At the ceremony, on the altar, Zhao Ji was wearing a Taoist robe, and it was not Cai Jing Tongguan who followed the nearest one, but Taoist Lin Lingsu. There are only three people on the altar, and one is the future emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, the crown prince Zhao Huan, and only he has the qualifications to worship with the emperor, and the rest can only worship under the stage.

Why worship the heavens? The great victory of destroying the country is only one of them, even if there is no such victory, Zhao Ji will sacrifice to the sky at this time.

Just because the nine big tripods customized at the beginning of the year have been made, Huaxia has been Jiuding since ancient times, and the suppression of Kyushu with Jiuding is the meaning of suppressing the world's luck.

Jiuding was first born in the hands of Dayu, and it was passed down from generation to generation in Xia, Shang and Zhou. It has long been lost now, and Zhao Ji remade Jiuding in order to promote his cultural and martial arts.

Ding, is the world. Make Dading, copper also. What is Copper? Copper is money. With money to build nine big tripods, it is no wonder that the two provinces in the south of the Yangtze River are in chaos, and the imperial court's finances are immediately stretched.

Zheng Zhi was under the altar, looking up at the high platform, the Taoist robe that Zhao Ji was wearing today on the stage was extremely luxurious, and the gold and silver threads were shining.

Nine tripods are placed, and one tripod is in the middle. It is followed by east, south, west, north, southeast, northeast, northwest, and southwest, which are the eight directions.

Lin Lingsu began to sing and read the sacrificial text, first praising the kindness of heaven and earth, and then praising the wisdom of the Son of Heaven. Then pray for blessings, pray for the dynasty to last forever, pray for the peace of the country and the people, pray for the smooth war, and pray for the world to be one.

Lin Lingsu recited the lengthy sacrificial text for a long time and finally finished reading, Zhao Ji knelt down a few times and began to worship the ding. Each tripod has a sacrificial text to read, and the sacrifice is the land of Kyushu. Zhao Huan followed, Zhao Ji knelt, he also knelt, Zhao Ji worshipped, he also worshipped.

Everyone in the audience also followed Zhao Ji's movements, and King Yun was naturally offstage, but he looked up a few times from time to time, and there were naturally some other meanings in his eyes, although it was not naked desire, but there was also envy.

Taoist priest Lin Lingsu as a guide, took Zhao Ji to worship one tripod after another, and stayed in the north of the tripod, Zhao Ji, who had just knelt down, suddenly exploded, scared Zhao Ji to jump back, and almost fell.

Looking at the north tripod again, there are a few lines at the cracks in the body of the tripod, and the big tripod that has just been made is cracked.

Zhao Ji was stunned and looked at the big ding in front of him, at a loss. On such occasions, any change is a directive from heaven.

Lin Lingsu was also startled, but he reacted quickly, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this Ding is due north, and it suddenly cracks, it must be felt by the heavens, indicating that the Liao Kingdom should be destroyed and the world will be unified." ”

Zhao Ji was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly fell to the ground, and said: "Read the sacrifice text quickly to thank God." ”

Zheng Zhi heard it clearly in the audience, and he was also recalling in his heart that it seemed to be mentioned in a documentary about the Two Songs. In history, when the Song and Liao wars, the scene that happened when Zhao Ji sacrificed to the sky was explained in this way, but it was Tong Guan who attacked Liao and returned defeated. But the Liao State was finally destroyed, and this superstition is somewhat interesting.

The ceremony ended in a cumbersome procedure, and Zheng Zhizhi felt that his knees were numb.

Everyone followed Zhao Ji to the vertical arch hall.

At this time, Tong Guan slowed down, and when Zheng Zhi walked up, he said, "Zheng Zhi, when you leave the palace later, you will go to a certain mansion." ”

Zheng Zhi smiled when he heard this, and he knew what was going on, so he hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Thank you so much!" ”

Tong Guan waved his hand, and walked forward quickly, to the head of the queue.

Tong Guan still had something to do in the palace, but Zheng Zhi left the palace first and went straight to Tong Guan's mansion.

As soon as I entered the main hall, there was a girl sitting on the left side of the hall, the girl was Rong Xiaorong, and there was a maid standing beside her.

At this time, Rong Xiaorong's face was pale, and his face was frightened, that is, he was ransomed by Tong Guan early in the morning. Rong Xiaorong entered the Tong Mansion, only thinking that he had been bought into the house by the eunuch Tong Guan, and since he entered this gate, he felt that the world was apocalyptic when he sat in the main hall.

