[Comprehensive] living to death

Time is a fleeting thing.This is emphasized because it has been five years since the new king ascended the throne.

That's right, it has been five years since the new King Gong ascended the throne.

In the past few years, the new king can be said to be conscientious and dedicated to working for Qiaoguo.After the reform of the Yuan Dynasty and the promulgation of the first edict, it was hard to rectify the old official system, and select capable officials to put them in appropriate positions... After finishing all this, exactly five years have passed.Although the changes at the upper levels will not affect the people immediately, and the new king has only just written it out, thinking about several important livelihood policies, so the common people cannot directly feel the favor of the new king for a while, but most people are already very grateful.

Because thanks to the reign of the king, the demons that ravaged the land of Qiao Kingdom finally disappeared.As long as the safety of life can be guaranteed, other things can be done step by step.

The new year name is "Zhaoning", which is the fifth year of Zhaoning.Qiaoguo has not yet recovered from the decline of the past two decades, but if you look down from a high place, you can see more and more greens dyeing the original desolate plains and hills.These vigorous vitality centered on the capital Aoshuang, and spread all the way to the north and south.

There is a place called "Peilang" in the north of Qiaoguo, which is one of the central cities in the north, and used to have developed border trade.One of the first things that King Gong did after he came to the throne was to agree with neighboring countries on policies related to economic exchanges, and quickly formulate relevant laws to implement them.As a transit point for trade with the Qing Kingdom, Peilang was one of the first places in the Qiao Kingdom to become rich.

The strong and beautiful city walls, the wide and neat streets, and the flags embroidered with business names fluttered high and low.The merchants traveled from south to north, and when they stayed here, they would yell loudly to do some transactions, which gave birth to local business prosperity.

In the most prosperous area of ​​Peilang, there is a particularly conspicuous mansion with painted green columns and painted and carved beams. It is silent during the day and brilliant at night.Needless to say, this is naturally a place of leisure that most men would yearn for.

Brothels are not open during the day.However, at this moment, on the third-floor terrace facing the inner courtyard, there was a man sitting on the railing, holding a small wine glass between his fingers, sipping fine wine carelessly.

To say it is "good wine" is actually reluctant, because compared to the truly mellow wines this man has ever drank in his life, the best wine with wave can only be said to be barely palatable.

However, men have never paid attention to these things.He can not only enjoy the world's top luxury indifferently, but also sleep peacefully in the dilapidated temples in the mountains.If the wine is good enough, he can drink it happily; if the wine is average, he can also have a good time.

At his level, what he tastes has nothing to do with the material itself, but only his own state of mind.

As is the case with wine, so is beauty.

Beauty used to be like this.

The beauties by his side tried several times to get his attention, but to no avail.The beauty was secretly annoyed, and looked at herself in the mirror quietly, thinking why this benefactor who patronizes and spends generously during the day seems to treat the brothel as a tavern?Could it be that she is not beautiful enough?

"Mr. Fenghan..." She adjusted her stance, showing her best appearance, and then called out to the guest in a charming voice.

The man waved his hand.

The beauty's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately fell silent.

The air is quiet.

The man held the wine and looked from afar, but never looked back.Strange to say, this Mr. Feng Han was bold and casual in his words and deeds before, and he was dressed like a dusty traveler - he didn't even tie his hair up, just tied it up with a cloth strip.But now when he is silent, there is a strange majesty and indifference around him.

After a while, footsteps were heard on the stairs behind him.At this moment, Mr. Feng Han, who had been in a silent trance for a long time, gently swirled the wine in his glass, drank it down in one gulp, and let out a sigh of satisfaction, saying, "Peilang is really a good place."

Someone came forward.

The beauty first saw the sister who was leading the way, and she was signaled to back down with a concealed gesture.The beauty pouted unconvincedly, thinking that she hadn't won this battle, how could she have any reason to retreat?

So she paused for a while.

During this meal, the new guest took off his hood, revealing his true face.

The first thing that catches the eye is the long hair that flows straight down like a waterfall; the jet-black, shiny silver, and incredibly smooth long hair reminds one of the mountain stream under the night moon, and the coolness hits the bottom of my heart.Then the eyes, equally black but shining like a deep night sky filled with nebulae.

"It's been a long time, Mr. Feng Han."

The guest smiled.

God - God!The beauty heard the exclamation and scream in her heart.This person is really... so bad at using his appearance!If it was her, she could have such beauty, such white and flawless soft skin, such hair and eyes, and such an elegant neck, she only needs a little bit of modification-a little blush on the lips and the corners of the eyes, and then what? Nothing, just a hazy look and a mysterious smile are enough to make anyone fall...

Mr. Feng Han, who used the brothel as a tavern, finally turned around at this time.The moment his gaze touched the guest, those dark brown eyes that had been bored before suddenly lit up.It was as if a flame had illuminated him, dispelling all that absent-mindedness and indifference.

