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It wasn't until the two of them disappeared that Tsing Yi realized that he was still holding the girl's paper umbrella in his hand and forgot to return it to her.He laughed at himself, turned and walked into the mountain gate.

Putting away the paper umbrella and standing it outside the hall door, the man in Tsing Yi walked into the Buddhist hall again.But seeing the gray-robed monk still standing in the hall, holding in his hand the hexagram lot that the girl had drawn just now, he seemed to be thinking with his head down.

The man in green smiled and stepped forward, reaching out his hand to take the hexagram sign from the gray robe monk's hand, but he couldn't prevent the gray robe monk from turning around, avoiding it, and laughed loudly, "How can it be so easy to see the secret? "

Amidst the laughter, the gray-robed monk shook his hands, and threw the cylinder of the Mansheng hexagram lottery and the lottery drawn by the girl to the top of the hall together.The stick cylinder was tilted in the air, and a hundred bamboo sticks were scattered and fell straight to the ground.

As soon as the gray-robed monk made a move, the man in green flew up, his movement was as swift as a shooting star, in an instant, he stretched out his right hand to grab the stick, and as he waved it, he could only hear the sound of chirping in the air There was a sound, and when he fluttered down from his body, another divination stick was not bad, and it fell into the stick holder in his hand again.

The grey-robed monk laughed long and loudly, shaking the candles in the hall: "What a flying cloud! What a splitting light and catching shadows! Zhan Zhao, I haven't seen you for two years. I didn't expect your lightness kungfu to be so proficient. I, Ouyang Chun, sighed." Fru!"

This grey-robed monk was actually Ouyang Chun, the Northern Xia who was well-known throughout China.In recent years, he has not been seen in the rivers and lakes, but he has already shaved the lotus platform and lived in seclusion in this mountain temple.

"Brother Ouyang is laughing at you for making an axe!" The man in Tsing Yi smiled humbly, with a spring breeze in his clear brows, it was Zhan Zhao.He turned around and stood, with a hexagram stick between the index finger and middle finger of his left hand, ebony and vermilion lacquer, which was exactly the one that the girl just pulled.

Zhan Zhao put the lottery holder back on the incense table, clasped his fists to salute Ouyang Chun: "Zhan Zhao met Brother Ouyang!" Before he could finish his sentence, he lightly tapped his forehead with the back of his hand, and said with a smile: "It's a sin, I forgot—"

He clenched his fists again: "Zhan Zhao has met Master Huiguang!"

Northern Xia Ouyang Chun, originally from Liaodong, his ancestors also have Hu blood, and his appearance is strange.He has practiced martial arts since he was a child, and has superb martial arts skills. He is heroic and majestic, but his personality is very deep and stable.When he was young, he used to be a commanding envoy, but he left after a few years. Since then, he has been a chivalrous man to help those in need, traveling across the rivers and lakes, known as "Purple Bearded Uncle".Zhan Zhao became famous when he was young, and he was called the Heroes of the North and South with him.The two have been friends for a long time, they met in Bianjing five years ago, they hit it off and became confidants.Although Ouyang Chun and Zhan Zhao are nearly 20 years apart, they are like brothers to each other.Two years ago, Ouyang Chun saw through the world of mortals, and was ordained as a monk at the Daxiangguo Temple in Bianliang, with the dharma name Huiguang.Although the Daxiangguo Temple is far away, it is hard to avoid the bustling capital, so Ouyang Chun soon traveled around the world, and is currently placing orders at Fengxian Temple outside Xiangyang City.

Although Ouyang Chun has converted to the Three Jewels, but at this moment when he reunited with Zhan Zhao in a different place, he was overjoyed, and unconsciously regained some of his former Jianghu spirit in his words.

"Your brother's words are wrong! Once you enter the Buddhist gate, the four elements are empty. Ouyang Chun or Hui Guang, what's the difference?"

Zhan Zhao said with a smile: "Master's sharpness is getting stronger and stronger! Zhan Zhao is a mortal child, please give me more advice, Master."

The two looked at each other, held hands and smiled.

Ouyang Chun looked at Zhan Zhao silently, sighing in his heart.But even though he was dressed in casual clothes, he couldn't hide his righteousness and vigor, just like himself when he was young.

