The fortune clock and the little wooden fish stayed silently in the tower as always.
If no one visits this tower, its furnishings and furnishings would seem to have remained unchanged forever.
Ouyang Rong raised his head and stared at the ancient bronze bell in the middle of the tower.
These days, he has actually been waiting for the vision of the Blessing Bell.
It's a pity that the vision never came.
This blessing bell is like a stone sculpture of a god, hanging high in the air, silently looking down at the tiny figures of mortals below.
It's like asking him, why don't you seek for yourself?
"Don't ask outside, don't ask outside..."
Ouyang Rong murmured a few words, rubbed the right side of his face in a daze, turned his head, turned his back to the fortune clock, and cast his eyes straight on a certain meritorious little wooden fish.
Above the small wooden fish, there is a long series of green and gold fonts.
The amount was a bit large, which surprised Ouyang Rong a little.
But after thinking about it, it makes sense.
In the days since he had obeyed the imperial edict, the crisp sound of wooden fish had been ringing in his ears frequently, day and night.
Especially during the golden time of gossip after meals and tea.
However, in the past few days, Ouyang Rong had deliberately not entered the Merit Tower to check it out. He was not in the mood to care about it. He always wanted to wait for a blessing to make him feel at ease.
Now, he seemed to understand something, and he didn't wait any longer.
"More than 8,100 merits... excluding the 3,000 merits accumulated before, this wave can be considered as an increase of 5,000 merits. Can it be considered a blessing in disguise?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head and said to himself.
His reputation of refusing to obey the imperial edict, confronting the Wei family head-on, and willing to surrender rather than surrender in a series of incidents has now spread all over the country.
According to what Zhen Shuyuan, Ye Weila, and Banxi were talking about, in addition to the nickname of being a gentleman and refusing to be a Beijing official, he now has another famous name.
If you refuse to obey the imperial edict, Yang Lianghan will die.
Well, Ouyang is a compound surname. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there was a trend of anti-Hu people among the people in the south of the Yangtze River. The compound surnames of the Hu people were also affected, and one word of the title was omitted. Therefore, his name Ouyang Lianghan can sometimes be shortened to
Yang Lianghan.
Ouyang Rong was not interested in these false names before.
Because a false reputation cannot be used as food, building the Broken Wing Canal and the Twin Peaks is the real thing.
This is indeed the case. According to his experience, the merit value increased by a good reputation is greatly reduced compared to directly doing good deeds and benefiting people, because there are very few people who can be truly affected by this "good reputation".
few.
But now, even this greatly reduced increase in merit has increased by about 5,000 in one go.
Ouyang Rong stared at the merit little wooden fish in silence for a while.
Turned around and left the Merit Tower.
There are no lights in the study.
After emerging from the Tower of Merit, Ouyang Rong put his chin on his hands, sat in front of the dark table, and fell into deep thought.
The sword box has been put away.
Because not long ago, when Ouyang Rong was watching swords under the moonlight, Ye Weilai rubbed his eyes and got up to go to the toilet at night, interrupting him.
The little girl likes to drink water before going to bed, so she often wakes up at night to pee. No wonder her skin is so white.
The room was silent now, and Ye Weilai had fallen asleep again.
Ouyang Rong pulled away from his thoughts, walked over, took out a few things, and placed them on the desk.
A bronze mask named "Mirage Mask", and a golden ominous mask named "Fang Xiangmian".
A sandalwood elixir box contains a top-quality qi-replenishing elixir called Mojiao.
A red and black talisman can be used to cast the Supreme Purity's secret skill "God's Absolution Order" once.
A Taoist booklet that can be used as high-quality talisman paper.
Plus a luminous pearl from the Pure Land Palace.
Except for the [Craftsman's Work] in the sword box and a moonlight sword, this is all I have now.
Ouyang Rong checked the items around him.
He closed his eyes again and felt the eighth-grade dark blue aura flowing through his meridians.
Lin Cheng should be wary of the owner of Dielianhua hidden in Xunyang City.
Even after the incident of Ouyang Rong refusing to obey the imperial edict was over and Ouyang Rong was demoted by the saint, Lin Cheng remained elusive and did not appear in public.
Perhaps in addition to being on guard against Prince Xunyang's palace and Ouyang Lianghan being "angry", he was also on guard against the owner of Dielianhua.
Ouyang Rong felt that in addition to the known enmity between the owner of Dielianhua and the Wei family, it might also be related to the Donglin Giant Buddha.
Ouyang Rong had always wondered why Rong Zhen, Lin Cheng and others were so sure that Li Zhengyan and other Kuangfu Army rebels would unite with Yue Nu to destroy the Donglin Giant Buddha.
However, since I learned that a golden Buddha head would be shipped from Luoyang, and that Rong Zhen and other Yin Yang family Qi practitioners might be promoted through the completion of the Donglin Giant Buddha ceremony.
