An elegant courtyard is quietly located in the east courtyard of the "Prince Wei's Mansion". This was originally the study room of King Li Tai of Wei, and it was also the place where he met with his confidants.
Now, it has become someone else's residence. Even if King Li Tai of Wei wants to come in, he has to say hello to the two people guarding the entrance of the courtyard.
These should be two young people, but each is wearing an inappropriate gauze hat, just like the "Wu Niangzi", who never shows his true face.
Although Li Tai also has the cultivation level of a "half-step great scholar", every time he sees these two gatekeepers, he shudders.
These two people seem to be tireless and indefatigable. Anyway, this year, Li Tai has never seen these two people leave. He has always stayed here. Winter and summer are not easy.
"The King of Wei is here just now? My wife has been waiting for a long time——"
The one on the right said coldly, without taking into account the identity of King Li Taiwei, but did not make it difficult for him. He turned sideways and let out the door.
"Haha, thank you, thank you..."
It seemed that he was used to it, and Li Tai rarely lost his temper. He even hugged the two men and moved his fat body towards the courtyard.
This was Li Tai's study originally. Even if he has been away for more than a year, it is still a familiar place and has not been affected much by the night.
"Mrs. Wu, Xiao Wang Li Tailai is also——"
The small courtyard is not big, but what is rare is its exquisiteness. Wei Wang Li Tai passed through two moon gates in succession and came to a place.
It was already half past two o'clock in the morning, and the crescent moon was approaching. The slightly cold moonlight shone down, but it was no match for the faint scent of sandalwood.
"Your Highness, King Wei, is here? Come in -"
This is the study room of King Li Tai of Wei. In the study room, with a lamp in hand, through the paper window lattice, you can see a figure sitting at the table reading a book.
What came out was a woman's voice. Even though it was a bit cold, it could not hide her crispness and sweetness.
Whenever he heard this sound, King Li Tai of Wei felt like he was being shocked by an electric shock, numbing and tingling, which made every sweat pore in his body of more than 300 kilograms seem to be much clearer.
"Xiao Wang just drank a few more drinks, and Xiao Wang is in a state of disbelief..."
Even though he knew that no one in the room could see him, Li Tai carefully arranged his clothes and dusted off the non-existent dust on his body before opening the study door.
In Guanzhong at the end of April, the night was still a bit cool. When the study door was pushed open, there was a strong scent of sandalwood.
"It smells so good. Madam Wu is indeed different from ordinary people. She really makes Xiao Wang admire her——"
Li Tai, King of Wei, lost no time in admiring and pulled up a stool and sat there.
It’s really hard to walk from the hall to this point, because His Highness, the King of Wei, is already huffing and panting.
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei is so excited. Your brother is getting married today. I'm afraid countless people in Chang'an City are trying to get there. You actually held a banquet in your own mansion?"
There is indeed a woman sitting behind the desk. She is dressed in silk clothes with a light gauze covering her face. Even sitting there, you can still see that she is taller than an ordinary woman.
If Li Zhi were here, I'm afraid he would be even more surprised. Not only is this woman's height over 1.75 meters tall, her body's cultivation has actually reached the peak of "Taiyi Xuanxian"?
Even Li Zhi has never seen many such women, and even today's bride, the "Three Holy Mothers" Yang Chan, is only in the middle stage of "Taiyi Xuanxian".
"Humph, he's just a child. After struggling like that, doesn't he still fail to get the position of prince?"
Hearing that "Mrs. Wu" actually mentioned Li Zhi, King Li Tai of Wei felt an unknown fire in his heart. Unfortunately, no matter how uncomfortable he felt, he did not dare to let it out in front of "Ms. Wu".
I picked up the teapot beside me and wanted to pour myself a cup of tea, but found that the pot was empty.
Regarding the behavior of Wei King Li Tai, it seemed that "Mrs. Wu" had expected it, and she sneered without any trace.