It's just that I have seen through the right and wrong of the officialdom early on, like a wild crane soaring into the sky, without restraint; but the man in front of me is as deep as the sea once he enters the temple, and he will never return from the rivers and lakes...

Ouyang Chun sighed inwardly, and said to Zhan Zhao: "If you don't have anything to go to the Three Treasures Hall, brother, what business do you have here this time? Can't the case be found in the Xiangyang Mansion?"

Zhan Zhao suppressed his smile, and said seriously: "That's right. Zhan Zhao is indeed destined to come here this time. This matter...it's a long story..." He paused, looked around the Buddha Hall, and saw Showing a little vigilance.

Ouyang Chun said: "It's okay. The abbot of Fengxian Temple and two Zhike monks moved to Ganhua Temple in Xiangyang City a few days ago. Right now, there are only you and me inside the gate."

His voice slowed down, and he continued: "Seeing that you left Beijing and came here alone, I knew there must be a major reason. Otherwise, why should I bother that little girl away so early?"

Zhan Zhao couldn't help laughing: "That's right. I was also wondering just now, how can there be such a monk in this world? Thinking about it, this must be your trick."

Ouyang Chun also smiled: "But I'm afraid that little girl is absolutely extraordinary. I have been in the rivers and lakes for 20 years, and I have seen countless people. It is rare to see such a charm..." He glanced at Zhan Zhao, and said with a smile: "If If it’s not a stunning beauty, how can Nan Xia watch him off in the wind outside the mountain gate, forgetting to return the umbrella?”

Don't look at Ouyang Chun who stayed in the hall just now, but all the things outside the mountain gate have not been hidden from his eyes and ears.Ouyang Chun has never been married in his life, and he is not close to women, but at the moment he teases Zhan Zhao, he has no scruples.

Zhan Zhao lowered his head and smiled, the girl's figure flashed in his mind, he raised his eyes and said, "Master, you are joking. Zhan Zhao has important things in front of him, so why would he provoke changes? It's just that the girl's figure is erratic and her expression is resentful." , seems to be full of thoughts, but the hands are very generous...Zhan Zhao can't help being a little curious..."

"Not only that," Ouyang Chun continued, "The lottery she drew also has a lot of mystery..."

Zhan Zhao flipped his left hand, and the hexagram stick slipped down his palm, the head of the stick was like cinnabar, shining with a lustrous luster, but there was no sign.

It was an empty ticket!

Zhan Zhao couldn't help being taken aback, and asked Ouyang Chun, "An empty lottery?"

Ouyang Chun stepped forward and said: "That's right. There are a total of [-] hexagram sticks in this lottery container, and the girl just happened to hit the only empty lottery among them. I don't know if it's fate or fate... "

Zhan Zhao frowned and asked, "This...what's the reason for the empty sign?"

Ouyang Chun smiled but did not answer: "The secret must not be leaked..."

Zhan Zhao didn't ask any further questions, but just lowered his head and silently looked at the blank lottery.

The hexagram sign lay quietly in his palm, slender and cold, just like her.

The overcast and rain gradually subsided, the clouds and smoke covered the mountains, and the mountain temples appeared and disappeared in the mist.

Ouyang Chun and Zhan Zhao sat down in the meditation room in the backyard of the Buddhist Hall of Fengxian Temple.After years of separation, the two reunited under the eaves of this foreign country. They were happy to meet each other, cooking tea and talking together.

Ouyang Chun looked at Zhan Zhao and drank half a cup of tea, and said, "Which case you came here for, you can talk about it now."

Zhan Zhao put down the teacup: "To be honest, this time Master Bao was ordered to investigate an important case and sent me here to investigate the evidence; if there is convincing evidence, the criminal will be arrested on the spot and sent back to Bianjing for trial."

Seeing his serious expression, Ouyang Chun asked, "What case? Who is the suspect?"

Zhan Zhao stood up, looked at the courtyard through the window, and softly uttered seven words: "Cooperate with the enemy and seek rebellion, King Xiangyang."

