Emperor Yongzheng

Chapter 139: Kill famous people, the emperor strictly forbids demon-slaying monks, Shifang invites favors
After a while of silence in the Guanyin Hall, Yongzheng seemed to be in a very comfortable mood. As he sat down, he saw the little eunuch bringing ice cubes, picking up one and putting it in his mouth, and ordered it to be distributed to everyone.Then he said to Ge Shichang: "You are good at acting. You have a solid foundation in playing, singing, and acting, and you play your roles appropriately. The Queen Mother Lafayette has no other hobbies in this world. I just follow my filial piety. Today Several of the dramas made me laugh, it’s not easy for you!”

"Long live my Lord!" Ge Shichang did not expect Yongzheng to be so easy-going, so his tense heartstrings relaxed, and he kowtowed repeatedly: "You are as blessed as heaven if these things can catch your eye! Seeing that Long Live Lord works diligently and cares for the people, and still remembers her when he has some free time, he feels happy for the Holy Mother of Nine Heavens! Even the little ones, such as the low-lifes, are now traveling from village to village, and the people in the village are all rich. It is said that in the land of Yao, Tian and Shun, there were unprecedented peaceful, full and warm days, coupled with good weather and good weather, everyone hoped that Yongzheng Yongzheng would live forever! This is because Long live Lord Yongzheng's sincerity and filial piety have touched the world - even we are taking advantage of it. "

Yongzheng couldn't help laughing and suddenly looked radiant.What he was most proud of in his life was that Kangxi once praised him as a "sincere and filial" person. Ge Shichang praised Yongzheng on the stage for reforming the official system. Here he also said that every household in the countryside can provide enough food, warmth and peace for the world. Although the order is not clear, the sentence The sentence scratched the itch, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed and shouted: "Gao Wuyong, give him this plate of snacks - I'm sorry, it's not easy to eat this bowl of actor's rice!"

"Long live!" Ge Shichang suddenly became hot all over and felt a little drunk. He kowtowed repeatedly to thank him, "I don't know in which life I got this great blessing! This plate of snacks is more expensive than gold. I want to share it with the disciples in the class. Call me They all share the emperor's favor!" He paused, and then said: "Although you are low-ranking, people all over the world say that Long Live the Lord's words are better than Wang Xizhi's. Today, while the master is happy, I want to reward the little one. With the word 'Fu', nine small tribes have been grateful for the rest of their lives..."

Like all greedy people, Ge Shichang lacks the right state and doesn't know when to stop.Rewarding the word "blessing" was a special grace given by Emperor Kangxi when he paid favors to his senior ministers, prime ministers and retired ministers during festivals in his later years.Let alone an actor, most of the ministers in the Taiwan Pavilion would not dare to ask for a favor easily.When he opened his mouth, even Hong Zhou couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart, and Hong Li and Hong Shi also looked at Yong Zheng.Yong Zheng's hand seemed to tremble slightly, and he immediately smiled and said: "Okay, Holy Mother, I will give you a special gift!" He asked for a pen and paper, and wrote the word "福" in big words on the dining table.He smiled and said, "Take it back and hang it up to ward off evil spirits. It will prevent anyone from watching the show in Changzhou Prefecture." Originally, this was the end of the matter, so I bowed out and thanked him, but after a long time I forgot about it.It was Ge Shichang who was so happy today that he asked casually: "Long live Lord, do you know who the prefect of Changzhou is? He is my representative!"

"Yes." Yong Zheng's face turned gloomy, and he asked with a sinister smile, "Really?" Ge Shichang smiled and said, "This is not the emperor's grace. With a stroke of your pen, he is." Yongzheng wanted to ask for more details. Li Hansan, who was behind Hongli, suddenly said: "Long live! Xiaolian Li Hansan wants to admonish his master: Ge is just an actor. Can he ask about the deployment of national officials?"

Yun Zhi has been thinking wildly, thinking about going back to read Sanxitang Dharma stickers, and thinking about the drama just now, and couldn't help but snicker when she saw Hong Zhou wearing a big, bright, jewel-encrusted ring on his finger.Hearing Li Hansan's voice, he was so frightened that he came back to his senses. He saw that the atmosphere was not right, so he shouted loudly: "Li Hansan, is there a way for you to insert yourself? Please be careful!" Li Hansan squeezed out and fell to the ground, and paused to look serious. Said: "My dear Prince Cheng, if actors can do politics, eunuchs can deceive the emperor. I am an upright Gongsheng student, and I am admonishing the emperor for justice. What's wrong with me?"

