The monk who is going to cross me is bent

Shi Huan, a feudal prince in the north of the Yangtze River, is extremely mysterious. Whenever he appears, something big will happen.

When Mu Beixi mentioned this person to Xiaochi back then, his solemn expression was enough to show his vigilance and concern for this person, "Even if you have never met Shi Huan, you can recognize him when you see him—— With just one glance, you will know that it is him, he is like a stone sculpture made by a craftsman, it is perfect from head to toe, there is no expression, no movement, hardly like a living person."

So when Xiao Chi saw him, he remembered what Mu Beixi had said.Shi Huan just stood in the corner, he existed here, but it seemed as if he didn't exist at all, the candlelight in the room seemed to penetrate his body and hit the wall, strangely enough, there wasn't even a shadow left behind.

Obviously there were jade craftsman's apprentices and his subordinates outside the house, but after coming in for a long time, Xiaochi not only didn't see anyone coming in, but also couldn't hear their voices.

Everything in front of me is too weird to understand with common sense.Xiaochi asked in a deep voice, "Are you a human or a ghost?"

Shi Huan's eyes were empty, he didn't look at Xiao Chi's face, his eyes fell on the jade pendant in Xiao Chi's hand.

The jade pendant that was asserted by the jade craftsman that "it takes the immortal Da Luo to descend to earth to cast spells to restore it to its original state" has been restored to seven or eight parts.There were originally five different kinds of medicinal materials on the jade carving, which were displayed in delicate and delicate reliefs, but those protruding parts were once broken into gaps by Xiaochi, and now they seem to be repaired meticulously by an invisible hand, and they are broken. The few pieces seemed to be stuck together from the inside by a bizarre force, and the last fine lines on the surface were slowly disappearing.

This is clearly a scene that would only appear in a dream. Xiaochi has searched for skilled craftsmen for two years, but no one has ever been able to guarantee that this jade pendant has been completely restored to its original appearance.

And this miracle is now happening in front of his eyes and in his hands.

This scene is almost frightening, the jade pendant seems to be repairing by itself, if it is a timid person, I am afraid that this haunted jade pendant can be thrown out.But Xiaochi was only startled, but held it more carefully in his hand.

"What are you doing?" Koike asked with narrowed eyes.

Perhaps it was Xiaochi's persistent questioning that interrupted Shi Huan. When Shi Huan moved his eyes to Xiaochi, the jade pendant in Xiaochi's hand, which was almost completely repaired, suddenly split from the middle and became two halves.

And the craftsman, who pretended to be busy, also fell heavily to the ground after losing his restraint.

"As you can see, I am repairing the jade pendant." Shi Huan finally spoke, without any expression on his face, which felt extremely incongruous with his slightly moving lips, "And you interrupted me."

This person is different from any other person he has ever met in his life. Xiaochi frowned: "...the person who is planning to kill me will help me repair the jade pendant? You..."

Everything that happened here is obviously incomprehensible. Xiaochi looked at the jade pendant in his hand, from being torn apart and incomplete, to the relief restored and divided into two, he still couldn't believe his eyes.

At this time, the cross section was neat and smooth, and the two jade carvings that fell into Xiaochi's hands seemed to be reattached together by an invisible force. After a while, Shi Huan blinked his eyes.

The jade pendant was restored to its original appearance, except for a few fine lines that seemed to have been deliberately left on it, there was no trace of it being broken into countless pieces.

...Unless the Immortal Da Luo casts a spell, the jade pendant can be restored.But the person in front of him is not a fairy.

Shi Huan said without any ups and downs: "It's not that I want to kill you, it's the need for order. For eternal stability, appropriate sacrifices are needed."

"...What are you talking about? If you don't want to kill me, why did Xiao Yi send it to me? Earlier, why did you deliberately attract Zhuang Hou's attention and want to use his hands to get rid of me? Lose?"

"Your focus is wrong." Shi Huan said indifferently, "I never existed, it doesn't matter whether I did it or not."

Xiaochi felt that one of the two of them was probably crazy, and this was hardly a conversation. The two of them were not talking to each other, and they were just talking to themselves one-sidedly.

"Although I contributed to the flames, today, it is your choice. You are not innocent." Shi Huan said in a calm tone, "I did not tamper with the jade pendant. I am willing to fulfill your last wish."

Xiaochi immediately rushed over, "What do you mean? Wait! Stop—"

In the blink of an eye, Shi Huan disappeared. There was no door or window in the corner of the wall behind him, but he disappeared in such a strange way.

Someone came in at the door. Seeing that there were only two people standing and lying down in the room, they immediately yelled, "Master! What did you do to my master?"

