Pei Ziyun grabbed the hanging long sword, and a feeling filled the air. It seemed that he was very familiar with this sword. He felt that the sword had completely merged with his hand. He had acquired the swordsmanship of Taoist Qingsong.
Holding the sword and pushing the door open to the courtyard, he stood on the bluestone slab. With just one strike of the sword, he felt that the sword seemed to be filled with spirituality and automatically corrected itself to the optimum. The sword light flashed again, chopping, lifting, hanging, clouding, dotting, and collapsing. , intercept, pick, and use the sword to move, I just feel that it is wonderful to the peak.
Wan Guo's players play chess, no more, no less, just right.
"Plum blossoms can not only take away memories, but also a trace of spirituality. No wonder Mr. Xie can take away the creation of heaven and earth and become a true immortal."
"Of course, I feel that even though I inherited this swordsmanship, I still can't digest it immediately. This is normal. After all, it is a lifelong accumulation of Taoist Qingsong."
"This was a man who was known as the Sword Master. Unfortunately, he fell into the mortal sect. When he reached the top, there was no way out. Although he created a path with great wisdom and perseverance, his efforts were exhausted and he died at the age of sixty-one. "
"What's even more pity is that there is no suitable successor. If there is a successor, he can follow the path pioneered by Taoist Qingsong, summarize and correct the Tao method, and strive for excellence until he has completely figured out the method of opening the Tianmen and becoming the Yin Shen, and then he can transform into a Taoist gate."
"If the Taoist sect keeps improving, reaches the ultimate level of Yin Shen, and is lucky enough to find a blessed place to occupy, just like the Songyun Sect, it will become an authentic Taoist sect and even receive canonization by the imperial court."
"This is how the so-called Taoist sect comes to be. However, these casual cultivators only rely on luck to recruit disciples. How is it possible that every generation will have outstanding disciples who strive for excellence?"
"This Qingsong Taoist, not to mention the third or fourth generation, even the second generation, has spent all his money and benefited me in vain. It will take some time for the court's affairs to be completed, so let me digest it." Pei Ziyun thought this way. .
After the Lantern Festival, the eldest princess was not summoned. As time went by, there was gradually warmth, and some peach blossom trees had grown young leaves and buds.
The spring rain fell, and the lights were dim, but the Pei Mansion was tidy, and there was no trace of mud on the bluestone. Because the sky was cloudy, the house was very dark, and a gust of wind came. The cook was wearing half-used clothes, with a smile on her eyebrows: " It’s a shame I went to buy groceries early, or else it would rain again?”
The little maid who was following me had only been raised for half a month, and her complexion had improved a lot. She was no longer so sallow and thin. After listening to her mother's words, she hurriedly stepped forward to take the bowl and smiled: "Mom's calculation is accurate. Today what to eat?"
The cook brought all the dishes to the steamer to warm them up, including steamed eggs, spring rolls, ginseng chicken soup, and Kung Pao kidney chicken. She ordered her daughter and said, "You can only eat this steamed egg now. I have an extra bowl, but I'll wait a minute." When the young master comes out to use it, there will definitely be leftovers. These days are better than before."
"Hehe, I know." She took a spoonful of egg custard and put it in her mouth, the little girl smiled and narrowed her eyes.
quiet room
A stick of incense was lit, and red light appeared in the darkness. This was how to obtain the memory. Seeing the incense burning and the smoke rising, Pei Ziyun suddenly drew his sword. With a flash of sword light, the head of the incense was cut off, but the smoke did not move at all. Then he stood up and said, "My current swordsmanship has reached the level that Taoist Qingsong had when he was thirty."
As soon as he came out, the cook immediately greeted him: "Master, do you want to eat?"
Pei Ziyun smelled the aroma and smiled: "With you cooking every day, I've become fat."
The cook smiled and said: "Young master can give us mother and daughter a place to settle down, and this kind of service is what we should do..."
