The villain's daily corpse collection

At dusk, someone knocked on Wang Wei's door. The waiter brought a letter. Shi Yao's carriage was parked at the door of the inn. He invited Wang Wei and her "cousin" to visit Shi's house.

Dan Wangwei went to the appointment alone, walked into Shi's house, and met Shi Yao.

He still looked so sick and pale, his fair skin looked even more transparent under the candlelight, and his pure eyes always had a gentle smile.

When Wang Wei stepped into the courtyard again, he was standing under the tree where the two of them admired the flowers last time. The plain cloak on his body blocked the gentle spring breeze.

"It's really beautiful." Shi Yao said. He looked at Wang Wei's approaching figure and stepped forward to greet him.

Wang Wei didn't hear what he said clearly, so he walked up to him and handed him a box: "It seems like you have everything you need, I don't know what to give you."

"Mo Wei actually brought me a gift." Shi Yao looked surprised. "I haven't received a gift for a long time. I will be very happy no matter what it is." As he spoke, he opened the box, which contained a box of scented tea.

"Fang Qiu has a tea shop that lets you pick your own tea and mix it into tea bags. I mixed a herbal tea." Wang Wei paused, "It's full of good tonic ingredients. Do you want to try it?"

"Okay." Shi Yao said as he started fiddling with his tea set. Wang Wei sat beside him, watching the buds that were struggling to bloom, and was a little dazed for a moment.

Shi Yao asked casually: "Why didn't your cousin come?"

Wang Wei was helping to clean the tea sets. Without looking up, he said, "He had a stomachache, which was a bit rude, so we didn't let him come."

Well, the excuse was to copy directly from the drug dealer Jie Quansheng.

Huo Feng sneezed again in the room. He stood up and walked to the window frame. He wanted to close the window, but was attracted by the people coming and going in the street outside.

Looking carefully, the fortune teller who was near the Diguan Temple during the day appeared downstairs. He looked for a while and then closed the window.

"The tea is ready. It smells good, with the fragrance of plants and trees." Shi Yao praised, "But I feel that the color is a little special."

Looking at the tea brewed from the tea leaves that was like a deep pool, Wang Wei's mouth twitched slightly.

This doesn't look like tea at all, but more like Chinese medicine.

Shi Yao raised his head and drank it all. Then he pursed his lips and forced a smile, remaining silent for a long time.

Wang Wei was not very confident about her taste buds, after all, she had never tasted any flavors before, but the shop she went to happened to be a self-service shop.

She couldn't guarantee the taste of the food she prepared, but the store owner said that it would be more sincere to prepare it by hand as a gift.

"It doesn't taste good, does it? Master Yao, don't force yourself."

"...Not really, I just think this flavor is very special. It's my first time trying it and it feels fresh." Shi Yao's evaluation is consistent with his temperament. He is indeed easy to talk to.

"However, I have a type of tea here. Mo Wei must try it. It tastes even more special."

After a while, Shi Yao took out a box from the shelf, brewed the tea, poured a cup and handed it to Wang Wei.

He showed an expectant look: "Try it, is it good?"

Wang Wei picked up the cup and sniffed it. She felt that there was nothing special about it. At most, it was a little newer. She took a small sip and replied honestly, "It doesn't seem to be very special. It's just ordinary tea."

"This Taoshan Shoumei is famous for its strong fragrance. In fact, its flavor is strong enough for most people to accept." Shi Yao's explanation made Wang Wei understand his problem.

What she chose is not to the popular taste, most people can't accept it, not to mention the thickness.

"Since you don't like it, I'll take it away." Wang Wei said as she picked up the tea box. Shi Yao immediately pressed her hand down, "Mo Wei, how can you take away something you gave me? No matter what it tastes like, I want to taste it carefully."

His eyes were extremely serious, and Wang Wei pulled her hand back. She had gradually mastered the social skills of mortals, and she was polite first and then got to the point.

She asked, "Tomorrow is the Jade Banquet. You asked me to come. Is there something you want to tell me?"

"Something will definitely happen tomorrow." He paused, "I don't know how the Rong family will plan. What she did today was really risky. The maid wore her clothes and went out, and she died because of it... This is how the Rong family acts, regardless of the consequences and the cost... I'm really fed up with this corrupt circle."

His eyelashes drooped, and his eyes could not be seen clearly. He only felt boundless loneliness. "In fact, my original purpose of looking for the shadow guard was not to steal the scepter. More importantly, it was to protect myself."

"You mean, she staged this all by herself to put you in an unfair situation?" Wang Wei was puzzled. "But she herself is also a suspect."

"She has Liang as her guarantor, so it doesn't matter if she is suspected. After all, in everyone's eyes, I am the only one who wants to kill her the most, and that is indeed the case. It's just that I won't choose to do it on the street, it's too conspicuous." Shi Yao spoke the truth, "In fact, before you came, I also went to the government office to prove my innocence."

