Great Sui Guoshi

"Old Sun, you go back to Qixia Mountain first, I'm going to Chang'an."

He reached out and stroked the mane of the old donkey, looked back at the Taoist who opened his mouth slightly and didn't know what to say, and smiled.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. It's just that the emperor sealed me as a demon-swaying real person. How can I not go over and thank you?"

Swinging demons and spirits appearing as real people... Swinging demons?

Taoist Toad in the compartment of the bookshelf, his cheeks are bulging, his mother's... Take the word "slut demon", do you slut an old man?croak!

"That way, I will go back to Qixia Mountain first, and I don't like the imperial palace."

The Taoist took the dry food from the bookshelf and hung it on his shoulders, without any fuss, he was probably in a hurry to go back, hit two amulets on his legs, bowed his body, stirred up a puff of smoke, and ran away in the blink of an eye.

Seeing the smoke and dust drifting away, Lu Liangsheng snapped his fingers to remind the old donkey who was eating grass to turn around. The old donkey flapped its long ears and chewed the grass leaves and followed slowly. One person and one donkey walked through the official road outside the city. The figure gradually became blurred, and in a blink of an eye it was more than ten feet away.

The sound of tinkling copper bells spread across the mountain road. Outside the gazebo where he once met a boy named Li Yuan, Lu Liangsheng led the old donkey and stopped, looking out of the mountain road, the red sun was hanging over the city in the distance. The setting sun shrouded the ancient and huge city like a tide.

' I don't know how well Yu Wentuo and Qu Yuanfeng are doing here. '

When I came to Chang'an, besides meeting the emperor, I thought that my two apprentices were also here.

'After seeing the emperor, I asked what the two were doing, and went over to take a peek. '

The sky gradually darkened.

Red lanterns were hung on the bustling Chang'an Avenue. In the brightly lit city, Lu Liangsheng and his old donkey were walking in the crowded night market.

Even though it is the second time I have come here, I am still full of admiration for the prosperity here.

In the restaurant where the toasts are mixed, orchids are enchanting, twisting their slender waists and throwing winks in the beat-filled hum.The drunken drinkers hung their jars and sang loudly, causing passers-by to applaud and applaud.The women traveling together cover their veils, and when they see a good-looking man, they also become bold. Gu Pan lingers and looks at each other, then chuckles with his female companion, bows his head and walks through the crowd to leave.

Lu Liangsheng looked away, touched his face, and smiled amusedly.

'what's so funny. '

A knowledgeable passer-by explained and pointed to the direction where the three women disappeared with a smile.

"Young master, you have something to play, if you don't hurry up and chase after him, it might be a marriage."

Hearing this, Lu Liangsheng suddenly realized, he waved his hands in amazement, and thanked the man, he still forgot about this kind of thing, but in the city he arrived, such a woman became bold and unrestrained.

When I came to the restaurant where I came to Chang'an for the first time, I came here in a hurry, and I didn't have much spare money, and I ordered white milk bibimbap, which was hard to eat. This time, I happened to have enough money, so I handed over the old donkey Two took them to the backyard to look after them.

Put the master into the cuffs, go up to the second floor and sit down on the fence seat. Not long after, the waiter who announced the food came over. Before he could speak, Lu Liangsheng said first:

"One serving of mutton meat, chicken with scallions, two servings of cheese, and two cups of dark plum syrup."

In the cuffs, Taoist Toad unfolded the booklet, and his round webbed head slid across the names of the dishes on it, and the Dharma sound spread out.

"Liangsheng, I want another bowl of fried rice!"

After dismissing the buddy, Lu Liangsheng asked curiously, "How does Master know about the rice balls?"

"You are an expert in eating for a teacher, you know it."

Talking about food, Taoist Toad pushed aside the rattling broken silver, sat up cross-legged and nodded slightly: "This meal has a lot of content, fried shrimp, grilled fish, chicken, goose, pork, lamb, sausage, egg custard, Ginger, cinnamon, salt, and soy sauce are extremely rich, and if you don’t take a bite, wouldn’t your trip be in vain?”

"So master, how did you get hunted down by several sects?"

In terms of eating alone, Master shouldn't be the kind of demon cultivator who causes trouble. Lu Liangsheng couldn't figure out what happened to a monster who loves to eat and would be chased away.

"Hmm... I ate too much as a teacher back then, and I forgot what I ate. Maybe I accidentally took the precious elixir from their family."

"Hehe...Master really knows how to joke."

The restaurant is noisy and lively, in the middle of the suspended second floor, on the viewing platform, dancers beat their waist drums with bare feet, and the exciting vocal music resounds up and down. , the master and the apprentice had a full stomach, and after paying the bill, they went downstairs contentedly, and went to the door to pick up the old donkey brought by the buddy.

