After Anyang Hou and Zhao Shu said goodbye, Xin Taicheng pondered for a long time, counting with his fingers, but in the end his face was full of confusion.
"Father, what's wrong?" Xin Shunying asked in a low voice.
Xin Taicheng secretly pinched his fingers, suppressed his voice to prevent the words from coming out, looked around before saying: "This Zhao Shu's numerology is so mysterious and strange that it is difficult to understand."
"Father also thinks Zhao Mi is weird?" Xin Shunying said: "I did some calculations in Xingluo County and found that this person has the blessing of immortality. Later, when Liang Guoshi killed the leader of the rebel gang, the monks from Jiangzhen Hall who accompanied him
Everyone died, but only Zhao Shu survived. Could it be that this immortal fate is with the Liang family in Yongjia?"
Xin Taicheng asked: "Huaiying Pavilion and Chongxuan Pavilion have always been at odds with each other. Why do you think it was Liang Guoshi who protected Zhao Mi?"
"I'm not talking about Liang Guoshi." Xin Shunying said: "Father, do you still remember what I told you about City God Hengbi Gong? This Falu Immortal General was probably deceived by Zhao Shui. Liang
No matter how incompetent Shuo is, it's impossible for the True Lord Qingya in the sky to turn a blind eye to this, right? There must be something weird in this."
Xin Taicheng's face turned solemn: "Do you think that the Immortal Ancestor of the Liang family disliked his descendants and instead favored Zhao Shu?"
"I dare not speculate on Xian Zhen's thoughts, but compared to people like Liang Shuo, Zhao Shu is indeed worthy of cultivation." Xin Shunying said.
Xin Taicheng looked at his daughter: "Listening to what you said, it seems that you appreciate Zhao Miao quite a lot?
Xin Shunying said: "After all, Zhao Shui is a student of Zhang Shozuo, and he has a lot to do with the pacification of the bandits in Xingluo County. Although I advise Luo Xixian to avoid him, I do not deny that Zhao Shui is better in some things."
Xin Taicheng's expression became serious: "You are about to get married. Don't say nonsense. You should also be cautious in your words and deeds in the future. People who are good at waiting for others should keep their mouths tight, otherwise disaster will come from their mouths."
"My daughter has remembered it." Xin Shunying smiled and said, "But there is no need to be too taboo when talking to father."
Xin Taicheng still looked around cautiously, and then found a place to sit down out of sight: "It is true that Zhao Mi is destined to be immortal, I can see it, but he should not be the True Lord Qingya... There is one thing that is also time
I told you, but you don’t want to spread the word, don’t even tell Luo Xixian.”
Xin Shunying nodded cautiously, and then Prime Minister Xin Taichen said: "You should know that the stars in the sky are somewhat mysteriously related to the Immortal De Dao. Since I took office as Qin Tiantai, I have been stargazing for a long time, and I have found that the stars corresponding to True Lord Qingya are dim and unclear, and they are not consistent with the predecessors.
After comparing my notes, I found that there was a misalignment of stars and a misalignment of subject and object. I'm afraid..."
"Could it be that True Lord Qingya was robbed and banished?" Xin Shunying became nervous.
"It's hard to say." Xin Taicheng's face darkened: "In order to confirm this matter, I spent several years making repeated observations. Later, I accidentally discovered that whenever Liang Guoshi was in retreat at Difeishan Mountain or refining elixirs, True Lord Qingya
The corresponding stars will shine faintly, and the sky above Mount Difei will sway."
"Is this rebellion and aggression, the next one is committing the crime?" Xin Shunying asked in surprise.
"Even if it's not, it's not far away." Xin Taicheng said: "The trouble is, I found that Liang Guoshi may have already traveled to the immortal realm of Dongtian. Maybe he will replace True Lord Qingya and dominate the Dongtian Immortal Realm."
