Moisture is silent

In the middle of the night, everything is quiet.

Most of the people in Xianyun Villa have already gone to sleep, and the chirping of summer night insects can be heard from time to time in the dark forest of the back mountain.

Suddenly, a fluorescent light bloomed somewhere in the forest, and then from that point, dozens of places around the entire Xianyun Villa erupted with dazzling light, surrounding them into a circle with no edge visible at a glance, and the white light lasted for several hours. After a rest, it returned to normal. At first glance, nothing seemed to have happened near the villa.

However, the long-term workers who came to work on the second day came to the villa according to the usual route. Seeing that the gate of the villa was close in front of them, they could not go in. They wandered around for a long time like a ghost hitting a wall. There are more and more people, and everyone is shocked and afraid that they don't know what to do.

Just at this time, the gate of the villa opened, and the familiar little brother Rong stood at the door with a smile and waved, "I've kept you waiting, come in quickly. Our villa set up a large formation to protect the mountain yesterday. If we can’t get in, even if we encounter artillery bombardment, it won’t hinder our safety. Besides, our young master has bought all the nearby mountain land, and will grow more food, vegetables and fruits.”

"It really changed so much overnight." Steward Lu felt the deepest, following Rong Ying into the villa, and looking back at the entrance, he truly felt that there are two worlds inside and outside the village.

Rong Ying smiled, "Housekeeper Lu sees that there is no wasteland and barren mountains over there, so I will trouble you to lead people to reclaim the wasteland. If you don't have enough manpower, you can go to the prefectural city to recruit people. If you do a good job, you can stay for a long time. After that, we will build a dormitory for long-term workers. If our young master trusts you, you can bring your family to live in the villa and be protected by the villa."

"It's really like this, hurry up, let's go to work."

In the mansion, Huang Liang and Cang Yun sat side by side, one was earnestly asking for advice on formation techniques, and the other was earnestly teaching.Huang Liang arranged the formation to protect the mountain overnight, completely relying on his own hands, not to mention how happy and proud he was.Excited, no longer hungry and drowsy, pestering Cang Yun to teach him more knowledge about formations.

Cang Yun, who has always been less talkative and indifferent, is all right. He imparts all the knowledge of various formations that he has studied for many years. Facing a disciple who is smart and studious and forgets to eat and sleep, even if he is as lonely as Cang Yun, he is full of praise.

These two people are completely devoted to their studies, how can outsiders have the nerve to bother them?

Yun Runsheng brought a plate of delicious roast venison, and placed it in front of the two of them, "Eat some meat, don't get hungry."

"Then you can use this formation as well?" Huang Liang pointed to the blueprint and asked Cang Yun with a serious face.

The latter nodded "in most formations"

The two chatted freely, and had no time to talk to Yun Runsheng at all.

A quarter of an hour later, Yun Runsheng came in again and put two plates of freshly cut fruits on the table, "You are thirsty, eat some fruit to moisten your throat."

"Ah, I made a mistake." Huang Liang hugged his head and shouted, with annoyance and unwillingness on his face.

Cang Yun laughed, "It's okay, you discovered it in time."

After a stick of incense, the national teacher knocked open the door and walked in, plate after plate of dishes, fruits, desserts, and ping pong pong pong pong on the table, "Stop, let's eat first"

Huang Liang finally looked at him, but was extremely impatient, "Why do you always come here?"

The national teacher fell back angrily, "It's clear that Daoist Yun has swayed around several times before I came here."

Huang Liang was taken aback, "Has Brother Yun been here?"

"Pfft." The national teacher grinned, and mourned for someone outside the door.

Yun Runsheng raised his forehead, and there was a thick shadow under his eyes.What he is best at is alchemy and drawing talismans. He can teach Huang Liang with any of these two. However, why is Huang Liang interested in formations that he is least good at?

If Huang Liang wants to be a disciple to learn alchemy and drawing symbols, he is very happy to be that teacher

"Get out." Cang Yun chased people away with a cold face.

The national teacher snorted softly, "Can I also learn the formation?"

