"Why? If so, it will be just around the corner for Junior Sister to calm down her karmic fire and enter the first rank."
Taoist Master Jinlian smiled and said, "Shouldn't it be a great joy?"
In this way, it will be just around the corner for me to slay the demons... The Taoist Master added in his heart.
Luo Yuheng said indifferently, "Even if Xu Qi'an has good luck, is he stronger than Emperor Yuan Jing? Stronger than the future crown prince? Will the Supervisor agree if I practice with him?"
Her question went straight to the point, leaving Taoist Master Jinlian unable to refute.
Taoist Master Jinlian nodded, "Junior Sister has a clear heart of Taoism, and is indeed more suitable than your father to become a Taoist first rank, a land immortal."
Luo Yuheng did not comment.
Taoist Master Jinlian thought for a moment and said, "Do you mind having a Taoist partner, Junior Sister?"
Seeing the female national teacher staring at him, he smiled and said, "With good fortune and martial arts, Xu Qian'an will achieve great success in the future. If you want to practice with him, it will not be a matter of a day or a night. You can practice with him first and then cultivate feelings.
"The lineage of the Renzong has been passed down to you. No matter what, you will give birth to children in the future. With your personality, after practicing with others, can you still form a Taoist partner with others?"
Luo Yuheng snorted coldly, "The lifespan of the immortals on land is infinite, so why do they need children? "
Taoist Master Jinlian smiled but said nothing.
Although the immortals on earth roam the world and live as long as the sky, accidents are inevitable, so they need offspring to inherit their mantle.
However, although the sister of the Renzong is the leader of the Tao, she is still a woman. She does not practice the way of the Supreme Forgetting Love of the Tianzong, and occasionally she has a little temper.
"If you withdraw early, the history books may write better about you." Taoist Master Jinlian said with a smile.
Luo Yuheng sneered: "Since ancient times, history books only say that beautiful women are the source of disasters and bring disaster to the country and the people, but they don't know that the crux of the problem lies with men. Those spineless writers dare not offend the king, so they put all the blame on women, which is really ridiculous.
"Emperor Yuan Jing cultivates Taoism for immortality. He wants to be a long-lasting emperor. Even if there is no Renzong, he will still cultivate Taoism. What does it have to do with me?
"Wei Yuan, that bastard, said that I bewitched the king. Over the years, I have often told Emperor Yuan Jing that elixirs are no longer useful, but he still makes a big elixir every season and a small elixir every ten days, ignoring my advice. Bewitching the king? How can you say that?"
"Junior sister, what you said makes sense," Taoist Master Jinlian first agreed with Luo Yuheng's words, and then made a fair comment:
"Your Renzong wants to use the emperor's luck to cultivate and suppress the fire of karma. Although it is a last resort, it does provide assistance to Emperor Yuan Jing's cultivation, and it is inevitable that you will be angered. "
Are you trying to smooth things over with me? Luo Yuheng stared at him for a few seconds, stood up and said goodbye. When he reached the threshold, he looked back and said:
"At the end of the 36th year of Yuanjing, the remaining soul of the Taoist leader of the Earth Sect drifted to the capital. He did not want to practice Taoism, but possessed cats all day long, and lived with cats, having a great time... I want to add a chapter to the Human Sect's "Chronicle."
After saying that, he turned into a faint light and escaped.
Junior sister, we can discuss it! ! Taoist Jinlian rushed out of the room, facing the sky, and stretched out his hand to keep her...
"What a stingy and vindictive woman. "Master Jinlian muttered.
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Xu Mansion.
When Xu Qian'an left the room and passed the inner hall, he saw Xu Lingyin running happily in the hall, and Chu Caiwei was chasing her.
Xu Lingyin made a tractor-like sound while running.
Aunt was fiddling with her potted plants, and Xu Lingyue was sitting quietly on a chair drinking tea, watching her sister playing with the girl in the yellow skirt.
This woman came to my house again, and it was obvious that she was thinking about my eldest brother... Xu Lingyue silently labeled Chu Caiwei, but she didn't show it. Occasionally, when Chu Caiwei looked over, she would return a gentle smile.
Xu Qian'an first bowed to the dean Zhao Shou, stepped into the hall, and asked: "Miss Caiwei, why are you here? Are you attracted by my handsome appearance?"
"Brother, are you awake? "Xu Lingyue was overjoyed.
