People are among the Eight Immortals, starting from Painted Skin Ghost

Chapter 175 Feng Xiangzi is named Dongxiao Guangji Celestial Master, and named Zhongkui Town House Demon Slayer!

In the past, Anbang Fangding in the Tang Dynasty, many of the ministers in the court were former officials.

Among them, there may be fair and honest people, but there are also many treacherous officials and courtiers of rotten pillar ants.

The purpose of the imperial examination to select an official is to select talents, and everything is based on morality, ability and culture.

This Zhong Kui can be the number one scholar in high school, Tang Huang believes that he must be a man full of knowledge, with a beautiful chest.

However, the villain judged him by his appearance and wanted to remove the position of champion.

Zhong Kui gave up his life for righteousness because of protecting his integrity. Tang Huang couldn't help being quite shocked when he heard about such a big move.

As I thought about it, I felt a little more guilt in my heart.

Now, this Zhong Kui has meritorious service in catching ghosts, in Tang Huang's view, he should be rewarded as a good student.

Thinking of this, Emperor Tang said to Zhong Kui:

"Zhong Aiqing, with high righteousness and integrity, and was the number one scholar during his lifetime. Unfortunately, he died in vain after being told by the courtiers. It is a misfortune for us to wait for the emperor's family."

"Tonight, you have made great achievements in catching ghosts, so I will seal your town house as the Holy Monarch of Exorcising Demons, and you should be buried with the honor of the number one scholar."

The words fall.

Zhong Kui was very excited, and hurriedly knelt down and said:

"Minister Zhong Kui thanks Your Majesty for bestowing the title!"

"No thanks, this is what Zhong Aiqing deserves."

Tang Huang smiled and said.

Immediately, he looked at Han Xiangzi who was at the side again, thought for a while, and then said in a deep voice:

"Reverend Dongxiao, you have helped the governor of Naqi Prefecture to restore the peace of the people in the prefecture, and you have helped Elder Di Ge solve the big case of the Qi clan, and you have gone to the South Altar to seek rain and snow for the sake of the drought in Gyeonggi. For Dongxiao Guangji Celestial Master, I would like to bestow a Guangji Immortal Mansion, I don't know what the real person wants?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, there is no need for this Immortal Mansion. People who are poor and wandering will not live in Chang'an for a long time."

Han Xiangzi returned the salute first, thanked him, and shook his head again.

"Then there should be a temple built?"

Tang Huang frowned and asked again.

"That is according to His Majesty's will."

Han Xiangzi stopped insisting and bowed his head.

"It's already late at night. The matter of bestowing a seal will go to court tomorrow, and I will issue an imperial decree to announce it to the world."

"Two, you can go back first."

Tang Huang couldn't help yawning, he felt that half an hour had passed in the fourth watch, and he felt drowsy. After talking about the rewards, he stood up and wanted to rest.

"Your Majesty, take care!"

After saying that, Han Xiangzi and Zhong Kui looked at each other, said goodbye to Emperor Tang, and walked out of the imperial study.

……

……

"Brother Zhong Kui, where do you usually stay?"

The night was as dark as ink, and the red walls were white bricks. Han Xiangzi and Zhong Kui walked side by side, chatting.

"A ghost, where can't it live."

Zhong Kui smiled casually.

"Brother Zhong Kui is really open-minded. Pindao knows where to go and it is suitable for staying. Why don't Brother Zhong Kui stay there for a few days?"

Han Xiangzi praised and suggested.

Right now, the Emperor Tang confers on Zhong Kui as the Holy Monarch of Town House Exorcism, which is the same as the allusion in the previous life.

He still remembered that Zhong Kui would be the celestial exorcist of the human world in the future, the true king of the heavenly court to subdue demons, and the judge of the underworld, and he could be said to be responsive to every request.

Speaking of it, this future achievement is at least a god in heaven.

But at this moment, under Han Xiangzi's perception, Zhong Kui seems to be not very powerful.

The Three Flowers and One Realm in Lian Daomen has not yet arrived.

