The speaker is in his early forties, wearing a light blue Confucian shirt, with three long beards under his chin, and a fair complexion, giving him a gentle and elegant look.
But the gleam that flashed from time to time in those slender, slightly narrowed eyes made people feel shuddering, as if they were being stared at by a hungry wolf.
This person's name is Lu Zhizhi, and he is a member of the Qing Dynasty Official Department of the Ministry of Etiquette, Wai Lang.
Among the six ministries, the Ministry of Rites ranks at the bottom in terms of power and wealth. A low-ranking official like Yuan Wai Lang, who is from the fifth rank, really cannot hold his head high in Kyoto where high-ranking officials are everywhere.
But the strange thing is that Gu Fengxiao seems to be quite afraid of Lu Zhizhi. Although he is trying to be calm on the surface, there is always a hint of panic in his eyes and his body seems a little stiff.
Lu Zhizhi stared at Gu Fengxiao with a smile on his face. Seeing that he was fidgeting, there was a hint of ridicule in his eyes.
"Master Lu, I..."
Gu Fengxiao was a little distracted by being stared at. He licked his chapped lips and was about to speak, but Lu Zhidun waved his hand and stood up. He walked around behind Gu Fengxiao with his hands behind his back and patted his shoulder.
"Last autumn, you sold all your wealth and went to Shushan to participate in the disciple selection, but in the end you failed due to lack of talent. Then you were unwilling to accept it and came to Kyoto to participate in the Spring Festival, but you still failed.
At that time, you had spent all your money and had no choice but to sleep on the street among beggars and wild dogs. Fortunately, you met this official, who took pity on your talent and made some connections to send you to the Jixian Division to serve as a clerk.
You are indeed living up to your expectations. It only took less than half a year to successfully absorb spiritual energy into your body and become a monk. I am also very pleased. It shows that you did not make a mistake at the beginning.
The night you became a monk, I invited you to drink wine to celebrate. The wine was flowing that night and the conversation was fun. Feng Xiao, do you still remember what we talked about that night?"
"Of course... I remember, but Mr. Lu..."
"Just remember, it'll be good."
Lu Zhizhi slapped Gu Fengxiao hard on the shoulder, interrupting what he was about to say.
"Although it has been more than a month since that drinking session, I still remember the scene that night and every word I said clearly, as if it happened yesterday.
I have analyzed the current situation with you, and frankly said that the existence of Ji Xian Si has become a barrier between the imperial court and the Three Jue Holy Lands. Only by completely eradicating Ji Xian Si can the imperial court and the Three Jue Holy Lands put aside their past grievances and work together.
The demons in the north and the surviving rats hiding in the Hundred Thousand Mountains in the south were all wiped out, thus completing the true unification.
At this time, the whole world is not the land of the king, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers. What a prosperous and prosperous scene it will be, just thinking about it makes me burst into tears.
And Feng Xiao, you also strongly agree with my views and have sworn an oath to help him with all his strength, even at the cost of his life.
Since catching gods and ascending to the Immortal Realm 800 years ago, the successive chief arresters of the Immortal Division have been stuck at the peak level of the fourth level. It is strange to say that they know that forcing a breakthrough will lead to death or life, but they still keep going like stupid donkeys.
Too ridiculous.
Yu Qingzhika has been at the peak of the fourth rank for many years but has not yet tried to break through. This is because the talent of the Ji Xian Division is withering and there is no candidate to inherit the position of Chief Catcher.
Feng Xiao, although your cultivation qualifications can only be considered average, you are already outstanding among the mediocre people in Jixian Division. As long as you make some achievements and show your talents, you will definitely win Yu Qingzhi's trust and appreciation, and get his full attention.
Cultivate and become the only candidate for the next chief arrest.
Therefore, I have painstakingly planned to encourage that stupid woman Murong Qiu Shui to cause trouble with Ji Xian Si, and spent huge sums of money to buy the Apparition Talisman, so as to create an opportunity for you to get ahead.
What a pity... But Rong Feilai came out halfway and took away the opportunity that originally belonged to you, Feng Xiao. It is really hateful."
Hearing Lu Zhizhi mention Rong Fei, Gu Fengxiao's eyes suddenly became a little complicated.
"Actually, Rongtou...Rongfei's talent is indeed far better than mine. I am convinced that I lost to him."
"Oh! It seems that the news I received is indeed correct. Feng Xiao and Na Rongfei have turned their feud into friendship."
"Master Lu, I'm not..."
Gu Fengxiao noticed the change in Lu Zhizhi's tone and quickly wanted to explain, but was interrupted again.
"A good bird chooses a tree to rest on. Feng Xiao, you did the right thing. You don't need to explain too much. I can understand it. But I don't know if Rong Fei knows the promise you made to me and the oath you made, he will
What would you think?
According to my understanding, Rong Fei has a vicious personality and will definitely retaliate. Think of Fan Li, a dignified household minister, a third-grade official, and an important minister of the imperial court, who ended up in jail just because he was late in paying his salary for half a year.
The Zuixianju opened by Chang Yanei of the Marquis of Jingyuan was targeted by Rong Fei because of a joke. It is said that it has lost tens of thousands of taels of silver.
Such a trivial matter is subject to such cruel revenge, tsk tsk tsk! Feng Xiao, you should be regarded as Ji Xiansi's mole. In terms of status, you are as different from Fan Li and Chang Huai'en as clouds and mud. You
What do you think Rongfei will do to you then?"
Lu Zhizhi's words rained down on Gu Fengxiao like ice rain.