"Your admonition is good." Yong Zheng stared at Li Hansan, his tone was calm, and then glanced at the stunned Ge Shichang, and said: "I was negligent in supervision. It is true as you said, actors can interfere in politics, and eunuchs can deceive the king. . In the past during the Kaiyuan period, Li Longji was so wise. He was so indulging in sensuality that he caused the Tianbao Rebellion. It is unforgivable that the three thousand disciples in Liyuan brought harm to the country - which government are you a guest of?"

"Long live Hui, I am Prince Bao's inkstone purifier."

"Okay, like a master, like a servant." Yongzheng chuckled, turned to Ge Shichang, who was in a panic and at a loss, stared at him for a long time with eyes as cold as ice, and asked: "Do you know your guilt?"

Ge Shichang's face turned pale at this time, and he kowtowed and said: "The villain is really ignorant and mistakenly offended Tian Yan. In the play, Zheng Dan is from Changzhou. When the Long Live Lord mentions it, the villain is just flattering me..." Yun Yun Zhi saw that Yongzheng's eyes were getting colder and colder, and Ge Shichang's excuses were very inappropriate. He hurriedly bowed and said with a smile: "This kind of actor knows nothing except having a high eyebrow and a low eye. He has a bad heart. If you stay away, you will be resentful. Master, why should you be angry with him? Your body and bones are precious!"

"I'm angry with him, does he deserve it?" Yongzheng had just spoken. He had already seen Yunzhi being absent-minded and laughing secretly. He was already very unhappy. Seeing that he came out to intercede for Ge Shichang again, he added fuel to the fire and sneered. He raised his face and said: "Mencius said that the state of the country values ​​the king over others. My body and bones are precious, and this great country is even more precious! This actor is good at asking for the word 'blessing', and he is also good at asking the officials. If he is not serious, there is a eunuch in the harem. One day, I will ask my descendants, "Who is the Minister of Military and Aircraft?" This disaster is beyond words - come, drag him and beat him with a big stick!" Several eunuchs swarmed up, picked up Ge Shichang like an eagle and rushed down.Ge Shichang didn't dare to call for help and struggled, with a pitiful look on his face. The snacks in his arms were scattered on the floor.Yunlu Hongzhou wanted to save him, but when he saw that Yunzhi was bored, he didn't dare to say anything and was secretly worried.Hongshi was afraid that he would shout "Mr. San, help me" and involve himself, so he stood with a sallow face and his heart pounding.Hongli stood there with a smile on his face, looking as if nothing had happened.The group of actors had already become paralyzed with fear, lying on the ground just cowering.Yunzhi was still unwilling to give in, and said with an apologetic smile: "Long live, today is the birthday of Lafayette, everyone is happy——"

Before he finished speaking, the sound of a wooden board beating meat could be heard from the northeast corner. Ge Shichang howled loudly and begged for mercy as if he was killing a pig, but his words were vague. It sounded like a series of sad and strange singing, with one after another. Banzi, it made everyone’s hair stand on end.Yunzhi wanted to say something more, but Gao Wuyong trotted over and said, "Please order, how many strikes?"

"This killer has a really good voice." Yong Zheng was amused by the strange singing. He suddenly stopped smiling and said to Gao Wuyong: "If you can't kill him, you will die for him!" Gao Wuyong was frightened by him. His body suddenly became shorter and he didn't dare to speak anymore. He walked away without touching his feet. He muttered something to the executioner. He only heard a muffled sound of "pounce" and Ge Shichang groaned, "My lord!" ..." Then he stopped talking.Everyone in Changyin Pavilion immediately fell into deathly silence.

Hongli originally saw Ge Shichang's rudeness and agreed to punish him, but he didn't expect that Yongzheng would resort to such a cruel method. Hearing the man's breathless groan, he felt a chill in his heart and secretly sighed: "It's a pity that a famous actor of this generation ended up like this. .”

