divination

The town government.The courtyard is located in the important area of ​​Yunjing, with a hundred and ten rooms of mansions. The mansion is magnificent. There are two roaring lions in front of the gate. There are many precious flowers and plants, such as clivia, rich tree, sweet-scented osmanthus and so on.

In the back and forth corridors, busy servants and maidservants walked from time to time. When they saw the high-status retainers, they bowed their heads respectfully, and only dared to get up and leave after the retainers had gone away.

When they came to the central hall, Mrs. Dugu invited Ding Yi, Long Er, and Zi Xuan to sit down. She hurried to Zhen Guogong's study to ask about Prime Minister Zi.Ding Yi sat on the lacquered wood back chair in his spare time, looking at the furnishings in the hall with his eyes, the table case with floating dragon pattern, the porcelain vase with flying phoenix, the ancient calligraphy and painting, and a picture of a hundred birds facing the phoenix hung in the middle. There is also a couplet next to it: the stars soar above the clouds and the moon, and the birds soar toward the golden phoenix.

"Duke Zhen's heart is clearly revealed!" Ding Yi read the couplet, shook his head slightly and sighed secretly, grabbed the bronze teacup, took a sip lightly, sipped it for a long time, and said with great interest: "The fragrance is as fresh as sweet-scented osmanthus, Sweet, refreshing and intriguing, it is the best oolong tea in Tieguanyin, Golden Osmanthus."

"I never thought, Jitian, you are actually a person in the tea ceremony!" Zixuan, who had just tasted a sip, heard Ding Yi's comment in the aftertaste, and she couldn't help but said in surprise and approval.

"Zixuan, I am not only a person in the tea ceremony, but also a person in the way of hexagrams. Now, we have arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo, and according to the meaning of the hexagrams I interpreted for you, you lost. Now you apologize in person, take it back quickly! Words from a Taoist priest!" Ding Yi wrote lightly, the look in his eyes did not allow anyone to resist.

"Hmph! Madam Dugu invited us to the Duke's Mansion, and this is not my destination. This doesn't count!" Zixuan stubbornly refused to admit it, and stood up straight with her hands on her hips, staring at Ding Yi.

"Huh? Miss Zixuan, if you still refuse to admit it, then I will show you some color for the hexagram priests in the world, so that you don't smash people's signs indiscriminately!" Ding Yi was arrogant, just because he wanted Breaking through the hexagram realm, and following to confirm the correctness of the hexagram divination for Zixuan, she has been patient all the way, and now that the hexagram is confirmed to be correct, the anger is bursting, the vitality is congealed in the palm of the hand, and the hexagram glow is converging into energy, and it is about to Attack Zixuan.

Suddenly, a person came from outside the door, and the unique Kasarambu flower fragrance quickly diffused, Ding Yi's nostrils trembled slightly, his spirit was shocked suddenly, his whole body's anger and killing intent disappeared, and he screamed inexplicably excitedly at the coming person : "Luoxin!"

"Young master!" Long Er was startled by the voice, his body trembled, his eyes couldn't help staring at Ding Yi, and then at the door. At this time, he woke up from his deep sleep in shock, rubbed his sleepy eyes, stretched his eyes His body, which had become a little numb from lying on the stone bench for too long, yawned profusely. After everything was over, he opened his eyes and looked around. His whole body trembled again, and he stared blankly at the figure in front of him.

"Long'er, did you dream of me again in your dream just now? Did you yell so loudly?" After many days of careful treatment and recuperation by doctors, Ding Yi recovered quickly from his injuries. Steady, he habitually walks alone in the other courtyard with a dead wooden cane, enjoying the pool light and autumn scenery in the courtyard. He smells Long Er screaming in his dream, and rushes over, only to see that Long Er has just woken up.

"Yes, young master!" Long Er said with a faint smile.