The night was dark, and there were fewer and fewer pedestrians on the street, and the sound of the watchman knocking on the clapper could be heard from a distance.

"The autumn night is cool, don't open the window, be careful of thieves entering, and lose your wife..."

bang bang...

"The sky is dry and things are dry, be careful with the candles..."

bang bang...

*****

The watchman carrying the lantern walked through the streets and alleys with few people. Amidst the occasional barking of dogs, Lu Liangsheng led the donkey close to the imperial city, walked straight through the thick walls, and walked between the palace buildings and buildings, relying on the direction of the dragon. , Walking through the somewhat gloomy palace road, outside Daxing Palace, the guards in the palace patrolling heard the sound of copper bells, turned their heads to look, lowered their weapons, and yelled loudly.

"Who are you to dare to trespass on the imperial city?"

"Please also inform that Lu Liangsheng from Qixia Mountain is paying his respects to His Majesty."

Lu Liangsheng?

A group of soldiers from that side looked at each other. When they were on duty today, they had said above that if a scholar named Lu Liangsheng came to see him, he should not stop him. If he wanted to come, this would be the one in front of him.

What's more, everyone is not a fool. It is impossible for ordinary people to enter the imperial city with an old donkey.

Immediately, someone put away the spear and said: "This gentleman wait a moment." Handing the weapon to his companion, he ran to Daxing Palace with a clattering sound of armor, and after a while, an eunuch trotted over to the soldiers. Whispering in his ear, the latter came back and saw that Lu Liangsheng was still there, with a much more respectful expression.

"Really Lu, Your Majesty and the Duke of Yue are waiting for you at the Xuanzheng Palace."

It seems that these two people have long thought of using this method to let themselves come to see them, but it can make the current emperor and the Duke of Yue do this.

After all, Lu Liangsheng still felt a kind of vain satisfaction in his heart.

Nobody is perfect.

"Lead the way ahead!"

After pulling the reins, Lu Liangsheng stretched out his hand, let the soldier lead the way, and led him there. Afterwards, the eunuch who was waiting took over the soldier's position, taking small steps all the way, slowing half a step behind with a flattering smile.

"Really slow down, the servants can't keep up with you."

There was a time when Chen Chao encountered the eunuch's chill when he entered the palace. Lu Liangsheng just smiled and didn't dare to say more. He came outside the Xuanzheng Hall and asked the old donkey to wait outside the hall.

Just walk up the stone steps, salute and bow towards the palace.

"Qixia Mountain Lu Liangsheng, I have met His Majesty!"

The voice was clear and upright, wandering between the palace halls and halls, the guards, who were originally a little sluggish, suddenly became excited, and felt a warm and peaceful breath spread throughout their bodies.

One by one, they became full of energy, and when they came to their senses, they all looked at the scholar who was handing over his hands, their eyes filled with gratitude.

Chapter 278

"Qixia Mountain Lu Liangsheng, I have met His Majesty!"

The clear voice echoed, and in the brightly lit Xuanzheng Hall, the emperor who was talking with Yang Su, Duke of Yue, stopped his voice, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

"This plan really works."

Yang Jian waved his robe sleeves, opened the door of the palace, went down the imperial steps, and greeted him with his brother Yang Su. When he saw the scholar who was more than ten steps away from the door, he immediately laughed out loud and stretched his arms. Arms up to meet.

"Sir, there is no need to be too polite, please enter the palace!"

On the opposite side, Lu Liangsheng knew that he was cheated by Shi Ji, but he didn't show any anger. He arched his hands with Yang Su, and the latter returned the salute. The two were both cultivators. Sentence: "Fellow Daoist Lu!"

Immediately, he also made a gesture of 'please', inviting Lu Liangsheng to enter the Xuanzheng Hall together.

Inside the hall, several bronze lamp holders were flickering. Not long after Lu Liangsheng entered the hall and took a seat in the seat on the right, a court lady carrying drinks and dishes walked through the lights and filled up the wine.

Looking at the rippling cup noodles, Lu Liangsheng turned his gaze to the imperial steps, raised his wine glass with a smile, and made a toast.

"Lu Liangsheng's visit to the imperial palace late at night was to thank His Majesty for his imperial conferment. He thought it was abrupt, but unexpectedly, it was a plan to 'invite you into the urn'."

On the imperial steps, Yang Jian toasted and touched the other party, took a sip, and then laughed.

"If you please sir, I will not make such a bad move."

Said, put down the cup, got up, shook the sleeves of his robe, and bowed to Lu Liangsheng.

"I am honored as the Son of Heaven, but Mr. eliminates demons for the people, cuts off one side's scourge, and benefits the Sui Dynasty. On behalf of the people there, I thank you for your great kindness."

Seeing the elder brother get up, Yang Su also got up quickly, arching his hands.

"me too!"

