Ryoma "Taifu" unhurriedly stepped on his hooves and stepped out of a leisurely and elegant dance step. The rhythmic sound of tuk tuk horses' hooves startled the koi fish raised in the Jinshui River. also made the figure reflected in the water be shattered at once.

Together with the "Taifu", the three horses, arranged in the shape of "Pin", walked on the Danfeng Bridge across the Jinshui River, and slowly entered the imperial city. The leader is naturally Cheng Li. He was wearing a brand-new green official robe, and the "hoe and rape jade jue" given by the Son of Heaven was hung around his waist, and his expression was calm, and he never showed the slightest nervousness. For this, Xiao Rong, who was next to him, couldn't help but be secretly amazed.

But no matter how much he thinks in his heart, Xiao Rong will never say it. In fact, he was able to become Gonggong An's most trusted confidant in recent years, and even the Son of Heaven was very kind to him, and asked him to run errands from time to time, the biggest reason was that unless he had to, Xiao Rong would not open his mouth easily. Therefore, most of the people who knew him laughed at him for being a stuffy gourd.

But it is much better to be a stuffy gourd than a dead gourd. Although Xiaorong is young, he has been in the palace for almost ten years. Nearly 3,650 days have long made Xiao Rong understand what it means to "speak more about right and wrong, and all the troubles are because of the strong head".

For those nobles and nobles, the palace is a place for them to enjoy wealth and honor. But for a subordinate like Xiao Rong, the palace is the tiger's den in Longtan. If you are not careful, you may not even know what is happening at any time, and you will somehow become a pile of dry bones in the grave.

On the contrary, the water dragon does not have these scruples. He was wearing a crimson official uniform, with the "Peaceful Jade Jue" hanging from his waist, and he rode a horse to follow behind Cheng Li. Suddenly, he slightly urged the horse to speed up, catching up with Cheng Li and keeping up with him. He asked curiously, "Cheng Shao, how can you be so calm?"

Cheng Li smiled: "Shocked? for what?"

The water dragon raised his horsewhip and drew a large circle in mid-air. said: "Of course, it's for this palace." ”

Cheng Li raised his head and cast a scrutinizing gaze at the magnificent building presented in front of him.

As far as the eye can see, you can see tall palaces and pavilions lined up one after another, standing everywhere. Although it is not condescending, it does not have a full view of this Miyagi. But that solemn and majestic atmosphere has already come to people.

Cheng Li smiled slightly, quietly concentrating, he should observe this building complex that can be called the head of the Great Wei Dynasty with his "heart eye". Suddenly, the spiritual platform was clear, and he forced himself to collect his mind and carefully inspect the layout of the palace. The heart is clear, and the entire imperial city is also in the "bottom of the eye".

As far as the eye can see, but looking at the entire palace building, it is basically arranged along the central axis of the southernmost Danfeng Gate and the northernmost backing mountain of the Imperial Palace. On this central axis, there are a total of eight magnificent courtyards in different forms.

Countless palaces, pavilions, temples, temples and other buildings are dotted among the eight courtyard groups. Everything is patchwork and orderly, connected by intersecting roads. In addition, there are lakes and ponds in the castle, and gardens planted with various exotic flowers to regulate them, so you will not feel crowded and oppressed in the Miyagi Castle.

Cheng Li withdrew his mental power. Said: "This palace city is built with great knowledge. The palace chamber has both a pre-order body, as well as an overhead and a transition. Criss-crossed, layer by layer. Even the location of each bell tower and drum tower. It is also very reasonable, and it is conceivable that the person who presided over the design at the beginning must be a great talent. ”

The water dragon smiled and said, "It is indeed a great talent." At the beginning, the Great Wei Dynasty was created, and the world was in ruins. Therefore, although the imperial palace has been quite dilapidated after the ravages of the previous dynasty's war, Emperor Taizu cherishes the people's power and still lives in the old palace and refuses to renovate the palace. It was not until after the first emperor ascended the throne that the world was ruled and the four seas were peaceful, and then he ordered the renovation of the palace city. And at that time, the person who presided over the design was the second uncle. ”

Cheng Li suddenly said: "It turned out to be a Tianyi layman." Then it's no wonder. I have heard for a long time that Tianyi is versatile, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and all of them are all proficient. The construction and design of a new Miyagi must be just a small test for laymen. ”

While speaking, the three horsemen had already walked into the Danfeng Gate, passing through a large square square with four pavilions on each side, and then entering the Jianfu Gate, and came to a rectangular far-reaching inner courtyard. At the end of the inner courtyard is the Ankang Gate, which is built with a high enclosed wall. As long as you pass through the Ankang Gate, you will be the entrance to the inner palace castle.

