Madam, look at the sword!

Chapter 1 Two Marriages

It's snowing heavily in the far north of Arctic.

Goose-feather-like snowflakes fell on plains, ridges, rocks, grass and trees, and the whole world was covered in silver.

Beiting City, located in the center of the Silver World, did not stop at all because of the heavy snow, and everything was running as normal.

Countless carriages and horses gathered in the commercial transfer station in the south direction of the city, and countless strong men were as busy as ants carrying huge cargo boxes.

There are many flower buildings on Full Moon Street in the north of the city. Even though night has not yet arrived, the girls upstairs and downstairs are already dressed in robes. Their snow-white skin echoes the ice and snow outside, and their white eyes are dazzling.

Thousands of households in the east of the city were burning up their stoves, and smoke rose into the air, allowing Feng Xue to smell the aroma of the food.

The barracks in the west of the city were shouting loudly. The new recruits who had been in the camp for only half a month seemed to be full of fighting ability, but only the veterans knew that as frontier soldiers, their true childishness and inner innocence would fade away only if they had killed people and seen blood.

This is the scene that has been repeated for decades in Beiting City. If there is no accident, this scene will continue to repeat tomorrow, so the accident comes.

At dusk, a notice was posted on the notice board in front of the city government office:
——Zhao Chengfeng, the third son of Prince Dangbei, will go to Kyoto to get married the day after tomorrow.

As a result, the entire Beiting City was in chaos because of this red sign.

……

In the Chengnan Merchant Transfer Station where cars and horses gathered, several caravan bosses wept with joy and cried freely.

"The damn third child is finally gone"

"Celebrate. We must celebrate tonight. Come on, book an ivory banquet for me at Qunxian Tower now!"

"woooooo"

……

It suddenly became cold in the north of the city, and the girls who were supposed to be standing upstairs and downstairs attracting bees and butterflies disappeared.

The four oirans claimed to be ill one after another, and the brothels they belonged to refused to accept guests. Countless foreigners who came here because of their reputation had no choice but to turn around and find another secluded place tonight.

But even if you go to other buildings that are still open, you can still meet many girls who are filled with sadness, wetting their handkerchiefs and messing up their plantains, so that the whole street is in an inexplicable sad atmosphere.

Obviously, the third prince's departure was a huge blow to the brothel industry in Beiting City.

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In the east of the city, half-grown children rushed to tell their neighbors what was written on the red sign, making the snow on the old street squeak under their feet.

In the midst of great joy, the slightly famous Pan's Tofu Shop announced that the products are free. Although the quantity is limited, it is first come, first served, so everyone is welcome.

The pretty young woman in the shop was very puzzled by her husband's decision, so she asked, "Although the Third Prince is leaving, you can't give this tofu away for free."

"You bastard, why don't you let the Third Prince eat your tofu for free?"

"???"

……

Helmet pots were being cooked in the military camp in the west of the city.

Led by the Ranger General, more than a dozen school captains took their seats one after another, with particularly unified expressions of joy on their faces.

Due to the military discipline of not drinking alcohol in the tent, the general raised the hot water in his hand and said with a sense of joy after suffering: "One goes first!"

Everyone responded one after another and drank it all in one gulp. The white water made them drink it with a sense of heroism. Those who didn't know thought that the cup contained the sip of Beifenglie that even the old drunkards in Beiting were thinking about.

"General, is the news really accurate?"

"Since the city government has posted a red sign, it is certainly accurate."

As soon as he finished speaking, several well-known tough guys in the military had red eyes.

Someone reminded: "But don't get too happy too early. After all, the Third Young Master has not left Beiting yet. We must always be prepared for his sneak attack on the military camp to train the entire army."

"Disappointment."

"..."

……

……

Tonight is a sleepless night for Beiting City.

Because of the powerful dandy in Dangbei Palace, the thorn in the flesh of the major caravans in Beiting City and the south of the city, the top brother in the eyes of the girls on Full Moon Street in the north of the city, the demon king in the east of the city who can stop babies from crying at the mention of his name, the city The third prince in the eastern garrison was frightened upon hearing the news - he was leaving.

As the wind and snow subsided, the news continued to ferment.

People in the city tend to stage artistic performance awards.

If someone could be at a high place in the center of the city at this time, they would be able to see the strange scenes in all directions.

The center of Beiting City is naturally the location of Prince Dangbei's Mansion.

