Attack Jade (攻玉) - Chapter 36

[Chapter 27]

Teng Yuyi took a medicine and put it in her mouth. The medicine was sweet as honey and had a cool and fragrant fragrance. If she took it on a regular basis, it would definitely be able to regenerate body fluids and relieve pain. 21

Gu Xian didn’t expect Teng Yuyi to speak right away, seeing her calm expression, thinking that this medicine could be used for some comfort, he said warmly: “This medicine can only treat the surface, and root removal needs to be combined with internal medicine, if Mrs. Teng feels better, You can take this medicine with you in the future, no matter the morning or evening, as long as you feel uncomfortable, you can take a pill.”

Teng Yuyi nodded with a smile.

Lin Chengyou watched from the side, but didn’t say a word.

After Gu Xian was busy with the medication, he turned around and found that Lin Chengyou smiled strangely. He was stunned for a moment, and was about to ask Lin Chengyou if he knew Teng Yuyi, but unexpectedly Lin Chengyou took Azhi’s hand and headed up first: “The time is not It’s early, everyone, please come to the table.”

Gu Xian took his seat and said, “I haven’t asked you yet, why did you take my Ruyiliu away the day before yesterday?”

Lin Chengyou took the guest list handed over by the maid and said He replied: “Let’s see if Ruyi Liu runs faster or my Zifeng runs faster.”

“Then who wins.”

Lin Chengyou raised his head and smiled: “Joke, of course it’s my Zifeng.”

Gu Xian sighed: ” What is a game, my Ruyiliu is a little old, and we will compare it a few more times later.”

“Well, then it’s settled, but don’t forget, my rule has always been that if I lose, I have to lose my horse. ”

Teng Yuyi took the tea handed by the servant, and thought to himself that not only did Gu Xian know Lin Chengyou, but the relationship between the two seemed to be pretty good.

When everyone was seated, Lin Chengyou smiled and said: “My sister holds a poetry party every half month, and I am more than welcome to all the poets to come to cheer up the fun. In the past, my mother used to accompany my sister to be the host, but since my grandfather and mother traveled, this is not the case. The poetry club has been put on hold for half a year. Today, my sister re-started the club. I, the elder brother, should have been here to accompany me, but I have to take a step forward because of important matters. To apologize, I have prepared some pen, ink, paper and inkstone. As an apology, I also ask you to laugh at your sister’s face.”

After speaking, high-fiving, the servants filed in, each holding a white fragrant wooden tray, and placing it on the guests’ table in turn.

There is a set of brushes and inkstones on the tray, all of which are of the highest quality. I don’t know if the stack of paper is made of mulberry or ramie.

The inkstone is a Longxu inkstone, and the base of each inkstone has been engraved with the guest’s name in small seal in advance, so that even the thin-skinned guest can take this generous gift home in a grand manner.

Everyone was indescribably surprised. In addition to the children of aristocratic families, there were many poor Confucian scholars from the poor family of Baiwu who came to participate in this poetry meeting tonight. To put it shyly, it is comparable to the rain.

This time, the guests were all delighted, and everyone admired it.

Teng Yuyi didn’t move the ink, but Du Tinglan was slightly surprised.

After all, the county owner is only nine years old, so it is impossible for him to act so comprehensively. I think it was arranged by the Prince Cheng. It is rare to donate pen and ink instead of gold and silver, which greatly took care of the dignity of the literati. Lin Chengyou was generous and generous, and the thick paper alone was enough for each person to use it for half a year.

This person looked cynical on the face, but he didn’t expect that to make his sister happy, even a small poetry club would be willing to spend such a thought.

Jingde County Master saw that the little Langjun and the little lady who had invited were very happy, and they also learned the tone of the elder brother’s words, and instructed the maid: “Since the poets are all here, please bring the refreshments. People’s favorite desserts are different, so don’t mix them up.” The

maid smiled and held the guest roster: “The maid has already verified it again and again, and I don’t dare to make mistakes.”

Lin Chengyou chatted with Gu Xian for a few words, then got up and left. At the top, I sat down next to the old Confucian who had been dozing all the time, and coughed, “Master?”

