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"Master Jia knows the person in the painting?"

Hearing Jia Zheng's exclamation, the servant at the side hurriedly asked.

Jia Zheng stared blankly at the charmingly smiling woman on the thin silk, his lips trembling violently, and when he heard the servant's question, he shivered violently again.

"Master Jia?"

"Saint, Your Majesty, the woman on this thin silk is, is that fox demon. When I was young, I was studying in my hometown in Jinling, and the fox demon I met looked like this. Saint, that panacea was given to me by her." It belongs to a humble minister."

Jia Zheng didn't notice that when he admitted that the woman in the painting was the fox demon back then, the expressions of two people in the hall changed.

One is today's son Mingzhao who keeps Pei Xiang in his heart, and the other is Jia Yuanchun who once met Pei Xiang once.

"Father, people are similar, and you haven't seen that fox demon for many years, are you wrong?"

Jia Zheng was questioned by his daughter and wanted to reprimand him, but thinking that this place is different from home and that Yuan Chun is a member of the palace, he suppressed his fatherly prestige and said while looking at the picture of a lady:

"This painting is lifelike, and the facial features of the woman in the painting are clearly visible. How can a father misunderstand his old friend? It's a pity that I misunderstood her back then."

The Supreme Emperor heard that the woman on the thin silk was a fox demon, so he couldn't help but take another look.The more he looked at it, the more he felt that this was a beauty in the world, and he thought to himself, he deserved to be a vixen who is famous for her beauty.

At this time, the always taciturn Xindi suddenly spoke out. He looked at Jia Zheng coldly and ordered him to retell the past with the fox demon in the painting, without missing any details.

Jia Zheng was very nervous at this moment, he was never as lucky as he was when he first entered the palace.

When he heard the emperor's question, he hurriedly described the events of the year in detail, including the suspicions he had generated, how he found a powerful Taoist after returning to the capital, and how he broke with the fox demon in the end. Narrated it again.

After he finished speaking, Mingzhao followed up with a question: "You mean, the Taoist priest you hired failed to kill the fox demon in the end, but let him escape instead."

Jia Zheng wiped off his cold sweat, Wei Wei nodded:

"Yes, I saw her with my own eyes and saw her disappear into a blood mist. I, I thought she was dead, but I heard that Taoist said that I missed him, but I didn't expect that there was an inheritance. The red fox family also said that his practice was ruined. Only then did I know that although the demon fox was seriously injured, he did not die, but, just the Taoist said that the chance of her surviving is not great."

Mingzhao asked in a deep voice, "Where is the Taoist priest you hired now?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, since that day, I have never seen each other again. Now, where is that Taoist priest probably wandering?"

Hearing Ming Zhao asking questions one after another, and the questions were all about the fate of a fox demon, the Supreme Emperor showed a slightly surprised expression.

He turned his head and took a serious look at the picture of a lady held up by the waiter, and couldn't help touching his chin.

"Third son, didn't you think you were moved when you saw the beauty of the fox demon?"

——Hey, this is a stone blooming, which is rare.

Mingzhao was very helpless about the fact that his father became more and more "outspoken" after he abdicated.He glanced lightly at the other people in the hall, and found that everyone was looking calmly, so he coughed warningly.

Then, he looked at the Supreme Emperor with interest.

"Father, the woman in this painting is very similar to a person my son knew before, so my son asked a few more questions."

"Do you know such a beautiful woman?"

"Actually, father, you also know about her. She saved her son's life in the paddock before, and my son told you about it."

When mentioning the matter of the paddock, the Taishanghuang thought about it for a while, and suddenly realized.

"It turned out to be her! That girl who was born as a dancer, escaped from the hands of the Painted Skin Ghost, and then refused to accept you, preferring to become a Taoist monk?"

With a stern face, Ming Zhao nodded reluctantly.

The Supreme Emperor's eyes flashed: "This is really interesting."

At this time, the guards outside reported that several imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Office asked to see him.

The Taishanghuang immediately stopped teasing his son, and hurriedly signaled his servant Xuanren to enter the palace.

"Saint, Your Majesty, Shuchen, etc. are incompetent, and cannot determine the efficacy of that pill."