Aunt also raised her head from her beloved potted plant and observed her unfortunate nephew.
Xu Qian'an had been unconscious for most of the day, and they had already calmed down their excitement and were no longer as frightened as before.
"Oh, I'm here to pass on the teacher's message." Chu Caiwei stopped chasing, looked around, and waved, "Come here."
Xu Qian'an went over as he was told, and was pulled to a corner by the girl in the yellow skirt. She whispered in his ear, "The teacher said that you can ask His Majesty for an iron certificate."
Iron certificate? It took him a few seconds to realize what an iron certificate is.
The formal name is "Dan Shu Tie Quan", commonly known as: a gold medal for immunity from death.
Why do I need that thing? I can exchange it for a few thousand taels of gold, and then be promoted to a higher position. Isn't it better...Xu Qian'an said in his heart.
"I understand. "He nodded.
Seeing the intimate posture of the two people talking with their heads down, Xu Lingyue puffed her cheeks and waved to Xu Lingyin, "Lingyin, go find Sister Caiwei to play."
Xu·Ma Qianzu·Lingyin rushed towards Chu Caiwei with her short legs and bumped her hips: "Sister Caiwei, let's continue playing..."
Seeing this, Xu Qi'an had to leave and went to the front hall with Zhao Shou.
"Dean, the supervisor asked me to ask His Majesty for an iron certificate." Xu Qi'an told Zhao Shou about this and then observed his reaction.
Only a wise man can deal with a wise man.
Zhao Shou nodded slowly: "Yes, with the red book and iron certificate, all death sentences except treason will be exempted. However, after the exemption, the title and salary will be revoked, and the original title will not be allowed to be restored, but his life will be spared. "
You are not allowed to keep the title, but you can spare his life... What does this mean? Xu Qiyan's face froze, then he returned to normal, nodded and said:
"So that's it, so this is what the red book and iron certificate mean."
It's okay to change it to a golden medal of immunity from death... The supervisor specially asked Chu Caiwei to come and tell me, there must be a reason... Well, I am the second generation of eunuchs, and I have many political enemies, which is also an extra guarantee.
Xu Qiyan is actually not afraid of Emperor Yuan Jing. Now that his cultivation is getting higher and higher, he is more and more confident. If he encounters the trouble of cutting the silver gong with a knife again, the worst thing is to go far away in the future.
The only thing he can't bear to leave is his family.
During the conversation, the two came to the outer hall. The main seat in the hall was a eunuch in a python robe, a middle-aged man with a white face and no beard.
Xu Ershu and Xu Erlang accompanied him in the lower seat, talking to the eunuch in a random manner.
"Ning Yan woke up? "Uncle Xu's ears moved and he looked behind the screen wall.
Xu Qi'an and Zhao Shou came out side by side.
"Dean!" Xu Erlang stood up and bowed.
When facing Xu Erlang and Uncle Xu, the eunuch, who was quite arrogant, saw Xu Qi'an coming out and immediately smiled:
"The Viscount has woken up. How is your health? If you need to recuperate, just ask me and I will go back to the palace to get it for you."
"Ning Yan, this is Eunuch Chen of the Metropolitan Supervisor."
Uncle Xu straightened his back unconsciously and spoke more firmly.
"Thank you for your concern, Eunuch Chen. I'm fine." Xu Qi'an nodded.
"That's good, that's good. "Eunuch Chen smiled warmly and gave up his main seat to Xu Qian'an and Dean Zhao Shou.
"We are here to visit Lord Xu on behalf of His Majesty. Lord Xu has made great contributions to the court, and His Majesty will definitely reward him generously."
"In fact, it is all His Majesty's appreciation that gave me an opportunity. As the saying goes, it takes a thousand days to raise an army and only one day to use it. It is because of the court's training that I can make contributions to the court today." Xu Qian'an said sincerely:
"So, please sue His Majesty. I am not taking credit for my achievements. I ask His Majesty to grant me a red book and iron certificate. "
Hearing this, Xu Erlang and Xu Ershu's inner thoughts were completely different. Xu Erlang thought, elder brother is quite self-aware. The red book and iron certificate are definitely more useful than gold, silver, and cloth. Gold and silver can only make elder brother spend more freely in the Jiaofangsi, while silk and satin can make mother and sister wear more and more gorgeous dresses.
They are all useless.