"These actors are not guilty. They perform well and should be rewarded." Yongzheng smiled and said, "Ge Shichang is guilty and they are not implicated. I will reward them with 1000 taels of silver and give Ge Shichang 50 taels of silver and tell them to carry it back quickly. For burial, it’s hot and we can’t let go of the Buddha—Amitabha!” The actors were all busy kowtowing in thanks and coaxing them over to pick up the body.Yongzheng ordered Gao Wuyong to send the eunuchs in charge of all the palaces to come to listen to the lecture. Seeing Li Hansan still kneeling, he smiled and said: "Scholar Mang, please get up too. You are guilty of 'shouldn't' if you act out of rank, but you What you said was good, and the reminder was timely, which is a merit--" He glanced sideways at Brother Hongshi, "It would be great if my son came out to say this remonstrance!--So I won't offend you, But I can’t give you an official position. In a word, it’s the owner’s mistake to be granted an official title. Since you are a tribute student, you can take the imperial examination based on your ability. With this qualification and courage, no one can limit it.”

Li Hansan was originally dissatisfied with Ge Shichang's masculine appearance, and when he saw him acting recklessly in front of the emperor, he felt angry and rashly spoke up.He was originally a little afraid of touching the dragon scales and bringing disadvantages to Hongli. Seeing that Yongzheng followed his advice and overcorrected, a stone fell to his heart. He hurriedly bowed and said: "Gongsheng was just out of righteous indignation and acted rashly regardless of the consequences. I dare to be lucky enough to advance. This sinful person can only appreciate the emperor's favor and study hard to nourish his energy and restrain himself. Long live the word "reckless", Gong Sheng will benefit from it all his life!"

"Hmm!" Yong Zheng glanced at him thoughtfully.He also felt that Li Hansan was showing off his sharpness and wanted to tell him to "read books and nourish his energy". Unexpectedly, Li Hansan realized that his aura was unparalleled.Yongzheng also wanted to test his knowledge. When he saw the eunuchs lining up and approaching one by one with their backs bowed and hands lowered, he ordered Qin Gou'er to move the throne to the center and ordered: "Eunuchs, no matter how big or small, all kneel down, and the rest No matter how high or low, stand.”

Yongzheng held a folding fan in his hand, sat cross-legged with ease, and said with a slight cough: "I have started a killing spree today, and the one I killed is an actor. You probably all recognize him as Ge Shichang."

He paused, and the eunuchs bent down again.

"Ever since I executed Gao Fu'er, the rebellious slave, in the feudal palace, I have called six ministries to discuss the crime of killing people since I ascended to the throne. I have this 'good life' virtue." Yong Zheng's face seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and he was angry but not angry. "Ge's play is Okay, why do you want to kill him? Because he is just an actor, and it is his duty to perform good things to entertain people. Just like you, eunuchs, serving the master in daily life, and joking and having fun when the master is bored, This is your duty. But Ge is uneasy about this duty. He actually took advantage of his master's pleasure and asked about the duties of foreign officials when he was not careful, seeking undue blessings. Therefore, I will punish him with death."

Yongzheng wanted to say a few more words, but suddenly he felt a little dizzy. He calmed down and said: "There is a 'dividing' between heaven and earth in life. I am sitting like this, and the princes are standing, so you have to kneel. This It is the system established by the sage Confucius, called "ritual". If you exceed the etiquette, you will be punished if you are not a saint. Well... During this period, I am busy rectifying the government and planning national policies. There are many stubborn and cunning people in the palace who chew old women everywhere. Tongue, spread rumors about the palace out of nothing. I really wanted to catch a eunuch and kill him to punish those who tell lies, but this Ge Shichang hit the edge of the knife. I killed him clearly just to show you and set an example for you. If you have the thought of "killing the chicken to show the monkey", and expect that I may not kill the monkey, just try it! There are many people in Baoding Mansion who have cleaned up and are waiting to enter the palace to serve! - If you dare to make trouble with your nonsense again, I will continue to Anyone who knows but fails to act will also be punished without any leniency!"