Cang Yun chuckled, "I'm afraid your brain is not enough."

"You are beating around the bush and saying that our dragon clan is stupid!" The national teacher was furious.

Huang Liang interrupted immediately, "Don't, don't represent me. I still have a bit of dragon blood, which shows that I am different. Uncle Cang Yun has always praised me for being smart, and I can almost hear cocoons in my ears."

"You little show"

"Okay, shut up." Cang Yun interrupted the two of them, pointing to the blueprint on the table, "You have to take a closer look at the rules of this formation."

The young man was busy studying the formation diagram with all his concentration.

The national teacher opened his mouth, but finally had no choice but to close the door and leave.

A moment later, Yun Runsheng came in again to deliver food, but no one paid any attention.

Two quarters later, the national teacher came in and wandered around, but no one looked at him.

Three quarters later, Yun Runsheng still delivered food, and the boy was still immersed in research.

half a day later

after one day

Two days later.

ten days later

"Hey, Sixth Brother, what are you thinking while squatting at the gate?" Brother Yun Wu walked into the Zhuangzi, and in a blink of an eye, he saw Yun Runsheng squatting alone in a daze at the gate of the mansion. Look, why is he so lonely and pitiful?

That's right, I didn't see Mr. Huang who was inseparable. Could it be that the sun came out from the west? He came around every now and then, or he couldn't meet them. If he did, he would definitely see Mr. Huang and Yun Runsheng sticking together, saying that they were not Brother Qi only believes in ghosts.Maybe it really isn't true. After all, looking at the entire Qing Kingdom, whoever the Qi brothers have such a loving couple who are so inseparable, Mengmeng, and their children have given birth to a large number of children is not ostentatious.

In short, that is called a present

Let people look at it, it will surely make your teeth sore.

"Meditate." Yun Runsheng smiled, "I have something to do here."

"That's right, your sister-in-law is going to invite her sisters and some wives to the mansion to have fun, and she sent me to find some beautiful flowers to decorate the yard. In this hot weather, whose flowers are not energetic, I just think of your flowers." It's so pretty and fresh."

"Small things, if you like it, dig it back. If you find that you can't support it, just dig it back."

"Okay. Cough, why didn't you see Mr. Huang? Could it be that he went home?" Yun Wu asked cautiously.

Yun Runsheng's face darkened, "At home, I have lessons with my master."

Yun Wu's eyes lit up, "Does Mr. Huang want to take the imperial examination? I have long thought that he is extraordinary. If he goes to the imperial examination, he will definitely be able to stand out."

"You think too much." Huang Liang took the imperial examination and Yun Runsheng laughed.

"You, it's not good if you go on like this. Although you have the name of Yun Zhenren and Yun Banxian, you sound like a monk. But the folks in the village don't know your details. Even if you are a real god, everyone still thinks you are. Young Master Yun Liu. It is not good for you and Mr. Huang if you are always so unmarried and out of the world."

Yun Wu cared for Yun Runsheng from the bottom of his heart, but the other party could only frown upon hearing this.

Yun Wu didn't notice it at all, and muttered, "If you want me to say, Mr. Huang has a very close relationship with you. You don't want Aunt He to marry you for you. It's better to choose an auspicious day for you, and invite some trustworthy relatives and friends to come to the villa. There are a few tables that are bustling and lively, so it can be regarded as a bright road, at least it has a reputation."

Yun Runsheng was confused when he heard, "How many tables are you going to do?"

Yun Wu stared, "Have you never thought of forming a bond with Mr. Huang?"

"..." That's right, I've never thought about what a bond is. He doesn't agree with it at all, the government doesn't recognize it, his family doesn't recognize it, and even both parties don't recognize the fact that they are brothers.But for those who form a contract, after a few years, nine out of ten will rely on their brothers, or brothers' families to find a wife for themselves, and some even directly marry the sisters of the contract brothers.

In the final analysis, in the bones of the people here, no matter whether they are male or female, whether they are emotional or not, or whether they are related or not, they are not as important as passing on the family line.