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei, your Majesty has now retired to the 'Prince Jin's Mansion'. It seems that the prince is supervising the country. However, most of the important ministers assisting the government are facing His Highness the King of Jin. If you really want to succeed, you can only start from
Work on both sides."
Through the light, "Wu Niangzi" stared at Li Tai sitting next to her, unable to tell whether she was sad or happy.
“I wonder how ‘Wu Niangzi’ teaches orphans?——”
Li Tai is not a fool. After so many years, he has already seen through the people around him that when things really happen, none of them are of use.
Otherwise, why has he only had some say in the Qingshui Yamen, the Ministry of Rites, among the six departments of the imperial court?
But the "Martial Lady" in front of him is very sophisticated in her scheming and methods. At least in Li Tai's view, if he were to be an enemy of this woman, he would definitely not get any benefit.
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei, most of the important ministers in the court have already turned to His Highness the King of Jin, or have remained neutral. From the perspective of this little girl, the only one you can further win over may be Lord Sikong."
In today's Tang Dynasty, the person who really oversees government affairs is naturally Fang Xuanling, the leader of the group.
It's a pity that apart from being "henpecked", this old boss has nothing wrong with him in the court.
This man was not only knowledgeable in military and political matters, but also had his own unique insights into criminal matters, agriculture, merchants, public construction, foreign affairs, and many other aspects. He was considered a rare all-rounder in the Zhenguan Dynasty.
What's even more commendable is that Fang Xuanling never takes sides. If he really has an inclination, it is towards Tang Emperor Li Shimin. Li Shimin's decision is his decision.
You can only avoid offending such people, but you cannot win over them.
Apart from Fang Xuanling, the chief court official, there is another person with an equally transcendent status, and that is Changsun Wuji, who ranks as Sikong.
Speaking of which, Changsun Wuji was also a rare wise man. He was not only the uncle of the Zhenguan Dynasty, but also the childhood friend of Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.
Based on his achievements, talents, and relationship with Li Shimin, his actual power in the court should be no less than that of Fang Xuanling.
Unfortunately, Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty had a virtuous empress in his harem, and the eldest grandson Wugou repeatedly asked her not to give her brother an overly prominent position.
Even so, Changsun Wuji still has the title of Sikong, and is also titled "Zhao Guogong", and the Changsun family's mansion is only comparable to Li Tai's Wei Palace.
This eldest son Wuji is also a figure like an old fox. Over the years, he has clearly supported the prince Li Chengqian.
Secretly, Changsun Wuji asked his second son, Changsun Huan, to join the sect of Wei King Li Tai.
For example, now, even if King Li Tai of Wei comes to the study to see this "Mrs. Wu", the eldest son Huan is still drinking in the hall.
"'Mrs. Wu', my uncle is determined to support His Highness the Crown Prince, how can he turn the spear and support me?"
Hearing that "Mrs. Wu" gave such a suggestion, King Li Tai of Wei was a little discouraged.
King Li Tai of Wei did not care about his uncle. Over the years, he would always come to his door with great gifts during the holidays.
Fortunately, this was his uncle's. Even if the gift was a bit blatant, the imperial censor couldn't say anything. If it was a big deal, it would gain him the reputation of "filial piety".
"Your Highness, King Wei, I heard that the widowed lady of the Changsun family has returned to Chang'an. She is only thirty-seven or eighteen years old this year, and she has no children. Your Highness, King Wei, has not come to ask for her?...
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"Mrs. Wu" opened her red lips lightly and spoke to Li Tai, but she never put down the writing in her hand.
"'Mrs. Wu', that 'Cousin Ling' is two years older than Xiao Wang. I heard that she has gained weight now. I'm afraid she may not be much thinner than Xiao Wang. Do you want me to marry her?" p>
King Li Tai of Wei was a little displeased at that time. He had been obese since he was a child, and he had become more plump over the years, and he would get a minor illness at every turn.
