Sheng Fu

Chapter 326 Qingming Profound Palace
Next to a towering ginkgo tree is a pond, not too big or too small, covering an area of ​​about half an acre. There are koi in the water, and a simple dojo. .

The entire courtyard is light and gentle in tone, without the solemnity of Hengchang Hall. The lobby is open and unrestrained, with carved beams and painted buildings, blue waves surging, and a colorful bird parked on the flying eaves.

Yu Wenjun brought Father Jing and Mother Jing to the main hall, and said softly: "From now on, this will be where Uncle and Aunt live."

Jing Hanqing's posture is dignified, tall and tall, not to mention beautiful, his face is clear and three-dimensional, and his eyes are shining with determination, which also makes Jing's father and Jing's mother feel quite close.

Father Jing was very pleased, and said, "I never thought that one day our old couple would live in such a big courtyard."

Jing Hanqing said softly: "Senior Sister Peiyao has a high level of cultivation. With her strength, it is enough for the two of you to live in a splendid place. However, many things are more difficult at the moment, so we will settle the two of you in Hengchangzong."

"It's all my own people, and we can meet each other day and night, and it's very lively."

After coming here, Jing's father and Jing's mother knew how promising their daughter was now from the few words of others. Although it was not comprehensive, the old couple also realized that their daughter was by no means comparable to ordinary people.

Jing Hanqing said: "Daily affairs and other matters have been arranged properly. There are high-quality ingredients and seasonings in the kitchen. As for the tea and wine, later the staff will bring Wujiang Lingcha and Qinghui wine."

"Uncle and aunt first adapt here for a while."

Jing's father and Jing's mother nodded repeatedly, smiling.

Yu Wenjun said: "The items brought from my hometown will be put in the warehouse for you for the time being."

Father Jing hummed, and then came to the warehouse with Yu Wenjun, and opened the space artifacts, large and small cabinets, and many utensils. Although they are all worthless things, they are good things for those who miss the old days.

Yu Wenjun said gently: "You can play with the weapons in the dojo as you like. Later, I will ask a gentleman to come over and teach you how to read and write. I wanted to teach my uncle and aunt myself, but I am busy with government affairs, and I really can't take time off."

Father Jing shook his head slightly and said: "We don't take the exam to obtain fame, so we don't need these."

Yu Wenjun put one hand on Father Jing's shoulder, and said softly: "I want you to master some superficial knowledge and principles, so that you can practice some superficial methods easily in the future."

"If you have strong muscles and bones, you will be able to ride a first-class war horse one day earlier, ride through the autumn wind, bend your bow and shoot eagles."

After hearing this, Father Jing gave a meaningful hum. Riding a big horse and shooting a big eagle is always an irresistible temptation for an elderly man.

Back in the main hall, the guys have brought Wujiang Spirit Tea and Qinghui Wine.

Yu Wenjun waved his hand slightly to attract spring water from the mountain into the teapot, put in the tea leaves, and brew the tea with real yuan. After a while, the fragrance of the tea overflowed, and he poured two cups of tea for Father Jing and Mother Jing, and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, this tea should be It is much better than the tea from Mr. Dean."

Father Jing grinned and took a sip, which was indeed more delicious.

Yu Wenjun asked curiously: "Where did Gao Zhi and Guo Shenghe go?"

Jing Hanqing said with a helpless expression: "There are many generals settled in the Hengchang Pavilion, and the two of them went to drink with those generals, saying that it was to increase their relationship. In my opinion, they just wanted to drink more."

"Speaking of which, the suzerain also wants to accompany those soldiers to have a few drinks in person."

"First, it can calm people's hearts, and second, it can also enhance feelings. After all, some generals were touched by the suzerain's settlement of the refugees in the north. This is why the Hengchang Sect came. Of course, this is also somewhat different from Zhang Benchu's general star. indirect relationship."

Yuwen Jundao: "In a few days it will be New Year's Eve, I want to have a few drinks with them, the academy has closed classes, can those poor children settle down?"