With such strength, it is simply nonsense to become a celestial exorcist in the world.

After thinking about it, Han Xiangzi felt that Zhong Kui should have other good fortune.

After all, in future generations, beside Zhong Kui are his two sworn brothers, Liu Hanyan and Wang Fuqu.

And the five ghosts, the clever ghost, the pouring ghost, the predictor ghost, the frivolous ghost and the teasing ghost.

Mention Liu Hanyan and Wang Fuqu.

These two are also people who value love and righteousness. When they learned that Zhong Kui died wronged, they wanted to avenge him, but they were not strong enough.

Thinking of the death of elder brother Paozhe at the friendship between Jinlan and Lanzhou, the two took righteousness as benevolence and committed suicide one after another to follow him.

It also fulfilled the promise made in front of Guan Gong "not to be born in the same year, the same month, the same day, but to die in the same year, the same month, the same day".

"This……"

"Reverend Dong Xiao has already helped a certain family a lot, how dare you bother me?"

"If you hadn't introduced a certain family before His Majesty, I'm afraid I would still be a lonely ghost now."

Zhong Kui felt a little embarrassed, and cupped his hands at Han Xiangzi.

"Brother Zhong Kui said nothing, you and I are considered fellows, so there is no need to be so estranged."

"That residence is in Chang'an. It's called Chunhe Immortal Mansion. It's the land of Brother Ye Daoist, Daoist Daoist of Luofu. Right now, Senior Brother Pindao is staying in it. It doesn't matter if there are more Brother Zhongkui."

Han Xiangzi couldn't help smiling when he saw such a big man with an iron face and beard swaying in front of him, and said.

"Some...some house?"

Hearing this, Zhong Kui paused.

"There is no need to refuse, Brother Zhong Kui, I will go to the Chunhe Immortal Mansion right away."

Han Xiangzi said.

As soon as the words fell, he immediately pulled Zhong Kui up, soared into the clouds, and after a few breaths, he landed in the Chunhe Immortal Mansion.

As soon as the two came here, Master Luofu and Lu Dongbin sensed it.

Therefore, he also walked out at the first time.

"Junior brother, who is this?"

As soon as Lu Dongbin came out, he was startled when he saw Zhong Kui's leopard head and eyes, and hurriedly asked.

At this moment, Master Luofu was also looking at Zhong Kui.

If you find out that he was born with different phases, you will know that he is definitely not a human being.

"Senior Brother, Brother Ye Dao, his name is Zhong Kui, and he has been conferred the title of Holy Lord of Town House Exorcism by His Majesty."

Han Xiangzi introduced the two of them.

"Sage Lord of Town House Exorcism?"

Lu Dongbin's expression froze, a little weird.

This Zhong Kui is obviously a ghost, perhaps stronger than ordinary lonely ghosts, but it is not worthy of being bestowed by the Tang Emperor.

Throughout the ages, the titles bestowed by emperors are undoubtedly not Taoist immortals.

Not long after, Lu Dongbin asked again:

"Junior brother, aren't you going to the palace tonight to catch ghosts for His Majesty?"

"Why did you come to Chunhe Xianfu?"

"It's a long story..."

Immediately, Han Xiangzi detailed what happened tonight with Master Luofu and Lu Dongbin.

"Unexpectedly, His Majesty is haunted by nightmares, but it is a waste of ghosts."

After learning all the ins and outs, Master Luofu said with emotion.

Master Luo Fu has naturally heard of the name of the wasting ghost.

However, at the beginning, he didn't think about the wasting ghost.

Besides, he and Lu Dongbin never thought that this Zhong Kui would be the number one scholar.

Because of being humiliated by slanderous ministers, he hit a post in anger and died. Such a sacrifice of life for righteousness makes people have to respect him!
"Reverend Dongxiao, I have quite a lot of palaces in Chunhe Xianfu, so it doesn't matter if you come to live with me."

Knowing that Han Xiangzi brought Zhong Kui here to stay for a while, Master Luofu agreed without thinking.

