Chapter 7: The Strange Shadow

Cheng Zongyang stretched out his waist, then slapped the table and shouted: Where is Xiao Zi!

Here.Xiao Zi smiled and came out.

Cheng Zongyang raised his face and came here!Accompany your master to the study room to read a book!

Xiao Zi made a face and went to the study room in the inner hall with Cheng Zongyang.

After settling down in Yuji Lane, the first thing Cheng Zongyang did was to ask Qin Hui to go to the bookstore to buy a large number of books.

The Six Dynasties Bookstores used the four-part method of ancient classics, history, and collections of classics. He put the sutras and sub-parts aside, and only selected the history department that recorded the history of the Six Dynasties, as well as the collection department with a large number of notes.

Once he bought the book, Cheng Zongyang realized that there were tens of thousands of volumes in his family, which was a feat that only a wealthy family could accomplish.

A book is the cheapest and costs one silver baht, and the best one is even more priced by gold baht.

Like the "Six Dynasties" he bought, it cost a full 100 gold coins.

In terms of conversion, it's enough to buy a decent sedan.

Cheng Zongyang leaned on the chair, picked up a volume of "The Six Dynasties" and flipped it out casually.

This book has 200 volumes. I just saw Zhao Luhou turning the tide and saving Qin.

Then came Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang founded the Han Dynasty.

Cheng Zongyang was surprised to find that Empress Lu had no chaos in politics. Instead, the Lu family had three prosperity and three declines. Until fifty years ago, three queens and five generals were successively released to control the government and had a great glory. It was recognized as the first family of the Han Dynasty.

This "The Six Dynasties" is not a formal history. It mostly excerpts the notes of predecessors and combines them into books. The content is detailed and simplified. However, Cheng Zongyang reads it interestingly, just like guessing riddles, looking at those familiar characters and doing something completely different.

With the lessons of Zhao Luhou and Yue Shuai, Cheng Zongyang saw that everyone was like a time traveler.

For example, Wang Mang was respectful and humble, and was extremely benevolent and righteous. After usurping the throne, he promulgated a complete set of unreliable systems. Some men in liberal arts were highly polite and had a self-righteous demeanor.

There are also strong men. For example, Emperor Wu of Han established a cavalry that was powerful beyond the times, and defeated all the five dynasties, including the northern grassland empire, and was respected as the emperor.

But strangely, Cheng Zongyang vaguely discovered that none of them seemed to be able to break out of the shackles of history, and in the end they were assimilated by the powerful potential laws of history and became part of history.

There are several books on the most eye-catching location on the bookshelf.

These books are poorly printed, with typos and occasionally two with illustrations. Their quality is terrible and the price is the cheapest, similar to street stall reading materials.

In fact, they are the street stall reading materials of this era - several prophecy books.

The comments about these books in some notes are mostly mean sarcastic and ridicule, while others point out in kind that the authors of these books are likely to have been stimulated to have mental problems and should be considered patients.

More commenters bluntly criticized these authors for being obsessed with money and simply using fabricated words to attract attention, which is worthless except for people to laugh at and scold.

From Cheng Zongyang's perspective, at least one of these authors has the qualifications to be a professor of history.

His book, which only printed more than 100 copies, is simply a history textbook with accurate narratives, rich information, and even time of events, but this is only based on Cheng Zongyang's standards.

The author boldly predicted in the book that the Han Dynasty was destroyed by the Yellow Turban, and the so-called heaven was dead, and the yellow sky should be established. The year is in Jiazi, and the world is very lucky.

But the Han Dynasty relied on King Wu of Wei to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion and continued its rule in the Weiyang Palace in Luoyang.

He said with certainty that a man named An Lushan would severely damage the Tang Kingdom, but everyone knew that An Lushan was the most trusted general of the Tang Lord and recognized the Tang Lord as his charitable father.

He also said...

Cheng Zongyang picked up the book and smiled and said: Let's see, look.

Qin Hui looked at the prophecy about Song State with a glance, and said with a wry smile: What's wrong with you? You actually have the same name and surname as this person.

He is the future prime minister of Song State. Is Brother Qin interested in finding a job in Song State? Let’s see if this prophecy will fall on you.

Qin Hui said honestly: If you are not talented at meeting, if you see this person, you will draw your sword toward each other.

Cheng Zongyang laughed and said with a letter: Everyone should kill this kind of traitor!No wonder Brother Qin was filled with righteous indignation.

