The flower is a tulip [Chu Liuxiang]

Ai Hong's voice also stopped suddenly, and it took him a long time to say: "I... I don't understand what you mean..."

Chu Liuxiang sighed: "Your hand... I just know now that you and your sister approached me for this purpose, right?"

Ai Hong's face flushed red, and Ai Qing was speechless.Chu Liuxiang knew that his guess was correct, but it didn't make him any happier.This was originally a crude strategy, and only those who lived in seclusion for a long time and had no contact with the outside world would find this strategy useful.But behind this plot, there is a twisted soul.

As if to explain to someone, Chu Liuxiang continued: "Zhang Jiejie is a girl with her own ideas. She didn't want to accept the life that others arranged for her, so she ran out. Her mother decided to let her come back here with peace of mind. Find a husband for her.

"This person must be someone she likes, because her mother has discovered that she will never marry blindly and entrust herself to someone she doesn't understand like ordinary girls in the world."

Ai Hong listened in a daze, and couldn't help sighing: "It's only now that I know that her choice is not wrong. You are really a very smart person..."

Chu Liuxiang interrupted her: "Could it be that you don't know that she doesn't like me that much?"

Ai Qing shook her head, and answered for her sister: "We are not talking about Jiejie, but Jiejie's mother. She personally chose you to be Jiejie's husband. This plan has not been seen in Jiejie. It starts in your time."

Chu Liuxiang was stunned suddenly.He always thought that Ai Qing's actions started when Zhang Jiejie appeared in Wanfu Longevity Garden. Even though he and Zhang Jiejie hadn't officially met at that time, he still believed that he was the most suitable candidate among the people there.

In the eyes of others, this kind of self-confidence seems a bit arrogant, but who makes him Chu Liuxiang, the most romantic and affectionate person in the Jianghu!

However, Ai Qing said that Zhang Jiejie's mother had already chosen him as her son-in-law.This decision was made long before anyone involved in the plot saw Chu Liuxiang.

Chu Liuxiang touched her nose in confusion, and said not so confidently: "Why? Why did that old... old lady choose me?"

Hua Manlou, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, finally smiled and said slowly: "Chu Xiang is handsome, gentle and affectionate, and is the perfect lover in every girl's dream. Of course, that old lady also……"

Chu Liuxiang coughed and said, "Stop making sarcastic remarks! If you talk about young talents in the arena, isn't Hua Gongzi not on the list?"

Hua Manlou smiled and said, "I'm younger than you, I'm afraid I'm not as good as you in anything. Besides, that old lady won't choose one..."

Before he finished speaking, Chu Liuxiang covered his mouth in anger, and said bitterly, "How dare you say that!"

Hua Manlou didn't expect Chu Liuxiang to have such a violent reaction, and couldn't help but smile, but a wave of enthusiasm flowed through her heart.

Chu Liuxiang is indeed the person who cares about him the most in this world, even more than himself.

Ai Qing seemed to understand what Huamanlou was going to say, and shook her head, "Actually, as long as Jiejie likes it, her mother won't care about any... shortcomings. It's just that Huagongzi is really not in the waiting list." among the people."

Chu Liuxiang asked strangely: "Why?"

Ai Qing said: "Because Playboy has never had any rumors with any girl, he really doesn't look like the kind of person who can be attracted by women..."

Chu Liuxiang was stunned.Hua Manlou bent down with laughter, patted him on the back and said, "Looks like, although my 'playboy' is only one word different from 'playboy', the trouble is much less!"

Chu Liuxiang touched her nose, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.But Ai Qing said again: "That's not the reason why Chu Xiangshuai was chosen." Seeing the surprised expressions of Chu Liuxiang and Hua Manlou, she didn't wait for them to speak, and continued, "We heard from Jiejie's mother that Chu Xiang Shuai avenged her..."

Chu Liuxiang was surprised again.I'm afraid that the times in his life when he felt strange were not as many as this hour or three.Just because he didn't know how he could avenge the old woman he had never met.

Some people may kill other people's enemies unintentionally, but Chu Liuxiang has never killed anyone.

But Ai Hong also joined in and said, "That's right, the guardian maiden... is Jiejie's mother, and the person I hate the most in my life is Shi Guanyin."

Chu Liuxiang suddenly realized.He didn't need to ask what enmity Zhang Jiejie's mother had with Shi Guanyin.

Shi Guanyin has lived like a domineering queen all her life. She not only loves to fight for power, but also loves to rob men, especially men who rob other women.