He turned his head and said to Zhong Kui again:
"If Zhong Zhuangyuan doesn't dislike it, the poor Taoist will be commensurate with your fellow Taoist. My Chunhe Xianfu is already deserted, so it doesn't matter how long you want to stay here."

"That's annoying."

Zhong Kui bowed his hands in thanks.

He could tell that the real person Luofu was very hospitable and kind-hearted, and he and the real person Chunyang were both true to Taoism, so Zhong Kui didn't have any doubts and agreed directly.

Seeing that Zhong Kui's matter had been properly resolved, Han Xiangzi chatted with the three of them for a while, thinking that his uncle was still at home, he took his leave and went home.

……

Here.

Since Han Xiangzi entered the palace, Han Yu cared about him, and did not go to bed early like in the past.

The old servant came to remind him several times, but he still waited until the fourth watch for the first time.

It was not until there was a sound of footsteps in the courtyard that Han Yu came out, hoping to see Xiangzi.

As he expected, it was indeed his nephew who came back.

"Uncle, why haven't you rested yet?"

When Han Xiangzi entered the door, seeing Han Yu coming out to meet him wrapped in a fur coat, he couldn't help asking with concern.

"It's the first time you've entered the palace to meet the Holy Spirit, and Uncle is worried about you." Han Yu said.

Hearing this, Han Xiangzi felt a warmth in his heart.

Perhaps for a moment, what stood in front of him was not some great Tang Wenzong, but just a lonely old man.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter?"

After the two came to the hall and sat down, Han Yu asked.

"Your Majesty is much better. The ghost has been eliminated tonight. I think I can sleep in the future without being haunted by nightmares." Han Xiangzi replied.

"Is there really a ghost in the palace?"

Han Yu was taken aback, raised his eyebrows, and stared at Han Xiangzi.

"That's right, it's a wasting ghost."

"Seeing Pindao appearing, the wasting ghost was so frightened that he ran away without saying a word. Unexpectedly, he was forced back by brother Zhong Kui, and finally tore it in half and swallowed it in one gulp."

Han Xiangzi nodded and said.

"Zhong Kui?!"

"Why does this old man feel that this name is somewhat familiar..."

Hearing Zhong Kui's words, Han Yu straightened his face and said thoughtfully.

"Uncle, do you remember the No. [-] scholar who crashed and died on the Golden Luan Hall?" Han Xiangzi asked.

Regarding this, Han Yu woke up like a dream:
"That's right, that's the person."

"Xiangzi, you said he swallowed that wasted ghost, what... what's going on?"

Han Xiangzi explained: "After Zhong Kui's death, his soul has not entered the underworld. He has learned some spells, which can catch ghosts and subdue demons. Now His Majesty has named him the Holy King of Town House Exorcism. If you want to come to the court tomorrow, you can hear it." His Majesty issued an imperial decree."

Han Yu was by the side, listening carefully, feeling a little bit embarrassed.

Zhong Kui wrote five chapters of "Yingzhou Waiting for a Banquet" for the Tang Dynasty in the palace examination in the past.

As soon as this volume came out, it caused a sensation in the government and the public. Many people called Zhong Kui a genius, and even named him the number one leader.

Unexpectedly, this tragedy happened because of his ugly appearance.

Originally the number one scholar in the dynasty, he was reduced to a dead soul overnight.

"In addition, His Majesty appointed his nephew as the Celestial Master of Dongxiao Guangji. He originally wanted to give him a fairy mansion, but he was rejected by the poor Taoist priest. However, His Majesty's persuasion could not be tolerated, so the nephew and grandson had to agree to build a temple."

"I'm afraid I will go to court tomorrow with my uncle."

Not long after, Han Xiangzi continued to speak with a smile on his face.

When Han Yu was sighing, when he heard Han Xiangzi's words, his expression changed, and he looked at him in disbelief.

"what?!"

"Xiangzi, you said His Majesty named you Dongxiao Guangji Celestial Master?"