Qin Hui said half jokingly and half persuasion: These books are all written by false people. If the young master is interested, it is better to choose a few famous scriptures to read.

Forgot.Cheng Zongyang waved his hand, I don’t want to take the exam for a scholar.Just take a look at it when you are bored and pass the time.

Qin Hui said solemnly: The young master is so studious, knowledgeable and memorable, and he can't put down the book. He is indeed an extraordinary person.

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: If you flatter like this, be careful to become the Prime Minister Qin in the book.

Qin Hui said shyly: What the young master taught me is that Huizhi knew he was wrong.

A kite flew over, and Cheng Zongyang turned around and saw Xiao Zi cutting down the books he had purchased with a lot of money one by one, and folding them into kite very seriously.

Death girl!You want to rebel!

Xiao Zi spread the broken pages into the air, it was not fun at all!

Want something fun, right?Cheng Zongyang winked at Qin Hui, who smiled, left the study room knowingly, and took the door with him.

Cheng Zongyang was like a big bad wolf with saliva and said happily as he tried his best to say: Xiao Zi Ah, look how beautiful the flowers are blooming outside...

The flowers here are so small.Xiao Zi didn't even want to find a petal as a mat.

It's better to be a little smaller.The flowers outside are so beautiful... Cheng Zongyang sucked in saliva and smiled: Xiao Zi Ah, when will your little flower bud bloom for me?

oh!Xiao Zi stretched out her voice and suddenly realized: You want to deflower Xiao Zi.

Cheng Zongyang forced her into the corner and said with a grim smile: I always push you and stop it, I see where else can you run today!

Xiao Zi blinked her eyes and said in a soft and delicate voice: Xiao Zi has been waiting for this day for a long time.Cheng Touer, can I help you with loose clothes?

Cheng Zongyang felt ruthless: Damn, no matter what tricks you play today, I will never let you go!

Xiao Zi didn't play any tricks, but squatted down obediently to help Cheng Zongyang untidy up his clothes.

As soon as my pants were loose, my swelling penis jumped out immediately.

In the southern wilderness, there are Ningyu and Xiaoxianggua that can relieve the fire, but the two girls stay and the other one leaves. Although there are many little fairy Xiao Zi around, they can watch it and cannot eat it.

Cheng Zongyang has been a monk for more than a month, and has never eaten meat yet.

At this time, he smelled Xiao Zi's soft body fragrance, and Cheng Zongyang was so excited that he wanted to close her little flower buds at this moment.

Xiao Zi raised her face and looked at him sweetly. Cheng Touer... You have to feel sorry for Xiao Zi... She gently took her pants off his feet while muttering.

Cheng Zongyang was naked, his penis was erect, and he said with a lewd smile: Little girl, what are you waiting for?

Xiao Zi said softly: Touer Cheng... Mr. Yun is here...

Cheng Zongyang was stunned.

Xiao Zi picked up his pants, bent down and crawled out quickly from his armpits, flashed to the back of the door, then opened the door, and said with a smile like a flower: Hello, Deacon Yun, the master is waiting for you in the study.

Yun Cangfeng smiled and said: OK.Brother Cheng, you have been waiting for Ah for a long time.

A cold wind blew on his uncovered butt, and Cheng Zongyang's face turned green.

Yun Cangfeng said in surprise: Brother Cheng, what are you doing?

Cheng Zongyang was solemn, his shirt was wrapped around his waist, and he tied a knot with his sleeves. He was sitting behind the desk and watching with a volume of books intently.

Hearing Yun Cangfeng's voice, he raised his head and laughed: Let Brother Yun laugh.I didn't expect the weather to be so hot in Jiankang.Ha ha ha ha.

Cheng Zongyang exaggeratedly took the book and sucked the wind, saying, "Brother Yun, please sit down, I'll forgive you for not being able to salute me."

What are you and me?Yun Cangfeng smiled and let him go to the side and greeted the people behind him. Brother Cheng, who is this?

A young warlock wearing a robe stepped into the study and bowed: I have met the young master in Qingpu.

Cheng Zongyang originally thought that only Yun Cangfeng came. Although the scene was embarrassing, he was an old acquaintance after all, so he passed by with a thick face. Unexpectedly, he even brought someone to him, and he couldn't help feeling even more embarrassed.

The warlock straightened up and said with a smile: "Young Master, are you okay?"

Yi Yong!Cheng Zongyang shouted.

