Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 595: Keep the clouds clear and see the moon ()

With a rustling sound, the black silk cloth slipped from the wall, revealing the portrait hidden behind it.

The portrait uses delicate brushstrokes to outline the handsome face of the young man.

There is a smile on the lips and a high-spirited look.

As if still in the world.

Shangguan Jin held three sticks of incense and bowed slightly in front of the portrait. She muttered words and whispered softly: "May you rest in peace under the Nine Springs."

Now everything in the wilderness is renewed.

Everyone is looking forward to the new emperor's ascension to the throne, but they don't know that the real Gu Xu has long since died.

The scheming old man Zi Wei is like a painted ghost, wearing a young and bright skin, enjoying the admiration and admiration of the world in the wilderness.

But today, this bad old man went to Jiange to pick up Shi Xiaohan on Gu Xu's behalf. With his glib tongue, Shi Xiaohan, a silly girl who didn't know much about the world, would definitely be coaxed into thinking by him.

Shangguan Jin felt angry and disgusted by this.

It's like reading a story novel——

In the early stage, the male and female protagonists are childhood sweethearts, and they are in love with each other. They are a pair of gods and immortals who work together to slay demons.

While Shangguan Jin admired Gu Xu, she did not dislike Shi Xiaohan. Instead, she had a good impression of this innocent and unscheming girl, and envied the close relationship between the two of them.

But suddenly, the author of that story seemed to have gone drunk and went crazy, causing the male protagonist to die in an unknown place, and then letting a passerby appear out of nowhere to pretend to be the male protagonist and take away the heroine. of chastity.

Shangguan Jin could not wait to draw his sword and chop the passerby and the author to death.

It's a pity that in reality, that "passer-by" is so powerful that it is staggering, and he continues to steadily improve at a speed that is unimaginable to ordinary people. I am afraid that Shangguan Jin will not be able to find a chance to avenge the real Gu Xu in her lifetime.

In addition, Zi Wei holds a magical weapon that can understand everything in the world.

Shangguan Jin wanted to pay homage to the dead Gu Xu, so he could only do it secretly late at night while Zi Wei was enjoying herself in the palace.

She also dared not place an incense burner in front of the portrait.

She stood firmly on the spot, holding the incense in her hand, staring at the rising smoke, while silently telling her blessings to the deceased.

Behind the rising heat, the boy in the portrait seemed to be moving.

He raised his eyebrows slightly and his eyes were bright, as if he was teasing her for her weakness and incompetence.

By the time the green incense burned out, she had tears streaming down her face unknowingly, and her light green clothes were wet and extremely cold in the bleak autumn wind.

She wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, returned to her cold, indifferent and nonchalant expression during the day, and covered the boy's portrait with black silk cloth again.

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The bright red silk fell smoothly from the girl's body, revealing her slender shoulders and delicate collarbones.

In the flickering candlelight, Shi Xiaohan sat beside the red wedding bed, his arms unconsciously hugging his chest, trying to prevent Gu Xu from further movements.

"take it easy."

Gu Xu smiled and was not in a hurry to launch the next round of attack. Instead, he squatted down and gently took off the red embroidered shoes on the girl's feet.

The girl's feet are small and beautiful, like finely carved works of art; her skin is almost transparent, and the light blue blood vessels can be vaguely glimpsed; her toes are round and cute, like white pearls, slightly trembling due to nervousness. Curled up.

Gu Xu held her feet in his hands and gently stroked her delicate and smooth skin.

A burst of electricity rushed through his body, making Shi Xiaohan instinctively want to pull his feet back like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

But Gu Xu held her ankle tightly, making it impossible for her to dodge.

Shi Xiaohan's eyes were lowered, his eyelashes were trembling slightly, his slender waist was twitching as if itching, and he kept muttering: "Gu Xu, you are a bad guy."

Gu Xu's hands then climbed up, grabbed the girl's shoulders, and hugged her.

The girl was thinner than he thought, and a little awkward to hold. She was also greener than he thought, so his movements were a little less wanton and a little more gentle than usual.

"Xiaohan, Xiaohan, Xiaohan..."

He repeated her name and kissed her lips, neck, shoulders...

In the drizzle-like kiss, Shi Xiaohan gradually lost his strength and fell softly on his back on the bed.

Black hair like dark clouds spread out on the bright red pillow.

The almond-shaped eyes are blurred and the cheeks are bright red.

Under the candlelight, her petite body was as white as goat's milk.

Her hands were still holding the bright red bellyband tightly and refused to let go.

"Gu Xu...can you put out the candle first?"

"No." Gu Xu said firmly while admiring the charming scenery in front of him.

"why?"

"It's been too long since I've seen you. I want to see you more."

Shi Xiaohan hesitated for a moment, released his hands, and then nervously grabbed the sheets beside him.

The embroidered bellyband fell to the ground.

Their bodies overlapped and they whispered each other's names.

By the time the candles burned out, the girl had unknowingly burst into tears. The bright red pillow was wet and soaked with the fragrance of incense under the baking of the stove.

