The Eight Winds of Rebirth

Gu Xiangtan and Zhao Yuan also went down the Jingu Tower together. Gu Xiangtan didn't want to take the sedan chair, so Zhao Yuan naturally didn't sit in the sedan chair, and didn't go back to the General's Mansion right away, but followed Gu Xiangtan along Changping Street slowly. Walk slowly into the palace.

Gu Xiangtan looked at the beautiful vendors beside the street, and suddenly asked, "Have you seen your third sister-in-law?"

Zhao Yuan thought for a while: "I saw it when I was a child. When I was three or four years old, I don't remember the details, but there is a portrait of her in the third brother's room."

"How much does Miss Qiu look like?"

Zhao Yuan shook her head: "At first glance, it's eighty-nine points, but if you look closely, it's only sixty-seven points. It's just that although they don't look the same, they have exactly the same demeanor."

"You can't change your appearance, but you can learn your demeanor slowly, thanks to their effort." Gu Xiangtan sighed.

"If you can learn from the outside, you can't learn from the inside. There are tens of thousands of living beings in the world. They are all made up of the five aggregates, but they are all different. If a person dies, he is really dead. Otherwise, he will not go through reincarnation. , there will be no second person to be found in heaven and earth."

Gu Xiangtan was startled, he didn't expect Zhao Yuan to say such words, the phrase "I can't find it in the sky and the earth" made him think of something for no reason, he was hit hard on the chest, and even his face turned pale.

"Yes..." He raised his eyes and looked deeply at Zhao Yuan, "So to be reincarnated once, it should be so special..."

Zhao Yuan saw that Gu Xiangtan's complexion was not good, and thought he was freezing. Now it's late autumn. Although the weather in Beijing is much warmer than that in Luli, it's still damp and cool when the north wind blows. It was the first winter that Xiangtan was going to spend since returning to Beijing, and Zhao Yuan was afraid that he might not be used to it.

He waved to Su Xi, asked the sedan chair bearer who followed behind to bring the sedan chair over, and lifted the curtain for Gu Xiangtan himself.

"Let's sit here, and wear thicker clothes when going out in the future."

Gu Xiangtan felt a little warmth in his heart, took another look at Zhao Yuan, and obediently turned back into the sedan chair, then thought of something, and grabbed Zhao Yuan.

"That... the man named Meng Su is a good talent. If you can, don't miss it. Even if you miss it, don't let him fall into the hands of others..." Gu Xiangtan warned, with a cold look in his eyes, waiting After speaking, he suddenly realized that his tone was too decisive and worldly, and then thought of what happened in Cangjuan Pavilion a few days ago, he hurriedly lowered his eyes again, not daring to look at Zhao Yuan.

The next moment, a faint sigh was heard next to his ear: "I know..."

Then Gu Xiangtan's head was heavy, Zhao Yuan rubbed the top of his hair lightly, and then put down the curtain for him.

The sedan chair shook and moved forward.

Sitting in the sedan chair, Gu Xiangtan was still a little dazed, thinking about Zhao Yuan's words, and secretly sighed how stupid he was.

Of course Zhao Yuan understands that no matter in this life or in the previous life, Zhao Yuan has always noticed her true and false face, all kinds of troubles and worries, but she just doesn't expose it, but in the end, he Gu Xiangtan is really in love with her. There are relatives, and I am afraid that Zhao Yuan will be disappointed by his inconsistency, and also disgusted by his deliberate deliberation in everything.

Obviously the relationship between the two can't go any further, so what's the use of caring so much?It's just self-deception. Sure enough, what the Buddha said was right. All the evil karma created began with greed, anger, ignorance, resentment, and ignorance. .

If I can't afford it, why can't I let it go...

Gu Xiangtan helplessly stroked the string of purple jade beads on his wrist.

Suddenly, a flash of light flashed in his mind, Gu Xiangtan stared at the Buddha string and recalled that night when he was in Luli, he was leaving the next day, so he went to Yuanqing's room to bid farewell to him, and there At that time, Yuanqing gave this thing to himself. Gu Xiangtan remembered that Zhao Yuan seemed to be writing a letter when he first entered, and the words on the envelope seemed to mention...