He then roughly made some guesses.
The Sifang Buddha statues, including the Donglin Buddha, and other projects such as the Songde Tianshu are definitely not just cosmetic projects.
Including this time, His Majesty in Luoyang chose Lin Cheng and other plans just to complete the construction of the Donglin Buddha without delay or even ahead of schedule.
There are various signs that Songde Tianshu of the Great Zhou Dynasty is involved in the Qi refining of the Yin and Yang family, which can make all the rebels in the world, including Li Zhengyan, feel fearful.
It is probably a "ritual vessel" that exceeds Ouyang Rong's imagination...
In view of this speculation, Lin Cheng's cautious attitude is understandable. He probably wants to wait until the construction of the Donglin Giant Buddha is completed. It is impossible to say that at that time, he can directly find Die Lian like he did when he set up the Yuexiachi Formation in the old courtyard.
The flower master comes.
Ouyang Rong crossed his hands, rested his elbows on the table, and supported his chin on the back of his hands. He calmed down and his eyes became a little bright...
The next day.
Ouyang Rong went to Jiangzhou lobby for duty.
Yuan Huaimin was not late today, but judging from the dark circles under his eyes, it seemed that he was not living a good life these days.
"Rong Nu Shi, why are you here?"
At the door, Yuan Huaimin called out in surprise.
"Yuan Changshi, I have something to ask you, so I stopped by to save you from running over..."
As Rong Zhen spoke, he looked into the main hall from the corner of his eye.
She looked at Ouyang Rong in the corner of the main hall.
After a while, after discussing the matter with Yuan Huaimin, Rong Zhen turned around and went to the back door of Jiangzhou Hall.
Ouyang Rong also stood up and followed.
The junior sister is not here today. She told him about this yesterday and seemed to want to pick someone up.
Ouyang Rong and Rong Zhen came to the back door.
In front of Dongmei's stable, the two looked at each other silently for a while.
Ouyang Rong said while feeding the horse:
"Rong Nu Shi is here well."
"I am OK, you?"
"I won't do that."
Ouyang Rong shook his head and asked again:
"Ms. Shi, do you have any business here today?"
Rong Zhen was silent for a moment, lowered his eyes and said:
"Your Majesty ordered me to continue to serve as the supervisor of the Xingzifang statues."
Ouyang Rongduo glanced at her:
"Rong Nvshi is still great. No matter how hard Lin Cheng builds relationships, he can't take away your position."
Rong Zhen's sleeves were long and silent.
After a while, he pursed his lips and said:
"I really don't want to take this position, but where Your Majesty's decree and responsibility lie, the Buddha is really important..."
She didn't say any more, but said seriously:
"Ouyang Lianghan, I have never hated the word 'involuntarily' as much as I do now, and I am also somewhat...envious of your freedom and recklessness."
Ouyang Rong waved his hand:
"Don't, don't learn. It's easy to learn bad things. This is not something worthy of praise. Everyone has their own difficulties. There is no need for Rong Nushi to blame herself. Go ahead. If you don't go, you will be making others easier. Well, it will be easier.
Lin Cheng."
After a pause, he changed the subject and asked: "What is Rong Nushi busy with recently?"
"Running to Dragon City, we are looking for Liu Zilin, an important suspect, based on the clues provided by Wei and you last time..."
When it comes to business matters, Rong Zhen talks eloquently.
Ouyang Rong listened silently for a while.
"This is the current progress. Ouyang Lianghan, do you have any additional suggestions?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head and just praised:
"Rong Nu Shi is very powerful. If you need anything, you can talk to Yuan Chang Shi. I can't help you now."
Rong Zhen looked at him for a while.
He said seriously:
"I don't want to help the Wei family. This is about the owner of Die Lianhua. It has a great impact on me and even affects my state of mind. Ouyang Lianghan, do you know how much I want to crush this person to ashes?
"Moreover, Si Tianjian has suffered heavy losses. The Buddha is about to be built. This person is eyeing him. He must be eradicated. In addition, he must regain the secret treasure Fang Xiangmian..."
"I understand."
Ouyang Rong sighed.
Not long after, the two chatted for a while and prepared to say goodbye.
Before leaving, Rong Zhen stopped and said:
"Ouyang Lianghan, you looked quite handsome when you resisted the order that day..."
Ouyang Rong was slightly startled.
Without giving him time to react, the cold and cold-looking girl walked out without looking back and disappeared.
Ouyang Rong scratched his head and muttered:
"Have you...haven't you always been handsome?"
He nodded.
The little girl in the sleeves couldn't help it anymore. When she came to a deserted place, she got out of the sleeves, climbed up Ouyang Rong's shoulders familiarly, pinched his ears, and said loudly:
"Ouyang Lianghan, you are shameless. When others give you a few compliments, do you still take them seriously?"
Ouyang Rong said calmly: "Slander if you don't get it?"
"You fart, the most stinky thing ever!"