How could Yun Runsheng think about such an unstable and ridiculous relationship.

"You're going to be sorry for Mr. Huang." Yun Wu said in a heartbroken voice, "I see that he has a deep affection for you and trusts you very much. You'd better think about it seriously. Find a day to hold the banquet and formally confirm the relationship between the Qi brothers. Come to the relationship to be better and more stable.”

Yun Runsheng shook his head directly, "No need, no need."

"Ah, you are really stubborn. Did you mean to ask Mr. Huang?"

"No need to ask." He only wanted me to be his son-in-law, or even the queen haha.

Thinking of that crazy and cute boy, Yun Runsheng's face was full of helplessness.These days, being completely ignored by the other party, he really complained to the sky, it turned out that the feeling of staring and waiting is so uncomfortable.He retreated in the world of Lingzhu for several months, and the teenager waited hard on the beach every day. When he first heard it, he felt moved, distressed, and reflected.It was only now that I truly realized the helplessness of the young man at that time.

Capital, East Palace.

Wei Zixuan walked back and forth anxiously in the princess's room with his hands behind his back, looking out the window for a while, and counting silently with his eyes closed.

Finally, at the corner of the promenade in the garden, the graceful and luxurious princess hurried into the room surrounded by the maids of honor.

Seeing her younger brother who had been waiting for a long time, the Crown Princess sighed helplessly and waved away the irrelevant people. Before the Crown Princess could speak, Wei Zixuan asked impatiently, "Sister, how are you doing?"

The Crown Princess shook her head, Wei Zixuan's face darkened, "What's wrong with me?"

The Crown Princess rolled her eyes and said angrily, "I didn't find a chance to talk about you. After all, the Imperial Concubine is not Princess Yuxiu's biological mother. Although the empress position is empty now, and the imperial concubine is in charge of Fengyin and the affairs of the harem, Princess Yuxiu is the emperor's father." The only daughter who was born on the same day, the imperial concubine and empress would not easily intervene and make a mistake. If I raise it rashly, it will be easy for her to do it."

Hearing this, Wei Zixuan exhaled instead, "It turns out that my sister didn't say it, and I thought I was rejected. Sister, if the imperial concubine can't do it, then you can think of a way, ask the prince to speak for me, or, is there a chance to directly Ask His Majesty to ask sister to serve snacks, and I will leave the younger brother's marriage to you. My younger brother has nothing else to ask but wants to marry Princess Yuxiu."

"Give me something to do when you're done." The princess was sullen, "You are still so ignorant in your weak years. Your parents asked you to study in the south of the Yangtze River. They thought you would improve. But after a few years, you are still yearning for Yuxiu. Princess. If it is so easy to be a son-in-law, why should parents make things difficult for you?"

"If you fancy other princesses, you can do it with all your strength. But you want to fall in love with her. What's so good about Song Yuxiu that she is the prince's own sister, but she has no sense of being a sister in her eyes. If she doesn't get close to the prince, she treats me This sister-in-law is even more rude, shouting when she is happy, and ignoring her when she is unhappy, she is really a domineering girl that my father is used to."

The Crown Princess dislikes Princess Yuxiu very much. When she was a young girl from the Wei family, she met the young and lovely Princess Yuxiu at a banquet. Speaking of it, there is no other little girl in Beijing who is as cute as Yuxue. .From a young age, one can see that she grew up to be a beautiful woman with a natural beauty.She doesn't like it, there is no reason, she just doesn't like it.

Unexpectedly, a few years later, she became a crown princess, and Princess Yuxiu gradually grew up.

After she became a sister-in-law, she immediately wanted to get closer to the prince's only sister.It turned out that the little girl was fine, she came to the East Palace as a guest, and she was more affectionate to the prince's side concubine than to her.

The father is more eccentric, obviously the prince is the most important, but whenever there is any good thing, he first thinks of a princess who has lost money, but he is mediocre to the prince, and he seldom smiles to the prince.Only when facing that little girl will he have a fatherly side.Don't say she can't understand it, the prince who is the Son of Man is even more depressed.