Xiaochi dodged to avoid the emotional apprentice craftsman, and once again looked at the empty corner in surprise, almost suspecting that everything just now was an illusion, but the repaired jade pendant in his hand reminded him that what happened just now was real .

He left a generous reward and left with his people.

When he rushed back to Xiyanguan's residence the next day, he saw the famous doctor from Jiangbei that Mu Beixi had invited for him, and he was already waiting in his residence.At this time, Xiaochi was upset, and he didn't want to pay attention to the doctor, but he didn't expect the doctor to be very angry. He rushed out and said to Xiaochi angrily: "Are you going to see a doctor? If you do, hurry up and let me Go home early! My whole family is in Jiangbei, after traveling for half a month, my old bones are about to fall apart, and my family is thinking about it!"

The subordinate scolded: "Don't be rude to Lord Yuchi!"

Seeing that the old doctor had a gray beard and was "invited" over at such an age, Xiaochi probably felt unhappy, so he raised his hand to stop the subordinate's attack, and said wearily: "In that case, let's do it now, please don't worry about it."

The old doctor's surname is Qin, and the person who can be sent here by Mu Beixi will definitely not be bad at medical skills.Sure enough, after looking around and asking about everything, the old doctor showed surprise, "Young man, how old are you, why are you..."

Xiaochi asked calmly, "Just tell me, how long can I live?"

The old doctor glanced at him, his attitude was not as fierce as before, and his tone softened a lot: "You... at most, it's only been a month."

"It's only been a month... so fast." Xiaochi sighed, but there was no fear on his face, but he seemed to accept the fact calmly.

Xiao Yi has already emptied his body from the inside, and now a layer of skin supports an illusion of innocence, but this last illusion is about to collapse.

Most of the people who followed Xiaochi at Xiyanguan were Luo'e people, and they loyally served the old prince who led the people to a new life. They stayed in Jiangbei for many years, and they were elected to Xiaochi's side because they could speak Chinese. At this time, after hearing the old doctor's diagnosis, I was so terrified that I even forgot my Chinese, and blurted out a string of Luo'e language, almost so angry that I wanted to point my sword at the old doctor, but forgot that the old doctor didn't understand at all.

The old doctor surnamed Qin also showed some unbearable expression, "Take a good rest, maybe you can last another month."

Xiaochi shook his head, touched the jade pendant that he had wrapped layer by layer, "Prepare me a month's worth of Hua Gong San."

The subordinate went there wiping away tears, but when he brought it back, he saw that Xiaochi had ordered someone to bring the horse, and he was stunned, "Master Yuchi, where are you going?"

Xiao Chi took the Hua Gong San and got on his horse, "Thank you Doctor Qin for me, and send someone to escort him back...I want to go back to Jiangbei."

Before the subordinate could tell him not to be tired and cultivate himself, he saw Xiaochi Yiqi Juechen and left like an arrow from the string.

Seeing that he couldn't stop him, he could only look at the direction the prince was leaving with tears in his eyes, and watched him go away.

Half a month later, Xiaochi arrived at Yushui City.

Mu Beixi looked up from the case, "...Is Wei Chi here? Please come in."

When Xiaochi walked in, he heard someone reporting to Mu Beixi, "The purchase of good horses may be linked with the Hu tribe in the Beidi Mountains. The horses in Jiangbei are now under the control of Xiao Zhuanghou. There are no good horses in the army, no cavalry to match them..."

"When it comes to military supplies and war preparations, of course you can't slack off." Seeing Xiaochi coming in, Mu Beixi interrupted, "You should pay more attention to this matter. I'll discuss it with you at night. Let's step back first."

Before the man withdrew, he took a special look at Xiaochi. Although Xiaochi was full of dust, he still had an outstanding appearance. Mu Beixi greeted him very naturally: "Why are you here suddenly? The doctor I invited for you..."

Xiaochi interrupted: "After two years of confrontation, the situation in Jiangbei is roughly settled now. It's about time for you and Zhuang Yan to recuperate, raise troops and store food, right?"

"You are in the south, but you can see this place very clearly. I really have this intention. It would be very good if the war can be ceased for two years and trade and commerce can be resumed." Mu Beixi boasted, "Look at it in the past few years. Your political achievements in the south are really outstanding, and I am a little bit reluctant for you to die early, take good care of your health, and work for a few more years."

The climate in Jiangbei is much colder than that in the south. In this early autumn season, the wind is already blowing.

He was wearing thin clothes, his hands and feet were cold, and his body was also cold, but at this moment his heart was extremely hot.