"Happy Gambling..."

Gu Xiangtan suddenly raised his head, no wonder he felt that the name was unspeakably familiar, but immediately he fell into trouble again, isn't this gambling house owned by the son of You Xiang's family?What does it have to do with Yuanqing?Why did he write to this casino when he was in Luli?

It seems that Yuan Qing did not tell herself many things...

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On the second day at court, Hou Bingchen reported to Emperor Zongzheng what he had seen and heard in Jingu Tower yesterday.

He didn't name him and said that it was the influence of the right minister, so he pretended not to know anything about the inside story, so he told about the fact that Daye's Jinshi two years ago actually did that job like a servant in a teahouse, and then Lamented that this is a country's regret, this gentleman was oppressed by street bullies later, and was arrested and taken to Xiaoyao Gambling House to pay for other people's debts. I did not expect such evil deeds to appear at the foot of the imperial city, it is simply outrageous!

Emperor Zongzheng's face darkened immediately, and he looked at Zhong Xuliang without hesitation, what kind of activities his subjects would do in private on weekdays to serve as the emperor, would he not be clear in his heart? His ability is not that great, but not taking the initiative to take care of it doesn't mean he doesn't care about it at all. Now that Hou Bingchen has opened up the matter like this, isn't it a clear allusion to the Zongzheng empire's incompetence in governing the country?Zhong Xuliang is definitely embarrassing for him!

Emperor Zongzheng said coldly: "There is such a thing in Beijing? Zhang Fan!"

The Minister of the Ministry of punishment immediately appeared.

The emperor said: "Let me go and find out, what should be closed, what should be sealed, I want to see who is so lawless!"

Zhang Fan and Zhong Xuliang secretly looked at each other, bowed their heads and accepted the order.

The emperor said to Hou Bingchen again: "General, where is that Jinshi now?"

Hou Bingchen said: "He suffered some minor injuries, he was roughly healed and left. He refused to stay, and he refused to accept my favor. I am afraid that he has the character of a scholar."

The emperor nodded and sighed, as if he had no intention of continuing to investigate.

After leaving the court, Zhong Xuliang's complexion was not very good, and many officials who had friendship with him wanted to come to appease him, but looking at the right minister's expression of having suffered from firecrackers, think about it or forget it.

Zhong Xuliang called out to Qu Guang, who was about to rub the soles of his feet with oil.

"Master Shangshu!"

Qu Guang paused, smiled and turned around slowly, bowing to Zhong Xuliang: "Master Xiangguo."

"Master Shangshu is very busy."

"Where is there... Isn't there still some things in the mansion that haven't been done..."

Zhong Xuliang snorted, hesitated for a while and said: "I want to see the emperor, Master Shangshu will go with me." Zhong Xuliang knew that compared with Qu Guang, he was still far behind in front of the emperor. If Emperor Zongzheng is to be merciful, he has to help out. Although this gambling house was opened by his own son, most of his family belongings that he has been an official for many years are also buried in it. If it is really checked, the loss will not be big Small.

Qu Guang laughed: "Is that so... I feel that Mr. Xiangguo is worrying too much. How can the emperor really attack you? It's just a superficial explanation for General Shenwu, and he will let Mr. Zhang take full control of it." This matter is over, how can Mr. Zhang have trouble with you." After speaking, he glanced at Zhang Fan who was not far away, obviously wanting to leave this mess to him.

Zhong Xuliang is not stupid. Compared with Hou Bingchen's role to Emperor Zongzheng at the moment, it is not only the gap between Jianjia Yushu, the emperor will not give him good looks, I am afraid that it will be good if he doesn't copy all his old stories. Zhang Fan was only following orders, and he didn't have the guts to play tricks inside.

"Master Shangshu, this gambling shop has such a large scale, and your expenses in it are also indispensable. Now such a matter has nothing to do with you, is it too big?"

Qu Guang's expression paused, and his face sank a bit: "Master Xiangguo, what are you talking about? Qu is just playing around. Daye law clearly prohibits officials from prostitutes, but it doesn't mention gambling houses. Even if this matter goes to the emperor, Qu Mou is not unreasonable. Mr. Xiangguo has time to argue with me here, so why not find a way to talk to General Shenwu, if he is willing to stop, this matter It’s been easier since then.”