Jing Hanqing said softly: "It has already been settled, some families are poor, we sent some silver taels, although it is not much, it is enough for them to have a good year, in order not to make them feel bad, we took their family money. Some native products have gone through a formality."

Yu Wenjun hummed, and then said to Jing's father and Jing's mother: "I still have something to do, you can hang around in the courtyard first, and the fish in the pond can fish as you like."

Jing's father and Jing's mother hurriedly got up to see them off, Yu Wenjun smiled gently and said, "Leave a step, I'm right next door to you."

The old couple smiled enthusiastically and watched Yu Wenjun and Jing Hanqing leave.

Looking around the surrounding fields, Father Jing stretched his waist, and said with a smile: "This day is not bad."

Mother Jing smiled knowingly: "Yes, when our future son-in-law comes, we will cook a sumptuous meal for him."

Father Jing nodded and said, "I think so too."

Then Jing's father walked to the weapon rack and picked up a lightly drawn carved bow. Jing's mother laughed angrily when she saw this.

Back at Hengchang Hall, Yu Wenjun poured himself a glass of Longquan clear water as if relieved of his heavy burden.

The taxation in Junhou Town has increased, and the counties and counties where Hengchang Academy is located do not have such a tendency for the time being.

Thinking slightly, he said: "The desolate scene in the homes of those children from poor families is very moving. Although I never went there in person, I also worked as a teacher in Qingshui Village in the essay test of Bagu Zhiyan in the past."

"After the next year, pay more attention to the situation in the poor families' homes. If there are those who have difficulties in life, give a little help. Sister Qiushui will take care of those poor families intentionally or unintentionally."

"You can decide for yourself, but if someone favors boys over girls and sells their daughters, try to kill such matters in the cradle. Even if they want to sell, we will take over."

Maybe many states and counties will increase taxes intentionally or unintentionally in the next year. Selling a daughter is not uncommon for poor families.

Jing Hanqing nodded and said, "Understood."

The efforts to appease the poor families should not be too great. Once too much, there may be vicious incidents of unruly people and greed for kindness in the poor families.

Liu Qinghua, Wu Mi, and Dugu Li wandered around the Hengchang Sect. Occasionally, when they got interested, they would give advice on the cultivation of the Hengchang Sect disciples. A few words might seem like a show off, but they were enough for most of the disciples. .

a few days later.

New Year's Eve.

The Hengchangzong gathered together and drank happily. The generals who came from the north were treated with great hospitality by Yu Wenjun. The leader of Bagu didn't like drinking, so he still had a pass with many generals.

Guo Shenghe's drinking capacity is astounding, and it is common for him to kill a few Yuanyuans.

Even Murong Qiushui didn't let his eyebrows fall, and when he drank wine, he was bold and unrestrained, with every frown and smile, all kinds of amorous feelings caught people's eyes.

The only fly in the ointment was that Zhang Benchu ​​was not there. In the lively atmosphere, only Yu Wenjun still remembered Zhang Benchu ​​who had practiced far away in the Demon Realm.

During the New Year's Eve period, Hengchangzong ate meat and drank big bowls almost every day.

Guo Shenghe has a chic and open personality. In his own name, he distributed a large amount of rewards to the servants and guards of Hengchangzong. Yu Wenjun was also generous, which made many servants laugh from ear to ear.

The New Year's Eve is the New Year's Eve, and we don't talk about current affairs, only about happy things.

The seventh day, in the evening.

Yu Wenjun came to Jing's father and Jing's mother's courtyard to drink a bowl of hangover soup and eat dumplings made by Jing's mother, which tasted delicious.

The three sat around a table, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Yu Wenjun said softly: "After the New Year's Eve, Wu Mi and I will go to the Demon Realm to investigate some things. This matter is confidential, and you must not talk about it with others."

After Jing's father and Jing's mother heard about it, they immediately became frightened.

