royal robes

Chapter 194 Purple Bodhi

In today's world, it can be said that selling private salt is the most profitable business, and rice can only rank second.Although it is state-owned, it is not impossible to buy and sell privately, but salt will be taxed, and it will be heavily taxed. Salt that has been taxed is official salt.

Obviously, the twelve carts of salt escorted by Gu Xiaoyue did not pay taxes.However, this kind of thing is not uncommon, as long as the merchant bribes the relationship, let the security bureau transport the private salt as goods out of the city.Most of the bodyguards in the Zhengyou Escort Agency did not dare to investigate more.There is also a lot of money to buy relationships, but it is definitely much lower than the tax of the twelve carts of salt.

Today the general price of rice is 10 Wen a liter, while the price of salt is one tael a liter, which is a hundred times more expensive than rice.These twelve carts of private salt are enough to make this person a fortune.

Everyone present knew Gu Xiaoyue's identity and background. His father, Gu Guozhang, was Lei Hong's sworn brother. A bodyguard like this kind of lady bodyguard is already doing good deeds, as long as she doesn't go out to harm others.

Gu Guozhang's business in the Escort is not bad. Although he often transports some unscrupulous things, at least he doesn't take the initiative to cause trouble.As long as he knows this, Li Jing will feel at ease.Li Jing didn't want Lei Hong, the second emperor of the night, to appear in the land of Tang Dynasty.

In fact, with Gu Guozhang's identity and strength, he is fully qualified to do so, but Gu Guozhang's temperament has changed drastically after he got married, so many people thank Gu Guozhang's wife, Yufu Youdao, for being able to rule one of the people who fought all over the world at that time.Many people even asked Gu Guozhang's wife how to manage their husbands.

In fact, this was all because Gu Guozhang was too affectionate. He recognized this woman at first sight and said she would do whatever she said.Gu Guozhang never complained at all. The couple had been together for half their lives and were very satisfied.

Dugu Xingyue said: "Xiaoyue, you can't believe everything I taught you before, and you have to see your own perception in the future. Do whatever you want, and what Master said is just for reference."

Gu Xiaoyue nodded awkwardly, only she understood what Dugu Xingyue was talking about.When Dugu Xingyue taught her how to practice sword a few years ago, she told her that women are no worse than men, and it is good to live alone.At that time, Dugu Xingyue really thought so, but after seeing Zong Xin, her thoughts changed.Until now, Dugu Xingyue has discovered that as a woman, she must find a man to live. Although women are no worse than men, there are still many things that they cannot do by themselves and need a man's help.

In fact, Dugu Xingyue doesn't care about Zong Xin's fame and martial arts, as long as the two of them can hug each other and say a few intimate words to each other before going to bed, they will be satisfied.

Dugu Xingyue understands the feeling of a long night best, how many times she wakes up alone feeling unwell, and wants to talk to someone, but there is no one around her.Dugu Xingyue really doesn't want to experience that feeling again, now it's better, even if Zong Xin is not around, Yaoyao will sleep with her, and everyone takes good care of each other.

After greeting each other a few words, Dugu Xingyue concentrated on serving Zong Xin for dinner again.In fact, Dugu Xingyue felt that it would be good for Zong Xin to lose a hand, so that he could take good care of him when eating.In the past, she just helped him pick up vegetables and pour wine, but now she can feed him directly. Dugu Xingyue really likes this feeling.

Yaoyao didn't serve him so attentively, but occasionally brought food to Zong Xin.After all, Dugu Xingyue is older, and she prefers to serve others, while Yaoyao's age is more casual.

While eating, a middle-aged woman under 30 years old walked in from the door. She looked elegant and luxurious in her clothes, and she was by no means an ordinary family.

Xiao Er immediately stepped forward and said politely: "Grandma, the shop is taken over by that monk, please choose another one."

"I'm here to find someone." The woman walked directly to Zong Xin's side, looked carefully and then said: "This is Master Zong Xin, it is rumored in the world that such a beautiful monk is rare in Buddhism, and his reputation is indeed well-deserved. Unexpectedly It is really a coincidence to meet Master Zongxin in Bangzhou."

Zong said: "You didn't come for me, did you?"

"How did the master see it?"

"Although you were the first to come to the poor monk, there was a little surprise in your eyes. It is true that you did not come here to find the poor monk by chance. You said you came to find someone, so you probably want a bodyguard."

The woman admired: "That's right, it's the women who came to look for Miss Gu."

"You talk."

The woman took out a small box from her bosom, and then said: "Miss Gu, I would like to ask Zhengyou Escort Bureau to protect me. If Miss Gu is willing to send me safely to Jinling, this box will The things in it are just as a thank you."

When Gu Xiaoyue opened the box, a faint purple light suddenly came out, followed by a refreshing fragrance.Everyone took a closer look, and there was a purple bodhi inside. According to legend, the Buddha sat under the bodhi tree for 49 days and became enlightened. The fruit on that tree is Purple Bodhi.

