That night, a banquet was held at Prince Shu's Mansion, and Shan Zhongming, the chief minister of the Divine Machinery Department, was invited.
As the leader of the pro-propaganda faction, Hong Zhenji rarely interacted with Shan Zhongming. Today, Hong Zhenji suddenly invited him, which surprised Shan Zhongming.
But Hong Zhenji is the prince after all, and although Shan Zhongming is a high-ranking official, the prince's face must still be given.
After the banquet started, they exchanged polite greetings and exchanged glasses, but nothing serious was said for half an hour.
When the two of them were slightly tipsy and the atmosphere was getting better, Hong Zhenji waved his hand, and suddenly a waiter changed beside Shan Zhongming. A handsome woman sat next to him, making Shan Zhongming a glass of wine.
This beautiful woman is none other than Han Di.
Shan Zhongming looked Han Di up and down, then turned to ask Hong Zhenji: "Prince Shu, why did you change the waiter?"
This matter must be clarified. If it were anyone else, the intention of sending such a beautiful waiter during the banquet would be self-evident.
However, Hong Zhenji is a pro-Procession sect and Shan Zhongming is a pro-Picture sect. They have different political views. In this case, we cannot misunderstand each other's intentions. If there is a misunderstanding, it will be difficult to resolve it.
Hong Zhenji smiled and said: "This is one of my disciples, named Lu Qiao'er. He usually likes some yin and yang magic. Today I heard that Shan Shushang was coming, so he came here to ask for some advice."
Shan Zhongming was silent for a moment and said to Hong Zhenji: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this matter is against the rules. Except for the Shenji Si, no one else is allowed to learn strange arts. This is our Qiancheng law."
Hong Zhenji waved his hands repeatedly and said: "My disciple has just read a few idle books and learned some tricks of the three-legged cat. He has no cultivation level and does not understand the techniques. If Shan Shushang feels that something is inappropriate and pretends that I have not said anything, he will offend me."
Please don’t be offended, Sir."
Shan Zhongming laughed and said: "Your Majesty, you are too polite. Due to my responsibilities, I must be more cautious. Since I am a disciple of your Majesty, I also have this skill. It doesn't hurt to learn some common techniques. If you encounter something that you don't understand, I will
It doesn’t hurt to add a few words.”
Shan Zhongming had betrayed his face, and Hong Zhenji felt relieved and asked Han Di to continue serving him.
Taking advantage of the break in pouring wine, Han Di quietly wiped some rouge on, and Shan Zhongming, who was originally looking straight at him, gradually drifted over.
After eating a few more glasses of wine, Shan Zhongming took the initiative to ask when Han Di remained silent, "Miss Qiaoer, when did you start studying the art of yin and yang?"
Han Di lowered his head and whispered: "Half a year ago, I accidentally got a secret book of magic circles from the people, and I learned some basics from it."
Shan Zhongming smiled and said: "The so-called secret books in the market are mostly written by charlatans and magicians, and they are not trustworthy."
Han Di said: "But my little girl really learned some things."
Shan Zhongming looked kind and said, "Come and let me listen."
Han Diqi followed Xu Zhiqiong's teachings and talked about the basics of Yin and Yang Tao. Every time he said three or five sentences, he deliberately pointed out an error and omission to see if Shan Zhongming could point it out.
Shan Zhongming remained silent and always had a slight smile on his face.
Han Di became increasingly guilty and felt that this person was unfathomable.
When Hong Zhenji saw that the heat was up, he stretched slightly, yawned and said, "I'm a little tired. Let's go back to the bedroom to rest for a while. Qiao'er, I'd like to greet Mr. Shan."
Shan Zhongming hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please rest early. It's time for Shan to say goodbye."
Hong Zhenji hurriedly persuaded me to stay: "I just want to rest for a while. I have important matters to discuss with Lord Shan in a while. Lord Shan, don't go out and wait for me in this room for a while."
