would definitely not be so elegant. It was hard for him to say these things, so he just smiled casually and led Dongfang Liren to the main room:
"The place at home is not big, and there is no place to stay. It's okay, Your Highness, if you don't mind it."
Dongfang Liren was born as the second princess with golden branches and beautiful leaves. When she was crowned queen by her sister, the stables at home were even more spacious than this one. Seeing that such a capable man as Ye Jingtang lived in such a poor life, I felt a little sigh in my heart, feeling that Ye Jingtang
He is truly neither arrogant nor impetuous and does not value fame and fortune. He is a humble gentleman.
However, these thoughts were not expressed. Dongfang Liren came to sit at the square table, assumed the posture of a queen, and said with a cold face:
"Ye Jing Tang, how many things have you hidden from me?!"
Ye Jingtang was about to go to the kitchen to get hot water to make tea when he heard the menacing words and couldn't help but feel confused:
"Huh? What's going on?"
Dongfang Liren is sitting with a straight posture, his bright face is calm and dignified, as if he is looking at the treacherous ministers and traitors who are deceiving the superiors and the inferiors:
"You should confess it yourself. I can still be accommodating, but if you insist on pointing it out, don't blame me for being unkind!"
"grumble……"
The bird felt that the atmosphere was not right, so he quietly closed his beak and moved a few steps to the side...