"This……"

Han Yu suddenly opened his cloudy eyes, and his black and white pupils shrank sharply. He was startled, and looked at Han Xiangzi in disbelief, as if he could only hear his own breathing for a moment.

If so, wouldn't it mean that his grand-nephew became the Great Master of the Tang Dynasty just like the Master of Luofu Yuanzhen who protects the country!
In this way, his grand-nephew will reach the sky in one step and rise to the top!
This was far beyond what Han Yu had expected of Han Xiangzi.

Therefore, Han Yu forgot his excitement for a while, and just stood there in a daze.

"Good, good, good!"

Han Yu said three good words in succession, and his joy was beyond words.

When he came back to his senses, Han Yu stared at Han Xiangzi and encouraged him:
"Xiangzi, my uncle is really pleased that you can achieve today's achievements."

"In the future, you will be a role model for the Changli children of my Han family. Uncle hopes that you will stick to your heart in the future, make more achievements for the court, and do more for the well-being of the people."

Han Xiangzi nodded heavily:
"Pindao will definitely not disappoint my uncle."

After saying that, he walked to Han Yu's side, in order to tuck up the fur coat on his body.

"Uncle, it's late at night, it's better to rest early."

"The old man will go back to the house to rest." Han Yu said with a smile.

……

……

Day two.

Han Yu got up early.

It's strange to say that he slept very late last night, but for some reason he woke up this morning feeling refreshed.

After breakfast, Han Yu even urged Han Xiangzi.

Told him to have breakfast.

Regarding this, Han Xiangzi walked out the door and smiled dumbly:
"Uncle, I have already reached the state of bigu, it doesn't matter if I don't eat five grains for three to five years."

Hearing this, Han Yu was silent for a while.

With half an hour left before the morning court, Han Xiangzi walked out of the Han Mansion together with his uncle.

Unlike Han Yu who sat in a sedan chair, Han Xiangzi followed behind.

He took a step forward, a distance of several zhang, and the bearer beside him couldn't help but be dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

Although I know that Han Lang in the house is a master of Taoism, but today's view still makes people quite surprised.

When you come to Zhuque Street, you are not far from the Drum Tower.

As soon as he responded to all civil and military officials, he got out of the sedan chair and walked over.

But among the crowd, Han Xiangzi, who was dressed in a Taoist robe of feathers, was very conspicuous.

Everyone looked at it and couldn't help talking:

"Who is this kid? He is so bold that he dares to come to Suzaku Street to show off?"

Some people don't know Han Xiangzi, and they criticize him quite a bit.

But soon, other people blocked his mouth and said:

"Keep your voice down, don't you even know Daoist Dongxiao?"

"Could it be that you didn't attend Han Shilang's birthday banquet a few days ago?"

"This Immortal Dongxiao, even the Immortal Luofu and Mr. Shen Ke respect him very much. I heard that the emperor's dragon body was not in good health yesterday. At sunset, this Immortal Dongxiao went to the palace to treat His Majesty's illness."

The words fall.

Hearing the words, the man froze for a moment, and quickly shut up, not daring to look at Han Xiangzi at all.

"Han Gong, why did your nephew go to court with me?"

"Could it be His Majesty's order?"

Seeing this scene, Liu Hedong, Liu Mengde and others who went to court together came up to Han Yu and asked in a low voice.

"Of course."

Han Yu smiled and nodded to the old buddies.

"Oh? Is it a reward for Daoist Dongxiao to enter the palace?"

Liuhe East let out a light snort, and guessed.

"Probably yes, he has made such great contributions, it would be unjustifiable not to reward him. I just don't know how to reward His Majesty, I must be sure that Han Gong should understand?"

Liu Mengde said deeply, then touched Han Yu with his arm and asked.

"You can't tell, you'll know later."

Han Yu betrayed Guan Zi without saying anything.

……

Here, Han Xiangzi followed Han Yu. When Zhou Yan saw him, he hurried over and said hello:

"Master Han Immortal, morning!"

"morning!"

Han Xiangzi returned a salute.