Rong Xiaorong sat in this main hall for nearly two hours, and no one paid attention to her except for the food and tea. Just wait for the master to come back.

has been waiting like this, waiting for Rong Xiaorong The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. Bought into the home by an old eunuch in his sixties, what could be more tragic than a young girl in her prime and being sought after.

Zheng Zhi stepped into the hall, Rong Xiaorong looked up, saw this familiar face, hurriedly stood up, and said, "Zheng... Zheng Xianggong, I don't know... ”

But Rong Xiaorong spoke, but he didn't know what to say, and instinctively wanted to ask Zheng Zhi for help, but he couldn't say it.

Instead, Zheng Zhi smiled and said, "Rong everyone, pack up your things and go out with me." ”

Rong Xiaorong was stunned when he heard this, and he didn't know why, so he said, "Zheng... Xianggong, the slave family still has to wait for the master in the house here. ”

Zheng Zhi smiled when he heard this: "Don't wait, what you are waiting for is me, can you pack your luggage?" Pack up and let me go! ”

Rong Xiaorong looked at Zheng Zhi and then at a few small maids on the side of the hall, seeing that these little guys were busy with themselves, and no one came up to stop them, he felt a little relieved, and replied: "The women's luggage is not unloaded on the frame." ”

"Then let me go." Zheng Zhi turned around and left.

Rong Xiaorong hesitated for a moment with the maid, and then walked behind Zheng Zhi with a shocked expression. The frame that picked up Rong Xiaorong was originally a cow, and at this time, several pro-soldiers stepped forward and put on a healthy horse.

Rong Xiaorong didn't settle down until he got into the carriage and saw that no one was stopping him, and after leaving the Tong's Mansion, his heart settled down a little. raised his eyes to look at Zheng Zhi, who was riding a horse outside the car, and wanted to ask a few words, but he wanted to say something and stopped.

Zheng Zhi also seemed to notice Rong Xiaorong's eyes, and explained: "Rong everyone is safe, now go outside the imperial city and go to the Zhou Mansion." ”

"Zhou Mansion? What is the Zhou Mansion that Zheng Xianggong said? Rong Xiaorong asked again in confusion.

"Zhou Duwen, go to Zhou Duwen's house, this kid likes you, so he ransomed you. You probably like him too, and if you have a lover, you should eventually become a family. Talented and beautiful women are also beautiful talks. Zheng Zhi smiled, and he was quite happy, doing this kind of thing to help others, it really has a sense of accomplishment.

Rong Xiaorong really understood this time, things changed too quickly, and he was full of worry just now, thinking of Tong Guan as an old eunuch, he was heartbroken. At this time, I suddenly heard Zhou Duwen's name, and knew that I was going to Zhou Duwen's house immediately, this feeling of heaven from hell was like a roller coaster, it was too late to even be happy, just stunned, the straightforwardness in Zheng Zhi's words also made Rong Xiaorong's face a little ruddy.

Originally, Rong Xiaorong also knew in his heart that the matter between himself and Zhou Duwen was that he had never expected to become a family member in the end, and he just wanted to do his best to repay Zhou Duwen.

It all came too suddenly.

Zheng Zhi looked at Rong Xiaorong's stunned appearance, and said with a smile: "If Rong is unwilling to go to the Zhou Mansion, I can send you back now." ”

Zheng Zhi is having a bad taste, he is joking with this girl.

Sure enough, Rong Xiaorong was anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly replied: "The slave family... The slave family is willing to go. ”

Zheng Zhi laughed when he heard it, the success of the prank was fun, and his mood became better and better. It is true that things that help people can really bring happiness.

Zhou Duwen was naturally kept in the dark, and after getting up, he looked at writing and writing as usual, Zhou Bangyan was basking in the sun in the courtyard, teaching Zhao Yingluo, who came early, to write words and poems, and in his spare time, he also looked at the translations of some of Hu Yin's books brought by Zhao Yingluo, and babbled a few words in his mouth.

A little guy passed through the courtyard, and his movements were extremely careful, just for fear of disturbing Zhou Bangyan, but Zhou Bangyan still noticed the little guy who walked over after gently saluting from his side, and asked, "What's the matter with going inside?" ”

"Bachelor, Zheng Xianggong is here, the little one is going to the study to find his son."

Zhou Bangyan nodded and said, "You go and welcome Zheng Zhi into the inner courtyard, don't teach him to wait for a long time, I'll call Duwen." ”

The little guy turned around and walked away.

