"What?!" Ouyang Hongye couldn't believe his ears. He didn't expect that Lion King Cheng's attitude had changed so much in just a few days. Although after they got back the Sky Talisman and the Earth Talisman as agreed, Ouyang He should be on the throne, but he didn't expect that such words spoken by Lion King Cheng would still shock his heart so much, "Elder Cheng, you... no longer object?"
"Such a big thing happened in the demon world. It was almost destroyed. Many of my ideas have also changed. Since such a crisis can be overcome, it might not be a sign. Maybe it is time to put everything back in its place and start over. Now." Lion King Cheng looked at Ouyang Yong and continued, "The conversations with Elder Yong these days have also given me hope again."
"Yes, yes! Although it is hasty, we must immediately announce the news that Xiao Leng is about to ascend to the position of Demon King. Yan Ming may not be able to restrain the princes and nobles anymore. The succession ceremony is scheduled for three days. Well, you, Hongye, will be responsible for drawing up the details of the ceremony! All our people can be arranged and controlled by you, Elder Cheng and I need to have a good rest."
After Ouyang Yong handed everything over to Ouyang Hongye and the others, he and Lion King Cheng went back to their respective courtyards to rest until the Demon King's succession ceremony began.
Although time is tight, Ouyang Hongye still wants to make the ceremony as grand as possible. Although the current royal city has long lost its prosperity, after all, this is the first grand ceremony held in the royal city after the war sixteen years ago, and this The city that has been silent for a long time really needs some joyful atmosphere now.
From Tianshu Hall to Tianquan Hall, red carpets were spread everywhere, golden curtains poured down from the beams and pillars, and pure gold lamps and utensils that had been dusty for many years were found and placed in the main hall. Prominent princes and nobles in the demon world were invited to attend the ceremony, including the Amber Dragon King. He had not left Dongyao for many years. This time he came to congratulate Ouyang Xiaoleng on the one hand, and on the other hand It was also because I missed my son Qianqi so much.
This was the first time since Qianqi was born that he wasn't by his side. No matter how naughty and mischievous he was in the past, at least it was under his eyes. No one would blame him, let alone hurt him. He knew himself better than anyone else. Although my son has an impatient temper, he is kind-hearted and not wary of others. His excessive doting has more or less harmed him and made him a little arrogant and self-centered. I don’t know what he will do during his time away from Dongyao. What a change.
Before learning that his father was coming to the royal city, Qianqi had been thinking about finishing the damn ceremony quickly and then leading the demon horse cavalry regiment to Xianhe Spring Township. If Yuhe Xianren still refused to let him go by then, he would Just use stones piece by piece to build a bridge in Xianhe Lake to Changsheng Island. In the three days since he came back here, he didn't step out of the courtyard inside the Fuxing Palace, and spent most of the time locked in his room. He couldn't explain why, but he especially didn't want to see Ouyang Xiaoleng. Seeing him would make him feel unspeakable anger, even if that person was destined to become the master of the demon world, even if that person's demon skills were stronger than his own, even if all It didn't matter to him that everyone was on that person's side, he just wanted Xia Qiu to be by his side.
Ever since he returned to Chenji Palace, Ouyang Xiaoleng had to be surrounded by everyone. There was an endless stream of princes and nobles who came to congratulate him, which made him feel ridiculous. It turns out that demons are also so hypocritical. Just because of the title he was about to receive, those who not long ago regarded him as his enemies could now flatter him with smiles on their faces, as if nothing had happened before. He doesn't need anyone's flattery. To him, this title is just a permission to declare war with Qingyun. But Grandpa Yong and Ouyang Hongye have also taught him long ago that if he wants to revive the demon world and compete with Qingyun, he must get used to dealing with it. For these people, the first step is to learn to use them to consolidate their position and form their own army.
To lead these hypocrites and become their king, he must learn to coerce and induce them, knowing when to be tough and when to be diplomatic. In fact, even his own father cannot make all of them surrender. These people are greedy for life and afraid of death, and they are also greedy. Only a few of them still retain their original nobility and purity. But these are not the only headaches for him. He even has to participate in deciding the color and style of his dress for the ceremony. He extremely hates the spider demon called Senju who makes the dress for him. Although he is the best tailor in the demon world, He is a chattering person, constantly showing off his experience in making dresses for the late king Li and Xue Ye.
"What color do you prefer?" Before Ouyang Xiaoleng could answer, Qian Shu continued on by himself, "Blue is too common, what about gold? Gold feels like a curtain is wrapped around the body, red … Like the pillars, yellow, the emperor of mankind seems to particularly like this color, but I personally don’t have a good impression of this color!”
"White." Ouyang Xiaoleng interrupted him and said decisively.
"Ah? White, such an unlucky color. No king would wear white in his succession ceremony." Qianju started to make a fuss, and his six hands in the air waved at the same time, and his already sharp voice became even louder. Harsh.
"I only want white, and I won't wear other colors." After Ouyang Xiaoleng said this, he ignored him again, leaving Qianshou stunned for a while without uttering a word.
