Under the sky

Chapter 109: Thick Clouds ([-])

Kunlun April Spring 90

The early spring is warm and the breeze is pleasant. In the White Horse Temple, monks are holding their wives and children, talking and smiling. They are visiting the solemn Buddha statues in front of the treasure hall, or admiring the blooming begonia flowers outside the courtyard - it is really a nondescript scene.

"Look at what this looks like, how dignified it is!" Jueru put down the window and simply turned his head out of sight.

"Master, you have closed the windows, what do you want me to see?" Xiao Qinggu was helpless.

"The temple is a peaceful place for Buddhism. The monk is holding his wife, and there is a child beside him calling daddy. Isn't this ridiculous enough? What kind of monk is he!" Jueru sat back at the crescent table.Xiao Qinggu was very embarrassed and said, "I haven't told you yet, but my wife is about to give birth."

Jueru was overjoyed: "You kid, you want to give Master a disciple? Bring him to Master in a few days to see!"

Xiao Qinggu smiled bitterly and said: "I have also been a monk. Isn't it embarrassing for the master to let a child call him grandpa?"

Jueru said: "This is different, you have returned to the secular world." After speaking, he sighed and cursed, "Teach you whether to be diligent or not. You have to be more serious and become an abbot long ago. It's good now, I won't be an abbot in Shaolin. , went to Songshan to become someone’s son-in-law and the master of the torture hall. You said, aren’t you causing trouble for Master?”

Xiao Qinggu was afraid that his master would cause trouble, so he hurriedly handed over the gift and said, "This is Laoshan tea. I know that master likes to drink it, so I brought it as a filial piety."

Jueru casually put the gift on the crescent table, bent one leg and stepped on the edge of the chair, tilted his body, turned his head and asked: "You haven't been here for several years, you are so diligent, you come all the way from Jinan to deliver it in person Gift?"

"It's not far from Jinan to Zezhou. Of course I should come and get close to my master when I have time to show my filial piety."

"Filial piety to your grandson! I didn't see you being diligent on the road from Wenshu Monastery to Guanyin Monastery before! I said there is no need for gifts, so you turn around and let Master kick you in the butt as an apology!"

"Master, don't worry about your disciple's butt as soon as you meet him. If you let someone who doesn't know what's going on hear you, it will be a loss of honor and reputation." Xiao Qinggu said with a bitter face.

Jueru laughed and scolded: "You're talking nonsense again! Are you here to ask about the Shaolin order to withdraw the complaint against someone whose name is against him?"

Songshan issued a warrant of arrest and vengeance against Li Jingfeng, but it was canceled by Shaolin. Shaolin had not intervened in Songshan's political affairs for nearly 50 years. This move really aroused Songshan's dissatisfaction and made the Songgao League ready to take action again.After all, Xiao Qinggu was born in Shaolin. He was named Xiao Qinggu because he did not forget his old love. However, the relationship between Songshan and Shaolin is hard to describe, and it is even harder to say for him.Songshan is his wife's family, and Shaolin is where he comes from. He cares about both public and private affairs, so he took advantage of Juekong's first seat to attend the Kunlun Conference and came to see the master.

"I took out the leader of the Songgao League last year, which greatly damaged the vitality of the Songgao League. Didn't Juekong do this to add to the difficulties in Songshan?" Xiao Qinggu told the truth, "The leader is also a little unhappy."

This was the main reason why he came to see Jueru, to inquire about the situation.Did Juekong knock on the mountain to shake the tiger? Did Pei Gong want to be cruel to Songshan Mountain?

Jueru touched his chin and said: "So what if Juekong has ulterior motives? Songshan is still under the control of Shaolin. If you get along better in Songshan and defeat Su Yilin, the leader will be yours from now on. Manage Songshan well, and no one will be able to rule it." Let them miss you."

Being the head of the Sect is such a tiring thing, and I have absolutely no intention of doing it. However, if I say this, I will be scolded by Master for being lazy. Xiao Qinggu then said: "Master, the rift between Songshan and Shaolin cannot be resolved in a few years." , If it were so easy, the dispute between orthodoxy and secularity would have been resolved long ago. Slow down a little, and wait until all the chaotic parties in the Songgao League are eradicated, so that we can use our strength both internally and externally."

"Okay." Jueru waved his hand and said, "Zezhou is thousands of miles away from Songshan Mountain. Your master and I are not the abbots of the Four Courtyards and Eight Halls now, so I am not so well-informed. But your second senior brother is still in Shaolin Temple, I asked him to think I'll help you find out more, and I'll send someone to notify you if there is any news."