Zhou Bangyan put down the book, got up slowly, and muttered: "If you want to say that this Zheng Zhi really has a little talent to learn, the lyrics of the night before yesterday are really not bad." ”

Obviously, Zhao Yingluo told Zhou Bangyan about the incident the night before yesterday again, Zhou Duwen had two songs, and Zhou Bangyan also criticized it. Zheng Zhi's is to praise it, not that Zheng Zhi's is better than Zhou Duwen, but in a father's heart, his son's things can also pick out some bones in eggs.

As for that little affair, Zhou Bangyan didn't take it seriously.

"Sir, now in this Tokyo City, the words can't be written by Zhou Duwen and Zheng Guanxi, and in the future, the prestige of Mr. will be inherited by these two people." Zhao Yingluo said a light joke.

Zhou Bangyan smiled when he heard this, smiled very happily, and walked slowly towards the study.

Zheng Zhi originally didn't want to participate in Zhou Duwen's housework, he just wanted to hand over Rong Xiaorong to Zhou Duwen outside the door, as for how Zhou Duwen told Zhou Bangyan, Zheng Zhi didn't want to participate. At this time, listening to the words of the little guy, Zhou Bangyan was invited, so it was not good not to go inside.

After passing the front yard and coming to the middle courtyard, Zheng Zhi looked back at Rong Xiaorong, who was following behind him with a nervous face, and wondered in his heart whether to put the girl in the hall and wait, or take the girl to the inner courtyard.

Zheng Zhi didn't hesitate for long, and went inside, since he brought the capital, the ugly daughter-in-law always wanted to see her in-laws, and sent the Buddha to the west, without marrying a wife, there was a concubine first, although it was not uncommon, but it was not a glorious thing, Zheng Zhi went in, and Zhou Bangyan always had to give some face in front of outsiders.

The more Rong Xiaorong walked in, the more nervous he became, his hands were hidden in his sleeves and clenched tightly, and a little sweat oozed from his face.

When he entered the inner courtyard, Zhou Bangyan was already sitting on the chair, but Zhou Duwen was waiting at the door, and when he saw Zheng Zhi coming first, he hurriedly stepped forward and was about to speak, when he saw Zheng Zhi followed by a woman, the woman was Rong Xiaorong.

"This... Brother Zheng... Why did everyone come here today? Zhou Duwen was surprised.

Zheng Zhi took a big step inside, and only said: "In the future, everyone Rong will be your people, and I will send them to you, and you will be kind to others in the future." ”

Zheng Zhi walked straight inside, but Zhou Duwen stood at the door dumbfounded, and Rong Xiaorong looked at each other like this, looking at each other with affection.

Zhou Bangyan and Zhao Yingluo also heard Zheng Zhi's words, and they both turned their heads to look, Zhao Yingluo's face was full of joy, but Zhou Bangyan was blindsided.

Wait for Zheng Zhi to approach and greet the two.

Zhou Bangyan was absent-minded, and his eyes kept looking at the two people at the door.

Zhao Yingluo said with a smile: "Zheng Xianggong's beauty as an adult today, and the beauty of the son is on the right thing, it must be a beautiful talk." The little woman was envious. ”

Zheng Zhi smiled, didn't speak, just sat on a chair on the side, and the little guy not far away hurriedly came up to serve tea. A cup of hot tea in winter is extremely comfortable, but this tea does not meet Zheng Zhi's taste, and Zheng Zhi also whispered a word and asked this little guy to prepare clear tea to drink.

Zhou Duwen and Rong Xiaorong looked at each other for a long time, and then said softly: "Xiaorong, please, hurry up and see my father and His Royal Highness the Emperor." ”

Rong Xiaorong saw Zhou Duwen at this time, and his heart was a little more settled, this is the power of his lover, there is always an inexplicable sense of security around his lover. Follow Zhou Duwen's steps forward, and greet Zhou Bangyan and Zhao Yingluo.

Zhou Duwen didn't say much at this time, and looked at Zheng Zhi's eyes full of gratitude.

But this atmosphere was embarrassing, Rong Xiaorong bowed his head and was silent after seeing the ceremony, Zhou Bangyan looked at Rong Xiaorong with a serious face, and went to see Zhou Duwen again.

Seeing the situation, Zheng Zhi hurriedly smiled and said: "Rong's playing and singing skills are excellent, and Uncle Zhou is also a master of this way, why don't you ask Rong to play a few songs and taste them with your uncle?" ”

Zhou Duwen faced his father, his heart was also panicked, and he didn't know how to say it in embarrassment, but when he heard Zheng Zhi's words, he hurriedly said: "Xiaorong, hurry up and play a few songs with my father." ”

Rong Xiaorong slowly sat down when he heard this, and Zhao Yingluo also cooperated, and had already put the piano next to him in front of Rong Xiaorong.