Tongren Temple

Gao Lian threw two snakes that were split by him and put them on the table, the snake's eyes were wide open, staring at the front, a little Taoist priest was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he quickly found the old Taoist.

"Master, long time no see." Gao Lian took a bottle of liquor and put it in his hand, and when the old Taoist saw the liquor padding, he accepted it with a smile, "Stinky boy, you came to me when you knew something, even if you have a conscience, you know what I like to drink?" ”

"Who is this?" Lin suddenly quietly asked Tang Zhiqin on the side.

Tang Zhiqin shrugged his shoulders: "My cousin's master! ”

Isn't this nonsense? Didn't you hear Gao Lian shouting Master just now? It's an idiot who knows, Lin suddenly rolled his eyes at Tang Zhiqin speechlessly.

"What is this?" The old Taoist was stunned at first when he touched his beard, but soon ordered someone to separate the snake's skin and flesh with a utensil, and Lin suddenly stood beside Gao Lian and just watched quietly.

Tang Zhiqin was so curious that he leaned aside, only to see the old Taoist take out the minced meat from the snake's stomach, and muttered to himself: "This is human minced meat, and the old man found that the body parts of the snake are not only coated with realgar but also a kind of poison, as far as the old man knows, this is a poisonous weed that grows in the tropics, its poison will slowly penetrate into the skin, and any object will be applied to any crazy action, and finally convulsions and death, no wonder the snake will go crazy and attack people." ”

"But we saw a green smoke drifting away from the snake's body, could this be a snake Gu?" Lin suddenly frowned and asked curiously.

The old Taoist touched his beard, thought about it and looked at the corpse of the snake and said: "This shouldn't be a snake Gu, the general snake Gu is made of black shoots, this cobra is afraid that it can't work, the old man asks again, has anyone been poisoned during the banquet?" ”

Lin Ran and Tang Zhiqin glanced at each other and shook their heads, the old Taoist nodded and continued: "That's right, anyone who is in the snake Gu will bleed to death through seven holes, and the death is extremely ugly, the old man guesses that this is just a means to fool people." ”

"Hex? Old man, I think you're not good enough to make things up! Tang Zhiqin smiled sarcastically, but was knocked on the head by the old Taoist with a whisk, and said lightly: "Are you suspicious of the old man's spell?" ”

Tang Zhiqin didn't think he wanted to hum, so he saw the old Taoist master shake off the dust, twisted a yellow note from his fingertips and pasted it on Tang Zhiqin's head, only to see a red light flashing behind him, and a puff of smoke rising from behind him.

Tang Zhiqin turned his head but didn't see anything, he saw Lin Ran's eyes widen, and he pointed behind him and said in surprise: "This is exactly the same as at that time." ”

Tang Zhiqin asked suspiciously, "What's the matter, is there a fire behind me?" ”

The old Taoist took away the dust, and just smiled and said: "This is just some small skills of carving insects on the rivers and lakes, as long as there is a thin piece of dry ice hidden in the snake's body, it will emit smoke when it is hot, of course, you can't find anything, in fact, what you saw at that time was not white smoke but white fog, this is just a trick, the most important poison is actually on the snake's back." ”

Lin suddenly nodded thoughtfully, it seems that this old Taoist knows a lot of things.

Tang Zhiqin and Gao Lian glanced at each other, pulled him and walked out, "Brother, you should know who that person is, right?" ”

Gao Lian raised his eyebrows without a trace: "Why do you think so?" ”

Tang Zhiqin looked at Lin Ranran, who was talking to the Taoist in the distance, and frowned: "Don't think I don't know anything, this snake is obviously going towards Lin Ran, if you didn't show up in time at that time, her little life would have been gone a long time ago, could it be said that someone doesn't like her?" "Tang Zhiqin usually looks very aggressive, but when he is careful, he can perceive things that are not easy for others to notice.