After the age of thirty-five, Li Tai's body has become indifferent to matters between men and women. Now this "Warrior Lady" actually wants to marry a "Cousin Ling" who has a figure similar to hers.
Li Tai was a little displeased here, and there was a hint of coldness in "Mrs. Wu's" eyes, as if she was extremely dissatisfied with Li Tai's reaction.
"Your Highness, King Wei, you have to think clearly, what exactly do you want in your heart?——"
The two people obviously had differences, and there was a brief silence in the study.
"Secondly, His Royal Highness the King of Wei can start from Buddhism. The little girl once told His Highness that His Highness is destined to be destined to be a Buddha. You little character 'Qingque' should know that there is also a Peacock Great Ming King Bodhisattva in the Western Heaven Buddhism."
"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty sent a holy monk to the west to collect scriptures. It has been more than ten years. When the holy monk returns, it will be the day when Buddhism flourishes in the east. Don't you want to take advantage of this east wind?"
This time, Li Tai's eyes widened.
When we first met last year, this "Martial Lady" once said that she, Li Tai, was not an ordinary person, but the reincarnation of a spiritual bird.
Otherwise, how could he have such superhuman literary talent, and get the full support of "White Horse Temple". His nickname is also "Qingque", so naturally it is destined to be like this.
Now I hear this "Mrs. Wu" mention something about Peacock Daming King Bodhisattva. Could it be that she is really related to Western Buddhism?
Li Tai looked at "Mrs. Wu" sitting behind the desk and thought that this girl was personally recommended by the presiding monk of Baima Temple in Luoyang.
The respected old monk also said that this woman was the noble one in his destiny. As soon as he entered the palace of Prince Wei, he cured the headache he had suffered for many years.
Looking at this woman’s daily behavior and the furnishings in her room, she must be a believer in Buddhism. Could it be said that the father is also aware of the rise of Buddhism?
At that time, Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty sent Master Xuanzang to the west to obtain scriptures, and even married him as a brother of a different surname in public, and many people talked behind his back.
After all, Li Tang's state religion was Taoism, and the royal family Li claimed to be descendants of the ancestors of the Taoist sect. This move by Tang Emperor Li Shimin was really against common sense.
No matter what kind of intrigues they have in private, Li Shimin's sons all admire their father from the bottom of their hearts. Naturally, they will not believe that Li Shimin's move was pointless.
Now, listening to this "Wu Niangzi" string together this series of events, Li Tai is even more convinced that the rise of Buddhism is inevitable. So, can he take advantage of it?
"Thank you to Lady Wu for your teachings. Xiao Wang knows what to do. Tomorrow I will go to Zhao Guogong's Mansion to propose marriage."
"The night is already deep, and Xiao Wang has not recited the scriptures given by 'Wu Niangzi' today. I will go back to do my homework. Xiao Wang will leave..."
King Li Tai of Wei stood up from his chair, said goodbye to "Mrs. Wu" with his arms raised, walked backwards out of the study, and carefully closed the door.
"Hmph, you are a person who has little success but more than enough ruin. If you didn't have the status of a royal heiress, how could I be with you?"
"His Royal Highness King Jin, Master once said that you and I were originally 'married as husband and wife', but unfortunately now the situation is so confusing that even Master is not sure about it."
"Today is your wedding day. Is that 'Three Holy Mothers' really beautiful?"
"Mrs. Wu" murmured to herself, then reached out and took off the gauze on her face.
......
Three days have passed since I received the letter brought by Demon General Rutoro, and the "Prince Jin's Mansion" has fallen into an unprecedented silence.
Rutoro finally figured out what was going on in this "Prince Jin's Mansion". It turned out to be Li Zhi's wedding.
He felt that his arrival was a little abrupt. If he had known this earlier, he would have postponed it for at least a day.
Knowing all the truth about the matter, Li Zhi calmed down and went through the wedding process step by step. The "Three Holy Mothers" Yang Chan also officially took the position of "Princess Jin".