Xu Ershu's mind is full of the word "honor". Since ancient times, only meritorious officials have been granted red books and iron certificates.
Eunuch Chen was stunned and said, "We will convey Lord Xu's words. Well, His Majesty is quite curious about a few things, and ordered me to ask a few questions."
Here it comes... Xu Qian'an smiled without changing his face, "Excuse me, Eunuch Chen."
"Lord Xu drew his sword twice in the fight, and his name was shaken in the capital, but those two swords really exceeded your limit. His Majesty is very curious, you did it. "
Eunuch Chen still had a smile on his face, but his eyes were fixed on him without blinking.
"To be honest, it was the Supervisor who gave me the power." Xu Qiyan explained concisely.
He did not elaborate, because this was more in line with the Supervisor's personality. If he said it too clearly, it would be wrong. In addition, he was not afraid that Emperor Yuan Jing would ask the Supervisor for confirmation.
For this tacit understanding, the Supervisor should still have the old silver coin.
Eunuch Chen nodded slowly, as if he was not surprised by this, and then asked: "The carving knife of the Confucianists..."
Xu Qiyan pondered for a while, and was about to speak, when he heard Zhao Shou say lightly: "Yunlu Academy was able to destroy Buddhism four hundred years ago, and it can do the same today."
Xu Qiyan immediately said: "Thank you for your help, Dean."
Eunuch Chen glanced at the Dean Zhao Shou and laughed: "So it was the academy that helped. "
Actually, this is considered cheating in the battle, but the Buddhist sect itself is not upright. When breaking the Vajra formation, Monk Jingchen warned Jingsi. At the third level, Du'e Arhat personally came out to discuss Buddhism with Xu Qian'an.
Therefore, the Buddhist sect admitted defeat very straightforwardly and did not hold on to the issue of the carving knife.
"We know about it, so we will not disturb Lord Xu's rest."
Eunuch Chen got up and left.
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Imperial Palace.
Emperor Yuan Jing, who was taking elixirs and meditating, heard the subtle footsteps. He did not open his eyes and said lightly: "What's the matter?"
The old eunuch whispered: "The servant who went to the Hanlin Academy to pass the message reported that the group of nerds refused to revise the text and beat him up."
"These dogs." Emperor Yuan Jing opened his eyes and frowned.
In terms of political tactics, Emperor Yuan Jing was a master, but for those nobles who were stubborn, "violent" suppression was the best and only means.
If you want to play political tactics with them, they will only cover their ears and say: I don't want to listen, you are just a turtle chanting sutras.
"Forget it, just grind it slowly." Emperor Yuan Jing said.
After all, he just wanted to get a little help, and it wouldn't cause a big fight, which would have a great impact on his reputation.
After saying that, he glanced at the old eunuch who hadn't left, and asked, "Anything else?"
The old eunuch nodded: "Xu Yinluo has woken up, and Chen Gong from the Silijian brought back a message..."
He immediately repeated Xu Qian'an's answer.
"Red Book and Iron Certificate?" Emperor Yuan Jing looked slightly surprised, and then sneered:
"You don't want a promotion, gold, silver, jade, or silk, but you want a Red Book and Iron Certificate?"
Although he said so, the old emperor weighed it in his mind for a long time, and did not agree or refuse.
The old eunuch laughed softly and said, "Lord Xu is very clear-headed. He knows that His Majesty knows how to use people and that the court has made great contributions to his cultivation. He is not arrogant. If he proposes to raise his title... Your Majesty will be in trouble."
This kid is much more conscious than those nerds in the Hanlin Academy... Emperor Yuan Jing did not hesitate any longer and said in a deep voice, "Approved."
What Otomo said is right. It is true. There is only a precedent of conferring titles in a short period of time in wartime. It is easy to be promoted but difficult to be promoted.
Was the appearance of the carving knife the reason for the help of Dean Zhao Shou? Emperor Yuan Jing pondered for a moment, and out of intuition, he ended his meditation and ordered, "Go to Lingbao Temple."
.......
Lingbao Temple.
"National Master, this fight is a great victory, which has enhanced the prestige of our country. I believe that in a short time, the barbarians in the southern border and the northern barbarians, as well as the Wushen Cult, will know about this.
"If a silver gong comes out to fight, it will make all parties suspicious and doubtful, and they will be afraid of the power of our country. The effect is far better than Yang Qianhuan coming out. National Master, National Master?"