The inner palace is where the Son of Heaven and the queen, concubines, princesses, princesses and princesses lived. and the Son of Heaven's court, the outer palace city where hundreds of officials discuss matters and handle official affairs can be described as distinct and never mixed. Every evening, when the Son of Heaven rests, the inner palace castle must be locked. Even if something big happens, you are never allowed to open the lock.

Within the confines of Outer Miyagi, officials were also allowed to travel by carriage and horse. However, if you enter the inner palace castle, you must have the special approval of the Son of Heaven, otherwise anyone must walk on foot. Cheng Li and Shui Longyin, as well as Xiao Rong and the other three, of course, cannot be an exception. At that moment, the three of them dismounted separately, and after the guards of the Ankang Gate verified the waist card for entering the palace, they entered the real palace.

Xiao Rong led the way in front. The three of them walked for a short time before stepping into a long winding corridor. This promenade is built around a man-made lake, which is as calm as a mirror and is covered with brilliant lotus flowers, which at first glance looks like a fairyland.

The atmosphere around the elegant promenade is quiet and peaceful. In addition to carving beams and painting buildings, there is also a simple charm. Seeing that Kankan was about to come to an end, suddenly, a team of beautiful palace maids wearing Ayara palace clothes came in front of him.

Seeing them coming, Xiao Rong hurriedly stopped, pulled Cheng Li and Shui Longyin to stand sideways by the fence on the side, and made way for the group of palace maids to pass. Cheng Lideng understood that he had met a nobleman with great status. Otherwise, Xiao Rong does not need to take the initiative to give way.

Who is coming? Cheng Li didn't care about this, and he didn't want to make any extraneous troubles and delay his time to meet the Son of Heaven. stood silently at the moment, waiting for the group of palace maids to pass by.

But as the saying goes, the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop. The group of palace maids did not pass there, but stopped nearby. With a voice like a yellow oriole out of the valley, the warbler asked in a coquettish voice: "Hey, isn't this Xiaorong? Where are you going?"

Xiao Rong didn't dare to slack off at all, and hurriedly bent down to salute, and said respectfully: "Slave maid see His Royal Highness Danyang." ”

"Danyang? Isn't this the youngest sister of the Son of Heaven? I remember that Zhuge Taifu mentioned her. It seems like...... This princess is only sixteen years old, isn't she? ”

Cheng Li raised his eyes and looked at the girl who was speaking. I saw that she was wearing a palace dress dominated by sky blue, and the dress was not as complicated as she imagined, but looked simple and refreshing. On the delicate little face the size of a palm, there are a pair of big black eyes. The eyes are sparkling and rippling, and the face is more and more beautiful. It is really worthy of the name of bright eyes and bright teeth, Zhong Lingyu is beautiful.

Xiao Rong is not as bold as Cheng Li. He lowered his head, not daring to look at the beautiful girl with straight eyes. Said respectfully: "Return to Your Highness." The Son of Heaven sent an edict to Hou Chengli of a hundred households to enter the palace to meet him. ”

The girl was stunned for a moment, and then exclaimed in surprise: "Hou Chengli of the Hundred Households? Ah, is that the one who knocked down the Leifeng Pagoda and released the White Lady?" I wanted to meet him and hear him tell him the story of the White Lady. Where? Who is Cheng Li? Is it you?"