Li Zhi is not a greedy person, nor is he a cold-blooded person. As his father Li Shimin said, no matter what happens, the blood of the Li family must be brought back.
Others looked at the letter and saw that it only contained eight words. Even if it was clearly written that it was the work of the devil, then who knows where the devil is?
Therefore, Li Zhi is waiting for more answers from this letter.
Because, between the eight words, he felt a familiar atmosphere.
"The God of Fear", the "God of Fear" who was defeated by Li Zhi in a gambling fight in Luzhou, Beiju.
Of course, the "Fear of the Demon God" did not take action himself, but he admitted his own failure.
Li Zhi could conclude that the eight characters on this letter must have been written by the "God of Fear", but why did he invite him there?
He still used such a method. Besides, how did this demon know that "Li Luo" was his daughter?
Thinking of the daughter he had never met, Li Zhi couldn't help but feel a faint pain in his heart.
It has been more than a year since I left the "Sea of Netherworld", which means that when I left, little "Li Luo" had already been born.
Even Li Zhi couldn't remember the appearance of the little Asura princess, but his own daughter suddenly appeared.
It's a wonderful feeling to have a bloodline inheritance of your own in a distant place.
In the past three days, Li Zhi studied the letter in front of him countless times. His calmness and persistence made everyone who saw it feel inexplicably worried and scared.
"Jiulang, how about we go back to Heaven to ask the Great Heavenly Lord?——"
Yang Chan, who had changed into a woman's attire, came to Li Zhi's side gently and asked in a low voice.
Regarding what happened in the "Tianmo Palace", Yang Chan naturally felt uncomfortable in one way or another. However, what happened had already happened, and she still knew the truth on her wedding day.
It seems that God is kidding me, right?
"Chan'er, I've wronged you these past few days——"
Li Zhi did not turn around, but stretched out his left hand to pull Yang Chan over.
"The answer lies on this piece of paper. Unfortunately, my current 'Delusion-breaking Golden Eyes' is still far behind. If I could upgrade it to another level, I would be able to uncover the mystery."
Li Zhi said confidently that he didn't know why this happened. Did the other party also count his own magical powers?
Each of the three thousand innate gods and demons are famous beings, especially the twenty or so at the top. Their strength is not even weaker than that of the "Quasi Saints" in the Three Realms.
"Kiuro, do you mean to find a way to break through the cultivation level first?"
Yang Chan knew about Li Zhi's situation. In the past two years since he came back from the underworld, Li Zhi had been polishing his physical body and deliberately suppressed himself in terms of realm.
The "Golden Immortal" has been at its peak for several years. It's not that Li Zhi cannot break through, but that he has to wait until he is in the best condition before seeking to break through to the Taiyi realm.
Now, more than a year has passed, and after experiencing the incident in Northern Xinjiang and a fight in Luzhou, Northern Ju, Li Zhi has completely consolidated the peak state of "Golden Immortal".
"Chan'er, I have something I need you to help me with?..."
Turning around, he looked back at his newlywed wife. Even though they had known each other for many years, Li Zhi still felt his heart flutter when he saw Yang Chan's peerless face at such a close distance.
Seeing the heat in Li Zhi's eyes, Yang Chan subconsciously wanted to step back, but was caught by Li Zhi.
"Chan'er, do you know who the 'Cangming Jue' I practice came from?"
There are too many secrets in Li Zhi. Unless it is a special occasion or he happens to catch up, it will really take some time for him to drag them out.
For example, regarding the origin of "Cangming Jue", until now, I'm afraid only the people from the former "Baihu Ridge" and the current "Jiulang Mountain" know.
"Jiulang didn't tell me, so Chan'er naturally has no way of knowing. Could it be that he is still a person with a great background?"
Knowing that Li Zhi's "Cangming Jue" is the most profound skill he has practiced now, and naturally it cannot be possessed by ordinary people, Yang Chan deliberately acted naughty.