Gao Lian didn't know a trace, but he thought about it and said lightly: "You think too much." He raised his feet and was about to leave, but Tang Zhiqin shouted: "That person is the queen!" ”

He turned his head suddenly, suddenly grabbed his collar, and looked at Tang Zhiqin with sharp eyes: "You say it again." Tang Zhiqin had never seen his cousin have such an expression, swallowed his saliva and said: "On the day of the banquet, I can't think of anyone who will look unpleasant, although that girl has a lot of enemies, but no one is bold enough to do bad things in front of the queen, not to mention that the queen is not a good stubble, from all the signs yesterday, I think there must be something wrong with the queen who pretends to be virtuous, and yesterday you contradicted her in front of everyone, she was just angry and didn't do anything to you, brother, She's not going to be your old flame, is she? ”

Tang Zhiqin's unintentional words made Gao Lian's hand suddenly let go, his eyes sank, he raised his head and said seriously to his cousin in front of him: "The queen is my childhood sweetheart's fiancée." ”

"Is it really her? Is that the vicious woman with a vicious heart and a vicious heart? Tang Zhiqin knows some things about Gao Lian, I only remember hearing my mother mention that my cousin's family because of the death of Prince Jane, which caused the eyes of other relatives, and they all wanted to divide the fat of the palace, it is said that there were still many acres of land and pawnshops in the palace at that time, and later the young Gao Lian was abandoned by his fiancée who had been in love, and was attacked by robbers on a rainy night, but fortunately he was rescued by a Taoist master, and learned various martial arts from him.

"I don't have anything to do with her anymore." Gao Lian said lightly, if it weren't for the sake of Suddenly, he wouldn't have gone that way, judging from Tian Ruixin's angry expression yesterday, this woman was ready, no wonder she was guarding outside the city gate, in order not to let him go in to save Ran.

On the other side, Lin Ran was talking to the old Taoist chief about the ins and outs of the matter, the old Taoist touched his beard, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, hooked his lips and smiled: "This kid can't see the cold appearance, but he is quite warm-hearted, girl, you see that my apprentice looks like a talent, his family is rich, and there is nothing in the sky, just because there is it on the ground, you don't have this shop after this village, girl, don't hesitate, just consider marrying him!" ”

The old Taoist chief was still talking endlessly, Lin suddenly held his forehead, this old man seemed to be a very serious person, it turned out to be an old naughty boy, she thought about it and couldn't hurt his heart, and was about to find a way to find an excuse to reject him, when a cold and helpless voice came from behind her: "Master, are you messing around with mandarin ducks again?" ”

The old man turned his head, smiled wryly, walked in front of Gao Lian, and glared at him with a hateful gaze: "The old man is for your good, look, you are also past the age of the crown, this girl and the old man also like it in his heart, and the old man will be a matchmaker today..." ”

The old Taoist waved his hand like a fly: "Go, go, you yellow-haired boy with no hair." ”

"Old man, what are you talking about me, I'm over fifteen?" Tang Zhiqin stared at a pair of black eyes, and said with his chest puffed out unconvinced.

The old Taoist patted his chest with disdain, with a look of disgust: "It seems that your small body still needs to practice, if you encounter a strong enemy, it will not be enough for others to cut it." ”

"What did you say, old man? Ahh Before Tang Zhiqin finished speaking, he was pinched by the old Taoist and walked over, "The old man is going to teach you how to respect the old and love the young today, is the old man your name?" As he spoke, he didn't forget to turn back to Gao Lian and said, "I left this kid, if you have something, go back first!" ”

Gao Lian nodded, and took Lin Ran away, Tang Zhiqin was unwilling to be led by the nose of the old Taoist, and poked the old Taoist in the belly with his elbow.

"Boy, do you have two hits?" The old Taoist elder let him go with a smile, "Look at your kid's bones are really good, it's a good material for martial arts!" ”

Tang Zhiqin snorted, "Old Daoist, are you the one who opened the dojo or the martial arts?" You're making double money! ”

The old Taoist touched his beard and staggered forward, "Unrighteous and rich and expensive, like floating clouds to me. ”

Tang Zhiqin touched his head, this old man actually brought out the theory of Confucius, what a strange person, thinking of this, he hurriedly followed and said: "Dao Chief, wait for me!" ”

Prince Jian sent Lin Ranran to the Lin Mansion, turned around and left, but was unexpectedly stopped by Lin Ranran's hand and met her concerned gaze: "Are you okay with your illness?" ”

Gao Lian just smiled faintly: "It's okay." After he finished speaking, he let the coachman drive away, and as soon as he returned to the door of Prince Jane's mansion, Gao Lian, who had been holding up, fell to the ground, and the servant was so panicked that he held the prince, and shouted vigorously: "Oh no, quickly inform the county lord, the prince has fainted." ”

Lin suddenly rushed to the Fushou Hall non-stop, and Mrs. Lin almost fainted after hearing the news, but fortunately, someone came to report that the third lady was safe and sound, and she was staying in Prince Jane's mansion to accompany the county lord, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.