As expected of someone who came from a former official family, this speech was different. Pei Ziyun smiled, and just as he was about to speak, there was a knock on the door, shouting: "Master Pei is here, the eldest princess ordered me to invite him to come."
"Oh? We're finally here. I guess the test is over and the suspicion has been avoided." Pei Ziyun left the room and walked to the courtyard door. He saw the guard knocking on the door and a carriage behind him. Pei Ziyun got into the car and followed him. Go.
eldest princess mansion
After the carriage came down, the guards led Pei Ziyun in through the corner door. This time he went much deeper. The sky was clear, there were flower fences, pebble paths, dense trees, and the green tiles and pink walls of the huge mansion, pavilions and pavilions were all hidden in it.
As he walked in, he heard the chirping of birds in the shade of the trees, the peach blossoms in full bloom, and the fragrance of flowers. It was an indescribable feeling. Pei Ziyun sighed in his heart: "The Princess Mansion is well-deserved. It has been cold for ten years. Even if the ancestors are glorious and the wine is fine, it is not as rich as this." of precipitation.”
Just as he was thinking about it, he arrived at a door and saw two rows of armored guards standing. The guard came forward and handed over the token. The guard with a knife checked the two people and took away the sharp weapons before letting them go.
The guard whispered: "Mr. Pei, the inspection is strict for protection. I hope you will forgive me."
Pei Ziyun nodded to show his understanding, but was a little surprised in his heart: "Even if you are the eldest princess, the level of alert is so high. Even I was shocked by the soldiers just now."
Thinking about this, he entered with the guards and realized that there was a difference between the inside and outside. The wall was tall and the temperature inside the wall was higher. The peach blossoms were still in full bloom in the courtyard. Many bees and butterflies were flying around on the peach trees. It was so lively. I thought to myself, maybe this There is a hot spring in the courtyard.
After just a few steps, he suddenly felt something was wrong, and a pressure rushed towards him. Pei Ziyun's expression changed. In this vibrant environment, he just felt like a fish in the mud. Every step was difficult. His whole body seemed to be shackles, and his breath was suppressed. It was difficult to cast the spell, and he immediately understood: "This place must be a forbidden area, but the eldest princess definitely does not have this level, is it true?"
The guard walked forward, and when he turned a corner, he saw a girl sitting on a swing under a peach tree. Every time she swayed, peach blossoms fell from the peach tree.
The guard seemed not to notice, and just led Pei Ziyun forward. When he passed the girl, he seemed to hear the little girl whispering: "Uncle Emperor said it is a pity, this child has entered the Taoist gate."
Pei Ziyun had already passed the girl. Hearing the voice behind him, he was startled for a moment and glanced at the girl. The girl was wearing silk clothes, embroidered with some gold threads, and had a graceful hairpin on her head. When Pei Ziyun looked at it, the girl also raised her head. He had a tall head and big eyes. He smiled slightly when he saw Pei Ziyun, as if he had known Pei Ziyun for a long time.
Neither of them continued talking. Pei Ziyun only felt that the little girl had some vague memories and couldn't remember it for a while. The guard urged, and Pei Ziyun followed.
The guards led Pei Ziyun along the bluestone slab. As the scene unfolded, a palace appeared in front of them. Elite soldiers in armor stood around, guarding the entire place.
The inner point is a banquet, which is full of officials. There are wine and food on the table. The banquet has not yet begun. At a glance, these officials are all fifth or sixth grade and wearing official robes.
"Hey, it turns out that it wasn't just the eldest princess who summoned me." The guard held up a card to invite Pei Ziyun to the table.
Pei Ziyun just sat down, and a fat official around him approached and whispered: "This young master, which royal family or prince's family are you from? How come you were invited to join us?"
Seeing Pei Ziyun sitting at the table wearing regular clothes, the officials around him were surprised and listened closely.
Pei Ziyun looked confused and whispered: "Sir, what kind of banquet is here? I was invited by the eldest princess, and I don't know why it was arranged here."