As the only king with a different surname in the Zhou Tian Dynasty, King Dangbei had absolute power in Beizhou. His mansion occupied an area of ​​five hectares, which was not much more than the Imperial Garden in Kyoto.

The palace is covered in silver, with high pavilions, corridors, pavilions, pools, and rockeries. The house is even more magnificent and luxurious. A large number of precious red sandalwood, rosewood, ginkgo, and rosewood are used as materials. The workmanship is fine and the carvings are exquisite. The paintings are exquisite, reaching the top level of quality and beauty.

But the most famous thing in this mansion is naturally the nine-story wooden tower - the Star-Zhaing Tower, which is made of golden nanmu that is only one inch long in a century.

Rumor has it that the tallest building in the northern state was completed because the Third Prince, who had just turned six years old ten years ago, said that he liked to look at the stars.

But tonight, the absolute protagonist in Beiting City, Zhao Chengfeng, the third son of Prince Dangbei, had no intention of looking at the stars. He was just pacing around on the roof of the building and looking around.

He was wearing a black satin and gold-threaded crane cloak with black pants and cloud boots, but they were unlined. The sides were open, exposing his smooth muscle lines to the air, which could be described as unconventional.

At the same time, his handsome face was splashed by the cold moonlight, and seemed to be coated with a little silver gauze. Coupled with his unique clothes, his cynical temperament was fully demonstrated.At this time, after observing the movement of clouds in all directions, he raised his eyebrows slightly and said:
"What do you mean, why are the children in the east of this city playing the third prince's trick of catching chickens again?"

"Why are the lights in the south of the city so bright?"

"Why did the recruits from the West Camp take a break so early?"

"It has to be the fourth building on Full Moon Street. It closes the door and refuses guests. It's affectionate and righteous!"

Of course, the words are meant for people to listen to, but on the top of this star-catching building, no matter whether he is sitting on a specially made wide jade chair like a couch, Dangbei, who has a fleshy face and a body like a mountain of flesh, looks sleepy. king.

The eldest prince Zhao Shijia, who was still sitting on the nanmu Zen chair with a snow-white face and a very stern face, but with a body as skinny as a piece of wood, did not respond.

After a moment, he seemed to notice that his third brother's eyes were focused on him. Zhao Shijia, who had been frowning and wondering what he was thinking, picked up a white silk handkerchief and coughed, then lightly opened his whitened thin lips: "Third brother, after you leave, I will definitely take care of the four oiran girls on your behalf."

Zhao Chengfeng: "???"

As a reborn person, no, it should be said that he is a reincarnated person. Although he was addicted to practice in his previous life, he was half a Taoist dog who did not care about worldly affairs and only wanted to live forever. But after all, he is a Zhou Tianren, and he still knows some big things and small things.

According to memory, this time the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty granted a marriage, the person who went to the Dangbei Palace was not the third prince who did not exist in the previous life, but the eldest brother Zhao Shijia, who married Princess Ningshu, the daughter of the sixth prince. .

So in this life, he was replaced by Zhao Chengfeng, just waiting for him to go to Kyoto to marry his sister-in-law on behalf of his eldest brother Zhao Shijia.
The eldest brother takes care of my four sisters for me, and I take care of my sister-in-law for the eldest brother. It’s reasonable!

Just when he was feeling quite balanced, Zhao Chengfeng saw his elder brother suddenly stand up and said to him, "But you'd better not leave."

As he spoke, Zhao Shijia knelt down in front of Dangbei King Zhao Qingshan, who was taking a nap like a mountain of meat.

"Father, after thinking about it, I don't agree with the third brother's entry into the capital. How about I go to the capital for the third brother?"

Zhao Shijia knew that this marriage with the emperor's family seemed to be a son-in-law, but in fact it was a pledge!
If the third brother really enters the capital, everything else will be fine. After all, the palace has hands and eyes, but there is one thing that cannot be changed. I am afraid that there will be no hope of returning to Beiting in this life. Although the red flag has been revealed, if his father nods, It’s not unchangeable, so he continued:

"I am not in good health. Staying in the palace to recuperate is no different than going to Kyoto."

"Cough cough."

He spoke a little hastily. Zhao Shijia took out his silk handkerchief and coughed, knocking his head to the ground at the same time. His stern face, which had been plagued by illness all year round, showed a fierce and determined look, indicating his attitude.

Hearing this, Zhao Qingshan, King of Dangbei, finally opened his eyes. He did not speak, but his eyes were very soft.

