moonlit night

Feng Manlou left Changping Palace and wanted to go out of the city, but across the railing, he was dazzled by the sparkling light on the moat.Seeing the river winding past like a jade belt, and the red sleeves on the embroidered boats waving, he couldn't help slowing down and started to walk slowly along the river.

In previous years, although Feng Manlou had never come to the Imperial Capital with Luo Qingluan to perform missions, she also knew that she liked to join in the fun with the lantern festival by the water. Seeing that the end of the year was approaching, I wonder if this year's Yuan Eve can invite Qing Luan came here to put a lotus lantern together.

Thinking of this, he laughed at himself again, thinking that he would go north again in a few days, and even if Qingluan left Xiaoxiang, he would definitely go back to Kunwu Mountain, and he couldn't play around like he was when he was young. Considering these now, there is really no other use except to double the thoughts.

Feng Manlou was thinking wildly, allowing his eyes to glance randomly among the common people by the river, but suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure floating past in front of him, followed closely by a very slender woman.

Although it was too dark to see clearly, but just looking at his figure and ups and downs, he looked somewhat like his master.

Feng Manlou felt very surprised, Master, as the master of Fuyao Peak, has been very busy in Kunwu Mountain recently, how could he have time to go down the mountain and come to the imperial capital?

There is also the woman next to him, the master has never been close to women, if he said that he would travel with any female cultivator, it would most likely be the Master Ning of Xuanhu Peak.

However, Feng Manlou is good at age, and his eyesight naturally improves with the tide, he can see well, and the figures hurrying by the waterside are Yunya and Ning Yuanmei.

As for why they appeared here, we have to start from the day when Ning Yuanmei discovered that Yue Qingchen hadn't returned for a long time.

That day, she went to Juechen Peak to deliver medicine as usual, and saw Lingxi lying listlessly beside the plum tree in a daze, but when she opened the door of Meiwu, she found that it was empty, and there had been no signs of people's activities for a long time.

Although she found out that her senior brother had gone down the mountain secretly, Ning Yuanmei didn't pay attention at first, but it was because she knew that according to the past practice, even if Yue Qingchen went down the mountain, she would never return for more than a month.

But now she has to come to take care of her every two or three days. According to this calculation, according to the disappearance of Yue Qingchen last time, it is obviously more than a month.

In this way, things are not so good.

Few people knew about Yue Qingchen's injury, Ning Yuanmei didn't want to make any further details, and wanted to go down the mountain to investigate in person, but Yunya noticed something strange just after leaving Juechen Peak.Under Yunfeng Master's soft and hard paving, Ning Yuanmei finally agreed that he would go down the mountain with her, but Yunya had to agree to one thing, that is, she must never tell anyone about this matter.

In this way, the two of Yunning and Ning went down the mountain under the pretext of calming down the chaos. The first stop to find someone was to go to Langxuan Pavilion to find Ji Ditang who claimed to know everything.

Although Yunya has a hundred reluctances in her heart, she has to admit that this is the fastest and most convenient way. Langxuan Pavilion's huge news network is all over Kyushu, no matter where Yue Qingchen has appeared before, unless He completely changed his face, otherwise he would never be able to escape the eyeliner of Langxuan Pavilion.

The two found out that Ji Ditang was having a banquet in Huajian recently, so they went straight to the imperial capital. When they arrived the day before yesterday, they were just in time to enter the city with the northern caravan from afar, and they witnessed the grand occasion of the money paving the road. .

When they first entered the city, they saw crowds of people at the gate of the city, all over the place were people scrambling for copper coins, and it was difficult to move half a step in. This made Yunya quite unhappy, partly because he didn't like to be squeezed in the crowd, The other half is because when the common people see the money, they rush up desperately. If there are evil spirits taking the opportunity to make trouble, it is really difficult to evacuate.

With this unhappiness in mind, Yunya raised her head to look at the mighty team of people, and saw that most of the people passing by were carriages full of goods, while the guards beside the carriages were all tall servants. It was tightly wrapped, only a pair of eyes were exposed, and the pupils were mostly blue in color.

It looks like a real alien.

In addition to the ordinary trucks, the most eye-catching thing in the team is the grand silver-white van in the center. Although it looks small on the outside, Yunya knows that this kind of van is exquisitely designed, with hidden secrets, and the interior space is far more than that of outsiders. As you can see, according to the size of this car, it may accommodate ten people sitting side by side.

In fact, the reason why Yun Ya was so impressed with this kind of van was because he had seen it at Ji Ditang's place before, and it left a very bad impression on him when he saw it for the first time.