When Zhang Jiejie spoke, she always mentioned her mother intentionally or unintentionally, but never mentioned her father once.

Her father is obviously not here either.

Did he follow Shi Guanyin to the desert?Has it disappeared into the desert?

Chu Liuxiang knows that women and men think differently.If a man is betrayed by his lover, in addition to being sad, he will also hate his lover, but the woman is the opposite.Compared with hating the betrayed lover, what a woman hates more is the "fox spirit" who seduces her lover to betray him.

As much as Zhang Jiejie's mother hated Shi Guanyin, she probably admired Chu Liuxiang who eradicated this vixen for her.

Chu Liuxiang couldn't bear such favor.

He was silent for a while, and said with determination: "Do you want to leave here?"

Both Ai Qing and Ai Hong were taken aback, as if they heard a thunderclap.Ai Hong stammered: "What... what does this mean?"

Chu Liuxiang laughed.His smile has a warm power that makes everyone who sees it feel at ease.He said slowly: "You are such young and beautiful girls, you should live in a colorful world."

Ai Qing said, "You want to take us away?"

Chu Liuxiang said: "This time you go out, you should also feel that the outside world is not terrible, and it is much more beautiful than here."

Ai Qing's eyes flickered, and then he lowered his head.She was not a girl who was good at hiding her inner emotions, and it was easy to see that she was moved by this proposal.

But Ai Hong still hesitated and said: "But... the guardian maiden, and Jiejie..."

Chu Liuxiang said: "Zhang Jiejie must also want to leave."

Ai Hong suddenly looked up at him, and quickly said: "No, you don't know, she hid in Tianyan House by herself. I'm afraid she will never come out again!"

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Chu Liuxiang felt very frustrated.In his previous adventures, almost every time he was able to push through the fog and reveal the truth of the matter.He had always had faith in his own wit.However, the uncomplicated situation in front of him has repeatedly exceeded his expectations.

He thought Zhang Jiejie was locked up by her mother.During the conversation with the old woman, Chu Liuxiang had discovered that she was a paranoid and tough person with a strong desire to control.

So she would think of setting up such a scheme, using marriage to tie Zhang Jiejie.

That's why she chose Chu Liuxiang, the person who washed away the shame of her husband's betrayal for her.

It can't be said that she doesn't love her daughter, but there is too much selfishness and self-righteousness in this kind of love.There are many parents in the world who use the excuse of "love" to interfere in the lives of their children and then control them.

Chu Liuxiang felt that it was very natural for such a person, after discovering that his plan had failed, to simply take strong measures to keep his daughter by his side.

But Ai Hong told him that Zhang Jiejie locked herself up.

What exactly is this for?

Fortunately, he didn't ask for too long, and someone came to answer him soon.

The person who answered this question was actually Zhang Jiejie's mother, a guardian priestess of Shintoism.

Seeing the witch-like old woman in black come back, Ai Qing and Ai Hong immediately lowered their heads in fright, their bodies trembling like leaves in the wind.

Although Chu Liuxiang didn't know, they knew how outrageous what they said just now was.If the witches hear about it, they will be punished extremely cruelly.

The old woman didn't seem to see them at all, she just stared at Chu Liuxiang and said, "You can't leave anymore. You must perform that ceremony!"

It was only then that Chu Liuxiang remembered what she had said in the temple before, touched her nose helplessly and said, "Didn't you say that on purpose to keep me? Although you are a guardian priestess, you don't believe in your gods. It's a tool, isn't it?"

The expression of the old woman in black remained unchanged, but her eyes shot out a venomous light, she giggled and said, "So what? I have devoted my whole life to the Holy Cult, and Amaterasu should give me what I deserve! I, I live in In this dark place, there is no one to comfort me..."

Chu Liuxiang couldn't help but said, "Then why don't you go out?"

The old woman hissed, "Get out? That's what men say...Go out, what's the point of going out?...Damn man!..."

Chu Liuxiang shook her head, knowing that this topic could no longer be discussed.The old woman seemed to regard him as a betrayed husband, stretching out a pair of dry hands in the air, as if she was going to tear him alive and swallow him alive in the next moment.

Ai Hong, who was shivering beside her, suddenly mustered up her courage and said, "Then, Jiejie...no, the saint..."

The old woman regained her composure suddenly, glared at Chu Liuxiang and said: "She locked herself up for you, don't you want to do anything for her?"

Chu Liuxiang said, "For me?"

The old woman said: "If it wasn't for you, why did she reject the husband-in-law I arranged for her, and why did she walk into Tianyan House?"

