The Ascension of Ghosts

Lu Sheng saw that the boy's face suddenly darkened, and he was thinking that something was wrong, but the boy was sitting by the bed, leaning over to blow out the candle, and said: "Everything is troubled today, I can't trust you, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Then she undressed and scattered, climbed straight onto the bed, lay down beside Lu Sheng and fell asleep.

Lu Sheng looked at the small figure curled up into a ball in the vague darkness, like a little beast that had lost the care of its relatives, and felt a faint pain in his heart, he said softly: "Ah Rong, come closer and lie down more comfortably .”

The little boy didn't say a word, Lu Sheng only thought that he was just like Xie Rong more than ten years later, and he didn't take it to heart.Unexpectedly, after a long time, the little boy gave a low "hmm", turned over obediently, and leaned against Lu Sheng's chest.

Lu Sheng was slightly stunned, he was afraid of making the little boy angry, so he didn't make a sound, he only hooked the corners of his mouth, and laughed silently, if the adult Xie Rong knew that he had relied on Lu Sheng so much when he was young, what expression would he have?If you get closer to him, maybe that person won't be too withdrawn and out of tune in the world after more than ten years?

Lu Sheng couldn't help but said again: "Ah Rong, if my wrists weren't bound, I would be able to hug you."

The boy snorted coldly, but didn't answer.

Lu Sheng failed to make an inch, so he had to give up and go to bed.

Lu Sheng originally thought that he would be able to return to Xie's Mansion when he woke up, but unexpectedly, he was trapped on Wuwei Island with the little boy, and two or three days passed in a flash.

Weinan Marquis Mansion is located in the northwest of the capital. It covers a vast area and has beautiful scenery. There are water pavilions, nine-curved corridors, rockery made of Taihu Lake stones, and exotic flowers and plants collected from all over the world. It is a popular and magnificent place in Beijing.The morning sun was shining brightly, and the bright red azaleas in the garden were like wildfires. Zhao Guangming, a steward of the Hou's mansion, had no intention of admiring it. He only entered the main courtyard with a heavy heart, reported the matter, and listened to Madam Hou's instructions.

Mrs. Hou's surname is Wang, and she was born in the Wang family of Langya, where "the king and the horse share the world". She was raised as a princess since she was a child, luxurious and elegant, graceful and graceful like a peony flower.She first drank bird's nest and stewed pears in a slow manner, then listened to the reports from several stewards, and then gave some instructions. Ten's noble lady is elegant and elegant, with both skills and benevolence, and has always won the hearts of everyone in the Hou family.

However, on this day, after Zhao Guangming finished his training, he did not retreat together with his colleagues, Madam Wang knew that he had something else to say, she just said: "Speak."

Zhao Guangming bit the bullet and said: "Madam, the island has not raised the flag for three days."

Six years ago, the eldest son was sent to the island of Wuwei according to the true Zen master's iron words. Earlier, he was accompanied by a wet nurse and maidservants. In the past six years, first a maidservant died suddenly, and then in twos and threes, everyone on the island died or went crazy. , until now only the eldest son is left alone.

Therefore, Mrs. Wang found another way to teach Xie Rong to use the name of the rising flag. If it was a red flag, she would send food and hot water; if it was a green flag, she would send paper, ink, brush and inkstone; Banner, then send people to the island, obey orders and then act.

In addition, the guards of the palace were also ordered to guard the four piers and two covered bridges by the Xinyin Lake, and it is strictly forbidden for idlers and others to enter without permission.

Therefore, Zhao Guangming was worried about the people on the island, so he had to ask his wife for instructions.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang threw the white jade spoon in her hand back into the bowl, and asked softly, "Mother Liu, is this really the case?"

Behind Mrs. Wang, a very neatly dressed woman in Tsing Yi came out, said with a slight blessing, "Madam, there is indeed such a thing. However, when the old servant passed by Dicui Garden yesterday evening, he took a look from afar. There is nothing unusual about studying by the shore, but I think the eldest son is just cold-tempered and doesn't want to see ordinary people, so he didn't report it."

Mrs. Wang nodded slightly, and took a pure white lotus cup filled with pekoe from the tray provided by Mammy Liu, and said: "Send someone to wait for you, if the young master raises the banner to call, don't delay. Manager Zhao, if you have nothing else to do, just step down."

Zhao Guangming didn't leave, he gritted his teeth secretly, hesitated for a while, and said: "I beg Madam to be merciful, allow me to visit the Eldest Young Master."

With a crisp sound, the lotus cup, as thin as a cicada's wings, fell to the ground, shattered to pieces, and all the servants in the hall were shocked, and they dared not breathe out.

Mrs. Wang was still elegant and dignified, with a slight smile, she stretched out her hand for the maid to wipe carefully with a brocade handkerchief, and said softly: "Zhaozhen Zen Master said before: evil stars do not pass through the house, once a hundred disasters happen. I will place him in the house , and painstakingly invited the eminent monks of Xingshan Temple to set up an array. This is the best way to get the best of both worlds. It will not let Xie's blood flow outside, and can avoid the ominous omens of the evil stars. The magic array outside the island is exquisite and cannot be touched easily. People come in and out without permission, and damage the arrangement of the magic circle. Please ask the eminent monk to remedy the matter. If something goes wrong, Manager Zhao, you can... be responsible, responsible, not responsible."

This lady spoke every word, her voice was round and smooth, as elegant as a zither, in Zhao Guangming's ears, it sounded like a thunderclap, making his back soaked with sweat, so he could only say: "Madam, I dare not... "

The atmosphere in the room was dignified, but the maid guarding the door suddenly said crisply: "Second Young Master is here." The curtain was drawn at the same time.