"Your Majesty, I don't think that treasure is like a pill. Of course, I have little knowledge and have never seen such a spiritual thing before..."

"The fragrance of this elixir is clean and long-lasting, and the surface of the elixir has the legendary glow of the elixir, so why isn't it a elixir?"

Seeing that several national players in the Imperial Medical Office were about to quarrel, the Supreme Emperor waved his hand impatiently to make people retreat.

The things that happened today obviously meant that someone wanted to punish Jia's family, and even took advantage of their royal family.

"Jia Zheng, let me ask you, you heard about Shi's Tibetan medicine in a dream, and you didn't know about it before, right? And the one who told you the truth was a water ghost named Li Xiaoshan, right?"

"Your Majesty, that's exactly the case. I went to Luliu Hutong according to the address left by Li Xiaoshan, and took out this jade box and pills. I just heard from the father-in-law that the third house in Luliu Hutong has always been empty. The house was dilapidated and desolate inside, and I was also shocked.

"Saint, Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you. I have seen it with my own eyes before. The house is elegant and refreshing. There are pavilions and flower stands in the garden. The layout is quite good. It is definitely not that there is no one for a long time. Where to live."

The Supreme Emperor didn't talk to Jia Zheng any more, but turned his head to analyze Ming Zhao:

"It is a fact that Shi Shi hid the panacea back then, but it is hard to say whether the panacea was taken or not, and whether it is still there. However, I reckon that the one that Jia Zheng took out should not be the one from back then. It’s a panacea. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many strange incidents and flaws. Also, there is something wrong with the painting in this jade box. This is a clue for us.”

Mingzhao nodded slightly: "Son, I'll send someone to look for Miss Pei. She is already a member of the Taoist sect and has some skills. Regardless of whether the matter of the panacea has anything to do with her, you can't go wrong if you ask her. "

The Supreme Emperor glanced at Mingzhao with a half-smile, noncommittal about his attitude of defending that girl Pei.

"Okay, let's pass the order down, let the people who are working below find someone as soon as possible, and then invite that Daoist Pei to enter the palace to have an audience."

Ming Zhao glanced at the chief servant beside him, who understood, and immediately bowed out to deliver the order to find someone.

"Father, this Jia family..."

"Come as you wish. I Yourong Jia's Mansion before, mostly because of Daishan's face. I have been with Duke Rong for many years, and I am grateful for his dedication and can't bear the decline of his family. That's why I opened my eyes to certain things. I closed my eyes. But I never thought that the people I have been pampering all these years are the ones who harmed Duke Rong."

Jia Zheng and Jia Yuanchun had been kneeling in the hall, and after hearing the words of the Supreme Emperor, they both felt that their eyes were dark and their bodies were cold.They knew that the Jia family was really going to lose this time.

Mingzhao got the answer from the Supreme Emperor, and immediately asked people to thoroughly investigate the Jia family's affairs.

Except for the case of Shi Taijun's possession of medicine, Jia's family members are good and bad, and the servants and slaves bully others. Over the years, they have done some rampant and greedy things, and killed a lot of people. This time, they will all be checked out one by one.

"Father, don't worry, my son also remembers Rong Guogong's loyalty to the court, and he will not be too harsh on important ministers who have made meritorious deeds. This time, only the guilty are punished, and the Jia family's women, children and innocent people are not implicated. When it is time, Leave enough money for them to settle down and live, so as not to let them have no food and clothing after their meritorious deeds."

The Supreme Emperor closed his eyes and nodded, he was starting to feel tired and dizzy again at this moment, coupled with the delay in deciding on the elixir, he suddenly felt that he was not interested, and he didn't want to worry about these trivial matters anymore.

But he still soft-heartedly ordered: "Shi's place, let her guard in front of Daishan's tomb, eat vegetarian food and chant Buddha for the rest of her life, don't commit crimes in the open. She is the old lady of the Jia family, if she Improper moral character, with the reputation of murdering her own husband, the younger generation of the tribe below, especially the girls who have not left the cabinet, will follow the bad reputation, and she will be involved in a wide range of people."

Mingzhao nodded, and then added: "The son will make proper arrangements. Didn't Jia Zheng say just now that he is willing to take the responsibility for the mother. It is only natural for the son to live on behalf of the mother. The son will appreciate his filial piety."