"It is not surprising that Guoshi Liang will be able to ascend to immortality in the future." Xin Shunying asked: "It's just that my daughter doesn't understand. Since Liang Guoshi has such a state, why should he stay in the world and interfere with the affairs of the court?"
Xin Taicheng sighed and said: "We fortune tellers can predict good and bad luck, but we may not be able to see through the hearts of the world, let alone a master who will become an immortal? So after you married Luo Xixian, you followed him to Xingluo County to avoid dangerous variables as much as possible.
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Xin Shunying lowered her head and remained silent. She could also sense that the court was now in a turbulent state, and that a great turmoil was quietly brewing.
"By the way, when you were in Xingluo County, did you ever hear about the immortal family's ascension?" Xin Taicheng asked.
"The Immortal family ascended?" Xin Shunying was surprised: "My daughter has never heard of this, and she can't see the weather changes. In the chaotic situation in Xingluo County, there are still people ascending?"
"When I was stargazing a few days ago, I found a star that I had never seen before. The aura of the star is quite majestic." Xin Taicheng said: "Although Taoist immortals can jump out of the established numerology and aura, it cannot be grasped by fortune telling, but
I can also speculate a little, and finally found out that this ascended immortal family is somewhat involved with Panlong Mountain. In the future, when you and Luo Xixian go to Xingluo County, you might as well pay a little attention, and you may be able to discover the cave treasures left behind by the immortal family after their ascension.
.”
"Yes." Xin Shunying paused: "It's just that my father said that, and I suddenly thought of Zhao Shu. Could it be related to him?"
Xin Taicheng shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Not to mention any connection, even if you can witness the ascension of the Immortal Family, it is a great opportunity like no other in the world. If you are not a disciple, your words and deeds are in line with the Immortal Family's wishes. If it is really related to Zhao Shu..."
"Father, how about I go check out Zhao Shu's story?" Xin Shunying asked.
"Forget it, run off to find another man alone at this time. I still want this old face!"
The chief is still in the capital, I will take the time to ask him."
…
"Mrs. Zhu Zi said that she will send a disciple to Jinding Division later to help you with your affairs."
On the way back to the Marquis Mansion, Marquis Anyang said to Zhao Shu in the carriage: "In addition, Yuyi Pavilion hopes to create a batch of protective clothing, preferably as effective as the Golden Armor Technique, and light and durable. Do you have any clue?"
Zhao Shu thought while saying: "If you follow the method of making talisman soldiers and engrave the talisman on the armor, you might be able to try it, but this seems to be very different from the weaving art of Yuyi Pavilion. Moreover, the greater the number of magic objects, the more effective the magic will be.
It won’t last long.”
Marquis Anyang said: "You can discuss with them how to do it specifically. Madam Zhu Zi also attaches great importance to Jin Dingsi. If it is done well, the king will be able to posthumously recognize your father's achievements and give you a title.
"
Zhao Shui didn't have much interest in the title. As for recognizing his father's military exploits posthumously, it was nothing more than a word from the king.
"What? Isn't that enough?" Seeing Zhao Shu's silence, Marquis Anyang added, "By the way, I heard that Luo Xixian is about to get married, so you can't delay your affairs."
"Thank you Uncle Shi for your kindness. I have no intention of doing this now." Zhao Shu replied: "Apart from the affairs of Jindingsi, I just want to concentrate on my cultivation."
Anyang Hou said earnestly and thoughtfully: "Your parents are dead. As an elder, I can't see you alone. What's more, a young and handsome man like you has no worries about a good partner."
Zhao Shu didn't answer. He couldn't refute Anyang Hou, but he vaguely felt that the other party was planning to marry him and his teacher Zhang Duanjing through marriage. If it was said that Anyang Hou had good intentions, he was not completely scheming.
Calculate.
"By the way, I wonder if Uncle Shi has any clues about the white-fronted jade cong magic weapon?" Zhao Shu then asked.