A little boy about seven or eight years old ran in, with a round fair face, a pair of big black eyes shining like stars, a small purple gold crown on his hair, a brocade robe with pine and cypresses embroidered with gold thread on a blue background, and a ruby ​​on his neck. Yingluo, wearing a tapestry brocade belt around her waist, and wearing hollow moccasin boots, trotted into Mrs. Wang's arms and called, "Mother!"

Mrs. Wang was so frightened that she hurried forward to catch the boy, and ordered to clean up the broken porcelain all over the floor, and ordered someone to fetch sixteen-colored fruits. Zhao Guangming heaved a sigh of relief and took advantage of the chaos to resign. Naturally, Mrs. Wang ignored him. He is ready.

The little boy threw himself at his mother, but suddenly broke free from Mrs. Wang's arms, straightened his clothes, stood upright, bowed his hands to Mrs. Wang, and said in a solemn voice: "Thank you, my son, and my mother's greetings."

It's just that he is young, he is a fan, and he behaves like an adult, only revealing a [-]% naive look, Mrs. Wang can no longer bear the reserved appearance of a senior lady, and her eyes are full of love.After Xie Tian finished his ceremony, he took him into his arms, and Qi'er's baby called out his heart and soul.He also asked him how he was studying, whether there was anything wrong with his basic necessities of life?The questions were detailed and repeated, naturally there was no trace of the majesty and wisdom of the past.

Xie Ting was six years old when he was enlightened, and he lived alone in the outer courtyard and did not mix with the women in the inner courtyard. Therefore, Mrs. Wang rarely saw him except when she greeted him every day. .

At this moment, the little boy took the trouble to answer one by one. The mother and son chattered for a long time before Mrs. Wang was reluctant to let go, and turned her head to ask: "What time is it?"

Xie Ting was the first to say: "Mother, sir is taking leave and going home for the Dragon Boat Festival. It's rare for the baby to take a bath, so I want to..."

Mrs. Wang was overjoyed, she hugged her son and rubbed it, and said with a smile: "What Qi'er wants, let me just say it, you are the future Marquis of Weinan, don't make such coy gestures."

Xie Ting blinked her big black eyes, and said in a low voice, "I want to go to Wuwei Island to visit my brother."

Mrs. Wang's complexion, which was so dark that the clouds had dispersed, suddenly became as dark as a mountain rain.

Zhao Guangming sighed all the way, and returned home, his wife Du Shi was also working as a lady in charge in the Hou's mansion, and she was resting today, preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival at home, seeing her husband with a sad face, he couldn't help but ask a few more questions.

Zhao Guangming hesitated for a moment, but he couldn't persuade his wife to ask, so he told all the things that Mrs. Wang reprimanded, and finally sighed: "There really is no kind stepmother in this world..."

What he said shocked Du Shi even more, he rushed to the window and the door to take a closer look, no one came and went, then he turned around with his skirt in hand, raised his hand and hit Zhao Guangming on the head and face, while beating bitterly Cursed: "My enemy! You can say this too? Misfortune comes out of your mouth, do you understand!"

Zhao Guangming ran away with his head in his arms, but he still argued: "Then...after all, he is the heir of Lord Hou. If something happens, how can I be worthy of Lord Hou's kindness? No, no, I will write a letter and send it to Plum Blossom Mountain. To Lord Hou."

Mrs. Du became more and more resentful, twisting Zhao Guangming's ear and cursing: "Idiot! What kind of person is Madam, how can you let the eldest son have an accident and become a talking point outside? If you want to die, don't implicate my orphans and widows. I will take it with you." The child is at peace with you!"

Zhao Guangming screamed in pain, and was dizzy from being scolded. He suddenly came to his senses and asked, "Orphans and widows? Madam, do you have one? Do you want to coax me?"

Seeing that he finally came back to his senses, Du let go of his hand and spat, then blushed and said: "... Doctor Xun has seen it, it's a happy pulse, it's been two months."

Zhao Guangming was suddenly overjoyed, he rubbed his hands in circles in the room, even his burning ears were so painful, he quickly helped Du to sit down, made tea and served her fruits, and served her thoughtfully and properly.

Du's mother is very expensive because of her son, so she is not polite, and scolded Zhao Guangming to the top, Zhao Guangming sighed: "Lady, it's not because your husband is stubborn, but...a ten-year-old child from an ordinary family is still acting like a baby at the knees of his parents. The eldest son doesn't even have a wet nurse, he is alone and has no one to rely on, he lives on an isolated island, he doesn't even have a companion to talk to, really... very lonely. Madam..."

After all, Du Shi is also a future mother. Hearing the words, she couldn't help stroking her belly, thinking how miserable the child in this belly would be if she lost her mother, she couldn't help but her eyes were red, but she sighed: "... Mr. I also said that, after all, he is the heir of Lord Hou. That... No matter what, you will definitely not kill him. If you intervene and anger Madam, the lives of you and I are worthless, not as noble as the eldest son, how can we learn Think of her thunder method?"

Mrs. Wang is gentle and quiet, elegant and dignified. Even though she has a son under her knees, she is still young and beautiful. I feel pity for her.However, when dealing with criminals, they are vigorous and resolute. If they say they will be killed, they will be killed. Fear, dare not take a step beyond the thunder pool.

Although Zhao Guangming was hesitant, but he was soft-spoken and a new father, he sighed after all, heeded Du's advice, wisely defended himself, and didn't ask any more questions.

Xie Ting is also a childish mentality, because Jing Hong saw Xie Rong at a glance, he was overwhelmed in his heart, and wanted to make friends with his brother several times, but Wang's words dispelled his idea.Taking advantage of the fine weather, Xie Ting went out to play accompanied by her servant.

Naturally, Lu Sheng and Xie Rong didn't know about all the twists and turns outside the island, because the two of them were already in a critical situation on the island.