The Supreme Emperor couldn't help but shook his head, knowing that no matter whether the woman in the painting was Pei Xiang or not, his narrow-minded third son had a grudge against Jia Zheng.

However, what does this have to do with his old man?

So, he waved his hand, indicating that he would stop asking.

Ming Zhao also noticed the tired face of the Supreme Emperor, got up to leave quickly, and led a group of people out of the main hall of Daming Palace.

Afterwards, Mingzhao personally decreed that two county kings and a commander surnamed Zhao should investigate and deal with Jia's family. At the same time, Jia Yuanchun was ordered to go out of the palace and return home, no longer serving as the official secretary of the palace.

The matter of the Jia family has come to an end for the time being, and whether the panacea can be taken is still pending. Therefore, the palace sent more people to find Pei Xiang's whereabouts.

Two days later, the guard surnamed Fan who returned to the palace after Xiumu heard that His Majesty was looking for Daoist Pei Zhaoxi, and he was surprised:

"The Taoist priest is a guest at my house, helping my mother treat her old illness."

"really?"

"Of course it's true. When I was in the paddock, I found that Taoist Pei's medicine was very useful, so I asked her for some. Later, when I returned home, my mother accidentally misused it. I didn't expect that the leg disease left by my mother in the early years It eased up a lot. I quickly wrote to Laoshan, Jinling, Gusu and other places, trying to contact Daoist Pei. A few days ago, Daoist Pei was invited by my letter and has already been a guest at my home."

Therefore, Pei Xiang was invited to the palace.

She was dressed in a blue Taoist robe, her steps were light and her figure was elegant, with a little white fox squatting on her shoulders and a jasper flute hanging around her waist, she came lightly in the morning light.Although they have exactly the same facial features as the person in the painting, they are two completely different people just by looking at them.

It is bright and charming, it is blooming flowers in May, it is white clouds and green pines, and it is clear waves in autumn.

When Mingzhao saw Pei Xiang, he couldn't help being slightly dazed, while the Supreme Emperor applauded secretly. After seeing the real person, the doubts in his heart dissipated unconsciously.

After Pei Xiang performed the Taoist salute, he was given a seat to enjoy tea.

Afterwards, the Supreme Emperor spoke first and asked about the fox demon and the elixir.

Regarding the past of Jia Zheng and little red fox, Pei Xiang did not hide anything, and told them completely frankly.And bluntly told Mingzhao and the Supreme Emperor that the panacea that the little red fox gave Jia Zheng back then was actually half a demon pill that she voluntarily offered. At that time, the demon pill was indeed a panacea that could cure serious illnesses.

However, Jia Zheng not only failed the little red fox's wishes, but also drove her to death, making the little red fox turn from love to hatred, and the demon pill that was given away was no longer a good medicine for healing because of the resentment in the original owner's heart , And turned into a life-threatening poison.

After talking about the past, Pei Xiang added that the half of the demon pill had already been taken, and the person who took it was Jia Zhu, the eldest son of Jia Zheng who died young.

"You've been lying to me before?" Ming Zhao's expression became stiff and embarrassed after hearing what Pei Xiang told about the past.

Pei Xiang shook his head: "Your Majesty, when I first met you, I was indeed the dancer Pei Xiang who wanted to get rid of Painted Skin Ghost. Even when I helped you in the paddock last time, I also thought I was human. , I recovered my previous memory, and only then did I remember my identity as a fox clan."

Because of Pei Xiang's explanation, Mingzhao's complexion improved slightly, but the Supreme Emperor did not have a son to persuade him, he asked in a deep voice:

"What kind of karma allowed you to restore your memory? Also, what happened after you escaped back then, and why did you grow up and live like a human?"

During the two days of searching for Pei Xiang, the Supreme Emperor had asked people to investigate her life.It was found that she was indeed like an ordinary woman. When her father and brother were alive, she lived a carefree life. Later, due to natural and man-made disasters, she was left outside and became a dancer.

If it is said when her life became unusual, it was probably after the appearance of the Painted Skin Ghost.

