Heaven's Formula

The visitor was only half a person tall, dressed in dirty linen clothes, and looked like a girl.Only after taking off the head wrap, can one see the difference between her and ordinary people - the little girl has two red horns on her forehead, but the length is much shorter than that of Nagino.

"Hey, why did you just come back!" Shan Hui put his hands on his waist and said, "It won't take a few days to find out the news, right?"

"Go away, stupid dog, I have my reasons for taking so long." Nina Hong didn't even intend to pay attention to the other party, and went straight to the princess, "Master Wuyue, my sister has told me your decision just now, but I think you have better options."

"Do you have any news?" Wu Yueyao asked expectantly.

"Yes! There has been a rumor in the city recently that a big man has been replaced in the Privy Council. This person was promoted because he saved Princess Qiguo, and was sent to the villa by the princess to recuperate after being injured. The relationship between the two can be seen Not ordinary."

"Sister, do you want us to contact him?"

"It's much easier to see him than the princess." Nina Hong nodded, "Alchemists usually don't have guards, and most of them walk alone on weekdays. When he comes out of the villa, we can wait for the opportunity to attack."

"I don't think it would be a good choice to find an official from the Privy Council." Shan Hui objected, "Don't forget that their attitude towards monsters is different from those in Dongsheng Kingdom? I think this is a self-inflicted trap !"

"If it's just like this, I wouldn't make this suggestion." Nagino Kobai gave the other party a look, "The reason why I spent three days is because I went to a nearby county."

Afterwards, she fully recounted the rumors she had inquired about.

"Some people said that the magistrate's mansion was very noisy that night, with howling and roaring, and the practitioners didn't have to spend much time dealing with ordinary people. Considering that people from the enemy country had already infiltrated, so I went to the scene on purpose. Searched for it."

Saying that, Naginou presented a broken dagger in front of the princess.

Haruka Wuyue picked it up and looked at it for a while, "This is the weapon of Maku-nin! In other words, has he fought against the people over there?"

"Yes, this at least proves that this person is not the same as them."

"But it doesn't prove that he is willing to be a partner with us." Nina Qing said seriously.

"Indeed," Nina Hong did not deny, "so to be on the safe side, we should let him come to us."

Leaving one's tail behind, the risk of revealing one's whereabouts is great, but it is still much smaller than going to the door in person, and the three of them understand this truth.

"So... Do you want to wait any longer?" Wu Yueyao whispered.

She scanned everyone's faces one by one.

Yao's appetite is also strong. In order to feed her with the limited food, Ningqing and Shanhui's complexions are visibly haggard.Naginon is the one in the best condition, but compared to the appearance before going to sea, the horns on the little girl's forehead are a bit dull.

Not to mention what to wear, except for her own, everyone else's coats were discarded when they fell into the water, and then they were thrown all the way, and the remaining single clothes were already in tatters.In addition, the seaside is humid and the hiding place is cold and humid. At night, everyone has to stay close together to resist the cold.

She worries that if the situation worsens, everyone may never have another chance to act.

"Master Miko, if the previous waiting was forced to be helpless, but now the waiting is to add chips to success." Nina Hong knelt down and said, "We also need time to prepare before he walks out of the villa, please persist A few days."

May Yao endured the discomfort and dizziness caused by the fever, slowly took out a piece of yellowed leather paper from the inner lining, and spread it out carefully in front of him—even though it looked old, it was still well preserved. Well, the writing on it is legible.

That is the proof that the two sides signed the covenant a hundred years ago.

"I see." She nodded slightly, "Then do as you say."

Chapter 82 Family Arrangements

Qi Country, Shangyuan City.

Although it is not the first time for Luo Qingqing to set foot here, every time he comes, he will have new feelings.Compared with the unchanging situation in Youzhou, Gyeonggi can be described as thriving and prosperous.

For example, when I came last time, the gate of the city was still a dirt road, but now it has been replaced with neat gray stone bricks, and it spreads far away, and the carriage walks on it smoothly and briskly.