Now the prince is middle-aged, and the father is old.

So who can Song Yuxiu rely on in the future? Doesn't it depend on being an older brother to enjoy the glory and wealth.I really have no eyesight, as long as I am not stupid, I should know how to get close to the prince and please her sister-in-law.

In the eyes of the Crown Princess, Princess Yuxiu is full of flaws, not worthy of her precious brother.

Wei Zixuan couldn't listen to it at all, "Sister, it's useless to say more, I just want to marry her and be her concubine. Sister, if you don't want to disturb the concubine, then you can help me persuade my parents. Father went to propose a marriage to His Majesty, His Majesty will definitely make it possible for me and Yuxiu Jing, the son of a family with both talents and looks, who is worthy of Princess Yuxiu? Only I am the best match. Room. Sister, help me"

"You are so stupid." The princess was furious. A man who doesn't even want a concubine or a housemate is not a fool.

Wei Zixuan gritted his teeth, "Sister, you are so confused, I told you all, Princess Yuxiu is now relying on a half-immortal, and only that half-immortal can refine the elixir she presents to His Majesty. If you make it possible for me and Yuxiu to marry, Yuxiu has become a member of our side, and that half-immortal can also use it. When the time comes to please His Majesty, the brother-in-law's future will be more secure. My brother-in-law is already [-] years old, and His Majesty is also old. The imperial concubine's nine princes are seven Years old, he will grow up in a blink of an eye. Don't my sister and the prince want more bargaining chips?"

The crown prince frowned tiredly, he admitted that his brother was right, the crown prince was already middle-aged, but His Majesty was still alive, and it looked like he could live for a long time.

How many years will I have to wait?

The concubine could not help but caressed Fanghua's cheeks in melancholy. From the day she married the prince, she was ready for the day when she would ascend to the throne at any time.

Wei Zixuan pondered, "I'm afraid that the Ninth Prince is the thorn in the heart of the prince's brother-in-law."

"Shut up and stop talking nonsense." The princess was flustered and upset.Now His Majesty only favors the noble concubine, and the growing Ninth Prince is simply

The siblings chatted unhappily for a long time, and it was almost noon when Wei Zixuan walked out of the East Palace.

Standing in the corridor looking at the sky outside Beijing, Wei Zixuan clenched his fists, his face full of certainty.

He believes that as long as his sister is willing to help persuade His Highness the Crown Prince, then His Majesty will complete the marriage in a short time.One day, he will be Princess Yuxiu's son-in-law.His Majesty bestowed the marriage in person, regardless of whether the demigod is real or not, it is possible that he dared to oppose His Majesty

Wei Zixuan swaggered forward, but a little eunuch ran towards the East Palace in a panic, bumping into Wei Zixuan hard.

"Why panic?" Wei Zixuan pulled the little eunuch displeased.

The little eunuch was about to cry, holding the letter in his hand, and said in horror, "News came from the border, a hundred thousand soldiers from Wu Dongguo suddenly raided, and they took Saihe Mansion overnight."

Wei Zixuan was surprised, the Qing Kingdom had been peaceful for many years, anyway, he had never heard of any war since he was a child.

"Again, why is that Saihe Mansion always being watched by Wu Dongguo?"

"What's more terrible, after losing the city of Saihe, they lost the city of Huan'an one after another. Now Wu Dongguo's 20 troops are pressing down on the border, and they are pre-attacking the city of Luoshui."

Wei Zixuan opened his mouth wide after hearing this, "It's abominable to lose so much. Where are the soldiers on the border, they can't get enough money."

"General Li and General He, who were guarding the border, passed away half a month apart for some reason. The new generals mentioned by His Majesty have not yet reached there. The frontier fortress has become an empty city. No wonder the Wudong Congress suddenly invaded. If it goes on like this, it will be terrible What should be done."

Wei Zixuan immediately thought of the brave and mighty Emperor Qing, how majestic Emperor Qing was when he swept across the countries on the sea, he was the generation who grew up listening to the stories of Emperor Qing.