As she spoke, the girl reached out and pointed at the water dragon. The water dragon sighed and was about to say something to deny it. Suddenly, someone next to him said coldly: "Sister Danyang recognized the wrong person." This is one of the four major stalls of Xiuchun Building's 'Snatching Spirit' - Water Dragon Yin. The one over there is Cheng Li. ”

Cheng Li frowned slightly and looked at each other. But I saw several Ouchi guards, surrounded by a handsome-looking young man, who was slowly approaching from behind Princess Danyang. This handsome young man wears a silver crown and a powerful suit. The height is the same as Cheng Li, the body is in excellent shape, the waist of the tiger is bear, and it is full of male charm. When looking forward to it, it is very powerful.

Princess Danyang suddenly saw this handsome young man, smiled, stepped forward to hold his arm, and happily shouted: "Brother Lian, why did you come out so quickly? Brother Tianzi came to talk to you, have you finished speaking?" What did you say?"

The heroic young man nodded and said, "Well, it's over." What the Son of Heaven wants to say happens to be related to this Cheng Baihu. Danyang girl, I'll tell you more about it later. ”

While speaking, he gently patted the back of Princess Danyang's hand, then stepped forward, stood in front of Cheng Li, and looked Cheng Li up and down a few times. asked, "What kind of Cheng Li are you?"

The other party is very hostile, and there is no appearance to hide. Although Cheng Li was slightly surprised, he was not surprised. After all, his appearance has touched the interests of many people, and it is not uncommon for him to reap hostility. Even if it's not this heroic youth, there are others. At the end of the day, you don't need to worry too much, you just need to keep your heart intact. As for what people want to do, then even if the soldiers come to block it, the water will cover it.

At that moment, Cheng Li remained silent and said lightly: "Not bad." I am Cheng Li. ”

The corners of the handsome young man's mouth twitched, revealing a sneer of disdain, and asked: "To be honest, are you a man or a woman? If it is a woman, then go back as soon as possible to find a man to marry, and stop coming out to make trouble." Otherwise, I'm afraid the end will be very bad. ”

To speak like this is simply the most insulting insult. In an instant, not only Xiao Rong's face changed greatly, but Shui Longyin's face was even more angry, and without thinking, he opened his mouth and scolded angrily: "Liancheng Huo, you ......"

Just called out four words, Cheng Li had already made a move and pressed Shui Longyin's shoulder. Said calmly: "A mere scavenging owl, no matter how much it screams and intimidates the phoenix, the phoenix doesn't need to pay attention to it." Brother Shui, this is the Imperial Palace. We still have business to do. Why bother to be so idle? Father-in-law Xiaorong, please lead the way. ”

In the "Nanhua Sutra", there was such a story: there is a mythical bird in the south, named "Crane Chick", which is a kind of phoenix. This mythical bird took off from the South China Sea and was going to the North Sea. Unless you see a plane tree, you won't perch on it. Do not eat unless it is the fruit of the bamboo. Do not drink unless there is a sweet spring of liquor.

But on the way to the flight of the sacred bird, he encountered an owl (owl). The owl was very happy when he picked up a rotten and smelly dead mouse, and then feared that the bird would come to snatch its dead mouse, so the owl looked up at the bird and made a strange cry of "frightened" to intimidate the bird.

Cheng Li didn't know who this young man was, and he didn't know why he was hostile to himself. But if you want to change everything, you can't do without the words "fame and fortune". It's just that this is exactly what Cheng Li doesn't care about at all.

It just so happened that Cheng Li was in the dream realm of nothingness, and he had absorbed the memories and consciousness of the three masters of Shenzhou King, Sword Saint, and Lonely Hou. These three are not only invincible in martial arts cultivation, but also well-read, and all the sons are all knowledgeable.

Since Cheng Li got their memories, it was equivalent to becoming a man full of wealth. Seeing the young man provoking him, Cheng Li suddenly remembered the story in the "Nanhua Sutra". So it came at hand and made a little sarcasm.

The Nanhua Sutra is a Taoist classic, profound and obscure. Even those who have practiced for many years often find it difficult to fully understand the truth. At a young age, Princess Danyang naturally had never read this Taoist scripture, so she couldn't understand what the phoenix owl was. For a moment, I just felt inexplicable.

But that heroic young man has read the "South China Sutra". He wanted to provoke Cheng Li, and then take the opportunity to make trouble. I didn't expect people to have any debate with him at all, and they just came to a condescending contempt. In an instant, the heroic young man only felt as if a punch full of strength hit the air directly, empty and powerless, and there was really unspeakable discomfort.