"Go back, don't be seen."
"Humph, I will hide and restrain my breath. If it weren't for Xiaoxuan's eyes, no one would have discovered me in another hundred years, and I would still be sleeping in the warehouse..."
"I hope you can still be so tough next time you are caught by Rong Zhen."
Miao Si's face froze slightly, and then she said with an angry expression:
"Ouyang Lianghan, don't scream. You were caught face-to-face by Leng Bingbing who owed money. It's much worse than this fairy girl. At least this fairy girl is as beautiful as a flower, exquisite and cute, and can sell for a lot of money. As for someone, he stole a woman's house.
The thief with a small belly showed up at Huang Xuan's house that day and even touched it in front of her... Leng Bingbing will definitely skin you alive because he owes you money, hehe."
Little Mo Jing crossed her arms and held her head high, analyzing with pride.
Those who didn't know thought she was getting some huge advantage.
"You can compete with me. Who died miserably? Who is more unlucky?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head.
"If you are a little unlucky, I will still be very happy, but don't be too unlucky, as it will drag me down, so remember that."
Miao Si gave her serious advice.
Ouyang Rong curled his lips.
Miao Si pointed her finger at her chin and thought for a while, then asked curiously:
"Ouyang Lianghan, what would your expression be like if Leng Bingbing knew it was you who owed money? Would you still attack him? Didn't you just say that he was shattered and ashes thrown away? He does seem to be filled with hatred."
Ouyang Rong moved forward silently and did not answer this question.
This is actually the dream last night.
He has been having similar dreams lately.
"Go back and stay."
Ouyang Rong stuffed back a gossipy little head that popped out of his sleeves and returned to the main hall.
The day passed quickly. In the evening, Ouyang Rong took his leisure time as usual. He declined all invitations from Li Dalang and Yan Liulang to play.
When Ouyang Rong returned home, Zhen Shuyuan ushered him in happily.
"Tanlang, look who's here."
As he walked into the courtyard, he heard several familiar voices. When he looked closely, he saw the figure of an elegant middle-aged man among them.
"Teacher?" Ouyang Rong said in surprise.
Xie Xun put down the teacup and looked back with a smile.
"Lianghan, you are fine."
Ouyang Rong immediately greeted him.
"Teacher, why didn't you say anything when you returned to Jiangzhou?"
"I have something to do recently. I went back to Jiangnan and happened to pass by Jiangzhou. I came here with E Niang to see you... Why have you lost weight?"
Xie Xun explained casually and even made a joke.
"Teacher has also lost weight." Ouyang Rong said seriously.
"Have you lost weight? Huanwan and A-mei also said that I gained weight after going there, hahaha."
Ouyang Rong turned around and saw that Xie Xue'e and Xie Lingjiang, the aunt and niece, were also there. The two girls came with Xie Xun.
Xie Lingjiang was looking at him with bright eyes.
Ouyang Rong nodded towards her.
The two have a tacit understanding.
Xie Xue'e's expression and posture were a little higher, but still the same.
She was looking around the surrounding yard with a critical and scrutinizing gaze, as well as Ye Weilai, half-way waiting for the female relatives.
Then the tall lady's eyes turned to Ouyang Rong.
She walked forward and sat elegantly next to the coffee table where Ouyang Rong and Xie Xun were sitting opposite each other. While pouring tea for the master and apprentice, she said:
"Master Ouyang, I have heard about the matter of refusing to obey the imperial edict. Although you are famous this time, it is still too dangerous. You are not the same as before. You are not the kind of barefoot poor man. There is no need to take such a big risk."
of risk.
"You have to think more about Huanwan and your family, do you know?"
Xie Xue'e patiently warned me.
Ouyang Rong pursed his lips and said nothing.
"Auntie! What are you talking about? Senior brother has a sense of proportion. We don't need to say more..."
Xie Lingjiang frowned and went to pull Xie Xue'e's sleeve.
But the tall lady brushed her away and glared at her beloved niece.
"I can still harm you and Young Master Ouyang. If they are all people who have been here before, I won't even bother to say anything about the others."
Ouyang Rong stretched out his hand to stop the young junior sister who was about to speak, and shook his head at her, indicating that it didn't matter.
Xie Xun on the side looked helpless, picked up the tea cup, and also signaled to Ouyang Rong. The master and the apprentice raised their cups to sip tea together.
Xie Xue'e then turned around and continued to warn Ouyang Rong:
"Although the saint has demoted you from the position of governor of Jiang this time, it is not a bad thing. If you are not punished at all for refusing to obey the imperial edict, then you should be sincere and fearful.
"Now I demote you to Jiangzhou Sima or stay in Xunyang City. It's more of a slap in the face. It's also for everyone in the government and the public to see. You can't go unpunished at all, otherwise the emperor's face will be lost.
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"Now that I have been punished, it means that this matter that is easy to weigh has been revealed..."