After the Baiyi tribe obtained the Lingfei Mirror, Yi Yong and the two guards returned to Jiankang first. Unexpectedly, they met here again today.

Cheng Zongyang smiled bitterly and said: No one is outsider, so I’m sorry that I can’t get up.

Lin Qingpu, who was named Yi Yong, frowned and expressed his worries. The climate of Jiankang may not be as hot as that of the Southern Wilderness. Could it be that the poison on the young master's body has not been completely removed?

That's not.It's really inconvenient to get up...

He was posed by that dead girl and even his pants were cheated away. Cheng Zongyang was really hard to say, so he had to beat him up with shame.

Yun Cangfeng and him experienced life and death. They were already familiar with each other and were not polite. They casually pulled a chair and sat down, and said: Qingpu, you can sit too.

Lin Qingpu held his hands together and gave Cheng Zongyang a solemn salute.I have not thanked the young master for what happened that day.

What's there to thank for?Cheng Zongyang asked: How is that mirror used?

Lin Qingpu smiled but refused to answer.

Yun Cangfeng laughed and said: No one is outsider, so what's wrong with talking about it.Does Brother Cheng know the identities of Yi Biao and others?

What are the soldiers of the Northern Palace soldiers?Good man!

Yes, they are all elite troops of the Northern Mansion Army.But before going to the Southern Wilderness, they were the escorts of the King of Linchuan.

Yun Cangfeng knew that Cheng Zongyang didn’t know much about the internal affairs of the Six Dynasties, and explained: King Linchuan was the third son of the late emperor and was in charge of the military of the six states.

It turned out to be a prince who held military power.Cheng Zongyang said: What does this prince want Ling Feijing to do?

Isn’t it time to observe the enemy situation during war?

Lin Qingpu and Yun Cangfeng looked at each other.Yun Cangfeng nodded slightly, and Lin Qingpu said, "This is a strange thing in the palace."

Cheng Zongyang put down the books. Does he want to rebel?

This is not a joke. As long as you rebel in all dynasties, you will be killed.I finally came out of Nanhuang until I could not lose my head for no reason.

No, no.Yun Cangfeng said: The King of Linchuan is respectful, filial and kind, and he has no desire for the throne.

Then what does he want Ling Feijing?Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: Isn’t this prince a voyeurism?

The prince suspected that His Majesty was framed in the palace.

The house is full of Cheng Zongyang's confidants, and Yun Cangfeng did not shy away and said bluntly: Your Majesty is only 36 years old now, and the Spring and Autumn Period is in full swing, but he has not attended court again since a year ago.All military and national affairs were reported by the eunuchs around him.

The King of Linchuan and His Majesty, his mother, were secretly worried about this and asked for a visit many times, but His Majesty was confused.It was not until a few months ago that the prince got the news...

Yun Cangfeng paused, and Lin Qingpu said: The King of Linchuan has always been acquainted with me. The prince spent a lot of money to get news from the palace, saying that many strange things happened in the palace over the past year, but no one can find out clearly.I came to serve by the master's order, but my Taoism was shallow and I could not find out the truth, so I had to turn to Lingfei Mirror.Fortunately, with the help of Mr. Cheng, he finally lived up to his mission.

It turned out that the King of Linchuan was the main leader, but he used the banner of the Yun Chamber of Commerce.

After getting the Lingfei Mirror, the trip to the southern desert of Yuncang Peak was over, but because of a promise, I accompanied me for another month, and I was born and died, and my affection was not weak.

Cheng Zongyang asked curiously: What happened in the palace?Did you see it with the Lingfei Mirror?

Lin Qingpu was silent for a moment, took out a thin piece of sheepskin from his sleeve, and handed it over with both hands.

The sheepskin was made of nitrogen, and the shadows of different thicknesses were mixed on it.

What is this?Cheng Zongyang took it and looked at it, saying casually: Are ghost painting talismans?

That's right.

Cheng Zongyang raised his head and saw Lin Qingpu's expression was solemn, not like he was joking at all.

Cheng Zongyang smiled bitterly and handed the parchment back. Brother Lin wanted me to catch the ghost, but I couldn't help.

Lin Qingpu said: Can the young master see what the shadow is above?

Who can see this?

Cheng Zongyang turned the parchment paper upside down and looked at it several times. He suddenly moved his heart and wiped it with his fingers on the parchment. Is it silver salt on it?

Lin Qingpu's eyes lit up, Young Master, have such eyesight!