"Muhou, I..." Xiaochi couldn't hold back. He bit his lip and forced himself to speak out: "If you intend to sign an agreement with Zhuang Yan on the truce, can you let me go as an envoy?"

Mu Beixi looked back at him, "The reason why you ran back in such a hurry was to tell me about this matter?... Has your body reached the point where it can no longer be delayed?"

"My life's long-cherished wish is over, and at the end..." Xiaochi bowed his head in acquiescence, took a deep breath, and then said slowly, "I still want...to see him again."

Mu Beixi was also a little touched, nodded and said: "Yes, I will send an envoy to propose a truce with Zhuang Yan."

"Thank you."

Mu Beixi sighed, "Long time no see, let's be together as old friends, let's catch up casually in the afternoon."

When Yushui City was broken two years ago, Mu Beixi carried Xiaochi back to the city in full view. Coupled with Xiaochi's appearance, there have been some ugly rumors these years.

But it's different from outside guesses, Mu Beixi treats this son of Luo'e royal family favorably, not because they have a dirty relationship, but because of the hidden sympathy between these two smart people, and they don't need to say anything in words and deeds The tacit understanding makes each other feel comfortable when working together and getting along.

Xiaochi thinks that when he reaches the end, only this Mu Beixi, who doesn't know if he can be regarded as a friend, can say a few words.

He suddenly wanted to find someone to talk to, he didn't want to just walk around the world without a sound, and after he was buried, no one would think of him.

Mu Beixi asked him to eat, and he accepted it. He also drank some wine during the meal. Xiaochi was worried that he would accidentally damage the repaired jade pendant after drinking, so he took it out and asked the maid to keep it for her temporarily.

Mu Beixi didn't drink too much. He even made an appointment with someone to discuss important matters at night. When he was about to leave temporarily, his eyes suddenly stopped on it, "What is this?"

"It's a jade pendant...someone repaired it for me." Xiaochi replied briefly, "Let's not talk about it, buying a military horse is a big deal, you go first, and we'll talk when you come back."

After thinking about it, Mu Beixi knew which jade pendant he was talking about. Except for the one that had a special meaning to Xiaochi, the other jade pendants would be broken if broken, so he would have to pay for another one. Troubled fixes?

Mu Beixi was suddenly surprised, "It's broken like that, can it be repaired?"

"Yes, it's actually related to Shi Huan. When I think about it now, I don't think it's real."

"Who are you talking about?" Mu Beixi paused, his expression changed slightly, he sat down again, and waved his hand, "Everyone, get down!"

Xiaochi looked at him unexpectedly, "Don't you have something to do at night?"

"Those things are not important at all." Mu Beixi frowned, "Tell me everything he said to you! Don't miss a single word!"

The meeting with Shi Huan was extremely short, and Xiao Chi finished talking in just a while, but Mu Beixi almost relentlessly pestered him to recall and recount every tiny detail until late at night, and he was sure that Xiao Chi would tell him all about Shi Huan. He said all the information, and personally inspected the "white head inseparable" jade pendant, and after confirming that there was no clue, he fell into silence for a long time.

Mu Beixi frowned, "I don't understand, based on what I've known about Shi Huan for many years, he never does anything useless every time he appears. He will repair the jade pendant for you, and there is nothing wrong with this jade pendant... This move What is the intention?"

"If it's on ordinary people, it's more like a kind of compensation..." Mu Beixi paced back and forth on the ground, "But 'immorality' is the most unlikely thing to happen to Shi Huan."

In Xiaochi's impression, Mu Beixi, who has reached the age of [-], is a calm and calm person. This is the first time Xiaochi saw him when he couldn't sit still, and he walked around on the ground.

Before this, Xiaochi had never had real communication with Shi Huan, unlike Mu Beixi who was familiar with him, he didn't understand most of Shi Huan's affairs, so he just listened quietly.

"He said he never existed, and in order to maintain order... a victim is needed?" Mu Beixi suddenly turned back to stare at Xiaochi with burning eyes, "What does he mean?"

Xiaochi looked back indifferently, and the two of them looked at each other for a moment, and Mu Beixi also understood that even if he asked Xiaochi, he would not get an answer, so he nodded and said, "I see, it's getting late, my house has prepared a place for you, You can rest here with me. I will tell you as soon as there is a reply from Zhuang Yan on the peace talks."

Mu Beixi asked someone to arrange a separate room for Xiaochi, and Xiaochi fell asleep. He rushed all the way from Xiyan Pass to Jiangbei, and he was also very tired.

When he woke up the next day, it was almost noon, and he didn't expect to sleep so deeply.

