Chapter 408 Chapter Thirteen

In a small courtyard in the west of Qingming Canal.Yun Shuai greeted Kou Zhong to sit down in the hall, and said with a smile: "A wise man is bound to make a mistake if he thinks a lot. This is the most reasonable saying in your country. If you think about it carefully, you should know that I will not let the people in Chang'an know that I am here. Here. However, Anlong is also very capable, even my incarnation as a big food merchant in the east trade, can't hide it from him." Kou Zhong smiled wryly and shook his head, said: "I underestimated Yang Xuyan, it's really strange, logically he has no reason not to come."

Master Yun said: "Is there any reason why he must come?" Kou Zhongdao: "Because I stole a very important thing from him last night, maybe he will never be able to get a glimpse of his master Shi Zhixuan's seal of immortality." Yun Shuai was stunned and said: "Yang Xuyan is actually Shi Zhixuan's apprentice?" After Kou Zhonglue explained, he said: "Yang Xuyan can't wait to eat my flesh and drink my blood, and he came up with this plan, do you think he should come?" Yun Shuai smiled and said: "He did come, and he was still lying on the top of the temple, ready to attack the young commander. Unfortunately, the mantis stalked the cicada, and the oriole was behind, so he attacked me from behind. But he is really agile. At that time, I was very sure that I could control him to death, but I still avoided him. This person is indeed the young commander's formidable enemy."

Kou Zhong secretly called it a fluke, and said: "The national teacher can't help but want to go to his temple to worship the gods, how could it be so coincidental?" Yun Shuai sighed: "People who have been away from home for a long time are prone to feelings. Seeing Chang'an celebrate the New Year with the whole city, I also aroused homesickness, and naturally wandered around the monastery. Something happened to you." Kou Zhong thanked him again, and asked about the situation after the breakup by the way. Yun Shuai Shuangri shot out a strong murderous aura, but his tone was extremely calm, and he said lightly: "Since Shi Zhixuan's sudden attack, I know that I am his target. I also know that you can't stop him, so after recovering my skill a little, I jumped on the ground." On a big tree beside the road. Hide there, let the carriage leave."

Kou Zhong was stunned.He hesitated to speak. Yun Shuai said indifferently: "It's a last resort, I can save my life so that I can have a chance to avenge them." Kou Zhong has nothing else to say, but he can only hope that Xie Xianting and Xie Xianting will be in harmony.One is that Shi Zhixuan couldn't catch up with their carriage, or he didn't bother to kill them. Kou Zhong really wanted to inquire about his relationship with Zhu Can, but felt that it was not appropriate to ask, so he asked instead: "Why did the national teacher come to Chang'an?" Yun Shuai pondered for a moment, then said: "I came here to see the situation in the Central Plains. We have been fighting with the Western Turks and the Eastern Turks for years. Although we win and lose each other, we are actually at a disadvantage. If your country can return from chaos to governance, the world will be unified. The first thing to do is of course to deal with Xieli, so since we have the same goal, there is of course the possibility of cooperation."

Kou Zhong smiled wryly: "The national teacher came to Chang'an, apparently he believed that the Tang Dynasty had the best chance to unify the world, right?" Yun Shuai sighed: "I thought so too. But seeing that there are many factions in Chang'an, the Palace of the Prince of Qin and the Prince's Palace are at odds with each other, so that they missed the opportunity to attack Luoyang from the east and let Wang Shichong take care of Li Mi's remnants. I can't help worrying about the Li family. If Xieli's claws take the opportunity to grow in, the Central Plains will be in danger."

Kou Zhong said happily: "Now that we know the reason why the national teacher sneaked to Chang'an, maybe we can become comrades in arms again and deal with the enemy." Yun Shuai frowned and said, "Are you referring to Shi Zhixuan?" Kou Zhongdao: "Not only Shi Zhixuan, but also Zhu Yuyan and Zhao Deyan. These three people are working together to carry out a conspiracy against King Qin Li Shimin." Yun Shuai was surprised and said: "Isn't Li Shimin also your enemy? Why don't you sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and take the opportunity to take away the weapons and property in Duke Yang's treasury."

Kou Zhong sighed: "It's hard to explain this matter. For the time being, Li Shimin and I are partners. If Jieli calls in, no one will be able to finish eating." After Yun Shuai looked at him intently for a while, he said with a dumb smile: "Although I still don't know you very well, and your behavior is not in line with my temper, surprisingly I admire you very much. Cooperation can be considered in the long run, young commander Can you arrange for me to meet King Qin first..." Kou Zhong said happily: "If such trivial things can't be done, how can we talk about cooperation? I will do it right now, and I can give the national teacher an affirmative reply before dusk."