"Ran'er, you're not hurt!" The old lady's concern made Lin suddenly feel warm.

"It's okay, it's worrying my grandmother." Lin suddenly blessed her body forward, and Mrs. Lin stepped forward to help her: "You are really a child, report good news and not bad news!" ”

Mama Lian smiled on the side and said, "Third Miss, I'm afraid that the old lady is worried." ”

The old lady clapped her hands with relief, and her face was comforting: "Hey, it's hard for you child." ”

Lin suddenly shook his head, he walked in too hurriedly just now, but he didn't see Lin Zixuan's figure and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Old lady, where is the second sister?" Did she come back? ”

At the mention of Lin Zixuan, the old lady's face became a little ugly, and even Mama continued to say: "When the second lady came back, she only cared about herself and forgot to ask the old lady for peace, and later the old lady inquired in the palace and knew that when the banquet that day, the second lady only cared about herself and ran away, where could she take care of the third lady." ”

Lin suddenly pretended not to care and smiled, this Lin Zixuan is selfish, of course she only cares about herself, if she helps herself, it will really be the sun coming out of the west.

"You kid is honest, and you have to swallow your anger when you are bullied." The old lady sighed softly, "I'll have to have more eyes in the future!" ”

"Yes, grandmother." Lin suddenly lowered his head, his expression was as honest as he was, and he couldn't help but shake his head when he looked at the old lady, "Go back, you're tired for a day." ”

Not long after waiting for Lin to leave, the old lady's original smile slowly sank a little, "Mama Lian!" ”

"Yes, old lady!" Even Mama said respectfully.

"I remember that there was no Lin Zixuan on the roster at the beginning." Mrs. Lin has a good memory, and she remembers the roster at that time clearly, and because the Lin Mansion has dealings with other officials of the Jin Dynasty, she understands it more clearly.

"That's true, I don't know what the old lady means?" Mama Lian didn't know why she had to ask.

The old lady evoked a mocking smile: "I really didn't expect that the Gu family was really capable, in order to let her daughter climb the high branches, she actually took the Ning Wangfu?" ”

"Isn't the princess of King Ning's Mansion the cousin of the Gu family? Is it okay to have relatives to help each other? Mama Lian couldn't help but feel a little curious, and asked softly.

"Mama, you're wrong, that princess seems to be very generous on the surface, but in fact she is an extremely selfish person, if it weren't for the Gu family's value for her, do you think she would let her daughter take Lin Zixuan over? I'm afraid I want Lin Zixuan to be the foreshadowing for her daughter to marry into the royal family! This Gu is really smart but was mistaken by cleverness! Relatives? Especially if there is only use between the high-ranking families, how can there be family affection? The old lady smiled coldly, "This is a society where the weak eat the strong, and no one can change it!" ”

Lin suddenly rushed back to the Ranyuan Pavilion, and Mama Du looked worried: "Miss, you really made the old slave worry about death, why did you go to a banquet and have so many things!" ”

Lin suddenly smiled: "It's okay, Mama, let's go back and rest!" I'm going to see my brother. She insisted on not letting Mama Du and Luliu follow her and came to the Lotus Garden.

Before entering the house, he heard the sound of reading in the house, Lin Ran gently pushed open the door, and saw Lin Xiaoran sitting on the bed holding a book and reading aloud, and the eldest lady sitting next to him was doing needlework.

As soon as the two of them heard the sound, they all looked in the direction of opening the door, Lin Ran walked over, and the eldest lady quickly stood up and smiled stiffly: "I, I just came to see Xiao Ran." "She looks like she has been caught, she is really speechless in Lin Ranran's eyes, she is not a tiger who can eat people, do you need to look at her like this?

Compared with the embarrassment of the eldest lady, Xiao Ran was much happier, and he smiled and said to Ran: "Sister, look at me, I have recovered, and the doctor told me that in a few days, I will be able to go to private school!" ”

Lin Ran touched his head lovingly and said, "Are you still uncomfortable?" ”

Lin Xiaoran shook his head, opened his bright eyes and said, "No, I'm all right!" Sister, look at me? He forced himself to sit up, but Lin suddenly held him down, glared at him angrily, and said, "Sister knows that you have recovered, but you can't go down to the ground now, do you hear?" ”

