The best water fairy of crossing

Chapter 27 The Imperial Palace
The Nuan Pavilion is clearly in front of you, but for some reason, after walking on the open space for a while, it still hasn't arrived.I looked at Bai Yu in surprise, and felt that there must be some calculations involved.

Even I became suspicious, let alone the thousand-faced fox.She walked for a while and found something was wrong, so she stopped walking, but pulled me to her side, staring at Bai Yu.But Bai Yu didn't care, and still walked forward.

"Boy! Stop for me, what tricks are you playing?" Qianmianhu shouted angrily.

Bai Yu turned her head and said indifferently: "Since this is the place where treasures are kept, how can there be no mechanism. You just follow me? Why are you afraid?"

Qianmianhu couldn't help being excited, snorted coldly, and continued to follow behind Bai Yu.Seeing that the situation was not right, I quickly walked up to Bai Yu and said softly, "Are we really going to the Nuan Pavilion?"

Bai Yu smiled slightly and said, "Are you ready?"

Why did he ask me the same thing again? . . ?I just felt that something was wrong, and I felt that my arm had been grabbed by him, and then there was a gust of heat, and the rope in my hand was broken.

Thousand-faced fox sensed something was wrong, and hurried up to tease me.However, the wind under Bai Yu's feet brought me to jump to Gaixin.As soon as we left, we only heard a few rumbles, and several huge boulders struck the rear from all directions.

I turned around and saw that in the blink of an eye, the thousand-faced fox had been surrounded by a stone formation.This stone formation is well-defended and coordinated precisely.There was clearly a gap on the right side of the formation, but when the thousand-faced fox approached, the gap was immediately closed by the huge boulder next to it.The same result goes to the left.

Seeing Qianmianhu's furious roar, I was surprised and said: "This imperial palace also has such a powerful formation?" I really learned a lot today.

Bai Yu said softly: "There are no other places, but it just happens to be here."

"Ah?" Hearing his ambiguity, I cried out unconsciously.

He didn't answer, turned his head and said, "Let's go!"

"Let's go? What about the thousand-faced fox?" I don't think there is any formation in this world that can easily trap the thousand-faced fox.

Bai Yu said clearly: "Don't worry, she can't escape from Stonehenge."

Seeing that he said it with confidence, although I was puzzled in my heart, I couldn't say anything. I turned my head and glanced at the stinky fox with its teeth and claws, and followed Bai Yu to leave.

To say that this imperial palace is really big is unreasonable, I followed Bai Yu around many corridors and stone bridges, and finally came to a large hall.

I looked up and saw three large characters "Chonghua Palace" written on the beam of the door.What is this place?Why do I feel more and more that Bai Yu's identity is unusual?

"Here..." I was about to ask where this is.

At this time, only light footsteps were heard, and after a while, four or five young women in gorgeous clothes walked quickly from inside.Each of these women is more beautiful than the other, for a moment I thought I had entered some kind of fairy palace by mistake.

I saw a woman with a double bun and slender eyebrows bowed to Bai Yu and said, "Eldest Young Master, you are back." As she spoke, she looked at me, her eyes full of surprise.

Bai Yu nodded slightly at her, and said gently: "Is everything alright in the palace?"

"Everything is fine. It's just that His Majesty is not feeling well recently, and has been looking forward to your son's return soon." The woman said, "Your Majesty has returned safely, that's great."

Listening to their conversation, I knew immediately how stupid I was.In fact, everything was already obvious, otherwise, how could Bai Yu, a commoner, be so familiar with the imperial palace?Alas, I'm afraid I'm the only one who realizes this lately.

Seeing that I was silent for a long time, Bai Yu asked, "Miss Ruoshui, are you okay?"

"Ah, oh." I replied vaguely.

"My lord, this young lady is..." the woman asked.

"She's my friend, Miss Ruoshui." Bai Yu turned his head and pointed at the woman, "If you're talking about a girl, this is Qingluan."

Qingluan knew at a glance that she was a smart person. Seeing that Bai Yu was kind and kind to me, she immediately came over and bowed to me, and said: "Miss, your servant's name is Qingluan. If you have anything to do in the future, please tell me .”

ordered?Seeing that she had a different expression, I immediately became obedient, knowing that she had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "Sister Qingluan is serious. I am just a person in trouble. Thanks to Mr. Bai's kindness, I got out of trouble. How dare I take it as an order."

