"Zhao Xiao, are you out of the customs?"

At this time, Shi Huoguang happened to come to the backyard and saw Zhao Xiao standing in the courtyard, silent in thought.

"Sort of."

Generally speaking, retreat cultivation is not always available, and Zhao Xiao has not yet explored the illusion, so he should continue to work hard.

"What's going on?" Zhao Xiao saw the stone fire and wanted to speak and stopped.

"I'm thinking, it's rare for you to come back safely and make great achievements, so it's better to invite the Huaiying Pavilion monks in the capital to celebrate." Shi Huoguang said.

Zhao Xiao smiled faintly: "Shi Lao, who asked you to say this?" ”

Shi Huoguang lowered his head, his face was ashamed, and Zhao Xiao continued: "If I guessed correctly, which dignitary begged me to do something, and saw that I had been closed, so I found you. The people who know the friendship between you and me can only be those who are in the Huaiying Pavilion. ”

Zhao Xiao's reputation is now rising, and there are countless people who want to cling to him. Just on the way back to the court, there was an endless stream of gifts from county magistrates from all over the country, and Zhao Huang tried his best to refuse, but he couldn't stop them from giving gifts to other monks in his company. So much so that after returning to Dongshengdu, the incident was rumored to be Zhao Huang sending people to collect property and extort bribes along the way.

Nowadays, outside the Hou Mansion, there are people from all over the noble family watching the wind day and night, and any guest who can be allowed to enter the Hou Mansion is regarded as an object that can be attached to the enemy.

"It's Xin Shunying......" Shi Huoguang said, "She seems to have asked you for help." ”

"It's Mrs. Luo now." Zhao Xiao shook his head lightly: "But Senior Sister Xin still likes to play tricks like this, her car is outside the gate of the Hou Mansion at the moment, waiting for you to persuade me." ”

With Zhao Xiao's current cultivation, the inside and outside of the Hou Mansion are clear, which is not only subtle, but also a test of firmness.

"You'd better see it." Shi Huoguang said.

Zhao Xiao couldn't help but ask, "What benefits did she give you?" ”

Shi Huoguang hurriedly waved his hand and denied: "There really isn't!" I'm just, I just can't bear to see your sad face. I don't know how to persuade it, maybe meeting with the former pavilion can make my heart feel better. ”

"Born from the heart, my cultivation has been in trouble recently, and the external force is not enough to open my mind." Zhao Xiao paced with his hands in his hands and slowly walked out of the backyard. Seeing Shi Huoguang, who was walking beside him, bowed his head and thought hard, Zhao Xiao had to give in: "Okay, let's meet." ”

After changing clothes, Zhao Xiao came to see Xin Shunying in the living room, Luo Xixian did not come, it is said that the other party is married to a wife, and he should not visit at will like this.

"Senior Brother Zhao, it's rare to see ......" Xin Shunying was just about to get up to say hello, and was about to talk in the same tone as the same door in the museum, but when she saw Zhao Xiao's sideburns slightly white and thin, she couldn't help but lose color: "Senior Brother Zhao, how did you become like this?" ”

"I was seriously injured in Pujiaguan, doesn't Senior Sister Xin know?" Zhao Xiao sat down casually, and there was no intimacy on his face.

Xin Shunying was naturally fully prepared before coming to visit, and had already heard about the evil god descending on Pujiaguan, so his face turned worried: "I have indeed heard of it, but I never thought that there would be such a situation. ”

Zhao Xiao turned a blind eye to her attitude: "What is the important matter for Senior Sister Xin here?" ”

"It's not a big deal." Xin Shunying immediately put on a smiling face: "We heard that Senior Brother Zhao has made such a great contribution in Pujiaguan, and we all hope to get together with you." The same door of the museum should have moved around a lot, and it happened that Brother Zhao had time, so he might as well go to the suburbs to set up an elegant gathering? ”

Zhao Xiao's expression was cold, he sat in the same place and did not reply, the hall fell into silence, Xin Shunying said in order to alleviate the embarrassment: "Senior Brother Zhao, you are not an ordinary hall student now, and your words and deeds are a model for future students." The other juniors have a lot of admiration for you, and if they can see your demeanor and get a few words from you, it will be of great benefit to their cultivation in the future. ”

Zhao Xiao still didn't answer, and Xin Shunying had to ask: "Senior Brother Zhao said something, you can't let Senior Sister sit alone, right?" ”

"Senior Sister Xin's eloquence is still the same." Zhao Xiao said expressionlessly: "First of all, I started with Shi Lao, so I couldn't avoid it; Then he took out the hall and studied after the school, and let me take a responsibility out of thin air. has a grasp of people's hearts, and thinks that it is the director of the division. ”

Xin Shunying pursed her lips slightly, the reason why she spoke like this was that she recognized that Zhao Huang was not hard-hearted, so the old favor and the responsibility of the predecessors, these were just the ingenious means that could stumble Zhao Huang in the past.

But she didn't expect that after a short period of time, Zhao Xiao's temperament changed greatly, and he bluntly revealed other people's intentions, regardless of his feelings.