"Hey, white is just white. It seems we can only work on the rope buckle and belt." Qianju shook his head.
In fact, Ouyang Xiaoleng really wanted to wear the dress that his father had left behind. It was also a white dress. Although it was not the one that his father wore at the ceremony, it was his favorite. But Ouyang Hongye would never agree with his idea. He strived for perfection and excellence in every detail of the ceremony, so much so that he was a little nervous. At this time, if he told him that he wanted to wear an old dress to attend his succession ceremony, he would definitely It will make Ouyang Hongye collapse.
Xia Qiu's appearance appeared in his mind all the time, but only when he was lying on the bed, he could calm down for a while, and then miss her so much that he couldn't sleep, and even when he fell asleep, he was always in a trance. Sometimes when I was half asleep, I saw her there, lying face to face with me, just like when I was in the bird house on the Tibetan Bird Tower, looking at me quietly, with unblinking eyes, as if she was afraid that I would disappear as soon as I closed my eyes. She disappeared before her eyes, so cherished.
He thought: I must always make her sad unconsciously, right? I am willful and tough. I always blurt out hurtful words, but my words about liking her are always choked in my throat. She will definitely blame me for cherishing words like gold, but she never utters a word of blame. She absorbs Despite so many negative emotions, I can still smile from the bottom of my heart. Speaking of which, every separation from her was because of me. Although I had already made up my mind to protect her, I always put her in danger.
After Wang Yue returned to the royal city to settle everything, she remembered that she hadn't seen Xue Tu for a while and really missed her. In the past, she should have come to greet him and Ouyang Xiaoleng early, but there was no movement during this period, which made him a little worried. After thinking about it, he decided to go to the place where his sister-in-law and Xuetu lived.
His brother Tingyue's widow Miao Xueyou and her daughter Xuetu live in a house not far from Chenji Palace. That house is called Wutongju. It is the old house of his and his brother Tingyue's family. He has lived in it since he was born. There, until he grew up and started to travel around, he rarely went home. And his brother was given a marriage by Lord Xue Ye, so he moved out completely and stayed with Lord Yong. When his brother Tingyue was still alive, he often went in and out of Wutong Residence. After his brother passed away, he rarely went back. For him, there were too many memories of his time with his brother there, and it was easy for him to get emotional. Even if Today, many years later, he still misses Tingyue that much.
His brother was a silent and gentle man, completely different from him. He was always by Xue Ye and Hong Ye's side, quietly listening to their chatter and laughter, and then echoing them with a faint smile. He was not good at words, but was extremely sincere in his treatment of others. When Tingyue died, Snow Rabbit was not yet born. This was the biggest reason why Mochizuki pitied her from the bottom of his heart. He had visited her often since she was a baby. For Snow Rabbit, he stopped wandering and lived in the royal city. But recently, He clearly felt that Miao Xueyou was a little resistant to his frequent contact with Xuetu. He didn't know if this was his imagination.
"Sister-in-law." When they arrived in front of Wutong Residence, Miao Xueyou was coming back from outside. The two happened to meet each other, and Mochizuki went up to say hello.
Miao Xueyou seemed to have something on her mind. She paused for a while before reacting: "It's Wangyue, why are you here?"
"I just came back. I remembered that I hadn't seen Little Snow Rabbit for a while, so I came over to see her." Mochizuki couldn't see the slightest emotion on Miao Xueyou's face.
"Stop standing at the door. Come in and talk later." Miao Xueyou welcomed Mochizuki into the door.
Wutong Residence has remained the same for so many years. The swing hanging from the huge sycamore tree was made by Xuetu with his brother when he was not yet born. The flowers and plants in the yard, rattan tables and chairs, and the furniture in the house are all also made by Xuetu. Looking at the hands of two brothers makes people unconsciously recall bits and pieces of the past.
Wangyue followed Miao Xueyou into the house and sat down in the hall. He didn't see the snow rabbit coming out to greet him, so he continued to ask: "Where is the little snow rabbit?"
"In her room, I locked her up." Miao Xueyou answered lightly.
"Lock it up? Why?" Wangyue was a little confused.
Miao Xueyou poured a cup of tea for Mochizuki and handed it over and continued: "Last time she carried me and Xiao Leng out and met the Rakshasa Mother. This time when she heard that you were going to find the heaven and earth talismans, she I can't help but want to go with me. She is still too young, and her demon power and kung fu are very weak, so I will not let her go out again no matter what. As you know, Ting Yue is gone, and Xue Tu is my only relative and Rely on me, I don’t want her to get involved in your disputes, let alone put her in danger.”
Mochizuki had no way to refute Miao Xueyou's statement, "What does she think?"
"It doesn't matter what she thinks. You also know how much she likes you, Elder Yong, and Xiao Leng. She has admired you all since she was a child, especially you. In her eyes, you are like her biological father, so For your sake, she will definitely do whatever it takes. She is too young and doesn’t know how powerful it is. If you are sincerely doing your best, just leave our affairs alone."
"At least let me see her."
"All right."