"Your Majesty will definitely expel the barbarians from Eastern Wu, I am Daqing Mighty"

The news that Wu Dongguo's army came to invade and captured three cities in succession soon spread throughout the capital and throughout the Qing Kingdom.For a moment, the people of the Qing Kingdom, who had been at ease for decades, panicked. The bloody men were ready to fight at any time, while the timid ones silently prayed for Wu Dongguo to retreat quickly.

On the throne, Emperor Qing, who had entered old age, looked at Zhezi gloomyly. Day after day passed, Wu Dongguo became more and more presumptuous. The soldiers of Qing Kingdom, could it be that they were made of tofu?

He stared at Zhezi, thinking of the city occupied by Wu Dongguo, his heart was like a knife, full of shame.However, looking at the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, he had no talent available for a while.

Who can resist Wu Dongguo's hundreds of thousands of troops, who can take back the lost city, those brave men are either dead or old.

Look around.

No one has none.

Emperor Qing suddenly looked at the prince. He hoped that the prince would take the initiative to stand up and ask Ying to lead the army to resist the foreign thieves.In fact, even if the crown prince raised it, he would not agree. The crown prince is a Confucian scholar, and he has never shown his talent as a leader since he was a child. He is mediocre.Of course, this is the crown prince he chose after all.

"I, my dear."

"Your Majesty can't"

"No way"

"Father"

The court was full of chaos, but Emperor Qing felt extremely peaceful.Since Yuxiu left, no, it seems that since eating the elixir brought back by Yuxiu, his brain seems to have cleared up a lot, and when he recalled the past, he was not like himself.He glanced at the three or two remaining Taoist priests in the court. In the past, half of the Taoist priests always accompanied the officials to listen to affairs.Emperor Qing became more and more confused.

He made the decision in his heart, but he was full of pride. For a moment, he seemed to be back to the youth in the past, full of heroism.

"What is His Majesty's personal conquest?"

Wei Zixuan was shocked, and then he was very happy, "I will still be old and hot"

The concubine was also happy, "Yes, the father personally conscripted, and specially let the prince supervise the country." She even couldn't bear to think darkly, the father is old, and he will travel long distances to fight Wu Dongguo.

Wei Zixuan's expression darkened suddenly, "In this way, I'm afraid the matter of giving me a marriage will be delayed again."

"At this time, you are still thinking about being a son-in-law. It's useless. When your brother-in-law becomes the throne, what do you want?"

Wei Zixuan insisted, "I only want Princess Yuxiu."

"Humph"

The siblings broke up again.

"Royal Conquest"

In Xianyun Villa, Huang Liang murmured in disbelief. Ever since he heard the news of Wu Dongguo's invasion, he has been upset every day.But I never expected that the final result would be that the father personally leads the troops, and the father is already old.

He recalled the last time he saw his father, even though he recovered a little after taking his beauty pill.But during the years when my father and the Taoist were hanging out, he ate all kinds of messy pills, and his body had long since decayed. What's more, the past 20 years have been calm, and the father is pampered in the palace. Is it appropriate for him to lead the army?

From Huang Liang's point of view, Emperor Father is not suitable for leading troops at all.In the huge Qing Kingdom, there is never a shortage of generals who can lead troops, but he can only barely think of a few young faces who can compete with the well-prepared Wu Dongguo.

What's more, when he thought of the rumors of the plague in Anfu City, he would inevitably be suspicious. Wu Dongguo's large-scale attack at this time, would it be related to the plague? Was there any greater power behind the evil spirits that died in Shitaifu City?

"Very worried." Yun Runsheng looked at the worried young man.

The young man shook his head slowly, "It's not something I should worry about." Subconsciously, he hated the prince even more. Since he is a majestic heir, young and strong, why can't he fight against the enemy?

"If you want, I can accompany you anytime."

The young man immediately shook his head and covered his head, "It's none of my business. Let him go, he's been confused for a long time, and it's rare for him to wake up once. Except for being too old, he is really the most suitable general. I want to leave a bad reputation forever. , or want to be famous in history, it all depends on how he chooses. What qualifications do I have to intervene."

