August 15 was supposed to be a day for relatives to reunite, but there was no Mid-Autumn Festival in the underworld, so today was nothing more than an ordinary day for all ghosts.

Early in the morning, the high-ranking officials of the Ghost Mother Country entered the palace on time and lined up to enter the Tiande Palace;

When I came to the hall, after bowing to the ghost mother three times and bowing nine times, I heard a shout from outside the hall: "Good news, Wu Zhiqi is defeated, and Sanxing Island is recovered!" Everyone was stunned, and then there was an uproar.

Five days ago, they were still worried, thinking that they were afraid that Xiao Shizhu would go and not return this time, but they didn't expect that this little ghost really had two brushes, and he really defeated Wu Zhiqi.

"Biography!" the ghost mother shouted, unable to suppress the excitement in her heart, and the fingers hidden in the wide sleeved robe trembled slightly.

Wu Zhiqi, a big hidden danger, has threatened her ghost mother country for hundreds of years. In the past, the ghost mother army could only fight with him to a draw, once Wu Zhiqi turtle retreated to Sanxing Island, even the most elite sailors in the country could not do anything about him;

After the soul who came to report handed Xiao Shizhu's piece to Chunyun, he withdrew from the main hall. As soon as Chunyun was about to present the recital, the ghost mother said, "You come to read it." ”。

"Yes. Chunyun said and retreated into the ranks of the hundred officials, unfolded the chapter in his hand, cleared his throat, and said: "Chen Xiao Shizhu knocks: kiss ......." Before he finished speaking, Chunyun suddenly paused, frowned, and then a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"Yes. After waiting for a while, she didn't speak, and the ghost mother was a little impatient.

"Yes. Chunyun frowned again, and continued to look at the chapter and read: "Chen Xiao Shizhu knocked: Dear ghost mother sister, classical Chinese is too difficult to write, I'll give you the vernacular." Wu Zhiqi has been defeated, Sanxing Island is now under our control, and the minister also dug up 3 million taels of gold and silver treasures on the island, and captured more than 3,000 demon soldiers, and more than 1,000 old and young monkey demons. Please hurry up and send warships to fetch the money, and send some soldiers and horses with heavy firearms to take over this place. I have already drawn a map for you to build fortifications, and the sergeant will come and build fortifications on the island according to my plan, so as to ensure that no ghosts can hit the island again. In addition: Wu Zhiqi is a good naval battler, I took it upon myself to leave his life first, and I will bring it back to you in a few days to see, and we will keep him if you think it is available. After all, what is the most important thing for you to develop in this ghost mother country, the answer is very sure to be talents! ”。 Before he finished speaking, the hundreds of officials in the court were already snickering.

"Huh. Even the majestic ghost mother in the past was amused when she heard this, and said, "Present it!" Chunyun got the order and hurriedly handed over the chapter.

The ghost mother took it in her hand and took a look, but when she saw that the words on the chapter were like ghost paintings, she smiled and smiled, and after a trace of disgust flashed on her face, she said: "This Xiao Shizhu's words are really not ordinary ugly." ”。 After finishing speaking, she closed the concert, put away her smile, and said aloud to the hundred officials: "Quickly mobilize 20,000 sergeants, thirty warships with heavy firearms and grain and grass to go to sea, and replace Xiao Shizhu to take over Sanxing Island." ”。

Ten days later, Xiao Shizhu and his entourage, escorting the prisoners and seizing them, returned from Sanxing Island to China.

When he arrived on Shuoyue Island, Xiao Shizhu handed over the unloading and placement of the captives to the five thousand households and Qiushuang, and then took Wu Zhiqi, Lu Wu, Ying Zhao, Qin Yuan and King Kong to the Ghost Mother Palace.

Compared to before the expedition, when he returned, he had a little gray-haired monkey dressed in black robes and wearing a small bun on his head.

This little monkey was not as good as Xiaoyu Mountain City, he looked left and right, and was very curious about everything, and sometimes scratched his ears and cheeks and asked him: "Uncle Xiao, what is this?", or: "Uncle Xiao, what is that?".

Xiao Shizhu didn't feel annoyed by him, but explained to him one by one. I also bought a sugar gourd and a sugar man, and let the little monkey grab one in one hand and eat it.