"These are not the real intentions of Senior Sister Xin." Zhao Xiao closed his eyes and recuperated: "You came to visit in person, you must have something to ask for." Let me guess, Da Sima wants to be appointed as a foreign minister, but there is no suitable person to speak to the lord, right? ”

Xin Shunying secretly amazed, looked left and right, and saw that there was no one else, so she had to say: "Senior Brother Zhao is like a god, I am indeed here for this matter." Pujiaguan is an important border town, and it should be entrusted to people who are well versed in military affairs, not incompetent and greedy people. Da Sima learned that Senior Brother Zhao was well organized in Pujiaguan, and he appreciated you very much, and he didn't want such painstaking management to be wasted. ”

Zhao Xiao opened her eyes and looked at Xin Shunying, her gaze was as sharp as a sword, which made her feel a tingling.

"It's really calculating." Zhao Xiao smiled: "A big Sima with a false title, where can he compare to sitting on one side and holding heavy troops?" In addition, the new defeat of the Jiuli Kingdom, the war eased, and there was no need to face the pressure of the army. Moreover, the border is a way to make money and make profits, and Da Sima is so calculating! ”

"Senior Brother Zhao is serious." Xin Shunying had no choice but to say: "A place like Pujiaguan involves the survival of the country, and the heavy responsibility is on your shoulders, how can you be negligent and indulgent?" Da Sima ruled the army and did not look at others, and General Wei was the best example. If Da Sima is as mediocre and incompetent as Gao Pinggong, how can he cultivate a subordinate general like General Wei who governs the army rigorously and handles things steadily? ”

Zhao Huang knew that if Da Sima Luoyi could really sit in Pujia Pass, the result would indeed be much better than Gao Pinggong.

"Did Senior Sister Xin make a mistake?" Zhao Xiao showed a tired look: "I seem to have returned to the dynasty triumphantly, but in fact, I am not reused, otherwise I will not be idle at home every day." ”

"Senior Brother Zhao is really good at laughing." Xin Shunying said: "I don't know how many noble people outside the Hou Mansion are waiting for them, just hoping to be able to enter the door and deliver a word, which is not reused?" Moreover, Zhao Xuedi claims to be idle, but he has a clear grasp of the situation in the imperial court, is this the realm of not leaving home and knowing the world? ”

"No need to compliment." Zhao Huang did not fake his color: "Who is going to sit in Pujia Pass, it is not for me to decide, you expect me to go to the lord of the country to give advice, but I have not been summoned, even if there are thousands of words, there is nothing to say." ”

"Senior Brother Zhao can get a recital." Xin Shunying said: "And Senior Brother Zhao already knows that Gao Ping died violently a few days ago, and the lord of the country will definitely appoint another town guard general." Zhao Xuedi knows better than others who is suitable for this position, even if he does not go to the book, the lord of the country will summon Zhao Xuedi to ask about this matter. ”

"What if I speak to the lord of the kingdom?" Zhao Xiao didn't care: "The lord of the country has all directions, who does he want to appoint, and how can he only listen to what I say?" ”

Xin Shunying covered her mouth and smiled: "In today's situation, others have a thousand words, how can they compare to a word from Senior Brother Zhao?" Senior Brother Zhao really looked down on himself. ”

Zhao Xiao raised his eyes and asked, "Since Senior Sister Xin said that I am heavy, I don't know what to pry open my mouth?" ”

Xin Shunying had already prepared, and she took out a scroll from her sleeve: "This is our family heirloom's "Yanxing Lie Gong Chapter", stating how to deduce the evolution of Zhou Tianxing's airflow and stay in and out. At that time, if the Tianxia Dynasty praise officials wanted to set up a mandala, they should also ask the divisor about the number of heaven and earth, and the good luck and evil, so as to ensure that the Dharma is effective. ”

When Zhao Xiao heard this, he was really moved, but there was no movement on his body, he just said: "The foundation of family learning is used as a gift, Senior Sister Xin, what you ask for is great." ”

"If it were someone else, I would never offer it." Xin Shunying smiled on her face: "This kind of profound and esoteric knowledge, there is only one in ten thousand who can be rude, and it is a waste to give it to such a mediocre person." But it is only appropriate to give it to Brother Zhao. is also a descendant of the Tianxia Dynasty's magic, which can be regarded as a confirmation of the mutual support between the same sect, how can it be compared with the interests of the philistine? ”

Of course, Zhao Xiao wouldn't believe these words, but he didn't expect Xin Shunying to be willing to pay such a price for Da Sima to be able to serve as Pujiaguan, but he felt that it was not worth it for Xin Shunying.

How can the perfect knowledge accumulated by generations of candidates be exchanged for a secular official position? And Zhao Huang had no intention of asking for a bribe, he originally planned to open his mouth so that he could refuse. But this Senior Sister Xin has a deep understanding of human nature, which suddenly made Zhao Huang unavoidable.

"Should I ask for this trick?" Zhao Xiao secretly asked Lingxiao.