It was a scorching gaze, like lightning flashing across the sky, only revealed in an instant.

The beauty couldn't help clenching her fists, thinking seriously and admiringly: Mr. Feng Han, good eyesight!

Please come on!She cast a solemn glance at the two guests for the last time, and briskly walked down the stairs with her companion, full of the gorgeous fantasies that arose in an instant.

There are only two people left in the elegant seats on the third floor.The breeze blows, the gauze curtain moves, and the fine wine in the cup sways slightly.Feng Han sat casually leaning against the railing, his long dark green hair was loosely tied to one side, and there were some dilapidated beards on his face.He didn't move, he just shook the wine glass in his hand, and asked lazily, "Shall we have a drink together?"

"No, I don't think animals should be allowed to drink."

Feng Han laughed with a "chi" and tilted his head to watch her go to the table and sit down. He poured himself a glass of clear water, and the swaying water shone on his snow-white wrist.He twirled the wine glass in his hand, filled the jug with another glass of wine, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Looking at Yu Taifu, he can even drink two more glasses of wine."

"Then I am really flattered. Thank you, His Majesty King Yan. On behalf of the Animal Protection Association, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you."

Shang Long laughed.This is a bold man, he can laugh whenever he wants, his chest vibrates and makes a cheerful sound, even the wine dripping from his hand is like a happy embellishment.

"Respect for the Animal Protection Association and the revival of Qiaoguo."

After he finished drinking, he filled another glass, and when he wanted to drink again, the delicate flagon could not pour out any more wine anyway.Looking up at the teasing eyes of Taifu Shang, Shang Long was not embarrassed, he just smiled and put the drinking utensils aside.

"Is Mrs. Six not with you?"

"I said I met an old friend, so I abandoned my poor master." Shang Long sighed with a smile, "I'm probably having a happy chat on some mountain at the moment; in the end, it's just a foolish unicorn who loves to play. Yes Yes, the last time I promised to help you find something..."

"found it?"

"I found nothing." Shang Long said, "However, there are a few books that I think may be useful. I have asked people to register them out of the warehouse, and I will send someone to deliver them after a while."

"Thank you, Shang Long." Mingyue said thoughtfully, "Sure enough... I have also asked Fangguo and Qingguo, and they are all in the same situation."

She didn't feel disappointed at all, she casually hooked the small water glass and turned it around.

His Majesty King Yan and Taifu Yan are notoriously fond of running around. Coincidentally, so is the current Taifu Yan.In the past five years, Mingyue has searched for clues all over the world, trying to piece together the truth she wants from fragments of myths and legends scattered all over the world.In the process of tossing around, she occasionally happened to meet the master and servant of the Yan Kingdom who was also tossing around; after encountering more times, she simply asked Shang Long and Liutai to help find the myths and legends about the Emperor of Heaven and the Queen Mother of the West. part.After all, this world is different from the 21st century across the sea. It is an ancient society with occluded information, and many precious materials are stuffed in deep palaces to accumulate dust.

Today is Mingyue's visit to Peilang to deal with some matters. He happened to hear that "Feng Han" was wandering here, so he made an appointment to meet.

"Sorry, it doesn't seem to help this time."

Gong Taifu came back to his senses, his eyes looking over were clear and bright, and his smile gushed out like spring water. "I want to think about how to answer this sentence. Do I have to say, 'Where is that, His Majesty Yan Wang is so polite. I have taken care of you a lot before, and I have not repaid you. It has caused you new troubles. I am grateful for your help. , if I still want to accept your apology, I will be really panicked'?" She pretended to groan.

Shang Long also responded with a dignified expression, and said solemnly: "So Taifu is so grateful for this king? I understand. Although this help is nothing to me, since it has caused such heavy pressure on Taifu , then this king suggests that Yu Taifu will repay him with his body, and he will live in Xuanying Palace in Yan Kingdom from now on, and the date of return is uncertain."

Mingyue squinted: "Why, besides robbing civilian men, His Majesty King Yan is planning to rob Qilin from another country?"

"Forcibly robbing a famous man? It sounds good." Shang Long rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "But when did I rob a civilian boy... Oh, you said it was unscheming."

"Wu Mou" is a person's name, that person's name is Yang Zhuheng, who was an official in the immortal class during the Xiaowang period before Shang Long.In Shanglong's first dynasty, Zhu Heng, as the chief commander, has been doing his best to assist Wang Shang in governing the Yan Kingdom.But last year, Zhu Heng resigned.Mingyue didn't know the process, but only heard that Master Yang suddenly lost interest in life after working conscientiously and diligently for 600 years, so he insisted on withdrawing from the fairyland and living in seclusion among the people.But when Mingyue knew about this matter, it already had a horrific ending of "His Majesty King Yan personally plundered Zhu Heng back to Xuanying Palace".

