Chapter 24: Decay and Extravagance
Zhou Xinyi turned his head and saw that Jiang Yi had tears on his face, and his makeup was spent.
The problem is that she didn't want Zhou Xinyi to find out along the way, crying silently, he didn't know until Brandy reminded her.
Jiang Yi has always been a celebrity in the eyes of his successor.
She is known for being strong and fearless, and she does things in a hurry, and wherever she appears, she will inevitably be destroyed. On any occasion, she will be seen as a formidable foe.
And Jiang Yi herself is even more aimed at the emperor, arrogant and unwilling to show her fragile side, which makes people even more afraid to probe her personality.
No wonder Brandy was so surprised.
Few people realize that she is also just a bit of a tiger girl.
The tears were purely accidental, but the tear glands made their own decisions, and Jiang Yi turned his head very strongly.
There was no crying in his tone, "It's nothing, it's just that I suddenly knew something, and I was a little surprised." ”
Zhou Xinyi didn't want to expose her, but in order to exchange information, he still told the story of what he encountered in Lippur's mansion.
Brandy sighed, "Then it doesn't seem strange that Miss Jiang Yi will be sad." ”
No, it's weird, I can't understand it.
Zhou Xinyi asked, "Although I was also shocked, this was within my acceptance, Jiang Yi She is very strong, why did she react so strongly?" ”
Jiang Yi knocked him, "I'm very calm." ”
You haven't wiped the snot off your face, girl......
Brandy pondered for a moment, "Do you know what I mentioned to you earlier, Zhou Xinyi, why do the heirs feel that they should help their ancestors?" ”
"Because the light curtain itself provides us with many hints, and those hints are subtle and even pervasive."
"For example, even though we are all modern people, the people in the light curtain can recognize our ancestors by the breath on our bodies, enemies will come to the door, friends will also come to the door, and we will do what our ancestors have done will increase the fit with the inheritance...... These are all issues that can be explained. ”
"Of course, there are also things that can't be explained, such as the civilization that the inheritors see, all of which are bright and beautiful."
Zhou Xinyi interrupted, "I didn't see it. ”
Brandy chuckled, "That's because you're the judge...... Few heirs will choose to be an official. ”
"Take Jiang Yi's group of people as an example, their real life is often not very happy, so when they come here, when they see this glamorous new world, they will have a feeling of opening the door to a new world - oh my God, how nice it would be if I were born here! They will think so. ”
"I always have that feeling, like a light curtain wants us to fall in love with this era."
"So when this era lifts its mask and reveals the deepest darkness, there is often a feeling of being turned upside down."
It's like a man who is obedient to you suddenly dumps you one day...... Zhou Xinyi gave an inappropriate example.
He secretly glanced at Jiang Yi.
So she was too depressed in reality, and went to the light curtain to seek comfort, but suddenly she was thrown by the real face of the light curtain, and she couldn't hold back and cried?
"It's all said...... It's the tear glands that can't be controlled," Jiang Yi saw through what Zhou Xinyi was thinking, "I'm the descendant of the Black Dragon!" Black Dragon! Earlodi! ”
She pointed to the brandy, "And you!" You just didn't tell him on purpose! ”
"My inheritance weapon is this bone sword, and the inheritance ability is the strength beyond ordinary people, the five senses, intuition, and empathy."
"I can keenly read other people's emotions, so it's very difficult for ordinary people to deceive me in front of me."
"When I was in that dark room, the strong emotions of those children overwhelmed me, and I couldn't do anything."
"When I leave there, after the whole person relaxes, the tear ducts also begin to vent!"
"It's a physiological instinct! Instinct! ”
Zhou Xinyi glanced at Jiang Yi and then at the brandy.
The latter smiled and spread his hands, "That's right, but the problem I just talked about does exist." ”
Can't fool Jiang Yi, start fooling me, right?
Zhou Xinyi stood up, wanted to go upstairs to rest, and asked an extra question.
"So, is Jiang Yi doing well in reality?"
Jiang Yi was stunned, facing this question, she didn't know how to answer, and was even a little at a loss.
His habitual concern for people has been committed again, and out of friendship, he really wants to know how Jiang Yi is doing.
But he also knows that in society, many people will not show their gaffes.
Seeing that Jiang Yi didn't answer, Zhou Xinyi made a round and returned to his room to rest and rectify.
On the way, he knocked on the door next door and found that Vir had left.
Hey, it's like having two children.
For the rest of the day, he had to forget about the trivialities for a while, clear his mind, and get rest.
He wants to face tomorrow with the best attitude, after all, tomorrow is Young Master Ji'an's birthday banquet, and that is the real business.
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One night is enough time for Li Pur's official hat to land, and it is also enough for rumors to ferment in Jizhou City.