The two brothers sang together, probably because they were determined to pull themselves into the Sui Dynasty today, Lu Liangsheng looked calm, but in fact he admired the Great Sui Emperor to some extent.

It's not because of the demon spirit sealed off that he is a real person, but because the other party has shown mastery over a long period of time.

But I managed to sum up a way that belongs to me. If I accept this imperial seal and practice with the help of the dynasty, then the cause and effect of the future path will not only help the practice, but also become a lot of obstacles.

But once the dynasty was sealed, Lu Liangsheng would no longer be a casual cultivator, and would have the same status as those famous orthodox sects...  

Difficult choice.

Lu Liangsheng thought for a moment, put down his wine glass, looked at Yang Jian and Yang Su with sincere eyes, and pursed his lips.

"It's not a good person to be hypocritical. His Majesty invited you twice, and including the second prince's visit to Qixia Mountain, I feel ashamed to accept it."

The words stopped here, and the dense lights flickered gently. Lu Liangsheng stood up and bowed to the emperor in the Dragon Court.

"Please accept Lu Liangsheng's respect."

"Mister is really not rewarded by me?"

Hearing Lu Liangsheng's tactful refusal, Yang Jian looked at the clan brother sitting on the left, sighed, put down his wine glass, got up, and helped the bowed scholar up, his eyes were not as majestic as usual.

The chin beard trembled slightly, and the tone was gentle.

"I have no shortage of civil and martial arts, and no shortage of people who govern the world. My brother Yang Su, in terms of military and martial arts, few people in the world can match, but this world cares about thousands of people and is selfless. What I have seen and met, only Mr. one person."

After the words fell, he bowed and cupped his hands in front of the maids, eunuchs and guards in the palace.

On the side, the corner of Yang Su's mouth twitched, and his heart almost turned blood.

'Brother, why do you persuade me to bring me in? ! '

Over there, Lu Liangsheng fell into silence, staring straight at the emperor whose temples were stained white, as if when he first met him, his eyes were burning and energetic, and he had the boldness to overlook the country and society.

"His Majesty....."

It took a long time before Lu Liangsheng said these two words, his hands clenched into fists in his sleeves, and memories flooded up like a tidal wave amidst the lights.

Heavy rain, gazebo, the figure in the rain wipes off the water stains on his face, and his voice is clear and clear.

"Mr. Lu! You have read the classics and cared for the hearts of thousands of people, and you just abandon them like this?"

He raised his hand and bowed down in the rain.

"Jian, I will never let you down!"

......

The world is like a tide, and it is hard to find a confidant.

What's more, Bole.

Lu Liangsheng clenched his fists tightly and curled his fingers one by one. Looking at the front of his eyes, he bowed his hands and slowly closed his eyes. At the beginning, he was studying to seek an official position. He studied hard for several years, and in exchange he said, "Let's do a trick."

If Chen Shubao had Yang Jian as a virtuous corporal, Chen Chao would not have perished.

"His Majesty!"

When his thoughts settled down, Lu Liangsheng also helped the emperor upright, his tone was neither light nor heavy, but there were no words that were out of this world.

"Your Majesty's kindness, Lu Liangsheng accepted it, and he also accepted the imperial seal. However, my cultivation base is too low for me to be a great leader. Please allow me to sharpen my practice before returning to Chang'an."

Yang Jian could naturally hear that Lu Liangsheng had already agreed in his words. Since he nodded, it meant that the other party would not regret it, and his face was quite happy.

"Mister can come to my Great Sui, the grand event is not far away! Don't worry, sir, how to practice, even if you want a panacea, as long as you point out where, I can send soldiers and horses to get it. The army is everywhere, and it will be flattened together."

"That's not necessary. If there is a need, I will just take it. Your Majesty and the Duke of Yue should sit down and drink and talk."

Now that the matter has taken a step forward, Yang Jian and Yang Su are naturally satisfied, and are not in a hurry to press on step by step. The three sat down again and asked the maid to pour the wine. I don't know if they know whether the scholar in front of him is a master of Taoism, or the emperor just now. The scene of bowing and bowing made the maid serving the wine a little nervous, the hand holding the jug trembled slightly, and the wine splashed out.

However, the wine stain slanted out of the glass, as if he knew where he was going back, ran back and forth around the glass, and fell into the glass again, which stunned the wine maid.

After reacting, he hastily bowed his body and said as softly as a mosquito, "Mr. Xie, servant."

"No, just pour it better next time, and I don't know how to eat people."

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lu also said that his cultivation base is low, and such subtleties are not something ordinary cultivators can do."

Yang Su could see this scene clearly. To make the spilled wine return to the cup without falling, not only magic power, but also delicate thought.

In Yang Jian's eyes, he didn't care about the use of mana. On the contrary, it was rare and precious not to punish the court lady.

Holding the wine glass with both hands, he raised it to his chest: "Mr. Zhen respect."