Ouyang Chun is a man who has experienced many changes, and he couldn't help being surprised when he heard this: "This matter is not trivial! Is there any evidence?"

Zhan Zhao turned around and said, "Brother Ouyang, I believe you know a thing or two about the situation in the northwest. Yuan Hao has been on his own for a year. Whether it is war or peace, the officials in the court have not yet reached a decision. Secret layout. Right now Yanzhou is tight, and the war is on the verge of breaking out. Maybe when you and I are talking at this moment, the fortress outside Yanzhou city is fighting each other."

Ouyang Chun said sternly: "That's right. Sirius star appeared in the northwest, and Ziwei was in distress. A big battle may be inevitable... Poor creatures in the world, but they will suffer from war..." Although he is open-minded and free-spirited, he is naturally compassionate. There is already a look of compassion on his face.

Zhan Zhao said again: "In order to prevent the leakage of military information, the imperial court has secretly ordered a thorough investigation of party spies in the northwest and important towns in Gyeonggi. Three months ago, Yushitai captured two spies in Bianjing, both of whom were placed in the Privy Council by the party for many years. Yu Shitai tortured and extorted a confession, and one of them confessed that King Xiangyang and Yuan Hao had a secret alliance long ago, and that the defense secrets of the Northwest Border Pass had been leaked to Dang Xiang by King Xiangyang."

Ouyang Chun asked in surprise, "Do you have any testimony?"

Zhan Zhao shook his head, and said, "No. On the night that person recorded his statement, both criminals died in Yushitai Prison."

Ouyang Chun was surprised: "How did you die?"

Zhan Zhao said: "Poisoned! After death, the prisoner's face looks like life, but his beard and hair are all gray. The imperial physician in the imperial pharmacy didn't test out what kind of poison it was. Afterwards, when Mr. Bao was discussing with us, Mr. Gongsun mentioned that there is a drama in the Western Regions. The poison is said to be refined from a very rare poisonous snow lotus on Helan Mountain. It died in the middle of the body.

Ouyang Chun said: "Could it be the He Lanxue recorded in the Poison Sutra?"

Zhan Zhao raised his eyebrows and said, "That's right. Brother Ouyang, do you have any clues?"

Ouyang Chun said: "Five or six years ago when I went to Xiqiang, I met a local stranger. I heard from him that Helan Xue is a strange poison in the world, very rare, and the method of refining it is even a tradition of the party and nobles. Secret..." Suddenly, he seemed to think of something: "My dear brother, have you heard of the three words Yipintang?"

Zhan Zhao was moved and said, "What you said is that the escort of Dangxiang Wangting personally accompanied Yipintang?"

Ouyang Chun said: "Exactly! I heard that in addition to guarding the party king, this hall also has the responsibility of spying on the military situation. Yipin hall is governed by the party's royal family, and its subordinates are all dead soldiers who have been raised for many years. They usually act secretly and use ruthless methods. He is good at using heresy techniques, but rarely reveals his hidden form. I heard from the Xiqiang stranger that this He Lanxue is one of the poisons that Yipintang is good at using."

Zhan Zhao bowed his head and said, "Yipintang has never set foot in the Central Plains, this time He Lanxue suddenly appeared in the capital, could it be that..."

Immediately, he grasped the long sword at his waist, and smiled brightly: "The name of the Yipin hall hangs down in the Western Regions, Qingfeng in the palm of Zhan has been lonely for a long time, if I can take advantage of this moment, I will be happy!"

Ouyang Chun glanced at the scabbard in Zhan Zhao's hand, and said with a smile, "That's right, you brought Zhan Lu out this time. Even if all the masters of Yipintang are out, what's there to be afraid of?"

The scabbard was black and unadorned, as clear as ink, and the hilt was narrow and unsophisticated, without any decorations. Zhanlu, a peerless famous sword forged by Shanjie Furnace for three years.This Zhanlu sword has gone through thousands of years. Its spine is forged with bones and its front is tempered with blood. It is a rare sharp weapon in the world.Zhan Zhao got this sword from his master many years ago, but he thought it was too sharp and easy to cause trouble, so he rarely wore it by his side, and most people in the world didn't know that this sword belonged to Zhan Zhao.The good and bad times of this trip to Xiangyang are unpredictable, Zhan Zhao has an important task to go to the danger alone, after thinking twice, he still takes Zhanlu with him.