At this time, Gu Fengxiao's complexion was ashen and his body was shaking non-stop.
"Haha, don't worry, Feng Xiao. Although you are unkind to me, I will not be unjust to you because I care about my old relationship. I will never let a word about the past come out of my mouth. But it is said that Rong is not good at reasoning in cases. If he is
He guessed it on his own, but he can’t blame me. Hahaha, that’s all, I’m leaving!”
Lu Zhizhi laughed and wanted to leave.
Gu Fengxiao, whose clothes were soaked with cold sweat, woke up from a dream, stood up and rushed to Lu Zhizhi, knelt down with a bang and begged tremblingly.
"Sir, I...I realize my mistake."
"Oh, I am a little confused, Feng Xiao, where did you go wrong?"
Lu Zhizhi stopped, raised his hand to pick up a stray strand of hair on Gu Fengxiao's forehead and tied it up, and asked with a smile while squinting his eyes.
"I...I shouldn't have betrayed my trust and acted on both ends. Please give me another chance to change my ways."
"There is nothing you can do better than knowing your mistakes. As I once said to you, you are destined to do great things. How can you stay under others for a long time? Hahaha, there is gold under your knees. Don't kneel down anymore. Come and sit down and talk.
"
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After watching Wei Lin's staggering figure being swallowed up by the night, Rong Fei went home with a complicated mood.
No matter day or night, there is a team of forbidden troops on duty in front of the Xuanwu Hutong courtyard.
After greeting the Imperial Guards on duty tonight, Rong Fei pushed open the courtyard door and heard a burst of laughter like a silver bell from a woman.
There are three different tones in this laughter. One is Ji Rou'er, whom Rong Fei is most familiar with, and the other is Flower Demon Lan'er. The other one also sounds familiar.
Rong Fei was frowning and rummaging through his memory when he heard Ji Rouer's slightly drunken voice coming from the other side of the courtyard wall.
"Sister Murong acted righteously today, I will give you another toast, little sister."
"The slave family wants it too. The slave family also wants to drink a cup of wine to Sister Rong."
Flower Demon Lan'er echoed with unclear words.
Rong Fei suddenly felt a little headache.
Seeing what Murong Qiushui did on the long street today, Rong Fei also realized that he had indeed misunderstood this woman before.
Although Murong Qiushui is big-breasted, brainless, and has a hot temper, he still has a good nature and is not the overbearing person Rong Fei initially thought. Coupled with Yu Qingzhi's previous agreement, Rong Fei is already seriously considering finding a suitable man.
Time and opportunity returned the jade whisk.
As for the storage jade ring, I will borrow it for a while and return it after finding a replacement.
There is no way around this. Who can make Ji Xian Si poor? One of the five sacred places, but it doesn't even have a magic weapon for storage. It can only rely on Rong Fei to find a way to "obtain" it.
However, it is not a good time for the two sides to meet head-on.
After thinking about it for a while, Rong Fei decided to go to Ji Xian Si Yamen to spend the night tonight.
Sister Rou was so foolhardy that she was unable to return to her home.
The same goes for flower demons. An old demon who is hundreds of years old still keeps calling me sister. It’s really shameless.
Rong Fei complained in his heart while quietly exiting the courtyard and closing the door.
In the small courtyard where Rong Fei and Ji Rouer lived, the stone tables were filled with wine, vegetables, melons and fruits. The three beautiful women with their own styles were happily changing glasses, and bursts of laughter like silver bells crossed the courtyard wall from time to time.
, spread to the ears of the imperial guards on duty outside, making these big men feel hot all over in the cool night.
Seeing Ji Rou'er and Lan'er toasting to him together, Murong Qiushui, who was already red-faced, smashed the empty small wine glass in front of him to pieces on the ground, picked up the wine flask and filled an empty bowl with wine.
He raised his glass and clinked it with the two of them, roaring proudly.
"I'm...I'm very happy to be able to get to know the two sisters."
Murong Qiushui's tongue had already begun to become knotted, and her eyes were gradually becoming blurred.
"I have lived in Qiankun Temple since I was a child. Because of my status, my fellow seniors...senior sisters...junior sisters...junior brothers are all afraid of me and won't play with me. I...I'm not happy. I met you two today, and I
Only then did I realize how happy it is to have close friends. I propose that the three of us become sworn sisters with different surnames. We don’t want to be born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but we want to die in the same year, the same month and the same day. If anyone dares to bully you two in the future, just don’t do it to me.
Murong Qiushui's face, I will vent your anger and beat him!"
"Okay, okay! I agree!"
The flower demon clapped her hands and cheered.
Then one person and one demon looked at Ji Rouer who was silent, waiting for her response.
Ji Rou'er stood up with a slight smile, first saluted Murong Qiushui and Lan'er, and then said.
"It is Rou'er's honor to be sworn in with my two sisters, Jinlan. But before that, there is something that I don't want to complain about."
"Hey...what is it? What does it have to do with the sworn sworn relationship between the three of us sisters?"
Murong Qiushui took a drink and asked, smelling of alcohol.
The flower demon Lan'er rolled her eyes and guessed Ji Rouer's plan, so she quickly helped.
"There is nothing more important than the sworn bond between us sisters. The slave family must first sworn sworn friends. After the sworn vows, we will become a family. Then the family will talk behind closed doors. No matter who is right or wrong, we will have to bear each other. Murong is right, right?"
elder sister."
Snapped!
Murong Qiu Shui slapped her thigh hard and shouted loudly.
"Yes! Sister Lan'er is absolutely right. Let's do it this way. Let's become sworn sworn friends first and then talk things over."