I thought in my heart that it is really not suitable to stay for a long time, and I have to go to see Shang Xiufang quickly. Beili is usually crowded with people, but today it is even more crowded. Every casino has someone at the gate to control the flow of people, and only one person is allowed out. There is a long queue every time. Even Lei Jiuzhi, who regards the casino as his home, would look at the door with a sigh of relief. Xu Ziling became happy, turned around while pulling Lei Jiuzhi, and said with a smile: "Everyone is vying to get rich. In fact, it is only the owner of the gambling hall who gets rich. Why don't we go shopping around, and then go to Fuju Go upstairs to see the beautiful scenery of snow powder flying down the Yuema Bridge."

Lei Jiu pointed out: "In the past few days, all the fruit shops and restaurants have been closed. Only brothel casinos are still open for business. People who have nowhere to go are crowded into these places. Therefore, they are like a market." Xu Ziling led him southward along the Yong'an Canal, and said relaxedly, "Don't make me wait in the snow at the gate of the casino, should the temple be open?" Lei Jiuzhi said in astonishment: "Do you think of Wulou Temple? Are you afraid of arousing Shi Zhixuan's vigilance?" Xu Ziling said: "Shi Zhixuan is a holy monk who is practicing in seclusion. He has free time to patrol around and search for people, not to mention that the temple is bound to be crowded with people. If we enter the temple in disorder, we may find the entrance of the treasure if we are lucky. Coordinate arrangements for what happened.”

Lei Jiuzhi was surprised and said: "I thought you hoped that Xiao Zhong would not find the treasure, and would stop fighting for the world with all his heart. Why did you become so enthusiastic all of a sudden?" Xu Ziling sighed slightly: "If you can't find the treasure house with your best efforts, I can persuade him to give up. Besides, I promised him that he would try his best to find the treasure. You should try your best to do what you promised," Wulou Temple appeared in front of it, and there were indeed people coming and going, and the rain and snow did not affect the enthusiasm of worshipers and prayers at all.

