When Kong Zhang and his entourage arrived at the Xingwang Mansion, there were already a lot of people gathered here, but because the palace was too majestic recently, they didn't dare to get too close. Pointing at the open door from afar, talking about something. The various musical instruments in the palace made earth-shaking sounds, and since the death of King Xing, this palace has not had such a movement for a long time.

This group came a little late, and the first round of performances had ended, but they listened from the mouths of those onlookers, narrating the excitement of Fang Cai. Swallowing knives, spitting fire, and Taoist priests showed all kinds of magical powers, attracting the attention of these people.

Now in the palace, you can only see bright flags, tall Dharma platform, Taoist priests are neatly dressed, Tao Zhongwen, known as the immortal, living on the Dharma platform, stepping on the gang, is reciting a spell that no one can understand except himself.

The young prince knelt on the altar and kowtowed and prayed from time to time according to Tao Zhongwen's instructions. The thin body, trembling in the autumn wind, made people feel a trace of pity in their hearts after seeing it. Kong Zhang asked the people beside him, "The prince actually wants to pray for longevity, and use his life span in exchange for a long live dragon body Kangtai?" ”

"Yes, this time the palace opened the door for everyone to see, just to see the prince's loyalty to His Majesty. The prince of the world is really moving, and he is willing to use his ten years of yang life in exchange for the recovery of long live. It's not easy, it's really loyal. ”

The matter of Zhengde falling into the water has also spread on the land of Anlu, and it is impossible to keep this kind of thing secret in the real sense, and some of the Yamen who volunteered in Langzhong recommended themselves, and then went to prison. This kind of longevity and prayer has never happened, and it is the dignified prince who sacrifices his yang life, and this behavior has attracted enough eyeballs for Xingwangfu.

The people were talking and praising the virtues of the prince, even some literati, and they couldn't help but let out bursts of approval. As long as they don't sacrifice their own longevity, the visitors are still willing to give a few words of praise for this kind of behavior. Kong Zhang felt that his head was starting to hurt, if his prayer was really useful, how should An Lu Wenwu Yamen deal with himself?

Then I heard from the mouths of the people that the prayer of the prince would be carried out for seven days, in which he would not drink or eat, and he would prostrate his head on time as a sign of his piety. Kong Zhang felt more and more that the situation was not good, he didn't look very old in this life, and his health was not very good, such a spelling, do you want to die?

If he is making trouble in the world of the palace, it is not a big deal, the big deal is that he dies by himself. But to make such a big noise, this is to squeeze An Lu's yamen to a dead end.

Yang Chengzu watched Zhu Houxi's performance in the pile of guards, and Hao Qingqing on the side whispered: "If you don't drink or eat for seven days, how can people stand it?" Besides, if he has something to lose, the princess will have to eat you. ”

"Indeed, my three uglies will cry when they are hungry, not to mention that the son of the world does not drink or eat for seven days, where can ordinary people bear it. But didn't I prepare it for him? The string of prayer beads worn by the prince is made of ground meat, ginseng and various precious medicinal herbs, and you can eat this for a while. The most important thing is that the prince is facing away from the palace, and when it is time to cast the spell, as soon as everyone leaves, I will find someone to replace him. Looking from behind, who can tell if it is the prince of the world, as long as they are not allowed to enter the palace, there will be no problem. ”

Hao Qingqing was silent for a moment, then suddenly leaned his head over and asked in a low voice, "You say...... This can't be true, is it? Folding life, what a serious matter, if I were the princess, I would definitely call the person who came up with this idea over and beat me hard. If it's really good to live the world, beware of the son of the world hating you. ”

"What are you afraid of, the name on the table is written as the son of the world, and the eight characters on the birthday are written as a little eunuch, this is not right, it is strange if it can have an effect. I have already discussed with Shizi, this is just a play, it shows loyalty, as long as the meaning is reached, even if it serves the purpose, nothing else matters. This kind of thing, that is, whoever is ahead of the curve, who is more dominant, if other people come up with something, but we are passive. This time, we're making such a fuss, I guess Ni Laokong's side will have to start tossing. ”

In the evening of the same day, the Yamen also arranged a Dharma platform, and urgently found a few Taoist priests. Xingwang believed that there were several Taoist temples around Anlu, and there were also a few famous Taoist priests, and there was no shortage of talents to do this kind of ritual. Kong Zhang and the adjutant of the state government, under the command of these Taoists, also began this kind of longevity ceremony. As for how many of those birth dates are true and how many are false, only God can know.

Soon after this ceremony was held, news came from Nanjing, probably that this exchange method was indeed effective, and the Son of Zhengde really recovered and drove back to Beijing. This time, the vassal king of Huguang, whether he was willing or not, had to act. The Taoist monks in Huguang are worth a hundred times, and the Ming clan has lost a thousand years of life and suffered heavy losses. However, because they all fell behind, after all, it was not as good as Xingwang's side to take the lead, and the impact was a big difference.

Anlu Palace, in the back garden, Zhu Houxi took the poem he wrote to Yang Chengzu in front of him, "Big brother, look at it, if this poem is given to Sister Xue Niang, will it have an effect?" ”

"This thing is really useless for you chasing girls." Yang Chengzu put the manuscript aside without looking at it, "Besides, how many times have I said it, something like this, you should show it to Changshi." I'm a martial artist, no, I'm a courtier. Don't ask me about martial arts, the answer I told you must be wrong, I really can't see the good in this poem. ”

"People who can write about the rolling Yangtze River may not understand poetry?" Zhu Houxi smiled and shook his head, "If you say this, Lone must not believe it." But you said this thing is useless for chasing girls, this lonely letter. Because no matter what, Lone's poems can't answer the point of rolling Yangtze River East Passing Water, and getting it to Sister Xue Niang won't make her eyes shine. But without poetry, what means should I use to let Sister Xue Niang know my mind. ”

Sun Xueniang's encounter with him was just a hurried get-together, probably treating him as a little hairy child, as for the object of marriage, she must not have considered it. Later, the proposal of the palace was actually more stressful than positive for Xue Niang.

The Sun family's choice of Yang Chengzu as his son-in-law certainly had the ingredient of Xue Niang's wishes, and it did not mean that the young prince would die early. In this era, the love between sisters and brothers is not very accepted, and Xue Niang naturally does not regard the son who is several years younger than herself as a good match, and if she wants to catch her, it is indeed a problem in front of Zhu Houxi.

It is said that he should not think about these things when he is in mourning now, but human nature is not limited by some rituals or rules. Yang Chengzu smiled and asked, "How old are you, are you in such a hurry?" Don't worry, Miss Sun won't find someone to marry for a while, you still have time. ”

"The problem is that the Son of Heaven has returned to Beijing, and Lone feels that time is pressing, in case Lone is going to enter Beijing after a while, isn't there even less hope for this family business?"