Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The Empress Goes on Tour

Through the water mouth, the boat is thrown from one world to another.The surrounding area is in a state of confusion, the 30-foot-high city wall on the left loses its sense of reality under the heavy snow. The falling snow conquers everything, all is purified, sky and water become one. Longying stood silently at the stern of the boat and lightly swung the oars, making circle after circle of ripples. The boat cut through the rippling water surface and slid southward towards the junction of the two rivers of Guluo. Snowflakes fell on the bamboo hat he was wearing, making a slightly audible "rustling" sound.

Wu Zhao sat in the boat with him on his back and pulled up his cloak. The boat became the core of the universe, and there was nothing else but the two of them. Long Ying enjoys this feeling that is different from any other day in the past. He has never lived in such harmony with nature. There is an unspeakable static beauty. The snowflakes seem to be falling and standing still. The actual vision and illusion Coexisting at the same time, slow and fast can no longer be distinguished. Wu Zhao's soft voice said, "Go to Tianjin Bridge." Long Ying responded, and dared not speak again, for fear that the sound of speaking would destroy the sacred tranquility.

Wu Zhao sighed full of emotion and said, "Does Mr. Long believe in the theory of reincarnation?" Her words aroused a certain fear in Long Ying's heart that was usually hidden deep in her heart, and suddenly she felt like sailing on the Styx river separating the world from the underworld. There were no familiar things around, and the world was left far away. and the rear. Longying's eyes focused on her beautiful back wrapped tightly in a maroon cloak, nodded and said: "Xiaomin believes in the theory of reincarnation, and also hopes that there is such a thing as reincarnation, but even if there is reincarnation, if you become another person after reincarnation. A person who completely forgets the things of the previous life should be no different from absolute death, and life becomes cut into fragments one by one, losing the proper continuity, and there is reincarnation, etc. If there is no reincarnation."

Wu Zhao didn't respond, and seemed to be meditating on his words. After a while, he quietly said: "The separation of the past life and the present life is not as thorough as what Mr. said. Some people will recall a certain part of the previous life at a certain moment, or A special mark from the previous life will accompany you into this life." Long Ying thought of the little ink spots on Renya's neck and shoulders, and his heart trembled. The boat turned left and sailed into the Luo River. Longying wakes up his mind, so it is an important waterway. If he accidentally collides with other ships and disturbs the empress who is sitting in the boat, he is not doing his job well.well!It's both scary and funny when you think about it.The saying that being with a king is like being with a tiger is definitely a famous saying.

The heavy snow was getting denser and denser, and it didn't mean to stop at all.All buildings, ships and merchant boats have stopped sailing, and the scenery on both sides of the strait has disappeared beyond the vast snowflakes. Wu Zhao's cherry lips spat lightly: "There!" Longying looked forward, but there was still a vast expanse. The next moment, the Tianjin Bridge appeared in front of him like a huge monster, but the two ends were sunk in the depths of rain and snow, which was unreal like an illusion. Wu Zhao said, "Go to the bottom of the bridge." According to the order, Long Ying moored the boat to the bottom of the bridge. Above it was the bottom of the bridge that was 30 steps wide. , use strength to fix the boat, so as not to be carried away by the current.

Both sides are shielded by white snow, and above is the eaves-like bridge bottom, creating their unique space. Wu Zhao put his feet on the seat board, pulled down his cloak, bent his hands and hugged his knees, and looked at the top of the bridge. His phoenix eyes were shining, and he said excitedly: "Longying! You know that the most sensational scene on Tianjin Bridge in the past hundred years What happened? If it wasn’t for Xu Ziling, history would be rewritten.” Long Ying was dumbfounded, he never thought that Wu Zhao could become the appearance in front of him, she was still a mighty empress, just like a careless little girl.

Shake your head slowly. Wu Zhao went on and said: "Back then, the Dugu Clan, the Turkic people and the Momen teamed up to trap the young commander Kou Zhong and Ba Fenghan on the bridge. There were Turkic sharpshooters on the tall buildings in all directions. The enemy blocked the long street and the bridge. Setting up a net at the bottom of the water, there is no way to go to the sky, and there is no way to go to the ground. They attacked the two men violently, and they attacked them in turn. At the moment when Qiao escaped, he was caught off guard by killing the enemy with water arrows, and finally the three escaped safely. Without Xu Ziling, how could the great achievements of the young commander come about?"