This old Confucian was a famous great Confucian of the dynasty, known as Duke Yu, a teacher specially invited by the Cheng Wangfu from the Imperial College. Yuehui came to host the poetry party, and was disturbed by Lin Chengyou’s cough. He slowly opened his eyelids and saw that it was Lin Chengyou, his expression instantly turned to panic.

Lin Chengyou smiled and said, “Master sleeps well?”

Yu Gong shook his sleeves, raised his hands to wipe the sweat and said, “Sleep well, sleep well.”

“Although Azhi is in charge of entertaining the guests today, the master is in charge of the overall situation, and there are many masters. Don’t worry, don’t let Azhi mess around.”

Duke Yu nodded solemnly: “Your Highness, don’t worry.”

Lin Chengyou glanced at the two old servants behind him. The two old servants nodded. Behind Duke Yu, he sat down from left to right.

The one on the left said: “Master, please use preserved apricots.” The

one on the right said: “Master, please clean your hands and face.”

Duke Yu was attacked from left and right, and felt like he was sitting on a needle felt for a while. Guang, he took the tea that Lin Chengyou personally handed over, his face full of helplessness: “Sir, don’t worry, if the old man is here, tonight’s poetry meeting will be proper and respectful.”

Lin Chengyou then let go of Yu Gong, Then he

said to Azhi, “Commander Chang is just outside the waterfront. Don’t be too naughty. If you make Master Yu angry, don’t expect your brother to go to the Imperial College for you to make amends.” clicked.

Lin Chengyou snorted and got up and said, “Everyone is having a good time, please take the next step.”

Everyone had to bow to say goodbye. When passing by Lu Zhaoan, Lin Chengyou suddenly stopped: “Is your Excellency Lu Jinshi who won the championship this year?”

Lu Zhaoan bowed: ” Lu has met His Royal Highness.”

Lin Chengyou smiled brightly: “I have looked up to him for a long time. I have heard that Mr. Lu has a talent for money, and when I saw him today, your Excellency is really good. Forgive me for not accompanying me today, and please ask Mr. Lu to take care of him another day. Let’s have a drink.”

Lu Zhaoan still showed a gesture of flattery: “It is a great honor for the prince to look at each other.”

Zheng Shuangyin’s eyes drooped slightly, but obviously he has been paying attention to the dialogue between Lu Zhaoan and Lin Chengyou. Seeing that Lu Zhaoan copes with ease, A blush slowly appeared on his face.

Teng Yuyi looked at Lu Zhaoan with interest. If he hadn’t already known that this person was despicable, just by looking at this neither humble nor arrogant appearance, anyone would think he was arrogant and arrogant, and looking at Zheng Shuangyin’s appearance, he probably knew more than Zheng Pushe’s intention to replace him Married to Lu Zhaoan, and praised Lu Zhaoan quite a lot.

She looked at Zheng Shuangyin with a smile, thinking secretly in her heart when Du Tinglan suddenly grabbed her hand and quietly wrote in her palm: Lin Chengyou already knew that Lu Zhaoan asked me to go to the bamboo forest. If Lu Zhaoan came here today, does it mean that he Have you started investigating Lu Zhaoan?

Teng Yuyi shook her head, she couldn’t figure out what medicine Lin Chengyou sold in the gourd.

After saying a few words with Lu Zhaoan, Lin Chengyou said goodbye and left.

Yu Gong cleared his throat: “Recently, our Four Seasons Poetry Society has become famous in Chang’an due to its many excellent works. According to the old man, as long as it is held for a long time, the Four Seasons Poetry Society will become the most famous poetry club in Chang’an. It’s a pity that the county master will grow up next year. At the age of ten, for the defense of men and women, this poetry festival will no longer be held.”

Everyone expressed regret: “Why not separate the men’s seats from the women’s seats at that time?”

Duke Yu stroked his beard: “It depends on the princess. I mean. The club reopened today, and many new friends came to the table. Since the old man is the teacher of the county master, he must re-define the rules. The Four Seasons Poetry Festival has been held since then. It has always been informal, but there are also some traditional customs. All new friends need to be informed in advance. The poetry meeting is held every half month, and each time a question is formulated, or five words or seven rules, after the poem is completed, everyone will choose the best.” I

don’t know where there is a strange sound, gurgling, gurgling, It was as if someone was hungry and groaned, interrupting Duke Yu’s words all of a sudden.

