On the morning of the next day, King Fu specially set up a banquet to invite Prince Ji Zheng, who came from afar, and several courtiers who accompanied him all the way were impressively on the invitation list.

When Ji Zheng and his party stepped into the Fengluan Palace, they found that Wushan was already sitting in the hall, and next to him was a woman wearing a red gauze skirt, she didn't look smiling, and when she saw Ji Zheng, she just nodded to him from a distance, and then chatted quietly with Wushan.

Seeing this, Fu Ji laughed and said to Ji Zheng: "Little girl Biluo." Then he coughed, and Biluo stood up and saluted Ji Zheng: "Biluo has seen Prince Ji Zheng." ”

Biluo is twenty-five years old this year, and her perennial experience outside makes her look very different from the princess who grew up in the deep palace, her behavior is downright and generous, wearing a red dress like blood, beautiful eyes are looking forward to it, her face is not powdered, her demeanor is calm, and there is a rare aura of mortal women between her eyebrows, like a fairy descending to earth.

Ji Zheng wanted to praise Biluo twice, but seeing Wushan on the side, his face was cold, and he remembered that he heard that the son of the wind intended to pursue Biluo, and he didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of Wushan, so he changed his words: "Ji Zheng is visiting Princess Biluo." ”

"These two wizards, the older one is called Wu Zhen, who is the master of the Witch Alliance, and the other young wizard is Wu Shan, the leader of the younger generation of the Witch Alliance. Fu smiled and introduced Ji Zheng to a few people.

Wu Zhen met in Fengluan Hall yesterday, and Ji Zheng and the others remembered it clearly. Wushan won't talk about it, the scene that appeared briefly last night is really fresh in people's minds, and it's impossible to forget. Ji Zheng saluted Wu Zhen respectfully, and when he arrived at Wushan, his face changed subtly, and he seemed to be a little embarrassed and a little afraid: "Wushan Great Wizard, we meet again." ”

Fu Ji and Bi Luo both noticed that Ji Zheng's expression had changed, the two looked at each other, and they both guessed that Ji Zheng must have met Wushan, and after hearing his words, it was confirmed that his thoughts were right.

Wu Shan was silent and bowed back to Ji Zheng.

"Courteous, polite, everybody, come, please take a seat. Fu Ji was most annoyed by these red tapes, and beckoned Ji Zheng and a few others to sit at the table.

Ji Zheng sat under his left head, and then down was Fu Xin, Fu Xiu and Shang Zhu, and the first one opposite was the old wizard on the temple yesterday, called Wu Zhen, then Wu Mountain, and finally Biluo.

Li Qing and Sun Yun gave another seat.

What are the specifications of the banquet, whether there is the joy of silk and bamboo, whether there is wine to consider, whether there is kabuki to cheer up, at this time in Ji Zheng's opinion is no longer important, so no matter how lively this banquet is, Ji Zheng looks absent-minded, he is always looking at Fu Zhi, looking forward to his next speech, but unfortunately Fu Zheng never talks about state affairs, has always maintained a smile on his face, and constantly persuades the guests to drink.

After three rounds of wine, Fu asked: "Prince Ji Zheng, can you get used to the weather in Nanzhou?"

Ji Zheng's spirit was lifted and he replied: "It's already the middle of winter, Kyushu is already full of snow, it's just hot weather here, the humidity is heavy, it's not as dry as Kyushu, and I'm not used to it. ”

"If you stay for a while, I'm afraid you'll get used to it. ”

Ji Zheng glanced at Wushan, and saw that he was still unchanging, so he said, "I'm afraid I may not be able to adapt to it." ”

"Prince Ji Zheng said so, are you going back?"

"You have misunderstood, the King, we will not leave until you agree. ”

"Yes, then I must explain my position to Prince Ji Zheng. ”

"You promised to go out of the mountain?"

"It's not. Fu Zhi smiled dumbly, this Prince Ji Zheng seems to have an indecisive personality, but he is actually stubborn in his heart, and he seems to be the kind of person who will never give up until he reaches his goal, which is really interesting, "Although the Western Continent is calm and calm at present, there is an undercurrent flow between countries, maybe there will be a war one day, and the barbarians will attack our country from time to time, burning, killing and looting, doing all kinds of evil, disturbing the people of my Tongbai country, as the king of a country, I can't abandon it." ”

Ji Zheng, Shang Zhu and others had already expected it, and they also had corresponding responses, and immediately said loudly: "Xiao Wang also knows that King Fu is busy with political affairs and it is difficult to leave for a long time, so can you please go to Kyushu for a tour?"

"Haha, I also heard that a certain monarch of your ancestor once rode eight dragons to ride all over the mountains and seas continent, and it was a good story for a while, but unfortunately I am entangled in political affairs and cannot be as chic as him. Sorry, I still can't leave Nanzhou. ”

"Please don't refuse my kindness, the king. Ji Zheng still didn't give up.

"No, no, no, Prince Ji Zheng don't say it anymore, that's my attitude. ”

"All right, but please consider it carefully according to the king, and we will be sincere. Ji Zhengjian's attitude was very resolute, obviously he would not change his mind in a short time, so he had to give up, thinking that as long as he stayed in Pangucheng, he would still have a chance to persuade the other party.

In fact, he already knew in his heart that this was impossible, but he still did not give up.

Ji Zheng has always kept in mind the teachings of Xiao Yuanzhi's teacher, and has taken his precepts as his own guideline: do what you know you can't do.