"Oh." Lin Xiaoran nodded obediently, the two sisters and brothers were talking and laughing, Lin Xiaoran glanced over and saw that the eldest lady's eyes were red, Lin Xiaoran also found out, pulled her sleeve and said with a pitiful look: "Mother has been washing her face with tears for my illness these days, sister, can you forgive your mother?" Since his younger brother said so, Lin Ran sighed helplessly: "You don't have to hide from me to see Xiao Ran." ”

The eldest lady said with tears in her eyes: "Suddenly, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my mother shouldn't have treated you like this before." ”

Lin Ran shook his head and said, "As long as Xiao Ran's body is better, everything else will pass!" ”

The eldest lady raised her head in surprise and said, "Suddenly, don't you really blame me?" ”

"What about the blame mother?" Lin suddenly said lightly, "If it weren't for the help of others, maybe my daughter would have been out of this world a long time ago." Therefore, the eldest lady can only be said to be a stranger to her who makes her feel cold.

The eldest lady's eyes darkened, and she lowered her head and choked up: "It's the mother who is incompetent and can't protect your sister and brother, thinking that if you agree to your father's marriage, your brother will be saved." ”

Lin Ran smiled disappreciatively: "Mother, don't you understand that you and your father have been husband and wife for so many years?" Do you really think that if I agree to my father's marriage, he will give you Hongyao? You don't know your father's personality? ”

The eldest lady was silent, she was wrong at the beginning, she shouldn't have been so soft-eared, she listened to Lin Qisheng's words, but now she woke up too late, even the old lady was extremely disappointed in her, and her daughter was also like a departure from her.

"Mother, you've been on guard all night, go back and rest, I'll take care of my brother here." Lin Ran said politely, her expression was as smiling as always, since her daughter had already said this, she could only nod and say, "Well, Xiao Ran, mother will come to see you later." ”

When the eldest lady left, Lin Xiaoran sighed softly: "Sister, why bother, in fact, my mother also knows that I am wrong, when you disappeared in Dalian Mountain, it was my mother who begged my father to let him find more servants for you, but my father refused." ”

Lin Ran looked at Xiao Ran's pure eyes and touched his head: "There are many things you don't understand, and some things can't be relieved in one or two sentences." ”

A few days later, Lin Ran unexpectedly received the emperor's decree and asked her to go to the palace, the old lady held her hand and told her carefully, Lin Ran said goodbye to everyone and walked into the palace with the green willow.

Just arrived at the door of the main hall, the eunuch in the palace stopped the green willow, only Lin Ran walked into the hall alone, the eyes were full of brilliant decorations, even the pillars were engraved with white marble dragons, walking over was breathtaking, extremely magnificent and exquisite.

There is a middle-aged man sitting on the top seat, his face is pale, his eyes are narrow, although his facial features are handsome with a hint of femininity, he is wearing a dragon robe, wearing a purple and gold crown with a bundle of hair inlaid on his head, wearing a golden butterfly wearing flowers and red arrow sleeves, tied with a multicolored silk knot long spike palace silk, and a pair of green satin small court boots on his feet, and his lower head is sitting the second princess Gao Lin, wearing a red emerald smoke shirt, a pleated skirt with scattered flowers and water mist and green grass, and a pink emerald water thin smoke veil, which adds a bit of glamour to her ordinary face.

Lin suddenly stepped forward and saluted the emperor and princess.

The emperor smiled, looked her up and down, and said: "If it is really a sinking fish and a goose, Miss Lin is gentle, beautiful, intelligent and polite, and she is the ideal daughter-in-law of the sons of Beijing." When he said this, he paused, glanced at Lin and said, "I know that Miss Lin has passed the age of Jixuan, and it is time to talk about marriage!" ”

Lin suddenly knew that this time she came must be the Longtan Tiger's Den, it seems that this emperor is not a good stubble, she calmed down for a while, and was silent with a smile.

At this time, the second princess, who was sitting next to the emperor, said with a smile: "Father, is this to give Miss Lin a marriage?" She glanced at Lin Xuanran, and a faint smile crossed her lips.

"Oh, I wonder if Xiao Lin has any good proposals?" The emperor looked at her with a smile and said, with a loving look on his face.

Gao Lin said with a malicious smile in her eyes: "The courtiers think that the son of the waiter of the Ministry of Rites and Miss Lin are not only of the same age, but also have the same fate. ”

"Father, what do you think?" Gao Lin looked at the emperor with a smile, and when the corner of his eyes skimmed over Lin Ranran, a touch of viciousness crossed his eyes, Lin Ranran, this palace will never make you look up in your life.

------Off topic------

Guess who is the prototype of the queen?