[Comprehensive] Tang Ji

When the weather is getting cooler, the maple leaves in the yard are already red.

Zhikong had a fever during this time and had been bedridden for many days.

For the first time, Sizi realized that Zhikong was really old.

But he seemed quite happy.

Sizi knew that Zhikong's origin must be very difficult, but would anyone be so happy in the face of illness?

With his current body, he could die at any time...

not understand.

Selfishly, she didn't want Zhikong to leave like this.

Then she would be left alone.

However, if death is a long-awaited solution for Chikong...

——No, as expected, I still don’t understand.

Because of Zhikong's body, Sizi reduced the number of times she went to Seimei's place.

Seimei and Boya came to visit a few times, Chikong seemed very happy, and he stayed with Qingming all night, and seemed to say something.

In the next few times, Ouchi also sent people to come.It didn't take long to leave.

As Zhikong said that day, even if he had an audience with the emperor, the ministers in the court would not be in an endless stream.

I really don't know what he did then.

There is another thing that surprised Sizi very much, that is King Ma Cangye that Zhikong said that day.

He also came.

This is the first time Sizi has seen King Ma Cang Ye. Although he looks gentle and refined like Qingming, he feels that there is a clear difference between the two.Unlike Jian Seimei, Zhikong's expression was a little awkward.

Where is the danger of such a person?

The two of them didn't know what they said. When King Ma Cang Ye came out, he had a mocking expression on his face.

Sizi glanced at him curiously, and met Ma Cang Ye Wang's gaze.

His gaze was like water, as if the taunt just now was an illusion.

King Ma Cang Ye nodded to her and left the monastery.

"Hey, he seems to be in a hurry."

According to legend, there is a waterfall on Mt. Oe, and the water from the waterfall flows down into the Arakawa tributary river that flows from Kai.Next to the waterfall, that is, on the bank of the Arakawa River passing through Mt. Oe, there lived a monster named "Izumi".All the potions made by his hands have become the best potions without exception.As long as you rub it on the wound, the wound will heal quickly.Even the old skin will be revived and become youthful and beautiful.So much so that it is said that it has the effect of bringing the dead back to life.

"However, no one knows whether it will work or not. There are so many powerful monsters in Dajiang Mountain. If you want to get to the riverside of the waterfall, you have to go through the whole mountain. I guess I haven't even seen Quan Weng before, and the monsters were killed on the way." I ate it."

"But, you have to try it. Since it can be said that it is such a god, there must be something amazing about it."

"Like I said, the important thing is not whether there is any effect, but the monsters of Dajiangshan! If you go like this, then you can't become their meal?"

Although it is a bit scary to say, it is actually no different from the truth.

Sizi couldn't help feeling a little frustrated.

She glanced at the little monster and poked his exposed belly.

"Then why are you telling me this?"

There are only two monsters in the temple.These are the two that Si Zi met when he first arrived.The appearance is weird, and it is impossible to tell what kind of monster it is-even they themselves can't tell.Like a field mouse and like a cat.

But the petite appearance is quite cute.

Sizi loves it very much.

She didn't know what the other person's name was.

It seems that in Heian-kyo, the name is a very important thing.

Seimei also said that under normal circumstances, it is not easy to say your name to non-human things.

The little monster opened his eyes, then closed them again suddenly.

"Don't you want to hear something like that?"

"Also, don't poke any more. There will be holes!"

The little monster pushed aside Sizi's branches, crawled out of the pit, patted the dirt on his body, jumped onto Sizi's shoulder, and said with a sincere expression.

"It's not like I said, you should accept your fate. After all, you are human, and you will die anyway. Even monsters like us will inevitably die."

Sizi threw away the branch, hugged his knees, and said sullenly, "I'm not a monster."

The little monster didn't even open his eyes, "Okay, okay, you're not a monster, you're a female ghost."

Sizi: "..."

But looking at Zhikong's aging body, Sizi made a decision in his heart.

"Are you going to play with Master Seimei?"

On this day, Zhikong looked much better.He sat on the narrow corridor with peaceful eyes, as if he had seen through life and death.

"Ah."

Sizi didn't say a word, because he couldn't be fooled.

"Then go early and come back early."

"Ok."

Pulling his hat, Sizi left the monastery.

Zhikong looked at Sizi's back and sighed slightly.

The days of being dependent on each other will come to an end after all.

On the way to Qingming's mansion, Sizi was preoccupied.

So he didn't notice the ox cart coming out of Suzaku Gate.The family crest on the ox cart belongs to the Ma Cang family.

Of course, Sizi himself doesn't know these things.

"stop."

A cold voice came from the bullock cart.

The driver's body trembled slightly.

The bullock cart stopped, and the people inside lifted the curtain and shouted, "His Royal Highness?"

Sizi was taken aback by the call.Following the prestige, I saw Ma Cangye Wang smiling and looking at her.

"Mr. Ye Wang?"

Sizi was obviously surprised to see King Ma Cang Ye.

The last time we met was three days ago.