Hongshi saw that Yongzheng's face was getting paler and his voice became hoarse, and he knew that he was going to be ill. Seeing that he was talking too much, he hurriedly said: "Old man, these slaves don't know that the trumpet is copper unless you show them the real seal." The pot is made of iron! You are really tired today. Don't hurt yourself because of them. Yi Erchen said, go back and have a rest first. Their son will pay more attention from now on, and he caught a scoundrel cleaning up the frying pan. , it's done!" Yong Zheng became more and more dazzled at this moment, his heart was pounding like a deer, and the figures in the Palace of Heaven and Earth were spinning constantly. After listening to Hong Shi's words, he reluctantly gritted his teeth and smiled: "Okay, let's stop here for now. As the saying goes, I say one thing - that's one thing!" Hongli also panicked at this time, gesturing to ask Yunzhi, Yunlu and others to kneel down.Hongli and Hongzhou's brothers helped him to Yongxiang, and quietly called the imperial doctor, while the superiors carried Yongzheng and temporarily returned to Yangxin Hall.

After changing places, Yong Zheng felt a little better. His chest was no longer so tight and stuffy.The Hongshi brothers arranged for him to be placed in Dongnuang Pavilion. After drinking two sips of herbal tea, Yongzheng felt that his heart was much cooler and his face turned rosy. However, he felt that his body was too hot and he could not sweat, so he ordered someone to twist the heat. Putting a towel on his forehead, he ordered softly: "I want to be quiet for a while. Don't all gather around here. Hongshi can go back to the garden. I don't know how many people are waiting to see Yunsongxuan. If you don't go, rumors will spread again... ...Hongzhou went to Qingfan Temple to see your Thirteenth Master. By the way, I asked Jia Shifang, my two brothers fell ill on the same day. Is it because of something... Hongli, please stay here to wait on me and read to me... Recommend poems or something..." He waved his hands feebly, and everyone retreated solemnly.Hongli burned the incense with his own hands, calmed down and sat aside, reciting each poem slowly and distantly:

A night of east wind blows away so much sorrow on my pillow!A few birds chirping, and the dream turns to dawn on the screen window.It's the beginning of spring when it comes, and it's the end of spring when it's gone.Changting Road, ordinary grass, only good when you return.

"Go back to Ama, it belongs to Zeng Shunqing..."

Autumn is lonely, and the autumn wind and rain hurt my soul.The injury is gone, the old love is helpless, and the tears are scattered.As soon as the old friend left, there was no date for the appointment, and the ruler's letter was suddenly sent to Feihe in the west.Flying crane to the west, where is my old friend?Shuicun Shanguo!

Yongzheng's eyes were covered with mist and his mouth was astringent, and he said to himself: "This is Sun Daoxuan's "Moon in the Qin Lou". I still remember... it's so... so desolate, let's recite the "Book of Songs"..." Hongli saw him in front of his eyes He hung up his tears, wiped them gently with a handkerchief, and recited softly:

Keep it simple, and you will be able to dance thousands of times.The sun is in the middle, in the front and up.The majestic person is dancing in the public court.He is as strong as a tiger and holds the bridle like a team.The left hand is holding it, the right hand is holding Zhai, which is as impressive as Wo Zhe, Gongyan Xijue.There are hazelnuts in the mountains and lings in the sky.Who cares?Western beauty.That beauty is here, a person from the West...

Yongzheng said "very good".I wanted to order him to recite it again, but suddenly Yunzhi came in and bowed and said, "Fourth child, my mother is at Cining Palace. Let's go over together to say hello."

"Okay, I'll go right away." Yong Zheng got out of bed and put on his shoes in a daze. Just as he went out, Yunzhi was missing. Instead, he was followed by Li Wei. In a trance, he forgot that he was in a dream, so he asked Li Wei: "Why did you come to Beijing? Did you see your third master passing by?"

Li Wei smiled and said: "I miss you, Master. Cui'er also made two new pairs of shoes for Master, and brought twelve jars of goosefoot to the Queen Mother to wish the old Master a birthday." Yong Zheng said with a smile: "Now With the money to raise money, are you still poor?" As he said this, he walked towards the Cining Palace, only to see Ma Qi, Fang Bao and Zhang Tingyu there.Nian Gengyao was hiding behind the stone lion at the entrance of the palace, as if he did not dare to come out.In a daze, Yong Zheng had forgotten his death and sneered: "You actually have the nerve to see me!"