Qu Guang's mind is clear, even the emperor has to pay for General Shenwu, and he has almost no chance to curry favor with him, how could he act like an early bird, offend the emperor, and even offend Hou Bingchen? no more.

After finishing speaking, without looking at Zhong Xuliang's blackened face with anger, he made a virtual bow, then flung his sleeves and left.

Looking at Qu Guang's back, Zhong Xuliang really had the urge to catch up with him and bite him, and with extreme hatred, he looked at the Ciguo referendum on the other side to ask for help.

Fortunately, Ci Guogong was still indifferent, stroked his beard, and shook his head lightly at Zhong Xuliang, signaling him not to worry, and leaving this matter to himself.

Only then did Zhong Xuliang let out his breath, but for Qu Guang's cunning rat nature, this grudge can be regarded as written down.

-

Since Emperor Zongzheng wanted Gu Xiangtan to assist the prince, Gu Xiangtan told the emperor that the prince's temperament is unstable because he has not read enough books. It will definitely change this bad habit.He also knows that although he is there, he is too young, and if he tells the prince what to do, he will not accept it, so he asked Zen master Guanzheng and the prince's tutor to teach him, and ordered him a book every day. Write your impressions by yourself, and submit it to the emperor and several princes after writing. Whether the emperor reads it or not is another matter, but at least the prince dare not play sloppy with them because of this.

This makes the prince very depressed. He already has a lot of ways to govern the country to learn, and he even has no time to listen to operas and go shopping in the garden. The nagging Buddhism class, these are not counted, but at this moment, he is asked to read a book a day. It is impossible to write without reading the impression, and with so many eyes staring at him, no one dares to give him water. The one who hates people is the rules set by Gu Xiangtan, and he himself abides by them. As much as the prince sees, Gu Xiangtan also sees as much. He also writes when the prince writes. Not only can the prince not catch his mistakes, but he also suits Gu Xiangtan even more. It is spiritual intelligence, but I am stupid and stupid!

Do you think the prince can be happy?After enduring it for a few days, I couldn't take it anymore, so I simply put my child down, pretended to be sick, and even didn't want to go to Guozi Temple, let alone see Gu Xiangtan, and I could hide for a while.

But if he didn't come, it made the Guozi Temple a lot cleaner, and the atmosphere in the hall was much better. Even the Third Prince often had a smile on his face, and the fans shook more cheerfully.

After school this day, Gu Xiangtan murmured until everyone had almost left, and then he left the academy. It was raining a lot outside, and the cold wind of early winter blew, making it even colder. On the ground, he looked at Zhao Yuan who was staying under the eaves.

The corner of Gu Xiangtan's mouth twitched, and he walked over slowly and said, "Who are you waiting for?"

Zhao Yuan looked at him: "Wait for you."

Gu Xiangtan didn't hold back, but still laughed, and rolled up his sleeves: "It's so cold, I don't know how to stand inside."

Seeing the bright and bright smile on his face, Zhao Yuan softened her tone, pointed to the stack of books in Bi Fu's hand and said, "It's nothing, I forgot this before, you were supposed to give it away, so I should give it back to you." You."

Gu Xiangtan nodded: "Then you go with me to deliver it, I happen to have something to ask the genius doctor."

Zhao Yuan also nodded, and the two walked out together, Bi Fu and Su Xiben both came to hold umbrellas, but Gu Xiangtan said: "Give it to me, the wind is strong, and you will get wet in a while." .”

But before he could take over the umbrella, Zhao Yuan had already taken it over, stretched it open, and covered the heads of the two of them.

Gu Xiangtan raised his head and looked at the green branches and vines painted on the umbrella above his head. The wisps of color forcibly abandoned the surrounding gloom and smog, reflecting this small world brightly and vividly. For no reason.

Holding the umbrella by Zhao Yuan, the two walked side by side, but when they reached the courtyard, Gu Xiangtan paused, and Zhao Yuan also stopped.

In the middle of the yard not far away, there was a person kneeling upright. The robe on the person's body was soaked by the rain, and he was shivering in this cold season, looking extremely miserable. But still knelt motionless.