Suddenly he raised his eyes and looked quietly at the white-haired woman opposite him.

"Mo Wei, don't look at me strolling leisurely now, I'm actually at my wit's end. Tomorrow, are you willing to stand by my side?"

Wang Wei didn't understand the meaning of this sentence. They were fighting and quarreling with each other, what did it have to do with her. However, for the sake of the invitation, she still said a few kind words to comfort them.

*

The Jade Banquet, as the name suggests, is eating jade. Ancient people's writings mentioned that there are countless different ways to eat jade, but no matter which way, it is beneficial to oneself. There are even theories that it can lead to immortality and becoming an immortal, but it has not been confirmed today.

Du Ximiao arrived as an imperial princess. She wore a veiled hat embellished with spiritual pearls and rode a tall horse with golden mane. The horse's fur shone like golden silk in the sunlight.

Behind her followed a team of white-armored guards riding white horses, led by Yuan Xiang.

It is said that this is a Ferghana horse from outside the territory during the Twelve Kingdoms period. They were born in the Great Wilderness, which is the westernmost end of this world. Some people say that it is a demon realm, and that demons have been seen there. The legends are so magical that this horse was once listed as a dangerous species.

It was not until they sacrificed their blood and strength for the wars of the Xin Dynasty that they were officially integrated into the Zhongyue Dynasty and became the exclusive horses of the imperial family. This kind of golden-maned horse with a special origin has a common name, called "Golden Unicorn".

Du Ximiao looked at the people lining the streets to greet her, and suddenly a special emotion arose in her heart. She was a little dazed for a moment.

She had been bullied in the palace, despised by her brothers and sisters, and had starved in the cold palace with her mother. She had never imagined that this day would come.

She tightened her grip on the reins and heard people whispering nearby.

"Before, the princes and nobles who came to our Fangqiu all rode on human-powered sedan chairs with canopies. Only Princess Tai Yao came on horseback. This posture is really extraordinary!"

"The princess is the princess, she is not comparable to any child from an aristocratic family."

"That's right. This is the first time I've seen a golden unicorn in my life. This horse and the princess are so beautiful! If I could catch a glimpse of the princess's beauty, I would have no regrets in my life!"

Du Ximiao listened to it in her heart. She felt three parts proud and seven parts mocking, mocking herself for agreeing with the superficial opinions of the people. She tried to divert attention, rode a few steps faster, and caught up with Yuan Xiang, the leader.

Du Ximiao: "I forgot to ask you a question before."

Yuan Xiang: "What's the problem?"

Du Ximiao: "Who is more powerful, you or the little girl next to the young master of the Xie family?"

Yuan Xiang glanced sideways, and although he couldn't see Princess Di's face clearly, he felt that she must be looking at a show at this moment.

Yuan Xiang: "It's hard to say, we'll know after we have a competition."

Du Ximiao: "I'll give you a chance next time."

Yuan Xiang: “…”

The venue for the jade banquet was set at Rongbao Tower, which was under the Rong family’s main hall, just to the east of the hall.

Rongbaolou is not open to the public today. Everything inside the building has already been prepared, and the chefs and other staff have been waiting for the guests.

All distinguished guests who come here enter with an invitation card of special material. The invisible mark on the invitation card requires special inspection, so there is no possibility that the invitation card is forged.

There were huge crowds of people outside Rongbao Tower. Most of them wanted to witness the miracle of whether one would be able to ascend to heaven after eating the jade, while some people just wanted to join in the fun out of curiosity.

The VIPs passed the inspection one by one and entered the building. There were also many small incidents. Some people took advantage of the situation by using fake invitations, and some invitations were severely damaged, so they were all refused entry.

Du Ximiao turned over and got off the horse swiftly. Yuan Xiang ordered the white-armored guards to take good care of "Golden Unicorn" and the other horses, and then followed closely behind the princess.

"Please show us your invitation, distinguished guest." The jade master who was checking the door stopped Du Ximiao's way.

Du Ximiao took off her veil, revealing her graceful eyebrows. The gold hairpin between her eyebrows was adorned with a Xiangfei-colored lotus, and two dots of rouge were drawn on the dimples of her red lips. The ancient makeup style that was once popular during the Twelve Kingdoms period finally reappeared in the light of day.

"My lady, do you need an invitation?" She chuckled, and the two red beads on her lips moved with it.

"This... I'm afraid it's against the rules. Please forgive me, Your Highness." Master Yu didn't know how to answer, so he knelt down and apologized quickly.

Du Ximiao did not make things difficult for Master Yu, but turned around and looked behind him, pulling Yuan Xiang to persuade a later guest to sell the invitation to him.

When the guest heard that it was the Princess of Yangdu who was coming, he immediately gave her the invitation and promoted his shop in Yangyue City, hoping to win the favor of the Princess. Du Ximiao naturally agreed and asked Yuan Xiang to remember this.