It just so happened that at this time, Princess Danyang came over, looked up and asked in confusion: "Brother Lian, what are you talking about?

The heroic young man came back to his senses, and a strange smile suddenly appeared between his eyebrows, and he said coldly: "It's nothing. It's just some people who think they are high and talk nonsense. Danyang girl, let's go. Even the eldest brother will take you on horseback. Hey, hey~hey~~"

With a few sneers of unknown significance, the heroic young man took the ignorant Princess Danyang and walked away. Those palace maids and Ouchi guards also wiped their cold sweats, relieved, and hurried to follow. No one was so blind, daring to play the role of a fox and a fake tiger, jumping out and barking at Cheng Li to win the master's favor.

Just kidding, the gods fight, and they can also get mixed up with these little soldiers?

Since everyone had left, Xiao Rong breathed a sigh of relief, did not dare to delay any longer, hurriedly walked in front, and hurriedly led the way. Shui Long Yin frowned and asked as he walked, "Cheng Shao, how did you get into trouble with that Liancheng fire?"

Cheng Li shook his head and said, "What is the fire of the city, I only heard this name for the first time today." Who the hell is he?"

Shui Long groaned: "Lianchenghuo is the eldest son of Zeng Guogong Lian's family. If there is no accident, he will definitely inherit the title of Duke Zeng Guo in the future. But since he was a child, he was unwilling to rely only on his ancestors to protect him, and he was determined to make a career on his own. So when he was only twelve years old, he went to the Emei School, one of the seven major sword sects, to learn art.

But only two years later, Lianchenghuo changed to the Kunlun faction, and then to the Kongtong faction for another two years. When he was twenty years old, he left Kongtong again and disappeared for three years. After returning to Bai Yujing, he immediately defeated 18 famous generals in the army one after another with a black gold gun, and his fame shocked the capital, and he also got the reputation of 'turning the clouds with his left hand and covering the rain on the right, talking and laughing with blood with his sleeve gun'. The Son of Heaven was overjoyed, canonized as the Tiger Ben Zhonglang General, and gave a goldfish bag.

Two years ago, there was a rebellion in northern Xinjiang. The Son of Heaven sent a large army to suppress it. Lianchenghuo served as the vanguard of the army. No one expected that he would only lead a thousand soldiers and horses in his headquarters, and he would crisscross the grassland and break Rongdi. In the end, Rongdi Khan, who was in turmoil, was also stabbed to death by him, and returned to Baiyujing with his head. So this person became even more famous, and was crowned the title of Earl of Shenyong by the Son of Heaven. ”

Cheng Li nodded and said, "In this way, he is an extremely powerful master." ”

Shui Long groaned: "Why is it so simple? Although he is not mixed in the rivers and lakes, but with his Zhangba Wu Golden Spear, it is absolutely not an exaggeration to say that he has the courage of ten thousand people." Therefore, Lianchenghuo is not only considered to be the number one master among the meritorious families. And there are many people who say that the next time Mount Tai's world's first Fengyun monument opens, the person who can get the name of the world's first shot is the only one who can get the name of the world's first gun. ”

Cheng Li was stunned and said: "Oh? Isn't the first shot in the world now Zhuge Taifu? Do those people think that Lianchenghuo can beat Taifu?"

The water dragon sighed: "Uncle Shi once served as the head of the forbidden army before. Of the eighteen lieutenant generals who were defeated by Lianchenghuo, thirteen of them had been instructed by Uncle Shi. So it's not uncommon for there to be that kind of talk outside.

Besides, Uncle Shi didn't care about these false names outside his body. So he never refuted that statement, but whenever someone mentioned this topic, Uncle Shi smiled and praised Liancheng for being terrifying, and his achievements in the future will definitely surpass him. ”

Cheng Li said with a smile: "Taifu has a broad mind, and sure enough, the prime minister can hold the boat in his belly." But...... If the surname is Lian......"

Looking at Cheng Li's thoughtful appearance between his eyebrows, Shui Longyin hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?"