Bai Yu smiled slightly and led me in without saying anything.

This Chonghua Palace is magnificently decorated, and it is indeed a royal atmosphere.It's ridiculous that I always thought that Bai Yu was some kind of big businessman who escaped from the world of mortals.Thinking of this, I feel a sense of being fooled.

Seeing that I hadn't spoken for a long time, Bai Yu probably guessed what I was thinking, and said softly: "Young lady has been silent for a long time, is it because I didn't reveal my identity earlier?"

"Sir, if you don't say anything, you naturally have your own difficulties. Besides, I'm just an outsider, and you don't have to confide in me, sir." I said unhappily.

Bai Yu heard that my tone was wrong, and said solemnly: "Miss is Bai Yu's most valued friend, and I have never regarded you as an outsider. No one can choose to be born, but born in the royal family has seen too many intrigues. I just want to be an ordinary person. It doesn't matter if it's a fisherman. That's why I didn't reveal my identity to the girl."

Hearing his sincerity, I smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not really angry. Didn't I tell you my identity? So, we're even."

"Are you really not angry?" he asked.

"Really." I said with a smile, "However, you have to introduce yourself formally. Although I know that you are an extraordinary person, you are still in the fog until now."

Bai Yu smiled and said: "Actually, the name I told you is true. It's just that I can't be white, but my surname is Ji."

I suddenly said: "So, your real name is Ji Baiyu!? But, since you are the prince, why do you pretend to be a fisherman?" I remembered the scene when we first met.

Ji Baiyu shook his folding fan lightly and said, "I left home when I was ten years old to learn art from the Taoist priest of Lingchi. I was used to lounging in the clouds and wild cranes, but I was not used to living in the palace. That's why I bought a Zhuangzi in Chang'an City and enjoyed my leisure. "

"So that's how it is!" I laughed, "Then you can be regarded as a different kind of prince."

"What kind of alternative method?" He asked with a smile.

"Look" I stretched out my hand and gestured, "How many people can't ask for rich clothes and good food in this palace. But you are lucky, but you gave up everything and only wished to be a little fisherman. Isn't that special, what is it?"

Ji Baiyu smiled faintly, got up and said: "It's getting late, I asked Qingluan to prepare a room for you, you go to rest. If you need anything, just ask Qingluan."

I nodded, and suddenly remembered something: "What about the thousand-faced fox? What are you going to do with her?"

Bai Yu is a smart person. Hearing the meaning of my words, he said, "Could it be that the girl has an idea?"

I paused and said: "To tell you the truth, I am actually a Kunlun disciple. This thousand-faced fox has been imprisoned in Kunlun's Tianlei Tower, but I accidentally let her out because of a slight negligence. I am going down the mountain this time. Come here, just to catch her back, who would have thought that... it would end up like this now."

Ji Baiyu waved his fan lightly, and said calmly, "This thousand-faced fox has a thousand-year-old practice and is cunning. You can't take it away alone. Don't worry, I have sent someone to Kunlun to inform you. The door will send someone to meet you soon."

Hearing what he said, I felt stunned, "You already knew my identity?" I asked in surprise.

He nodded slightly and said: "Who else in this world can have a cold light sword, except Kunlun's Xiaoyao sect?"

I suddenly realized that he guessed my identity from the cold light sword. "This is too powerful." I murmured softly, even better than the captain.I dare say that if Ji Baiyu came to modern times, he would definitely be more powerful than Sherlock Holmes.Thinking of this, I couldn't help but chuckle, if Ji Baiyu and Holmes stood together, one with black hair and one with yellow hair, it would be super interesting.

Seeing me laughing for no reason, Ji Baiyu asked, "What are you laughing at?"

I quickly shook my head, said good night to him, and was led by the maid to the side hall to rest.

We just woke up the next day, we were eating breakfast, and suddenly a person ran in in a panic from outside the door.

When I looked up, I saw a young eunuch about seventeen or eighteen years old.

"What's the matter?" Ji Baiyu asked gently.