In the eyes of outsiders, this may be a fool's behavior, but in Yu Jizheng's own opinion, it is just adhering to the teacher's teachings and the belief in his heart.

Fu Ji snorted, and no longer expressed his thoughts, but changed the topic: "Speaking of which, Prince Ji Zheng is really the right one, tomorrow is the eighth day of the lunar month, and it is the most lively day in the year of our Tongbai Kingdom." ”

Xiao Wang has been shuttling in the city for the past two days, seeing every household with lights, the street is full of traffic, and the people are cheering, he feels that it is very lively, compared to Haojing. Seeing that Fu was reluctant to mention this, Ji Zheng had no choice but to follow his words, so as not to ruin his interest.

"Prince Ji Zheng said with a smile, Haojing is the largest city in the Shanhai Continent, and our Pangu City is just a barren place, which can't be compared. Biluo said coldly.

Ji Zheng was choked and couldn't speak, and the scene suddenly became very embarrassing.

"I don't know what wonderful programs are available for this Laba Festival?" Sun Yun asked loudly, resolving this embarrassing scene in time.

"Tomorrow morning we will hold a triennial exorcism ceremony, you will see a wonderful performance led by Wushan, and then we will march through the streets, beating gongs and drums all the way, accompanied by the people, you can pray to ward off evil spirits and ward off disasters, and the main event in the evening is the most lively night walk of the hundred ghosts. ”

"Hundred ghosts walking at night?" Ji Zheng whispered.

"Haha, the name is scary, but it's not scary at all, it's fun, it's just a bunch of people walking around the street wearing ugly masks, like children playing hide and seek, find another mask of the same kind, even if you win, there will be a big prize. ”

"What prize?"

"It's definitely a big prize you don't expect. ”

Xiao Wang heard that this night walk of a hundred ghosts can prompt young couples to walk together. ”

"Yes, that's what I call a great prize, and it's about everyone's lifelong happiness. How's that, are you interested?"

According to this, Ji Zheng immediately remembered: "Naturally, when I passed by in the car yesterday, I saw a street merchant selling masks, which turned out to be for this festival. ”

"Exactly, since Prince Ji Zheng is very interested, why not participate once, it can be regarded as experiencing the unique customs of a small country in my western continent. ”

"Xiao Wang is willing. ”

"Very good. Fu Yu was so happy that he slapped the chair back, and then announced a powerful news to Ji Zheng and the others: "Princess Moon Shadow will be here tomorrow, and you can have a good exchange then." ”

"The second princess of the Great Xia Kingdom?" Ji Zheng didn't expect to meet the princess of the Great Xia Kingdom, his mortal enemy, in Pangu City, and was stunned for a while before asking, "Why is she here too?"

Sun Yun, Li Qing and other other courtiers were also a little stunned, and they didn't know why she came to Tongbai Kingdom.

"Can't think of it, right?" Fu Zheng said with a smile, in fact, he felt that Ji Zheng was making a little fuss, the Great Xia Kingdom and Nanzhou have always been good friends, and often send envoys to the small indigenous countries of Nanzhou, Ji Zheng is the prince of Xuanyuan Kingdom, how can he not know the reason, "I invited her to participate in our Laba Festival, and by the way, I would like to watch the wonderful performance of our Wu Alliance." ”

Biluo stood up at this time and said to Fu Yu: "Father, Sister Moon Shadow has sent a message to her courtiers, saying that they encountered a sneak attack by mermaids on the road, and they may not be able to make it tomorrow. ”

"Well, they're fine. Fu Zhi stroked his long beard lightly, and his expression was very relaxed.

"It's okay, just a merman, I can't help them. It's just that there was a delay on the road and I couldn't come on time. ”

"That's good. Biluo, this is your territory, you first lead Prince Ji Zheng to visit the heavenly street, and enjoy the customs of my Tongbai country, I am old, so I will not participate in the game of your young people. Alas, every year there is a lot of war, and the people still love this festival so much, it's really not easy. ”

"Yes, Father. Biluo replied lukewarmly. She glanced at Ji Zheng, and felt that this person was generous, dealt with decently, understood etiquette, knew how to advance and retreat, and was quite a bit of a gentleman, never like a stubborn person, and couldn't figure out why he was so persistent, so he must ask him to go north.

After the banquet, Biluo took Ji Zheng around the street, she didn't talk much, Ji Zheng's curiosity was a little heavier, and most of the questions asked were answered by her maids.

The streets are full of people, bustling, shoulder to shoulder, so lively.

There are the most mask stalls on the street, and within five steps, there must be a mask stall owner enthusiastically selling their masks to the crowd. Everyone said that the masks they sold were well-made and exquisitely shaped, Ji Zheng did feel amazing when he first saw it, dragon face, phoenix face, all kinds of ghosts, gods and monsters, lifelike, some extremely exaggerated, some terrifying and miserable, and some vivid...... It's dazzling, and when I see it more, I feel that these masks actually look similar.

As soon as everyone strolled to Qingyun Street, Ji Zheng suddenly saw the two beggar teenagers selling grimace masks in front of a stall the day before yesterday. ”

"This big brother, are you going to buy a mask?" Huang Quan didn't know Ji Zheng, thinking that he was also here to buy a mask, and immediately put on a holy smile, like those bosses who are enthusiastic about recommending their products, "I have masks here, all styles, each one is unique, and it guarantees that you will be able to successfully match your sweetheart." ”

Ji Zheng smiled, it turned out that they didn't know him yet, so he said to Huang Quan: "Little brother, we had a relationship yesterday. ”