"If you want to find out the news about Chongxuan Pavilion, you can't do it casually. My nephew, please relax and wait for the good news." Anyang Houyan said.
Since the other party said this, Zhao Shu could not ask any more questions, and could only focus on the affairs of Jinding Division at the moment.
…
Dozens of miles southeast of Dongsheng Capital, the graceful and graceful Difei Mountain stretches in twists and turns. Looking at the dark green, the lavender smoke rising from the mountains makes it difficult to tell whether it is the clouds and mist mountains or the Danxia furnace.
The fragrance, in short, gives the already ethereal Difei Mountain a layer of hazy artistic conception.
Deep in the quiet mountain forest, Liang Tao lived alone in the bamboo hall, looking at a map of the mountains and rivers of the Huaxu Kingdom in front of him. He pondered for a long time. Occasionally, he lowered his head and looked at a simple atlas in his hand. It was the method used by Zhao Shu to lay out the mandala in Xingluo County.
Painted by Yi.
Liang Tao stared at it for a long time, then burned the album with a snap of his fingers. An illusory light and shadow floated on his palm. He raised his hand to make a false move and landed on the map. The Xingluo County area in the picture twisted and changed, and the entire mountain and river map suddenly followed.
When it comes alive, there are vague clues and veins emerging, winding and stretching, resembling talismans and seal characters.
However, halfway through the change of the map, it suddenly stopped moving, as if it had encountered a blockage, and the energy and spirit could not continue to circulate, and it collapsed on its own.
"It's a pity that the Tianxia Dynasty fell apart, and there is no way to hold the Five Directions Welcoming Spirit Festival in the five capitals. The attempt to completely control the heaven and earth energy of Huaxu Kingdom is greatly hindered." Liang Tao looked at the map and said: "It is Tianxia.
The group of ceremonial officers in the Chao Dynasty were all old-fashioned people. Tianxia all died. In order to resist Xuanju, almost all of them died in the imperial capital. They even burned the library in a fire and completely cut off the inheritance. The ceremonial officers, rituals and rituals
…”
Just as Liang Tao was deep in thought, the bronze crane holding a bell made a crisp sound in the room, and a woman's cold voice came from inside: "Master, Jing Shi wants to see you."
Liang Tao didn't say a word, and flicked his fingers to indicate. At the same time, the map volumes in the room were sorted and put away on their own like living things.
After a while, a woman came outside the bamboo hall. She was tall and slender, with slender limbs. She looked sharp in black clothes, with phoenix eyes and willow eyebrows, thin lips and snow-skinned skin. Her face was expressionless and her expression was cold.
People feel hard to get close to.
The woman in black bowed her hands, and Liang Tao appeared and said, "Tell me, what news did you get?"
The woman in black had a cold voice: "After the secret talk between Marquis Anyang and Madam Zhu Zi, Yuyi Pavilion will send its disciples to Jinding Division."
Liang Tao didn't take it seriously: "This Marquis Anyang has both sides. Besides Yuyi Pavilion, who else is involved?"
"There are also a group of monks and guests who have joined the Marquis of Anyang, namely Xuanpu Hall, Qingyun Cave, and Jishitan."
"The other two factions are just chickens and dogs. As for Xuanpu Hall... there are no experts left." Liang Tao pondered for a long time and said to himself: "The Marquis of Anyang colluded with Zhang Duanjing and Zhu Zi to establish the Jinding Division.
It’s not just for the magic pills, but they want to join hands and squeeze out my Chongxuan Pavilion step by step. Jing Shi, what do you think?"
"Whatever the master sees, I will see." The woman in black's tone contained no flattery and was as cold as ever.
"The Marquis of Anyang is no more than an ordinary person. He can entertain guests and make friends with monks. He cannot interfere with the specific refining of magical artifacts and elixirs. He must leave it to someone he trusts." Liang Tao asked: "But if Zhang Duanjing is in charge, what about the Golden Cauldron?"
