Chapter 23 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. Longying enjoys this feeling 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 are at the same time. Coexisting, 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, Completely forget the things of the previous life, it should be no different from absolute death, life becomes cut into pieces one by one, loses due continuity, there is reincarnation, etc. If there is no reincarnation.

Wu Zhao didn't respond, and seemed to be meditating on his words for a while.You You 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 of the previous life will accompany the current 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 one accidentally collides with other ships and disturbs the empress who is sitting in the boat, it is ineffective. If it is replaced by other people, it may be dismissed at least, or beheaded at worst.well!Thinking about it, it is both scary and funny, and the saying that being with a king is like 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, facing the top of the bridge, his phoenix eyes were shining, and he jumped excitedly: "Longying!"Do you know the most sensational event on the Tianjin Bridge in the past hundred years?If it weren'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 Marshal 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 went under the water. Set up a net, there is no way to go to the sky, no way to go to the ground, and they attack and attack the two men in turn, seeing that there is no guarantee, Xu Ziling comes from the bottom of the water, first destroys the trap in the water, and then escapes from Kou and Bayue bridge At that moment, they were caught off guard by killing the enemy with water arrows, and finally the three of them escaped safely.Without Xu Ziling, how could the great achievements of the young marshal 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 were sharp and sharp, and the two cold, ruthless eyes seemed to be looking directly at Long Ying, and shouted: "How dare you!"How dare you come to meddle in my affairs, is it the rebellious one who asked you to intercede 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 filled with 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 himself: You guessed it! No one 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: Tell me!See if you can convince me. Under no one's control, the boat drifted eastward along the water.

Long Ying sighed: "Xiaomin is for the best of the saints."Since the destiny cannot be violated, how can fate be forced?If the couple are like fish swimming in water, they are free and easy, once they take the bait and leave the water, they will be finished.Asking them to come to God's Capital is tantamount to burning cranes and burning zithers, which is a disastrous sight.What's more, even if the fate of this life is exhausted, you can look forward to the next life.The sage is wise and decisive, how can he act like that? Wu Zhao said quietly: "This life's fate is exhausted, and I look forward to the next life."well!Let's go back to the palace.

Longying missed his beautiful wife, and immediately rushed back to Gantangyuan after returning to the palace. After stepping into the gate, Eunuch Li greeted him and said: "The Yulin Army sent a knife by the order of the Holy Master. It's really strange that a knife was given by Li Da. The general personally escorted them, accompanied by hundreds of soldiers and guards. Long Ying 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. Long Ying came to the main hall, famous at home and abroad, Jing Zhongyue with its sheath like a rusty knife was peacefully placed on the table, as long as it was remembered that it was a personal weapon of the young marshal, the bold 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 dispel 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: Lord Ying, Fat Eunuch should be in the Shangshi Kitchen at this time, 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.Road: 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 can be imagined 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!" Long Ying returned the scabbard, said with a smile: This knife is not a ghost, but the sharp weapon of the young commander Kou Zhong.Eunuch Li can go on with 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 will go to the palace city after I make a stop in the backyard, so I don't need to bother my father-in-law. Persevering in Jing Zhongyue, he walked towards the backyard. He had already heard the noise of the three women chattering in the inner hall from a distance away, and he was intoxicated for a moment, which made him more carefree than any other natural sounds and melodies. But at this time, he recalled Wu Zhao's stern and cold eyes, and the subsequent changes, which are the portrayal of his current situation, where 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. Seeing him coming back, the three daughters were overjoyed, 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 coat for him, Renya took a soft ruler come and measure him. Long Ying smiled and said: Come to Ye Fangchang, sister don't need to be so anxious to put the villain on the couch. Renya pouted and said with a chuckle: How can there be a long night?Not only does he like to lie, but he also likes to talk nonsense. Long Ying shrugged his shoulders and said: "Be nice to my pretty girl, and of course there will be a bright future." Renya was furious, threw herself into his arms, punched him in the chest, Longying was full of enthusiasm, and took advantage of the three girls, of course Renya didn't pay attention to these pediatrics, but Lili and Xiuqing wanted to refuse. Welcome, more fun.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. After finally getting away, Jing Zhongyue, who was famous outside the epicenter, hurried to Miyagi, but was stopped by Ling Yu on the way, seeing him keep looking at the famous knife on his back, untie it and let him play with it, surprisingly, he never saw Huang again. mango. Ling Yu couldn't bear to let go and returned Jing Zhongyue, and sighed: I never thought that 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 hand, it will become another one. The knife is just a rusty knife in my hand, which shows that I have no good fortune, 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: No 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 about it, Wan Renyu would not stay in the inn all day, and said: Is there a way to find him? Ling Yu happily said, "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 wait 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 Lord convicts King Luling, Wan Renyu will be implicated." Longying smiled and said: "In life, there are things you don't do and things you have to do. Who knows what will happen in the future?"Momentary gains and losses are not important, the most important thing is to follow your heart and let go, so that you can live happily. 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: Lord Ying is indeed an extraordinary person, and you are the only person I have ever seen who looks the same in front of the Holy One. Long Ying patted him and went out, but he was immediately stopped by the princess sent by someone, and escorted to Tao Guang Garden, he sighed that he was so unlucky and helpless, regretted messing with her for the first time. 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 largest gang in the Jianghu, 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 just received a visit from the Holy Majesty, and the Holy Majesty not only graciously lifted the ban on water transportation for my gang, but also asked me to send her a jade flute to my teacher."well!There is no way to express my gratitude to Brother Long. Long Ying blushed, and said: "Just wait for the right time to say a few words to the Holy One!"Leader Gui doesn't need to take it to heart. 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 he would never back down. The Holy Majesty also said that in the past ten years, no one has dared to contradict her like you." Long Ying thought that although Wu Zhao exaggerated a bit, it was not far from the truth. The danger at that time, when I thought about it afterwards, I had to wipe my sweat away. The worst thing is that I don't have the capital to break with her now. Fortunately, I used the environment to melt 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: "It's you!"You still have a bit of a conscience, you are willing to speak for Gui Guizhu, and let this hall be very honorable. What did you say to the empress?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 brat, do you want to be a strong man and an addict? After extorting gold, you come to extort our body.If you don't say it, don't say it, I don't have time to talk crazy with you, do you know what treasure Hengkong Muye gave me? 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. Long Ying has always been not interested in this kind of external objects, nor can he not be attracted by its superb carving and pure jade quality.He let out a sigh of relief and said: That guy Hengkong is indeed a believer, even a layman like me can see that this is a rare treasure.But the princess's breasts are more beautiful, and belong to another kind of rare treasure. Princess Taiping didn't mind his burning eyes at all, and said happily: This is Khotan 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. This is the jade of the jade, pure and white, also known as the suet jade treasure, which is handed down from generation to generation by the famous craftsman Nu Dezhui in Hotan District. This jade has been heard of this name for a long time in this hall, and it is unexpected that it can be hung in today’s The neck, which is warm in winter and cool in summer, 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 for others? Longying was puzzled and said: "What's the next step?" Princess Taiping said nonchalantly: "Of course it's an unbuttoned button. Do you want people 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.