Mu Beixi didn't come to see him, so he threw a bunch of Jiangbei brochures for him to read, meaning to let him get familiar with the situation here as soon as possible, and at the same time asked someone to send him good news, "I have sent someone to contact Zhuang Yan , he agreed to meet and discuss further, and the location is set in the outskirts of Yushui City, and the time is three days later."

Xiaochi clenched his hands hidden in his sleeves into fists, paused for a moment, and then said softly: "I see."

The outskirts of Yushui City have been besieged by Zhuang Yan's garrison all the time, forcing Mu Beixi's one or two cities in Jiangbei to become completely isolated cities, cut off from other cities in Jiangbei, and all supplies had to be shipped from the south. Although the shipping cost is more expensive, it is not an unsolvable problem.

You can go by boat in spring, summer and autumn, but if you can't pass the boat in winter, it will become extremely difficult. Mu Beixi has been tough for two winters, and he really doesn't want to suffer again this winter.

As for Zhuang Yan, his army has been stationed on the outskirts of the city for a long time. Although the nearby residents have been cleared and their land has been expropriated for military garrison, so as to supplement the consumption of military rations nearby, but even so, the expenses and food for the long-term siege here , it is not a small burden for Zhuang Yan.

For this truce, both sides are willing, but whoever is the first to be unable to hold back their soft attitude will not be as confident as the other side, and will lose a certain amount of voice and initiative.

It's just that no one thought that Mu Beixi was willing to admit this softness first, just to let a person fulfill his last wish.

Three days later, the iron cavalry lined up on the outskirts of the city, and Su Rong "welcome" the envoy who had entered the dragon's lake and tiger's lair.

Xiaochi, who was dressed in a complicated official uniform, looked at the familiar or indifferent faces in front of him, faced all kinds of curious or contemptuous gazes, and walked alone as if unaware, even if he was walking in the middle of the road and was surrounded by others. The cavalry rode their horses neighing and threatening, but they didn't change their faces, and walked slowly, without losing half of their demeanor.

Two hours later, Zhuang Yan, who was reviewing the documents in the military tent, asked indifferently, "Mu Beixi's envoy, is it here?"

The deputy general reported: "It has arrived, and it has been placed aside to dry according to Lord Hou's instructions."

Two years later, the outline of Zhuang Yan's face was much more serious and solemn than before.He concentrated on looking at the letter in his hand, and said calmly, "Keep hanging. Qin Boke is back?"

"Old doctor Qin has been missing for more than a month, and has been released by Mu Beixi. He hasn't suffered any torture. According to him, he was just escorted to the south to see a patient. He suffered a lot on the way, and he became black and thin. A little, but it's not a big deal."

"Uncle Qin was my mother's senior brother when she was alive. Now that he is old, he has not been out for a doctor for a long time. He passed Yushui City, but he wanted to come to the west to spend the rest of his life with his son, but he was forcibly taken away by Mu Beixi... "

Zhuang Yan's expression was calm and pretentious, "Uncle Qin and my mother have been friends for many years, and Mu Beixi acted so arrogantly and frivolously. This is completely disregarding others, and he really thinks that there is no one in Jiangbei? You send someone to take him away?" Li, go and comfort Uncle Qin for me, and when I have something to do here, I will definitely come to visit him personally."

"Yes. How should the messenger deal with it?"

Zhuang Yan didn't raise his head and said: "In two hours, I will send someone to dismiss me. Since you come to my place to negotiate a peace, you have to sharpen your spirits and let them live here with a respectful attitude, but every day Don’t give too much food and water, don’t leave or communicate with the outside world privately, go hungry for a few days before talking.”

The deputy general led away, but Zhuang Yan stopped him again, "By the way, how many people did Mu Beixi send?"

"One."

Zhuang Yan said, "He also knows the way inside, and he knows that there is not much difference between sending one and sending ten. But it is courageous to dare to come here alone... What he sent is who?"

The lieutenant general didn't speak for a moment, Zhuang Yan dipped his pen in the ink, and noticed something unusual. He looked up at the lieutenant general, but saw hesitation on his face.

Zhuang Yan said: "Didn't you hear what I said?"

"Lord Hou calm down, the last general dare not."

The deputy general knelt down to plead guilty, and said with an unhappy expression, "The envoy Mu Beixi sent this time is... Yuchi Wang."

So the pen that Zhuang Yan picked up never landed on the paper again, thick ink dripped on it, blurring a shocking black ink.

The author has something to say:

Zhuang Yan: To go or not to go, that is a question.

Old Doctor Qin: Do you still remember me?When Zhuang Yan was still Young Master Zhuang, I was invited by him to see a certain person.