Thinking of the scene of Ji Ditang embracing left and right in his dilapidated car at that time, Yunya felt a sudden chill in his heart.He was about to turn his eyes away from the car, but at this moment, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the tasseled curtain on the window of the van moving, and even opened a small crack.

One hand opened the curtain from the compartment, and the people inside glanced out, but quickly lowered the curtain, as if they just wanted to breathe.

But at that moment, Yunya felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, as if the person inside was an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.

But he obviously didn't even see what that person looked like.

Seeing that the van was about to leave her sight, Yunya's brows froze, she hesitated for a moment, and then started to chase after her.

But it is really difficult to move an inch.

Yunya was anxious, and forgot that he was in a place full of people like the imperial capital, so he was about to summon the magic weapon to take the empty road. Fortunately, Ning Yuanmei pulled him from behind, so he was no longer in the mortal world. There was a big news about a fairy coming down to earth.

The woman behind the tulle mask said softly: "Don't cause trouble, it's important to find someone."

Yun Ya paused, but blurted out: "Did you see that person just now?"

"Who?" Ning Yuanmei was obviously confused.

Yunya was silent for a moment, put his hand on the top of his head and Ning Yuanmei's head to measure, shook his head and smiled, "You're right if you didn't see it, little boy."

As soon as the words fell, even through the veil, Yunya could see Ning Yuanmei's dumbfounding expression.

But after saying these words, the silver and white van had already traveled a long way, and Yunya was deeply trapped in the crowd, so she could only look at it from a distance, sighed and said:

"In contrast, I suddenly feel that Ji Ditang is not so annoying."

At least it won't cause traffic jams during rush hour.

When the two managed to get out of the crowd, they could only see the billowing smoke and dust left by the passing motorcade. Yun Ya was unwilling to give up, and Ning Yuanmei couldn't hold back him, so they followed behind for a long time.It wasn't until I followed a house with the word "Yin's Mansion" written on it brightly, and watched the servants tidy up several shops not far away, that I temporarily calmed down and walked away quietly like when I came.

Nayin's Mansion is located on Baique Street in the imperial capital, only three or four streets away from Huajian Lane. The two of them walked very fast, but within a short time, they passed through the street full of powder and daisy, and stood at Huajian where a pot of wine was still gaudy. in front of the gate.

The sixteen girls in colorful clothes welcoming guests at the door surrounded Yunya enthusiastically when they saw Yunya, but the latter quickly dodged behind Ning Yuanmei, threw out a sign, and said with disgust: "Stop, go find Your master, just say my surname is Yun."

The girl in the lead changed her attitude when she saw the begonia flower card on the ground, she just bowed politely, opened the way in front, and invited the two of them in politely.

Ning Yuanmei suppressed her laughter all the way, and finally couldn't hold back anymore, so she laughed in a low voice:

"Clearly gave you Jinhua Dan, why is your allergy to cosmetics still not cured?"

Yun Ya was walking seriously, but when she heard this, she coughed and said with a straight face, "I'm not allergic to makeup, but to women."

Ning Yuanmei's smile froze, but she lowered her head and looked to the side as if nothing had happened.

Yunya glanced at her, but suddenly came to her senses, secretly thought what stupid words she said, but the words had already been spoken, so she had to quickly add: "Good Amei, you are a fairy, not a woman."

Seeing his remorse, Ning Yuanmei couldn't help laughing, and said: "It's better not to say what you said."

As soon as the words fell, the girl who went to report came out, bringing a woman in pink and jade, and said apologetically:

"Please be safe, Yun Sheng Jun, please be safe, Fairy Ning, Yuyan Spring Night is coming soon, Young Master has banquets every day, it is really not free, I have already ordered my slaves to tidy up the two rooms, please settle down first."

Yunya let out a cold "hum".

Xuanji, a girl in pink, took a few more colored notes from the jade plate at hand, and continued with a smile: "Here are a few lists, which are the items of this Yuyanchun auction. If you two are interested, wait for tomorrow's auction." At the beginning, you can go to see the excitement together, if you see something, the shop will definitely offer it with both hands."

Yunya seemed to want to say something, but Ning Yuanmei took the colored paper from Xuanji's hand first, and also smiled back: "Thank you for your kindness, please lead the way."

"this way please."

Xuanji was one of Ji Ditang's most capable maidservants, within a short while, she arranged everything properly and personally led the two to the small building in the backyard.

On the way, when passing by the private room on the second floor specially set up for tomorrow's auction, Ning Yuanmei seemed to have tripped suddenly, staggered and bumped into Yunya's tall back in front of her, but when the other party turned to help her, she couldn't move her face. He pointed silently somewhere in the distance.