What kind of eyesight is this?Silver salt is the most traditional developer. Cheng Zongyang conducted similar experiments when he was in school.

Where is this sheepskin placed?

Qingpu used the Lingfei Mirror according to the method taught by the young master. After a little gain, he reported to the King of Linchuan and found a quiet room outside Taicheng to observe the situation in the palace.

Lin Qingpu looked ashamed, but for some reason, as soon as his vision arrived in the palace, it was as if there was thick fog separated by him and he could not visit him.I thought I was not good at cultivating, so I took the risk of sneaking into Taicheng, but unexpectedly I almost encountered an unexpected accident.

Lin Qingpu recalled: It was a cloudy day that night, with no stars or moon. As soon as he sneaked into the city, he heard a strange sound. He turned around and looked around but there was nothing.As hesitated, a chill invaded his lungs, and his internal organs seemed to be pulled by a ghost claw, turning them over, almost vomiting blood.

Lin Qingpu's face turned pale, he stroked his chest with one hand, and said with lingering fear: There is also a guard who is walking with Qingpu, who is the confidant of the King of Linchuan.He suddenly went crazy after crossing the palace wall and drew his sword and slashed towards him.He tried his best to save his life, but the guard raised his knife under the palace wall and stabbed himself, his body was covered in blood.After escaping from the ground, I found these shadow marks left on the sheepskin wrapped in the Ling Fei Mirror.

What Lin Qingpu said was as plain as possible, but Cheng Zongyang still couldn't help but feel chilled.

After calming down, he picked up the parchment.

The shadows above seemed to be a row of squatting figures, and they were like galloping monsters, which was really indefinitely.

What does Brother Lin want me to do?Cheng Zongyang said: Even Brother Lin can’t get in the palace. I don’t have to show my illusion for this three-legged cat, right?

Lin Qingpu said: The young master has great kindness to my sect, so Qingpu naturally dared not let the young master take risks.But the young master was born with insight and knew very well about Ling Feijing. He also wanted to ask the young master to help.

Do you want me to help you peek into the inner palace?Cheng Zongyang smiled and agreed, it was easy to say.

Lin Qingpu was very happy, thank you, young master.

Cheng Zongyang touched his chin, and it sounded strange that the palace was haunted... Brother Lin, haven't you seen anyone?

Ashamed, I retreated as soon as I entered the palace and did not see the imperial guards.

Yun Cangfeng explained: Jiankang Palace is a city, also known as Yuancheng and Taicheng, with high vigilance.The inner palace is divided into two parts: the Taichu Palace in the west and the Zhaoming Palace in the east. Qingpu entered the palace from Hualin Garden in the north of Taicheng, and returned without encountering the imperial guards.

Is it really haunted?Cheng Zongyang shook his head and said to himself: It's impossible.

Yun Cangfeng said: Why is Brother Cheng so sure?

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: There must be a reason for the things in the world.Even in a ghostly place like the Southern Wilderness, nothing is wrong for no reason.There are always thousands of palace maids, eunuchs and imperial guards in the palace. Isn’t there any news?

Yun Cangfeng said: Although the outer court is guarded by the imperial guards, there are only palace maids and eunuchs in the inner palace, and they rarely come in and out in and out in normal times.

The King of Linchuan also visited many people, but no one could tell them clearly.

Cheng Zongyang thought for a while, Brother Yun, can you check the items purchased in the palace this year?

Yun Cangfeng was stunned and immediately stroked his hands and said: Good idea!Most of the items needed in the palace were organized by our Chamber of Commerce. I immediately asked someone to count the books and make a list.

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: Brother Yun, I want to steal your business if I open this business.

When talking about business, Yun Cangfeng felt like he had changed his body, and he laughed loudly: There is so much business in the world, and the profits of food, rice, oil and salt may not be as thin as those of Baohao.

Cheng Zongyang brought back more than a dozen packs of goods from Shanghou, all of which were luxury goods such as gold, jade and jewelry, and several of them were enough to attract attention.

The other ones are the dragon bones and dragon scales they brought back, which were first handed over to Yun Cangfeng for sale.

Although he made up his mind to set up a business, Cheng Zongyang was not in a hurry to open it. He first looked at the market conditions, and on the other hand he wanted to wait for news from Qi Yuan.

Although Qin Huizhi and Wu Changbo are capable, they are not materials for doing business.

If you want to speak, you can also observe your appearance and satisfy your customers. The shopkeeper of the business name is Qi Yuan.