Long Ying said softly: "In this case, why did the Holy One make things difficult for his daughter?" Wu Zhao suddenly turned his face away, his eyes sharpened sharply, and the two cold, ruthless gazes seemed to look directly at Long Ying, and shouted: "How dare you come to meddle in my affairs, whether or not It's the rebellious one who came to plead with me again?" Long Ying's eyes were condensed, and she responded to her fierce eyes without making any concessions. At the same time, she slowly released the oars, and the water flow immediately sent them to the confused world of snowflakes outside the bottom of the bridge.

Sure enough, Wu Zhao's eyes thawed out, and she looked up at the sky, letting the snowflakes fall on her hairline, pink face and dragon body.Youyou sighed, and said to herself: "You guessed it!" No one else would know what she meant by this sentence, Longying was the only exception, nodded and said: "Xiaomin guessed it." The hanging scroll of snow scenery in the imperial study room, three figures from the back in the deep snow, Xu Ziling in the middle, Kou Zhong and Ba Fenghan on both sides. Wu Zhao said lightly: "Speak up! See if you can convince me." Under no one's control, the boat drifted eastward along the water.

Long Ying sighed: "Little people are good for the sake of holiness. The destiny cannot be violated, so how can fate be forced? If the couple are like fish in water, they are free and easy. Once they get hooked and leave the water, they will be finished. If you want them to come to the capital of God, It's like boiling cranes and burning qin, which is a big spoil to the scenery. What's more, even if the fate of this life is exhausted, you can look forward to the next life. The Holy One is wise and decisive, how can you be good?" Wu Zhao said quietly: "This life is over, and we are looking forward to the next life. Alas! Let's go back to the palace."