Pei Xiang took a look at Mingzhao, and replied honestly: "I was able to return to the fox clan and restore my memory because I had something to do with His Majesty. Probably because I helped His Majesty once in the paddock, and God remembered my contribution. Therefore, when His Majesty ascended the throne, I also benefited and recovered my past identity and memory."

These words completely calmed Mingzhao's emotions, and even made him unable to help showing a smile.Whether Pei Xiang recovered his memory because of him, or this kind of thing itself means that he is an emperor recognized by heaven, it is enough to make the new emperor happy.

The Supreme Emperor snorted softly, feeling that his son was so coaxable.

Pei Xiang continued: "I was able to escape from Jia Zheng, Taoist priests, and Jing Huan Fairy, thanks to the protection of the ancestors of the fox clan, leaving a chance for future generations."

Pei Xiang briefly explained the blood inheritance of the fox clan to the two of them.

"If I don't recover my memory, I will live like a real human being. No, I will be more troubled than ordinary human beings."

After listening to Pei Xiang's narration, the Supreme Emperor didn't say whether he believed it or not, but Mingzhao frowned because he heard a familiar name: "Jing Huan Fairy? Why is there her again?"

Mingzhao always remembers that it was the police fairy who gave Pei Xiang a dream, saying that she should go to Lihentiantaixuandong Bo Mingsi, which made Pei Xiang firm in his pursuit of Taoism and completely gave up on returning to the capital with him. Intend.

Therefore, Ming Zhao has always had a grudge against Fairy Jing Huan in his heart.

"Your Majesty, Jia Zhengneng had a lot of misunderstandings about the little red fox. Apart from his own personality, he had something to do with Fairy Jing Huan. It can even be said that she is the culprit."

"Why?"

"Your Majesty, do you still remember the dream that Zhaoxi told you about? At that time, Jinghuan invited Zhaoxi to go to her Lihentiantai Illusionary Realm to be in charge of Bo Mingsi, to help her resolve the debt of love between idiots and resentment?"

Mingzhao nodded, and told the bewildered emperor what happened back then, and repeated the magical dream that Pei Xiang had told him.

In the past few days, the Supreme Emperor has been extremely interested in this kind of fairy family affairs. He just had some hope of recovering his health, so naturally he must hold on to it.

Therefore, the Supreme Emperor repeatedly ordered Pei Xiang to talk about her grievances with Fairy Jing Huan in detail.

Pei Xiang lowered his eyes, without showing any resentment or grief, nor seeking sympathy with self-pity.After taking a sip of tea calmly, she talked about Fairy Jing Huan with a rational attitude of a bystander, and talked about her fairy job and her cultivation.

Speaking of his soul being coveted by Fairy Jing Huan, Pei Xiang's attitude was even more calm and calm, revealing a kind of frankness that takes it for granted that the strong are respected and inferior to others.

Her performance, on the contrary, made the Supreme Emperor appreciate it, and couldn't help thinking that such a calm and transparent person was actually more credible and reliable.

Sometimes, if a person doesn't regard himself as weak, others will subconsciously put away their contempt.

"In this way, the hardships you encountered back then were all manipulated by Fairy Jing Huan. And when you accidentally changed the fortune of the Lin family, Fairy Jing Huan also took the opportunity to discover you, so she Another attempt to recruit you to work under his command."

Pei Xiang nodded, and said realistically:

"Some words of Fairy Jing Huan actually moved me quite a bit. The chances and fortunes of a mortal woman's life are mostly grievances. Few of them are happy in their lives. It's really not as good as practicing in the Taixu Cave Mansion full of women, so that you can be peaceful and comfortable.

"However, she absolutely shouldn't have intentionally created a bad fate, and then used words to coax the person concerned when she was disheartened. The infatuated and unlucky person has shed blood and tears in the world, and he can't get rid of it after death , but also to dedicate herself to her in the Heaven of Lihen, until the last trace of soul power is exhausted. As the saying goes, knocking bones and sucking marrow is nothing more than that."

Both Mingzhao and Taishanghuang were silent for a moment.

They are the rulers of this civilized and prosperous state. While they have inherent arrogance, they are more likely than most men in this world to see the humble situation of women and admit their unfair situation.

Because, while they are men, fathers, and husbands, they are also saints and sons of heaven for the common people.Looking at the problem from this lofty perspective, how many differences can there be between men, women and children in this world?After all, they are all subjects under their rule.