Duke Yu coughed, and Azhi was stunned: “Is this a certain poet who is hungry?” The

crowd roared.

“How can I write poetry when I’m hungry?” Azhi instructed the maid with great interest, “Then bring the food and drink first.

Duke Yu reminded Azhi: “County Lord, it’s getting late, before the food and drink are on the table, Might as well prepare a poem first. ”

Teng Yuyi looked out the window, and went out in the afternoon. Before she knew it, it was almost dusk, and the orange-red sunset was reflected on the water, with shimmering waves.

Jingde County Lord tilted his head and thought for a while, and said to Zheng Shuangyin: “Sister Zheng is a famous eyebrow-sweeping talent in Chang’an City. Today, I will let Sister Zheng draw up the topic.”

Zheng Shuangyin bowed and looked up at Duke Yu’s white hair. Dao sounded offended, and said with a smile: “‘How long does it take to turn around Emei, when the hair of the crane is like silk?’ (Note 1), it is better to use the title of ‘white hair’, not stick to the rhythm and rhythm, and perform two seven rhythms. I don’t know what the county’s plan is?”

Duke Yu never thought that writing a poem would be on his head, so he couldn’t help but be stunned.

Jingde County Lord nodded: “Okay, okay, it’s no longer pine, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum, I’m tired of doing those questions, what do you think?”

Everyone quickly echoed: “This question is very good, but it’s not It ‘s good to play.”

Jingde County Master turned to Teng Yuyi and Du Tinglan again: “Ms. Teng, Madam Du, you are bound to be a little restrained when you go to the meeting for the first time. If you don’t like it, you can tell us. Today’s ‘white hair’, What do you think?”

Du Tinglan bowed and said, “I have always been chanting white hair, and if I am not careful, I will show a state of grief. Mrs. Zheng took the white hair as the title, but advocated that ‘the one whose artistic conception is far away is the best work’, Yong Bai It’s quite innovative.”

Zheng Shuangyin looked at Du Tinglan in surprise, and Teng Yuyi took the opportunity to wink at Zheng Shuangyin.

Zheng Shuangyin was taken aback for a moment, and Du Tinglan and Teng Yuyi unconsciously showed friendly smiles.

Seeing the three of her like this, Azhi became more and more happy: “Then let’s set the topic of ‘white hair’. Now you can start thinking about it in your belly, and after you have eaten, you can transcribe it on paper. The three poems are brought to the palace for the saints and queens to see, and the remaining ones that are not selected will be collected into a book.”

As soon as these words came out, the ladies at the table were nothing but the young scholar, but the young scholar was refreshed. The county master directly sent the poem to the saint, and he would have a better chance of winning the imperial examination in the future. So they all searched for the guts, or looked out from the window, or sat on the table and thought hard.

When the wine and food were served, the sky outside the window was already smudged blue, and everyone returned to their seats to eat, still looking absent-minded.

The maids placed the food boxes in front of each person in turn. Since there were several people per person, the food boxes were also prepared according to the head. When they were sent to Duke Yu, they were surprised to find that there was one less box.

Azhi asked, “Why is there one portion missing?” The

maids had strange expressions on their faces. When they went to the kitchen to pick up the food box, they had carefully checked the list with the cooks, and they took the food box with confidence after making sure that there were no mistakes or omissions. , I lost a box out of thin air, unless the list was wrong, but when I presented pen, ink, paper and inkstone to each guest before, it was more than one copy.

The leading maid pleaded guilty: “I think it was leaked, and the maid immediately went to the kitchen to get it.”

“Go, go.” Azhi sighed, and respectfully pushed her food box in front of Duke Yu, “Teacher use it first. .”

Yu Gong hurriedly pushed back: “The county master will use it first.” The

two of them pushed back and forth, and the guests did not dare to touch the chopsticks.

Teng Yuyi looked at the maids at the door, and felt strange in her heart. King Cheng and his wife were well-mannered. In such a huge palace, everyone moved in and out in moderation. There were only more than forty guests at the poetry party. How could such a mistake be made.

Fortunately, the maids soon returned with another food box. Azhi didn’t ask any more questions, and let them put the food box down.

“It’s all my fault for being reckless.” Azhi smiled, “I’ve made you wait for a long time, please move the chopsticks.”