The official was also startled when he heard that Pei Ziyun was invited by the eldest princess.
The eldest princess's personality has become eccentric since the death of the Prince Consort in the battle. It is not surprising that she would leave the people she invited here. After all, there are more ridiculous things than this.
However, to be invited by the eldest princess, he must have an unusual status. Although he did not go into details, it must be a good idea to have a relationship. The official, whose flesh trembled every time he moved, whispered: "Today is the Spring Banquet. Every year, the Lantern Festival is over. Your Majesty All ministers will be summoned and a banquet will be held to show their favor, and the monarch and his ministers will enjoy a prosperous life together."
After listening to the sixth-rank official whispering in detail, Pei Ziyun finally understood. It turned out that this was the Spring Banquet. I had heard about the Spring Banquet for a long time, but in the previous life, I didn't even touch the edge. It was normal to not be clear. It was no wonder that Taoyuan had a ban. The emperor It must be in this front temple.
Pei Ziyun didn't care either. The banquet, officials, and the call of the eldest princess all came together in his mind. Maybe the host of the banquet he was waiting to meet was not the eldest princess but someone else. He suddenly fell silent, his heart was burning, or he was begging for his master's sect. The reward is in this palace.
If you look carefully, you will see that the view around this hall is vast and very clean. No one can sneak in. Listen carefully to the sound of bells, cauldrons, pans, zithers and flutes playing inside.
Although Pei Ziyun has never been inside, several Jinshi talents have encountered this scene, and when they heard it, they heard "Shengding Music", which is the joy of an upright king.
"According to etiquette, princes, princes, consorts, and palace officials are considered ministers and are closest to the emperor."
"Prime ministers, ministers, and envoys from great powers can also get close to the emperor."
"On the outside, I am surrounded by uncles, sons, and men, all of whom are civil and military officials."
"From the fourth rank and above, you can still make a corner in the hall, and the banquet held in the open space outside the hall is lower and looser. Of course, no matter how loose it is, you still have to be the fifth or sixth rank. Those below the sixth rank are not even qualified to participate."
"I am specially invited by the eldest princess, so it is not too special. In order to celebrate with the people, the so-called 'people' will occasionally participate in the banquet outside, but these 'people' must at least have fame. I am Judging people, you can barely qualify."
"But since it's a spring banquet, it won't be a simple formality. There must be something going on. I have already entered the Taoist sect. I guess I won't be asked to talk about strategies in front of hundreds of officials. It must be poetry. I have to think about it and be prepared."
At this moment, the program of chanting the saints inside was probably completed, and the sound of the banquet started.
Pei Ziyun looked around and saw that the crowd was starting to take action. The fat official took his chopsticks and started eating, saying, "Master, the dishes at this spring banquet are very good, especially at the princess's place. The ingredients are of the highest quality, but it is rare to eat them. You I saw that many people came hungry.”
Pei Ziyun understood after hearing this, and saw that some of these officials were hungry, their eyes glowed green, and they began to eat and drink, and even chatted with each other noisily.
Smiling secretly: "The minister is nothing more than that!"
Then he thought again: "The minister should be of the third rank or above. Should I be considered a minor minister here - or a middle minister?"
Looking down, he saw a pot of noodles in front of him, with some green onions sprinkled on top, and a few pieces of meat that were as clear as crystal. The fat official put a piece of it into the bowl with chopsticks, threw it into his mouth, and finished the meal with great satisfaction. He was still not satisfied, and sighed: "This The crystal meat is truly superb and unforgettable.”
Seeing that there are such great foodies in this world, Pei Ziyun smiled hoarsely and put down his chopsticks. There was wine on the table, but no official took it. Just when he felt strange, he heard the soft and thin voice of a eunuch: "Your Majesty has a decree." , Xuan Liupin Duyuan Experience Chen Zhi came to see him."
(End of chapter)