※※※ Longying missed his beautiful wife, and immediately rushed back to Gantangyuan after returning to the palace. When he stepped into the gate, Eunuch Li greeted him and said, "The Yulin Army sent a knife by the order of the Holy Master. The general personally escorted him, and the accompanying guards amounted to a hundred people." Longying said: "Where is the knife?" Eunuch Li replied: "Put it on the round table in the main hall. Fortunately, the security here is strict, otherwise the villain would not know what to do." When Long Ying came to the main hall, Jing Zhongyue with its scabbard, which was famous both at home and abroad, lay peacefully on the table like a rusty rotten knife. As long as it was remembered that this was the personal weapon of the young marshal, the bold and reckless Long Ying could not help admiring it , I didn't dare to touch it for a while, stopped and stood still, watching carefully.Shen Sheng asked: "Where can I find the fat father-in-law?" What came to mind was that on the way back, Wu Zhao didn't speak again, and I don't know if she was persuaded by him to give up the idea of ​​forcing Lingzhong and his wife to come to Beijing. The heavy snow gradually weakened on the way and stopped completely when we arrived at the palace, but Shangyang Palace had already turned into a snow-white world.All the imperial guards drove in from Shendu Garden, not to fight but to shovel snow. Eunuch Li lowered his hands and respectfully said: "My lord Ying, Fat Eunuch should be in Shangshi Kitchen at this time, and he must direct the overall situation there to prepare for the state banquet in Guanfeng Hall tonight." Longying Tan picked up Jing Zhongyue, and an inexplicable feeling spread from the sheath to his whole body, as if at this moment he had established a subtle connection with the original owner of the knife, Marshal Kou Zhong, that transcended time and place.Said: "What about them?" Li Gonggong said: "The three young wives sort out the silk, jade, rouge and gouache that the villain bought for them in the inner hall." Holding the sheath in one hand and the handle of the knife in the other, Longying felt a strange feeling in his heart, which was the satisfaction and joy of raising a wife.It is conceivable that the three women who have never owned any property can suddenly spend money and shop freely, which must be a lot of fun. "Clang!" Jing Zhongyue came out of the scabbard, at first it was not that good, it was just an ancient knife with rusty stains, suddenly it glowed yellow, dazzling people's eyes. Eunuch Li took two steps back in fright, and said in a trembling voice, "This knife... this knife..." Longying returned the scabbard, and said with a smile: "This knife is not a ghost, but a sharp weapon of the young commander Kou Zhong. Eunuch Li can go and continue your business, don't call me." Eunuch Li said: "Master Ying doesn't need a villain to prepare lunch for you?" Long Ying thought that there was not much time, and said: "I'll go to the palace city after I make a stop in the backyard, don't bother my father-in-law." Persevering in Jing Zhongyue, he walked towards the backyard. From far away, he could already hear the three girls chattering and making noise in the inner hall, and he was intoxicated for a moment, which made him more carefree than any other natural sounds. But at this moment, he recalled Wu Zhao's stern and cold eyes, and the subsequent changes, which are exactly the portrayal of his current situation.Murderous intentions are lurking behind the win over pets. He must find the fat father-in-law. Stepping into the back hall, I was in a daze. Tables and chairs in the hall were filled with things in large and small packages, and a few bolts of silk were spread all over the floor. The three girls, Renya, Lili, and Xiuqing, were flushed with excitement and busily busy. Long Ying wondered if they knew about the outside world. Just had a heavy snowfall. The three daughters were overjoyed when they saw him come back, they hurriedly embraced him and stood in the small space left in the living room, Xiuqing casually removed Jing Zhongyue and put it aside, Lili took off his outer robe for him, while Renya took a soft bag ruler to measure him. Long Ying said with a smile: "Come on, Fang Chang, sister, don't be so anxious to put the villain on the couch." Renya chuckled and said, "How can there be someone who has a long night? Not only likes to lie, but also likes to talk nonsense." Long Ying shrugged and said: "To my pretty girl, of course there will be a bright future." Renya was furious, threw herself into his arms, punched him in the chest, Long Ying was full of enthusiasm, and took advantage of the three women, of course Renya didn't pay attention to these pediatrics, but Lili and Xiuqing wanted to refuse and return , doubly interesting.There is nothing more joyful at home than this, the house is full of spring, so tired that Long Ying almost cancels the trip to visit the fat father-in-law. Finally got away and left, carrying the well-known Jing Zhongyue on his back, and hurried to Miyagi, but was stopped by Ling Yu on the way, seeing him kept looking at the famous knife on his back, untied it and let him play with it, it was a surprise goodbye To Huangmang. Ling Yu couldn't bear to let go and returned Jing Zhongyue, and sighed: "Unexpectedly, I, Ling Yu, would have the opportunity to touch the young commander's world-shaking weapon. The most amazing thing is that when this knife falls into the young commander's hands, it will become The other knife is just a rusty knife in my hand, which shows that I have no luck, where is Master Ying going?" Long Ying answered him and said, "Is there any way to find out where Wan Renyu has landed?" Ling Yu said: "You don't need to check, he stayed at the Jinming Inn in Nanshi, but if you look for him like this, you will definitely not see anyone." Long Ying thought so too, Wan Renyu would not stick around in the inn all day, and said, "Is there a way to find him?" Ling Yu said happily: "As long as you notify Big Brother Lu, the bag can be handed over immediately." Longying