Lei Jiu pointed out: "Most of the people who come to visit the gods and worship the Buddha are elderly believers. I don't know if the closer people are to death, the more they hope that there will be another world after death. Continue life." Xu Ziling didn't expect Lei Jiuzhi to come up with such a philosophical speech and responded: "People will deepen their understanding of life with their own experience and knowledge. Like Kou Zhong, he said that he never believed in destiny before. However, after going through all kinds of situations, I vaguely feel that everything is arranged by a pair of hands of fate, so I gradually have a different view." Lei Jiuzhi smiled and said, "Does Ziling believe in fate?" Xu Ziling raised his head and let the snow powder fall on his face, saying, "I don't know." I couldn't help thinking of Shi Feixuan's nun clothes this morning, and felt a pang of sadness in my heart. What kind of arrangements will fate make? Shang Xiufang's temporary residence is located in an independent courtyard in the west of Shanglinyuan, and Kou Zhong came in a hurry.Under the guidance, I saw this goddess who spread her fame all over the world in the West Chamber. Yi Ren was sitting facing the piano, tuning the strings, facing the melting and dense snow powder dancing in the sky in the garden outside the window. A fire is lit in the hall, which is as warm as spring. I don't know if all the servants rushed up to take advantage of the excitement. Except for the two maidservants, no one else was seen. The little maid left after closing the door, and the courtyard was silent and peaceful.Only the occasional sound of firecrackers came from afar, as if to remind them that today is a great day for New Year's Day, but it belongs to something that happened in another world. Shang Xiufang said softly: "Could you sit down beside Xiufang?" Kou Zhong picked up a chair and sat down obediently behind her. "Ding ding dong dong!" The voices of "Xian Weng" sounded in succession. While tuning the tune, Shang Xiufang randomly popped up some notes. Although it was improvised, the melody was all beautiful.All of a sudden, this talented woman turned the discontinuous notes into a beautiful musical score, which was full of sadness and dryness but intoxicating, as if she was gently digging out the deepest feelings in everyone's heart. . Kou Zhong sniffed her charming fragrance, watched her snow-white fingertips press, press, and pluck on the seven strings, and his mind was intoxicated for a moment. The vicious struggle to survive the death in Bosihu Temple, if it happened in another reincarnation, it would be an untouchable and forgotten thing. After finishing the song, Kou Zhong was still at a loss and couldn't control himself. Shang Xiufang stared at the snowy scenery outside the window, and said softly: "You are finally here!" An inexplicable feeling surged in Kou Zhong's heart. Although it was just a simple sentence, it was like the sound of her piano, telling a thousand words , which contains endless loss, surprise, expectation and hope. Kou Zhong coughed dryly, looking at the graceful and undulating contours of her side face, her delicate and rosy complexion as crystal as jade, and her sparkling, unfathomably deep eyes, he didn't know what to say: " Miss Xiufang must be very busy today, why is she playing the piano here alone to entertain herself?" Shang Xiufang said leisurely: "Xiufang is rejecting all visitors, because today is the anniversary of the death of her deceased mother."Why do you have to tell yourself to come see her today. Shang Xiufang turned her head to look at him, and said indifferently: "Apart from fighting for world supremacy, is there anything else that makes the young commander-in-chief tempted?" Kou Zhong thought of Song Yuzhi, and was secretly vigilant.With a wry smile, he said, "Miss, you can ask King Qin the same question. I'm afraid the answer will be the same. Once anyone is involved in this vortex, it will be difficult to get out, let alone pursue other things." Shang Xiufang smiled coquettishly: "Lie!" Her expression revealed a kind of shyness of a girl's innocence and frankness, which made Kou Zhong's heart skip a beat and said in embarrassment: "Miss is so amazing that she even lied." I'll let you hear it all." Shang Xiufang said with great interest: "It's good to have you to talk to people to relieve their boredom. If it were someone else, they would have to explain the lies in every possible way. Well, you have a pretty face!" Kou Zhong said in surprise: "This is the first Someone complimented my fake face once." He couldn't help but think of Dugufeng's "seeing him differently" demeanor, and thought this was another lie. Shang Xiufang didn't see it this time, looking back at the scenery outside the window.He said indifferently: "Is the young commander afraid of seeing Xiufang?" Kou Zhong couldn't bear to lie to her again, and said calmly: "Which man in the world doesn't want to get close to Miss, Kou Zhong just missed the appointment in Luoyang because he was too busy, please. Forgive me, miss." Shang Xiufang shook her head and said, "I'm not referring to that matter alone, but the overall matter. The feeling of my daughter's family is very powerful, and she won't always think that every woman is interested in him like a man. In some subtle expressions And in the reaction, the man can easily reveal the secret in his heart." Kou Zhong was unable to argue, and smiled wryly, "I don't have to believe it or not. I only met a few times and didn't talk about it in depth, but Miss knows me better than I do myself." Shang Xiufang's beautiful eyes drifted towards him again, this side eye glance is indeed full of coquettishness and charm, the most powerful thing is the seductive charm in her eyes, seeing Kou Zhong's heart fluttered, almost being seduced by her . He is used to seeing beauties, but compared to Shang Xiufang, he lacks the charming charm in his bones.Only Shi Feixuan, who is as elegant as a fairy, can stand up to the earth.But of course the latter would not look at people with Shang Xiufang's fascinated eyes. Shang Xiufang smiled sweetly, and said tenderly: "Does the young commander understand?" Kou Zhong was stunned and said, "Understand what?" Shang Xiufang lowered her head and said, "Idiot!" "Ding ding dong dong!" The slender and soft hands of this charming beauty stroked the strings, playing a relaxed and happy tune, even the most stupid man in Lu knew that she was happy to have Kou Zhong by her side. Kou Zhong suddenly realized that his scalp was numb. Caicai Shang Xiufang said that you can capture the other party's heart from the expression and demeanor of a man.Now that I don't know about her "flattery", I should treat her as an idiot.well!What should I do?His first love was Li Xiuning, and after getting to know Song Yuzhi, he gradually transferred his love to her, but the beauty in front of him was so lovable, it would be very cruel to hurt her heart.Although it is nostalgic for a man to have three wives and four concubines, he has never had the idea of ​​accepting more wives and concubines, and feels that he can only focus his love on one woman.He couldn't afford to be abusive.Moreover, he is determined to unify the world, and he has no leisure to take into account the private interests of men and women. Worrying is the most difficult ideological burden. Shang Xiufang stopped playing the piano, but the lingering sound was still lingering.The beauty smiled slightly, and said softly: "What is the young commander thinking in his heart?" Kou Zhong smiled bitterly: "Miss Xiufang can't see through this time?" Shang Xiufang said softly: "Heroes and heroes always have their own arms. Today, I have invited a young teacher to come here. Xiufang is very grateful." Kou Zhong was afraid that she would continue talking, so he changed the subject and said, "That night when Li Jiancheng invited guests, you didn't seem to see that I was Kou Zhong, why did you suddenly know it again?" Xiufang said: "You glanced at me when you were parting, revealing your identity, so people say that secrets will be revealed inadvertently." Kou Zhong sighed: "Now I'm really afraid of you!" Shang Xiufang looked at him, her beautiful eyes were focused and said: "Don't be afraid, Xiufang already knows the young commander's intentions very well." Kou Zhong's heart felt hot, and he blurted out: "No!" He regretted it only after he said it. Xu Ziling and Lei Jiuzhi walked back and forth in the crowded temple more than ten times, visiting every corner. Still clueless about possible entrances. While the monks in the temple were busy entertaining believers, they sneaked into their rooms and searched, but they still found nothing. The two sat down in the heart pavilion next to the turtle pond in the back garden. Lei Jiu pointed out: "We even visited the Sutra Pavilion secretly, and there must be no entrance. Now there is only the Abbot Hall, which has been closed for many years, should we take a risk?" Xu Ziling shook his head and said, "It's too dangerous: Shi Zhixuan has a 50% chance of being imprisoned inside, we'll talk about it tonight." Lei Jiuzhi trembled and said: "Are you really planning to do it tonight: Shi Zhixuan is definitely not easy to mess with." Xu Ziling stood up and said, "Let's go, we'll talk when we see Kou Zhong."