Volume 1: Winds Rising From the Mountains and Lakes Chapter 151: Capital
Gaochang City is about a hundred miles in circumference, leaning on the rolling mountains that wind east and west to the north, and the commercial water passes through the city in the south. This is a treasured place where winds gather energy and dragons and tigers meet. It is the capital of the Shang Kingdom and has its own atmosphere.
The capital city is divided into two parts: inner and outer cities. The inner city is where the royal family lives. In a courtyard close to the outer city, the pavilions and pavilions are so beautiful; the peach blossoms are red and apricots are white, the spring is enchanting; the rockeries and waterfalls are like a fairyland on earth.
Beside a pond, a handsome young man stood quietly. Facing the koi carps vying for food in the pond, he remained silent.
An old man, with steady steps, walked through a moon gate, came behind the young man, leaned down and saluted: "Your Highness, they have arrived in the capital!"
The young man still looked at the water for a long time, sighed, and said softly: "It would be great if I were this fish! Play freely and unrestrainedly!"
The old man hesitated for a moment, looked up at the back of the young man, then looked back at the two maids standing far away, and then said: "Your Highness is not a fish, how do you know the joy of fish?"
The young man looked up into the distance, looking across the beautiful buildings and pavilions at various distances, looking tired. He sighed and said: "Butler Hong is not me, right?"
The man turned around, walked slowly to the red chair, and sat down slowly. He reached out to pick up the white jade cup on the wooden table, took a sip of the fragrant tea, shook his head with a wry smile, and said to the old man: "Not long after he came to the throne, my brother drove me away in such a hurry, without any regard for flesh and blood. Haha. ! I will stay away from this place! I am the most ruthless emperor, and I will never bully you!"
Underneath the young man's elegant appearance, it is difficult to conceal the desolation and helplessness in his smile.
"Housekeeper Hong, if you have visitors in the capital, please treat them well. They are bound to go to the end of the world, and I can entrust the entire fortune of the lonely king to them!"
The young man looked bored, waved his hand to the old man, and leaned back on the chair. He looked blankly at the gloomy sky and said to himself: "It's going to rain——!"
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On the streets of Beijing, a group of people marched in the rain. On the last carriage, Zhen Yuanzi held up a paper umbrella and covered Lin Yi underneath. Yuan Qing and Yuan Feng each held an umbrella and sat on the roof of the car, watching the streets of the capital leisurely.
It was just a drizzle, and there were few pedestrians on the street. However, in the shops on both sides, many people looked at this group of people walking in the rain.
"Haha! Fortunately, I saw the opportunity early and asked Yuan Qing to buy an umbrella. Watching the scenery in the rain is so interesting!" Zhen Yuanzi was full of interest and fun.
Lin Yi didn't answer, and just drove the carriage to follow the others, led by the person from Prince Ping's Mansion whom he had seen before, to a large courtyard.
There were words "Siping Pavilion" in front of the courtyard, which made Lin's eyes light up and reminded him of Siping County in his hometown. But Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and said: "This is the post house of the imperial court's Ministry of Rites, and its name means peace in the world. It is not Siping in your hometown. But how could Tianlong come to the capital to stay here? Haha! Interesting!"
Entering the Siping Pavilion gate with flying arches and eaves, you will see a huge house in front of you. Everyone arranged their carriages and horses and were arranged into a large courtyard.
The courtyard is full of green trees and exquisite pavilions. Such a view dazzled the disciples of Tianlong Sect. The arrangement of everyone's residence is even more impressive. Even Lin Yi was assigned a single room.
Lin Yi looked at his residence. The house was not big and had all kinds of home furnishings. The furnishings were simple yet exquisite. There is also a furnace of sandalwood placed in a corner of the room, with a lingering aroma. There is a big tree outside the window for shade, and the place is quiet and relaxing.
As expected of the capital city! The food, clothing, housing and transportation are all unimaginably luxurious. Although it was his first time to live in such a nice place, Lin Yi sighed out of curiosity and put all this behind his mind. He walked to the window, closed his eyes and listened to the patter of spring rain. He thought to himself that it was the rainy season in the capital, and he was afraid that he would not be able to leave for a while!
After the Tianlong Sect arrived in the capital, it was rainy for three consecutive days. The excitement of the disciples when they first arrived was gradually washed away by the endless rain. But Mengshan didn't know what he was busy with every day, and no one was seen. He just heard from his second senior brother that everyone could stay in the capital for a few more days and play around.