Only then did everyone on the table start to eat. The evening breeze was blowing slowly, and the lanterns under the eaves creaking. , As soon as Teng Yuyi took a mouthful of cloves, she felt the Xiaoyajian in her sleeve get hot.

She thought to herself, did this little old man smell the aroma of the wine on the table and start to make trouble again? It really doesn’t matter. It seems that the last time the instruction was not in place, she is greedy for alcohol, probably knows that Xiaoya is not good, if you ignore it, the little old man can’t help but jump out, it will be bad.

She stretched out her sleeves and flicked it in, both comforting and warning. She couldn’t even stand the temptation of a glass of wine, so how could she go out with her in the future.

Xiao Ya seemed to be a little afraid of Teng Yuyi, but when she was shot, she was a lot more honest. The blade soon stopped getting hot, but it was still a little warm.

Teng Yuyi felt relieved and continued to eat quietly.

At this time, the maids came in to present melons and fruits, and suddenly heard a crisp sound, and a maid fell off the pan.

Du Tinglan and Teng Yuyi looked at each other in surprise. What’s going on? This can be called rude, and the maid is different from others, looking like an old man in the house.

Jingde County Master was angry: “Wei Rui, what’s the matter with you today?”

Wei Rui panicked: “If you go back to the County Master, there are many people in this waterfront.”

“A lot of people?” Azhi was puzzled. Xie, “What do you mean by too many people?”

Wei Rui looked around in confusion: “The servants have repeatedly counted the number of melons and fruits before bringing them to present, because I missed one drink and food before, this time I specially added one more. Who would have thought that after the submission was completed, there was another one missing out of thin air!”

Yu Gong was stunned: “If you lose one, you will lose one, so why make a fuss, it’s easy to make trouble when there are too many people, maybe you didn’t pay attention, give more to someone. I don’t know if a guest sent a copy.”

“It’s absolutely nothing.” Wei Rui shook her head desperately, “The maids just made a mistake, this time I will be extra cautious, and I will present a melon and fruit to each guest. , to ensure that there will not be too many leaks, not to mention that there are no more than two sets of the case, how can you count it wrong.”

Gu Xian quietly listened to this for a while, put the wine cup and asked: “Did you remember the wrong number of people? Maybe you have before When the head count was being counted, a guest happened to go to the clean room.”

Wei Rui shuddered: “Absolutely not, the maid has been leading people to obey orders at the door since the afternoon, and since the prince left, no one has come and gone in the waterside pavilion. .”

As she spoke, she looked at the people in the water pavilion, as if to find out who was there, but the more she looked, the more terrified she became.

Teng Yuyi unconsciously followed the table to search, but before she could see the truth, Xiaoyajian became hot again.

Teng Yuyi’s heart tightened. This was the second time Xiaoyajian had done this. She quietly took the sword out of her sleeve and looked around cautiously. It was already dark outside the window, and palace lanterns were lit inside and outside the water pavilion, and everyone’s faces were hidden. In the light and shadow, there is no difference for a while.

The county master of Jingde was stunned and said, “Since no one is going in or out, why don’t you check the guest list again ?

”

In this state, he fell to the ground and bowed his head again and again. Immediately, a maid brought the guest list and handed it to Wei Rui tremblingly.

Wei Rui bowed and stepped aside, barely calming herself down, starting from the men’s seat on the east side, and began to compare one by one.

Everyone was unintentional about drinking and eating, and it was impossible to say what was wrong. They only felt that in an instant, the waterside pavilion became cold, the night wind poured in from the Xuan window, the paper on the table was rustled, and the lights in the four corners swayed endlessly. The room flickered.

When Teng Yuyi came out, she had a lot of talismans on her body. It was strange that she didn’t move. She naturally didn’t believe that the talisman of Qingyun Temple would be inferior to Dongming Guan’s magical powers, but if it was really strange, the talisman should have warned her.

The first two times, only the heads were counted. This time, the maids paid attention and matched each person’s appearance to the name on the roster while counting.

Wei Rui counted the male guests on the east side, and then counted the female guests on the west side. At first glance, nothing was wrong.