There was only one ticket left, so Du Ximiao planned to get another one in the same way. She waited and waited, but no new guests came. At this time, she saw Huo Feng who was going there alone.

"Sir, I would like to spend a large sum of money to receive your invitation." She spoke bluntly, and her eyes were determined to win.

Huo Feng nodded: "I'm sorry, I must attend this banquet, I can't sell you the invitation."

Du Ximiao smiled with a forced smile. She glanced at Yuan Xiang, who stepped forward and blocked Huo Feng's way.

"Princess Taiyao is here, why don't you kneel down and pay your respects?"

"Get out of the way."

A cold voice came from behind the crowd.

Du Ximiao turned around and saw a tall woman with long hair that went down to her waist, clear eyebrows and pale pupils, and a distinguished temperament. The most bizarre thing was that the woman looked young, but her hair was pure white like snow, which was even more eye-catching at noon when the sun was at its peak.

Wang Wei is getting closer and closer. From an outsider's perspective, Huo Feng believes that his master is a peak that no one can reach.

After being together for a long time at close range, I gradually forgot her aura that kept strangers away. It was like the snow on the top of Mount Kunlun that never melted. Even if the Golden Crow temporarily rested there, there would be no change.

He turned his gaze to Shi Yao who was walking side by side with her - the frail-looking fair-faced young man.

I don't know why, but I'm in a bad mood today.

Master Yu came to greet him at the door: "It turns out that Master Shi is here, please come in."

Wang Wei looked indifferent, and an invisible aura gradually gathered around her. Then she and Shi Yao walked into the building.

Before Du Ximiao could have a fit, an accident happened.

The ancestor of the Golden Kylin was a Great Wilderness demon. It was the first to feel the terrifying pressure in the air. It was uneasy and began to neigh and roar. It rolled over a few times and kicked down the three or five white-armored guards who tried to control it. Then, it rushed towards the crowd like crazy, knocking countless onlookers in the front row to the ground, but the horse did not intend to stop.

Yuan Xiang wanted to rush forward to stop it, but he didn't expect someone to be faster than him.

Huo Feng flew to the side of the Golden Unicorn, which had already run far away, at the fastest speed in his life, jumped up and grabbed the Golden Unicorn's reins.

The golden horseshoe under the golden unicorn's feet suddenly fell to the ground, making a crisp sound, and the pedestrian who was knocked to the ground nearby escaped.

Huo Feng rode alone on the burly golden-maned horse, keeping it in place. His palms stroked the horse's armor and gently touched the silky mane. The golden unicorn finally became docile, and he turned the horse's head and brought it back to its original position.

Most of the onlookers had dispersed, and those who remained were still observing the situation carefully.

"This golden unicorn has a really bad temper. No wonder it was listed as a dangerous banned object in history." Someone was very dissatisfied with the sudden situation just now.

"Fortunately, that young master took action, otherwise everyone standing in front would be in trouble! Did you see that? That young master can fly!"

"I saw it too. The Jade Banquet was not deceiving me. There really are immortals here. I will buy some broken jade tomorrow to try."

Huo Feng rode slowly towards them, looking very majestic. He jumped off his horse again, and several white-armored guards came and grabbed the golden unicorn and took it to the stable.

Du Ximiao stood aside holding Yuan Xiang's arm tightly. She was shocked after watching the whole process. She didn't believe that an ordinary person could reach hundreds of meters away in the blink of an eye.

She hadn't been away from home for a long time. Could it be that she had really met the immortal she was looking for?

Du Ximiao asked in a low voice: "Can you do it? Control Ji Guang at this speed?" Ji Guang is the name of the golden-maned horse.

Yuan Xiang shook his head: "No, this speed is definitely not something that ordinary people can achieve."

Her face lit up with joy and her attitude changed completely.

Du Ximiao ordered the Baijiawei to check on any injured civilians and pay for their medical expenses.

Then, before she could say anything else, several people came out from Rongbao Building.

"Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Princess. May Her Highness live a thousand years!" Rong Fei, the second daughter of the Rong family, knelt down and saluted. The jade craftsmen behind her also followed her in saluting.

In order not to disturb the distinguished guests, she wore a silver mask inlaid with imperial green jadeite today to cover the scar on her cheek.

"There's no need to be so formal. Today's focus is on eating jade, not me." Du Ximiao raised her hand and motioned for everyone to stand up.

"Oh," she added, "and my personal bodyguard Yuan Xiang will also attend with me."

"Your Highness's visit has made my humble house glorious. I dare not be negligent. Your Highness and Lord Yuan, please come in." Rong Fei made a welcoming gesture.

Du Ximiao's thoughts had just been interrupted. Now he looked for Huo Feng again, but he didn't know where he had gone.

"He just went in." Yuan Xiang saw what the princess was thinking and reminded her in a low voice.