The foreign land was extremely dangerous. Although the two of them had never experienced violent winds and huge waves, they knew a little about the past of the war between the five clans in ancient times.

Mother Jing worried: "Can't I go?"

Yu Wenjun said softly: "Don't worry, Auntie, I have acquaintances in the Demon Realm to take care of me. The Hengchangzong's affairs are handled by those young people. It doesn't matter if I am there or not."

"In the next year, some servants and servant girls may come to take care of your daily life. Don't worry too much. Those servant girls and servants are from poor families. The Zong will give them enough wages, which can be regarded as comfort in disguise."

"You can also be less busy with trivial matters."

Mother Jing hummed, and served Yu Wenjun another bowl of hangover soup.

Father Jing said, "When will you be back?"

Yu Wenjun thought for a while, and said truthfully: "I don't know, but I will definitely return in autumn. At that time, I will go to Beihai with Senior Sister Qinghua to reunite with Senior Sister Peiyao."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen, don't forget that black dragon."

Thinking of the black dragon, Jing's father and Jing's mother immediately felt relieved.

After the seventh day of the lunar new year, Yu Wenjun would come to Jing's father and Jing's mother for a light meal every day. During the Chinese New Year, everything was as usual. After the fifteenth day, Yu Wenjun and Wu Mi left Hengchangzong.

This New Year's Eve is quite enjoyable.

But that festive feeling disappeared after arriving in the Demon Realm.

Heavy snow is flying, the sky is freezing, and thousands of miles are covered with snow.

The capital of the demon world is majestic and majestic, and the architecture is dominated by black tones. In terms of architecture, the style of the spirit clan master is exquisite and elegant, and the demon world master's grand and luxurious style.

Although it is luxurious, it is only in terms of the situation. The houses and buildings of the demons seem to be similar, but in fact they have their own schools. It is just that they are slightly extravagant, and they did not spend a lot of money to build them. That's all.

The capital city is full of lights, and it is very lively. Many people will go to the square to meditate, or gather, and exchange ideas with each other, restrained and harmonious.

In a certain tavern, Yu Wenjun and Wu Mi were eating barbecue and drinking sake, and the whole room was quiet and peaceful.

After a long time, Tong Wu and a pale middle-aged man came to this box. The middle-aged man has a soft face, and there seems to be depression between his brows. He has practiced soul arts for many years, and there will always be some traces visible to the naked eye.

The two bowed deeply and said, "Meet Your Highness."

Yu Wenjun glanced at the two of them, and said softly: "After I come to Shanghai, you don't need to be polite when you see me."

Only then did Tong Wu and Mo Yi get up.

Yu Wenjun glanced at Mo Yi and asked, "I have seen Tong Wu, where are you working as an aide now?"

Mo Yi bowed his head and replied, "Report to Your Highness, to act under the command of King Wu."

King Wu is in charge of the military power in the Demon Realm, with one man under one man and over ten thousand men above him.

Yu Wenjun is more and more aware of the quality of the soul practitioners from the mountain of Minghun.

Mo Yi said slowly: "Knowing that His Highness is coming to the capital, I have already arranged a mansion for His Highness, named Xuan Mansion, and there are rockery lakes and practice places inside. Jia, it is located in the center of Shanghai, not far from Duanwang Mansion, and it takes about half a stick of incense to walk there."

"Outsiders only know the number of mansions under my name and collect some rent."

"Your Highness can rest assured to live."

"In addition, I have set up an intelligence agency for Your Highness, named Qing Ming, whose leader is Zhang Gu, who is also the steward of His Highness's residence."

Yu Wenjun nodded slightly and said: "I have a heart."

Mo Yi bowed his head and replied, "It is my duty to do things for His Highness."

Yu Wenjun smiled and said nothing, really felt sorry for the Demon Lord, who didn't know that there was still a mountain of bright souls in his country.

"Understood, the two of you leave here. After I come, everything will be as usual."