That week's banquet said:
"The teacher said that His Majesty was plagued by nightmares the night before, and he didn't wake up until the evening of the second day. After that, he summoned Immortal Master Han, and today's morning is as usual. It seems that Master Immortal Han cured His Majesty."

"Your Majesty's illness is caused by ghosts. Once the ghosts are removed, they will recover naturally." Han Xiangzi laughed.

In the words, it was confirmed that Emperor Tang had been plagued by nightmares a few days ago, and it was difficult to sleep peacefully, because he was disturbed by ghosts.

"Looking at it this way, Immortal Master Han has made another contribution, which is really gratifying."

Hearing this, Zhou Yan cupped his hands in congratulations.

While the two were talking, they had reached the Drum Tower unknowingly.

According to the rules, when all officials arrive here, they must keep silent.

The forbidden army should come to search the body to ensure that no one enters the court with a murder weapon.

After a stick of incense, all the guards finished checking.

Accompanied by the ringing of jade from the drum tower, all the civil and military officials came to the Golden Luan Hall one after another.

After getting rid of the trouble of nightmares, although Tang Huang rested on the fourth watch last night, he slept soundly, so he came to the court and seemed to be in good spirits.

Everyone shouted long live three times, and after saluting, they divided into left and right rows and stood in front of the hall.

There is a row of civil servants and a row of military officials.

Since the Tang emperor did not go to court yesterday, there are quite a lot of ministers discussing politics today.

Some courtiers can argue about something with red cheeks.

Although Han Xiangzi was standing beside Han Yu, his expression was calm and he didn't say a word.

But to some extent, I also found out some of the parties of the civil and military officials.

After about half an hour passed, the morning gradually came to an end.

Seeing that the important matter has been discussed properly, the Emperor Tang moistened his throat and said in a deep voice:

"Where is Daoist Dong Xiao?"

"Your Majesty, the poor are here."

Han Xiangzi walked from Han Yu's side to the front of the hall, and Jishou spoke.

"I was disturbed by ghosts the night before yesterday. Fortunately, Daoist Dongxiao entered the palace yesterday and expelled the evil for me. In addition to the previous merits, I now confer you the title of Dongxiao Guangji Celestial Master. You can see that I will not worship you, and the palace is free to come and go. Unfettered!"

Tang Huang looked at Han Xiangzi, his face straightened, and he preached.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the words fell, Han Xiangzi bent over and bowed.

at the same time.

In this Golden Palace, the civil and military officials all changed their faces when they heard that the Emperor Tang conferred Han Xiangzi in such a way.

They looked at each other with different expressions.

Thinking about this Han Xiangzi, he was canonized as a celestial master by the Holy Spirit at a young age, it is really inconceivable.

Especially, the last sentence, "The land is the same as the prince, the palace is free to come and go, and you will not worship me when you see me."

These words mean a lot!
In other words, this Daoist Dongxiao doesn't even need to bow down to the Holy One!

What's more, Baiguanhu?
Coupled with the fact that the imperial palace is free to come and go, this kind of treatment is rare among some pavilion elders in Lintai.

From this point of view, how much His Majesty values ​​Han Xiangzi!

Thinking of this, the faces of some officials could not help but become uncertain.

When Liuhe Dong, Liu Mengde, Wang Wei and others heard this, their faces were overjoyed, and they couldn't help looking at Han Yu, showing approval.

It seems to be praising him that the Han family has produced a good young man!
Regarding this, Han Yu's expression was calm and did not change, but he was more or less honored.

"Where is the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry?"

Not long after, Emperor Tang asked again.

"Wei Chen is here."

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry hurried out and responded.

"I order you to build a temple of Dongxiao Guangji Tianshi in Chang'an in three months, can it be done?"

Tang Huang ordered, looked directly at the minister of the Ministry of Industry and said.

"The humble minister will definitely fulfill his mission!"

Minister of the Ministry of Industry replied without thinking.

Being able to sit in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry, he naturally has some skills.

To build a temple, according to his estimation, it can be completed in at most two months, and three months is plenty of time, so it doesn't matter if you think about it.