Shan Zhongming declined and said: "Shan is also a little tired. If there is something important, it is better to discuss it tomorrow."
Hong Zhenji said: "If you don't mind it, Lord Shan, and take a short rest in the mansion, Qiao'er, clean the guest room and serve the Lord well."
Speaking of this, it has been made clear that Hong Zhenji intends to use the beauty as a gift.
The faint aroma of powder, combined with the alcohol, made Shan Zhongming's face become more and more rosy. He saluted again and said, "In that case, Shan will excuse me."
Han Di accompanied Shan Zhongming to the guest room, and several of Shan Zhongming's entourages were waiting in the main hall.
Han Di made tea for Shan Zhongming. When ordering tea, he used a magic circle. The brewed cup of tea slid on the table and came to Shan Zhongming.
Shan Zhongming smiled: "Miss Qiao'er, are you showing off your skills to me?"
Han Di lowered his head, pursed his red lips and said, "How dare you show off your little girl's skills in front of the Lord? It's just that you haven't learned enough about this magic circle, so please correct me."
Shan Zhongming sighed and said: "This kind of magic is of the lower class. Let me put it more plainly. It is almost the same as the tricks used by Jianghu entertainers to cheat money."
Han Di's heart trembled.
This array is indeed not advanced, but it is not something that Han Di can use easily.
This was a spell carefully made by Xu Zhiqiong. Han Di took the opportunity to order tea and activated the spell to release the magic circle.
Xu Zhiqiong has the sixth level of Yin and Yang cultivation, but the spells he made are worthless in Shan Zhongming's mouth.
It seems that this leader is indeed no ordinary person.
Moreover, he practiced the Haoran Righteous Way. According to Xu Zhiqiong's speculation, this person should be a Confucian practitioner.
Confucian practitioners are so proficient in yin and yang techniques, I am afraid that this person has more than one cultivation level.
Han Di asked in a low voice: "My little girl also wants to learn some superior techniques, and I would like to ask for your advice, Sir."
Shan Zhongming shook his head and said: "This sentence is wrong. There is no such thing as superior magic in this world."
Han Di became increasingly nervous.
What he said was so profound that she couldn't understand it.
Looking at Miss Qiaoer's confused eyes, Shan Zhongming took a sip of tea and began to teach earnestly: "The so-called cultivation means that only by cultivating can you achieve success. Cultivating means practicing, which is the way to cultivate one's body and nature.
There are many ways to practice. A quack magician can learn some trivial skills and study them over and over again. Practice makes perfect. This is also considered practice. However, even if you study for a lifetime, you will only learn some tricks. When you meet someone with advanced cultivation, you can see through them at a glance.
, it cannot be exchanged for true cultivation,
There are very talented people who not only study techniques, but also work hard to learn the so-called qi techniques. In this way, they can improve their physical fitness and gain some real cultivation.
However, the abilities of the muscles and bones are ultimately limited. Even if you practice for thirty or fifty years and polish your body to the extreme, your cultivation will never be superior.
The true path of spiritual practice is under the protection of the God King, with the God King's grace as its source, from which one can hone one's mind, refine one's character, and improve one's cultivation step by step based on one's virtuous nature. This is the right way.
Therefore, the inferior practice cultivates skills, the medium practice cultivates the body, the superior practice cultivates the mind, the superior practice cultivates virtue,
The reason why I am able to cultivate what I am today is because I am always grateful for the grace of God King and practice based on the foundation of virtue. Miss Qiaoer, do you know the method of practice now?"
Han Di blinked and looked at Shan Zhongming in confusion.
She was really confused now.
Shan Zhongming's words completely overturned Han Di's understanding of cultivation. This was the first time she had heard of the so-called cultivation of virtue.
It doesn't matter if you are confused, Shan Zhongming likes to answer questions. He took another sip of tea and explained in detail the basic methods and important significance of cultivating virtue.
