Lingnan, for the Tang Dynasty at this time, is still a wild land.

Wang Jingzhi, as the son of the prime minister of the early Tang Dynasty, is also a concubine, and lives a life of brocade clothes and jade food.

was assigned to Lingnan all of a sudden, and it was difficult to adapt in all aspects. Soon after he arrived in Lingnan, he fell seriously ill and almost lost his life. Fortunately, Wang Qi has a good relationship with the Lingnan Haoqiang Feng family, and he has a lot of care for Wang Jingzhi. They invited a local witch doctor to treat Wang Jingzhi's illness, using Zhu Youshu. And Wang Jingzhi also became interested in Zhu Youshu because of this.

At that time, he didn't know how long he would be in Lingnan.

There is nothing to do, and there is the care of the Feng family, so there is no worry about food and clothing.

So when he had nothing to do, Wang Jingzhi found a local witch doctor to learn Zhu Youshu, and his attainments were very profound......

"I also learned by chance that Huaiyuan was proficient in Zhu Youshu.

At that time, in such an urgent situation, I thought of him, so I took the mage from Furong Lane all the way to here. ”

"Slow, Furong Lane is in Tongshanfang, this is Anrenfang, it's not close."

"It's not close, and I met Jin Wuwei several times along the way."

"Then you ......"

"It's Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu helped us get here."

"Who is Xiaoyu?"

Di Renjie glanced at Mingkong, who got up and walked into the dark room.

In a moment, she came out with a black cat in her arms.

The black cat looked dying, as if it was dying.

"It's Xiaoyu."

"One, black cat?"

Di Renjie said: "Second brother, Xiaoyu is actually a weird. ”

With a bang, Pei Xingjian pulled out his sword and took a few steps back.

The black cat forced open its eyes and glanced at Pei Xingjian, and a touch of disdain flashed in those dark green eyes. It barked arrogantly, and its voice was very low. Then, it closed its eyes again and curled up in Mingkong's arms.

"Second brother, don't be afraid, Xiaoyu is not bad."

"It's weird."

"Weird is also good and bad, although Xiaoyu is not human, she knows how to repay her kindness.

It sent us here that day, and although Huaiyuan performed the Zhu You Technique, it only stabilized the mage's condition slightly, and it didn't last long. That day, when it was almost dawn, the mage was so angry that he could no longer support it. At that time, Huaiyuan and I were helpless, watching the mage ...... Fortunately, Xiaoyu used the spirit bead to continue the life of the mage. ”

"Spirit beads?"

"Taoist monk Xiu Neidan, monk refining relics.

Weird, there are also spirit beads, which are similar to the inner dan of the Taoist priest and the relics of the monk.

It was something that mattered to its life, but at the critical moment, it gave the orb to the mage.

The second brother may not understand that the so-called trickery is actually a derivative of Taoism, which belongs to the side door and left way. Xiaoyu used the spirit bead to break the trick of Ming Zhen, and only then could he save the mage's life. But Xiaoyu herself has become like this. ”

After listening to Di Renjie's explanation, Pei Xingjian couldn't help but show surprise.

He looked at the black cat in Mingkong's arms and slowly put away his sword.

"So, it's weird...... Why did it save the mage? ”

"Because the mage saved it."

Mingkong interjected: "Poor Ni doesn't have such a deep Taoism, when Poor Ni first saw Xiaoyu, he thought it was just a black cat, and he didn't know it was weird. Although it is injured, with its skills, it will not be in serious trouble. It is often said that cats have nine lives, so how could Xiaoyu die easily. The poor nun took care of it, did not save it. ”

"Knowing the kindness, he did not hesitate to sacrifice his life to save him.

Huaiyuan said that the spirit bead is the root of weirdness. If you lose the spirit bead, Xiaoyu is equal to ...... It's still trying to survive, and I'm afraid it won't last long. ”

Di Renjie said, showing a sad look.