Luo Yuheng suddenly came back to his senses, his beautiful eyes recovered from the distraction, and frowned and said: "What did your majesty say?"
Emperor Yuan Jing looked at the beautiful and attractive National Master steadily, and said suspiciously: "National Master is absent-minded, what is on your mind? But you can tell me, I will definitely help you solve it. "
As the head of the human sect and the second rank of the Taoist sect, Emperor Yuan Jing has almost never seen Luo Yuheng look so worried, never.
Is it the dispute between heaven and man that makes her feel pressured? Why is this woman unwilling to practice dual cultivation with me? My plan of immortality is stuck here....
As his thoughts flashed, he saw Luo Yuheng shaking his head: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, it's okay."
Emperor Yuan Jing nodded, stopped asking, and stated the purpose of coming to Lingbao Temple this time: "National Master, do you know that the carving knife of Yunlu Academy appeared during the battle?
"I know that it is a relic of the saint and the treasure of the academy. Is there any secret behind it when it appears in the world this time?"
"Why does Your Majesty have such doubts?" Luo Yuheng asked back.
"The carving knife of the saint is not something that ordinary people can use. Zhao Shou is a third-rank official, so he may not be able to use it."
Emperor Yuan Jing still has some knowledge, especially since Yunlu Academy once presided over the court. There is no shortage of Confucian materials in the court, and some related secrets are also available.
Luo Yuheng pondered for a moment and smiled indifferently: "Although Zhao Shou is a third-rank official, there are three fourth-rank gentlemen in the academy. It is not difficult for them to work together to urge the carving knife.
"Besides, Confucianism and Buddhism have always had grievances. The destruction of Buddhism was led by the academy. It is unexpected, but reasonable that Yunlu Academy will take action."
"I still trust the national teacher very much. "Emperor Yuan Jing no longer had any doubts.
After sending Emperor Yuan Jing away, Luo Yuheng walked out of the quiet room and sat in the pavilion, staring blankly.
......
Xu Qian'an went to the night watchman's office to report his situation to Wei Yuan. When he entered the Haoqi Tower, he felt a bit like stretching his neck and shrinking his neck.
He prepared a draft in his mind and made his lie more round.
Who knew that Wei Yuan had never asked. When he learned that he was in good health, he nodded with relief, invited him to drink a cup of tea, and talked about some trivial matters.
After leaving the Haoqi Tower, Xu Qian'an breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, Duke Wei was an ordinary person who did not practice martial arts. Although his theoretical knowledge was solid, he could not see the doorway... In addition, he was a smart man and thought he had seen through everything. My outburst was secretly helped by the supervisor... The knife incident was caused by Yunlu Academy.
Thinking about it, Xu Qian'an raised the corner of his mouth and felt that he had defeated Wei Yuan psychologically once.
Except for the supervisor, everyone else was on the second floor, and I was watching them on the fifth floor.
.....
At dusk, he returned to the mansion in a relaxed mood. When he passed through the outer courtyard, he smelled a strong fragrance.
My aunt asked the kitchen to cook a table of delicious dishes, and even bought some dishes from the restaurant outside. These were naturally to reward Xu Qian'an.
During the meal, my aunt complained: "I have to take care of such a big family by myself. I am so busy and exhausted."
I didn't expect that Xu Lingyue would seize the opportunity to complain casually. My sister said: "Then mother, let me take care of the accounts. "
This account includes the family's "treasury silver", silks and satins, as well as the fields and shops outside. Now it is all managed by my aunt, but my aunt is illiterate, and Xu Lingyue acts as an assistant.
There is a lot of work to do, but the power is still in the hands of my aunt. If my aunt agrees to buy clothes for the family today, then they can buy clothes. If my aunt disagrees, everyone will have nothing to wear.
"Why do you care? Even if you want to manage it, it will be handed over to Dalang or Erlang's wife in the future. You have no share." The aunt suppressed her daughter's "rebellion" thoughts.
Even if Dalang and Erlang's wives, don't think of taking my power... The aunt added in her heart.
After dinner, Xu Erlang put down his chopsticks and suddenly said: "Brother, come with me to the study, I have something to tell you."
Xu Qian'an glanced at his younger brother, his face was serious and his brows were slightly frowned.
"What happened again? "Xu Qian'an muttered to himself and followed Xu Erlang to the study.