Guests are kindly requested to use tea.Xiao Zi came in with a tea tray and said in a delicate voice.She lowered her head slightly, with her snow-skinned and beautiful face, and her voice was like a clear song, which was heart-wrenching.

Lin Qingpu returned to the Baiyi tribe. This was the first time he saw this little fairy. He was stunned for a moment before taking the tea cup with both hands and drinking a sip of hot tea. He didn't feel hot at all.

Cheng Zongyang used a desk to block his lower body, and did not dare to move at all, for fear of accidentally exposing himself and throwing his face away.

Seeing Xiao Zi now, I couldn't help but feel so angry that my teeth itched and said with a stern face: Brother Yun, where is the city of Jiankang City?

Does Brother Cheng want to buy a few servants?

Cheng Zongyang snorted.This slut is naughty and I plan to sell her.It is better to just exchange two dollars for free than to support her!

Xiao Zi blinked her eyes, and her eyes were filled with tears, and she said, "Young Master, don't you want me anymore?"I know I am wrong and beg my son not to sell me... I asked me to serve the bed, so I will be obedient and never dare to run away again... Woo...

As soon as these words were spoken, Cheng Zongyang's face turned from blue to red, and then from red to blue.Even Lin Qingpu on the side couldn't help but embarrass him, and buried his head in holding the teacup, pretending not to hear it.

Yun Cangfeng knew that Xiao Zi was so thin that she would not be confused by her easily, but he believed it a little when he saw Cheng Zongyang's disheveled look.

He experienced the experience and picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said: This is Wulingchun, good tea.

Cheng Zongyang just wanted to tie up Xiao Zi and then find a rag to stuff it into her mouth.He slapped the book case and said sternly: Damn girl!What are you talking nonsense!Get out of here!

Xiao Zi covered her face and sobbed away in a low voice, but raised her hand and grimaced at Cheng Zongyang, making Cheng Zongyang proudly angry.

Although Xiao Zi left, Cheng Zongyang was embarrassed at all.

Yun Cangfeng smiled and said: Jiankang prohibits public trafficking of human beings, but it is normal for private exchange of slaves.There are a few people in the city who know all this kind of transactions. If Brother Cheng is interested, Brother will take you to have a look.

Cheng Zongyang smiled dryly and said: It's good, it's good.

The three of them chatted for a while and made an appointment to use the Lingfei Mirror. Yun Cangfeng and Lin Qingpu stood up and said goodbye.Cheng Zongyang called Yun Cangfeng: Brother, I'll ask you about someone.

Yuncang Peak stopped, who?

Xiao Yaoyi.

Yun Cangfeng couldn't help but smile.It turned out to be the little marquis.

Marquis?That kid still has a marquis noble?

Xiao Yaoyi is the legitimate son of Mr. Xiao, and is known as Mr. Xiao.In the past, Xiao clan quelled the Sun En Rebellion and made unparalleled achievements. He was named Shaoling Marquis, and his family background was prominent.Although this young marquis came from a noble family, he liked to fight and was ridiculous.Everyone in the city knew that although this little marquis did not make big mistakes, he kept making small mistakes. Because of the collision with the city ban, he was criticized by Mr. Xiao many times.

Seeing Cheng Zongyang's expression in a daze, Yun Cangfeng said: How did Brother Cheng know about this little marquis?

Cheng Zongyang was stunned because he didn't expect that Xiao Yaoyi was such a trouser-holding man. How could such a person be the Eight Horses of Xingyue Lake who followed Yue Shuai?

Could it be that you were fooled?

But if he pretended to be a lie, why did he only take away Xie Yi's ashes?

And his behavior was not like a fake at all...

Cheng Zongyang secretly broke out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, he did not reveal Xiao Zi's life experience at that time. If Xiao Yaoyi was really malicious, it would not be impossible to remedy it.

Xie Yi has always been secretive about Xingyue Lake, and even Yuncangfeng has never mentioned it clearly.Cheng Zongyang had to hit him haha, I just heard about this person and was a little curious.

Yun Cangfeng smiled and said: That little marquis is a romantic figure and can be called a handsome man for a while, but his behavior is absurd and often a topic of jokes for people in the city.If you talk about character, it is not bad.

After seeing Yun Cangfeng off, Cheng Zongyang got up from under the desk, rubbed his sore knees, scolded Xiao Zi ten thousand times in his stomach, and then wrapped his butt in his top to go to the back to find clothes.