Not only that, but there are also many peddlers and peddlers. In order to save the entry fee, they directly set up pavements on both sides of the stone road.

After entering the city, there were more people coming and going, and occasionally even a few foreigners with different hair colors and skins could be seen.

"...It turns out that Shangyuan is so prosperous." Luo Tang couldn't help leaning out the car window and looking around, his eyes full of novelty.Even she, who has always been steady, is like this, not to mention the younger junior sisters.

"You still have a lot of time to appreciate it in the future." Luo smiled lightly.

"Big sister, are we not going back to Youzhou anymore?" someone asked.

"Unless you're negligent, or have made a mistake."

"Uh...then I don't want it."

She raised the corners of her mouth, "Don't worry, alchemists don't even have a vacation. You always go back to see your family during the holidays, as long as you can complete your official duties on time."

In this round of the examination, the Luo family achieved extremely satisfactory results. Not only Qingshan Town was ranked in the top three, but there were also several outstanding performers in other examination rooms.When the appointment and removal order came down, it was discovered that there were 15 people who went to Gyeonggi, which was the largest number ever.

Although Gyeonggi is also divided into local privy government and general government, commonly known as outer government and inner government, but it is always possible to come to Gyeonggi. For most new alchemists, this is equivalent to standing at the apex.

"I don't know how Luo You'er is doing." After looking at her for a while, Luo Tang put her head back into the car, "She is not ranked high, but the order of appointment and dismissal came so quickly, it is really a strange thing."

Luo Weiwei nodded with deep sympathy. Usually, he obviously thought she was noisy, and sometimes he wanted to sew her mouth shut, but when she was really gone, he felt a little empty. "When Yu'er is safe, she should write to us."

"No, she will only write to you alone." Luo Tang stroked the broken hair on his forehead, "If you receive it, remember to tell me."

"Definitely." Luo replied lightly.

At the same time, another figure appeared in her mind.

I don't know where that guy was assigned?

When she thought of this, she felt depressed. She clearly had the opportunity to come to Shangyuan, but he wasted this excellent opportunity.

And the Inspector of the Privy Council, too, why can they sit back and watch such a mistake happen?

But... everything is a foregone conclusion.

He is not Luo You'er, so it is impossible to use letters to inform him of the news.

Maybe after this farewell, there will never be a chance to meet again, right?

……

After entering the inner city, Luo gently got off the car and waved goodbye to Luo Tang, Luo Changtian and the others—the alchemist who was elected to the outer palace had to go to the Privy Council to report first, while those like her who were directly promoted to the general palace had to go to Meet someone.

That is Luo Yufei, the current concubine of the Holy Majesty and the biological mother of the Fourth Prince.

There are quite a few women from the family who marry the royal family, but only a few of them can give birth to children, not to mention that she gave birth to a boy.Relying on the fourth prince, Concubine Luo's status has risen, and she can already be compared with the head of the family in the family.However, any descendant of the Luo family who is eligible to enter the inner palace must greet her first, which is equivalent to getting acquainted with her.

And with her is none other than Eldest Senior Brother Luo Fengqing.

In fact, she has hardly talked to her senior brother since she experienced the evil night in Qingshan town.After all, his performance that night was really disappointing. Even though Luo Fengqing took the initiative to find him a few times later, trying to ease the relationship between the two, when she thought about the evil night, her resistance was like a stick in her throat.

In addition, there is another point that makes her quite concerned, that is, the other party's ranking is not outstanding, almost falling outside the top ten, but in the end he still got the order of appointment and dismissal from the inner court, which made her somewhat suspicious that the Privy Council was recruiting talents. seriousness and fairness.

The two remained silent all the way, led by the servants in the palace, passed through the high wall of the palace from the side, and entered the Huayang Hall for hospitality with twists and turns.