So, three days later, the disciples could no longer hold back, and walked out in twos and threes despite the spring rain.
Lin Yi sat cross-legged on the couch and slowly opened his eyes. He raised his right hand and clenched it into a fist. A vigorous spiritual power immediately poured into his arm, and a white light that was indistinguishable to the naked eye flashed.
He waved his fist slightly, and the airflow in the entire room was affected, as if one punch could destroy everything. Lin Yi couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. He liked this feeling of strength filling his whole body.
For three days, Lin Yi didn't leave the house. It was a rare opportunity to have some free time, which was a good time to practice martial arts.
Lin Yi walked out of the house, and the courtyard was quiet.
It seemed that the spring rain couldn't stop You Xing, even Zhen Yuanzi ran out early in the morning, not knowing what he was doing. It was already past noon, and there were not many people in the courtyard.
How about going out for a walk yourself? Lin Yi tilted his head and thought for a while. He picked up a paper umbrella in front of the door, held it up, and walked out.
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At this time, in a palace with a strict atmosphere, a young man was talking to an old man.
The man is in his early thirties, with a nine-dragon crown embedded in his hair. He is dressed in a black brocade suit with a gold-coiled dragon on it. He is showing off his teeth and claws, as if he is about to fly. On his handsome face, his nose looks like a cantilevered bridge, his lips look like painted elixir, he has a short beard, and his eyes are shining, showing no anger and self-power.
The old man is dressed as a Taoist priest, with a white beard and long eyebrows. His face is like a baby, his eyes are slightly closed, and his hands are in a seal in front of his abdomen. He is sitting on a purple wooden dragon couch with a dragon and a phoenix attached to it. His profound expression revealed an overbearing aura.
"...This method is very wonderful, I'm afraid my brother doesn't want to do it!" The man walked a few steps, stopped, turned around and said respectfully to the old man.
The old man slowly opened his eyes, glanced at the man, and said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness Prince Ping will stay in the capital for a long time, which will be detrimental to others and himself. If he goes overseas and obtains the elixir by chance, the emperor can use it to attack After the hair is washed and the marrow is reborn, you may be able to achieve immortality, or even embark on a path to immortality.”
The man was the emperor of the Shang Kingdom. When the old man said this, his eyes became eager and he laughed loudly and said: "I heard the immortal island mentioned before, so we arranged it this way. Who doesn't want to know the way to immortality! I I have also learned how to practice cultivation, but I have been unable to get started. If I have the help of elixir, I will get twice the result with half the effort!"
"As for the overseas fairy island, are you sure about it?" The man stopped laughing and looked at the old man and asked.
The old man snorted, seemingly dissatisfied, and said proudly: "That's natural. My master told Pindao himself when he was still alive. It's just that the sea is endless and difficult to find! Otherwise, Pindao really wants to travel overseas. Ichiban!"
The man laughed, waved his hand and said: "That can't be done. You are the real person who protects the country appointed by my great merchant. How can you travel far away easily? What's more, I can't live without the real person!"
The old man's face was a little brighter, his eyes were distant, and he said slowly: "Pin Taoist sect has been responsible for safeguarding the imperial power of the great merchants for thousands of years. It has been passed down to Pindao here, but there is no successor. It is the plan of the emperor, and it is also the plan of Ping Taoist sect. This time, we must send someone to go on a long journey with Tianlong. If we can gain something, the emperor's cultivation level can be gained. If we can't gain anything from this trip, God will not do it. Even so, we can't. Isn’t it a good thing that His Highness Prince Ping can stay away from the capital?”
The ancestors of the old man's sect have been serving the royal family since the beginning of the Shang Dynasty. For thousands of years, his sect enjoyed supreme authority in the Shang Kingdom, and also received countless cultivation conveniences from the royal family.
Existence that transcends mortals is the secret that the old man's sect has always been proud of. It's just that now that the old man's generation has arrived, the subsequent disciples will never be able to cross the immortal chasm like him. In this way, the royal worship will be in name only.
The sect and the imperial power of the Shang Kingdom have always been closely related, sharing weal and woe. For this reason, the old man also worked hard to improve the strength of his sect. He really tried his best to stabilize the imperial power of the Shang Kingdom.
"What the real person said is true, I have already considered it!"
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ps: Next update will be at 12 noon. The capital is the last scene of the first volume.
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