Ouyang Chun pondered for a moment, then frowned and said: "Those two criminals are in Yushitai Prison, they have already searched their bodies before entering the prison, where did they get the poison?"

Zhan Zhao shook his head and said, "There is no clue about this."

Ouyang Chun said: "In this way, the culprit must have taken the poison brought in from outside and committed suicide, or even someone from outside directly poisoned him... I'm afraid there are already mixed dragons and snakes in Yushitai!"

Zhan Zhao said in a deep voice: "Brother Ouyang's words are very true! This case is indeed full of doubts. This is a serious matter. The officials have ordered the Privy Council to immediately reorganize the Northwest deployment, and at the same time transfer the case to Kaifeng Prefecture for investigation. The words are actually countermeasures, and the prince must be innocent; if what he said is true... then Zhan Zhao will definitely send the prince to Bianjing and hand it over to Mr. Bao for trial!"

Ouyang Chun pondered: "This is not easy!...I have lived here in Fengxian Temple for half a year. Although I seldom enter the city, I know a thing or two about the affairs in this city. The king of Xiangyang, Zhao Jue, has been here for nearly 20 years. Since he came here, he has been governing the world in a peaceful and peaceful way, and the people of the four people are humble. Although Xiangyang City is a city in the Song Dynasty, it is thousands of miles away from Bianjing after all. It is said that the sky is high and the emperor is far away. Most of the people in this city are I know that there is a prince, but I don’t know that there is an official family... Even in the Jingchu land outside Xiangyang City, many officials, big and small, respect and flatter the prince as if they are holy. This matter affects the whole body: if it is proved to be false, then you and Lord Bao will never meet the prince again in the future; if it is verified that it is true, it will inevitably turn upside down... Did you bring the imperial decree?"

Zhan Zhao shook his head, but his expression was very relaxed, as if he was used to it: "To avoid accidents, I did not come here this time with an imperial order. If it is verified to be true, I will arrest you immediately and return to Beijing. This is an official order."

Ouyang Chun shook his head and sighed: "In the past 70 years, the Zhao family has always been like this—there is a rift between brothers, uncles and nephews, but the courtiers are behind..."

Immediately he said solemnly: "Xiangyang City has always been heavily guarded, and there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the palace. Even you, you must not be careless."

Zhan Zhao was silent for a while, and said: "A month ago, the official family ordered Luan Shizhong and Luan Shiyi, the guards with swords in the Chongqing Palace, to secretly spy on the Xiangyang Palace. Unexpectedly, nothing happened. The whereabouts of the two of them are still unknown, and we don't know whether they are alive or dead..."

Ouyang Chun moved his face and said: "Chongqing Shuangying's martial arts are superb, even the first-class masters in the Jianghu have few opponents, even the two of them can't get out of their bodies?"

Zhan Zhao's eyes fell on Ouyang Chun, and said: "This is also one of the reasons why I came to Xiangyang City. Brother Luan and I are ministers in the same palace, and have always been congenial. If the two of them are in trouble now, they will be the tiger's den and Longtan. , I will also rescue them.”

Ouyang Chun sighed: "This matter is really tricky! I'm afraid that the two of them probably failed to spy on them, but they already startled the snake... You must be careful in everything you do!"

Zhan Zhao smiled and said, "That's right. So instead of staying at the inn in the city, I'm going to Fengxian Temple. These days, I'm bound to disturb Master."

Ouyang Chun said with a smile: "Wild Country Temple, Mr. Zhan, please take care of me. This Mr. Bao, who has been named a direct bachelor of Longtu Pavilion, is so stingy, and even saves you the expense of staying in the hotel..."

Zhan Zhao also said with a smile: "Master already has the gold ingot donated by that girl today, is he still thinking about the money from Kaifeng Mansion?"

The meditation room is simple and plain, with deep vegetation.The road ahead is treacherous and unpredictable, and the situation is full of dangers, all of which are reflected in the smile between the lone traveler and the monk Yunshui.