The Si Tongtang has become a government office under the sole control of the Huaiying Pavilion. The king will not let this happen. Who else is in charge of the Jinding Si?"
Jing Shi replied: "The Marquis of Anyang handed over all the affairs of the department to an assistant official named Zhao Shu, who is a student of Zhang Duanjing."
"Zhao Mi?" Liang Tao was slightly surprised.
"Yes, the Jinding Division has now begun to recruit monks from various schools. Everyone must first pass the examination and examination of Zhao Mi, and then be assigned different duties according to their strengths." Jing Shi said.
"Oh, interesting." Liang Tao stood with his hands behind his hands and smiled delicately: "It seems that Zhang Duanjing deliberately cultivated this person. Luo Xixian showed his sharpness and had a father who was the great Sima of the dynasty. Even the king of the country praised him, but the real
The one who holds the key position is still Zhao Shu."
After Liang Tao thought for a moment, he turned to ask: "I remember asking you to investigate Zhao Shu's origins. Did you get any results?"
"We have a rough idea." Jing Shi replied: "Zhao Shu was born in the Zhao family of Xuanwu. His ancestor served as a ceremonial official in Tianxia. His grandfather Zhao Wei moved his family away due to the war and was later sheltered by the Huaiying Hall. Zhao Shu himself was also in the Huaiying Hall.
Training.”
"Praise Officer?" Liang Tao was greatly inspired and thought to himself: "This makes sense! The Zhao family must have fled the imperial capital with many ritual rituals of the Tianxia Dynasty, and a single lineage was passed down to Zhao Shui. No wonder
He can come up with such rituals for blessing!
Zhang Duanjing, I underestimate you. You have hidden such a good young man so deeply, and now you have placed him in the Jinding Division. Do you hope to use the Tianxia rituals that he is familiar with to show that Huaxu Kingdom is the orthodox Tianxia country?"
Jing Shi lowered her head and said nothing. She was a dead warrior raised by Liang Tao. Besides being taught immortal magic, she also did spying, surveillance, assassination and other tasks for Liang Tao. She did not belong to the Chongxuan Hall, or even to the Yongjia Liang family. Together with
Among the group of dead soldiers in Jingshi, only Liang Tao was loyal to him. If his master didn't speak, she wouldn't speak either.
"Where are Zhao Shu's parents?" Liang Tao asked again.
"His father Zhao Ziliang was also a monk at Huaiying Hall and was killed in the Five Kingdoms War." Jing Shi said: "There is very little news about his mother Wu. We only know that she remarried to the Marquis of Anyang in her early years and died of illness not long ago. Zhao Shujin today
The purpose of coming to Dongsheng Capital this time is to worship his mother."
Liang Tao pondered for a long time after hearing this, and suddenly smiled and said: "That's good... doesn't Jindingsi plan to recruit monks from various halls? They have no reason to reject my people from Chongxuan Hall. I will arrange for some people to go to Jindingsi, Jingshi
You will also go together as a disciple of Chongxuan Pavilion."
Liang Tao took out a talisman out of thin air: "With this order, go to the lower hall and look for Liang Dongyou. He will naturally know what to do."
Jing Shi took the talisman and asked, "What should I do when I get to Jindingsi?"
"Focus on surveillance, especially Zhao Shu, but don't act too aggressively." Liang Tao said, "You have mastered the ink sword and dagger, and you are also proficient in talismans. You can use this as a stepping stone to pass Zhao Shu's examination."
"
"yes."
"In addition, don't care what other people think. You try your best to complete the affairs that Zhao Shu has assigned you. It is best to gain his trust." Liang Tao added: "If someone is secretly unfavorable to him, you can deal with it directly.
yes."
After asking Jing Shi to retreat, Liang Tao returned to the bamboo hall, raised his sleeves to reveal the map of mountains and rivers, and said to himself: "We must speed up our actions."