Following the direction of her finger, Yun Ya glanced in through the window of the private room with merman silk hanging down, and immediately understood Ning Yuanmei's intention.

The private room named Luming has been cleaned spotlessly, presumably pre-booked.At the place where the name tag should be hung at the door of the room, a small "Yin" name plate is hanging at the moment, and a plum blossom is marked on the side of the tag.

It's Yin again.

Yunya secretly said that it was such a coincidence, and supported Ning Yuanmei to take another step, while searching for the meaning of plum blossoms in his mind. Fortunately, he knew that in Ji Ditang's mind, not only beauties were flowers, but also the hierarchy of guests was strictly divided. Arranged according to the flower spectrum.For example, peony and crabapple are the fifth rank, osmanthus and viburnum are the fourth rank, and plum blossoms are listed as the second rank together with peonies. Except for the flower god who ranks the first rank, it can be said to be above all flowers.

What I hold is only the Haitang card, but this person surnamed Yin was able to get a plum blossom card from Ji Ditang, who is so sacred?

In fact, according to Yunya's usual temperament, now that Yue Qingchen's whereabouts are unknown, he is burning with anxiety, if Ji Ditang doesn't want to see them, he must walk away and find another family.But the sight on the street during the day really made Yun Ya feel uneasy. He wanted to see who the other party was, so he had to hold his nose and stay there. He also booked the private room next to Luming, waiting for the next night arrival.

It's a pity that the sky didn't come true, until the second day's auction was about to end, Yun Ya had already drank several pots of tea and eaten several plates of snacks in the private room, but she didn't hear the slightest movement from the next door.

However, just when he made up his mind to leave and went directly to the Yin Mansion to ask for clarification, just as he stepped up to the door, he heard a pleasant sound of drums and zithers from the deer next door.

There were footsteps approaching outside the house, through Yunya, she could barely see five figures walking past her door with ease, heading straight for Luming Residence.

Although there are five figures, except for the maidservant leading the way, if you only listen to the footsteps from the private room, you can feel that one is slightly heavy, the other is silent, as if walking in the air, and the other two are like toes. Point to the ground, light and light, without any weight.

Generally, merchants like this who carry a lot of money and goods like to spend a lot of spirit stones when they go out, and ask some high-level cultivators from the local sect to accompany them. The monk defends himself.But just judging from the aura of those few people, Yun Ya didn't feel that he belonged to any faction he was familiar with.

The door of Luming Residence opened and then closed again, Yunya stood stiffly at the door for a while, then sighed, and sat back in her seat.

"There are still three items that are not on display right now." Ning Yuanmei gently blew away the snow-white tea foam in the cup, took a sip, and then said with a smile: "Which one do you think they are interested in?"

Yunya poured herself a big pot of tea, smacked it for a while, then picked up the few pages on the table and turned to the end, frowning and stopped talking.

According to the list given by Xuanji, the last three items for sale in this auction are the phoenix egg, the ancient scroll, and a map of the 28 constellations drawn from meteorite.

Although the phoenix egg is extremely rare, it is not specified whether the little phoenix inside is dead or alive, so it is inevitable that there is some element of luck in it.Although the last ancient scroll is one of the Great Desolate Kunyu Jing, it is only a fragment, not a complete set. As for the map of stars...

What is the origin of this star map, but it is not written on the list, and the source is not even indicated.

Yun Ya stared at the dazzling blank, and clenched his hands unconsciously. It's not that he has never seen such a picture, even on the contrary, he himself has witnessed the process of making a star map that is very similar to it. , but that picture, the whole body is made of purple jade.

If his father hadn't been ordered to make that picture, he wouldn't have attracted those thieves to covet him, and he wouldn't have lost his family, and he wouldn't have betrayed himself to Langxuan Pavilion in desperation for revenge.

A flood of memories came flooding back, Yunya forced herself to get out of those images mixed with hatred and resentment, and refocused on the list under her hand.

This picture is made of meteorite, which is even rarer than purple jade. Some people even claim that if the energy contained in these meteorites from the heavens is fully discovered, it can help the wearer change his life against the sky and become prosperous.

But fate is still in your own hands.

"No, the final competition is about to begin," Ning Yuanmei stood up and walked to the window, overlooking the bustling lobby directly below, and invited the other party: "Let's take a look."

Yunya put down the pen and paper as she said, and walked to her side, glanced down absently, and began to pay close attention to the movement next door.

When shooting the phoenix eggs, Lu Mingju was silent, and when the fragments of the ancient Kunyu Jing were found, the maid picked out a small red lantern from it.

"Kunyu Jing, Luming Residence, [-] spirit stones."