"There is no do's or shouldn't, only whether you want to or not." Ling Xiao said, "You don't have to ask me everything, you should think about what will happen after you take this formula, and if you don't take it, you can restrain your mind." ”

"I just think that Xin Shunying doesn't have to be like this." Zhao Xiao said: "Since Gao Pinggong is dead, the lord of the country has appointed a new guard, and he doesn't want Chongxuanguan to interfere, there are not many people who are really worthy of the big responsibility, and Da Sima Luoyi is one of them."

Moreover, I was born in Huaiying Pavilion, and if I want to recommend Da Sima for foreign appointment, the lord of the country will inevitably think that we are secretly colluding and colluding, so that the words will arouse suspicion, but things will not work. ”

"You don't have to tell me these words." Lingxiao has no intention of this.

Zhao Xiao pondered for a moment, but still took the initiative to reach out and take the scroll, unfolded it casually and glanced at it a few times, the subtlety of which was difficult to describe.

"How? Does this gift satisfy Brother Zhao? Xin Shunying asked with a smile.

"I can't guarantee it." Zhao Xiao's expression was cold, and he didn't show joy or anger: "Even if I hold the Great Sima to the sky, if the lord of the country insists on using the children of the clan, I can't reverse it." ”

"Senior Brother Zhao laughed." Xin Shunying bowed slightly, then looked around casually, and found that there was not much decoration in the living room, and asked: "Senior Brother Zhao is now a prince, and his home is simple. I haven't even seen a few slaves since I started. ”

"Those who cultivate immortals and learn the Tao should have the idea of giving birth to all things, and it is not appropriate to keep slaves and maids." Zhao Yan said: "I am alone and have no relatives, so why should I raise a group of slaves and maids to serve as a façade?" ”

Xin Shunying sighed silently, Zhao Xiao, who was once cheerful and intelligent, has now become so withdrawn and indifferent, which is really emotional.

"No matter what, we will still convene the hall to hold an elegant gathering and talk about celebrations." Xin Shunying asked, "I wonder if Senior Brother Zhao can take the time to come recently?" ”

"My injuries are not healed, so it is difficult for me to travel." Zhao Xiao simply refused: "Instead of wasting time on idle affairs, those juniors of the pavilion should seriously study the magic and devote themselves to hard cultivation, so as not to go to the battlefield in the future, like me." ”

Xin Shunying was speechless and was about to get up to say goodbye, but Zhao Xiao said one more thing: "Also, don't bother Shi Lao in the future." I only endure this practice once, and if I do it again, I will not blame me for turning my face and not recognizing people. ”

"It's me who owes it to consideration." Xin Shunying felt that although Zhao Xiao's description was a little withered, that kind of awe-inspiring momentum could only be honed from the cruel battlefield, and there were some similarities with Da Sima.

After Xin Shunying left, Shi Huoguang said with an embarrassed expression: "You are not in good health, I shouldn't have made trouble for you." ”

"It's the trouble to find the door by yourself, and it has nothing to do with Shi Lao." Zhao Xiao thought for a while: "Shi Lao might as well go back to Huaiying Pavilion." ”

"But Jin Dingsi ......"

Zhao Xiao shook his head: "Now that the war is over, the official affairs of the Jinding Division are not as busy as in the past, and I will write to explain to the Marquis of Anyang." ”

Shi Huoguang looked at Zhao Xiao and was worried: "Could it be that something big is going to happen to Dongsheng?" ”

Shi Huoguang is not good at communicating with people, which does not mean that he does not know anything about mundane things. Zhao Xiao had to say clearly: "I have a premonition that chaos in the court is coming." Senior Sister Xin came this time and begged me to make a statement to the lord of the country and recommend Da Sima to be appointed as Pujiaguan, I am afraid that it is to avoid trouble. Shi Lao doesn't need to be affected, he can be quiet when he returns to Huaiying Pavilion. ”

"What about you?" Shi Huoguang held Zhao Xiao's arm.

"I'm in the center of the turmoil myself, and wherever I go, I'm going to bring the chaos wherever I go." Zhao Xiao is also self-aware now: "Shi Lao doesn't have to worry, I deliberately refused Senior Sister Xin's invitation, just because I didn't want to implicate Huaiying Pavilion because of this." Today, only by separating myself from the Huaiying Pavilion can I save everyone. ”

Zhao Xiao knew very well that Liang Tao was letting go for now, but he would continue to help him arrange rituals and rituals. And with the gradual completion of the rituals, Liang Tao's plot surfaced, and the struggle between all parties in Huaxu was about to become white-hot.

A clear-eyed person like Da Sima has already noticed the clues, so he chose to stay away from Dongshengdu and lead the troops to defend outside, which can be described as clever.

Shi Huoguang was stunned when he heard this, and hung his head in frustration: "It seems that I shouldn't have promised Xin Shunying in the first place." ”

Zhao Xiao said with a smile: "After this incident, Shi Lao should also understand, if anyone finds you in the future and hopes to attach to me, you should not agree." ”

"I don't worry about leaving you alone in Dongshengdu." Shi Huoguang said.

Zhao Xiao had no choice but to say: "I have no worries alone." ”

Shi Huoguang had no choice but to nod and agree in the end: "By the way, I planned to use your Lingwen Divine Iron to refine a few magic weapons, but I haven't done anything else, but I have refined it into a shrinking rune, and I will send it to you later." ”