"Long'er, if you're going up three poles today, you don't usually sleep at this time, why did you sleep while sitting up today? Could it be that you haven't recovered from your injury?" Ding Yi frowned slightly, and hurriedly searched his luck to check Long'er's internal organs, Limbs and bones, the breath flowed down, and there was no abnormality.

"Young master, my injury has healed early. When I woke up this morning, I took the white plus black growth accelerator given to me by the senior doctor who died. He said that my body is too small, and I will grow slowly if I take this medicine on time every day. Gao, I just took one pill when I got up this morning." Long Er took out the small transparent porcelain bottle containing the pill from his bosom, worrying that he accidentally pressed it while sleeping, he took a close look at it carefully , seeing nothing abnormal, put it back again.

"There is still this kind of pill? Let me see!" Ding Yi became curious, and took the small transparent porcelain bottle with bright eyes. He saw the pills inside were black and white, and his thoughts suddenly became as confused as if he was in a cloud. , looking puzzled: "Long'er, why is this elixir still black and white? It can't be that the dead brother invented some new medicine, and it went bad before it was used."

"Young master, it's not. This Baijiahei growth-stimulating agent is to take Baidan in the daytime, absorb nutrition, and not drowsy. Take black pill at night, it can improve breathing, and sleep soundly." Long'er was talking excitedly, when suddenly His face was dazed, he blinked his eyes, slapped his forehead and said: "Oh, I remembered, I ate the black pill as a white pill in the morning, no wonder I fell asleep at this time!"

"So that's the case! Long Er, what about the dead man? How come I haven't seen him in most of the other courtyards?" Ding Yi handed back the small transparent porcelain bottle, looking at the lotus pods and goldfish in the lotus pond with his eyes, his expression seemed to be nostalgic .

Long Er stood beside him quietly, and said in a respectful tone: "Young master, after giving me Bai Jia Hei's growth booster, the senior doctor said he had something important to do and left. By the way, General Tang also received the imperial decree, Cangyun Kingdom The enemy from the west has invaded, and the city is in dire straits, so we must rush to guard it urgently."

"Tianji, I finally found you! Patriarch Dongfang heard the news of your waking up and came here to pay a special visit. He was the one who helped you eliminate the case of the murder of the fortune teller!" Rushing forward, he didn't even have time to wipe off the sweat dripping down his cheeks like gurgling water, so he bowed respectfully and bowed.

"Business Manager, you lead the way!" Ding Yi thought that now that his identity has been revealed, and his worries about being involved in the Jianghu disputes by revealing his identity for Dongfang Yun's interpretation of Qi Gua disappeared, and he thought that if his identity leaked, it would inevitably lead to full revenge from the Dugu family. , if he can solve the strange hexagram for Dongfang Yun, he will be able to gain a lot of help and be more secure.

Dongfang Yun led a group of Dongfang Haige disciples to carry a large amount of gold, pearls, agate, and silks and satins into the courtyard in the carriage. From a distance, he saw Ding Yi walking from the corridor, his body bent like a seven-character. The emperor also saluted thousands of times more respectfully: "Tianji, Dongfang Haige and all the disciples will greet you!"

Ding Yi looked slightly dazed, and then walked three steps at a time, hurriedly came to the courtyard, helped Dongfang Yun up and said, "Patriarch Dongfang, you are famous all over the world, the junior is just a newborn calf, How can I receive such a great gift from you if I have gained a little reputation just because of the good fortune."

"Tianji's words are wrong. In today's world, except for the famous old man who is at ease in the world, who can ask hexagrams as well as you! If you can help me, you can solve the strange hexagrams for me and restore the reputation of the Dongfang family. It’s not a big deal to salute. Besides, these gifts are rewards for divination!” When Dongfang Yun was speaking, he waved his fingers at the gold, pearls, agate, and silk satin that covered half of the courtyard.

Even if the butler of the merchant's house who is incomparably wealthy and the world's number one merchant has seen thousands of worlds and acquired countless rare treasures, he was still taken aback when he first saw such a great gift, but the beggar who had already disguised himself as Mr. Shang had a calm demeanor. Walking over from the Yulan Hall, seeing this situation, he just crossed his hands between his lower abdomen and stood calmly and safely aside.