Soon it was the turn of the three little ladies in the corner, in order Meng Situ, Wang Shiyi and Li Buque’s daughter…

When she counted to Meng Niang, the maid’s eyes widened, she looked down at the roster, and then looked up again. In front, he stammered: “Sister

Weirui , did you add guests temporarily? The little lady to the right of Mrs. Meng, there is no record in the register.” , Madam Teng and Madam Du in the women’s seat, and Young Master Lu in the men’s seat, look carefully, is that Madam Teng or Madam Du?”

Everyone was shocked. When they were discussing the topic of the poem, the county owner had asked Tengdu and the two alone. Now that the two are sitting in their original positions, it can only be someone else in the corner.

So I looked over in horror, the back row was not as bright as the upright hall, and in the hazy light and shadow, sat a girl with high buns and double buns.

The girl was looking down to eat what was on the table. She ate slowly and carefully, as if she had been hungry for too long. Except for the food and drinks in front of her, there was nothing around her that could attract her attention.

Teng Yuyi felt an ominous feeling in her heart, no wonder Xiaoyajian repeatedly warned that Chengwang’s mansion was heavily guarded, and there were guards around the waterside pavilion. No one noticed when this woman appeared.

The strangest thing was that the little lady of Meng Situ’s family suddenly had a stranger beside her, so why was she indifferent.

The few ladies next to her were so frightened that they left the table, but Ms. Meng was the only one who didn’t move. She looked down at the desk with a smile on her face, as if she was extremely satisfied with the food and drink, and seemed to be listening to what others said.

Wang Shiyi’s daughter made good friends with Madam Meng, and tremblingly stepped forward and pulled Madam Meng: “A-Ning, the one on your right—”

Unexpectedly, as soon as she touched Madam Meng’s clothes, Madam Meng kept a strange smile, and responded with a blank voice. fall.

This movement alarmed the girl, the girl twisted her neck and turned her head very slowly. Everyone was so frightened that they couldn’t see the woman’s face clearly. They only heard a few puffs, and the waterside fell into darkness.

All this happened too fast, Jingde County Lord exclaimed in shock: “Uncle Chang!”

Footsteps came in a clutter, some people surrounded the waterside pavilion, the clothes fluttered outside the Xuan window, and people on both sides jumped in.

“Palm the lamp! Catch the thief!”

That was the voice of a middle-aged man. His voice was strong, his internal strength seemed to be strong, and he spoke very fast. He was clearly an impatient person.

“Commander Chang, I can’t light the lamp.

”

“A few of my subordinates have tried it. I don’t know if it’s because the fire box is damp, and it’s impossible to start a fire.” ” Hurry up and

go to the warehouse to get the night pearl!”

As a result, after repeated attempts and repeated failures, the woman was inherently strange, and everyone was in the dark, and it was inevitable that they would feel fear in their hearts.

Teng Yuyi was already prepared, and dragged Du Tinglan out of the seat first.

But before the two of them ran out of the water pavilion first, the scholars behind them chased after them. Because they were too busy escaping for their lives, they could no longer care about Sven, and they were as powerful as cows, and they knocked Teng Yuyi and Du Tinglan down by the door.

Teng Yuyi scolded in her heart, knowing that she should have practiced martial arts well in the beginning.

She struggled to get up and was knocked down again. The door was narrow after all, and everyone was in a hurry to escape.

Du Tinglan hugged Teng Yuyi tightly, thinking that she would not be able to get up for a while, but she was afraid that Teng Yuyi would be trampled on, so she would protect Teng Yuyi first in a hurry.

Teng Yuyi was suddenly full of strength, groping and hugging the door leaf, forcibly dragging both of them up, but she was dumbfounded when she came out. Can’t tell.

There were many people running out of the gallery, all at a loss.

“Whoever has a fire certificate, take it out and try again.”

Then there was the sound of hitting flint, and someone said in horror: “It still won’t work! How can this be good!

” We went out, don’t run around in the dark, and be careful to fall into the lake.”

“Is that woman a human or a ghost?”

Someone trembled: “Hurry up – hurry up, stop talking, I’m worried that she is now among us. ”

The little ladies couldn’t contain the fear in their hearts, and screamed in shock. At this moment, a light suddenly appeared on the shore, as if the servants of a certain Xuantang were looking for a fire book and temporarily lit the lanterns under the porch.