Cheng Li shrugged his shoulders and said nothing. It's just that when I went to play with Jianshi a few days ago, I once met a famous gentleman, and I also claimed to be a member of the family. Perhaps, the reason why Lianchenghuo was so hostile to me had something to do with that incident?

The water dragon groaned: "When I went to Goolan Washe to play, I met a person surnamed Lian.

Cheng Li was concise and to the point, and told the story of the hook column that day. Shui Long Yin snorted and said, "Needless to say, I know." That is the third child of the Zeng Guogong Mansion, even the shade of the city. This guy is a standard gentleman. What kind of fighting wine and singing songs, guessing riddles, flying eagles and lackeys, all kinds of children's deeds, omniscient, omniscient. But when it comes to doing the right thing, it's just that you can't do anything. No matter how small it is, he has the ability to mess it up for you.

Zeng Guogong didn't like this son who was like a waste of dim sum, but Duchess Guogong was the opposite, and she was like a baby in Chengyin. So there is nothing to do, no matter what trouble this guy has, Zeng Guogong can only wipe his ass for this unconscious son. Hehe, if it weren't for the fire in the city, Zeng Guogong would have been angry with his youngest son. ”

Cheng Lidao: "No matter how useless Lianchengyin is, after all, he and Lianchenghuo are brothers of the same mother." Maybe Lianchenghuo cares about this younger brother very much, that's why he wants to trouble me?"

The water dragon groaned, "Well...... Judging from his past performance, I don't think Lianchenghuo cares much about his younger brother...... I always felt that there should be something else in it. ”

The two were speculating, and Xiao Rong suddenly stopped in front of them, and said respectfully: "Two, we have arrived." ”

Cheng Li took the lead in retracting his steps. Look up. I saw that in front of me was a large hall with eaves and arches. On the plaque directly above the door of the palace, three gilded characters of "Nourishing Heart Palace" are written.

Several armoured warriors with majestic figures stood majestically in front of the hall, their hands on the handles of their swords, vigilantly monitoring the four directions. Looking at their appearance, it seems that they are ready at any time and moment, and they will give their lives for the Son of Heaven.

Xiao Rong walked quickly to the door of the hall and saluted the first warrior: "Sect Chief, the person has been brought, and he is tired of entering the palace." ”

Since the surname is Zong, he is also called the governor. Then don't listen to the second sentence anymore. Cheng Li already knew that this person must be one of the three deputy chiefs of the Ouchi guards, Zong Wenjing, who was born from the Kongtong faction.

This Wen Jing has a square face, his eyes are shining, and his temples are bulging high, and he is obviously a first-class master. He glanced at Cheng Li lightly, and only nodded slightly when he saw the water dragon yin. Then he said: "The Holy One has already decreed that if a person comes, he will enter the temple immediately, and there is no need to pass it." Grandpa Rong, let's take someone in. ”

Xiao Rong agreed, looked back and gestured to Cheng Li and Shui Longyin, signaling them to follow. Then he entered the temple first.

Cheng Li and Shui Long Yin followed closely behind, climbed the stairs separately, and instantly crossed the threshold and entered the main hall. However, I saw that the space in the hall was spacious and high, and there were dragon chairs and imperial cases in the front. Behind the dragon chair, there are rows of bookshelves, which are full of dazzling books and books. There are hundreds of treasures all around, and there are all kinds of porcelain vases and other things, of course, all of them are fine.

But at this moment, there was no one sitting on the dragon chair. So Xiao Rong didn't stop, and led Cheng Li straight through the main hall and into the side hall next to him.

Inside the side hall, the decoration is quite simple and simple. In addition to all the furnishings and decorations are extremely exquisite, its layout is not much different from the ordinary people's study. There is a bronze incense burner in each of the four corners, and incense is burning in the furnace, and green smoke with a faint fragrance is constantly wafting. There are several chairs arranged in a semicircle, and a white jade coffee table is placed at the same time.

At this moment, next to the coffee table, there are three people sitting. Among them are a man and a woman, both of whom are quite young. Established though never met these two. But when you look at their robes, you know it at once. Bright yellow is the color, and the dragon and phoenix are decorated. In today's Great Wei world, there are only two people who are qualified to wear such clothes, and they are the Emperor of Great Wei and the Empress of Great Wei.