Jizhou City is very large, half a country's size, but even so, the terrifying truth of the Li Pul official's family spread like a fog in every street and alley in one day.
Lipper abducted sixteen children of different ages in an esoteric and mystical attempt to study a new type of technique.
He hopes to transfer the souls of animals to humans, and give them access to all of that human's memories and wisdom.
In layman's terms, it is to force the animal's mind into the human body.
To increase their chances of success, they even use animals with higher IQs, such as parrots, dolphins, and monkeys.
Children who are given common sense will develop hormonal and mental confusion, they will not be able to distinguish whether they are human or animal, and they will not even be able to eat normally, because they will not be able to tell whether they should eat these things or not!
Eventually, their consciousness will gradually become occupied by animals, turning into "animals" with human minds, running on all fours, crawling, and even trying to spread their wings.
Zhou Xinyi heard that there was a child who was recognized by his mother, and when he returned home, the soul belonging to humans had been completely replaced by animals.
He, or "it," called out to his mother in a muddle, making ugly noises, eating and sleeping as he remembered, except that he did everything he did on all four legs, like a big dog.
He would ask his mother to buy him his favorite toy in rough human language, but when he got it, he would tear it apart with his mouth!
What made the mother even more desperate was that the thinking that belonged to his son had long since disappeared, and he was only facing a monster with his son's shell and memories!
The rumors he heard along the way were enough for Zhou Xinyi to recall yesterday's experience.
"Damn Lipple, is that guy dead?"
"That technique is a grave violation of morality, and he will be hanged tomorrow," said Brandy. "Because today is Young Master Ji'an's birthday.
Zhou Xinyi felt that he had the same idea as the underground rebel group at the moment - this guy's birthday was too inopportune.
Thinking back, Zhou Xinyi asked in a low voice, "You went well yesterday." ”
Bai Lan nodded, "Of course." ”
Yesterday, according to the plan, he entrusted a reliable, but not so powerful killer to assassinate Young Master Ji An today.
After that, he also stopped by to find the Zenguss officials, their plan was about to begin, and there was no reason why the Zenguss officials should not help.
Everything is ready, just wait for the feast.
"I heard that happened yesterday to the Lipple officials...... "Several people who have not yet entered the banquet hall are talking to each other.
"That's right, I've also heard that it is said that if it weren't for the fact that today is Young Master Ji An's birthday, he would have been executed today!"
The woman said in amazement, "So those rumors are true, my God, the gods have eyes, no wonder the officials of Lipple refuse to live on high ground." ”
"If you want me to say, it's still Young Master Ji An who is more trustworthy! Not only does he live on the tallest tower in the city, but he is also so approachable and big-hearted! ”
This is the first time that the civilians in the city have had the opportunity to participate in the banquet of a famous family, and they can't help but get excited.
"It shouldn't be long before Young Master Ji An will be summoned by the gods."
"By the way, I heard that yesterday's evil deeds of the Lippur officials were discovered by a judge," a young girl waved her hands vigorously, "Will the judge come to the banquet today?" I really want to see you......"
Your Excellency is right next to you right now......
Zhou Xinyi glanced at the crowd helplessly, and was preparing to enter the hall with brandy in advance.
Although the banquet was nominally "celebrated with the people", after all, there was a class distinction, and people with official ranks, status, or noble births could enter the banquet hall at 4 p.m. to talk and get acquainted with each other.
Civilians can only enter at five o'clock in the afternoon, when the feast is about to begin.
As a judge who has become famous for a while, he is naturally in the wave that entered at four o'clock.
Jiang Yi had to join the other heirs stationed in the Warriors Alliance and start entering at five o'clock.
As soon as he entered the banquet, Zhou Xinyi saw many well-dressed gentlemen and ladies, chatting with each other in the banquet.
The folk customs of this era are different from the Western banquets in Zhou Xinyi's cognition.
First of all, since it was a banquet, they would not be like the aristocrats of the West, who had to maintain their size and elegance even if they did not eat.
On the contrary, banquets here are more focused on food and drink, and the best way to bring people closer together is to enjoy delicious food and drinks together.
During this period, wealthy ladies would tie a flamboyant bow tie or interlining cloth on the chest of their gowns, which looked a bit like ostentatious saliva towels, decorated with beautiful patterns and precious stones.
This is the fashion of this era, and perhaps these interlining styles will stop being popular in a few years, but at least in recent years, ladies have indeed adopted this as a symbol of beauty.
But from Zhou Xinyi's point of view, this is really like wearing a saliva towel and being careful to get it dirty...... Of course, if the fabrics used are atmospheric and elegant, they will indeed look trendy and beautiful.