"So, how is Lord Yang doing now?" Mingyue asked with concern, "Last time I heard from Mrs. Liu that you are very troubled by this matter?"

"The Sixth Wife really told you everything. Is Taifu really not considering coming to Xuanying Palace as a guest?" Shang Long laughed. If you work, people will be refreshed. You don't have to worry about it."

"But I'm still sitting on the throne, and I'm not planning to get out of the situation first." He sighed half-truthfully, with a hint of boredom in his eyes inadvertently.

His Majesty King Yan smiled a little rascally, and said: "Really... If one of them makes such a thing happen to me, be careful that this king will follow me too."

——And the king's willfulness is not so easily redeemable.

The king with a laid-back appearance sat there lazily, with a smile on his face and a smile in his tone, but beneath the smile on the surface, there was a faint trace of strange indifference.

Mingyue looked at him, then got up and walked in front of him.After finding Wang, her appearance was frozen at the age of 15, just like Shang Long also maintained the appearance of 500 and nine years old for more than 28 years.Even so, the 15-year-old girl can still look down on this man effortlessly in the situation of standing and sitting.

"You're not really planning to make a fuss, are you?"

"Well, I don't think it will be for the time being, or my idiot Qilin will cry miserably."

"Is there anything I can do to help you?"

His Majesty Yan's expression paused for a moment.Then he laughed.This is a pure smile that melts away the subtle boredom and indifference just now, leaving only a piece of heartiness and joy, with the taste of the unfettered sunshine and sea breeze many years ago.When his eyes were also fully saturated with a smile, he finally looked to match his youthful appearance.

Is this the answer Miss Ka Mo would have... He sighed with a smile, talking to himself in his heart.

"If Master Gong is willing to let me take back Xuanying Palace by force, I will definitely be able to persist for another 500 years, but unfortunately Master Yuan refuses to agree." Shang Long raised his eyebrows and said solemnly, "But only with the current This kind of heart can also motivate me to continue to work hard.”

"——So, please trouble Taifu and His Majesty the King to take care of themselves."

Mingyue stared at him for a few seconds, her serious expression relaxed. "This is so... people who don't know think that His Majesty King Yan has a crush on me." She complained lightly.

"Maybe this is the truth." Shang Long continued casually, "or it should be said that it is a life-saving straw, which is far more important than the emotion of secret love - because I will desperately hold on to it, Mingyue. "

When His Majesty King Yan stretched out his hand, Gong Taifu took a step back.The wind blowing in from the nave suddenly increased a bit, and it made a sound similar to "whooping" when passing through certain narrow aisles.

King Yan withdrew his hand indifferently, turned to look outside.The three-story building here is already a tall building. Looking out, you can see that the roof of the city is blooming in layers. There are countless tiles spreading and spreading, mixed with pedestrians and flags on the street, forming a crowded scene. A picture of a bustling city.

"Qiao Country is lucky." Shang Long said, "The neighboring countries at both ends are very peaceful. Not only will they not bring troubles to refugees, but they can also rapidly develop their own economy through trade exchanges. Unlike Yan Country, it is always a headache to deal with other countries. In the past, it was the Qing Kingdom, later even the Dai Kingdom in the north, and now the Liu Kingdom on the edge. Because of the various problems of resettling the refugees, my head was about to be shattered by the roar of the curtain, and I had to run out to catch my breath. Tone."

"It's hard work for those who can." Mingyue shrugged without sympathy, "It's like this now, my king can't wait to work without sleep every day, worrying about this and that all day long, and there is no one in sight. If there is another problem with neighboring countries ? I think I can only knock him out and force him to sleep."

"Hahahaha, King Gong is a workaholic type."

"That's right." Mingyue replied affirmatively, "So I need to go back quickly and supervise him to rest. Then goodbye, Shang Long, it's a pleasure to meet friends in the couple's wave. I hope everything goes well for you and the Sixth Wife afterward."

The beast-rider carried the 塙taifu, and soon turned into a small dot in the high sky.

Shang Long looked in that direction with his chin resting, stretched out his hand to make a comparison, and then lightly closed his index finger and thumb together, as if he was holding that small dot in his hand.

"A 'chance encounter'..."

The indifference mixed with extreme fatigue appeared on his face again, like black mist, entrenched in his supposedly bright and wise eyes.

"But about the life-saving straw, I'm not joking."

keep going...

For Liu Tai, for Zhu Heng and the others, and for the people of Yan Kingdom; these people all need him, and once the 500-year-old building collapses, it will be devastating...

—but does he need it himself?All this nonsense...

No.

There is at least one other thing... that can make him truly recall the feeling when he was "Sao Takashi Komatsu", and that can allow him to re-bath in the sunshine and sea breeze that have long since disappeared in time...

What can make him feel the freshness and expectation of being a "human being" again is not only for all others but also for his own...

...the last straw, the only piece of driftwood.

He really wanted to grab it.