“There is light over there.” Everyone suddenly had a direction, and swarmed to the shore.

Teng Yuyi was still a little hesitant, but at this moment, someone came out of the water pavilion. Everyone was afraid that the strange woman would catch up, and instantly fell into a great panic.

Teng Yuyi and Du Tinglan were pushed and shoved, and they also followed the crowd to the shore. It was strange that the servants of the various prefectures were originally waiting on the shore, but at this time they all disappeared.

Teng Yuyi couldn’t find the two fake maids, so she could only keep up with everyone’s footsteps. Only when she got close did she realize that it was a quiet courtyard in the garden. The courtyard door was open and the lights were bright inside and out.

Just as everyone was about to enter the hospital, they heard someone chasing after them on the trail behind them. Taking a look from a distance, it turned out to be a group of palace guards.

The middle-aged man in the lead is estimated to be the commander Chang, who is carrying the Princess Jingde on his back.

Then there was Gu Xian, who also had a person on his back. Looking closely, it turned out to be the old-fashioned Duke Yu. Duke Yu was lying on Gu Xian’s back, motionless, as if he had passed out.

The princess of Jingde cried: “I want my brother, call my brother back quickly.”

Commander Chang said, “It has already made people anxious to find the prince, the county owner is relieved, but he is just a little thief. This person will be captured.”

At this time, someone else chased after him: “Commander Chang, several of his subordinates have searched in and out of the waterside pavilion, but neither the strange woman nor Lady Meng has been found. The guards are guarding, and it is reasonable that they will not escape so quickly, unless the woman dives into the water with Meng Niangzi.”

Everyone thought of the situation when Meng Niangzi fell down with a smile, and they couldn’t help but feel a little scared. Wang Li and Mrs. Meng became friends and couldn’t help crying.

The Lord of Jingde County stopped crying: “Don’t let that thing take Madam Meng away, quickly find a way to save people.”

Chang Tong said: “This woman has magical powers again, after all, she is still dragging a lady Meng by her side. In such a short period of time, she will not run too far, leaving thirty people to escort the county master out of the mansion, and the rest will go around the waterside. If you can’t see it, you can listen with your ears, and if there is any movement, cast a net to save people, don’t let the corner of the garden go, don’t let that person escape.”

“Yes.” The guards led the way.

Duke Yu on Gu Xian’s body suddenly moved, and he groaned in pain.

“What’s wrong with Master?” Gu Xian said, “It was too chaotic in the waterfront

just now. Master accidentally injured his foot. Get out of here as soon as possible and find a medical officer for diagnosis.”

I’m not familiar with you, if you run out indiscriminately, you might get a foot injury like Duke Yu, since there are lights here, why don’t you go and rest for a while, and then go out after the woman is captured.”

Gu Xian raised his head and looked at the courtyard The lantern inside had a hesitant look on his face, but everyone was impatient to go inside, and Teng Yuyi hurriedly grabbed Du Tinglan.

Du Tinglan understood and raised his voice: “Everyone, please stay!”

Everyone stopped in surprise.

The little Yajian in Teng Yuyi’s sleeve started to get hot, and she hurriedly wrote in Du Tinglan’s palm: “The whole house is dark, and there are lights here alone, I may be deceived. Don’t stay here, just leave the house as soon as possible.”

Du Tinglan said. Many people began to be suspicious, Gu Xian glanced at Teng Yuyi, and said with approval: “Ms. Teng is right, if you don’t believe it, you might as well try the fire, if you still can’t make a fire, who lights the lanterns in this courtyard? ”

Everyone tried it, but they couldn’t ignite, and they all stepped back in fear.

“It’s really not right, just now I’m really dizzy.”

“It’s very dangerous, fortunately I didn’t go in.”

Commander Chang scolded: “What a daring evil man, he dares to run to Prince Cheng’s mansion to make trouble, everyone, don’t be afraid, I I will send you out of the house immediately, I have been in the house for many years, and I can walk around freely without lights.”

Everyone was terrified and swarmed to keep up with Commander Chang. When Teng Yuyi raised his head inadvertently, he saw Lu Zhaoan next to Commander Chang and Jingde County Lord.

This man cherishes his life, knowing that it is safest to be next to these two at this time.