The man knelt on the ground and kowtowed to his master, and said: "Eldest son, His Majesty heard that you were returning to the palace, so he specially asked the younger one to send a message, please come and see him in the imperial study."

Ji Baiyu raised his hand to make him stand up, and asked, "Your Majesty is out of the imperial study, who else is there?"

"The head of the state and the concubine Li are here," said the little eunuch.

Ji Baiyu frowned slightly after hearing this, and said in a deep voice, "Go back first and tell Father that I will come soon."

The little eunuch responded and hurried away.

Seeing Ji Baiyu's expression was wrong, I wanted to ask.However, after thinking about it, this is a family matter, and I, a commoner, have no right to intervene.

After breakfast, Ji Baiyu went to the imperial study by himself.

"Are you all right, young master?" I looked at Bai Yu's back in a hurry and asked Qingluan.

Qingluan smiled slightly, and said: "Girl, if you feel bored, how about we go to the Imperial Garden for a walk?"

It seems that this Qingluan is really extraordinary.I smiled and nodded.

Qingluan and I came out of Chonghua Palace and headed north to the Imperial Garden.There is nothing special about this royal garden, looking up, there are flowers.

Seeing that I was unhappy and bored, Qingluan smiled and said: "The weather is very hot, the girl is tired. Not far from the stone bridge is the Qingliang Terrace, why don't we go there and have a rest?"

I touched my forehead, and it was really hot, so I nodded.

Qingliang Terrace is located in the south of the Imperial Garden, built on a very flat mound.We strolled up the steps, and as soon as we sat down, we saw an open space not far from here crowded with people.

"Who are they? What are they doing?" I asked Qingluan.

Qingluan looked in the direction I pointed, and said, "Those women were chosen to serve as introductions for His Majesty's medicine."

"Medicine introduction? How do you say it?" I wondered, wondering how people would make medicine introduction.

While fanning me, Qingluan said calmly: "Your Majesty has been in poor health recently. His spirit is weak and his diet is poor. The imperial doctor prescribed several prescriptions, but they did not improve. Fang, said that as long as this prescription is used for treatment, it will not only cure your majesty's illness, but also prolong your life! However, this medicine must be introduced with the blood of 49 young girls. Those women are used by the king to refine the medicine of."

I was surprised to hear her say that.Where in the world is there a medicine primer made of human blood?Thinking of this, I had a thought, the head of the country must not be some kind of monster.

"What is the origin of this country's father?" I said calmly.

"Three years ago, His Majesty went hunting and rescued a woman. His Majesty saw that this woman was beautiful, so he brought her into the palace and made her a concubine. She is now the Concubine Li. About half a year has passed?" Qingluan paused, " One day, an old man with the appearance of a Taoist came suddenly, saying that he was the father of the empress. His Majesty saw that the old man was immortal and capable of summoning wind and rain, so he made the head of the country."

"I see!" I nodded, no wonder Ji Baiyu's expression was so weird when the innkeeper mentioned Wu Guozhang.

"Where do these women come from?" I asked, looking away.

"I heard that they are all girls from poor families. If they were girls from rich families, how could their parents be willing to send them?" Qingluan sighed sadly.

"Let's go and have a look!" After finishing speaking, without waiting for her to answer, she went straight down the balcony.

When we got there, I took a closer look and saw those women, some with tears in their eyes and some with sad expressions, were registering their hometowns under the leadership of the female officer.

I stood there in a daze for a long while, feeling sorry for the poor woman.I don't know if Ji Baiyu knows about this, I thought to myself.

"Girl, it's time for us to go back." Qingluan reminded.

I nodded and was about to move forward.Suddenly, I heard a thumping sound coming from behind me, I turned my head and saw an old man with white beard and hair, wearing a Taoist robe and holding a crutch with a dragon head in his hand, coming forward.

Seeing the old man approaching, Qingluan hurriedly pulled me aside, bowed and saluted, and called out: "My lord!"

The old man looked indifferent, without raising his eyelids, he walked straight over.

It turns out that this is what Wu Guozhang is.I turned my head and glanced at the old man, only to tell me that his heart was probably not kind.

I raised my eyebrows unhappily, turned around and walked back.Just two steps away, suddenly the head of the state shouted loudly: "Miss, please stay!"