When he came to the Ghost Mother Palace and entered the palace gate, when he stood in front of the gate of the Inner Courtyard Palace, a human soul dressed in a python robe and holding a dust whisk greeted him. The soul who had come was short and stocky, with a round and large face, kind eyebrows, and when he smiled, his eyes narrowed into a line.

He was the first to be promoted, Yude, the head of the outer court.

"General Xiao. Yude bowed to Xiao Shizhu, who was standing in front of the gate of the inner courtyard palace, and said with a smile: "The ghost mother has an order, and the rest of the ghosts are waiting in the outer court, you go in alone to see her." ”。

"Hmm. Xiao Shizhu nodded, glanced at the little monkey on his shoulder, and said to Yude: "But I can take him in, right?"

Yude looked at the little monkey, but saw that the monkey had a peach-shaped red face, embedded with two shining golden eyes, and the bones were spinning straight, very lively and clever, and endearing. Without thinking, he nodded his head and said, "Yes." ”。

As soon as these words came out, others thought it was nothing, but Wu Zhiqi was nervous.

"You wait here. Xiao Shizhu turned to face them, and looked at Wu Zhiqi again, but after seeing a trace of worry between the other party's eyebrows, he said with relief: "Don't worry, I said that if I protect your life, I will definitely protect you, including your family." ”。 After finishing speaking, he turned around and strode towards the inner court.

Under Chen Ruo's guidance, Xiao Shizhu went deep into the inner courtyard.

"Don't you go to Vientiane Palace?" Xiao Shizhu asked casually when passing by Vientiane Palace.

"Nope. Ruochen shook his head and said, "My lord said that I will approach you in the Absolute Fragrance Garden today." ”。 As he spoke, he continued to take Xiao Shizhu into the depths.

After walking for a little more than half a cup of tea, they came to the door of a moon cave in the depths of the inner courtyard. After passing through this gate, Xiao Shizhu saw himself standing in an exquisite garden about the size of an acre or two.

The four corners are planted with different plants, and the ancient plum branches in the northeast are thin and strong, revealing a proud trend before they bloom. In the northwest, there are evergreen bamboos that stand tall and tall in the sky, dancing in the wind and making a rustling sound.

The ancient banyan tree in the southeast, stretching its soft and tender green branches and leaves, is like a giant umbrella, forming a forest of trees, covering a large area of the garden. The southwestern banana tree has thick branches and large, delicate leaves, like a large fan.

A cobblestone path winds from the foot of Xiao Shizhu until it stops in front of the door of the round house in the depths of the courtyard. Both sides of the path are planted with orchids, and the flowers are in full bloom, some are simple, some are ostentatious, some are delicate and elegant, and they are smiling.

The light floral fragrance emanates from the buds and petals, making the orchids cool and fragrant.

The room at the end of the trail sits north and faces south, with a round wall and a dome, and the eaves are covered with a heavy blue glazed tile, with a spire and a gilded roof. On the wall, three feet above the ground, there are many carved wooden windows densely arranged, and the window lattice is carved with line grooves and various peach gourds, pomegranate bats and fan-shaped bottles and other patterns, all of which are openwork and very decorative.

This is the first time Xiao Shizhu has seen the Ghost Mother Palace, the only building that is not cast in copper. Compared with the splendid halls outside the courtyard, this place really has a winding and secluded flavor.

Xiao Shizhu followed Ruochen into the house, but saw that the house was full of different heights, all kinds of flower stands, including bamboo, wood, and metal. Wall-mounted, mobile, gallery and sheet are also available.

The flower stand is also full of all kinds of flowers and plants, such as delicate peonies, hydrangeas with clusters of flowers, and cyclamen with bright purple and red colors.

There are also many plants that can only be seen in mythological books, such as: the dark green leek that resembles the lily, the yellow goose that likes to be funny, the ghost grass called the elf grass, and the squirrel that looks like a bamboo. Looking at this, this house seems to be a flower house. The openwork patterns carved on those windows must have been used to ventilate the room.