"Then I'll bother you, Master." Xiao Qinggu thanked her with her hands.He only heard Ru say again: "You should pay more attention to yourself. Su Changning has watched An Fen in the past few years. It would be great if he is really peaceful. If he is restless, don't forget where you came from."

Xiao Qinggu shrugged.Although his master is a serious monk, he is not the first abbot of Wenshu Monastery who does not care about worldly affairs. He is very pragmatic. Since his master has promised to pay attention to him, he does not want to continue with this topic.

But there was another thing that Xiao Qinggu was concerned about. "I heard that Shaolin opened a brothel..." He asked carefully, knowing that this topic would definitely cause the master's displeasure.Sure enough, Jueru's smile faded and his face looked gloomy.

"With Abbot Juejian's temperament...how could he agree to such a thing?"

"Why did he agree? He was the one who came up with this idea!" Jueru said angrily, "Last year I rushed back to Shaolin and had a big fight with him!"

"What did the abbot mention?" Xiao Qing was stunned.He deeply felt that Jian Jian's character was most upright, but he didn't expect that it was Juejian who mentioned it.Although Jue Jian is also worldly and knows how to make mistakes, but for him to take the initiative to open a brothel, this... is too unbelievable.So he asked again: "Does the Chief Juekuan object?"

"This knife in the nest is designed to stab one's own people. No, I was stabbed by him. He approved of it."

Xiao Qinggu was even more surprised. After thinking for a long time, she asked, "Why would Abbot Juejian want to do this?"

"The abbot said that desire is our nature. It is better to prevent blockages than to dredge floods. We opened a convenient method to make it easier for lay monks to do things, and to prevent those lay monks from being embarrassed everywhere in the Nine Families. Some disciples said that this was the abbot's plan to change the situation where non-sangha cannot enter the hall. According to the rules, lay monks have been given extra preferential treatment for more than half a year."

Jueru pointed out the window: "See for yourself what the temple is like!"

Change the rule that lay monks cannot enter the church?This is good, Xiao Qing thought.But the master will definitely disapprove.If Shaolin is controlled by a group of lay disciples, it will definitely make him angry.However, the previous Abbot Juesheng did not dare to change the rules, but Juejian actually has such courage. Does he really want to reform Shaolin?Unbelievable indeed.

"There's something that might interest you. I'm back tomorrow."

Xiao Qinggu jumped up when he heard that Ming Ming was unknown: "The evildoer has returned to Shaolin?"

"I heard that he only came back for seven days, so I had a secret talk with the abbot for seven days." Jueru pondered for a moment, obviously also doubting whether the unusual thing he saw was related to Ming Wuxi. "When he left Shaolin, the abbot made these new rules."

"If this matter is related to the unknown, it won't be so simple!" Xiao Qing thought, but he couldn't provide any evidence to prove that the unknown was unknown.He was thinking about whether to bring up the matter of secretly studying the Yi Jin Jing. This matter required witnesses. Li Jingfeng was still wanted and had to be taken to the Shaolin Temple to testify.Besides, Li Jingfeng himself also eavesdropped on the Yi Jin Jing. How could he not risk his life if he was sent to Shaolin?

He shook his head silently. This wouldn't work, so it would be better not to say anything, but he still needed to be careful, so he said: "Master, I don't think this matter is simple." He thought for a while, and then said, "I don't know what is going on, but As long as he’s around, it’s definitely a bad thing.”

Jueru sighed and said, "I see you are all possessed by evil spirits. I almost believe you."

"Transfer all the senior brothers to Shanxi." Xiao Qing said, "If there is an accident, Master has someone he can trust. I will help Master take care of it in Songshan."

Jueru laughed and scolded: "Bah! Master still wants you to take care of me? Okay, when you give birth to a son, bring him to Master to hold him."

Xiao Qinggu smiled and said, "Maybe she is my daughter."

Jueru shook his head and said: "It's not good for a daughter. If it's a son, the master will teach him Kung Fu himself."

Xiao Qinggu smiled and said: "Master is partial." Suddenly she remembered something again and thought to herself: "Back then, that monster and that Mr. Xie asked me to go to Songshan Mountain. What was the point in this?"

The more he thought about it, the more worried he became, and said: "Master, I have some troops stationed in Liaocheng and Ande. If you need it, just come over to Songshan Mountain."