Pei Xingjian's eyes when he looked at Xiaoyu also became much softer.

He hated weirdness because his father and brother had died at the hands of weirdness.

Especially his brother Pei Xingyan, in the late Sui and early Tang Dynasties, was known as the enemy of ten thousand.

In the second year of Wude, Wang Shichong colluded with strange and became emperor in Luoyang. Pei Renjie Pei Xingyan father and son secretly prepared to start an incident, who would have expected that the matter of the uprising would be leaked if they were not secret. Wang Shichong also knew that Pei Xingyan was powerful, so he drove the weird to kill Pei Renji's father and son.

When Pei Renji's father and son died, Pei Xingjian was born.

Fortunately, his family desperately protected him and sent him back to Wenxi, so he was able to save his life.

Now, when he heard Xiaoyu's story, he couldn't help but have some new ideas about weirdness.

"Huaiying, even if what you say is true, there is no evidence, and it is useless."

He sat down and said, "Mingzhen, I can send someone to find it."

However, if she is an alien, it is estimated that it will be difficult to find her. And the two of you, by the way, and Su Dawei, the three of you are accused of robbing prison, but I can't clear your name. His Majesty is now kind and very loving to his brothers and sisters.

Although King Wu was not a descendant, he was very much loved by the emperor during his lifetime.

Under such circumstances, without absolute evidence, Your Majesty will not allow us to attack King Wu......"

He didn't say any more, but looked at Di Renjie and the two.

Di Renjie and Mingkong both understood that it would be very difficult to find out the truth if they didn't solve King Wu.

Ming Zhen is a monk, and he has no foundation in Chang'an. Since she has left Lingbao Temple, King Wu will definitely protect her. To be honest, with the protection of King Wu, even if Pei Xingjian is the commander of Chang'an County, it will be difficult to track it down.

Di Renjie let out a sigh of relief and fell into deep thought.

"Just now, the county gentleman said that Ami had reminded the county monarch to be careful of Mingzhen and King Wu?"

"Well, it's not actually a reminder to me.

At that time, Su Qingjie, the son of Zuo Wei Zhonglang, was seriously injured because he was distressed about Erniang, so he had to participate in the arrest operation.

He was arrogant, acted without authorization, and blocked Su Dawei in Furong Lane. I said, how could Su Dawei escape...... The lion is Su Qingjie's talent since childhood, and he became a stranger at the age of twelve. It's just that Su Zhonglang doesn't want to make a noise, so outsiders don't know his identity. If Su Dawei is an alien, then it is understandable that he can escape. ”

"Su Zhonglang's son is also a stranger?"

"Heh, what's so strange about that.

In fact, there are many noble sons in Chang'an who are strangers, but due to various reasons, they have not been indicated.

As far as I know, Hu Guogong's number Qin Huaiyu is also a stranger. ”

"You mean that stupid son of Hu Guogong Qin Qiong?"

Mingkong showed a surprised expression, obviously knowing Qin Huaiyu and his person.

This may not seem surprising, though.

When Taizong was alive, Mingkong was a talented person, and he helped Taizong deal with official affairs for a long time, and he also knew the situation of the nobles in the court very well.

"Who is Qin Huaiyu?"

"The concubine of Qin Shubao, the Duke of Hu Guo, is said to be born in a muddy and stupid manner.

When the poor nun was in the palace, he once heard that Hu Guogong was quite displeased with him. However, the first emperor took pity on him and pitied him for being stupid, so he made him a seventh-grade cloud cavalry lieutenant. After Hu Guogong died, Qin Huaidao kicked him out of the house. Fortunately, when the first emperor heard about it, he severely reprimanded Qin Huaidao, and then awarded Qin Huaiyu the post of lord.

At that time, the poor nuns were still strange why the first emperor valued Qin Huaiyu so much.

If he is a stranger...... It seems to make sense. ”

After Mingkong finished speaking, he said: "Then what did Ami say besides reminding Ming Zhen and King Wu?" ”

Pei Xingjian thought about it and blurted out: "Jade pillow." ”

"What?"

