The next day, inside and outside the palace and even the entire Chang'an capital city were known, Xue Juma was happy!

The mother and daughter are safe, Xue Shao's mood is not enough to describe with joy and excitement, it feels like he has won the whole world and embraced all the happiness in the world.

Wu Zetian was also very happy, this was really not pretending. But her way of expressing her happiness has always been high-profile and unique, and it must be shared by the ministers and known to the world.

So a state banquet was set up in the palace to all civil and military officials of Gyeonggi who were above the fifth rank. After the banquet, Wu Zetian personally climbed the Suzaku Gate Tower to reward the people of Chang'an.

The method of rewarding is also simple and crude, directly throwing copper coins from the castle tower.

That's really called one, raining money all over the sky.

That's not all, Wu Zetian also made a decree to build a new Buddhist temple for her little granddaughter to pray for blessings, and the monks and incense in the temple were paid for by the inner court. That is, she personally paid out of her own pocket without the money of the state and outsiders.

Thinking that Princess Taiping once pretended to be a monk in the Taiping Taoist Temple, Princess Taiping's daughter was born with a Buddhist temple to pray for her, and both mother and daughter were like the proud daughter of heaven born with jade Ruyi.

It is not difficult for people to think that Empress Dowager Wu is in love with Wu Jiwu, and her preference for Princess Taiping has been extended to her little granddaughter. Some people in the inner court will know better that Empress Dowager Wu has a special preference for her daughter, which seems to have a lot to do with the fact that she lost her first daughter back then.

But there are also some deep-minded people who will privately wonder if Empress Dowager Wu expressed such special love for her newborn little granddaughter, and in some ways even surpassed her own biological children back then, is this intentionally conveying some special signals?

Thinking of Xue Shao's various expressions in recent years, many people privately guess that this is a sign that Xue Shao is about to officially develop and rise vigorously.

In fact, as early as before and after the death of the first emperor, Xue Shao, who was appointed as the general of the right guard, had already begun to appear and attract attention. In the past few years, Xue Shao, who has a special identity, has repeatedly made miraculous achievements in the east and west, and has made many meritorious contributions in terms of qualifications and prestige. Then his current official position and status seem to be inconsistent with his identity.

As a result, there has been a lot of speculation in the government and the opposition - Xue Shao will not be going to enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister, right?

Looking at Empress Dowager Wu's recent appearances, this seems to be very possible.

But...... Is it too young to enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister before he is thirty? It's too rebellious?!

……

All kinds of rumors and speculations from the outside world, Xue Shao's left ear goes in and out of his right ear, and he won't take it to heart. Now for him, there is nothing more important and happier than accompanying Princess Taiping's mother and daughter. For half a month, except for the established Shang Dynasty Xue Shao, he almost stayed at home.

It's just that he will send someone to Cheng Wuting's house almost every day to inquire about the funeral affairs, plus to ask for warmth. On the day of Cheng Qizhi's funeral, Xue Shao also went to the funeral in person.

In addition to the Cheng family's relatives, Xue Shao was the only friend who went to the funeral.

The pain and sadness of the white-haired man sending the black-haired man made Cheng Wuting have no intention of thinking about the cold hearts of the people and the cold state of the world, and he didn't even express any gratitude and comfort to Xue Shao.

Because, it doesn't seem to need to be deliberately expressed.

Xue Shao discovered one thing, Cheng Wuting, who was just over fifty years old, seemed to have suddenly aged down. This is not only the white hair that suddenly appeared on his sideburns, but also the fact that his spirit seems to have dispersed overnight, like a eunuch who has just been castrated.

When he came back from the funeral, Xue Shao was thinking, he is like this, did I save him or hurt him?

Regardless of life and death, regardless of right or wrong, the roar of anger, although blood is splashed with three feet, the head flies into the sky, even if it is stinking for 10,000 years, he will never regret it, this seems to be the most deserving style of Cheng Wuting.

“…… Am I wrong? ”

At the gate of Cheng's house, Cheng Wuting said goodbye to Xue Shao.

"Evil, take care." Xue Shao didn't know what to say, so he hugged his fists and bowed.

Cheng Wu nodded with a smile, didn't say a word, turned around, and walked towards the door.

"I understand the depression in your heart." Xue Shao said behind him, "Now I wonder if I'm ...... Wrong? ”

Cheng Wuting paused for a moment, but didn't turn around, "You're not wrong. ”

Xue Shao frowned and did not speak.

"Heaven and earth are like chess, you and me...... It's all just pawns. Cheng Wuting suddenly said something, which didn't seem like what he should say at all, and then sighed and added two words, "That's it!" ”

With that, he left.

Xue Shao quietly watched Cheng Wuting walk into the door, and the old servant of the Cheng family slowly closed the heavy door. The dry deadbolt creaked with a dull sound, and a few pieces of white money that had been scattered at the funeral time were shaken off from the lintel, fluttering in the wind.

Xue Shao felt that the closure of this door was like a coffin closing the lid.

Inside the coffin, there was a living dead man who should have swallowed thousands of miles like a tiger.

"Such a cold coffin is conclusive...... Xue Shao turned over and looked at the gray and mottled gate of the Cheng family with deep frowns, "Is it really what I want?" ”

A few days later.

Xue Shao took Princess Taiping's mother and daughter to leave Penglai Hall and return to Princess Taiping's mansion. The youngest daughter is about to have a full moon, and this full moon wine has to be handled in her own home. Of course, this is only one of the reasons, and more importantly, the couple is homesick.