Chu Liuxiang smiled, and said lightly: "Maybe it's just because she no longer wants to be controlled by you."

The old woman said sharply: "I am her mother! It is only natural for her to listen to me!"

Chu Liuxiang didn't argue with her anymore, just because he knew that in this extreme old woman's heart, she made up any rules by herself, and others could only obey and not resist.

Hua Manlou interjected quietly, "But she is also the incarnation of Amaterasu, the supreme saint in your religion."

The old woman sneered, "Only those stupid people out there would believe that an ordinary person can become the spokesperson of God."

Hua Manlou said again: "That's why you told them that the ceremony must be held. In their view, it's not that a daughter is rebelling against her mother, but that Amaterasu no longer cares for her subjects."

The old woman choked suddenly, as if someone grabbed her throat.

Although Hua Manlou didn't really pinch her neck, he accurately pointed out the crux of the problem.

The old woman had always lived in this hermit sect, and she was also the real tyrant of this little world.So she can arrange Zhang Jiejie's life according to her own ideas, and she can make Ai Hong cut off one of her hands with a trick she took for granted.But she forgot that what the congregation believe in is not her, but her identity as a guardian priestess. When she loses this identity, she is nothing.

So if she wanted to control Zhang Jiejie, she had to hide under this identity, but Zhang Jiejie's identity in the church was far more authoritative than her.

How to get Zhang Jiejie out of Tianyando and continue to control her is a dilemma for the old woman.

Because of this, she pinned her hopes on Chu Liuxiang, hoping that Zhang Jiejie would agree to the marriage.

But how could Zhang Jiejie agree?

Everyone in the room fell silent, as if they had realized that this was an unsolvable problem.After a long time, Ai Hong suddenly raised her head, looked at Chu Liuxiang and said, "Can you perform that ceremony?"

Chu Liuxiang was taken aback, and said, "You also want me to perform that ceremony?"

Ai Hong said: "I know it is impossible for you to marry Jiejie, but this is the only way to call her out."

Chu Liuxiang thought for a long time, her eyes gradually became gentle.He looked at Ai Hong and said, "Why did you let me do this?"

Ai Hong said slowly: "Because after I broke my hand, only two people expressed concern. One is you and the other is her."

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The old woman in black had left the stone room again.In any case, she is still Shinto's guardian priestess, and she still will not give up her authority until the end is determined.At this moment, there is a group of terrified congregants waiting for her guidance.

Chu Liuxiang stayed in the house and learned the "Tianyu's Selling Dance" from Ai Hong.

He really didn't know how he agreed.The whole thing was so absurd that no one would believe it even if it was told to someone who wasn't there.

However, when he nodded in agreement, Ai Hong and Ai Qing smiled gratefully together.The girl's sincere smile was so beautiful, it made him feel that it was worthwhile for him to do so.

No one was laughing at him either.Sisters Ai Hong have lived in the church since they were born. Although they have also been outside, they still believe in their own gods in their hearts.So when they demonstrated the dance, they were so serious and pious.

But Chu Liuxiang still couldn't help but feel embarrassed.Just because it was originally a woman's dance.When performing the ceremony, he must also wear a special dance costume.

If the red gauze dance dress is worn on a girl with a graceful figure, it must be a beautiful scenery.But when Chu Liuxiang looked at the clothes, his head started to sweat.

He couldn't help asking Ai Hong: "Since you can dance, why don't you dance?"

Ai Hong said: "Because the divination appointed you, an outsider."

Chu Liuxiang touched his nose and said, "But that divination..."

Ai Qing said: "Although the divination came from the mouth of the guardian witch, everyone believes that it is the will of God."

Hua Manlou also smiled and said, "It's very difficult to expose the witch's tricks in front of the congregation, but for Chu Xiangshuai, who has excellent lightness skills, dancing a dance is very easy. Why don't you choose this easy way?" Woolen cloth?"

Chu Liuxiang glanced at him resentfully, and said, "Since you said it was easy, why didn't you come and dance?"

Hua Manlou said: "I can learn anything, but I can't learn to dance. This matter has to be left to you."

Chu Liuxiang said: "Are you so sure that I am willing?"

Hua Manlou smiled softly and said, "You never regretted what you promised others, didn't you?"

Seeing Hua Manlou's bright expression, Chu Liuxiang's heart seemed to surge with heat.He didn't want to agree so quickly, but the smile spread across his face like it was contagious.Glancing at the dazzling red gauze again, Chu Liuxiang shook her head helplessly and said, "It doesn't seem to be the same as what we thought before we came here?"