"Master," Nian Gengyao came out and said, "I dare to swear to heaven that I have no rebellion - Longkodo is the witness!" Yongzheng ignored him and was anxious to see his mother, as if he was afraid of the [-]th Brother Yun rushed to his mother's place to please him, and said without looking back: "If you don't rebel, you will be killed! If you rebel, I won't kill you!" Suddenly, he saw the old Queen Mother Wu Ya coming out with a cane. It was Li Dequan and Yun who supported each other, standing tremblingly in front of the steps and staring at themselves without saying a word.

Yongzheng saw that the Empress Dowager looked unhappy. It was expected that Yun had gone ahead to slander her, and he deeply regretted that he did not come with Yunzhi.With a staggering step, he knelt down to pay his respects and said, "Mother is happy with her, and her son is unworthy, but he has no disrespect for his mother. Don't listen to rumors."

"Who said you were disrespectful and unfilial?" The Queen Mother looked into the distance and said with a half-smile, "That's Longkodo's bad attitude. He changed the phrase 'passing the throne to the fourteenth son' to 'passing the throne to the fourth son'. No. Do your thing!"

Everyone cheered "Oh" in unison, and all the people turned into monsters and snake gods, shouting and dancing wildly, shouting: "The fourteenth son who passed the throne - the fourteenth son who passed the throne - the fourteenth son who passed the throne!" When Yongzheng was frightened, he saw Nian Gengyao's tongue He stretched out his head, dripping with blood, and said, "Usurp the throne! Why can't I usurp the throne if you usurp the throne?" Turning around in surprise, it was Ge Shichang, his head white and gray, and he screamed and flexed his teeth: "You killed me unjustly - you Kill me unjustly—you give me life—"

"Brother Zhang Wu!" Yong Zheng shouted in a hissing voice, "De Lengtai! Where are all your guards? Quickly escort them - fight them out, fight them, fight them - Bah!"...Suddenly I heard Hongli's voice saying: : "Your Majesty! Don't panic, I'm here to protect you - please wake up..."

Yongzheng suddenly opened his eyes, and saw the sun setting outside the window, the palace was bright, Zhang Wuge De Lengtai stood with his chest raised and his sword under the Danqi Palace. Several young eunuchs stood outside with their hands down. Gao Wuyong was holding a large ingot of ink. The inkstone made a slight sound while grinding. Only Hongli was beside him, and the father and son held hands tightly.At this point, Yong Zhengfang understood that it was Nan Ke Yimeng.

"Ama...you are suffering from a nightmare." Hongli wiped his tears and said, "You were feeling uncomfortable just now, which really shocked me. The doctors came to check the pulse, and only the left foot was a little slippery. It was completely irrelevant. . Don't think wildly, just take pictures quietly." "I'm afraid I killed the wrong person today. Ge Shichang is not actually a capital offender..." Yong Zheng sighed, "I have been too nervous these days. I killed the wrong person. People, people will naturally cause trouble. But in order to warn the eunuchs, there is nothing else to do except letting them see blood..." Hongli took off the towel on Yong Zheng's forehead, touched it and felt that it was not hot, and asked: "What else? Do you want a towel?" Seeing Yongzheng shaking his head, Hongli comforted him softly: "Father, it is absolutely right for him to kill him! This matter is left in the hands of the Holy Ancestor. His crime is not only to kill with a stick, but also to kill him... Don't I say the killing was not wrong, but it is really a bit inconsistent. Since ancient times, loyal ministers have been unjustly killed countless times, and they have come to seek mercy from their masters. What kind of world is that? You are tired. I have been holding it in for a long time, and I have been trying to say, okay Ama, you are so eager to ask for treatment. Our Yongzheng Dynasty has a long life. If you take it slow, you will not be tired and restless all day long. The right way is to "relax civil and military ways", father... you must take care of yourself. Ah..." He said before lowering his head and crying.