Moreover, these two people think a little more far-reaching.For the sake of personal cultivation, that Fairy Jing Huan stirs up wind and rain in the common world, intentionally creates troubles, and hurts a few weak women?

A woman is also a human being, born with parents, siblings, family and friends, and will marry and have children in the future to integrate into another family.To tell the truth, almost all of their life happiness depends on their natal family and husband's family.If the family is prosperous and prosperous, and their relatives are sensible, their lives will naturally be comfortable and easy.

Therefore, if you intend to make them miserable and miserable, you must start with their relatives. In this way, the future of the whole family may be implicated.

A family is suffering, and everyone has relatives, old friends, and in-laws. If someone is willing to help and support the loved ones to tide over the difficulties, then, in order to achieve her own goals, does Fairy Jing Huan have to create more accidents? disaster?

The end of helping others is bleak, and you can sit back and relax. If things go on like this, will no one be willing to help the poor and have a good heart?

In that case, the world would be in total chaos...

Pei Xiang noticed that the two people on the throne had thoughtful eyes and serious expressions.After observing the words and expressions, in just a moment, she figured out the five or six thoughts of these high-ranking people, so she took advantage of the situation and told the story of Xiangling in the Red Mansion.

She talked about the Pozu Taoist and the monk with a scarlet head who worked for Fairy Jing Huan, the fire in the Gourd Temple and the monk Zhen Shiyin, the father of Xiangling.

In order to facilitate Xiangling's rough fate, the prosperous Zhen family quickly fell into ruin, and finally the family was destroyed. All kinds of coincidences during this period really have to make people think deeply.

"Saint, Your Majesty, to be honest, this story is also based on what Zhao Xi said, so it's not accurate. Perhaps, I maliciously speculated about the Fairy Jinghuan with a villainous heart. For this, please forgive me a little bit. But I really have no way to judge my enemy with good intentions. It is because Zhao Xi did not practice enough, and she couldn't be calm and calm, and let her do it on her own."

"It's okay, you have suffered such a serious crime, and now when it comes to that fairy girl, you can still try your best to calm down and restrain yourself, not to be driven by anger and hatred, it is already very rare."

Pei Xiang smiled slightly and said no more.

The Taishanghuang and Mingzhao digested the matter of Jing Huan Xiangu for a while, and the two of them chose to believe what Pei Xiang said for the time being.

Of course, further investigation is required afterwards.

Whether it is the various tragedies she mentioned in the mortal world or the secrets of Fang Wai's practice, the royal family has its own power, so it can be checked and verified.Even if Pei Xiang didn't explain it so clearly, the things they investigated can be used as evidence to further analyze whether Pei Xiang's words are credible or not.

After talking about past grievances, we finally talked about the panacea.

Mingzhao asked Pei Xiang if she was trying to retaliate against the Jia family?

Pei Xiang didn't hide anything, and admitted it very frankly.

"I thought about punishing them with extraordinary means, but I hesitated before doing it. The past ten years of human life have left a mark on me after all. I always feel that since they are all ordinary people, then, Let the common law punish their mistakes."

These words were agreed by the Supreme Emperor and Ming Zhao, who both nodded slightly.

Pei Xiang didn't seem to notice it, but just elaborated his point of view seriously:

"The Jia family is very powerful, and the honorable family has always liked to help each other. The ordinary government power can't touch such a big family. Only the thunderous methods of the monarch and the majesty of the royal family can avenge me. The following officials The aristocratic families can shield each other, evade and compromise each other, but the sage and His Majesty are wise and decisive, and have the common people in their hearts, so they will definitely not condone crimes."

These words were cunning and straightforward, but pleasant to the ear. At least, the smile in Mingzhao's eyes became more obvious.

The Supreme Emperor glanced at Pei Xiang with a smile, and said in his heart that this girl obviously took advantage of the royal family, but she still acted so sincerely and calmly.The flattery is so straightforward, but it won't make people feel bored. No wonder, she can make Lao Tzu's third son dizzy.

——Fortunately, this vixen is a vixen who has become a monk and practiced Taoism, and he looks down on the third child.Otherwise, the third child's harem would be interesting.