said: "It's the middle of the day, please tell him that I will be waiting for him on the Tianjin Bridge at the end of noon." Ling Yu accompanied him to the main palace gate, and said in a low voice, "You must be careful when interacting with Wan Renyu. The Guanzhong Sword Sect has a close relationship with King Luling. Once the Holy One convicts King Luling, Wan Renyu will be implicated." Longying smiled and said: "Life is alive, there are things you don't want to do, and you have to do something. Who knows what will happen in the future? Temporary gains and losses are not important, the most important thing is to follow your heart and let go, so that you can live Have a good time." These words were spoken to Yutian, and from then on, he lingered in his mind and blurted out. Ling Yu was in awe, and said: "Master Ying is indeed an extraordinary person, you are the only person I have ever seen who is not different in front of the Holy One." Longying patted him and went out, unexpectedly he was immediately stopped by the people sent by the princess, and escorted to Taoguang Garden, he sighed that he was so unlucky and helpless.For the first time, I regretted messing with her. ※※※ Unexpectedly, Princess Taiping saw him in the main hall. There was also a tall and thin man in his forties. Gui Youwei, the leader of the first big gang, finally met last night because of fate. Princess Taiping couldn't stop flinging her winking eyes, but she didn't care about his new account of abandoning her. After sitting down, Gui Youwei said: "I have just been seen by the Holy Majesty, and the Holy Majesty not only graciously lifted the ban on water transport for my gang, but also asked me to send her a jade flute to my teacher. Sigh! Youwei really has nothing to say. Brother Long expresses his gratitude." Long Ying blushed, and said: "Just wait for the right time to say a few words to the Holy One! Don't take it to heart, Lord Gui." Princess Taiping smiled and said: "People who don't know you think you are bragging for yourself. I will give you a few words to deal with the empress if the palace and the elders can't do it." Gui Youwei hurriedly said: "Of course not. The Holy Majesty told me personally that Brother Long risked his life to admonish her and would never back down. The Holy Majesty also said that no one has dared to contradict her like you in the past ten years." Long Ying thought that although Wu Zhao had exaggerated a bit, it was not far from the truth. Thinking about the danger at that time, he had to wipe away his sweat. The worst thing was that he didn't have the capital to break with her now.Fortunately, using the environment melted Wu Zhao's heart. Princess Taiping said: "Now the clouds are passing by and the sky is blue, just like the frightening snowstorm just now, how about having lunch with Master Gui and Mr. Long?" Long Ying smiled wryly in her heart, she made it clear that Gui Youwei refused the carriage and horses, and she was her prisoner, that was the case from the beginning, and it has not changed until now. Gui Youwei resigned knowingly and left happily. Princess Taiping put the noble jade hand into his hand, and led him to Wanghexuan, where he watched the beautiful scenery of the river bank that turned into a silver-white world while eating. Princess Taiping watched him eat and drink, but she didn't move her chopsticks, and said with a smile: "Forget you! You still have a bit of conscience, and you are willing to speak for Gui Guizhu, so that this hall will be honored. What did you say to the empress? Talk? Why are you suddenly running around with a knife in your back?" Long Ying said: "It's about court secrets, I'm sorry I shouldn't disclose it, unless...haha!" Princess Taiping said harshly: "You son of a bitch, do you want to be a strong man and become addicted? After extorting gold, you come to extort the body of this hall. If you don't say it, don't say it. This hall has no time to talk crazy with you. You know what to do?" Did Kong Muye send any treasures to the main hall?" Of course it is not Fanpin who can surprise Princess Taiping who is used to seeing treasures, Long Ying shook his head to express that he does not know. Before his eyes, Princess Taiping unbuttoned the buttons one by one, and opened the underwear until the deep cleavage was exposed, and there was a strangely shaped divine bird exquisitely carved with white jade, which was crystal clear and transparent. Longying has always been not interested in this kind of external objects, and he couldn't help but be attracted by its superb carving and pure jade quality, he breathed a sigh of relief: "That guy Hengkong is really a believer, even a layman like me can see this. It is a rare treasure. But the princess's chest is even more beautiful, and it belongs to another kind of rare treasure." Princess Taiping didn't mind his burning eyes at all, and said happily: "This is Hetian precious jade produced outside the Great Wall. There are five kinds of white jade, sapphire, topaz, red jade, and black jade. Among them, white jade is the most precious and rarest. It is the jade of jade, pure and white, also known as mutton fat jade treasure, which is handed down from generation to generation by the famous craftsman Nu Dezhui in Hetian District. This jade has been heard of in this hall for a long time, and it is unexpected that it can be hung on the neck today. , and it is warm in winter and cool in summer, it is indeed a unique treasure." Long Ying wondered what happened to the little witch's sword, only hated her father forbidding them to come and go, and couldn't help but lose interest. Princess Taiping said softly: "Can I deal with the aftermath?" Longying was puzzled and said, "What's the next step?" Princess Taiping said nonchalantly, "Of course it's unbuttoned. Do you want him to run around like this?" Long Ying's eyes couldn't help but fell on her open lapel, she felt that the scenery was boundless, and her heart was confused for a while. Xuan woke up again, knowing that she was playing tricks on him, and the wrestling between her and himself was still in its infancy.