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Xu Zhiqiong stood in the Xingxiu Corridor, looking at Siguo Room, wondering whether he should go in or not.
If you don't go in, I haven't thought about it today. You will be punished by the Taoist master, your cultivation will be damaged, and a plum blossom will appear on your face. If the position is not good, it means disfigurement.
But if you go in, how should you deal with the dancing girl again?
Seeing that it was almost Haishi, it was too late not to go.
Xu Zhiqiong gritted his teeth, pushed open the door and entered Siguo's room, where the scent of powder came to his nostrils.
"My lord, my family has been waiting for you for a long time. I saw you didn't like snakes advancing and retreating last night, so today we will go straight to the ileus."
Xu Zhiqiong clenched his fists and said, "Girl, why are you making things so difficult for me?"
The dancing girl smiled and said: "It's just a little bit of essence, is this considered difficult?"
"If I say I won't give it, I won't give it. Don't bother, girl."
"The official is so loud, but the servant wants to see how long you can endure it."
The door to Siguo's room slammed shut.
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Han Di forced his eyelids open and listened to Shan Zhongming's talk for half an hour.
She did not forget the mission of this trip. She was here to make excuses. Although Han Di was always a little cautious, he was never vague when it came time to do serious things.
She wanted to talk, but the other party didn't give her a chance and kept talking and spitting. Shan Zhongming didn't stop talking, and Han Di couldn't even get in the conversation.
Listening to what he said, he was from a high position, had depth and momentum, and he should be a high-quality cultivator.
But from beginning to end, there are principles between the lines, and there are no means, so Han Di dare not make any hasty conclusions.
After finally waiting for Shan Zhongming to say he was tired, Han Di thought the opportunity had come. Unexpectedly, Shan Zhongming sat next to Han Di and got ready to do business.
This is Shan Zhongming's hobby. He doesn't like flowers in front of the moon, nor does he like sweet words.
What he likes is to go straight to the topic after being taught earnestly, and those high-level teachings are the best love words to him.
Han Di couldn't let him get away from the topic. Whether it was green tea recuperation or the secret of clichés, the most basic factor was not to let the other party succeed. Once the other party succeeded, all future plans would come to nothing.
Han Di must escape immediately. There are two ways to escape. One is that at the appointed time, Hong Zhenji "wakes up" and then has a drink with Shan Zhongming.
Another method is for Han Di to use the hypnotic charm given to her by Yang Wu.
This talisman is very powerful. As long as it can be used smoothly, even cultivators below the sixth level cannot resist it.
The key question now is whether it can be used. Shan Zhongming's cultivation is unfathomable and he will not give Han Di a chance to use the spell.
Even if it is used, it won't have much effect on Shan Zhongming. His cultivation level is probably beyond the ordinary world, and this spell can't even make him yawn.
Let's count on Hong Zhenji. In half a cup of tea, the appointed time will come, and Han Di firmly believes that he can delay it.
"Your Majesty, please have another cup of tea."
"I've had enough tea." Shan Zhongming sat closer to him.
"Sir, there is something unknown about this little girl..."
"The way to cultivate virtue is extremely profound. It cannot be accomplished overnight. It must be studied day and night and step by step." Shan Zhongming got started.
"The little girl still has something urgent that I don't know about. Please give me some guidance, Your Excellency."
"If you use words alone, you may not be able to provide thorough guidance. The way to cultivate virtue must be taught through words and even more so through example." Shan Zhongming was about to pounce.
Han Di had no choice but to use the spell first, even if it could reduce his interest.
The spell worked successfully.
After using it, Shan Zhongming's eyes were blurred, his body went limp, and then he fell into a deep sleep.
Just slept like this?
Yang Wu's spell made him fall asleep so easily?
Han Di was stunned for a long time, fearing that he would pretend to be asleep, so he even tried to breathe.
He was really asleep, his breathing was deep and steady.