She wiped away her tears, pulled up the quilt to cover her body, and fell asleep peacefully in Gu Xu's arms.

The night had not been so gentle in months.

She had a sweet dream.

.........

The next day, Shi Xiaohan slept until the sun was shining. When she opened her eyes, her stomach was growling.

Gu Xu is no longer around.

The maid Chenxi came in with a new set of clothes, helped her get up, washed her body and dressed her up.

Maybe it's because the girl is too young and nervous.

Although Gu Xu was gentle and patient enough last night, when she got up today, she still inevitably felt a slight pain in her body and couldn't help but scream "Ouch".

Gu Xu is really a big bad guy, a big bad guy!

"Miss, Mrs. Zhao wants to invite you to Kunyuan Hall for lunch today." When Xiaohan was fully dressed, Chenxi bowed his head slightly and said to her respectfully.

"Mrs. Zhao?"

Shi Xiaohan was stunned for a moment before she realized that the "Mrs. Zhao" she was referring to was Zhao Yan, Gu Xu's real wife.

Ever since Gu Xu held his wedding in Liangzhou City, Zhao Yan's figure has been like a lingering shadow, entrenched in Shi Xiaohan's heart for a long time.

Although Shi Xiaohan and Zhao Yan only met once, on the day of the Luoshui Conference, Zhao Yan's radiant face and superb marksmanship left a deep imprint on Shi Xiaohan's mind, making her laugh every time she thought of it. Somewhat ashamed. During the intense love last night, she seemed to have temporarily forgotten Zhao Yan's existence.

However, when she woke up from her dream today, reality was still cruelly placed in front of her, forcing her to face it all.

As soon as Chen Xi mentioned the words "Mrs. Zhao", the messy thoughts in her head started to make noise again, like a group of birds chirping non-stop.

She couldn't help but start to wonder: In Gu Xu's heart, who was more important, herself or Zhao Yan? When he and Zhao Yan share the same bed, will he behave as tenderly and caring as last night? Also, would he be equally unable to put it down when facing Zhao Yan's feet...

"Where's Gu Xu? Will he also go to Kunyuan Hall together?" she couldn't help but ask.

Chen Xi shook his head: "The emperor has other important matters to deal with. The enthronement ceremony is coming soon, and he is going to kill a few 'fierce gods' as sacrifices."

Shi Xiaohan lowered her head and said nothing, letting Chen Xi comb her hair into a high bun, decorated with big flowers and golden hairpins - this is a bun commonly used by married women in Dahuang, which is different from the way she used to do it. The Japanese-style bun and the hanging bun that are often worn are completely different, adding a bit of mature and graceful charm.

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In Kunyuan Hall, Zhao Yan was sitting in front of the bronze mirror, holding eyebrow tweezers in her hand, focusing on trimming her eyebrows.

Today, she was wearing a fiery red chest-length skirt with a low neckline, revealing the fair and jade-like skin on her chest; her long black hair was pulled up high and combed into an exquisite flying bun, dotted with gold and diamonds. Jade hairpin exudes a kind of nobility of national beauty and heavenly fragrance.

Zhao Yan is actually not keen on dressing up.

On weekdays, she always looks bare-faced and unrestrained. Her long hair fluttering in the wind is just like her character, unruly and unconventional.

She doesn't like Kunyuan Palace either.

In fact, she went to the Duke of Yan's Mansion in Luojing City last night and stayed there alone for a night. She just moved into the palace of the queen of the old dynasty this morning, and ordered the maids to clean it up in a hurry, pretending to be a house. Make it look like she has always lived here.

Meeting with Shi Xiaohan alone was Zhao Yan's initiative to ask Gu Xu.

She even asked Gu Xu specifically about Shi Xiaohan's favorite dishes in order to prepare today's lunch.

Ever since she witnessed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth condensed in Gu Xu's hand, Zhao Yan knew that her husband was carrying a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, and he was doing something as big as the beginning of the world. If he can succeed, he will surely create a new era and become the greatest monk and king in the history of the wilderness.

In such a situation, as his real wife, she naturally cannot cause trouble for him.

She must do her best to be a queen who cares about the world, properly manages the affairs of the harem for him, lives in harmony with other concubines, and ensures that he can deal with national affairs without any distractions.

However, last night, when she was lying alone on the familiar big bed in Duke Yan's mansion, she still felt an unavoidable feeling of emptiness in her heart.

She had slept on that bed for countless days and nights, but at this moment, she felt that it was too spacious.

Countless random thoughts began to make noise in her mind, like a herd of wild horses running wildly across the grassland.

She couldn't help but start to wonder: In Gu Xu's heart, who was more important, herself or Shi Xiaohan? When he and Shi Xiaohan sleep in the same bed, will he behave differently than usual? Also, facing Shi Xiaohan's breasts and thighs, would he...

No, there is no need to worry too much about this problem. Shi Xiaohan only has a large plain.

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After a while, Shi Xiaohan, led by Zhao Yan's maid Cuizhu, walked into Kunyuan Hall and came to Zhao Yan.