It is said that purple bodhi can raise the dead, flesh and bones. Even if ordinary people eat purple bodhi and cannot become immortals, they can greatly increase their lifespan.

Everyone is familiar with this legend, but it is just a legend.The real purple bodhi is a healing elixir produced in the Western Regions, which has a very significant effect on both external and internal injuries.Because it is extremely precious, it is rare for ordinary people to see it.Because it looks like a Bodhi, this legend is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Gu Xiaoyue closed the box, then shook her head and said, "This thank you gift is very attractive, but I can't accept this dart. My father has ordered that the escorts under the banner must not accept the dart without permission, otherwise they will be severely punished."

"What is this grape?" Zong Xin suddenly asked, because he also saw that it was a good thing, it could emit a purple light, and the fragrance was fragrant.As a foodie, Zong Xin really wanted to put it in his mouth and taste it immediately.

The woman explained: "This thing is purple bodhi. The legend is not true. It is just an extremely rare fruit. People who practice martial arts eat purple bodhi to improve their skills, and those who are injured can also help recover from injuries. That's all. , it’s not like in the legend that one can become immortal by eating it.”

"Exactly, I got hurt a little, give me this grape, I will take you to Jinling..."

Before Zong Xin finished speaking, several pairs of hands immediately grabbed him, and two pairs of hands covered his mouth.Of course Yaoyao and Dugu Xingyue covered their mouths, they couldn't let Zong Xin act like this.Li Yu and Zhao Kuangyin each grabbed Zong Xin's arm, while Tianya held his thigh.Everyone was nervous, and Zong Xin wanted to die again.

"No..."

"Husband, the origin of this woman is definitely not simple. She is actually willing to take out a purple bodhi and let others take her to Jinling. The distance from here to Jinling is only two days and less than three to five days. Don't you think something is fishy? ? Someone as smart as my husband must not be willing to take risks just to taste the taste of this purple bodhi, right?"

Yaoyao kept nodding, Dugu Xingyue is really smart, if Yaoyao were to say it, she would not be able to describe it so accurately.I was just in a hurry to tell him not to pick up deals randomly, let alone such an obvious trap.

Everyone can see that this woman is not simple.You can actually take out a purple bodhi, and you only need to protect her for a few days. This kind of transaction is too simple, so simple that people can't believe it.Obviously, if her life hadn't been threatened, she would never have traded Zi Bodhi for her own life.

Zong Xin waved his hand and said: "Don't get me wrong, I don't really want to protect her. I just want to trick the purple bodhi into my hand, then eat it and it's over. Her life or death has nothing to do with me, anyway, I won't admit it when the time comes. , the thing has already entered the stomach, there is no proof. Otherwise, it is easier to kill her here, and take away this purple bodhi. Anyway, someone must be chasing her, and we are poor monks if we help her get rid of it early Do good."

I can't believe it, I really can't believe that such an eminent monk would say such shameless words.Zi Bodhi is indeed a good thing, he actually wanted to snatch Zi Bodhi away and kill him.This method... is too cheap, too shameless, let alone a monk, even ordinary people would not be so shameless.

The woman beside her was not angry, but smiled softly.Others were also quite curious, why did this woman still find it funny?Didn't she understand what Zong Xin meant?Zong Xin wanted to kill her to silence her, and then occupy the purple bodhi, but she still laughed.

The woman said: "Master Zong Xin is an eminent monk, he will definitely not do this. People's women are just women, and they don't know martial arts, how can the master do it."

"You can do it~!" Zong Xin took it for granted: "Don't talk about women, children will be beaten, and old men will be killed. I just killed an old man in his seventies a few days ago."

Everyone admired him, and only Zong Xin was so shameless.Huangfu Hui was indeed killed a few days ago, that old general is indeed not young.Most people will hide this kind of thing, which means Zong Xin has the face to say it.The most exaggerated thing is that Zong Xin didn't feel a trace of guilt, but rather proud.

The woman said awkwardly: "Master Zongxin, are you willing to guarantee that I go to Jinling?"

"What's the matter, tell me carefully. If possible, I will be responsible for protecting you to Jinling."

The woman said: "The family woman's surname is Chen. When I was young, I was called Xi'er. When I was 17, I married the owner of Baiyun Village. The couple had no friendship for several years, so they had another relationship. Recently, I found out that someone was spying on me. It must be The owner of the villa has doubts, but it is a pity that my good friend went back to Jinling to do business. So I had to make a plan early. This purple bodhi was given to me by my good friend for protection. Now I just want someone to take me to Jinling to find that good friend. , that unconscionable friend has a prominent status, and he will protect me for sure, otherwise I will surely die. I happened to see the escort flag of the Zhengyou Escort Bureau, so I thought I would drag Miss Gu to send me back to Jinling. With Miss Gu by my side, Baiyunzhuang I don’t dare to do anything to the owner of the villa. If you don’t agree, the woman has no choice but to go home with the purple bodhi and put it back quietly, just begging the owner not to find out.”

(End of this chapter)