Su Dawei also reminded that Ming Zhen seemed to be interested in the jade pillow, and said that we knew.

"Is that the jade pillow I gave to my second brother before?"

"Exactly."

On the side, Mingkong was puzzled: "What are you talking about jade pillows?" ”

"Oh, it's the jade pillow of Princess Gaoyang's mansion, which is said to have been given by His Majesty."

"Your Majesty?"

Ming Kong was a little confused at first, and then suddenly remembered something, and said, "But the jade pillow used by the first emperor before his death?" ”

"Like."

"That's what the first emperor left to His Majesty, how could it be given to Princess Gaoyang?"

"This, I heard that Princess Gaoyang found His Majesty and said that she liked the jade pillow, so she begged for it from Her Majesty."

Pei Xingjian had a bad feeling in his heart.

He said softly, "Master, do you know the origin of that jade pillow?" ”

"Poor Ni knows that the jade pillow, the first emperor never left his body during his lifetime.

No matter where he rests, he always carries a jade pillow. The poor nun also asked His Majesty, saying what is so strange about the jade pillow that it is carried with him? His Majesty said that the jade pillow is a relic of Empress Wende, and if he takes it with him, he will feel that Empress Wende is by his side. ”

"Is it a relic of Empress Wende? Then it's no wonder! ”

"That's not right!"

Mingkong didn't let go, she closed her eyes, trying to remember her past in the palace.

"What's wrong? The first emperor also loved Princess Gaoyang very much during his lifetime, and the princess begged for a jade pillow in order to miss the first emperor, which is normal. ”

"Poor Ni vaguely remembered that the jade pillow was given by Sun Shenxian."

"Sun Shenxian?"

Pei Xingjian was stunned for a moment, and then reacted and said, "What the mage said, but Huayuan Sun Simiao Sun Immortal?" ”

"Yes."

"So what."

"Poor Ni doesn't know, but I faintly feel that since the jade pillow is a gift from Sun Shenxian, I'm afraid there is another mystery?"

"Well, it's not impossible."

Pei Xingjian nodded, and suddenly said, "What does the mage mean is that Princess Gaoyang asked His Majesty for a jade pillow, is it an ulterior motive?" ”

"Whether it has ulterior motives or not, the poor nun doesn't know.

The jade pillow is the belongings of the first emperor, and if there is no special purpose, it should be buried with it. However, the first emperor gave it to His Majesty, apparently on purpose. Princess Gaoyang specifically asked His Majesty for it again, didn't the county monarch think it was too coincidental? ”

"It seems like a little coincidence to say that."

After Pei Xingjian finished speaking, he smiled bitterly: "But even if we doubt it, what's the use?"

Although I am the commander of Chang'an County, I can't enter Princess Gaoyang's mansion, let alone see the princess and ask her about the jade pillow......"

"Although the county gentleman can't, someone can."

"Who?"

Mingkong sneered and said, "The county monarch has forgotten that before the first emperor died, he had appointed a minister to take care of his life. ”

"You mean, Zhao Guogong?"

Pei Xingjian's glasses lit up, and he nodded again and again: "That's right, although we can't help King Wu and Princess Gaoyang, there are people who can." Zhao Guogong is an old minister and His Majesty's uncle, and he is even relied on by the first emperor, which is the most suitable. ”

When he said this, he frowned again and said: "However, Zhao Guogong has every opportunity, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to meet." ”

"Actually, it's not difficult to see Zhao Guogong."

Ming Kong said: "Although Zhao Guogong is busy with official business, he has a habit that has never changed.

Poor Ni heard that he lost his father when he was young, and he depended on Empress Wende for his life, and often went to Lin Ji, a family in the east of Xuanyangfang, to eat green rice. To this day, this habit has not changed, and every day when he goes home, he will definitely go to taste it. ”