After Zhao Yan's former personal maid Qiu Yan got married and left, Cuizhu in her prime took over Qiu Yan's position and became Zhao Yan's new personal maid.

The reason why Zhao Yan chose Cuizhu was quite simple: the girl was plain-looking, dark and thin, and would not attract attention, let alone Gu Xu's attention.

At this moment, Zhao Yan was sitting on the throne belonging to the queen.

The makeup is exquisite and the face is majestic.

The red dress was as gorgeous as fire, making the fair skin on her chest particularly dazzling; the aura belonging to the peak cultivator of the sixth realm was exuded inadvertently, permeating the entire hall.

Shi Xiaohan was shocked by this aura and felt a little reserved for a moment. He awkwardly wanted to bend his knees slightly and salute her.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Zhao Yan smiled softly, restrained her true energy aura, and came to Shi Xiaohan's side in a flash, gently pulling her arm, stopping her from saluting.

"Miss Shi, long time no see," she said with a smile and a gentle tone, "Looking at how you look today, you look really good!"

"Empress Zhao... you... you are... so beautiful today... so beautiful that it is indescribable..."

In front of Zhao Yan, Shi Xiaohan stuttered and was very clumsy. He was not at all as fluent as he was when he and Gu Xu were "exchanging business blows" in the past.

"Why are you so nervous? I'm not a man-eating evil spirit. I won't do anything to you." Zhao Yan gently took Shi Xiaohan's hand and led her to the dining table on the other side of the hall, " Besides, it’s so strange to be called ‘Queen’ and ‘Queen’ all the time. In this palace, we are a family as close as sisters, so we don’t need to be so open-minded.”

"Then...what should I call you?" Shi Xiaohan asked.

"Just call me 'sister'." Zhao Yan said with a smile, her charming fox eyes narrowed into crescent moons.

"Zhao...sister Zhao."

"So cute, sister Xiaohan."

They sat on opposite sides of the dining table facing each other while talking.

The maids and chambermaids brought the meals to the table, including osmanthus and whitebait vinegar, braised pork, steamed elbow, peeled and steamed crabs, etc. These were the delicacies that Shi Xiaohan used to love at home.

Seeing Zhao Yan so considerately preparing so many of her favorite dishes, Shi Xiaohan felt a little moved and couldn't help but feel a little closer to this "Sister Zhao".

"Hurry up and use your chopsticks, Sister Xiaohan," Zhao Yan said gently, "When you are hungry, open your stomach and eat. This is your home too. You can eat how you want, don't be restrained!"

Shi Xiaohan immediately picked up his chopsticks and started a turbulent battle.

During the meal, Zhao Yan looked for topics from time to time and asked with concern about Shi Xiaohan's life in Jiange.

At first, Shi Xiaohan was focused on the food, and gave rather perfunctory answers to Zhao Yan's questions about living environment, cultivation progress, and sword practice.

But when Zhao Yan mentioned the food in Jiange, Shi Xiaohan's chat box was instantly opened. She complained endlessly about the simple food in Jiange, saying that it was simply not for people to eat, it was dry and tasteless at all. Speaking of excitement, she waved her chopsticks from time to time, as if to demonstrate the unpalatable scene.

Zhao Yan listened carefully and occasionally nodded in agreement.

"Sister Zhao, do you know? During that time, I was almost starving to death!" Shi Xiaohan said vividly, "Fortunately, Gu Xu brought me a sack of delicious food on his way to the northwest. There are fish cakes, pot helmets, steamed meat, spicy chicken, bean curd, barbecue skewers...all are my favorites! Thanks to Gu Xu's help in times of need, I can live a hard life in Jiange..."

As she spoke, she showed a satisfied and emotional expression, as if the aroma of those delicacies was still lingering on the tip of her nose.

Zhao Yan's face remained calm, but a sour feeling welled up deep in her heart.

She recalled those difficult days, when Gu Xu was chased by the Qi court and forced to flee. His life and death were at stake, and he almost died several times.

To this day, those thrilling escape scenes, as well as the appearance of Gu Xu being seriously injured and dying, still flashed through her dreams from time to time, causing her to break out in a cold sweat and unable to calm down for a long time.

However, in this crisis-ridden situation, that bastard Gu Xu dared to risk his life and went to Jiange to deliver delicious food to Shi Xiaohan!

Does he really not take his life seriously?

The more Zhao Yan thought about it, the angrier she became, and even the sight of Shi Xiaohan in front of her became unpleasant.

However, Zhao Yan did not show any displeasure on her face. She quietly used her spiritual consciousness to transmit a message and gave an order to her maid Cuizhu.

After a while, Cuizhu came over carrying two steaming bowls of fish fillet porridge.

The porridge is as white as gelatin, delicate and smooth, and exudes a rich aroma.

Cuizhu first handed one bowl to Shi Xiaohan, then respectfully brought the other bowl to Zhao Yan and said:

"Madam, this is fish fillet porridge carefully cooked by the royal chef. It is nourishing and nourishing. Drinking it will definitely be of great benefit to the little prince or princess in your belly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Xiaohan, who was sitting across the dining table, was stunned and his mind went blank.