"Then it's hard work, Aiqing."

Emperor Tang stroked his beard and smiled.

Then, with a solemn expression again, he spoke slowly:
"Conferred the title of Zhong Kui, a native of Zhongnan, as the sage king of eliminating demons in the town house, and buried him with the honor of the number one scholar!"

"Leave this matter to Cui Shilang, Ministry of Rites."

"I... I obey the order!"

Cui Shilang of the Ministry of Rites was suddenly called by the Holy Majesty, he couldn't help being stunned, and after realizing it, he hurriedly responded.

However, he has a doubt in his heart, who is Zhong Kui?
Why should he be buried with the ceremony of champion?

Not only Cui Shilang was puzzled, but some important court officials were also puzzled.

Some of these people have been officials for less than ten years, so naturally they have never heard of Zhong Kui's reputation.

But some old ministers who are over half a hundred years old, or sixty years old, are shocked when they hear it, and their faces look horrified.

"Your Majesty, I see that many adults don't know the origin of the champion Zhong, so let me introduce it to you."

Seeing this, Han Yu stepped forward to speak with Chigui.

"Alright."

Emperor Tang nodded slightly, agreeing to Han Yu's request.

With His Majesty's instructions, Han Yu explained Zhong Kui's past in the Jinluan Hall.

After listening to it, the faces of the officials were different, some ridiculed or respected, some pityed or sighed...

The Emperor Tang saw it, his mind was moved, and he immediately advised:
"My love, in all the ways to promote an official, you should put virtue and ability first, and appoint people on their merits. This kind of judging people by their appearance is a disgrace, and all officials should be cautious!"

The voice fell.

The civil and military officials bowed together and replied:
"Follow His Majesty's teachings!"

"Retreat!"

Seeing this situation, Emperor Tang nodded slightly, then bowed with big hands and preached.

After watching Emperor Tang leave the Golden Luan Hall, all the officials dispersed.

Some people who were acquainted with Han Yu gathered towards him one after another, congratulating him on the surface, but actually to Han Xiangzi.

"Dongxiao Guangji Celestial Master, slow down!"

Han Xiangzi was not used to this official style, when he just wanted to leave.

A voice came from behind, but it was Ma Shangshu from the Ministry of Industry who stopped him.

"Ma Shangshu, what advice do you have?"

Han Xiangzi stopped, looked at him and asked.

"If you don't dare to give advice, the next official will supervise the construction of the Tianshi Temple and ask the real person for some things, and I hope the real person will not refuse."

Ma Shangshu said very humbly.

"It's okay, Ma Shangshu will come to my Han residence tomorrow, and I can have a chat with you on the floor."

Han Xiangzi waved his hand and said.

After all, the Dongxiao Guangji Tianshi Temple was also built for himself.

How could Han Xiangzi not care?

You know, once this temple is built, it will be of great help to pass on his incense.

Right now, the nine-color lotus in his mind and soul is slow to produce lotus seeds due to the lack of power of vows. If he can absorb the power of the incense, it will be greatly improved.

Therefore, Han Xiangzi thought about it and made an appointment with Ma Shangshu.

"The next official will definitely go to the appointment in time, and leave!"

Ma Shangshu opened his mouth positively, and left with his hands folded after finishing his words.

……

After leaving the Golden Luan Hall, Han Xiangzi went straight to Chunhe Xianfu.

He wants to tell Zhong Kui that the Emperor Tang has promulgated an imperial decree to enshrine him as the holy king of town house exorcising demons, and he will be buried with the honor of number one scholar!

In this way, he was afraid that he would still have to move the grave.

This process is troublesome if you think about it, so you should have notified me in advance.

However, when Han Xiangzi just came out of the palace, he suddenly felt startled, and raised his head as if in a sense, and saw above the void, a god-man with silver armor and lacquered face, wearing a ribbon on his shoulder and stepping on a fairy cloud. Come.

"Then... is that Yuebo Tianjun?!"

……

(End of this chapter)