Jueru waved his hand and said, "Okay, don't worry about Master."

The master and apprentice had not seen each other for several years, and now they talked about the current situation of Shaolin and Songshan.Xiao Qinggu stayed for a few more days before rushing back to Jinan.

※Fu Langyan is 64 years old.

He is a disciple of Taiyi Sect. More than 100 years ago, Taiyi Sect was still a branch of Wudang. Before the Kunlun Conference, Taiyi Sect broke away from Wudang and joined Qingcheng, who was also a Taoist sect.Fu Langyan entered the execution hall after he became an accomplished artist at the age of 25. From Fengjie punishment envoy to Qingcheng general punishment hall master, he not only watched Shen Yongci succeed to the throne, but also watched Shen Yuqing's brother and sister grow up. A three-generation veteran.

If nothing unexpected happens, next year will be the age when he becomes official.Somehow, after Old Beggar Peng retired from the sword at the age of 65, it became an unwritten rule that he should retire at the latest age of 65. Veterans of the Nine Families would invite themselves to retire at this age, as if they were being pointed at their noses and scolded: "Mr. Peng" Even beggars have been sealed with swords. What the hell are you doing? You're still hanging on when you're old?" Of course, it's not necessarily true that a person becomes an official until he becomes an official. Whether he really returns to old age is not necessarily true. Some elders return to their own sects and still take care of local affairs.

But Fu Langyan really wanted to rest. Even though he was so old and virtuous that the current Taiyi Sect leader still had to call him uncle, he still wanted to go back to his hometown to entertain his grandson. After 40 years of hard work in the execution hall, although he did not dare to say that Qingtian would be reincarnated, he also tried his best not to indulge in wrongdoing. If it were not for such a trustworthy character, Ya Ye's case would not have fallen on him.

Just one more year...

On this day, the entire Ba County became impetuous overnight, and almost everyone came out of the execution hall. After Fu Langyan received the news, he personally came to the execution hall of Ba County to take charge.

Song Conglong is not just the leader of the Sifang Sect.Speaking of which, Sifangmen is just a local sect in Ba County. It can manage some affairs in other places, but it is nothing under the feet of Qingcheng.But Song Conglong is the commander-in-chief of the city patrol and is responsible for dispatching all the patrol guards in Ba County. In addition, this is the emperor's feet. If such a major case occurs, can it not be important?
Fu Langyan and Hall Master Mao immediately rushed to Song's house to inquire about the case.Song Conglong was assassinated when he was in Mao.He always had the habit of getting up early for a walk. He walked along the Song family mansion to Zhuyun Temple. The sky was still dark, and a figure jumped out of Zhuyun Temple and slashed at him with a knife.This man was extremely skilled in martial arts. Song Conglong drew his sword to fight. He could only resist with all his strength and shouted for help, but there were no patrols nearby.He was stabbed once in the waist, thigh, and arm. He encountered a disciple from the sect who came nearby after hearing the noise. He barely escaped with his life, but the assassin escaped.

Fu Langyan asked the assassin's description. He was wearing a mask and was wearing night clothes, so it was difficult to tell.Song Conglong only said that he had cut the man's right wrist with a knife. Hall Master Mao took this as a clue and began to search the people in the city.

"The city gates haven't opened yet, and the assassins haven't left the city yet!" Fu Langyan immediately ordered a strict interrogation of people entering and exiting the city gates.

After asking about the case, Fu Langyan received a summons from Shen Yuqing, and he immediately rushed to Juntian Palace to report the matter to Shen Yuqing.

"A general from Qingcheng was assassinated in Ba County?" The gentle prince said in a rare and solemn tone, "Mr. Fu, this is no small matter! Do you have any clues?"

"Currently looking into the personal grievances, General Song always has a few people who are at odds with each other." Fu Langyan replied respectfully, "However, I don't think it should be someone from the Qingcheng Sect."

Shen Yuqing nodded: "General Commander Song's martial arts skills are not bad. He only injured the assassin's wrist, but he was seriously injured. People with such skills will not be nameless. They should receive important positions. There is no need to take risks for personal grudges. "

Fu Langyan said: "So I guess it was Ye Bang who did it."

"A night list again?" Shen Yuqing frowned.

Fu Langyan said respectfully: "I have ordered a strict investigation. As long as the murderer is caught, we may be able to find out who was behind the scenes."