"Don't doubt yourself." Yongzheng almost said, "You are the crown prince." He smiled bitterly and swallowed it back, "...You are the best among the three brothers in terms of character and knowledge. Be filial to your father, respect your friends, and love your people. I am picky when it comes to measurement, and I can’t take anything away from you except for your "relaxation". The Holy Ancestor has already "relaxed", and my career can only be based on "zhang". Sooner or later, there will be One day you will understand that asking you to manage soldiers is for you - government affairs, you are already familiar with it... If I didn't have soldiers, I would have changed my position long ago..." He stroked the back of Hongli's palm with his warm hand , looked sad, and said leisurely: "I... am in a trance... I see ghosts and gods when I close my eyes... This is an ominous sign, you have to know it..." Hongli felt sad and happy in his heart when he saw little Sula. The eunuch held up the medicine bowl, took it and took a sip. He tasted the taste and said, "The cinnabar is a bit heavy. For the next dose, reduce [-] points of cinnabar and add [-] points of gastrodia elata. Also add a little licorice - please use the medicine, Your Majesty!" Yongzheng closed his eyes and nodded. Hongli gently lifted him up and leaned against the big pillow, feeding him the medicine spoon by spoon.In the silence, there was only a rustling of clothes. Yindi had already entered, followed by Caiyun, Xiagu and several other maids. Seeing Prince Youbao feeding the medicine in person, everyone crouched silently and stood aside.But Yongzheng opened his eyes and asked Yindi: "Where is the third elder brother?"

Yindi saw that Yongzheng's face was haggard, as if he had aged ten years in a few hours. Her eyes turned red and she shed tears. She quickly wiped away her tears and said: "The third master went to Yunsongxuan. He said that he was ordered to carry out errands as usual...Long live the master." , what's wrong with you?..."

"I don't have anything..." Yongzheng's eyes lit up because of her crying. He sighed and said with a downcast face, "I still want to go back to Changchun Garden. It's still too hot to live here - why do you have to run back and forth..." Yindi Seeing his tenderness, she felt even more sad, because she said: "The garden and the palace are not clean, maybe something happened. That Jia Shifang or something is already waiting outside the Chuihua Gate. He is a master of Youdao, and the master summoned him to come in. I'm afraid it will be fine if you practice the law." Hongli saw Yongzheng nodding, but he had never liked hanging out with Huang Guanxian, so he apologized and said with a smile: "My son has to meet a few people tonight, and several officials from the Ministry of Revenue also have to meet him. Long live this place. There is someone now. When my son returns, I will call Jia to come in. In front of the palace gate, my son will come in again to say hello to Amma." Yongzheng waved his hand and said: "Go and do your serious business...Don't come in again today..."

As soon as Hongli went out, he saw Hong Zhou coming in with Jia Shifang. Jia Shifang was still wearing the same black clothes, and her hair was pulled into a bun at the top of her head. It looked like a woman who had carelessly combed her hair in the wrong way. Several palace ladies looked at it and wanted to laugh but didn't dare. .Hong Zhou led Jia Shifang to bow in front of Yongzheng's bed and said with a smile: "Long live, my thirteenth uncle has recovered as before. Jia has some real means."

"Master Jia," Yong Zheng glanced at Jia Shifang, "If I see ghosts and gods... take a look at this palace... what's wrong..."

Jia Shifang glanced casually and said with a smile: "I don't know how many lamas, monks and Taoist priests were invited to build this palace. Even the poorest ones are on par with poor Taoists. There won't be anything 'wrong' about it. Just now, the fifth master said that Ge Shichang When I entered the palace, I paid attention to it, and sure enough, his soul was there, but it was not evil. It was blocked by the palace door god, so there might be a nightmare coming into his arms." Yongzheng said "hmm", He remembered the dream he had just now, murmured and said, "Please ask Shifang to set up a dojo in the Imperial Garden to cleanse the palace..."

"Taoist Master," Yongzheng paused when he saw Jia Shifang was silent, "Is my deadline..." Jia Shifang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, there are a few lines in "The Song of Sesame Cake", 'Blowing the conch horn backwards makes no sound. , the dot painting of the beautiful lady divides itself. The clay chicken crows empty of words, and the heart is true when it comes.' It is about the emperor's dynasty. Although the number determined by heaven cannot be disrespected, I see the emperor's purple steam is steaming, and the sun is not in the sky. God, you have a long life, just don't worry!" Yongzheng's spirit suddenly improved after he entered the palace. After hearing what he said, he sat up and asked: "How can I get rid of my illness? Not retreating?"

Jia Shifang looked out the window and then at the door of the palace, while answering Yongzheng: "Whoever eats grains is free from illness and suffering? The emperor is the most diligent in dealing with all kinds of things every day, and the two pillars are naturally harmful. But the emperor's illness today is by no means an ordinary disaster. It’s because someone with great supernatural powers is doing harm!”