Although this hall is still some way away from the real core area of ​​the imperial palace, its grand outline and red-yellow dual-color tones have already set off the imperial aura.

To Luo Weiqing's surprise, the meeting was not to meet together, but to enter one by one.

After Luo Fengqing entered it, it took almost a quarter of an hour to come out.

"Miss Luo, please." The servant lowered his body and led him the way.

Luo gently adjusted the corners of his robes and walked into the hall.

The interior of this side hall is not big, there are steps in the middle, a red carpet is spread from the top to the door, and the beautiful woman sitting at the end of the red carpet is undoubtedly Luo Yufei.

Luo took two steps forward lightly, spread out her long skirt, and knelt down on the cushion according to formal etiquette.

"Luo Qingqing, the number 16 disciple of the Luo Family, pays respects to Empress Luo Concubine."

"Don't be too polite, just get up and talk."

The other party's voice was clear and kind, as if she had been looking forward to this meeting for a long time.

"Thank you madam."

Luo stood up gently and slowly, and then couldn't help being startled.The other party actually left his seat, dragged a long court silk robe down the steps, and came straight to her.

According to my impression, concubine Luo entered the palace and gave birth to the fourth prince at the age of 19, and she should be in her mid-thirties now.But her appearance at this time is still young and soft, like a woman in her early twenties, and her skin is as delicate as silk.

"Okay, okay...you're really nice." She held Luo Qingqing's cheek and looked at it carefully, and said three good words in one breath.

The latter was momentarily taken aback.

"Hehe, you don't have to be cautious." Luo Yufei took her hand and pulled her back to the seat, "I have heard for a long time that there is another genius from the Luo family in Youzhou. Well, seeing you today, it really lives up to its reputation."

"You flatter me."

"No way, you don't know. The various ministries of the Privy Council have come to me several times recently to inquire about your situation. This can't be a lie, can it?" Luo Yufei smiled and said, "But I have thought about it. Not the best place for you, so didn't say a word to them."

"I think it would be great if I can join the command department and protect the surrounding areas of the capital without any worries." Luo thought for a while and said.

"Hey, that's the work of the outer palace, how can I let you do it. But even the inner palace is still a bit inferior." Luo Yufei paused for a moment, and suddenly changed the subject, "I don't know what you think of my son ?”

"Eh?" Luo paused lightly, "I don't know much about His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince..."

"He was sixteen at the time, only one year behind you. He is always restless and likes to run outside the palace. I can hardly trust others, but if you are watching, I will feel more at ease."

"But isn't that what a guard should do?"

"Of course there are guards, but if you want to prevent people from being harmed by spells, you have to rely on alchemists. That child is good at everything, but he has no ability to sense qi. He is not as lucky as the second prince and third princess—" Luo Yu said Fei's tone became more gloomy, but soon returned to the original, "And you are undoubtedly the most suitable candidate."

"but……"

"There's nothing to hesitate, I've already made an arrangement with the inner government for you," the other party's words startled Luo slightly, "There just happens to be such a seat in the command department. It is the best position to be promoted to the fifth-rank test, and you can freely enter and leave the court. Most people can't find it. Not only can you use the magic materials reserved by the royal family, learn the most advanced alchemy, but you can also meet many important people. Undoubtedly Perfect for a genius like you."

"Excuse me, why don't you let the senior brother take up this position?" She tried to evade.

"Silly girl, what are you talking about?" Luo Yufei covered her mouth and laughed, "Your elder brother is a man, how can a girl be effective in disciplining people? You are so beautiful, my son will definitely be very happy." I like you."

"Your Majesty!" Luo said anxiously, "I don't think I will—"

"Hey, I didn't mean to force you, it's just for the sake of you and the Luo family." Luo Yufei showed a smile that I understand, "Anyway, it's only two years, when you get this achievement, you will be promoted to try After the front, there will naturally be more choices. This errand is too rare, and it took me a lot of effort to dispel the thoughts of the group of female alchemists outside. Now it is impossible to withdraw, you... you will never want to Did you mess up the rules of the Privy Council?"