And a hundred flowers compete for beauty, competing for beauty, it can be seen that the owner of this house has put a lot of effort and thought into the management and planting of flowers and plants. In addition, there are all kinds of bird cages hanging in the house, and the cages are held in yellow birds, lark thrushes, grass flower finch, three-pack birds, etc., which makes this house full of birds and flowers.

In the depths of the house, there is a crescent-shaped pool made of pebbles, which is no more than three feet high, and a rockery is made of coral stones, and phoenix bamboos are planted on it, and water lilies and water grass are planted in the pool, and there are many seven-colored koi fish.

In front of the pool there is a large bookcase, on which are placed teacup seals, pen holder paperweights, the four treasures of the study room and many pieces of music. The most amazing thing is that there is a bow-shaped bird stand made of sycamore wood on the left side of the bookcase, on which are squatting two strange birds, both of which are shaped like chickens, swallow jaws and snake necks, turtle back fish tails, and covered with colorful feathers. And the first Wende, the wing Wenshun, the back of the text, the belly of the letter, the Wenren. It's not a phoenix and a phoenix, what else can it be.

At this time, the ghost mother was sitting behind the bookcase, looking at Xiao Shizhu with a smile and a word. And Xiao Shizhu turned a blind eye to her, walked straight to the bird stand, stretched out his hand to the phoenix's head, and said: "You are really a local tyrant, you can even afford this kind of bird." Those nouveau riche in the world are as weak as you. ”。 As he spoke, he reached out and stroked the heads of the two birds a few times.

The phoenix obediently lowered her head and rubbed against Xiao Shizhu's palm and the back of her hand, which made the ghost mother open her lips slightly in surprise, unable to speak for a moment.

The bird she raised herself knew that in the past, this phoenix was very arrogant, and no one was allowed to touch it except her. Today, she actually took the initiative to get close to Xiao Shizhu, which made her feel surprised in her heart.

After a moment, Xiao Shizhu stopped caressing the phoenix and stood in front of her.

"Ahem. The ghost mother recovered from her shock, and after looking Xiao Shizhu up and down, her eyes fell on the monkey on his shoulder, and asked, "Where did the demon monkey come from?"

At this time, the little monkey suddenly became a little scared, and seemed a little nervous, he grabbed Xiao Shizhu's clothes tightly with both hands, hid his head behind Xiao Shizhu's head, carefully showed half of his face, and looked towards the ghost mother.

"Wu Zhiqi's youngest son, Wu Xiaoshen, I call him Little Ash. Xiao Shizhu raised his hand and touched Wu Xiaoshen's head, then smiled faintly at the ghost mother and said, "I've been familiar with me for the past few days, and I've been sticking to me all day long." ”。

"It's strange that you killed so many of his father's minions, and he was like you at first sight. The ghost mother said, and secretly muttered in her heart: "This Xiao Shizhu seems to have an attraction to animals, first the tengu obeyed him, just now it was the phoenix, and now there is a monkey demon is the same, what is the origin?"

"Tell me about the battle. After a while, the ghost mother put away the suspicion in her heart.

Xiao Shizhu took Wu Xiaoshen off his shoulder, handed it to Ruochen, and said, "You take Xiao Gray to play outside." ”。 When Chen Ruo heard this, he immediately looked embarrassed, and he didn't stretch out his hand for a long time.

It seems that she is a little scared of monkeys.

"What are you afraid of?" Xiao Shizhu smacked his lips, and after looking at the embarrassed Chen Ruo with a trace of disgust in his eyes, he shouted again: "I gave him a bath." ”。

"Go ahead. The ghost mother also said lightly.

The master had spoken, and Chen Ruo didn't dare to postpone it, so he had to carefully reach over his hand to take Wu Xiaoshen. Wu Xiaoshen looked at her and rolled his eyes, then grinned. Chen Ruo was no longer so afraid of him, and smiled at him, and boldly reached out and touched Wu Xiaoshen's head, feeling that Wu Xiaogray's hair was soft and silky, and it was very comfortable, so he hugged him and walked out of the house happily.

After Ruochen left, Xiao Shizhu explained the battle experience, and later deceived Wu Zhiqi to be the ink person, and the soil wisps around him were also the things, and explained to the ghost mother in 1510, without exaggerating or concealing it.