As I walked, the front became dark again, and it was strange that the palace was so large that I could never hear the sound of the servants walking.

Fortunately, Commander Chang walked steadily and fast. With him leading the way, it is estimated that he will soon be out of the garden.

The night was like ink, and the wind was rustling. No one dared to speak along the way. The surroundings were extremely quiet, and only each other’s breathing and footsteps could be heard.

Darkness can indeed destroy people’s will, and most of them are already sweating

. ?”

The man said: “I, there seem to be more people behind me.”

This was the voice of the little lady of Li Shiyi’s family, as if she was afraid to the extreme, she mustered up the courage to say it. The crowd was surprisingly silent at first, and then it exploded. After taking the pot, they all hugged their heads and ran away, lest that thing be by their side.

The guards distinguished the sound, drew their swords and stabbed over there, but the place was empty, not to mention the strange woman, not even Mrs. Li was there.

Someone hurriedly shouted, “Miss Li!”

“Miss Li! Where are you!”

They shouted several times, but they didn’t hear Miss Li reply. In such a short time, another person was lost under her nose.

Commander Chang was frightened and angry, and everyone was immediately frightened. There was still a long way to go before they left the mansion. What if they encountered that thing again.

Next to it is the flower hall. Someone panicked and climbed the steps and pushed open the door: “I will never go forward, or I will be kidnapped if I am not scared to death.”

Zheng Shuangyin had lingering fears, and hurriedly said: “It’s dark in the flower hall, and the door is closed again, I think that thing won’t be inside, why don’t you find two people to check at the door, and the rest go in one by one, and then close the door when everyone arrives. , so you don’t have to worry about that thing getting in.”

“That’s right, that’s the best way. When the prince comes, it won’t be too late for us to come out again.”

They lost two people at once . Not daring to go forward rashly, Commander Chang said: “We will check at the door, and we will release people after confirmation.”

Jingde County Master calmed down a lot: “Uncle Chang, you were not in the waterside when the accident happened. I’m afraid I can’t recognize the woman’s appearance. In addition to the guards, I have to leave a person from the Poetry Club to help identify people. Unfortunately, there are no lights now, and we are blind, so how can we tell who is who?”

Teng Yuyi took out Xiaoya Sword, I only hate that there is no moonlight tonight, otherwise there is some unique light on the sword, which can barely illuminate people’s eyebrows.

Chang Tong put the blade across his chest, and it was also gray and lacking light. He could no longer sit in the dark and wait for death. He hurriedly asked the guard beside him: “I sent someone to the warehouse to get the night pearl, why haven’t I turned around?”

Gu Xian suddenly said to a guard beside him: “Take the master over.”

That person just assumed that Gu Xian was tired, and hurriedly carried Yu Gong to himself. Gu Xian groped for a while in his arms, and suddenly appeared in the darkness. A group of bright and luminous things, it is probably something like a night pearl. Although the light is not as bright as a lamp, it can at least illuminate the person in front of you.

He held the night pearl in front of him, and the light reflected his face clearly, with deep facial features and jade complexion.

“If it wasn’t for Commander Chang’s reminder, I would have forgotten that I was carrying this thing on my body. This thing can clearly show my face, so I don’t have to worry about the thief getting through the border. Commander Chang, you should bring someone in to explore the way first, and leave two guards with me. We will guard at the door.”

After all, Gu Xian is an honored guest in the mansion, so Commander Chang hesitated, but the rest of the scholars were either helpless scholars or little ladies, and they were far inferior to Gu Xian in terms of opportunities, so he would not Long-winded: “Just follow the words of Young Master Wen.”

So starting from Commander Chang and the county master of Jingde, they queued up one by one to enter. When it was Teng Yuyi’s turn, Teng Yuyi touched the blade of Xiaoyajian. Xiaoyajian was as warm as water. Feel free to go inside.

Commander Chang arranged for Azhi and did not dare to leave, but he was worried about the situation outside, so he had to hold the knife and guard at the door.

Everyone sat cross-legged in the flower hall. Although they still stretched out their hands and couldn’t see their fingers, they were finally more at ease than the fear of the dead.