Mo Yi and Tong Wu left.

Compared with the trip to the Spirit Race, Yu Wenjun thinks that the trip to the Demon Realm is very good. He has the right to choose the layout of many things, and maybe everything will go well.

Yu Wenjun just thought this way, optimism is definitely not a good thing, maybe that ancient creature is extremely difficult to deal with.

Right now, the only thing I don't know is the ancient creatures lurking in the gods and demons.

The entrance of sake is not smooth, and compared with Banyue wine, it is always less interesting.

Wu Mi said: "Are you going to Xuanfu to rest?"

Yu Wenjun hummed and said: "The night is dark at this time, it is not suitable to go to Duanwang's Mansion. After we have rectified in Xuanfu for two days, it is not too late to visit again."

The two observed the streets of the capital city, which were neat and orderly, and the pedestrians on the road were well-groomed, elegant, and restrained.

There was not much noise in the restaurants and casinos. In terms of cultural quality alone, the Demon Realm may be the leader among the five clans.

Walking all the way to the entrance of Xuanfu, at a glance, the gate is high and wide, with a majestic atmosphere. There are two black tiger sculptures on both sides of the steps at the entrance. The eyes are embedded with white jade. Killing spirit.

Going up the steps, knocking the door knocker slightly, a moment later, the door opened, and an old man in a black robe came before Yu Wenjun.

The old man was about sixty years old, with a medium build, soft facial contours, and the corners of his eyes were slightly pale.

The eyes were not cloudy as they should be at this age, but they were not clear either, occasionally overflowing with brilliance.

Zhang Gu bowed deeply and said, "This old man welcomes Your Highness."

Yu Wenjun and Wu Mi stepped into the Xuanfu, and took a quick look. Although there was no flourish of civil engineering, the overall layout was extravagant and elegant. There were herrings surging in the lake, and many bird totems were carved on the rockery.

The main hall reveals a little bit of grandeur, and on the beams and pillars of the eaves, the carved totem of mocking wind is lifelike.

Outside the door, a number of beautiful maids and strong guards bowed to welcome Yu Wenjun.

The maid is wearing a black fringed dress, and the guards are wearing black armor and long swords. They are the ones with the highest cultivation level, but in the realm of sagehood, a traveler who comes to the capital city with Huang Tingshang's expert guards is a bit abnormal up.

Yu Wenjun said softly: "There is no need to be polite, just get up."

Everyone got up slowly. Although Yu Wenjun came to sit on the tea table in the main hall, the tea was half-moon tea, which came from Banyue City. Tong Wu also had a heart.

Zhang Gu offered tea, and Yu Wenjun took a sip from the teacup. The taste was very good, just like the half moon tea in He Luo Winery.

The old housekeeper said softly: "Knowing that His Highness is coming, I have organized the map of the capital city and the history that happened in recent years into a file, and it is displayed in the study at this moment."

"For Your Highness' consideration."

Yu Wenjun replied: "If you have a heart, how many people are there in Qing Ming?"

Zhang Gu responded humbly: "There are not many, only 36 people, but everyone occupies an important position, except that the Eternal Palace has not been penetrated, and the rest of the places are involved."

Yu Wenjun said: "Including the cabinet members of Jingxin City?"

Zhang Gu apologized slightly: "No, the cabinet members and the royal princes are in different factions, and their positions are delicate. It is the other faction of soul practitioners who work for the cabinet members."

"If His Highness needs anything, his subordinates will arrange it as soon as possible."

Yu Wenjun shook his head and said: "There is no need to do this for the time being, I will decide as appropriate after I am familiar with the magic capital."

Zhang Gu nodded humbly, and refilled a cup of tea for the two Highnesses of the Dragon Clan.

After drinking tea, Yu Wenjun and Wu Mi entered the study room and began to look through the files to learn about the customs, civilization and history here, just like when they first arrived in Hexiu City of the Spirit Race.

(End of this chapter)