The first king of Dangbei killed countless people, had outstanding military exploits, and his evil reputation spread throughout the world. He was not only the only king with a different surname in the Zhou Dynasty, but also a feudal official with military power. His power had reached the pinnacle of the world.

And even if we don’t mention the glorious years of the past, just a few months ago, this butcher led his army to almost reach the hinterland of the Northern Wilderness. The wilderness people were forced to negotiate and offered a fertile pasture for the Zhou Dynasty to raise war horses. The regiment is now in Kyoto and is about to sign a tribute clause that is close to humiliating the country, which is a great achievement.

But these are not the things he is most proud of. What he is most proud of is that his children grew up in the military camp and have a strong friendship. As long as they smell danger, they will stand up for each other without hesitation.

Therefore, King Dangbei was very satisfied with the conclusion that Zhao Xiejia came to after thinking about it.

But how could he not think of things that his son thought of?

In the end, he shook his head and expressed his objection.

Zhao Shijia immediately said: "The third brother is still young and has both wisdom and courage. If he stays in the palace, he will be able to use his fists and kicks, which will be of great benefit to the future of the palace."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chengfeng tried to get his eldest brother to stand up first, but instead of getting up, Zhao Shijia kowtowed to the ground.

Looking at this scene, he sighed helplessly, but felt warm in his heart.

As a reincarnated person, Zhao Chengfeng could have used the known information to work more elegantly.

But many years ago, I decided that I would fight to replace my eldest brother, and go to Kyoto to marry my eldest sister-in-law, even if I risk my own life!
why?
It’s because of the brotherhood in front of you!

The reason why he is said to have sacrificed his life is because he can see the future more clearly than his elder brother Zhao Shijia and even his father, King Dangbei.

Three years later, the Zhou Dynasty would fall apart due to the death of the current emperor. The successor prince was very happy with his achievements, extravagant and lustful, and made foolhardy moves. In just a few years, the dynasty was already in decline, and then with the influence of Taizu of the Lixian Sect, He traveled far away, completely losing the pillar holding the sky, and the war broke out in the imperial city.

Under the torrent of the great era, the powerful Dangbei Prince's Palace naturally declined with the decline of the dynasty. Both his eldest brother Zhao Shijia and Princess Ningshu died in Kyoto. Although Dangbei Prince carried the banner of Zhou Tian and fought fiercely, Yu Jiuzhou has never admitted defeat, but it is also difficult to survive alone, and the country's subjugation has become a certainty.

At present, although Zhao Chengfeng has no great ambition to change the fate of the dynasty, he at least wants to save his eldest brother's life.

As for whether he will be swept away by the tide of the times when he arrives in Kyoto, as a reincarnated person, he is confident that he can do it alone. If fortune comes, he may not be able to stand on the top of the wave and lead the way.

"Father"

At this time, Zhao Shijia, who was arguing hard, changed his title of father to father and began to use family affection methods.

But just as he was about to continue to state the key points of persuasion, Zhao Chengfeng interrupted him: "Brother, Kyoto is the most famous place for romantic fireworks in the world. You can't be romantic even if you are gone. As a younger brother, I will go and watch it first. It’s better to check the shape of the product, you know, I’m best at this.”

Just as Zhao Shijia was about to retort, Dangbei King Zhao Qingshan asked noncommittally: "What are you going to eat for dinner?"

As soon as this statement came out, it not only changed the topic, but also completely determined that it would not be discussed again.

Normally, Zhao Shijia would never continue to argue, but today was different. He didn't know the future, and he took a deep breath, thinking that his third brother might be imprisoned in Kyoto for the rest of his life.

Just when he was about to speak again, the sound of explosions came from everywhere in the city.

Fireworks soared into the sky, lighting up the night sky.

There were endless firecrackers and smoke filled the air.

The entire Beiting City instantly turned into night like daylight, and a scene like the New Year strangely appeared in Beiting City that night.

Zhao Chengfeng leaned on the chair and looked at the bright fireworks exploding in the air not far away and said: "Brother, look, this is public opinion, this is what everyone expects. If you leave, will the people be so happy?"

Zhao Shijia was speechless, wondering why his third brother was so proud.
However, Zhao Qingshan's old face full of meat showed a smile: "So, what are you going to eat at night?"

Zhao Chengfeng looked at the dazzling fireworks in the city in front of him, thinking about Kyoto, which he was about to leave for, and said: "Eat dumplings to suit the occasion!"

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(End of this chapter)