Teng Yuyi sat leaning against the pillar and felt full of doubts. That day, the Lord of Jingde did not go to Duke Zhenguo’s mansion for a banquet, but Lin Chengyou forced Juesheng and Qizhi to accompany them as maids. , why did Lin Chengyou leave at ease?

Xiaoyajian has repeatedly warned that the thing is probably evil. , what is the origin.

She took out the embroidered handkerchief from the sleeve, covered the sword with it, and then wrote on Xiaoyajian: “Come out, I have something to ask you.”

Xiaoyajian lay quietly under the embroidered handkerchief, no response at all. .

Teng Yuyi went on to write: “Oh, I know, you’re scared.”

Xiaoyajian suddenly started to get hot, expressing dissatisfaction.

“Aren’t you afraid? Then why don’t you dare to come out.”

Although Du Tinglan knew that the jade sword was well-informed, she couldn’t understand Teng Yuyi’s actions, and said in a low voice, “Ayu, what are you doing?” Ask

it to come out to help.

She waited patiently for a while, only to see the embroidered handkerchief arched up and something stood up inside, it was the little old man.

The little old man hid under the embroidered handkerchief and walked along the sword. Teng Yuyi continued to use the handkerchief as a cover, and wrote: What is that woman?

Xiaoya sat down cross-legged and wrote in Teng Yuyi’s palm, “I don’t know, it’s neither a demon nor a devil nor a ghost.”

Teng Yuyi was a little surprised, even Xiaoya didn’t know its origin.

Why did this thing break into Prince Cheng’s mansion tonight? What is the purpose.

Xiaoya: For you.

for me? Teng Yuyi almost dropped her chin.

Xiaoya quickly wrote: This thing is another thing under the formation of Caifenglou. It broke out of the formation before that. I don’t know why I am staring at you. I guess I saw it with you on the second floor. Illusion related, or blame you for hitting the golden boy twice.

The golden boy? That handsome male demon with a hairpin?

Going around, it is still related to the events of Caifenglou that night.

Teng Yuyi tried to calm down: The Holy Sage said that day that this thing is very likely to be a corpse evil.

Xiaoya was stunned: It turned out to be a corpse evil, no wonder I couldn’t guess her origin, this thing has clearly jumped out of the Three Realms and is not in the Five Elements.

Teng Yuyi: Although I only glanced at it just now, I could see that the thing clearly looked like a girl. It was almost like saying that she was transformed by a flower demon, not like a corpse.

Xiaoya: Madam Teng, you don’t understand this, corpses are neither demons nor demons, they look lifelike, they can eat and drink, and they can walk in the sun. Mrs. Teng, you are finished, the corpse is entangled with you, and you can’t escape.

Teng Yuyi’s scalp exploded: Don’t tell me, this thing will come to me wherever I go in the future?

Xiao Ya’s writing is heavy and powerful: It’s exactly what you think.

Teng Yuyi’s body suddenly became cold.

Xiaoya: If you don’t want to sit still, you can only think of something other than her.

Teng Yuyi: Don’t be joking. Back then, the blind patriarch of Dongmingguan, how profound his Taoism was, he even lost his life in order to suppress this corpse evil and the golden-clothed son. Now that this thing has broken out of the ground, even the formation of Cheng Wangfu can’t stop her, what can I do?

Xiaoya: Do you still remember what I told you that day? I guessed most of it was right. If you can reincarnate, it is very likely that you borrowed your life. That night, you dealt with the tree demon in the bamboo forest to save your cousin, and then encountered two demons in the Caifeng Building. It was a bit unlucky, but maybe it was also your destiny. After all, it was a big demon who came to your door. If you can remove it, maybe you can break the curse of life.

Teng Yuyi: What do you mean by this, I will meet demons in the future, just relying on a Xiaoya sword? I don’t have the power to tie the chicken, and when I encounter such a monster, I can’t even give me a magical weapon.

Xiaoya: Yes, you only have one Xiaoya sword, but you are cunning and wise, isn’t this the beginning, why did you admit defeat in advance?

The two of them communicated silently here, and the others in the flower hall were also whispering. Suddenly, there was a strange scratching sound outside the window, as if something like claws were slowly scratching the edge of the window.

Xiaoya was shocked: Mrs. Teng, please ask yourself for more blessings, that thing is found, then it’s up to you.

[End of This Chapter]