Although the palace is good, where can it compare to the comfort of one's own home?

Before leaving, Xue Shao first sent someone to invite his brother and sister-in-law and his younger brother's family. There is no need to guess, Xue Shao knows that they must all be eager to see this little daughter of the Xue family. This kind of happiness should be shared with the family the most.

Sure enough, as soon as Xue Shao arrived home on the front foot, Xue Yi and Xue Xu brothers on the back foot came with their families and the little ones. The Kudi clan, who got the news, also brought the demon and the three little sons of the Pei family to quickly come to Tianxi to congratulate him.

In the entire Taiping Princess Mansion, the house was suddenly full of happiness and joy.

Xue Shao was about to get drunk, and all his troubles seemed to have flown out of the clouds.

In the middle of the night, Princess Taiping's Mansion, which had been happy and lively all day, finally quieted down.

Xue Shao not only felt tired after a busy day, but was sleepy and energetic. After personally coaxing Princess Taiping to sleep, he still felt that this day should not have passed like this, as if there were still many things to be done, and a lot of happiness and joy not to be enjoyed.

Excitement is his current state.

"Now it would be nice to have someone drinking with me." After pondering like this, Xue Shao immediately remembered that there were still a few guests living in the mansion. In addition to Li Xianyuan, who has already fallen asleep drunk, there seems to be a wonderful person who is worth drinking late at night.

So Xue Shao asked the moon slave, "What about Xuanyunzi?" I've been back home for a day, why don't I see her. ”

"She stayed in the wing room in the backyard all day to burn incense and read, and I couldn't pull it out." Yuenu replied.

Xue Shao smiled, Xuan Yunzi had a weak temperament and didn't like to move. Such a lively and noisy scene in the house today is obviously not something she is willing to attend.

"Get some light drinks, and invite her to the patio flower pavilion." Xue Shao said.

"Now?" The moon slave's eyes widened, and her expression seemed to be expressing concerns such as "lonely men and widows in the middle of the night".

"What's going on now?" Xue Shao said disapprenousively, "It's not the first time." ”

"But this is in the princess's mansion......" the moon slave whispered.

"So what?" Xue Shao's dissatisfied eyebrows raised, "Why are you so godly and ghostly today?" No, I'll call someone else! ”

"Childe is angry, the moon slave will do it immediately!!"

The moon slave ran away like a smoke.

Xue Shao couldn't help but let out a smile from the bottom of his heart, people obviously can't just live for those so-called big things related to the country's social affairs and life and death. Many of the parents around me have short children's love and even trivialities, so they have the most flavorful taste of life.

This taste, nourishing people.

In the middle of the night, there was a pot of wine in the Tianjing Flower Pavilion, and Xuanyunzi came.

"Fairy Gu, please take a seat." Xue Shao greeted him with a smile, "In the past few days, there have been many neglects. ”

"Congratulations to the young marshal, happy to have a daughter." Xuan Yunzi smiled faintly and bowed, leaning over and sitting down.

"Time is so fast, it's almost a month back in Beijing in the blink of an eye." Xue Shao said, "These days, is the fairy aunt living well? ”

"It's naturally good to have a moon slave by your side." Xuan Yunzi smiled slightly, "The strict order given by the prince is for her to be hospitable." So she couldn't wait to let me eat the entire princess's mansion, as if, so that she could be considered as dedicated. ”

"Where do I have it?" The moon slave muttered depressedly on the side, "This brick and tile, can you eat it?" ”

Xue Shao and Xuan Yunzi both laughed together. The moon slave blushed and simply didn't say anything, only poured wine on the side.

"Fairy Gu, in fact, there is one thing I have always been curious about. Today, I would like to take the opportunity to ask for advice in front of you. Xue Shao said.

Xuan Yunzi blinked, "Please speak." ”

Xue Shao took out a slightly heavy box and put it on the table and pushed it in front of Xuan Yunzi.

Xuanyunzi opened it, and inside it was a half-palm-sized, slightly old carved iron block.

"Xuanwu Fajian." Xuan Yunzi stretched out his hand to pick it up, his expression and eyes were a little meaningful, as if he had seen a best friend who had been absent for a long time.

She said quietly, "It's been a long time." ”

Xue Shao nodded, "I think you probably know, what do I want to ask?" ”

Xuan Yunzi silently put Fa Jian back into the zygote, closed it lightly, and looked up at Xue Shao, "Yes, I know." ”

"So what's so special about this Fajian? Why do you want to give it to me? Xue Shao said, "Immortal Gu, can you teach you a lesson or two?" ”

Xuan Yunzi was silent for a moment, and inexplicably smiled Qiaoqian, "Don't say it." ”

Xue Shao couldn't help but be slightly stunned, this answer seemed to be a bit unexpected by himself.

"Why should you think about it?" Xuan Yunzi said, "Just think it's an ordinary gift between friends, why not? ”

"But this thing is obviously unusual. As far as I know, the Xuanwu Fa Jian you have is from the Taibai Doctor Immortal Sun Zhenren. Among them, there is quite the intention of inheriting the mantle. Moreover, thy healers are indeed good. Xue Shao said, "Sun Zhenren once sent a similar piece of Fajian to my ancestor Pei Wenxigong. Its intention is not only to make a promise of life and death. ”

Xuan Yunzi smiled.

"If I really trust me with life and death, can I dare to make a promise?"