"Is just an interrogation enough?" Shen Yuqing stood up suddenly, "The case of the Dian Cang messenger two years ago has not been solved, and today Ye Bang stabbed him again in Qingcheng! This is Ba County, did he come in front of us? "

It was the first time that Fu Langyan saw the young master so angry, and he couldn't help but be stunned.

"Pass my order to seal the city of Ba County!" Shen Yuqing said, "No entry or exit is allowed!"

Fu Langyan was shocked and said hurriedly: "Young Master, this is too disturbing to the people!"

Shen Yuqing waved his hand and said: "How big is Ba County? The murderer is in the city. We will investigate them one by one and find them out!"

Just as Fu Langyan was about to say more, Shen Yuqing waved his hand and ordered him to leave, so he had no choice but to leave.He wondered in his heart, how could the young master, who had always been the most gentle, suddenly become so radical?Ba County is closed down. How much will this disturb the people?But both the leader and Master Ya are not in Qingcheng. Who else can persuade the young master?

"Why don't you talk to Mrs. Chu? She can persuade the young master..." Just as he was thinking, before the carriage left the auspicious gate, he saw another carriage approaching.The driver on the opposite side reined in the reins and asked, "Is it Hall Master Fu?"

Fu Langyan stopped the carriage and opened the curtain of the carriage opposite.

"Mr. Xie?" Fu Langyan hurriedly opened the curtain and got out of the car.This counselor who was involved in the Fujuguan murder case has been highly regarded in the past two years and often follows the young master.He is indeed capable. Since his arrival, the young master's political affairs have been handled more carefully and methodically.

Xie Gubai bowed his hands and said, "Did Mr. Fu come to see the young master about the assassination of General Song?"

"The news came too fast. I just stepped out of Juntian Palace, and Mr. Xie already knew about it?"

"I'm afraid everyone in Ba County knows about it now." Xie Gubai said, "Have you met the young master? What does the young master have to say?"

"There is one thing, I hope Mr. Xie can persuade the young master." Fu Langyan hesitated for a while, and the only ones who could persuade the young master were, besides Mrs. Chu, perhaps the eldest lady and Mr. Xie in front of her. "The young master ordered the city gate to be closed. We need to catch the murderer.”

Xie Gubai said in surprise: "This is too disturbing to the people. Besides, doesn't it frighten the people instead?"

Fu Langyan cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Xie, the young master has always listened to your words. Would you like to persuade him?"

Xie Gubai thought for a while and said slowly: "This is not in line with the character of the young master. Mr. Fu, have you ever thought about why the young master is so anxious?"

Fu Langyan thought for a while and asked, "Because the leader is not here?"

"Master Ya is not here either." Xie Gubai said, "I'll lend you a step to speak."

Fu Langyan understood, and the two of them walked to the side of the road to make sure that the coachman couldn't hear. Xie Gubai said, "Young master also has a nickname. Mr. Fu should have heard of it."

Fu Langyan was taken aback for a moment, and answered with a slight nod that was not sure but hinted at it.He had heard Shen Yuqing talk about "embroidered pillows", but he had watched this young master grow up since he was a child and understood what he was capable of.If a person is kind and has no flaws, he is most often accused of being cowardly. But he is a sensible person, and the kindness behind his gentle and handsome face does not mean cowardice, nor does it mean incompetence.

Shen Yuqing just replaced severity with lenient words, and replaced harsh words with soft words.

"In the past two years, Master Ya's government affairs have been gradually handed over to the young master. Now that the master is away and Master Ya is not here, something like this happened in Qingcheng." Xie Gubai asked, "If it is not done well, let the murderer escape Mr. Fu, what do the people of Qingcheng think of this matter?"

Fu Langyan shook his head and said: "If you say other young masters care about reputation, I would believe it. Young Master... he is not someone who would mind such a thing."

"That was before he had to take on the responsibility of Qingcheng." Xie Gubai said, "He is the crown prince now. What he couldn't do two years ago can't be done now. What will Master Ya think when he comes back? Without him, something would happen in Qingcheng."

Fu Langyan was silent for a while and said, "I understand."

"The [-]th of next month is the young master's birthday. It is estimated that the headmaster and Master Ya will be back soon." Xie Gubai said, "Mr. Fu, there is still more than half a month. Solving this case can be regarded as a birthday gift to the young master. .”

"Leave the city." Fu Langyan said to the coachman, "Go to the execution hall."

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