"Haha, this is really passed down by a great man. It's a pity that even though this person has the cultivation level of 'quasi-sage', he has been locked up in the same place with two other seniors who are also 'quasi-sages' for at least thousands of years.
Right?"
Li Zhi did not identify the big shot, but Yang Chan was sensitive to something.
"Kuro, you mean the three 'fire...' ones?"
Three "quasi-sages" were locked up in one place at the same time. Looking at the three realms, who else could there be except those three?
The key point is that Yang Chan is no stranger to those three people. You must know that she was born in the "Wa Imperial Palace" and was regarded as a saint. She is not a casual acquaintance with any of the three.
"But why is your 'Cangming Jue' not so domineering? Besides, why is it called 'Cangming Jue'?"
Once you have guessed who the three are, it is not difficult to continue to guess who gave Li Zhi the inheritance. He is the only one among the three who cannot bear loneliness, and the iconic skills will be passed down from time to time.
For example, the former Ying Zheng, but unfortunately Empress Qin was too arrogant, causing so many lives to be ruined for her own selfishness.
In order to "self-forgive", the man had to find a successor again, and Xiang Bawang was born.
It's just that Yang Chan doesn't understand why Li Zhi practices "Cangming Jue". Is it the new technique?
Thinking that it was that person's inheritance, Yang Chan looked at Li Zhi a few more times.
"Haha, Chan'er, please don't look at me like this. I won't let this technique affect my nature."
This is one of the reasons why Li Zhi is cautious and takes steps step by step.
He was also worried about being backlashed by that person's skills. If his "heart way" hadn't been cultivated to the level of Xiaocheng, Li Zhi might not have dared to propose an attack on Taiyi Realm.
"Then how do you want me to help you, use the lotus lamp? Don't you have a better choice?"
Yang Chan was completely confused by Li Zhi, and the only thing she could use was the "Lotus Lamp".
Of course, the item sent by Master Qingluan might be more appropriate.
It's a pity that Senior Sister Qingluan specifically stated that that thing can only be used by herself, so Yang Chan naturally can't go against her master's wishes.
"Chan'er, what do you think this is?"
Li Zhi seemed to be somewhat "reluctant" and took out something from his arms, several sheets of paper as thin as cicada wings, densely filled with small characters, and even equipped with multiple patterns.
It seems like a set of skills?
"Ah, Kuro, you... are a disciple——"
Although Li Zhi and Yang Chan have been married for three days, the little girl is still a bit tender after all, and she did not expect that Li Zhi would come up with such a set of skills.
"Hey, Chan'er, we are already an old couple, and you still have such a big reaction? This is the inheritance given by that person, okay?"
What Li Zhi holds in his hand is nothing else but a set of "fangzhongshu".
Of course, his "Fangzhongshu" is really not as filthy as the outside world spreads, let alone the inheritance of the Western "Happy Buddha".
Strictly speaking, this is actually a set of "health-preserving techniques". In the past, Emperor Xuanyuan's "Three Thousand Royal Women, Flying Up in the Day" actually mainly relied on this set of "Fangzhongshu".
It has been a long time since I got this set of skills, but unfortunately, Li Zhi, the golden bachelor, never gave it a chance to show off.
"Huh, if you inherit that man's legacy, you will become a bad guy..."
Yang Chan struggled hard, but unfortunately she still couldn't break free from Li Zhi's hand, so she simply took the book of "Fangzhongshu" over.
Yang Chan is not an ignorant woman. On the contrary, her vision and knowledge are not necessarily much lower than Li Zhi. She just saw this thing suddenly and it was just a normal conditioned reflex.
"Kuro, you...do you really want to do this?"
After a few random flips, Yang Chan understood the power of this "Fangzhongshu". It is really an excellent dual cultivation method.
Yang Chan can even predict that if she really performs this "Fangzhongshu", she will also get great benefits from it, and maybe her cultivation and realm will be improved.
Thinking of this, Yang Chan felt a sense of expectation inexplicably...