Hua Manlou walked up to him, held his hand and said, "You once told me that there are many things in this world that we cannot control. So when we can help, don't worry about it too much."

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Chu Liuxiang and Hua Manlou walked side by side on the mountain road again.

They had already left the main altar of Shintoism, neither Ai Qing, Ai Hong, nor Zhang Jiejie came to see them off.But they don't complain about anything.

Just because they know that although these girls are young, they bear very important responsibilities.

responsibility to their people.

"I will no longer be at the mercy of others, nor will I run away. I will tell my people what the outside world looks like. I will eliminate their fears so that they can truly choose a life that suits them."

Zhang Jiejie, who walked out of Tianyanto during Chu Liuxiang's dance, said this to him.This lively and active girl has grown up in a short period of time, with a look of determination and confidence on her face.

Chu Liuxiang nodded.He suddenly felt that he was not so ridiculous, because someone really accepted his help.

Zhang Jiejie seemed to have a lot to say, but she didn't say anything.

If she didn't say anything, Chu Liuxiang and Hua Manlou would understand.

When she saw that the believers who came from Japan to find her were deceived by others and died in vain, she felt her responsibility as a saint.And when she returned to the main altar and found that the appearance of Ai Qing and Ai Hong was all arranged by her mother's wishful thinking, and Ai Hong lost a hand because of it, she felt angry.

Zhang Jiejie is a girl as pure as jade in the rough. When she gets along with Chu Liuxiang and Hua Manlou, she has subtly accepted their concept of respecting life and abhorring harm and killing.

She is not a fool, but she has always been used to obeying her mother's arrangements.When she realizes that this arrangement is no good for anyone, she decides to fight it.

She is the saint of Shintoism, with supreme authority.If her mother could use her powers to manipulate her congregation, so could she.

Perhaps this is what Zhang Jiejie had thought clearly when she entered Tianyando.Like her mother, she is familiar with all the legends and canons of Shintoism, but she is not blindly superstitious.Therefore, she wanted to use this to strengthen her position.And her mother had only one choice to call her out.

Calling Zhang Jiejie out of Tianyando with the ceremony of calling Amaterasu Omisami means acknowledging her status and authority.She can further deify herself, freeing the congregation who are accustomed to worship and obedience from her mother's control.

This is another kind of control, but Zhang Jiejie's "control" aims at "freedom".

Both Chu Liuxiang and Hua Manlou believed that she could do it.

"It's just," Hua Manlou said with a mocking smile, "My suggestion was originally to let you relax, but it caused you to be taken advantage of once again."

Chu Liuxiang's hand touched her nose again.Of course, he had already thought of Hua Manlou's words, but instead of feeling angry and lost, he felt a sense of peace slowly rising from his heart.

He finally opened his mouth and said slowly: "Birth is less than a hundred years old, and we often worry about a thousand years... As long as we can still feel happy, what does it matter if we are taken advantage of once or twice?"

Volume [-] Finale

The author has something to say:

The peach blossom legend ended in a particularly embarrassing way 2333333333333

Readers who have watched the Onmyoji movie certainly know how the stalk of dancing was copied, but it has nothing to do with the mobile game Onmyoji.As early as when I decided to set Zhang Jiejie as Amaterasu, Lao Chu was destined to wear women's clothes and dance...

After thinking about it, I still haven’t figured out who Zhang Jiejie’s father is, although I suspect it’s Shituo... My director J said, “How could those two people give birth to such a lovely daughter as Jie Xiaomiao?”...But it is undeniable that Shituo With Zhang Jiejie's mother, what kind of pot should match what kind of lid...

In short, the writing of this unit is very difficult, and the update is also very slow. I would like to say sorry to all the little angels who have never left.

I am a person who has no experience in writing long articles. This article is purely "I have to fulfill my wish even if I kneel." Whether it can reach 100 million or not is up to fate.

The next volume, which is the final volume, will probably be updated on December 12st.This article has been delayed for a year and I don't want to delay it for another two years. At the latest, it will be finished before the Ching Ming Festival next year.However, most of the original plots later, without the blessing of Gu Da’s original works, there may be many bugs, and you can choose to follow or not.

There is also a unit with the background of Twelve Kingdoms, which should be called AU (I don’t know much about this kind of term anyway), it came to me when I replied to the comments before, it can be regarded as a side story, and I will write it after the main text is finished.

I guess I will die in the ancient costume fandom for a long time. If there are pitfalls that everyone is interested in, please don't hesitate to pay attention!

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