"what!"

"Someone is plotting against you."

"Who?"

"I don't know." Jia Shifang shook her head with a smile, "I saw a strange energy coming through the air, so I made this assertion. Long live wants to verify that Pindao's true energy is protecting you now. You will feel it when Pandao goes out of the palace. "Yong Zheng nodded, and Jia Shifang stepped back with steps.

Yongzheng still laughed at first, but as soon as Jia Shifang turned around, he felt his heart suddenly sinking. The sound of each step on the golden brick floor was like sound transmitted through the empty valley, which made him feel dizzy for a while. Jia Shifang turned out of the palace door, Yongzheng His face was already sallow and his eyes were dull.Seeing that something was wrong, Qiao Yindi, Gao Wuyong and several palace maids and eunuchs swarmed up to the couch and waited on her with water and pillows.As long as the emperor didn't say anything, they didn't dare to call Jia Shifang in.After a moment's hesitation, Yong Zheng felt dizzy and his eyesight turned black, and then he said with difficulty: "Call Mr. Shifang to come in..." Jia Shifang came in and bowed to Yong Zheng, and Yong Zheng suddenly felt relaxed.Because his face turned red, he gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "What kind of thief is this? He has such a hatred for me, and no one can go so far as to despise me! What... what should I do?"

"It's a Buddhist monk!" Jia Shifang stared at the sky outside the window.I don't know when the sky has become overcast, and thick black mist is churning in the clouds, like smoke and haze, pressing on the lifeless Forbidden City.When Yongzheng saw Jia Shifang taking out the writing form from her arms, he asked, "Do you want to practice the Dharma? Not in this hall. It won't be good to spread the word. Just stay in front of me and ask them to build a Dharma platform for you in the imperial garden." Your Majesty, I never go to the Dharma platform to practice Dharma. I am committed to helping the world and saving people, and I don’t engage in mystery." Jia Shifang had no expression on her face, "Fen Yiyibiao asked - I still want to go to the people and always stay with the Emperor. What's going on here?" He said and flicked the fire to light up the watch.

But the mischievous flame on the watch was very unusual. Something that was supposed to burn out in a flash, the flame was purple-red for a while and blue for a while. It seemed to be bright and extinguished. It made a sound like someone blew it and burned. It went out halfway through.

"Evil monk, is Tantric Buddhism so great?" Jia Shifang blushed and became furious. She turned to Yongzheng and bowed, saying: "You are the destined emperor. The Dharma Master does not control Taoism. He cannot hurt him no matter what." You. The poor Taoist also has the virtue of being good at life, and he can just expel evil spirits easily, but this tantric lama is too presumptuous. The poor Taoist wants to get rid of him to correct the rules of heaven - except for this woman -" He designated Yindi, "The rest of the Yin people will withdraw from the palace. Your Majesty, I will use your righteousness to create a law to eliminate evil!"

Yongzheng didn't know where he got the strength, so he jumped up and took off the sword on the wall, asking: "How can I help you?"

"You are the Supreme Being of Ten Thousand Vehicles. Your Majesty, you have gone astray. These foreign skills are just trivial skills, how can I help you?" Although Jia Shifang spoke easily, his face was frighteningly white, he was extremely nervous, and his smile was not bright. He looked miserable: "Sit on the dragon bed, keep your mind calm, and watch my actions in the face of nothingness. Just treat it as a show. No matter how loud the thunder is, it is coming for me. Don't be afraid."

Yongzheng was originally "fearless" because of his strong energy, so he felt a little upset when he said this, but at this time he had to stand up no matter what, so he took out a copy of the "Book of Changes" and said to Yindi: "Sit across from me , I will tell you about "Yi"."

"This is the best!" Jia Shifang loosened the bun on her head, took the wooden sword in her hand, gritted her teeth and burned another talisman with a smile.There was a flash of fire, and the talisman burned out quickly.Jia Shifang pointed his halberd to the sky, held the sword in his left hand and shouted: "The Supreme Lord is as anxious as the law! I--hurry!"

"Crack..."

There was a thunderous earthquake as if the sky had exploded, and the Forbidden City was shaken.The whistling wind blew through the palace, and huge raindrops fell down in an instant. The glazed tiles on all the palaces roared like a tsunami, and the sky was as dark as the bottom of a pot.Yongzheng didn't care about "lecturing". He clasped his hands and just muttered Buddhist chants. Yindi was so frightened that she was dumbfounded.