"Me?" I stopped and looked at him suspiciously.

Wu Guozhang came over proudly, looked at me for a long time, and said: "Could it be that the young lady is the one that the eldest son brought back the day before yesterday?"

I nodded, "Exactly!"

"I don't know where the girl came from? How did she meet the eldest son?" Wu Guozhang asked bluntly.

Hearing his bad tone, I smiled and said: "The younger generation, Xiao Ruoshui, studied under the Taoist Priest Xiaoyao in Kunlun. This time I went down the mountain to practice, but I encountered some troubles. The eldest son has a good heart, saved the younger generation, and saw that the younger generation is lonely. into the palace."

Wu Guozhang laughed: "Unexpectedly, the eldest son is really chivalrous." After finishing speaking, he glanced at me lightly, and said, "Young lady just came here, so you may not know the situation in the palace. There are too many roads in the palace, it is easy Get lost, girl, don't wander around, especially after nightfall!"

When he said this, although his tone was gentle, but for some reason, I couldn't help feeling horrified, and then shivered.

Seeing my pale face, Wu Guozhang smiled slightly and said to Qingluan: "Take good care of this girl, she is His Majesty's distinguished guest!" After finishing speaking, he turned and drifted away.

I was taken aback when I heard this.What is His Majesty's distinguished guest?Could it be that even the Emperor knows of my existence?

Seeing my complexion, Qingluan thought it was because I had just arrived and met the head of the country. She was too nervous, and said softly: "Miss, how is it? Although the head of the country is majestic, he is gentle with others, and the girl will know in the future."

I turned my head and looked at her gratefully, thinking that there is nothing left to do, I don't want to see this eccentric king again for a second.

When we returned to Chonghua Palace, Ji Baiyu had been back for a long time.Hearing our return, he greeted us and asked, "Are you all right?"

"It's okay!" I calmed down and said, "Your Majesty... Is Your Majesty alright?"

Bai Yu shook his head, sighed and said, "Looks sluggish and thinner. I have invited several imperial physicians but nothing can be done."

"Didn't you say that the father-in-law has a solution?" I asked tentatively.

Ji Baiyu's face changed slightly when he heard the word Guozhang, and he said seriously, "You know everything!"

I nodded, "What are you going to do? I see that the head of the country has erratic eyes and is so vicious in his actions. I'm afraid he is not a righteous person."

"You're right. Father used to be fine, but since that concubine Li came, his health has been getting worse day by day." Bai Yu sighed, "It's just that father is too stubborn, he doesn't listen to people's persuasion. I entrusted everything to the head of the country, and now I am thinking about immortality."

"Then are you going to save those girls?" I asked.

He nodded, "Forty-nine lives cannot be lost in vain."

Judging from his tone, it seems that he has already thought of a countermeasure. "So what are you going to do next?" I said.

Ji Baiyu smiled slightly and said, "Those girls are not in danger of their lives for the time being. The most urgent thing right now is the thousand-faced fox."

"Thousand-faced fox!" Yes, how could I forget her, "Then let's go and see her." I said.

At the moment, we turn the path and come towards Stonehenge.However, when I got there, I was taken aback.There was nothing in the formation, where was the figure of the thousand-faced fox?

Could it be that she has escaped from the stone circle?I glanced at Ji Baiyu in panic, "Could it be that the thousand-faced fox has already escaped from here?"

Ji Baiyu walked to the stone formation, waited for a while, and said slowly: "She didn't escape by herself, someone helped her."

"How do you know?" I asked in surprise.

"You forgot, here!" He pointed to his nose and said.

I burst out laughing and said, "Your nose is bigger than a dog..." As soon as I said the word dog, I immediately shut up and looked at him in embarrassment.

Ji Baiyu smiled and said, "You're right! It's true that even dogs can't compare to me."

I scratched my head in embarrassment and said, "Ah, don't laugh at me! Then can you smell who saved Qianmianhu?"

He said softly: "It's the black bat that besieged us in the Taoist temple that day."

"It's him?" Isn't he against Thousand Face Fox?How could he save the thousand-faced fox?I wondered.

Ji Baiyu pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Let's go back first, someone will tell us the answer soon."

I nodded, and soon we disappeared into the night. . . . . .

(End of this chapter)