"Patriarch Dongfang, I am currently living in the house of Brother Yiwen. You suddenly sent so many gifts, how can I accept them?" Ding Yi thought about explaining the hexagram for Dongfang Yun and saving the Dongfang family's reputation, and asked him to persuade a favor. However, if he accepts the reward, the favor will be wiped out, so he politely refuses.

Shang Wenruo walked over, seemingly casually saying: "Patriarch Dongfang, I'm a well-known Tianji brother, I'm afraid it's because my other courtyard is too narrow, and I don't feel very comfortable living here..."

"Oh, I understand! Tianji, I want me to buy houses for you again. No problem, as long as the Qi Gua is solved, I will let people buy it, and then deposit the rewards!" Dongfang Yun quickly took over the words.

Ding Yi wanted to say more, but seeing Shang Wen handing him the look of just accepting it, he didn't say any more, and then greeted Dongfang and walked into the reception hall, the gift was temporarily accepted by the Shang government.

at this time.After rushing to Fulu City non-stop, Dugu City, who inquired about what happened in the Mei family compound that day, walked out of the Xu Mansion, and said to Xu Ming who was seeing him off behind him: "General Xu, you have made great achievements in arresting the murderer who killed the fortune teller. In addition to your reward, I will give you another 1000 taels of gold. As long as you do your job well, there will be more benefits in the future!"

Dugu City's head is tied with a little silver thread mixed in it, and he is dressed in duke clothes. Huaiwu's figure vaguely shows a domineering aura, and his slightly round face reveals murderous and angry eyes. Bend the thumb with the emerald wrench on it, and raised the horsewhip: "Emissary Yang, you just reported that Dongfang Yun led the crowd to the merchant's residence with a heavy gift. The strange hexagram. We will go to the Shang mansion for a meeting with the imperial decree of Mr. Shang who helped solve the case with the heavy reward given by the emperor!"

"Yes!" Yang Zun envoy, who was full of energy and strength, bowed his head and cupped his hands, and then leaped and led the crowd to follow.After the envoy Yin Zun left with Duguhan, he reported the relevant situation, and Dugucheng led the crowd to rush over at night, and asked the emperor to send Zhongyonghou General Tang Yu to guard because of the defeat in the frontier war, minus a major obstacle to this trip.At the same time, Dugu City started from Duguhan's strong investigation of the former Baicao Village in the Shangfu, and initially estimated the merchant's reaction to Dugu's family. The defense is empty, and it is time to go again to further test the response and adaptability of the Shang government, so as to prepare for future major events.

Last night, Dugu City met with Dongfang Yun in secret because his beloved son Duguhan had cooperated with Dongfang Yun, and said that he could find someone to explain the strange hexagram for him, and only hoped to continue to unite. Death and Dugu City wanted Tianji to die, which contradicted each other, and the two had a falling out.Dugu City wanted to kill Dongfang Yun, but unexpectedly, Dongfang Yun was already prepared and had to let him go.Early this morning, Dongfang Yun felt that it was not too late to solve the hexagram. After receiving the news of Ding Yi's waking up, he rushed there.And Dugu City, who was rewarded, rushed there impatiently.

Shangfu.nave.hall.After everyone greeted for a while, Ding Yi slowly spread out the blocked Qian Zhi Qi Gua, scanned the hexagrams, thought for a while and said: "Patriarch Dongfang, this hexagram is the Qian Zhi Qi Gua of the Eight Great Qi Gua of the Sixth and Four Great Gua. , his cracking method is, Qian and Kun face each other..."

"Report, my lord, Duke Zhen has been ordered to announce the decree, and he has already arrived at the mansion!" Suddenly, Shang Wanquan, the housekeeper of the Shang mansion, rushed from outside in a hurry.