Suddenly the sound of rain subsided slightly, and there seemed to be some eunuchs running away from the rain in Yongxiang, shouting and screaming. A little Sula eunuch who was soaked like a wet chicken was dripping with water, shouting as he ran, "The Tai Chi Palace is thundering and on fire." , and let the rain put it out -" When Yongzheng looked around, Sauron had already gone up to him and slapped him all over the face: "Go to the west chamber! Even if the Temple of Supreme Harmony is on fire, you can't retaliate now. !" Yong Zheng just relaxed a little, and then another thunder exploded, just like exploding on the top of Yangxin Hall, making the caisson on the top of the hall tremble.Yindi was so shocked that she cried out "Mom" and got into Yongzheng's arms.Yong Zheng was shocked and held her hand tightly. When he stared at Jia Shifang, he didn't know when his neck was cut open by something, and bright red blood beads oozed out.

"What an evil monk!" Jia Shifang gritted her teeth and stared at the rolling clouds. She pulled out another talisman from her arms, dipped her finger in blood and quickly wrote the words "Tai Shang Laojun" on it.At this time, the thunder was loud and dense, the rain was heavy and fast, and two red coal-like objects jumped and disappeared in the clouds and gradually came closer. In a hurry, Jia Shifang lit a fire and burned the talisman and shouted, "Edict - —Quiet!" He threw the wooden sword across the wall, and the wooden sword instantly disappeared into the haze.Jia Shifang said fiercely: "Monk, you have angered God, there is no way you can escape this disaster!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there were two thunderstorms that were closely connected, and the tightly embedded glass on the window cracked a crack.An eunuch in front of the glass screen fell down silently, not sure whether he was hit or shocked.

"Okay." Jia Shifang rubbed her hands.Somehow, his expression became a little melancholy, and he said to Yongzheng: "I am guilty, I am so frightened." Only then did Yindi realize that she was hiding in Yongzheng's arms, and she shrunk in shame and walked out of the Nuan Pavilion. Standing outside just hanging his head in a daze.

Yongzheng looked at the gentle rain outside and the thunder getting farther and farther. He took a long breath and the color on his face returned. Then he saw Delengtai come in and report: "The eunuch Xiao Kuizi was struck to death by lightning!" Beat him to death, pull him out and bury him." Yong Zheng said nonchalantly, and then said to Jia Shifang: "You are indeed the Taoist Master. I feel that I am completely fine and my illness has been cured. What, are you worried?"

"Pindao's wooden sword is ruined." Jia Shifang said, "It was taught by my foreign master. If it is lost and destroyed, maybe my life will not be long."

"Do you have an external master? Who is your main master?"

"My sect is the Loushiyuan of Longhu Mountain," Jia Shifang felt that she couldn't be happy no matter what, so she answered with her hands folded: "He said that I was too smart and my hands were broken quickly, so he only asked me to guard the pass and participate in the mysteries. Later, I met an old man. We became familiar with each other when we were fetching water at the foot of the mountain. He opened my heavenly eyes to me and taught me magical powers. In fact, the external and real skills I learned were not even as good as those of my own master. Master Lou was afraid that I would bring trouble to the mountain gate. When I was told to return to the secular world, I said that I would never do evil, only do good deeds to help the world and save people, and that there would never be any reason for heaven to bring disaster. I still consider myself a Taoist priest."

"Who is that stranger? Where can he find it?"

Jia Shifang smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "I can't find him. He is Huang Shigong." He slowly knelt down and kowtowed: "The dead Toutuo's body is in the Jinshui River outside the Shenwu Gate. Long live someone to fish him out and bury him alive." . And I pray that Long Live allows me to return to Jiangxi and recite sutras to atone for my mistakes."

Yongzheng laughed and said: "How can you be punished by God for doing good deeds? Isn't it just a peach wood sword? I will give you another sword in my lifetime and build a temple for you. If you have something to do, you can serve the court, but if you have nothing, you can hide it. What happened?"

"Long live my Lord—" a eunuch outside shouted in surprise, "I killed a black-headed old monk outside the Shenwu Gate, and he fell into the river and floated!"

(End of this chapter)