"Xiuxiu is right, it's rare that your foolish father is sober."

The national teacher entered the room with a smile, leaned on the chair and said, "Emperor Qing was quite charming when he was young, otherwise you, Ao Xue, would not have looked at him. Hey, I was fascinated by the longevity technique, and all kinds of messy Taoist priests went to the palace. Lizhao, tsk tsk, I think he will eventually become the emperor who was poisoned by the elixir. Lin Lao Neng is sober and made the decision to go to the imperial court himself, which makes people look up to him."

The boy didn't say a word.

The national teacher patted him on the shoulder, "I'm here to say goodbye to you. Your Uncle Cangyun has been out for too long, so it's time to go back. You're the one who made him stay outside for such a long time. It's the first time in hundreds of years." By the way, haha. It’s time to teach you, and he also relaxed for a while, not bad. If there is a chance in the future, he will come back for vacation.”

"Let's go today." Huang Liang was surprised, but he was a little bit reluctant to leave Cang Yun.

"Well. Your Uncle Cangyun is not good at words, so he probably doesn't want to say goodbye to you face to face, so he insisted on letting me say it."

Huang Liang said sadly, "You can come here to find me in the future."

"I know." The national teacher hesitated, "Is the dragon wooden plaque I gave you still there?"

"Ah."

"If there is a chance in the future, if you have that thought, I hope you will go to the Dragon Clan. Xiuxiu, whether you are a human or a demon, you have to go through the fire and sink the boat on the road of cultivation. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If you want to become stronger, you can't escape the bloodline. Relationship. That’s all for now, let’s say goodbye.”

The national teacher waved his hand and smiled, and the man disappeared from the spot.

In July of midsummer, Wu Dongguo's army invaded and occupied Luoshuifu City. So far, three cities have been occupied in a row. Qing Emperor personally marched, and at the end of the same month, he arrived at Huaisu Mansion, which is separated by a wall from Luoshui City. .The two armies fought for several days, and Qing won three out of five battles.Wu Dongguo's pace of conquest was blocked outside Luoshui City.

At the end of August in early autumn, Huaisu Mansion and Luoshui City were still scorching hot, and the battle between the two monarchs was intense. In the battle camp of the Qing Kingdom, Emperor Qing was wearing silver armor, his majestic face was full of murderous aura, and his cloudy eyes were full of fighting spirit.

The sound of war drums stretches for thousands of miles.

"Father"

In Xianyun Villa, the young man who was foreshadowing suddenly raised his head and stared blankly at the still hot autumn outside the window.

"What's the matter?" Yun Runsheng, who was drawing symbols on the other side, hurriedly leaned over.

The boy put down his pen and said "I don't know"

"Still worried about your father"

"do not know"

Yun Runsheng sighed, and the always happy and optimistic young man became silent. He knew that the young man had a knot in his heart, but he couldn't make the decision for the young man.

Within a few days, good news came from afar that Emperor Qing was brave and brave, defeated Wu Dongguo, and regained Luoshui City in one fell swoop.

Wu Dongguo returned to Anfu City, and the fighting subsided.

"Now you should rest assured."

Yun Runsheng hugged the boy and comforted him gently.

The young man smiled faintly, "Actually, I've been thinking about it lately. Humans and monsters have different paths. There will be a difference between me and my father."

Half a month later, a travel-savvy visitor came from outside the Xianyun Villa.

When Huang Liang saw the familiar middle-aged eunuch on the horseback, his pupils shrank immediately, "Master Wanquan"

Eunuch Wanquan hurriedly saluted, "My servant pays homage to Princess Yuxiu, the princess is a thousand years old."

"How do you know I'm here"

Eunuch Wan Quan gave a weary smile, "Your Majesty naturally has eyes and ears. This time, I am here on behalf of my master Fude. Your Highness, please return to Beijing immediately."

Huang Liang's heart tightened.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty is critically ill."