Volume [-] Beacon Fire Yancheng

Chapter 83 First day in office

After a week of recuperation, Xia Fan's injury has healed greatly—even if he is not as good as a monster, the alchemist's recovery ability is far superior to that of ordinary people, especially when he is rarely free, he spends most of his time on entraining Qi On the other hand, it speeds up wound healing in disguise.

Although it still feels a little stinging to the touch now, it basically doesn't hinder the movement.

So Xia Fan decided to bid farewell to the princess.

When she saw Ning Wanjun, she was doing her own training—not entraining energy to exercise her body, but poking a wooden target in the sandy training ground.A large number of target rods with thick bowl mouths were suspended in mid-air by hemp ropes. It didn't look easy to bear the force, but half of them had been smashed by the spear, and there were cracked wood chips everywhere on the ground.Her forehead was also glistening with sweat, and the ends of her hair were pasted into coils.

It was so close that Xia Fan could even smell the sweat on her body.

Sure enough, not all beautiful girls are fragrant—when the sweat is wrapped in layers of fabric, it smells like it should.

Probably because she also realized this, after receiving the towel handed by the maid, the princess took the initiative to distance the two of them.

"Huh... don't you want to rest for a few more days?" Ning Wanjun said after hearing his intentions, "You can actually move here to live permanently. This village is a bit far from the Privy Council, but the level of comfort is comparable to that of the Privy Council. A small dilapidated house is much better."

"Thank you princess for your concern," Xia Fan cupped his hands pretendingly, "but it's close to the Privy Council after all, so it's easier to deal with emergencies."

"It seems that you are quite concerned about this matter." The princess slightly raised the corner of her mouth, "I just have to remind you that although you are already working in the command department, you will definitely encounter many difficulties at the beginning, and you have to do it well." Mentally prepare."

"That's why I want to go home early."

It would be no wonder if there were no difficulties - the Gyeonggi government might not mind using a magistrate to gain prestige, but the local privy government is different.They decided to do it themselves, but it was their vital interests.

"If you encounter a problem that you can't solve, you must come and discuss it with me." Ning Wanjun threw the towel after wiping off sweat into the hand of the maid, "Don't forget that I am your reliance, if you need any support, just say- —Although what I can do now is still very limited, especially on the bright side.”

... rely on it?

If he can't even sit in this position, I'm afraid the princess will immediately find someone else to support him.

But that statement at least sounds better than indifference.

"Then I'll take my leave." Xia Fan cupped his hands again.

The princess nodded, and then stopped him, "Since you don't plan to live in the villa, remember to come here at least once every two or three days. It's not just about the Privy Council, I also want to hear your opinion on other matters occasionally. "

"Other things mean..."

"Political affairs, foreign affairs, intelligence, everything I handle can be discussed."

For my opinion?Xia Fan was a little puzzled. In the eyes of outsiders, he should be just a random man with a lot of talent in magic arts. Not to mention giving opinions, it is a problem whether he can understand or not.

But considering that he failed to refuse this generous "reward" and actually boarded the other party's ship, it would not be a bad thing to learn more about additional information.

These days, the efficiency of information transmission is not only slow, but also highly stratified. For example, things like national policies and wars can only be obtained through dictation from the top. It is almost impossible for ordinary people to get timely and effective information.

"I see." He finally nodded.

……

Back in Jinxia City, Xia Fan first sent the fox demon back to his residence, and then went to the Privy Council Mansion.

There was no handover procedure, and there was no one to welcome them, so there was no one in the huge command department.If he hadn't received a new alchemist's robe from the receptionist and exchanged the copper medal for a jade medal, he would even have doubted whether the award the princess mentioned had ever happened.

Or, because of his injury and recuperation, the entire command department is on vacation?

Xia Fan had no choice but to come back to the front hall and find the reception officer.