King Ma Cang Ye invited Sizi to get on the ox cart, but Sizi declined because the journey was not smooth.But after learning that Sizi was going to Abe Seimei's mansion, Ma Cangye Wang said with a smile: "It just so happens that I originally planned to go to Qingming Palace tomorrow, so I might as well take His Highness Sijun with me today."

There seems to be no problem.

It would be rude to refuse.

Sizi hesitated for a moment, but got into the car anyway.

Seeing that Sizi was moved, Ma Cang Ye Wang's lips melted into a smile.

Regarding Sizi's identity, Zhikong told Asang Yewang.

That is to say, in the entire Ping'an capital, there are four people who know the identity of Sizi. Needless to say, Zhikong, Seimei, Boya, and King Ma Cangye.

No matter how surprised he was by the existence of King Ma Cang Ye, but knowing the danger of this person, Zhikong felt that it would be better to tell him the truth.He has nothing else to ask for in this life, except that after his death, his son will be well taken care of.

Although King Asakura Leaf is dangerous, his strength is comparable to Abe Seimei.Even if you can't be friends, you can't be enemies either.

"What are your plans for the future, sir?"

"Did he tell you? Well, I don't know."

Sizi propped his chin, looking not in a good mood.

"Is it the spring water of the spring man? That is a very powerful thing."

King Ma Cang Ye suddenly said such a sentence.

"Yeah, huh?" Sizi suddenly realized.

His eyes widened, and he looked at King Ma Cang Ye in disbelief.

"You know? Can you know what I'm thinking?"

She was just thinking about Quan Weng, and the other party already knew?

Is it a coincidence or a miraculous ability?

"Yes, I can hear the emotions of human beings." King Ma Cang Ye said with a mocking or arrogant expression.It's just uncomfortable.

"Sir, are you scared?"

The corners of the lips are slightly raised.

"Hey, it's not that I'm afraid. But, I really don't like being known about my feelings. After all, it's something I want to hide from others."

"Ah."

"However, if you can hear the other party's mood, it is still very powerful!"

After feeling slightly uncomfortable, Sizi began to admire from the bottom of her heart.Ma Cangye Wang was a little surprised.

"How to say?"

Sizi looked at him with eyes full of excitement.

"That is to say, if I don't speak, Mr. Ye Wang knows what I mean, isn't that very convenient? Some words are too embarrassing to say, if you don't say it, the other party will know, then this is not very good for you Okay? To save myself from being ashamed to say it, but also to convey my feelings to the other party... Well, of course, I still prefer to say something in person."

Surprised by Sizi's opinion on this matter, King Ma Cangye suddenly understood what Zhikong said to him.He couldn't help laughing.

"His Royal Highness Xi is really different from ordinary people. Heh, ordinary people are very scared when they see me."

Sizi suddenly remembered the little boy driving the car, and seemed very nervous.Is this fear?

"I'm not human anyway, and I have nothing to be afraid of."

"What if it's a human being?"

"If you were a human, would you harm me? If you wouldn't harm me, why would I be afraid? But if you are an onmyoji, you might think more about it. Anyway, these are all mystical to me. thing."

King Ma Cang Ye tapped his fan, thoughtful.

"My lord. We've arrived at Liqiao."

The little boy said softly.

The ox cart was parked at the end of the Li Bridge, and the boy was waiting outside. King Ma Cang Ye and Si Zi got out of the cart and went in together.As soon as he arrived at the door, Sizi could smell the smell of grilled fish.

"It seems that we came at the right time. It's a pity that it's not Kamogawa sweetfish."

King Ma Cang Ye just smiled and said nothing.

As soon as Si Zi stepped in, he said to Ma Cang Ye Wang: "Mr. Ye Wang, can you help me keep this secret?"

King Ma Cang Ye smiled and said, "What secret is His Highness Si Jun talking about?"

Si Zi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

"Thank you."

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On the way back, King Ma Cang Ye asked Sizi a question.

Is it worth looking for Quan Weng?It may be eaten by monsters on the way.What's more, Master Zhikong himself will die soon.

Sizi shook his head at that time, and said to King Ma Cangye like this: "Even if I can only live for one day, I think it is worth it. I have been thinking, why didn't I go to reincarnation? My father built a Buddhist temple for me. I was reincarnated into a good family. But I didn’t. Hey, I don’t know why I became like this. People are not people, ghosts are not ghosts. If my father finds out, it will be sad. It’s better to reincarnate earlier ..."

Sizi said so without thinking much.

But later I realized that if I was really eaten, would I still be able to return to Datang?

Wouldn't that hurt my father's heart even more?

Speaking of which, why did you agree to Zhi Kong to come to Heian-kyo in the first place...

King Ma Cang Ye did not refute Si Zi's words at that time.

He just gave her a guard that he carried with him, saying that he would be safe along the way.

"Avoid the invasion of evil spirits."

Sizi took the guard carefully and thanked him solemnly.

To Sizi, it was like a treasure, but to King Ma Cang Ye, it was nothing more than a worthless little thing.